S.T.A.L.K.E.R - Shadow of Chernobyl

Advantages: Lots of atmosphere, good story, combat can be fun and exciting, large game area
Disadvantages: Buggy, fairly average graphics, game area disrupted by loading times

...While not being quite as good as I had hoped after reading some initial reviews of the game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R is still well worth a look. Set in the area surrounding the Chernobyl power plant, the game has you exploring the radiation-filled 'Zone' in an attempt to find out its secrets, while battling the different factions, army troops and mutants that inhabit it. The story of the game is fairly intriguing, and without giving too much away, there are multiple endings to the game depending on whether the player follows the main plot or not, and also on the player's rating at the end of the game. Throughout the game you are given missions by the NPCs that you meet, some of which are related to the story of the game, and others which you can choose whether you want to do them or not. However, the fact that some of the major storyline...

Chazfazzer 16.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl (PC)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R - the time has finally arrived.

Advantages: Very good game play scenarios
Disadvantages: Difficult to explain. Some bugs with Windows Vista

...S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow Of Chernobyl This was going to be an interesting game?.. or so I had thought. I know it had been touted since May 2005, but I didn't get it until this summer, but my understanding is it didn't get released until early this year, but I don't know how accurate this information is. A little about the game now >> Publisher THQ Developer GSC Game World Genre First-Person Shooter Origin: Russia Release Date Unsure? I really wasn't sure what to expect when I first began playing this game. I knew little about it, other than it was a first person shooter style. I love it! Now its a simple enough comment to make, but it certainly isn't a simple game to try and explain. So the real problem begins when I try and tell people just what this game is! Its like a mix of so many different games over...

runetune 27.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl (PC)

Overclockable motherboard (Asrock K7S41)

Advantages: Safe overclocking ability, onboard graphics (64mb) Onboard LAN
Disadvantages: Only two Ram slots, and two PCI slots

...Introduction: First thing, I needed a new PC as my laptop was very slow, and basically just falling apart! So I decided to build a new pc, so I went onto ebay, and started looking for a motherboard and processor bundle! I came across this motherboard with a Sempron 2800+ CPU (processor) and 256mb of ram. I snatched up this bargain for around £50 including delivery! Installation: So once it came! I was dead excited so I opened the box. It came with the Asrock K7S41 manual (quick installation guide which is very useful and helpful), support CD (including drivers), one ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE ribbon cable (for hard drives, CD rom drives, etc), one ribbon cable for 3.5inch floppy drive, and the I/O plate for the computer case. So I took everything out and installed it into my computer case straight away. Specifications: It...

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl (PC)

Advantages: Big and open, with amazing graphics and sound
Disadvantages: Enemy AI a bit too good, making the game VERY difficult

...When you first start playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R, it seem to be a simple first person shooter. The controls are the same as you would expect, and you set out on your first mission. You speak to a few people, find out where your target is, and then head off. You find some allies, and start to assault a compound. You sneak up through the trees, matching the pace of your allies. Shots break out - some of you have been spotted. A full gun fight erupts. They see you. Bullets fly past. You return fire, running for cover. Then, you die. That is the point you realise that this is not a normal FPS, but a true strategic game, where the guns work properly and stealth is key. The graphics, if you have a suitably powerful machine, are excellent, with weather and storms effecting the lighting and mood of the game. The sound is also excellent...

scola_p 09.07.2007 · Read review
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SDR S26

Advantages: Size, quality, reputation, ease of use. truly pocket size
Disadvantages: none

...Having been stuck with a busted camcorder on the morning on an important family visit, I dashed to a major electrical store to source a replacement, stumbled across this camera, researched the others on display and chose the S26 for ease of use, merit for the make (I bought Lumix TZ5 and have been really pleased with it, quality, capabilities etc, great lens) and general feel for the camera. in my opinion, X70 zoom works very well, resolution excellent for an "older" user and their "junior" assistants. I think that Transfer speed is not rapid, but "so what" in a camera at this price point. Very happy to recommend for general everyday trouble free use. BUT buy it on line for £60 less than the big stores and be even more satisfied that I am Ron...

migloi2 17.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Panasonic SDR-S26

Fuji FinePix S1500. Descendant of the S1000fd

Advantages: Huge zoom, Focus Tracking, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Bulky, A little slow, AA batteries are a bit inconvenient

