Epinions Recent Reviews for frytz

Smaller, but is it better!

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:57:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - This is not a technical review of this camera, I am capable of such a review, but am not in the mood to do one, and think prospective buyers are better served by a seat of the pants review! This is my third Olympus camera, so I may be...

You've got to be kidding!

Sun, 2 Jun 2002 22:26:09 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Let me start by clearly stating that I have never had (nor ever will have) an account at PNC bank. My review is solely based on my wife's experience as a long time PNC customer, experiences of friends, and an exploration of what they had to offer...

Topo USA - Mapping software - Good for the price!

Thu, 7 Feb 2002 15:25:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - To begin with this software has some useful features that are not advertised. It is basically a topological mapping program, useful for geographic purposes, and for hiking and other outdoor pursuits. But it includes many of the features of...

buy.com: Buy.com - So far, so good!

Sat, 2 Feb 2002 22:20:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - I have ordered from numerous online sites for convenience, price, and availability. Some are good, many are so-so, a few are terrible, and some are shams. The shams have very low prices, but after you place your order, someone calls to attempt to...

Pemigewasset Wilderness - Remoteness found!

Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:05:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - First of all, let me correct the location as listed here. Whitefield is listed as the nearest city. The Pemi Wilderness is nowhere near Whitefield. It lies north of the Kancamagus Highway, a winding paved road that runs between Conway and Lincoln...

Hacklebarney - A nice compact park

Thu, 6 Sep 2001 22:00:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Hacklebarney State Park, just west of Chester on Route 24 is easy to get to, and has one large parking area just inside the entrance. Near the entrance and at various locations throughout the park, picnic tables and cooking grills can be found. A...

Conflict Catcher - A very useful utility!

Wed, 1 Aug 2001 21:35:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Conflict Catcher is not the usual disk utility. There are a number of utilities for various disk problems, but Conflict Catcher does some unique things. It can do a rebuild of the desktop and scan files and folders for damage, which can be done by...

Rockland Lake State Park - Something for everyone!

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 11:43:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Rockland Lake State Park is a gem of a park, close to metropolitan areas, that can provide many types of recreation for all members of the family. It is only 3 miles north of the NY Thruway (I-87/287) from Nyack.

There are nominal parking fees...

Samuel Smith Taddy Porter - The best porter!

Fri, 13 Jul 2001 10:29:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - I accidentally tried Samuel Smith Taddy Porter about a month ago when my local store happened to be out of my usual brand of porter. I am very partial to porters. Apparently I am in a minority, since many of the porters I have discovered have been...

White Mountain National Forest - A Hiker's Paradise!

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 22:46:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Nowhere in the northeast (nor probably anywhere else in the country) will hikers of various abilities find a system of trails and accommodations as extensive and as scenic as the White Mountains. A massive system of well maintained trails, well...

Crawford Notch State Park - The most scenic notch!

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:09:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Crawford Notch State Park is the most dramatic of the New Hampshire notches with it's steep rock walls rising toward the northern head of the notch. US Rte 302 runs through the notch along side the rocky Saco River, providing easy access to all parts...

La Cie USB CD-RW: La Cie USB CD-RW - A very useful drive

Thu, 28 Jun 2001 17:56:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - After hearing of problems others had had with CD-RW drives, I decided to buy the La Cie, since I am familiar with their superior tech support (hoping I would never need it). My hopes were realized. I have had the drive for 8 months, and burned...

Netgear 10 base-T Ethernet Hubs: Netgear - EN104TP - A piece of cake!

Wed, 27 Jun 2001 18:07:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - When I bought a cable modem for my Mac, I needed an ethernet hub, since my laser printer was already using my built-in ethernet port. The Netgear EN104TP 4 port hub was the least expensive one I could find. Since I had a relatively simple set up, I...

Norvin Green State Forest - A Compact Mass of Trails

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 20:50:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Norvin Green State Forest is divided into two sections, one north (Ringwood) and one south (Bloomingdale) of Westbrook Rd. The northern section is traversed by the Hewitt-Butler Trail which rises very steeply from Westbrook Rd to a relatively level...

Cablevision Optimum Online - Great Internet (now in NJ too).

Sun, 17 Jun 2001 22:50:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Optimum Online is now available in Northern NJ. You can check the website or you can check your address availability at the Wiz.

I am recommending this service after only two days because of the ease of set up. I purchased the kit on my...

Earthlink - Don't bother!

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:12:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Two years ago, I switched from AOL to Earthlink, mainly because of the constant busy signals on AOL, and the fact that message boards and company sites were rapidly disappearing from AOL. With Earthlink, the problem with busy signals disappeared. The...

Kittatinny Valley State Park - A marathon of trails.

Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:08:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Kittatinny Valley State Park is a collection of sites. The park office is located in the main body of the park in Andover on Rte 669 one mile north of Rte 206. There are 2 lakes here open to fishing and boating, and a number of trails through the...

Sterling Forest State Park - A work in progress.

Thu, 7 Jun 2001 20:34:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Sterling Forest State Park has just recently become a state park, the private land having been purchased and turned over to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. A usage plan is still being formulated, but the status of the following activities...

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park - UPDATE! Lots of options!

Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:46:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Scroll down to update.....

The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of New Jersey's linear parks. It consists of two legs - one from Frenchtown to Trenton along the Delaware River and one from Trenton to New Brunswick through...

High Tor State Park - A spectacular view!

Mon, 4 Jun 2001 23:22:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - High Tor Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park. It consists of a high ridge on the Palisades as the formation turns west away from the Hudson River. The park is about 3 miles long and less than a mile wide. There is a picnic and swimming...

Farny State Park - Wild Solitude

Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:30:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Farny State Park is divided into two sections by private land, and lies between Route 513 (Green Pond Rd) and Split Rock Reservoir. The park is completely undeveloped and wild. Wildlife here includes deer, wild turkey, bear, bobcat, beaver and...

Allamuchy Mountain State Park - An unwelcome entrance.

Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:30:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - This park could be a much better place to visit, but it remains too much effort for too little reward. There are two main sections which are separated by Interstate 80.

The north section is accessible from a parking lot for the Sussex Branch...

Harriman State Park - Hiker's Paradise

Fri, 1 Jun 2001 22:58:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - Within about 50 miles of New York City lies one of the greatest parks in the east for hiking. Literally one hundred trails and woods roads, both marked and unmarked criss-cross this huge preserve. Over 400 miles of trails climb hills and mountains,...

Wawayanda - Fauna and Flora

Wed, 30 May 2001 23:30:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - The main entrance to this park is on the Warwick Turnpike between Upper Greenwood Lake and the New York state line. The area near Lake Wawayanda features picnicking, group camping, fishing, boating (with a launching ramp and rentals), swimming and a...

High times at High Point

Wed, 30 May 2001 22:30:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author frytz - High Point State Park is divided into two sections on either side of Route 23, which is the main access road. Both sections straddle the Kittatinny Ridge at it's highest point in New Jersey. The northern section features the "famous" monument, camping,...