Epinions Recent Reviews for con_mcb

Ericsson get better and better...

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:11:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - After cracking the housing on my T39m, I decided to upgrade my phone again. It had been a year and a half - I was ready for a change. The T39 had all the features I wanted except for support for picture messaging, which seemed to be the latest thing...

"Achtung! Zie American has shot me!"

Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:44:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - Looking back at Wolfenstein 3D, a conflict hits me.

One part of me says - look at those pixelated, souped-up 2D graphics. Look at the lack of enemy models. Look at the crude weapon effects and lack of enviroment damage. Look those...

Swedish Quality. Again.

Thu, 6 Sep 2001 07:24:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - There comes a moment in a persons life when they realise that their cherished product is obsolete and, ultimately, useless. This happens only far often to most people and is a terrible feeling. To aviod these moments, I have a philosophy to invest in a...

No Payne, No Game

Tue, 31 Jul 2001 14:50:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - Max Payne has been in the pipeline for some years. Its hugely anticipated arrival has been hyped almost as much as Black & White. Now that its here, can it live up to expectations?

3D Realms have kept this game under tight wraps for 3 years,...

It's what's inside that counts...

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 16:19:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - After discovering the wonderful world of MP3s (more specifically - the illegal downloading of them), I have spent vast amounts on improved internet connection, mindisc players and digital soundcards. One more thing remained - the ability to compile one's...

The professional's gamepad...

Tue, 1 May 2001 16:49:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - I have owned two Gravis gamepad pros for over 3 years now. Over that time I found them to be reliable, responsive, hardy and possibly the best gamepads for EA Sports titles. The only problem with them was the serial gamepad connection (one was connected...

Welcome to the arena...

Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:58:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - This is certianly not a bad game. If you have a network, ot play a lot online - buy this game. Otherwise, it difficult to recommend apart from its great graphics.

Sadly, the tips section has become "retired". Instead, I shall share some tips...

Guillemot Maxi Sound Fortissimo: Not quite Maximum sound, Guillemot

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 15:21:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - After downloading some new drivers for my SB AWE 32, the sound went to hell on my computer. It was so terrible, I frankly don't want to talk about it.

The card was 6 years old and had certainly had a good innings so I strode in a my local...

Black and White for Windows, Mac: Do you dream in Black & White?

Sun, 29 Apr 2001 08:30:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - For almost 3 years, Half-life has stood at the top of the pile, the pinnacle of PC gaming. Finally, a challenger has risen up to Half-live and emerged triumphant, as the greatest game of all time.

This game is Black and White. After nearly 4...

Dell Dimension 8100 Series: Almost Quicksilver

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 12:33:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - Original Review

A couple of months ago, I bought a new PC. I've had my 400Mhz PII for a while now and simply wanted a new PC. I immediatly turned to Dell who, in my opinion, make the best computers (but sadly not the cheapest). 5 days later...

There she glows...

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 11:43:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - The other day (17/04/01) my faithful 3 button "Ambassador Kosh" (for anyone that's seen Babylon 5) logimouse died. I'd had that mouse for over 7 years and it was an emotional moment. It was emotional because I halfway through a important deathmatch with...

Solid 4 speaker setup from Creative

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 04:18:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - When I ordered my Dell P4 the other month, I choose not to get any speakers. Instead I went and bought some of these Creative FPS 1500 from Simply.co.uk for £45. I did not regret my decision.

The actual speakers themselves are tiny 10cm cubes...

Can't recommend as a gamer

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 03:58:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author con_mcb - I received this card in a new Dell Dimension 8100 P4 1.3Ghz PC the other month and was originally impressed with its features at the price. I soon noticed, however, the card's pathetic attempt at 16-bit colour in Quake III. The framerates, also, weren't...