© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-MrBlues Recent reviews written by member MrBlues en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_371884068484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - [b]Preliminary:[/b] For the past two+ decades, I've lived close to the US/Mexican border and have had the good fortune to have many fine tequilas easily available. The ONE absolute when selecting a tequila is to ensure that it is 100% puro de agave,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~371884068484 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 14:41:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_371884068484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223340564100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I've been using the Canon 15x50 IS for about a month now, mostly for nighttime stargazing. I've been using high quality 10x50, 8x56 and 7x50 binoculars for this purpose for over a decade. Binoculars offer wide views and bright images for backyard... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223340564100 Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:53:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223340564100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219813547652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - The "Ultima" line should not be confused with the upcoming "Ultima DX" line. The Ultimas are made in Japan, while the soon-to-be-introduced Ultima DX models are being produced in China by a different manufacturer. I own several of Celestron's "Ultima"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219813547652 Sat, 4 Feb 2006 22:42:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219813547652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197927210628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I ordered a pair of Celestron Ultima 8x56 binoculars. These are in short supply, as they are being phased out for a new line, known as "Ultima DX". Digital Foto Club had them in stock, and at a very attractive price. I ordered them and received a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197927210628 Fri, 7 Oct 2005 22:58:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197927210628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197392961156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - This review is for the now discontinued Japanese made Ultima 8x56, not the soon-to-be-introduced Ultima DX from China. I have two other Celestron Ultima binos: a 7x50 and a 10x50. Like its brethren the 8x56 offers the same fine optics, smooth... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197392961156 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:58:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197392961156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_150656749188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - The MO3-2 is a compact 2nd generation (see my entry below on night vision generations) night vision (NV)pocketscope from ATN, which is the the current name of the company that used to be AMTc. I've had this scope for quite some time, so this review... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~150656749188 Fri, 6 Aug 2004 20:06:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_150656749188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149379649156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - These night vision binoculars (NVB) may look like your conventional binoculars that you take to the ballgame, but they're a different thing altogether. Regular (daytime) binos are intended to allow the user to view things at a long distance. NV... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149379649156 Tue, 27 Jul 2004 22:10:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149379649156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149366017668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - ATN and AMTc are the same company, just with a slight name change. Their product line-up has expanded under the ATN moniker, but they continue to produce the MO4 night vision monocular, so this review is the same as the one I'd posted for the same scope... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149366017668 Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:42:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149366017668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149164035716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - This is a true "2nd Generation" night vision (NV) device. Please see my entry below regarding generations of night vision equipment. The MO4-2 is a spotting scope (monocular) that amplifies existing light in dark conditions, allowing the user to see. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149164035716 Mon, 26 Jul 2004 03:19:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149164035716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148199214724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I've owned numerous binoculars over the years by all makes and sizes from tiny compacts to huge 80mm astronomy binos. I recently purchased these Pentax 8x28 DCF binos because I found myself wanting a nice compact set for daytime use and sporting events... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148199214724 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 15:22:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148199214724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148195937924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - The Nikon Mountaineer 8x25 is a waterproof, fogproof compact binocular with a fixed 8x magnification. It has 25mm objective lenses and utilizes a porro prism design with center focusing knob. The prisms are BAK-4 and all lens surfaces are multicoated... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148195937924 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 14:43:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148195937924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148187876996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - The Bushnell 26-0300 is an entry level night vision (NV) spotting scope that also includes a directional microphone for listening to those things that go bump in the dark. It utilizes a 1st generation intensifier tube. See my "background" entry below for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148187876996 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 13:20:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148187876996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148181847684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - The Bushnell Advanced Night Vision scope, Model 26-1554, bills itself as equivalent to second generation scopes. Please see my background information below on night vision "generations". The 26-1554 has a large 54mm objective lens that gathers a lot of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148181847684 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 11:44:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148181847684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139618913924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I've always liked Fender guitars and amps, and the Strat in particular. The Stratocaster didn't become a musical legend by accident. Fender's products made in Mexico have inproved noticeably in recent years. No doubt the workforce has become more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139618913924 Mon, 10 May 2004 13:40:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139618913924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139617144452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I've been using the Ionic Breeze GP for about 5 weeks now. The unit is in my bedroom and it collects a surprising amount of dust and allergens. I can happily report that my allergies are much better since installing the IB. And this during a spring with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139617144452 Mon, 10 May 2004 13:20:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139617144452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139613605508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I've been using the Bunn 10 cup brewer for over 4 months now. My previous unit is now a give-away. The Bunn makes excellent coffee consistently. I'm not sure of why it works better than others I've used over the years, but suffice it to say that I look... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139613605508 Mon, 10 May 2004 12:48:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139613605508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_32951209604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - My Blues Junior is several years old and has seen considerable use in that time. It's one of the early tweed covered models but other than the covering it's identical to the black tolex models being sold currently. In its stock configuration, this little... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~32951209604 Mon, 10 May 2004 12:35:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_32951209604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139612098180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - I purchased mine through an eBay auction for much less than the normal retail price. If you can find one at a lower price, then get one of these because they do work well. Instead of covering up bathroom odors, the Ionic Breeze actually attacks... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139612098180 Mon, 10 May 2004 12:32:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139612098180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/inst-review-65A3-273DFF80-3A21DACF-prod5?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MrBlues - The Ampeg V-4 I'm reviewing is a vintage 1971 model, not the more recent V-4BH model from St Louis Music. But I'm sure that the similarities between the old and new are strong enough to make this a valid opinion. First let me state that the weight of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~755847 Mon, 27 Nov 2000 01:12:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/inst-review-65A3-273DFF80-3A21DACF-prod5?linkin_id=8003929