Epinions Recent Reviews for matt_10710

Featherweight Functionality

Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:38:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - The Nokia 8260 is a great phone which packs a lot of functionality into a very lightweight and compact form factor. I have the AT&T Wireless service, and the phone weighs a mere 3.4 ounces including the battery. There is a similar GSM phone, the Nokia...

Cybiko - The Wireless Dream

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 19:15:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - Cybiko is a PDA with a full QWERTY keyboard and wireless 900MHz communications. Cybikos within 300 feet of each other (outdoors, 150 ft inside) automatically find one another and form "ad-hoc" wireless networks. They will route messages to...

Stamps.com: Great service, if it's worth the cost to you

Sat, 22 Jul 2000 13:47:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - Stamps.com is what the internet is all about -- convenience and time-saving. The best parts of Stamps.com:

-- Sign up bonus can include $50 of postage AND a free digital scale if you sign up for the "power user" account.

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Wait for a real show: Hayden Planetarium/Rose Center

Wed, 10 May 2000 18:51:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - The "Space Show" at the new Hayden Planetarium was a huge disappointment.

The new building is a breathtaking addition to NYC's architecture, and the new projection equipment there is certainly first-rate. The show itself was a huge lemon...

Actually, 2300 Plus

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:32:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - This review is actually about the Krups Novo 2300 Plus, a close relative of the 2000 for which there is no category.

First, some general opinions about espresso machines:

1 -- There is one for every price point

You can...

It may be the perfect DVD player...

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:22:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - The Panasonic DVD A120 provides great features AND value:

+ Plays DVDs, video CDs and music CDs. Most players do.

+ 10 bit D/A converter for high video quality. This ensures that the DVD player will produce a high quality video...

Hilarious take on Star Trek

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 17:07:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - Galaxy Quest is basically a parody of Star Trek, asking the question; "What if actual aliens watched the show and thought it was real?"

In this case, the aliens who watch the show liked it so much that they built their whole world...

Cornell Daily Sun: Get Your Daily Dose

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 19:58:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - The Cornell Daily Sun may not have much competition -- part of the

daily masthead is "Ithaca's Only Morning Daily" -- but it doesn't need

any to stay sharp.

As a student, the Sun was always a welcome distraction upon...

Great Value for a 2 line phone

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 19:16:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - The VTech 920ADL has several great features that I was looking for:

+ 2 lines, which can be conferenced together or put on hold

separately. The 2 lines have distinctive ringing noises, so you

can tell which line is ringing...

More Than OK -- It's Great!

Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:06:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - "Y2K -- You're OK" is an irreverent title that fits the show perfectly. It really has nothing to do with Y2K, except for one skit.

This is an improv comedy show structured around a few scripted skits. The audience gets to...

A Mediocre Service

Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:09:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - UPS Ground isn't a terrible option, but contrast it with USPS Priority Mail:

+ It can easily take 7 days to deliver something within the US (usually a delay from the weekend). USPS Priority Mail normally takes 3 days.

+ UPS Ground...

Avis is great at airports

Thu, 4 Nov 1999 17:59:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - My experience with Avis has always been at an airport. Many a time I have arrived at the car rental counter at an airport with sketchy information from a travel agent, but Avis has always come through, finding and filling the reservation. Billing to a...

The best car rental company

Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:13:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - I have used Enterprise several times and under varied circumstances -- they always exceed my expectations.

So here are two perspectives -- as an individual and as a business customer:

Individual:

They will pick you up at...

You can trust FedEx

Wed, 3 Nov 1999 17:20:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - FedEx is the company known for overnight delivery. FedEx'ing has become a verb synonymous with overnight letters, like xerox'ing for copies. And FedEx has earned it.

I take a class via video tape which is delivered weekly by FedEx standard...

A great choice for long flights

Wed, 3 Nov 1999 17:06:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - United Airlines is the world's largest airline, and with that you would expect them to deliver top-notch service on long international flights. I have found this to be true. They are also great on flights within the US, but I was most impressed when I...

Waste of time

Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:20:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - "Fight Club" suffers from many faults, foremost among them the lack of an engaging premise. Some viewers apparently connect with the vague rhetoric laced through this film, others may simply find it interesting as a peek at a madman. I just...

The best free ISP

Fri, 29 Oct 1999 18:16:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - AltaVista is the best free ISP I have used for a few reasons:

+ You can connect via ISDN (at least at my dial-in point). This makes them pretty speedy.

+ It has never been busy when I've tried to connect.

+ The client...

Introducing ... King Crimson

Wed, 27 Oct 1999 03:10:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - King Crimson's first album "In the Court of the Crimson King" is a heavyweight. The gritty noise which is the prelude to the first track "21st Century Schizoid Man" serves to warn the listener that listening to this album is not...

Frequently Rewarding

Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:57:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - US Airways has always had a good frequent flyer program, and recently it has been improved:

+ Only 20,000 miles are needed for a free round-trip off-peak ticket within the continental US.

+ Only 25,000 miles for the same ticket in...

OXO cookware: Salad Spinner by OXO

Mon, 25 Oct 1999 13:46:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - The OXO Salad Spinner is unique in it's design. Instead of a crank or cord to spin the inner colander, there is a large rubberized button centered on the top. You simply push this down with the palm of you hand 3-4 times and the inner colander is spun...

Yahoo! Messenger: A must-have!

Fri, 22 Oct 1999 11:34:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - Yahoo! Messenger is a great product that helps to integrate a lot of the free services Yahoo provides. It is a small application that you run in the background, and it provides a quick way to tell you when events occur and lets you respond.

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Should U Risk It?

Thu, 21 Oct 1999 16:36:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - With U-Haul, the number one rule is "Reserve early, Reserve Often!"

Almost every time I have used U-Haul or tried to use U-Haul they have been booked up completely or they promised a vehicle and then gave it away to someone...

NetGrocer.com: Remarkable service

Wed, 20 Oct 1999 16:59:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - Maybe the credit belongs to FedEx rather than NetGrocer, but my order arrived a day _early_ despite the fact that Hurricane Floyd reached my area (New York) while it was being delivered! And yes, Floyd did cause significant damage...

jfax.com: Voicemail is simple, free

Wed, 20 Oct 1999 13:05:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - I have been a jfax voicemail user for a few months now, and have found it very convenient. After registering, you are given a normal 10 digit US phone number. Anyone who calls it hears an automated voice prompt them to leave a message. The message is...

eFax: Free Fax via Email is Great!

Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:41:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matt_10710 - I've used eFax Free for several months now, and am entirely satisfied with the service. Here's how it works:

You register we eFax for free, and they assign a normal US telephone number to you. This number is not shared with anyone else...