It's a superb tape deck! But nothing else!

Advantages: high sound quality, diverse functions, record to tape mode, record from tape mode
Disadvantages: usless instruction manual, useless recording programme, not all cables supplied

...The sound quality is good, so is the recording quality. The look and design are brilliant and so is the durability! It's an extremly good cassette deck with a level meter indication feature as well as noise reduction and dubbing which are just the start! In my opinion however, this should just be sold as a normal tape deck as the only real feature that lets it down is the transfering "2PC" mode which is actually the main idea behind this deck! Disadvantages As described previously, this tape deck has only one real disdvantage and that is the transfering of a tape to computer media. The software itself seems reasonable enough at first glance since the CD-ROM media actually includes two programmes: a music editing programme called audacity and also the main feature which is the media converting programme. This programme is...

StanRogo 28.09.2009 · Read review
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BATTLEFIELD 2 FOR PC

Advantages: online battles,plenty to play and never ends.
Disadvantages: Helicopters and Jet planes are quite hard to control but tanks and land vehicles are easy.

...I like this game very much,one of my favourites still..it came out in 2005 and still great to play. If you like modern warfare games then this is your game. Also to mention this is an online game so this means your connected to your internet and you battle other gamers online :) Is a first person shooter game with 3 selective teams- American soldiers,Chinese solders and Middle east soldier The Americans (U.S.M.C) consists of different classes for you to select and each class are equpped with different weapons and tools... Assault class-is the frontline soldiers,with body armor(take more hits from enemy fire),assault rifle with grenade laucher attached to it (M16A2)with 4 grenades,smoke grenade,pistol (M92fS) and combat knife. Medic class-heals and saves other friendly soldiers using med packs and kits.assault rifle(M16A2...

KenMo 15.06.2009 · Read review
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Tape (2001)

Advantages: Ethan Hawke - Sweet Use Of Dialog - Richard Linklater - UMA
Disadvantages: Not much - That Vinces' bag of beer is not presently in my room...

...Ever since I watched "Waking Life", I became a huge fan of Richard Linklater. The magical thing about Waking Life was the fantasy trip (seeing as how its real life footage, that was converted into animation) that you experienced, while listening to dialog about very important and profound subjects. Then when I viewed "Before Sunrise" I not only was cemented as a fan, but gained great respect for the awesome way that he directed dialog. In "Tape", he has shown the unlimited possibilities, even if you are limited in materials. For "Tape" is a low budget movie that takes place completely in a motel room. But holds the power of a big budget film, both cinematically and creatively. Tape is... This film is based on a 1-act play, with only 3 characters. Tape begun as an off-off-Broadway play. All taking place in Access Theater's 5th...

zenmachado 14.08.2006 · Read review
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC) *Warning, spoilers*

Advantages: fast paced, good Call of duty fun. good looking
Disadvantages: short, insanely unbeleiveable storyline (in parts), poor multiplayer support for PC

...Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC) *Warning, may contain spoilers* After a week of sitting at home on my bum with my foot in a cast, I finally managed to work out a way to get to my PC and still keep my foot elevated. It was neither comfortable or pretty, but it allowed me to get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 installed on my PC at last. It is worth mentioning before I start the review that Modern Warfare 2 apparently sold more than 4.7 million copies on its first day of sale. Which is completely nuts and shattered the records. Of course that is across PC, Xbox360 and PS3. So it's not surprising really. The game comes with 2, yes, that's right, 2 DVD's, taking up no less than 12gb's of space on your pc. Installing via the discs requires the installation of Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/) a handy (or annoying - depending...

AgeUK 14.11.2009 · Read review
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SYBERIA 2 PC (2004)

Advantages: Brilliant Graphics and an Emotional Rollercoaster.
Disadvantages: Talk, talk and more talk - too much dialogues.

...I couldn't get my hands fast enough on 'Syberia 2' after a memorable experience with the first Syberia instalment. The graphics and storyline was exhilarating, it mesmerised me completely and I wanted to continue my adventure with Kate Walker, autobot Oscar and the toy maker Hans Voralberg. I do not feel you need to play the first instalment before 'Syberia 2', however, I would recommend this. You can get the grip with all the characters and to embark an insightful and emotional journey with them if you played it chronologically. You will also find out why Hans's character is so important and why would Kate Walker ever ended up with the crew. This is a point and click game, therefore if you are into 'Broken Sword' and 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', then this game is definitely for you. I can honestly say you will be...

