Epinions Recent Reviews for phoenixx

Indestructible G'Zone Type V

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:26:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - G'Zone Reviewed After we bought our sixth cell phone in less than a year for honey, a contractor, I decided to look for a more rugged model. We'd done the Nextel i530 thing, and loved the phone but hated Nextel. No other cell phone provider...

MacSpeech iListen 1.7 with Pro USB Headset/Microphone: Do you hear what I hear?

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:31:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Recently, I was involved in an auto accident. I rolled my car on black ice and broke by clavicle on the right side. I am a right handed writer, and this made it impossible to work. My honey, angel that he is, went out and bought me iListen by MacSpeech...

It's A Grill! It's A Panini Maker! It's A Bacon Cooker

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:06:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - My Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill looked like such a simple item when honey brought it home. He bought it as a surprise for me when he saw me trying to make paninis in an iron skillet using a spatula as a press. I was happy not to have to stand over the...

Worst Toaster Oven... Ever

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 04:39:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - How do I hate thee, let me count the ways... I have to admit, I shouldn't be so surprised this toaster oven is such a piece of crap. I did buy it on clearance at MallWart for $9.00, after all. I had high hopes because it is a Rival product, and...

Meet George the MacBook, Computer Of My Dreams

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:44:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - I've been a Mac user for decades, so I'm fairly loyal, and my old Macs have certainly served me well. (See my review of my trusty iMac http://www99.epinions.com/cont
ent_219712228996.)
After many years of faithful use, I finally decided to upgrade from...

In The Silence of Secrets a Family Falls Apart

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:53:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Every budding writer has visions of the impact of their first novel. Often these visions of glory are unfounded, but in Kim Edwards' case, her first novel was a writer's dream come true. Her portrayal of a family torn apart by secrets and memories...

Dinosaurs, Science and Murder Shouldn't Be HoHum

Sat, 2 Dec 2006 11:48:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Douglas Preston can usually be relied upon to deliver solid, interesting mystery stories. I was surprised when this one fell short of the mark. The idea behind the story, that there is a full, intact, well-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex buried in the...

An Intense Trip Into Oblivion

Sat, 2 Dec 2006 11:41:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Detective Nick Petrov is an engaging character from the first page. We watch as he commits perjury to seal the deal on a suspect in court, treats the people around him like dirt and goes on his smart, abrasive way to solve the next crime. As the story...

Too Heavy-handed to be a Winner

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 18:21:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - How my mother raised 10 kids on 25 words or less… This book caught my attention through the recommendation of a friend. I approached it cautiously, knowing that this particular friend loves stories full of pablum and sap. It turns out I...

A Tale of Hope in the Face of Adversity and Struggle

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:45:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Wiregrass, Alabama - an unlikely place for second chances. Erma Lee and Cher leave their troubles behind in Cross City, Louisiana looking for just that. Finally reaching her limit with her abusive drunk husband, Bozo, Erma Lee determines to give Cher...

More Bang for Your Buck: iMac G3 Desktop

Fri, 3 Feb 2006 14:11:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Having been a Mac junkie for years, I can tell you that one of my favorite things about Apple products is how reliable they are over time. While the average PC will become unstable to use after 3 to 5 years, depending on what brand you purchase, you can...

Rick’s Café and Grill: Gourmet Quality with a Welcome Home Atmosphere

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:06:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Rick’s Café and Grill has achieved something rare for a New American restaurant serving high quality food: when you walk in the atmosphere feels like your living room. The staff are happy to see you, the regular customers welcome you into their...

Holiday Inn Express Florence, South Carolina: Step Right In to the Holiday Inn Express

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 03:28:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - It was a grueling 14 hour road trip, fraught with detours, construction delays, road rage, too many energy drinks, too much coffee and some incredibly bad drivers. By the time we made it from New Hampshire to South Carolina for my sister's wedding we...

ADIUM X Instant Messaging Software for Mac: The Duckiest Multiple Instant Messager Manager Around

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 15:21:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - You have an inkling you will like the ADIUM X software the moment you see their Duck logo. Then you download it and find that it is, in fact, worthy of quacking to your friends about. ADIUM X is the next generation of Multiple Instant Messager...

Ravens Head Services WriteItNow2 for Mac: Right Now, WriteItNow2 is the Best Tool for Writers

Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:43:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - If you are a writer who has been stuck using Microsoft Word, the behemoth of all behemoths, to do your writing, you will jump for joy over WriteItNow2 by Ravens Head Software. If you are a true Microsoft Word or Word Perfect devotee, read no further -...

Foot Loose and Blister Free

Sun, 22 May 2005 09:44:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - If I were in a more creative mode, I would write an "Ode To My Blister Free Rake". Since I'm not in a mood to wax poetic, however; I'll stick to a simple review of the Ames True Temper Clog Free Rake. Much like my Garden Claw (see previous review),...

Be Gone, Granny Flaps! Sayonara, Love Handles!

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:32:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - 'Tis Spring! 'Tis Spring! And yes, I am leaping like a lunatic while shouting that joyously from the rooftops here in New England. After surviving The Winter Of Double The Average Snowfall, I'm so ecstatic to see birds chirping and chipmunks...

No Fuss, No Muss Coffee Maker

Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:24:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - I purchased this coffee maker a few months ago for under $45 and I love it! I got tired of carafe coffee makers that dripped all over the counter, or broke in the dishwasher, or shattered at the slightest scrubbing in the sink. I tried a...

No More Forgotten Food!

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:19:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - I purchased the Amana ARB220ZCW, which is this model plus the optional ice maker in the freezer, in white, in Summer 2004 for our new house. I chose a bottom freezer set up because I found it helps me to see what I have in the fridge first,...

The Freezer That Kept the Peace

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:26:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - This freezer kept familial peace not just between two families, but over several state lines. What happened, you ask? This Southern girl hooked up with a Yankee lo those many years ago. I hunt, though not as often as I'd like, and my family down South...

Two-fer Deal Saved My VHS Tapes

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 11:36:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - The great audio-video upgrade-on-a-budget began in Summer 2004. Honey and I had decided that the new house deserved a new TV, Stereo System, and DVD player (well, ok, we decided we deserved those things, but that's semantics). We didn't want to...

The SUV That Broke My Jeep Addiction

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 02:16:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - "I like it, I love it, I want some more of it..." Yes, folks, finally, after years of endless Jeep devotion and ownership, I jumped ship. My latest Jeep, an older Grand Cherokee, had finally racked up enough serious problems (and several...

Payless ShoeSource Online Store: It's the "Cruel Shoes", Cruel Shopping Experience

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 01:34:15 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - PayLess Shoe Source, the online arm of PayLess Shoes, fell squarely into the "special torture" category of online shopping. Oh how I hate thee... let me count the ways: The shopping experience I had with PayLess began on an up note. I arrived at...

Doubleday Book Club Online Service: Double your buying power, double your pleasure with DoubleDay

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 01:06:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Fast delivery, extensive selection, clear and concise web site, generous credit terms and the ability to decline those monthly selections online make Doubleday Book Club a sound investment and reliable internet shopping experience. I signed on to this...

Deja Vu (who are you, anyway?)

Sun, 28 Jul 2002 16:10:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phoenixx - Memento: Function: noun : Inflected Form(s): plural -tos or -toes: Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, remember, imperative of meminisse to remember; Date: 1580 : def - something that serves to warn or remind; also :...