Epinions Recent Reviews for dlamarrx

Shakespeare in "Quotes" - The Great One-Liner WO

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 03:06:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!

SO I am supposed to write this epinion based upon the following critereon: "It could be from a book. It could be from a movie... a song, even a commercial. It is the one line that...

Adobe GoLive 5: Webmaster Takes Over World - News At Eleven!!!

Tue, 20 Feb 2001 21:40:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - It was a dark and stormy night. I was up late, working on my website, programming by the light of the monitor. In those days, I used notepad and wrote my websites by hand. It was a long and painstaking process. But no more. Now I have the power of...

Iomega Zip 250 External SCSI Drive: ZIPidy Do Dud? Iomega Zip250 Drives

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:54:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - Yesterday I took a stroll down memory lane and discussed my years of experience with Iomega products. In particular, I lambasted the Iomega Jazz 2GB drive. Until the Jazz drive, I have always found Iomega products to be a good, dependable...

Iomega Jaz Drive – How to Build a Better Doorstop

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 17:49:32 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - In my many years of using Iomega products, first as a computer professional, and more recently as a graphic artist, I have used, abused and discarded countless of their products. I remember as if it were yesterday the first day I used an...

Archived Web Services Reviews: AdCritic.com – Better Than a Barrel Full of Drunk Monkeys!

Wed, 3 Jan 2001 21:07:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - I was sitting at my computer minding my own business when “DING” up popped the "New Mail" prompt. I was little prepared for what was about to happen. A friend had forwarded me email with a link to www.adcritic.com. I clicked on the link...

Melitta Perfect Touch Coffee Grinder | Stop Me Before I Grind Again!

Sat, 9 Dec 2000 02:33:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - The blades whirl. "Once more, into the breach my fine lads," I shout out as the deliciously aromatic beans are pulverized into submission. Moments before, I had measured out two scoops of Peets finest coffee beans. My little white Melitta Coffee...

Horrible Harry, a Horribly Good Book!

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 04:11:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - "Harry sits next to me in Room 2B. He looks like any other second grader except for one thing. Harry loves to do horrible things."

"Horrible Harry In Room 2B" is the first book in a series of Horrible Harry...

Luna Bars - Lunacy or Ecstasy?

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 04:10:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - "Those look interesting" my wife said to me as we stood in line at our local Health food store. "Those" were the row of Clif Luna Bars in the stand next to the register.

Billed as "The Whole Nutrition Bar...

Fresh Choice or Bad Choice?

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 04:57:00 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - My family and I were out braving the shopping crowds on this first day of Christmas shopping. Don't you just hate that Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier each year? When I was a child, Christmas shopping and activities didn't start until the...

ScheduAll: ScheduAll | The Date That Won't Stand You Up!

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 00:34:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - We have owned, used and abused ScheduAll for four years now. Over the years, both it and we have changed – for the better. Now, we are so dependent upon it, we don’t know what we would do without it. ScheduAll is a “unique and...

"Ground Contol to Major Daddy" - Graco Baby Monitor

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 22:26:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - "Moon Base One to Earth... Moon Base One to Earth. Come in Earth. Over."<cccchk> I am the sole survivor of the first moon base mission. All I have to help me is my trusty communicator. "This is space astronaut Major Daddy. Please...

Adobe Photoshop 6: Adobe Photoshop 6 | Not Ready For Prime Time? UPDATE

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 16:46:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - Please see my update at the bottom of this article.

Here are my first impressions of the NEW Adobe Photoshop 6.0.

It was with great joy that I received a package in the mail yesterday. I saw the labels, I knew what it was –...

Feed Me Daddy, Feeeeed Me - The Playtex Soft Comfort Spoon

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 13:22:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - As the jet plane takes of from the runway, the pilot considers whether he's going to be able to execute this highly difficult stunt maneuver. Gaining altitude he glances down, only to see that the hanger doors are still closed. He begins his dive,...

All-Clad Saucepans - The Key To Being a Better Cook

Thu, 5 Oct 2000 16:24:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - "You paid WHAT for a saucepan" my co-worker asked. "One-hundred and twenty dollars," I said. "I can't believe you'd pay that for a saucepan," she returned. Yes, I paid a lot for a saucepan and it's worth every penny. Every...

3com SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300: Which Switch To Switch With? The 3Com Superstack II 3300

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 13:22:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - NOTE: This is a slightly modified re-post of this article. Epinions seems to have lost the original.

Nothing warms the heart like a good switch. Well, actually, if you believe that, I have some Arizona beachfront property I’d like to...

LightWave - Animating the Light Fantastic

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 00:43:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - On a pure dollar for value basis, there is no more powerful 3D animation package on the market today than LightWave 3D. From the simplest flying logo to photo-real Hollywood movies, LightWave can and does deal with almost every demand placed on it.
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Ricky Ricotta’s Giant Robot came to the rescue!

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 19:22:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - “But dad, I don’t want to read,” my second grade son said to me yet again, “It’s not fun. I’d rather go play. “Please, Son. Just sit down and try,” was my response, and my son followed with his usual, “I hate reading!” <pout>

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Ever After with Adobe After Effects 4.1

Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:42:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - For the money, After Effects (AE) is the best multi-purpose animation tool available on the market – bar none. It is specifically aimed at those who make a living designing motion graphics for film, video, multimedia and the web. I could...

Eat Good with Good Eats: Why I Love Alton Brown!

Thu, 31 Aug 2000 04:41:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - Sitting in front of the TV, watching my favorite cooking show, "Emeril Live" as he was wrapping up another big BAM show, I started talking with my wife about how good Emeril's food looked. When we next looked up, Emeril had ended, and on the...

Babyview Mirror: Mirror, Mirror in the Trash - The Babyview Mirror

Sat, 26 Aug 2000 02:04:46 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - If you are looking for a way to throw away your money, look no further than the Safety 1st Babyview Mirror. The idea behind the product is sound, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.

Because of air bag safety regulations, baby...

Big Basin – A Fun Filled Family Camping Adventure

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 03:06:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - With decent camping, great hikes, lots of kids and too small campsites - Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a good campground for taking a family, but don't expect any peace and quiet!

This year my family picked Big Basin campground for...

Archived Computer Hardware Reviews: Speed Kills - This Dell Precision Thrills

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 18:40:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - What I demanded was a fast computer. What I got was a Dell Precision 420. Mission accomplished!

I purchased the Dell for three main reasons. I could get the computer I wanted, for the price I wanted with an unparalleled level of dependability...

If You Cook, Buy This Book - How To Cook Everything

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 04:40:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - I have a passion about cooking and an even greater one for eating. This cookbook more than satisfies both passions. "Simple Recipes for Great Food" is the subtitle of this excellent cookbook. No more accurate subtitle could have been...

ViewSonic PT813: I Can See Clearly Now... - Viewsonic Monitors

Tue, 22 Aug 2000 19:24:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - As a digital artist and 3D animator, the one product that most helps me in my job is a high quality monitor. The ViewSonic PT813 exceeds my expectations for visual quality. This monitor is so good, that I purchased three of them.

I spend my...

A City for Lovers and Lovers of Life

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 00:27:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlamarrx - Ahhh, Paris. What can't one say about Paris? Some of the best memories of my life are intimately related to this most spectacular of cities. Besides, how can I dislike the place where I proposed to my wife?

For those interested in traveling to...