Pros: -Compact -Works -Easy to use -Relatively low power consumption -Cool -Consistent for limited amount of testing I've done

Cons: Very slow (consistent 3mbps down, 4.5mbps up per speedteest.net on a corporate network with internet speeds exceeding 600mbps on gigabit connections) --------- Very limited configuration interface. Single HTTP post form options for SSID, channel, and (static) IP. --------- Configuration interface available only from wireless. You cannot access it from the wired side of the connection. --------- SSID is only partially configurable - it MUST start with IOCREST --------- Requires WEP, or open. No way to use WPA. --------- Only allows channels 3, 6 ,9, and 11 --------- Gets pretty hot ============= Granted its size and the fact that its USB powered, all of these cons are to be expected. Haven't cracked it open yet to see what kind of hardware is inside, but I can imagine its memory is measured in low kilobytes. The entire web interface is a single HTML form 1.42kb including headers which are likely hard-coded.

Overall Review: Purchased this to allow a low-power ARM macrocontroller running linux to host a wireless network in AP mode while running on battery/solar power in a car. The ARM board allows for full control and monitoring of devices inside the car across the internet. The USB 3g connection will be shared on this access point as an added bonus for passengers of the car to use. Power consumption was a major consideration here and pretty much the only consideration. Most access points use well over 10 watts. This got me down to right where I need to be. Measurements: Volts | mA | Watts 5.02 | 283| 1.42 - Idle 5.02 | 321| 1.61 - Running speedtest 5.02 is the supply voltage during the tests. It did not fluctuate at all, so the wattage is accurate. The amperage stayed stable in either state. There was nearly no bounce at all.

Pros: This thing is awesome. I have it installed on an AMD Phenom X6 1090T CPU and compared to the stock fan+heatsink it's night and day. With the stock cooler, the CPU idled at 48C, with this cooler, the CPU idles at 28C. At 100% CPU, the stock cooler could let the CPU hit 85C, this guy keeps it in the low 40's. I'm a software developer, not a gamer or overclocker, but I work with high performance software and many virtual machines so I frequently peg multiple CPU cores. With the stock cooler, the fan would scream every time I was at 100% CPU for more than a few seconds, with this cooler, there is no audible difference.

Cons: HUGE. It's difficult to fit and you need to remove the motherboard from the case in order to mount the brackets. make sure you check the motherboard compatibility list. The color of the fans could also be better, but it's not a big deal.

Overall Review: Great buy, couldn't be happier.

Pros: - Got a solid network connection to my shed - Works through two circuit breaker panels and 500 feet of underground wiring

Cons: Speed impact, but you can't blame this particular product for that.

Overall Review: Got 24mbps download speed vs 35mbps directly connected. I'll take it.

Pros: Not the best network performance by any means, but makes a great device for hobby projects. I have OpenWRT installed on it with a USB hub and several devices attached. If you setup a few hard links, you can get storage on an external device and run full-blown linux software. I've had this thing running reliably on the ceiling of my garage for a few months now and I haven't been the least bit disappointed. Extends my wireless network and brings a few microcontrollers onto the net.

Cons: Slow network performance, but what did you expect?

Overall Review: Wish it had a bit more internal storage.

Pros: Keys are soft to touch, fairly quiet, somewhat stylish, simple, responsive. As a software developer, I type tens of thousands of characters per day. I never feel my fingers getting soar on this keyboard.

Cons: I can't brag about how expensive my keyboard is and how it makes me the best gamer in the whole world.

Overall Review: Really does everything you want and nothing more, at a good price.

Pros: Works out of the box on Ubuntu 10.10 and 11.04. This is extremely important for me as I intend to use it in an embedded linux application using an ARM board. If the drivers weren't in the kernel it would be near impossible to make it happen. Extremely pleased. I've only tested it with the no-name computer speakers I had next to me to see if it worked on linux. The sound quality is definitely an improvement over onboard. The build quality appears good. The sound card is going to be used in a car audio environment so I also appreciate the grounding screw as it will help eliminate the interference the system is prone to.

Cons: Could have given a higher-end RCA->3.5mm cable, or at the very least one with proper labels on the RCA side, but who really cares?

Overall Review: If you need high quality USB audio on linux, buy it.