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Pixel 8 Pro
Case: Spigen Tough Armor Designed for Pixel 8 Pro Case (2023) - Black - Amazon
Screen Protector: ArmorSuit 2 Pack Screen Protector Designed for Google Pixel 8 Pro (6.7") Case Friendly MilitaryShield HD Clear Film - Made in USA - Amazon

Pixel 8

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Qualcomm Snapdragon processors
wikipedia

(5nm = 888 5G - (780G - Anandtech) )

(7nm = 765 - 765G (Pixel 5a,4a (5G) + Pixel 5) - (765 vs. 765G) - 768G - 855 - 865 5G - 870 5G )

(8nm = 480 5G - 690 5G - 730 - 730G (Pixel 4a) - 750G )

OLDER:
(10nm = 670 (Pixel 3a) - 710 - 835 - 845)
(14nm = 821, 820, 625, 626, 630, 636, 660 )


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Pixel 6 Pro ($899 retail starting price) - 6.7" 1440x3120 120 Hz display, 5003 mAh battery, Google Tensor, 12 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB storage, 30W USB-C charging with Google 30W USB-C Charger, Fast wireless charging, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO

Pixel 6 ($599 retail starting price) - 6.4" 1080x2340 90 Hz display, 4614 mAh battery, Google Tensor, 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage, 30W USB-C charging with Google 30W USB-C Charger, Fast wireless charging, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO


Pixel 6a ($449 retail) - 6.1" display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 4306-4410 mAh battery, Google Tensor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage, 18W USB-C fast charging, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 6E (6GHz) with MIMO, Bluetooth v5.2 with dual antennas



Google Pixel 5 ($699 retail) - GSMArena - Factory Images - 6.0" display, 4000 mAh battery, Qualcom 765G, 8GB RAM, 128 GB storage, Qi wireless charging, 18W USB-C fast charging, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO

Pixel 5a ($449 retail) - 6.34" display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 4620 mAh battery, Qualcom 765G, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 18W USB-C fast charging, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth v5.0, 3.5mm audio jack
NOTE: Pixel 5a seems to have overheating issue

Pixel 4a ($349 retail) - Factory Images - 5.8" display, 3140 mAh battery, Qualcom 730G, 6GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 18W USB-C fast charging, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, 3.5mm audio jack

Pixel 4a (5G) ($499 retail) - Factory Images - 6.2" display, 3885 mAh battery, Qualcom 765G, 6GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 18W USB-C fast charging, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, 3.5mm audio jack

Pixel 3 XL - gsmarena - Factory Images

Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 3
OnePlus 7T
OnePlus 7 Pro
OnePlus 6t

Google Pixel 2 XL $849/64GB $949/128GB - gsmarena
(6.0" 2880x1440 18:9 3D Gorilla Glass 5, 835 2.45GHz, 3520 mAh, 4GB and 64GB or 128GB, Nano-SIM, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, Wireless HD audio with LDAC, Qualcomm AptX and AptX HD audio codecs supported, Wi-Fi 2.4G + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO) - 1 year warranty, Pixel's software and security updates for three years. (No wireless charging, no headphone jack)
Factory Images - OTA Images
Pixel 2 Accessories
Armorsuit Militaryshield Google Pixel 2 XL Screen Protector (Case-Friendly) - Promotions - Amazon
Phandroid review: 5 Best Pixel 2 XL Cases from Spigen
Spigen Tough Armor Google Pixel 2 XL Case with Kickstand - Amazon
Ringke Google Pixel 2 XL FUSION Crystal Clear case - Amazon
Ringke Google Pixel 2 XL BEVEL Clear case - Amazon
Trianium CLARIUM SERIES case for Google Pixel 2 XL - clear - Amazon
Trianium CLARIUM SERIES case for Google Pixel 2 XL - black/clear - Amazon
Google Pixel 2 $649/64GB $749/128GB
(5.0" 1920x1080 16:9 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5, 835 2.45GHz, 2700 mAh, 4GB and 64GB or 128GB, Nano-SIM, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, Wireless HD audio with LDAC, Qualcomm AptX and AptX HD audio codecs supported, Wi-Fi 2.4G + 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO) - 1 year warranty, Pixel's software and security updates for three years. (No wireless charging, no headphone jack)
Made for Google
DXOMARK Mobile Image Quality Rating (98)
Android Central review
ars technica review
Android Police review
The Verge review (8.5)
c|net Pixel 2 review
c|net Pixel 2 XL review
JerryRigEverything Pixel 2 Durability Test!
Erica Griffin - Google Pixel 2 Unboxings: Thoughts on the Displays
Android Police - David Ruddock - "Opinion: The Pixel 2 XL, despite one big flaw, is still my favorite phone ever"
Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) "Google Pixel 2 Review: This Thing is Smart!"
Android Authority - Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: the way Android is meant to be (8.7)

