I've had the processor for about two weeks and it's great! I upgraged from the dual core i5 650 to this higher end CPU. Even though it's only a first generation i7 I can still feel the porformance difference.
Delivery was prompt and on time, the packaging was well done and protected the product on its journey. After opening it I found that the processor hardly had a scratch on it, not that it mattered much since it would be hidden away in the computer's underbelly, it was nice though.