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James M.

James M.

Joined on 03/19/08

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Most Favorable Review

Works like a charm

BYTECC IDE Adaptor IDE to SATA Converter For Drive
BYTECC IDE Adaptor IDE to SATA Converter For Drive

Pros: I had tried another (cheaper) adapter in order to add a new SATA hard drive to my older desktop computer. Could not get it to work under any configuration. I installed this one from Bytecc, and the computer immediately recognized both drives. The new drive is now my master boot drive, connected through the adapter.

Cons: None. I'm very pleased with it. You do need a space of about two inches off the back of a drive for this adapter to fit.

Overall Review: As a result of my experience with the other adapter, I made sure the new drive was the only drive on the ribbon cable and that my old drive was set as slave on a different ribbon cable. This configuration worked for me with the Bytecc adapter.

Most Critical Review

Level One WLAN

LevelOne WNC-0600USB Wireless USB Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft USB 2.0 Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates
LevelOne WNC-0600USB Wireless USB Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft USB 2.0 Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: Cool looking; seems to be working now.

Cons: Like the other reviews, I had nothing but trouble keeping the adapter connected to my LAN. I did install the driver, which it does in a goofy way--half installation program and then finished by Windows. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't even open the software CD. I did try to download a newer driver from Level1.com, but could never got it to work. As suggested, I found the Marvell Topdog 802.11n driver. Windows didn't want to install it because it has the same name as the Level One driver and is older. So remove the former driver and then do an "Add Hardware". The Level One Wireless Utility would also run and then it wouldn't.

Overall Review: Based on this experience, I would be concerned about Level One products. However, I will continue to be a loyal Newegg customer!

12/24/2008

E card to PCIe adapter

M.2 NGFF / Key E Card to mPCIe (PCIe+USB) Adapter For Laptop Desktop mPCIe slot
M.2 NGFF / Key E Card to mPCIe (PCIe+USB) Adapter For Laptop Desktop mPCIe slot

Pros: Just what I needed. Works well.

Cons: VERY slow delivery. Took almost a month from China. Did not include the promised screws, which I needed and which are difficult to find.

Overall Review: I would recommend this product if you have the time and patience to wait for delivery. It would be better if Newegg had an inventory for shipment from the US.

Very slow delivery

Thermaltake BlacX N0028USU External Hard Drive SATA Enclosure Docking Station 2.5" & 3.5" USB 2.0
Thermaltake BlacX N0028USU External Hard Drive SATA Enclosure Docking Station 2.5" & 3.5" USB 2.0

Pros: I like Newegg, and I like Thermaltake products. This one lives up to Thermaltake's high standards, and it has already helped me recover files from a failed (virus) hard drive.

Cons: My only "con" comment is the delivery was unacceptably slow, taking almost two weeks. It was shipped by FedEx/SmartPost. Newegg is known for quick deliveries, so this was a surprise.