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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-jspahn Recent reviews written by member jspahn en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_465863609988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - This mower is the top of the line mower available from Kyodo America.Here's the skinny for those into the numbers on equipment:Mows up to 1 acre in base form (2.25 acre max)3100 SF per hour mow rate (400 sf more than LB3210)1... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465863609988 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 21:52:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465863609988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455480807044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - KitchenAid KFPW760 12 Cups Food Processor Design: The simple three button design really works well into my design theme in my house. The buttons are large and easy to clean. They are thin film buttons like you will find on my appliances... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455480807044 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:06:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455480807044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455441419908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Dyson Upright Vacuum. DC07 Experience: I have had this Dyson for about a year and a half now. It still amazes me how much it picks up everytime I vacuum. I use a Roomba about every three days and use the Dyson about once every two weeks. Even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455441419908 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:27:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455441419908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455225020036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Phiaton MS 600 Docking StationTo start with, I don't know where the Microsoft label in the Epinions list comes in.  I can't see anything in my paperwork or manuals that say anything about Microsoft.DesignThis is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455225020036 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:07:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455225020036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455215320708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - HP 2133 KX870AT#ABAI got this little PC to use on my travels.  I have a new Macbook (the aluminum one piece chassis one) and I really prefer to use that for most of my work but there are times when traveling on a plane that it gets... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455215320708 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:17:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455215320708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455142116996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I bought my 2009 Jetta Tdi the day they became officially available for sale.  It was purely an accident that I was in the dealership that day.  My 2006 Jetta Tdi was in to have the battery replaced under warranty when I saw the white demo Tdi... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455142116996 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:01:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455142116996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455141330564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Black & Decker Le750 Lawn Edger  I was in need of a tool to cut some sod where I wanted to do some landscaping around my home.  I owned a cordless trimmer/edger but it really didn't have the guts that I needed to cut pretty deep and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455141330564 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:16:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455141330564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455133269636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I started using the Mr. Beer brewing kits about 6 years ago.  Since then, I have brewed probably over 100 gallons of beer for my friends and family.  Let me share with you what I have found from trial and error.Cleanliness is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455133269636 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:49:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455133269636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455096635012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Black & Decker Cordless Hedge Trimmer (NHT518).  We have been trimming our hedges for the last 10 years with a plain old pair of manual shears.  I saw our neighbors had a set of  tools powered by a rechargeable 18-volt battery. They... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455096635012 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:39:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455096635012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455095324292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Black & Decker Cordless Line Trimmer (NST2018).  My wife and I were in the market for some new lawn tools.  The corded line trimmer we had been using was nearing the end of its life so we decided to go out and get a new one.  I saw our... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455095324292 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:20:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455095324292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455091719812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Black & Decker Cordless Blower (Ns118).  My wife had been asking me if there was a cordless leaf blower on the market because she was tired of getting the extension cord out, dragging it around and putting it away.  I saw our neighbors had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455091719812 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:58:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455091719812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455012093572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Bang & Olufsen Earset 2 I have had this headset for a little while now (few weeks) and can truly say it is wonderful.  I have been using the Jawbone up until now and there really is no comparison.  The sound quality of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455012093572 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:18:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455012093572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453507321476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn -   I wasn't really planning to buy a new TV the other day.  I really needed a computer monitor for my gym. I ride a computerized bicycle trainer that allows me to simulate conditions on the road.  Somehow, my 18" monitor got... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453507321476 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:53:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453507321476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453065477764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I have been using this device for about two years now (November 2008).  I bought this because I wanted a more detailed training log than I could get with my Polar 710 heart rate monitor.  The mapping feature was what sold me when I saw it on a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453065477764 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:52:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453065477764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452618325636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - These glasses have been in constant use by me for about a year and a half.  I bought them right when they first came out.   I have been on a search for great sunglasses for bicycling for several years.  I have tried many different... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452618325636 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:00:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452618325636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452472508036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I have been using this bread maker for 5 years now.  It is truly a workhorse.  This bread maker gets used by me at the minimum of 5 times a month. I bought it online at cooking.com in 2003 after having bad experiences with a Sunbeam and and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452472508036 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:35:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452472508036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452409790084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - Let me start off by saying I have been using this mower now for two seasons.  I am not a reviewer that just goes out on the net to get information about a product so I can write a review to make some money.  I am really passionate about this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452409790084 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:18:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452409790084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_447642177156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I have had two of these watches for three years now. The first lasted for about 6 months then had a problem with the buttons so it was replaced under warranty. I will write about my experience with the watch that I have had now for 2-1 2 years.I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447642177156 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:11:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447642177156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445650013828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I purchased Aliph Jawbone in January of 2007 after having lackluster experiences with various models of bluetooth headsets out there. I wanted the freedom of the wireless headset but wanted the sound of a wired unit. Until the Jawbone came along, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445650013828 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:05:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445650013828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417170296452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I have had this heater for about three years now. It has been very reliable. Never given a lick of trouble during our ownership. We use this heater in our large master bathroom to augment the in floor heat that has to fight the 12' ceilings. I love... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417170296452 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:40:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417170296452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411745947268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - The concept of this toy is there is a small container with a fan underneath. The bottom of the container is perforated to allow air through. In this container you place "butterflies" and the put a cap on the container. The cap has an outlet that is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411745947268 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:09:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411745947268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405572783748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I have had this Roomba 560 for about a week now. I have 3 other Roomba models, all of the last generation, which is the third. The new Roomba 560 has onboard scheduling, a very nice feature. My other Roomba models are scheduled via the remote that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405572783748 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:51:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405572783748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_309398376068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I purchased three of these units thinking they would be a big help reducing the number of components in the house. It has good sounding specs: Progressive Scan, Component Out, Commercial Skip and DVD/VHS in one unit. The clean lines and smallish... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~309398376068 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:18:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_309398376068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_257722781316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I was a using Swifter Wet Jet which soaks up the water (like a disposable diaper) but still you were passing that dirty pad over and over the floor. I purchased a mopper like you see at a grocery store for one of our company's locations and thought,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~257722781316 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:24:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_257722781316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231047007876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jspahn - I bought this machine today (5/13/06) to replace my Hoover Steamvac Dual V which had a defective water tank (the major design flaw with that product). I was hoping for a machine that would clean as well as the Hoover but be a little better designed. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231047007876 Sat, 13 May 2006 22:06:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231047007876?linkin_id=8003929