Epinions Recent Reviews for fixergibs

Google: Google searches the web for me

Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:33:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - As I write this, I am trying to remember what I did for searches before my wife downloaded the Google toolbar, but it really escapes me. I have a vague memory of using Netscape search, but that was so looong ago.

I am impressed with the speed...

Hickory Farms Online Store: Yum, Yum --- Hickory Farms online

Sun, 5 Aug 2001 09:55:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Remember all those wonderful baskets of delectable treats from Hickory Farms? Well, now you can get them online! It is a cheese/candy/sausage paradise at your fingertips.

I was first drawn to the Hickory Farms store when using PointClick. The...

Banking with NetBank

Mon, 28 May 2001 20:27:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - As a former CompuBank customer (see my review at http://www.epinions.com/content_12694818436), I was familiar with the process of banking totally online, with no physical building to visit. But on May 12,...

Black & Decker HC3000 Handy Chopper 1.5 Cups Food Processor: Aptly Named Handy Chopper

Mon, 12 Mar 2001 00:18:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - My wife and I received a Handy Chopper from a friend as a gift, and it has been a real timesaver for us.

We love to cook from scratch, and that means a lot of slicing, dicing, and chopping. Our Handy Chopper does just about anything, from...

Nice Online Banking Choice

Sun, 11 Mar 2001 23:56:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Looking for an efficient way to shop, bank, and pay bills online? Well look no further than CompuBank. They combine checking and saving accounts neatly with a online bill pay service and a VISA/MAC debit card.

CompuBank offers a $20 bonus for...

Lexmark 1000 Color JetPrinter: Fairly Good, Inexpensive Printer

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 22:51:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Want an inexpensive printer that works fairly well? Try the Lexmark 1000 Color Printer. For the price, it handles most printing jobs just fine.

I bought my Lexmark about 3½ years ago, and am glad I did. My wife and have used it quite a bit,...

Quick and Easy Meal Maker

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 01:08:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I got the Rival Indoor Electric Grill as a birthday present for my wife, but I use it more than she does.

Which is okay, because I can make the best burgers in the world on it, according to her. I have always enjoyed grilling burgers and hot...

Pagoo: Great Idea for Online Addicts

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 00:42:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Having a way for people to reach you when you are online without an extra phone line is a wonderful idea.

PAGOO works like an answering machine, taking messages for you and storing them. It then notifies you that you have a message, and you...

Callwave Internet Answering Machine: Don't Miss Another Call When You Are Online

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 23:56:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Are you online a lot? Have you ever missed a call because of being online? Well, the answer is Internet Answering Machine, from CallWave.

I and my wife use the internet quite a bit, and were always missing calls from friends and work, so we...

Explore the Web Easily With IE5

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:48:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Before I get started on my review of Internet Explorer 5.0, let me say I have tried several different browsers, including AOL, Amaya, Netscape, Neoplanet and NCSA Mosaic. All have their good and bad points, but IE5 has the most good points, I feel.
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ePilot: Use ePilot to Guide You Into Money

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 18:00:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I found out about ePilot a few months ago, but was skeptical of any site that promised to pay for every click. I had just gotten tired of PointClick, and the fiasco that gig was, and was in no mood to be taken again.

To my delightful surprise,...

IrfanView: Graphics Freeware that is not Cheapware

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 11:50:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I have been using IrfanView for about 2½ yrs now, and I love it! It is easy to use, handles almost every possible type of graphic format made, and is FREE.

I was not able to afford some of the more popular graphic programs that were on market,...

Penn's Woods is Beautiful in Autumn

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 23:33:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs -
Review Topic: Overview

Review Topic: Welcome to Pennsylvania! Well, maybe you are not ACTUALLY in PA, but you are welcome here anytime.

Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 colonies, and the second state to...

Get Your Hot, Fresh Donuts HERE!

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:34:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I have only recently been introduced to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, but am firmly convinced that they are the world's best donuts.

Sadly, I was only able to enjoy them for a very short time. There are no restaurants in my local area, so I am...

Eudora 5: Very Good Email Application

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 02:13:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - When I was not able to use my first choice of email programs (Outlook Express), I ran across a free download version of Eudora. I had seen many references to this particular email client, so I went ahead and installed the download "ad-supported...

Microsoft Outlook Express: Outlook Express 5 is Stationery Compatible!!

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 01:08:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I have been around the web for awhile (since '95) and have used many an email client. I have found, and my wife agrees, that if you like to add special backgrounds (stationery) to your emails, then Outlook Express is the choice for you.

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Microsoft Windows 95: Well, It Works MOST of the Time!

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 00:26:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I have been using Windows 95 for nearly 5 years now, and have gotten quite good at accepting the quirks that it throws at me. It is a viable system, with an easy-to-use interface, but when it doesn't work you might just as well learn to struggle through...

Like Breakfast? Get it All Day Here!

Tue, 17 Oct 2000 01:36:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - If breakfast is your meal of choice, then check out Perkins Family Restaurant. They have a wonderful selection of delectable morning entrees, second only to Cracker Barrel in taste quality. Of course it helps that their prices are reasonable, and there...

NeoPlanet: A Very Acceptable Browser

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 00:36:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - NeoPlanet is a very good browser with many powerful features. My wife downloaded it because we were having trouble with our Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer, as a new browser. We did not use it much, but have gone back to it recently, and...

PointClick: Good start, poor finish

Wed, 4 Oct 2000 13:05:14 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - Well, I am so disappointed here. My wife was told about PointClick several months ago, and back then it was a very good way to surf and earn money. I just went there today to check on the status of a payment due me, when I discovered a whole new...

Microsoft MSN Messenger Service: My Choice for Instant Messages

Sat, 16 Sep 2000 22:22:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I just recently was introduced to MSN Messenger, and am very glad I was! Being an old hand with AOL, I am quite familiar with the AOL instant messenger (AIM). (See my review of AIM at

AOL- Good for Beginners

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:39:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - AOL is a very good way to start surfing the net, but it limits many people. It has a lot of good things going for it--like their chat rooms, ease of navigation, and mail control features. Weigh those features against the unwanted intrusion of...

AOL Instant Messenger: The ONLY thing AOL got right!

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:16:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - AOL Instant Messenger is a winner, despite the AOL name. I like the way you can instantly chat with anyone, anywhere, without having AOL connection problems. It is a great program in that it incorporates chat with special warning levels to protect you...

First time in air w/ American Trans Air

Sat, 29 Jul 2000 06:16:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I flew for the first (and only) time on American Trans Air back in August 1998. I was going to Texas to pick up my wife-to-be. I had never been on a plane before, so was very nervous. I was not sure of what would happen once I was on the plane. I was...

No wonder Earthlink is growing!

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:50:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fixergibs - I just joined EarthLink, and I can tell already it is gonna be great! With the online sign-up process that is easy to use, and the detailed instructions, I was up and running in about an hour. The connection speed is much faster than AOL in my area,...