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Kevin R.

Kevin R.

Joined on 04/24/02

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Most Favorable Review

Excellent

CyberPower CP850PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Systems - 850VA/510W, 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15P, Mini-Tower, Sine Wave, 10 Outlets, LCD, PowerPanel
CyberPower CP850PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Systems - 850VA/510W, 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15P, Mini-Tower, Sine Wave, 10 Outlets, LCD, PowerPanel

Pros: This is the best UPS I've owned. It does everything it's supposed to do and without any irritating noises.

Cons: None

Overall Review: I live in Florida where power surges and lightning strikes happen regularly. After 1 year this unit has logged 132 events. That's over a hundred times this thing has saved my hide! I will be buying a 2nd one soon for another room. UPDATE: It's been about 3 and a half years now and it appears that the battery is just about toast (doesn't seem to charge anymore and the unit won't protect more than a small load) I suppose with FL conditions that may be expected but I had hoped it would last at least 5 years.

Most Critical Review

Hit or Miss

Crucial Ballistix 1GB DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model BL12864AA804
Crucial Ballistix 1GB DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model BL12864AA804

Pros: The working one (see below) works flawlessly at 4-4-4-12.

Cons: Installed two of these in a new build. After three weeks of troubleshooting stability problems I narrowed it down to one of these sticks being flaky. I tried raising/lowing the voltage slightly to no avail. I did not try raising the timings simply because I didn't spend money on slow parts.

Overall Review: The system is running rock solid now with just the one stick. I'll be RMAing the bad one soon.

Vantec 2.5" / 3.5" / 5.25" SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter - Model CB-ISATAU2
Vantec 2.5" / 3.5" / 5.25" SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter - Model CB-ISATAU2

Pros: Don't even hesitate. Just buy this.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: This setup has saved me headache so many times I can't even count. I keep everything in the retail box. It's like peace of mind knowing I can always break it out and save the day with what's inside.

12/21/2014
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens

Pros: Awesome lens for the money. If you're new to photography or don't have a huge budget this is a great zoom lens.

Cons: It's not an L but for this price range you can't go wrong.

Overall Review: You can use this from a few meters away to get macro type shots of insects and such. Not quite as good but it's an added perk I didn't expect.

12/21/2014

Awesome!

Acer H6510BD Full HD 1920x1080, 3000 Lumens, 2x HDMI Ports, 2W Speaker, 3D Ready, DLP Home Theater Projector
Acer H6510BD Full HD 1920x1080, 3000 Lumens, 2x HDMI Ports, 2W Speaker, 3D Ready, DLP Home Theater Projector

Pros: I love this projector! It's not as loud or hot as my previous NEC and the picture quality is amazing! It's not terribly heavy either. You don't need anything real hardcore to mount it.

Cons: It doesn't rain money on me while I watch movies.

Overall Review: The remote seemingly works regardless of where you point it.

12/21/2014

Great little box

Rosewill RS-MI-01 BK - Mini ITX Tower / Desktop Computer Case - 250W Power Supply with Two (2) SATA Connectors and One (1) 20 + 4-Pin Connector
Rosewill RS-MI-01 BK - Mini ITX Tower / Desktop Computer Case - 250W Power Supply with Two (2) SATA Connectors and One (1) 20 + 4-Pin Connector

Pros: I've been using this as an HTPC for about 6 months now. It's a perfect size to stash behind a couch or on a shelf but roomy enough for build a machine without banging up your hands. Although I don't recall any sharp edges anyhow.

Cons: Not really a Con but I would suggest using a motherboard with an integrated CPU/minimal sized cooling.

Overall Review: Don't buy this for your gaming rig or anything you'll need to get inside often. If you're building a console/HTPC type machine and know how to use a ruler this may be perfect for what you're looking to do.

12/20/2014