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2012 Hyundai Azera an affordable luxury sedan with tons of features
The Hyundai Azera full-size sedan got an extreme makeover (auto edition) for 2012. In size and price, the Azera competes with the Toyota Avalon, versions of the Ford Taurus and even the Hyundai Genesis sedan, though the latter is rear-wheel drive while the others have front-wheel drive.
The redesigned 2012 Hyundai Azera has almost everything you'd ever want in a large luxury sedan, for half the price, but a couple of shortcomings annoyed me day in and day out.
Rather than getting customers in the door with the promise of a great price tag then up-charging for every little feature, the Azera comes in just one trim level, and the only option is a $4,000 Technology Package comprised mainly of convenience features. The fully loaded Azera is a bargain at around $36,000.
The 2012 Azera is a sexy, sleek, swooping sedan that owners would enjoy gazing at in their driveway every day. Others agreed; several of our editors noted compliments from passers-by. Its downward-sloping rear quarter panel and wide, low stance give the car an upscale, slightly Jaguar-esque look.
Family-friendly features
Of course, a sedan with a low step-in height makes it easy for kids on small legs -- like my 7- , 9- and 11-year-old daughters -- to climb in easily. There's so much backseat space that they had tons of legroom to spare. There's enough legroom for full-sized adults, as well. I wouldn't be embarrassed to pick up my parents for a family dinner in this car, as I am when I try to squeeze them into the tiny backseats of so many of my other test cars.
Backseat passengers have access to in-door storage bins with bottleholders, as well as cupholders and another storage bin in the fold-down center armrest. Due to a heat wave in the Denver area, my family got quite a bit of use out of the Azera's sunshades (which are included in the optional Technology Package). A power-operated shade on the rear window (the control for which is up front), along with manual sunshades on the two rear side windows helped keep the car's black interior at a manageable temperature even when parked in the sun.
The large, panoramic moonroof included in the Technology Package was great for keeping the Azera's interior from feeling too cavelike. However, one editor noted that its sunshade automatically closes when you close the roof. To keep the shade open, you have to stop it after the roof closes. Another editor complained about the inability to vent the sunroof without first opening the shade all the way, noting that any of the desired cooling action when parked is lost due to the "greenhouse effect."
Up front, the driver's seat got mixed reviews from my 6-foot-plus husband and me. He raved about how comfortable and supportive the large, soft driver's seat was. The multi-adjustable seat is controlled by Mercedes-inspired buttons that are visible and easily accessible on the door panel, rather than tucked out of view on the side of the seat bottom. A powered tilt/telescoping steering wheel and driver's seat cushion extension -- both part of the Technology Package -- help customize the fit. However, despite all this adjustability, I had a tough time finding a position perfect for my 5-foot-3 frame. I tried raising and lowering the head restraint, adjusting it forward and then back again, fiddling with the seats and the lumbar adjustments -- I felt like Goldilocks trying to find the rocking chair that was just her size. Unfortunately, I think the Azera is just better suited to a bigger driver. I'd be more comfortable as a passenger.
Once I'd switched on the ventilated seats (again part of the Technology Package) in 90-degree weather, all was temporarily forgiven while I drove in temperate bliss.
The Azera's center control panel appears to float in midair, just like those in Volvos. A storage bin behind it is great for holding loose items, like my husband's wallet and phone. The ceiling console above the rearview mirror -- which houses the interior lights, a sunglasses holder and the moonroof button -- was cheap and plasticky looking, out of place in an otherwise well-thought-out interior. One of our editors called the car's blue accent lighting "cheesy."
The Azera offers a large trunk with plenty of space for family essentials, and my golf clubs fit easily without finagling. With 16.3 cubic feet of volume, it doesn't compare with the Taurus' 20.1 cubic feet, but few cars do. The 2012 Avalon's trunk is smaller still, at 14.4 cubic feet. Interestingly, the larger Genesis sedan has less room than the Azera: 15.9 cubic feet.
The Azera's rear seats split 60/40 and can fold in the event more space is needed. The backseats in the Avalon and Genesis don't.
Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Good Times
Behind the wheel
The Azera manages to filter out quite of bit of road and wind noise, leaving the cabin peaceful and quiet. I appreciated the smooth, easy acceleration from a stop and the predictable braking. In my experience, the suspension was soft enough to even out bumps and rough pavement in suburban driving, however, another editor said the Azera on 19-inch wheels should have had better ride quality for such a large car, and that city pavement divots jolted the cabin. The 19-inch wheels are optional; the standard 18-inch rims might soften the ride a bit.
Our team of editors took issue with the Azera's steering. Words such as "touchy," "jittery," "fatiguing," "oversensitive" and "disappointing" were used to describe it.
The Eco mode attempts to improve the estimated 20/29 mpg city/highway fuel economy. It does just that, and fairly discreetly. The average driver may not even notice the changes to the driving feel in Eco mode.
Funny music plays in the Azera upon startup and shutdown, which was a novelty during the two weeks I drove it, seeming to act as a score for a soap opera. I'm sure the novelty would wear off quickly if I owned this car, so you'll be glad to know the jingle can be turned off.
Crash tests have not been conducted on the 2012 Hyundai Azera. As is required of all 2012 models, it has standard antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control. The Azera has nine standard airbags, including a driver's knee airbag, two front airbags, side-impact torso airbags for the front and rear, and side curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupants.
The Azera comes standard with a backup camera that turns on immediately upon putting the car into Reverse (even if you have the radio/nav screen turned off, unlike in many cars). Rear park assist sensors are included in the optional Technology Package. The Azera also comes equipped with Hyundai's Blue Link system, which offers emergency roadside assistance, theft recovery, remote vehicle access, navigation assistance and traffic information. Blue Link also offers the ability to set driving curfew limits, speed-limit notifications and geofence limits in the event you share your car with a teen driver.
The one thing the Azera oddly doesn't have is a blind spot warning system. This seems like a glaring oversight considering even budget compact cars like the Dodge Dart are adding blind spot monitors.
My kids in the backseat were easily able to buckle their own seat belts even when in high-back booster seats (and despite the buckles being on flimsy bases) thanks to the Azera's flat, wide seats. The lower Latch anchors are stored within the seat bight rather than being visible.


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Review: DVDO Air Wireless for HDMI Connection System
For most people, running a 1-meter HDMI cable to their TV is the only connection they need to make to experience a glorious 1080p picture. But mount that TV on a wall, or decide to go with projection, and you have a problem: the wires. Sure you can run HDMI cables through your walls or ceiling (or down to your basement), but sometimes that's just not easy - or possible.
As Daniel Kumin found in his recent "Something in the Air" article, sending HD signals wirelessly is not only possible, it's now practical, and even affordable.
New on the scene is DVDO's Air, one of the more interesting-looking products in this category. Curious how well it stacks up? How convenient. Me too.
They receiver and transmitter units look like cylindrical speakers, or plastic bazookas. In a way, they blend in well enough with other AV gear. The transmitter is slightly larger than the receiver; each on either side of the diameter of a paper towel tube. The Air is a one-in, one-out device, which is fairly common, though some in this price range feature two or more ins and sometimes more than one out. As I would hope S+V readers use a receiver for audio, the lack of HDMI switching isn't a huge deal in my book (at least, in this case).
What is somewhat disappointing is the power supply - a pair of proprietary wall warts. The transmitter and receiver must be powered from an A/C outlet. With many new products shipping with USB connections (like TVs and receivers), running off the power supplied by USB would provide an even simpler and more elegant install. To be fair, most of the Air's competition don't run off USB either, but some do, so I'd consider that an added bonus to look out for while you're shopping around.
The Wireless HD (also called WiHD) standard runs all the way up in the 60 GHz realm. There's no chance it will interfere with or get flustered by all the 2.4 GHz products you have in your home (namely, Wi-Fi and cordless phones). It supports everything up to 1080p, including 3D and of course audio. It is an in-room solution only, though, and has limited success transmitting through walls. More on that later.
Install is simple. Just plug the transmitter and receiver into an outlet, then run the HDMI cables (source to Air transmitter, Air receiver to TV). Power everything up, and it should auto-sync and be ready to go. You can wall-mount the receiver, or use the (included) plastic shelf to mount it to the top of a wall-mounted flat panel. That's a lot of wires (one more HDMI cable than a "wired" setup, technically, though they're shorter) for a "wireless" system - but I digress.
