Epinions Recent Reviews for isong

Zojirushi Knows Rice!

Thu, 8 Apr 2004 17:56:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - "What the heck are you doing writing a review about a rice cooker?!" Having been through several rice cookers, myself, I thought I'd help you spare the expense by purchasing the right one the first time... GOOD RICE,...

2000 BMW 328i: The Perfect Package.

Mon, 1 Mar 2004 06:30:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - WHY A 3-SERIES BIMMER? My 99 VW Passat was on its last leg and I was desperately seeking a new car. With VWs bolded on my black list, I was ready to venture on to newer and better things. My wife has a 2002 Honda Accord, and to this day,...

Canon PowerShot S230: Pocket Hercules

Fri, 15 Nov 2002 02:11:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - WHY I PURCHASED THE POWERSHOT 230:

I was never really a fan of Canon cameras, especially Canon digital cameras. It wasn’t until recently that a few of my friends were sending me pictures via email that were taken with a Canon Powershot...

Panasonic DuraMax EB-TX220: One TOUGH Cookie

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 06:46:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - I've owned quite a few cell phones in my life. Just to give you an idea, I've owned a Motorola, Pioneer, Mitsubishi, Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, Sony, and even an Audiovox cell phone. I picked up the Panasonic DuraMax because one of my friends had good...

The 2002 Honda Accord Special Edition

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 22:19:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - If you look up the word 'unique' in the dictionary, you won't find it anywhere close to the Honda Accord. You won’t find it next to Toyota Camry, either. These two cars are probably, by far, the most popular models in its class. Both are known for...

My Next Best Friend: Nokia 3360

Thu, 18 Oct 2001 18:29:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK:

Okay, that was corny. Sorry. To AT&T Wireless, the Nokia 3360 is the newest addition (as of October 2001) to their line of wireless phones. I’ve been waiting for this model for over a year. Voicestream Wireless...

The Most BANG for your Buck!

Sun, 6 May 2001 04:47:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - DISC BRAKES!:

The 2000 Giant XtC SE2 comes packed with features found on more expensive bikes. Although the SE2 isn't what you call a 'cheap' bike, it's definitely worth your money. The thing that makes the SE2 stand out from the rest of...

The Wonderbrick: Nokia 5165

Tue, 20 Mar 2001 19:49:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE OWN THESE?

I'm the type that likes to be different. When it comes to cell phones, I want one that not a lot of people have. When the Motorola StarTAC phones first came out on the market, I raced to the stores to get...

Verizon Mobile Phone Service in Portland: Verizon Wireless: Not Too Reliable in Oregon

Sun, 18 Mar 2001 08:01:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author isong - WHAT GOT ME TO GO WITH VERIZON:

Back in October 2000, I had the opportunity to purchase my wireless service through either AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless. Upon doing some research, I decided to go with Verizon because they offered a...

Get to Know your Mechanic!

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 03:53:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author isong - THE 1999 VW PASSAT GLS 1.8L TURBO (Manual Transmission): I purchased this car brand new at Rey Reece VW/Oldsmobile/Isuzu in Portland, Oregon on January 1999. It wasn't the exact model nor the color that I wanted. My choice was a silver 1.8 liter...

A Whole New Elantra, A Whole New Hyundai

Thu, 8 Feb 2001 04:22:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - ARE YOU SURE IT'S A HYUNDAI???

Do you remember back in the 80s when Hyundai was first introduced in the states? The model was called the Excel and it sold like hotcakes due to the incredibly lower sticker price than its Japanese...

Compaq Goes Compact with the PA-1

Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:44:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - AT FIRST GLANCE:

I’d been using my trusty Sony cassette walkman for over a decade for my workout routines. I also own a portable Sony CD player, but it’s pretty big and also has the tendency to skip during my workouts. I was amazed at how...

Drives Like a Camry, Priced Like a Mercedes...

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 20:19:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - Yes. The title of this review is a slight exaggeration, but my point is this: The Toyota Sienna seems to cost more than its competitors such as Honda's Odyssey which offers more room, more features and added benefits. But then again, if the Toyota name...

This Sony Packs a Punch for Under $500!

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 21:13:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - Digital cameras are becoming more and more popular. They’ve become smaller, more powerful, easier to use, and have become much more affordable. With so many manufacturers bumping elbows to get their share of the digital camera market, we (the...

How Pathetic...

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 22:11:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author isong - Chase Manhattan is one of many banks that offer credit cards to qualified consumers. My personal experience with many other banks and their credit cards have eventually boiled down to the quality of their customer service. Unless I get an...

Palm m100 Personal Organizer: A Great PDA for Beginners!

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 20:33:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

“…a PDA for under $150?” Hmm… I wonder how useful this device can be? Considering it’s made by Palm, it should be alright. Right? It’s actually very nice. The more curvy design (compared to its siblings)...

A Great Toy and MORE!

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 03:51:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - NOTE:

I've been using my Compaq Aero 1530 for more than half a year. I started liking it right out of the box for its size as well as its many uses. The majority of my co-workers own PDA units that run on Palm OS, not Windows CE...

Dream Come True: Air Presto!

Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:32:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - The Air Presto is currently available only through stores like Footlocker, Foot Action, or Eastbay. You can also purchase the Prestos from Nike's web site.

APPEARANCE

The Air Prestos come in an assortment of colors. There's at...

If Looks Can Kill...

Wed, 6 Sep 2000 03:19:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - Working for Nike has many privileges. Since I'm fairly active athletically, I take advantage of the great benefits of being able to visit the Nike employee store here in Beaverton, Oregon. I also get the opportunity to do product testing of all sorts...

Pocket Hercules: Sony DSC-S50 Cybershot

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 03:14:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - SONY'S DIGITAL CAMERAS

Sony's come a long way from their line of digital cameras. I used to own a Mavica MD-81 that allowed me to take great pictures along with MPEG video all on a 3.5" floppy. Now Sony's come up with the Cybershot...

And in This Corner... Weighing in at $30...

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 17:30:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author isong - TO USE OR NOT TO USE:

With the arrival of our precious baby girl, we knew that there were some things that we needed very badly. One of the most dreaded things that comes to mind is changing diapers. Ooooh... My wife and I debated...

Not Quite the Camera I Expected...

Mon, 3 Jul 2000 03:09:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author isong - HOW I ACQUIRED THE PANASONIC PALM CAM:

A few months ago, I filled out an online survey form at a manufacturer's web site. After completing the form, it said I would be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 100 Panasonic digital cameras. Not...

A Great Pack for Short Trips or Minimalists

Fri, 30 Jun 2000 14:03:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isong - WHY DID I PURCHASE THE OPHIR PACK?

I've used external-frame packs ever since I was a cub scout. External-frame packs are great because you can pack as much as you want and then strap everything you couldn't fit inside on the outside. It may...

Nike Hoops it up with Team Max Zooms

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 02:35:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - To give you an idea of what this shoe has gone through while it's been under my ownership for the past 6 months, I will list my physical statistics as well as the sports I participated in while wearing the Team Zoom Max II shoes.

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Audi (T)otally (T)empting!

Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:56:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author isong - FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

I saw this car out on the market for the first time in a Hammacher Schlemmer Christmas catalog... yes, a mail-order catalog! I found this car to be very sporty with a touch of elegance. The base engine isn't as powerful...