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Dave, I am not an electronics expert, but with the exception of the IDE interface on the A4000 I find it to be well constructed and highly reliable. Our DOA figures show a very low percentage of A4000s and a higher frequency of failure of the A1200. Most A4000 failures have been to poor quality control on the actual construction of the unit and not on an inherent design problem. Excatly what part of the moterboard construction is "cheap" and why? Many people advocate the use of surface mounted hardware for improved hardware reliability and reduction of system cost. All it takes is one purchase of an A3000 motherboard by an owner of a machine that is out of warranty to make this fact clear. Obvisouly my findings are not scientific, just as your thoughts are not scientific as to what is "junk" and what is not. My A4000 is not junk, and I do not sell junk in my store. I find your comments offensive. You don't have to like the A4000, but the charge of 'junk' is extreme and unfounded. -mark= Drivin' on Otto Pilot