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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-robdecotiis Recent reviews written by member robdecotiis en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_486534844036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I'll start this review with a brief overview of the differences between a SSD(Solid State Disk) and a traditional Mechanical Hard Disk drive.  Traditional drives have a bunch of platters that spin, and a magnetic "needle" moves back and forth,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486534844036 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:50:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486534844036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422784765572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I purchased this laptop after my HP Compaq laptop finally died after 5 years of service. I read several reviews, and this sounded like a good bargain at $700. While the laptop is OK, I'm somewhat disappointed with the performance of this laptop... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422784765572 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:56:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422784765572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_249284103812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I've been working with Adobe Photoshop since I was about 10 years old, mostly doing photo editing with a little bit of digital artwork on the side. I've recently been getting more into the artwork aspect of it, have recently spent hours upon hours of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~249284103812 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:02:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_249284103812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248658235012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I recently suffered a hard drive failure, and after a multi-day data recovery effort, I saved most of my lost data. After this unfortunate event, I decided it was time to start seriously backing up my important files, and what better to use than an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248658235012 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:33:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248658235012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247220244100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - Over the years, I've built several computers. I worked in IT for 3 years, and have plenty of experience with good and bad case design. I recently bought Sunbeam Tech's AC-T ATX Mid-Tower case as a base to build a computer for my brother. Here are my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247220244100 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 10:11:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247220244100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_236245651076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I got a new car, and thus, my ipod adapter didn't fit my new car. I decided to be cheap and get an FM transmitter instead of spending $100 on an adapter for my ipod. Needless to say, it backfired. I got this transmitter because it was cheap, took... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~236245651076 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:50:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_236245651076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_234595782276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I recently upgraded my wireless capabilities from the slow wireless-b to the blisteringly fast wireless G. In doing so, I had to purchase a new wireless network adapter for my laptop, and after doing a lot of searching, I chose the TEW-421PC from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~234595782276 Sun, 4 Jun 2006 12:04:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_234595782276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_234507701892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - The premise of The Godfather game is that you're a boy and your father gets killed, so you join the mob. Big surprise there.. This game works really well if you liked the movies, and if you're a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, you'll probably like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~234507701892 Sat, 3 Jun 2006 20:08:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_234507701892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_233599766148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I purchased the WRT54GX2 router as a replacement for my aging wireless-b router. I wanted to get the faster wireless-G standard, so I could stream movies and music from one computer to another without having to drill holes in the walls of my old house... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~233599766148 Mon, 29 May 2006 14:01:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_233599766148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223109680772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - Personally I never had good experiences with the RAZR, so I wasn&#146t all that excited when I heard Motorola was releasing the SLVR (Motorola L7) which at first glance seemed like a flat RAZR. Upon further inspection I have truly fallen in love with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223109680772 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:59:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223109680772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216267984516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I purchased the Pioneer DEQ-7600 because I was sick and tired of having only bass and treble adjustments in my car. I've used an EQ on my computer, stereo, etc. to tune my music, and knew that I'd only be really happy with my car's sound if I could do... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216267984516 Mon, 2 Jan 2006 17:37:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216267984516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197136518788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - OK, so I've been out of the loop when it comes to mp3 players lately.. I haven't had any new mp3 technology since my car mp3-cd player. While watching the superbowl, I saw an advertisement for the iPod Nano, and decided it was time for me to buy an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197136518788 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:33:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197136518788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186817941124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I purchased the Alpine MRV-F345 amp as a means to put an equalizer into my car. My speakers were underpowered but still sounded fantastic before I installed the amp. After installing this amplifier, I am ASTOUNDED by how good my car sounds. Power:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186817941124 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 17:11:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186817941124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171235446404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I've been a user of the TI-89 calculator for many years, and a few months ago, my calculator was stolen. After returning to school for spring semester, I desperately needed a calculator. Reading the reviews of the new TI-89 Titanium, I didn't seem that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171235446404 Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:36:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171235446404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170983722628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - Coming into Stevens, the first thing that hit me was the fact that a lot of people here are geeky and have no social life. SOCIAL LIFE: Walk around the cafeteria and you're bound to hear arguments about PC vs. Mac, Windows vs. Linux, etc. If... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170983722628 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:39:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170983722628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170977824388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I purchased the p100 as a replacement for my P32 that I bought years ago. I'm incredibly pleased that I did. The p100 is a fantastic camera. Pros: The camera is small, but not extremely light. It has a good feel in your hands; when you pick... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170977824388 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:39:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170977824388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170940731012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I bought the DL-514 as a cheap wireless router for my room at college. It has sufficed, but it's had its share of problems along the way. If you don't mind restarting your router every few days, then this router is fine and serves its purpose. If you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170940731012 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:17:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170940731012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170939747972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - The Philips 20" Directview Flatscreen TV is an excellent TV for the price. Pros of this tv include a flatscreen crt that provides an excellent picture quality(not HD, but it's good quality), a good style with easy to use controls, and the wonderful side... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170939747972 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:12:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170939747972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170929393284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - I purchased this drive as a drive to store all my music, movies, photos, etc on it. Installation is extremely simple: simply plug it in and it's ready to go. It's compact, and can go pretty much anywhere. USB cables are included. The drive is very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170929393284 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:04:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170929393284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170928279172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - The HP Compaq NX7000 is an all around great laptop. This computer was given to me by my school, and it's better than any of the previous 6 laptops I've owned, and better than any of the laptops I've used working in the IT field the past 4 years. There... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170928279172 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:57:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170928279172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170925788804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author robdecotiis - This printer is the most worthless piece of junk I've ever used. I got it free from my school with my laptop, and it's caused me more frustration than any other piece of electronic equipment I've ever used... and I've been working in the computer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170925788804 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:50:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170925788804?linkin_id=8003929