© 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-pilchard Recent reviews written by member pilchard en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_479818911364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Linksys WRT610N at the time of this writing is the current top of the line Linksys (by Cisco) home router. It features a 4 port gigabit LAN and a single gigabit WAN connection. The unit is made of high gloss black plastic, and shaped a bit like a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479818911364 Sun, 2 Aug 2009 16:58:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479818911364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478025977476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Motorolla Surfboard 6120 is currently (as this review is written) the top of the line Mororolla cable modem. It will work with most cable companies in the United States. This is a replacement for any other current cable modem. My prior cable modem... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478025977476 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:42:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478025977476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441633377924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Recently I upgraded the hard drive on my PS3. This left me with a spare 60 GB SATA (Serial ATA) notebook hard drive sitting around. We have many computers and various appliances such as the PS3 which accept USB drives, and it seemed like a good idea to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441633377924 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:43:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441633377924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441629576836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Escali 200 Body Fat and Water Scale is a very high capacity scale which in my experience is very accurate. It is primarily made of very thick tempered glass with some brushed steel and black plastic touches here and there. This scale can be set... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441629576836 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:05:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441629576836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441114988164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - If you are using dial-up, DSL or cable, one thing remains constant, the need to have a modem. The Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem is designed for cable subscribers who have a high speed Internet option. This SB5101 is a basic black and small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441114988164 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:07:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441114988164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441113022084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The PureDrive 1 terabyte drive is an external hard drive with it's own power supply. Before use, it must be powered up by plugging into a wall power socket. A power supply is included with this device. The PureDrive is pre-formatted to the FAT32... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441113022084 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:21:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441113022084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440411983492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - An HR21 is a digital video recorder (DVR). This means television is recorded onto an internal hard drive in a proprietary format for playback immediately (live) or for recorded playback later (recorded play). The HR21 is a large black box, with a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440411983492 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:44:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440411983492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440399728260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The AT&T 993 2 line phone is a largish desktop phone. It is a basic black type phone and requires a bit more desk space than my other phones which are typically smaller. The large size doesn't end at using a bit of desk space, this phone has a nice and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440399728260 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:00:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440399728260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430414859908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The PAP2T is a stand alone VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) device. Unlike some devices, it comes with no built in phone. Instead you can plug a phone in the back (one or two line phones or two one line phones there are two analog phone jacks in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430414859908 Sat, 17 May 2008 17:40:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430414859908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421870407300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Brother MFC-9840cdw is the current top of the line Brother color MFC device. MFC stands for Multi-Function Center which means a device capable of printing, scanning, copying and faxing. Another term is AIO or all in one, which means about the same... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421870407300 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:43:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421870407300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421753360004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - We all know the Star Wars saga, at least those of us reading this review. A concern I had about buying this game, is my kids really aren't familiar with the characters or story. I read a few positive reviews, and decided to purchase this game for them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421753360004 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:33:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421753360004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_209695510148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Shrek II is a bit unusual for a video game. Right from the start when my children first began to play, they were working together as a team, cooperatively solving problems. The very first fight was not over who killed who, or who couldn't do what, but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~209695510148 Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:23:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_209695510148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_195824619140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Opera is an Internet browser, email and chat program similar in scope and integration to the older Netscape Navigators, but better integrated and using a more modern design with superior features overall. It straddles an unusual position, it's owned... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~195824619140 Sat, 10 Sep 2005 23:41:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_195824619140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_194201292420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - On occasion, I've needed to add memory to a computer, or to find which memory was appropriate for a device. Crucial.com has been a great resource. They offer a vast selection of computer and memory products, are very focused on this, very knowledgeable,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~194201292420 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:19:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_194201292420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_194199850628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - There seem many glowing reviews of Overstock.com, and if you are looking to read yet another, do not read the rest of this review. Usually, I like to order several times from a store and shop it a bit before posting a review. Generally, I prefer to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~194199850628 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:43:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_194199850628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_193699483268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Over the past few years, I've become spoiled by various technologies. My cell phone surfs internet, has a digital and video camera (which holds only about 20 second clips) and is smaller than a pack of cigarettes (used for size comparison only, I don't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~193699483268 Sat, 20 Aug 2005 02:16:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_193699483268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186794872452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - This is a rebadged Vivotek PT3112 IP Camera made in Taiwan. It is not intended to require connection to a PC when operating, it's a standalone webcam for security, monitoring and remote viewing. User browser functionality is enabled via Microsoft... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186794872452 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:49:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186794872452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186760597124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - My Norton systemworks 2003 had expired on my Windows XP system, and I was considering renewing via the Norton prompt, or upgrading. Part of my concern was the newer versions of Symantec products require a license per PC. I saw the 3 pack, and thought it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186760597124 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 23:50:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186760597124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176083668612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Axxis Biometrics is a jewel of an online store. They lack the longevity and brand recognition of other online stores, but offer wonderful security products at great prices. Shipping is free, outside of New York there is no sales tax. Thus the price you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176083668612 Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:11:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176083668612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176049327748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - This is a web store to visit if you love gadgets, and have some idea as to what you want. Those with limited technical inclination should avoid this store, it requires a bit of geekness. If however, your inner geek feels called by the products offered,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176049327748 Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:54:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176049327748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172464639620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - I prefer to go in and buy stuff at a brick and mortar store. However, being unusually tall, and with unusually large kids, I've found it necessary to visit online stores in a never ending search for good looking and great fitting clothing, decent value... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172464639620 Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:17:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172464639620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172171038340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - My local Sharper Image brick and mortar store has been fine, this review pertains only to the online store. I have used the Sharper Image online store infrequently since last year. Usually I don't review an online store unless I have done a lot of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172171038340 Thu, 3 Feb 2005 18:04:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172171038340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_169348927108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Dell 1600n is a triumph of and reflects the current state of the art in multifunction B&W laser devices. It has an integrated 22ppm laser printer, a wonderful scanner which can be used in flatbed or adf mode (in flatbed it's restricted to 8.5x11... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~169348927108 Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:11:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_169348927108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_156525104772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Since 1974, I've been confronting various display technologies. Starting out with monochrome 12" Hazeltine ASCII monitors and IBM 3270 devices of various flavors (usually back then things were monochrome in green). My first 21" monitor was expensive... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~156525104772 Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:29:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_156525104772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_156444954244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - Before buying the Brother MFC-6800 copy / fax / scanner / laser printer, I owned a stand alone fax machine which had the virtue of being very inexpensive to buy, however it cost a ton to operate... and would need new ink every 200 pages. My goal was to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~156444954244 Wed, 29 Sep 2004 12:31:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_156444954244?linkin_id=8003929