Joined on 11/15/11
Great Performance
Pros: Fast response, great picture on screen with BD-R and BD-ROM. Burns fast. Does just what it's supposed to do. I don't even use DVDs anymore, so no experience with DVDs on this drive.
Cons: No bundled software, but that's not unexpected with an OEM item. Better to install my own software, rather than bundled stuff which I normally wouldn't use.
Overall Review: I suspect negative comments in other postings are due to software issues, rather than the hardware. I'm using WinDVD Pro 11, and burning with Sony Vegas Pro 11. Had no issues yet.
OK for the Price
Pros: For the price it does what you want.
Cons: You have to accept that it doesn't come with a CD/DVD drive or Bluetooth because they tell you that in the specs. What I really am having trouble with is the weird/new touchpad style, which functions more like a Mac than a PC. I don't know if it's designed to work specifically with Windows 8 or make it more like a tablet, but it is really difficult to master. My son seems to be picking it up with use, but it still frustrates me at times.
Great Mac Upgrade, 2019 27" iMac
Pros: Plug-and-play; no configuration needed.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: Upgraded my 2019 iMac with 64GB of data (4x32GB). Simple plug-and-play install and I was up and running in less than five minutes.
Made a 1 TB Thumbdrive
Pros: The compact size and speed of this NVMe drive makes it perfect for use as a huge thumbdrive. When nested in a USB-C external case it can pass up to 10gb per second. Fits neatly in my placket.
Cons: None that I’ve noted.
Overall Review: Already mentioned in the “Pros” paragraph.
Great
Pros: Boosted son's i7-3700 computer significantly so he can play all games.
Cons: -Price! I bought this here in 2015 for $194. It's now selling for $399!!! Really?!? -Computer ran hotter. I had to swap out the stock CPU cooler for a pretty hefty cooler. Runs great now. -Did I mention the price doubled in the last year?!?!
Overall Review: It runs great, and I would recommend, but at almost $400 I suggest shopping around more.
Nothing Fancy; Works Great
Pros: Works well, simple construction, easy to assemble. Functions with both 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports. Installed an SSD that I had lying around and it worked great. Using with my MacBook Pro. Just ordered another for a second HDD that I have in my extras box.
Cons: This is a plastic case with an "aluminum plate". I think aluminum foil. Nonetheless, it's durable enough unless you plan taking it with mountain hiking or something.
Overall Review: Had no problems with it so far.