My install consisted of my equipment rack, which is mid-room, and a projector, at the back of the room. For a more extreme test, I ran an extra long HDMI cable from a Blu-ray player to the transmitter, which I plugged into an extension cord. This allowed me to vary the distance of the transmitter to see how far I could get.
In room, at a distance of 10-15 feet, I experienced no issues syncing up, and the image produced was clear of any artifacts. A 1080p/60 (the current maximum HD resolution) 1-pixel on/off test pattern and numerous video clips showed full detail and no extraneous noise.
The 60 GHz technology's main weakness is how easy it is to flummox. The tiny waves are easily blocked. With some devices using this technology, you can disrupt the signal just by walking in front of the transmitter. The Air is more robust than that, as I was able to stand directly in front of the transmitter with no loss of sync. The bigger issue with such limited penetration capacity is the inability to place the transmitter inside some cabinets. Your mileage here will vary, of course, but when I placed the DVDO transmitter behind a thin wood divider, I didn't lose signal.
However, move the Air a little too far away, around a corner, or place it behind too thick of a wall, and all signal is lost. It's best to think of the Air's connection as a little better than infrared (like a remote control). It might work in a cabinet with a door closed, or just outside of exact line of sight - but probably not. If the transmitter and receiver can see each other, they're a lot happier.
As with all such systems, there is a slight delay of the video, so if you're using an A/V receiver (as already presumed), and slight lip sync issues bother you, your best to find an A/V receiver that can delay the audio (also called lip sync adjustment).
Bottom Line
So there's nothing wrong with the Air, except, well, one thing. It's certainly cheaper than Gefen's luxury offering, but other similarly performing Wireless HD solutions can be had for around $200. The better performing, higher-featured, IOGear Wireless 3D HDMI Kit is $50 cheaper than the Air. If we go by street price, the IOGear unit is $130 cheaper. The IOGear works across your house, has two HDMI inputs, two outputs, and runs off USB. So it's hard to recommend the Air even though it works exactly as advertised, and looks kinda cool.

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69 comments:
- hello gorgeous said...
Great job! I, of course, love the deerhead.
What's that Ikaty gray and white pillow fabric on the sofa?
- January 5, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Laurel-Dawn McBurney said...
Great job! This transformation is fantastic! I really love the two chairs-- the fabric is gorgeous! I also love what you have done to the fireplace... flanking it with floor lamps really gives it more prominence!
- January 5, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- Danielle Sigwalt Interiors said...
Heehee...that was so funny, I could totally see a guy walking into a room and commenting on that deer and then give it a name to make it look even more foolish. RoboDeer..hahaha! Everything is looking gorgeous so far, but no surprise. And Charley is sooo cute!!! The chairs and floor lamps are stunning and really make the room! Happy Wednesday! xx Danielle
- January 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM
- Acquired Objects said...
Sorry I have to say I'm with Joe, robodeer must go! Where did you find that fabulous ikat gray pillow on the sofa? Love it! You did a wonderful job so far updating their living room and making it more grown up.Fun watching a room come to life!
- January 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM
- Libby said...
Love the transformation thus far. Where did you get the metal round table between the two chairs, if you don't mind me asking. Thanks! Libby
- January 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...
I'm totally bummed, I *love* robodeer! The room looks awesome (c;
- January 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...
Love the changes...I want this room already!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- AntiqueChase said...
Gorgeous... and I'm okay with the deer leaving... bye bye Bambi!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Unknown said...
I love the room.. and the deer! Tell them they can send it off to me! :)
- January 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- The House Creative said...
Love it.. I need to know what color is on the wall though! I love that paint color. :-)
- January 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- Lisa said...
Very pretty. I love all the neutrals. I am a neutral girl through and through. Its too bad about robo-deer because I think he's pretty cool. But he seems a bit small for that space anyway. Maybe he could find a place that's less conspicuous and they could get something more grand for over the mantel?
- January 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- Here On Crow Creek said...
Very very pretty! I happened to like "robodeer" myself:) Great conversation peice. Its shiny and well I just think hes cool.
- January 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- diane@onlinefabricstore said...
I love the way you placed the two lamps on either side of the fireplace...very unique. And I also love all the fabrics you chose. I think all it needs is an abstract canvas hung above the fireplace as all those items are too small. I did like the deer, just felt he was too small but maybe one of the boys can use it in their room. Great job!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Love the room, especially the fabric on the chairs and pillows -- proof that custom pillows need to be put into the budget -- they are critical to a finished look. Gorgeous! Will they be doing window treatments? I'd love to see what those will look like. Really, really nice, Lauren...
- January 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM
- Jen said...
It's so very pretty. I love the calm feeling, and fun fabrics you used!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Yolanda @ Miss Refashionista said...
I'm totally smitten with the gray IKAT fabric. Where do I find that?????????????????????????????
- January 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Jen Biasi said...
Incredible transformation. You have such talent...
(Hmm, Robodeer and the Aliens. Sounds like the name of a band.)
- January 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog) said...
Lauren,- This room looks great! I really like how the two chair-and-couch combo works over the precious arrangement.
More formal, but as that cute little guy on one of the gorgeous chairs surely attests to, still nice and comfy!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Unknown said...
RoboDeer! Love it. Luckily, you can find something else that will be beautiful as well. The chairs add such style to the space, and a velvet sofa is dreamy! Lovey work!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- kayce hughes said...
Beautiful job! I especially love the grey ikat pillow and your signature greens.
- January 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Karen said...
I love Robo deer. I'm surprised the hubby didn't like it---it's very cool.
- January 5, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- Courtney at SL's No Ennui said...
ROBO DEER: How clever!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...
Great job on the room. Definitely more grown up. I'm sad though. I like the deer. A bit of the unexpected is always a favorite with me. Unfortunately it is the very thing a lot of husbands just don't get. We don't all have a Steve Gianetti that will let us have chickens!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- Nita Stacy said...
That deer is fabulous!!!! It should stay!!! The whole room looks great now...but the deer is the one clever thing in the room. I'm usually not a fan of taxidermy anything...but this one is great!!!!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- patrick.com said...
I LOVE the deer and have been looking for one for over my mantle. Where do I find one?
I was going to go with the butcher shop bull from Wysteria:
- January 5, 2011 at 11:55 AM
- Unknown said...
Beautiful job- it's a very elegant and welcoming space...and I love that deer!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- pve design said...
Ommm. love the green bhudda by the fire.
Lovely...love that silver tipped deer.
- January 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM
- Stephanie Sabbe said...
husbands...I think their comments should be kindly dismissed:)
- January 5, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Tammy@InStitches said...
Looks like you're getting a new deer at your house ;) The sofa is so gorgeous, exactly what I've been wanting.
- January 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM
- Alison Hodgson said...
And I loved the pair of tall lamps flanking the fireplace. Since this is a more formal room you probably had more freedom in placement. Is there a plan for more lamps?. I see the one behind the couch, but can't tell if it's close enough for reading.
- January 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- foleydog said...
I have to ask how those awkward doors came about. Two doors that open into each other???
- January 5, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- Kare said...
Wow, it's beautiful Lauren. Those chairs are dreamy!!
- January 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- Elsina said...
The deer is super!
- January 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM
- Chrissa said...
But, but...I love the deerhead!
(Is it Z Gallerie? I thought theirs were white?)
I want it.
- January 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM
- Maison Blanche said...
LOVE the chair fabric..could you share the source????
- January 5, 2011 at 1:33 PM
- Jenny Castle Design said...
Love the chair fabric - looks fantastic!
- January 5, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- trisha said...
i love LOVE robo deer!!! ...and the coffee table as well, so clean and modern with a rustic feel, love! would you mind sharing your sources???
- January 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM
- Carolyn said...
Love the color-blocked linen pillows. Classic. Very pretty.
- January 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM
- Unknown said...
I love it! Love the gray and yellow, those chairs and the colorblock pillows are yummy! I'm actually looking for a piece similiar to your cliet's cabinet that you referenced styling. I'd love to know where she found hers. Also, love the round accent table! Is that to-the-trade? if you have a chance to get back to me, my email is firstname.lastname@example.com thanks!
