Joined on 12/04/03
Value + Quality

Pros: As described in specs.: light weight for travel, sound is good, even at high setting. I also have a desktop speaker sys. Logistics which sounds better, but is many times bulky & heavy. So I choose on or the other to take along, depending on mode of travel: auto vs. airplane. I researched speakers & this unit is "advanced" NEW tech. Why buy a product that was offered years ago? The specs. are what count along with reviews.
Cons: none, this is a "For travel" unit.
Get the Specs. are a few disappointments

Pros: Good value if limited budget.
Cons: Needs more RAM (ships with Corsair value chip); Sound is V.Good after config. it; Video is limited with 32MB RAM, but default settings need changing. The H.Drive has only 2 MB Buffer !!, which is limited & very "value" or rather CHEAP! ABS could've put in a 8MB for a few more bucks. Fans are noisy.
Overall Review: So, I upgraded: (from Newegg) RAM, PCI E Video card, Fans, SATA H.D. I only saved limited $ as could've bought the upgraded version from ABS. I learned allot from this as getting spec. data on this unit was like pulling teeth.
light plastic, easy to quash if squeesed. of the 4 ordered one was unable to format.

Overall Review: Light plastic, easy to quash if squeesed. of the 4 ordered one was unable to format.
Re. adding more RAM

Pros: I ordered a 8GB stick to increase to 12GB. But then I flipped my new laptop over and saw no port to easily install it. Nooooo, 12 tiny screws (to place in a dish duh & not loose). Too much effort as this rig run good for my purposes. It's just that I always increase near max RAM.
Cons: Spend more for what ails you.
Overall Review: I am finally at age 81 becoming "satisfied" with what money will buy for a PC. To me all products seems usually value to price point, especially during price comp.
works as described

Pros: USB 3.0 no issues on driver install and recognized no issue.
Cons: none i know of yet.
Best ULFI BIOS settings display

Pros: BIOS DISPLAY is very User friendly. Graphical click with mouse on well defined options. Easy to O.C. with little knowledge. I enjoy the utility: ASRock Instant Boot.
Cons: Install CD auto ran & started to install all the utilities. I just want to look at those options not install. I stopped the auto install and the result was no boot to OS. Fortunately, I had created a full backup on second drive & restored to pre-utility install mistake.
20m days since order & just a label supposed created. do not buy from 3rd party now.
Poor service. Can't fault a cable order, it's just suppose to work.
value item
fits 15.5" laptop, which is not thin. Seems to be well made. Zipper is decent.