Epinions Recent Reviews for hedgy

A Smooth Operator

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:50:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - Epinions appears to have multiple entries for this same product. (If an Epinions moderator is reading this perhaps they could clean up the database.) Anyway, this “mouse” (in reality a trackball) does have model number 64325 and is almost...

Very usable PC-less Skype phone

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:22:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - The key selling point of the Philips VOIP841 (compared with most other cordless VOIP phones) is that it does not require a computer for making/receiving calls. The Skype software is integrated into the base station. All you require is an Internet...

Astonishingly poorly designed control knob

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:02:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - It's very difficult to use because the fabric/temperature control knob is hidden under the handle. If you are holding the iron by the handle (and where else would you hold it?) your hand obscures the view of the temperature knob even more, so to...

Not just a pretty face ...

Wed, 24 May 2006 14:39:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - Being a Windows Smartphone there's a lot you can do with this device. Consequently, when some things work less well than others it's not always the fault of the phone manufacturer. Some issues may be resolved as software providers improve their...

Boils well. Lid can be tricky to replace.

Sat, 4 Feb 2006 12:30:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - The stainless steel design looks better than some of the white plastic kettles. [I should point out that currently (May 2006) Epinions is showing the wrong photo - they are showing the black model not the brushed stainless model which has a black...

A polished product (in both senses of the word).

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:13:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - With of a polished stainless steel case, this flash drive is at the premium end of Lexar's product line. It has reportedly performed well in speed tests, especially for larger files ( > 1Mb) and that's primarily why I purchased it. Hardware...

A few points about usability

Fri, 13 May 2005 14:43:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - One of the other reviewers pointed out that the cord length was too short. It is shorter than some at a metre (3 feet) long, but it works well if you have one of the portable players with a remote control (e.g the iAudio M3 or an iRiver model)...

Some points to consider...

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:39:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - March 2007. My player is still going strong after two years so although the brand is not well known I'm happy with the reliability. General Verdict A slim unit that feels solid and well-constructed. I play MP3 and Ogg Vorbis files...

My incident log since Jan 2000

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 15:06:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - I've been using Verizon's DSL service since Jan 2000. My installation was pretty smooth and and the high-speed surfing is great. According to many reports the quality of service varies according to the location. If you can find some existing customers in...

Still my preference after 4 years

Thu, 22 Aug 2002 14:48:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - I have used the Kensington Turboball for over 4 years, since the demise of my previous favorite model, the "Mouse Systems Trackball II". I have one for my home PC and recently obtained another for my office PC, after comparing with the 7 or 8 other...

Internav Email: How cool are gray and yellow ?

Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:01:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - One of the uglier color combinations I have seen on a web site, gray on yellow, but as it is a free service, I’ll stick to evaluating function before style. As far as features go, Internav does not ring my bell as a full featured email provider. On the...

AdSubtract PRO: Gunshots and bird calls !

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 08:59:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - This “ad killer” has been speeding up my internet surfing for several years under its original name of “InterMute”. The original purpose was to strip out the banner ads on web pages, but it has been enhanced to provide some control of cookies – the...

Cheap Tickets: Cheap & and you CAN get FF miles

Fri, 4 Aug 2000 09:27:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - When buying flight tickets I make my decision based on time of travel, and then price. Usually I start by comparing prices on three websites:

CheapTickets.com

Trip.com

Expedia.

After I have found the cheapest fare that...

Beaver St store is currently closed! :-(

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:25:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - I went to the Beaver St Daily Soup today (Sep 2002) and it was closed. The soup counters had been removed. There were no notices promising a re-opening. We'll have to wait and see if they re-open.

Other branches of Daily Soup appear to have...

When you don't want to leave the tent?

Mon, 26 Jun 2000 14:34:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - (Just a quick update to say that I am still using this product after 3 years.)

Of course I don't take this product with me only when camping or sailing, but it really is convenient when you are staying overnight somewhere without a good flow...

Well, we've not hit a reef yet!

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:28:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - [May 2006. The Garmin web site reports this product is discontinued now. Ours is still working fine so if you find a used one it could be a good value purchase.] We have used the Garmin GPS 48 over the last two years whilst sailing off the north-east...

eFax: Occasional fax recipient? eFax is probably what you need.

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 22:16:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - (Just an update - Jan 2004 - to say that after 4 years I am still happy with this free fax incoming service.) Combine eFax with one of the free fax transmission services on the web and you've saved yourself the cost of a dedicated fax machine. I...

Classic design - still selling after 10 years.

Tue, 30 May 2000 14:37:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - The Saucony Shadow is the only shoe I have run in since I first tried them out in 1989. That is not to say they will be right for you, but if you are thinking of trying a different shoe you should try these. This model sometimes appears in lists of...

FriendlyEmail: All the features I want - and all of them are free.

Thu, 25 May 2000 14:20:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - I have used Friendly Email for more than a year. It meets all my primary criteria for a free email service and has many of the "bonus" features that I might want as well. My minimum requirements from a free email service are ...

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Men wearing red dresses

Wed, 17 May 2000 19:30:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - Hobart reminded me of an English fishing town but with better weather. We had gorgeous sunshine in February - late summer - but it never gets below freezing even in the winter. The small houses on narrow hilly streets frame wonderful estuary views,...

Take a break from walking here.

Tue, 16 May 2000 14:10:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - Salamanca Place is an appealing row of restored warehouses which now serve as the focal point for visitors strolling around Hobart. Located at the center of tourist attractions in the city it is an the ideal spot for a lunchtime or evening rendezvous...

The WorldSpy Has Ended! (July 2000)

Tue, 16 May 2000 00:56:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - If you've not already figured this out from some of the other review titles, WorldSpy has ceased its Internet service, which is a shame because is was fairly highly rated and one of the few free ISPs without a permanent banner ad window. I've switched to...

Visto: Using Visto to share photos

Sat, 6 May 2000 13:33:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - I have only used Visto to share photos via the web. It did achieve this objective but I found several "cons".

1) The biggest turn-off is that the menus, toolbars and banners take up so much of the screen that my photographs cannot...

Very comfortable - but may be discontinued!

Sat, 6 May 2000 12:33:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hedgy - I have used Mouse Systems Trackball II's for at least the past 4 years (with Windows NT and OS/2). It is the most comfortable trackball I have found so far - no need to keep the hand bunched up or stressed. The ball rolls smoothly and my (long) fingers...