Why the name "eurpod"?
The word EU in Latin means "good or well". This website offers both well-written reviews of different technology products.
It also gives good information or perspective on the product in question: Windows vista/home server, the iPod, Zune, etc.
There are podcasts, which try to give a listener a good idea on how a product functions. These can be found on the tech rev podcasts page.
And now, Welcome to the new eurpod website!
A brief history of the website
This Website was started because of two different reasons:In may 2005, I acquired my first Windows Vista build. In the months that followed, I wrote 4 more reviews. These kept building up on forums, making them to be all over the place. After writing my final 8000 word Windows Vista review, I decided that it was time to create a website, fast.
I also joined the Windows home server beta team, purchased a zune, and briefly looked at the Mac. This created an urge to write more and more.
The contents of the site used to be hosted on a server, maintained by Raydi. I respect Raydi, as they gave 2 GB of hosting for free with unmetered banwidth ; however, it had adds on the bottom of pages + website uptime wasn't the best.
you might find, while looking at the reviews, that they contain information for visually impaired/blind people. The reason for this is because I myself am a visually impaired person, and therefore cannot write much about visual graphics or looks. All information I obtained about visual elements were collected from various people.
I believe in equality: I think that we, the blind community, can achieve the same kinds of success that the sighted can. This was one big reason for writing all my reviews: To prove the world that I'm not afraid to test out and delv into a product that would otherwise look to be impossible to use.
Beside this site, there are a few other projects I'm currently involved in. Go to the other projects page to learn more about them.
Latest News!
- 5/1/2009: Reviews added!
- 1/9/2009
- 12/13/2008
- 12/08/2008
Thanks for everyone who provided funding for my Grand canyon trip! A lot of people have helped in providing me the oppertunity to explore the grand canyon, through both funding and encouragements. you may
Check out the blogsand keep up-to-date on how the trip goes!
Several other reviews have been added to the website. Usually it takes me time to convert a text review into HTML. During the time in which I did not update this website, I had oppertunities to test several more Windows 7 builds, including
Windows 7 build 7048, and Windows 7 build 7057.The review for build 7077 and 7100 will appear soon as well -- so stay tuned! These reviews can be found on the
Zonebbs Geeks are Us board, And the Audio games Forum.More reviews and request for... funding!
Happy new year to everyone! I hope that 2009 will be a year of unity and fun for all, with many accomplishments!
For me, this has been a wonderful year so far! 2 more reviews have now been added with regards to windows 7:
A windows 7 build 6956 review #2, and a Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 review!That's right, now you too can get your hands on Windows 7 through a completely legal source, Microsoft directly! Be among the first 2.5 million people to download the Beta build! Once the downloads reached 2.5 million, you will no longer be able to receive your product key.
Head on over to Microsoft's website to take a more in depth look!Recently, I have been accepted into a program, lead by
Global explorers,To embark upon a 2 week expedition of the grand canyon. This is truly an honor for me, as only 10 students get to go to the program, 5 blind and 5 sighted.
The program, called Leading the Way, will allow me to spread optimism and enthusiasm across a team, as well as learn new life lessons and challenges. Truly, it is about being a leader and learning leadership.
I will need assistance with fundraising, as my goal for January is $420. Please check out my
Leading the way pageWhich should be up after a few days of this news update.
Thanks in advance for your assistance in helping me accomplish an important life goal. To guide, help, educate, and lead.
7 at a glance and sitewide changes coming to all!
Well, as promised, I have begun looking at the latest 7 release -- build 6956. Read my review by
You might notice that this time, the review is in an html format. This is to provide a bit of a visual apeal to my reviews as well as allow easier navigation for those who are using screen readers.
My plan is to update all of the reviews into such an html format over the upcoming winter break and holiday season -- so stay tuned!
Reviews are rushing down the chimney tonight!
Well. Although I have not updated this site in quite some time, my work has not been abandoned.
in the Microsoft OS reviews section, you will now find 2 new reviews:
part 1 on the User experience of Windows 7, and part 2 detailing the accessibility of the product for the visually impaired.I will begin testing of Windows 7 build 6956 starting Tuesday and will post the review soon!
While the following item is not so much review-centric, I do wish to let everyone know that the TV Interview which I did for my local TV channel is now online. You can play the video by using the below flash content.
Older newsContact information
Do you have a product which you think should be reviewed here? Or do you want me to look at one of the reviews you wrote and submit it to this site? What ever the case may be, feel free to drop me a line with comments or requests.
As for submitting your own review, the only guideline is that the review not be too short (300 words is short), and not contain swearing or other inappropriate content.
E-Mail: tomi@eurpod.com
Copyright information
Most of the reviews and podcasts on this website were created by Tamas Geczy. You may freely distribute the reviews, provided that you place a reference back to this site.
Same applies to those who would like to use parts of the particular review in their own article.
Reviews which were written by specific people are copyright to their respective owners. If a review was created by a different person than myself, the individual's name will be mentioned in the review document.
Reviews were created between the years of 2005 - 2009.
