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ALTEC LANSING beats the Bose Blues - Home Entertainment for the Rest of Us. by ASourdough4 Pros: Ample sound and fidelity for a decent price. Bring a date!
Cons: What? You're asking me - a certified Hi-Fi nut? Altec Lansing – VS2421 2.1 Speakers for PC Audio Music lovers will appreciate the chance to bring those Hollywood Bowl or Tanglewood experiences home to the PC. With the VS2421, ALTEC LANSING gives us the means to do so. Since their ...
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Dec 02 '08 |
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A Fun Way To Communicate Over The Net... by ace3502 I have a few relatives that live a good distance away. One is about 1500 miles and one is 3000. Their children, my nieces, are growing up without me getting to see a lot of them. We have been searching for a way to communicate face to face to make up for ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Good NAS with a few quirks by Gambit624 Pros: Size of hard drive, speed of transfers, easy to follow software setup
Cons: Heat issues, potential firmware loss with power surges. With all of my music, photos and documents that I've gathered over the years, I wanted a central storage to connect all six of my computers so I could access them from anywhere in the house, and even on my back porch if need be. I was very familiar with ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Dbuys delivers on time as promised by gregca  Purchased Pioneer Elite A/V Reciever. Was best deal around at that point in time, about $200 or so lower than others (within a day or two found I found 2 other internet shops who offered a similar price temporarily). I noticed today 2 weeks ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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New Aluminum MacBook - quality hardware by FridayFriday Pros: The overhaul and evolution of the MacBook produces the best MacBook ever!
Cons: Still a bit more money to be cool... Welcome to the aluminum generation The newest additions to the Apple notebooks arrived in the fall of 2008 with the overhaul of the existing "MacBook" chassis to a new, all-aluminum design similar to the year-old MacBook Air. The ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Republic of Tea Offers a Variety of Delicious Teas and Great Service by Javelina There are some Republic of Tea bagged teas that I just love. I have a really hard time finding this brand in stores, at least in a decent selection. Usually I just see their most popular teas. I searched the internet as well without a lot ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Truly horrid and shady operation by dogresquer I've already wasted plenty of time attempting to talk to employees of this company (too generous to assume they are customer service representatives) and my experience is very close to many others who have fallen prey to this organized rip-off merchant. ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Solid toner cartridge for HP LaserJet 1100 series printers. by rgathright Pros: Easy to replace
Cons: None In IT replacing printer cartridges is a daily fact of life. HP printers are the highest quality product on the market not just because of the equipment but also the support they provide for their supplies. The HP C4092A is an example of the commitment to ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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If ordering for the holiday season, have alternative gifts in mind... by crustybagel Due to the economy and Lakeside's great prices, I placed an order online on 11/18 for many of my family's Christmas gifts. It is 12/1/08 and I have yet to receive any of my items. When I placed the order all items showed as "in stock" and ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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FansEdge: They're The Reason I Ended Up In Bed With Sidney Crosby by Freak369 It all started with a football jersey. I mistakenly called it a 'shirt' and got read the riot act about the differences between the two. Knowing that I needed to come up with something a little extra special for Tommy's birthday I started ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Sometimes you will gonna cry too by dam4rus Pros: Great combat system.More casual friendly than previous installments.
Cons: Weak boss fights,weak story.Nero's Devil Bringer's potential not fully realized. Well one of the best console action title returns with Devil May Cry 4.The quality of the series is like a roller coaster trip.While the original blow-ed away almost everyone with it's combat system and style,the second game was a big let down,but ...
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Dec 01 '08 |
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Hands-free for the masses. by bkalafut Pros: Lightweight, easy to operate, reasonably comfortable, long battery life.
