There isn't a great deal that can be said about a network switch, particularly a good one. It's the kind of equipment that just works. But when it comes to home networking, that is exactly what you want. This NetGear switch has excellent build quiality - it feels like you could drive over it with a van and still plug it back in and use it. Quite a contrast to the cheap plastic cases of most of its competitors. Performance is great - agagin, it just works and introduces no bottlenecks or slow downs. The power supply, although of the moulded plug variety, is big and heavy, suggesting a traditional transformer that will give a much longer life than cheap switched mode power supplies. This doesn't generate much heat either, which will also prolong its life. To summarize, this will still be running my home network through my next 3 or 4 computers. Don't compromise - this will outlast everything else out there.
I bought this switch for my kids that live 200 miles away, having a switch from the same manufacturer I hoped it would set up ok. Kids reported that item was plugged in, switched on and working within minutes of delivery. Works perfectly, the only set up is plugging it in and all their devices are connected and running great!