Epinions Recent Reviews for rpllingrock

Visioneer OneTouch 8100 Flatbed Scanner: Visioneer OneTouch 8100: Good Quality and Dirt Cheap!

Wed, 5 Mar 2003 00:31:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - After retiring my old Mustek 600 SCSI scanner, I went on a search to purchase yet another item at the end of it’s retail life, so I picked up this Visioneer 8100 scanner for under $30 based on the mostly favorable reviews here on Epinions...

Best Buy: Best Buy Online: Average Pricing with On-time Delivery

Sun, 2 Mar 2003 17:33:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - A few weeks after purchasing my Delphi SKYFi XM Radio and Delphi Boom Box at my nearest Best Buy retail store, I decided that I wanted a Home Kit so I could enjoy tunes on my home stereo.

Why I Chose Best Buy...

BullsEye: BullsEye: Search Multiple Engines Through One Interface

Sat, 25 Jan 2003 14:45:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - What is Bullseye?

Bullseye allows you to search the Web using hundreds of popular (and not so popular) search engines (800+). All of this is done using one interface and plethora of options.

The idea behind using...

ATI TV Wonder VE (100-703102) Video Capture: ATI TV Wonder VE and XP: An Oil and Water Mix!

Thu, 28 Nov 2002 13:59:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - The thought of being able to watch TV on my desktop intrigued me enough to go out and spring for a TV Tuner card ($30). This plus the fact that I could record programming for future viewing or to archive.

What’s in the...

Toshiba Satellite 1200-S122 (PS120U-00DJX3) PC Notebook: Toshiba Satellite 1200-S122: Rock Solid Performance Without Depleting Your Wallet

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 20:38:10 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - We’ve mulled over the purchase of a notebook computer for the past year or so, always delaying the purchase for one reason or another. On the recommendation of a friend, we chose the Toshiba Satellite 1200-S122.

Why...

Belkin (F5D6130) 802.11b Wireless Access Point: Belkin Wireless Network Access Point: Roaming Network Capability

Tue, 1 Oct 2002 18:55:48 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - My Configuration

I thought it would be more helpful to explain how I was using this Access Point in my situation.

Currently I have a 4 computer home network and all hardwired to a SMC7004BR 4-port broadband router. I am...

Lexar Media USB Universal Reader: Lexar Media USB Universal Reader

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 22:01:41 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - After suffering through the use of a parallel port card reader, it became obvious that I needed a reliable method of transferring my images from various memory formats to my computer. That’s when I opted for the Lexar Media USB Universal Reader...

MPC Computers Envision EN 7100e (White) 17 inch LCD Monitor: Envision LCD EN-7100e: Now I Know What I Was Missing!

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 01:18:03 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Besides actually maintaining system function on my home network of 4 computers, the chore of troubleshooting and replacing components is becoming expensive. When it came time to replace a 17” CRT on one of the systems, I debated choosing a LCD monitor...

WinAmp: WinAmp: No Llama Puns Included! (promise) ;)

Sat, 15 Jun 2002 21:42:18 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - This opinion is based on Nullsoft Winamp v2.80 using Windows XP, 512 MB RAM, and onboard AC’97 audio.

Download and Install

WinAmp (WA) comes in three flavors, Lite, Standard, and Full. Obviously,...

Connectix Virtual PC Windows 98 3.0 (P010546) for Mac: Connectix Virtual PC: I Must Be In Heaven!

Wed, 5 Jun 2002 19:18:35 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - If you have the desire or need to run multiple operating systems from one computer without the need to partition the drive or running a boot loader or menu, Virtual PC may be the answer.

What is Virtual PC?

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Canon PowerShot A40: Good Things Do Come In Small Packages!

Tue, 28 May 2002 02:54:57 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - For under $300, this camera provides more than just basic digital imaging. After countless hours of researching the perfect match, we decided on the Canon A40 for obvious reasons.

Why I Chose The Canon A40

My...

Ulead DVD PictureShow (A61-410-117) for PC: Ulead Systems DVD Pictureshow:The Easiest Way To View Digital Images On Your TV. Period!

Tue, 14 May 2002 23:34:29 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - If you ever desired the option to view your digital images on your TV, DVD PictureShow makes it as easy as possible to accomplish, provided you have a CD burner and a DVD or VCD player.

I’ve used this program on the following...

Enteractive Ultra Win Cleaner 2002 Utility Suite for Windows UWC2K2SU-C (1User): Ultra Win Cleaner 2002 Utility Suite: Why Me?

