Joined on 01/30/04
Works Well
Pros: Paired this with Buffalo's 802.11ac router to connect my home server to my HTPC. My HTPC is on the first floor of my house and the server is one floor above it. I am currently receiving a 97% signal with 877 Mbps.
Cons: I wasn't able to pair the two using the AOSS buttons. I manually connected the bridge to the router using the web interface. The default IP address for the bridge is 1.1.1.1. The router's interface wouldn't work it firefox, so I was using IE. I didn't test the bridge's interface with Firefox so I don't know if it has the same problem or not (may be a con).
Overall Review: I'm happy with the connection between the two devices. The product may be improved with future firmware updates, but I'm not too concerned with the bridge. Most of the updates I'd like to see involve the router. I'd still prefer a CAT6 connection between my server and HTPC, this is currently the best option available.
Good and Bad
Pros: Small card, came with everything I needed to install and get it up and running on my desktop computer (HP 6000 Pro).
Cons: This card would not work in my Dell PowerEdge T110 server. I installed it in different slots, changed IRQ settings, and it would not work within Windows Server 2003 32bit. The updated drivers from the Internet didn't make a difference. The best I could tell, there is simply a conflict with this card and that particular server. As posted above, I am using this card in my desktop instead and I've ordered another card from a different manufacturer.
Good, but not Perfect
Pros: I bought this 802.11ac router along with Buffalo's 802.11ac bridge to connect my home server with my living room HTPC. Using this combination, I am currently getting a 97% signal connection (server is upstairs, living room 1 floor below) with 877 Mbps speed.
Cons: Currently dd-wrt isn't available for this router, maybe this will be resolved in the future. The interface for managing the router needs some work and I wasn't able to view it using firefox (worked in IE). Most the features I was looking for are available, but the interface needs to be redesigned in my opinion. These items may also be resolved with future firmware updates. I wasn't able to pair the router and bridge using the AOSS button on both devices. I only tried it once as I didn't want to run up and down the stairs in my house, so I simply joined them using the manual method. While I found this to be rather easy, I don't expect typical consumers will. FYI - to connect to the bridge the default IP address is 1.1.1.1. From there you can change the IP address and connect the bridge to the router.
Overall Review: The router currently offers QoS, but only on the WAN port. It would be nice to have the option to use QoS on the LAN as well. I didn't see an option to create a guest SSID for friends and family like my previous router had. Maybe this can be added in a future update or if DD-WRT become available for this device. As I stated earlier, the interface needs some work, so maybe I simply missed where that feature is available. Overall, I'm happy with this product considering it's a draft release. If my cons are resolved in future updates, I would consider this a 5 egg product.
Good So Far
Pros: Washed and waxed my car during Vetern's Day using all 3 steps. The application was similar to most car wax products. The results looked good, but not any different from other wax products I've used. The true test will be how long the wax lasts. If it holds up, then it will be worth the effort.
Cons: The 3 steps basically means you have to was your car 3 times. The process took me a full day to complete. If the wax holds up, then it was worth it, otherwise I'll go back to a single wax product.
Overall Review: I thought the smell of the step 3 wax was pleasing.
Nice Car Seat
Pros: Bought 2 of these so I can leave one in each vehicle for my son. Installation was pretty easy and the quality of the seat appears to be very good. The included instructions provide a lot of helpful information for installation and cleaning of the seat.
Cons: The price dropped the day after I ordered and Newegg wouldn't credit me the difference. I didn't want to cancel the order and possibly pay a restocking fee, but this isn't an issue with Safety 1st, so I still gave it 5 eggs.
Overall Review: Even with the higher price that I paid, I still thought it was a good deal. I would highly recommend this seat for anyone that needs one for his/her child.
Works Great
Pros: Purchased this enclosure to use a 1 TB hard drive and connect it to my DVR using eSATA. I bought a separate eSATA cable not knowing if the included cable would be long enough. I didn't measure the length of the included cable, but I'm sure it would have worked for my entertainment center. It never hurts to have an extra cable.
Cons: Can't think of any. Instructions for connecting the internal cable used to make the enclosure light blink during hard drive activity could have been a little more clear. I didn't have an issue, but I could see someone without much experience working with electronics having a problem. Worst case scenario, you would have to remove the cable and reattach it.
Great Service
The items were delivered on time and everything was packaged securely. I'd have no problem buying from them again.