Epinions Recent Reviews for twaller98

This camera has renewed my interest in photography

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 02:36:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I have taken bad to just OK pictures with this camera. I think it has great potential though, I just need some practice. I have only had it a week, and it has taken me that long to figure out 80% of it's functionality. Give me another week, and I will...

More of the same

Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:38:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I finally got to see this movie in a theater. It was worth my time, and the price was right (free). The seats were uncomfortable, and by the time the movie was over I was ready to leave, but I am not sorry I went. If you liked the first one, this was...

Dell Dimension 4300 Series: You go to Dell! You go to Dell and buy!

Mon, 3 Dec 2001 18:37:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - BASICS

I don't normally buy from the consumer line of computers because the testing is less rigorous and the changes often come faster than tech support can keep pace. I set low expectations with this purchase, and I have been pleasantly...

Opera: A day at the Opera

Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:50:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - Why I gave Opera a shot

Not being able to get to Microsoft today, and the fact that the Internet Explorer 4.0 browser that came on the OS on this machine would not let me check my work or web-based email, I decided to try Opera again...

3com SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300: The Jury is still out ...

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 20:21:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - 3Com in general

I have been very, very happy with 3Com in general. The lifetime guarantee on their NIC's sold me at first glance, and I have been using them happily for 4 years now. I have never had a problem getting a faulty (or...

Real Money Baby!

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 16:36:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I have always wanted to play Monopoly for real money.

DISCLAIMER: I have never played by these rules and any legal issues involved in playing this game should be discussed with your lawyer. I am not advocating real gambling in any way...

I was hoping for more ...

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 18:00:47 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - First of all, I liked this movie. I do have quite a few complaints about it, though.

I was very excited about the chance to see a good action movie that would bring back all the good things from the television show, and hopefully add some...

The Devil in ... (Adam Sandler )

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 18:11:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - So many of these reviews are bashing this movie. This movie ain't art. It's Adam Sandler. It is somewhat amusing, and certainly better than watching TV. I did laugh out loud at several of the gags, but if you are not an Adam Sandler fan, don't expect...

Trial by Goblet of Fire

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 12:05:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I think Goblet is better that the other sequels, as this one had me more on the edge to finish it, but still not as good as the first. Goblet is longer than the others, but still has not quenched my thirst for Harry Potter. More will be coming though, I...

Start here ...

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 12:06:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I recommend that anyone who has not read Stephen King's work to start here. I did when I was in high school, and have been hooked ever since.

If you are a King fan already, and haven't read this yet, make it your next read.

Short stories...

Capital One has been good to me

Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:45:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - UPDATED 03/15/2001

As a rule, when I get pre-approval letters, I shred them. Capital One sent me one with a link to their website to apply online. I was approved right away for an unsecured Visa card with a $500 limit at 9.9% interest with no...

Snapfish Online Store: Sporatic at best ...(they promise to get better)

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:03:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I have sent in about a dozen rolls to SnapFish. The price is just about unbeatable at $1.69 a roll. (Free film with each developed roll would be better).

I first uploaded some digital pictures and was able to view them and share them. That...

Silly little movie

Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:15:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - My kids liked Chicken Run, and I guess that is what really matters.

While I found it a little amusing, I had a hard time staying awake.

I just find it hard to identify with the plight of my dinner, that also makes the farmer who feeds me the...

Red Hat Linux: Not for the average user

Sat, 24 Jun 2000 01:17:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I have been administering (and designing and redesigning) Linux 5.2 peer to peer networks in the National Guard since October 1999.

The price is right, and the base OS is every bit as stable (if not more stable) than Windows.

My...

King is the King

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 12:45:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - Hearts in Atlantis is a decent collection of connected short stories that range from surreal to very real. These stories have some chilling elements, but the really good parts of this book are the real life experience parts, the parts that tell the...

Veritas Backup Exec Desktop Edition: Usable option

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:22:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I use Veritas Backup Exec Desktop Edition for only one workstation, but it was the best the solution for my situation.

I chose this product because I use BackUp Exec Server edition on all my servers. Check out that review at:

Rotate Your Tapes

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:41:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - This is my nickels worth of free advice: Regular backups, tested on a regular basis are a key part of file system integrity.

I have used Back-Up Exec for three years. I started with Seagate Version 5.x on 8 Novell Servers running on various...

Don't order the pizza!

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 12:37:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - Olive Garden serves mediocre to decent Americanized Italian food at fairly high prices. The service is pretty good most of the time.

Actually, I eat here a lot. The wait isn't usually too long, (they don't take reservations), and they usually have...

Great Little Machine

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:51:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I bought 9 of these Thinkpad 600X's direct from IBM for an awesome price of $2200 each. By default they had a PIII450, 64MB RAM, a 4.3GB Hard Drive, Sound, CDROM and a built in 56K modem. I added 64 MB of RAM (For a total of 128MB), and a 3COM 10/100...

Has all the good stuff

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 12:57:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - Not like this movie? Inconceivable!

The Princess Bride really is in my top five movies of all times. I have watched this movie so many times I could not begin to venture a guess as to the real count.

The Princess Bride is right up...

Go Vikings!

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:45:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - Drop Dead Gorgeous was not as bad as many I have rented lately, but I am a so sick and tired of Hollywood making fun of Minnesota. There really is not a lot of stereotypes left untouched by this movie. Now to be sure, there had to be a Minnesotan or...

Worth a look

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:20:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - The Insider is another Erin Brockovich/A Civil Action kind of movie. I am a little tired of "the corporation as the bad guy" movies.

While it is not Al Pacino's best, it is surely good work. While I disagree with the premise behind...

Collect this one

Wed, 24 May 2000 15:03:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - I normally have a lot against movies that picture cops as incompetent, and this one has some doozies. I don't mind so much if the cops make some realistic mistakes, but I hate it when cops are pictured as Barney Fife types, especially when they are in...

Where can I get one of these?

Wed, 24 May 2000 14:03:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - The Mask, (which I think really is the title, it seems epinions left off the "The"), is a very funny, very captivating comedy. It stars your favorite and mine: Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss, a very Darrin Stevens like bank worker, with shades...

Fools rent this...

Wed, 24 May 2000 13:12:35 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twaller98 - Okay, maybe that's unfair. Fools Rush In is not that bad. All good stories are love stories.

However, I was expecting funny, and what I got was sappy. (I thought this is supposed to be a comedy. It's not.)

There are bonuses. Salma...