Epinions Recent Reviews for benha

Can you say torque?

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 17:48:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I picked up my brand-spankin-new F350 XLT LongBox SuperCab SRW PowerStroke 4x4 about 3 weeks ago and I've got nothing but good things to say about it.

The diesel engine is fantastic for towing. I use this truck to pull my Land Rover around on...

An oldie but a goodie...

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 22:17:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I don't know about you, but I camp heavy. I actually travel with a kitchen sink sometimes (a lightweight plastic one, but a sink none-the-less). I bring a full army cot with a 2" foam pad and a big, warm sleeping bag. And why not - the truck...

Waterproof Armor

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:41:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - If you spend much time outside under harsh conditions, you're probably on the lookout for a better pair of pants. The biggest problem I used to have was that two of my major requirements were often in direct conflict with each other. I could find pants...

B&W CDM 7SE: Good Value

Mon, 6 Dec 1999 22:18:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Though it might sound a bit daft to claim that an $1800 pair of speakers is a "good value", I believe this is in fact the case for the CDM 7SE. I listened to several alternatives in this price range and found nothing I liked nearly as well...

A tremendous improvement

Wed, 10 Nov 1999 09:10:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - The original leatherman tool was fantastic. It was extremely innovative and really defined a whole new product category - multitools. However, as the space became more competitive, they did very little to drive their tool forward, and as much as I...

Abel Holds Everything Tackle Bag: This is your tackle bag...

Thu, 28 Oct 1999 02:18:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - This is a fantastic bag. Very much in keeping with Abel's high standards on their machined products, this bag is exceptionally well constructed and thought out. A definite example of "a place for everything, and everything in its place".
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A thing of beauty

Tue, 26 Oct 1999 19:53:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - While I'd be among the first to admit that spending nearly $300 on what amounts to little more than a place to store line while not using it, I love my T/R. It's strong, beautifully machined, and has a silky smooth feel to it. It's like the difference...

It works - sort of...

Tue, 26 Oct 1999 02:22:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - If you want a little, tiny, lightweight stove that burns anything, this is a great choice. Just make sure that those are your requirements as this stove has some downsides that don't show up in some of the larger units.

My biggest problem...

Nakamichi AV-10: Whaddabox...

Mon, 25 Oct 1999 18:10:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I've got a pretty good ear, and in general, I believe that for reasonable sound quality, you need to buy separate components. This was the attitude I took with me to my local high-end audio place. When I got there, I explained that I wanted a solution...

A classic

Wed, 20 Oct 1999 19:12:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I grew up fishing Pfluegers passed down to me by my Grandfather. When I got them they had old braided silk lines on them which I fished for years on old cane rods in little trout creeks where your longest cast was about 15 feet, and you didn't really...

I no longer go to theaters

Fri, 15 Oct 1999 18:25:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Like the title says, I no longer go to movie theaters. I'd rather wait for the movie to come out on DVD as the image on my Wega XBR is generally superior to the image I get on the screen in the theater.

The flat glass display is phenominal...

otdr/Other: A real workhorse

Fri, 15 Oct 1999 01:49:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I got a Model 70 30-06 for Christmas a few years back. At the time, I wasn't too thrilled by it because it came with black composite stocks and matte, dark blued steel. The thing looked like a sniper rifle - certainly not my image of the hunting rifle...

otdr/Other: Big-n-bright

Fri, 15 Oct 1999 01:37:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Ask yourself: "Do I really need a 50mm objective lens on my riflescope?"

Then go on: "Do I really, really need a 50mm objective lens on my riflescope?"

Then go even further: "Do I fully understand how much...

So long shooting heads

Thu, 14 Oct 1999 19:18:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - When I started fly fishing, there was no Teeny T-Series flyline. If you wanted something which worked approximately in the same way, you had to fish shooting heads. What a hassle. Admittedly, you have more flexibility for less cost with a shooting...

Gunnison: Good value...

Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:43:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - If you're a price conscious shopper, but need a reel for playing fish that require a real drag mechanism - not just a clicker, then you might just be quite satisfied with the Gunnison.

Don't get me wrong, the Gunny's not cheap - but then...

A fine stove

Tue, 12 Oct 1999 18:35:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Soon after I bought my Land Rover and started getting into the middle of nowhere by vehicle instead of on foot, I found myself more than willing to trade light weight for ease of use. It was in this spirit that I decided to purchase the dual fuel...

otdr/Other: Pocket Rocket

Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:02:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - A while back I was looking for a new handgun. Despite California's (and in particular, my county's) rather restrictive laws about such things, I decided I wanted something that could be concealed, regardless or whether I ever would have the opportunity...

Archived Computer Hardware Reviews: HP 4500N - Color me puzzled

Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:43:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I really don't know what to make of this printer.

My mother does a lot of high end desktop publishing and was constantly at Kinkos using their color laser printers (at great expense) to do proofs and whatnot. We needed a new laser printer for...

Dell Inspiron 7000 A400LT: Flying Brick

Fri, 8 Oct 1999 11:09:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - My company just bought me a new Inspiron 7000. Quite an interesting machine.

Let me begin by saying that the single best thing about this machine is the display. I was a little skeptical that I'd be happy using a laptop for any kind of...

Great if you get a good one...

Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:51:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I've used 444SL's for many years now as my basic trout/steelhead/salmon floater. I've tried other stuff, but I keep coming back. The 444SL is a great line. Lasts a long time with minimal upkeep. Floats reasonably well (though it's certainly not...

Palo Alto Cable Co-op ISPChannel

Thu, 7 Oct 1999 19:47:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Cable modems are fantastic things. They're always on, they're fast, and they're easy to configure; but I'd think twice before signing up for ISPChannel, for a couple of reasons:

1. It's not cheap. Though I've moved and don't have the service...

Great functionality, not so stout

Thu, 7 Oct 1999 18:03:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - I think enough has probably been said of the great feature set of the Palm line of PDAs that I'll leave that one lie for people with more time on their hands. What I'd like to write about is the physical implementation of the device.

Frankly,...

Gets the job done.

Thu, 7 Oct 1999 12:38:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benha - For most people, most of the time, a reel is simply a place to store line so that it doesn't get all tangled up. For all the money spent on fancy drag mechanisms and whatnot, this is really only a factor when fighting large fish, which unfortunately,...

Ask yourself: "Do I want the best?"

Wed, 6 Oct 1999 21:50:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Many years ago, the Seamaster Reel was developed down in Florida. I don't know if they're still being made. They were revolutionary then, they're collectors items today, and they work beautifully.

For all its differences, the Abel Big Game...

Capably comfortable

Wed, 6 Oct 1999 21:15:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benha - Let me first say that I don't own a new Discovery, but I've had the opportunity to drive one both on and off road, and I (in my D90) have been on several Rover 4-wheeling excursions with people in SII Discos. I view that as ample qualification to write...