Electronics : Sabrent SBT-SRD2 Silicon Image Serial ATA 2-Port RAID PCI Controller Host Card Adapter |
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Rating: - * Awesome product survived TEN computers and still going. ... Hey guys, This thing is so great, I've installed the same card on 11 computers in less than three years, one even have windows 2008, but no -- I've had no problems. I've included the list below as a grand testimony to its greatness. My servers have Windows Servers 2003 (various editions). Again, there were no incident. 1) VPRMATRIX1800 ======== $1800 Dream Matchine (P4 256kb 400Mhz 1.8 512mb DDR-400 w/ Geforce2) 2) MitchelleSERVER01 ==== Gigabyte GA9IVDT, XEON 3.8 Ghz DDR2-400 EM64T Rage II 3) VPRMATRIX [rebuilt from #1] -- P4 256kb 1.8 Ghz 2GB DDR-400 with Wildcat Realizm 100 4) DELL OPTIPLEX ====== Xeon 3.8 Ghz 2mb 4GB DDR2 DIMM +1GB DDR2 SIMM 5) CLIENT a (P4 3.06 Ghz. Prescott 512mb) 1GB super low-latency DDR-400 Wildcat Realizm 100 5) USER -- a (P4 1.4 Ghz (512kb 400Mhz) RDIMM--800Mhz w/ Geforce6200 PCI) 6) DEV-SERVER03 ==== 4 x NEC Express5800 PIII Xeon 6GB SDRAM Geforce6200 DDR2 OC 7) FRONT END -- P4D 2x2mb (dual core) , 1mb DDR2-533, Geforce8600 GT OC 8) FRANCISSTRONG Gateway 3.0 Ghz (800 Mhz. Northwood) 2GB DDR-400 Geforce 7300LE 128mb 9) MitchellSERVER-03 4x XEON MP 1.4 Ghz. 4gb DDR 10) MARA Custom 3.0 Ghz (800 Mhz Northwood) 3.0 Ghz (800Mhz Northwood) 3.5GB DDR-400 11) MNMAIN -- (cannot release details yet,. Its still in service) By the way, Its also good for bypassing S.M.A.R.T, not that you should ever do such a thing. And the driver? Its just a standard Silicon Image driver. Nice disk with good device cross-compatiblity. I've had my "wow!" moments. Rating: - * Works well but nightmare to install ... This card works fine but the driver was a nightmare to install. XP recognizes the card but refuse to install the driver. Tried to download the latest driver online but still didn't work. Read in couple forums that you need to flash/update your bios to recognize the driver if your computer is old or your motherboard is a particular brand. Anyhow, finally got it to work. Also, I think one manufactures makes all the SATA RAID cards it just gets re-branded so you might still experience this issue even if you purchase another brand. (I bought two different branded SATA raid PCI cards and they were both made by the same manufactures giving me the same exact driver problems.) Rating: - * Easy to install, its does what is suppose to... ... easy to install, drivers and instruction are clear... but my hard drives give me more points with the mobo/RAID controller (intel). than with this card... (drop a few points only...) |


![]() The nüvi 360 comes with hands-free bluetooth wireles technology. See side view. |
![]() Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. |
![]() The device sports a handy MP3 player, letting you play songs stored on SD memory cards. |
In addition, you can easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone's call history log. Don't know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nüvi's database of more than six million points of interest -- including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.
Navigation and Entertainment with Ease
For starters, the nüvi 360 includes a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver that offers exceptional performance and reception. The unit's flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection. Preloaded software features maps of Europe or North America, and it includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names, and a fingertip touch screen interface -- making navigation as easy as it gets.
But navigation is just the beginning. Like the nüvi 350, the nüvi 360 also includes many entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters.
The nüvi 360 features a bright, 2.8 x 2.1-inch TFT display with white backlight for easy readability. At 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87-inches (WxHxD) and just 5.1 ounces, the unit is small enough to be placed on the dashboard with the included suction mount, or into your pocket for easy transportability. The unit also features Garmin Lock -- an advanced anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific four-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you up to eight hours of power, and an included 12/24 volt adapter cable will let you run the navigator off your vehicle's power. An AC battery charger is also included.
A built-in Travel Kit that includes sample MP3s and audio books will get you started with entertainment, and with the unit's SD memory card expansion slot you can add optional software, such as language and travel guides. A USB port is also included for loading and updating data.
What's in the Box
Gamin nüvi 360, Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage), vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, 12/24 volt adapter cable, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, carrying case, owner's manual, and quick reference guide.

![]() This pocket sized personal travel assistant has a super bright, sunlight-readable color screen. See side view. |
![]() Easy control via the simple touch screen. |
![]() Weather reporting available with bright, colorful graphics. |
Speaking of keeping you safe, the nüvi 680 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your nüvi with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the 680's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information.
![]() Simply insert a memory card to enjoy pictures, songs, and audiobooks. |
![]() You can also use the mini-USB port for tranferring files directly to the memory card. |
In additional to all this functionality, the nüvi 680 includes many must-have entertainment and travel tools such as an MP3 player, an audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), and a JPEG picture viewer so you can take your favorite music and pictures with you wherever you go. This unit also features a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator so that wherever you travel it will be easy to know what you are getting and keep track of your costs. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song, while the optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. What's more, the nüvi 680 allows further customization via optional software such as a travel guide, savings programs and language translation on plug-and-play SD cards for all your travel needs.
The Garmin nüvi 680 comes with a built-in, high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, and lets you view and operate it via its bright, LCD TFT touch-screen, wide-screen display that measures 4.3 inches (diagonal) and has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels with 64,000 colors and a white backlight. As a whole, the nüvi 680 measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 6.2 ounces for easy portability. This unit provides you with from three to seven hours of battery life (depending on use) via its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and comes with Garmin Lock, which is an anti-theft feature to protect your investment. While you can add software via the SD card slot, the Garmin nüvi 680 also lets you interface via high-speed USB for loading data, though users should note that, like most USB mass storage devices, this unit is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
![]() The nüvi 680 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs, and more. |

