Pros: I wasn't aware at 1st this was a NAS drive. But it can be used as an internal desktop drive. So I tested it as desktop drive and also as an external USB3 backup/storage drive. Numbers by testing internal CrystalDiskMark 3.0.1 x64 Seq Read - 145.8 Seq write - 140.7 Random 512k Read - 46.78 Random 512k Write - 80.71 Hard Drive Tach Quick Bench 8MB zones Burst - 458.0MB/s Random Access - 16.8 ms Seq read - 141.9MB/s Long Bench 32 MB zones Burst - 466.0MB/s Random Access - 16.8 ms Seq read - 143.4MB/s Then I copied 2.65GB folder with assorted sized files using the windows 7 status windows showing details started copying @ 404MB/s and ended up @ 239MB/s. Then copied a folder with 2 ISO files equaling 11.3 GB started @ 203MB/s ended @131MB/s Now I installed the drive in an external drive inclosure for SATA to USB3 and copied the same folders and files. 2.65GB folder averaged 85MB/s 11.3GB ISO folder 1st 1/2 of copy went @ 170MB/s 2nd 1/2 of copy @ 133MB/s. Overall I'm satisfied with drive performance. As a Desktop OS drive I would use a faster HDD. But for backups and storage I think it's a really good drive. The 5900 RPM spindle speed equals less heat and noise and It did excel at this. This drive is designed for longevity and 24/7 use and as such I can't really comment on...yet. I don't have a NAS setup so I couldn't test this aspect of drive.

Cons: As of yet no real cons on this drive.

Overall Review: Entry level NAS drive for 24/7 use and longevity, price seems a bit high for size but if it lasts @ 24/7 usage should balance out the price per GB. I will continue to use it as external storage and backup drive on USB 3 and update review in the future. Seems like a solid drive I'd recommend it.

Pros: I like the case design except that it doesn't protect the internal part of USB plug, could get lint or dirt inside depending on mode of transportation (like carrying in pocket).

Cons: Low speed for USB 3. I get similar results as others who have reviewed. In my case the device obtained 18.5 MB/s write speed and approximately 68.5 read speed. It is within the manufactures spec as they state "up to 70 MB/s read and up to 20 MB/s write. This device is just slightly faster than USB 2 specs. For the price, I think it cost too much for lack of USB 3 performance and small memory capacity.

Overall Review: Overall, I it seems like it would be a durable device and I like the case design except for inside plug lack of protection. I wouldn't recommend it when there are many more USB 3 devices that are much faster for about the same or slightly more in price and have up to 4x memory capacity

Pros: Just got this kit today. Installed in my Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H with i7 4790K and set XMP profile #2 and it works perfectly, 10,12,12,31 1T. Increased my memory scores in AIDA64 by as much as 5000MB/s and latency of 48.1ns from the DDR3 1866 9,10,9,28, 1t. I've been using G.Skill since Sept of 2009 and love it. Never had a problem since. G.Skill is all I've used in my builds since my AMD Athlon X2 6000+ in 2009. DDR2 800 and up to this kit of DDR3 2400CL10.

Cons: None so far from any of my G.Skill memory.

Overall Review: I highly recommend and would definitely buy again.

Pros: I love this board. I own 2 of them . I've been using the 1st generation version since mid 2011 and I've had zero issues. I've had this board R2.0 for just over a month absolutely zero issues. I have no problem with design, layout or functionality. In my opinion absolutely a great motherboard.

Cons: I can't find any yet.

Pros: I like the drive. It is faster than standard drives. I have 2 of these and1 150GB sata 2 and 1 250 GB sata 3 no problems at all.

Cons: None really.

Overall Review: People stop complaining about formatted size. They are ALL like that. What ever the advertised size (ie 300GB) the formatted capacity is approximately 93% of that. ALL hard drives are this way. Just multiply stated hard drive size by .93 and you will get the formatted capacity of drive(this includes SSD drives too). I honestly can't see anyone that states they have ANY tech knowledge still complains about this.

Pros: This drive is very fast. I get faster than advertised write speeds. Average between 70 and 83 MB/s. Very seldom drops below 70MB/s. I am extremely satisfied with this drive. Wish it was cheaper. I bought a second one.

Cons: Slow to access after plugging into usb 3.0 port. Accessing properties for info is really slow. I know this sounds like contradictory information but access is slow but, when it starts writing to disk it is very fast 70+ MB/s minimum. I mean mine will hit 70 MB/s but usually hovers at 73 to 80 MB/s hitting 83 MB/s max so far.

Overall Review: I like the size of this drive. I can get 3 to 4 full season episodes of tv programs on this drive. Plus depending on the movie size and format I have many hours of visual entertainment on 1 drive. I have (2) Team 16GB flash drives as well, hardly need dvd drive at all if video format is compatible with my set top dvd / blu-ray player. I'm in HOG Heaven....visually.