Epinions Recent Reviews for aricpedersen

Eli's Cheesecake Company Online Store: Eli’s is a company that cares. Buy from them the next time you need cheesecake!

Tue, 1 Jul 2003 13:04:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - UPDATE 7/10/03: Pictures of replacement cheesecake additional discussion of “cheesecake experie...

This portable PDA keyboard is a lot better than Graffiti for entering text!

Tue, 27 May 2003 12:59:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About This Review:

I recently picked up this product to use with my upgraded Palm IIIx (10 MB RAM with a TRGPro board installed). I found it at Belkin’s website refurbished for only $12 with free shipping, so I snapped it up...

Summoner: An Oldie but Worth a Look!

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:06:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About This Review:

This game is showing its age now. There are a lot flashier titles available and this one doesn’t even have native support for OS X (although it works just fine in Classic). However, if you can pick up a copy of...

zChocolat Online Store: Zchocolat.com: There is no better chocolate or service on the planet today!

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 17:19:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Background:

Some years ago, I was looking for a gift that I could send some people that I worked with that they would all enjoy. Something of quality that showed that I was a man of good taste. That’s when I discovered...

Catch the Wave: Niche product, but what a niche!

Fri, 21 Feb 2003 14:17:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Additional Resources:

I can’t provide you with a direct sonic comparison between the Bose Wave Radio CD, but I can at least show you exactly what you will get if you decide to purchase one of your own:

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Apple iLife: You Need to Get an iLife! :)

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:38:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About this Review:

I am using iLife with a Power Mac G4 dual 1.25 GHz. tower.

I took some screenshots of the new interface for the iLife programs, you can find them here:

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Speaking of the Labtec 704 Microphone...

Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:00:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About This Review:

I am using this product with a Power Mac G4 dual 1.25 GHz. tower.

If you are interested in getting more information about this product, please go here:

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Audible.com: The New Audible.com: A Mac User's Perspective

Wed, 22 Jan 2003 18:30:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Preamble:

As some of you may be aware from my other reviews here at Epinions (or from reading the title of this review), I am a Mac user. I thought I would take a few moments to describe the progression of the service from its earliest...

A good idea that needs some work

Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:11:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Updated March 30, 2003: Added additional information about range and reception.

About this review:

I won the Navigator Duo SE from Logitech's recent free giveaway. The only difference between the regular and "SE"...

Laser Power at an Inkjet Price

Sat, 18 Jan 2003 23:40:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About this review:

I am using this printer (via a USB 1.1 connection) on a Power Mac G4 dual 1.25 GHz. tower. The Samsung ML 1430 replaces a working Epson Photo 780 color inkjet printer.

If you would like to see pictures of...

Griffin Technology Griffin PowerMate (1040-PMT) Multimedia Controller: The PowerMate is Knob-tastic! ;-)

Tue, 7 Jan 2003 13:33:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About This Review:

I'm using the PowerMate (henceforth "PM") with a Power Mac G4 dual 1.25 GHz. tower under OS X 10.2.3. The PM can be used under OS X, Mac OS 8.x or higher or even Windows using the included driver software. The PM...

Connectix Virtual PC v5 with WinXP: VPC 5 and 6: Program Good. Support Bad. Ugh! ;-)

Mon, 16 Dec 2002 21:42:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - UPDATE! V6.0 now available! Added section on upgrading from 5.x to 6.

Stop the presses! A New version has been released!

Just days after writing up a full review of VPC 5.04, Connectix decided to release v6.0...

Review of the Super-Duper Ultra-Extended Mega-Platinum Special Limited Edition Widescreen Director's Cut DVD box set

Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:55:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About this Review:

This is not a review of the movie itself. You have 259 others to choose from. ;-)

This is a review of the Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Platinum Series Extended Edition Collector's...

I Need More Power, Scotty!

Tue, 12 Nov 2002 02:43:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Update: Added section on the power plug for this unit which I had mentioned in the CONs section but forgot to write about.

Look Martha! He's reviewing a surge protector!

Yup. I am. You're thinking: Aren't they...

Welcome to the Spin Cycle

Fri, 8 Nov 2002 16:48:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Full Disclosure:

Before I begin this review I think it is important to mention that I work for a competitor of P&G. My company doesn't make toothbrushes, but we do compete in other areas.

I wouldn't even normally bother to...

iMovie 2: I'm Ready for My Close Up, Mr. DeMille!

Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:57:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - About This Review:

Probably, many of you have already seen screenshots of what iMovie 2 looks like, but for those of you who haven't, I have posted a few screenshots so you can get a feel for the program.

You'll find the...

Looks so good you will want to frame it!

Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:48:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About Review:

I will take a few pictures of the board itself and post it soon, because the picture of the board here at Epinions is an older model.

I used this product for more than a year on my old PowerMac 7500,...

Paradise for Sail!

Sun, 27 Oct 2002 16:47:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About Review:

Added sections on transportation to port and debarkation, October 27, 2002.

First, allow me to apologize for the bad pun in the title. I promise that I'll avoid making any more in this review. ;-)...

Portable Unit, Too Slow and Expensive

Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:53:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About This Review:

I used this product with my previous computer, a much-upgraded PowerMac 7500 which had at the time a G3/266 processor, internal SCSI 24x CD-ROM drive, USB 1.1/Firewire PCI card, an ATI Rage 128 16 MB graphics...

Dr Bott LLC 0142-IPCK Dr. Bott's iPod Connection Kit with FM Transmitter: Become Your Own Radio Station

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 13:53:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About This Review:

I am using Dr. Bott's iPod Connection Kit with FM Transmitter (hereinafter: "the kit") with a second-generation 20 GB iPod from Apple Computer (see my separate review of the iPod).

If you want to find...

Lemkesoft Graphic Converter: The Pinnacle of Shareware Goodness!

Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:03:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - UPDATED 11/29/02: Updated section on v4.5 release

About This Review

If you've never used GraphicConverter before (which, if you're a Mac user is hard to believe) it can be tough to understand exactly why so many...

Orange Micro OrangeLink (70HTL00030) Networking Hub: Good Hub, Bulky Power Cord

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 14:31:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes on This Review:

I've taken pictures of this product that I received with my new computer system. The other products on this page are reviewed separately here at Epinions:

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Roxio Toast Titanium 5 For Mac: Toast Makes a CD Burner Useful!

Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:53:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About Review:

I've taken the liberty to post some screenshots of Toast Titanium to complement this review:

http://homepage.mac.com/aric/epinions/PhotoAlbum56.html

I am currently using Toast Titanium 5.2 as of...

Many Ports, Poor Design

Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:17:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes About This Review

Since a picture of this product hasn't been posted yet, you can go to:

http://homepage.mac.com/aric/epinions/PhotoAlbum55.html

You'll find a picture of the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator...

Good Scans and a Good Deal

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:57:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aricpedersen - Notes about this Review

I took some pictures of hardware I recently received. This includes some pictures of the Epson 2450 Photo scanner. The other products in these pictures are or will be reviewed separately by me:

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