Epinions Recent Reviews for ddubins

This toaster was so poor, I brought it to work and bought another one.

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 23:49:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - Barring some odd malfunction, every toaster ultimately toasts bread the same way. The quality of the end product is not a function of the device but really just calibration by the user. The rest is really just marketing and ergonomics. My hopes were...

Great toaster with a few forgivable flaws.

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 23:33:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - I've had the Cuisinart RTO-20 for about a week now, and before reading the reviews, was convinced that after a lengthy search I had finally found the toaster-of-my-dreams. How could anyone not like this toaster? Replacing a Hamilton Beach upright/toaster...

Cute camera, frustrating software.

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:50:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - With a baby on the way and some birthday money, I eagerly ran to Futureshop in hopes of snagging a cheapo mini-DV video camera that would "do the job". I considered my options and purchased the Sony DCR-HC26, why? Because it was the smallest. Even the...

Hewlett Packard COMPAQ PRESARIO V2555US (EP377UA) PC Notebook: Pretty slick laptop

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 03:06:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - My HP dv1420 is in the shop. What to do? No worries, says the sales rep, buy a laptop and return it when yours is ready. No loaners. Sigh. When I realized my conundrum, I very quickly scanned the laptops on the wall, and pointed to this small...

Great laptop, smart purchase

Sun, 6 Nov 2005 00:25:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - I finally got the nerve to update my 300 mHz Compaq Armada antique for something a little more peppy. It seems to me that every time I turn around there are new features on laptops and since I haven't paid attention over the last 5 years there was much...

A recent review of an old laptop

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:19:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - The Compaq Armada 7400 is a good value in the used laptop category provided you can find it for a low price (less than $300). You will find that the mouse trackball on this laptop is probably dead. Problem solved if you disable the trackball mouse and...

Great idea, stronger construction required.

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 13:07:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - I just recently bought my second Brita On-Tap faucet filter. In all fairness, the first one lasted me for 3 years. How long can you expect a product to work? I feel that I recouped my value out of the first product. However, I was disappointed when the...

Nice job for a small camera!

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 02:53:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - I consult ePinions regularly before I buy something, and I'm usually more interested in the negative reviews rather than the positive, so I know what I'm getting into. When I read the reviews on the Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 I was hesitant but not dissuaded,...

Still looking at the 800? Consider a newer model.

Fri, 18 Apr 2003 17:07:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - HOTPIXEL UPDATE:

Hot pixels are pixels that appear bright under low light. They are a common problem with older digital cameras. There is an application on the net for Coolpix cameras which connect to the camera and fix the problem!!! It's here:...

A good bang for your buck

Sun, 6 Apr 2003 19:37:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - My last George Foreman grill stopped heating on the bottom, so I decided it was time for an upgrade. Here is my review of my new grill, after using it for 2 months.

Cooking area:

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One good feature of this grill in...

Epson Perfection 1250U Photo Flatbed Scanner: Epson 1250: Great for slides and negatives!

Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:41:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - It almost seems as if the 35mm attachment for this scanner was an after-thought, and after reading several reviews about non-dedicated slide/negative scanners I admit that I was hesitant in purchasing the Epson Perfection 1250 Photo. However, after...

Paypal: Not your pal.

Fri, 11 May 2001 14:17:30 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ddubins - I am writing this as a warning to Canadian and International Paypal users. Read the fine print! Paypal is set up for U.S. users. International users pay through the nose.

Allow me to trace through a typical international transaction for $100 US,...