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John W.

John W.

Joined on 07/22/12

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Great Monitor

ASUS 23" LCD Monitor 1ms (GTG) HDMI x 2, D-Sub VX238H
ASUS 23" LCD Monitor 1ms (GTG) HDMI x 2, D-Sub VX238H

Pros: The color on this monitor is awesome. I have watched a few blurays on it and they looked as just as good as watching them on my LG TV. I got this monitor to replace an old Dell monitor, and I am glad I did. This monitor rocks. The high contrast ratio makes for clear vibrant colors, and the 1ms response means no blurring and ghosting when watching fast action movies, or playing games. I played Skyrim on this monitor and it looked almost real. I looked around for weeks for just the right monitor to meet my needs, and it came down to this one or an LG. I choose the ASUS monitor since it was on sale at the time, and had a lot of great features. This is the best monitor I found for under $200. It is comparable to most of the higher priced monitors around the $300 range, but for way less. It has 2 HDMI ports which is nice so I can hook it to my computer, and to a home bluray player at the same time. It has an input switch button on the front for switching between the two. The HDMI ports are version 1.3 so if you have an audio enabled HDMI port on you graphics card, like I do on my EVGA GTX550Ti Super-clocked, than you can use the speakers that are built in without any other cables. If not, there is a 3.5mm jack, and it comes with the 3.5mm cable. The sound is not the best, but it is better than all tower speakers, and most lower end desktop speakers and it works if you don't already have a set of speakers. It just doesn't have a sub-woofer obviously. It has a VGA port for compatibility with older computers, and also comes with an HDMI to DVI cable if you don't have an HDMI port and want to use the digital HD signal. The setup is really easy on this monitor too. I took it straight out of the box and plugged it in via HDMI, and it looks great. I didn't change any of the settings from default, but I am sure if I got to messing around, i could really get the colors to come out. If you are in the market for a monitor and don't want to spend a fortune, than may I suggest this one to you. You won't regret it, I promise. I haven't used it yet, but there is also a feature for matching the screen to the size of a document, or picture. This could come in real handy if you do a lot of photo editing, or adding images to Word documents and want to know exactly how the sizes will look on the final printed project.

Cons: I don't have two of them to replace both of my old monitors, only one. So now I have a really nice monitor sitting beside another old Dell, that doesn't look so hot. In due time though.

Overall Review: For the price, even when not on sale, you can't beat this monitor. I definitely recommend it.

Great mount at a wonderful price! Thanks Rosewill.

Rosewill RCGP-11001 - Universal Dashboard & Window Mount for Cell Phones, iPhones, GPS, MP3 Players - Black
Rosewill RCGP-11001 - Universal Dashboard & Window Mount for Cell Phones, iPhones, GPS, MP3 Players - Black

Pros: This is one of the best dash mounts I have purchased. I like the fact that the side clamping a somewhat soft foam on each side, making it easy to set the clamping pressure for your phone or device and then never have to adjust it again. Unlike others that have the rubber or gel, you don't have to release the clamping to remove or insert the device. I also like that it comes with a sandbag mount pad that has the no slip gel on the bottom so that it won't slide around, but still is able to be used in different vehicles. The mount pad has a cut out in it so when you have your phone docked and in portrait view, you can still tilt the mount down far enough to be able to see the screen easily. I bought one for my self a few months back, and my wife and brother-in-law liked it so much that I bought both of them one also. It is a really good deal when you figure that the sandbag mount usually cost almost double what this whole assembly costs. If you don't mind waiting a few days or you have Premier and get free shipping, at $9.99 you can't go wrong with this one. The mount arm itself is made from plastic, but it is really sturdy. The clamping mechanism mounts to the suction arm by way of a ball and socket with a clamping ring. This makes it extremely rigid and hold it position, while still being able to be adjusted without loosening the ring. The clamping arms are spring loaded, so by pressing the button on the side the arms will open up until you release it. They are also geared to one another, so pressing one in will cause the other one to compress also. I tend to squeeze them both though, as it makes it a lot easier to clamp down with one hand.

Cons: The only thing that I had an issue with is the suction cup. I don't know why, but it seems that all the suction cups made nowadays do not retain their hold very well. A quick fix for that though is to lubricate the suction cup lightly prior to setting it. It works best to use something that will not evaporate such as oil, Vaseline, or even soft wax, like what is in chapstick, and only use the slightest amount just barely enough to coat the service. I used a small dab of silicon lubrication gel, and it works great. I have had it mounted since I purchased it, and the suction cup has yet to lose it's hold. Doing it this way will prevent the suction cup from losing it's suction, but using too much will cause it to slide around on the smooth service of the sandbag.

