© 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-dtskiles Recent reviews written by member dtskiles en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_490707717764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We got this for several reasons - chopping, kneading dough, making potato chips and general cooking support.What we like:1. The kneader - this is really nice for getting dough started.  I use this for putting cold butter into biscuit... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490707717764 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:34:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490707717764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481390333572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - I have pretty standard expectations for web-shopping.1. I can find what I need quickly and get detailed information about the products.2. I will get a good deal to make up for the additional shipping costs.3. The product will be shipped as quickly as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481390333572 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:20:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481390333572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476603715204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We rather assumed that a more expensive Whirlpool Dishwasher would be better than the cheap builder-model that we already had and kind of liked (until we moved.)  Not so.Overall, it's a pretty typical dishwasher.  It includes a food... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476603715204 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:12:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476603715204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476599717508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We bought this at a large pet-store chain for two mini-rex rabbits.What's nice:1. Easy to assemble.  All the parts were well marked, well packed and well prepared.  No mis-aligned holes and the instructions were well written. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476599717508 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:52:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476599717508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456281591428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - I drove a Honda Accord for 140,000 miles and traded it for an Acura.  That was my biggest automotive mistake ever.  One year later, I was in my CRV and that corrected the mistake - in spades.  My review is biased - because I have to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456281591428 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:18:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456281591428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456272875140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - There are some key expectations I have for the higher-end delivery companies.1. Up-to-date online tracking2. Accurate delivery dates3. Package is delivered in good condition4. Responsive customer service for questions5. Competitive... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456272875140 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:48:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456272875140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455234260612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - I think my experience can be summed up in three words:  OH.  DEAR. GOD.  First - I had XM for a couple years in my Acura and loved it.  Everything went according to plan.  Customer service was good.  My only complaint was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455234260612 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:23:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455234260612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454841503364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - I live in Washington D.C., so I relate well to the joke in "Madagascar" when they say "Oh look - the star is out."  It's a challenge to identify some constellations when you can't really see all the key players due to light pollution.  This... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454841503364 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:49:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454841503364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_434861411972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We replaced our KitchenAid when the knobs started snapping. We use our toaster oven heavily as we do not own a microwave. What this does well: 1. Space - it makes very efficient use of space. It takes up less real-estate on the counter than many... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~434861411972 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:53:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_434861411972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431031422596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - I've used a variety of reel mowers over the last 10 years and this does appear to be about the best. 1. Assembly. This is a solid device. There are only a small number of screws, and since the mower is designed to fold up, they're all very logical... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431031422596 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:29:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431031422596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425634139780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - Update: This mower died. It's important to separate two halves of this review: Item (A) below addresses this brand. Items 1. through 8. address Reel Mowers in general. (A) Quality - American Lawn Mower uses low-grade plastic gears to drive the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425634139780 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:27:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425634139780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405528088196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We replaced an nearly identical Uniden System with this after we lost two handsets during the move. We moved into a house more than double the size of our old house, not to mention having a garage. Not every space in the house had a phone jack,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405528088196 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:02:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405528088196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405120126596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - December 2008 Update:  OK.  I gave up.  The passenger window stopped rolling down.  The button didn't respond in cold temperatures.  Then the bluetooth wouldn't respond.  I suspect I got the one and only lemon in Acura... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405120126596 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 22:10:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405120126596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_389677289092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - After reading such great reviews about the magazine, we decided to give it a try. We love to cook and we love to try new recipes. We requested the complimentary issue. After 2 months nothing arrived and we contacted them to let them know. At 3... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~389677289092 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:39:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_389677289092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318809673348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - This effectively ended my relationship with Black and Decker. I have tall shrubs and needed something that could reach a bit longer. This is not an easy product to find, so I ordered it online. Assembly was typically easy - that's one strength of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318809673348 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:09:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318809673348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318362914436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We purchased this from Sears to replace a rowing machine that died in an unfortunate tragedy involving a 2yo and a bowl of coins. We wanted a system that was robust enough to last us a long time, smooth enough not to cause any injuries, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318362914436 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:05:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318362914436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_312519462532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - The Intel PRO/Wireless wireless card is an available option on many if not most of the Dell Inspiron Laptops. What's good: It's more reliable than the Dell-manufactured alternative. Once it's connected, it stays connected and seems to get better... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~312519462532 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:09:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_312519462532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_306689117828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - For the last 5 years, we owned the $120 Dirt Devil model figuring "it sprays, it scrubs, it sucks the water out" - how complicated can this be. We permanently loaned it out and chose that moment to upgrade. Based on the ratings from another consumer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~306689117828 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:57:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_306689117828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_306500374148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - UPDATE: We've vastly improved our network speed. ITunes will download a movie in record time. The resolution is even good for our HDTV. One year after our first attempt, we tried ordering over MovieLink again. It's been 3 hours, and only 5.1% of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~306500374148 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:35:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_306500374148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_304299282052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We purchased this to connect to the Dell XPS 210. This was part of our new all-digital media center and home theater. We installed the system in a room that is 20x28. The computer had the best sound-card Dell offers. There are 5 components to this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~304299282052 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:57:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_304299282052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_301898501764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - I'm a relatively new iPod convert, and it was the video function that converted me. I rely on the movies and TV shows for my long train ride each week. What's good: USABILITY: iTunes is arguably the 800-lb gorilla in this industry. And for good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~301898501764 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:26:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_301898501764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_293590896260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - Despite 25 years experience with aquariums, our latest tank was a challenge. A 20L would not balance. Ammonia was sky-high and nitrites were non-existent. Ammonia kept building and building. We added additional bio-filter material to our system. We... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~293590896260 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:49:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_293590896260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_290903658116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - We bought two of these for our cars after we converted our entire media library (including movies) to iTunes. We live in Washington D.C. and drive in various areas between downtown and the Virginia suburbs. I used my in my 2001 Honda Accord with the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~290903658116 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:52:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_290903658116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_290902675076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - This is my third PDA following the Axim X3 and before that the Casiopeia. I won't bother with technical stats, since you can get those on the Dell site. I will talk about my field experience. Overall, this is their strongest PDA yet. The feel,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~290902675076 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:39:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_290902675076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_290883604100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dtskiles - UPDATE: 2008.  After 2 hard summers, nothing has changed.  I will note that the QuadraCut blades are pretty hideously expensive, but I'll never go back.  I love them as much as my Mach 3 razor.  I've been less than diligent about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~290883604100 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:09:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_290883604100?linkin_id=8003929