Cons: Occasional crackle. Filter makes noise like faucets or rustling plastic bags into unpleasant sound. The Plantronics Explorer 220, a Bluetooth hands-free headset for mobile phones, was at $19.95 the cheapest on the market a year ago when I purchased mine, and is still one of the least expensive on the market. These days it is the most ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Norton Internet Security: Fast and Effective, It Really Isn't Bloatware Anymore by nc10 Pros: Effective, highly rated malware protection, fast, small resource requirements
Cons: Mediocre support, rebates almost always required to get a good price Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2009 (NIS 2009, $60 list) is just one of an almost overwhelming number of PC Security software packages that Symantec sells. If you want buy Norton Antivirus, you'll find it can be bought in at least six ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Metal Gear Solid 4 - A Reason to Get a Playstation 3 by t13monkeys Pros: graphics, epic score, ties up all the loose ends, diversity of locations and gameplay styles
Cons: a bit repetitive and longwinded Sure, the PS3 doesn’t have much going for it, since a majority of games are actually on both consoles, and the few exclusives that 360 has managed to incorporate (Halo 3, GoW 2) easily has made it the console of choice. But there’s one ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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A lot in a compact package by truparad0x Pros: Ultraportable, sleek, long battery life, large HDD, multiformat memory card reader
Cons: Glossy exterior, hard to press trackpad buttons BackgroundI have been using laptops for nine years. I love the fact that I have all I need in one package and that I can take it anywhere. In fact, when I was younger, I fantasized about being able to fit all my possessions in my ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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HP Media Center computers are similiar by yippyyappy Pros: Set up real nice for home entertainment out of the box.
Cons: Could be quieter, could be shaped like an audio component. I actually have an 8277c with a core duo E6750 processor. As with all things computer, planned obsolescent is the rule. This group of computers has many configurations available but all share some common elements. I'll try and hit those that make this ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Imagination Required by itlog Pros: Relaxing
Colorful presentation Easy Cons: No Challenge Some pointless aspects Story is forgettable, for a game named 'Fable' Fable 2 is a game set in the late medieval to early renaissance period. It combines three genres: RPG, Action and Business simulation - however, not to an equal degree. More on that later. 1. GraphicsThe graphics are lush and colorful. It is ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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AN INEXPENSIVE and VERSATILE SD MEMORY KIT by lovehifi Pros: Extremely versatile. Very inexpensive.
Cons: NONE! I was in the market for a possible SD memory card rated at 1 or more GB. What I found on the internet was the Kingston SD 4 GB Multi Kit. This is a great value. Not only was it inexpensive (about $15 with S/H), but it is ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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The Toshiba L355D Satellite Turion Computer is a Dream Come True. by Ironcladd Pros: Memory, big hard drive, 17" display, processor, operating system, etc.
Cons: Keypad/mouse is a bit touchy, battery could last longer. The Toshiba L355D Satellite Turion Computer is a Dream Come True. By James P. Zaworski I seem to go through laptop computers at a rather steady rate, and as my last laptop, an eMachines, was slowly going extinct, I began shopping for another laptop ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Recommended store if you know EXACTLY what you need and not planning to return by cmnkb8 This store has an excellent selection and competitive prices, but they are relatively slow to ship and their exchange process is very slow. I ordered a pair of Justin kipskin roper boots from them back in October, and my order was processed and ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Not even worth the $10 it costs. by erinnyc Pros: Doesn't take up much space.
Cons: Uncomfortable to use, leads to typos. I've never actually disliked a keyboard before. I previously had the Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 6000 v.2, which retails for $89.99, but was on sale at Staples for $19.99. I spilled water on it, and that was that. So I understand ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Fair, Fast, Cooperative, Knowledgeable. Worth every penny and then some!!! by tebush I had never heard of Square Trade Warranties before it was offered with an eBay purchase of a Palm Treo 600. I figured, "why not?" The price is right, and honestly, I never expected anything to go wrong with the Treo, but it did. After a few months of ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Excellent Memory Stick Duo Adapter by rgathright Pros: Small, tough and sleek design
Cons: None Memory sticks have become a staple in our daily digital lives. Just 20 years ago, we in the computing community thought of them as high tech marvels that were only available on the pages of the latest issue of Popular Science or Scientific American. Now ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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The Little Laptop that could... by down3ast Pros: 15 words not enough, read the review
Cons: 15 words not enough, read the review I've owned my Aspire One for about a week so far, and I have to say it's everything I wanted in a 'Netbook'. Now I don't think 'Netbook' is a fair description for a laptop that runs WinXP and has a 160Gb hard drive. Unlike other small form ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Discount Office Supplies Provides Great Office Supplies at Affordable Prices by three_ster When the store that I typically order my office binder clips denoted that they would be in back order, I decided to just search for my exact binder clip product number through Google, and it came up with Discount Office Supplies as one of the ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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Nintendo DS Games - Mario & Luigi Partners in Time (RPG/Adventure) by Mr_D Pros: Charming story, interesting gameplay mechanics, interesting gameworld.
