Epinions Recent Reviews for penang

Clumsy Technological Teacher

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 07:54:59 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author penang - While the LeapPad has a novelty value, it has a steep learning curve for our four year old son. He has never requested to use it. When using it, he gains no satisfaction from it. He requires guidance with it every step of the way. The books...

Protection for your LeapPad

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 07:46:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - This backpack is invaluable for safe storage of the LeapPad system. For extra insurance, we pack everything in the backpack, and then slide the backpack into the original LeapPad box! Its very important for our toys and books to be well cared for, and...

The Baby Computer that Earned its Keep - the HP iPAQ 2210

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 02:08:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Product Update October 2006 I have now decided to sell my iPAQ as it has had a problem with memory cards. It has had difficulties with SD cards, where the SD cards cannot be read by the iPAQ, and after inserting the SD card into the iPAQ, the SD...

A Silver Bullet Amongst Laptops

Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:21:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - The Purchase This laptop was purchased in May 2004 from a laptop/PDA specialist which provided great sales advice. The store price of US$2,990 matched the Sony online price. In the two months following, the price dropped another US$280...

stylish radio clock with tape and CD functions

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:37:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - The Purchase It was a dark and stormy night ... when I jumped in the car for a trip to the electronics store. I braved the wintry conditions and the Friday night city traffic, parking in the bus zone. It was a gamble that might double the...

performance and comfort in Ford Focus

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:11:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Why Ford Focus? Of the choices available to us through our leasing program, the Ford Focus was simply the cheapest model with the required safety features (twin airbags, anti-lock braking system). We have been driving a leased 2003 Ford Focus...

portable charcoal grill - just perfect for starters!

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 08:39:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Why Purchase a Portable Charcoal Grill? Our old charcoal grill collapsed from rust and we were looking for a replacement. We prefer charcoal over other fuel as its more convenient not to have to carry and refill the containers. We chose a...

NetScroll+ NB USB+PS/2

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 07:26:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Why Did I Need a New Mouse? The old mouse worked by receiving messages produced through rolling a ball around the surface of the desk. Despite cleaning, the ball kept getting stuck, and the cursor started jumping around the screen when using the...

D-Link DUB H4 (DUB-H4) Networking Hub: 4-Port USB Hub

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:24:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Reason for Purchase With only one USB port on my laptop, I'm constantly swapping peripherals (printer, and compact flash card reader). Add a USB mouse, and you are suddenly overloaded with USB devices. With a USB hub, potentially I have the abil...

Microsoft Internet Keyboard - a basic PS/2 keyboard

Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:53:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - When our household laptop received an accidental shower, my keyboard had to step in to save the day - the function key on the laptop was stuck on and the keyboard became useless. That left me without a keyboard, so I visited the Dick Smith Power House...

Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach: Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach - holiday in the city

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 03:23:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Our family stayed at this hotel overnight during July 2003 as part of a group booking. We were blessed with two beautiful sunny days in the middle of winter and were able to enjoy the beach. The Brisbane Broncos rugby team apparently were using the hote...

Plaza Parkroyal: Plaza Parkroyal - Arab Street

Mon, 17 Feb 2003 23:33:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Why Plaza Parkroyal?

We selected this hotel due to the price and the children's pool. It was one of the cheaper options available with the Singapore Airlines Stopover Holiday package.

Pool

The children's pool was chest...

Darwin in the Dry (June 2002)

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:44:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Weather in the Dry

My ideal climate, with warm days and cool nights, light breezes, no cloud, no rain. Magnificent sunsets.

People

Friendly, relaxed, confident and self-assured, good humoured, open. We met some...

Carlton Hotel Darwin: Carlton Hotel Darwin - June 2002

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:59:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author penang - Location

Carlton Hotel Darwin is located on The Esplanade, the prime location for hotels in Darwin. You have across the road access to the picturesque Bicentennial Park. You have beautiful views of the harbour so you can take in all the...

duplo train set - great way to get into trains

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 03:31:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - We were looking for a way of getting into trains, and wanted to choose a set that our family (including a toddler) could enjoy together.

We compared this set with those from Brio (www.brio.com). Brio is a major type of train set suitable for...

Vietnam Remembered with Respect

Sat, 15 Jun 2002 02:02:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - This film covers the action in one of the first conflicts for US forces in Vietnam. The battle was a failure of US military planning, but the endeavour, application and skill of the soldiers turned a major defeat into a victory.

This film is...

sentimental journey

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 03:28:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - This is the story of one hot summer afternoon and evening for a young teenage girl, her interaction with the people around her, and the events prior to and after the event. It also ties in the experiences of the people around her.

I purchased...

2 Wow!s for Duplo Push Train

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 02:59:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - The day after I purchased this train I saw it on sale at another shop for half the price I paid. But I have to say I didn't care, as it was such a success. My son said "wow!" when he first saw the train's wheels turn, and then "wow!" again when he...

U- what? 175?

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 06:24:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author penang - The reason why I saw this movie is because I'm interested in WWII stories. I downloaded the screen saver from the web site a few days ago - nice but nothing special. Then yesterday I went to see the movie. I enjoyed it very much, but suggest its only...

Kodak DC215 Millenium Gold 2000 4MB

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 01:26:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - This camera was purchased in the past few days (April 2000) as a longer term investment. I'm familiar with digital cameras, having used about four different cameras with my work at an Internet company. I wanted a camera that would provide sufficient...

VICNET Victoria's Network.

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 02:10:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - VICNET has been providing Internet services in Melbourne since November 1994. It was Government funded, and still remains largely funded by State and Federal Governments. Even though there were problems with the dial up service in earlier years, the...

thin red line hit the mark

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:12:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - For me the news that two WWII movies were coming out that season was reason to celebrate. "Saving Private Ryan" was magical in its recreation of the Normandy landings, and the spirit of those who just wished to go home, but after that it just...

a bridge of history

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:28:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - I saw this movie as my relative served in the action at Arnhem as one of the Red Devils - the British Army Airborne. He was injured in this conflict, captured, and escaped a German hospital to be hidden and evacuated by the Dutch.

The plot...

Close Combat 4: The Battle of the Bulge for Windows: Fire in the snow

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 04:28:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - I have got into a lot of trouble for playing this game - it eats up all my time and I just seem to end up playing it for ever! Once I start a campaign then ... thats it.

The game play of Close Combat IV is its greatest achievement. The way...

Meet Your Maker on the Russian Front

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 02:21:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author penang - I've enjoyed playing this game as the Russians in the grand campaign.

The tour that you take as a commander - getting promotions and building up your team of units - is one of the interesting parts of this game. Always remember to refit your...