| Testimonial by Austin from San Francisco, CA |
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Subject: Hello dream machine...
Well, I picked up the high end machine they have here along with the processor upgrade and the video card upgrade. I wanted to wait a while before posting to see just how stable OS X would run in my day-to-day life. Well, I love the machine. I spent 2,400 and have what's essentially a VERY nice Mac Pro and two 30 inch screens.... wowahwewah! The Geekbench and XBench scores blow away the decked out video processing Macs we use at work (which cost 10-13k).
Games run like butter on this machine. 100+ fps with max settings on Warcraft... while running Photoshop...and Apple Mail... and Safari. It just really tears through things.
Don't get me wrong -- this is NOT an Apple. Bluetooth has never worked with me, my wifi card (that's made for Mac's, works in my other Mac Pro) refuses to show up as a wireless adapter (think's it's an ethernet card lol). Also, I could care less about virtualization. I ditched Windows a while back, and don't plan on starting to use it again.
But all said and done, this was such a good deal for such a stable computer, good components, and very responsive tech support. Oh, and ExpressHD actually picks up their phone when you call support -- how novel is that for a computer company?
A+
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| Testimonial by Greg from Boston, MA |
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Subject: Fast and easy motherboard replacement
We ordered a couple of combos, and one of the motherboards seemed to not be working. After some helpful troubleshooting, Abdul got the replacement out to us very quickly. The support was pleasant, informative, fast and hassle free. Couldn't ask for more.
There is NO better way to dual boot the OS that I want to run, and the OS I have to run. |
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| Testimonial by Brad from Ohio, USA |
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Subject: Testimonial
I decided to purchase the EFI-X USB on a whim. I was prepared to buy the motherboard to meet the requirements for installation, however, I had previously ran OS X on the same setup I currently have (Q6600, 8 GB Ram, Crossfire ATI HD3870, Asus P5E Motherboard). I decided to try this to see if it'd work. I was overly delighted to see this work point-blank. I was able to install Leopard without a hitch. Intially My NIC wasn't detected but I did have a Hawking Wireless USB for Mac which I plugged in. Once I updated my installation - everything was detected and working! This was most definitely worth the investment! I'd highly recommend that others stick to the requirements unless they have a work-around plan in case something can not be (easily) resolved. |
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| Testimonial by Eric from FL, USA |
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Subject: EFiX USB V1.1
just got my order in! can't wait for this V1.1 it may take up to 30 days i can wait.., this is my 5th EFiX. I love all my systems! GREAT SERVICE and EXCELLENT tech knowledge, when i have questions.
Good Job! Express HD. |
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| Testimonial by Craig M Kuhn from Delaware |
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Subject: Great Product
If you want a high end machine at about half the price (of a mac pro), look no further. This thing rocks! Just read the fact sheet before you install and it will be smooth as silk. Everything works with no problems.
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| Testimonial by Carlos from New York, NY |
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Subject: X58 & EFiX V1.1 = super FASTT
This is what I have been waiting for! my 2nd EFiX System, it is bit overclocked,,lets say 4.1ghz i7-950 hehehe..super fast..i had it shipped super fast as well...
great product...great service....not so often you see these days...
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| Testimonial by Tom from ONT, Canada |
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Subject: Super Stable smoking System
Man this thing has become my 2nd girl friend lol. super stable and super fast, i overclocked my q9550 to 3.5ghz ...now things just fly.... EXCELLENT PRODUCTS
Great customer Service.
TOM |
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| Testimonial by WJ from United Kingdom |
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Subject: EFIX: It Just Works!
