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Hewlett Packard Compaq nw8440 (RB556UT) PC Notebook: True Mobile Workstation with Power for Media and More

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:30:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Review Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Important Specs 3. Performance: Speed and Power 4. Performance: Display 5. Performance: Heat 6. Performance: Battery 7. Sound 8. Conclusion 1. Introduction I (or rather, my employer)...

Kingston (KUSBDTII+/512) (512 MB) Flash Drive: The Ultimate (and maybe the last) Minidisc Recorder

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 01:51:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I think it's fair to warn readers in advance that this is a very (long) positive review, written by someone who has been a happy minidisc user since 1997. This review, however, will not try to sell you on minidisc, or try to tell you that the MZ-RH1 is...

Sony's First SLR Makes Every Lens Worth $800 More

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:09:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - As other reviewers have noted, the Alpha 100 is Sony's first foray into the world of digital SLRs. However, this is not really a first-generation product, since it is actually the result of Sony's acquisition of Konica-Minolta's digital camera business...

Fun flash for parties adds some color to your life.

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:21:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Introduction Ah, yes, the Lomo mystique. It all started with some Austrian tourists who picked up a funny little Russian compact camera that behaved a bit more primitively and interestingly than your typical 35mm point-and-shoot. Add a little...

Basic DVD Recorder Delivers on Quality Recordings, Flexible Times and Editing

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 03:30:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Introduction I bought this DVD recorder kind of on the spur of the moment. I was in Best Buy about 10 months ago after my el-cheapo DVD player died and they had the MRV640 on sale for $180, which was a good deal at the time. I decided on the spot...

Sound That Rivals Component CD Players from a Portable

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 02:18:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Introduction I have owned this Discman for a little more than a year. I am probably an atypical user because I don't often use it as a portable player (though I have brought it on one or two plane trips). I bought the D-NE300 because it's...

Audiophile Amplification at a Dollar Store Price

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 01:08:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Introduction Without a doubt the Sonic Impact T-Amp is the best amplifier you can buy for it's typical $30 street price. Of course, saying that is kind of damning with faint praise. Actually, this is the best amp you buy for less than $100,...

Stealth Camera Takes Low-Light Shots Where Other Digicams Have to Blaze Their Flash

Wed, 2 Nov 2005 03:01:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Several very good reviewers have already done a great job of outlining the features, specifications and quality of this camera. So for this review I will try and tell you more about why I decided to buy the Olympus Stylus 800, what it's been like using...

A Real Radio for Radio Listeners without Compromise

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:52:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I have been living with, listening to and enjoying the Tivoli Model One radio for more than a year now. I probably own at least 10 radios of different types and sizes and the Tivoli radio gets hours of daily use and is my preferred radio to listen to...

Sony Finally Makes Good on the Promise of Minidisc

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 04:26:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I am a long-time minidisc user and have already contributed several reviews of minidisc equipment to Epinions. I'll warn you now that this is a very positive review, but I think it's fair, too, since I don't think minidisc, or the MZ-NH1, is the most...

Smooth, musical and balanced speakers that want a nice stereo to play with.

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 19:29:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Introduction I've come to realize that many of the products I review for Epinions are discontinued. That's mainly because I am a bargain shopper, and know full well that you pay a premium to have the latest and greatest. Sometimes, that premium is...

Panasonic CT-27SX12 27 inch TV: Perfect balance of picture size, quality and price.

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:08:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I've owned this TV for about 15 months now, and it has been a fine performer and been trouble-free for the entire time. Already there are many fine reviews for this product which detail its basic features and setup, so I will focus instead on my person...

Sound too good to be a mini-system -- just lose the speakers.

Mon, 29 Sep 2003 02:03:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Introduction I consider myself part of the "Minidisc Underground." Although MD equipment is still available at most electronics stores, and Sony has sold millions of recorders and players, minidisc is still a niche format in the US. Because o...

The sound and convenience of Mindisc with the speed of CD-R.

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 23:33:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - NetMD, where have you been all my life? I am a minidisc aficionado. I own two minidisc decks, and this is the fourth portable recorder I've owned. Since I've already got a full panoply of minidisc options for home listening, live recording and portab...

Sturdy little tank lets you take 100s of great pics.

Tue, 1 Jul 2003 13:08:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I'm going to skip doing a thorough overview of this camera because it's already been done well by ot...

Cheap MD Beats MP3 Players

Sat, 3 Aug 2002 19:51:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - First, I must admit and declare that I am a big fan of Minidisc--having used the format for about 6 years--and so this review is written from the standpoint of a minidisc fan. This model was recently discontinued, but is still available from discounters...

Surprising Quality for Cheap Little Radio

Sat, 3 Aug 2002 19:26:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Like the last reviewer, I picked up this radio for $8 at Big Lots, kind of surprised to find a shortwave radio there for such a price. I'd been looking for a small, cheap portable radio for traveling and carrying around with me outdoors. Most portable...

TARGUS UNIVERSAL AUTO AIR ADAPTER: Flimsy construction means pass on it

Thu, 16 May 2002 14:41:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I bought this power adapter for my Micron laptop computer that arrived without one (don't ask -- long story). I found it at Best Buy and bought it right away rather than have to wait around to order one.

It's hassle free to set up, just select...

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Extigy Sound Card: To get great sound get out of the box.

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 02:33:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I've been using an Aureal-based PCI sound card for a few years now with decent results. My favorite part of that card is that it has an optical digital output which allows me to make high-quality recordings to my minidisc recorder. Unfortunately this...

Balanced sounding sturdy little speakers, a little hard to find.

Wed, 5 Dec 2001 04:56:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I picked up a pair of CM42s (also called Control 1) at Ubid for $9.00 each and they turned out to be one of the best speaker values I've ever seen or heard, easily worth 10x what I paid.

Primarily the CM42 is your basic bookshelf speaker with...

TDK veloCD ReWriter 12/10/32: Decent CD Writer but not for Win 2000 Systems

Wed, 5 Dec 2001 04:29:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Most of the reviews here have done a good job of giving an overview of this CD burner, so I won't retread that territory. Instead, I want to call attention to a problem I encountered using this burner on a Windows 2000 system.

We bought this...

MD Deck to Please the Enthusiast or MD Newbie

Wed, 7 Nov 2001 14:50:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - I've been an minidisc user for several years, and now own a small variety of portable recorders, players and a deck. I use MD both for practical applications like radio journalism and other sound recording, and for leisure -- a portable MD is my primary...

uBid Online Auction: Cheap stuff at auction from a responsible seller, but watch those shipping charges (Updated 9/03)

Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:52:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - NOTE: See Sept. 29, 2003 update at the end of the review. I've bought several thousand dol...

Good Cam for Cheap

Tue, 7 Aug 2001 16:28:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mediageek - Last week I received my Panasonic PVDV900 digital camcorder that I bought at auction on Ubid.com. I'm a big believer in not paying full price for technology and gadgets, and also a big believer in not buying in at the top of the curve. You get far more...