Epinions Recent Reviews for augiemarch

A Value Desktop Replacement

Sun, 16 May 2004 17:27:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - The Sony VAIO PCG-K13 is a powerful notebook computer that can replace your desktop PC. The software package, bright screen, and impressive hardware components make this laptop a great purchase for the money. The software package is impressive:...

Easy Installation, Super Support, Quality Product

Sat, 15 May 2004 01:28:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - We have had Earthlink DSL for the past two years, and have been very happy with every aspect of our service. When we first moved into our new house, cable was the only high speed internet connection available, so we signed up with the small, local...

Earthlink DSL, Worth The Premium

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:59:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - Earthlink DSL is worth the extra expense when compared to our local telco's (Bellsouth) DSL service. We started looking for an alternative to our cable modem when our upload speeds became intolerably slow. Both my wife and I work from home occasionall...

Horrible Installation, Great Speed

Sat, 16 Sep 2000 12:38:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - "Hooray!" I shouted when Bellsouth called my office and told me that ADSL was finally available. You have to understand that in Decatur, Alabama, broadband connections are only available in certain areas of town, and cable modem and DSL...

Dell Inspiron 7500 G600VW: Incredibly Inspiring Inspiron (Buy This Notebook!)

Fri, 15 Sep 2000 18:40:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - The Dell Inspiron 7500 G600VW truly is a magnificent product. Recently we decided to purchase three laptops at work, so I researched reviews, listened to users' experiences and sought out the best combination of value and computer power available in a...

Linksys Etherfast Cable and DSL Router: Share That Broadband The Easy Way

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:39:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - The Linsys Etherfast cable and DSL router is fantastic. I read every review and talked to all my friends in the networking field before making a decision on how to route our new DSL line at work. We needed a product that would integrate seamlessly into...

The Prettiest Tellers (Then) The Best Service (now)

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:02:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - I have been a Regions Bank customer for over twenty years and have seen this institution grow from a group of Alabama banks to a nationwide presence in the financial world, and still receive the same good service with few growing pains. Whether I go to...

THN Shows Its Age...

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 18:27:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - The Hockey News was once the magazine I couldn't wait to see in my mailbox. I knew which day it would arrive, and actually would be stunned if the mailman delivered it a day or two late. Of course, I was eight and the year was 1972...

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This Peasant's Getting A Little Old...

Thu, 8 Jun 2000 18:52:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - When I went to college in Atlanta in the early 80's, my friends and I would scrape together enough cash and instead of hamburgers or hot dogs from the Varsity, we would put on some good clothes, grab our girlfriends and head to the Pleasant Peasant. With...

Apple Power Macintosh G4 Base: Mighty Mac G4 A Graphics Giant

Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:04:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - I'll preface this review by saying that I have owned both PC's and macs in the past. I use both at home and work, and find each useful for certain projects.

The graphite G4's are fabulous if you are into graphic design or photo manipulation...

Donvier 1 Quart Ice Cream Maker: Quick, Wonderful, Fresh Ice Cream

Thu, 11 May 2000 22:49:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - We received the Donvier Ice Cream Maker as a wedding present, and we love it. Several friends had raved about this machine, and we were eagerly anticipating making our first batches of homemade ice cream. Armed with our "Ben and Jerry's" ice...

Stilesoft NetCaptor: Tabs, Not Extra Windows

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 18:18:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - NetCaptor is an alternative browser that uses Internet Explorer as its engine, but adds much more functionality. The most interesting (and useful) facet of NetCaptor is that no matter how many browser windows you open, they are all contained in the...

Great Value For Mac and/or PC, Amazing Color For The Price

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:52:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - When my wife and I moved in together, we were a "mixed marriage," she had a Mac and I had a PC. We were using two separate printers, but when one died, we decided to look into buying an inkjet that would work with both platforms. Ethernet...

Dell Dimension XPS T500: Wicked Workhorse for Work

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 00:21:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - We recently purchased several Dell XPS T500 computers at work, one of which showed up on my desktop. I have been mostly pleased by this machine and Dell in particular.

The specifications for the machine were mostly standard: Pentium-III 500,...

Great Photos For A Point & Shoot Camera

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 23:52:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - I bought my wife an Olumpus Stylus Epic two years ago for her birthday. Lugging the big 35mm SLR to family birthdays and special occasions had become a chore, and I wanted to get her something smaller with acceptable image quality. The Stylus Epic fit...

Sounds Great, More Cash In Your Wallet

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 13:53:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - When I bought my computer, it had those cheap, hollow-sounding speakers that reminded me of communicating over a string between two tin cans. I had to upgrade them, but after buying my computer I was looking for a bargain, and after reading many reviews...

3Dfx Voodoo3 3000: Vroom, Vroom Video

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:06:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - When I built myself a new system a couple of months ago, I labored to search out the best components and the best value for my dollar. I regularly play games, surf the web, access e-mail, ICQ and AOL IM concurrently, and wanted a stable system that was a...

SLC- Surprisingly Lovable City

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 16:35:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - When we moved to Salt Lake City from Alabama, trepidation was a kind word for our expectations. We had heard both positive and negative stories of the community, but surprisingly few observations in the middle. We were very pleasantly surprised.
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Fantastic Financial Broadcast

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 16:15:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - CNBC is my favorite stop on the cable dial. After waking, I turn it on as I eat my breakfast to get an idea of the market opening. At lunch it's in the background as my wife and I enjoy our meal, and at other times during the day their very informative...

Point, Click, Download

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:43:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - Tha AGFA CL30 is a good camera at a great price. I researched and tested several digital cameras in this price range, and the CL30 came out on top, so I plunked down the $300 to buy one.

The first thing you notice about the CL30 is that the...

Veni, Vidi, Vici... A Great Game

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:03:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - I admit that I enjoy computer simulations of all types, from the first Sim City to the latest sports simulations. Mostly these tend to be either statistically wonderful but graphically inept (like Front Office Football) or visually pleasing but lacking...

Kiss Repetitive Strain Goodbye With The Trackman Marble FX

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 12:00:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - When my wrist started to bother me from up to 12 hours a day driving my Microsoft Intellimouse, I started shopping for an alternative input device. Rave magazine and online reviews and the sage advice of colleagues led me to buy the Trackman Marble FX...

Birmingham News: All The Alabama News Fit To Print

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 01:06:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - The Birmingham News is Alabama's newspaper. If you're looking for the pulse of the state, pick up a copy of this morning paper or read it online at www.al.com. The best editorial, sports, and local news of any newspaper in the state are found in its...

Front Office Football for Windows: Green Grass and Green Money!

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 17:18:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - If you're looking for statistical realism, career play, a sound financial model, and complete control over a football franchise in a PC computer game, Front Office Football 2 from EA Sports is for you.

As general manager you handle the hiring...

The Best Dial-Up ISP

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:37:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author augiemarch - Mindspring is simply the best ISP for dial-up access. Three years ago my wife and I were looking for a nationwide ISP, and our research led us to a choice between Mindspring and Earthlink. How fortuitous that these two merged recently

We have...