© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-hankshay Recent reviews written by member hankshay en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_460020420228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I was hesitant to purchase the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo because of the hefty price tag. But, after testing it out, I'm glad I took the plunge. The main different between this device and competing products is the interface, reliablility and ease of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460020420228 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 04:41:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460020420228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460006461060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I bought the Gateway MD7820U Notebook as a replacment for a Dell Inspiron 9300.  BRIEF SPECS:# Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz, 800fsb,2MB L2 cache)# Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460006461060 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:50:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460006461060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459905011332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I've had my eye on the Dell Studio Hybrid for some time. Secretly I  wished my old computer might kick the can one day.  That day is here.The Dell Studio Hybrid is slightly larger than a Mac mini.  I would have purchased the Mac... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459905011332 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:56:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459905011332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459900554884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - INTROThe Hauppage WinTV-HVR 950Q Hybrid TV Stick is the 3rd TV tuner card I've purchased and easily the best.  Basically, the device allows you to watch TV on your laptop or PC using a single USB port on your PC.  One of the main... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459900554884 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:03:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459900554884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439956049540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I'm going to frequently compare this mouse with the Logitech VX Nano. I'm doing this because I think many will compare the two because both use the "nano" size receivers. FEEL The Logitech V450 Nano is slightly larger than most notebook mice in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439956049540 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:46:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439956049540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437165264516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - SPLURGE The reviews mostly rave about the Logitech VX Nano; especially the "nano" receiver. I don't really need another mouse, but I caved-in and bought one anyway... THE FEEL Comfort is the most important factor to me - this one is so-so for my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437165264516 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:01:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437165264516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427840343684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I've owned this scale for 8 years. Actually, I've never changed the original batteries. I use the scale for postal letters and small packages (USPS). This thing has saved me a bundle over the years and has easily paid for itself over. I used to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427840343684 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:21:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427840343684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427837525636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - The HP Pavilion dv9740 is the 5th personal laptop I've owned. Definitely the best out of all. Frankly, I didn't need a new laptop, but the allure of a large 17" screen with was too much for me to handle. I did some research of 17" lcd screened... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427837525636 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:45:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427837525636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426071527044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - These are the 3rd bluetooth headphones I've tried - and will be keeping these. I'll tell you why. They don't make me look like Princess Leia. Have you seen the bluetooth headphones that cover the ears? These are in-ear earbuds that do not have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426071527044 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:08:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426071527044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426066546308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I’ve always liked the idea of using one's own weight for exercises. Growing up, I built my own chin/pull up bar in my backyard and primarily performed pushups for chest workouts. I've seen the "total gym" advertised on TV, but it was too costly to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426066546308 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:19:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426066546308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_377160175236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - The Lubix Stero Bluetooth Headset LC1 first caught my attention through it's convenience factor. I hate to untangle my headphones with my music player and sometimes I'd like to walk around without it. My first impressions were that these are a bit... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~377160175236 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:35:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_377160175236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_344186850948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I've tried a variety of LCD TV's: Sharp Aquos 37", Sony 32", Olevia 37" and now the Sony KDL-40V2500. This is my first 1080p TV. LOOKS Looks are important. Sony is HOT. Just look at a lesser name brand (Olevia, Westinghouse or Sceptre) and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~344186850948 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 03:20:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_344186850948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_344169614980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - Bluetooth mice seem to have been catching on especially since the newer laptops come with built-in bluetooth receivers. The Si670m is Kensington's 3rd bluetooth mouse; the company's 2nd mobile bluetooth mouse. I've tried the Kensington Pilot Mouse... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~344169614980 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 02:36:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_344169614980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247979871876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - Nearly everyone I've spoken to who wears contacts apparently has been diagnosed with dry eyes. Coincidence? I don't have the credentials to continue further, but I'm very suspicious... In anycase, I tried these lenses again thinking the hype will... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247979871876 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:08:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247979871876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247734832772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I recently went to Hawaii for vacation and my family fell in love snorkeling. We needed a camera that could allow us to have memories of our trip together - really didn't need a 1000megapixel camera, just something we could glance back later at. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247734832772 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:03:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247734832772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247668313732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - Registry Mechanic works by cleaning and enhancing the registry on Microsoft Windows. The Registry is a database used to store settings and options for the 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 95, 98, ME and NT/2000. It contains... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247668313732 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:59:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247668313732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247666019972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - 8 years later, Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker is still one of my most used kitchen appliances. This product is efficient, simple and small. Prior to my Zojirushi, I cooked rice with a standard rice cooker purchased at the local department store... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247666019972 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:27:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247666019972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247250325124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I was a skeptic at first because DVICO was not a brand i've heard of; but I was attracted by the simplicity of the USB 2.0 connection. I was soon pleasantly surprised by the unit's capabilities. Some of the listed features: True HD Time-shifting... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247250325124 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:12:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247250325124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247241477764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - The title says it all. The volume on this unit is abysmal even at max. I impute the low volume on the loose ear fitting design; the unit barely floats over the ear and sometimes flops around hoping to jump off on the next jolt. Other than the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247241477764 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 12:33:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247241477764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247173123716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - FIRST IMPRESSIONS: I saw this unit in Costco and was immediately draw by the low price: nearly 1/2 the cost of a name brand unit with what appeared to be similar features. I brought the unit home and was impressed with the ease of the manual. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247173123716 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 03:28:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247173123716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247166701188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000 32in HDTV is slim and attractive with a high-end feel. The screen swivels from small base if inclined to angle the set for better viewing. The remote is rather bland and boxy. On... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247166701188 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 02:24:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247166701188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230999559812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - The original PPC6700 stylus works as a stylus should with one really negative design: it falls out of the PDA easily. It lacks a mechanism which catches the PDA or "clicks" into place. I would have purchased better designed ones if they existed,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230999559812 Sat, 13 May 2006 14:00:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230999559812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230976884356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I was shocked that this antenna performs very well; albeit, at a fairly premium price (~$100). In a heavily populated city apartment, I receive nearly all the HDTV channels with the exception of one. Most of the Terk antenna's I purchased in the past... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230976884356 Sat, 13 May 2006 00:09:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230976884356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230675025540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - Now with the Buffalo Linkstation on my network, I can: - Share files across all computers (music, video, my documents, etc.) - Increase my data storage space without upgrading Hard drives or using external hard drives - Configure for regular backups... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230675025540 Thu, 11 May 2006 00:20:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230675025540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_229360176772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hankshay - I have owned more than 5 dell laptops in the past. This one is the best one I've owned. My E1505 configuration: Core Duo 1.86G 15.4" WXGA Screen (Truelife glossy coating) ATI x1400 256MB Video Card 8X DVD Burner Bluetooth/Dell 1390 TrueMobile... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~229360176772 Tue, 2 May 2006 22:30:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_229360176772?linkin_id=8003929