Epinions Recent Reviews for bglassford

Belkin KVM Switch with Audio Support and Built-In Cabling 2-Ports F1DL102U: Inexpensive two system solution, a bit quirky

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 06:44:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I bought this switch for my home office, to try to cut down on the desk clutter of having my laptop and desktop going at the same time. It was VERY simple to hook up, and did indeed cut the clutter considerably (the laptop has a docking station, so it...

A good thriller with a touch of SF

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 09:38:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - A promising start for Richard Taylor - his first book is a good thriller, with just enough gadgetry to keep this SF lover happy. The plot is intriguing, and the characters interesting. The action starts slow, and speeds up, so that by halfway through...

Well-designed keyboard, great layout

Thu, 3 Feb 2005 08:00:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I ended up purchasing this keyboard by default, I'll admit. I needed a USB keyboard, and wanted the media control keys since I usually have my MP3s playing in the background while I work, and this was the only one I could find that met those two...

Danger! Watch out for the "Free Filing"

Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:56:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - If you go in through irs's free filing site, Federal filing is free. The web version (basic) is the usual well-designed Turbo Tax interface, and seems to work well. However, there are a few severe issues: 1) When I went to file the Federal return, it...

Platinum extended version improves an already great movie

Wed, 5 Feb 2003 08:20:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - The Platinum Extended Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring is a completely new movie. Between the extended scenes and added scenes, the movie has been completely re-edited to make the movie I wish had been in the theaters.

The added...

A color workhorse that should delight most people

Wed, 5 Feb 2003 08:10:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I'll admit it - I'm a PDA addict. Between myself and my wife, we've had close to a dozen of them over the past few years. When my Handspring Platinum decided to self-destruct, I had to go shopping quickly. Key things I was after were color, memory...

Sony RM-V401 Remote Control: Frequently Frustrating Remote

Mon, 4 Mar 2002 01:20:37 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I bought the Sony RM-V401 when my previous universal remote hit the floor one too many times & shattered. It has a large selection of functions, and should be configurable to meet almost any device you own & or use.

Great, right? Well......

You get what you pay for

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 03:02:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I went and bought an ActionTec 56K Internal PCI modem for a friend, and figured I got a great deal - $29 modem, with $30 of rebates.

TANSTAAFL.

Went to install it in my friends system, and it turns out it will not run without an MMX...

Intuit Quicken 2000: A great tool if you use it.

Mon, 5 Feb 2001 00:45:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - If you're one of those folks who knows where every dime was spent over the last 5 years, you've probably already gotten Quicken (or Money, but 85% to 15% says Quicken...). For the rest of us, including folks like myself who handle money like sieves...

Avantgo: Nice utility, but a timebomb waiting to happen

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 03:40:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - Avant Go is a wonderful application, don't get me wrong. It supports a wide variety of channels that you can download to your Palm/Visor/Clie/TRGPro. (Maybe even use wirelessly, but I'm not that connected yet). You can get news, weather, driving...

A silver greyhound in a hunting pack

Sun, 21 Jan 2001 02:19:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I've now had the Handspring Platinum for 2 weeks. I needed to get a replacement for my beloved Palm IIIxe quickly (it suicided on a tile floor :-( ), and did a lot of research before heading to the Platinum. This is not a machine for everybody, but it...

25th Anniversary DVD Set - worth getting!

Thu, 14 Dec 2000 01:42:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - OK, I'll admit it - I like Rocky Horror. I like it enough to watch it on TV instead of in the theatre (which is 1/2 the fun). This DVD allows you to have your cake and eat it too. Actually, it's a 2 DVD set, but more about that later.

I...

Another sweet Stratford production

Thu, 14 Dec 2000 01:27:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - If you're looking for high quality, I'll tell you what this is

It's an ordinary DVD, no stereo, a sham,

A fluffy little staging, an entertaining piece

a simple old production with entertaining fleas...

Oh well, I can't write...

Fun production - but not for the Gilbert & Sullivan purist.

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 00:05:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - Stratford Gilbert & Sullivan productions have been a favorite memory of mine for many years. I recently received (thanks, Mom!) a set of the Mikado, Iolanthe, & Pirates on DVD, and have been quite pleased to relive some of the performances I...

Divorcing/Divorced? Got Kids? Read it! Read it NOW!

Mon, 23 Oct 2000 23:47:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - If you are considering a divorce, are in the process, or are already divorced, this book should be on your bookshelf, or at least mentally bookmarked at the library!

Ricci covers every phase of the process needed to try to make things best for...

A so-so Saint Germaine novel

Mon, 23 Oct 2000 23:33:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - There are few authors whose books I will buy sight-unseen, and within a week of them hitting the bookstands. Chelsea Quinn Yarbro is one. Her series of novels featuring Saint-Germaine (mostly) is overwhelmingly excellent. The historical backgrounds...

Great fun, and the right price

Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:21:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - Kill Dr. Lucky is Clue in reverse. Instead of solving the mystery of who killed Mr. NoBody, you get to carry out the dirty deed. I seldom see an entire group of adults convulsed with laughter over a game (bad puns, yes, games, no) - but that's exactly...

Linksys Etherfast Cable and DSL Router: Easy enough for a novice, powerful enough for an expert

Sat, 26 Aug 2000 00:24:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - For the last year or so, I've been using my PC with Win98 SE as an "internet router", allowing my wife's system to connect to the internet through my high speed cable modem connection. It's been painful, to say the least. It took me 4-5 hours...

PalmColors Replacement Case - Gorgeous!

Wed, 28 Jun 2000 11:32:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - While I liked the dark grey coloring of the original Palm IIIxe case, alas, it fell victim to a hard floor and a 3 foot drop. After the corner of the case shattered (a small price to pay), I ordered a Palm Colors case from PalmGearHQ. It's absolutely...

Dragon Bane: Danger! Extremely Addictive!

Wed, 24 May 2000 10:11:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - Dragon Bane is the best game I've seen for the Palm. It captures all the thrill of AD&D without having to scrounge for other players. The graphics are excellent - the picture does reflect reality, and the challenges are tough.

One key...

Close to a Laptop Replacement

Sat, 13 May 2000 08:40:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - OK, I will admit it - I'm a gadget freak. I love new toys. I, however, ADORE this keyboard.

Here's why:

1) It's got class. Taking a small packet out of your pocket and unfolding a full-sized keyboard gains geek points any day.

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DateBk3: Not for everyone, but essential for some

Fri, 5 May 2000 13:07:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - Advocates of DateBk will often say it's essential for everyone, but I respectfully disagree. Many people can get by with the power in the core Palm OS datebook application, and don't need the additional display details (especially if you're using OS...

Franklin Planner for Outlook: Falls shy of the mark for Palm Usage

Sat, 8 Apr 2000 23:36:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - The Franklin Covey system is an excellent time management methodology. I'll start with that. Their tool for using it with Outlook and Palm organizers is seriously flawed.

Here's the up-side:

All the FC methodology can be carried...

Action Names: Lots of options, but lots of frustration

Sat, 8 Apr 2000 23:20:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - I'm looking around for a datebook extension, and am trying various tools. Based on some reviews and comments, I am trying Action Names. It has some very wonderful features. The split screen view of todos and datebook entries is wonderful, and you can...

Revised Opinion - Major Service Charges added 1/15/01!

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:36:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bglassford - December 11, 2000 - Update & Revision to rating

The latest information from BankDirect is not promising. They are adding significant service charges for people who carry a low balance for their interest checking accounts. As of 1/16/01, there...