- January 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM
- Megan said...
I love the lucite (?) floor lamps and the fabric of those chairs. Gorge!!! That is the same color wall as my dining room- it's so warm and inviting. Where did you get the chair fabric? I've been searching for a graphic print like that and the color is perfect!
- January 5, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- Jen Adair said...
This room looks amazing! The chairs made a huge difference!
Jen @ Opal Never Shouts
- January 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Adore the deer!
Love the floor lamps flanking the fireplace. I might have to borrow that idea. The wall color is so gorgeous---I want to dive in.
Well done!
- January 5, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- SisterBatik said...
Great blog! We are hooked.
Love what you have done - so sleek and sophisticated.
We love the home. Our favorite piece of furniture are chairs, and we love the chairs in this room!!
We have recently started creating our own brand of pillows, and love adorning spaces with them.
We would love you to visit our blog to see what we make.
Warm wishes
- January 5, 2011 at 4:31 PM
- WhisperWood Cottage said...
It's all stunning! I especially adore the pillow fabrics and the colorblocked linen! Smiling about Charley's "aliens!"
- January 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- marla said...
Great changes - much more interesting now. Would you share information about the new coffee table? I'm looking for one similiar to it. Thanks, marla
- January 5, 2011 at 7:23 PM
- The Buzz Blog @ Diane James Home said...
What a great transformation - I love all of the subtle colors! Do you think Joe would prefer a wooden deer head? Roost and John Derrian make a handsome ones.
- January 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM
- flowergarden129 said...
I too love robodear. Please, please tell us where you got him?
- January 5, 2011 at 8:27 PM
- La Petite Gallery said...
I love the Deer, in fact where can I get one ? How big is it?
You did a wonderful job. What a difference.
Come visit me when you get the chance.
- January 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File said...
Hahaha... what are you going to do with 'robodeer'? Love your fabric choices. Beautiful.
- January 5, 2011 at 8:54 PM
- Lauren said...
Hi everyone! Robodeer is mine {again!} and will be for sale in my online store... opening as soon as I can gather enough time to finish photographing our goods!
- January 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM
- Gretchen O. said...
I thought you were going to say it was a placeholder for the deer he was going to kill one day....I was almost relieved that he just wasn't a fan!!!! Those color block pillows are fab!
- January 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM
- Sarah van Loon said...
Where did you get the 'RoboDeer'? I LOVE it and would love to buy one!! (Or buy that one, if it's possible and the price is right!!)
If you are thinking about selling it and it wouldn't be a huge hassle to mail to Chicago, let me know!!
ps - I totally loved the whole transformation! I would have never thought to do that with the space - thank you for the inspiration!!
- January 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- Kathysue said...
Lauren what a change and all for the good. I love, love the fabric on the chairs, do you mind if I ask where it came from. I love that it is a pattern that can be mixed with just about anything!! I am not big on the deer head trend either, sorry!!! Love the pottery on top of the book case. great job as always, you are one talented lady,kathysue
- January 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM
- All That Jazz said...
It looks great! Kids in home decor photos always look great. I think they add a real, spontaneous element, don't you?? Too funny about the deer, I personally love it! ;-)
- January 6, 2011 at 1:29 AM
- Linda in AZ * said...
*** A TERRIFFIC look you've got going here, Lauren! Fabrics, lamps, chairs... all uber great choices!!! (& the wee one is tooooo cute!!!)...
... And YES, I brought back many of the real, mounted, small "reh" deer antlers (I THINK that's what they're called, if I remember correctly) from Germany~~~ got them all at flea markets & verrrrrry inexpensively, ESPECIALLY compared to what they cost here in America... I am an animal lover~~~ biiiig time~~~ and my husband & friends all SWEAR to me they were all "found" (shed) in the forest ... (And I have to believe that so I CAN enjoy them.).
There are probably some of us interested in purchasing these... please give a shout if they're not already "promised" to someone else! (Am grabbing my checkbook as I write~ grins!)
Thanks n' XO,
Linda in AZ **
- January 6, 2011 at 2:03 AM
- A Perfect Gray said...
love the deer and the cabinet styling...
- January 6, 2011 at 8:34 AM
- Naomi@DesignManifest said...
So pretty! Love the little bits of greenery. Too bad about RoboDeer, but I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding it a new home.
- January 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM
- Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...
This room is so pretty Lauren. You did a great job! Loving the fabrics and that pottery!
- January 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- A well Loved Home said...
Beautiful! Is the coffee table from Ballard design? I've been thinking about getting one from them similar and just wondered if this was it.
- January 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Velvet and Linen said...
Beautiful Lauren, and yet family friendly... Looks like you have some happy clients (Charley included).
Loving the new chairs. Personally, I'd keep Robodeer!
- January 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM
- KatyO! said...
I have the same crate and barrel bookcase (which i just LOVE) and it's great to see it styled!!! I'm always trying out different things with ours
- January 6, 2011 at 3:42 PM
- traci zeller designs said...
To read your explanation of the "one day deerhead" is just hilarious!! Love those chairs and pillows!
- January 6, 2011 at 4:25 PM
- Jen of MadeByGirl said...
It all looks super nice! Wheres the Ikat pillow from? :)))
- January 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM
- ewmackey said...
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- January 6, 2011 at 8:34 PM
- ewmackey said...
those chairs are sooo beautiful!!! where did you get the fabric??
just discovered your blog but am already smitten :)
- January 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- Jane @ The Borrowed Abode said...
The addition of those chairs really lightens up the space - love it!
- January 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- LindsB said...
Those fabrics are so delish! Love the chairs, and love those new lamps- basically I love everything! What a fantastic job as usual Lauren!!
- January 10, 2011 at 4:05 PM
I love everything! Those chairs are fabulous. Can you tell me what that paint color is.
- January 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM
I asked about the paint color...my email is email@example.com.
Thanks again!
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UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.
- Build an external RAID 1 array for data redundancy, to protect against drive failure when working with important data
- Externally work with very large files securely in video editing or photography applications
- Quickly transfer large data files from your computer to a secure external RAID enclosure
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Versatile connectivity options, through either USB or eSATA
- Maximize performance, with file transfer speeds up to 6Gbps using eSATA
- Achieve greater drive capacity or secure data redundancy with a built-in hardware RAID controller
Product Numbers
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Technical Specifications
|Warranty Information
|2 Years
|Bus Type
|Chipset ID
|JMicron - JMS562
|Compatible Drive Types
|Drive Installation
|Drive Size
|Fan Bearing Type
|Sleeve Bearing
|1 - 70 mm
|Front Door Key Lock
|USB 3.0 & eSATA
|Number of Drives
|Number of internal 3.5 inch bays
|4Kn Support
|Air Flow Rate
|Hot Swap Capability
|Max Drive Capacity
|Currently tested with up to 4TB 7200 RPM 3.5" hard drives per bay (8TB total) and 2TB 5900 RPM 2.5" hard drives (2TB total)
|Maximum Data Transfer Rate
|6 Gbps
|Noise Level
|26.24 dBa
|Port Multiplier
|Supported RAID Modes
|BIG (Spanning or Concatenation)
|JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
|RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
|RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
|Type and Rate
|USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
|SATA III (6 Gbps)
|UASP Support
|Drive Connectors
|2 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
|Host Connectors
|1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
|1 - eSATA (7 pin, Data) Female
|OS Compatibility
|OS independent; No software or drivers required
|LED Indicators
|1 - HDD 1 Activity
|1 - HDD 2 Activity
|Input Voltage
|Output Current
|Output Voltage
|Power Consumption (In Watts)
|Power Source
|AC Adapter Included
|Operating Temperature
|5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Product Height
|11.8 cm [4.6 in]
|Product Length
|21.5 cm [8.5 in]
|Product Width
|13 cm [5.1 in]
|Weight of Product
|1.8 kg [4.1 lb]
|Packaging Information
|Package Height
|18.7 cm [7.4 in]
|Package Length
|30.1 cm [11.9 in]
|Package Width
|20.8 cm [8.2 in]
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|2.9 kg [6.3 lb]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - USB 3.0/eSATA Dual 3.5" SATA HDD Trayless Enclosure
|1 - eSATA Cable
|1 - USB 3.0 Cable
|2 - Drive Bay Keys
|1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU)
|1 - Instruction manual
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Product Support
Data Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
To determine if your hard drive will work in this enclosure, on the product page, click the Technical Specifications tab, and do the following:
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the storage size of your hard drive. If the storage size of your hard drive is larger than what the enclosure was tested with, the hard drive will likely still work with the enclosure.
