Epinions Recent Reviews for compuwhiz

Quality 7.1 at low price

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:32:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Overview I purchased this receiver to act as a surround amplifier for my computer sound card, a S
oundBlaster
Audigy 2 ZS. I'm using the At
hena
Point 5 speaker set with a...

ProView PL576Ws 15.4" Widescreen LCD Display Monitor: Is this really a Proview?

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 15:00:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Introduction If you've read my profile you probably know that I'm a computer enthusiast. My other love is home theater and DVD movies in general. Sometimes the two cross over with things like PC media devices in home theaters or HDTV tuners...

Solid low-price 5.1

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:34:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Overview I purchased the Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker set about 6 months ago and have been using it for a variety of music/movie/gaming tasks with my desktop computer. I wasn't looking for something with a lot of power or a lot of bass, but it...

Power to Spare

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 05:38:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Introduction If you're reading this review, most likely you're looking for a high-quality surround sound receiver for your home theater system. I use the Pioneer VSX-1015TX-K (hereafter called 1015) as the audio/video hub for my home theater...

One Monstrous voltage stabilizer

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 00:38:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Overview Any home theater enthusiast can tell you that performance is limited by the weakest link in your system. Thousands of dollars invested in an HDTV display and DVD player is worthless if you use $5 cables to connect them together...

Monster Cable MP-HTS1000MKII PowerCenter (mp hts 1000 mkii) Surge Suppressor: Entry-level conditioning

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 23:47:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Overview Monster Power (a division of Monster Cable) offers this power conditioner as entry-level protection for today's home theater systems typically consisting of an HDTV display, a DVD player, and a surround sound system at a minimum. It...

Built for LFE

Wed, 4 May 2005 00:24:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Introduction Let me preface this review my clearly stating that there are many subs out there that are better than the JBL E250P. Hsu, Velodyne, SVS, and others make some awesome subs that are more accurate and will play lower frequencies than...

Good companion to "Rhythm of the Pride Lands" album

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:02:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Disney calls this album "Return to Pride Rock: Songs inspired by The Lion King II, Simba's Pride." That's quite a long title for a music CD, but this is not just a regular soundtrack. It also contains some original songs composed by Lebo M, an African...

Undeniable Superiority

Sat, 18 Dec 2004 04:55:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Introduction To clarify, the Onkyo TX-SR502 is not a THX certified receiver and does not do THX EX decoding as indicated by Epinions. It does however, decode every other format currently available aside from the obscure Logic7 format that...

Visit Peachtree Road in SACD style.

Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:32:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - There are already several reviews on the regular CD version of Elton John's "Peachtree Road" so I won't repeat in this review. The most notable feature of this SACD is strong imaging and a fantastic bass track. Compared to my other two Elton SACDs...

If you love bass...

Fri, 5 Nov 2004 22:05:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Introduction If you're looking for a nice subwoofer to complete or supplement your current home theater setup, the JBL Northridge E Series is a great choice in the $300-500 range. This review covers the E150P, which is the smaller version of...

New and Improved ER-HM450

Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:32:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Overview The Energizer (Technuity) ER-HM450 has undergone some changes since the first incarnation, most notably the addition of AVR and a power upgrade from 200W to 240W. I purchased this unit because my Energizer ER-HM400 (see my...

High class with a low price tag

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 01:01:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Introduction Sony's DVP-NS775V is a mid-level DVD player that is an optimal choice for consumers who want better quality than a $60 bargain player but don't need advanced video upconversion for DVI output or the ability to burn their own DVD...

Great price but not without flaws

Sun, 7 Mar 2004 23:29:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - I got my KLH R5100 for Christmas two years ago but couldn't review it because Epinions didn't have the item listed. My parents picked one up at Best Buy for $100 after a price drop and rebate. Overview Physically, this receiver is larger...

eVGA's eGeforce2 MX400, a proven winner

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 03:12:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - I picked this AGP video card up at a local computer wholesale company for $32. It offers some decent specs for so little money, including a 4X AGP bus connection, 32mb of DDR ram, a 350mhz Ramdac, and full-screen antialiasing. It makes a great card for...

Don't Get Caught Without One

Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:45:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - When it comes to AC power, sometimes unfortunately the current doesn't keep going and going and goin...

Fellowes Mini Web Pro Optical Mouse (99925) Mouse: Size Matters

Sun, 6 Apr 2003 02:46:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - I picked this mouse up a few weeks ago on a school trip to Atlanta. I liked the design, feature set, and optical sensor, so I decided to give the Fellowes' Mini Web Pro Mouse a try.

Ergonomics

This is a left- or right- hand...

Aiwa NSX-DS55 Mini Theater System: Great system for dorm & home

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:49:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - I received my Aiwa NSX-DS55 system last Christmas. I have waited to publish a review because I had not been able to utilize the Dolby Digital feature until just recently, when I purchased a Soundblaster Extigy for my laptop.

The NSX-DS55 is a...

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Extigy Sound Card: The Best $130 You Will Ever Hear

Tue, 27 Aug 2002 22:51:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - Let me start this review by describing my situation to you: I, like thousands of other people, am the owner of a laptop computer (a Sony VAIO). The majority of laptops today have only a single analog audio-out port providing stereo sound. The average...

Good value computer speakers

Wed, 9 Jan 2002 17:41:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - If you're like me, you probably want something better than the $10 boxy computer speakers that came with your system. When searching for amplified computer speakers, there are many many different brands and models to choose from, with prices ranging from...

Another excellent laptop from Sony!

Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:14:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author compuwhiz - I purchased a Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 laptop from my local Circuit City in July of 2001. After looking at the various models on display, I decided that the Sony offered the features I was looking for at a relatively affordable price. I was looking for a...