Wed, 8 May 2002 20:16:45 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Ultra Win Cleaner 2002 Utility Suite tries it’s best to make its set of utilities standout from that of Norton’s product, but as I see it, they had better pay attention to little details like making the utilities work as advertised!

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Mandrake Linux: Mandrake Linux 8.2: A Newbie Tries His First Linux Install

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 20:50:06 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - If you’re a Windows user and had the notion to try Linux, Mandrake can ease this transition from Windows by allowing a nearly trouble free installation with hardware support that surprised even me.

I tested Mandrake Linux 8.2 on...

MicroGrafx Picture Publisher V 9.0 for Windows: MicroGrafx Picture Publisher: The Fine People at NASA Can't Be Wrong!

Thu, 21 Mar 2002 23:29:26 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - As a competitor to Adobe Photo Shop for many years, Micrografx has finally resigned as a true challenger, but in the process they have managed to appeal to us less than professional types with their easy to use image editing application.
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TechSmith SnagIt: TechSmith SnagIt : The All In One Capture Utility!

Sun, 3 Mar 2002 03:52:43 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - SnagIt! takes screen capturing to new heights by allowing the capture of not only the screen, but specific areas within that screen as well.

This opinion is based on the following configuration:

Windows XP Pro, 512 MB RAM, 64...

NeoWorx NeoTrace Professional 3.2 (32000) for PC: Neoworx NeoTrace Pro: Hackers Beware! NeoTrace Is On Your Tail!

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:13:03 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Have you ever wanted to play the Internet equivalent of Inspector Clouseau? Well here’s your chance. NeoTrace Pro affords you that opportunity. Let’s hope that you’re not quite as bumbling as the Inspector. ;)

This opinion is based on...

Lidan Download Accelerator: Download Accelerator Plus- Do You Really Need An Accelerator?

Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:30:14 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Before getting a DSL connection, I used accelerators extensively. Once getting broadband I figured there was no need for such a utility. Boy, was I wrong!

This opinion is for Download Accelerator Plus v5 using...

AT&T Labs VNC: AT&T Labs VNC: An Inexpensive Alternative to LapLink or pcAnywhere!?

Sun, 6 Jan 2002 15:47:36 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Brought to us by AT&T Laboratories Cambridge, VNC provides an inexpensive (free) remote networking solution to your desktop. Security vulnerabilities can be an issue. But hey, what do you want for free?

This opinion is based on...

Poco: Poco Mail: You Can Dump Outlook Express For Good! (but it'll cost you)

Sat, 5 Jan 2002 20:21:25 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Are you looking for a replacement for Outlook Express? Tired of unscrupulous persons taking advantage of its vulnerabilities? A program that’s easy to use and configure? Poco Mail may be the answer to your prayers!

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Kenmore 21295 Bagged Canister Vacuum: Kenmore Magic Blue Canister Vacuum: Small But Packs A Punch! Or Is It Suck?

Sat, 17 Nov 2001 22:40:09 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - In our search for a vacuum that wouldn’t break the bank, or take 60 payments of $250 to purchase, we saw the commercial on TV for this vacuum and stopped by our local Sears to check it out.

We’ve been married for over 15...

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (N09-00048) For PC: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition- Let The Games Begin!

Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:23:49 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Microsoft releases a new Operating System. Big deal right? We’ve seen it all before, do more and do it easier. Well, Windows XP promises both and much more! But does it deliver?

This Review

This review is...

Trend Micro PC-cillin 2000 6.0 (PC0-F0E0001-00000): Trend Micro PC-cillin 2000: Close, But No Cigar!

Tue, 2 Oct 2001 19:59:22 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Is it possible to find a competent alternative to Norton Anti Virus (NAV)? As much as Trend PC-cillin (PCC) tries, it falls short for several reasons.

This opinion is based on Windows ME, 256 MB RAM, 1.3 GHz Athlon.

I...

Winboost 2000: Winboost: TweakUI All Growed Up! ;)

Sat, 15 Sep 2001 00:17:27 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - Much like TweakUI, WinBoost attempts to adjust Windows settings safely. But with WinBoost, well, it's basically TweakUI "all growed up!"

This opinion is for WinBoost Gold (WB) version 2 (2001) running Windows ME.

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Cosmopolitan Virtual Makeover (PC): Cosmopolitan Virtual Makeover: Not Just For Girls! ;)

Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:55:27 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rpllingrock - My daughters enjoy this program more for its intended entertainment value than trying different potential hairstyles on themselves. The entertainment value goes beyond just trying fashions, but giving unsuspecting individuals a makeover as well....