- Confirm that your hard drive uses the same interface type as the enclosure. For example, IDE, SATA, or M.2.
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the physical size of your hard drive, such as 2.5 inches or 3.5 inches.
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the height of your hard drive. For example, 9 mm or 15 mm.
- Verify that the power consumption of your hard drive doesn't exceed the power output of the enclosure. If you're using multiple hard drives, make sure that the combined power consumption of all of the hard drives doesn't exceed the power output of the enclosure.
Note: Not all StarTech.com devices support each of the RAID modes described below. For more information on the RAID modes that your device supports, refer to the manual or the StarTech.com product page.
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a virtual disk technology that combines multiple physical drives into one unit. RAID can create redundancy, improve performance, or do both.
RAID should not be considered a replacement for backing up your data. If critical data is going onto a RAID array, it should be backed up to another physical drive or logical set of drives.
The following are terms that are normally used in connection with RAID:
- Striping: data is split between multiple disks.
- Mirroring: data is mirrored between multiple disks.
- Parity: also referred to as a checksum. Parity is a calculated value used to mathematically rebuild data.
Different RAID levels exist for different application requirements.
Refer to the following table for the list of RAID modes offered by some StarTech.com products:
|RAID mode
|Striped disks
|Data is split evenly between two or more disks.
|Large size and the fastest speed.
|No redundancy.
|If one or more drives fails, this results in array failure.
|Mirrored disks
|Two or more drives have identical data on them.
|A single drive failure will not result in data loss.
|Speed and size is limited by the slowest and smallest disk.
|Only one drive is needed for recovery.
|Striped set with dedicated parity
|Data is split evenly between two or more disks, plus a dedicated drive for parity storage.
|High speeds for sequential read/write operations.
|Poor performance for multiple simultaneous instructions.
|A single drive failure will rebuild.
|Striped disks with distributed parity
|Data is split evenly between three or more disks. Parity is split between disks.
|Large size, fast speed, and redundancy.
|The total array size is reduced by parity.
|A single drive failure will rebuild.
|1+0; Striped set of Mirrored Subset
|Four or more drives are made into two mirrors that are striped.
|Larger size and higher speed than RAID-1, and more redundancy than RAID-0.
|No parity.
|Only one drive in a mirrored set can fail.
|Just a Bunch Of Disks
|Any number of drives are accessed independently by the operating system.
|Software RAID modes can be used.
|Hardware RAID may have better performance.
|Spanning or Concatenation
|Data is written on one drive until it is full, and then the next drive(s) until it or they are full.
|Creates a very large and simple array.
No redundancy.
|RAID 1 + Spare
Two drives have identical data, plus one drive is used for rebuilding in case of a primary array failure.
|Seamless operation when one drive fails in a RAID-1 array.
|Spare drive is not accessible to the user.
|Only one drive is needed for recovery.
How to
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info or System Report.
- Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your USB device is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
SATA hard drive controllers require a feature called port multiplier to read more than one hard drive per SATA or eSATA port. The port multiplier feature is not standard on many SATA hard drive controllers.
If your computer is only recognizing one of your hard drives, you need to plug the eSATA cable into a SATA controller that includes the port multiplier feature. If none of your current hard drive controllers include this feature, you can add a hard drive controller that does support port multiplier in any available expansion slot (for example, PCI, PCI-Express, PCMCIA, CardBus, or ExpressCard). StarTech.com has hard drive controllers available that support the port multiplier feature. To view the hard drive controllers, click here: http://startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/?filter_PORTMULTIPLIER=Yes.
If you have a hard drive controller card that does support the port multiplier feature but it is only reading one hard drive at a time, update the drivers of the hard drive controller. To find the most current StarTech.com drivers, click here: http://www.startech.com/Support.
When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive enclosure, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
- Cables
- Hard drives
- Hard drive enclosure
To test your setup components, try the following:
- Use the cables, hard drives, and hard drive enclosure in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
- Use a different cable, hard drive, and hard drive enclosure in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test the hard drive and hard drive enclosure, it is recommended that you do the following:
- To check Disk Management, press the Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter. Check to see if your hard drive is listed.
- If the hard drive is listed with unallocated space, the hard drive needs to be reformatted. Right-click unallocated and click New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reformatting.
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
- If the hard drive is listed as healthy but does not have a drive letter, for example, C:, right-click healthy and click Change Drive Letter and Paths. Click Add, assign a drive letter, and click OK.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
In order to rebuild a RAID array, you need to replace a physical drive with an identical drive on the same RAID controller. Although standard RAID levels are generally agreed upon throughout the industry, the implementation varies between manufacturers. RAID arrays are typically not accessible when they are moved to another controller, and data may be unrecoverable if the drives are out of order or have been formatted or accessed by another RAID controller.
If a RAID controller has failed, you should get the exact same model of RAID controller.
Note: If a drive or drives were damaged, it is possible that the RAID array may be permanently unrecoverable.
RAID should not be considered a replacement for backing up your data. If critical data is going onto a RAID array, you should back up the data on another physical drive or logical set of drives.
Rebuild a RAID array
With the following RAID modes, recovery is possible using the same StarTech.com product. Refer to the following table for the appropriate method to use to recover your RAID array.
|RAID mode
|Max # of failed drives
|Only one drive is needed for recovery.
The array will rebuild and is accessible during the rebuilding process.
|Single drive failure will rebuild.
Note: Do not change the order of the drives.
|Single drive failure will rebuild.
Note: Do not change the order of the drives.
|Only one drive in a mirrored set can fail.
Note: Do not change the order of the drives.
Hard Drives
Windows 10
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Initialize a drive
Note: You typically only need to initialize a drive if the drive is new. If you cannot find an uninitialized drive in Disk Management, skip the following steps and try to partition your device.
Press the Windows key + R, type compmgmt.msc, and click Run to open Computer Management.
Navigate to Disk Management.
When prompted to, initialize your disk(s). If you are running Windows® 7 or later and are using a drive larger than 2TB, initialize the disk(s) with GPT. If you are running an earlier version of Windows, initialize the disk(s) with MBR. For more information, visit the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=hard-drives#mbr-vs-gpt.
Click OK.
Create a partition in a drive
Note: The following steps create an NTFS partition that uses the entire drive space. To use a different file system, select a different option in step 6.
Right-click Unallocated or RAW volume, and select New Simple Volume.
In the New Partition Wizard, click Next.
Select Primary partition.
Leave the partition size set to default, and click Next.
Assign a drive letter or leave it set to the default, and click Next.
Enter the following settings to format the partition:
- In the File System field, enter NTFS.
- Set the Allocation unit size to Default.
- In the Volume label field, enter <your name/reference>.
- Select the Perform a quick format check box.
- Clear the Enable file and folder compression check box.
- Click Next > Finish.
The new drive should appear in Windows Explorer.
Mac OS
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, HFS+, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Initialize a drive
Mac OSX detects a drive that needs to be initialized and automatically prompts you to initialize the drive. If you are prompted to initialize the drive, click Initialize. If you are not prompted to initialize the drive and you cannot find the drive in Finder, you will need to create a partition on the drive.
Create a partition on a drive
Note: The following steps create an HFS+ (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)) partition that uses the entire drive space.
To create a partition on a new drive, complete the following:
Open Finder.
Navigate to Applications and click Utilities.
Open Disk Utility.
Select the new drive and click the Partition tab.
Click Options and verify that it is set to GUID Partition Table.
Enter a name for the partition.
Click Partition.
The drive should now be accessible in Finder.
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Compliance and Safety
Compliance Letters
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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The popular movie review aggregator RottenTomatoes.com Tuesday named Disney's "Toy Story 3'' critics' top movie for 2010.
