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James S.

James S.

Joined on 05/25/05

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After Too Much Research

LITE-ON Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 8MB Cache SATA 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature IHBS112-29
LITE-ON Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 8MB Cache SATA 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature IHBS112-29

Pros: I took way too much time researching various Blu-Ray drives for a simple $100 purchase. Maybe they are all pretty good, but this unit has been flawless so far. My unit did come with Cyberlink BD Solution V6. Its enough software to get started on the unit. Installation was easy. I found out my monitor was not HDCP compliant though, so you might guess what my next purchase will be. If there are some negative reviews on this unit, I would lump those into the group of people who will probably complain about anything. This unit is a safe bet if you're looking for a Blu-Ray player/writer.

Cons: No complaints

Nice

KitchenAid KSC6222ACS COCOA SILVER 6 Qt. Architect Series 6-Quart (5.7L) Slow Cooker with Easy Serve Lid with 4 temperature settings
KitchenAid KSC6222ACS COCOA SILVER 6 Qt. Architect Series 6-Quart (5.7L) Slow Cooker with Easy Serve Lid with 4 temperature settings

Pros: Its a VERY nice looking slow cooker... also known as Crock Pot. Works just like should. Has made a Roast, Corned Beef, and Chile perfectly. The dual lid is really nice, letting you leave the lid on and just open to serve with a ladle. The digital timer is easy to use and the multiple cooking levels are nice.

Cons: The dual open lid hasn't required major cleaning just yet, but if I had to complain I can see where it will take extra time to get it clean if I had a big mess.

Overall Review: For 50 dollars they are all about the same. This has to be the best looking though and the dual lid is nice. The only feature I'm missing is a feature to start the cooking at a specified time. So If I filled the pot in the morning but wanted it to start at noon, I can't program this. It just gives me a chance to program the total time it will cook.

Kayble

Kaybles 25ft CAT6A-25S 25 ft. Cat 6A Blue Color Shielded Stranded STP Network Cable Blue Color 25 feet - OEM
Kaybles 25ft CAT6A-25S 25 ft. Cat 6A Blue Color Shielded Stranded STP Network Cable Blue Color 25 feet - OEM

Pros: Fast, well built, durable

Cons: Kind of stiff because of the quality

Overall Review: If you're looking to snake this all around tight spots, its a well built cable that will probably fight with you the whole way. That's a good thing ultimately.

Moving Air

Delta AFC0912D-PWM 92mm Case Cooler
Delta AFC0912D-PWM 92mm Case Cooler

Pros: Moves a LOTS of air. Will feel like an 15 inch circle fan is blowing out of your case when on high.

Cons: At 100% output, you will need some headphones to play your game, or full size speakers to be louder than the fan.

Overall Review: You can't move lots of air out of a 92mm fan without a lot of noise. Understand what you're buying, but this is the best way to go if you're shopping fans. Check the CFM specs..nothing is better. Make sure you have an app to control the fan speed. Very important to take advantage of this unit.

After Too Much Research

ASUS  VE258Q Black 25" HDMI LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor w/Display Port & Speakers 250 cd/m2 50,000,000:1 ASCR
ASUS VE258Q Black 25" HDMI LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor w/Display Port & Speakers 250 cd/m2 50,000,000:1 ASCR

Pros: Everything you'd want in a great monitor! Again, I spent too much time researching every monitor to the nth degree, but when the price dropped for this one on Black Friday it was a no brainer. Has been excellent in every way.

Cons: Like other users have commented, this display is very bright out of the box. Not a con exactly... practically a positive feature but each user will probably make adjustments.

Overall Review: The display is definitely wide. I should have been more aware of this feature at purchase, but I was looking for a bigger display and the 25" sold me. The unit doesn't have the height I anticipated with 25". It is very wide and allows for multiple windows opened. Movies look fantastic. I am a casual user, so the screen is perfect for what I'll be doing but I can understand where someone may want a screen with a wider viewing angle. There is some darkening on the sides when you get away from front and center. I'm not sure why you wouldn't be sitting in front of the monitor when you use it, but just a note for users who need absolute perfection.

12/11/2011

Buy this one - By far best choice

Fellowes PS-12Cs Powershred PS-12Cs Cross-Cut Shredder
Fellowes PS-12Cs Powershred PS-12Cs Cross-Cut Shredder

Pros: This shredder seems to be really under price on Newegg. Look at all the other online retailer or office product retailers, and it is over 200. This thing works just like you'd expect. No issues. Buy it quick before the price is adjusted to what it should be.

Cons: none

Overall Review: Its a shredder so don't expect for it to be whisper quite.