First Term At Malory Towers : Give this to your little girls!

Advantages: Very readable, enjoyable, imaginative, contains some sensible & good philosophies
Disadvantages: The modern versions of the books are altered to make them politically correct

...The set of Malory Towers books was written by Enid Blyton during the post-WW2 part of the 1940s?.I think the final one may have spilled over into 1950. They tell the story of pupil Darrel Rivers? time at the school, from her very first day as a 13-year-old, through to her last, when she leaves at age 18. I read my first Enid Blyton Malory Towers book when I was aged about 9. We?d had a bring & buy sale at my primary school as an end of term activity, and I managed to cop a paperback edition of the 3rd book in the series for the grand sum of one old halfpenny! Later in the evening when at home and in bed (I was supposed to be asleep), I began to read Third Year At Malory Towers, and just couldn?t put the book down ? I read it from cover to cover that night, in secret by torchlight under the blankets, and the next day my mother...

CelticSoulSister 20.12.2009 · Read review
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Long term test on Corsa 1.2i

Advantages: Easy to drive, economical
Disadvantages: Boring as you can imagine

...LONG TERM TEST: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i Merit PLODDING ALONG Long term tests can be a Godsend. As motoring journalists we usually have a car for just one or two days which only normally equates to around 4 hours driving time. In this time we have to make judgements which could, we hope, have an effect on whether or not readers buy the car. Having a car for 6 months allows us to make some real judgements of the merits and pitfalls of a car in day to day use. However, in this case, when I was landed with the task of driving Vauxhall?s Corsa 1.2i Merit for 6 months, the 4-hour test seemed much more appealing. It?s not that the Corsa has a bad reputation, it just doesn?t have a good reputation. My assignment was to determine once and for all, is the Corsa any good? The Corsa is an awful piece of automotive engineering. First...

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Modern Warfare 2 - Fun but not Fantastic

Advantages: intriguing gameplay, flawless sound/graphics, rolling storyline
Disadvantages: anti-climax, little repetitive, nothing really new to catch onto

...The hype was wild for Halo 3, it continued for the anticipations of Halo Wars and many were disappointed. Hype was given for Gears of War and that continued for Gears of War 2 and many were disappointed. Likewise Call of Duty was bound to reach a similar anti-climax and so far it has. The overall conclusion is that is fun but not fantastic. However it is important to note that unless you are the stereotypical gamer who has his own gaming chair complete with a surrounding of cookies, crisps, full fat cola, a headset and the limited edition of Halo 3's Spartan mask, likiness is you won't find the game at all a let down. Afterall Infinity Ward are possibly the only people to construct a war-time gaming experience that steers well clear of clichés which removes the unbelievable characters who would look more in place in a Marvel Comic strip...

stonerchipmunk 06.12.2009 · Read review
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==Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Gameplay==

Advantages: Compared to the first modern warfare they have added driving in the story and its more detailed.
Disadvantages: To be honest, besides a few environmental graphics, it looks to be the shooter of the decade.

...Call of Duty Modern warfare 2 looks amazing if you?re a halo freak you will fall in love with this first person shooter. It's very detailed. They even switched the map to the screen on your gun unlike any game I have seen before. As far as if you just want to buy the game, and not go online to play, the story line features are so much better. You can even drive on this epic 1st person shooter. The disadvantages to this game as far as I can see are only a few visual slumps like every once in awhile a car will not look as realistic but everything else is wonderful. If you?re looking for a gift for a gamer or just want to try an epic 1st person shooter then this is the game for you....

extr3m3gam3r 14.11.2009 · Read review
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One2One in the Long Term

Advantages: Voicemail is free - and you are gonna need it...!!!
Disadvantages: Network congestion, brickwall responses and a lack of interest by cusomer services - every person I dealt with told me they don't use O2O...

...In the best traditions of consumer and prodcut testing, it's time to overview a long-term test of the dreaded One2One network. The background to this article can be found under 'The Worst There Is..!!'. Being just short of 12 months since I bought an All-In-One pack, during which I had a iffy encounter with an NEC DB500 and a pleasant reliable unit in the form of an Ericsson A1018. However, it's a shame that the quality of the A1018 was completely overshadowed in practise by the sheer poor quality of the One2One network. Examples of the quality and network performance include :- 1) Local network outgages that extended on a few occassions into the realms of 96 hrs. Not 'the end of the world', you may think.. but when you are handling phone enquires for work from home, having to go 3 miles down the road and handle the calls...

