Epinions Recent Reviews for davepaine

Audiophiles Need Not Apply

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:29:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - The Griffin iTrip works. I'll give it that much credit. And, it goes without saying, for any wireless FM transmitter, that there are going to be some sacrifices in sound quality of the source. In that, the iTrip is not--unfortunately--unique...

6-In-1! Perfect for Everyone!

Wed, 7 May 2003 16:29:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - Most people either have a digital camera, PDA, or MP3 player, or all three or are at least looking for one, right? Since that is the case, having a card reader is the only sensible option for accessing data stored on these various devices. I’ve...

Fun toy for DVD addicts! Audiovox D1730 Portable DVD Player is Ideal!

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:52:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - At about the size of a small hardback book, the Audiovox D1730 Portable DVD Player is an excellent choice in movie enjoyment for on-the-road or on-the-go folks. Granted, it is not as cheap as most home DVD players, but it comes in way under the prices...

Middle-Of-The-Road: Vivitar Vivicam 3825

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:21:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - I have to say that I’ve had fun with this camera. There’s not a lot of pressure about adjusting white balance and aperture and so on. You can mess with those things on this camera if you want, but the 3825 isn’t really designed with the...

Firewire Portability & Margi Reliability

Wed, 2 Apr 2003 20:21:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - I’ve been on the fence for a while now when it comes to the USB 2.0 or Firewire question for the emerging input devices. After using Margi’s 1394-to-Go Firewire notebook card, I’m sold on the Firewire technology. For the last few years,...

Tenerife: Warm Beaches, Requisite Hangovers

Fri, 21 Mar 2003 19:44:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - For anyone out there who is looking for an island party experience, Tenerife is the place. Granted, there are other European islands that admirably fit the bill—Mallorca and Ibiza, especially—but hey, their weather isn’t as consistently...

Kestrel 3000: Not Just a Cool Toy for Adults

Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:01:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - First of all, I love my Kestrel 3000. This is not a life-saving, couldn’t-possibly-do-without device, but I enjoy mine all the same, perhaps in large part due to its purely optional usage. Anyway, the Kestrel 3000 is...

Wannabe EMT-I’s: FIND and USE this book!

Sun, 16 Mar 2003 12:23:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - This is an excellent study guide for anyone taking the EMT-Intermediate exam. I had studied both the Brady Intermediate and sections of the Brady Paramedic book, but after taking the tests in this book, I was really able to discover and remediate some...

Running the best Class V in the Southeast: The Gauley

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 18:19:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - Okay, I get the shivers just thinking about it: the almighty Gauley. It is the river to run in the Southeast for experienced whitewater paddlers—rafters and hard-boaters.

For rafters, the river is divided by various companies in...

Ljubljana: Lovely People, Cool Dragons

Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:15:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - If you are looking for the undiscovered oasis of eastern Europe, go to Ljubljana. If you’ve been to Prague or Budapest, then you know that pretty much any time of year, they are both laden with tourists, and tourist prices. Don’t get me wrong...

The Cat’s Meow: Keeps on meowing and meowing and …

Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:52:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - Having used this sleeping bag for the last ten years, I can definitely attest to its durability. I was a raft guide without a roof for six months one year, and used my Cat’s Meow continuously; in addition, it has been used fairly heavily for the...

A Value-Driven Decision: The Evergreen FireLINE USB 2.0 PCMCIA Card

Mon, 10 Mar 2003 11:02:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - If you are a laptop user, then you know that there are essentially two options for connecting high-speed peripherals to your old or new system: USB 2.0 and Firewire. Personally, I’m interested in both technologies, especially since many cameras,...

Fossil Blue Sport or Chronograph Watch: Attractively-Priced, Reliable Company: Fossil Blue Dial Sport Watch

Sat, 1 Mar 2003 18:51:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - The AM 3421 Fossil Blue Dial watch is a striking men’s watch that would be suitable in any social occasion, sports’ indulgence, or workshop. I’ve come to enjoy wearing mine despite initial reservations concerning the weight, the band, and...

Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel: A Madeiran Jewel

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:15:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - My wife and I took quite a number of last-minute vacation packages while we lived in Europe, but none compared with our experience on Madeira. The island itself is wonderful, but the icing on the cake was the first-class treatment we received at the...

Worth Whatever You Care to Give

Sun, 23 Feb 2003 15:57:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - Hailed as the beginning of the Romantische Strasse, the Romantic Road, Wurzburg has garnered its fair share of tourist visits over the last few centuries. The Romantic Road begins in Wurzburg and travels southward towards Rotenburg ob der Tauber and on...

Kenwood KPM 410 Ear-cup Headphones: A Bit Bulky, But Worth It

Thu, 20 Feb 2003 12:35:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - I bought the KPM 410's about six years ago when I realized that I was going to have to move overseas with my stereo. After using them for three years exclusively and three more consistently, I can say in all sincerity, that due to the excellent sound...

High-Value, Low Dollar Component Expansion

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:46:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - When looking to upgrade to a component-based stereo system, I knew I wanted--well, needed--a dual tape-deck, but with the ever-increasing use of CD-R's over tapes, I didn't particularly care if I had the high-dollar features on the tape deck. It needed...

High quality without the high price tag

Fri, 14 Feb 2003 15:22:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaine - For anyone looking for a decent compromise between a dedicated DVD player and the CD player component of a mid-range stereo system, the Kenwood DV 505 is a elegant solution. I have been impressed with the high quality features related to DVD playback,...