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Easy way to extend your broadband connection to remote part of your house

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:59:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - This review is being written for Epinions.com on 9/30/2008 forthe Linksys PowerLine AV (PLK200) Network Adapter.Summary:Al
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this is a very expensive way to extend your Ethernet connectivity in your home, it may be attractive to...

Monitor your home or office from the Internet

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:10:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - This review is being written for epinions.com on 7/22/2008 for the Linksys WVC54GCA Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera. Overall, this product meets my expectations for a low cost (< $100) Internet security camera. This is only suitable for...

Higher quality corded mowing option

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:37:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - This review is being written for epinions.com for the Earthwise 20 inch electric corded mower. The same unit is repainted red and offered in Home Depot under the Homelite brand. My first impressions of this mower in the store were that it is of...

Attractive price but compatibility varies

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:46:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Summary: Works well for unsecured wireless network, but results vary when used on encrypted networks. Description: This product repeats the signal from your wireless router, effectively increasing the range of your wireless connection. Wireless...

Works great to clean and lubricate electric shaver

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:03:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - This is a simple product that works well. The aerosol spray contains alcohol and oil. Electric razors come in several styles of course. If you already have a model that has an integrated cleaning system, then you don't need this product. However,...

Semi-professional level product

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:32:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - The D-link 2640B is an "all-in-one" device which is used for small offices and households to terminate a ADSL broadband connection from an ISP and provide Internet access to the home or office network. The advantages of an all-in-one device are...

Improved Design, Good Value

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 04:35:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - The 2005 was a major body re-design. Most people have found the styling acceptable. From a practical point of view, the insides are roomy for a car in this class. There is room (and shoulder/lapbelts) for five passengers. The trunk is large, and the...

Moen 1 Handle Kitchen Faucet 87460: Basic Kitchen Faucet for Trouble-Free Usage

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 04:08:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Kitchen faucets typically get quite a workout, so for me, reliability and ease of servicing are very important. That means ease of operation, lack of leaks, and ease of disassembly for maintenance. Most of the single handle Moen kitchen faucet line...

Nice phone but may die and have to pull the battery

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 03:27:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Those who use Nokia phones will find the menus and features similar to others in the Nokia line. This is a basic phone which is thin enough to fit in the outside pocket of a purse, for example. The phone was offered "free" with a $20 service credit and...

Microsoft Wireless Opt Mouse 2000- Grey (DH69J00002): Decent mouse for Desktop not Notebook or Laptop

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:09:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - A wireless mouse relieves you from the constant "tug" on your wrist from a wired mouse. It's a definite improvement for your comfort. I bought this particular mouse due to a sale price at a local store. First, and most importantly, I would not...

Minwax Polyshades One Step Stain & Polyurethane Pecan Satin 1 Pint: Great for small projects especially covering existing topcoats

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:19:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - The product is marketed by Minwax as a time saver, due to stain and protective polyurethane finish being applied in "one step". However, if you've read the other reviews on this product, you'll find out that for many projects this is not the case...

Keep in the glove box just in case

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:57:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - These days, with more modern cell phones using digital technologies, the battery remains charged much longer than in the old analog cell phone days. As a result, there's less need to have a car charger. However, it remains a handy item. One of the...

Virgin Mobile Online Store: Inexpensive emergency phone for seniors

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:34:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - I decided to try the Virgin Mobile Online Store in order to purchase an inexpensive "glove box phone" for my parents to use in an emergency. This is not the normal target audience for Virgin Mobile as can be evidenced by the layout and tone of their...

Walmart.com: Slow shipping, low price

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:38:32 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - I ordered a book from walmart.com which took 10 days to arrive. Their shipping used a combination of UPS which packages and presorts, then sends to USPS for delivery. The shipping was on special for 97 cents, and since it was a book, it was sent media...

Decent unit but no blower expected to last long

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 02:37:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - I purchased this model after my last B&D blower died after three years. No brand of blower seems to be of superior quality, and my main decision on buying another B&D model was compatibility with the optional Leaf Collection System. You switch...

A Few Items Left off from the Infomercial

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 01:47:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - This juicer is reasonable, and I would recommend it. The below also has a comparison to the Juiceman, one of two other juicers I have owned. This is a centrifugal juicer, which relies on a fast spinning cutting wheel attached to a fine mesh basket...

Bytecc 3.5"Aluminum USB 2.0 'Dual Fans' HDD External Enclosure- ME-835 Drive Case: Suitable for desktop PC backups

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 01:29:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - With the addition of a hard disk of your choice, this product becomes a handy device for backups and auxiliary file storage for Windows XP. My review is geared toward this application and the initial installation and setup vs. long-term experience...

Great basic toolbox

Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:10:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Sears makes a few varieties of this tool box/portable tool chest. There's the 3-drawer and 4-drawer red ones, blue color versions, and a "rally" version in a different color scheme with a removable tool tote tray. There are also versions with small...

Great Mouse and very easy hookup

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 04:34:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Plug it in and it works. There's no need for additional driver software or customization. The optical logic works perfectly (something that is not the case for some other optical mice I have purchased). The optics work on a variety of surfaces -...

Excellent resolution and initial quality

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 04:15:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Monitor models are changing very rapidly at Dell these days, so I'm trying to be a bit more generic. Basically, the Dell flat panels like this one given the UltraSharp designation are a true step above the regular LCD monitors. The reason is the...

Decent storage nice and roomy

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 04:01:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Note that the Epinions picture and description for this item are not correct. This case holds 264 CD's/DVD's, or half that if you like storing liner notes next to the disk. The surface that touches the data side of the disk is a smooth, lint-free...

Reasonable mid-level home computer

Sun, 6 Mar 2005 16:03:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - The Dimension 4700 is one step above the most basic traditional desktop computer sold by Dell. For the average family user, this computer will be sufficient for most needs. The PC enclosure is a traditional tower design with ample USB ports...

OK but does not play DVD+R recorded disks

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 16:31:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - Nice player especially for the region-free option on the secret menu so no firmware upgrade is required. This player will not play DVD+R recorded disks,...

Versatile product overall but issues beware

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 03:58:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - I bought this product due to great experience with Liteon brand CD writers that I've purchased for computer use. Liteon continues with their technical lead and innovative features in this product. This includes the ability to write on various kinds of...

Works well

Mon, 6 Dec 2004 03:31:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - I bought this combo unit for a gift, and it's used to play rental videos. Combo units are definitely the way to go for a number of situations: - Televisions (older, mainly) that do not have separate audio/video inputs. With only an antenna...