© 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-andrevm Recent reviews written by member andrevm en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492339498628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - The following review is about the Golf make VI sold in the U.K. It’s the virtually the same car as the GTI recently introduced in the U.S., save for a few option changes. Herein I describe my experience with a 2009 VW Golf GT 7DSG 5-door, now with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492339498628 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492339498628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_448603131524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I just moved to Germany and decided to replace my trusty mm50 Logitech speakers with something a little bit boomier - that is, with higher volume and bigger bass. The mm50 had excellent sound quality, but the speakers are joined together which reduces... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~448603131524 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:57:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_448603131524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403708939908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I purchased the SanDisk ImageMate flash card reader back in 2005 when my computer had trouble recognizing my brand new Canon 20D digital camera. I had just taken some photos and was looking for the instant gratification of seeing them on the big screen... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403708939908 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:22:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403708939908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403705990788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - In October of 2005 I purchased my first digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, a Canon 20D. I immediately felt frustrated by the basic memory card I had on hand – a SanDisk 1 GB I acquired in 2003 for my basic point and shoot. Thus, I pursued an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403705990788 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:58:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403705990788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403612733060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I purchased a SanDisk Ultra II 2 GB compact flash card for my first DSLR camera, a Canon 20D, back in 2005. The Canon is capable of shooting up to 5 frames per second continuously at 8 MP, or 3-5 MB per JPEG, or 6-8 MB per RAW photo. Thus, I wanted... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403612733060 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:42:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403612733060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403611160196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - The Asus G1-S is virtually the same computer as the G1, except for a few minor changes: :-: Windows Vista Home Premium replaces Windows XP Media Center Edition I won’t dwell on this upgrade too much. The only benefit I see is the new... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403611160196 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:16:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403611160196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403604278916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - The Asus G1 might be the best solution for the performance-oriented enthusiast in the 15” notebook range. The G1 is a sharp looking package that meets the requirements of most of today’s entertainment and work-related applications. My main reason for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403604278916 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:56:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403604278916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_354946748036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I purchased the Triumph in March after I moved to Italy. I had a Phillips Sonicare in the U.S. &#150 which I loved &#150 but that model doesn&#146t work in 220-volt Italy. Furthermore, the same model is not sold here, so replacement heads are not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~354946748036 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:54:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_354946748036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_279168781956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I bought the Logitech MX 1000 as my wireless solution to a small but annoying problem: whenever I sat down with my family to see our family pictures on the big screen, I had to get up to the computer to pause, go back, or switch to another album. When I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~279168781956 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:41:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_279168781956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_279042428548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I spent three months in Florence this past summer, and enjoyed visiting the Galleria degli Uffizi many times. There&#146s so much art and history in the building that one cannot see everything in just one day. :-: Entry :-: Before I describe... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~279042428548 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:49:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_279042428548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_279021850244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - As one heads south across river Arno on the incredible Ponte Vecchio, adorned with jewelry stores on both sides hanging on like fragile tree branches, he or she will turn right and, after a short walk, come upon a large building atop a half moon shaped... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~279021850244 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:50:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_279021850244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278261436036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I’ve been traveling with Continental Airlines since Varig Airlines started to fall apart in the last two years. Continental has an easy to use reservation system online, excellent customer service on the phone and in-flight, flies regular routes all over... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278261436036 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:57:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278261436036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278242889348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I’ve been traveling with Continental Airlines as my main airline for the last two years. Continental has an easy to use reservation system online, excellent customer service, flies regular routes all over the country and abroad, and maintains an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278242889348 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:50:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278242889348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278187118212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I lived in Florence for three months this summer studying Italian. The school I signed up with, Leonardo da Vinci, put me in an apartment less than 20 feet from Piazza del Duomo, on Via San Lorenzo. This is arguably the best location in the city, as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278187118212 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:59:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278187118212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278095040132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - This past March I decided to do something outrageous! I would drop everything and move to Italy. I would learn the local language, meet the local people, make friends, get a job, and become a de facto Italian man. I have had an Italian passport since... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278095040132 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:48:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278095040132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277826276996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - Adobe Premiere 6.5 is an excellent video editing program directed towards the home and entry level professional video editing user. I&#146ve used Premiere since version 6 came out to edit family and school project videos. My most favorite short film is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277826276996 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:04:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277826276996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277406715524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - The 2005 Acura TSX is no RSX in handling, or TL when it comes to luxury; but it strikes hard where some automotive critics claim it lags far behind: BMW's top selling 3-series line-up. I was personally in the market for a 325i until I visited Acura's web... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277406715524 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:18:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277406715524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277070122628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I built my own PC back in 2004 using Corsair’s TWINX1024-3200C2PT as the RAM memory my system would run with. This proved both a wise and damming decision. A pair of the memory runs great at the stock designated speeds, with no stability issues. It’s... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277070122628 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 03:37:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277070122628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277055508100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I got a copy of Adobe Encore DVD 1.5 last Christmas, when I got the Adobe Video Collection – a package of Adobe programs including Premiere Pro, Encore, Audition, and After Effects. This software is an excellent tool to make DVDs with a menu, much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277055508100 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 03:04:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277055508100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277036764804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I bought a Harmony 880 remote in January... I have a home theater setup which I enjoy immensely, but the use of four remotes in the dark made it an annoying endeavor. I don’t know what the folks at Onkyo were thinking - the remote on my unit feels and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277036764804 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:15:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277036764804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_276959301252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I received the Sony RDR-VX500 VCR and DVD recorder as a Christmas gift back in 2005. Since then, I have recorded dozens of DVDs both from VHS tapes and from live programming with DirecTV. This combo is very easy to set up, and the remote very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~276959301252 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:10:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_276959301252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_276898221700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - My dad asked me to research the best color laser printer in the market for his small business office, wherein he wanted to print ads and letters in large quantities. His needs included: - Double-sided printing - Good color graphics (but not photos)... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~276898221700 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:48:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_276898221700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231305350788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I decided to spend the summer in Florence, and quickly recognized that carrying my Canon 20D DSLR around the city and countryside would be difficult. I would not have a car, much less a bike, and would be sharing an apartment with 11 strangers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231305350788 Mon, 15 May 2006 19:35:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231305350788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_229677043332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - After spending a couple weeks shooting with my new Canon 20D and 24-70mm f/ 2.8 L USM lens, I decided I needed additional magnification power to reach the birds and other animals I enjoy shooting so much. I had previously looked at the 70-200mm f/ 4... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~229677043332 Thu, 4 May 2006 20:19:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_229677043332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_228201827972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - I had an excellent experience with my Canon G3 since I acquired it in the summer of 2003. However, after taking thousands of photos with that camera, I realized I needed more flexibility when shooting people and places. In particular, I needed a camera... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228201827972 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:18:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_228201827972?linkin_id=8003929