The "Golden Tomato'' award for the best-reviewed wide-release film went to the animated Pixar release, which had a 99 percent positive rating based on 248 reviews.
"Pixar and Disney hit yet another home run with 'Toy Story 3,''' Rotten Tomatoes editor Matt Atchity said. "Once again, the talented filmmakers at Pixar have shown that animation is as powerful a method of storytelling as live-action, and both audiences and critics were won over by 'Toy Story 3.'''
It was the fourth year in row that a Pixar film has won the award.
The worst reviewed movie was "Vampires Suck,'' which was given the "Moldy Tomato'' award for its 4 percent rating.
The Chinese documentary "Last Train Home'' was awarded the Golden Tomato for best-reviewed film in limited release. All of its 45 reviews by Rotten Tomatoes critic were positive.
Other Golden Tomato awards went to:
- "True Grit,'' in the action/adventure category, with 95 percent of reviews positive
- "The Kids Are All Right,'' in the comedy category, with 94 percent positive reviews
- "Mawencol,'' in the documentary category, with 100 percent positive reviews
- "The Social Network,'' in the drama category (97 percent)
- "Let Me In,'' in the horror category (89 percent)
- "Nanny McPhee Returns,'' in the non-animated kids/family category (77 percent)
- "The Runaways,'' in the musical category (68 percent)
- "Cairo,'' in the romance category (81 percent)
- "Inception,'' in the sci-fi/fantasy category (86 percent)
- "Animal Kingdom,'' in the thriller category (96 percent)
- "Exit Through The Gift Shop,'' as the top U.K. release (98 percent)
- "Animal Kingdom,'' as the top Australian movie (96 percent)


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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Kowallis Name Origins
Y-DNA haplogroup I2a map from Eupedia.
Several years ago my wife bought for me a DNA test through the National Geographic Genographic Project. She got it for me because she knew how very interested I was in family history and, I think she wanted to test to see if I was actually human, there being, on occasion, some question about that fact. It was a 12 marker Y-DNA test that by today's standards is a fairly minimal sampling of the DNA, but I found it fascinating nonetheless.
I was hoping that the DNA test would help to identify the origin of the name Kowallis. My most distant ancestor, Jacob Kowallis, was born about 1735 and lived in Berlin, Brandenburg, Prussia (now Germany). But Kowallis is not a German name. One of my Kowallis relatives, Stephan Kowallis, who still lives in Germany, communicated this about the Kowallis name to my niece, Jernae:
"The name Kowallis has a background in the east European old Slavic language. Kowall means smith (blacksmith). In different areas they extended the name with different endings. For example, Kowallow (Russia); Kowalski, Kowallek, Kowalsky (Poland); Kowallis (Latvia, Lithuania); Kowalowsky (Russia/Poland), etc."
So, what did my 12 marker Y-DNA test show? It showed that my Y-DNA haplogroup (my branch of the human tree) was I2a (I-P37.2). The map above shows where the I2a haplogroup is concentrated, mostly in the Balkans, the area of southern and eastern Europe that borders the Adriatic and Black Seas. The Kowallis family could still have migrated through one of the Baltic countries, but there is a strong possibility that prior to that they came from the Balkans.
This year in March while attending the RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City I had my Genographic results transferred over to Family Tree DNA (the company that actually ran the tests for Genographic). They gave me some additional information about the test. From their database, my 12 markers were an exact match for 5 people: one each from Poland, Hungary, and Bosnia-Herzogovina, and two people from Greece. In addition, I matched 11 of the 12 markers with 8.0% (7 of 87) of the people in their database from Bosnia-Herzogovina, 3.3 % (7 of 213) from Croatia, 1.4% (2 of 148) from Slovenia, and much smaller percentages from 30+ other countries. All of the highest percentages for the close matches and most of the exact matches come from the Balkans area.
Now that I've got my appetite whetted with this fairly minimal information on the Kowallis family origins, I have ordered a more detailed 37 marker Y-DNA test as well as a mitochondrial DNA test. The additional markers on the Y-DNA test may help to further constrain the origins of the Kowallis family and tie me more precisely to possible relatives. The mitochondial test may help to find cousins on my maternal line, where I am also at a dead end.
There is the other possibility too. These tests may conclusively show that I am not human, as a number in the family have suspected for some time.
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That's so cool! Thanks for the info, I love it.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Jernae. I'll keep you posted on things when I get the next test results back, probably sometime in May.ReplyDelete
Bart, I'm fascinated by the study. So glad you are pursuing this. Our oldest ancestor was a military man and Prussian recruits often came from Silesia (now in Poland), and Hungary. Another Kowallis family has ancestry in Hungary. Greece?ReplyDelete
Bosnia? Keep me posted.
Thanks, Laraine. I will let you know if I learn anything else from the new data I should get in a few weeks.ReplyDelete
Hello! I just found your blog while trying to track down the origin of the surname Kowallis as well! Jacob is also my ancestor. And Karl A. Kowallis is my great-grandfather on my mother's side, though his second wife Johanna. Valoa is my mother!ReplyDelete
Did you ever find out more about where our family name came from before Berlin? Mom and I would love to know.


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Miscellaneous thoughts about miscellaneous matters
I just read an article about The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories (Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton, and Aleksandra Cichocka), and I had been thinking about blogging on the philosophy and logic of conspiracy theories. The only place where I agree with this article is on this point Our analysis suggests that conspiracy theories may satisfy some epistemic motives at the expense of othersfor example, by shielding beliefs from uncertainty while being less likely to be accurate. The epistemic
I have started to think that humans are opposed to rational thought. Simply starting for a reasonable premise (a premise based in reality) and accurate evidence, and then making logical deductions based on those leads to something reasonable. It was an excellent way to figure things out, but reasoning seems to have been abandoned by many people, perhaps even most people. People often start from bits of fiction and fantasize from that. Its one thing to kid around, but I have heard or seen too many
Cave ab homine unius libri. Beware the man of one book. Pliny the Elder
This fine adage came to mind earlier today, when I was listening to a man who thinks that the Jews control the world, and that all evil comes from them (he thinks The Protocols of the Elders of Zion is non-fiction). There seem to be many people who put their faith into a single item or narrow set of beliefs. Religious zealots are of this sort and sports fanatics also, but sports fanatics seldom go to war over
I recently ran across an article and a paper on determining the potential lifespans of conspiracy theories. It is an interesting idea, but I think there are problems with it so I posted a link and a comment on a forum to which I belong. Several people replied, but they ignored the paper and attacked my comments about problems with the method. Take a look at the paper and see what you think. I think that it is a method to make shooting from the hip look more dignified. Set up an equation to give
Updated 01-29-2016 at 08:36 PM by PeterL
There is another question here. Why dont people use the simple tools of logic to determine the validity of conspiracy theories? Occams Razor (link below) is well suited for determining whether an argument is valid. Fundamentally, Occams Razor states that the simplest explanation probably is the most accurate one. Lets see what happens when we apply the Razor to some conspiracy theories.
The JFK Assassination is a problem, until we apply Occams Razor. Entities must not be multiplied


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The Daily Prophet Newsletters were three-page documents available to members of the Official Harry Potter Fan Club in 1998 and 1999. The UK publishers of the Harry Potter series, Bloomsbury, created the Fan Club and it was only available to British citizens. There were four newsletters printed and written by J. K. Rowling herself.
The newsletters were written from an in-universe point of view, detailing aspects of the Wizarding world. Some of the information in the newsletters does not fit exactly with information from later books, since they were printed before the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Some of the character names and information did find their way into the later books or other merchandise, such as the Famous Wizard Cards.


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When Brad Pitt gave an uncharacteristically candid interview with Parade magazine about the break-up of his marriage to Jennifer Aniston six years ago, he had to expect cans of worms to be opened. And they have been.
Although he describes his life as being "boring" while married to Aniston - and then goes on to say he's "so happy to have" Angelina Jolie in his life - it appeared to be a serious verbal blow to the former "Friends" star.
However, Pitt contends to Us Weekly that his words were misinterpreted.
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"It grieves me that this was interpreted this way. Jen is an incredibly giving, loving, and hilarious woman who remains my friend," Pitt tells Us. "It is an important relationship I value greatly. The point I was trying to make is not that Jen was dull, but that I was becoming dull to myself -- and that, I am responsible for."
