Epinions Recent Reviews for SomeNYCGuy

Oe of the rare items I ever returned

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:06:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I knew that wireless keyboards and mice were notorious for problems with batteries dieing, but having two small kids I always have plenty of batteries on hands for toys. It didn’t really concern me very much. I had been using the same keyboard for...

Really Nice, if you assume some responsibility

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:51:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Really nice, if you are consistent I’ve been using the same keyboard from an old Dell PC for close to 6 years now, despite having changed my computer probably about 8 times (I am a programmer, and get a new PC at least once a year). The old keyboard...

A usable, cheap laptop

Sat, 21 Feb 2004 05:57:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - This is probably my 5th laptop, and actually the second one I use currently. I have an IBM Thinkpad R40 laptop purchased by my company, and recently got the M5309 for personal use. I teach courses on computer programming, and need a laptop of my own...

I like, American Music...

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 05:03:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Ok, thats a song from the Violent Femmes. Truth is I like all kinds of music, with a leaning towards the Blues like Pinetop Perkins, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, etc. I also have Tchaikovsky, the Smithereens, Butthole Surfers, Shaggy, Marilyn Manson,...

An awesome original, soon to be cloned

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 03:49:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I like bikes, alot. I last wrote about my '96 VMax which finally started to have gearbox problems after 27,000 miles (it still runs well, but under hard acceleration will grind and slip in second gear). After seeing the fair market value quoted at...

SAMSUNG ML 2151N 21PPM 1200DPI 166MHZ 16MB PCL 6 Printer: Do you realize what a bargain this is?

Thu, 27 Nov 2003 06:19:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I don't normally give in to budget-conscious decisions. I typically get the latest and greatest when it comes to computer equipment, replacing my computer on a yearly basis. I had needed a new duplexing laser printer for some time, as my old Nec 1800...

For Stability, it rocks

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 17:36:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I am a geek. I presently have 2 Desktop PCs (Dell Dimension 4100 933MHz and custom-built 2.4G P4) , 3 iPaq Pocket PCs (3650, 2215, and 1910), 2 Palm Pilots (m505 and VII), 2 Laptops (Fujitso P2240 and B112), a wireless networked between my cable modem an...

It worked fine for me

Sat, 13 Sep 2003 01:38:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I am a NYC RoadRunner subscriber, with Time Warner Cable. I wanted to replace my combination cable modem and wireless router with a single unit, and when my original Toshiba modem started to fail, I decided to make the move. First, the product is very...

Don't buy it.

Tue, 5 Aug 2003 08:49:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - This isn't really a review. It's more to tell you that this product is out of date, and there is a...

I love it.

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 19:19:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I tend to get a cell phone every year, because I'm a gadget guy. I also tend to get phones, and after a few weeks leave them at home because quite honestly I don't want people calling me (even when I carry it I seldomly keep it on). So, to make me...

Typical Epson, sort of

Mon, 7 Oct 2002 01:20:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I recently purchased an Epson 1260 Perfection scanner, with film attachment, to replace a Canon 1260U that died. Actually, I also had a Nikon Coolscan II Film scanner that cost about $1200 maybe 5 years ago, to give you an idea of how much I want my...

There are better out there

Fri, 6 Sep 2002 01:40:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I had this board for maybe a year, mostly running Windows 2000. I have had several problems with it, specifically when I would try to tweak the BIOS, the machine would hang, though the BIOS is supposed to specifically protect you from this. Though...

Antec 300-Watt ATX Mid-Tower Case 12281: If you don't really care, it will most likely do its job.

Fri, 6 Sep 2002 01:32:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Lets start this review like I do all others: my background. In my varied computer carreer, I worked as a computer technician for about 3 years. Though I am now a programmer, I still dabble in hardware, have a full set of tools, and feel quite...

Fujitsu LifeBook P-2046 Crusoe 800MHz / 20GB / 256MB / DVD / CD-RW / 10.6" TFT / WinXP / Notebook Computer: When size matters

Sat, 3 Aug 2002 02:15:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Let me first tell you why I purcahsed it: I am, among other things, a computer programming

instructor. I also ride a motorcycle. I wanted a super light computer that I could use 3

hours a night, twice a week during class for...

For people who like music.

Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:16:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I like music. Before I got married, I had a Yamaha Natural Sound receiver, CD Changer, and a set of Mirage 5Si tower speakers (retailed $1,500) at the time. I was very happy with that setup. Since I got married though, consolidating living space with...

Provantage Online Store: A good source for software

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 15:13:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I have purchased several pieces of software from ProVantage, the type of which you can't find in a CompUSA or Staples store. I have also purchased both retail and academic versions (I am an instructor, among other things). The prices are low, and they...

This is the way to go.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 15:04:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I work as a professional software developer, and have for over 12 years. When the time came for me to write a Palm application, I saw that there were basically 3 ways to go: The GNU-license free set of utilities, some proprietary 'forms' designer...

I like it, but I imagine there are better

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:00:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I have mixed feelings about this Jeep (1998 V8, 5.2 Liter Grand Cherokee Limited). This article is written by a Motorcycle guy, and the car is registered in my wife's name, so take that at face value.

Though I live in New York City, I wanted...

Kicks DSLs butt

Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:25:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I was a DSL subscriber with SpeakEasy.Net for almost two years, before I moved. I had a 784/384 DSL connection, and paid about $82 a month. The service wasn't bad, it went down maybe 3 or 4 times in the two years. The installation was a *nightmare*...

buy.com: I like these guys

Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:37:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I like computers.

I have: 1 Dell 933MHz, 1 HP 500 MHz, 1 Fujitsu laptop, 1 Compaq iPaq, 1 HP Jornada, 1 Palm (computer!) VIIx, 1 Ethernet 100M network, DSL Modem (soon to be replaced with Cable modem and wireless network), NEC Duplex laser...

Netgear EN104TP: Too cheap to be bad

Wed, 1 Aug 2001 12:04:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Hubs are pretty basic devices. Some larger network systems may implement managed hub, where they can be monitored and controlled by a remote location, but for the most part they are very simple.

And that pretty much sums up this hub: Simple...

Is this a 99.999 perfect?

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 19:32:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I loved this printer. I mean, my wife was jealous. I recently baught a Fuji digital camera, and I got this printer when I saw it could take the SmartMedia and CompactFlash memory cards.

What really made me buy it though, was that I was...

Almost perfect...

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 19:19:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - I got this camera after seeing a friends Canon Elph digital. I was pretty impressed with it, and decided it was time for a new gadget. It seemed like the Fuji was the only product that could be closely compared to the Elph.

The Fuji is a bit...

Am I in a 3 Stooges movie?

Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:24:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Here is my real-life Covad experience:

10/27: I order DSL, with SpeakEasy as my ISP, and Covad to install.

11/03: Recieve email for scheduled BellAtlantic appointment.

I take the day off.

11/10: Bell Atlantic shows up, does...

Well worth the $, if you care

Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:14:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SomeNYCGuy - Why I purchased these speakers? A question my wife is also asking. You see, I just received a new DELL PC that came with a brand new Altec Lansing ACS340 subwoofer speaker system with specs very similiar to those of the 2414. But, while in our local...