Epinions Recent Reviews for jwhitakr

Harman Kardon AVR 245 - a 7.1 channel audio / video workhorse

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:20:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background As part of upgrading my home theater, I recently decided that a new AV (audio / video) receiver was in order based on the lack of features found on my old AV receiver. My old Pioneer VSX-D510 did not have a lot of the features I was...

Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD Player - outstanding 1st generation HD DVD player

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:51:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Introduction A few months ago I purchased a Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD player to replace my previous standard DVD player. The reasoning behind my purchase of a new HD DVD player was to enjoy the new video and audio improvements offered by HD DVDs,...

SuperTalent 4GB USB Flash Drive - small, fast and reliable storage

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:34:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background USB flash drives are becoming more and more common, and the price per gigabyte of storage is also falling quickly. With the price of a decent sized USB drive falling to less than $40, I decided it was time to go ahead and get one. I...

Polk Audio R300 Floorstanding Speakers - excellent value, nice step up from HTIB systems

Wed, 9 May 2007 18:17:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I have used this pair of speakers in my home theater setup for over 2 months now. It is currently connected to my home theater receiver, an older Pioneer model – the VSX-D510 which is rated at 100W x 5 channels. The speakers are...

Avaya 6408D+ Digital Phone - Reliable, easy-to-use business-class telephone

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:07:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - I have used the Avaya 6408D+ digital phone at work for over 3 years now. It replaced a previous model of Avaya phone, which was outdated and in serious need of an upgrade. During the last 3 years I have moved offices at least a half-dozen times. I’ve...

Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Cooler - Outstanding cooling performance, low noise, AMD and Intel compatibility

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:20:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - I have used a few Zalman products in the past, with my most recent experience being the CNPS7000B-AlCu. The CNPS products are branded as “Computer Noise Prevention System” components, which means they are all specifically designed to offer high...

Dell Inspiron B130 Laptop - Competent performer for everyday tasks

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:38:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - The Inspiron B130 replaces the B120 in the Dell lineup of inexpensive laptops. This line of laptops is designed to fit the basic computing needs of most people who plan to use a laptop for general, everyday tasks. With the capability to run...

Quaker Breakfast Cookies - high in fiber and in sweetness

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:10:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Best known for Quaker Oatmeal, the Quaker brand has expanded to include Quaker Breakfast Cookies as part of their product lineup. These cookies are designed for an easy breakfast-on-the-go, or a mid-morning snack, instead of donuts, pastries or other...

AStar DVD-3800 Single Disc DVD Player – Budget DVD player that misses the mark

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:32:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - With a plethora of choices available on the market for a home DVD player, to stand out from the crowd a DVD player needs to deliver excellent video and audio quality, a low price and visual appeal in order be competitive. The market for budget DVD...

Insignia 10.2" 16:9 Widescreen TFT Portable DVD Player IS-PDVD10 – excellent portable entertainment

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:52:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - The convenience and falling prices of portable DVD players has created a new alternative for entertainment during long flights, long car rides or during any extended time period of boredom. The time previously spent reading books or magazines, listening...

Canon PIXMA iP6210D Inkjet Printer - reasonable price, high quality photo printing, lackadaisical speed

Thu, 18 May 2006 17:47:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Introduction The PIXMA iP6210D is Canon's recent entry into the already crowded budget inkjet photo printer market, and at $100 MSRP is priced similarly to competitors offerings. With the right type of photo paper, the company's PIXMA line of...

Coby CX-9 Digital FM/AM Radio - barely mediocre

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:55:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Introduction Like a whole lot of other people, my wife and I made a New Year’s resolution to start exercising regularly and to eat healthier. While the jury is still out on our eating habits, we did commit to a 1-year gym membership at a...

Honeywell HWM-335 Warm Mist Humidifier - easy to use and quiet, but completely unreliable

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:43:21 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background As the winter season got into full swing, and the lack of moisture in the air of our house started to cause dry, itchy skin and nosebleeds, my wife and I decided that it was time to buy a humidifier. We primarily wanted a humidifier...

Hunter 33201 Cool-Mist Humidifier - effective, easy to use and low-maintenance, but not extremely quiet

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:12:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background As the winter season got into full swing, and the lack of moisture in the air of our house started to cause dry, itchy skin and nosebleeds, my wife and I decided that it was time to buy a humidifier. We primarily wanted a humidifier...

Canon PIXMA iP4200 Inkjet Printer - speedy, reasonable price, high quality printing

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:31:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background The Canon PIXMA iP4200 replaces the iP4000 and iP3000 in Canon’s line of inkjet photo printers, but it does not include any revolutionary new features. What you will get with the iP4200 is a slightly less expensive printer with...

eVGA GeForce 7800GT PCI-E 256MB - high-end graphics performance with a fairly hefty price tag

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 16:03:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Introduction The 7800GT line of video cards is the successor to the largely popular, but aging, 6800GT line of NVIDIA cards. It comes in at approximately the same price point as the 6800GT was when it was first launched. The 7800GT is targeted...

Epson Stylus C88 Inkjet Printer - fairly inexpensive with high quality printing, but slow

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:22:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background After moving into my new house and setting up my new office area, I discovered that my old Epson C42UX printer was no longer working. I’m not sure if it was damaged in the move, or if it had malfunctioned prior to the move and I...

Samsung SPH-a840 Cell Phone - sleek, well designed phone with lots of features

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:50:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background My old cell phone, an LG Touchpoint 1100, just wasn’t cutting it anymore. I’d had it for almost 4 years, and it was literally starting to fall apart. After getting dropped more than once over the years, the battery had...

Quake 4 for PC: Quake 4 PC Game - fast-paced, action-packed shooter. Does it live up to the hype?

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:11:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I have been playing Q
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4 since the date of its release on October 19. My favorite type of game is first person shooters, so I had been anxiously awaiting the release of Quake 4. I have been...

Toshiba MW27F51 27" TV/DVD/VCR - nice flat screen CRT, easy DVD/VCR playback

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:57:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I have used this TV for over 50 hours while at work. It is set up in one of our video conferencing rooms and is used primarily for video conferencing meetings. It is also used in various communication courses for students to practice...

Polk Audio PSW12 Subwoofer - deep, clear, powerful bass for music listening and home theater

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:35:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I have used this subwoofer in my home theater setup for a little over a month now. It is currently connected to my home theater receiver, an older Pioneer model – the VSX-D510. My primary use for this sub is for watching movies,...

Amazon.com Rewards Card: Amazon.com Rewards Card - good rewards program, but is that enough to keep your business?

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:50:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I've used a number of credit cards in the past 10 years, but only started using rewards cards about 4 years ago. I started with a Discover card with the traditional cash back program, then went to a Delta Skymiles card that rewarded...

Sennheiser HD-280 Pro Headphones - reliable, exceptional sound and comfortable to wear

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:42:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I have used these headphones for almost 2 years now. They are currently plugged into my home PC, where they are used primarily for listening to MP3’s and playing games. I have also used them to watch movies by connecting them to...

Western Digital Caviar WD1600JD 160GB HD - decent performing, fairly quiet, adequate storage space

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:53:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I recently purchased a custom built PC, and one of the stipulations I had before ordering the PC was that I be able to choose the components used in the system. I did not spend a lot of time researching which hard drive to get, and...

Panasonic PT-61LCX65 LCD Projection HDTV - giant screen, slim footprint, sexy picture

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:15:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwhitakr - Background I have owned this LCD projection TV for almost 5 weeks now, and it has gotten quite a bit of use during that time. It's set up in my basement as the foundation for my home theater. I've watched movies through my DVD player, sports,...