© 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-dalesky Recent reviews written by member dalesky en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_491754720900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - The item under review is the exact replacement for a Canon Xsi battery grip. The grip mounts on the bottom of the camera, and holds two Li-ion battery packs, OR 6 AA batteries.When I take pictures I like being able to turn the camera 90... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491754720900 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:16:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491754720900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491750657668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This battery being reviewed is made by Opteka, and is intended to be an alternative to the Canon branded battery that fits in the Canon XSi camera.I bought two of these, because I also ordered the Opteka battery grip for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491750657668 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:31:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491750657668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491265101444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - My neighbor and I share this trap. We have been plagued this Summer by raccoons digging in our flower beds while searching for worms to eat. To date, we have trapped 10 raccoons and 3 opossums in this device.The cage works very well, and is large... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491265101444 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:28:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491265101444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470434156164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - I am reviewing the Black & Decker HH2450.If you look at many of my past reviews, you will quickly see that I love buying, using and reviewing tools. This particular item, a hedge trimmer, just took me longer to acquire than usual. Sure,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470434156164 Thu, 14 May 2009 22:40:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470434156164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470079999620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - I am a birder, who wanted a spotting scope primarily for that purpose. I also like purchase products that represent a value, or hopefully, an exceptional value.One thing I love about the Internet is the ability to research a product before... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470079999620 Mon, 11 May 2009 23:23:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470079999620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455432834692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - I believe that many people think Vizio is a 2nd rate company. Their lower price points are not due to lower quality however. Vizio has had the goal of producing the most LCD sets in the world. They already have met that goal, and should stay there... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455432834692 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:36:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455432834692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454841175684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Who doesn't want to be a member of the safe computing club? Being safe includes online safety, power safety (uninterruptable power supply) and backup safety. This device, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 is designed for backing up your PC or MAC... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454841175684 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:45:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454841175684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453430185604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Having recently purchased a new big screen TV, I found the sound lacking that mid and lower end punch needed for realistic viewing experiences. I feel that sound is at least 40 percent of the total package when watching TV or movies. I also wanted... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453430185604 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:50:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453430185604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452554034820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - What a picture! Isn't that what it's all about? The picture? The rest of it is secondary to how YOU like the picture, really. I'm at my neighbors recently, and I'm watching his TV, which happens to be this particular model. He is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452554034820 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:58:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452554034820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442159107716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This is a quality tool, not a typical stick screwdriver you usually see as a homeowner’s special. DeWalt makes only tools designed for heavy duty use, and can be trusted to deliver durability and features you are looking for, and a tool that works... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442159107716 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:55:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442159107716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418053918340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This beauty is known as the Seiko Orange Monster, due to its size and weight, and overall "brutish" look. It can be had with either a stainless bracelet, or a rubber strap. With the bracelet, you may need to do some weight lifting to build up your arm... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418053918340 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:19:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418053918340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417621446276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This automatic watch (no battery) is designed to mimic the look of a Rolex submariner watch. It is sometimes called an homage watch. Many companies do this, including THE BIG ONE, Seiko. That aside, this is a value in automatic watches. What makes is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417621446276 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:46:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417621446276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417620070020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This is a truly beautiful watch. It is designed to 'mimic' the look of a Rolex Speedway in some ways. They are the original designers of speedway type watches I believe. This watch is solid stainless steel, very classy, and has a great looking leather... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417620070020 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:22:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417620070020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416548097668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Sorry about the reference to the excellent movie Grindhouse, but it's tough coming up with snappy titles all the time. Ya feel me? I am reviewing the model AG452, which I purchased at Home Depot. The model shown is the only picture available, and is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416548097668 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:13:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416548097668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416528567940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Enough with the V6 Reviews - I agree that the V6 engine is pretty crappy. Not enough engine for the noise, and not enough power for the gas mileage. First, a little background on how my love affair happened-- I was wanting a convertible, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416528567940 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:07:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416528567940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416521031300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - I have had this unit in continuous use for over 4 years now. By that I mean I grind about one full hopper a week, every week. It has never failed me, and the consistency of the grind is great for my Bunn coffee maker. Like many of this type it is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416521031300 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:49:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416521031300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399228636804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Recently I was talking to a cable installer who was putting in 3 new lines at my house. We were talking tools, and no sooner did we start than his cordless stopped working. He simply grabbed a corded drill he carried and kept on. Sure, cordless is nice,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399228636804 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:30:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399228636804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_350643850884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Having written many reviews of Ryobi tools, which of course means that I HAVE many Ryobi tools, it was inevitable that I would buy this thing. What made it even more appealing was the fact that I could just buy the vacuum, not a battery and charger. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~350643850884 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:21:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_350643850884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318379953796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - I think there are many more models of the George Foreman grills then he has sons named George, which is saying something. I replaced my original small Foreman grill with this one, having worn out the non-stick finish, and wanting one with larger... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318379953796 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:32:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318379953796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318362521220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Bunn coffee maker This is the one to lust after, and is used in many small restaurants. It&#146s designed to make many pots a day. This is a machine for coffee lovers, and for those making at least 2 pots a day, in my opinion The body of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318362521220 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:01:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318362521220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318206611076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This is not your buddy's Ryobi cordless. It may be hard to find, but it's worth getting. It is bigger, heavier and more powerful than their ‘regular’ two speed 18V drill. Oh, by the way, before I forget: "Hi, my name is Dale, and I’m a toolaholic."... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318206611076 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:49:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318206611076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318187409028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - I have been a Sonicare ® user for years, ever since my dentist recommended I get one, probably 20 years ago. In that time I have purchased 3 units, each time because the battery died. The battery is actually 2 nickel cadmium AA units that are permanently... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318187409028 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:59:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318187409028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318165388932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - This little thing can really throw the heat. It has settings for 1 or 2 elements, it oscillates, turns itself on or off, and maintains a set temperature. There is a timer as well. It even displays the temperature in either celsius or centigrade. Only... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318165388932 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:46:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318165388932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_317995650692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Early last year we moved into a new house, from an old one that had an in-house vacuum system. I was a bit overwhelmed with having to purchase a new vacuum, having used the Beam system for over 22 years, with no break downs, no bags to buy, and plenty of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~317995650692 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:39:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_317995650692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_317959868036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - There a lot of drills of this type on the market. I read a recent review in a professional remodeler's publication, and this particular drill did not come out on top. Actually, none of the 8 tools really was decisively a winner, and all were judged... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~317959868036 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:58:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_317959868036?linkin_id=8003929