100% worth the upgrade to better compound!
923513
Product arrived very quickly. The packaging was decent.

Threw some on my CPU and it's now running almost 10 degrees celsius cooler than with pre-applied stock compound. Absolutely love this stuff.
2527833
A nice upgrade to my computer sound system! Plus I purchased a matched set of Voshkod tubes and a matched set of Mullard tubes to enhance the listening experience a bit further! This was, hands down, the best upgrade to my system. I currently have:

Windows 7 home premium desktop computer
Audioengine D1 DAC
Little Dot I+ Amplifier
HiVi M50W Multimedia Speaker System
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (for personal listening pleasure!)
3816227
This was super easy to install. I found a video on YouTube that helped as well. Simple upgrade that is worth the buy!
4542829
I use Macrium Reflect like others stated for my hp dv6 laptop and it worked great. just did a quick 5 minute swap out and everything is perfect! my laptop runs documents and starts up much faster! one of the best upgrades i have bought. i don't think ill ever go back to a regular HHD. It is silent and doesn't get as hot so i can actually sit my laptop on my lap again.

hardest part for my was removing programs and shrinking down partitions of my old hard drive to fit on this. if i bought a bigger SSD i wouldnt have had an issue. i got it all to fit though. i just shrank the recovery, hp tools and backup partitions down to their minimum and expanded the C: drive to the max. i ended up with 202 gig partition for the C: drive after everything and i only use about 130 gig of it currently. i can use externals for all other needs so the 240 gig should never be an issue. i will wait to upgrade bigger once prices go down again.
3781610
Excellent replacement/upgrade !  Easy installation ,excellent warranty.
3422991
Version 2.0 is SO MUCH BETTER than the first! More stable connection!
4716902
This upgrade is worth its price.
Used in conjunction with Project Server and Project Professional 2003 the program now allows project tasks to appear in Outlook calendars and messaging.  As a project manager, I find this feature eases communications with team members and fosters greater team participation.
This ease of communication saves time and money.  If you have doubts over this upgrade, my unequivocal recommendation is to proceed.  The software's tight integration with other Microsoft Office Products, including Outlook, enables you to focus on project goals, not the technology that supports them.
2563371
I upgraded my entire HT system from decent JBLs/Yamaha YST sub to Athena mix-n-match speakers and this sub (incidentally, the Amazon picture is incorrect - it shows the newer, somewhat inferior downward firing AS-P4000!). (update: Yes - they've now fixed the images as requested - this set of pictures IS of the AS-P400; thanks Amazon. Rest assured that the wooden enclosure looks very rich/dark and is solid - even though the photographs no longer reflect that)

I was absolutely blown away by how much more effective the Athena is than the Yamaha sub, despite having VERY similar ratings. It moves tonnes of air (almost literally!) and has great sensitivity. You no longer have to miss the low (intensity and frequency) rumbles and effect sounds in the background sounds or theme during intense dialog. It is shocking how much more immersive your experience will be by adding this almost-cheap sub!

Setup is easy, I'm using a single RCA cable for pre-amplified LFE signal, because using the sub's internal crossover is moot now that I can set it's cutoff specifically for the Athena AS-B1's that are my front speakers.

Truly a great value!

Ignore the other reviewer's sour experience. Almost any respectable manufacturer will only warranty items sold ONLY through authorized vendors. And these Athenas are priced so well that there is almost NO point skimping a few pennies to buy from anyone but authorized sellers.
1467228
Outstanding results. Friend recommended this swap after my MAC Book Pro (mid-2010) began giving me significant problems. I upgraded the memory to 8MB DDR3 and the Mac is better than new. Super-quick boot-up, programs run a lot faster and overall performance significantly increased. Way cheaper than buying a new Mac.
Make sure that your hard drive is not soldered in. Apple started doing this a few years later (~2014, if memory serves). There are plenty of forums that discuss this upgrade.
2528827
I have owned several previous ReadyNAS devices including the predecessor to this device (the ReadyNAS Ultra 4).  I have to admit that with previous releases of the ReadyNAS devices, the changes have been ever so slight and incremental.

However, ReadyNAS OS 6 really changes all of that with the latest release of this platform.

The new Web-based interface to this ReadyNAS device is nothing short of spectacular!  The administrative user interface has been completely overhauled to make it easier to manage and view common actions required for maintenance of the ReadyNAS device.  Whereas the previous Admin interface was rather primitive and clunk, this new Web Admin interface is very fast, intuitive and responsive!  With features such as hover icons and tooltips and pop-up dialog menus, ReadyNAS OS 6 has really been modernized in line with today's more impressive web sites.

With the inclusion of 2 USB 3.0 ports and an eSata Port as well as pull-out mounting brackets for 3.5" drives (to provide screwless insertion of 3.5" drives), the hardware improvements in this ReadyNAS device definitely make it worth the upgrade!

However, as with previous ReadyNAS devices, the unfortunate part of purchasing or upgrading to this ReadyNAS device is that there is no "migration" strategy to automatically remove a drive from a previous ReadyNAS device and have it automatically detected in the new ReadyNAS device.  Instead, one has to MANUALLY copy all of the data over from the old ReadyNAS device to the new ReadyNAS device which is a very painful, lengthy and tedious process (even over a Gigabit network).