EFIX USB is truly an amazing product. I built my own computer based on the Hardware Compatibility List and installed the EFIX USB V1 per the instructions. My 10-year old can do it. It is that easy. Installed Mac OS X Leopard from the original DVDs and without a glitch everything works! I installed Windows XP on the second hard drive and that works as well. Software updates are not a problem.. It is almost as seamless as an original Mac. The differences are so minor you won't know you are working on a PC 99% of the time. |
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| Testimonial by Dilan from Kansas, United States |
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Subject: Great Support
I had an EFiX unit that became inoperable, and Express HD was more than willing to help. I received a very quick response from them about all my questions. I sent them the unit and they determined it was faulty and sent me a new one for free! It took 5 days from the time I sent them the faulty unit until I received the replacement one! Now that's fast! The best product support I've seen yet. Thanks a lot Express HD! |
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| Testimonial by Hector from Miami, FL |
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Subject: Express PC-Q9650
I update the processor to Q9650; this thing is smooking fast, for the $$$ i spent, i couldn't be any happier. Excellent technical support, should you need; i had a quick question, not only i got the answer but also a follow through call. all the instruction you need is on this website. i am in.
good work! |
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| Testimonial by TK from Los Angeles, CA |
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Subject: The Best Prouduct Around
From the product to the tech support, if you can imagine me holding a nice cold mugg of beer heres to you on a great product, a well thought out plan,and excellent tech support......And we all say CHEERs. Thanks again for all the help. To all that read this don't think about it,enough research, Buy it, Do it, You will love it. Enough Said....... |
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| Testimonial by Juan from Los Angeles, CA USA |
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Subject: EFiX Refurbished
i just want to share my experience. it was excellent, it is so easy and it worked like charm, i couldn't believe how easy it was...i followed "installation Guide" great product and very good instruction.
Good Job guys |
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| Testimonial by DoctaJay from Los Angelos, CA |
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Subject: EFI-X Replacement
I had an issue with my chip where it stopped working and since the chip makers are based overseas I thought I would have to mail it there and be without a working MAC-PC for weeks. But ExpressHD took care of my issue in almost every way. They actually answered the phone when I called, and had me send in my chip. They fixed it, and mailed it back to me. The turn around time was about 2 days. I'm really happy with their customer service. (I normally don't write reviews, but they were so helpful that I really felt I needed to). |
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| Testimonial by Sam from NY |
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Subject: Great Shipping/Great Product
I order 1 to 5 days, I got it 2 days later, the installation was so easy, I couldn't believe that, i actually wanted to have some challenges :); Great service guys! Excellent Product for my $$$.
I got Better Combo (DDR3 memory)
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| Testimonial by Clyde from United States |
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Subject: Thanks
Had not build a system in a few years but wanted a system that could run different OS's They answered all my questions and called back to make sure I got my computer up and runing.
AAAA++++ Service.
Thanks, Clyde |
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| Testimonial by Jan from Pennsylvania |
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Subject: My new computer Rocks!!!
I wanted to wait until I had my computer for a while before I wrote a review. First of all the service form Express HD was top notch. I wanted a special case so they ordered it for me and I only paid the difference. However the first company took the order only to tell us the case I wanted was no longer available so Express HD contacted me and then work with two other companies until I could get just the case I wanted. During the whole time communication was excellent. I pestered them almost every day (did you get the case yet, did you get the case yet?) I got a response every time.
Now about the computer of which I have had about a month; it came ready to install (which was easier than I thought it would be, just follow the directions). I am running Windows 7 (release candidate) and OS X and both seem to work flawlessly and so far I am extremely happy. I will certainly be shopping with Express HD in the future. Thanks again guys. |
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| Testimonial by Brad Shaw from NY, NY |
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Subject: Works exactly as advertised
I can't believe how easy this thing is to use! I followed the hardware compatibility list, plugged in the EFI-X and used the configuration steps. Everything worked immediately, and my retail OS DVD fired right up and completed installation. Was able to complete ALL software updates with no problems whatsoever.
Thanks for bringing such an important critical piece of hardware to the home PC enthusiast market. |
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| Testimonial by Simon from Los Angeles, CA |
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Subject: WOW!
Wow! i have followed all the HCL, Bios Setup, and wow, it was too easy that i did not think possible. Please select your dvd rom before the timer hits you, not a big deal, only on first installation.
Great Work! Excellent Product!
