The Nintendo Wii is the best bang for your buck in the latest generation of video game consoles.  Integrating quality graphics, thorough gameplay, and a price tag of $250.00, it can't be beat.  The two main points that make the system stand out are the control methods and the system interface.Starting with controllers, the Wii remote, and its attachments (the Classic Controller, N...

During the harsh winters in the Northeastern United States, a frequent problem is chapped lips.  There are many alternatives out there, Burt's Beeswax, Chapstick, etc., but most of these will not cut it when your lips start to crack and bleed.  That's where Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment comes in.  Despite carrying a heavy price in the chapstick world, the effectiveness c...

Every man at one point in their life has dealt with annoying chafing or unnecessary sweating, both in their feet, underwear, under jeans... it happens at some point.  It develops to more than just an annoyance, it can lead to red rashes, skin issues, even strong discomfort when walking.  Gold Bond Body Powder stops all this.  Gold Bond, wherever it is applied, immediately stops a...

I recently purchased Clean & Clear Deep Cleaning Astringent, as I have extremely oily skin.  It contains .5% Salicyic Acid, which is one of my main reasons for buying it.  Despite this, I would say the produt is not overall effective.  My skin, despite repeated use, is still generally extremely oily, and at times it seems to have accelerated / irritated the process.  Ano...

If you're like me, you hate the generic, disgusting light output by a standard incandescent bulb. "Soft white" isn't white at all, it's yellow.  Because of this, I went out of my way to find a better solution.  One option that I chose was the reveal 40 lightbulbs, by GE.      These have a higher temperature filament (6800K), in addition to a s...

    This is not a calculator for the weak of heart.  This is not for business people; you're fine with your 4 functions and scientifics.  This is for the engineers, scientists, and mathematicians.  If you speak differential equations, fourier transforms, and fluid flows, you have to own this.      Most people will purchase this making the up...

    What's more brilliant than taking one of the most classic video games of all time off of Playstation, giving it 480p graphics, features from MGS2, and releasing it on a superior system? Nothing.      Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes, is by far one of the most brilliant creations ever.  With completely redone CGs / cutscenes, updated graphics for HDTV...

    Finally, a driving / racing game for Wii that's worth it.    Excitetruck is essentially an updated version of the Rush series (N64), and hasn't lost any of the excitement.  The purpose of the game is to earn stars while racing around various parts of the world.  Stars are earned from various stunts or manuvers, such as airtime and 360s. &...

    Metroid Prime 2 is the next installment in the MP series, 2 of 3 total and the 2nd for gamecube.  While Metroid Prime 2 is an extremely quality game, it simply wasn't a big enough improvement over the original Metroid Prime.    The graphics showed marginal improvement.  The weapon animations were slightly better, as well as the HUD displays, the r...

    After struggling with numerous breakouts, I purchased Clearasil Adult Acne Treatment Cream, yet am completely unsatisfied.  Despite its claims, it really hasn't proved effective in the least.  The active ingredient, sulfur resorcinol, may not be present in high enough quantities, or the formula may not work, yet.  While simple enough to apply (minus an appl...

    Listerine Pre-Brush Rinse is the first of its kind, which was my reason of purchase.    Believe it or not, it doesn't taste terrible, at all.  In fact, it tastes like nothing, which can be considered a very good quality.  The directions are to use it for 30 seconds, directly before brushing.     After using it for approximately...

Perhaps my greatest purchase of 2008 was the Cannon Powershot SD1000.  This camera is packed with enough features to satisfy the most tech-savvy, while maintaining an extreme ease of use and adjustment to almost every condition.  The extensive range of settings, containing everything from night portraits to pets in the snow, ensures a beautiful picture, and at 7.1 megapixels you can b...

This phone has made me hate cell phones. Hands down, this is one of the most useless pieces of technology I have ever put my hands on.  The battery life is horrendous, even after being careful not to overcharge.  The phone hangs every 30 seconds.  Windows Mobile will actually cause this phone to blue screen (OH BOY!).  The back battery cover falls off constantly.  ...

After purchasing this generic, mistaking it for Tylenol / Advil, I have no regrets.  The effectiveness of this generic is in no noticable way diminished.  Every expected facet of a pain reliever is present within this product, and works particularly well on hangovers and soreness from sports activity.  The quantity of the bottle is of acceptable size (24 caplets, 650 mg each), an...

In this market of substandard imported media, and shady no-name memory, it is important to maintain quality for a meainstream brand.  Unfortunately, SanDisk did not carry through.  While the specs, cost, and speed of the card are acceptable, the durability of the overall card is extremely poor.  After only 5 months of moderate use, the card's casing deteriorated to the point ...