Epinions Recent Reviews for ksleskov

Great harness

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:51:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - This package was recommended to me by the salesperson, and I never regretted buying it. It included BD Momentum harness, ATC, which is a belay devise, BD Airlock carabiner and a small chalkbag with ball of chalk. First harness. I've used BD Bod and a...

my first rock shoes

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:22:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I had no idea what I wanted when I was buying my first rock shoes. Well, I guess, the price was the biggest factor. I ended up choosing between 5.10 Spire and La Sportiva Mythos. Put Spire on one foot, Mythos on the other and went to the climbing wall...

Your best friend outdoors

Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:51:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I bought my Whisperlite Internationale (the older model of WI 600) in 1997. Since then, I had been taking it with me everywhere: mountains, desert, forest, water trips. Could not make a better purchase. It burns virtually everything: gasoline, kerosene,...

Quicken TurboTax State: A must have.

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 18:15:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I bought TurboTax State because it was free (after mail-in rebate) with TurboTax Deluxe.

It works only with TurboTax federal. You cannot install or uninstall the state software without doing so with the federal one. All interface is exactly...

Let's put H&R out of business!

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 17:47:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - Last year we paid an extraorbitary sum to H&R for the inconvenience of making an appointment, waiting at the reception desk and less than average job. This year I decided to do taxes by myself. Many people in epinions suggest to buy plain Turbotax...

Very good for lab work

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:08:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I needed a calculator for my work in a molecular biology lab. It had to do logs, 1/x, constants and regression. So, I took a catalog and figured that TI 30X solar fits my needs and was the cheapest model of all listed. I had been working well for about...

Great car for students.

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:14:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I bought my Escort in 1997 with 48K on it. Now it has 88K and it is 7 years old. Still, it hasn't had any serious problems. I only had to change worn out brake pads and tires, that's it. Engine and transmission work like Swiss watch.

It...

Rainbow: myth and reality

Fri, 5 Jan 2001 18:52:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I had a chance to examine Rainbow e-series at my father-in-law's home. He bought it for $1500 from a salesperson who visited him and made a demonstration. The only positive thing I could find in this extremely overpriced machine is the ingenious design...

Very reliable TV

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 14:57:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I bought my 25in Sanyo 5 years ago. It still works like new. I recently read in Consumer Reports that Sanyo is one of the most durable TV sets. I should add, that it is also one of the least expensive. I am not very demanding to the quality of picture...

Good body, poor lens.

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:57:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I bought a Rebel G kit when I decided to switch from old manual SLR cameras to the modern ones. I traded two old bodies in for this kit and paid $200 on top of it. I can say that I don't regret it. Let me tell you what Rebel G can do.

I has...

GoldStar Air Conditioner R5000: Great value

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 20:15:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I needed an A/C for my computer room. It was supposed to be small, cheap and reliable. I found that this GoldStar 5000 BTU fits the description exactly. I bought it at Sam's Club for $135. It fit the small window in my computer room very well.

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As tall as my wife: my favorite height...

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 19:45:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - My Frigidair refrigerator looks exactly like the one shown on the photo. It's been working great for almost two years. Never had any problem with it. The temperature is maintained very steadily.

The refrigerator is pretty big. There is enough...

Doubletree: Good for business travel

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 19:50:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I stayed for three nights in the Doubletree in Albuquerque, NM. I was there on business. That Doubletree is located in the downtown, about 15 min ride from the airport.

The Doubletree is connected with the Convention Center via an underground...

Very good for travelling family

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 18:36:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - My wife bought this Evenflo Playcrib in ToyRUs. The reason for buying was that we were about to go to visit our friends who live a thousand miles from us. So, what can I say about it.

First of all, it is neatly packed in a bag.

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His first dinner...

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:26:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - Our method of choosing a high chair was simple. We went to ToysRUs armed with their Geoffrey dollars, walked to the high chair isle and put our baby into each one of displayed models. The only one, in which he was sitting without complaining, was this...

A very good vacuum

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:55:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - Some time ago I was looking for a replacement for my old Eureka Powerline (the one with the soft bag compartment). One reason for that was that the Eureka was 5 years old and it had been broken three times during that period. Another reason was that its...

No more candies in the VCR

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 18:53:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - When we had not had our own baby yet, our friends with their two year old visited us. At some point later we decided to rent a video. But when I inserted the cassette, our VCR spat it out. I took it to repair and next day the repairman caller me and...

soft and nice

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:42:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - When our toddler started to pay attention to the toilet, we bought him a Graco Big Kid trainer. But when we put our kid on it for the first time, he let us know that he hated it with all his soul. And now I know why. The opening was too small and the...

Beware the Faberware!

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 17:45:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - We got a Faberware classic knife set as a gift. As a result, I had almost become a widower. My wife was using the chief's knife when the blade suddenly broke close to the handle and flew toward her face. Only the bad balancing of the knife saved her...

A good non-professional set

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 17:47:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - My wife loves cooking. Especially when she is giving directions and I do all the work plus dishwashing. We bought an Anolon Classic 10 pc set in Bed Bath & Beyond for $300 about three years ago. I never regretted it. Except for a few scratches on the...

A Leviathan among the lenses

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 16:49:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - Sigma 50-500mm EX is a relatively new addition to the Sigma EX family. So far, I haven't heard too many reports concerning its reliability and performance. However, I think it is an interesting lens in terms of versatility and image quality. Let's point...

Sigma Telephoto 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D: Sigma vs Canon

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:00:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I am a Canon EOS user, so I've been choosing between Canon and the third party 1:1 Macro lenses and for my macro endeavors. I'd searched a number of photography web sites until I came to a conclusion that a serious macro photographer has to choose...

Plus is cheaper than Ultimate

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:23:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - I've written already about the Ultimate version of the filter. I decided to buy PUR Plus replacement filters for the Ultimate cartridge since the Plus is twice cheaper. Another good thing about Plus is that it does not become clogged as soon as the...

Ultimate versus Plus

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:04:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - We bought PUR Ultimate filter soon after our baby was born. The reason was obvious: we were concerned about heavy metals, including lead in the tap water. The filter is extremely easy to mount: just screw it on your faucet. It works okay for a couple of...

The beginning of Preston & Child legacy

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:17:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ksleskov - Relic was the first book written by Preston and Child in co-authorship. It was also their first book that I read. The title was what captivated me. You may want to check out my other reviews on Preston and Child books. All of them are very good, but...