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Jeremy P.

Jeremy P.

Joined on 01/04/06

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Most Favorable Review

No brainer

SpecResearch MKS-301(USB) Silver/Black 104 Normal Keys 15 Function Keys USB Wired Standard MultiMedia KB + Mouse + Speaker 3-in-1 Combo
SpecResearch MKS-301(USB) Silver/Black 104 Normal Keys 15 Function Keys USB Wired Standard MultiMedia KB + Mouse + Speaker 3-in-1 Combo

Pros: Cheap, light and it works.

Cons: None

Overall Review: It's a keyboard, a mouse and speakers. Not rocket science.

Most Critical Review

Great switch - when it works

SIIG CE-KV0011-S1 2x1 USB HDMI KVM Switch
SIIG CE-KV0011-S1 2x1 USB HDMI KVM Switch

Pros: Small & compact. Select button on front of device. Switches quickly between connected PCs.

Cons: This happens about twice a day - for some reason it will be working just fine and then it will just stop working in mid use. I have literally been moving the mouse and it just stopped. Just imagine how frustrating that is - and of course it always happens at the worst times. I then switch over to the other computer and it is working on that one! Unplug all of the connections, plug them back in and after a moment or two it typically works again. Cost is a little high.

Overall Review: If it were not for the random lock-ups of the device it would definitely be 5 stars. I may have just gotten a bad one but unfortunately even half working, I need it right now so can't send it back. :-(

Lasted 2 days

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-630SS 630W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply, New Version with Build-in LED Fan On/Off Switch
RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-630SS 630W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply, New Version with Build-in LED Fan On/Off Switch

Pros: Nice blue light, plenty of connectors, good price

Cons: Died after 2 days - had to RMA today. :-(

Overall Review: Semi-modular

Not ready for release

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 - 5 User
Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 - 5 User

Pros: If / when you can get it work on your network and workstations it should be able to stop a bullet in it's tracks.

Cons: I cannot understate how disappointed I am with Symantec over this product. I have used all previous versions and this complete re-write of Antivirus Corporate Edition is far too large, far too slow and faces hardware incompatibilities. Server side can reach 4GB, PC side averages 456 - 835MB. Software is incompatible with some network cards (some Realtek and some Intel) causing users strange problems such as not being able to receive (can send) e-mails or print to network printers. Tested this with 2 new machines - different MBs, fresh loads and one had the problem the other did not. Repeated the test with the 2 more new machines, same situation - same problem.

Overall Review: Symantec has the right idea but this product needs much more testing and needs to go on a diet before I even attempt another install.

Cheap - Will Break

Verbatim 49003 Black/Silver 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mini travel Mouse
Verbatim 49003 Black/Silver 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mini travel Mouse

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Flimsy materials, break easily. Recommend spending $5 more and getting something that will hold up to normal travel conditions.

Cheap, it works, but....

MSI MBOX PM8M2-V Intel Socket T(LGA775) VIA P4M800 Barebone
MSI MBOX PM8M2-V Intel Socket T(LGA775) VIA P4M800 Barebone

Pros: Cheap and it does work with some alterations.

Cons: Flimsy case, sides are difficult to line-up. Front bezel is thin plastic. Mine was cracked at the top. Also, the motherboard is not grounded properly. You must remove the motherboard and remove the 2 right-most standoffs. Otherwise the system will not boot.