Joined on 11/12/04
Makes the macbook fly
Pros: Upgraded from 512 MB to 2 GB and now the macbook flies.
Cons: None
Overall Review: When I got the macbook, I got the cheapest one I could since I did not want to pay Apple $400 or $500 to max out the memory. This memory is definitely a great deal and worth every penny.
Excellent, cheap, Linux-compatible
Pros: Works with Linux (Debian Etch using Xsane, in my case). Very inexpensive. Light.
Cons: USB Cable too short. My desk is not terribly large, but I had to have the scanner right over the computer (the case sits on the floor) because of the cable length. This is more of a minor annoyance.
Overall Review: The function buttons on the front do not do anything in Linux (as best I can tell), but that doesn't seem to be a problem. I suppose that is why the SANE web page lists this scanner as "Good" instead of "Complete" for support. However, in my mind, this scanner works perfectly in Linux.
excellent board
Pros: small, easy to work with in case, CPU in good location, supports 400 MHz FSB and 8x AGP
Cons: only 2 memory slots, motherboard temperature sensor reports crazy temperatures
Overall Review: This board was purchased as a replacement for an M7NCD Ultra that died. I really like how the CPU is not so far up on the board (as it is with the M7NCD, which makes the heat sink almost touch the P/S). I hooked everything right back up, booted (Debian Sarge) and everything was autodetected and setup properly, except for the hardware sensors (had to run sensors-detect again).