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Tim M.

Tim M.

Joined on 11/28/04

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Most Favorable Review

Perfect and Simple

Netgear ProSafe GS105 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS105NA
Netgear ProSafe GS105 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS105NA

Pros: Simple, small gigabit switch that works right out of the box, no software or configuration needed. Works perfectly in my home LAN supporting gigabit sharing, XBOX streaming, and home server. Simply reserve one plug for your wireless router and then connect your server, xbox, and other gigabit computers to the switch. Access your server super fast and easy with any wireless laptop.

Cons: None... works like a champ. Super cool and lightweight on power usage.

Most Critical Review

Typical Mac Accessory

GRIFFIN Guitar Cable mini-jack adapter built right in, 10 feet long Model 3101-GTR
GRIFFIN Guitar Cable mini-jack adapter built right in, 10 feet long Model 3101-GTR

Pros: Nice looking, white to match my macbook, GRIFFIN name, decent clarity, low noise

Cons: Why is this so expensive?! 20$ for 10' of 15c/ft cable and two 50c ends?! Why a mono phono to stereo mini? Anyhow, a better idea may be to pick up a decent (shure) adapter for phono to mini for a few bucks. Use your existing guitar cable thats most likely of much higher quality cable and ends!

11/27/2006

First time GeIL owner

GeIL Value PLUS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model GVP34GB1600C9DC
GeIL Value PLUS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model GVP34GB1600C9DC

Pros: * Worked out of the box * Paired with an ASUS M4A88T-M LE with Sempron 140. * DIMMS have nice heat shields and so far worked out fine. * Works fine with Ubuntu 10.10, Windows 7 x64, and VirtualBox.

Cons: none so far

Overall Review: I would recommend this RAM to a friend. Better quality and features than others at the same price.

Core Unlocked! Dual core for forty bucks.

AMD Sempron 140 - Sempron Sargas Single-Core 2.7 GHz Socket AM3 45W Processor - SDX140HBGQBOX
AMD Sempron 140 - Sempron Sargas Single-Core 2.7 GHz Socket AM3 45W Processor - SDX140HBGQBOX

Pros: * Comes with heatsink, fan, and thermal paste! * Core Unlocked with ASUS M4A88T-M LE successfully.

Cons: * None so far

Overall Review: Saved money on a home machine. This computer is primarily for file shares and web applications, photo editing, etc. Nothing too intensive.

ASUS great

ASUS M4A88T-M LE AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M LE AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Easy assembly and decent board layout. All self explanatory. * Decent quality manual, not that its really needed. * Board layout made sense, nothing abnormally spaced out or conflicting * BIOS as expected, nothing confusing * Core Unlocked a Sempron 140 with minor ease (see Cons) * HDMI and ATI HD card embedded

Cons: * Only 2 RAM slots * LPT and Serial port. Lose these and add 2 more RAM slots * Only 1 IDE slot, but thats probably okay for most people these days - I have a few IDE HDDs that would be nice to use. * Core Unlocker instructions missing from manual * Core Unlocker instructions on ASUS website say to flip switch on board... no such switch exists. Proceed with the rest of the instructions and boot + "4" and Sempron 140 unlocked second core.

Overall Review: Newegg is amazing. Shipped the same day and arrived two days later. Super fast free shipping even at Christmas time!

Very small, super fast

Netgear ProSafe GS105 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS105NA
Netgear ProSafe GS105 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS105NA

Pros: I upgraded my home LAN for sharing movies and music from a central computer and this switch allows for super fast gigabit connection. Very small footprint allows to be hidden away in my cable junction box. We use these switches at work because of their low price point and high quality.

Cons: This small switch gets pretty warm and consumes more power than others on the market. The temp isnt so high to be of concern if kept in an open area, but keep in mind for installation.

Overall Review: The Newegg picture is the older model GS105. The new one (delivered) is much smaller. See the manufacturer's site for photo and dimensions.