In the Parade magazine interview, Pitt appeared to paint an unflattering portrait of his married life.
"It became very clear to me that I was intent on trying to find a movie about an interesting life, but I wasn't living an interesting life myself," he said. "I think that my marriage had something to do with it. Trying to pretend the marriage was something that it wasn't."
Pitt also admitted that he hid from celebrity behind a veil of marijuana smoke.
"I spent the '90s trying to hide out, trying to duck the full celebrity cacophony. I started to get sick of myself sitting on a couch, holding a joint, hiding out. It started feeling pathetic. It became very clear to me that I was intent on trying to find a movie about an interesting life, but I wasn't living an interesting life myself."
He goes on to contrast his unhappy marriage with Aniston with his current relationship with actress Angelina Jolie. The pair met while filming the action comedy "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," and are now raising a brood of children including biological children Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne and adopted children Maddox, Pax, and Zahara.
"One of the greatest, smartest things I ever did was give my kids Angie as their mom," says Pitt. "She is such a great mom. Oh, man, I'm so happy to have her."
Despite rumors, Pitt and Jolie have not officially tied the knot. Aniston, meanwhile, is currently in a relationship with actor/screenwriter Justin Theroux ("Iron Man 2").
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Exhibits and more...
After ModernisM 2013: 'AM'
A showcase of work by five contemporary artists. The exhibit features Nina Chanel Abney, Justin Craun, Wendell Gladstone, Erik Parks and Tom Sanford. Through Oct. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Second Floor Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Alex Katz: Selections from the Whitney Museum of American Art
This exhibition draws upon the Whitney's extensive holdings of works by Alex Katz, one of America's most honored living artists. It includes early landscapes and collages, as well as the enormous and brilliantly-colored portraits of family and friends. Through Oct. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or
Arnold Newman: Luminaries of the Twentieth Century in Art, Politics and Culture
An exhibit of Arnold Newman's photographic portraiture highlighting the innovative minds and personalities that gave rise to the ideas and concepts that have shaped our world. Recognized as the "Father of Environmental Portraiture" and influenced by the school of modernism, Newman's style has changed the photographic portrait. Through Dec. 13. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Hans Van de Bovenkamp: In The Present Moment
An exhibition showcasing the renowned artist's black and white drawings and small-scale bronze sculptures. The exhibit provides a glimpse into the artistic processes involved in the creation of Bovenkamp's works. Through Nov. 14. Adelphi University, Performing Arts Center Gallery, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4010 or www.adelphi.edu/artmuseum/exhibitions.
Momumental Misconceptions
Sculptures and photographs that use defaced and destroyed monuments to dictators and deposed leaders as their subject are featured in this exhibit of Liane Lang's works. The pieces address the role of scale in our perception of art. Through Oct. 18. Hofstra University's Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5474.
Stan Brodsky: Retrospective
An exhibit tracing the evolution of Stan Brodsky's career from his early representational works through the minimalist landscapes during his years on Long Island, to the Abstract Expressionist works that manifest his deepest engagement with the painting process itself. Through Dec. 1. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Using the Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach Tolerance
A contextualized history that explains the 1920s' increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Afternoon Movie
See "Olympus Has Fallen," the thriller about disgraced former presidential guard who finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack, Friday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m.; also "The Mirror Crack'd," the mystery thriller based on Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series, with Angela Lansbury and Elizabeth Taylor, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
Literary Voices
Poet Jay Chollick reads from his works, hosted by poet Peter V. Dugan, Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. With open mic. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Movie Showing
See "What Maisie Knew," a drama about a young girl caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle, Friday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin 223-6228.
Psychic "Tell It"
Noted numerologist Lois T. Martin conducts an open forum to discover what's on people's minds, Monday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Registration required. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Movie Matinee
See See "Silver Linings Playbook," the acclaimed romantic comedy-drama about a man with bipolar disorder attempting to get his life back on track, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.


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How do you top a fifteen year competitive freestyle snowboard career and a mantle full of the biggest trophies in the game? If you're two-time US Olympic Halfpipe team member Elena Hight, the next chapter of your shred career starts with a long walk…
In March 2018, Jeremy Jones called Elena and asked her to come along on a 9-day Trans-Sierra splitboard tour filming for his latest movie, Ode To Muir. Though she had zero winter camping experience and only casual splitboard experience, Elena crushed the tour from start to finish, climbing and riding every steep technical line they stepped to with power and style. Turns out backcountry couloirs are no match for a rider who can float 900's above icy pipe walls. After twenty years sliding on snow, it's clear Elena is a natural on any terrain she touches.
We are beyond honored to welcome Elena to the Jones ambassador family in 2019! Her talents on two edges are undeniable and with her focus now set on freeriding and exploring the wilderness her passion is in perfect alignment with us. Elena was the first woman to ever land a double backside alley-oop rodeo in a halfpipe competition (and a 900). We can't wait to see where her pioneering spirit takes her as she starts seriously eyeing up summits.
Read on to hear from Elena about where it all started, where's she's going and why she's fired up to take her snowboarding to the next level riding the renowned Jones Women's collection.
No lifts, no halfpipe, no worries, Elena's all smiles splitboarding in the High Sierra on the Ode To Muir tour.
Where did you learn to snowboard?
When my family relocated from Hawaii to the mountains in Lake Tahoe one of the first things that my dad did was teach us all how to snowboard. Coming from a surf background, his love for the outdoors and board sports is undeniable, and quickly transpired into snowboarding. From the very beginning I loved it. I took to it very quickly and just remember chasing my dad around the mountain with the promise of hot chocolate at the end of the day.
When did you start competing in halfpipe? What was your first big pipe trick?
I started competing in local amateur USASA events when I was 7. I was a super competitive kid so I really loved it. At that point a 360 was a big deal. As I grew up and started entering bigger events, my first contest winning trick was a frontside 900. I was the first girl to land it in a competition and it definitely was my staple big trick for a long time after that.
What drew you to step away from competition and focus on the backcountry?
I have always been drawn to the backcountry. Growing up in Tahoe exposed me to so many different types of terrain and snow conditions, and I have always loved being in the trees and in the snow. Over the past 5 years I have been doing my best to spend as much time as possible in the backcountry, gaining experience and knowledge in bigger mountains in my free time away from contests. The winter is short though, so while my backcountry time has been limited, it has always been really special to me.
Going on the Sierra traverse for Ode To Muir was also a really big catalyst for me to take the leap and devote my energy entirely to the backcountry. During the Ode trip I was just so inspired by it all and I realized how much I love the experience of being in the wilderness. Stepping out of bounds opens up a whole new side of snowboarding that I haven't explored much in my 15 year career. It's an exciting new chapter and new challenge that I cannot wait for!
Ode To Muir day one: Jeremy and Elena shoulder a heavy load enroute to camp.
What was going through your head when you walked away from the trailhead on the Ode To Muir tour?
HAHA! I was so nervous for the Ode to Muir trip! I have always looked up to Jeremy for what he stands for and for what he has accomplished so walking out on a trip with him not knowing anything was intimidating. The only thing going thru my head for the first hour was my packing list. I just hoped I wasn't the rookie that forgot something important!
Did you have any idea of what a nine-day High Sierra tour might entail?
I honestly went into the trip with no expectations. I had nothing to compare it to, and really had no idea what we were doing. I went in with the mindset of just listen and learn as much as you can and take in every moment. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
Jeremy and Elena double down on the Ode To Muir tour.
What has you fired up to shred in 2019?
2019 is going to be so exciting!!! Devoting my entire season to riding backcountry and experiencing mountains in a brand new way has me beyond stoked. I have a lot to learn and more than anything am just looking forward to the creativity of it all.
No better crash course on split skills than a nine-day mid-winter tour. Elena passed the test with flying colors.
Why are you excited to join the Jones family?
I have been a huge fan of Jones for a long time. I always see the boards on the mountain, especially at home in Tahoe and every board looks so fun to ride! I am really excited to try some of the surf shapes like the Woman's Mind Expander and the Storm Chaser, but also really looking forward to ripping the traditional shapes like the Airheart and the Flagship. I have never had such a quiver as the Jones collection. Can't wait to set them all up and get out there!


