Epinions Recent Reviews for DrDad

Am I really reviewing cheap computer speakers again?

Sun, 19 Aug 2001 16:34:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Yes I am, and if you are buying a new computer from Dell, I hope this review will save you a chunk of change (up to $60 to be exact). You see, the Harman/Kardon HK 19.5 speakers are one of the options for speakers that come with Dell computers. Note...

ArcSoft PhotoMontage: If a picture is worth a thousand words, is a montage worth a million?

Mon, 13 Aug 2001 17:24:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Arcsoft's PhotoMontage does one thing, and it does it fairly well. It takes any electronic image and makes a montage version of it. A montage is made up of hundreds or thousands of "micro" images. These micro-images are placed together in such a way...

Reading The Lost Princess of Oz to my own little princess

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 19:01:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - A nightly ritual at my house is the Bedtime Story. While my wife reads Dr. Seuss books to our younger children (ages 3 and 2), I and my 5 year old daughter venture off to the land of Oz. Reading only a chapter or two makes the visit a short...

A review of Arthur's Reading Race: Educational Software for Children

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 18:52:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Aurthur's Reading Race falls into the category of children's educational software. I first introduced Aurthur's Reading Race to my oldest daughter when she was four years old. She's five now and still requests to "Play the Aurthur computer game" at...

Copernic 2000: What do a circular saw, a limb chipper, and the Copernic software have in common?

Sat, 7 Jul 2001 15:35:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - I have a circular saw in my garage, a limb chipper in my shed, and Copernic on my computer. What do these items have in common? They are all what I consider luxury power tools: powerful tools that I don't use very often, but am glad that I have...

Free Speech Browser: You can tell your computer to "Go to ......", but will it listen?

Wed, 6 Jun 2001 00:41:10 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Sounds great doesn't it? Imagine saying "Open DrDad's review", and then a little later (OK, a lot later) saying "Wow, click Very Helpful". Imagine having the computer automatically perform these difficult tasks for you while your fingers take a...

The Visioneer 4400USB: A Review of a Great Scanner for $19

Mon, 28 May 2001 22:56:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - When I first saw the ad showing a Visioneer Scanner for $19.95, I thought "Well, I bet it is a piece of junk". The Staples ad said that the Visioneer 4400USB regularly sold for 79.95, but that it came with two $30 rebates (one from Staples and one from...

The Canon CanoScan N650U: A Review of What You Should Know Before You Buy One

Sat, 26 May 2001 16:19:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - This review of the Canon CanoScan N650U examines its Pros and Cons and compares it to a less expensive scanner, the Visioneer 4400USB. I will also explain the differences between the various Canon scanner models (the N650U, N656U, N1200U, D660U,...

Google: How the Google Toolbar brought me back to Epinions (and why you should try it).

Sun, 18 Feb 2001 15:48:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - After trying the new Epinions 2, I pretty much lost interest in writing reviews. I submitted a few reviews but then decided I was going to hold off until Epinions had everything (alerts, partner sites, etc.) back in place. By then I might have lost...

Proxomitron: Take control of your Internet viewing experience

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 20:39:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Have you ever visited a web site and found that...

•Unwanted music started playing?

•Annoying popup windows covered the screen?

•A flourescent green background attacked your eyes?

•A floating logo appeared that wouldn't go away?...

Logitech Camera Family: Logitech QuickCam VC: What it does and how well it does it

Wed, 24 Jan 2001 16:13:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - This review of the Logitech QuickCam VC describes what it can be used for, and the quality of what you get when you use it.

Background

My Logitech QuickCam VC was a gift from a friend. He got one for himself, his grown...

AdsOff!: Adsoff: Get rid of Internet ads the easy way!

Sun, 21 Jan 2001 14:37:38 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Are you tired of being bombarded with banner ads, box ads, and popup ads at every web site you visit? Do you ever wonder how much faster a page would load if it didn't include all these animated ads and images? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions,...