Moogiekupo 11.01.2006 · Read review
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PC)

Advantages: Massive world, loads of freedom, interesting plot, fun hijack vehicle minigame
Disadvantages: Difficult and boring side missions, encountered performance issues

...Mercenaries 2 is an open-world action game set in a massive war torn world. A power hungry tyrant messes with Venezuela's oil supply, sparking an invasion that turns the country into a war zone. You are a mercenary and can carry out work for whoever you choose. I enjoyed this game, however I never completed it. To begin with it was fantastic and there is so much freedom you have no idea what to do next. The story line is interesting and varied but as with most games like this the real fun begins when you go on a rampage!! There is nothing quite like grappling up to a helicopter gunship, wrestling its pilot out of the cockpit and then unleashing its firepower on the unsuspecting people below! You must carry out missions for different factions so you can buy more equipment from them and these missions are often tedious, difficult...

ben1777 20.05.2009 · Read review
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8mm Tapes are so last year!

Advantages: Good quality tapes that will work and last
Disadvantages: Very dated with better SD Card or Hard Drive options

...use higher end tapes called Hi8 mm tapes. These are the High Definition of the tape world and will be slightly more expensive. What 8mm tapes were so last year? The problem with these tapes are that they can only fit inside a camcorder which is the size of a brick. This impacts on the portability of the camcorder. The HD or SD Memory card models are small to the point of being pocket size. Compared to electronic media, it is difficult to search the tape for sections of specific footage, there is also the problem of being limited to 60 or 90 minutes. Modern Hard Driver or SD cards can contain several hours worth of recording. For me however, the most significant issue is the downloading onto a computer for editing. 8mm Camcorders need to either to be recorded directly onto a DVD via the Television, or to transfer the media onto...

Nothing-But-The-Truth 10.11.2009 · Read review
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Got Any More Old Tapes Laying Around?

Advantages: Lots of big tunes
Disadvantages: Takes a while for the bangers to come in

...Soon after his ?Stillmatic? album came out, in 2002 the New York MC Nas decided to bring out more material as ?The Lost Tapes?, in which he was seen to (rather than come out with a brand new album) compile a collection of all the best tunes which hadn?t made their way onto ?...I Am?, ?Nastradamus? and the 2001 album which reminded people why he created such a buzz with his 1994 debut release. 1. ?Doo Rags? He gets the album going with a fresh tune to guide listeners in. It is a calm one and features some gentle production to ease people on here as he gives you a chance to just enjoy life with a feel-good recording here. It is a tune which reflects the fact that here he was just messing around this material and came up with a light tune to escape what you typically get in a rhyme set from the Queensbridge native. **Four Stars** 2...

XICripZ 17.09.2009 · Read review
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Halo 2 comes to PC

Advantages: great sequel to a great game, storyline, multiplayer
Disadvantages: old game, low graphics, not too much variety

...After a gap of almost three years after the release of Halo 2 for Xbox, Microsoft has finally released the much awaited Halo 2 for Windows. But playing an old game with comparitively lower graphics in a new Operating System requiring about 1 GB of RAM sounds too bad, and also confusing. But the unofficial programs to run Halo 2 in Windows XP is already avaliable in some of the forums. Even if the game is a sequel to the original Halo and is released for PC for the very first time, most of the gamers seems to have already tried this game in Xbox and now waiting for the next one. This makes the release of the first Vista-only game look a little dumb. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows Vista 2.0 GHz or faster processor 1 Gigabyte of system RAM 7 GB of available hard disk space *The Dedicated Server and Map Editor...

existtoinspire 31.08.2007 · Read review
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Tape - buy the DVD.

Advantages: cool, stylish, simple, convincing
Disadvantages: Set entirely in a motel room

...Adapted from a one act, three character play by Stephen Belber, ?Tape? ought to be considered a landmark in low budget film making. Set entirely in a seedy albeit comfortable motel room in Lansing, Michigan, the feature opens with quirky shots of Vince (Ethan Hawke) drinking beer, doing press ups, and jumping energetically around his two bedded room, dressed in boxers and a vest. When old high school friend Jon turns up - a handsome, ambitious, up-and-coming film director - their past is explored through slick, natural dialogue and a convincing rapport. But as the nature of their relationship is unfolded, so does Vince?s ulterior motive, as he becomes curious to know more about a dubious incident that occurred ten years ago, involving ex girlfriend Amy. So begins the film. You?d have thought a film so limited in setting and cast would...

zak-2 28.01.2005 · Read review
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