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| Testimonial by Marwan from Indonesia |
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Subject: EFiX Mac Pro Q9650
I built my Mac PC with GA-EP45-UD3R, 8 GB DDR2 RAM, Intel Quad Core CPU Q9650, WD HD VelociRaptor 150GB 10K rpm as boot drive, Seagate 1.5TB as second drive, GeForce 8800GT 512MB, Pioneer DVDRW, Thermaltake Key 3 Super Cooler, USB Bluetooth, Retail original Mac OS X Leopard 10.5. All installed successfully and upgraded to latest 10.5.7 without problem. After all working, I overclock it to 4.05 GHz (I change the FSB to 450 MHz), still very stable, so far no problem at all. The system running crazy fast, comparable to my Mac Pro 2 x Quad Core 3 GHz. If EFiX can make it run with the new Core i7 I am sure it will be faster than the real Mac Pro. Thanks a lot to EFiX team. |
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| Testimonial by Michel Boutot from Canada, Québec |
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Subject: EFiX System
I just finished to build my own system:GA-EP45-DS3R, EFiX, Leopard, Wndows Vista... Let me tell you! This thing is working... no problems whatsoever... First start it worked. I thought I would have problems NOPE! NADA! NOTHING! Just working. I used exactly what it is written in the HCL and it delivered.. THANKS!
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| Testimonial by Email from customer |
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Subject: Express PC-Q9550
We have copied an email from one of our client with their permission. for your viewing.
Abdul -
Feel free to post any emails that you wish!! I have been playing with the
PC-MAC all day yesterday... No problems whatsoever, I loaded tons of
software pushed the system to the limits, Reinstalled the operating system
several times - trying different things each time. IT IS ROCK SOLID!!! I
must say; I have always been an "ASUS" kinda guy when it comes to
"motherboards" and -- WOW, I am very impressed with the GIGABYTE
motherboards. They are TANKS!! They seem to have less compadiblity issues
with Windows then my experience with ASUS! -- I am really quite happy with
this new system from your company, expresshd!!! I am now confident I now
have nearly a 100% MAC OS X Experience and possibly even better - because it
seems to run faster then my REAL APPLE MAC! hahaha, SUPER!!!
I loaded Windows XP - and it ROCKS! Yes - - I used NTFS and It didn't work
on the EFIX, but I did the FAT32 format and it worked fine. VERY COOL!!!
Abdul, you definetly have it together. I am very impressed with your quick
response to my issues, and your dedicated hard work and devotion to your
customers. I was a bit hesitant at first to purchase from an UNKNOWN
hardware vendor, BUT your company has proven me wrong! You're a very
reputable businessman, and your company will florish becasue of your
dedicated level of support. I will always look to ExpressHD for my new
computer needs. I really look forward to doing more business in the near
future.
I hope EFIX - supports 8 CORE processors soon (efix) lol... Now that would
be REALLY NICE!
*** One thing I noticed, BOOTCAMP will not work with EFIX, I suspect this is
normal.... Unless I am doing something wrong. Ok Very cool...
Thank you so much!
Jon C. |
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| Testimonial by Daniel from Montreal , QC, Canada |
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Subject: Great Product
Subject: GA-EP45-DS3R
I just finished to build my own system:GA-EP45-DS3R, EFiX, Leopard, Wndows Vista... Let me tell you! This thing is working... no problems whatsoever... First start it worked. I thought I would have problems NOPE! NADA! NOTHING! Just working. I used exactly what it is written in the HCL and it delivered.. THANKS!
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| Testimonial by Walter from CA, USA |
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Subject: EFiX USB V1.1
I thank you for your reply. I tried your suggestion and the unit is back operating perfectly. May I just add that I am very pleased with the prompt replies to my concern and the help that has been provided.
Thank you again, and please continue to provide the excellent support that you have been doing.
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| Testimonial by Tim from Michigan, USA |
testimonial_arrayhttp://www.expresshd.com/p147/EFiX-Combo-Good/product_info.html
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Subject: Worked on first try!
