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Blockbuster Entertainment Online Store: Wrteched, wretched service. A joke.

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:40:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - Delivery speed was about as bad as it could possibly be, short of just not sending movies at all. Movie selection is not as good as Netflix either. I signed up for the service with a great friends and family discount. The service was so bad that I...

Handspring Treo 600 Handheld: Close to Ideal

Sun, 11 Apr 2004 02:29:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I have owned the Sprint version of the Treo 600 for almost 6 months now. I bought it to replace my Sharp Zaurus 5500, which was the most enjoyable PDA I had owned to date. The problem was, I was never really compelled to carry the Zaurus. It was a little...

Finally, I can backup my daughter's favorite videos!

Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:05:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I had been wanting a DVD burner for several months. This all started when my daughter, who is about...

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card: Get out the Raid, SoundBlaster Audigy is buggy!

Fri, 18 Jan 2002 02:06:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I've had on-board sound on my Athlon 950 machine for several months now. I finally got tired of having the sound cut out every time I accessed my hard drive. I decided it was time to get a new sound card.

When I saw the Audigy card I was...

Sony DSC-S75 - Beautifully Ugly

Thu, 17 Jan 2002 16:57:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - A few months ago I decided I needed to replace my old Kodak 1.3 megapixel camera. It was fine for full-frame portraits, but as soon as I took a picture of a landscape or other detail-filled shot, the picture turned to mush. I did quite a bit of research...

RCN has lots of bandwidth, why can't I use it?

Sun, 18 Nov 2001 15:26:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - So, I've seen the RCN guys in the neighborhood presumably running fiber all over the place. I get a flyer on my front door saying that I can get local phone, cable and Internet access for about $110 a month with no contracts to sign and no upfront costs...

Dish Network DishPlayer 500 Channel Satellite System: This review is actually about Dish Player

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:13:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - The Dishplayer 500 is a satellite receiver, digital video recorder, and WebTV all in one package. Dish Network sells this unit for about $200 if you agree to a 1 year service contract. Sounds good, right? Well, there are a few problems.

1. You...

Sony Wega - Pick one up today, but bring five friends

Fri, 6 Apr 2001 02:58:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I bought this TV with every intention of returning it. My six year old Mitsubishi 35" was on the fritz and I was hosting an Oscar party. I needed a nice big TV for the occasion since I wasn't getting the Mits repaired any time soon.

I headed...

Netscape 6 Preview Release 3: Netscape 6 - Ugh. Make them stop.

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:41:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - Netscape 6 is the final nail in the coffin of Netscape the browser company. This release stinks and I mean that.

I have been a Navigator fan for years, only recently switching to IE when 5.5 was released. I hoped that Netscape 6 would bring...

Wacom Graphire Pen & Mouse Set: Wacom Graphire - Nice Pen, Lousy Mouse

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 01:49:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - The Graphire is a great idea. An inexpensive graphics tablet and a cordless, balless (sp?) mouse to boot. All for under a hundred bucks! What could be wrong with that? Well...

I bought the Graphire because I had always wanted a graphics tablet...

Facts, fast.

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 03:43:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - Here is a book that does the O'Reilly name proud. One of my favorite things about this book is what it's missing. Namely, a bunch of chapters stuck in the front of the book like 'What is the Internet?', 'What is HTML?', etc. Unlike most other publishers...

NHT Super Zeros - Low? No. But oh so sweet.

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 03:22:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - The NHT Super Zeros were first made famous by Corey Greenberg of Stereophile fame. He remarked that these little speakers had incredibly clear midrange and respectable highs for very little dough. Of course, he also pointed out that these little speakers...

Yikes! Voyager hates mountain roads.

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 21:24:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I just got back from a week's vacation where I drove a rental 2000 Voyager over 1200 miles. I drove up and down the state of California from San Francisco to San Diego and many points in between. For the most part, I like the Voyager but there are a few...

Microsoft Media Player: Windows Media Player - Christina Aguilara Skin, Wow!

Wed, 24 May 2000 04:04:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - What comes to mind when I look at the newest Windows Media Player? Wow! Amazing feature set, amazing new look and amazing streaming quality.

The newest version of Media Player borrows a lot from Real Player but seems to be more friendly than...

Windows 2000 - Microsoft got something right for a change

Wed, 24 May 2000 03:52:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I hate to say it, but Microsoft did a good job with Windows 2000 Pro. I recently installed Win2k after several agonizing months with the disaster that is Windows 98.

Much to my amazement, the install process was easy. Win2k installed on an...

Express Mail is the Best Deal

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 19:06:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I've shipped several eBay auction items in the last few months and I have to say that the USPS has become my favorite shipping service. It's fast, affordable, and reliable. It used to be that you were crazy to ship anything fragile or important via UPS...

CompactFlash Cards: Get a Card Reader! (ImageMate from SanDisk)

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 18:46:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - If you have a digital camera with a serial interface, you need a compact flash card reader. Downloading images through the serial port is a drag. It takes several minutes to download a multi-megabyte card onto your computer.

This card reader...

Intel PC Camera Pack: Intel PC Camera - Say "Cheesy"!

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 18:35:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - Intel's web cam is a pretty nice little camera but leaves a few things to be desired.

First, let's get to the good stuff. The USB version of this camera is nice and easy to install (but isn't everything USB easy?). The software bundle...

Beck - Two Opposable Thumbs Up!

Sat, 15 Jan 2000 02:48:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - Beck's latest is yet another departure from previous work. Seems old Beck is always trying something new. I bought this album not knowing much about except that I like Beck. As with previous albums, I initially thought "why did I shell out $12 for this"?...

1960: Qualcomm QCP-1960 - Thin is in.

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 20:31:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I purchased this phone late last year to replace my Sony which also uses the Qualcomm OS. What I liked about the Sony was the way menus could be navigated with a jog-dial. What I didn't like was the way the jog-dial had a tendency to skip menu options...

Grado SR-60 - No compromises!

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 05:08:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - You don't have to compromise excellent sound if you're on a budget. The Grado SR-60s are an incredible buy and they don't skimp on quality a bit. Definitely check these cans out before investing in a pair of Sonys or any other mid-market headphone.
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All Clad Ltd.

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 03:43:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - My wife and I asked for the All Clad 7-piece set for our wedding. We didn't get it. We were forced to return some of our fine China in exchange for the set. It was worth it! These are excellent quality pots and pans. They heat quickly and evenly and are...

Great solution for the quality minded.

Mon, 10 Jan 2000 05:28:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I purchased the T4 after doing some extensive research on the web for point and shoot cameras. I was looking for an excellent quality picture in a small package for my next trip to Europe. This camera fit the bill. It's lightweight, easy to use and takes...

Once you go Pac, you'll never go back

Thu, 6 Jan 2000 04:23:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - I'd like to start by saying that DSL is the most awesome service on the planet. It's practically a religious experience to have an always-on lightning-fast connection to the Internet. It changes your life. You find yourself using the Internet for...

AOL Instant Messenger: Forget the rest, AIM is best!

Wed, 5 Jan 2000 05:13:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cvilly - Sure, I hate AOL. Their service is a watered down version of the web with no real power. However, AIM is one cool application. There are many others out there, but AIM is the most prevalent and the easiest to use, especially when compared to ICQ. ICQ is...