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Nexus 6 (U.S. version = XT1103) - (5.96", 805, 3220 mAh, 3GB/32GB-64GB)
freq 32 - freq 64GB
GSMArena Nexus 6 Specs
Android Beta - Support
Google Factory Images - OTA Images - Security update forum - OTA links - How to apply OTA
ROMS: - (LineageOS - download) - Pure Nexus
XDA Forums - Android Central Forums
Motorola site
Motorola blog post
Android Lollipop (5.0)
Diztronic Matte Black TPU Case - Amazon
ArmorSuit Militaryshield (Case Friendly) - Video Installation - Amazon
AnandTech review
The Verge Android 5.0 Lollipop review
Quick Charge 2.0 review by LinuxTechTips
disassembly for repair video
The Verge review (8.6)
OnePlus 5t - Twitter - $499 /$559
(6.0" 2160 x 1080 18:9 AMOLED 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5, 835 2.45 GHz, 16+20 MP Dual back + 16 MP front Camera, 3300 mAh DASH Charge (5V 4A) USB 2.0 Type-C, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X and 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 2-LANE, Dual nano-SIM)

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LG V30 ~$800
(6.0" 2880x1440 Gorilla Glass 5, 835 2.45GHz, 3300 mAh, 4GB and 64GB or 128GB, 256 GB microSD support, Nano-SIM) - 2 year warranty - (Wireless charging, 3.5mm jack)
GSM Arena stats
Android Central review
Android Police review
Phandroid review
JerryRig Everything LG V30 Durability Test!

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Andy Rubin's Essential phone
(5.71" 2560 x 1312 19:10 CGS / LTPS, 835 2.45 GHz, 13+13 MP back + 8 MP front Camera, 3040 mAh fast charging USB Type-C, 4GB and 128GB UFS 2.1, nano-SIM)
Essential Twitter - Andy Rubin's Twitter - Ars Technica mention - Playground
JerryRig Everything Essential Phone Durability Test!

Mid Priced:

Moto G5S Plus
(5.5" 1920x1080 Gorilla Glass 3, 625 2.0GHz, 3000 mAh "TurboPower", 3GB or 4GB and 32GB or 64GB, 128 GB microSD support, Nano-SIM) - ? year warranty - (No NFC and No WiFi 802.11ac and No LTE band 29, 30)
Android Police review

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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687) $229/$299 - Lenovo site
(5.2" 1920x1080 Gorilla Glass 3, 625 2.0GHz, 3000 mAh "TurboPower", 2GB or 4GB and 32GB or 64GB, 128 GB microSD support, Nano-SIM) - ? year warranty - (No NFC and No WiFi 802.11ac and No LTE band 29, 30)
XDA Developers
Armorsuit - Moto G Plus 5th Generation Screen Protector [Case Friendly] MilitaryShield For Moto G5 Plus Lifetime Replacement Anti-Bubble HD Clear - Installation Video - Amazon
Moto G5 Plus Case, Diztronic Full Matte Slim-Fit Flexible TPU Case for Motorola Moto G5 Plus (5th Generation, 2017) - (Full Matte Navy Blue)
Android Police review
MKBHD review
Mr. Mobile video review
Flossy Carter review
Slickdeals review
The Verge review (8.0)
Gray 4GB/64GB - Amazon - Best Buy
Gray 2GB/32GB - Amazon - Best Buy
Gold 4GB/64GB Amazon - Best Buy
Gold 2GB/32GB Amazon - Best Buy

Other Phone Options

Moto X4
Project Fi
(5.2" 1920x1080 Gorilla Glass, 630 2.2GHz, 3000 mAh "TurboPower", 3GB + 32GB, 2 TB microSD support, Nano-SIM) - ? year warranty - (IP68-rated water resistance, NFC and WiFi 802.11ac and No LTE band 29, 30)
Android Authority - Moto X4 Android One review: return of the X (8.1)

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HTC U11 (no headphone jack)
(5.5" 2560 x 1440 Gorilla Glass 5, 835 2.45GHz, 3000 mAh Quick Charge 3.0, 4GB and 64GB, 128 GB microSD support, Nano-SIM)
The Verge review (8.0)
Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ($930)