I bought the Combo Good because I'd built only one PC prior to this and didn't want to mess around with a bunch of settings. For minimal cost, ExpressHD did all that for me, plus I wanted the assurance of a motherboard and EFI-X that were not DOA (which sometimes happens ordering PC parts).
The Combo Good succeeded spectacularly. My official OSX installer DVD booted right up, and I'm delighted to report smooth sailing several weeks later. Last night I installed Windows 7 RC onto a spare hard drive, and that worked perfectly. Linux Mint is next...
ExpressHD has been professionally responsive when I occasionally ask them a question. Makes me feel like, if I ever did have a problem, they'll be there to stand behind the product.
Finally, I'd recommend you follow the Hardware Compatibility List very carefully and enjoy the rather rough but accurate instructions ExpressHD wrote for us. The EFI-X website forums are sometimes useful, but much messier to navigate.
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Subject: Amazing!
Guys,
I am so completely blow away with how well this EFI thing works! I have used Macs since day one in 1985 and make a living now doing network television editing using FCP and all the Adobe software etc. I have built many Mac based editing systems over the years and have used every model of MAC that Apple sells. I can't believe how fast stable and perfect this "homemade" MAC I put together is. I have been installing all my stuff and really putting this to real world tests all weekend, and it is obvious this is a real MAC. Except for one thing, it runs better than any Apple built MAC I have ever used! Just bought a new Mac Pro 8 core for work. Anyway thanks for this amazing tricked out product. I hope you guys keep this going, I am interested to know about any and all online resources other than the forum that you know about. Thanks Pete |
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| Testimonial by Robert E. from Ontario, Canada |
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Subject: new v1.1
Wow, I'm amazed at the service, at advance express hd, they reprogrammed my v1 chip (after a bad update) and sent it back within 2 days. Meanwhile the v1.1 came out and they sent it before my v1 was returned (after I paid for the upgrade).
Well I can tell you the v1 worked fine but the v1.1 is definitely faster.Being able to get to snow leopard, one day, is why I upgraded.
My Intel dx58so is happy and os 10.5.8 works beautifully. The cost saving over cupertino is 40%-50%!! It's also a pleasure working with a choice of operating systems.
I love my own built "FrakenTosh". This technology should have been done years ago. Thanks for the support and a great product. |
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| Testimonial by Gary from Los Angeles, CA USA |
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Subject: EFiX V1.1
Best service period. Got my EFiX V1 and now getting my V1.1 on pre-order. This is for my love i7 950 ....lol
Thanks guys!
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| Testimonial by Jose from Los Angeles, CA |
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Subject: efix trade-up
Great! it was shipped same day they had received my v1. can't be happier. I was ready to buy the V1.1...so this is great for me. my system works as advertized....happy customer..here...
Great Shipping Guys!
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| Testimonial by John from FL, USA |
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Subject: Excellent Excellet
This was the easyest installation i have ever done on OS X, I been in this for long time. I got my unit 2 days after i ordered. that was pretty cool. I hope expresshd.com puts all the installation procedures up soon, i got all support from efixusa.com :)
Keep up the good work!
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| Testimonial by Jose from New York, USA |
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Subject: SNOW LEOPARD ROCKS!
just put together my i7-950; this monster scream for more, not sure what i can do to slow it down..hahah too fast...Great Service and super fast shipping.
Jose |
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| Testimonial by Ruiz from NY, USA |
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Subject: Excellent Product
i am not easy and not that technical, as i am bit old style. i always like new things, i were able to make this things work like A-B-C; easy as it can be, the guides are enough detail maybe bit more, but hey it was just what anyone could ask for, more detail does not hurt. One Happy Boy with his PC to brag about all day long :) |
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| Testimonial by Jay from FL, USA |
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Subject: Yup Yup & Yup
I have to give to this guys, excellent support if help required, little issues with network card, but after doing research by express hd team within few hours was solved, use Netgear G311 card, all my devices sync up 100% with no headache. it was complementary so no worries there! I am blown by the power of this monster. I had fun doing OS? installation, I felt like a pro :-)
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| Testimonial by Jessie from New Mexico, USA |
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Subject: i7-rock
i have to say my i7 system is rock solid, and super fast, got my windows 7 and OS X running with efix v1.1; v1.1 is more stable, my 2nd efix system. it smoke my other computers...like a little baby...
