© 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-livewire_13 Recent reviews written by member livewire_13 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492272193156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - In a world of ultra-violent, high-tech, gimmicky video games based more on profits than substance, Lego Batman is a refreshing change of pace. Don't pay too much credence to the list of reviews with average grades, this game can be a solid piece in any... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492272193156 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:31:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492272193156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491316612740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - The Call of Duty series has attracted first person shooters since the original game was released in 2003. Since then, the series has boasted a number of good games, including the hotly anticipated Call Of Duty:Modern Warfare 2 that was released today... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491316612740 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:02:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491316612740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489972403844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Hollywood launched an advertisment blitz back when Lucky # Slevin came out in April 2006. I don't remember if the ads really explained what was going on, but it was on my wish list. Thankfully I never actually got around to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489972403844 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:48:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489972403844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487505956484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I'll admit it, I'm a technophile. I love learning and playing with all sorts of digital goodies.A recent week-long trip to Europe was reason enough for me to splurge and buy a used second generation 32GB iPod touch. Now I already have an iPod... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487505956484 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:25:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487505956484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459778002564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I first saw the trailer for Taken, in the previews for another film and immediately resolved to spend whatever money it took to see it in theaters. I ended up seeing it gratis, and I'm glad I did.The advertisements and trailer for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459778002564 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:04:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459778002564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458338373252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I saw Gran Tornio two days ago. I couldn't quite come up with an easy description or grade then, and I'm nearly just as far now.Directed, produced by and starring Clint Eastwood, this film is no typical Hollywood flick. Don't expect a blockbuster... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458338373252 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:59:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458338373252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454927289988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - There are some games that aren't worth your time and you can tell after 15 minutes to turn them off and pawn it off on someone else. Then there are games that engulf you until you realize five hours later that you really must turn it off because work... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454927289988 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:20:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454927289988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453660675716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - van.Yes, the Mercury Villager is without a doubt a minivan. Forget the hype Ford brainwashed several owners that it's a trendy vehicle. Even back in the day when our red 1993 Villager was brand new and I was in elementary school, I knew it was a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453660675716 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:55:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453660675716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453526589060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Playing Guitar Hero III and Rock Band on the PlayStation 3 is an experience. Almost anyone can be a rock legend, everything moves so seemlessly, songs are available for purchase online and you can even challenge someone across the world. Unless... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453526589060 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:39:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453526589060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451720744580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - This Apple Pro Keyboard came with my eMac seven years ago, and it was a bit of Jekyll and Hyde.Like most Apple products, I plugged in the USB cable and it worked flawlessly. In four years of college, I typed dozens of papers for class, articles... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451720744580 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:52:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451720744580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451648261764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Just a note, I'm writing this review halfway into the game. While I doubt my opinions will change, I reserve the right to edit them later.Devil May Cry 4 is a work of art and an overall solid game. Unfortunately, it's simply not as good as the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451648261764 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:20:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451648261764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451643608708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - With New York state laws strictly requiring hands free phones and my phone plan eligible for a new phone earlier this year, I was introduced to the wonders of Bluetooth.Initially I bought Verizon Wireless's cheapest bluetooth headsets, although I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451643608708 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:35:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451643608708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451191082628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Hundreds upon hundreds of titles came out for the Playstation 2, and Time Splitters 2 is easily on the peak of that mountain. And despite being created by Eidos and Free Radical more than seven years ago, it's still a blast to play.The single... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451191082628 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:34:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451191082628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451180269188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I bought GE's 3-5383 more than a decade ago as a kid. It didn't get used often, considering that I was growing up, going to school and doing all the normal things. I think I used it once on a family trip, just taping the conversations and arguments with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451180269188 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:44:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451180269188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451175681668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I bought this device some years ago when I was in college. It now sits somewhere in my house, and I really don't care to find it.My father bought his first wireless router and my eMac did not have an airport card. But I was tried of getting grief... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451175681668 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:59:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451175681668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450974748292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Hooray! Another super realistic game that sends me wading through millions of enemies with a personal arsenal and limited or no allies. I've never seen anything like this before, oh wait, they named a whole genre after it.To be fair, I was glad... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450974748292 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:43:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450974748292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450964131460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Everybody has heard of Assassin's Creed, if they haven't played it since it came a year ago. I just got my hands on a used copy from that newfangled interweb and set to work beating it.I feel obligated to say this up front: this game has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450964131460 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:29:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450964131460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443591003780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Named after one of the greatest movies ever made, I was praying that this game did not fall like a ballsy shopkeeper. After spending many hours running through 1950's New York City, it was an above average game, but not great.At the beginning of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443591003780 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:38:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443591003780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443473104516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I've never been a huge boxing fan, but this game really brought out the fighter in me.This game in a PS3 bundle I bought, and almost immediately, a friend demanded I pop this game in. The first thing I noticed is that it actually takes up to a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443473104516 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:20:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443473104516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443469368964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Just looking at the price tag of a Playstation 3 [PS3] is enough to give all but the bravest heart problems, but owning one makes up for it and then some.Unlike earlier systems, the PS3 costs a fortune. It's expensive for the consumer, but early... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443469368964 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:50:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443469368964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438057995908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Malibu's rums may be very sweet, much like Mike's Hard, Smirnoff Ice and other "pansy" drinks, but they always seem to be accepted by everyone. Their tropical banana offering is interesting and could easily be a staple in many liquor closets. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438057995908 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:18:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438057995908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437515226756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Wanted is a typical summer blockbuster; it's high on guns, girls and explosions, and low on plot, character development and realism. Don't get me wrong, Armageddon is a classic on my list, but I prefer my escapist action movies to be at least... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437515226756 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:40:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437515226756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437409451652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Playing Guitar Hero III and Rock Band on the XBox 360 or PlayStation 3 is an experience. Everything moves so seemlessly, songs are available for purchase online and you can challenge someone across the world. Much like the Wii version, the PlayStation... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437409451652 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:33:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437409451652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428318559876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - Even when the screens started going on my old LG model, the phone functions still worked well and the battery lasted more than a day, which was more than could be said for all the old Motorola's I had. Earlier this month I bought a new LG VX8350 from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428318559876 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:05:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428318559876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428316069508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author livewire_13 - I got this case for Christmas a few years back and it's covering my iPod as I write this. Hidden among several other presents from family members, I never had a chance to research and look at cases for the iPod I received just a few months earlier... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428316069508 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:15:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428316069508?linkin_id=8003929