Epinions Recent Reviews for dkozin

Philips DVP5990 DVD Player with HDMI, 1080p Upconversion, DivX and USB

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:36:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - When I ordered a TV for my mother's bedroom, I also ordered a receiver and a DVD player. The TV is a 42-inch Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U, the receiver is Panasonic XR57K and the DVD player is Philips DVP5990.Although I was tempted to go with...

Panasonic DVD-S54 - HDMI and Upconversion up to 1080p for $89?

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:41:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - For some time I have been using the AVIA DVD to evaluate the resolution of DVD players objectively. Before I got it, I suspected that one of my DVD players produced slightly soft images, but I was unable to objectively define it. Now I know that the...

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U 50 in. HDTV Plasma TV - Breathtaking Pictures

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:29:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - The Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is several hundred more expensive than the Hitachi P50H401< a> that I bought almost a year ago. Both are 50-inch plasma TVs with 1080p resolution support. Is...

2008 Infiniti G35: 2008 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan - Inexpensive, Fast and Improved, But 2009 G37 On Horizon

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:30:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - The Infiniti dealership I go to for service is nice enough to provide loners with any service other than fast ones (e.g. oil change). And since my 2
004
Infiniti G35 Sedan is almost 5 years old and had quite a...

Canon PowerShot Digital Elph SD1100 8-Megapixel Compact Digital Camera with Image Stabilization

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:03:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - The 7
.1-Megapixel
Canon SD1000 was a great little camera, so when the new Canon SD1100 IS came out, I decided I wanted to get it. The new SD1100 is a 8-Megapixel camera that is similar in price to the last year’s...

Kingston 4 GB Elite Pro Compact Flash Card 133x (4 GB) (CF/4GB-S2)

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:16:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - With increase in digital camera resolution and recent low prices of memory cards, it seems that you cannot have enough of them. They are so cheap now that useing RAW format is no longer financially unpleasant. I have used the Kingston Elite Pro 4 GB...

Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX lens

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:02:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I have used Nikon SLR cameras, including the film Nikon N55 as well as digital N
ikon
D50 and have liked them a lot. Once the new Nikon D60 came out, I decided to give it a try. I purchased Nikon D60 with its ¡°kit¡±...

2006 Infiniti G35: The Improved 2006 Infiniti G35 - Fast, Solid and Good Value

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:16:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - Although the previous time I took my 2
004
Infiniti G35 Sedan in for service and squeak repair, I got to drive the 2007 G35, this time (coolant replacement and oil change), I got the older 2006 G35 as a loner...

Panasonic Pro-Curve¿ ES7037CMB Electric Shaver

Tue, 13 May 2008 23:46:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - In addition to the ES8101S that I bought recently, I also bought this Panasonic ES7037cmb shaver, which comes together with a nose/ear hair trimmer. I have used the ES
7017S
shaver for over 5 years. The battery...

Panasonic ES8101S Electric Shaver - Sharp Blades, Good Battery

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:52:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I have used the ES
7017S
shaver for 5 years. The battery was still strong, but the blades and the screen were getting dull and needed replacement. Unfortunately, replacement blades and screen cost almost as much...

Latte Mocha Bluetooth Headset With Noise Suppression and Echo Cancellation

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:17:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - Having used an inexpensive Motorola HS815 Bluetooth headset and a Soyo Freestyler 500, I was pleasantly surprised by the Latte Mocha Bluetooth headset. What Is Latte Mocha? The Latte Mocha is a Bluetooth headset for Bluetooth mobile phone or...

Canon PowerShot A580 8-Megapixel Digital Camera

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:57:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - Traditionally, even the cheapest digital camera offerings from Canon provided consistent quality, ease of use, performance and good design. And with the prices getting ever lower and the resolution and screen sizes going up, the choices are only getting...

Canon PowerShot A470 7.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Inexpensive and Excellent

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:52:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - It is difficult to go wring with any Canon camera. Since I liked the last year's 5-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A460, I got the latest 7.1-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A470 to see how much of an improvement it is. I bought it for only $115, which is $20...

