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DENNIS S.

DENNIS S.

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Most Favorable Review

Awesome

SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel Milo Series ML02B-MXR Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel Milo Series ML02B-MXR Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case

Pros: Looks great, functions exactly as designed.

Cons: The included ATX cable is too long, stuffing the extra cabling "anywhere it fits" ends up taking up the space where memory should go. No SATA 7pin power connector, the standard power connector for slimline optical SATA devices (such as a Sony Optiarc BluRay player, for example). The metal brackets that lift the case up to provide for better air flow lift the device up - but the ventilation for the CPU is through the top, not the bottom. You need to make your own stand to stack devices on top of the case without obstructing air flow.

Overall Review: N/A

Most Critical Review

Seconding the Horrible Customer Service

42" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
42" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Pros: N/A

Cons: TV arrived May 21st with a broken display board. Customer service is insistent that they will be trying to fix my TV rather than replace it, but parts won't be available until the end of July. They haven't actually refused to escelate my trouble ticket, they just keep saying they will and then it never gets escelated. I was told 2 weeks ago that I would get a call the following wednesday. I called them on thursday, and was told again that I'd be called by the following wednesday. That was yesterday; today is thursday again and still no call back from them. I am not impressed.

Awesome!

Axiom 20MB Linear Flash Card
Axiom 20MB Linear Flash Card

Pros: Durable, compact, reliable.

Cons: Low capacity

Overall Review: I can store 4 or 5 emailed attachments on this thing before it's full, which makes it great for taking important emails home from the office.

Incomplete Screen Fill w/ HDMI

MSI A75MA-G55 FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
MSI A75MA-G55 FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: It has a north bridge to tie together all the important parts of a computer. That's a plus.

Cons: When using the HDMI output, video does not fill the entire display device. Using the catalyst controls, I can move the screen but when I try to push the top edge further up, it vanishes and is less than useful.

Excellent

APC SC1500 1440 VA 865 Watts (6) NEMA 5-15R Outlets Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V - 2U Rackmount/Tower
APC SC1500 1440 VA 865 Watts (6) NEMA 5-15R Outlets Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V - 2U Rackmount/Tower

Pros: It's Universal .. It's Powerful .. It's Supplying .. It's a UPS!

Cons: N/A

Not sure what previous reviewer is talking about

StarTech.com PCI Express x1 Left Slot Riser Adapter Card for Low Profile System Model PCIE1RIS
StarTech.com PCI Express x1 Left Slot Riser Adapter Card for Low Profile System Model PCIE1RIS

Pros: Takes a PCIe1 slot and angles it to the left, useful in low profile systems.

Cons: N/A

Overall Review: Not sure what the previous reviewer was going on about as far as a hyper case, cpu overheating issues or anomalous cpu temp readings. This device is not a cpu, not a mainboard, and not a cooling device. It does not in anyway perform any computations or add capabilities, it merely angles a slot sideways to add a functionality in a confined space.

12/31/2008