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Brett F.

Brett F.

Joined on 01/07/04

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Most Favorable Review

My family has several of these ...

Logitech Pro 9000 2.0 M Effective Pixels USB 2.0 WebCam
Logitech Pro 9000 2.0 M Effective Pixels USB 2.0 WebCam

Pros: Many members of my family now use this camera for Skype following my recommendations. I personally have purchased three for various projects. Excellent video quality, great auto-focus and depth of field, fantastic microphone sound and perfect face-tracking capabilities. I have found great deals on this Logitech camera model over the last year.

Cons: If in retail package with software, many of the applications are unnecessary, though some are cool to use. This offering has no software, but you may be able to download drivers and apps from the Logitech support site.

Overall Review: If you want a great Skype camera, this is it. Just remember, you will still need a good connection to get good video and audio quality.

Most Critical Review

Good price. One stick of 4 bad.

ADATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD2U800B1G5-DRH
ADATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD2U800B1G5-DRH

Pros: Very good price, even considering I purchased this memory in February. Three sticks that worked did so without a hickup.

Cons: One stick was bad on a new system I built today. I stored the unopened package in ESD-safe envelope in a closet until I used it today. Took me awhile before I discovered the problem with with the memory. All boiled down to just one bad stick our of four.

Overall Review: Contacted A-Data about the bad stick, awaiting an RMA for replacement ... too old for NewEgg to RMA. May not use this brand again unless speedy response to RMA request and fast processing.

10/16/2008

Fast drive, easy install

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E250B/AM
SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E250B/AM

Pros: Great price, fast speed and easy install

Cons: Download of latest image transfer software required. Not supported by Win10 unless latest software installed. Easiest to clone using USB 3 to SATA/power cable.

Overall Review: Nice upgrade and boost of speed. Can't beat the price.

11/19/2015

Nice Waffle Maker

VillaWare NDVLWFBFS1 Stainless Steel Belgian Flip Waffle Maker
VillaWare NDVLWFBFS1 Stainless Steel Belgian Flip Waffle Maker

Pros: Beautiful finish and overall design. Drip pan, adjustable thermostat and timer work great. Beeps upon warm-up after powered. Very consistent browning of waffles.

Cons: When in "parked" position for loading and unloading, griddle does not rest level well and pivots slightly side to side. This can cause uneven filling of cavity and partial waffles.

Overall Review: The creation of a good detent was missing during the design phase of this waffle maker. A simple spring loaded pin and divot would lock the platters into position at the loading and cooking orientations.

Nice Looking, Weak Connectors

Acoustic Audio 151B Indoor Outdoor 2 Way Speakers 600 Watt Black Pair
Acoustic Audio 151B Indoor Outdoor 2 Way Speakers 600 Watt Black Pair

Pros: Nice, heavy professional-looking case with bottom and back speaker mounts and included hardware. Sound output is acceptable for my simple indoor application (old Sound Design stereo from early 1980's).

Cons: Arrived in cheap, rice-paper box (never a good sign). Very poor speaker connectors that are flimsy and lack good spring tension. I had to wedge foam from the package behind the connector levers to hold wires in place.

Overall Review: Worth what I paid for them (on sale) but would not recommend these for any outdoor or audiophile project. Connections will not hold up to outdoor conditions unless replaced with beefier tension retainers. Non-sale price is a laugh.

Nice, quality digital calipers

AGPtek iT4-2 Stainless Steel 150 mm LCD Digital Vernier Caliper Micrometer Gauge
AGPtek iT4-2 Stainless Steel 150 mm LCD Digital Vernier Caliper Micrometer Gauge

Pros: Metal construction and a tight enough mechanism to prevent slippage of the measurement device. Returns to a solid 0.0 mm, even from wider measurements ... very important if needing to perform multiple measurements without a reset at the zero position. Extra battery included. Excellent buy for the money, even when not on sale.

Cons: Case is cheaply made with no foam for better protection of the calipers during storage.

Overall Review: Go ahead and buy these if you need a good digital calipers for hope or at the factory/lab. Not a big name brand, but very good quality at a great price.