Epinions Recent Reviews for option8

In support of Kao Sarn Road

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 00:39:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - Kao Sarn road is not Thailand, but just like Thai Town, LA is not America. It’s a bit of both worlds with a cultural give and take.

Kao Sarn is slowly being upgraded. It now boasts a 7-Eleven, Boots, and soon a middle class hotel. But as...

Sharp phone, many features.

Tue, 25 Jul 2000 12:20:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - I’ve had the 7110 for 3 months now. So far the spring loaded cover is still working well.

The things I like the most:

-Small size fits in my pocket

-Large easy to read screen.

-IR port to work with my laptop and...

Where to get black market products in Bangkok

Tue, 25 Jul 2000 08:31:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - Bangkok Guide to Black Market Products. Where to go to get copies, knock-offs, and pirate goods! It’s no problem to buy most of this stuff and bring it back to the US as gifts, but it could be a problem if you look like you’ll be selling it!

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This one should be on your top 10 list

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 05:19:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - If you haven't heard this one before, count yourself lucky! I saw Daft Punk do a live performance of this CD about a year before it was printed. I've been to a few raves, but this was absolutely the best set I've ever seen. The rave was Even...

Shopping Guide to Bangkok (from a local)

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 01:21:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - You know it's the place to shop, but where do you go for what? Where are the bargains and best places to go? This down and dirty guide gives you the best places to find what you're looking for.

Pirate Cd's, MP3 Cd's, computer hardware...

Kuta: A lesson in sales resistance.

Wed, 15 Dec 1999 00:57:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - My girlfriend and I traveled to Bali in May of 99. Kuta had some highlights, but we found most of the trip revolved around avoiding the merchant’s sales attempts. It was this atmosphere that really detracted from the beauty and culture of the area...

Best Nightlife Spots in Bangkok (without paying for sex)

Tue, 14 Dec 1999 05:21:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - Where is the best place to go out in Bangkok? Here are my picks to some of the better places to get down:

Best for value, dance quality, variety: Silom Soi 4.

High society taste of Bangkok: Taurus Pub.

Best place to see Thai style...

WinAmp: Winamp Plug-Ins

Thu, 9 Dec 1999 06:19:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - Two really great plug-ins for WinAmp I recommend are Geiss 4.01 and the Cross-fader plug-in. The Geiss visualization plug-in allows you to display a full screen of trippy, beat respondent graphics. It's great when you are not at your computer and just...

The Secret Ko Si Chang

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:44:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - Ko Si Chang is one of those places that is off the map, and a great find. It's not touristy and hotel infested like Ko Chang or Samui by any means, but it has some untouristy charm. Less 'farang' than Ko Samet or Ko Chang. Another nice thing is you...

Quick, Easy, Expensive

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 07:59:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - I like this camera and the ease of use of a disk. You can easily remove it add others at anytime. The battery life is great too. (although not the battery that comes with the camera). The zoom could be better. I haven't used the MPG feature a whole...

Bangkok Sky Train (Rot Fai Fa)

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 07:17:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author option8 - The Bangkok Sky train officially opened on Dec 5, 1999-- a revolution in Bangkok transportation.

The main route links The Weekend Market/Morchit bus terminal, Siam Square/Maboonkrang, The Eastern Bus terminal and Silom Rd/Patpong. Now any one...