Cons: Long, repetitive. No real challenge. Mario & Luigi Partners in Time is the sequel to to Superstar Saga for the Gameboy Advance. I never played the original, but the sequel was suggested to me by my brother who had purchased it for his kids. I like RPGs, I like Mario - I had enjoyed ...
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Nov 30 '08 |
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The protection I prefer by texas-swede Pros: Easy install, total protection, good customer support once you connect
Cons: Not easy to connect to useful customer support I always used to rely on Norton Anti-Virus, however, I got infected while using Norton and then when I upgraded Norton Anti-virus to a new version LiveUpdate stopped working right out of the box, because the installation failed to update the name of an ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Give Me Space Channel 5 Part 2, Or Give Me Death! by ladyrei18 Pros: Kicking Soundtrack.
Great Dance Moves Immence Amount of Fun. Cons: The Game Itself Is Kind of Short. The Dreamcast original Space Channel 5 wasn't so much a smashing success as it was a cult hit. Not may people played it, and even fewer people heard of it. When I heard that a sequel was being made for the PS2, I nearly cried tears of joy. The first ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga: A strong game for a strong system by garfield135 Pros: Graphics, sound, gameplay, controls, fun factor
Cons: It could be slightly more challenging and longer First of all, I'm gonna start off with a bit of the story, and then the review.So, apparently, Cackletta steals Peach's voice, so Mario and Luigi go out to get it back. Mario fights Bowzer, and he loses, (really?) and they become allies (and ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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I killed my beloved MICROSOFT NATURAL ERGONOMIC 4000 KEYBOARD! by trthomp Pros: Quiet; easy to type on once you get used to it!
Cons: Too many buttons that don't always work correctly! I am not sure when and how the MICROSOFT NATURAL ERGONOMIC 4000 KEYBOARD came into my life. I only know I am in mourning now that it is on the way to Keyboard Heaven! I am looking for another keyboard to love, and in the interim ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Victoria's Secret: A Visit and Purchase Often Carries Fringe Benefits by Bryan_Carey Women have plenty of options when they shop for clothing. Any marketing person knows very well that women purchase more clothing than men and not only are women more likely to include clothing in their monthly budget, they are also more likely to spend ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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More sound, Same quality by tapp2010 Pros: Good Quality. Super simple. Looks good.
Cons: None Have you ever been listening to your favorite song on your Mp3 player? Well, yeah probably. But as you bang your head to the beat, your best friend sees you and decides he wants to hear it too. When they ask to hear it ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Very Durable Case for the Money by Gambit624 Pros: Black metallic look, ease of installation of hard drive, quick transfers
Cons: Activity Light cord location on inside, heat disspation after long use. I replaced my SATA HDD in my Emachine about five months ago. At the time, Circuit City had this enclosure on sale for 19.99 with NO rebate. Since I had a SATA drive and I couldn't use it, I decided to go to Circuit City to purchase this enclosure on a ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Is ArcView GIS Software a Solid Investment for your Business?~A Veteran GIS User's Analysis by jenniferkateab Pros: GIS software provides excellent cartographic and spatial analysis tools.
