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David R.

David R.

Joined on 08/31/06

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Product Reviews
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Most Favorable Review

Not just a great alternative, but even a replacement for "other" web dev

Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Web Professional
Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Web Professional

Pros: * Cheap (Compared to more expensive alternative) * Does good CSS / HTML w/ Standards * Comes with other useful software * This program is easier to learn than many others * Will probably buy another copy

Cons: * Wish it were a bit cheaper and I'd buy it for all my machines right now * Due to its low user base (as a some-what new kid on the block software), the user content like tutorials for learning it are scarce.

Overall Review: * I've tried at least a dozen or more free web editors and as far as GUI editing, I like this. Hard-coding I like my freebie for color-coding only. * I've been using it on Win XP Pro. No problems there. Considering uninstalling it there to move to Win 7 Pro 64bit, but after reading some reviews here, seems like problems may arise. * I still code PHP in another free editor (Hapedit). I really only use it for code-highlighting and I've found no other web-dev software on par with its highlighting. * After making some extra money, I bought (expensive brand) and felt I had wasted my money. I learned (expensive brand) in college, but still prefer the affordability and streamline feel of Expression. I felt I was lacking power in Expression, but came back to (expensive brand) code I consider more heavy and less unique since almost everyone uses it. I don't like cookie-cutter websites (unless they're rare cookies with exotic nuts and colors!)

Most Critical Review

Drops Wireless

ASUS RT-N12 Wireless Broadband Router SuperSpeedN 802.11b/g/n up to 300Mbps/ Open Source DD-WRT Support
ASUS RT-N12 Wireless Broadband Router SuperSpeedN 802.11b/g/n up to 300Mbps/ Open Source DD-WRT Support

Pros: A lot of optional configuration, including DD-WRT which I might try.

Cons: Drops wireless until rebooted sometimes. Thought my wifi enabled TV was the problem, nope. Wouldn't be so bad if wifi weren't the primary reason I chose this router. Somehow the range is absolutely horrible too... It wont reach to my porch, yet my neighbors who are obviously farther away I can get connected to.

Overall Review: The only reason I gave it more than 1 egg is in ***HOPE*** that DD-WRT may resolve the wifi issue. Probably not ever going to do in in fear of "bricking" the router... Well, until I buy a better router, then this one will be my toy to learn on. I don't think that will resolve the issue either though... Due to the excess heat I assume it's a hardware malfunction.

Worked with XP

Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45
Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45

Pros: Read other users review about plug-n-play. Not so with my version of XP anyway. Downloaded drivers from Intel website. MANY drivers available. XP 32bit worked great.

Cons: none

Had for a few months now

Rosewill RPS-200 - 6 Outlets Power Strip - 125V Input, 1875 Watts Maximum Power Output, 6 Feet Cord
Rosewill RPS-200 - 6 Outlets Power Strip - 125V Input, 1875 Watts Maximum Power Output, 6 Feet Cord

Pros: I've had this for a few months now... I keep my laptop powerpack, battery rechargers (with extension adapters), and other charging adapters... Now I don't have to switch them in and out of walls PLUS don't waste electricity leaving them plugged in while in use. Totally digging this thing.

Cons: Switches are on wrong side for me... So power packs block the light allowing me to see what's plugged in. This is just due to my angle though. For this price and considering I've had no problems- this doesn't deserve an egg off.

Good!!

DD-WRT Supported, Rosewill RNX-N150RTv2 - Wireless N150 Wi-Fi Router - IEEE 802.11b/11g/11n, Up to 150 Mbps Data Rates, 5 dBi Fixed Antenna, WDS Bridge Connection, QoS and VPN Supported
DD-WRT Supported, Rosewill RNX-N150RTv2 - Wireless N150 Wi-Fi Router - IEEE 802.11b/11g/11n, Up to 150 Mbps Data Rates, 5 dBi Fixed Antenna, WDS Bridge Connection, QoS and VPN Supported

Pros: Speed seems good Doesn't drop wifi!! ****** Biggest reason I got this puppy.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Range seems good, haven't tested it too far though.

Bought 2

D-Link Wireless-N Home Router (DIR-601), N150
D-Link Wireless-N Home Router (DIR-601), N150

Pros: *Small *Cheap

Cons: *CD "Quick Setup Wizard" is ridiculous *Should have done manual set-up, probably 10x faster *Hooked it up yesterday *Drops wifi from my TV *Drop wifi from my wife's laptop *Bought one for my mom too on sale. Sorry mom. Not even sure if I should walk them through setting it up over the phone. *I immediately threw the packaging away, expecting the same quality from D-Link as in the past. Now I can't return for refund.

Overall Review: I bought this to replace another brand of router doing the same thing. Maybe the more expensive models of this D-Link wouldn't do it, but they've left their failed impression on me with their low-end product. I guess that's the risk of offering a low-end product. I had a D-Link wireless G router for about 7 years until it started dropping wifi. Sorry I thought this would last as long. Less than 24hrs is unacceptable. I suppose I could waste shipping RMA'ing this thing a couple of times? (I'm NOT optimistic that I'd only have to RMA it once).