Epinions Recent Reviews for brace33

Why is it foggy indoors?

Sun, 25 Jun 2000 00:26:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - How about combining the comfort and ease of use of a soft lens with the durability and clarity of a hard lens? Wouldn’t it be nice to wear just one set of soft lenses and only change them at your annual checkup? Sure, it would. But, these lenses just...

Bad for daily wear, good for emergencies

Sat, 24 Jun 2000 23:12:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - The good news is: they’re cheap. The bad news is: they’re cheap. This product brings to mind sayings such as "you get what you pay for," or "nothing for nothing." I wonder if Eli Whitney had any idea that his cotton gin would...

Glory be, I can see!

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 22:33:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - I’ve been a contact lens-wearer for about a decade now. In my time, I’ve tried a variety of brands and styles including the Little Spheres of Corneal Death (aka hard lenses), the Why Is It Always Foggy "permanent" soft lenses, the Weaker than...

Just run the cow by the table, and I'll bite off a hunk

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 02:27:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - Calling all carnivores. If high-quality woodfire grill barbeque served in frighteningly massive quantities doesn't set off your salivary glands, check your pulse.

Inspired by several well-written epinions, and wild-eyed ravings from some of...

Like Water with Chocolate...

Mon, 29 May 2000 19:10:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - …The true flavor of Ghirardelli Square has been diluted by years of ceaseless tourism. Nevertheless, it remains one of those "things to do," in San Francisco. My girlfriend (smiles33) and I are both Bay Area locals, but although I’ve been...

Bash, pummel, explore, conquer...in comfort

Wed, 24 May 2000 13:37:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - My uncle bought me these controller as a Xmas gift. While perhaps not as glamorous as a Dual-Shock, I've found the wireless function to be very convenient. The cord length on a standard controller means that for most rooms, I have to stretch the wires...

It's worth the money, but you have to be willing to work

Sun, 21 May 2000 14:42:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - The DAT (Dental Admissions Test) is the dental version of the MCAT (for med school), or OAT (optometry admissions test). It tests quantitative reasoning, reading comprehensive, perceptual ability, and knowledge of the natural sciences(biology,...

Archived Computer Hardware Reviews: A big hunk of CD-burnin' love

Wed, 17 May 2000 01:39:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - I used to think it was a lot of fun to make your own music cassette. But to mix your own Cds...now that’s seriously cool. I’ve had this drive for a little more than a month, and I’ve done about a dozen Cds. It’s been quick, easy, and the sound quality...

Crush your enemies...

Tue, 16 May 2000 03:06:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - Okay, maybe it's a guy thing. But, when I replaced the old 604e 180 MHz processor in my old Power Tower with a G3 400 MHz, I felt this awesome rush of sheer, exhilirating POWER. (insert maniacal laughter here) I used to be able to flip through a...

Dorm Living at Cal: Tales from a Survivor

Mon, 15 May 2000 15:55:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

Melodramatic title aside, it really wasn't that bad living in the dorms. I lived in two different dorms during my freshman and sophomore years, and then moved out to an apartment. I also worked as a dorm security monitor for three years, so...

Haste-Channing: An unknown gem

Mon, 15 May 2000 13:36:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - I've lived in two different dorms, and I worked for three years as a security monitor, so I've seen them all. All things considered, I thought that Haste-Channing was the far and away the best place to live.

By a quirky twist of fate, I was...

Swedo Strap-Lok: Swedo Strap-Lok: Comfortable, but less support

Mon, 15 May 2000 02:42:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

My poor wimpy ankles have known a lot of braces in their time. I tried this one as an alternative to tape before I discovered my current favorite, the Swedo Ankle-Lok.

Design:

The body of the brace is an...

Swedo Arch-Lok: Swedo Arch-Lok: Save your money

Mon, 15 May 2000 02:39:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

Silly me. I was ordering a couple of Swedo Ankle-Loks, saw the Arch-Lok listed for more $$$, and thought "Gee, is that supposed to be better?" So, I decided to try one, and pretty much hated it instantly.

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Astra 2400s - Not a bad scanner, but you're on your own

Sun, 14 May 2000 21:34:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

Cheaper is not necessarily better. Or to look at it another way, sometimes it's worth a little extra $$ for competent customer service and tech support.

Overview:

The 2400s is billed as "the high performance...

Swedo Ankle-Lok: A ball player's best friend...

Sun, 14 May 2000 21:30:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

I've sprained both ankles more than I can count. Once I even chipped off a piece of bone. But since incorporating two Swedo Ankle-Loks as mandatory apparel, my ankles have been fine.

Design:

The brace is a...

It Saved My Life and My Relationship

Wed, 10 May 2000 19:36:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - I had problems. I am criminally incompetent when I first wake up, which makes it life-threatening to put a blade near my throat. And, my skin is highly sensitive, so using a blade at any time is just darn uncomfortable. But, my old electric left me...

Baden Skilcoach BX 335: Size Does Matter

Wed, 10 May 2000 19:20:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

I spend a little too much time playing and thinking about basketball. This is an oversize ball roughly four inches wider than a normal ball, but with approximately the same weight. Since it just fits inside the rim, shooting with the big ball is...

The Best Ball You'll Ever Own

Wed, 10 May 2000 19:05:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

Three years ago, I finally gave in and bought a new ball to replace the 10-year old "dino-ball" my friends mercilessly ridiculed. Best decision I ever made.

The Zio's grip is sticky and a little soft. I have only...

Cal Football 2000: Bowling at last

Wed, 10 May 2000 19:00:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

Overview:

Beat ASU, UCLA, and USC last year, but still couldn't manage enough wins for a bowl. Even worse, the ever-growing string of Big Game losses really hurts.

Coaching:

Head Coach Tom Holmoe played DB...

Cal Basketball 2000: Time to Dance

Wed, 10 May 2000 01:58:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

"This year will be the year." An oft-repeated phrase for the optimistic Cal fan. But for once, there are ample reasons to hope that this year really will be a breakthrough year for Cal basketball.

Overview:
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The Bear does not quit...The Bear does not die.

Tue, 9 May 2000 00:24:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 -

Being a Cal fan often reminds me of “The Empire Strikes Back.” You desperately hope that the good guys will triumph, escape, survive, do god-anything other than have their collective tushies kicked from one side of the galaxy to the other...

Toothpastes: Colgate Total: Only one with anti-bacterial ingredient

Sat, 15 Apr 2000 23:01:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - It’s strange, but true: there are almost as many brands and styles of toothpaste on the market as there are crayon colors. And what’s the big deal? Does it really matter what you use to clean your teeth? Aren’t they all about the same? Isn’t it...

Electric toothbrushes beneficial for 90% of the population!

Sat, 15 Apr 2000 20:20:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brace33 - Electric vs. Manual--Who's the Winner?

Are electric toothbrushes better than regular toothbrushes? Or to put a more capitalistic spin on it, are electric toothbrushes really worth their often quite-hefty pricetags? It depends...