Epinions Recent Reviews for mikej165

IBM MicroDrive: Digital Camera Must-Have

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:52:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - The IBM Microdrive is probably the most important technology that you've never heard of. As handheld devices and cameras increase in importance and capabilities, larger and larger storage will be required; while you may not have already heard about it...

Connectix Virtual PC: Version 4 - A Good Upgrade

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:21:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I've been using Connectix' Virtual PC since the first release several years ago. While I wouldn't want to use it for everyday work, it is a Godsend to have on one's Macintosh. Recently Connectix made available version 4.0. As the major functionality of...

Reliable Transportation

Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:17:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I myself find it hard to believe I'm writing a review of a twelve-year old car. Having just recently sold my '88 Accord 2-door after putting nearly 50k miles on it, I feel fairly qualified to give an accurate, albeit late, review.

The Honda...

Caesar's Pocono Resorts

Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:32:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - "Yeah, baby!" is what immediately springs to mind when stepping across the threshold of any one of the rooms at Caesar's Pocono Resorts. Like The Land That Time Forgot or, more simply, a set from an Austin Powers movie, this place can, by...

Your Best Lens

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:13:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - Once upon a time, most SLR cameras came with 50mm fixed lenses. These lenses were inexpensive, of uniformly high quality and generally took wonderful photos. As if to prove the point that not all change is for the better, these days most SLRs come with...

A Miniature Marvel

Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:58:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - Like a shrunken head from an old B-movie, this phone makes you wonder "How did they do that?". With an exceptional combination of small size, high-end features and an ultra-low pricetag, the Samsung SCH-6100 is hard to beat if you're looking...

The Gold Standard

Tue, 25 Jul 2000 14:11:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I haven't always been a fan of cruising. In fact, at one time the concept was probably the farthest thing from my mind. Me, stuck on a cruise ship, for a week, with all those people? I thought I'd go out of my mind.

You see, I'm not known as...

Perfect for Small Dogs

Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:39:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - My 6-1/2 month old Yorkie is very small, as this breed tends to be. Right now she's a shade over 4 pounds and both my vet and the breeder tell me that she'll probably not get much larger.

With such a small dog comes a small mouth and a...

Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld: Excellent Value

Sat, 15 Jul 2000 13:40:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I've always considered myself to be an Early Adopter type of gadget freak. As such, I've owned several PDAs over the last few years. Among them are the Apple Newton, Palm Pilot 1000, Palm Professional, Palm IIIc, HP Jornada 545 and, now, the Handspring...

Club Photo Online Store: A Unique Service

Sat, 15 Jul 2000 11:50:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - While there are many online photo sites to choose from, Club Photo has been leading the way with features and services that you won't necessarily find anywhere else. This combination of features is what leads me to use their site most often.

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Desktop To Go

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:56:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I've had my Powerbook G3 for just under 1 year now and I still love it just as much as the day I opened the box and breathed in the aroma of freshly minted plastic. This is the second Macintosh that I've owned and it replaced my previous desktop G3. So...

Microwave King

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:10:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I really wish I could give Burger King a good review, especially since McDonald's can always use the competition. Unfortunately, in my area at least, McDonald's seems to win the taste and freshness debate.

I don't know why it is so, but it...

Classic now in Stereo

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:41:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - The Newport Jazz Festival has produced a great body of memorable music thoughout the years. Legendary among these performances is Duke Ellington's 1956 appearance. While this recording has long been available, the version we've been listening to for...

Bye Bye Dialup

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 19:58:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - For several months last year I attempted to get a DSL connection intalled in my apartment. While I won't specifically point my finger at a particular service provider, I will say that the process was an ordeal and an unsucessful one at that. Fortunately,...

Bonafide Revolution in Saddles.

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 00:57:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - Why it has taken the cycling industry this long to come up with this saddle is beyond me. As any man can tell you, riding a bicycle hurts. Not only does it hurt, but it can have negative sexual consequences over the long haul. While this last point may...

A Solid Performer

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 18:35:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - After a seven year absence from cycling, I decided that this would be the year I got back into shape. To cement my decision, and to force me to live up to it, I decided to purchase mid-priced road bike. Mid-price for me is $1000 - $1500. Ultimately,...

Sprint Mobile Phone Service in New York: PCS Still Needs Work

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 02:08:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - Cost, Coverage and Clarity are the three major items you should evaluate when considering a cellular phone service provider. These things were on my mind when I signed up for Sprints PCS Digital phone service last year. In that time frame my...

Motorola StarTAC ST7760 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Still The Champ

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:45:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - If you're looking for a small, light, reliable PCS-capable phone that has long battery life, well, look no further. The Startac is what you need. There is little fault I can find with this phone and, despite that there are some phones that do more, I...

Simple, no-hassle camera

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:56:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - This is my first digital camera and I've been pleased with the results. This unit is compact, slightly heftier than a film camera, and basically very solidly built. All of the photos I've taken have printed well to 4x6. Though the resolution would...

2000 is Dynamite

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:38:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - I bought my 2000 Sable to replace an aging Honda Accord that had grown too small for my needs. While I miss the fuel economy of that Honda, I've not really looked back since taking delivery of my new vehicle.

The fit and finish of this car is...

Swiss Army Knife of PDAs

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:19:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mikej165 - Ever since I used my first Palm Pilot I've felt that these devices would one day change the way in which we use computers. In a large sense they have. The newer generation of handheld devices can perform many of the chores that desktop computers also...