© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-cartan Recent reviews written by member cartan en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_445037710980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Without giving up my age, I remember the days when color TV first became popular, and I'd walk into a department store and look at a vast array of color sets. Then I'd ask the saleman, the colors are great, but which TV has the right colors? It took... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445037710980 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:53:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445037710980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415520362116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - For an old guy like me with some hearing loss at the high end, the frequency that most alarms on digital watches chirp at, this watch, with the option to vibrate rather than chirp, is a God-send. This is the best feature of the watch, as far as I am... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415520362116 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:00:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415520362116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403376344708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - 10/15/07 Update. After using this watch for five weeks, I decided to return it. I believe that Casio has turned this watch into another "Rube Goldberg". Isn't 20 seconds per month accuracy enough? For those who think they need accuracy +/- 1 second... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403376344708 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:39:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403376344708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401699081860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - The crystal on my Timex Ironman watch was scratched noticeably and I was looking for a nice, accurate, digital watch with a metal wrist band. I didn't need a lot of extra functions since my cell phone has replaced the need for data storage that I had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401699081860 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:52:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401699081860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_288173821572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Update 9/26/07 Finally, the indicator light turned red and I had to replace the first set of batteries on this mouse. The pair of AA Energizers lasted about ten months. Update 3/4/07 Just wanted to add a note that I am still on my original set of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~288173821572 Wed, 6 Dec 2006 09:46:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_288173821572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_253456846468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Update 1/20/07 Battery failure after about six months. OEM replacement costs around $18. Found an AT&T branded battery for $10. I find it unacceptable that an OEM replacement battery costs almost half the cost of the phone. Because of the premature... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~253456846468 Sat, 9 Sep 2006 17:32:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_253456846468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_243049795204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - 2/25/07 Significant update added at the bottom of this review. Original review: Would like to relate my experience with VOIP, since I read so many skeptical and negative posts on the subject. I just had Verizon FIOS installed a few months ago and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~243049795204 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 09:29:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_243049795204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_178455023236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Since a previous reviewer has done a superb job in explaining the features and functionality of this phone, I would prefer to focus on the problems that I encountered with the EV2625. I have been through many (did I say MANY) cordless phones over the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~178455023236 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:01:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_178455023236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_173465243268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - UPDATE 11/3/09 In my searching for a less expensive replacement carafe, I stumbled over a thread where a poster described a procedure to disassemble the carafe, clean it thoroughly under the plastic rim, and reassemble it.  I did that, and it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~173465243268 Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:34:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_173465243268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147682987652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - After being spoiled by a wireless mouse, not having to drag the cord with every movement, I was frustrated when using the better half's external corded mouse on a cluttered desk. I thought the solution would be another wireless mouse, perhaps a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147682987652 Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:32:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147682987652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147447582340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - After the power flickered, not even long enough to reset the time on the microwave, but caused the computer to shut down and re-boot, I decided it was time to do a bit more than protect my computer from voltage spikes. A backup that would keep the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147447582340 Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:18:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147447582340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_122170216068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Before purchasing the Gizmo, I dutifully read the reviews of this gadget from various sources. It seemed that the reviews were either extremely favorable or totally negative. I couldn't believe that the Gizmo was as bad as claimed by the negative... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~122170216068 Wed, 17 Dec 2003 15:44:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_122170216068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_120860348036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - The wife and I had been using a pair of relatively expensive ICOM IC4008As for several years, keeping them stored in the minivan so that they were readily available for us to keep in touch on shopping excursions. However, the range was limited, as are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~120860348036 Fri, 5 Dec 2003 09:27:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_120860348036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_114690526852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Having used the same Toro corded mower for 30 years on my small lawn, I wanted to stick with an electric mower as a replacement, rather than revert to gas. The price of the Black & Decker cordless mower seemed prohibitive, until I found a "factory... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~114690526852 Mon, 6 Oct 2003 07:34:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_114690526852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_91937476228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - We have been using the Brita pitcher for years and were very satisfied with the taste of the water. But we were out of filters and the pitcher was starting to show its age, with hairline cracks showing up in the clear plastic and grungy looking buildup... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~91937476228 Wed, 5 Mar 2003 18:21:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_91937476228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_91916897924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - Update 10/1/2007 The replacement for my broken Juice CS4 finally arrived today. It took five weeks for the warranty replacement. They sent me one with PURPLE handles to replace the blue (Glacier) knife I bought. The handles already had a couple of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~91916897924 Wed, 5 Mar 2003 15:15:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_91916897924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_80332492420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - The Tamrac Digital Series is so named because the front pouch of this camera case is designed to hold the essentials for a digital camera; spare AA batteries and memory cards. The camera section holds my Olympus C-4000 digital camera snugly, along with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~80332492420 Fri, 8 Nov 2002 08:27:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_80332492420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_80198471300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - If you want something small to tote along in your compact camera case for that occasion when you want to get in the picture, or you need a steady hold on your camera for low light levels, the Sima mini-tripod may do the trick. Solid aluminum... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~80198471300 Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:18:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_80198471300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_52670533252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - eCallPlus is an inexpensive alternative for low volume cellphone users to the rates charged by AT&T. By signing up with eCallPlus, one can can keep a cell phone handy for infrequent use for as low as $6.67 per month. While eCallPlus does sell phones,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~52670533252 Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:06:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_52670533252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_52515016324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - It seems that Best Buy will soon no longer carry this stylish phone. A pity. The BB website notes that they no longer sell this phone on line, but it is still available in the stores. The $10 rebate is no longer available at BB, but at $40 for a 2.4... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~52515016324 Fri, 11 Jan 2002 18:02:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_52515016324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_44061068932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - AT&T "Free 2 Go" prepaid uses the same system as AT&T service plans, so the pros and cons of the system apply. But as a very light user of my cell phone, I have found AT&T's prepaid plan to be quite dependable and inexpensive. Airtime cards start at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~44061068932 Mon, 22 Oct 2001 18:37:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_44061068932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_42947874436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cartan - The Sienna was selected over our other consideration, an Oddessy, because of availability and what we considered better styling. Interior size was less important than handling and smooth ride. Purchased seven weeks ago, we are not disappointed with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~42947874436 Wed, 10 Oct 2001 22:45:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_42947874436?linkin_id=8003929