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Ian L.

Ian L.

Joined on 01/13/06

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Most Critical Review

VPN doesn't work with Mac, also locks up

3com 3CR858-91 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
3com 3CR858-91 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports

Pros: Initial setup was the best I've experienced of any consumer router. I was completely happy with the defaults -- UPnP off, external ping disabled, etc., etc.

Cons: I bought this router for the VPN capability. It supports IPSec, IPSec with L2TP, and PPTP. The only thing I could get to work with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard was PPTP *without* encryption, which is useless. Also, after an hour of playing with the settings, attempting to access the device's log via the web admin console would crash it. It would still route, but the admin console would be inaccessible until I power-cycled the router.

Do not buy! Seriously!

Tripp Lite P139-06N-DP Mini Displayport to Displayport Adapter (Mini DP Male to DP Female)
Tripp Lite P139-06N-DP Mini Displayport to Displayport Adapter (Mini DP Male to DP Female)

Pros: It's a flexible cable instead of a single, solid connector.

Cons: Doesn't work. Yes, I tried it with a MacBook Pro and DisplayPort monitor, and it's like it wasn't plugged in at all. I tried wiggling and reconnecting, and I tested the MacBook with a different monitor and the monitor with different inputs. I thought the other two stars were because they weren't using MacBooks or something. Nope, this just doesn't work.

Overall Review: I sure was hoping this worked. It's the only MiniDisplayPort to DisplayPort I can find. Oh well.

Sexy.

Cooler Master Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Cooler Master Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Installation was a snap. Smoothest install of any cases I've built. Everything is snug, and it's not a pain to remove and replace the side case. Also, this thing glows blue beautifully in a dark room.

Cons: Aluminum is sharp! Be careful.

Fits my PS, doesn't fit my case.

VANTEC VDK-PSU Power Supply Vibration Dampener Kit
VANTEC VDK-PSU Power Supply Vibration Dampener Kit

Pros: Product feels very "adult" rubbery.

Cons: There was no room in my case for this less-than-1mm-thick rubber dampener. There probably won't be room in your case, either.