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John R.

John R.

Joined on 03/27/05

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Most Favorable Review

Small yet powerful

BUFFALO WLI-UC-GN Nfiniti Wireless Ultra-Compact Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 USB 2.0
BUFFALO WLI-UC-GN Nfiniti Wireless Ultra-Compact Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 USB 2.0

Pros: Obviously the size. This is probably the smallest wireless adapter I've ever seen. Not as small as some of the logitech mice adapters but small for a wifi device. N speeds are SUPER FAST. I'm pulling 135 Mbps from my DIR-655 two stories above me. Can also function as an AP for other devices such as PSP, NDS, etc to connect to.

Cons: Obviously the size limits how much antenna you get. I get more bars on g with my intel card than I do on N mode with this. The speed makes up for the range though. The initial setup put it into AP mode initially and I had to run the program which switches it to client mode. No biggie.

Overall Review: Drivers on the disc worked perfectly with Windows 7 RC. Didn't bother installing the Buffalo wireless client. Windows Zero config works fine.

Most Critical Review

Shame on TDK

TDK 4.7GB 16X DVD-R 100 Packs Spindle Disc Model DVD-R47FCB100OLD
TDK 4.7GB 16X DVD-R 100 Packs Spindle Disc Model DVD-R47FCB100OLD

Pros: For years this has been my go-to DVD-R. Cheap price with good results and few coasters. Played in every device I own.

Cons: Media code on this latest batch is CMC MAG AM3 = Cr@p. My laptop wouldn't even read these discs.

Overall Review: Looks like I'll finally switch to TY disks from now on. Too bad because they are almost 2x as much. Guess you get what you pay for.

Good but pricey

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-8GXL
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-8GXL

Pros: Works great in Gigabyte Z87 board. Board detects at 1600 but no problem with manually setting to proper speed.

Cons: I picked up this 8 GB kit for $53 in Dec. 2013. I haven't seen it for less than $70 since.

Overall Review: Would really like to pick up another 8 GB but the price needs to come back down closer to what I paid for the first 8 GB.

Rebate Bait and Switch

Patriot LX Series 16GB Class 10 Micro SDHC Flash Card Model PSF16GMCSDHC10
Patriot LX Series 16GB Class 10 Micro SDHC Flash Card Model PSF16GMCSDHC10

Pros: Fast card. No issues with the actual product.

Cons: I bought two thinking I would qualify for two rebates but alas, I can only claim one. Then the Patriot rebate site FORCES you to receive the rebate in the form of an AMEX gift card even though it says they offer the option of a check. I find this super shady and will be avoiding Patriot products from now on.

Mislead by Picture

Kingston ValueRAM 2GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2N5/2G
Kingston ValueRAM 2GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2N5/2G

Pros: Cheap. Used a coupon code to get 10% off.

Cons: I bought this specifically because it was pictured as a half-height stick and I planned to use it to upgrade a mediasmart lx195. I don't know if kingston stopped making them with half height boards or what but I got full height with half height chips. WTH?

Overall Review: Newegg should really update the pictures to make it more clear what the customer will receive.

Amazing shipping speed

TOSHIBA REGZA 42" 1080p Full HD LCDTV w/ Cinespeed & ColorBurst - 42HL167
TOSHIBA REGZA 42" 1080p Full HD LCDTV w/ Cinespeed & ColorBurst - 42HL167

Pros: I ordered this set on Monday night with the Free Shipping option and it was delivered on Thursday afternoon. Newegg + AIT = INSANELY FAST SHIPPING. I've ordered a lot of stuff from Newegg over the years and it amazes me that the biggest item I've ever gotten arrived the soonest. Oh yea... and the TV looks great. Everything as expected so far. I'll update after I get my DTV dish upgraded for HD on Sunday.

Cons: Too big for the mantle I was originally gonna put it on and now I have to get a mount. (Not really much of a con in my book ;) maybe for my wife tho.) A competitor's site had better deals on mounts. The price went back up $100 the day after I ordered.

Overall Review: So far, very satisfied with this purchase. I got the TV and the 2 year warranty for what it's going for now. It's too bad they couldn't mount and install it for me for free too. I guess it's kind of heavy but the fact that it's awkward to lift is more of a problem. Definitely a two person job.