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Paul H.

Paul H.

Joined on 06/29/03

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Most Favorable Review

Thanks

SYBA SY-PCI40010 PCI SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) RAID Controller Card
SYBA SY-PCI40010 PCI SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) RAID Controller Card

Pros: Submitted a review regarding a concern about these cards in March this year. The manufacturer was kind enough to promptly respond with their apologies as well as the method of resolving the issue. Two faulty cards were returned to the manufacturer and a week later replacements were in hand, with out of pocket limited to shipping costs. Thanks to Newegg for carrying concerned vendors and the SYBA staff for outstanding customer service.

Cons: None

10/31/2014
Most Critical Review

Hare & Tortious

Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: I have 21 of these drives occupying the interior of a cardboard box. None are older than 5 years and none of them function. When they did function, my 5 rigs ran smooth and fast, but folks, just remember the fable about the hare & tortious before running this race. If you want to make it to the first oak tree in a flash, then go for it, but if you want to win the race of time, look elsewhere. In comparison, I have (5) 12-year-old Maxtor drives and use them for secondary drives behind the constantly rotating Raptors.

Cons: This is directed at Newegg, more specifically one of their sub vendors. E.O.L. Tech, Inc. is a scam When I purchase multiple units, I expect to receive multiple units, NOT 1 Trying to secure the rest of the order is like trying to locate the hare's rear end after the starting shot is fired. The only thing left to do is assure all the Newegg customers I know not to race to E.O.L Tech, Inc.

Junk

ASUS 15.6" Intel Celeron N2830 4GB Memory DDR3 1600 Windows 8.1 64-Bit X551MAV-EB01-B
ASUS 15.6" Intel Celeron N2830 4GB Memory DDR3 1600 Windows 8.1 64-Bit X551MAV-EB01-B

Pros: None

Cons: Unit crashed two hours after boot

Overall Review: This laptop is garbage, don't waste your time or money

Insanity

Logitech C310 HD Webcam, HD 720p/30fps, Widescreen HD Video Calling, HD Light Correction, Noise-Reducing Mic, For Skype, FaceTime, Hangouts, WebEx, PC/Mac/Laptop/Macbook/Tablet - Black
Logitech C310 HD Webcam, HD 720p/30fps, Widescreen HD Video Calling, HD Light Correction, Noise-Reducing Mic, For Skype, FaceTime, Hangouts, WebEx, PC/Mac/Laptop/Macbook/Tablet - Black

Pros: None

Cons: This device crashes my computers just like the other Logitech cams I’ve purchased that never worked. This device is not only junk, if you go to the Logitech knowledgebase to seek an installation issue, the techs tell you to go to other venues for resolutions; “It couldn’t possibly be the Logitech product is the problem” In addition, the other venues tell you to go to Logitech to resolve the issue.

Overall Review: Don’t waste your money

Sounds of Silence

Rosewill 5.1-Channel Vibrating Gaming Headset- USB Connector - RHTS-8206
Rosewill 5.1-Channel Vibrating Gaming Headset- USB Connector - RHTS-8206

Pros: None - Bought these as gift to introduce a preteen to music technology resulting in a loss of interest

Cons: Being an audiophile and owner of driver modified sound canceling Acousticom, David Clark, and Rugged Radio headsets, as well as stock Ultrasone Signature PRO series phones, these Rosewill phones are far from being a match other than they’re nearly a look alike twin to the Ultrasones, and they make no claim to be of the same quality, but if a manufacturer is going to offer pure garbage it needs to said allowing capitalism to work as it should.

Overall Review: Don't waste your money

Residing in a Super Flower 201-T3

Nippon Labs Delux Internal Card Reader with Floppy Drive 3.5” Internal All In One Card Reader/Writer with USB2.0 & FDD1.44" & 3.5" FLOPPY DRIVE Model  ICR-EE
Nippon Labs Delux Internal Card Reader with Floppy Drive 3.5” Internal All In One Card Reader/Writer with USB2.0 & FDD1.44" & 3.5" FLOPPY DRIVE Model ICR-EE

Pros: Works as described

Cons: These units are slightly large and tough to install in bays accustomed to other comfortable fitting 3.5” drives. It also sits deeper in the bay than other 3.5” components due to the screw hole locations being off spec. In addition, mounting holes in a plastic body is not suited to rigs requiring frequent and complete dismantling for deep cleaning and reassembly.

Overall Review: These units were destined for highly modified windowed cases therefore the ribbon cables begged to be dressed out. The ribbon was shortened, wire-separated, sleeved and equipped with an 8-pin aviation connection assembly and now plugs into the rear of the 3.5” bay between a pair of matching power distribution aviation plugs. A custom sleeved cable was fabricated and sneaks through the case from the aviation socket to the 1394 header on the motherboard. Works like a charm and now fits the case design.

11/22/2014