Joined on 05/05/06
Nice Machine!

Pros: Fast machine, with a sleek look and a full 10-key numberpad. I got this machine for gaming and so far I'm not disappointed - Left 4 Dead 2 and WoW Cata both run great. I have to agree with the other review - very silent and not much bloatware to uninstall. It also doesn't seem to get very hot at all, even after being on for hours. Keyboard isn't too awkward and is easy to get used to.
Cons: USB ports are on the front right side - anything with a cord plugged in there gets annoying quickly when using a mouse. The power cord is also a little bothersome in placement. It also seemed to have a bad smell for a few days after I turned it on. Maybe that's normal, though!
Overall Review: My first 'real' laptop - seems to be a great deal for the cost. So far, I'm loving it!

Pros: - Takes wonderful clear pictures at all distances, from macros to max zoom on faraway objects. - Easy to learn the basic functions and use it just as point-and-shoot. - Even though it's larger than some of the slim model cameras, it's small enough to toss in a bag and take it with you wherever you go. -
Cons: - Flash takes a long time to 'recover' between shots. - Not waterproof. :(
Overall Review: - Yes, flash needs to be manually raised...but I like that. Makes it easy to control - and the camera does remind you that you need a flash...when it thinks you need one. - Lost my first SX100 to a poorly-timed slip and fall into a swamp, where I had to fish the camera out with a stick, after it was lost for at least 30 minutes. To its credit, it still turns on and takes photos, but they are just a big blur. I plan on replacing it with the same model as soon as I can.

Pros: Roomy case, semi-quiet fans, and looks AWESOME (which, of course, is the most important part.) Bought it for my first build and I have almost NO technical knowledge, and I still was able to set up everything in there with no problems.
Cons: Can't get the front audio ports to work - this could just be user error, though.
Overall Review: When the lights are off, the blue lights + slowly spinning fans make the bottom of my desk look like it's underwater. Love the effect.