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Joel D.

Joel D.

Joined on 10/02/03

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Most Favorable Review

Works Flawlessly so far

Linksys WRT54GL 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router up to 54 Mbps/ Compatible with Open Source DD-WRT (not pre-load)
Linksys WRT54GL 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router up to 54 Mbps/ Compatible with Open Source DD-WRT (not pre-load)

Pros: I don't know anything about Linux and own an XP Pro machine. I bought this router because it appeared to be a pre-version 5 device. I ran the software, follwed the wizard, plugged the unit in and it is working flawlessly with my WUSB54R adapter that I bought simultaneously.

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: During installation I would recommend plugging the unit into the cat 5 connector on my PC first before running it as a wireless. Once you've connected that way, then install the adaptor.

Rave reviews

Otter Box White Commuter Series Case For iPhone 3G/3GS (APL4-IPH3G-17-C5OTR)
Otter Box White Commuter Series Case For iPhone 3G/3GS (APL4-IPH3G-17-C5OTR)

Pros: Having owned and broken a slider case and subsequently cracking my Iphone screen, I needed to move to more protection. I wanted a sturdy case that would protect my phone but also one that I'd be able to easily slide in and out of my pocket. I also wanted a case that looked sleek in design and not peel up the screen protector. This case exceeds all of those requirements. Otterbox has the reputation of making the mother of all cases: the Defender. This case is a nice compromise between form and function. The inner silicone sleeve is held firmly in place by the outside white shell. Of particular note is that the silicone covers the switches and ports to protect them from dirt and dust without giving up functionality. The case does not peel up the screen protector like many other cases do. I bought a ZAGG protector and now feel that my iphone is protected 360 degrees in all directions.

Cons: Not really a "con" but the plastic outer shell is a little slipperier than I''d prefer, however that is balanced by the solid weight and feel that the silicone sleeve which protrudes on all sides from under the silicone.

Overall Review: I'd recommend this case to anyone. At this price in particular it is far superior to the plastic sliders.

Cat's Meow

ICY DOCK MB559UEA-1S-B Aluminum body with partial plastic 3.5" SATA USB 2.0 & 1394 External Enclosure
ICY DOCK MB559UEA-1S-B Aluminum body with partial plastic 3.5" SATA USB 2.0 & 1394 External Enclosure

Pros: I like the fact that the drive plugs directly into it rather than having a cable intermediary which could fail. Its considerably smaller than the Seagate Freeagent I just sent back for replacement/failure yet it stays cool. I plugged a WD 500 GB SATA drive into it, and to my PC via firewire, partitioned and formatted the drive and it is working flawlessly.

Cons: None to speak of except that its pretty pricey considering the other options available. That being said you don't get "good for cheap." I probably would have chosen a different enclosure had it not been for the Newegg discount coupled with the Icy Dock coupon which collectively saved me $40.

Overall Review: Some noted a loose power cord. I didn't find this to be the case at all but it looks like the S-Video type connector may have been crimped a little bit to tighten it up.

Nice Ice

ICY DOCK MB559UEA-1SMB Aluminum body w/ partial plastic 3.5" SATA USB 2.0 &1394 External Enclosure
ICY DOCK MB559UEA-1SMB Aluminum body w/ partial plastic 3.5" SATA USB 2.0 &1394 External Enclosure

Pros: The box has a feel of quality craftsmanship. There is no possibility of cable failure because the drive plugs directly into the box. I have not experienced what other's have described as a loose fitting power cable. Mine is very tight. Maybe they corrected the issue. I like having an on/off switch. With the Newegg discount along with the Icy Dock coupon, the box was a steal.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Two sets of feet accomodate the drive sitting horizontally or vertically. It looks like the drive was made to sit vertically as the ventillation holes are on the top that way. Personally I'd rather sit the drive horizontally to avoid it getting knocked over but that is just my personal preference.There is no internal fan but the unit does not get hot. Warm but not hot.

Great Support Software

Western Digital Blue WD800JB 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Blue WD800JB 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: I bought the drive because my old Seagate that had the OS on it was failing. What really impressed me was the WD software that I downloaded from the WD website. You have to span it to a CD or floppy prior to use. I was able to use the software to partition the new drive and copy the entire Seagate contents onto the new drive without having to reinstall anything. While it took a very long time it was still time that I didn't have to sit in front of the computer entering serial numbers and software codes and waiting and waiting. You can make as many partitions as you like as well as select FAT 32 or NTFS or change it up between partitions.

Cons: None really. A drive is a drive and it works.

Overall Review: It came as a bare drive,... not screws, cables, discs, instructions or anything.

Delivers as promised

EVGA GeForce 7600GT 512MB GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card 512-A8-N559
EVGA GeForce 7600GT 512MB GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card 512-A8-N559

Pros: Received from Newegg THE DAY AFTER ORDERING! Plugged it in, installed the drivers, it worked. Like others I bought it to prolong the life of a 7 year old home-built system and because my CRT was dying. It was replaced with a Samsung flat screen with DVI input that my existing card didn't have.

Cons: None