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Monday, February 10, 2014
Formula One : Hospital issues statement to deny rumours of Michael Schumacher's death
Grenoble hospital, where Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is being treated for a head injury from a ski accident since December last year, has denied rumours that the seven-time champion racer has died. According to a report in Daily Star, a representative from the hospital spoke to the media and said that Schumacher was still alive and that doctors were trying to bring him out of induced coma.
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I was visiting a photography blog the other day and was having a lot of trouble reading it. All of the links we blending into the background. Being color blind I was wondering if it was just me and that was the way it was intended. When I asked the site owner about it he said it was a problem with IE and didn't know how to fix it.
Of course being the geek that I am I couldn't leave it at that. I pulled down the source (evidently a WordPress template) and his style sheets. Everything looked fine, it just wasn't working as intended.
I did a test and verified that it was working fine in Firefox. I fiddled around for a while and put "important!" in a few places and what do you know. It works, for the most part.
I heard this on the Skeptics Guide to the Universe and had to post it since it works for science as well as software development. It also happens to be from one of my favorite authors.
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny ...'" (Isaac Asimov)
As usual my other lives are creeping into my work. I submit photos to challenges and review what other people has submitted. In the process I noticed that there was never a negative comment for any of the photos. Now what does a person learn from that?
On the other hand you have the peer reviews that we go through as architects and developers. In these you rarely hear someone compliment you on a diagram that makes the subject area easier to understand or a sentence that clearly captures the business needs.
I think most people know that in order to be effective you need to add both as seasoning. We tend to forget this though. Consider this a reminder as I remind myself.
Tim is a Solutions Architect for PSC Group, LLC. He has been an IT consultant since 1999 specializing in Microsoft technologies. Along with running the Chicago Information Technology Architects Group and speaking on Microsoft and architecture topics he was also contributing author on "The Definitive Guide to the Microsoft Enterprise Library".


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Proton Beam Therapy
The S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center at the Siteman Cancer Center is the only proton therapy center located within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis.
The center houses two proton units: the world's first compact proton beam accelerator, called the Mevion S250™ Proton Beam Therapy System, as well as a second unit equipped with pencil-beam scanning technology.
Radiation oncologists and physicists here helped evaluate the original system, the Mevion S250, and developed the patient protocols and quality standards for this advanced proton treatment technology.
Both systems allow for extremely precise adjustments to the radiation beam, so physicians can precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
Proton beam therapy's main advantage is that proton radiation specialists can control radiation beams by:
- Depth
- Shape
- Amount of radiation dose
In other external radiation therapies, radiation beams pass through a patient to a defined location and then exit the body on the other side, leaving deposits of radiation all along their path. Because proton radiation therapy allows for depth control, the majority of radiation is held until the proton beams hit the precise area targeted. Little to no radiation is delivered past the tumor.
Proton therapy cancer treatment can be used as a solo treatment option or it can be used in combination with other radiation therapies or chemotherapy.
There are only a handful of proton beam therapy centers in the United States, most with large, football field-sized treatment areas. In contrast, the Mevion S250™ system, called a superconducting synchrocyclotron proton accelerator, is much more compact, fitting into about 2,000 square feet. The compact nature of the technology makes it more versatile as well as more cost-effective to use.
The Mevion S250 system, which debuted in late 2013, is ideal for patients with solid tumors that are located near sensitive structures or tissues, such as the eyes, brain or spinal cord. It is particularly beneficial for children, where precise targeting is critical to avoid impacting growing bones or tissues. St. Louis Children's Hospital and the Siteman Cancer Center are committed to providing proton beam therapy in a way that is sensitive to the needs of children and their families.
Pencil-beam scanning technology
This technology is the most advanced form of radiation therapy available, as it delivers extremely precise treatments of proton therapy.
Installation of this second unit began in early 2019 and was completed in June 2020.
"Pencil-beam scanning helps us provide patient-specific care for adults and children, particularly those who have especially complicated cases," said Stephanie M. Perkins, MD, director of the Proton Therapy Center and an associate professor of radiation oncology at Washington University.
Pencil-beam scanning delivers proton therapy in a single, narrow proton beam aimed directly at the tumor and adjusted for intensity. The beam then "paints" the radiation dose onto the tumor.
Our Comprehensive Cancer Team
Our team of proton beam therapy experts includes:
Radiation Oncologist – The medical specialist who oversees your entire care and prescribes the length and dose of treatment.
Medical Dosimetrist – Works directly with the radiation oncologist to implement the cancer treatment plan by mapping out the dosage parameters around your tumor and the precise angles and depth of the proton beams.
Medical Physicist – Oversees the actual delivery of proton beam therapy, ensuring the accuracy of the proton beam.
Proton Beam Therapy Nurse – A nurse with advanced training in caring for both adult and pediatric patients who undergo proton beam therapy.
Radiation Therapists – Your guides into the proton therapy treatment room and will assist in positioning you correctly on the proton beam therapy treatment couch. They will also take X-rays to ensure the accuracy of your position prior to the start of treatment and will remain with you during your entire treatment session.
Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists – For patients, particularly children, who need sedation during proton beam therapy, both a dedicated proton beam anesthesiologist and a nurse anesthetist who are highly skilled at caring for infants and children are on site.
What to Expect
- Simulation: Prior to your first treatment, you will be asked to come to the Department of Radiation Oncology on the lower level of the Center for Advanced Medicine to undergo a CT scan and/or x-rays to initially develop your treatment plan. You will be placed in a large bore CT scanner so that we can accurately map out your tumor location and the parameters for treatment dosage.
- Immobilization Devices: A head mask or body mold will be created prior to your first treatment to make sure your head or body stays in position during treatment. Once that is complete, you will be scheduled for a series of proton beam therapy treatments in the S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center, conveniently accessed on the street level of our adjacent North Parking Garage at 224 S. Euclid Ave.
- Proton Therapy Treatment: Treatment sessions are once a day, five days a week for an average of 20 to 40 sessions (every weekday for about a month and a half). Your doctor may order a shorter or longer series of treatments depending upon the type and location of your cancer. Each treatment session averages 30 minutes, although some may last as long as an hour.
- Anesthesia: Proton beam therapy does not hurt but in some cases anesthesia may be required for minors to minimize movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the radiation remain in my body?
Proton radiation, once delivered to the targeted tumor site, has a very short life. After you complete treatment, you can leave the treatment room without any risk or radiation exposure to others.
Is proton therapy experimental?
No, proton therapy is neither experimental nor investigational. It has been used in the United States for more than 50 years and in a hospital setting since 1990. It is an established form of treatment that is widely accepted by physicians, government agencies and many insurers.
Can proton therapy be used in conjunction with other forms of cancer treatment?
Yes. Depending on the case, proton therapy may be used in combination with traditional radiation, chemotherapy and/or as a follow-up to surgery. What are the side effects from proton therapy? Minimal to no side effects, compared to conventional forms of radiation. Much more easily tolerated than standard radiation therapy.
What kinds of tumors are best treated by proton therapy?
Tumors that are localized and have not spread to distant areas of the body.
Directions to the S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center
Parking: Convenient self-parking on the Washington University Medical Center campus is available in the Euclid Garage, located at 224 S. Euclid Ave. Valet parking also is available directly outside of the Center for Advanced Medicine, right across the street.
Directions from the Euclid Garage to Radiation Oncology in the lower level of the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM): Take the Euclid Garage elevators to the third floor, cross the walkway link and take the main CAM elevators to the lower level. This will take you to the main Radiation Oncology waiting room.
Directions from the Euclid Garage to the S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center: Take the Euclid Garage elevators to the first floor. The entrance to the Proton Therapy Center is to the left.
