Epinions Recent Reviews for gregfokker

Jury's Still Out

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:06:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Unlike the Total Gym (reviewed at h
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the Fitness Quest Tony Little's Gazelle Freestyle Elite is a machine with which my lady and I have a love/hate relationship. On...

High-fidelity storytelling, brilliant and vivid

Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:35:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Tom Wolfe's latest is a portrait of contemporary college life told from the perspective of vastly distinct yet utterly compelling characters. Having completed my first degree 14 years ago, My Name is Charlotte Simmons evoked a rush of memories,...

Top-end keyboard with integrated USB hub

Fri, 2 Jul 2004 07:22:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Aesthetics The USB ultranav keyboard has a very modern, super-thin profile while preserving that legendary IBM "feel". Your hands will be as comfortable on it as they are on your Thinkpad. There's a muted yet positive tactile impression to each...

Luxurious thick aromatic... Outrageous!

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 21:47:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - I bought Revlon Outrageous Daily Beautifying Shampoo because it was on sale at the local drugstore, being cleared out at $1.50 per large 1000ml bottle. Being a wise homemaker, I took a position in the said shampoo, and am glad I did. Both myself...

Plush, comfortable, convenient harness

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:20:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - The Dionysis is a fully-padded and adjustable harness that boasts Petzl's uncompromising quality and comfort. Configurability The Dionysis sacrifices slightly heavier weight for full adjustability on the leg loops, belt and rear-elastic...

An expensive way to turn hair into greasy straw

Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:47:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - I received a fabulously pricey tube of Sebastian laminates as a gift, and am happy to have not shelled for it myself. Highly concentrated Sebastian laminates is so highly concentrated that I can't imagine the tube ever running...

Swiss Army Pocket Watch: Rugged, accurate, beautiful inexpensive timepiece

Sun, 13 Jun 2004 12:09:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - In a blurb worthy of Mister Pederman's outdoor catalogue, Victorinox describes the pocket watch thus: Here's when a traditional idea goes modern . . . and the result is a timeless accessory you'll enjoy for years. This polished steel 48mm pocket...

Instant germ-free hands anytime, anywhere

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 20:51:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Purell hand sanitizer is a waterless, soapless antiseptic alcohol gel that you rub on your hands and evaporates dry within seconds, killing a reported 99.9% of germs on contact and leaving your hands cool, germ-free, dry and refreshed. Refreshing...

An enjoyable rip-off of Rounders

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 14:56:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Fans of the timeless classic The Hustler or even the non-classic remakes starring Tom Cruise have nothing to fear from Poolhall Junkies. The billiards shots are delivered mostly out-of-context and in rapid-fire succession, such that pool...

This guy likes it too!

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 00:37:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - The Body Shop's Elderflower Eye Gel is a clear gel that cools and soothes the delicate skin under your eyes. It contains elderflower and witch hazel extract, which meant almost nothing to me when I first tried it. But now, this mix is synonymous with...

Luxurious Simplicity

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:16:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - This foldable, collapsible recliner hearkens back to the backyard days of wood-soled sandals, big hair and Coppertone. But unlike those old 1970's vinyl-tube-meshed steel lawn beds and chairs, this is a thoroughly comfortable, simple design that beckons...

Low price, low confidence, fast portable storage

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 22:30:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Acomdata prices its external hard drives at the low end of the spectrum, and this unit is difficult to beat for its features and price. Features The HD120U2FE-72 is a 7200rpm external 120gb hard drive with both USB2 and Firewire connectors...

Lightning fast dirt cheap executions in options, futures and stocks

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 19:58:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Interactive Brokers is, in my view, a nearly ideal platform for serious traders interested in keeping speed up and costs low. It is not beginners, but nor does it pretend to be. Opening your account Everything about Interactive Brokers is...

Better than the best mouse

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:18:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - I've been using my Trackman wheel for at least three years, and have yet to come up with even a single complaint. Ergonomics The Trackman is designed to accomodate your hand in a resting position, with the edge of your thumb manipulating the...

Powerful, quiet, convenient aquarium filter

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 11:03:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - I've used my Fluval 304 for 3 years to filter a 65 gallon tank housing a single, huge goldfish. The Fluval is distinct from other designs in that it's entirely sealed and self-contained, with the impeller and filtration media contained in single...

A delightful collage of hilarious scenes

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:58:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - If you want to laugh out loud as you twist and squirm out of embarrassment for the characters, Along Came Polly will deliver in spades. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Alec Baldwin put some of their best and most hilarious performances in many years...

Like Law & Order divided by Once Upon a Time in America

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 00:27:28 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - I've just wasted 2 hours and 17 minutes of my life watching a film as rich with promise as it was devoid of merit. The Cast Mystic River is a whodunnit set in Boston, starring an impressive roster of top-notch actors brilliantly cast...

Small, quiet, efficient air-conditioner

Sat, 15 May 2004 10:41:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - This is a small 6000 btu air conditioning unit we're using in the bedroom of our small apartment. Danby describes it thus: Cools up to approx. 200 sq.ft. Electronic Controls with Timer. Oscillating Air Swing. Pull-out Air Filter. 4-Way Air...

Realplayer Plus G2 (613455701042): Works great... when it works

Fri, 14 May 2004 12:50:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Realplayer has been around for many years, and is used to play streaming audio and audio/video media in a variety of formats via the internet. Unfortunately, the principal use of Realplayer has been so thoroughly layered with additional unrelated and...

WIGWAM Ultra Cool-Lite Uni: A luxury sock that will become a necessity

Thu, 13 May 2004 22:47:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Devotees of miscellaneous white cotton socks can't fathom the difference that high-quality synthetic socks will make. The manufacturer describes the socks as: Lightweight, quick-drying cycling/running sock. Made of 50% Coolmax® polyester, 40%...

Cool, comfortable retro footwear

Thu, 13 May 2004 15:54:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - The Adidas Rod Laver is one of the older tennis shoes still available to the market, going back to the dawn of my years in the early seventies. They have a mostly flat rubber sole with a "swirling dot" pattern. No gel, no "air cushions", just good old...

Three of the best Allman's discs to own

Fri, 7 May 2004 11:37:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - The Allman Brothers Band went silent for around one decade, fighting their own personal battles, and came together to record "Seven Turns". As I recall from an old interview, Gregg was terrified of having lost his edge, but his fears were all for...

Naqoyqatsi: Reggio's and Glass' latest work

Fri, 7 May 2004 09:14:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Naqoyqatsi (from the Hopi term meaning "Life at war") is the third piece in a trilogy that includes Koyaanisqatsi ("Life out of Balance") and Powaqqatsi ("Life in Transformation"). Philip Glass again scores the music, and Naqoyqatsi is again a...

A masterpiece

Thu, 6 May 2004 15:26:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - This is arguably Bogosian's magnum opus, a big, sprawling testament to his wit, brilliance, versatility and talent. In this one-man show, Bogosian becomes a series of different characters, from indigent beggar to aging '60s British rock star to...

A top notch text for traders from beginner to seasoned pro

Thu, 6 May 2004 15:02:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregfokker - Farley is a talented writer whose fluid command of the language significantly livens what could otherwise be excessively technical material focused on the technical analysis of stock and chart trends. "The Master Swing Trader" is a very thorough text...