Hopefully future ReadyNAS versions will remedy this major pain point, but overall, this ReadyNAS device is an excellent buy!
563088
Much quicker than the older model, well worth the upgrade.
4592635
I purchased this a few days ago here on Amazon. I brought a slightly used one with just over 3,000 shutter actuation's. Saved a LOT of money. I came from the delightful rank-beginner D3200 camera to this upgrade. Here are my thoughts after 2 years of shooting with a D3200 and upgrading to the D5300:

1. Stellar upgrade in sharpness! Without a doubt, the most noticeable thing. 39 autofocus points over the 11 on D3200 really helps! That irritating OLPF is gone! I use a 37" monitor to develop in Lightroom, and pixel peeping on the D5300 is a delightful experience. My friend who owns a D7200 thinks the image quality is identical. It is close, my friends. Too close to call.

2. Smaller and lighter than D3200, but still substantial enough in the hand. Anyone with slightly smaller hands will really enjoy this camera. Me? I am 6 4" with big hands, and it still felt just great. No issues there as far as I can see.

3. Your EN-EL-14 batteries will work in it. The D5300 is recommended and comes with EN-EL-14a. Battery life is just fine. To make a guestimate from the 150+ images shot and no budge on the battery meter...500-600 may just be possible without heavy flash use. I should not admit this, but even an aftermarket battery I used in my D3200 for 2 years works perfect in my D5300. No issues at all.

4. A surprising find: This much better body has really helped me get a LOT more from my lenses. I kid you not, friends. The 35mm f/1.8 from Nikkor remains sort of a disappointment, but still shows improved image quality on the end of the D5300. The "Fantastic Plastic" Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 really shines though on this camera! sharp sharp sharp!!! Lots of light through that big 58mm thread size. It was a performer with the D3200, and really pairs well with the D5300. My old 55-200 VR likes my D5300 as well and has also shown a sharpness bump. If you can believe it, even the kit lens 18-55 from the D3200 takes better pics on the end of the D5300. We all know good glass is important, but often times it seems that good quality bodies get down played even though they are also a very important part of the overall photographic equation.

5. You are going to have to make some out of the box adjustments. The irritating focus lock chirp for one. I had to shut that off. The AF illuminator is irritating as well and also had to be manually turned off.

6. Control lay-out: For God's sake, take the time to learn the differences if coming up from from D3100/3200 series cameras. It takes a while to learn the new placements and new hand motions to adjust on the fly. David Busch's guide to the D3200 was great for me, and I have purchased his D5300 guide and expect similar excellent tutoring as well. I highly recommend, and you can buy here on Amazon and read on Kindle.

7. ISO is a LOT less noisy on this body. Seriously. 1600 ISO looks great compared to many D3200 shots at that sensitivity. Even the one 3200 ISO shot I took for giggles was way quieter than I expected it to be.

Overall my fellow Nikon geeks, this is a great upgrade still within most of our financial means. Next gen performance free of the OLPF, and just a real joy to work with. Some people complain about slow Live View, but I could care less. The good friend who got me into photography suggested I learn to get it as right as I could in the camera first, and to stop using anything but the view finder. 3 years later, I am glad for the wisdom he shared. Live View needed maybe for video or some other sorts of shots...but for us View Finder clickers who peep it later, this camera is going to be a happy surprise for you.

Bottom Line: If you can afford it (new or used from a reputable seller here on Amazon)...do it! You won't be disappointed in your next step up the DX ladder. The D3200 got you hooked, and now the D5300 is going to take you to even better places and greater enjoyment and satisfaction from our chosen hobby.
1080564
I had a 1 or 2 gen Base Station (the dome).  Something promoted me to try an upgrade.  I can't believe this!  I plugged it in and it magically upgraded the speed of all the computers on my network.  I didn't have to change any settings or upgrade any software.  Just plugged it in any everyone in the house with a laptop said "What just happened!!!".  Unbelievable!  I almost spent $2,000 to upgrade an old Mac Powerbook G4 because it took too long to download movies. Don't need it now!!!!  GREAT UPGRADE!!
1821873
Wow!  I hadn't replaced my stock pads because, well they don't make me faster.  But, I never realized I was missing the other end of the performance equation.  These pads are a huge upgrade to the stock pads, and I should have replaced them years ago.  Even before break-in I noticed a tremendous difference in stopping power.  After a few slow stops for "break-in" they got even tackier - I never realized my headset was so loose with my old hard pads. These are well worth the price, plus the color is a nice "brake" from the traditional black.
983039
Great for a Duraspark II upgrade. I decided to upgrade the points on my '73 Maverick to a Duraspark setup and this box eliminated ALL of the cutting/bypassing/car yoga. The input from the ignition(Wire formerly going to coil+) is just a trigger, so no need to bypass resistance wires. By using the module I was able to eliminate 90% of the work associated with the upgrade and the car has never run better. It started right up and after some fine tuning runs better than my brother's TBI GMC. Best part is, since I didn't have to cut anything in the column I can carry a points system and swap it out in 10 minutes if the need ever arises.

Could not recommend more for someone looking to do a Duraspark upgrade.
2971436
This tube is an excellent upgrade to the Bravo Ocean headphone amp.  The new sound is warmer and more full bodied than the stock tube, which is already better than adequate.  A definite improvement!

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452296
Have a full Bodied Yamaha Acoustic that had Elixir polyweb light. That all but destroyed the performance!  Went to these and i am absolutely amazed at the difference strings can make. I know they can, but, holy S**T !!  What an upgrade. Forget "Poly". It's "Nano" from now on as well as 80/20 Bronze!  It's as if i bought a new guitar and a far more $ one at that. Low -E to High- E , all strings resonate brighter, longer, truer . Albeit I now know that a full body needs a heavier string, the sacrifice is the increased force to fret the strings. Just have to toughen up,strengthen my left fingers. Feel,playability is smooth. I feel i made two changes at once but both in the Right direction.