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active ($850) - Phandroid info - Android Police review


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Out of stock 2017-1006
OnePlus 5 - Specs - Twitter - $479 /$539 (June 27, 2017)
(5.5" 1920 x 1080 16:9 AMOLED 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5, 835 2.45 GHz, 16+20 MP Dual back + 16 MP front Camera, 3300 mAh DASH Charge (5V 4A) USB 2.0 Type-C, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X and 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 2-LANE, Dual nano-SIM)
Otterbox Case
MKBHD review
Flossy Carter review
The Verge review (7.9) - The Verge video review

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Pixel XL $769 32GB, $869 128GB - (5.5" 1440x2560p Gorilla Glass 4 QHD AMOLED, 821, 3450 mAh, 4GB/32GB-128GB, Nano SIM, Bluetooth 4.2)
Pixel $649 32GB, $749 128GB - (5" 1080x1920p Gorilla Glass 4 FHD AMOLED, 821, 2770 mAh, 4GB/32GB-128GB, Nano SIM, Bluetooth 4.2)
Diztronic Pixel XL case
ArmorSuit Screen Protector (Case Friendly)
AnandTech review
The Verge review (9)
Positives: camera is fast and takes good photos, 821 CPU, video stability, fast updates
Negatives: price, camera lens flare, glass back

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OnePlus 3T (China) $439 64GB, $479 128GB - (5.5" 1920x1080 Gorilla Glass 4, 821 2.35GHz, 3400 mAh DASH_5V4A, 6GB/64GB_or_128GB UFS 2.0, Dual nano-SIM slot) - 1 year warranty
Otterbox case
Diztronic case
ArmorSuit Screen Protector
OnePlus 3 Case,Love Ying [Crystal Clear] Ultra[Slim Thin][Anti-Scratches]Flexible TPU Gel Rubber Soft Skin Silicone Protective Case Cover for OnePlus 3-Clear
The Verge review (8.8)
Positives: price, 821 CPU, software
Negatives: uncertainty with upgrades/updates

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ZTE Blade V8 - freq
Amazon - B&H - Best Buy
Phandroid review - camera

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Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607) - freq - Youtube reviews - B&H - Amazon

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ZTE Axon 7 (China) $399.99 - (5.5", 820 2.15GHz, 3250 mAh QC3.0, 4GB/64GB) - 2 year warranty
xda
Wikipedia
Android Authority review (8.9)
Flossy Carter review

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LeEco Le Pro 3 Ecophone $399 - (5.5" FHD 1080p, 821, 4070 mAh, 4GB/64GB, Nano SIM)
xda developers
AICP ROM

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BlackBerry DTEK60 $499 (5.5" 1440x2560 QHD AMOLED, 820, 3000 mAh, 4GB/32GB, Nano SIM)
Android Central review

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HTC 10 - (5.2", 820, 3000 mAh, 4GB/32GB) - freq
GSMArena specs
AnandTech review
The Verge review (8.0)

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Moto X Pure Edition 2015 (3rd Gen.) (China) - (5.7" 1440x2560, 808, 3000 mAh, 3GB/16GB|32GB|64GB, Micro SD Card 128GB) - freq
Android Central review
The Verge review (8.6)

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CAT S60 (w/thermal) - (4.7", 617, 3800 mAh, 3GB/32GB)
GSMArena CAT S60 Specs

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Xiaomi 5s Plus - Specs

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OnePlus 3 (China) - (5.5" 1920x1080, 820 2.2GHz, 3000 mAh DASH5V4A, 6GB/64GB UFS 2.0) - 1 year warranty - freq
TD-LTE A3000 - N. America
TD-LTE-A A3000 - Asian
TD-LTE A3003 - Global
Wikipedia
Diztronic case
ArmorSuit Military Shield Screen Protector for OnePlus 3
OnePlus 3 Case,Love Ying [Crystal Clear] Ultra[Slim Thin][Anti-Scratches]Flexible TPU Gel Rubber Soft Skin Silicone Protective Case Cover for OnePlus 3-Clear
Android Authority (8.4)
AnandTech review
Android Central review
engadget review
cnet review
MKBHD video review
The Verge review (8.6)

