Pros: Lots of features and does every format of CD/DVD media (except Blue-Ray) And you can burn your label on the Media if you have lightscribe media.

Cons: Seems to be a tad bit slower than the LG DVD Super-multi without Lightscribe. Also has difficulty reading some DVD's where the non-Lightscribe reads them fine.

Overall Review: I have used these drives for 2-3 years and they last. I have not had to replace any. I have used them long enough to know their characteristics.

Pros: Good Clear HDMI full High Def and audio. Running through XP, 1080P video is smooth on core i7 with 3GB ram tripple channel.

Cons: Only 2 channel audio. No sign (as of yet) of Bitstream for surround sound reciever. Also very hard to find the HDMI audio drivers for XP. Had to figure out how to get the audio to work installing and uninstalling. What a headache. However for all of you who need this info see OTHER THOUGHTS.

Overall Review: XP HDMI audio drivers are located at giga-byte com website. In the search bar, type the model # GV-R455D3-512I and look under drivers. At the bottom of the page in the downloads list you will see Realtek HDMI audio drivers download. Run this and it will give you the audio device and the speaker icon on the task bar. If you have already loaded the motherboard audio drivers, make sure you select ATI HDMI audio as the default device. Also I loaded .net 3.5 before I loaded these drivers. Works, but sound is delayed by 1 second before you hear anything. If you want smooth HD video go no less than core i7 2.66 - MB GIGABYTE EX58-UD3R, 3GB KIT KINGSTON RAM, SEAGATE 500GB SATA, LG SUPERMULTI DVD

Pros: Fast and cheaper than the CT250MX200SSD1. This drive is supposed to be the replacement for that drive. I cloned a laptop and imaged it to this drive now what a difference in speed! It has been installed for about 3 weeks now and still going strong.

Cons: This drive is a TLC drive which is why it is cheaper than its predecessor which is a MLC drive. I have had failures from TLC drives in the past, (but not this brand). I hope it lasts.

Pros: This card reader has many card reading features for all types of cards and has an extra USB port for the front of the case. It has a metal housing that makes it easy to install and I can get all 4 screws in to mount it into a standard case, where as some card readers are plastic mount and barely make it to use 2 screws.

Cons: I just installed a new PC for a client who was complaining that when they shutdown the PC, then the next day, try to boot it up it sticks on the logo screen and won't boot. This is a Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H motherboard. So I go to troubleshoot and when I unplug the card reader it boots fine. I tried another card reader (the same kind) and I get the same result. It boots up if the power is unplugged for 10 sec then plugged back in, but not on a simple reboot. I am going to try a USB PCI card with a internal header to solve this problem. There is one that Rosewill makes (N82E16815166001) that may work. I am thinking that since the PCI card is not part of the integrated USB on the MB it will not affect the boot process. So now my card reader deal will cost another 12 bucks.

Overall Review: I have used this card reader multiple times without problems and have been happy with it. I just hope I don't run into any more compatibility issues on other motherboards. But for the price it is worth the risk.

Pros: Fits GIGABYTE GA-H61MA-D3V very well. This board is small enough that hard drives and DVD drives can slide in with ease. The black shinny front looks modern and I have had no complaints from my clients.

Cons: Some cases have had stripped motherboard mounting holes. I had to put a nut on the back of the mounting post twice. Also the last case I received had loose front panel connectors. I had to tediously remove the ends from the wires and press in on the connector catch so they would not slide off of the post and make the connection. Not all cases had these issues.

Overall Review: Its a cheap case and flaws are expected, but with some minor adjustments it can be OK. I don't recommend this case for larger micro-ATX motherboards. Specs: GIGABYTE GA-H61MA-D3V Intel Core i5-2310 Sandy Bridge 2.9GHz BX80623I52310 Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB KVR1333D3S8N9K2/4G Boots Win7 in 6sec. from initial Windows loading bar.

Pros: Quick to Ship, Quick to install, Quick speed. Replaced old switch and had it going with 10 connections in about 5 minutes.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Have had an overall good experience with TP-Link products.