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Wall-shaking bass for under $50!

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 12:42:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - The Labtec Pulse 424 computer speaker set is one of those all-too-rare cases where you actually get more than you paid for. For less than $50, it features a powerful, wood-enclosed subwoofer, two compact satellites with great mid-range and...

"Guns. Lots of guns."

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 14:50:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - Max Payne is one of the most enjoyable shooters ever. It manages to combine a revolutionary 3D graphics engine, a well-written neo-noir crime story, and fast-paced, fun gameplay all into one slick package. The mature themes, near...

Nice sequel to an excellent series

Tue, 12 Jun 2001 19:06:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - Myst III: Exile is the long-awaited latest installment in the multi-million selling Myst adventure game series. It's an enjoyable, polished, engaging sequel. However, hard-core gamers will sneer at the lack of 3D graphics and slow-paced action,...

The Incredible Shrinking Phone!

Mon, 7 May 2001 11:32:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - I've owned the LG Electronics SP510, otherwise known as the Sprint Touchpoint 1100 in the US, for about three months now, and I've generally been very pleased with it. It's one of the smallest and lightest phones on the market (3.4 inches...

How much control do you want?

Mon, 30 Apr 2001 11:46:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - I bought the Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus a few months ago because I wanted to step up to an autofocus SLR, and this camera hasn't disappointed me yet. The "Plus" designation means that the camera body is a sleek silver color, unlike the plain black...

Samsung SCH 3500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Packed with features, but don't expect it to last forever

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:21:37 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - I've owned the Samsung SCH-3500 mobile telephone for a little over a year now. For $150, you get a fashionable, compact phone that's loaded with features yet easy to use. However, it has a few problems that prevent me from recommending it.
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Homeruns Online Store: They solved all of my problems!

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 17:35:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - (July 13, 2001 Update: I'm sorry to say that I was right about Homeruns' business prospects. Yesterday the company shut down for lack of funding. Too bad Homeruns couldn't make it; while it lasted, it was extremely convenient. Oh well, I guess...

You'll look like you should be directing airplane traffic!

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:17:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - When I play computer games at night, I usually use headphones to avoid disturbing my neighbors with all of the explosions and rocket launcher fire (!) My old cheap Sony headphones (the ones they stick in the box with the Walkman) had seen better days,...

Bang and Olufsen BeoSound Century Home Theater Mini System: Stereo or wall artwork? You decide.

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 16:20:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - I've owned the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Century for a little over six years now, so I can truthfully say that this stereo has weathered the test of time. Some audiophiles may quibble with the sound output, and it lacks a number of features...

Ultra-hip lounge sounds

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 13:24:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - I'd never heard of Thievery Corporation before a couple of weeks ago, when I heard their music on a Dockers(!) ad featured on adcritic.com. Now I'm really looking forward to more work from this duo. Their latest CD, the Mirror Conspiracy,...

Plug in and burn!

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 17:36:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - I recently purchased the QPS 8x4x32 Fire! CD-RW (8x write, 4x re-write, 32x play) and I've been extremely pleased with it. If you're looking for a fast CD-RW drive but would rather not mess with opening your computer case and potentially frying...

realMYST For Windows: Gorgeous - if you have the hardware to play it

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 11:50:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - You’ve probably already made your mind up about Real Myst before you’ve even read this review. It’s a cliché to say that the phenomenally successful original Myst, released in 1993, was single-handedly responsible for killing off the...

Not ready for prime time.

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 12:09:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - Unfortunately, I have to retract my previous recommendation of the Sonic Blue (formerly known as S3/Diamond) Rio 600. The original unit would simply stop dead, without warning, in the middle of playback. Sometimes I could get it to start working again,...

Ulead Video Studio: It hosed my computer!

Sun, 1 Oct 2000 00:48:43 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - Ulead Video Studio 4.0 has the dubious distinction of being the first product in my 15 years of working with computers that forced me to format (i.e., erase) my entire system and start all over again. And after the rude treatment I got from Ulead...

iMac or Microwave?

Tue, 26 Sep 2000 15:08:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - The new Sharp Half Pint microwave oven borrows a design cue from the Apple iMac computers, since it's housed in a chic translucent polycarbonate shell, available in your choice of six colors. It's an incredibly compact, great-looking unit that works...

Compaq Presario 5700T: Plenty of options

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:55:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - This model is from the Compaq build to order website. I bought one with a 750MHz Pentium III, 128 MB RAM, dual 27 GB hard drives, 10x DVD-ROM, the Creative Annihilator GE Force 32MB 3D AGP2x video card, and SoundBlaster Live!Value sound card. It also...

Great "vintage" electronica

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:23:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - This is a masterful work from the originators of modern electronic dance music, and unfortunately, still the last new Kraftwerk album. ("The Mix" from 1991 was just a compilation of remixes.) François Kevorkian (who also did a lot of work...

Rib-sticking breakfast

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 10:35:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - This place is fine if you want the old-style, full-cholesterol American breakfast: eggs, sausage, pancakes, bacon, and tons o' butter and syrup. Diverse clientele ranging from South End circuit boys who haven't been to bed yet, doctors and paramedics...

Everything but the kitchen sink

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:24:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - For the money, the Epson Perfection 1200U Photo scanner is a great value - it scans everything, including slides, since it has a transparency adapter included. The results look wonderful; slides and prints come out really clear, focused, and...

Epson Stylus Photo 2000P Inkjet Printer: Believe the hype!

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:11:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scooterbos - As many others have said, this printer produces astonishing photographs. I'm a photo hobbyist and the Epson Stylus Photo 1270 was my first computer printer; I never bothered with printers before and used photo labs instead, since despite the...