Epinions Recent Reviews for r_liebo

Okay for lighter exercise

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:42:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - These Phillips headphones are the same product as the Nike Sport Vapor Headphone, minus the fancier packaging and tiny “swoosh” on the ear bud. They are designed to enable you to use your IPhone or IPod while exercising, as the standard...

Robotic Dinosaur pet not ready for prime time

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:28:36 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - Pleo is a toy robotic dinosaur with rudimentary artificial intelligence, designed for children ages 6 and up. It is about the size of a very small dog, and is intended to mimic the role of the family pet in some respects, but without the hassle and...

Retro look but too many retro problems

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:54:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of Chevy's compact family hauller, the HHR, in the inexpensive LS Trim, price starting at a very cheap $18,500.Exterior:The HHR is a very stylish vehicle for this price range. The...

Pint size fun, but skip the slide

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:12:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - Overview:The Little Tikes Swing Along Castle is a relatively compact playset for toddlers. It contains a climbing ramp, platform with telescope and boat-style steering wheel, short slide (less than 2 feet), and tiny swing, in...

Simple concept, confusing in practice

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:44:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - Chutes and Ladders is a classic board game that has been entertaining young children for decades. For ages 3 and up, the concept is simple. The goal is to navigate your gamepiece from start to finishi up a numbered and gridded...

A solid choice for the coffee fan

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:32:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - Illy coffee has been a European staple for years. Illy coffee and Espress is synonymous with the charismatic European neighborhood cafe', in the same way Guiness is part of the Irish pub.However, in America its popularity has...

There is no Substitute

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:56:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe with the manual 6 speed transmission. Intro:For 1999, Porsche did a major redesign of its signature model, the 911. Th
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new generation 911 (dubbed...

Location is the key

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:24:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - The Grand Hyatt Hotel is a large business pleasure hotel located in the heart of the city, nestled right between The Chrylser Building and Grand Central Station on 42nd Street.It is this location that is the hotel's biggest attribute (or...

Great smartphone for the work/play balance

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:34:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the AT amp;T Blackjack II, recently updated with Windows Mobile 7.Appearance and Functionality:The Blackjack II is sleek and thin, with a nice contemporary appearance. The phone is thin enough and short enough to fit...

Best Cross-over in its class

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:45:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - The Mazda CX-9 is the largest vehicle Mazda has sold in the U.S. It is a 3 row cross-over SUV, a car-based platform with SUV looks and room.This is a review of the mid-level version, outfitted with leather seats and bluetooth phone...

Solid hotel, but no "Peabody"

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:26:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - The Peabody hotel in Orlando was built as additional hotel in the "Peabody" line. The original Peabody, in downtown Memphis, is an amazing renovation of the Grand hotels of yore, full of character and charm as well as luxury. The Peabody Orlando does...

Sheep in wolf's clothing

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:18:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the 2006 Mustang coupe, six cylinder. The Ford Mustang was redesigned completely for 2006. This review is broken down by category. EXTERIOR: The new "retro" styling hearkens back to the muscle Mustangs of the late 1960s,...

Passat Wagon -- Wagons are cool again!

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 11:04:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the 2007 Passat 2.0T wagon. We recently purchased this vehicle as a family car as we look toward kid #2. We wanted the room required to haul family stuff, but without the fuel economy and performance shortcomings of an SUV. The...

Jack of all trades, master of nothing

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 15:53:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of Sony's new car stereo headunit with built-in Bluetooth functionality that incorporates Bluetooth audio devices and cellphones. The review is divided into several categories for convenience. Look: The unit is a single DIN unit...

Perfection in Mexico

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:30:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - The Four Seasons Punta Mita is one the finest resorts in North America for those seeking 5 Star accommodations without huge crowds. Location: Geographically this resort sits 45 minutes outside Puerto Vallarta. This is quite a trek given most...

The NFL Indoors in Atlanta

Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:15:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the Georgia Dome, a multipurpose venue built to house primarily the Atlanta Falcons several years ago after the destruction of their former home at Fulton County Stadium a few miles away back in 1996. The dome is home to college...

Great entertainment, but where's the baseball?

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:31:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - I have visited close to 30 major league ballparks, ranging from historic Fenway to the recent marvels such as Minute Maid Park. As an Atlanta resident, however, I've had the most experience at Turner Field. Turner Field was built in 1997 as an...

C320 Sports Sedan -- A mixed bag

Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:36:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the 2004 C320 Sports Sedan. Mercedes built several models of the C-class sedan in 2004. The low-end version was the C230, the high end was the high performance C32 AMG, and in the middle was the C320. The C320 is powered by a 3.2...

E55 AMG -- the best of everything

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:58:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - This is a review of the 2002 E55 AMG sedan. Although it shares the same basic structure as the standard E class, it is a totally different car. The performance is worlds apart from standard Mercedes sedans, and is really more into supercar territory...

Best of old Truck-Based SUVs

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 18:47:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author r_liebo - We chose this vehicle as our family car, over a Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Passat Wagon. This was the last year Infiniti made this vehicle, and it has been a very solid car in our 3 years of ownership -- basically trouble free. Exterior --...