Epinions Recent Reviews for clburdette

The World's Least Expensive DVD Player

Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:44:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Ok, so when you consider the price of the Xbox you have to attach it to, this is not the world's least expensive DVD player, but it sounded good. What it boils down to is that if you already have an Xbox, DVD movie capability only costs $30 extra.
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Microsoft Microsoft XBox Advanced AV Pack: Getting The Most Out of What You Should Have Already Got

Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:38:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Xbox has one major flaw in my eyes, and that is in order to actually USE all the best features, you have to buy something EXTRA. In this case, in order to utilize the digital audio feature you need either this Advanced A/V Pack or the HD A/V Pack.
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The Xbox Title to Own

Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:21:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - I really cant say enough about Halo, it's such a great game. The game centers around the scenario that an alien race has conquered Earth, and the surviving humans have fled into outer space and crash-landed on this strange artifact known as Halo. The...

A Real Review of An Actual Xbox

Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:19:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - All theories can now be set aside, because Xbox is here to be taken for a test drive. I got my Xbox yesterday and have played it for about 8 hours, and I've managed to explore the thing pretty thoroughly.

The Xbox package includes the Xbox...

Slayer Hates Us All

Tue, 6 Nov 2001 16:13:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - "I hate everyone equally, you can't tear that out of me"... just an example of some of the more enjoyable lyrics on Slayer's latest effort, God Hates Us All.

It seemed to me that Slayer had moved away somewhat from it's religiously influenced...

Linksys Etherfast Cable and DSL Router: Sweeeeeeet!

Mon, 15 Oct 2001 15:27:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - I recently had a DSL line activated to my home. I wanted to share the connection with my two computers. What to do? A router was the logical choice, so I went down to Best Buy and picked up this bad boy for a reasonable $89.

The package...

Amihotornot: The Greatest Website Known to Humanity

Thu, 17 May 2001 17:30:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - There are just so many great things to say about this site, it's hard to know where to begin, so I'll begin at the beginning. I believe I was reading one of those weekend newspaper rags about technology and stumbled across this URL, amihotornot.com(now...

Weezer Green - Lessons in Regressive Rock

Tue, 15 May 2001 16:56:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Don't get me wrong, I like Weezer, but how many of the same songs can a guy take? Bottomline, a preponderance of 3-4 note riffs and overtly pop psuedo-rock melodies equals boredom. With that said, there are some redeeming qualities to this album, so see...

Boston Acoustics RX 97 Car Speaker: Round Out That Rear Deck

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 18:24:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Anyone driving a 4-door who is serious about their sound system knows that rear fill is as important a factor as any. Some will say that the rear deck should merely provide ambiance, but I disagree.

Normally subwoofers are thunderously low,...

Colecovision: Eats Atari 2600 For Breakfast

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:53:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - I present to you an in-depth look at the game machine that finally crushed the venerable Atari 2600 in 1982 and 1983. Yes, the ColecoVision was so hot during these two years that it outsold even the mighty Atari. Unfortunately it was then devoured by the...

Mouse Pad? We Don't Need No Stinking Mouse Pad

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 16:47:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - I told my sister "no, I do not need a new mouse, the one I have is fine.". You have to consider that after using ball mice for so long, you become accustom to cleaning them regularly, and figure thats just part of the job. Well, that is the...

Atari 5200: Dont Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 06:21:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - The reason I love the Atari 5200 is because it has to be one of the quirkier game systems of the early 80's. Sure, the Atari 2600 had its stick figures and mind-powered controller that never made it to market, ColecoVision had its short joystick, and...

Atari 2600: Atari Memories Past and Present

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 05:56:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - We got our Atari 2600 for Christmas 1980, just before my 6th birthday. Cost? $128. The games were sometimes $40 a piece.

One of the games we got for Christmas was Home Run, and it reigned as king of the games in our house for months. My...

Atari 2600: Deep Heavy Sixed

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 04:57:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - As everyone knows, the Atari VCS, also known as the 2600, is the greatest console gaming system of all time. What many don't know is that there are 5 different Atari 2600 consoles. Another thing many people don't know is that the original from 1977...

Get Your Gaming Headphones Here

Fri, 20 Oct 2000 06:58:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - When I bought my first 3d positional audio sound card for games, I was finding that my tiny computer speakers were inadequate. They distorted easily with the volumes I liked, and those volumes tended to disturb others in the household. So, I set out to...

The Skull is for Wimps!

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 04:27:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone and their mom has one of those stupid skull balls ever since Mystery Men came out. You see it in all the pro shops next to the Soccer Ball.(what soccer has to do with bowling, I have no idea)

I bowl alot, probably...

eBay: Collectible, Name Brand, or Trash

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 03:47:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Some would have you believe that Ebay is the worlds largest garage sale. Those people havent tried selling a 25 cent item with $1 shipping. That isnt a knock on Ebay by any means because it is an excellent meeting place for buyers and sellers of all...

Whats the Plus?

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 23:25:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Let me start out by saying that I bought this camera for $179 refurbished in an online auction. My expectations were not that high. What I got pretty much was inline with those low expectations. Let's start with the cons since they come to mind...

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card: SoundBlaster Live Value: The Perfect Soundcard?

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:10:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Overall, this is a great card, but considering the price, and the barebones software bundle, you can tell this card is aimed mainly at conscientious budget gamers. The ad couldn't put it any better: Geared For Gaming.

First off, let me start...

Fight Club, the prerequisite gen-x guy flick

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 04:22:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Fight Club reminds me of an ex-girlfriend you really liked that just didn't quite dig you as much. You're able to dwell on every beautiful detail only to come up disappointed at the end.

I'm choosing not to reveal many plot or script details...

Free Juno should be free, and what do you know, it is.

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 03:55:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Free service is bound to be less than fantastic. Juno's free internet service certainly is no exception. At the same time, for something that is free, it is definitely worth investigating.

I currently use this service for my internet access,...

For me Blue Light still means cheap, not inexpensive

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:50:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - Let me start off by saying that my expectations of any service provided for free are naturally low. If I wanted to be waited on hand and foot, obviously I'd be paying for it. With that said, Blue Light couldn't even live up to THAT.

My...

PPI: PPI PC4400 car audio amplifier kicks butt

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 02:18:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - I like to have nice things. I like to have nice things in my car. I like that I have a PPI amp in my car. Conclusion: PPI amps must be nice things.

When looking for a high quality amplifier for car audio, it's pretty hard to avoid one that...

Know What You're Getting Into With E*Trade Bank

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 01:27:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - E*Trade Bank is not, and may never be a bank that has an actual physical presence. You must know this ahead of time, and the consequences of such an establishment.

First of all, resign yourself to knowing that face to face customer service is...

Creative Labs Video Blaster WebCam 3: Creative Labs Webcam 3: Great For Beginners

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 07:03:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author clburdette - I didn't know a single thing about webcams when I bought my Creative Labs Video Blaster Webcam 3. I knew I wanted a USB connection, and decent visual quality. Aside from that, I wasn't really sure what to expect. Now that I've had the thing for a while,...