Epinions Recent Reviews for tcervo

Great sound out of such a small product

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:18:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I was looking for speakers for my Nano, to use in the bedroom. I tried another product, but the sound quality was poor. I finally settled on the JBL On Stage II speaker system. Sound Quality The sound quality of the On Stage II is very good,...

Sound Quality Not Up to Par

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:02:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I was looking for something to play my iPod Nano in my bedroom, and didn't want a full-blown stereo system (or even mini stereo.) I looked at several, but decided the iLive offered good value for the money since it had an AM/FM tuner and CD player as...

Jackson's Kong is Spectacular but Flawed

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:31:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - Peter Jackson's highly anticipated big budget remake of King Kong is a spectacular ride, but ultimately flawed. A good movie that could have been much better if only for some more aggressive editing. If you haven't seen the film yet, you may not want...

Best from McCartney in decades. Great bonus material.

Sun, 11 Dec 2005 14:01:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - McCartney's latest effort is his best in a very long time. THe version I'll be reviewing has a bonus DVD, so I'll focus on the bonus material first. The bonus DVD contains a documentary, studio performance video for "Fine Line", an animated film of...

Ultimate Director's Cut: Good but Flawed

Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:55:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - This review is for the Ultimate Director's Cut DVD version of The Warriors. I should start by saying The Warriors is one of my all-time favorite 70's cult films. I've already owned the original version of the DVD, and before that the VHS version. The...

Best 34" set money can buy, regardless of technology

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 03:19:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - Why go with a CRT in the age of Plasma and LCD? If you sit 8 feet or less from the TV, you won't find a better picture quality on any set than the Sony KD-34XBR960. As any competent buying guide or home theater magazine will tell you, CRT tubes...

Great price, but lacking in quality

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:33:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - When looking for a new widescreen TV, I decided on a direct view CRT. Due to my rather short viewing distance (about 7 feet), 34 inches would be plenty. I was looking at several models, but decided initially on the Toshiba 34HF85 for a few reasons:...

Perfect fit for my new Home Theater System

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:54:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I recently upgraded my home theater system: new widescreen tv, new receiver, new DVD recorder/VHS combo, and new High Definition DirecTV with TiVo. Since I was moving my old system (tv, receiver, DVD player, and non-HD DirecTiVo) to the bedroom, the old...

No longer worth the money...if it ever was

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 16:58:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I bought the Cyberhome CH-DVR1500 a little over a year ago. At the time, it was the only DVD Recorder I could afford. However, I found myself seldom using it because of it's many quirks (more on those later.) I recently upgraded to a Panasonic DMR-ES10,...

Great sub-$500 high current receiver

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 02:01:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I had one must-have feature when looking for a new home theater receiver: it had to have component video switching WITH component up-conversion. Component up-conversion means that any S-Video or composite inputs are up-converted to component video, so...

Fun, Delicious, and much more faithful to the book

Sat, 16 Jul 2005 01:12:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - Tim Burton's adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic stays much truer to the book, even if Burton takes some artistic license now and again. This version was a collaboration with Felicity Dahl, the late Roald's wife, who acted as an executive producer on...

Not just a good Batman movie, but a good movie. Period.

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:55:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I must confess that I grew up as a fan of Batman comics. I collected them until shortly after college, and have very strong opinions on how Batman should be portrayed in film. However, I'm also a movie fan, and understand the necessary elements for a...

Too many design flaws - dangerous to use while driving

Sun, 19 Dec 2004 17:48:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I purchased the CDA-9827 for one reason: it's ability to interface with the Alpine iPod Interface (KCA-420i). While this review will focus on using the head unit to control an iPod, most of the complaints will still apply if you're using the CD or an...

I'm a Believer

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:02:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I first tried an individually brewed cup of coffee while on vacation, and thought it was fantastic. So, when I saw the Philips Senseo at Costco, I couldn't resist the temptation. "What's the big deal" you ask? Let me give you my reasons why I think...

Heavy Duty Juicer - Worth the Effort

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:08:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - My previous juicer was the Waring JEX-328 (reviewed h
ere).
While the Waring made great juice, and was very easy to clean, it broke after only 3 months. So, I went in search of a sturdier juicer. After reading a ton of...

Good juicer, but not very durable

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:55:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I bought this juicer in July 2004 (just over 3 months ago). I've used it every morning since I got it. It's a nice looking brushed aluminum and black machine, that comes apart for easy cleaning. From beginning to end (washing my fruits and vegetables,...

Good performance, but serious design flaws

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 18:43:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - The Compaq Evo N800w is billed as a "workstation" notebook, and for good reason. Unlike most notebooks, which sport less than stellar video cards built onto the motherboard, the N800w comes with a full-blown ATI Mobility Fire GL 9000 video card...

Not bad, but it's going back...

Sun, 28 Mar 2004 15:46:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I decided to purchase a DVD recorder to simplify the process of archiving my VHS home movies. The Cyberhome CH-DVR 1500 seemed to have all the features I would need, and a friend had purchased one, so I gave it a shot. Features The Cyberhome...

Worlds first networked DVD player...

Sat, 15 Nov 2003 00:36:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - What in the world is a "networked" DVD player, you ask? Well, it's a DVD player you can connect to your home network, allowing you to stream MP3's, digital photos, and even MPEG movies from your home computer to your home entertainment system. (More about...

LG LX5350: A great phone, but not quite perfect

Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:27:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - This is my first PCS-Vision enabled phone, replacing my outdated 3 year old Qualcomm. In this review, I'll run down the top features and give my opinion on each:

Size & Weight ( )

Dimensions: 3.54" x 1.81" x 1.06"

Weight: 3.88...

Another winner from Canon

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:56:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - I've had an Elph2 APS camera for years, so when I decided to go digital, the Digital Elph line was a logical choice. I looked at the offerings from Sony, Minolta, and others, before deciding on the S230.

I'm not going to list every feature...

Great remote, but...

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:28:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - First, some background. If you want to get straight to the review, skip down to the REVIEW section, otherwise you can read about what led me to purchase this remote:

It was a sad day when I had to replace my Radio Shack 15-1994 remote. This...

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (E85-00086) For PC: My Windows XP Professional Upgrade installation experience

Sun, 9 Dec 2001 16:24:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - As a Web Developer, I need to test on every available platform. Here the account of my upgrade experience from Windows Me (the worst OS ever) to Windows XP Professional.

First, a bit about me. My first computer was a TRS-80 Model I, with a...

Elph 2 passes the test of time

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 19:32:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - Why did I buy the Elph 2?

I bought the Elph 2 just over a year ago, and it has been used alot since then. I originally chose the Elph 2 the week before going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Having been to Mardi Gras before, I knew I didn't want...

A movie for everyone...

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 20:59:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tcervo - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of those rare movies that must be seen in a crowded theater. Sure, it'll still be great the fifth or sixth time you've seen it on DVD, but you owe it to yourself to see it on the big screen. I would normally...