Epinions Recent Reviews for fritz_t_coyote

Stealthy Pocket Rocket for Grown-Ups.

Mon, 5 May 2008 18:15:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - I came up behind the Evo at a stoplight. When it went green he punched it, blasting away from the line of SUVs and Minivans in the left lane. I followed, keeping up, not racing, just enjoying the rush of acceleration. We held a just-slightly illegal...

Bargain gamepad for the budget-minded

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:17:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - First off: I prefer using Keyboard and Trackball for most of my PC Gaming. Nothing beats the pointing precision I can achieve with my trusty Logitech Marble Mouse. http://www99.epinions.com/cont
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But some games just don't work with...

Motorola V365: Motorola V365 - The newest version of the classic flipphone

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:49:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - Rugged and Reliable I had been looking at the oh-so-sexy RAZRs, but realized that RAZRs are a little too slim and vulnerable for my lifestyle. Happily I found the V365. The Moto V365 is a beefy, well-made version of the classic flip style...

Snapshots and more, in a pocket-sized package

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:28:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Coolpix L6 is a pocket sized, highly automated digital camera. While not up to 35mm standards for image quality, it is a decent little snapshot camera. Basic Specs 6 megapixels, 3x Optical zoom (resolution-sapping digital zoom available...

Great GPS for the budget-minded rover

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:48:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Garmin Quest is a compact, easy to use and helpful multi-purpose GPS. It can be mounted in your car, where it has a friendly voice, or hand-held for your on-foot adventures. What's In The Box The Quest comes with an AC-charger and USB...

Vio Software: Great prices for experienced techies

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:30:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - General Notes OEM and Educational software is one way to beat the high price of Retail software. As I like to build my own machines, this is a great way to get legal without overpaying. Viosoft distributes discounted software as 'OEM...

A tired hotel for a budget traveler

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:11:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - I love finding bargains. I especially love finding inexpensive, but fun, places to stay. On the other hand, I have stayed at a few dreadful places. The 'Comfort Inn and Conference Center, "midtown" in Richmond VA is not dreadful. It is, however,...

My employer LOVES this place.

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:22:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - If you Gotta go to Somerset Ok, I don't want to get into bashing New Jersey or anything, but the only time I stay in this hotel is when my employer puts me there for business travel. They get a pretty good corporate rate on the room, and don't...

My Hassle-Free Cape Cod Home

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 20:37:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Neighborhood The Corsair and Cross-Rip are on Nantucket Sound, with a wonderful view and the breeze and sounds of the open water. Well off the main roads, the only sounds you hear are waves and wind. They are 2 motels, with efficiency...

Like a dorm room... but cleaner

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:09:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Microtel Experience Lets have a realistic look at what many travelers need in a room. For most overnight stays, all I need is a bed, a bathroom, a TV and Maybe a little desk space and internet access. Thats what Microtel delivers...

Gee, an airline that almost doesn't suck

Thu, 3 Mar 2005 20:47:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - It was winter break again, and time to take the kids to Florida to be spoiled by their grandparents. As always the logistics of this trip are tricky. In this case, however, mom had recommended JetBlue, and one of her neighbors had raved about the 99$...

A bad example of a pretty good chain

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:35:29 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - Ameri"suites" starts off with a lie in the name. These ain't suites. If it was a suite there would be a Door between the front room and the bedroom. There is only an archway. Lucky for me on this trip the kids were worn out enough to...

Homewood Suites Rochester-Henri: My northern home-away-from-home

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:53:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - In brief: Homewood suites: Hilton gets Suites hotels almost perfectly. The Henrietta Staff makes it even better. I have come to prefer suite-style hotels, especially when traveling for extended business or with kids. WarningThere are some...

RhinoSkin 31606 PALM M515-505-500 ALUMINUM: Solid protection for your PDA

Fri, 6 Feb 2004 19:22:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - If you have followed my reviews, you may have noticed I tend to be hard on gadgets. Here, finally, I have an answer to an expensive problem: Smashed PDAs. I am now on my 4th PDA, a Palm M515. I love it. And thanks to this hard case it has a chance...

FELLOWES SlimPoint Stylus Pen FEL 98035: Just Plain Brilliant. Now you always have a pen handy.

Fri, 6 Feb 2004 18:33:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - So there I was, searching for an stylus to fit my Palm M505, my 3rd PDA. The original stylus had fallen out and disappeared. I'm hard on these things. I found this gem in the neighborhood Office-Stuff store. It looked cool so I gave this a try. The...

A Swiss Army Pen? LeatherPen? Darn Good Pen/Pencil/Stylus

Fri, 6 Feb 2004 18:04:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - Being a tech professional, I spend a lot of time still working in pencil, a lot of time writing in ink, and a lot of time poking and scribbling on my trusty PDA. Make that PDAs, as I tend to break them pretty quickly. It was while looking for a...

zero g construction, without need for a space suit

Tue, 6 Jan 2004 18:18:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - Concerning K’nex: The K’nex building system is an alternative to Legos, and offers a great deal of flexibility. The pieces are a sturdy plastic, and snap together in clever ways… which can unleash creativity. If you are not sure...

Canon EOS 3000 Serious Camera at a budget price

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 14:43:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - Full Review On Gray Market Goods: I'll start off with an aside: I bought this camera in the US from a pro shop, where they sell a lot of them to photography students. Sure it is gray market, which means it is the International version of the product,...

Great Tire, dopey name.

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 19:31:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - Way back in March of 03, I finally had enough with the factory rubber on my PT Cruiser. (I bet you can find that review if you want to.) A study of replacements led me to these: The Brand: Continental has a lot of respect in certain...

I know =exactly= what time it is.

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:16:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Casio Wave ceptors have brought the super accuracy of atomic time radio synchronization to some very affordable watches.

This model is in basic black and 'chrome', with a soft plastic band, plastic body, plated bezel. In this case plastic...

My Constant reliable companion

Mon, 7 Apr 2003 18:02:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - A few years back my wonderful sister gave me a Leatherman as a gift. I put it on my belt that Christmas day, and it has been my constant companion ever since.

Except on Airlines, where it now travels in a checked bag.

It is a...

Get these things out from under me!

Tue, 1 Apr 2003 12:50:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Goodyear Eagle LS (p205/r16) came from the factory on my 2002 PT Cruiser (Touring edition). I didn't have a choice of tire manufacturers, as the automakers buy trainloads of mediocre tires from big makers like Goodyear.

Happily I did have...

Cool, quiet, competent and easy to live with.

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:30:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - The Eizo flexscan l565 is a well-constructed professional quality LCD monitor. It has a slim appearance, helped by the narrow 'frame' surrounding the monitor.

The support comes from a hefty aluminum base, which allows easy tilting, but does...

Jack of all Trades Optical drive.

Sun, 26 Jan 2003 23:25:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - As part of the never-ending upgrade cycle, it was time to add DVD playing and CD writing to my w2k system. As I already have 2 ide hard drives, and an old slow CD player, I didn’t want the hassle of maintaining 2 optical drives. The LG GCC4320B...

Beautiful, but unreliable.

Fri, 3 Jan 2003 16:48:34 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fritz_t_coyote - So it was time to retire the grungy old coffeemaker and step up to a nifty new machine complete with espresso maker. At least that is what the gift-giver thought. This Mr. Coffee combination Coffee and Espresso maker is a great looking machine. So I...