cover
Eric P.

Eric P.

Joined on 05/08/06

0
0

Product Reviews
product reviews
  • 33
Most Favorable Review

it works

SUPERMICRO MBD-X13SAE-F-O ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1700 Intel W680
SUPERMICRO MBD-X13SAE-F-O ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1700 Intel W680

Pros: Has plenty of ports and works will in an older supermicro 2u case for my home server

Cons: Some functions of the IPMI require a separate license from Supermicro

Overall Review: Overall it checks all the boxes and seems very stable for my home Truenas Scale server

Most Critical Review

Stay far away

Seagate Desktop HDD ST3000DM001 3TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Seagate Desktop HDD ST3000DM001 3TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Its 3tb and cheap at first see cons

Cons: Doesn't last, bought 2 first failed in first couple weeks head stuck to platter in NAS the second is now failing just over a month into its life in the NAS. Drive cost more when you include the return shipping labels for RMAs then buy a better WD drive.

Overall Review: Both drives were same series and manufacture date but had different IO boards and spindle motors neither was better.

Very good dual camera dash cam

TOGUARD 4K Dual Dash Cam 5Ghz WiFi GPS, 4K Front Camera and 2K Rear Dash Camera for Cars, 3.16" IPS Touch Screen, Dual Sony Night Vision,170° Wide Angle, Type C Port, Free APP & 64GB Memory Card
TOGUARD 4K Dual Dash Cam 5Ghz WiFi GPS, 4K Front Camera and 2K Rear Dash Camera for Cars, 3.16" IPS Touch Screen, Dual Sony Night Vision,170° Wide Angle, Type C Port, Free APP & 64GB Memory Card

Pros: -4k front and 2k rear camera with excellent picture quality -5Ghz WIFI for video offload and live viewing -GPS data -64GB SD card included -Touch screen -USB C cables for the cameras

Cons: No cons

Overall Review: This is a very good dash camera for the price with a 4k front and 2k rear camera. Well packaged in foam to prevent damage in transit and includes all required cables and mounting hardware. Has a quick connecting GPS receiver so the video has the data right after startup. The 5Ghz WIFI along with the app allows live viewing of video, settings changes and video and picture downloading quickly. It starts very fast when power is applied from the included USB C power supply and the included hardware seems durable routing around the inside of the vehicle. The touch screen is very response making setting changes easy. I feel much safer with the dash cam not using a lithium battery like some other dash cams do that degraded in the hot vehicle.

SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum skin reinforced plastic front panel, 0.8mm SECC body MILO Series ML03B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum skin reinforced plastic front panel, 0.8mm SECC body MILO Series ML03B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case

Pros: Good overall look to blend in with A/V equipment Space to mount 3 Hard drives and an optical(see cons also) Fits mATX board and stock intel 775/1150/1156/1155 cooler Fits standard PSU Filter for PSU vent and for above CPU

Cons: Even though this case is large as HTPC cases go you will want to plan out devices very carefully. If the PSU or the Optical drive aren't as small as you can get one will not fit with the other. Cable mounting is tough as would be servicing anything in it after its together due to size. Front texture is a little odd with a regular black optical drive in the case.

Sentey CS1-1420 PLUS Black SECC 0.5mm ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Sentey CS1-1420 PLUS Black SECC 0.5mm ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Lots of ventilation holes Bottom mounted PSU Decent mounting points for case size

Cons: Very thin metal and plastic could probably be broken by minor kick or drop Front IO ports seem like they will snap out if you push a USB in a little too much No wire routing space SD card reader needs separate header from the USB ports meaning you either need 2 USB 2.0 Headers or one each USB 2.0 and 3.0

Overall Review: Would only buy if it were ~$10 on sale would not buy at list price of $50

MASSCOOL HS-MA103 Mini HDMI Amplifier Switch 3 in 1 out
MASSCOOL HS-MA103 Mini HDMI Amplifier Switch 3 in 1 out

Pros: Works without power adapter Switches automatically between a PS3, 360, and a DTV HR23

Cons: Light is bright but nothing a piece of electrical tape cant fix