Epinions Recent Reviews for towwang

False advertising, irresponsible refurbishment

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:43:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: mainly a forensic analysis.The Magnavox TB110MW9 is another converter box to let you view digital television broadcasts, in the ATSC format, on your old analog TV set. It is a "CECB", coupon-eligible converter box, so you can...

The savior of VCR's and DVR's in the HDTV world

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:31:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: installation, setup, features, performance and usability.The Zinwell ZAT-970A is a converter box for television signals. It converts signals from high-definition television (a.k.a. HDTV, digital TV, ATSC) into standard definition...

Don't try this with a real blob!

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 21:36:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - Contents: review of gameplay, controls, graphics, audio and more.[Introduction]"Mercury meltdown revolution" (MMR, in short) is a puzzle-and-action game developed by Ignition Entertainment for the Nintendo Wii.In short, this...

Accurate weapons, great ambiance, poor AI, no surround sound

Wed, 14 May 2008 02:09:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - Hordes of Wehrmacht soldiers coming at you, brandishing Maschinenpistole 40 and Sturmgewehr 44 automatic guns with infinite ammo. pinning you down behind thin cover. Sniper fire from Gewehr 41 rifles, aimed at your temple with deadly accuracy using...

Confessions of a button-pressing maniac

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:24:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: installation issues and tips, user interface, sound quality of tuner, audio CDs, MP3 files, and external MP3 player, suitability and fitness. I bought the XDM-6220 to replace the factory-installed radio in my car. My old radio was just...

DVD-RAM, LightScribe and EVERYTHING else you wanna burn!

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:23:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: media compatibility, performance statistics for data reading/writing and audio ripping, installation, effects of firmware upgrades. [History of the "super multi drive"] I acquired a LG GSA-4166B optical disc reader/writer a few...

Old handle, new blade, hacks great!

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 01:25:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - Covered in this review: product history, installation, features, security, comparison and review of third-party firmware, etc. [History of the axe] The WRT54GL is the re-release of LinkSys' older WRT54G router. The WRT54G was originally released...

Feature packed unit, but how long will it live?

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:01:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review I will try to give a quantitative rating to various aspects of the Hewlett-Packard/Compaq “NC6000” laptop computer, including: ergonomics, features and connectivity, compatiblity, performance (speed, battery life) and durability...

Mid-range audio features at super low cost.

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:23:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - The AOpen Cobra AW850 is a PCI sound card based on C-Media's CMI8738LX chip. It features: 1) 5.1 channel analog audio output via stereo mini-jacks 2) Driver support under many variants of the Microsoft Windows operating system 3) Driver support under...

Dell OptiPlex GX280 Desktop Computer for Business (GX280CNET): Cheap-O disp-O parts with expensiv-O price tag

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 20:04:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - This review covers features, functionality and software support issues for the various components (case, motherboard, video and audio chips, etc.) of the Dell OptiPlex GX280 desktop computer. [Introduction] The GX280 is a mid-range desktop system...

History reverberating across the Pacific

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:44:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - "The Chinese in America" offers a chronological account of the history of chinese immigrants (and their U.S.-born descendants) in the United States of America. It is the third major book by the late renowned journalist/author Iris Chang, who received...

“Cinema 8” speaker set, part 3: RW-8 subwoofer

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 02:37:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: specifications, installation, tuning, and sound performance with music. This is part 3 of a 3-part review covering the Klipsch “Cinema 8” speaker set, which consists of: 1) Klipsch R
SX-4
satellite...

“Cinema 8” speaker set, part 2: RCX-4 center channel

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 02:31:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: specifications, installation, sound performance with movies, comparison with competing products. This is part 2 of a 3-part review covering the Klipsch "Cinema 8" speaker set, which consists of: 1) Klipsch...

“Cinema 8” speaker set, part 1: RSX-4 satellite

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 02:22:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: buying tips, specifications, installation, sound quality. This is part 1 of a 3-part review covering the Klipsch “Cinema 8” speaker set, which consists of: 1) Klipsch RSX-4 satellite speaker (this review) 2) Klipsch...

STR-DE997 connects everything and plays everything

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 06:58:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - This review covers performance and sound quality, ergonomics and usability, specifications and comparison with competitor and predecessor products. [Introduction] The Sony STR-DE997 is a 7.1 channel receiver that incorporates decoders for various...

HYUNDAI ImageQuest ImageQuest Q17 17" LCD Monitor: ImageQuest, a quest not fulfilled

Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:35:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - I am sad to say this review has to be negative, despite all the alluring features and specifications listed for the ImageQuest Q17 LCD monitor. A product that looked both stylish and advanced on an online ad turned out to be quite unreliable. I...

D-Link Express EtherNetwork DI-604 Router: D-Link'ing those pesky web ads

Thu, 9 Dec 2004 16:52:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - Covered in this review: installation, features, usability issues, how to use NetMeeting, and more about the D-Link DI-604 router. [Introduction] The D-Link DI-604 is an InterNet Protocol router with an integrated 100 Mb/s 4-port EtherNet switch. It...

SBC Yahoo: SBC = service barely connects

Mon, 8 Nov 2004 23:38:07 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: my experiences with ordering, installation, usability, DISUSABILITY, DISSERVICE, DISCONNECTION, DISSED BY TECH SUPPORT, and by now the reader should now where this review is headed. I'll write this review in a chronological...

Elementary mechanics coupled with advanced electronics

Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:48:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - In this review: features, call routing, performance, usability and other details regarding the Panasonic KX-FHD331 fax machine/copier. Are you looking for an entry-level fax for your home? Please read inside. [Features and accessories] The...

Bases Loaded for Nintendo: Bases loaded? The computer will UNload ya!

Fri, 21 May 2004 05:35:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - Gameplay, graphics, sound, strategies/spoilers, bugs... read it all in this review of Jaleco's "Bases loaded" for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)! [Introduction] I first played this game during a few months in 1988 on a cousin's NES...

Capable drive, but chuck the software

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 17:58:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - The BusLink DVRW412RD retail kit is reviewed here for its performance, compatibility, software interaction, and other usage experiences of my own. First of all, a few words of advice to prospective buyers. The standards for DVD WORM (write once, read...

Real Sports Baseball for Atari 2600: How I got into fist-fights with my cousin

Wed, 7 Apr 2004 19:55:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - "Realsports Baseball" is a beefed-up baseball game cartridge for the Atari "Video Computer System 2600". It was meant to be the successor of the super-simplistic "Home run" cartridge released earlier. Atari released "Realsports Baseball" under the...

KB Gear Jam Studio (KG-TAB1) Graphic Tablet/Digitizer: Accurate pointing, horrid clicking (rather, lack thereof)

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:49:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - The KBGear "JamStudio" is an inexpensive digitizing tablet, sold as a device to help you create web content. I bought it for around $17 $6 shipping at CompGeeks.com; the shipping charge remained the same if you buy two. [Introduction to digitizing...

The only way to deal with Thrifty is with grenades and bazookas

Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:29:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - Liars, swindlers, rude thugs, these are the words that most accurately describe the staff of Thrifty Car Rental at Las Vegas McCarran airport. When I made the online reservation, the rental price was listed at $15/day with unlimited mileage; an...

Shuttle AN35N-Ultra Motherboard: nForce2 Ultra 400 with a good feature set

Mon, 9 Feb 2004 23:44:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author towwang - This review covers: features, specifications, functionality, chipset information, accesories. I will first discuss the nVidia "nForce2 Ultra 400" chipset that this motherboard is based on, and its features and characteristics, then delve into my...