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Donald L.

Donald L.

Joined on 10/06/08

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Most Favorable Review

Best electric shave I've ever had!

Panasonic Wet/Dry Shaver with Ultra-thin Vibrating Outer Foil, Nanotech Blades, 4-Blade, Multi-Flexible Active Head, and Fast, Linear Motor Drive ES-LA93-K
Panasonic Wet/Dry Shaver with Ultra-thin Vibrating Outer Foil, Nanotech Blades, 4-Blade, Multi-Flexible Active Head, and Fast, Linear Motor Drive ES-LA93-K

Pros: By far the best shave from an electric razor that I've ever had. This is the fourth different razor I've tried, and it shaves closer than any of them, and leaves no razor burn! The razor feels sturdy, not flimsy like many others. I also like the flexibility of both stand and travel charging.

Cons: As others have commented, the flashing beacon of light on the device is ultra-annoying.

Overall Review: The price was fantastic ($130 after discount and MIR)... unbeatable. I was able to get a great shave in under 10 minutes, which converts shaving from a chore to an activity.

12/31/2011
Most Critical Review

Good fan, bad power cord

Cooler Master NotePal LapAir Laptop Cooling Pad with Comfy Sponge Mat, Up to 17"
Cooler Master NotePal LapAir Laptop Cooling Pad with Comfy Sponge Mat, Up to 17"

Pros: The fan did a great job and was quiet, as advertised.

Cons: The USB connector that provides power to the device has a very thin cord and a poor connection. There is very little slack in the cord, which allows you to put stress on that flimsy cord. Ultimately, the cord has been mostly pulled away from the device, rendering it unusable. They should have reinforced the connection and the cord. I am checking on warranty and replacement options with the company now.

Does the job but not as quiet as expected

Thermaltake Mobilefan II 80mm External USB Case Fan
Thermaltake Mobilefan II 80mm External USB Case Fan

Pros: I like the retractable USB cord and sturdy structure of the fan.

Cons: Noisier than expected.

Overall Review: I am using the fan to cool a wireless router that routinely gets overheated. The fan is freestanding underneath and behind the router, and it generates enough noise to be noticed, which I didn't expect from such a small fan.

The bandwidth I needed

Linksys E3000-RM 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5GHz Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router
Linksys E3000-RM 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5GHz Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router

Pros: Major increase in capacity. Great coverage in my house - I placed it in my basement and get strong reception throughout my 2-story home. Easy setup process using the provided software (other than issue noted in cons section).

Cons: I purchased a refurbished model at a great price. It showed up with the basic contents with no instructions whatsoever. The router was not reset to factory settings, so I struggled to get it setup until I read online about resetting the device to factory settings. I would expect the machine to be reset by Newegg, but lesson learned. Never assume anything, right?

Overall Review: This is a great device for a low price, especially if you have the number of wireless devices I have connected (10), including gaming.

12/31/2011