Epinions Recent Reviews for Big_Brother_79

Gameboy Advance: Advanced in some ways, the "dark" ages in others.

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:23:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I was excited to see the Gameboy Advance hit the shelves as I had been waiting for years to see Nintendo's updated personal gaming system. The graphics looked great and it sounded like a lot of fun, so I plunked down the hundred dollars and picked one...

Presario 5630: Does what you want, and does it well.

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 20:24:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - When I bought this computer, I was looking for a machine that would give me the power to do what I wanted to (Gaming, DVD-Watching, etc.), while providing me with an inexpensive and easy-to-use platform for everyday use. This computer has pretty much...

Blaupunkt Component Speakers: Great "boom" for your buck...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:38:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - These Blaupunkt OverDrive ODc66 speakers caught my attention because they were significantly less expensive than other comparable speakers. When I say comparable, I mean with regard to wattage, frequency response, sensitivity, and power range.
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Cheap, good, hard music.

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:00:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - WARNING: If you do not like punk, you probably won't like this album. You might as well find out, though, and what's $3.98 more or less?

Length

I must just be spoiled by the other compilations out there. Most have...

A Durable and Inexpensive Way to Store CDs

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 02:04:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - Case Logic, in my opinion, has always made high-quality products that are very useful. This "Nylon CD Wallet" is no exception. The 24 disc capacity is great for taking a few of your CDs with you in the car, especially when you don't want to lug around...

Altec Lansing ADA 305: A High-Tech, Powerful System

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:41:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I was looking for a speaker system for my new computer (this was about 2 years ago) that would sound great when playing games, but more importantly have accurate output when playing music. I think I found the best set for my money with the ADA-305.
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SoundMan X2: A Small, Potent Setup

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:40:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I obtained these speakers in a deal on EMusic.com in which I bought $25 worth of MP3s and received these speakers for free. It seemed like a good deal, so I went for it. Well, it turns out that I am very happy with these speakers and how I am using...

Uniden 2.4 GHz Phone: Definitely Cool

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 14:58:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I have been using this phone for almost a year, and it has been a great performer! It has really good range, even when I was using it in a dormitory. Those conditions (namely, dorms) severely limit the range of most portable phones because of the...

Rave MP-2000

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 13:50:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I have the MP-2000, which has 32MB of memory but is pretty much the same besides that. I have to say that I am not especially happy with the product. It works wonderfully, and is very easy to use. The software that comes with the player is easy to set...

ETRADE: ETrade: A Service Worth Your Money

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 21:20:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - E*Trade's service is outstanding. The features are great (I will go into depth later), and they allow a low Minimum Initial Investment (the Epinions page says $1000, but the minimum for me was $500).

Features

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PADI Open Water: A Great Course/Program

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 17:56:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I took the PADI Open Water certification class in Hawaii, on the island of Maui. The PADI class is a great way to be introduced to Open Water diving.

Techniques taught include safety and hazard-avoidance techniques as well as...

Rice University: Something for (just about) everyone.

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 14:05:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - Now that I have been a student at Rice for just over two years, I think I am ready to write an opinion on the school.

I came to Rice from Southern California. I was looking for a small school that had lots of friendly people. I was also looking...

BFG Long Trails: Not for the weak-kneed.

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 02:12:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - If you are looking for a tire that will last, this is it. If you are looking for a tire with good traction (on and off road), this is NOT your tire. I have had BF Goodrich Long Trail T/As for about 25,000 miles, and they are wearing wonderfully. That...

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card: SB Live! Value: Great for the Price

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 01:35:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I purchased the Sound Blaster Live! Value to replace the junky sound card that came with my computer originally. I have found it to be a wonderful addition to my computer hardware setup. It has made DVD movies much more enjoyable, and has improved the...

Overall, A Great Looking and Performing Phone

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 00:42:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I purchased the Qualcomm QCP-2760 with a Sprint PCS Free and Clear Plan (this would apply to those who are wondering about reliability of connection).

The QCP-2760 "Thin Phone" is a feature-packed phone in a small package. At just...

E*Trade Game: A Good Opportunity to Learn the Market

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 00:08:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - I found E*Trade the Game to be an outstanding introduction to stock trading online. All of the features in a normal account are included in the game, and the features are some of the best of any online brokerage.

In the game, each player is given...

Not The Same Tom Clancy

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 22:59:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Big_Brother_79 - While Clancy's novels usually flow in a manner that is easy to read and exciting to follow, this 1358 page behemoth is not quite the same. Jack Ryan, the hero of this series of Tom Clancy's novels, has become the President of the United States following...