Epinions Recent Reviews for bnlchick

Happy with HP Digital 618

Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:59:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Before I begin my review, let me say that I live down the road (literally) from HP here in Southwest Washington. I feel a little biased about having this great company in my neighborhood.

So, when it came time to get a digital camera I fell...

Finally a TV Worthy of Praise

Mon, 3 Sep 2001 19:50:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - When my 21 inch Sharp started to make that infamous high pitch humming sound I knew it was time to start looking for a new television.

I had never been one to worry about brands, but with the options and technology out there today I had to be...

Disco Knights?

Sun, 6 May 2001 03:15:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I am so very happy to have seen A Knight's Tale in a sneak preview. Rolling Stone has dubbed it "The Coolest Movie of the Summer!" and advance publications have been kind considering the major inaccuracies concerning the time period.

Still, I...

Fresh Step Crystals, My Cats' Dream Come True

Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:59:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - The first time I saw an ad for “Fresh Step Crystals!” I passed it off as a joke. “Great,” I thought. “Another futile attempt to rid my house of cat box odor!” I could kick myself now for having missed out on this great invention! After months of...

Diablo Brought Me Back to Gaming

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:26:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Diablo is one of the best liked computer games of the recent past for many good reasons. A friend turned me on to this game in the spring of 1999. I was instantly hooked. Now, before you assume that I am another game-addicted internet-addicted cyber...

UPS Broke My Heart

Wed, 10 Jan 2001 03:07:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I moved to Boston in the fall of 1997 for what would be a relatively short graduate school experience. Needless to say, I needed my computer if I was to excel in my studies. I instantly thought of UPS when I realized that I had to ship my things from...

Animal Planet, for the Whole Family

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 00:02:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - This is an overview as to why I believe Animal Planet is one of only a few channels that respects the need for quality children's programming while not offending the maturity of adult viewers.

Any parent can tell you how awful it is to listen...

This RCA is Just OK

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:16:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I purchased the RCA VR650HF when two of my other VCRs passed on. I'm not one to spend too much money on video technology, as the technology improves at a high rate. That said, I stayed with a brand that I thought produced quality products.

I...

United in Misery

Wed, 6 Dec 2000 19:05:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Everyone has different experiences while flying. Our perceptions differ about every event, and that can translate into whether or not we enjoy a flight. That said, an airline holds a certain amount of responsibility to the customers which fly with it,...

My First New Jetta, A Classic

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:43:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - After having driven two Toyotas, one a Corolla and the other a Tercel, I decided that I would stick with Toyota unless something knocked me over with its greatness.

I thought that nothing would beat out a new Camry or Corolla, but what did I...

A True Classic, My Favorite

Mon, 23 Oct 2000 21:57:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - This classic adventure/romance debuted in 1984. Michael Douglas was nearing stardom by this point, and Kathleen Turner was high on peoples’ radar from Body Heat. Thus, Romancing the Stone was destined to be an instant favorite amongst moviegoers...

Diablo 2, Slightly Better

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 17:16:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I, like every other Diablo fan, waited FOREVER for word of D2 and its potential release date. After several frustrating delays and 50 bucks later, I owned my own copy. I was THRILLED. I had a new big, bad computer that would ROCK when I played D2. I...

I Was NOT in Good Hands

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 20:47:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Allstate flat out lies in their ads. You are not guaranteed to "be in good hands" with Allstate auto insurance. Even the agent I spoke with about renter's insurance admitted that Allstate's auto insurance is awful.

Of course, I...

93 Camry Saved My Life

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 00:06:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - My mom bought the 93 Camry V6, fully loaded with the gold package, sunroof, cd, etc. at my urging in July of 93. I'm very thankful that she did.

We were in a serious car accident in August of 1999. A huge flatbed towtruck (that toes other...

AT&T Digital Cable Is Not Worth The Hassle

Fri, 20 Oct 2000 22:12:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - We had AT&T digital cable installed last year. The typical installation nightmares followed, but we soon had a billion channels to chose from without having to buy a dish. Yippie!

The prices rose. And rose... and rose. I don't mean the...

Dolphins - A Must See IMAX

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:15:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I saw this IMAX at the Museum of Natural History in NYC. WOW. Pierce Brosnan narrates and Sting does the music. Who needs more!?! In fact, the incredible cinematography draws you in immediately.

Any fan of IMAX movies knows how unique...

Tercel, My Toyota

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:51:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I acquired my little Tercel in 1997. I was starting grad school and needed something that would chew up freeway miles without making me spend 100 bucks a week on gas. Toyota came to mind due to its reliability and its history of making efficient...

Sprint Mobile Phone Service in San Francisco/San Jose/Oakland: Forget Sprint!

Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:35:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Like many others, I decided to take Sprint up on their 29.99 offer for 180 anytime minutes a month. Great deal! Not.

From the moment I signed up I've had problems. I purchased the plan over the phone, and the fella at the other end gave me...

Meow Equals More

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 20:00:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Stormy and Oliver. Those are my babies. Stormy is a 3 y/o blue calico, while Oliver is a 2 y/o medium haired orange furball. I tried to feed them Iams at the beginning on the recommendation of a friend. They liked it, but they didn't LOVE it.
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The Ultimate Birthday Destination

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:49:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I moved to Portland when I was 14. My new high school friends suggested I try this "great ice cream place" on my birthday. Well, what did I know?? Ice cream, birthday, great! And, it was. But, let me give you some information on a typical...

Dell Dimension XPS T600 w/DVD: Dell over Gateway Any Day!

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:34:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I purchased a Gateway laptop in the fall of 1998 for graduate school. What a mistake. The hard drive was a lemon from the start. Gateway was good with its customer service, but product reliability... it hasn't got. I quickly learned from my mistake,...

Excite At Home: Finally Happy at Home, NOT

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 22:37:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I think I jinxed myself with this rating. Three days after I got this service installed it stopped working. I called at 6am. The guy fixed it but informed me that email would be out in the state for an hour or two. Eight hours later I get home from...

Subaru Forester L Model

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 22:26:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I wasn't prepared to look for a new vehicle until this year. An almost fatal car accident forced me on the mercy of the car lot. Thank goodness!

Our family has had Subaru's for years. They are very reliable, very dependable and very easy to...

Barenaked Ladies: Gordon - Barenaked Ladies

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 22:09:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - Anaconda, Montana circa 1992. My brother and I are cruising down the highway when he pulls out a CD that has the looks of a Pepsi logo. I'm thinking 'oh boy' as he pops it in the cd player. He skips the first few songs and settles on "Grade...

Dell Dimension 4100 Series: Second Dell Purchase This Year

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 20:25:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnlchick - I purchased a Dell system (600mhz XPS-T), my first, this past March. I was extremely pleased from the minute I ordered it. I only had one minor problem, so when I went to purchase another system I immediately phoned Dell.

Once again, from...