Cons: Expensive; Less full-featured than ArcMap; training required; maintenance fee; need robust PC. I have been using ArcView GIS software since the early 1990s, when I was hired as GIS Specialist by a Federal Government agency. Other than the Microsoft suite of products, there is no other software I feel more comfortable in recommending ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Welcome to the World of Tomorrow by zero_ Pros: Engaging gameplay is more strategic than it looks. Fantastic sense of style and exploration.
Cons: Lots of time consuming walking around, occasionally confusing navigation. You're not a true nerd if you haven't been waiting the last decade for Fallout 3 to come along. Like so many other cult classics, the first two Fallout games didn't sell very well at their time(s) of release, and dated as their graphics and interfaces ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Better than nothing by jtette Pros: Account balancing; importing transactions; bill reminders; organization of accounts; inexpensive.
Cons: Microsoft support; full of wasted space from advertising; programming bugs; loan setups. I've used MS Money for about 10 years. I was forced to upgrade recently due to a a corrupt file after my PC rebooted itself. Everything was lost back to the last backup which was about 8 months earlier. I purchased the MS Plus Deluxe ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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If American Idol was this easy, I'd be famous by kisarune Pros: Fun, entertaining, challenging, character customization
Cons: graphics, blips in judge critque I'll admit that I'm a sucker for these Karaoke games.I love Karaoke, but hate the fact that bars are smokey, I have to wait a good hour between songs, and I have to watch a bunch of drunk college kids grind and giggle on the dance floor.So ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Dependable Service and Quality from Drugstore.com by dlstewart For years I have shopped from DrugStore.com. Whenever I can't find something from my local pharmacy, grocery or department store ... I visit DrugStore.com. They often have what I need, and sometimes provide a bonus.About ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Great Service, in all respects! by sonycruiser I recently purchased a Panasonic Projector AE-3000U from Visual Apex, and in all respects, the service provided by this company was absolutely exemplary, as has been my experience in the past.Before I go further, I might mention my qualifications ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Bluestreak Forever by BaronSamedi3 Pros: Tails is functional!
Cons: The Carnival Night Zone music! Ugh! Deciding what the best Sonic the Hedgehog game in the popular series is can be a difficult task, but Sonic the Hedgehog 3 brings plenty to the table for one hell of an opening statement. While Sonic 3 doesn't contain quite as many levels as Sonic 2, it ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Functionality okay, major software bug harms XP system, service terrible by tquinn Pros: Seems to do taxes okay
Cons: Major software bug. Advertised tax support not functional. May work incorrectly with some printers. I think the software is functionally okay. I'd used it in 2005, and was satisfied. As others have reported, its functionality is almost as good as Turbo Tax. But . . . When I installed the 2007 version, it altered the "permissions" in my Program ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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Brilliant Software for powerful photo and digital art by knitsnbytes Pros: Does ALMOST everything. Powerful for digital photography and art.
Cons: A bit daunting to learn if you are a beginner. This is, in my opinion, one of the best graphics programs out there--what's missing compared to the full-blown PHOTOSHOP? Just the printing functions that use pantone and CMYK and macros (saved complex strings of keystrokes) for a professional graphic ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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I Want To Kiss The Ground Beneath Its Feet. by ladyrei18 Pros: Almost everything.
Cons: With most fighters, it gets a little boring and repetitive after a while. Bow before your maker, and gaze upon the perfection that is...SOUL CALIBUR II!!!This game...I don't know where to begin. Namco has done it again. The sequel to the ever popular Soul Calibur is here, and it's MULTI PLATFORM!!! That's ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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My God, Is This Game Amazing! by ladyrei18 Pros: Everything, the game OOZES awesome!
Cons: Nothing, the game OOZES awesome! Soul Calibur. Everyone's heard of it. If you haven't, there's no better time to. Soul Calibur III is possibly the best in the Soul series since the first game. Soul Calibur II was great, don't get me wrong, but it kind of lacks the same replay value that ...
