" Hi Mike,
You know, you outright impress me everyday when I visit your site. The depth and clarity in which you both present information and write reviews makes your site the one I recommend to all new faculty and students that buy Macs at home. Thank you for all your work, insight, and passion. You're one of the reasons Macintosh is not just a computer but a community
-Adam Scinto "

" Thank you Mike for your huge commitment to placing your XLR8YOURMAC site into a class far beyond any other Mac site - the quality and timeliness of the info here is staggering. Many thanks to Kay for her willingness to share you with us Mac "devotees."
Many, many thanks,
Jeff"

" Mike,
I read your news at least once, and often 2 - 3 times a day. It's a fantastic site, and a great indication of what the Mac community is all about. Hope Kay is feeling better, and thanks for an awesome site, the site that made me a repeat Mac buyer instead of PC owner.
Scott Garret "

" I rely completely on your site for info that, as a graphic professional and avid gamer, I could not obtain elsewhere. I thank you whole-heartedly for helping make my millenium!
Frank Cyrsky "

" Your site is the best example of information-based web sites I have ever seen. It's clear, concise and friendly, not to mention the fact that your banner ads are pertinent Thanks for the site!
Bryan Mott "

" Mike,
A simple word of encouragement to you for doing what I believe to be the most ambitious one-man computer related website on the internet today. I know of no other site that has as much useful and well organized information spurred by an indefatigable commitment to the Macintosh platform. I congratulate you on your exemplary work and activity.
Raja Abusharr"

" Hi Mike,
I don't normally write letters to people I don't know but I feel a bit compelled to lend some moral support.... Your site and your hard work has influenced many, many people that I know in what we do with all things Macintosh. Because of you, many of my associates have purchased SCSI cards, Barracudas and Cheetahs, G3 upgrade cards, video accelerator cards (I've done the above and also got the Nikon digital camera- wasn't that a great deal-thanks!).
Like many others, your site is the first site I visit every day, and I check in a couple of times a day. You and Kay (she must be a saint!) are a credit to the Mac community. And if I lived in your area, I would have stopped by to give you a hand with your roofing project. [WoW!-Mike]
Just wanted to say thanks, you've made a difference to me and a lot of the Mac people here in the Milwaukee area and thanks for the good work.
Derek Vander Hoop "

" Hi Mike,
I'm so glad that you're getting that new PowerBook G3. As a daily reader, I too feel like I owe you something for all that you've done. Your hard work and undying love for the Mac is truly motivational. I wish I was at that PC show you visited to watch you in action. On behalf of Jeff Chasick, Chris Knight, and the rest of ixmicro, I will be sending you your very own RoadRocket for your new PowerBook. Look for it to arrive within the next few weeks. WE LOVE YOU MAN!
Gordon Bell
IXMicro "

" Again thanks for responding so promptly and helpfully. I am awed at the time you took and your amazing knowledge about all things mac. May http://www.xlr8yourmac.com and you continue to thrive.
Elaine Stannard "

" I have written you in the past for recommendations or info and was always amazed that you actually took the time to respond to my requests. You are one of the major reasons why, when someone asks me, what is so great or different about the Mac, I always mention the people that use them. I didn't want the Christmas season to go by without letting you know how muchyou are appreciated by the semi-novice user as well as the pro. Thank you for all your help and thanks also to your wife for letting you be you.
Sincerely, Bill Millerick "

" We all revere your commitment to the Macintosh community and are thankful we have such a great resource as we do.
Mike Tarr "

" Mike,
Love your site and visit it every day. I Converted from Wintel to Mac about 6 months ago and because of sites like yours won't go back to Wintel...
Jim Jacobson "

" Great site, chock-full-'o-useful-information. This is the site I check out first when I want to find out anything about making a mac faster.
-Lain "

" As always, I feel at a loss to fully express my appreciation and gratitude to you for all your efforts on behalf of your readers and the Mac community. In the same way that people calculate the portion of their lives spent sleeping, eating or even waiting at stop lights, it would be interesting to determine the daily, weekly etc. totals regarding not just the number of hits to your site but the actual number of hours spent by your readers at the site. I know that I check into your site at least four times a day and what, with reading the news and checking the message boards and staying current with the reviews etc, I probably spend well over an hour and a half each day and some days more.