...The Fuji FinePix S1500 is the latest incarnation of the very successful FinePix S1000fd. It is very SLR-like in appearance and the added bulk of the battery-holder/grip does give it an assured feeling in your hands. Of course, this can be a disadvantage, and if you want a camera that you can just slip in-and-out of your pocket, then maybe a slimmer compact should be considered. The 12x optical zoom is excellent and it equates to 33-396mm in 35mm terms - and if this isn't enough, there is a 5.7x digital zoom feature too. The menus are friendly and easy to navigate, and there are helpful explanatory prompts that appear on thew LCD screen when the mode-dial setting is changed. There are 14 preset scenes to choose from, each setting the camera to its optimum settings for the given scenario, but on top of this, the camera can be used...

rabidbadger 31.08.2009 · Read review
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Kellogg`s not so special K

Advantages: They are good for you.
Disadvantages: Poor tasting and do not do as they advertise!

...Being an old man now I try to keep myself in shape as best I can so I can see out my time as fit as is possible and perhaps even prolong my time on gods green earth. One way in which I try to look after myself is to eat healthy and in doing so I like to start my day off with a bowl of cereal and a fruit juice. I have my preferred cereals (they are the rather mundane Cornflakes and Rice crispies) but I do like to try other things. When her indoors returned from shopping one day sporting a box of Kellogg's Special K Sustain I was quick to try them but did not like what I tried at all. The flakes in Special K Sustain are made with brown rice and whole-wheat so healthy they most certainly are however tasty which they claim to be they most certainly are not. Even when soaked in milk there is a somewhat boring dryness to this cereal...

weebill 01.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Kellogg's Special K Sustain Cereal

is it a phone? is it a camera? its the S.E. K800i

Advantages: Excellent Sharp Camera, Graphics for games are pretty good, sleek design
Disadvantages: keypad is a bit stiff when texting, pictures become pixelated when you zoom in fully

...This phone is pretty amazing!! to start with, the main feature is the camera with 3.2 megapixels which produces sharp clear images until you zoom in over 50% then it becomes slightly pixelated but still the best camera on a phone ever, it even has cool applications like face warp wich lets you distort you friends face as though they were looking into a crazy mirror. other great things are the games wich have good 3D graphics however the 3 included games can get tiresome after a wile. The bluetooth transfer speed it pretty fast compared to other phones like the motorolas. The phone is easy to navigate and the joystick is very smooth compared to other phones, once agen i'm singling out the motorola whose V80's joystick was atrocious. the speaker volume is very loud and clear and even the radio which uses the handsfree as an antenna is very...

trickytrini 16.08.2006 (19.08.2006) · Read review
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Review of Sony Ericsson K800i Cyber-shot

K800i

Advantages: many
Disadvantages: ---

...function. The USB adaptor of Belkin which I own supported HID. Thus before the purchase inform, HID have by far not all products! 6.4.4 Cardreader/map reader: The Cardreader is probably the quickest method. Nevertheless, one must do{make} this the map{card} every time from the mobile phone. This is not so well for the cover of the map plumb line. Then at least the cover of my K750i's was worn{worn out} a little bit and then has fitted no more so well. Then one needs{requires} of course a Cardreader. Then this must be suitable for " Memory Embroidering Micro (M²) ". Of my knowledge there is not such a map reader, however, yet. If one buys a m² memory, however, an adaptor is present{involved} for usual. Unfortunately, I cannot say to you yet what. So much I know with the M2's about Sony an adaptor for the old Memory Sticks. I will shop...

BACK_IN_BLACK_DEVIL 15.12.2006 · Read review
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GT-S5600: A Great Touch Screen Phone

Advantages: Great Camera, Easy to use touch screen and lovely colour
Disadvantages: Easily Scratched and has an irritating vibrate eveytime you touch something

...My old phone decided to die on me a few weeks ago. So I decided it was time to invest in a new one, and I decided to go on contract. I ended up getting the new(ish) Samsung GT-S5600. The contract is with Orange Dolphin and costs £15 a month and includes the phone, 100 minutes of calls to any network and unlimited texts. ---The Phone Itself--- The phone is a bar phone, not slide or swivel. It is approximately 10cm/4? in length and 5.5cm/2? in width. My version is in nice pale lilac though it does come in black and white. The screen is a touch screen, and measures 4.5cm wide and 6cm in length. At the base of the phone there is three buttons, two of equal size with a nice brush metal effect, the equal size buttons are the ones that allow you to answer calls and end them. In between the two equal buttons is a square button...

GingerGirly 24.09.2009 (21.10.2009) · Read review
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