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COLIN J.

COLIN J.

Joined on 10/15/01

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Most Favorable Review

Adequate headset

Sades SA-708 Game Earphone Headset Headphone with Microphone for PC Computer Gaming
Sades SA-708 Game Earphone Headset Headphone with Microphone for PC Computer Gaming

Pros: Cheap ($20 shipped when i got them)! Has a functioning volume adjustment and muting function in the cord. Has a functioning microphone that folds up into headset. Ear cups, though a bit on the small side, are reasonably comfortable. Sound is good in games, music, and movies. So far everything works.

Cons: All plastic. You can't throw this thing around and expect it to survive. Mic is a little too far from your mouth. You can't whisper with this thing and expect it to work. Ear cups could be a bit bigger. Cord is just rubberized plastic, not the fabric, braided type.

Overall Review: For $20 shipped, you can't beat these! On top of that, i got them in a week shipped from China to the west coast.

Most Critical Review

Only the full size SDXC port works

axGear USB 3.0 External Card Reader Writer Mini Portable For Micro SD SDHC SDXC MicroSD
axGear USB 3.0 External Card Reader Writer Mini Portable For Micro SD SDHC SDXC MicroSD

Pros: The full size SDXC port works just fine.

Cons: The micro SDXC port doesn't work at all. I used a card that i use in my phone and is known good.

Overall Review: It's not worth the cost to send it back for a new one. Would not purchase again.

Cheap garbage

Fantech Basic Gaming Mouse X16, RGB 6 Macro Buttons Programmable True 4800 DPI Claw Grip Comfort Beginner Gaming Mouse,Ergonomic,1000hz Polling Rate,20 millons buttons life,for Windows Linux MacOs
Fantech Basic Gaming Mouse X16, RGB 6 Macro Buttons Programmable True 4800 DPI Claw Grip Comfort Beginner Gaming Mouse,Ergonomic,1000hz Polling Rate,20 millons buttons life,for Windows Linux MacOs

Pros: None.

Cons: Right mouse button does not work after minimal use. Don't waste your money.

Overall Review: Cheap garbage. DO NOT BUY!

Garbage

TP-Link TL-WR1043N 450 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
TP-Link TL-WR1043N 450 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router

Pros: Inexpensive

Cons: Firmware is garbage. Throughput was max at about 6Mbps out of box in "N" only mode. As i changed different options to try and increase throughput, it dropped the rate every restart. 6, then 5, then, 4, then eventually to about 700 Kbps. I tried all the tips and hints listed here and elsewhere online to no avail. If LP-Link can not provide a functioning router out of the box then don't sell it at all.

Overall Review: This has solidified my decision to just go wired Gbps. I will purchase a good wired router (definitely not TP-link) and stick with my old G wireless for anyone needing that. LP-Link customer service, DO NOT CONTACT me. I want nothing else to do with your organization.

Died after 3 months

SAMSUNG EcoGreen F4 ST2000DL004 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
SAMSUNG EcoGreen F4 ST2000DL004 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Lots of space; great for movie storage; fast when it worked. As usual Newegg service was great.

Cons: Started making noises at about the 1 month mark. At that point it started losing clusters regularly. By 3 months it isn't even readable at all to make recoveries.

Overall Review: This is the first HD i have actually had go defective that i purchased from Newegg, and i have probably bought over a dozen over the years (various brands). Will return it to Samsung and see if i can get a worker back.

Great... until your buttons quite working

Logitech MX 518 Aluminum 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse
Logitech MX 518 Aluminum 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse

Pros: Great layout, easy to get to all the buttons except the increase DPI, but that's not a huge deal.

Cons: I have just had my 3rd of these same mouses (mice?) go bad. The buttons always die.

Overall Review: I am sending mine back to Logitech and telling them i am going with another company's product until they make one that lasts more than 3 months!