Epinions Recent Reviews for lobsters

Best $10 I Have Ever Spent

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:05:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Ever since I discovered the Pandora Radio, I am looking for a decent pair of speakers so that I can get better sound out of the online radio stations. Because I am spending my own money to buy something for my office at work, I am incredibly cheap since...

Nice Travel Mouse that Doubles as a PowerPoint Presenter

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 03:38:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - What's in the box The Targus wireless optical mouse/pointer/presenter comes in a small box that contains these items: The mouse The base, with a cable that goes to an USB connector A carrying case Two AAA rechargeable batteries (in the...

"Advanced DVD Functions" Still Comes Short

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 03:56:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Note: This review is on the newest version (should we call it the 2005 vintage?). This vintage has only one set of arrow keys. And on the bottom it only says “Philips Universal”, not “Philips Magnavox”. Philips has at least three...

Great Noise Cancellation Headphone

Sat, 8 Oct 2005 11:30:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - What is Noise Cancellation Noise cancellation usually implies active noise reduction (ANR), although sometimes the passive ways to reduce noise can also be called by this name. Passive noise reduction uses sound absorbing material to reduce...

A $5 Lesson

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:48:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - What Is This Thing, Anyway? The Hawking H-AI6SIP high-gain antenna is a replacement antenna for wireless routers or access points (in other words, the broadcast station of wireless networks). By replacing the antenna, you will improve the signal...

Simple and Reliable, as a SimpleTech

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 21:28:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - I bought this card in 2004, after I was forced to upgrade my Canon G1 to G5 (quite a sad story, basically, the G1 was stolen at the airport). I compared a couple of the choices, including the SanDisk (h
ere).
I...

Fast and Secure

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 15:38:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Speed Test: 145x read, 80x write In this fast paced world, speed is everything. So the first thing I checked when I received this device is to test its speed. I have run the speed test on a USB 2.0 port on a dual processor IBM. The software...

Nice Price, Fast Speed

Sat, 16 Apr 2005 20:14:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - 512MB at $25? Wow!! This heading will definitely look silly half a year later (that will be Oct. 2005), but that is exactly what I felt when I was reading the Fry’s ad this week. I got to have this! I have a Canon PowerShot G5 that I...

Is it just me or...

Sun, 26 Dec 2004 03:21:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - I ordered this mouse after the company ergonomics review. I tried it for a whole week. It was quite frustrating to use. I went back to my old trusted mouse after that effort. Basics The mouse (again, the VerticalMouse 2) is an optical one,...

Poor Brother of Nova 1

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 23:27:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - I found this bag at BestBuy for $30 when I was searching for a bag for my new Canon G5, replacement of my lost G1. I fell in love with the bag immediately. Later I found out the reason of the instant love: the Lowepro EX 160 looks just like the Nova 1...

Extra Fine: A Better Combination with G2

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 17:26:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - I have been using the Pilot G2 pens for six years and still loves it. Hope this relationship will pass the seven-year itch and last a life time! Construction The G2 pen is very well constructed. The plastic barrel retains its high gloss...

Essential Protection with Superb Optical Quality

Mon, 28 Jun 2004 01:52:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Hoya HMC Super UV(0) filter is a high quality UV filter that is mainly used to protecting camera lens. It will also filter out the UV lights and make outdoor pictures clearer, especially in sunny days. By the way, the number 52 in the name should...

Sima CapKeepper-2: A little helping hand

Sun, 27 Jun 2004 18:35:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - If your camera cap doesn’t have a “leash” that attaches to the camera, you are bound to loose your cap some day. That is where the CapKeeper comes in handy. The CapKeeper has three parts. The cap handle is a round circular disk that is about ½” in...

Slow, but still Fast Enough

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 01:08:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - I came across this product when I was buying memory for my new Canon G5 digital camera. My main mission of the research was focused on whether or not I need to buy higher speed memory card, and how fast (or slow) are the cards I was considering...

It Works…Sort of

Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:33:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - What’s in the package? The RCA RC930 wireless phone jack includes two pieces. The Base unit (the one that has two phone jacks) connects to your existing phone jack. The Extension (the one that has only one phone jack) connects to your...

Antec SmartBlue350, 350 Watt 6-Output, Dual Fan-Cooled ATX Power Supply SL350BLUE: Solid Power Supply with a Cool Light Show

Thu, 3 Jul 2003 16:22:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - What is a power supply? A power supply converts electricity from its AC form to several DC f...

Loyal Customers Please Pay $10 Extra

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:22:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - How it works

I have been using TurboTax for several years. It really is a time saver.

The software guides you with a lot of questions and fills the tax form with the data you provide. All you need is the W-2s, the 1099s and...

Reliable Microwave with a Sexy Look

Sat, 1 Mar 2003 13:18:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Why am I a Sharp Fan?

I must admit first that I am a fan of Sharp microwaves. I have only used this brand of microwave in my entire life (I admit, that is only 2 microwaves, this one included). So my review might be a little partial...

An Entry Level Headset

Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:54:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - I bought the headset because I need to set up an Internet phone so that I can call my friends abroad for much lower price. I went to several local stores and picked up this one because it is reasonably priced, and offer stereo earphone and low noise...

A Practical Mouse

Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:15:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - More reviews available

Unfortunately the reviews of this mouse is split under two entries. One here, and the other under “Micro Innovations 19K2005 Optical Scroll Mouse”. There are some very good reviews there. I would especially...

Microsoft is doing something wrong, AGAIN!

Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:12:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Convenience and Accuracy of Optical

As all optical mice, this mouse does not need a mouse pad to work. In stead of using a ball that rolls (which can easily get dirty and needs cleaning every few month), it uses a red laser and optical...

A Good Looking Phone with a Good Battery

Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:02:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - General Impression

The first thing to notice of this phone is of course the unique style. This phone definitely does not look like anything else. The base design is the key to its style. Although the base can also be mounted on a wall, it...

Shark Cordless Deluxe: Convenient, Fun, but yet Powerful Vacuum for Small Jobs

Sun, 4 Aug 2002 08:32:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Shark Cordless Deluxe I must point out up front that although this review seems to be the only one for this vacuum, there are a few more under the entry of "Shark Turbo". The Cordless entry was just created for me by our Category Lead...

A must for an organized home gardener.

Sat, 3 Aug 2002 22:51:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - Why a Hose Reel?

The benefit of a hose reel is well recognized. It is first of all a safety item--prevents tripping that can cause death (all right, I was a little exaggerating). It is also what your lawn is asking for: grass under the hose...

Those CEOs see money, but no people

Tue, 19 Feb 2002 18:58:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lobsters - SmithKline Beckman and Beecham merged about 13 years ago. The merger was the first mega-merger in the pharmaceutical industry, and one of the very few that was considered a success. Last year, the company merged again with Glaxo Welcome to form GSK...