Epinions Recent Reviews for kleung21

The hottest new batteries on the market

Sun, 6 May 2007 12:15:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Every decade or two, there comes an evolution in battery technology. Remember the old nicads, then we got nimh with higher capacities. There was a bit of a plateau until the companies started marketing faster chargers and charge times. THIS really...

Wonderfully Portable USB Drive

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:07:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - First off, USB Drives seem to be a dime a dozen with very little to distinguish them among the competition other than pricing. That is why it is so refreshing to get a new product that is very cheaply priced at around $20 and yet has the a trick up it's...

Refillable cartridge

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:01:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - First off, this is the new toner cartridge format that Brother started using sometime in the beginning of 2005 when it introduced the printers listed above. Before I proceed further, let me answer the question that is probably brewing in the minds of...

Cheapo Ultraportable from fledgling company

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:58:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - This is a review for the Averatec Ultraportable 1020-ED1 Notebook PC. This review is appropriate for anyone looking at the Averatec ultraportable 1000 series of computers as the main difference between the 1020 and the 1050 is merely in the CPU and Hard...

Cheap DVD player - very good when it works

Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:24:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - The insignia brand is a in-house Futureshop/Best Buy brand made in China and marketed by them. Here in Canada, these DVD portable DVD players come with a 1 year PARTS warranty, but only 90 days LABOR which is where you may get into trouble. Overall...

Excellent value. Great workout

Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:07:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - I am reviewing the VHS version of this workout. I too am a Kathy Smith fan as she really does put thought and planning into designing her videos. Overall, this is a well designed, aerobic video that seems to be be very safe. It keeps your heart rate...

Motivational Kickboxing type exercise video

Fri, 3 Mar 2006 19:57:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - After watching all the late night informercials on Tae Bo, I finally decided to grab this 2 tape (4 workout) package on Tae Bo... My package was consisted of 2 VHS tapes consisting of Foundation & Energy / Strength and Power. In short, it is a...

Hard to look at a CRT again

Sat, 23 Oct 2004 02:19:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Well, I've read the other 2 reviews on this site about the BenQ and I have to partially agree. This is a great monitor at a low price and it all comes down to user expectations. LCD Technology As most people know now, flat screens are HIP. They...

Excellent Value. Great Performance... The new Gold Standard!

Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:33:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Mazda has traditionally run a little behind of it's Japanese peers in Honda and Toyota. However, their new Mazda 3 sedan sets the bar for the subcompact segment. This review is based upon 8 months of ownership of the Mazda 3 2.3 L GT sedan in Canada...

Excellent Musical instrument for even high-intermediate player

Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:17:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - I own a used (1982 make) Yamaha U1 Upright piano. I grew up playing a 44 inch Kawai and always admired my piano teacher's Yamaha U1. The keys are even, light to the touch and the quality of construction is excellent. The tone is a bit brighter than...

Expensive but effective course

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:30:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Hi there, based upon the interest in my other review on Japanese texts, I thought I would review the Pimsleur Japanese series. I have completed the Pimsleur I and II Japanese complete courses as well as various other Japanese learning material so I...

A great study text for beginners

Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:42:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - First off, this textbook is used by a lot of North American Japanese language courses. It's also used here in Toronto by some of the high-school language programs. This review is of the Kana version of the book (note the different ISBN number)...

Do NOT get this buggy progam until updated

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 09:24:32 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Spam.... What a hateful word. There are very few things that have developed out of the internet revolution that is as atrocious as the spammig behaviour that has surfaced all over our beloved email accounts. This is a review of the McAfee...

Highly recommended for beginners at home

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 21:46:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Overview This is a review of the Emedia Guitar Method 1 - version 1.2. So, you've hit middle age (me) or you've decided that after watching your bazzilionth rock band jam together that you would like to be just as cool as your (insert guitar...

Crest Strips work as advertised

Thu, 27 Jun 2002 17:29:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - This is a review of the Crest Professional White Strips. The difference between the over-the-counter whitestrips and the professional system are:

- higher concentration of peroxide

- comes with whitening toothpaste

- can only be...

Canadian 2001 Ninja 250R - something different

Fri, 12 Apr 2002 03:25:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - This is a review of the CANADIAN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Although I purchased a 2001 burgundy red model, the only differences between 2000-2003 are colors offered. There have bee NO other changes to the bike during this time. First off, I would like to...

Incredible Thin-and-Light system (Canada)

Tue, 19 Feb 2002 15:05:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - The IBM Thinkpad X20 is a wonderful thin-and-light system that is powerful enough for many years to come. You can pick up one of these on sale since the X20 is now discontinued. I purchased mine for $1300 cdn which is incredible.

System...

Add a RF Modulator = CH-X250RF

Sun, 30 Dec 2001 07:04:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - Introduction

This is a review for the JVC CH-X250RF. Before you start flaming, let me explain that this is a combination / package that JVC puts out that combines the CH-X200 12 Disk CD changer with their Wired remote/RF modulator...

A Cheap, FREE Cd player

Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:27:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - This review is adequate for the Sony E221, 221L and 226CK. The only difference between these three units is that the L model is blue in colour and the CK model has a car kit. The electronics, styling and design/units are otherwise identical in every...

Great camera with good features

Tue, 25 Dec 2001 04:56:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - This is a positive review on a fuji 2600 digital camera. The other digital camera I own is a Kodak dc4800 which is a 3 mp camera with more features.

The fuji 2600 was purchased as a gift for my father after examining all the various 2 mp...

Panasonic ProMax EB-TX210: A Great little cell phone at a good price (in Canada)

Tue, 6 Nov 2001 05:05:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - This review is based upon service obtained in Canada from the Rogers/AT&T network.

The Panasonic TX210 is a beautiful phone that is both lightweight and compact enough that I can carry it around in my jacket/pocket WITHOUT a belt clip. It...

A cheap and good notebook

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 01:46:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - I purchased the Acer Travelmate 507T notebook last year and have been using it with great satisfaction over the last year.

To start off with, the whole travelmate 505-509 series notebooks are identical in form factor, features and...

Finally, a mouse I will keep.

Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:00:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - PREAMBLE

Hello friends.

In the last several months, I have bought several optical mice in the hopes of finding that holy grail - a mouse that works as well as it looks.

I initially tried the logitech cordless optical but...

Nice first try but no home runs.

Tue, 14 Aug 2001 01:08:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - I chose the Logitech Cordless Mouseman Optical because it is a) cordless and b) optical. Theoretically, this would be the ideal mousing device and on top of it all, it is manufactures by one of the biggest names in input devices - logitech.

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A trusted, affordable security system

Mon, 23 Jul 2001 00:07:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleung21 - The Viper name (manufactured by directed electronics) is a fairly common and trusted name in the autosecurity circles.

These are the same guys that make Python, Sidewinder, Clifford, Avital, Wasp and Rattler systems. (yes, they do seem to...