Epinions Recent Reviews for mark_ufl

Excellent online multiplayer FPS game with great animation

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 05:07:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - While I never played the original Team Fortress before playing this, I found this to be a great online multiplayer FPS with excellent attention to detail in terms of graphics, gameplay, and entertainment. Game modes There are two main game...

Solid LCD TV with plenty inputs at a good price

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:47:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - After looking at a number of LCD TVs to replace my 27" tube, I decided on purchasing a Toshiba panel. It appeared to have a picture quality equal to that of many pricier TVs from Samsung, Sony, and Sharp while at a lower price point. After several...

iTrip Auto: Playing the iPod in your car

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:57:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Overview: Recently, I was looking for an iPod FM transmitter compatible with the iPod 5G (Video), that would also charge my iPod while in the car. A couple options were available, though none are very cheap. Most range from $50-$100, in...

The nicest 12" laptop money can buy

Sun, 16 May 2004 05:11:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - So, after my experience with the iBook (see related epinions review), I decided to upgrade to Apple's high-end notebook line, with the 12" Powerbook. With a slightly smaller size, sturdier build, and additional features, it was a nice upgrade from the...

The best mp3 player for Mac AND Windows!

Sat, 10 Aug 2002 15:33:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - What better to complement your brand new Mac than with a great music player? The iPod is Apple's hard drive based mp3 player. It functions as a music player that can store up to 1,000 songs on the 5GB version, 2,000 songs on the 10GB version, and 4,000...

A nice blend of features, size, and performance

Tue, 6 Aug 2002 23:28:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - [UPDATE: May 14, 2004] It appears that this review is still being read somewhat, so I'll make a few additions to reflect the current iBook lineup. With the 1 GHz G4 Processor, the iBook is now well positioned to handle even more than before. Video...

The Ultimate in Computer Speakers

Sun, 14 Jul 2002 21:18:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Note: Ah, finally able to post this under the correct product. This was previously posted under the v.2-400 system.

Most everyone has heard the tinny and horrible sound of a basic two speaker setup on the computer. By now, most of you have a...

Half.com: Half.com: The way to buy books (especially textbooks!)

Thu, 20 Dec 2001 18:42:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - I will preface this by saying that I have not attempted to sell any items at Half.com, so I cannot comment on the selling aspect of the site. However, I have bought several items through Half.com and can comment on the experience.

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NetFlix: Netflix - The choice for an avid movie watcher

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 13:19:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - As a college student without a car, it is a little hard to go to the local Blockbuster, rent a movie, watch it and have to go back to return the movie. I still wanted to watch movies, and when I heard about Netflix I tried their two-week trial, and have...

I'll never go back to a corded ball mouse

Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:25:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - The evolution of the computer mouse has been slow... first the old corded ball mouse that would get dirty and you'd have to clean constantly. Next came the cordless ball mouse, which gave some freedom but still had the annoyance of cleaning the ball...

Nextel i50sx: The near ideal cellular phone

Tue, 9 Oct 2001 13:42:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - I admit that I was skeptical when my parents were telling me that they were looking into Nextel/Motorola cellular phones. I already owned one of the Motorola Startac phones, which I loved because I could easily clip it to my belt, it was ultra-portable,...

Crucial Technology Online Store: High quality memory + competitive prices = Great Company!

Thu, 27 Sep 2001 14:22:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Crucial Technology, which is a division of Micron Technologies (those people who make Micron PCs), has been around for a very long time making high quality memory. I haven't been disappointed with their memory, and the easy to use web site makes it easy...

A great game brought down by annoying details

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:24:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Max Payne, while still a first-person shooter game, provides some new and refreshing gameplay features to an otherwise normal game. These features (bullet-time and shootdodge) make the game very fun, but other things (such as the horrendous dream...

The little sound system that did (for $1,000)

Sat, 1 Sep 2001 19:08:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Having used the Bose Acoustic Wave System for almost 3 years now, I can honestly say that it is the best one-piece system that I have ever listened to. At a price of around $1,000 though, it is a considerable amount to pay for any system, and it is hard...

ATI TV Wonder: TV on the PC... Woohoo!

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:07:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - As a college student who is trying to save space in the dorm, I thought that a TV tuner card would be a cheap and easy way to get TV in my room without having to buy a seperate unit. Although the TV-wonder doesn't match the quality of a regular TV, it...

WindowBlinds: Customize the windows in Microsoft Windows!

Thu, 16 Aug 2001 23:10:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Have you ever gotten tired of the drab way that windows look in Microsoft Windows? Ever used the themes Microsoft makes but get annoyed with stupid sounds and ugly mouse cursors? Looking for an alternate way to quickly change the way windows look...

The small scanner with quality output

Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:47:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - As a college student about to go into a dorm, I wanted to get a scanner that was small and that wouldn't take up much space. My first thought was the Canoscan line, as they are extremely small (dimensions are 10.1" x 14.7" x 1.3") and use a single usb...

The monkeys... er apes, are out!

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 20:00:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Okay, first off... I never saw the original movie, so I have nothing in this review comparing it to the original. Is it good that I have no frame of reference? Maybe so.

Mark Wahlberg is an Air Force pilot on a spaceship, and is training a...

Spedia: Average and extremely inconsistent Pay To Surf site

Wed, 8 Aug 2001 03:02:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - I've used Spedia on and off for over a year, and the main thing I find good about it is that it has consistently paid $.50/hr (really 0.0082 per point, but it translates to $.50/hr). You can earn money in a variety of ways, the most pain-free is...

Average movie that wasn't thought out well

Mon, 6 Aug 2001 02:35:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - I went into this movie figuring, "Hey, it's Spielberg, it can't be that bad, right?" However, after coming out of the movie I can't recommend it. First, they keep describing the robots as "mecha (or however it's spelled)", and they don't define it...

A good magazine, but you can save money and read it on the web site

Sun, 5 Aug 2001 23:27:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - PC Magazine tends to be an up and down magazine. It covers a wide variety of topics, from PC reviews, to internet security, to networking, business-buying decisions and other topics. It is good in the depth of information it provides, but because I am...

A nice blend of comedy and action

Sat, 4 Aug 2001 23:58:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - Rush Hour 2, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, was a very good movie that combined both comedy and action into a very enjoyable movie. It is nice to have something that is not too heavy into action or comedy, but gives a little bit of each... it...

Amazon.com: Very good e-tailer with no problems yet

Sat, 4 Aug 2001 16:22:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - As a buyer of a couple things from Amazon.com, I have not had any problems with the company yet, and they do a good job of shipping products out to the buyer. They have a wide selection of products ranging from books to music to home, health, and...

Excellent Action Movie, don't go if you're looking for something else

Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:35:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - This is a very good action movie with a number of different scenes in which Jet Li fights about 80% of the movie's characters (okay maybe not that many, but it's a lot). The action scenes are done well, and I was happy anytime there was an action scene...

A good quick read, nothing more

Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:22:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mark_ufl - This is about the fourth John Grisham book that I've read, and it maintains the general law theme present in most of his novels (except for The Painted House which I have yet to read). The two subplots with the three legal fiends ("The Brethren") and...