Epinions Recent Reviews for maciek

Building a home theater system - part II

Sat, 22 Sep 2001 19:15:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - Recently, after making some money over the summer, I've purchased a home theater system consisting of three elements:

* a JVC AV-32WL1 wide screen TV

*an Onkyo DV-S555 DVD player

*an Onkyo...

Building a home theater system - part I

Sat, 22 Sep 2001 12:26:46 GMT

Hewlett Packard HP CD-Writer 8230e (C4505A#ABA) CD-RW Burner: My (very bad) experience.

Fri, 18 May 2001 12:06:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - Over the past few years I've had some experience in the CD-burning business. I helped out my friends and family who needed their photos or whatever else stored on a CD-R or CD-RW. Before I bought the HP writer I used to use a Yamaha burner.

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1998 Honda Civic 4 Door: What do I say about my father's 5-door Honda Civic? Well...

Fri, 11 May 2001 16:25:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - My father drives a Honda Civic, the one version that is not available anywhere on this planet except Europe. I am talking about the 5-door version of the car (which is assembled in the United Kingdom), something that most Americans will never have a...

The alchemy of life

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 07:35:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - "The Alchemist" (I have read the non-illustrated version) is a strange book, different from any other I have read to date.

The story is simple and can be explained in a couple of sentences. The main character is a young Spanish...

Decide to read (and don't cheat!)

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 16:21:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - Veronika Decides to Die is the second book by Paulo Coelho I have read. The first one was The Alchemist, and it will be covered in a separate review.

I was given "Veronika Decides to Die" two days ago, for Christmas. I...

Microsoft at its best

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 11:52:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - So you all know there's war going on. Every fighting side (and there are in fact plenty of them, but only two are really important) has its trusted supporters and fierce adversaries.

It's the web browsers' war. In the ring for the championship...

Microsoft Outlook Express: Way ahead of competitors

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 10:17:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - I've been using Outlook Express ever since I got my first copy of Windows 98 and I must say that it really is a very good product.

Before I started sending and receiving my mail using the Outlook Express I used to use other mail clients, like...

One European, three American cars. Part III

Fri, 22 Dec 2000 16:43:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - During the summer I had the opportunity to drive a bunch of American cars, and one of them was the Oldsmobile Alero (in 2 door/coupe version). Other cars I drove were: Chevrolet Blazer and Chrysler Grand Voyager (I highly encourage you to check out my...

European point of view, part II.

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 14:24:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - This is part two (of three) of my opinions on American cars. I spent the last summer in the US and had the opportunity to do some sightseeing and driving in rented cars.

The first car I rented was the Chevy Blazer (I encourage you to review my...

A surprise. From an European point of view...

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 13:45:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - I rented a Chevy Blazer during the summer and drove several hundred miles in it. In this short time I managed to know the car well enough to develop my own mind about it.

I am an European, therefore I am used to European standards - both when...

What comes out of The Gate?

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 13:05:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - The work crafted by Roman Polanski, contrary to what most tend to think of it, is in fact a truly good movie, that deserves to be seen and thought thoroughly. It's not some kind of a primitive violence 'horror' movie with brains and guts splattered all...

ICQ: Do you seek me?

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 13:51:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - I..C..Q..? A-ha! I seek you (there, I got it right). You seek me. Don't you? What is it all about? Has someone yet again come up with an idea for a product that would make our lives more exciting, easy and ... lazy?

In the "Age of the...

Why not LOT?

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 18:22:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - A few words of truth as an introduction. The views and opinions presented in this Epinion are my mother's rather than mine. I have never flown with LOT, my mom however has had around 20 experiences with them and is very eager to share her feelings.
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What to expect from a buffet?

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:39:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - I have eaten at Hometown Buffet only a couple of times and every time I kind of liked the place. Fairly good food (for the price!) in a vast variety, not many people and good friends with me (quite honestly I think my opinion on Hometown Buffet benefits...

Creative Labs 3D Blaster Annihilator: Geeee.... IT's got the FORCE

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 13:13:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - I bought my Annihilator back in March 2000, together with the rest of my current system. It's found a comfortable place in the AGP slot of my mainboard and runs @ 100 MHz, accompanied by my pIII 550, 192 MB RAM and 30,6 GB drive.

I have the...

United States: Just DON'T take the highway...

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 08:46:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author maciek -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

This is my personal opinion on American highways and interstates. I spent almost a month driving through USA last summer, therefore I think I can say something on this topic.

The...

Mail.com: its_not_my_mail@mail.com

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 18:17:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - The topic is my actual email address I set up some time ago, using the mail.com service. And I must say I kind of like it.

There is a very good idea behind mail.com - it lets you set up a free, instantly accessible mail box that you can use...

Need for Speed - is it just a game?

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:53:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - Since I was a little kid I have dreamt of being given the chance to drive a real sports car. A car like the icon Porsche 911, which has become a standard setter on the demanding market for sports cars.

I have imagined cruising lazily on the...

Food in Poland

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:11:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek -
Review Topic: Practical Information

I am on the topic again, writing about my home country that for many of you may seem cold, small and far away. But we have our advantages!

Whenever I travel I try to check out the...

Microsoft Windows 98 SE: Look out of your window!

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 07:46:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - When I see people raving about the greatness of every new version of Microsoft's system I get the shivers. And I always ask myself the question: "Wonder, what's going to be wrong with it this time?".

When Windows 95 came out the...

One to go, please!

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 19:14:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - During the summer as I needed something to play my CDs. Since I was away from home and did not have my computer (that I usually use to play CDs) I had no other option but to buy a portable player.

I spent some time choosing the best unit in...

Things to do, places to go

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:02:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maciek -
Review Topic: Overview

I found myself in Warsaw, probably as a part of one of the Lord's eternal plans. And I found myself to be a permanent habitant of the city - born, raised and educated there. I can honestly say - it's my...

Glued to the road

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 16:21:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - When it's getting really cold (average temperature as low as 45F) you should change your tires. So they say. And so I did. My family owns a '98 5-door Honda Civic (a variation that can be bought in Europe only), not a very sporty car but still it...

Google: Do you...umm... Google?

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:41:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author maciek - I have never got accustomed to using only one search engine. I've always tended to double check the results using a different one. Out of my experience comes a conclusion that the most accurate search engine is infoseek. Fast, reliable, accurate, not too...