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Jeremy H.

Jeremy H.

Joined on 01/04/03

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Most Favorable Review

Fast desktop computer for the price! Great quality!

Acer Desktop PC AM3970-UR10P (PT.SHAP2.010) Intel Core i3-2120 6GB DDR3 1TB HDD Intel HD Graphics Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Acer Desktop PC AM3970-UR10P (PT.SHAP2.010) Intel Core i3-2120 6GB DDR3 1TB HDD Intel HD Graphics Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Pros: Runs fast! I was pleasantly surprised! Even though it has no graphics card i'm impressed with the performance. Full screen HD runs great with no stuttering. The machine is very quiet (especially compared to the old desktop I replaced). It has TONS of USB ports. NO BLOATWARE! I love this. Very few things I had to uninstall (McAfee Virus being the main one). I like the looks of the computer (glossy black). Might attract dust but it's hiding under the desk. Knowing that I can upgrade this is great (PCI graphics card). The price was cheap! Try to find an intel core I3 with 6gb ram and 1TB hard drive for under 500 anywhere else. WINDOWS 7! Not packaged with 8 so I enjoy that!

Cons: Integrated graphics (it was under 500 bucks so can't expect high level graphics card).

Overall Review: It's nice to work in the quiet. This computer is already serving me well. I use it as a work computer and it can do everything I throw at it. It's a great little machine. You can't go wrong for under 500!

Most Critical Review

Lasted 1 year..

ARRIS SB5101U SURFboard Cable Modem USB and Ethernet 10/100Base-T DOCSIS 2.0
ARRIS SB5101U SURFboard Cable Modem USB and Ethernet 10/100Base-T DOCSIS 2.0

Pros: When this modem worked it was fine. Stayed up, didn't have to reset it barely ever, and speed was decent and above what I should be getting. Seemed to be rock solid.

Cons: Out of the blue the upstream on this modem failed. The upload speed would read 0kbps on a speed test or less then half of 1 mbit. Contacting Charter they came and looked and said it was the modem. Calling Motorola they said "abosolutely not". 2nd Tech said has seen this before on this modem (although "rare") and that replacing it would fix it. I was skeptical but ended up replacing with Motorola all in one wireless cable modem. The new modem works so it's the modem. This should not fail right at a year. (2 year warranty)

Overall Review: Very disappointed. Should not have failed at this point. After reading the glowing reviews, I figured these were isolated incidents. The new wireless all in one solution works but I can't help but feel a bit worried. There really isn't much out there in terms of options for cable modems other then motorola...

Works flawlessly! Fast!

TP-LINK TL-PA2010KIT AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, up to 200Mbps
TP-LINK TL-PA2010KIT AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, up to 200Mbps

Pros: True plug and play. It works in every room of my house. I have a newer house so this could help. I've tried in different rooms and difference devices. Even a stingy security system that I thought might cause issues was truly plug and play. Speeds are great. Claimed ISP speed 60mbps. My connection goes through a wireless router. Every room the speed test shows a constant 66mbps down. Upload is above 4mpbs. Claimed by ISP is 4.

Cons: None. I'm going to buy another to reduce load on wireless.

Overall Review: This is great. It's just like having the cable run but without the incredible amount of headache running cable through the house and attic can entail. Plus it's VERY cheap!

Great quality and sound for the price!

Polk Audio PSW Series PSW10 Black Subwoofer
Polk Audio PSW Series PSW10 Black Subwoofer

Pros: Great sound and easy setup. Rich base and packs more punch the subwoofers anywhere in it's price range. It's also quite large.

Cons: Make sure to get a splitter cable to ensure it goes into both ports. I have a receiver that uses a composite subwoofer cable (not left and right). You can tell the difference when you just plug into one of the L/R ports. It also turns the sub on faster vs just connecting into one port.

Good product. Newegg abused the box.

BELKIN BE112230-08 8 Feet 12 Outlets 3780 Joules Surge Protector with Telephone and Coaxial Protection
BELKIN BE112230-08 8 Feet 12 Outlets 3780 Joules Surge Protector with Telephone and Coaxial Protection

Pros: Good surge protector for the price! Plenty of outlets and I have a lot of comp stuff to plug in. Good mix of outlets available for AC adapters.

Cons: Looks like Newegg ran over the box with a forklift. Find it ironic there were loads of packing peanuts. To protect the damage? At least it works and doesn't appear to be damaged itself.

Overall Review: Why would the person putting this in the box think it was a good idea to send one with a beat to heck box?

Easy set up.

ARRIS SB5101U SURFboard Cable Modem USB and Ethernet 10/100Base-T DOCSIS 2.0
ARRIS SB5101U SURFboard Cable Modem USB and Ethernet 10/100Base-T DOCSIS 2.0

Pros: Good replacement of leased modem. One call to ISP (Charter) and they activated it within seconds. Just had to reboot modem/computer. Linksys Router (WRT54G) plays nicely with it and just had to reboot modem and reset and restart the linksys.

Cons: none so far.

Overall Review: Very basic and does what it needs to. I hope it's reliable but right now can't speak to that. Good choice because it's cheap and you no longer have to pay lease fee.