The point is simply that in considering the thousands of hours a day that people spend at your site that you can recognize how meaningful your efforts have become. Most peoples' lives never become that useful.
Thank you.
Arthur Adams "

" Just wanted to say thanks to you for putting together a wonderful site. I appreciate your extensive coverage of the new Yosemite G3 and the Unreal performance page.
Great, real-life, no-hype info. Very helpful.
Phil Dein "

" I've found more useful information here in the last two days than I have in the last month using other resources. Keep up the fine work and thanks a lot!
Marcus Grisham "

" Mike, you're unbelievable. For years in a row now you are making possible the greatest Mac show on earth. by providing the information needed to have a ball with the Mac.
You've given me great advice on the Powerlogix PowerBoost Pro in 1997, excellent reviews are a normal habit and your page (I could better call it a library....) is always worth a connection.
Hans de Vries (Holland) "

" Mike, Having now become a regular reader at your site I continue to be amazed at the breadth of information that you've accumulated there; not just the quantity but also the quality, timeliness and relevance to many of us who are interested in doing more than just 'using' stock Macs. I now know already, along with photos, how to put a second drive in the G3 B&W that I don't quite yet own!!
Kevin Rudman "

" Hello Mike,
I did see your new test today, and as usual it was first rate. The information you provide us is truly amazing. I don't know how you find time to do it all. We do appreciate it very much indeed.
Thanks as always.
Fred Tedsen "

" I'd also just like to add that like so many others, I'm a major fan of your site - I check in at least twice a day to see what's new, and find the advice and information you provide to be the absolute best Macintosh resource on the net (have to say I was thrilled to actually get an e-mail from you!). I held off on buying the Rail Gun card until you had reviewed it, which I'm sure is the case for your other readers. Keep putting in the hard work for all our sakes, but most of all for the sake of the Mac.
Many Thanks
Harwant Bains"

" Thanks for one of the most informative sites on the net. It's nice to have someone who actually appreciates the Mac. It's unbelievable how much work you do on this site!
John Anagnos "

" You've helped me out in a zillion ways with your website. I always check your site for reviews and comparisons before buying something.
Derrick Yamaura "

" All I really wanted to do was say thanks again for all the work you do and time you spend replying to folks like me. It means alot and it makes a difference. I'll say it again, apple should put you on the payroll!
best wishes to you and Kay,
Joe DeSarla "

" Mike,
Thanks again for your personal replies... it really is nice to have a site that not only posts incredibly useful information, but also monitors and responds to email!
thanks again,
Dave Diokno "

" GREAT site (don't know where else I could get a 100mhz upgrade for free). Really, though, it's top notch -- the sort of professional hardware hacker stuff that the PC users always claim us Mac folks are too dumb to touch. Piffle. I now outperform a P3. ;)
Nik Friedman "

" Mike,
I am once again today astounded at the amazing scope of your site. The growth, week to week, is phenomenal. What you're doing for us!
Best wishes,
Bob Friede "

" I'm sitting here, basking in the glow (radiation?) of a brand-spanking-new Radius Intellicolor 20/e 20 inch monitor that I ordered from eMarketLive 2 weeks ago. I must say that if I hadn't read your news that fateful day, I would never have discovered that I could grab one of these things for $309. I also never would have learned that I could get an Ultimate Rez from MacMall for $199. Both are lovingly plugged into my Performa 6400 now, and I am damn happy. It pays to visit XLR8YourMac everyday!
Alex Jones "

" Hi Mike,
Let me start by saying that I've quickly become addicted to your web site. It is truly the best source for Mac info anywhere. I went through just about everything on your site when I was considering a graphics card, and you helped me settle on the MC 12 MB Voodoo 2. I've had it for about 2 weeks now, and I couldn't be more pleased.
I don't know how you find the time to update your site as often as you do. Keep up the great work!
Regards,
Jim Hart "

" Mike,
Thanks Again for having such a great site. I visit it every day and have even converted a few other people to the Mac and they visit it too.
We talked a few weeks ago about upgrading a few system in my school for photoshop use, or assembling a few new systems since we can't purchase any new machine until next years budget. Ended up just upgrading a few 5260/120 with cache and extra memory. ...Thanks for all the great help.
Jim Jacobson "

" Just wanted to let you know, that if my wife knew the devotion I have to your web page and the stuff I buy because of it.....hasta la vista to me baby....I LOVE YOU MAN!
Stuart Stribling "

" Mike
First, let me send my wholehearted appreciation for the tremendous effort you put into your site. It is a daily requirement for me to see what you have to say on your site, it is obviously a labor of love and does not go unnoticed.
Thank you.
Chris Hough "

" Thanks again for your highly useful web page, it's helped me on numerous occasions. The Mac community owes a lot to you for having such an important resource. Keep up the good work.
Rob Grabendike "

" Dear Mike,
As far as I and I'm sure all your devoted followers and supporters are concerned, you are the original and the original is always the best :-) Those who can, do; those who can't, just talk; and those who wanna be, copy. After all, imatation is the best form of flattery isn't it. Don't let them get to you, the service you provide to all mac users is too valuable. Get to them instead!
Adrian & Harold Miranda"

" I'd just like to say how much I enjoy your site. You do a great job of frequently updating and finding news. It is the best Mac site on the net.
Bryan Foss"

"I’ve learned more about hardware upgrades from your site in a few months than I did in several years from Macworld magazine."

