Reviews

Overview

The Panasonic 42-inch TH-42PX60U Television has a plasma screen and is HDTV compatible. This massive television has a sharp, vibrant picture and it even has a built-in SD slot so you can view images from your card on the big screen.

The Good

• Sharp picture with a massive screen of 42 inches, yet it's very thin
  
• The price has come down to the point that it's pretty reasonable and it's from a company with a strong reputation

The Bad

• It could be overkill for some people depending on their television utilization

Final Opinion

The Panasonic TH-42PX60U is a great choice if you're looking for a top-of-the-line plasma television. Consumer Reports has ranked this television quite well, and it's for good reason. If you're looking for a quality plasma at a reasonable price, take a look at this television.

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Labels: HDTV, Panasonic, television, TH-42PX60U

Overview

The Departed with Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon is a thriller that consists of two men who are working undercover for the Massachusetts State Police Department. The only problem is each individual is working for the opposite side. Consequently, each individual goes to great lengths to figure out who the other one is in an effort to find the infiltrator and prevail.

The Good

• The Departed really keeps you at the edge of your seat
• The movie isn't predictable
• DiCaprio, Damon, and Nicholson put forth great efforts in this movie

The Bad

• Not much, unless you dislike blood and violence

Final Opinion

The Departed is a noteworthy film. Martin Scorsese proves once again that he is the best at this type of film. It's actually a star-packed film that delivers--it seems like that can be a rarity at times.

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Labels: Jack Nicholson, Leonardi DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Matt Damon, The Departed

Overview

Employee of the Month with Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook is a comedy about a box boy and a cashier who get into a competition as the box boy desperately wants to be the "employee of the month." The other key part of the plot is these two character are also trying to impress Jessica Simpson's character Amy.

The Good

• It's pretty funny at times
• A movie based on a competition to win "employee of the month" is interesting, albeit a little silly

The Bad

• It's not a terribly deep movie to put it mildly

Final Opinion

This is a movie that has its funny parts. If you want a light comedy, this might fit the bill. If you're looking for a deep movie, then you might want to look elsewhere.

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Labels: Dane Cook, Employee of the Month, Jessica Simpson

Overview

The Kodak EasyShare C875 is an 8-megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom. It records video at 30 frames per second and has a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The C875 has 32MB of internal memory, but you can store additional pictures/videos on an SD memory card.

The Good

• 8 megapixels will more than meet the average user's needs (enough detail for 16 x 22 prints)
• The video quality is impressive
• A range of controls--from manual to point and shoot
• A good value at under $200

The Bad

• There's no viewfinder, which often isn't used, but it's still odd not to have it

Final Opinion

The Kodak EasyShare C875 Digital Camera is a great addition to their line. There's very little in the way of negatives with this camera. And with it now retailing at well under $200, it is a great value. So if you're in the market for a camera, give this one serious consideration.

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Labels: digital camera, Easyshare C875, Kodak

Overview

The Apple iMac Desktop line is a versatile all-in-one line of computers. The original iMac was among the first to contain everything--monitor, hard drive, and so on--in one unit. Today's iMacs still maintain that quality, and they're even sleeker and more space efficient. Now that the iMac is no longer Apple's entry-level model, they are also more powerful. Even the low-price iMac will meet many users needs.

The Good

• It truly is an all-in-one unit
• The screen is vivid at all price ranges
• The price, considering what the unit comes with, is very reasonable for each respective model

The Bad

• There isn't much unless you're not a Macintosh fan

Final Opinion

The Apple iMac is a great option for most users. Generally speaking, there's an iMac that is perfect for most people. If you're a power user, perhaps the Mac Pro is a better fit. Otherwise, if you're considering a Mac, the iMac is a great computer to look at.

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Labels: Apple, iMac

Overview

Steve Carell's hit The Office began with a bit of a thud. It's a remake of the BBC hit series and consequently expectations were high. The series takes place in a paper supply office where entertaining conflicts occur. The first season was entertaining, but there were a handful of mediocre episodes.

The Good

• There are some good episodes in the first season that are quite entertaining

The Bad

• The first season lacked consistency

Final Opinion

As I stated in my earlier review, I enjoyed the first season more than The Office: Season One. With that said, if you enjoy this comedy, you might be more than willing to deal with a few mediocre episodes given the good ones.

Labels: Steve Carell, The Office