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Greg B.

Greg B.

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VANTEC UGT-ST350CB SATA PCMCIA Card 2 x External SATA (eSATA) port
VANTEC UGT-ST350CB SATA PCMCIA Card 2 x External SATA (eSATA) port

Pros: Plug in, load the driver and connect the drives. Faster than the USB-to-Sata options.

Cons: Uses E-Sata connectors instead of SATA. Also only 150GB/s.

Overall Review: Doesn't come with E-Sata to SATA converter cables. Works well with the N82E16812203027 cables.

Most Critical Review

It doesn't like Malwarebytes?

ThreatTrack Security VIPRE Internet Security 2015 - 1 PC - PC Lifetime
ThreatTrack Security VIPRE Internet Security 2015 - 1 PC - PC Lifetime

Pros: Great deal on the price of this Lifetime version when on sale. Don't have to worry about expiring every year. Automatically blocks some suspected bad websites. Download version, get the download link and product keys after payment clears via email.

Cons: When installing Vipre Internet Security, it wants Malwarebytes uninstalled first. Uninstalled Malwarebytes and finished the installation of Vipre, then reinstalled Malwarebytes. Both worked, but, Malwarebytes would lose its scheduled tasks (scheduled updating and scans) every couple weeks or so. Contacted Malwarebytes support and couldn't determine what was causing it to lose its scheduled tasks as it was so intermittent. I have since removed Vipre from that system and using a different AV, and Malwarebytes hasn't lost its scheduled tasks since. Uses a lot of resources when Vipre is doing its weekly full scan. Slows the system down to where it is unusable until the scan completes. Aborting the scan and rebooting the system would get the system back to normal, until the next full scan. Better to schedule a full scan when you just leave the computer on overnight.

Overall Review: I had a version of Vipre as part of GFI-Max remote monitoring service called Managed Antivirus and it worked well. It didn't have the issues with Malwarebytes nor slowing the system down during its full scans. Because of monthly cost of the GFI-Max service with Managed Antivirus (Vipre), I discontinued GFI and bought this lifetime version of Vipre hoping it would run similarly. I have since installed this version of Vipre on another system that doesn't have Malwarebytes and it's working, so far.

Good tool to use, of many.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium 2.0 - 3 PCs / 1 Year
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium 2.0 - 3 PCs / 1 Year

Pros: It blocks bad websites for malware. Does updates and scans automatically. I recommend, install, and resell this on many of my customer's systems. This OEM version is good for 3 systems (at one site) for 1 year

Cons: Cost, can be bought online from the Malwarebytes site for $5 less. Only good for 3 systems for 1 year in the same household. When I resell this to a customer that only has one system, the other 2 uses go unused. It doesn't offer a bootable media option to remove Rootkit issues. Need to use MBAR, and other bootable tools to get rid of malware that loads when the OS starts.

Overall Review: Miss the single system, lifetime version. Could install that on a system, and if the computer is replaced, could be uninstalled and reinstalled it on their new one. This is just one of many utility programs I use when a customer brings a system in. I start out with Malwarebytes' TechBench to scan the system, and install Malwarebytes, but often have to use MBAR, Hitman Pro, and other tools to remove malware that this program doesn't always catch and clean. Once the system is clean, then I offer to resell this program with the service, or leave the free trial on for them to use.

Meh...

Evecase Galaxy Note 4 Case, Leather Wallet Folio Case with Stand, Credit Card ID Slots, Currency Pocket, Hand Strap for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910S/SM-N910C - Black
Evecase Galaxy Note 4 Case, Leather Wallet Folio Case with Stand, Credit Card ID Slots, Currency Pocket, Hand Strap for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910S/SM-N910C - Black

Pros: It fits the Samsung Note 4 nicely. The ID slot on it is a nice feature that some of the other Note 4 cases don't offer. Cost less than the others available, got it for under $5. The snap appears to function fine, for now.

Cons: The leather doesn't seem to be very good quality. Thinner than on others. Will see if this case will last as long as my phone's contract.

Overall Review: You get what you pay for. For five bucks, not too bad of a deal. I had a similar case for my Note 2 that lasted well and is of better quality, but cost a few bucks more. I did a quick search for Note 4 cases and this one looked similar to the one I had for the Note 2, but didn't find out until I received it that its quality isn't the same. It also has a snap instead of a magnetic clasp.

Not great...

Monster Universal Home Theater & Lighting System Remote Control With LCD Screen & Backlit Buttons
Monster Universal Home Theater & Lighting System Remote Control With LCD Screen & Backlit Buttons

Pros: Looks nice. Got for a good price.

Cons: Not intuitive on setting up or using. Have an older (circa 1995) TV and a LCD TV that I wanted to use with this remote. Should have number buttons to allow going from channel 4 to channel 70 without having to scan through the channels between or setting up the names of each station and remember which name goes for which channel.

Overall Review: Hooked it up and programmed it for the 2 TV's and then tried to use it. Used it for a couple days and went back to the original remotes. Now makes a pretty paperweight.

Could be better...

SIIG SC-SA0G12-S1 2.5" & 3.5" Black SATA USB 2.0 & eSATA Hard Drive Duplicator
SIIG SC-SA0G12-S1 2.5" & 3.5" Black SATA USB 2.0 & eSATA Hard Drive Duplicator

Pros: Works as 2 drives connected with a port multiplier SATA adapter.

Cons: Doesn't seem to make 'exact' copies. Cloned a Win 7 laptop drive to another drive and after swapping drives on the laptop, the computer wasn't recognized by the domain controller, had to remove and re-add the computer to the domain. Also, Windows Live Mail didn't work after cloning, got an error stating the Calendar was corrupt (fix not found). Pulled the cloned drive and reinstalled the original, re-added to domain again and the Mail worked. So much for being an 'exact' clone, should be able to swap the drives and continue working with the new/cloned drive. The idiot lights for cloning. The instructions state pushing the button to start the cloning process and the 4 (BRIGHT) lights will be on until the cloning is complete and only 1 light will remain. There is NO indication otherwise that it is cloning or how long it will take.

Overall Review: This works fine for using as 2 drive bays connected to an eSata port multiplier. Should be able to duplicate/clone drives without having to disconnect from the computer! The duplication feature could be better. Instructions say cloning is done at 4MB/minute???

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Good deal on item.

I compared this item with other similar items on Newegg, eB?y, and A?azon and this seemed to be the best deal at the time. But, the shipping was just a bit slow. I ordered the item on a Friday and checked the ship tracking on Monday. It showed the shipping label was printed and was waiting pickup. I checked the tracking status throughout the week and it didn't update. The item finally arrived the next Monday. For the cost of the item, with its free shipping, I can't complain too much about it taking 10 days, but could have been just a little quicker.

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Great deal

I shopped around locally and other sites for Lodge cast iron skillets, and this was the best deal I could find.

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