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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-cruz3 Recent reviews written by member cruz3 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_483454127748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We are hard on vacuums and carpet cleaners.  With five pets, it's a full-time job keeping up with all of them.  We have had a variety of Bissell products (small and large) and one Hoover.  They are now obsolete - the Rug Doctor has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483454127748 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 22:57:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483454127748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466653646468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I am an enthusiast for most things electronic, in particular stereo stuff.  After migrating to blu-ray, HDTV, etc.  my tried and true Parasound separates were showing their age.  I decided to ditch the separates and give the 4308ci a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466653646468 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:11:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466653646468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466649845380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - Update 06/24/09I logged 5 cross-country trips with the DSi and it's really growing on me.  The camera/music features are surprisingly handy and fun to use.  Neither will keep you entertained for hours, but they work like a champ in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466649845380 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:39:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466649845380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455041650308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - ----Update 06/24/09----------Still going strong.  These suckers have survived MANY cross-country trips and work great.  They are very durable, having survived a couple of abrupt removals from my head, being sat on, and dropped a handful of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455041650308 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:15:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455041650308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425734803076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I have an Insignia 19" LCD in my RV. The TV set is 720p and much like most inexpensive HDTVs, the upconversion capability is nothing to write home about. Yes, I know that TV and camping are two things that don't mesh well, but after a long day of biking,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425734803076 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:17:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425734803076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_424933953156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I purchased this unit for my camper. Being picky about these things, I was disappointed with my LCD TV's upconverting from the 480i signal from my in-wall DVD player. Wal-Mart was close and offered this unit at $40. I decided to give it a try. When... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424933953156 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 03:07:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_424933953156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423255576196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - This is my second foray into High-Def DVDs - the first being a Toshiba HD-A3. This is a significant improvement. The unit is sleek and black, with a nicely dimmed display. A KITT-like blue eye peeks from the top of the case. A front panel flips... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423255576196 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:18:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423255576196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415428742788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We have had our DC07 for about 3 years and decided we were ready to upgrade. If you have researched the Dyson family of vacuums, you know that there is a price swing of over $100 between the DC07 and DC17 series. Can I say it is worth $100 more? So... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415428742788 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:30:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415428742788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414144302724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - The Sidewinder is an ultra-premium mouse in a super-cool wrapper. I have owned at least six MS mice and two or three non-MS mice. Most of the MS mice are still in operation, some for over 5 years! I have very little concern about the durability of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414144302724 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:28:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414144302724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412881161860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We finally broke down and entered the XBOX universe with our Pro console. I had been reluctant to stray from Sony/Nintendo but have been too cheap to take the bite on the PS3. My brother purchased an XBOX 360 last year and has been a big fan. In... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412881161860 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 19:07:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412881161860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412412710532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - So far, I have about 25 days on my P1s and really like them. I use them with a Head Intelligence iCT and like the combo a lot. They are a sweet compliment to my gloss black board. The P1's have most of Burton's available technology, with the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412412710532 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:07:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412412710532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412160396932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I'm a big fan of Oakley products. The Crowbar goggles do not disappoint. They offer exceptional clarity, almost no fogging , and a great fit. I used A-Frames for 4 years before getting these. My son is using the A-Frames now. The Crowbar is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412160396932 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:13:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412160396932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412155678340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - After much (and I mean muuuuuuch) research, test viewing, angst, and consideration, I retired my 51" Sony HDTV from 2002 and replaced it with the KDS-60A3000. I can't say enough good things about the set and anyone who has a burning desire to get into... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412155678340 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:25:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412155678340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405208862340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - [See the update below - this is a two part review.] I was very pleased to see Norton take a step forward and offer a 3 PC license for the new Norton 360 product. Circuit City offered a $40 introductory pricing which was in the same ballpark as my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405208862340 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:33:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405208862340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402140794500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We replaced an older Bissell mini-machine we affectionately called the "Fast Action Response Tool." The spot bot is a new design that adds an automatic cycle for quick cleanup of spots less than 6" around. We got the spotbot pet, mostly because it was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402140794500 Sat, 1 Sep 2007 01:47:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402140794500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_274567564932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - My Craftsman blower ceased to operate a few weeks back. Nothing dramatic - dieseling, difficulty starting, inability to hold full RPM, and finally...nothing. The impending mountain of leaves following a couple of weeks out of town convinced me it was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~274567564932 Sat, 4 Nov 2006 00:27:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_274567564932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230115872388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I travel a fair amount and have tried a variety of products including in ear, over ear, ear bud, and noise cancelling. Each product has its pluses and minuses, but I have become a fan of the earbuds because they offer the best overall combination of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230115872388 Sun, 7 May 2006 16:35:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230115872388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_226787888772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I got my iPod Video for Xmas and it has become part of my daily life. My first concern was to protect the iPod from scratches and drops. I snowboard and travel with my iPod and was looking for something more functional than fashionable. The Speck... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~226787888772 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:04:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_226787888772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190958898820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I have been desperately searching for a modestly priced MP3 boombox for use while camping and by the pool. Costco finally decided to carry this model a few months ago, so I bought it. The AZ1316/37 is medium sized (like a big shoebox) and includes a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190958898820 Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:41:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190958898820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190853779076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - So my wife tells me we should go see Wedding Crashers. I have to say that I laughed nearly continuously through the entire movie - funniest thing I've seen all year. Keep the kiddies at home unless you are pretty liberal about what they watch on HBO... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190853779076 Sun, 24 Jul 2005 03:37:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190853779076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181847101060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We purchased our Dyson about 18 months ago. We needed to replace a two year old, and badly thrashed, Hoover bagless. The decision to go with the dyson was largely based on the promise of no more bags/filters and good construction/materials. We also... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181847101060 Sun, 1 May 2005 23:07:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181847101060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181312654980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We traded our '99 Integra GS-R (AKA, the most expensive Honda Civic you can buy) for the WRX. We wanted 4 doors, more headroom, and AWD. My wife and I investigated the WRX when they came out in late 2001, but weren't inclined to pay a $4k dealer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181312654980 Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:02:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181312654980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_115644599940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I purchased my 1542XP on a closeout sale two years ago. I researched tractors extensively and found out a few interesting things. First, Husqvarna is part of the Electrolux group. Electrolux manufactures mowers for...Sears. Second, MTD makes about 6... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~115644599940 Sun, 24 Apr 2005 01:06:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_115644599940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180989890180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - We dropped our beloved 2003WRX for the Pathfinder LE. My wife drives it daily and I take it on ski weekends. Ours has everything except for the DVD navigation system. The big selling points were the looks, interior, truck chassis, and Titan running... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180989890180 Sun, 24 Apr 2005 01:02:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180989890180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180988186244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I bought this after using my Dad's identical tool a few times. He noticed the entire crew that built his house was using him and asked the guys why. They said that the builder's entire crew use them because they are so awesome. Light, powerful, killer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180988186244 Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:21:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180988186244?linkin_id=8003929