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kevin m.

kevin m.

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Most Favorable Review

Good Machine

Rosewill R-BM-01 2-Pound Programmable Bread Maker, White
Rosewill R-BM-01 2-Pound Programmable Bread Maker, White

Pros: Dump all of the ingredients in and push GO! Easy to use.

Cons: The manual sucks in some respects.

Overall Review: I am having issues getting to 11 and 12 menus but I will figure it out because the directions are no help at all.

Most Critical Review

HTPC Wanna Be

nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum / Steel HTPC 3000B ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum / Steel HTPC 3000B ATX Media Center / HTPC Case

Pros: All connections are labeled allowing for an easy installation; to a point. When the drive cages are removed there is ample space for a standard full ATX motherboard and power supply as well as an easy installation. The thermocouple in a nice addition to this case and attaches easily to a heat pipe with the included tape. The length of the thermal couple lead is acceptable. The airflow design is pleasing for the most part with the dual 80mm fans pulling outside air across the HSF. The other vents in the case allow for good circulation with only one large dead spot behind the front LCD/card reader/left drive cage area. There is a front 120mm intake fan (above) actually works counter to keeping the case at optimum temperatures with video cards are installed; it was reversed. This case is capable of comfortably housing SLi or CrossFire setups with moderate sized video cards but considering the small internal volume of the case heat evacuation and noise could become a problem

Cons: The most aggravating issue with this enclosure is the Molex connectors. These connectors are of such a poor quality that using a small screwdriver or paperclip may be necessary (was necessary) to line up the connector pins. This was the case with all Molex connectors; both male and female. The front panel fan speed indicator wire is shorter than it should be necessitating its removal to change memory sticks. The dual rear fans having insufficient cabling causing some wiring problems in a case that has no real accommodations for cable management. The fact that this case does not have a horizontal option is not acceptable. Most of the major receiver manufacturers (Sony, Onkyo, Yamaha) have the same width (17? +.140? -0.00?) and this enclosure looks great in a horizontal position but you must make two concessions. The fan speed/thermocouple readout can not be rotated to match an orientation other than vertical which makes for a funky appearance and the optical bay door is not

Overall Review: The level of workmanship is such that if nMEDIAPC could (would) fix the few issues mentioned above they would have a case worthy of Award but as it stands they have a lot of potential held back by cheap parts. I can not say enough about the fabrication work to out weigh the negatives of this case. For the HTPC/Media box using integrated graphics or a low-mid level card this case would be fine, but then arises the big sticking point: Why the full height and room for six drives if you are limited in component selection? This case is two design weaknesses and a few too many pennies saved in component costs away from being top of the line. nMEDIAPC has many fine looking products but they do not appear to be ready for the prime time when it comes to total quality. To be fair this case was low priced, designed for vertical installation, never intended for horizontal use, so it should not be knocked down a notch for that; it is not really a flaw. The elec

It is what it is

Timex T5K366 (Unisex)
Timex T5K366 (Unisex)

Pros: Large band

Cons: Band Made in China

11/19/2011

Great

Bunn VPR Commercial 12 Cup Pourover Coffee Brewer with 2 Warmers Black
Bunn VPR Commercial 12 Cup Pourover Coffee Brewer with 2 Warmers Black

Pros: Fast brewing, easy clean up, better tasting coffee than conventional drip coffee makers.

Cons: None

Overall Review: This unit does burn electricity even when in off mode. The burners each add 100 watts to the total as well which is under 300 watts.

You do not get what you pay for

BUNN 12-Cup Coffee Carafe for Pour-O-Matic Bunn Coffee Makers, Black Handle
BUNN 12-Cup Coffee Carafe for Pour-O-Matic Bunn Coffee Makers, Black Handle

Pros: Looks good

Cons: Well where to start. I never complain about price but considering the cheap Chinese garbage feel of this decanter makes me wonder. For almost 30 bucks you get the equivalent of a plastic drink bottle mounted on an aluminum can. Get the glass decanters they are higher quality for less money. Made in the USA should be better than the worst China has to offer.

Overall Review: I hope the plastic does not stain easily.

Good little board

MSI E350IA-E45 AMD E-350 APU (1.6GHz, dual core) AMD Hudson M1 Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU Combo
MSI E350IA-E45 AMD E-350 APU (1.6GHz, dual core) AMD Hudson M1 Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU Combo

Pros: Low power, good graphics, cool, quiet

Cons: Battery positioning and type stink

Overall Review: Meet The New Kid In Town: MSI has seen the potential in the new AMD Fusion CPU. The MSI E350IA-E45 is a feature rich micro ITX board with the potential to be the heart of your next HTPC with it’s excellent integrated graphics; an effective home server with its 4x SATAIII ports, or even an adequate daily driver with DDR3 support and low heat output.