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Jeremy E.

Jeremy E.

Joined on 11/28/07

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Most Favorable Review

Excellent Joystick

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick

Pros: Amazing stick with excellent tri-axis response. Can set aileron, elevator, rudder trims... radio PTT, camera view, flaps, VORs all on the stick itself, in addition to the pitch, yaw, and roll capabilities.

Cons: I haven't found any.

Overall Review: I really don't know how hard these people are on their joysticks, but I have had this one for over 2 years and it is still functioning perfectly! I can only assume that those who are complaining about calibration issues are cranking on the stick, thereby setting off the center 'deadzone'. I guarantee that if you fly a real plane that way, you'll die.

Most Critical Review

Inconsistent Reliability

Mini 5 Port 1080P Video HDMI Switch Switcher Splitter with IR Remote
Mini 5 Port 1080P Video HDMI Switch Switcher Splitter with IR Remote

Pros: Auto switching. IR support with lengthy IR receiver cable Compact size

Cons: Doesn't work. When I CAN get it to work, it works for about 5 seconds and then the screen goes black and I can't get it back. This happens no matter which input I use. I switched cables around and bypassed the switch with each device I won and with every cable I own so I know it's not a cable issue. It acts as though it's not getting data or moreso as though it's not sending data out. The red indicator light will flash when the switch isn't working (which is always). I need to purchase a 5vDC adapter to see if it's a power issue since the switch doesn't come with one.

Overall Review: I definitely do not recommend this switch. It has severe issues that make it completely useless, unfortunately. I was looking forward to it due to its size and the placeable IR receiver.

Great UPS for Little Money

CyberPower TAA Compliant CP1000PFCLCDTAA UPS 1000VA 510W PFC Compatible Pure Sine Wave
CyberPower TAA Compliant CP1000PFCLCDTAA UPS 1000VA 510W PFC Compatible Pure Sine Wave

Pros: Smart Software Excellent capacity Inexpensive Behaves extremely well ("ran power outage tests")

Cons: None

Overall Review: I highly recommend this UPS. I also purchased a 1500VA (also CyberPower) that I am using for my main rig.

12/18/2016

Nice Fan

Rosewill RFA-120-BL - 120mm Computer Case Cooling Fan with LP4 Adapter - Blue Frame & 4 Blue LED Lights, Sleeve Bearing, Silent Case Fan
Rosewill RFA-120-BL - 120mm Computer Case Cooling Fan with LP4 Adapter - Blue Frame & 4 Blue LED Lights, Sleeve Bearing, Silent Case Fan

Pros: Very nice fan. Very quiet. Those who say it's loud are hearing the air being pushed through. There is no whine to it whatsoever. Bright Blue LEDs. I changed out two of the LEDs to red so I get a Red/Magenta/Blue effect across the blades. As soon as I dropped it in and turned on the computer, I immediately noticed a HUGE difference. Very good cooling for an exhaust.

Cons: None so far. The only con I would have really has nothing to do with the fan. I am a lighting designer and would like to have variable brightness and RGB control from package instead of building a controller. But that really is not a con with this fan.

Overall Review: When I place my hand behind the exhaust port, the fan works so well that the air is hardly even warm. For the price, DEFINITELY worth the buy. In fact, I am on this page to get another one for the front of my case.

Good Support

HP Officejet J4680 CB783A Up to 28 ppm Black Print Speed 4800 x 1200 dpi Color Print Quality USB / Wi-Fi Thermal Inkjet MFC / All-In-One Color Printer
HP Officejet J4680 CB783A Up to 28 ppm Black Print Speed 4800 x 1200 dpi Color Print Quality USB / Wi-Fi Thermal Inkjet MFC / All-In-One Color Printer

Pros: Very good quality printer and fast. Fax works like a champ and is easy to set up. WiFi also easy to set up. All in all, it was a good buy, but the three star rating is reasoned below.

Cons: Shortly after getting the printer, I was getting a cartridge error. I checked the cartridges and the black was still half full and the color was completely full. Resat the cartrdiges, restarted the printer and could not kill the error. Customer Service was very good and they are now shipping me a box to send the printer back. In the meantime, I wait as they won't cross-ship.

Excellent Machine

TOSHIBA Laptop Satellite AMD Athlon II M300 4GB Memory 250GB HDD ATI Radeon 4100 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit L505D-LS5010
TOSHIBA Laptop Satellite AMD Athlon II M300 4GB Memory 250GB HDD ATI Radeon 4100 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit L505D-LS5010

Pros: Very good machine and comes with Win7. Very fast, very hefty in ability. I am a gamer, a graphics designer, a theatre lighting designer, a video/sound editor, and a music composer and this laptop can keep up with me. I don't use it for video editing that often as I have my equipment at home anyway. I wouldn't recommend it for high end continuous gaming (I have a desktop for that), but to play something while you're on the road, this will do it for you. Honestly, I hate laptops, but needed one. However, the keyboard feel on this guy meets expectations. Screen is bright and 15.6" is plenty of room (though I wanted the 17"). Number pad on the right (big bonus). Easy access for memory swap. Good buy.

Cons: It gets a little warm (as most laptops do), so you may want to consider a laptop plate thingie (forgot what they're called). It does have a huge vent that helps with a lot of the heat, though. For the price, it's good... but this con is more about the satellite series in general. I would have gotten the 17" screen, but the price jump is too high. HUGE ISSUE: Sound quality is horrible. Would have been 5 eggs if not for this issue. The sound volume is so low, you MUST have headphones (or external speakers turned way up) to hear anything. On top of that, they must be pre-amped headphones with noise quieting or you will still have a hard time hearing.

Overall Review: I would highly recommend this for anyone who needs a good, fast laptop for the road, but not as a main computer. It's not too heavy, but it's hard to find a laptop case that it will fit.