© 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-banditosway Recent reviews written by member banditosway en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_440750542468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Home Monitoring used to be a costly venture not readily accessible by most consisting of bulky, ugly cameras and sophisticated closed applications. Linksys has now brought this convenience to the masses. Linksys, now owned by Cisco, is an industry... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440750542468 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:24:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440750542468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415057481348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - As a non-mechanical person I seem to have this strange fetish for tools. Maybe its a gene I inherited from my father who spent a lifetime as a "tinknocker" (sheet metal) or maybe its just because I'm a guy, but I can spend hours in Sears or Home Depot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415057481348 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:08:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415057481348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413113618052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - I'm all for keeping your hands free when driving. In Southern California I see too many people barely paying attention to the road while yapping away on their cell phones. That being said, I've never owned a bluetooth headset for my cell phone. Ok, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413113618052 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:07:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413113618052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_389050306180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Over the past few years I've gone from a PC guy who frequently bashed Apple products to someone would could appreciate them (once OSX came out and was based on BSD), to a proud owner of an iPod (now multiple iPods) and now a proud owner of a Macbook Pro... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~389050306180 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:42:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_389050306180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_388517236356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Wow. No other words seem to be able to accurately capture this device better than ... Wow. Apple has done it again. Regardless of your opinions of Apple you have to give them credit, they know how to launch a product. The Skinny I'll... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~388517236356 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 15:31:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_388517236356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_352302567044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - The best part of taking a cruise to the Mexican Riviera is the ability to visit the different ports without having to unpack. The bad part is that you typically don't get enough time to enjoy each port. This couldn't be more true about the beautiful... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~352302567044 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:54:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_352302567044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_332065967748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Two years ago I was WOW'ed by a Lexar 1 GB Jumpdrive (see previous review). I can honestly say that in that two years I've certainly put it through its paces and am still quite happy with it. But lets face it, 1 GB is not nearly enough anymore. It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~332065967748 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:09:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_332065967748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_326476402308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - It seems to me that if you name your activity, the local [Insert Sneaker Chain Here] has it. In all shapes, sizes and gaudy styles. But what if the "sneaker of the day" doesn't quite fit your lifestyle? The answer could likely be the equivalent of an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~326476402308 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:41:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_326476402308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_325960306308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - There was a time not too long ago where if you, as a non-professional, wanted to record audio on your computer you had to put up with annoying mini-boom microphones that plugged directly into your audio card. They always required the proper drivers to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~325960306308 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:41:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_325960306308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_313257922180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - The downside to most laptops is that while they all offer either a trackpad or some other 'pointing devices', they're not good replacements for a nice mouse. The Skinny: My wife recently picked up a Dell Inspiron 6000 to use as the "business"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~313257922180 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:33:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_313257922180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_312796810884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - External drive enclosures are a great way to add large drive storage, mobility and the ability to backup on the fly. The Skinny I had recently suffered into a hard drive crash on my main system and although I was able to successfully salvage... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~312796810884 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:28:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_312796810884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_302014500484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - What does one do when dealing with a location that's not wired with CAT5 and isn't very conducive to a wireless signal? Go with a Powerline Ethernet Adapter and extend your network into locations that were previously difficult to reach... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~302014500484 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:49:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_302014500484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_224676646532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - WARNING: This is nearly as much an OSX review as it is for the MacBook pro. Forgive this newbie as it is as much the experience of owning a new Mac... THIS new Mac. IT'S HERE!! IT'S HERE!! Just the other day I finally took delivery... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~224676646532 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:34:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_224676646532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182385806980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - The Lexar Jumpdrive Sport 1 GB had quickly made it's way to my short list of USB 2.0 Flash drives. I finally had the chance to pick one up recently and don't regret a minute of it. This is going to quickly become one of my favorite items... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182385806980 Fri, 6 May 2005 15:47:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182385806980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_173619383940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - No wires means no mess and freedom to sit where I want without the leash of a controller cord. Gone are the days where you have to untangle controller cords just to sit back and play a game. No longer do I have pull the Xbox console out of it's home... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~173619383940 Wed, 16 Feb 2005 15:09:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_173619383940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172812439172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - The 2005 NHL season might as well have a RIP tag on it. Its a shame for us hockey fans who live and breathe by the drop of a puck. Luckily for us EA Sports didn't take a break from the action. The NHL season may be gone, but you can play on in this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172812439172 Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:59:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172812439172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172277534340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - We've gone through the Hoover vacuums that start off great and just lose suction. After a few years the belts go and the vacuum just doesn't clean as well as it used to. Time for something new. This Dyson seems to understand that problem and has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172277534340 Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:11:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172277534340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172264689284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Computer geeks collect PC's. It's almost a given. And this one is no exception. However the more PC's you have the more connections you'll need for your LAN (local area network). Luckily I had a friend who had a spare 10/100Mbps hub/switch for me... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172264689284 Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:12:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172264689284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172168547972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - When your desktop is a magnet for clutter like mine is, you need to take control. You need to clean off the desk and get a fresh start. You need to untangle the endless number of wires. You need a wireless keyboard and mouse that looks as good on your... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172168547972 Thu, 3 Feb 2005 17:40:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172168547972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172149935748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - I can see the future and it looks medium rare. After a lifetime of grilling year round in New York and braving the cold, snowy winters for a nicely grilled steak dinner, I've finally picked up and moved to sunny Southern California where it's a pleasure... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172149935748 Thu, 3 Feb 2005 15:13:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172149935748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172097834628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Let's not go overboard with this device. It's not a professional grade Cisco Router. But what it is an inexpensive, broadband router with a firewall that's easy for Joe User to setup and maintain. It'll give the everyday user a level of security... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172097834628 Thu, 3 Feb 2005 03:24:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172097834628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172082368132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Victorinox is a world wide leader in the market of pocket knife and multi-tools. There's no mistake about it. When you're looking into a Swiss Army knife you already know the quality you're getting when you purchase Victorinox. Details: -... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172082368132 Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:20:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172082368132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172052287108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Ok, I'm a techno junkie. I love my gadgets. I love to tweak my computers. I'm a PC guy who works in Windows environments and has been a Linux hobbyist for years. Buy an Apple? Blasphemy! But you say they make the world's best MP3 player....and it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172052287108 Wed, 2 Feb 2005 19:39:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172052287108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172037279364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - I'll admit it. I'm a technogeek. With that knowledge it should come as little surprise to say that I grew quite tired of my 3 year old Sony Vaio laptop and desperately needed more processing power. That and the fact that I was in the process of a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172037279364 Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:26:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172037279364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172035116676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - Ok, so I'm a backpack junkie.... and the North Face Recon was my fix. I needed a newer, more comfortable pack to suit my everyday commuter needs and my weekend adventures with the kids (carry diapers, snacks, etc). Details: * Size:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172035116676 Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:00:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172035116676?linkin_id=8003929