Overall Review: Overall I am impressed with this mount. It is a lot cheaper than other ones on the market, but it is made to an equal or higher quality standard. I recommend this to anyone that needs a dash mount for your phone, or is in need of a replacement for a GPS or radar detector.

You don't get charged for these

Shutterfly $20 Promo Card (Email Delivery)
Shutterfly $20 Promo Card (Email Delivery)

Pros: To all that think they are being charged for this card, you are mistaken. When you purchase an item that has a bundle with a gift card, whether it is this one, a Newegg GC or any other GC, there will be some modifications to your purchase order. When you order the item, Newegg will ad the cost of the card's face value to your purchase, but they will deduct the same amount from the cost of the item(s) you are ordering. So really you do not get charged for these cards. This process is done to prevent fraud, by making so that if you order the item to get the gift card, and then return the item after you get the gift card thinking you are going to get the card for free, you will have technically paid for the card. So when you get the refund for the item, it will be less the value of the card. It is not Newegg trying to scam buyers into buying something they don't want. I, do not work for or have any relationship, with Newegg.com or it's employees, other than that of a customer.

Cons: The Invoice is confusing and I can see how people would be confused at a first glance.

12/19/2014

Well thought out GUI and Design

ASUS RT-AC66W Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
ASUS RT-AC66W Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router

Pros: I have had this router for a couple of weeks now, and have yet to go through all the settings. I purchased this one to upgrade my Belkin VPN router, since I wanted AC Wireless. Setting up the VPN on this router is super easy, you just have to get your static IP set, or your DDNS, than either create a VPN server or attach to an existing one. Most of the info needed is right there on the GUI page for VPN, and what is not found there is in the manual which you can get to by clicking the link at the bottom of the screen. The wireless speeds are great, whether you are on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band. One of the best features of this router to me is the free Dynamic DNS name. No more paying to have your IP updated and tied to a domain name. This cuts down on the cost of me running a cloud server for computing and storage. The 2.5GHz and 5GHz are not on a single SSID, you can assign up to 3 independent SSIDs to each band, using different names and encryption. It also allows you to make guest accounts with either band and choose whether they can access your Intranet or not, along with being able to apply the accounts for a particular amount of time, then they will shut off until you turn it back on. The GUI is very clean, and easy to navigate. There are a ton of options, but the layout makes them easy to go through. The main page has a simplified network status listing, that shows you how many devices are on you network currently, and what those devices are. This along side the Network Monitoring page, it makes it easy to now who is on the network and how long. The router itself is an aesthetically designed piece of hardware. It has 3 removable antennas that can be positioned in any direction you choose to get the best signal coverage. It also has a stand that snaps into the back of the router in the VESA holes. You can use the stand, you could mount it on the wall with the VESA holes, or you could mount it to the back of a VESA compatible monitor or TV. It has 2 USB ports for storage or printers, but unfortunately they are only 2.0. I would have preferred 3.0, but I guess 2.0 will be fine since I use ethernet for my NAS. The USB ports, according to the packaging, are able to use an Android mobile phone, and use the internet connection to broadcast it over the WiFi. I have yet to try this feature, but it is an awesome idea IMHO. I also like the fact that ASUS released the source code for the firmware, so if you want to get into it and modify some things, you are free to do so. It is also DD-WRT compatible if you want a modified GUI but don't know how, or have the time to mod it yourself.

Cons: Other than the USB ports being 2.0 and not 3.0, I haven't found any cons to this router yet. I will run it through the paces and update my review later on if anything significant arises.

Overall Review: Overall this is a really excellent router. The cost is comparable to other routers in its class, though I think this one is the best bang for your buck. It is a really good deal if you can find it on a combo sale, like i did, and get this router and a Motorola SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Modem. With this combo, I was able to upgrade my home network in preparation for IPv6 and to 1Gbps from the modem down to the blu-ray.

