Epinions Recent Reviews for jag2112

The Nuvi 660's little brother packs a solid punch in the GPS market

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:50:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - I recently wrote a review on the Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS system which is one of the best consumer GPS units on the market. One of the biggest hurdles facing the 660, however, is the steep price (in excess of $700 as of this writing). Though I happen to...

The Panasonic PV-GS300 Digital Camcorder - Almost as good as it gets

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:26:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - If you’re a parent in today’s 21st century technologically advanced world, then chances are you have – or are looking to purchase – a video camcoder to help capture all the glorious moments of parenthood. Like the spaghetti fights…or the 42 minute...

The Epitome of Portable GPS Systems - the Nuvi 660

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:55:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - Garmin has been around since the late 1980's and are credited for creating the first portable GPS system. So it’s no surprise that one of the best, portable GPS systems on the market today would come from this innovative company. The Nuvi 660 is...

A Sure Sign of the Apocalypse---I bought a Minivan

Thu, 25 May 2006 15:35:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - I can make excuses... Like I was having an out-of-body experience when I actually said "We have a deal" to the salesman, so I it really wasn't "me"... Or that, viewing it from a distance (and in heavy fog) it appeared to be an SUV... But when it...

Dell UltraSharp¿ 2007FP (Black) 20.1" LCD Monitor: Dell's 2007FP UltraSharp LCD Monitor - In a Word...Amazing!

Wed, 10 May 2006 13:47:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - It's been five years since I purchased a new PC for our home use. The last PC I purchased was one of the first Pentium IV Dell's that hit the market. Now after putting it through its paces, I decided it was time for a complete upgrade. The good thing...

Sony's 5-Disc DVD Changer...Never judge a player by its cover

Fri, 5 May 2006 15:46:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - After nearly 5 years of what seemed like constant use, my JVC DVD player decided to call it quits. Who can blame it after countless hours of playing Pixar movies, Care Bear episodes, Baby Einstein offerings as well as a smattering of Rush concerts...but...

Rush Gold...A repackaging of early compilation albums

Fri, 5 May 2006 13:56:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - Back in 1997, the record label company formerly known as Mercury/Polygram Records decided to introduce a "Greatest Hits of Rush" set of CDs. The result was Retrospective I: (1974 - 1980) and Retrospective II (1981-1987). As Rush had switched labels in...

Star Trek Season Three DVD Box Set: Just For The True Fan

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:14:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - Star Trek: The Original Series is truly a tale of three seasons. Season one is often considered one of the finest examples of science fiction television ever produced. Season two built off of the success of season one, but it also failed to...

Star Trek Season Two DVD Box Set: Not quite as good as the first...

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:51:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - As I implied on my review of the Star Trek DVD Box set for Season #1 of the Original Series (See: h
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box sets will likely only appeal to those who are already fans of a...

Star Trek Season One DVD Box Set: A worthy addition to anyone's collection.

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:41:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - DVD Box sets are proliferating at an alarming rate; but that's a good thing for those of us who love to capture movie, television and/or documentary series in a nice, small package. I, for one, usually steer away from box sets only because the price...

Rush reflects on their 30-year career with Feedback

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 17:41:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - It seems that I've began quite a number of my more recent reviews with something along the lines of "Man, it's been a while since I've posted a review." So, as not to break that trend... Man, it's been a while since I've posted a review... But, hey,...

Shula's Steakhouse: A Weeknight in New York City - Part 2 of 2

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 17:47:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - On to part 2 of my series regarding a weeknight in New York City - a Christmas gift I 'gave' my wife this past holiday. Part 1, if you missed it, can be viewed at: h
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Westin Times Square: Westin-Times Square: A Weeknight in New York City - Part 1 of 2

Fri, 26 Mar 2004 18:01:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - Holy cow - has it really been that long since I posted a review? Time flies when you're chasing kids, changing diapers, and playing peek-a-boo at 3:15am. Well, as I sit here on a moderately boring Friday at work, with Spring finally trying to push...

Rush in Rio Triple Live CD - Masterful Musical Mecca

Fri, 24 Oct 2003 11:45:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - In combination with the release of their double-DVD Rush in Rio, which documents the final concert of their 2002 Vapor Trails tour, Rush has also released a Rush in Rio triple CD as an audio supplement to the DVD visuals. Or, as percussioni...

Rush in Rio DVD - And the Crowd Went WILD!

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:21:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - For some time, now, many of you have read my reviews praising the Rock trio from Canada known as Rush. For over 30 years now, Rush has produced 17 studio albums (almost all of them Gold or multi-platinum - more than any other group .... ever). They'...

Toyota Highlander - A Tale About Minivans and Dragons...

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:32:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - The following is based on a true story, albeit with some embellishments for the sake of entertainmen...

Ships of the Star Fleet - Exceptional Star Trek Reference Guide or just another book?

Thu, 29 May 2003 18:45:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - First, a quick update. My new son, Michael, came into the world on April 30th. Everyone is doing fine. See my profile page for the latest pictures.

So, in honor of the birth of my son, who is now a bonafide Rush and Star Trek fan, I thought...

Kyocera's 2135 Cell Phone - A Great, Basic Phone that's loaded with features...

Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:52:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - Long time powerhouses in the cell phone arena like Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson are all taking a strong look at the relative newcomer to the scene - Kyocera. And why not? With phones like the 2135 - a Nokia knock-off to some, but loaded with more...

palmOne Tungsten T Handheld: Palm's Tungsten T - The Next-Gen PDA with an Out of this World Price

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:37:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - For years, Palm (originally owned and operated by 3M) has held onto the reigns of top PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) company with their extensive line of units.

Unfortunately, with competition growing at a steady and furious rate, many...

Rush Interview Picture Disc Vol 2 - Doesn't Live Up to the Original...

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:48:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - There are few, very few, Rush-related items that I can't recommend here at Epinions. Some of you may remember the 'tribute' album 'Red Star' that completely disgusted me - and rightly so.

Well, with the second (and final) volume in the short...

The Story of Kings - A tempting look into the world of Rush...

Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:11:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - There's something about a Rush fan. Something that has them searching the ends of the Earth for anything Rush related.

Ok - perhaps most fans aren't quite as fanatical as yours truly, but clearly anything labeled as an official 'Rush' release...

Start Dreaming with Mr. Ray - Finally, a CD for the entire family...

Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:06:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - As my daughter, Rebecca, continues to grow before my eyes (she's 26 months now) and her tastes in music and the arts begins to take shape (Yes, she is a Rush fan...like I would have it any other way...) I've begun to realize why so many parents often...

The Kyocera 2255 Digital PCS Phone - Like a Blue Beacon in the Night...

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:24:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - When you think about wireless digital phones, you often think of brands such as Nokia, Motorola, Eriksson and the like. Well, it's time to change your thinking and include Kyocera into that select list. Kyocera, makers of such products as copiers,...

The JVC GR-DVM76U MiniDV Micro Palm Corder - The Epitome of Transportable Imagery

Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:19:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - We've all seen them.

We've all pitied them.

Fathers attempting to carry two camera bags (photo and video), one diaper bag, a baby carrier, an umbrella stroller and, of course, a kid or three. Before the birth of my daughter 2+...

The Samsung HCL4715W 47" HDTV Widescreen TV - Making the ordinary, extraordinary...

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:41:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jag2112 - When you're ready to get serious about a home theater experience. I mean really serious, then you know that the experience begins and ends with your TV. Sure, your receiver and speakers matter - a lot - but what's the use of putting thousands...