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Nov 29 '08 |
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You're half a world away... Oh, no you're not... by kfj001 Pros: Stylish and fashionable. Discreet. Clear sounding. Simple operation.
Cons: They might sound clear, but you're inaudible. Bluetooth hardware is becoming more in vogue as it becomes more required by US States that prohibit the operation of a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving. Although many bluetooth headsets might be subtle and covert enough to blend in as normal ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Excellent monitor; incredible screen by psaulm119 Pros: Incredible screen, great price at CC, easy to set up/install.
Cons: None that I can think of. This is the second LG W1952TQ I've installed. A month ago, my dad needed a monitor and I told him no monitor under a couple of hundred bucks could approach the specs on this (10,000:1 contrast ratio; 2 ms response). I saw it in a computer store and ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Why do they make the third D&D's the best? by dmarusz Pros: Great quests and puzzlles. good story. good interactivity with NPCs.
Cons: some graphics issues and not a strategic fighting game really. At first, I was going to give this game 5 stars, graded on a curve. For an expansion pack, it is well beyond what's normally given. Then, I was enjoying the game so much that I thought that it just plain deserved 5 stars. Now, I'm back ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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An Extremely Good Desktop PCI WiFi Card by peterdmar Pros: Excellent performance
Cons: So far none Of all the desktop PCI WiFi card that I purchase, this is the best one so far. My experience so far has been very positive with this product. I am referring to this retail D-Link Gold RangeBooster WDA-2320 (WDA2320) 802.11g/b Wireless ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Why run when you can train? by dmarusz Pros: Nice interface and easy to pick up. Some good MMO stuff.
Cons: arasing fogs of war and no xp for quests. Starting out as a testing ground to see what MMO players like in a game, Dungeon Runners appears to give you a great game for free. However, the more it lives, the more it is not (free.) Trick? Perhaps. However, it was an interesting enough concept to ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Microsoft Intellimouse - One time king of the mice. by Mr_D Pros: Revolutionary shape and size, sturdy, responsive. Scrollwheel.
Cons: Mouse wheels had their own problems. How did we ever use that color? Writer's Note: I have recently begun the overdue process of getting rid of many items I had saved/used/collected over the years. For posterity, and just because I think it's interesting, I am going to attempt to give an Epinion's style review and Eulogy ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Visual Studio 2008 Microsoft's primary development IDE by texas-swede Pros: Nice user interface, lots of new great stuff like WPF, easy conversion from VS2005
Cons: Price for Professionals is a little high Visual Studio is Microsoft's primary program and application development tool and Visual Studio 2008 is the latest release (the previous version was Visual Studio 2005). With the Visual Studio 2008 release Microsoft has added a lot of useful stuff at the ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Thin but sturdy by texas-swede Pros: Thin but sturdy, colorful
Cons: Some cases come with broken hinges I have bought many slim Memorex Jewell cases over the last few years, 10 packs, 20 packs, 50 packs and 100 packs. I have used several hundred of them. I've burned CD's and DVD's with photos, movies, web sites, personal stuff, desk top applications, back ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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A True Classic by garethvk Pros: Grat Gameplay, graphics, and action.
Cons: Wish game was longer. Valve Software, the creators of the ground breaking and incredibly successful Half Life series have crafted one of the most addictive and enjoyable interactive experiences ever with their new release Left 4 Dead. The game began development at Turtle ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Microsoft 3000 Wireless Optical Mouse~This Little Red Mouse Is Welcomed In My House by ifif1938 Pros: Easy to use and set up . Smooth as can be. Optical wireless.
Cons: Doesn't turn off unless you remove receiver from the computer when the computer is off When I first bought my Toshiba Laptop I thought I would try to learn how to use the mouse pad which is part of the machine but after a few days of fumbling around and having the pages I was looking at reduce suddenly for some reason I decided to get an ...
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Nov 28 '08 |
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Printer Fanatic Finally at Peace by Manyacs47 Pros: Inexpensive. Great printing and | ||||||||
