Epinions Recent Reviews for gordell

A great price on an electronic screwdriver!

Sun, 4 Jan 2004 06:52:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - I have been using electrical screwdrivers for at least fifteen years. My first was a Milwaukee unit, for which I paid $120. I have also owned a Panasonic model and a Ryobi unit. Although I currently have two rather new Ryobi's, and one still working...

3Com U.S. Robotics 56K USB Faxmodem Analog Modem (USR5633A): A good solution from 3COM/U.S. Robotics...

Sun, 5 Oct 2003 23:10:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Do you own an inexpensive computer that came equipped with one of those notorious “Win” modems? (A “Win” modem is a software modem that utilizes the CPU in your computer to do the work that hardware modems do by themselves.) If you do, you should reall...

Hewlett Packard HP PSC-1210 All-In-One Printer: An excellent compact solution, the Hewlett Packard 1210xi All-In-One Printer, Scanner, Copier

Sun, 5 Oct 2003 22:31:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - The Hewlett Packard 1210xi All-In-One Printer, Copier and Scanner is an amazing piece of equipment. It has a tiny footprint compared to similar machines: 17 inches wide, 7 inches tall and 10 inches deep. It produces excellent quality printing at a rea...

Pinball Arcade by Microsoft and Gottlieb

Sun, 5 Oct 2003 21:19:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - A few weeks ago I downloaded the free trial version of Microsoft’s Pinball Arcade. You can too, by visiting: www.microsoft.com/games/pinbal
l/downloads.htm
If you purchase the full product, you get seven different pinball games. The trial versi...

A mouse without balls, but a little sketchy when it comes to performance...

Mon, 10 Mar 2003 01:44:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - I installed this mouse on a client's computer to replace an older non-wheel ball mouse that came with her Dell machine. I've installed a lot of Logitech and Microsoft scroll wheel mice over the years, and expected this one to act pretty much the same...

A Ruler Fit For Any Kingdom

Fri, 7 Jun 2002 23:44:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - The General Tools 6" Flex Precision Stainless Steel Ruler is an exceptionally useful item. The dark black lettering is easy to read against the stainless steel background.

One of the most useful features is the combination pocket clip and...

A Useful Guide

Fri, 7 Jun 2002 23:33:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Do you have a difficult time guessing the diameter of a small object? I do, so when I need to drill a hole in wood or metal to accommodate a bolt or screw, I find the General Tools Drill Gage is a godsend. I also find it useful to determine the...

A Great Way To Find An Angle

Sun, 5 May 2002 16:54:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - I have two of the General Tools 29 Plastic Protractors. One hangs on my table saw, the other is in my toolbox. When I need to adjust the angle of the table saw blade, out comes the protractor. It provides a quick and reliable cross-check to the...

A Delta Drum Sander Can Save You Time

Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:47:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - I am posting the most recent update to this article at the beginning. WOW!!! I can't believe it! My original Delta 31-250 was replaced by the factory rep, and the replacement works extremely well.

It took some time for the factory to...

A Tropical Paradise

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 16:48:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - As a resident of the state of Hawaii, I frequently find myself traveling between the various islands. Oahu is the most populated island. The island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, has the largest land mass. I live on Hawaii.

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A Case of Rebate Rape

Tue, 19 Jun 2001 04:20:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - I purchased my Logitech cordless mouse one year ago at Office Max. Initially, I could not imagine the benefits. But I was lured in by a salesperson who claimed this was the greatest thing to hit the world of computing since sliced silicon.

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Hawaii's Premiere Museum

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:23:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - The Bishop Museum on the Island of Oahu of Hawaii is the largest, most organized, best-funded and most diverse learning center of its kind in the state of Hawaii. If you are interested in learning about the geological formation of the Hawaiian...

And Switters may give you the jitters...

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:43:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Tom Robbins is not an author, he is an experience. Although I have never met the man, I can sense his depth of personality, being, presence, life-force, or whatever you want to call it.

Always pushing the envelope, Tom Robbins is fearless...

Office Max - Organize Yourself PPR: Mistakes to the Max at Office Max!

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:47:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - After spending half an hour trying, I abandoned my shopping cart during an attempted online purchase at Office Max. Next, I sent an email to their customer service department, outlining the problem, and obtained a polite, but unsatisfactory response...

Consider Other Options Before Purchasing This Saw

Sun, 3 Jun 2001 19:33:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - I purchased the Ryobi BT3000SX Table Saw at Costco a few years ago with the intention of having a business associate of mine use it in his shop to make some of my products.

Before I continue, let me make it clear where I am coming from...

Bissell 1695 Buyer's Beware!

Sun, 22 Apr 2001 05:48:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - During the first hour that I used my Bissell 1695 Powersteamer with Dirtlifter Powerbrush Upright Deep Cleaner, it broke. The poorly designed plastic handle cracked into two pieces! I was horrified. But I felt a little bit guilty. I thought maybe...

April Fools At Budget Car Rental...

Mon, 2 Apr 2001 11:41:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - A friend of mine wanted to rent a car from Budget today. Not being a computer owner, she asked if she could log on using my machine. Shortly after she arrived at the site, she began asking me questions.

The first problem that she...

Age helps fine wine, but does little for Caesars Pizza

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:04:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - To begin with, let me say that I have mixed feelings about this fast-food operation.

For a quick lunch, I sometimes stop at the Little Caesars Pizza concession at my local K-Mart store. They sell pizza by the slice at very reasonable...

Hilton Waikoloa Village: The "Real Hawaii?" Not!

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:09:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Perhaps the most gratifying way to arrive at the Hilton Waikoloa Village is by ocean kayak, although this can be a bit risky in the winter season when the surf is high. After making your way past a few hundred feet of churning, boiling white water,...

Ethnic Grocer Online Store: Not Available In Alaska and Hawaii!!!

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:58:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Wow! I was feeling like a made a major find right here at Epinions.com--an Ethnic Grocery store on the Internet. So I started filling up my shopping basket with items that I simply can not find anywhere in Hawaii. And the prices were pretty good,...

At the top of my list...

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:59:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - This liqueur is one of my all-time favorites, with the strong flavor of oranges along with the aroma of orange blossoms blended into fine cognac.

I'll admit that I have a wide variety of tastes when it comes to alcoholic beverages. I...

The Perfect Cherry

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:27:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Cherry Heering is an exceptionally distinctive liqueur. As the name suggests, the flavor and aroma are purely cherry.

As a child growing up in Michigan, I looked forward to black cherry season. Unfortunately, the cherries are only around...

An Absolute Must For Those Interested In Emerging Technology

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 00:06:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - For as long as I can remember, I have been inundated with offers of free magazines focused on industries in which I am involved. I have taken the position of not subscribing to anything I don't actually read on a somewhat regular basis.

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A Best Buy For The Buck

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:26:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - The DeWalt DW788 scroll saw is an excellent buy for the money. The street prices vary from $289 to $399, so it is wise to shop around before purchasing.

A scroll saw is typically used to cut intricate patterns in relatively thin material...

A "short" review...

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:04:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gordell - Since I own the DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw, I thought the matching table might prove to be a valuable accessory. However, I decided not to purchase this table for a variety of reasons.

First of all, the table is 33 inches high. With the...