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Nexus 6P (China) (U.S. version = H1511) - (5.7", 810, 3450 mAh, 3GB/32GB-64GB-128GB)
Project Fi - freq 64GB
B&H - Newegg - Amazon
Scratch, burn, bend test video - Round TWO - followup info - alternate video - 90lb. video
Diztronic case - Amazon
Android Central review
Phone Arena review
AnandTech review
The Verge review (8.8)

Nexus 5X (U.S. version - H790) - (5.2", 808, 2700 mAh, 2GB/16GB-32GB)
Project Fi - (LG Carbon - Ice - Quartz) - freq 32GB
The Verge review (8.3)

LG V20 - (5.7", 820, 3200 mAh, 4GB/32GB-64GB) - (Back glass by camera breaks)
GSMArena LG V20 Specs

Moto Z Play (unlocked) - freq - not fully compatible with AT&T network
Amazon
Android Central review
The Verge review (8.3)

Moto G 2015 (3rd Gen.) (U.S. unlocked = XT1540)(U.S. Sprint = XT1548)
The Verge review (8.4)

Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 - 5.5" 2910mAh
Amazon
Reddit
PhoneArena review
Androicd Central review
The Verge review (8.0)

Asus ZenFone 2
Amazon
AnandTech preview 3
Review: Tom's Guide
Review: Android Authority
Review: Android Central

OnePlus X (No full LTE coverage for AT&T nor T-Mobile)

LG G4
MobileTechReview review - Video review
Android Central review
The Verge review (7.9)

OnePlus 2
Hype
The Verge review (8.5)

OnePlus One
Factory Images - 12 17L direct link - XDA
Cyanogen 12 OTA - Option 2 - OTA direct link
OxygenOS
Accessories - USB cable at oppomart.com
Forums - XDA Developers Forum
twrp recovery - Cyanogenmod
CyanogenMod Info - How To - Jira Bacon - Touch Screen Issue(s) - Fix?
Root, Custom Recovery, Unlock Bootloader
ArmorSuit Militaryshield (Case Friendly) - Video Installation - Amazon
Diztronic TPU Case - Amazon
AnandTech
Android Authority video
Engadget
Android Authority Unboxing
The Verge review (8.0)

Nexus 5
("hammerhead")
Google Factory Images
OTA updates via xda - KOT49H-from-KOT49E - KOT49E-from-KRT16M
AnandTech review
Forums: xda developers - Android Forums - Howard Forums - Straight Talk
Nexus 5 IFIXIT Teardown
diztronic LG Nexus 5 TPU Case - Amazon
Armor Suit screen protector (Case Friendly) - Amazon
Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate - AT&T
The Verge review (8.0)

Moto G (2nd Gen.)

Moto G (1st Gen.)
How so cheap?
Moto G tutorials by Consumer Cellular
MKBHD video review
The Verge review (7.6)

Moto E (2nd Gen.)
The Verge review (7.6)

Moto E (1st Gen.)
The Verge review (8.1)

Moto X (2nd Gen.)
The Verge review (8.8)

Moto X (1st Gen.)
Motorola Owners' Forum
Motorola Mobily Google+ - Motorola Mobility Twitter
Wikipedia
AnandTech review
The Verge review
xda developers - Guide
Unlock option
Recovery images
diztronic moto x case - Amazon
ifixit - back cover removal

HTC One (M8)
HTC Dev downloads
Diztronic TPU Case
The Verge review (8.5)

Galaxy Note 4
The Verge review (8.6)

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
The Verge review (8.6)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) (UK version)
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (SPH-L520) - Sprint - Kies updater - Firmware - Using Odin - YouTube
Wikipedia
xda

Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Wiki
Google factory images (takju/yakju)
CyanogenMod
Forums:
xda-developers - Official OTA updates - Radios - Change to takju/yakju - How I went to takju - FAQ
Android Central
GT-I9250 GSM version: gsmarena - Canada GT-I9250TSDTLS (GT-I9250M) - Canada GT-I9250TSMBMC - UK GT-I9250TSAXEU
Negri Electronics - Expansys - mobilecity - Amazon - Newegg
SCH-I515 version: gsmarena - Verizon
US Verizon SCH-I515MSAVZW
Root: info - Superuser web site (latest Superuser apk and su binary)(updatable via Android Market)
Manual method - Other options
Clockwork ROM Manager and Recovery - XDA Clockwork Recovery
USB Windows drivers - Universal Naked Driver - Samsung USB Driver (1.4.6.0) (Software - File)
GSM Radios - GSM baseband collection
Accessories:
Diztronic Matte Black Flexible TPU Case
ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Amazon
Samsung USB Travel Adapter and Data Cable
Motorola car rapid charger
Car cigarette adapter splitter w/2 USB ports
ROMs: CyanogenMod 9 Kang nightly - Apex
The Verge review

