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Eric B.

Eric B.

Joined on 10/31/02

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Most Favorable Review

Excellent Case. Simply worth way more than you paid

LIAN LI PC-V600B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
LIAN LI PC-V600B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: If you need instructions please pay me to build it for you. The panels on the sides are the easiest yet most complex removal I've seen to date. I love the spring loaded thumb screens and the way you pull it to unlock the sides. When locked the case becomes rock solid and alignment is simple to put back on and off. The led lights are simply elegant and who cares if the bleed a little, they make it seem expensive unlike antec headlights on their cases. Extremely light weight for the size. USB and Firewire ports are in the best location in the world for everyday use. Like a vacuum cleaner, you hate the ones that have the cord low because the cables get in the way! Yes you can see the inside "raw metal", I really would never think of changing that. I'm an artist and I think it compliments it's complexity on the inside and doesn't take it into BLAND black everywhere. Top notch feet on the bottom, no detail spared! Geforce 8800GTS series fits this case

Cons: You'll feel stupid you didn't buy it earlier. Mac fanatics will envy you thinking you got the latest Mac Pro :)

Overall Review: I went from Enlight, InWin, Antec, Thermaltake, coolermaster, and several other brands to Lian-Li. I can see not reason to not use Lian-Li again. You can see why these cases come with the price. First time in my life I feel like I got a steal for the ammount of money I paid after I owned it.

Most Critical Review
ASUS RT-N53 Dual Band Wireless N600 SOHO Router, DD-WRT Open Source support, Fast Ethernet, 5 Guest SSID, Parental Access Time control to Each User
ASUS RT-N53 Dual Band Wireless N600 SOHO Router, DD-WRT Open Source support, Fast Ethernet, 5 Guest SSID, Parental Access Time control to Each User

Pros: Great features, easy setup small size with good range

Cons: Disconnects under heavy upload. Logmein file uploads, NAS bitorrent uploads makes the radio stop functioning. Firmware is junk and no tomato firmware or asus firmware to fix. I have to reset my router everyday multiple times.

Overall Review: I own an IT business and you logmein pro for large file transfers and this router crashes CONSTANTLY. Known issue on the internet and yet Asus will not fix this, they're clearancing them out now because of the complaints. If you just download, you should be fine. If you upload and download heavily, AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!

A much better Windows for the masses

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, DVD - OEM
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, DVD - OEM

Pros: The operating system feels like it has a much more refine feel to it. You'll notice little changes that are welcome everywhere on this operating system. MS Edge browser is pretty awesome. I hardly ever used IE11 but fine myself wanting to use Edge more and more. The start menu is finally functional, simple and with Cortana you can start any program fast and easy. I say hey Cortana. open up team viewer 10 and in a couple seconds she opens it for me. Cortana works decent and even though she's limited at the moment on what you can ask her, she's not bad and helpful. Spyware? I see where Windows 10 collects information the same as Google but its harmless, no ads like some kids are saying on here. Most complaining have illegal copies that are getting caught by Microsoft so they're complaining about the updates.

Cons: Edge browser gets overloaded on the occasion and freezes up for a few seconds. it was on a laptop I7 4th gen, 8GB and 1TB HDD. Maybe with a SSD it would have recovered better. It as under heavy load when freezing. Cortana can't hear you 5% of the time and tells you something went wrong and to try again later. Most of the time everything is working well so not to bad to deal with and I'm sure MS will refine the bugs with an update.

Overall Review: I think Microsoft has a winner here. It definitely focuses on cloud services so this OS needs internet to function at 100%. Cortana is 100% a cloud service and works decent. I highly recommend Windows 10 to my clients and it definitely runs stable enough for business. I love all the new features and don't mind MS, like Google, collecting data that improves my experience. Don't let the negative reviewers scare you, 80% of what they say is made up paranoia.

Don't review if you don't own it

IN WIN 904.PLUS Black 2mm / 4mm Aluminum, Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
IN WIN 904.PLUS Black 2mm / 4mm Aluminum, Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: innovative design. Great build quality. Love the "notch" hides all the stuff you rarely use and is a great air intake with a filter. Back in the early 90's I loved In Win, they became bland and I went to Antec, Lian Li, and other innovative brands. Two excited thumbs up to In Win on this case! Way to make a come-back... a bold statement... Glad to see glass used in a classy way.

Cons: doesn't fit every PSU on the planet comfortably...

Overall Review: After reading some reviews and building thousands of PC's over 27 years, I find it helpful reading before you buy. Some reviews are great, some you can tell just want to complain because they can't afford to buy it. Do your homework kids, this case has that "notch" for air flow and media yet you review it with "waste of space" and other meaningless remarks.

$49 on sale, great deal to build a cheap Home Server

Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 64-bit - OEM
Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 64-bit - OEM

Pros: Works with PC's and Mac's, great automated back-ups

Cons: It's not Linux... someone will say that

Overall Review: Love Home Server 2011

UEFI board that works flawlessly

ASUS P8H77-I LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
ASUS P8H77-I LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Not going to go huge on this review, so... It's an Asus that works great and has a very snappy UEFI BIOS. Love the menu's and advance controls. Remember to change your HDD modes before installing your OS

Cons: Didn't get it on sale :-/

Overall Review: The board works solid out of the box. I'm using it as a Home Server build and it's perfect.