Epinions Recent Reviews for dvestal

Linksys (BEFW11S4) 802.11b Wireless Access Point: Easy wireless

Sat, 18 Jan 2003 14:09:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - As a hardware geek, the number of PC's around the house keeps growing. I've had them networked for years, but have had to run CAT5 lines through the basement and crawl space to achieve this. Recently I've been remodeling the basement and decided that...

Mexican Riviera

Sat, 6 Apr 2002 13:18:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - A week after returning from a 10-day cruise of the Mexican Riviera, I'm still on a vacation high. I had never been on a cruise before and really had no desire to be stuck out on a boat. After much convincing from friends that wanted to go, I gave in...

Great Entery Level Camera

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 14:05:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I have been casually shopping for a digital camera for about a year now. With Christmas and an upcoming vacation, I finally decided to take the plunge into purchasing one. Even after gathering all the information I could about digital cameras, I didn't...

I'm Sold on the Water Cleaning Machine

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 12:02:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - Two months ago, some friends starting selling Rainbow vacuums. They asked if they could come over to practice the demonstration on us. We agreed and I was planning on poking fun at this "gimmicky, over-priced vacuum."

They stumbled...

Most Copied Burger Around

Wed, 4 Oct 2000 17:40:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - The In-N-Out Double-Double has got to be the most copied burger around. Living in north Idaho, the closest In-N-Out must be 800 miles away, but if you drive around town, you sure see a lot of signs saying, "Eat In-or-Out" and "In-N-Out...

A Bread Baking Trooper

Sat, 2 Sep 2000 10:49:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I received the Oster bread machine as a Christmas present in 1997. Since that time, it has been making 3 loaves of bread per week! This machine gets no rest and still keeps going. By my calculations, it has baked close to 500 loaves of bread, at the...

My new favorite toy!

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:01:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I have been watching and comparing different CD-RW for six months now and finally found a deal I couldn't pass up. The Sony Spressa USB went on sale at CompUSA in June for an amazing $129.99. I had been seeing them auctioned USED for $160 and up.
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GetPaid4: GetPaidWhen?

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 15:00:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I have been signed up with GetPaid4 since February 2000 and I have have to see a check (it is now August 2000).

Already a member of AllAdvantage, I wanted to sign up for another Paid-to-Surf program and have even more money coming in...

We make you work for your food

Thu, 29 Jun 2000 19:08:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - Generally I avoid Fuddruckers. I had first eaten at one three years ago and had not been back until this week, so that I could have a recent visit for writing this review.

Since I am at work, travelling anytime I'm near a Fuddruckers, I don't...

Exceeding my Expectations

Thu, 29 Jun 2000 14:52:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - My partner has been complaining about all the peripherals on the desk at home for the last year and a half. With extra money coming in from recent job opportunities, he told me to pick out a multifunctional machine that would replace the fax, scanner...

Ugly as Sin, but Drives like a Dream

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 15:03:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - In 1997 I received a new company vehicle, a 1997 Chevy G2500 Van. It is the cargo version and at the time, they did not carry the Express name as the passenger version did, although it is the same body style. Chevy started attaching the Express name...

Absolutely the BEST Fast Food Chicken

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 20:11:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - If I only had a million dollars laying around that I could start a chain of El Pollo Loco's up here where I live!

El Pollo Loco serves grilled chicken that is marinated in fruit and spices. What El Pollo Loco's chicken isn't: It's not greasy...

Interesting Dining Concept

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 11:58:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I just made my first visit to a Cracker Barrel. The reviews I read here on Epinions made me want to try it and write my own review. There is no Cracker Barrel in my area, so this was a visit while I was on the road.

When you first pull into...

Great Food (in most locations)

Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:48:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - After living in Portland, Oregon for some time, I became very familiar with Elmer's restaurant. They are the best basic breakfast restaurants around. Any time you go to one of their restaurants in the morning, they are busy, busy, busy. After eating...

Time to give Denny's another chance

Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:00:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - Travelling quite frequently, it is very difficult to avoid Denny's. Sometimes you just want familiar food. Well, I always knew what to expect at Denny's, but that was mediocre food. Over the last year, Denny's has greatly improved their food. Most of...

Eww! Gag me with a taco!

Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:43:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I'll get right to the point. Del Taco is AWFULL! It has got to be the worst "mexican" fast food I have ever eaten.

This was another one of the restaurants I got a chance to experience while working in southern California. This was...

Sloppy Burger

Mon, 22 May 2000 16:31:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - This is another restaurant I first discovered while working down in southern California. Carl's Jr. has just entered the market in which I live now in their expansion to cover the whole United States under the Carls' Jr. and Hardees names.

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Food You Won't Tire Of

Mon, 22 May 2000 15:54:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - Five years ago, I spent nine months working in Southern California while still living in the Northwest. For about four of those months, the hotel I was living in was right next to a Chili's. I ate there a minimum of twice per week and I never got...

King of Burgers? I don't think so!

Wed, 17 May 2000 18:31:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I think most everyone in the United states is familiar with the Whopper and the Burger King name. The name leads you to believe that they make the best burger around. I can think of a dozen other burger chains that make a better burger.

I...

Good Food, Bad Management

Wed, 17 May 2000 18:00:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I first discovered Boston Market when I was working in San Diego. I was quite impressed with their choices of home style meats and wonderful side dishes.

Two years later Boston Markets started appearing in my community and I was glad to...

Overpriced Ice Cream Treats

Wed, 17 May 2000 13:43:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - Who doesn't like ice cream? Baskin Robbins has got to be the king of ice cream salesmanship.

Baskin Robbins has a flavor or type of ice cream for every taste or desire. While I was on the protein power diet, I tried some of their sugar-free...

Welcome Back A&W

Tue, 16 May 2000 15:18:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - What a comeback A&W is making!

Five years ago, I didn't know of any A&W's in the area. When I traveled, I rarely saw them either. Now they are popping up everywhere.

I just love their old fashioned burgers without the all...

Great Consistent Food

Tue, 16 May 2000 14:57:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - I didn't try Applebee's for the longest time because somebody told me it was just like a Denny's. How wrong they were!

Most of the time when I eat there, I just have to have the Santa Fe Chicken Salad. You can get this in either the large or...

Great Innovations

Tue, 16 May 2000 14:26:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - Arby's is great at coming up with menu innovations to set itself apart from other fast food restaurants. Some of the items I love that set themselves apart from others are the potato cakes, jamocha shakes, Pepperidge Farm apple and cherry turnovers and...

Dishwashers-Kitchen_Aid: Names Mean Nothing

Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:24:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dvestal - When we built our house a year and a half ago, we wanted to purchase quality appliances. When choosing a dishwasher, we felt that KitchenAid was a quality name. We knew many people still using KithenAids over 25 years old. We found one at a kitchen...