" Mike,
As I go around on my daily surf of Mac sites, I start with your page first. Then I go to various sites in my routine to see what's happening. I can honestly report to you that, short of your site, nothing much is happening. It's come to my attention that the reason for this is the fact your site is dynamic, working, current, alive with input and responses. The other sites are static and just the opposite, lacking any excitement or participation. You're setting a new standard, and this is showing itself in the widening gap, in quality of content, and support.
Dan Kuraisa "

" Love, love, love your site! I keep telling more people and forums about it. Now that you're focusing on the Wall Street within days of my getting one, my interest is super-high. Your reviews are so much more informative than MacWeek or MacWorld.
Steve"

" i really appreciate the work you do on your site...i hit it at least twice a day. By far the best site around for the Mac...so thank you!
Sanford "Bart" Barton "

" Your site has proven invaluable to me again and again as I go into budgeting with many 8500's to be upgraded.
Gunnar Reed "

"You should do a special column for Macworld, Mike - they could sure use your expertise. We in the graphics community are grateful for your reviews."
Scott Tucker

" I just want you to know that your site is great - It is now one of my first stops everyday (news and forums.) It has truly answered a lot of my questions, and helped me in the purchase of a new Mac. I've always been the kind of guy that wants 'just the facts ma'am' when I'm doing research; give me numbers, whether it's 1/4 mile ET on a motorcycle, 40-yd times in a football player, or CPU benchmarks, give me the numbers and I'll draw my own conclusions, rather than read some BS review. My kinda site.
Jim Downs "

"Just wanted to send you a quick congrats message on the success of your pages. I used to visit MacInTouch first every morning but the past couple of months Accelerate Your Mac has become the first stop of my day.

I can't tell you how many times the answers to my questions have been found within your pages. You also have been very gracious in answering all of my emails promptly and always with a helpful tip or two. "
Robert Tynda

"I just linked to your site for the first time (from MRP); I'm astounded at the breadth and depth of your reviews. Amazing, and thank you!"
Bart Windrum, Soft Smart LLC

"Mike, I can't thank you enough for your constant help through this whole ordeal. I don't know what I would've done without your support. One thing's for sure: I wouldn't be MacBenching over 1100 right now! =)"
Ty Davison

"Just a quick note to thank you for having a truly first rate resource that has quickly become a mainstay for my web travels. Your patience and dedication to answering e-mail (even my stupid questions) is without equal. Keep up the fantastic work."
Jay Nelson

"I really appreciate your site. It’s guys like you who help me keep the Mac spirit alive."

"Your site is the 8th wonder of the electronic world."
Eugene Shekhtman

"It would not even occurred to me that I, a mechanical "all thumbs", could upgrade the speed and efficiency on this old box had I not discovered your site on the internet. Your technical information is presented in such a way that it inspires confidence and invites exploration by the novice. I've loved my Macs and Mac clones for over a decade but now that I'm learning what I can do with a little information, patience and spirit of adventure I appreciate them even more. Thanks for opening up a whole new world for me. "
Nelson Biddle

"Thank you for taking time in your overloaded schedule to reply to my email promptly and personally. Your devotion is a refreshing change in a quagmire of impersonal form letters and mechanized responses. Please accept my undiluted admiration and appreciation."
Andy McLaughlin"

" seriously, i'd be a sheep without a shepard if it wasn't for your work on xlr8yourmac. keep the faith.
ranen "

"I can't say enough how pleased I am with the depth of the 220's review. It is such a pleasant change from most others (reviews in general, that is) which seem like recycled press releases."
Giles Hoover

"I read your site many times a day, like your other fans. I like your site because you report the experiences people _actually_ are having with the latest software & hardware, instead of simply regurgitating all the promises and rumors put forth by the press and manufacturers. what you report means a lot more to me."
Andrew P. Olson

" First, congratulations on your site anniversary. This site helped me a lot. A year ago I knew very little about upgrading RAM, L2, and nothing about Ultra Wide SCSI. Today, I'm asked frequently to upgrade Macs for other people. I learned all that stuff from your site!"
Adam Dluzniewski

"I just went through a round of upgrades on my PowerWave and I couldn't have done it as easily or cheaply as I did w/o your site. Thanks alot."
Adam Levine

"Thanks for the most informative site available for the mac."
Steven Stroud

"Thanks for your devotion to bringing the most wanted items to all mac users. Your site is the one I must visit everyday."
Takashi Oe

"Thank you so much for making XLR8yourMac. I couldn't imagine a better source for Mac unbiased hardware tests and performance issues."
Bernd Schelling

"Just thought I'd drop you a line and let you know how easy it was to upgrade to a Raid level-0... After reading you reviews it was a snap. Thanks for all your great price tips and resources. "
Roger Pflug

"Thanks for the great site. I'm addicted. I probably check it for updates more times a day than I eat!"
Daniel March

"Thanks for a great read. This is the kind of geeky reviewing Byte and PC Magazine were known for way back when."
Dan Knight
editor in chief, MacTimes

"I would like to thank you for giving me the confidence and technical guidance (thru your website) to continuously upgrade my ever faithful 7500. You have already saved me hundreds of dollars in hardware selection and labor charges while at the same time increased my knowledge of this great machine (dare I say friend?). You are my first visit in the morning and my last at night. You are what more people should be like.
God bless."
John Chilese
Cupertino, Home of the Big Apple.