T-Mobile G1
HTC info
Forum - OS Development Forum - T-Mobile Twitter
T-Mobile Chargers - Rubber Cover Case - Screen Protector
Body Glove Case (review) - TV Cable: fommy - Audio Adapter
Standard Battery - Extended Batteries: fommy - mycellworld - seidioonline - wirelessground - boxwave
SanDisk SDSDQY-8192-A11M Ultra Micro SDHC card (Class 6 speed) - Amazon
(NOT recommended, wrong Amps on Travel Charger plus magnets in case) G1 Charger Kit
HTC Accessory Group 1-888-716-3594


Old Tablets
TABLETS:
Nexus 9

Nexus 7
Wi-Fi ("razor")
Google Factory Images
OTA updates via xda - KOT49H-from-KOT49E - KOT49E-from-KRT16S
How to factory reset
Asus Nexus 7 USB drivers



OLD PC Gear:
Samsung 960 PRO 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD (5 year warranty) - Amazon
or
Samsung 960 EVO 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD (3 year warranty) - Amazon
or
Samsung PRO 512GB (10 year warranty) - Amazon
or
Samsung EVO 500GB (5 year warranty) - Amazon OLD:
Intel Rocket Lake (First Quarter 2021) (14nm)


Intel I5-10600K 6c12t 4.10GHzbase 4.80GHzTurbo 125W 14nm

Intel I7-10700K 8c16t 3.80GHzbase 5.10GHzTurbo 125W 14nm

Wikipedia Intel Core i7 CPUs - Wikipedia Intel Core i5 CPUs - Intel Platform Code Names
Options:
Intel "Ice Lake" Platform CPUs - 10 nm+ process technology - (ETA: 2019?) - Wikipedia
or
Intel Core i7-8086K Processor - ark - Wikipedia
or
i7-8700k - ark - Wikipedia
NOTE: Skylake, Kaby Lake chips have a crash bug with hyperthreading enabled
Intel i5 "Kaby Lake" - Wikipedia
Intel i5-7600K 91W 3.8GHz-4.2GHz 4cores $242 - Micro Center (~$199)
Intel i5-7600 65W 3.5GHz-4.1GHz 4cores $213
Intel i7 "Kaby Lake" - Wikipedia
Intel i7-7700K 91W 4.2GHz-4.5GHz 4cores $339 - Micro Center (~$299)
Intel i7-7700 65W 3.6GHz-4.2GHz 4cores $303
Intel i3 "Kaby Lake" - Wikipedia
Intel i3-7350K 60W 4.20GHz 2cores $168 <- Good efficiency/price/performance - Micro Center (~$130)


Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake (End of 2021) ("Intel 7 process" or 10nm)



OLD SSD drives:
SandForce SSDs:
Intel 520 series SSD - 5 year warranty - AnandTech - bug - AnandTech - Engadget - Q4 2011 - Newegg - Amazon
or
Intel 335 series - AnandTech review - Newegg
or
Intel 330 series - 3 year warranty - Toolbox - Intel Rapid Storage Technology - AnandTech review - Amazon - Newegg
or
NON-SandForce SSDs:
Samsung 840 Pro (10/15/2012) - AnandTech review - techspot review
or
Samsung SSD 840 250GB - thewirecutter review - AnandTech review
or
Samsung SSD 840 120GB MZ-7TD120KW laptop/desktop install kit - Micro Center
or
Samsung 830 Series - 3 year warranty - AnandTech review - AnandTech BSOD fix - (Newegg - 128GB - 256GB) - B&H 256GB
or
Crucial M4 series - 3 year warranty - AnandTech info - AnandTech review

Intel 510 series 120GB SSD - Tools - reviews: ( AnandTech 120 - bit-tech 120 - AnandTech 250 - storagereview 250 - Tech Report 250 ) - Newegg - Buy.com - Amazon - Google products
or
Intel 320 series SSD - Tools - anantech specs - Q4 '10 - dailytech - anantech forums - AnandTech review - Tech Report review - Amazon - Newegg - Google products


Old Cable Modems:
DOCSIS 2.0 Certified
38Mbps down
27Mbps up

Cisco / Scientific-Atlanta DPC2100R2 (Used by Comcast 4/27/2009)
or
Motorola SURFboard SB5101 - Amazon - Newegg