Epinions Recent Reviews for castlevermin

Performance tire with an identity crisis

Sun, 3 Jul 2005 16:49:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - These tires came stock with my recently purchased 2004 Acura RSX. In the past several months, I’ve put about six thousand miles of use on them, in winter, spring and summer, in various kinds of weather and on every road imaginable. The...

ViewSonic G810B (Black) 21" CRT Monitor: Great value among 21" CRT monitors

Sat, 2 Jul 2005 23:29:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - ViewSonic G810 When a year ago I decided to replace my aging Nanao F760i-W CRT with something more modern, I knew that I wanted a 21” monitor, and I knew that I wanted a CRT. Wanting a 21” inch monitor was a no-brainer—once you try it, there’s really...

2005 Audi A3 test drive impressions

Fri, 1 Jul 2005 17:57:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - Audi A3 has been released just two months after I bought my current car (an Acura RSX) so I wasn’t exactly looking for a replacement. The A3 is RSX’s direct competitor, however, so I felt compelled to check it out. Audis are particularly attractive to...

2004 Acura RSX: 2004 Acura RSX Premium Leather

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:09:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - When the time came to buy a new car, I have devoted a considerable amount of time to research, perusing Internet sites and automotive magazines, talking to friends, and generally doing what accountants refer to as “due diligence”. The...

Fresh-ground coffee every day!

Sun, 2 Jan 2005 20:43:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I wanted a burr coffee grinder for the longest time, but my old Black & Decker blade grinder simply refused to quit. It just kept going and going, and the excuse to buy a new one was lacking. That is, until one day I needed something to grind spices...

2005 Mazda3 GT test drive impressions

Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:01:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I recently test-drove a 2005 Mazda3 GT sedan. The "GT" is a Canadian designation for top-of-the-line Mazda3--the one that comes with all the power gizmos and the 160HP engine. Below are my impressions on the car. Engine: The 2.3 liter engine...

2004 Subaru Impreza: 2005 Subaru Impreza RS test drive impressions

Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:12:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - If you're looking for a car with four-wheel drive, as I am, the Subarus are your obvious (and almost only) choice. Consequently, this is the first car I test-drove in my quest to find a replacement for my aging Mazda MX3. Below are my impressions,...

Goodyear ComforTred: a great passenger tire

Mon, 18 Oct 2004 23:44:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I have owned my Assurance ComforTreads for about 5000 miles now, and formed, for the most part, positive opinion of them. These tires are near the top of the line for Goodyear's passenger tires, and come with the promise of great traction in all...

Panasonic ES7015 shaver

Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:49:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I switched to this Panasonic shaver over a year ago, after giving away another $15 for a pack of razors that only lasts about two weeks. At just over $100 Canadian, the Panasonic seemed a very good deal. Moreover a local store made me an offer I could...

A good idea botched by horrible design

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:15:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I was a complete newcomer to minidisks when I bought Sony's MZ-NE410 minidisk player. I was looking for an MP3 player or an MP3 player replacement, and the minidisk player attracted me because it seemed to have all the features I was looking for: -...

An excellent bagless vacuum

Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:00:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - Six months ago I moved into a huge apartment with carpeted floors, and needed a vacuum cleaner. After considerable research, I settled on the Bissell CleanView Bagless vacuum. Here is my opinion based on six months of use. Assembly This...

Your basic cordless phone

Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:44:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - When I moved from my old bachelor apartment to a huge one bedroom affair, I realized that I needed a cordless phone—something I could walk around the apartment with as I chat. I did not want to spend too much, but at the same time I did not want a...

Sports car on a budget.

Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:54:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I have owned my Mazda MX-3 for over a year now, and used it in all manner of ways – long distance trips, commuting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, crazy driving along twisty back roads, and take-up-all-your-Saturday shopping trips. Here is my opinion...

Motorcycling pants for the budget-minded.

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 01:49:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I have had my Joe Rocket pants for over a year now, and have put some considerable mileage on them. Overall, they're good pants, and I'd recommend them to anybody. But let's take things in order. First of all, what do you get for your pant-buying...

A good, inexpensive helmet--HJC CL-12

Sat, 16 Feb 2002 18:46:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - "Buy a helmet that fits." This should be the mantra of motorcycle helmet shopping. All the nice and fancy features that helmets have now-a-days won't do jack for you if the helmet can't save your skull when you crash. And an improperly fitted helmet...

Honda Civic Wagon--The Ultimate Daily Driver.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:59:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - This was my very first car--a 1989 Honda Civic Wagon. It had an automatic transmission, which was important because at the time I could not drive standard. But more importantly, it was a car--something with four wheels and a gas pedal, some brakes and...

An economy car that's a lot of fun!

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:30:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author castlevermin - I have owned my 1991 Nissan NX 1600 for more than a year now. During that time I've grown to like it a lot, and learned to live with some of its quirks. Here's the supremely unbiased review of what's good and what's bad about this car.

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