Epinions Recent Reviews for mdbrown

Good but could've been great

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:11:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - This phone is a Tmobile slider. It is myfaves compatible. As always, I will touch only on those features or lack of features good or bad that distinguish this phone. Common features on phones nowadays require little explanation - large phonebooks,...

An Admirable First Effort by Nokia

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:22:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - This is Nokia's first real attempt at a music phone and represents the intro to the express music line of phones. Mine is a T-mobile version and this review will reflect this. I have used the generic version briefly and it has a much different software...

Fast and Cheap

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:06:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - The video card market changes so rapidly that today's bargain is obsolete and in need of replacement tomorrow. Such is the case here. I purchased the HIS HD3850 3 months ago at the then bargain price of $135. It was a tremendous price/performance...

Excellent Top Loading Washing Machine

Sat, 7 Apr 2007 11:01:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - At first glance this is a rather plain unit. No color combinations, no fancy logos, no questionable features. For the Rube Goldberg in us this is not a very good choice. For those that simply want a very functional, efficient product that is both...

Excellent Camera

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:17:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I will preface this review with the statement that I am not a seasoned photographer but I have had quite a few digital cameras over the last 7 years. This is my 2nd "superzoom" camera, the first being a Fujifilm S3100. This camera surpasses the Fuji by...

Fast Card - Reasonable Price

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 12:31:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - Nvidia has stolen the headlines with their new DX10 compliant 8800 class video cards. Very nice but most of us purchase either at the low end to lower high end. That is where this card is at, entry level high end. Among the more common features: it is...

Nice performing card - light bundle

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:52:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - Asus products are typically high quality and this is no exception. Based on the Radeon RV410 chip (X700 series) this card deviates from the OE design in a few significant areas and a few minor areas. On the minor side is the color of the PC board,...

Excellent Value Desktop... with the rebates.

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 02:27:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I bought this unit at OfficeMax through the kiosk system with a ton of rebates. My final price with shipping and after rebates came to $470. At that price this is a steal with the following specs: AMD Athlon64 3200+ CPU 256Mb PC3200 RAM Integrated...

Excellent entry level camera

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 01:23:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - Too often products will try and do too much and generally be mediocre at everything including it's core function. Not so with this camera. For $190 you get a compact, versatile camera with features that belie it's price. At 4" wide by 2" high by 1...

Good Basic Combo Unit

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:35:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - This was given to me as a gift but was reasonably priced through Target. Styling is neat and the front panel layout is simple to use. The timer is adequate at 8 programs per 365 days. On the VHS side of things you have a standard 4hd VHS Hi-Fi deck...

Excellent basic TV

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:53:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I have this set and it's more current version, the DTQ-274FC which is functionally equivalent. This is a basic, direct-view TV with a square and reasonably flat (for a non flat tube set) screen. Styling is uninspired but neat and ergonomic. As with most...

Excellent unit that trumps the new Alpines

Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:06:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I really loved the CDA-7998 but, after much debate, I simply couldn't justify the $200 that separate...

You get what you pay for

Sun, 24 Aug 2003 22:22:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - This is about as entry level a product as there is. It will get you into a "large" screen about as c...

ATI RADEON 8500LE Graphics card: A Good Budget Choice

Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:13:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - Quick background - The Radeon 8500 was formally the top of ATIs lineup. Once the 8500 was establishe...

Great Bargain Speaker System

Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:44:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I own a set of Z-560s for my computer and am very pleased with their performance so, when I built sy...

A4tech A4 KBS-527R Wireless Desktop Multimedia Ergo A-Shape Keyboard+Mouse (A4 KEA4KBS527R) Keyboard: Great Value from a Little Known Company

Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:04:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I didn't expect much when I ordered this set, I had never heard of the company but decided to take a...

Best Way to Squeeze More Time out of your PC2100 RAM

Thu, 21 Aug 2003 23:10:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - PC2100 ram is quickly going the way of PC1600 and standard sdram... that would be... away. I would l...

The need for SPEED!

Sun, 20 Apr 2003 06:02:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - When I replaced my daughter's computer she wanted a CD recorder so I gave her mine and went shopping. I have to admit I did very little research so luck was involved as much as anything in unearthing this little gem. Appearance is just like every other...

No complaints so far...

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 02:51:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - It's hard to get excited when it comes to this type of purchase but I did do some initial shopping. When it comes to this type of major appliance most people have little 1st hand experience when it comes to reliability but, a popular magazine that does...

Decidedly Average

Sun, 30 Mar 2003 22:44:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - Note that, although this has been on the market for awhile, this is a new acquisition for me. It replaces a Fuji 1400 Zoom which was a better product. The design is much like a 35mm point and shoot. The lens cover is a built-in sliding type. The body is...

Sony PlayStation 2 Slimline Console: Could've been great

Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:35:32 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - We had an original playstation, excellent game console. Despite it's reputation ours was rock solid. When the PS2 came out, I bit the bullet and paid the full $300 to move up. Sony was smart to build in backwards compatibility so we could use our current...

Excellent Start for a Home Theatre

Fri, 21 Mar 2003 05:46:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I've always loved Onkyo's corporate philosophy, to produce high quality products without unnecessary frills and sell them at a reasonable price. This unit follows that very closely.

All of the normal "receiver" items are here -- AM/FM tuner...

WATERMAN Phileas 29703 Ball Point Pen (Green Marble Finish): A touch of class on a budget

Sun, 9 Feb 2003 03:11:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - This is the lowest price writing instrument Waterman sells in the U.S. This won't look out of place in a boardroom with your Montblanc toting buddies. OTOH, if a bic is all you feel you need then stop here.

Construction: This pen is...

Consider this a Palm with a few added features...

Sun, 9 Feb 2003 02:07:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - I'll start by letting you know that my needs for this type of device are very modest and still this only barely does the job. OTOH, at the price it's still a great deal.

Construction: The unit feels solid for the most part, I like it's...

Great Everyday Watch

Sat, 8 Feb 2003 01:49:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mdbrown - If you have read any of my other reviews you'll know that I like quality but I prefer not to pay a mint for it. I wanted a nicely styled, basic watch that be reliable. Now, a quartz fits all the criteria but... they are so boring. I wanted a mechanical...