Epinions Recent Reviews for STLambert

What a difference 7 years makes!!

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:39:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I bought a LX255 in 2000 and was thoroughly impressed. But over 7 years of hard use on a 1+ acre lot with LOTS of trees, hills and more- time took its toll on "ol' green." I expected the tractor to last 10-15 years, but it didn't. While the tractor...

Run- Don't walk to Dell before you buy a Gateway Product

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 22:56:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - This computer lasted only 5 weeks before the DVD burner quit and only 8 weeks before the entire display went out. It eventually spent a total of 3 months in the shop, was finally returned and ran for less than 5 minutes before an identical failure...

The "T" in T23 must stand for TERRIFIC

Wed, 20 Nov 2002 07:58:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - Unlike my 6 previous laptops- this one WORKS!

Laptops are SUPPOSED to live in a challenging environment- tossed in and out of automobiles and airplanes, banged around and dragged about.

If you just use your laptop as a desktop...

COOL-pix! Big Performance - Little Package

Wed, 20 Nov 2002 07:30:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I've been waiting all my life for the Nikon Coolpix 5700; compact, enormous zoom range, tack-sharp images and very affordable.

I've been involved in photography for 35 years and have owned dozens of cameras, several darkrooms, etc. over that...

I've Owned the Rest and Finally Bought the Best - Here's Why

Thu, 8 Aug 2002 04:11:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I'm a truck guy. I've sold them for a living, repaired them for a living and owned more than I can remember at one time or another. Not much about trucks impresses me... or didn't until now.

I've owned a Toyota Tundra, a new Ford, two new...

You'll never have to apologize to anyone for buying this vehicle!!!

Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:42:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I've owned most of them in recent years including full-sized conversion vans, a Windstar, 2 Suburbans and more.

Without question, the T&C Limited is the best combination of people hauling, stuff-hauling, comfort, luxury, performance, price,...

Why I bought a 2nd Dakota...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 08:26:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I couldn't believe I was about to buy my 2nd Dakota after getting rid of my 2000 model in only 6,000 miles- but I'm so glad I did!! Here's the story...

Though never a "Chrysler Man" I was seduced by Dakota's new styling and the "mid-sized"...

Sanyo SCP-4500: What? Can you hear me? HELLLOOO???

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 08:03:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - After several years with a Motorola Star-Tac I decided it was time to treat myself to some new bells and whistles on my Sprint PCS system. I didn't like the fact that the 4500 was double the size of my Star-Tac, but the features lured me into pulling out...

Mercata: Discounts on top of discounts make this a WINNER!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 20:31:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - In early December I heard about a special $100 promotion for new Mercata.com members. But this was only the beginning....

I was looking for a Replay TV for my son-in-law for Christmas- an expensive item. Turns out Mercata had a great price to...

No OJ jumping barricades- just great service, prices & cars

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 18:21:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - We've tried 'em all I think: Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Hertz. It's usually the same experience: A hard sales pitch for every upcharge, disinterested counter personnel and unremarkable cars. Enterprise is different.

We first used...

hasta lavista BABY!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 18:08:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - Bob Taylor's done it again- incredibly playable, reasonable sound and take it with you anywhere: Guitar to GoGo!

I've owned a 60's vintage Martin D-28, Ovations, Seagulls and 3 full-size Taylor guitars. At the moment I own a 25th anniversary...

A big disappointment- but it helped me define WHAT I wanted

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 17:37:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I've always been intrigued by astronomy and wanted a telescope to explore the solar system. I finally bought an ETX90 with high expectations. The first thing I discovered was it's hard to set up a telescope for accurate orientation to the North Star if...

Here's the Inside Scoop on PayPal.com

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 17:14:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I was skeptical of Paypal when i first learned about it. You're going to hold onto my money? What?!?!? How do I know I'll ever see my money?!?!?!

I'm a dedicated Ebay user (see my Epinion) as both buyer and seller. I love buying bargains.....

eBay: Ebay is addictive- AND PROFITABLE!!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 17:03:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I began Ebaying as a buyer... but inevitably was tempted to try selling. What was I waiting for?!?!? It's fun. It's addictive. It's profitable.

I've been selling now on Ebay for several years and I've sold everything from old Matchbox cars to...

Auctionwatch.com: Auctionwatch.com: Like having a secretary to help you!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 16:50:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I wouldn't be without Auctionwatch.com. You shouldn't be either! Online auctions are easy- easy- easy with a "secretary" to host your images, start your auctions on time, keep track of all your results in one place and more!!

I...

Fantom Fury Vacuum: Have fun vacuuming? With the Fury- YES!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 16:24:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - Vacuuming isn't something any of us genuinely "enjoy" doing- but the Fantom Fury actually makes the job FUN.

We've gone through a variety of vacuums over the years- none particularly satisfactory. First was a Eureka- terrible in...

1000 days with my Powerbook and I still love it

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 16:07:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I've owned 2 previous Mac laptops and 2 previous Windows laptops. In my PowerBook G3 I've finally found the power of a desktop in a small, reliable package.

I use my laptop for everything from surfing to desktop publishing while I'm on the...

Motorola StarTAC ST7760 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: You'll NEVER regret buying this phone!!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:51:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I've had cellular phones since 1989 and this phone is what cellular always promised to be- reliable as a hammer and small as a pager!

I struggled through the early years with 2 pound analog phones that were unreliable and too big to carry...

Be sure to read this BEFORE you buy an Elph.

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:41:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I've been involved in photography for 35 years as both a hobby and semi-professionally. The Elph is perhaps the most elegant solution yet created for CERTAIN photographic needs. Here's the scooop...

If you're wanting to be the next Ansel...

If you haven't already bought this mower- there's still hope

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 14:11:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - After reading leading consumer publications and visiting several mower dealers we purchased a hydrostatic Honda with high expectations of a top-quality mower that would last 10+ years.

After less than 6 hours of use the mower's engine failed...

Epson Stylus Color 1520 Inkjet Printer: A nightmare I'd rather forget...

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 13:36:25 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - As a homebased DTP professional I was looking for an affordable vehicle for quick 11x17 proofing without using a service bureau. Having had good experiences with other Epson products the 1520 was the obvious choice. NOT!

This machine was...

QuarkXPress: The best... BUT... be careful about upgrading old documents!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 13:19:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - If this review can save you 1/100th of the anguish I went through you'll be glad you read it.

I've been involved in DTP since 1988 and have used Xpress as well as Pagemaker both Mac and Windows platforms. Without question, Quark Xpress in the...

As Good as my "Professional Monitor" for 1/4 the price!!!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 13:08:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - I do desktop publishing for a living and need a large, clear monitor with accurate color reproduction. I operate in a Macintosh environment and currently own 4 Macs in daily use.

My primary monitor for critical use has been an ultra-high-end...

Beep! Beep! Surfing the way it was MEANT to be!!

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:55:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - DSL, Cable, ISDN- what's a person to do!?!?! Time Warner has the answer... Beep! Beep!

I've been using computers since my first Commodore Vic-20 in the late 70's. Over the years I've owned more than 20 desktops, laptops and boat anchors. I...

Mavica: That's Italian for "You're Going to LOVE This!"

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:06:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author STLambert - As an old photography hobbiest for the past 30+ years I've owned most cameras on the market from instamatics to Polaroids to professional 35mm equipment including Nikon and Canon. I still have an old fashioned "dark room" despite the fact that...