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Anthony B.

Anthony B.

Joined on 03/09/06

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Most Favorable Review

It's a DEAL

Rosewill R230-P-BK Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Rosewill R230-P-BK Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Ok, this is a 30 buck case so how good can it be? Well, that is what I thought, but took the chance. Yes I like Antec cases but they are $$. This case was a dream to install. So easy, the entire system was build in 15 minutes and boots and runs Ubuntu perfectly. I'll buy more!

Cons: None.

Overall Review: NewEgg makes it possible to build a sub 400 system that is both low power and very functional. With the AMD X2 45 watt processor and a Plus 80 power supply this is pushing less than 60 watts total! Very nice system

Most Critical Review

It's OK but only OK

In Win BP655 mini ITX case with Haswell Ready 200W power supply, 8cm Fan, Black, TAC 2.0, Front USB 2.0X2, HD audio
In Win BP655 mini ITX case with Haswell Ready 200W power supply, 8cm Fan, Black, TAC 2.0, Front USB 2.0X2, HD audio

Pros: It's cheap and so far quiet

Cons: I've built at least 12 Mini ITX systems and this is the worse case I've used thus far. I needed a case big enough for the stock AMD heat sync but this is just HUGE compared to other mini's I've built and could easily be 1/3 smaller. You must follow the instructions, install HD first, then mobo, then optical drive. The front panel feels very cheap and the lights are some crazy amber color even though the panel is blue (minor really)

Overall Review: In the end, this was a cost effective solution considering it will be in a basement office. I couldn't see it as a media center box, it's just too big and ugly compared to the other options available on NewEgg. NewEgg seems to still have the best selection of MiniITX cases. THANKS NEWEGG

10/19/2010

Follow up review

ASUS RT-N53 Dual Band Wireless N600 SOHO Router, DD-WRT Open Source support, Fast Ethernet, 5 Guest SSID, Parental Access Time control to Each User
ASUS RT-N53 Dual Band Wireless N600 SOHO Router, DD-WRT Open Source support, Fast Ethernet, 5 Guest SSID, Parental Access Time control to Each User

Pros: After WAY to much messing around with Firmware flashing and such this router is finally working. I'm worried based on other reviews that it may not last long.

Cons: It's already dropped internet twice since upgraded to the latest firmware. ASUS site doesn't state that you MUST be plugged into port 1 of the router to flash otherwise it states it can't find the router.

Overall Review: If it continues to drop signal, I'll try Tomato or another 3rd party firmware.

3 hours wasted

ASUS RT-N53 Dual Band Wireless N600 SOHO Router, DD-WRT Open Source support, Fast Ethernet, 5 Guest SSID, Parental Access Time control to Each User
ASUS RT-N53 Dual Band Wireless N600 SOHO Router, DD-WRT Open Source support, Fast Ethernet, 5 Guest SSID, Parental Access Time control to Each User

Pros: I've been configuring routers for at least 10 years. NOTHING should be this difficult. Even after firmware upgrades it's still a hot mess.

Cons: I'm going to try a open source firmware next but otherwise it's back to newegg.

Overall Review: I wish I'd not purchased as a package deal. Now I'll have to decide if I want to send the entire order back or pay extra for the cable modem. Asus products are usually good quality. Not sure what is going on here. The reviews seem to be right. Disappointed to have spent an evening with ZERO results.

Freaking sweet!

RAVPower 5600 mAh External Battery Pack Portable Charger Power Bank for most Smartphones and other USB-charged Devices
RAVPower 5600 mAh External Battery Pack Portable Charger Power Bank for most Smartphones and other USB-charged Devices

Pros: It can recharge my EVO nearly three times (so far, haven't tried beyond). The design lets you use the same cable to change the phone and swap it to recharge the battery. Nice touch. Fancy box looks very nice too.

Cons: It doesn't recharge our HP Touchpad or Nook Tablet but I didn't think it would so not the end of the world at this price.

Overall Review: It was 25 bucks with the shocker deal so I'm going to hack the cable and see how long it lasts attempting to change it via a Shimano Dyno hub on my bike. I think it will fail do to the power spike the hub provides but got to try anyway.

10/31/2012

Works great

OCZ Agility 4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AGT4-25SAT3-128G
OCZ Agility 4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AGT4-25SAT3-128G

Pros: My first SSD now that they have gotten down in price a little. Should have done it years ago. FAST has a new name.

Cons: ZERO....ok free would be better but that goes without saying