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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-hchen42 Recent reviews written by member hchen42 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_485740809860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - DNS323 in reality is really a miniature linux server running with 64 Meg.  Bottom line, this device is Fantastic.Overall, I give this device A-.  D-Link did a wonderful job making installation/setup as easy as possible.  However,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485740809860 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:46:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485740809860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464673083012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - If your intention with this phone is to talk only, then you found an awesome phone.  If you intend to use this for anything else, look else where.  Phone call quality : Grade A-.  The most important aspect of a phone is, of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464673083012 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:03:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464673083012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456010337924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Bottom line, good mouse.I got two of these for my 2 laptops.  One laptop runs 32bit Vista Home premium, and the other runs on 32 bit XP Home edition.  In summary, both worked flawlessly after a month of usage.I saw the mouse... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456010337924 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:09:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456010337924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455586385540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I bought this laptop from Bestbuy for $549 + NYC tax which comes to about $600.  I bought it simply because my parents need a bigger screen, and they just need the basic stuff such as browse the web, word processing, play some board games, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455586385540 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:55:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455586385540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_432024555140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I bought this clock radio in a haste. I moved into a new apt in NYC, and left my old 15+ years old radio clock behind. Given that I was on trips with a hectic schedule, I did a quick search on Amazon and bought it. I should have been more careful... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~432024555140 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:33:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_432024555140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399806598788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - If you are a software developer, graphic artist, portfolio manager or anyone who need a computer with fast CPU, memory to perform your daily function? this laptop is NOT for you. This laptop is perfect for those who just need something to browse the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399806598788 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:10:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399806598788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399800766084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I've been looking to get my hand on this camera for awhile. And knowing that back to school sale is upon us, I shopped carefully. 'Lo and Behold, BestBuy.com had a ridiculous price of $284 (when next lowest was $339 at CircuitCity). So I snatched one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399800766084 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:05:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399800766084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_356001418884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I bought this player from BestBuy. The price was reasonable at $184 in Feb '07. Let's get to the good part. Let me start with the appearance. This thing is actually HUUUUGE! The subwoofer is huge. The player itself may be thin, but it has a wide... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~356001418884 Tue, 1 May 2007 17:23:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_356001418884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_300321771140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - In summary, this headphone has decent sound, and the wireless works, but that's really about it. I can not recommend this headphone. I purchased this headphone via buy.com when they had a sale plus the $20 off $50 Google Checkout special which drop... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~300321771140 Tue, 2 Jan 2007 01:51:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_300321771140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_288746999428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I always have trusted Linksys products. My view of Linksys products have always been built for hacking ruggedness for the geeks yet, elegant and simple for the non-techies. Then this webcam totally ruined my perception of Linksys products. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~288746999428 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 16:11:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_288746999428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_286100000388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - This is my second trip to Berlin. I stayed at Art'otel the first time which was about 10 minutes. Art'otel is designed more for toursits. Steigenberger is catered toward for business people. The location of the hotel is about 1 block away from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~286100000388 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 15:00:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_286100000388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_254884810372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I stayed at this hotel for seven days in july of 2006. The hotel was opened in 2002, every thing in the hotel are still very nice and clean. I also must commend the German people in general. Of all my travel (been to 10+ nations), germans are very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~254884810372 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:41:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_254884810372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_235918036612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I loved my previous Olympus Camedia 4040 camera. However, I thought it's time to upgrade to the 8 mega pixel world, and with a smaller, more compact design than a 4040 (fyi 4040 is a semi-pro, as I was taking some photo classes awhile back). My... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~235918036612 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:01:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_235918036612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_226591346308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Important note: The performance here is based on personal experience with other laptops, ACER 3003 (AMD 3000), Toshiba Satellite 5105-S501 (P4M 1.7 Ghz), and is based on my personal usage and NOT base on any performance utility. Judging by the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~226591346308 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:50:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_226591346308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223767858820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I give up on printing paper label on CD/DVD. The air bubble, heavy ink on certain spots of the label occassionally caused the cd/dvd to become unbalance and lead to skipping. My hand writing is horrible (I should be a doctor. :P ). Thermal/inkject... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223767858820 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:31:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223767858820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223172005508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - The days of printing maps via any on-line map services and/or trip planning-software is now over for me. From this day forward, this gadget shall service me on all my trips. :) I ordered mine via ebay, as many ebay sellers seems to sell this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223172005508 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 01:00:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223172005508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_214211006084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I purchased this laptop in a haste due to a circumstance which I needed a new laptop. I basically needed one that has good screen, decent size hard drive and at least 512 Meg of RAM and low price. This was one laptop that caught my eyes and with some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~214211006084 Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:13:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_214211006084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_187053739652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I've been scouting for a multifunction laser printer for about an year. I got fed up with inkjet printers - inkjet printers always seem to produce great print quality at first, until nozzle clogs. Afterward it's all downhill. So with limited desk top... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~187053739652 Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:44:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_187053739652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185025269380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Overall (2.5 stars/5) : This hotel is located about 5-10 minutes walk to Eiffel Towel. It is located in more of a residential area than a tourist area. The hotel is cozy, comfortable, clean. There's nothing I would considered bad nor great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185025269380 Thu, 2 Jun 2005 12:34:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185025269380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184640573060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Overall (2.5 stars/5) : This is a surprisingly nice hotel. The outside of the hotel needs some major remodeling. I almost wanted to called my booking agent and REALLY curse her out when I first arrived. But once inside, it was nice and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184640573060 Sun, 29 May 2005 10:27:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184640573060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180400393860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - I have couple of 2.5 years-old laptops with only USB 1.1 ports, and I don't wish to buy a new computer until next generation of OS (MSFT's Longhorn, scheduled sometimes next year). So in the meantime, I figure I'd upgrade my computer a bit. So when... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180400393860 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:06:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180400393860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177596763780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - This is my fifth MP3 players. Of the five, one is a flash memory based (Creative Nomad II), 2 are CD-based, and the other being Archos 20gb studio 20. I didn't really wanted to buy iPod, but when buy.com had a real low priced sale ($339), I bit the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177596763780 Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:41:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177596763780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_173403967108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Overall : I give this product a B- grade. This drive give you the ability to set password on the drive, so if you lose the drive, the data will not be easily extracted. It is light and compact. However, the secure area needs some discipline to work... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~173403967108 Mon, 14 Feb 2005 19:20:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_173403967108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_165569203844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Applause to the engineers at Philips for getting this dvd player right and at a very very good price. This player is very well designed; it is for both the geeks who like to hack the machines and the casual everyday users. Since many reviews here have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~165569203844 Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:52:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_165569203844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_163252637316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hchen42 - Bottom line, this is an excellent router. It supports all the legacy and up to date wireless security (Open System, WPA-PSK...) authentication. Many features to help setup a secure home network. Setup/Configuration : Grade C Getting into... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~163252637316 Sun, 28 Nov 2004 15:30:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_163252637316?linkin_id=8003929