Sony Cybershot DSC-T200 8-Megapixel Digital Camera With 3.5-Inch Touchscreen

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:28:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - The new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T200 is very similar to the previous model (S
ony
T100), but features some important improvements. Always expensive, Sony T-line cameras have historically been stylish and produced good...

Canon PowerShot A720 IS 8-Megapixel Digital Camera With 6x Optical Stabilized Zoom

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:37:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - The Canon PowerShot A720 IS features 8-Megapizel resolution, 6x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. Very similar to the last year¡¯s A710 IS (but with higher resolution), the A720 is a very good camera and here is why/ Although Canon makes...

Canon Powershot A650 IS Digital Camera With 12.1-Megapixel Resolution And 6x Zoom

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:42:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - The Canon PowerShot A650 IS is a replacement for the last year’s 1
0-Megapixel
Canon PowerShot A640. It features an upgrade to 12.1-Megapixel resolution, optical image stabilization, 6x optical zoom and other...

Soyo Freestyler 500 Bluetooth Wireless Mono Heads Wireless Headset

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:55:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - Although I already have a Bluetooth headset, I wanted to get another one. I use my existing Motorola
HS815 headset while driving (I generally try not to talk on the phone when...

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera with 10x Optical Stabilized Zoom

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:40:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - Although the ultra-compact cameras are very convenient and easy to carry in a pocket or a purse, I am always tempted to carry my mega-zoom camera du jour. Mega-zoom cameras are fun. Not only you can really zoom in and therefore practice your creativity,...

Terk HDTVi for HDTV (HDTVA) - Excellent Reception and Solid Design

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:40:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - First, I need to point out that Terk HDTVi and HDTVa is not the same antenna. The HDTVa is the HDTVi with amplification. With this little detail taken care of, I have to say both work amazingly well. I live in a concrete building with no direct line...

Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ18 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 18x Zoom

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:06:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I have been using Panasonic cameras for quite some time, starting with their original mea-zoom camera the FZ1 with 12x optical zoom, image stabilization and 2-megapixel resolution. The new Panasonic DMC-FZ18 features 18x optical zoom (with optical image...

Fitness Quest Integrity 3000 Air Rowing Machine - I Grab and Pull, Grab and Pull

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:50:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I considered getting a rower for a while. Since I go bike riding and hiking occasionally and go to gym for elliptical and other fat-burning machines, I wanted something for home use. Something that would let me exercise different muscle groups and be...

Sony (DVP-NS77H) DVD Player With HDMI and 1080p

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 01:33:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I was able to get the Sony DVP-NS77H for $42 as a product substitution at Frys. But I am selling it now and here is why. I have a 50-inch 1080p-compatible plasma TV and already have a very good DVD player with 1080p output over HDMI and all the bells...

Motorola RAZR 2 V8 (MOTORAZR2) GSM Phone with MP3, WMA, 2-Megapixel Camera

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:51:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I have been using my M
otorola
RAZR V3 on the T-Mobile network for almost two years and became eligible for a phone upgrade program recently. Among the phones T-Mobile offers, I chose the Motorola RAZR 2 V8. It was not...

Yokohama YK520 Tire - Quiet, Smooth, Long-Lasting, But Not For Everyone

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:12:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - My 2004 Infiniti G35 came with mediocre B
ridgestone
Turanza EL42 tires. You can see in my review of the E
L42
how mediocre they were. Even before they were out, I headed to America's...

Hitachi P50H401 1080p 50-inch Plasma HDTV with HDMI - Stunning Video, Great Deal

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:38:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkozin - I could not resist the pre-Black Friday deal that Best Buy had. A 50-inch Hitachi plasma TV with 1080p-compliant inputs for $996? Yes, please. So, credit card in hand, I walked to the closest Best Buy store on the day it was available at $1,000 off...