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Andreas W.

Andreas W.

Joined on 06/04/03

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Exceeded Expectations

SONY SLT-A55VL Black 16.2 MP  Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens
SONY SLT-A55VL Black 16.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens

Pros: I've been taking pictures for about 12 years as a hobbyist. This is my first DSLR. I wont have the same understanding as a professional photographer, but I will have the perspective of a general consumer. My wife and I wanted something that would capture our two fast moving children: -Auto and iAuto yield outstanding photos for users who dont want to mess with a bunch of settings. The usability is that of a large point N shoot with the quality that looks professional. -My wife doesn't have as sharp of an "eye" so the 10 Frames Per Second allows her to capture action photos that she'd otherwise miss. -Autofocus Video works well for objects moving around a backyard. -SCN presets are really great when trying to optimize certain types of photographs. -LCD full tilt has shown to be way more useful than originally expected. -Fit and finish of the camera make it feel really solid when gripped. -Custom presets can be adjusted quickly with a little practice.

Cons: Camera neck strap is uncomfortable. Spend a few bucks for a strap that doesn't cut into your neck.

Overall Review: Other reviews have stated that the battery life is meh, but I havn't owned another DSLR to compare this statement. Apparently the Electronic View Finder decreases battery life, but allows for much better response. It's kinda like a double edged sword. With the amount features on this camera that come as a result of the EVF, I gladly take the tradeoff. Musicians make music with instruments that they are passionate about. In the same way, we've gotten really excited about our photography because of this camera. Our experience with this camera has us really enthusiastic about taking photography to the next level.

So Good, I bought a seond

HIS Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card H467QS1GH
HIS Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card H467QS1GH

Pros: Bought one, and it worked so well at this pricepoint, that I purchased a second for a family member. Runs cool, and quiet.

Cons: None

Overall Review: For $60ish, it's tough to get a card that will run at a better capacity.

Yup, good stuff

Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G
Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G

Pros: Good Stuff

Cons: asdf

Overall Review: Worked well

Good Traveling headset

Rosewill RHM-556 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Headset
Rosewill RHM-556 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Headset

Pros: Mic is decent, sound is good.

Cons: Durability is decent but not optimal

Overall Review: This was a great purchase for traveling. I've busted most of my gaming headset from traveling. This was an inexpensive alternative that allows me to retain some of the quality of my other gaming headset when traveling.

Aundy

GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Easy Install, Fast Boot, Great options in the Bios, It was a perfect fit for my Micro ATX Case and performs admirably.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Solid upgrade from my AM2 Board to an AM3 Board which still supports DDR2 memory

Quiet

Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus - 500W Power Supply
Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus - 500W Power Supply

Pros: Easy install. Runs steady.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Was a good deal when I picked it up. I'm satisfied with the buy.