Epinions Recent Reviews for mschlocker

Battery Killer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:36:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I purchased this after a very satisfied experience with the older Kodak V530 which I dropped and broke. A big selling point was ease of use and great photos. I was hoping the V1073 would be more of the same but I have to say that I am...

A bit edgy

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:33:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - After the long reign of my softer Mythos climbing shoes, I developed a finger tendon issue when breaking into thinner, steeper climbing. A friend who is much better than I and a self proclaimed "shoe freak" told me I needed edging shoes for the sport...

Comfy trad shoes

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:44:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I have had my Mythos for well over a year now and am on the second resole. That equals a lot of climbing! For a long period of time the Mythos were the only shoes I would wear outside. I reserved my older Clifs for the gym. My newest pair of shoes,...

Finally a computer product that actually makes your life simpler

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:27:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - In the earlier days of computers I would say that I was a bit of a techno-geek. Always fascinated with newer, faster, more features. As time marched on features made a shift from making technology more user-friendly to user-intensive. The day I...

Nothing else quite like it

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:14:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I have had this car for about 3 weeks as a rental. When at the rental agency it was this or a Corolla, I decided I would be bold and get the X-Box. Speaking of bold, the styling is very bold. You either love it or you just can't see why they ever...

Better Left in a Museum

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:34:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - Other than the nostalgia this device generates for those who learned on one, I cannot say that there is one good thing about a figure eight belay / rappel device. Problem#1: People don't know how to use it properly. I always see people belaying with...

The ultimate workhorse carabiner

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:16:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - Among the dizzying array of carabiners I own, I would call the Black Diamond Positron my workhorse. These are great for building anchors, making quickdraws, you name it. The only reason most of my carabiners are not Positron is because I went through a...

The ultimate NUT.

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:04:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - It amazes me how many people still haven't caught onto Tri-Cams. I have found these devices to be more than useful, however in a different way than most. Tri-Cams are a camming device with essentially no moving parts. To understand them, you really...

If the shoe fits, wear it!

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:52:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - My La Sportiva cliff shoes have taken me from 5.0 climbing all the way to 5.11 climbing. I bought these shoes as my first pair of climbing shoes simply because they fit and they were inexpensive. La Sportiva shoes tend to fit narrower feet. Perfect...

The Best LED Headlamp on the Market!

Tue, 1 Feb 2005 13:56:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - After borrowing my friends' headlamps on just about every outing, I decided it was time for me to go out and purchase a headlamp for myself. Until now my light of choice was a two AA Mag Light. The Mag Light is a great flashlight but no simple flashlight...

Oh baby!

Thu, 22 Apr 2004 02:22:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - Do you believe in love at first sight? Well, I now believe in love at first try! It is as if these tires were made for me. I have been into racing for three years now and it has taken me this long to finally spend the money on race tires. I got tired...

Ready to race....

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 19:24:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - After three years of being bounced off the trail on my hardtail I decided to move up in the world. I had been wanting this bike for a while but price kept me away. That was until the day it was on sale! Prices on bikes can vary dramatically due to...

2004 Honda S2000: Little rocket ..... revised for 2004

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 03:54:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I have been in love with this car ever since its inception in 2000. I don't even like convertibles but it still holds my heart. It it THAT good. With this car Honda has captured the true meaning of sports car. High power, low weight, everything...

TICINO - The BellyButton of the World

Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:43:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - A couple of years after doing a whirlwind Eurail tour of Europe I ran across the chance of a lifetime. To stay with my friend, a native of Switzerland in his hometown for a couple of weeks. To him Switzerland is not just home, it is the BellyButton of...

Supreme Luxury for Mom, Spirited Driving Pleasure for Me

Sat, 12 Jul 2003 04:18:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - What a time to be living with my parents; during my mom's mid-life crisis. My mother has always wan...

If you like blue, this mouse is for you!

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 02:29:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - Ok, so why did I spend $30 on a mouse you ask. Is it really THAT good? I hate to admit it, but basically, I bought it because it was pretty. The microsoft blue mouse is a very basic optical wheel mouse with two standard buttons and a translucent blue...

Best bang for the buck

Wed, 23 Apr 2003 04:02:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - After wearing out a pair of much more expensive Toyo Proxes T1-S tires in a heartbeat, I decided to save some money and go with the Dunlops. It was an interesting experiment because my Toyos are still on the front of my somewhat neutral handling MR2...

UCSB: An Engineering Student's Perspective

Tue, 12 Nov 2002 04:30:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - All I have to say is that each of my four years at UCSB was an experience.

I am currently a grad student at UCSD, so I can comment on the differences of these two schools. From what I have seen of these schools, and other UC schools is that...

Krazy glue for your wheels

Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:18:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - Since I just went out and bought my first sports car, I decided that it needed tires to match its personality. After all, tires are the #1 modification you can do to improve your handling. I'd have to say that these are the best (read stickiest) tires...

it's ok

Thu, 27 Jun 2002 19:56:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I just stole this mouse from a coworker because I got tired of cleaning out my track ball. I have been using it for a couple of months now, and I am glad to be free of cleaning it out. I have actually had to clean the pads that it slides on because they...

my fav mouse

Fri, 7 Jun 2002 16:32:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I have been through many mice since I have started computing (before mice existed). I actually still have my microsoft mouse that came with ms paint (cost me $100) for my DOS machine back in the day. The mouse still works beautifully on my mom's...

CARNUBA Turtle Wax

Mon, 20 May 2002 19:59:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - After limited results with synthetic "polishes" I decided to go all the way and buy a true polish, and wax for my car. My car is black, and had some major permanent water spotting which showed badly.

Yes, polishes and waxes are different and...

UL: crispy not soggy

Thu, 9 May 2002 20:58:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - OK, people. We need to talk. I can see that way more people are listening to UL's newer stuff. As their first CD, Blue Room brings us back to UL's roots as a so-cal punk band. Yes, they play Elva on the radio, I guess that's the reason for the...

Trek 6000 hardtail: Excellent beginners bike

Mon, 6 May 2002 02:12:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I bought my Trek 6000 as a starter bike when I was getting back into mountain biking for the first time in years. I wanted something relatively inexpensive, yet something that would last. The bike is definitely a step up from the class of bikes one...

Boston Acoustics ProSeries 8.5LF Car Subwoofer Driver: WOW

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 20:49:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mschlocker - I ordered this sub because a knowledgeable friend said it was the best of its size. I had never actually seen the thing until I got it home. My first impression as I opened the box was shock. WOW, this thing is a tank! The basket is extremely rigid,...