© 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-cxc273 Recent reviews written by member cxc273 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_489550745220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Released in fall 2008, Apple's 24-inch LED Cinema Display is a gorgeous piece of industrial design. The 1920x1200 monitor offers a beautiful picture that often makes even the worst images look good.The display continues Apple's tradition of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489550745220 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:39:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489550745220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477641739908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Wow, where to begin?Having not heard much good about the movie, I set my sights pretty low for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Doing so seriously increased my enjoyment of the film as opposed to the disappointment I enountered with my higher... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477641739908 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:13:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477641739908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473866145412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - It wasn't until my wife and I visited my brother and his family in Seattle that I realized how invaluable a GPS unit could be. Since my brother couldn't play host to us the entire week, we were left on our own. He did supply us with his Tom Tom One GPS... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473866145412 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:16:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473866145412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463414136452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Buying a large television, especially one that's 52 inches, isn't easy. After all, it's a decision you've got to live with for a few years and it's not going to be an inexpensive choice.I did all of the requisite research, reading magazines,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463414136452 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:31:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463414136452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461413387908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Truthfully, I'm not really sure why others hate the Apple earphones so much.These earphones are the updated versions of Apple's original earphones that came with the iPod. From a sound quality standpoint, they're about the same as the original... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461413387908 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:46:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461413387908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461871615620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Going back to my original fifth-generation 30GB iPod, my personal preference has always been for clear cases made of polycarbonate. I always thought of them as offering decent protection from scratches and small drops while maintaining the clean look of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461871615620 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:11:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461871615620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461859032708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Growing up in a Windows world, I was never much of a fan of Apple mice. Sure, they looked nice, but when it came down to functionality, they were always a bit off, whether it was the infamous "hockey puck"-style mouse from the original candy-colored... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461859032708 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:47:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461859032708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459372924548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - I have to say that Apple probably makes some of the best computer keyboards out there.I recently switched over from a Windows machine to a Macbook Pro and got a new display, keyboard, and mouse to go along with it.I was looking forward to the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459372924548 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:03:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459372924548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456843038340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - I've had a number of iPods over the years, from the standard iPod "classic" to the original shuffle to the nano. Though I've loved all of those units, I have to say that the 2G 32GB iPod touch is certainly my favorite.It's claim to fame is it's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456843038340 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:11:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456843038340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444109393540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - When I started shopping for a camera bag for travel, I decided that I didn't want a shoulder-style bag. I couldn't see myself dragging my SLR with lenses and other gear on one shoulder as I traveled to different cities. I decided that I wanted a more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444109393540 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:37:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444109393540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439399911044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - "Batman: Gotham Knight" takes Batman into the world of Japanese anime. The DVD presents the iconic character through a series of shorts animated by a different artists. Batman faces a number of familiar foes, including Killer Croc and Scarecrow... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439399911044 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:28:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439399911044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438039973508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Historically, a Will Smith movie was worth seeing even if you knew the story wasn't going to be that great. Smith's done some great summertime flicks over the years, such as Men in Black, among others. Every once in a while, a Will Smith film really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438039973508 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:06:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438039973508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438038990468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Is it even possible for Pixar to make a bad movie? The company's latest film, Wall-E, continues Pixar's winning streak of great films. It's everything one can expect from the studio. There's a lot that's been said about the film's darker tone. Set... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438038990468 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:48:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438038990468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420332801668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - In late 2007, Nintendo debuted the Wii Zapper, a plastic gun accessory that came packaged with a game, Link's Crossbow Training.&lt Truthfully, the best part about the Wii Zapper isn't the Zapper itself, but Link's Crossbow Training. The game is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420332801668 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:00:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420332801668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_392353189508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Part of me still can't believe that a toy has managed to spawn a multi-million dollar action film. Some might say it's a sure sign of the apocalypse while others say it's a dream come true. When it's all said and done, "Transformers" isn't all that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~392353189508 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:07:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_392353189508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_387030486660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Perhaps the one disappointing thing about the film "Rocky Balboa" was that a true soundtrack from the film was never released. Instead, Rocky fans are asked to settle for "Rocky Balboa: The Best of Rocky Balboa," which is a compilation of some of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~387030486660 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:58:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_387030486660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_382084681348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - With Apple's fall 2006 introduction of the second-generation Nano, second-generation Shuffle, and update of its iPod with video, the company also made some minor changes to its iconic white earbuds. Apple's new headphones retain the white and gray... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~382084681348 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:08:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_382084681348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_359163268740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Released before "Spider-man 3" hit the theaters in May, "Spider-man 2.1" can either be seen as adding more for Spider-man fans or a money-grabbing double-dip by the studio. For those who haven't seen "Spider-man 2," the story picks up where the first... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~359163268740 Tue, 8 May 2007 18:03:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_359163268740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_339533598340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Logitech's MX 1000 is the company's first laser mouse. The company claims the mouse's laser tracking is 20 times more accurate than that of standard optical mice. The mouse molds very well to the hand, though people who are lefties are pretty much out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~339533598340 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:40:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_339533598340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_335658716804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - (Reviewer's note: This review looks at the standard two-disc special widescreen edition DVD version of "Casino Royale") Bond is back. But this time, it's Daniel Craig assuming the role. It's a Bond that's been retooled for today's world. Gone are the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~335658716804 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:48:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_335658716804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_317844590212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Though my contract came up for renewal quite a while before I went shopping for a phone, I knew I wanted something sleeker to replace my aging but trusty LG VX4600. I decided early on that I didn't want a Motorola Razr. A friend who works as a store... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~317844590212 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 18:26:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_317844590212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_316976565892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - (WRITER'S NOTE: Due to the fact that Dell PCs are customizable, the unit reviewed in this article may be different from that of other reviewers.) In shopping for a new computer to replace my aging Pentium III, I researched many manufacturers,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~316976565892 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:35:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_316976565892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_291477687940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Anyone who's wanted to get accessories for their iPod know that it can be expensive. Apple's iPod AV Connection Kit to hook an iPod up to a stereo is no exception. The kit allows users of dock-enabled iPods to hook up their MP3 player and pipe music... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~291477687940 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:42:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_291477687940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_291450228356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - Finding the right case to go with an iPod can be a fun process, though others might find it overwhelming, given the myriad of choices available. After receiving my iPod, I wanted a case that allowed me to see not only the video screen, but also the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~291450228356 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:43:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_291450228356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_234994175620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxc273 - I'll be the first to say that I wasn't a big believer in the Shuffle when it was introduced. The lack of an LCD screen to tell a user what song they're listening to was a deal killer for me, and so I bought the rival 512MB Creative MuVo TX FM instead... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~234994175620 Tue, 6 Jun 2006 17:11:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_234994175620?linkin_id=8003929