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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-silverstreak9 Recent reviews written by member silverstreak9 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_451061517956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEWIf you want a high-quality, high-performance external hard drive, you should consider this enclosure.  If you have never built a computer or assembled an external drive, don't worry.  You can do this, save money and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451061517956 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:43:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451061517956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409150459524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - ╔▓░ OVERVIEW ░▓╗ This review is relevant if you are using professional grade microphones and want to record into a Line Input, like a computer or digital audio recorder. The Shure FP23 Portable Battery... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409150459524 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 15:26:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409150459524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_407953510020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - The Zoom H2 may be a "scaled down" version of the Zoom H4, but it delivers more of what most users want or need. By way of introduction, this is an audio device that goes well beyond the term "Digital Voice Recorder." It can record audio at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407953510020 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:35:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_407953510020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_407076703876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - NOTE: The HP L7650 is identical to the HP L7680 except that it ships with a USB cable instead of an ethernet cable. We keep telling ourselves there has to be more to it than that, but we haven't identified any differences yet. It may have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407076703876 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 06:51:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_407076703876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_357790944900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - ::: OVERVIEW ::: The Olympus WS-300M packs surprisingly good audio recording capabilities into a tiny package that works very much like a 256MB USB thumb drive on either Windows or MAC. It's very easy to transfer files. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~357790944900 Sat, 5 May 2007 16:55:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_357790944900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_341669088900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - The Lightsphere II Diffusion System from Gary Fong is like the favorite horse in the 5th race at Santa Anita Park. It's the pick of players who didn't really come to the track to gamble. Professionals, especially wedding photographers, seem to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~341669088900 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:46:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_341669088900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_334203424388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW The statistics are hard to evaluate independently, but they indicate this particular card is an invariably good choice for demanding flash memory applications like today's digital cameras. We paid $120 for this card in the summer of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~334203424388 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:56:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_334203424388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_331063463556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - ╔▓░ OVERVIEW ░▓╗ eMusic is a source of legal downloads of MP3-encoded music without copy protection. Artists and record labels get a share of your subscription price. The website is well-organized for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~331063463556 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:57:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_331063463556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_312483942020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - ╔▓░ OVERVIEW ░▓╗ The LG VX8600 offered by Verizon Wireless packs an avalanche of features into a sleek package. There's not much missing on this phone's list of capabilities unless you want to walk around... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~312483942020 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:55:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_312483942020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_304457682564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - ╔▓░ OVERVIEW ░▓╗ The Audio-Technica PRO 88W wireless system is an effective, low-cost solution that ships complete with a lavalier microphone suitable for prosumer video and audio applications... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~304457682564 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:22:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_304457682564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_213697007236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - PREVIEW Let's just begin by telling you this is the best keyboard from Microsoft we've ever used. We'll admit we were sold on Logitech, but Microsoft is coming on strong on the desktop. Microsoft's Wireless Optical (Photo) Desktop... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~213697007236 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:26:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_213697007236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197484383876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - This was going to be a "mini" review because there isn't much to tell you about this matchbox-sized USB 2.0 flash drive that isn't already obvious. But no matter what portable flash drive you're considering...go to the end of this review for some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197484383876 Sat, 1 Oct 2005 19:59:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197484383876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185684692612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW Pelican cases are among the most rugged and durable you can buy. High-impact plastic, they go beyone what "plastic" would seem to imply, add rubber O-rings for waterproof safety and, in the example we're reviewing here, wheels and an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185684692612 Thu, 9 Jun 2005 20:00:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185684692612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181958446724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW NOD32 (pronounced: en-oh-dee-32) is powerful anti-Virus software. It comes in two basic forms -- "Remote Administrator" and "Standard." The actual anti-virus, spyware and malware scanners are identical. This review... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181958446724 Mon, 2 May 2005 21:59:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181958446724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181706788484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW In your entire computer system, there is no element more important than the display. It is the key to productivity and comfort. For years, we've been encouraging people to make the move to dual-displays. Specifically,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181706788484 Sat, 30 Apr 2005 14:36:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181706788484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_179578572420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW The LG-VX7000 is a safe choice when buying into the notion that more features will ultimately make a cellphone more useful. It features a Digital Photo Camera, Video Camera, Internet access, Text Messaging, 3 Alarms,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~179578572420 Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:26:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_179578572420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176402566788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW The Matrox Millennium P650 is a workhorse that delivers excellent image quality across two monitors without working up a sweat inside the computer. It was our choice when we built a video editing computer in a Small Form... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176402566788 Sat, 12 Mar 2005 14:34:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176402566788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176341487236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW Any time we're tempted to buy a motherboard with all of the bells and whistles we seem to gravitate back to the simple and straightforward. The Intel D865GLC is simple and straightforward. But it has a lot to offer users... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176341487236 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 21:07:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176341487236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176325758596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - OVERVIEW The Antec Aria is a Small Form Factor (SFF) case that accommodates any micro-ATX standard motherboard. It takes aim at the growing market for computers as a component in the home entertainment cabinet. The Antec Aria is designed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176325758596 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:44:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176325758596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176301248132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - The revolution is here and it's being televised. In 2005, computer users have unprecedented power at their fingertips to produce broadcast-quality, low-cost video on the desktop. The Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro multiplies that by the 'Power of X'... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176301248132 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 13:55:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176301248132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_165927751300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - Speed outside the box. It seemed like a never-ending battle between USB 2.0 or Firewire connections to external hard disk drives. USB claimed victory with 480 Megabit data transfers compared to Firewire's 400 Megabit speeds. Firewire supporters said... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~165927751300 Sat, 18 Dec 2004 13:57:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_165927751300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_155119095428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - The APC Back-UPS RS-1500VA (BR1500) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)is a power user's dream -- almost. It seems there isn't a single UPS unit anywhere you can find that has all of the features you want. This unit is aimed at business users... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~155119095428 Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:43:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_155119095428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_153659936388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - BTU -British Thermal Unit ~ a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at one atmosphere pressure. There's something about water and my valued computer system that strikes a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~153659936388 Sun, 29 Aug 2004 14:20:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_153659936388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151642869380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - After 8 years with Mindspring/Earthlink, I'm going to miss that old, faithful e-mail address. It was easy. It worked. I have no complaints about the dial-up or DSL service that I have gotten from the company. But why should a loyal customer pay $12... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151642869380 Fri, 13 Aug 2004 20:33:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151642869380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_150775107204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author silverstreak9 - PCToyland is a relative newcomer to the online business community that specializes in supplying some of the best in computer essentials and accessories at an excellent price. It's avant-garde in the art of computers. This is a site for hobbyists,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~150775107204 Sat, 7 Aug 2004 23:04:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_150775107204?linkin_id=8003929