Contact Information
Department of Radiation Oncology Center for Advanced Medicine
4921 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
1-800-221-4336 or 314-747-7236
S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center
224 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110


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Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a certain Deed to Secure Debt from SAMUEL CLAY BEASLEY in favor of SOUTH GEORGIA BANK , dated August 26, 2008 and recorded in Deed Book 449, page 750, Appling County, Georgia Records, the undersigned having declared the entire indebtedness due under said Deed to Secure Debt by reason of a default in the payments due thereunder, will sell at public outcry before the Courthouse Door in said County, on the first Tuesday in March, 2012, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit:
All t hat certain tract or parcel of land, together with improvements thereon, lying, situate and being in Land Lot 530, Second land District, Appling County, Georgia, containing 8.957 acres, more or less, and being shown and designated as Tract 1 upon a plat of survey prepared by M. Jerry Tomberlin, Jr., Surveyor, dated February 29, 2008, recorded in Plat Book 19, page 86, Appling County, Georgia Records, specific reference to which is made a part of this description.
Also : One 1997 Homestead Mobile Home, Model Southern, 28'x60', VIN #HMST12011ABGA, located upon, permanently attached to and made a part of the real estate.
Said property will be sold as the property of SAMUEL CLAY BEASLEY , subject to all taxes, assessments, easements and restrictions, if any, and the proceeds derived from said sale applied as provided in said Deed to Secure Debt.
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The Sea Glass medium dog lead from Lupine is a comfortable every day leash with a woven padded handle for extra comfort. The colourful, attractive designs will look great on your dog with a matching collar! You'll be comfortable walking even the strongest of pullers. These Medium Dog Leads have a convenient gate snap. The cold weather friendly gate snap's ease of use is its most popular feature. Simply push it on to the D-ring and voila! The Lupine medium dog leads come in 4ft or 6ft length and are made from strong 3/4" woven nylon, with quality fittings and to high standards of craftsmanship.
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Don't get us wrong, no lead is a match for a determined set of canine teeth, so we're not saying Lupine collars, harnesses and leads are indestructible. So we know chewing can happen, particularly with puppies or in multi-dog households. That's why Lupine created the 'even-if-chewed' guarantee.


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By Scott Knaster, Google Developers Blog Editor
As this is being posted, the last sessions are ending here at Google I/O 2012 in San Francisco. This year's event was our biggest and most amazing yet, with software and hardware launches, dozens of technical sessions and code labs, and an already legendary demo that required permission from the Federal Aviation Administration. We shared all this with more than 5500 developer attendees in person, and with millions more in 172 countries around the world via I/O Live and I/O Extended.
- Nexus 7, the first tablet from Google, and Nexus Q, the first social streaming media player.
- Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, with buttery smooth graphics and great new features.
- Google Now, a new search experience on Android that brings you the information you need.
- Google+ Events, and Google+ tablet apps for Android and iOS.
- Project Glass, demoed live during a skydive over San Francisco.
- Chrome for Android moves to Stable, and Chrome for iOS is now available.
- Google Docs adds offline support, and a Google Drive app for iOS.
- Google Compute Engine launches into limited preview.
For all the details, you can watch full session videos, which we continue to upload as they're ready.
Thanks for coming, thanks for watching, and most of all, thank you for being Google developers!
Scott Knaster is editor of this very blog. He's been enjoying Google I/O this week, and is going to go to sleep now.


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Cleveland State University. The Cleveland State University wrestling program invites applications for the Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coaching position. The graduate assistant will work the coaching staff, wrestling team, and athletic department staff on a daily basis. Requirements include: Collegiate wrestling experience, a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and admission to a Cleveland State University Graduate School program (MBA Preferred). It is recommended that you apply for admission at the time you submit your application. This position includes a full tuition waiver (minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester) and a monthly stipend. Interested candidates must send a letter of interest, resume, and references. For more information please contact:
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The brand new BabySPA by Baby Diego is by far the ideal way of bathing and changing your baby. BABY SPA offers you the comfort and practicality of bathing your baby at WAIST LEVEL. No more bending to bathe your baby in the tub. No more taking your baby into the kitchen sink. Pamper your baby & yourself (specially your back!) with BabySPA and turn the bathing experience into one you really look forward to everyday.
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BabySPA by Baby Diego is designed with 2 positions to allow an infant to lie down or a toddler to sit up while bathing. The changing pad includes a safety strap and is made of soft non-toxic cushioned vinyl. The entire product can be easily cleaned with soap and water. The stylish foldable stand allows for it to be easily stored after use if needed. PBA Free, Phthalate Free, Lead Free. Best value in the market!
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Review of the Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101 ~ Fine finishing and wonderful aesthetic
so what could AP do to get the base millenary right or a contender in the AP stable since all lines are overshadowed by an octagonal monster :) well i believe they've found the answer in the 4101. AP presented the millenary 4101 in 2011 SIHH. All I saw were press images of the piece and it looked nice to me then. The interest was piqued but forgotten over time. Fortunately I was able to come across a lovely pink gold piece and managed to get some quick shots of it. pics and thoughts of it follow...
a gorgeous front... horizontal Côtes de Genève (geneva waves) wonderfully finished bevelled bridges, including the gold one holding the balance wheel at the 9 0'clock position... fine dial side finishing all round... beautiful rhodiumed and gilded plates
and a gorgeous back... circular Côtes de Genève, snailing, sunray graining, and a lot of nice perlage (aka stipling/circular graining/spotting). nice AP 22 carat rotor with the Audemars and Piguet family crests and AP monogram
looking into the movement pics... Diamond-polished jewel sinks, diamond-polished countersinks and bevelled wheel spokes with bevelled screw rims and slots
What does an exceptional hand finished movement say about a timepiece then? It speaks of quality. it speaks of class and horological tradition and craft to make things beautiful and remarkable.
it's a winner! in my books and also a winner of the public prize for gphg :)
note it's time only watch and there is nothing fancy technically about the movement, a standard automatic with the standard lever escapement. a great aesthetic achieved with it's wonderful movement design architecture with it's multiple bridges and wonderful finishing that comes together so very nicely and make it a standout piece. oh i have to start saving my pennies...
Millenary 4101 - 15350OR.OO.D093CR.01.. Case dimensions (width/length/thickness: 47 * 42 * 13 .. Bidirectional winding 22-carat gold oscillating weight mounted on ceramic ball bearings.. 60-hour power reserve
maybe go for the slightly more accessible steel version :) steel version reflects a rich grey color from an anthracite galvanic treatment. US retail is US$20,600 for the steel and US$33,900 for the Pink Gold


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Editor's Note: One of the hottest phenomena today is the "Maker Movement," driven by people who have discovered very inexpensive kits to make printers that create three-dimensional objects out of plastic. This is the social media revolution in physical form. You create a digital file of something to make, feed the information to the printer, and bang! -- you're a digital artist or a small manufacturer. More than 95,000 people swarmed to the Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif. in May. In this guest blog, we introduce our additive manufacturing maven, Todd Grimm, who is buying a 3D printer and sharing his thoughts with Design News readers. If you have any interest in trying out a 3D printer, read Todd's blog first. He'll help you avoid the pitfalls.
Over the next few months, I am going to experience the thrill of being a so-called "maker". I am going to see, firsthand, what it takes to buy, build, and operate a 3D printer. When it is up and running, I will start making parts to see what is possible, how easy the process is, and what I can make.
Along the way, I hope to get a feel for what has so many people so passionate about do-it-yourself 3D printing. Right now, I can't relate. Maybe I am too lazy to be bothered making my own stuff, maybe I don't have the creativity or spark of innovation, or maybe I am representative of the majority of the world. No matter. I am on a journey of discovery, so it doesn't matter what I witness, experience, or learn. The journey is the goal.
I have opted to buy and build a Bits from Bytes (BFB) RapMan 3.1 3D printer. There are other options, but I choose this one because of my familiarity with 3D Systems, which bought Bits from Bytes back in 2010. I placed my order last week and expect to receive my RapMan by the end of the month. Can't wait to get started.
After I have dialed in the machine and honed my building skills, I will put the RapMan through my benchmark testing procedures (you can download a copy of the latest benchmark). If all goes well, I should have my results published in September. The info will include lots of data: time to build parts, actual cost, overall accuracy, finish/details, and strength/durability.
If you want to follow along, stayed tuned to this blog. I will be posting my experiences on a regular basis. If you want to participate, please post your comments and opinions to keep me honest. I may open up the floodgates for building readers' parts, so forward any STL files you have that you would like to see made. I can't promise that I will build all files I receive, but I hope to try at least a few.
Wish me luck!