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Christopher A.

Christopher A.

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A quality product, but limited by environmental conditions.

TRENDnet TPL-306E2K Compact Powerline AV Adapter Kit Up to 200Mbps
TRENDnet TPL-306E2K Compact Powerline AV Adapter Kit Up to 200Mbps

Pros: Fast, these units perform extremely close to the advertised maximum of 200MB/s, which is more than enough to handle streaming HD video content. They’re a snap to set up with clear instructions and intuitive software in the box, along with all the required cables. Most importantly, it does the job without having to run new wiring all over your house.

Cons: It’s hard to really pin the downside of these adapters to this particular model, as any powerline network relies on a well wired building in order to do its job properly. However, it is very inconvenient to have such wide variations in performance from one environment to another, with only a gut feeling to go by when it comes to predicting how they will perform in your home.

Overall Review: My first impression of these units include high build quality, consistent but environmentally dependent performance, and above average software in the box. Initial setup of the powerline adapters is rather intuitive and I started by connecting my 4G router to one and my computer to another at opposite ends of my store. I was rather disappointed to see that the included software reported a maximum of 90MB/s, often dipping down to 50MB/s between the two units. I immedeately suspected the ancient wiring in my building as being the main factor in the slow speeds. Next, I connected my content server and my HTPC using the adapters. Streaming HD quality video yielded poor performance, with the video often stopping or stuttering. Some light research suggested throughput of 150MB/s for flawless playback of HD video, which the adapters weren't even close to providing in my store environment. Still assuming shoddy wiring to be the culprit behind the adapters' shoddy performance, I brought the units to my apartment, which has much newer wiring. As predicted, the powerline adapters performed astoundingly better in a building with newer wiring than my store. At my apartment the units were reading a steady 194mb/s, more than enough to handle HD video. The verdict? If you live in a newer home or apartment, and feel confident in its wiring, these adapters do a wonderful job of moving data quickly. If you live in a building with questionable wiring, you might look elsewhere.

Most Critical Review

Another failure, gotta shoot this one down...

Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 996768
Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 996768

Pros: Great price, good memory when it works.

Cons: Had 3 customers have this memory fail on them out of a dozen or so builds. It's been a pleasure doing business with Mushkin, but I am now done with them.

Overall Review: As a builder, my reputation is as good as the parts I use...I cannot afford to have a 25% failure rate.

10/22/2010

Fast to charge and re-charge!

Anker PowerCore III Elite 19200 60W Portable Charger with 65W PD Charger, PIQ 3.0 Power Bank Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro, iPhone 12/11/mini/Pro and More
Anker PowerCore III Elite 19200 60W Portable Charger with 65W PD Charger, PIQ 3.0 Power Bank Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro, iPhone 12/11/mini/Pro and More

Pros: Appropriate dimensions and weight granted its capabilities. Able to charge a 65w or less USB-C PD device, like a Macbook or Windows ultrabook fully on one charge. Re-charge time is only a couple of hours with the provided AC charger and cable. The ability to charge USB-A devices is a bonus.

Cons: Expensive, but you get what you pay for down to the penny.

Overall Review: Anyone with a USB-C PD chargeable mobile device, up to 65w input, should have one of these.

Perfectly priced

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 2X 8G OCV1 LHR
MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 2X 8G OCV1 LHR

Pros: I purchased three of these units refurbished by Newegg, one of them had thermal problems so I sent it in for exchange. Other than that... a perfectly good product, compact size, and great performance for the dollar.

Cons: These cards run a little hot, but that's something you have to compromise on when you want a true two-slot card with two fans.

Overall Review: A total bargain.

Wonderful Stuff

Arctic Silver Arcticlean Thermal material Remover & Surface Purifier ACN-60ML (2-PC-SET)
Arctic Silver Arcticlean Thermal material Remover & Surface Purifier ACN-60ML (2-PC-SET)

Pros: Absolutely a must have for anyone who builds. This stuff gets thermal paste off a CPU in seconds with just a few drops.

Cons: Be wary of what you drip this on, it eats lots of stuff, like plastic...

Overall Review: Great product

A mixed bag

Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit, DVD
Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit, DVD

Pros: Nice interface, once you get used to the changes

Cons: Massive decrease in battery life on my laptop after upgrading from Windows 10...this will likely get patched and drivers will be updated to fix the problem, but for now, be wary.

Overall Review: Good potential, but I'd wait until they iron out the kinks for laptops.

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On time and as described

Package arrived promptly and contained what I ordered exactly, no complaints here.

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A Proper Vendor

Refurbished router functions flawlessly and looks brand new. Packaged quite formidably and shipped quickly. Can't ask for more. Cheers!

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Great Seller

Got my items within a couple days of order just as described and properly packaged.

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