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Steven S.

Steven S.

Joined on 12/05/04

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Most Favorable Review

Awesome router, but......

Linksys WRT54GL 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router up to 54 Mbps/ Compatible with Open Source DD-WRT (not pre-load)
Linksys WRT54GL 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router up to 54 Mbps/ Compatible with Open Source DD-WRT (not pre-load)

Pros: Great router that is easy to configure, update, and connect to. I've used this router in a couple different houses that I've lived in and love it! I've recommended it to friends and family for their needs, too.

Cons: The internal memory periodically (every few months) will forget the custom, protected network I set up and revert to the default "linksys" one. I've upgraded the firmware twice on this over the last few years, but it still occurs.

Overall Review: If it wasn't for the periodic forgetful nature of the router, I'd rank this 5 eggs every day and twice on Sundays! It's a great router for home use.

Most Critical Review

What? Speak up, sonny!

Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support
Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support

Pros: Fast drive. Litescribe is a great feature.

Cons: LOUD, LOUD, LOUD! I couldn't believe how loud this drive is. If I had to do it all over, I'd go with a different brand. This is insanely loud when accessing data on a disc (DVD or CD).

LOUD!

Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support
Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support

Pros: This is a fast drive and the price is right.

Cons: This drive is VERY loud when accessing discs. I work at an airport and can listen to jet engines all day, but the noise produced by this drive is making me think about replacing it already.

Overall Review: The only reason I dropped it an egg was because of the noise. Otherwise, this is a 5-egg product!

Nice OS from MS

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders

Pros: I used XP from the day it was released and continued to do so until Windows 7 came out. I skipped Vista (even going so far as to "upgrade" a new laptop to XP Pro) and am glad I did. Windows 7 seems to have been done right by Microsoft. I'm very happy with it and look forward to years of reliable performance.

Cons: Haven't found many notable ones. The only thing I wish is that I could have the Start Menu bar in Windows Classic mode, but I can get used to the new look.

Cool, niche product

COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2
COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2

Pros: Very cool looking design. It definitely looks like a V8 engine. Very quiet and keeps my i7 860 running in the mid 30's to low 40 degrees C.

Cons: It is a pain in the rear to install by yourself. Get a friend or someone who owes you a favor to hold the motherboard while you do the install.

Overall Review: It absolutely DWARFS the stock processor fan. I really like the look of it!

Hella Room!

Cooler Master ATCS 840 RC-840-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Cooler Master ATCS 840 RC-840-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Pros: 1. Tons of room for anything you want to include in your system. 2. Runs very quiet. I can barely hear the case fans blowing on full bore. 3. Motherboard tray is very handy when installing components. 4. HDD mounts are very easy to use. I like how the SATA cables go towards the right side of the case and funnel down to the motherboard from there.

Cons: 1. Case is HUGE. Only a con if you're trying to fit the case where a "normal" full-size case used to go. This thing is Ginormous! 2. Nothing else I can think of.

Overall Review: UPS damaged the case during shipping, but I was so eager to get my new system up and running, I didn't send it back. The main side panel has a nice ding in it. I took photos of the box and panel, but I'm really not gonna do anything about it because my system is up and running nicely.