simply great product, and installation could have been done with my 8year, who play too much video games... |
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| Testimonial by Len from Virginia |
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Subject: Great Experience so far
It seems to run Leopard flawlessly. Support Apple - buy a retail copy of Leopard and run it on one of these. The only glitches that I've seen so far have to do with the system hanging after a software install forces a restart. It does not actually restart until you shut it down and start it again. That's a small price to pay, and I've seen similar issues on a lot of Windows machines. Updates just work. This is the next best thing to a Mac Pro for half the cost.
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| Testimonial by Kevin from Virginia, USA |
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Subject: Excellent tech support
I had a small problem so I opened an online ticket. I was promptly assisted with a solution that worked. I am now 100% functional.
Thanks Guys and keep up the GREAT work :-)
here is my hardware:
intel Q6600 Quadcore proc overclocked to 2.8Ghz
EP45-C-DS3R - mainboard ....(you can update your HCL)
Nvidia 9800GT 512 - video card
LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A15 - DVD Burner
6 GB DDR2 800 - RAM
MAC iSight -webcam
Logitech MX Revolution Laser Mouse
Kensington wireless MAC keyboard
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| Testimonial by Patrick from CA, USA |
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Subject: 10.5.7
Wow, it was less than 24 hours for my 10.5.7 to rocking, excellent Job on ASEM. I got my retail copy 10.5.6 and 3 days later 10.5.7; I am very happy.
Great Job.
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| Testimonial by Tom from NY, USA |
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Subject: EFiX-Refurbished
Excellent shipping and great customer service. Please follow the installation guide, as I had a different video card, and call the tech service..simply great service.
Great JOB!
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| Testimonial by John from CA, USA |
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Subject: efix refurb v1
Sweet deal! worked perfect, my 2nd wow system. Easy and simple, great service. Keep up the good work. i paid bit more for new efix v1; but enjoying refurbish v1.
John |
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| Testimonial by PJ from TN, USA |
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Subject: Great Service!
It is rare today to receive the level of customer service I've enjoyed with my dealings with Express HD. My questions have been answered promptly both via email and on the phone.
They have gone above and beyond to help me out. The turnaround time on my order was far less then I expected. And I live over 2000 miles away from them!
I will certainly look their way again when it comes time to make further purchases.
All the best,
PJ |
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| Testimonial by Barry from Maine, USA |
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Subject: Great Support
Decided to give one of your kits a whirl. Had some issues involving the OS install (turned out my brand new Leopard DVD didn't want to play nice), and then some other issues which were my fault. All were handled with superb customer service FAR beyond what I expected. Not to mention that my machine is now purring happily and running great.
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| Testimonial by Al Taylor from Roswell GA |
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Subject: Up to the latest with 10.5.7
Glad I invested in your product.
I lived with the problems encountered with my hackintosh every time I tried to update beyond 10.5.2. (It took me the better part of a week just to download and install a hacked version of Mac OS X 10.5.2 on my Asus MoBo.) Everything eventually ran with hacked drivers, etc., but unable to get reliably beyond 10.5.2.
Finally bought the EFi-X Vi and tried it with my current setup. Added a new HD and sure enough it installed a new version of the Mac OS with my retail copy of the OS. Only problem when done was no sound or network. Read all the forum stuff and convinced myself that GigaByte MoBo was what I needed to solve my problems and get a clean fully operating Mac OS X.
Located and installed GA-EP45T-UD3 and tried again. Success. Since I had already formatted the drive earlier with the previous install on my Asus system, it was already to go. Within 2 minutes, I had the BIOS configured just as instructed and started up with the EFi-X V1 as the boot device.
I was really excited as MacOS 10.5 started up cleanly with sound and networking running fine. Next I made sure that the firmware on the EFi-X was updated to 3.6.10, then I ran Software Update and am now running 10.5.7 without any problems.
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