Epinions Recent Reviews for benchpress

Nokia N800 (0276316) Tablet PC: Tablet PC/Swiss Army Knife with Multiple Personalities

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:50:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - Let me make a confession first: I am a gadget freak and love to get geeky with electronic and computer toys. In this context, it is not difficult to understand why the N800 Internet Tablet appeals to me. However, I will be the first to admit that it is...

Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD700 Flash Media Camcorder: Entry-Level SD-based HiDef Camcorder with Mid-Range Features

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:38:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - About one month after purchasing the Sanyo XACTi HD2 SD-based HD camcorder, and within days after posting my review (h
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the HD2 suffered an unusual but fatal failure. The SD...

Sanyo Xacti VCP-HD2 Camcorder: SD-based HiDef Camcorder is a Surprisingly Good Stills Camera Too

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:40:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I researched this little camcorder/camera quite thoroughly online before plunking down hard-earned cash to purchase this unit. While I had read a number of less than flattering technical reviews on this model, it appeared to me that a lot of the...

Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (64659TU) PC Notebook: Sturdy, Durable and Well Built - a Real Business Laptop

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:33:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - This review is for a custom built T61 with: 2.6GHz with 6MB L2, WSXGA+ screen, NVDIA Quadro NVS 140M 128MB, 4GB of RAM, 200GB hard drive, 1GB Intel Turbo Drive Cache, DVD DL writer, integrated fingerprint reader, Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,...

Sheraton on the Falls: You Can Almost Feel the Water Spray from the Falls

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:17:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - For a change I attended a conference in Canada instead of the US and beyond, and the conference was held at the Sheraton on the Falls in Niagara, on the Canadian side. My wife and I took our daughter along so we could tag on some R&R along the way...

Dylan Hotel: "B" is for "Boutique", not "Business"

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:34:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I am usually not a big fan of "boutique" hotel in general unless I am traveling for pleasure. For business travel, I try to keep surprises to a minimal so I tend to stick with the chains so I know what to expect. I made an exception for the Dylan,...

Millennium Broadway Hotel: Next to Times Square and Everything Else

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:51:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I recently stayed at the Millennium Broadway for four days to participate yet another conference event organized by my company. It was my first stay at Millennium Broadway but my second with the Millennium chain. My previous encounter with a Millennium...

Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel and Conference Center: Is that really a Sheraton?

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:33:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - My company hosted an event at this hotel recently and as a result, I had to stay there to participate in the event. It was a rather disappointing experience to say the least. Location The hotel is situated off I-76, within spitting distance...

Sennheiser CX 500-B Consumer Headphones: Crisp, Clear, Natural-Sounding Music in the Privacy of Your Own Skull

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:00:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I can never quite figure out why people will spend hundreds of dollars on a media player and then use the cheap stock ear buds that come with the unit. On the other hand, my wife is less choosy and will take any head sets as long as the bass is adequate...

The Westin Fort Lauderdale: A Hotel That Caters to Business Travlers

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:37:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - The Fort Lauderdale Westin is one of those hotels I wish I could stay at more often. Unfortunately, my business travel does not take me to the balmy state of Florida that frequently, but this Westin location is always my first choice whenever I am in...

Creative Technology ZEN Vision:M (30 GB) Black Digital Media Player (70PF169000001): Great Alternative to iPod

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:36:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - Late last year, I started researching for a new MP3 player as my trusty Rio Carbon (h
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was getting quite dated and its 5GB capacity, once thought to be adequate, was nowhere...

Superb Home-Use Trainer with Inherent Commercial Qualities

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:04:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - Let me first put the following review into perspective: I am a workout die hard. I have been physically active all my adult life, devoting a lot of my time and energy in my younger days to physically demanding and joint crunching sports such as...

