© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-Mr_D Recent reviews written by member Mr_D en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488041516676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - I've resisted the wireless everything binge for quite sometime - I had no complaints with the wires on my desk, and I've generally had higher quality gaming accessories throughout my computer using years. However, after needing to get a new keyboard, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488041516676 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:49:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488041516676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488023035524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Double Dragon was probably one of my original favorite arcade titles. It's one of those genre defining games, that other games would model itself after and be compared to. In my ongoing retro revival, I busted out the Game Boy version of the DD, which I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488023035524 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:16:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488023035524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487464865412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Continuing my Retro Gaming kick, I was in a bit of a Contra mood (Isn't everyone?) after snagging the new Contra for my Wii. So I dug back to 1994 for this classic Game Boy title, which is actually a port of the Super Nintendo game - However, I never (Or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487464865412 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 07:45:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487464865412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487374163588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - These days, it seems a lot of gizmos use flash memory to improve their functionality and performance. Digital cameras, cell phones, video game devices and even computers themselves utilize SD cards. Everything gets smaller when it comes to tech, so it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487374163588 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:33:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487374163588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487373770372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - First of all, I'd like to say what an awkward word "Chocolatey" is. I don't know if I've ever reviewed a food item before, but here goes:Special K is a breakfast cereal, marketed as a healthy choice for breakfast. Though having more calories than... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487373770372 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:17:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487373770372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486573313668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - I've been on a little bit of a retro-gaming kick, and I couldn't help notice that not only was Mega Man II not reviewed, the database information is also incorrect - This game was released for the original Game Boy, not the GBC. The Mega Man series is of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486573313668 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:33:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486573313668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485969071748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Book: The Undercover Economist Genre: Business/Economics Author: Tim Harford Length: 288 pages Published: 2007Price: $14.95 cover price (Paperback)"The Undercover Economist", written by columnist and regular guest of NPR's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485969071748 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:43:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485969071748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485812244100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - It's over. I finally defeated "Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn" early this morning. Normally after completing a video game, I feel a sense of accomplishment - or perhaps a rush from the excitement. There was none of that this morning, however. I feel like I've... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485812244100 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:50:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485812244100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456910802564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - I'm one of those geeks that likes to have good tech, but save money (so I can usually afford to buy more tech). A downside to that attitude is that sometimes, I go for too long with the bare minimum of something - when an easy/cheap upgrade option is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456910802564 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:53:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456910802564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456900054660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - During my recent cell phone accessory shopping spree, I also picked up the Panasonic KX-TCA86 "Headset for Cordless Phones". I got it for my cell phone however, and it had a couple specific features that appealed to me:First, it came with the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456900054660 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:51:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456900054660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456899137156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - You'll have to excuse the length of this review, as this was a $2.99 item I ordered online. However, whenever I buy ANYTHING - I always look it up on Epinions to see what other users had said about it, and I noticed that Epinions listed this item as "No... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456899137156 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:31:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456899137156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455160204932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - You, Me and Dupree is the story of Carl (Matt Dillon) and his newlywed wife Molly (Kate Hudson), and their first few weeks are turned upside down by the addition to the household of Randolph Dupree (Owen Wilson). Dupree, as he is referred to most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455160204932 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:54:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455160204932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455066357380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - The Dark Knight is the sequel to the wildly popular Batman Begins movie, a more "realistic" take on the Batman mythos created with comic books, cartoons, television shows, and the previous generation of Batman movies. Starring Christian Bale as Batman,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455066357380 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:23:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455066357380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454778654340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Tropic Thunder is a spoof comedy, lampooning big budget war movies (specifically Vietnam films), and ensemble cast blockbusters in general. It has a star studded cast, including Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black,  Matthew McConaughey, Tom... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454778654340 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:02:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454778654340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454095572612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - IMPORTANT NOTE: The magazine Tips & Tricks is no longer in publication. As a magazine I purchased from time to time, I wanted to give it a "final thoughts" review and send off.Tips & Tricks was published by LFP (Larry Flynt Publishing),... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454095572612 Sun, 7 Dec 2008 09:49:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454095572612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453581180548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - When the Aironet 350 was released in the early 2000's, it replaced the popular 340 series, which was the first to use the 802.11 technology. When it was first released the price was out of the range of most network buyers, and though wireless was gaining... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453581180548 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 05:34:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453581180548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453197926020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Mario & Luigi Partners in Time is the sequel to to Superstar Saga for the Gameboy Advance. I never played the original, but the sequel was suggested to me by my brother who had purchased it for his kids. I like RPGs, I like Mario - I had enjoyed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453197926020 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:06:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453197926020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453043392132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Writer's Note: I have recently begun the overdue process of getting rid of many items I had saved/used/collected over the years. For posterity, and just because I think it's interesting, I am going to attempt to give an Epinion's style review and Eulogy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453043392132 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:37:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453043392132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442490982020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom is an amusement park in Upstate New York, just south of Lake George. For many people like me who grew up and live in the capital district, the Great Escape was a yearly ritual. I recently attended the park for my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442490982020 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:20:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442490982020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442077580932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Movie: Tropic Thunder Genre: Comedy Rated: R (Language, gore) Released: Aug 13 2008 Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey, Brandon T. Jackson, Jay Baruchel Director: Ben Stiller Tropic Thunder, a star-studded affair – aims to make fun... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442077580932 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:18:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442077580932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442015125124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Game: The Orange Box System: PC Players: 1, Online Multiplayer. Genre: Action, Puzzle, First Person Shooter, Multiplayer Online Shooter Released: Oct 2007The Orange Box is not a single game - But a compliation of several titles... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442015125124 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:35:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442015125124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442013683332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Propel Fitness Water is produced by the fine folks who make Gatorade. Not a competitor to energy drinks, it's Gatorade's foray into the bottled water market. The line is easily blurred as Propel is touted as "Fitness Water" - Containing some vitamins and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442013683332 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:10:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442013683332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441894473348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Book: The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes - A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury Genre: Humor/Comic Strip Author: Bill Watterson Length: 253 Pages Published: 1990 "The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes" was the third treasury of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441894473348 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:27:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441894473348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441880776324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - Game: Geometry Wars: Galaxies System: Nintendo Wii Players: 1-2, Co-op and VS. Genre: Multi-directional shooter Released: Nov 2007 Geometry Wars got its start as a mini-game for the Xbox title, Project Gotham Racing 2. It had been so popular as a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441880776324 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:22:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441880776324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441825726084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - PC Accessory: Logitech Headset With Microphone Connection: Stereo 1/8th inch plugs. One for the headphones, one for the microphone. Price: 27.99 I’m a gamer, and a big part of gaming these days is playing online. From Counter-Strike to World of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441825726084 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:46:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441825726084?linkin_id=8003929