Epinions Recent Reviews for csott

eBay: Terrific, but be careful when buying expensive items.

Tue, 21 Dec 2004 11:26:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I love shopping -- maybe a little too much. So when I found eBay four years ago, I thought I was in shopping heaven. Millions of items to choose from, at all price points, including designer clothing and accessories! Woo hoo! Not so fast... When...

Not Worth the Money

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 13:12:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I purchased the Circulon stockpot because I liked the size, and because Circulon products generally have a good reputation for quality overall. What I didn't know, however, is that the anondized line doesn't match up to the reputation of the other...

Earthlink is the Pits.

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:56:37 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I signed on with Earthlink in December of 2000 after I left AT&T as my long-distance provider. Sprint was running a special on a long-distance/internet bundle: unlimited internet access with Earthlink and 1000 "free" long-distance minutes for $30 a...

Metropolitan WOW!

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:35:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - If you're even the tiniest bit into home decor and design, this is a great starter magazine for you, as it's right in the middle between Better Homes & Gardens and Architectural Digest.

But I Can't Afford Anything I See!

Oh...

A Lot of Scan for the Buck

Mon, 7 Oct 2002 23:32:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I'm a graphic artist, so I need a reliable scanner -- one with a reasonably high resolution, and one that I can plug in and have it work without a lot of fiddling from me.

The Microtek 4800 has been a dream -- with its small footprint, it...

McAfee VirusScan: Not For the Novice (or IE6 Users)

Sat, 4 May 2002 00:35:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I had been running VirusScan 4 and decided maybe it was time to upgrade to the newest version, so I bought Version 6 at Staple's. It was easy enough to install -- just pop the CD in and let it do its thing. Using the program, however, is another story...

Software You Can Grow Into

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:55:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - ...But I've Never Designed a Website!

Never fear, Dreamweaver 4 is here. Like you, I had never done any serious web design. I was strictly a print designer and had no use for the web. And then I was bitten by the bug, and I...

Paint Your World With Painter!

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:34:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - As someone who's always used Photoshop for design work, I was hesitant to try something new. "Why bother?", I thought.

And then I was welcomed into the wonderful world of Painter by MetaCreations (now being manufactured by Corel). I am first...

Not Just For Mom!

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:27:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - They say that women are panicky about a new baby....

Panic Sets in For Dad, Too.

Well let me introduce you to Mitch. See, I had already been through the pregnancy, birth, and all of the stages before. My daughter Melissa...

All The Rock With No Roll.

Sun, 10 Feb 2002 23:53:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - This wonderful Fisher-Price toy is a time-proven classic. I had one, my daughter had one, and my 17-month-old son has had his since he was 5 months old.

In the beginning, it was great as a distraction. My son Myles loved the bright colors...

The Antedote for a Grimy Commute!

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 23:15:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - To get to work, I ride on a commuter train -- it's about a 1-1/2 hour ride each way, not including the wait at the train station. Especially during the summer, by the time I get home, I feel like I have ten layers of goop and soot on my face -- and I...

Spoon, Glorious Spoon!

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 22:39:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I have three of these spoons -- I bought them for my son Myles a couple of months ago when he was starting to eat chunkier baby foods.

Let's face it -- we buy these things not only because they're great for Baby, but because we as parents...

Tops On My List

Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:18:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - When my son was born, I decided that I would make my own baby food so I could use organic veggies and fruits. Of course, you know the old saying about good intentions....

I was really excited to see that Gerber came out with this wonderful...

Paint Your World With Painter!

Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:06:14 GMT

Baby Trend Expedition: Baby, Let's Roll!

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 19:54:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - When my son was born, I knew I wanted a jogging stroller. Although they're big and slightly awkward, jogging strollers can go where regular ones can't. Living in the middle of a city, we walk a lot and not always on smooth terrain.

The...

Leave it in the Store.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 16:16:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I was given a Le Creuset casserole by a former neighbor who was moving, and I couldn't figure out why she would leave behind such an expensive piece of cookware.....

And then I tried to use it.

Good LORD is this stuff heavy. Even...

Braun Multimix M 700 Hand Mixer: Power Mixer!

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 15:25:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I received one of these mixers for Christmas from my mother, and my first thought was, "Great. One more thing I have to find a home for." But you can't say that to your mother, who is beaming and going on and on about how much you're going to loooooove...

Not a Hoover.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 15:03:35 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I had a Hoover vacuum that was 30 years old, and it worked like a champ. Oddly enough, one day it disappeared...so I went to purchase a new vacuum and bought the Dirt Devil Featherlite.

At first I liked my new vacuum...it was a little noisy,...

Over the Top?

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 14:43:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author csott - I've been reading Mother Jones for about 8 years now, and I have seen the magazine go through some editorial and design changes -- not all of them have been good.

On one hand, Mother Jones does expose issues that may get little or no coverage...

I Adore Martha's Recipes

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 13:50:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - It's the night before a party for 50 people, and I'm standing in my kitchen merrily stuffing snow peas with herbed cream cheese. And I'm actually having a good time doing it!

If you only want to purchase one cookbook that you can use for any...

Moosewood: Comfort Food, Comforting Book

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 13:25:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - This is the first vegetarian cookbook I bought years ago. Since then, I've amassed quite a collection, but I always come back to the Moosewood Cookbook for its homey recipes and cheery illustrations.

Out of my entire cookbook collection...

Dreamweaver and Fireworks: A Dynamic Duo!

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 13:02:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author csott - As someone who has never before designed anything for the web, I decided that I would try creating a website with Dreamweaver and Fireworks. At first I felt like a 16-year-old whose been given her first drivers license and a Ferrari...but then I...