Epinions Recent Reviews for twnboys

Sony NW-E507 - A Credible Alternative

Fri, 1 Jul 2005 08:20:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I remember when the Sony Walkman first debuted. It was revolutionary - a personal music player that was small enough to fit in your hand and allowed you to listen to your music without disturbing anyone around you - amazing! Fast forward several...

Motorola SURFboard (SBG1000) – WOW!

Thu, 1 Apr 2004 23:41:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - My networking activities were born out of necessity; I have an older home, with a broadband connection on one floor and computers on two others. Originally, I maintained dial up accounts and a separate telephone line, but that got old (and slow, and...

Netgear Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge - OUTSTANDING Performance!

Thu, 7 Aug 2003 21:30:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - In the 3+ years that I've been reviewing products on this site, I think I can count the times that I...

Sandisk Cruzer 128MB - Say Goodbye to your Floppy Drive!

Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:36:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - The Sandisk Cruzer, quite possibly, may be the greatest thing to happen to portable computing since the advent of the laptop.

"Whoa there, Cowboy!" you might be thinking (I'm not sure whether I like being called Cowboy - you hardly know me -...

Gyration Ultra Cordless Optical Mouse - So Close!

Sun, 16 Feb 2003 10:56:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I'll be the first to admit it - I'm an early adopter. In fact, I may be one of the earliest adopters anyone knows - when advertisements run in my area they frequently encourage "Be the SECOND person on your block!" - because it's pretty much a given...

Palm m515 - Solid Improvement on an Old Standard

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:41:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - When I found myself faced with needing a new Palm, the first thing I realized was that the world had moved on since I got my Palm III 3 years ago. Much like it’s older brother the computer, PDAs continue to advance in leaps and bounds, often becoming...

(SMC7004WBR) Wireless Access Point: SMC Barricade Wireless - Close, but No Cigar

Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:04:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - When my wife’s inkjet printer died, I took the opportunity to reevaluate my home network.

Throughput had degraded to just better than dial up speed, the HomePNA component was unstable (when my laptop was connected we were unable to receive...

Big Time Performance for the Little Guy

Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:57:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - Before we get started, I’d like to just set the record straight: I am not a geek.

Honest, I’m not.

Really. I’m a normal guy.

Okay, so maybe I’m a little “intellectually inquisitive”. But it’s not like I’m trying to...

Maxtor 80GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive - I Think I'm In Love!

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 20:33:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - For my birthday I got some money. Not a lot of money, but enough to get a new "toy" (in your 30's, that's a relative term).

So I decide I'm going to get a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse - that clearly falls within the parameters, and...

Rio 600 - The Third Time's A Charm!

Thu, 14 Feb 2002 18:13:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I'm not going to lie to you - I'd grown to HATE SonicBLUE. And I don't mean that lightly.

I started out with the Rio 500. I wouldn't use it to keep my desk level.

Then, hoping to benefit from the high end, I went to the Rio 800...

Audible.com: Audible.com - A GREAT Idea Gone Awry!

Thu, 14 Feb 2002 17:38:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - This is going to seem a little odd because, although I only rated Audible.com 2 stars, I'm still recommending it.

On the surface, it's really is a great idea. They have converted "Books On Tape" to a digital format that can be stored...

Panasonic Allure EB-TX310 (Silver): Panasonic Allure - What A Cellular Phone Should Be!

Tue, 12 Feb 2002 23:16:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I waited awhile to write this review - I've had the handset since October (I purchased it the day AT&T released it to the public). Even though I was enamored with it, I wanted to see how I'd feel once the bloom was off.

Now, 4 months later, I...

NordicTrack Classic Pro: Worth The Effort

Fri, 2 Mar 2001 16:47:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I wish I could tell you that I’ve used my NordicTrack religiously since we bought it; heck, I wish I could tell you that I’ve used it religiously THIS YEAR!

Now, this hardly looks like the opening of a favorable review, but trust me, it is. I...

SystemWorks 2001 Standard Edition: SystemWorks 2001: Hello Old Friend!

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 14:58:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?

I have been a proponent of Norton Antivirus since the early days. It was easy to use, effective, and not once did it ever let a nasty creep by it’s defenses, even as friends using other...

Hushmail: Hushmail: My Favorite Web Based Email Program

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 18:05:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - Ahh, the speed of cyberspace.

I like Hushmail so much I've been lobbying Epinions for month to add it to it's product list so I could write a review. I finally got an email saying that it had been added, and to look forward in the next two...

Iomega Zip USB Drive: Iomega Zip 250 Drive: Great External Storage Option

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:26:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - Admittedly, I am a pushover for new technology; by definition, all electronics are good until proven otherwise. However, Hell hath no fury like a gadget freak scorned, and if a new toy doesn’t deliver, I can be merciless.

I travel a lot for a...

The Apocalypse Watch: In Defense Of The Fictitious

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 14:02:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I’m a simple guy. I get up in the morning, take a shower, eat my breakfast, go to work, contemplate ways to get out of working too hard, go home, kiss my wife and kids, eat dinner, fire up the computer, power down the computer, and go to bed.

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Not Good Testimony For The Testament

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:57:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - First off, I’m not a Grisham-hater; I don’t begrudge the man his success, his fame, or his fortune. He’s not my preferred author, but I’ll read him if I’m stranded in the airport with a few hours to kill. Occasionally, he even writes something...

The Literary Equivalent of a Traffic Accident

Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:39:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - Recently, I capitulated and began renting Books On Tape from my local library. I have always been outspoken about my disdain for them; I am an avid reader, and truly viewed them as cheating. I figured that if you wanted to read a book, read a book. To...

Good Summer Read

Fri, 4 Aug 2000 13:38:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - It's a little weird writing this late about this book given the wide disparity that the reviews around here embody.

To be honest, I almost gave the book 5 stars just because I genuinely like David Baldacci as an author and I didn't agree with...

Good Entry Level HRM

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:01:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - For this review, I thought that I would try a slightly different tack; instead of writing about why I love something, I'm going to write about why I THINK I love something, and then update my review over the next 12 weeks so that in the end, we'll either...

Brother HL-1240 Laser Printer: "We've Secretly Replaced..."

Sun, 21 May 2000 13:09:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I really do try to avoid writing reviews for products that already have a fair representation around here, but I felt compelled to write this one because I REALLY believe that this printer merits a close look by anyone in the market for a new one.
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Long On Customer Service, Short on Bureaucracy

Tue, 9 May 2000 11:05:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - I believe in full disclosure, so let me start off by saying that I am not a Nationwide customer. Now, you might think it a little odd that a non-customer would write a review in praise of a company, but in this case I feel that it is totally...

Rewards "R" Us!

Mon, 8 May 2000 21:34:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

Three years ago, I couldn't say enough about the American Express Memberships Rewards program. It let me rack up free mileage on my favorite airlines, and once I had more trips then I knew what to do with, it...

Solid Performer at a Reasonable Price

Mon, 8 May 2000 20:11:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twnboys - OK now, just between you and me, the C200xi wasn't my first choice in a digital camera. Or my second, for that matter. Actually, it wasn't even on my list originally. I wanted a camera made by a REAL camera company, like the Nikon CoolPix 950 or the...