Great Keyboard and Mouse

Logitech MK550 Wireless Wave Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Includes Keyboard and Mouse, Long Battery Life, Ergonomic Wave Design, Black
Logitech MK550 Wireless Wave Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Includes Keyboard and Mouse, Long Battery Life, Ergonomic Wave Design, Black

Pros: This is a great Keyboard and Mouse set from Logitech. I have two of them, one at work, and the other in my home office. There are a ton of programmable keys on the keyboard for everything from adjusting the volume and magnification of the screen, to starting selected programs and locking the computer. The mouse has two click buttons and three programmable buttons and a wheel. The side buttons are good for browsing the web, as you can set them to be page back and page forward. This also comes in handy with viewing pages in MS Office and Adobe. The batteries last for ever, I leave them turned on 24/7 and they have not died yet in my home office set, and I have had it for over a year. The connectivity is strong and very responsive. I ain't sure it would work to well for FPS games since it is wireless, but it is perfect for everything else.

Cons: I haven't really found any Cons with this set as of yet. I will update my review later on if I happen to stumble upon one, but for now it works perfectly for me.

Overall Review: It isn't a con, but I do wish it had a back light for the keys. I tend to work on programming at night once my wife has went to sleep, so I leave the office light off as not to bother her, and sometimes it can be a hassle if I am trying to use a particular programmed key and can't see it. Sometimes it is hard to remember which key is which when it comes to the programmed keys since I use two different configurations at home and at work.

Great Liquid Cooler at a Fair Price!!!

Cooler Master Seidon 120M - All-In-One CPU Liquid Water Cooling System with 120mm Radiator and Fan
Cooler Master Seidon 120M - All-In-One CPU Liquid Water Cooling System with 120mm Radiator and Fan

Pros: I got this cooler today, and came straight in from work to install it. Installation wasn't too difficult, just time consuming. Three things to note with the installation though are, 1. Make sure you dry fit everything so you know exactly where the cooling lines will run and the fan cables; 2. Ensure that the stand-offs are installed with the plastic washer towards the mother board, you will ground the board out if not and get a RAM error; and lastly don't gorilla torque everything down. It only requires about 25 in/lbs of torque, which is just past hand tight for the most part. If you try to over torque everything, it will strip the screws out. Also, if you have an extra 120mm fan like I did, you can use the fan that came with it as the exhaust fan and your other fan as the blower fan for the radiator. That is what the longest screws in the kit are for. This basically makes your 120M into a 120XL for no extra cost. So far it has worked up to my expectations. I have a Intel i5-3570K CPU on a DZ77GA-70K Mother Board, so I Overclocked it to 4.2. I am now getting temps in the low 30's compared to the mid-40's, at idle. I also ran a 5 and 30 minute stress test on it using Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility and the temps never got above 75 Deg C. I will try cranking it up more later on. Also, with both of my fans attached to this thing, I can barely hear it, even during the testing with the CPU at 100% Utilization. All in all, this is a great liquid cooler for the cost. It is comparable to some more expensive models, and seeing as in I got it for a mere $25 after a MIR and Newegg Daily Deal Discount, I am extremely happy. Hopefully I get the rebate back though, I will send it off after my 30 days are up just in case I have to RMA it. I would recommend this cooler to anyone that wants to start using liquid cooling but doesn't want to spend a fortune.

Cons: It is very easy to over toque the stand -offs and screws, so be careful. Also the thermal paste that comes with it isn't very good, so go ahead and use your own or purchase some with it so you will have it. I recommend Arctic Silver 5 or Céramique 2. Both are really good.

Overall Review: I will update my review later on down the road to let you guys know how everything is working with some time on this puppy. I use my desktop as a Media Server so it stays on 24/7, so I will put this cooler to the test.

seller reviews
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Great seller, perfect refurbed units.

I placed my order and that afternoon I was emailed the tracking info and noticed that it was shipping from a city I drive though to and from work, I had no idea that Tekmobility was in Charlotte, NC. I immediately contacted the seller to ask about just picking the computer up instead of shipping it. The seller had given me free shipping, but I figured there would be less chance of something happening if I just picked it up. The seller got back to me with a couple of hours and said that me picking it up would be fine. We made plans for me to swing by on my lunch break. I went to pick it up and it was exactly like it was advertised. So now I know where to go when one of my customers wants a refurb unit. The computer works perfectly, as if it was brand new. I will definitely buy from this seller again.

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Great Seller, Speedy shipping

My purchase from Nutrend was flawless. I placed my order in the morning and it was on the UPS truck that afternoon. They shipped it via SurePost but it still arrived within 3 days. The item was brand new and exactly has the seller had advertised. When I received the package, the contents were packaged very well as to prevent any damage. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

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Great Customer Service

This is a great seller. I bought products from them on 4 separate occasions and all I was satisfied with all of them. There was an issue with the first product that I bought, but I informed the seller of the issue, and they were very prompt to send me a replacement.

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