Reviews Written by Winston Crawford
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Apple TV Digital Multimedia Receiver
Digital Multimedia ReceiverPrice: $124.00 to $124.00 Compare PricesMarch 23, 2007
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February 6, 2007
Your TV Anywhere
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: ease of use, features, design
Cons: mobile product not fully developed
This is a great product and one that I recommend to any TV lover. I wasn't sure if I would use it much but now that I have it I find myself using it a lot. I also have found that it a great way to watch decent TV when at hotels on business or during my lunch break at work. My only complaint is that the mobile product does not support the Palm OS so I can't watch TV on my Treo 650 (it does support Windows smartphones however). It was easy to hook up, easy to set up, and it is easy to use. ...
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January 18, 2007
Good B/G/N wireless routher
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: Gigabit, storage link, tri band
Cons: UI could be easier, frequent firmware updates
Overall I like this wireless router and it is one of the few that have all of the features I wanted (B/G/N, gigabit, storage link, and MIMO technology). The UI could be easier to use (it’s not bad it’s just more complicated than it needs to be for most users) and I wish there were not so many firmware updates. This is likely because the "N" standard is not finalized but it still is a pain to update the firmware once a month. I know other people did not like this router as much as I did, but like I said there are not too many routers out there this fast and with all of these features. I must be lucky because I have not experienced some of the issues the other reviewers have run into. ...
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January 18, 2007
Great home and media computer
6 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: Design, ease of use, media features
Cons: cost
I started out using Mac's then went to PC's and never looked back until recently. I still have multiple PC laptops, but my main home desktop is an iMac which I just love. It is fast, amazing design, easy to use, everything is integrated, stable OS, and the media features are superior. If you have the coin (and believe me it will cost you) I would recommend getting the best processor and video card and the biggest screen size you can afford. The other options (hard drive and RAM) can be upgraded later. While I will never give up my PC's entirely, I will likely never go back to a PC for my main home computer. ...
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January 18, 2007
Solid DVD player
5 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: 1080p upconverted, simple, easy, plays DIVX
Cons: No media slots or USB port
If you are not ready to jump into the HD DVD format player wars (Blue Ray vs. HD DVD) then I would recommend the Samsung DVD-HD960. It has all the HD video and audio hooks up you would want in a small and simple black design. The only complaint I have is that I would have liked to have a media card reader or USB port to show digital pictures. Other than that I love the player and highly recommend it. ...
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December 11, 2006
Great HD plasma for the money
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: great picture, deep blacks, bright colors, easy to use
Cons: rather loud buzz due to power supply board
I have had this TV for over a month now and I am very happy with it. The picture is great, the colors are beautiful, and the blacks are deep. It has ample connections, the interface is easy to use, and it works great out of the box. The only issue I have had is that there is a slightly louder than normal buzz sound coming from the back of the plasma due to the power supply board. I have had a pioneer technician come out and look/hear it and he said it is most likely louder than normal because of my room acoustics (which are indeed bad). They offered to swap out the power supply board but considering it is within the range of normal, I am leaving it alone for now. The support from Pioneer was great and they were easy to work with. All in all you can't go wrong with a Pioneer plasma, especially at this price. ...
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August 22, 2006
wonderful 26 HDTV
Pros: a ton of connection options, image quality, easy to use
Cons: non-detachable speakers
I am currently using this as my main TV and will eventually move it to the bedroom and replace it with a larger HDTV. I have really enjoyed this TV because of its many connections, features, image quality, style, and ease of use. The only thing I wish it had was detachable speakers. I don't use the speakers at all because it is hooked up to a surround sound system so I wish I could detach the speakers for storage. I believe recent versions of this TV now include this feature. Other than that it is a great LCD HDTV. ...
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June 1, 2006
A great way to free your iTunes music
4 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: easy to use, reliable, compatibility
Cons: no picture or video support
I researched this product for months before finally buying it. I had tried other media streamers and digital media receivers and have been less than impressed. But this product changed all that by making it easy to set up and use, reliable, and working seamlessly with iTunes. This product works great with a Windows system and iTunes and took about 15 minutes to set up, but I must admit the directions were not great. I now have a wireless and wired network with 5 of these Airports set up around the house streaming music all over the place. I rarely get dropped like some people have mentioned and my range is quite good. The only thing I would change is that I would love to also stream pictures and videos to my home theater system. Other than that addition I wouldn't change anything. ...
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June 1, 2006
The ultimate smartphone, at least for now
Pros: easy to use, features, versatility
Cons: OS crashes at times, could be smaller
I have used the Treo 650 since the day it launched on Cingular's network (over a year ago). I truly love it and can't wait to get the next version, out later this year. It is feature packed, easy to use, good integration into Outlook, and has a ton of software and accessory options.
The bad is that it crashes about once a week, which might be normal considering all the features and complexities packed into a small package. I wish it had more on-board memory and processing power, but those are needs that never go away. The one feature I truly wish my Treo had is an integrated WiFi.
If you are in the market for a smartphone and can wait a few months I would advice you to get the Treo 700 for Cingular when it comes out later this year. And if you can wait even longer I would say wait for the Treo 800, which is slated for Q4 2006. The main differences are that it is going to be slimmer, more powerful, and with no antenna. ... -
June 1, 2006
Amazing ear buds if you have some patience...
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: The best sound I have found in any ear bud
Cons: Not the easiest things to properly fit
I want to first state that there is a reason why these ear buds have regularly gotten high ratings and reviews from numerous sources. These are the best ear buds I have used or owned and cannot image using any other with my iPod, but it does come at a price. First is the expense, these are expensive and not for the average user who just wants a cheap upgrade to the standard ear buds that come with iPods and other devices. Second, unless you have exactly the same ear shape as the one used to build these ear buds you will need to work a little in order to get a good fit. Some of the cheaper (but good) ear buds out there will actually provide you a better fit, but they will suffer in sound quality. The good news as it pertains to fit is that these come with numerous tips that you can try and modify in order to optimize your fit. But as I said before, the time and inconvenience is well worth it if you want the best sound and best build quality in an ear bud. ...
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It is truely amazing
1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulPros: easy to use, features, integration
Cons: should have a larger HD
I have only had it one day and I love it. If you have a desire to unlock all that digital content on your Mac or PC this is the device to do it. I have tried media center PC's, other media servers, and streamers but this is the only device that just plain works with no fuss. It is amazing!!!! ...