RoadWarrior 04.09.2000 (07.12.2000) · Read review
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Modern Warfare 2 The Truth

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: may think that campaigns a little short but perfect for me

... Modern Warfare 2 Introduction Oh my god, modern warfare 2 is out and I?ve got it. With over 7 million copies sold world wide, on released date, modern warfare has no shortage of people to play with. Modern warfare 2 is the sequel to most probably the best shooter of all time (until this one) and this one expands and improves in almost everyway. There has been a lot of controversy about certain content which personally I don?t see that much of a problem with but if you don?t want to see it you can block that section out so what?s the biggy. Modern warfare 2 contains a brilliant campaign which although some reviewers such as ign say is to short i think it is perfect as it makes a good story, ends it very well and if it was to long I wouldn?t get the extra hours on multiplayer, Multiplayer has been further improved as I will...

Haig 17.11.2009 · Read review
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Call of Duty modern warfare 2 Worth it???

Advantages: Brilliant graphics, very good onine multiplayer, nice features added which orignal did not have.
Disadvantages: quite a complex storyline

...The most eagerly anticipated game of the year, possibly even the decade. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is a first person shooter available on the most popular games consoles. Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. the game is rated 18 and for good reason. Many scenes throughout the campaign mode of the game I personaly found quite disturbing, however this would not put me off buying the game. one level in particular where you pose as a terrorist, and with your gang walk around an Airport shooting civillians. you do however get the choice to skip this level when you load up the game. I would not recomend that you buy this game for your child, or anyone under the 18 year age recommendation. Despite the few disturbing levels you cannot deny the incredible graphics and gameplay that Activision have managed to create in the amzaing game...

wildmanwhite 24.11.2009 (01.12.2009) · Read review
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Modern Warfare 2

Advantages: Graphics, Sound, Campiagn, Online Multiplayer, Simple Controls
Disadvantages: Complicated Multiplayer maps

...The wait is finally over and Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 has finally arrived. I was eagerly anticipating its release, so much so that I pre-ordered it the first day that it was available to do so. The original Modern Warfare and World at War are probably my 2 favourite games of all time, so would one of the most hyped up games of all time, live up to expectations ? ~~~ First Impressions ~~~ Right from the beginning I was impressed. The adverts before the actual game are again skippable, which means you're ready to start shooting in seconds. The first menu lets you go into whichever game mode you want and all in all the game looked excellent after the first minute or so. ~~~ Story ~~~ The game takes place 5 years after the original Modern Warfare. Despite your best attempts back then the Russians have...

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Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 is the best in the seires so far

Advantages: Addictive game play,Graphics are brilliant,Multiplayer is very good,Extra special ops missions
Disadvantages: Campaign is very short,The story line is hard to follow

... Introduction Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 is the sequel to the original Modern Warfare game. It has been one of the most hyped games of the year 2009; it lives up to the hype in my opinion. Pros and Cons Pros Addictive game play Graphics are brilliant It uses a brand new engine called IW 4.0 Lots of variations in game play such as climbing up a snowy mountain and riding on snow mobiles. Hundreds of weapons to choose and use Multiplayer is very good Extra special ops missions Cons Campaign is very short The story line is hard to follow In certain game types in online multiplayer on the Xbox version IW disabled the party chat feature (This may be put back in) My opinion Campaign and Story line Modern Warfare 2?s storyline has received a lot of controversy because of the in game level...

doubleheman 24.11.2009 (26.11.2009) · Read review
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COD: Modern Warfare 2, Could it get ANY better! Seriously!!

Advantages: Epic single player, Amazing Multiplayer and has great Replay Value
Disadvantages: You may not leave your room for a few weeks, Special Ops not all that

...Where to Begin?? The sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The game follows on from the first and I've got to be honest with you, I LOVE THIS GAME! I'm more of a multiplayer kind of guy racking up over 10 days of online play on the first but I resisted all of my temptations and played the single player, now the best campaigns i've played range from Halo 3 to Gears of War 2, but top of my list now Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The story line can only be described as EPIC! Once i started i found it hard to stop and after completing it i was craving for more. If they made it into a film it would be an all time great. A huge variety of missions that is sure to entertain any gamer. Once i completed it on regular, i went back and done it on veteran. Now if you don't have Xbox live, GET IT!! You are seriously missing out if you...

harrry1993 25.11.2009 · Read review
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