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Barry C.

Barry C.

Joined on 09/14/02

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Most Favorable Review

If only I could install this into my head

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory Model KVR400X64C3A/1G
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory Model KVR400X64C3A/1G

Pros: Works fine, clocks as advertised. Runs cooler than I would have guessed

Cons: Don't push it. It didn't handle overclocking past it's default settings.

Overall Review: Went into a customers rig, so I only worked with it for a day. Since I haven't been called to do further work on the rig- I assume the memory still works.

Most Critical Review

Updated opinion.

Thermaltake Xjog A2036 USB Fan w/ White Light
Thermaltake Xjog A2036 USB Fan w/ White Light

Pros: The light is very bright, and the fan cools effectively for the size and power when it is new.

Cons: Now that i've had it running for a while the fan has developed a horrid noise and the light is starting to fade. The switch on it is still garbage; Options: fan only, light only, or both. NO OFF POSITION.

Overall Review: For $x it's fine for occasional laptop travel use, but it's not for a power user or a frequent flyer. Sorry Thermaltake, this is not a winner.

Years later, still going strong

ASUS WL-520gU 802.11b/g Wireless Router up to 54Mbps with All-in-One Print Server/ DD-WRT Open Source support
ASUS WL-520gU 802.11b/g Wireless Router up to 54Mbps with All-in-One Print Server/ DD-WRT Open Source support

Pros: Durable and reliable. Runs DD-WRT without any issue. LED's are clear, but not annoying. Stock antenna is effective. Was cheap when I got it. Still pretty cheap now. Doesn't drop packets, require power-cycling, or have any other annoyances. It just does what it's supposed to, 24/7... 3 years going strong.

Cons: Did not come packed in a shoebox of non-sequential $50 bills like I had hoped for.

Overall Review: When (rather, if) I replace the current router I will go back for another Asus. If this is an indication of their what their hardware is like then I'll be a customer for life. Keep it up!

Solid so far.

Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT 320GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT 320GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Good price, quiet operation.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: It replaced a WD drive in an EEE Box, which sadly died after about 3 months of very infrequent use. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this one lasts a little longer.

12/31/2010

Cabling

Link Depot MUSB-3 Black USB A/male to Micro USB 5 pin male
Link Depot MUSB-3 Black USB A/male to Micro USB 5 pin male

Pros: Works fine with my Blackberry 9800 Torch. 3 out of 3 cables. No problems connecting, no broken or loose boots.

Cons: For some reason I can't get it shipped with my requested packing materials: non-sequential $20 bills. I keep calling customer service... And they keep using packing peanuts.

12/31/2010

Review 1 of 3, so far?

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: When it works, it works well. Takes DD-WRT easily. The rest of the 'Pros' can be found in other reviews. It's unnecessary to recap them here.

Cons: Out of 3 routers, one was DOA. So I'm looking at a personal failure rate of 33%. It's to be expected. Someones going to win the lemon-roulette, it just really blows when it's you.

Overall Review: I'm running under the assumption that something must have come loose during shipping; because to be stone-cold-dead out of the box would mean there's no QA going on at Linksys...(heavy sarcasm)...right?

12/31/2010