"I just found your descriptions about removing the cache. They would have saved me hours of frustration. Even at this point, they answered a question. I forgot to reattach the speaker! You certainly do all of us a great service."
Kathy

"First of all, I must salute you for your unparalleled effort in keeping the information on your extensive web site current and helpful. Not only do you keep your readers well-informed, but you provide the BEST hardware reviews I've yet to see (better than MacWorld's). I just don't know how you do it all.

Thanks for your help and the new information you provide me with on a daily basis. You are most definitely the Elvis of Mac acceleration!"
Charles Bruce

"I would love to contribute to your amazing site. It has been a joy to read and I have learned a TON from it! Thank you for all of your great work!"
Barron Koralesky

" Thanks for the unbelieveable site, you've been incredibly helpful in the past, and saved me at least a couple of hundred dollars."
Michael Hildebrand
FishTech Design

"Thank you for your pages, my first choice when I link to the Net."
Dr. Alessandro De Chiara, M.D. Ph.D.

"I have found your reviews and commentary to be indispenable, more accurate and unbiased then any other source I have found. Keep up the good work and thanks for being here on the web."
S. Butler

"I want to personally thank you for your blood, sweat and tears over keeping 'Accelerate Your Mac' professionally up-to-date and unbiased. Thank you very much."
J. Edwards

"Just wanted to say thanks for the most useful site on the net for Mac owners looking to upgrade. Our entire office visits the site daily and we have all learned a lot. You've saved us many dollars and hours with honest evaluations on upgrade products. I recommend the site to all our business associates. Keep up the good work!"
M. Yang

" I visit your web site at least once a day and find it beyond helpful to increasing my knowledge of hardware issues. I consider your opinion expert in everyway and you always return e-mails quickly. A very rare combination on the web."
E. Owens

" Great site you have. This is the only site that I visit 2 or 3 times a day."
Gary Imamura

"Keep up the good work. Your site is right up there with Ric Ford's Macintouch site for must-check status."
Phill Bogart

"I truly like your reviews, because they look at all aspects of a cards performance, looking at benefits and possible negatives of cards. I enjoy reading your page everyday, as it is always one of my first morning reads. I also look forward to buying a G3 upgrade card soon, and feel that I will be an informed consumer after having access to the information in your reviews and the forums. Thanks again for all of the hard work!"
David Diokno
Office of Instructional Technology

"This is the first time I have visited your site. My congratulations. In fact, you are offering a tremendous service to those of us who only know enough about the technical matters to get a quality video out the door. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks."
E. Bonner

"First off, I think that you are doing a great job with your site. It's one of two I read daily...allright, somtimes I miss Saturdays!"
Byron Miller
Designated Pilot of EVA 01

"It is very helpful to find a site that you can trust. The Newer vs XLR8 comparison was very interesting, informative and definitely will affect my purchase decision."
R. Eddins

"Mike, thanks for your site. It is very well done and is of great service to the Mac community."
J. Stephens

quot;Wow, what an excellent resource! I read your review, and surfed over and bought one! Fan - freakin - tastic!"
Brian Findlay
Solutions Training & Consulting

" I just had to email you about how GREAT your G3 200/110 card review was. I just found your site last month and haven't missed reading it a single day since. It's a must! Keep up the outstanding work—I admire your work ethic."
John Underwood

"Glad to finally find a site with real technical information - not fluff and condesending tones...keep up the great work!"
Mr. Mac Consulting

"By far the best site on the net for Mac performance hardware reviews. The cache tutorial saved me a lot of money, as did the cpu and cache reviews. I visit the site several times a day, keep up the good work!"
L. Duvall

"Your page is very informative and helpful. It is bookmarked and will be visited again and again."
B. Khron

"Excellent site. Very useful information. I will base much of my 8500-accelerator purchase decision on your reviews."
K. Levine

"You've done a good job and are offering good information... It's great to have this information now, rather than having to wait every month for my magazines to arrive. Thanks, I will recommend your site to my peers."
J. Swansen

I think your page is GREAT! It's nice to see someone sending "real" world results for readers. This makes it an easier choice for the consumers. Keep up the good work."
D. Lawrence

Thanks to my better half for tolerating all the time I spend on this site.

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