Nh Frankfurt Airport Hotel: Convenient, Refreshing and Close to Frankfurt Am Main Airport

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:37:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - The first time I stayed at NH Frankfurt Airport, I did so by mistake and accident. I was on my way back from Zurich and had a reservation at the Steigenberger Frankfurt Airport for one night before returning home across the Atlantic. However, I was...

Crowne Plaza St James Htl Stes: Cannot Get Any Closer to Her Majesty's Residence

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:38:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - The St. James Crowne Plaza in London is so close to the Buckingham Plaza that guests almost have no choice but to walk/drive by Her Majesty’s residence every time they leave or return to the hotel. The hotel is almost literally a stone’s throw away from...

Samsung Yepp YH-J70L (30 GB) (20 GB) MP3 Player: Attractive Player, Lousy Functionality

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:49:58 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I bought this player because it was on sale. In fact, I bought two of them at the same time for $70.00 each, one for my wife, and for spares. After wrestling with the unit for a few days, I am not in a hurry to throw out my old and trusty Rio Carbon...

Park Central New York: Decent Hotel - Unless You Are a Business Traveller

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:09:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I stayed at the Park Central Hotel during a 2-day business conference held at the same hotel this year in late October. Given the mid-town location, and that it was late October with no vacancies in all other comparable hotels in the immediate...

Inexpensive and Accurate Blood Pressure Monitor

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:07:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I became interested in acquiring a home blood pressure monitor recently and wanted to get a unit that is easy to use and accurate without having to pay too much for it. As a life-long weightlifter, I have had a fair share of false high readings through...

Hitachi 42HDT52 42 in. HDTV Plasma TV: Great Picture, Incredible Realism

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 23:40:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - We bought this unit about 18 months ago to replace a Panasonic 42" rear projection HDTV. At the time of purchase, we had originally wanted the Panasonic 42" HDTV plasma unit, but it was out of stock at our favourite appliance store. We ended up paying...

Omni Interlocken Resort: A Great Resort in Broomfield, Colorado

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:24:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I travel to Broomfield, a suburb halfway between Boulder and Denver, a few times a year for staff meetings and such. When I am in Broomfield, I tend to stay either at the Omni Hotel or the Renaissance. You can read my review on the Renaissance here...

Renaissance Boulder Suites at Flatiron: A Nice Hotel in Broomfield, Colardo

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:30:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I travel to Broomfield, a suburb halfway between Boulder and Denver, a few times a year for staff meetings and such. When I am in Broomfield, I tend to stay either at the Omni Hotel (my review on the Omni...

Steigenberger Hotel Frankfurt-Langen: An Efficient and Pleasant Place to Stay in Frankfurt Suburb

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:42:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - The Steigenberger hotel chain has a very strong presence in Germany, with hotels in neighbouring countries such as Switzerland, Austria and Italy as well. Just like other hotel chains, Steigenberger hotels can vary a great deal in style, design and...

Palisades Luxury Suites: Suite Hotel with Access to Everything

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:45:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - The Pacific Palisades Hotel belongs to the Kimpton Group of hotels. Kimpton specializes in boutique, one-of-a-kind hotels, and the Palisades fits in the mould. Location: The hotel is located in the corner of Robson and Jervis Street, right in the...

Marriott London Grosvenor Square: A Classy Place to Stay in London

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I was fortunate to be able to stay in this hotel twice for business, with both stays straddling over a weekend. This Grosvenor Square Marriott is definitely right in the middle of everything in London. It is within walking distance to SoHo,...

Best-in-class Carry-on Suitcase

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:51:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I bought this suitcase a few years ago and it has been the perfect carry-on suitcase and the best I have ever owned. Construction Once again, just like any other Victorinox suitcases, this one is extremely well constructed, of high quality...

Victorinox Web Mobilizer: A Computer Briefcase Like No Other

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:05:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benchpress - I bought this briefcase over 3 years ago though I had a hard time getting over the sticker shock at the time of purchase. However, after taking this on its first business trip, I decided right away that it was money well spent. Features The most...