HP Laserjet 1100 series: Distinctions, Features and Faults

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 23:06:08 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - In this review of the HP Laserjet 1100 series printers, I will explain the differences between the 1100 se, 1100 xi, 1100A se and 1100A xi. The review will then cover the features and faults of the HP Laserjet 1100.

Background
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Isn't it time to go natural?

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 01:32:22 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - When I first learned that "natural" was an option, I knew that was the way I wanted to go. When I first tried it I felt all awkward and clumsy, but soon I was actually enjoying the experience. Now, like any good convert, I recommend to...

The new Bluelight free ISP: It's getting dimmer and dimmer..

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 03:39:22 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Recent changes in the Bluelight Free ISP service have produced a serious decrease in its quality. Had I reviewed Bluelight a month ago, I would have given it a positive review, recommending it with only minor qualifications. Now, however, I can only...

Archived Computers & Internet Reviews: American Express Online: The best free ISP left.

Fri, 22 Dec 2000 21:11:38 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Update: March 17, 2001 -- I am still using Amexol as my free ISP and am very pleased with the service. Having used it for a few months now, I can say that my connection rates are always at their peak and connection reliability has been...

Lexmark Z52 vs Epson 880: A 3-Round Heavyweight event.

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 19:43:25 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - This review of the Lexmark Z52 accomplishes two things. First, it provides a basic review of the Z52 printer. Second, it compares the performance of the Lexmark Z52 to one of its competitors, the Epson Stylus Color 880. After reading...

It's like eating a bowl of mud soup.

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 02:45:45 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - How many spoonfuls of mud would you have to eat in order to write an informative review of mud soup? Don't get confused, I am not referring to a Cajun dish. I am talking about getting dirt, adding water, and writing a review of the taste of...

Altec Lansing ACS 22 Computer Speakers: Altec Lansing ACS22: Good Music for your Money?

Sun, 5 Nov 2000 18:28:13 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - This review describes the features of the Altec Lansing ACS22 speaker system, and makes purchase recommendations based on your buying needs.

When I buy a computer, whether for my home or for the psychology lab at my university, I downgrade the...

Quit mousing around with that ball. Go optical for $29.95

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 12:42:20 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Given that I am usually behind the times when it comes to technological advances, it gives me great pleasure to write a review of a device that sounds the death toll for the millions of computer mice that operate by rolling a rubber ball over a mouse...

The Myfavoritei.com Free ISP is "Out of Service"

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 15:02:14 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Update: December 23, 2000 -- MyFavoritei is no longer in service. Therefore, I recommend that you try a relatively new free ISP that I have discovered. If you are still looking for free Internet access, try American Express Online (Amexol) which...

GoIwin: Currently Out of Business.

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 14:03:14 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Update: December 20, 2000 -- GoIwin is no longer in service. Therefore, I recommend that you try a relatively new free ISP that I have discovered. If you are still looking for free Internet access, try American Express Online (Amexol) which can be...

MyPoints Connect: No longer in service.

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 15:12:37 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - Update: December 5, 2000 -- MyPoints Connect, powered by 1stUp, will no longer be offering free Internet service. This is due to the MyPoints Connect ISP provider, 1stUp, going out of business. Here is the notification that MyPoints Connect is...

Epson Stylus Color 980 Inkjet Printer: PC Magazine was right, but is the Epson 980 printer for you?

Sun, 1 Oct 2000 16:23:24 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - In looking for a new printer you checked out PC Magazine (November 21 issue) and saw that the Epson Stylus Color 980 is a PC Magazine Editors' Choice for inkjet printers. Because you are also thinking about printing your photos instead of getting...

Epson Stylus Color 880: Does it provide true photo quality?

Sat, 30 Sep 2000 17:39:14 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrDad - This review covers details of the Epson Stylus Color 880 and discusses the circumstances needed to produce photo-quality prints with this printer.

Set Up

The Epson 880 comes with a "set up" poster that walks you...