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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-raptorbill Recent reviews written by member raptorbill en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_451440381572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - Recently I rewired my electrical closet on board our sailboat.  I used this Blue Sea Fuse Block to eliminate a rats nest of individual in-line fuse holders powering my marine electronics.  This fuse block provided a great way to clean... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451440381572 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:02:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451440381572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451440184964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We use Life Caulk extensively as a bedding compound whenever we need to add or repair deck hardware on our blue water ocean cruising sailboat.  It's a great product and continues to serve us well.If you're not a sailor, you probably don't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451440184964 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:48:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451440184964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451439464068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - The Copper Canyon (Spanish: Barranca del Cobre) is a group of canyons consisting of 6 distinct canyons in the Sierra Tarahumara in the southwestern part of the state of Chihuahua in Mexico.The overall canyon system is about 6 times larger and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451439464068 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:23:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451439464068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451436056196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - The Motorola 9505a Iridium phone is an adequate satellite phone that provides coverage anywhere in the world if you have an unobstructed view of the sky.By unobstructed, we have generally found that if you are near buildings, mountains, forests,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451436056196 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:47:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451436056196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451435400836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - If you really have to have a data connection at the South Pole, this accessory to your Iridium 9505a will provide it.However, its speed is only 2400 bits per second.  The marketing literature will have you believe that with compression you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451435400836 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:27:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451435400836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451434811012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We have used our Icom M710 (we have the RT model with the remote head - it has the same features, functions and electronics as the base model) for 8 years and the unit has proven to be the most reliable Marine SSB model in the cruising fleet.We... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451434811012 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:07:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451434811012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451430420100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We've have our Raritan PHII Manual marine head (toilet) for 8 years now.  It's proven to be a highly reliable product.Marine heads are one of the more cantankerous sub systems on most boats.The Raritan PHII is probably the most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451430420100 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:29:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451430420100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451426684548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We have had a set of four of these fenders for 8 years now, and they're great!We've been in all sorts of situations and these fenders have held up well.  They're not indestructible however and when they do go, we have had them replaced for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451426684548 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:01:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451426684548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451425570436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We recently upgraded our C-map NA-C601 cartridge under the club C-map upgrade program to the Max Megawide NA-M034.The coverage area of the Max Megawide is enormous!  It includes complete coveratge of Alaska, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451425570436 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:40:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451425570436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451424652932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We recently picked up two of these headsets when we switched to our new LG CU-515 cell phones (see my other review).AT&T was running a "special deal" that threw this headset in for only $10 more.We haven't been big fans of Bluetooth... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451424652932 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:14:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451424652932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451220901508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - Our 5 year old Motorola Quad Band GSM phones started to actup.  Of course they did it when we were on our way out of the country; We live in Mexico in the Winters and California in the Summers.  So just before entering Mexico by car, we... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451220901508 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:35:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451220901508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441542872708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We had this cartridge in our Chart Plotter onboard our sailboat. We have since upgraded to the Max Superwide that covers all of the West Coast of North America. The basic underlying chart database is the same for all the C-Map Charts - the only... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441542872708 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:49:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441542872708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441541627524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We live in a single family ranch home. We've used cordless phones in the past but found that many of them would not reach the 100 feet or so from one end of the house to the other (we also have a brick fireplace in the middle of the house that tends to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441541627524 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:20:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441541627524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441531207300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - I've been looking for the ultimate set of headphones while working out for decades. Exercising is boring, so I started with a Walkman (listening to taped audio books) and evolved over the years to my current iPod (listening primarily to Podcasts -... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441531207300 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:46:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441531207300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441015635588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - In 6 months of use, we've found this cooktop exceeds our expectations. Buying Decision We basically like our current kitchen layout and did not want to remodel. However, we did not like the appliances and have been upgrading over the years... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441015635588 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:30:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441015635588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441009671812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - If you're looking for an attractive, reliable, effective, high power microwave to install in your cabinetry (with the optional escutcheon kit), the Frigidaire GLMB209D family should meet your needs. Note the different model number suffixes indicate the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441009671812 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:36:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441009671812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440888102532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We have been going to Gyms for many years, but found it more convenient and better for our schedule to buy some key machines for home use. Also at home, we're not faced with the lines and 30 minute time limit per machine in the Gym. We did extensive... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440888102532 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:16:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440888102532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436662537860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - Yes, this machine makes great, healthful popcorn. Once made, you can add however much and what ever kind of oil and salt you wish. We bought this product because we've owned a number of air poppers previously and love them. Also, the price was right... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436662537860 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:36:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436662537860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436656836228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - As much as we love Ice Cream and Gelato - It has way too much fat for our diet. So, we like to make our own - reducing or eliminating the fat (yes, that makes it a Sorbet). We also like to make our own flavors, Ever had Zinfandel or Tamarind... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436656836228 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:37:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436656836228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436496469636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We've had this Plasma TV for 6 months and we're totally satisfied with the great picture. The TV's sound is nothing near home theater quality. But hey, if you're going to go with this level of Plasma TV, you most likely have a separate surround sound... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436496469636 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:10:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436496469636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436373720708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - My wife and I are long time coffee aficionados. We want our coffee to be the best it can be. We've found that this coffee maker meets out needs. It not only makes great coffee, but doesn't destroy it with a warming element. A bit of an explanation:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436373720708 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:29:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436373720708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436275154564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We bought this grinder about a year ago as it's got good power, good coffee capacity and it's real easy to clean with the dishwasher safe, removable, stainless steel bowl. We have not had any problems with the grind it produces for our drip coffee... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436275154564 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:03:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436275154564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436273188484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - I purchased this shaver last year with the cleaning base and am reasonably satisfied. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for this type of foil shaver, but would recommend skipping the special cleaning base and buying the unit just with a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436273188484 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:16:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436273188484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436269125252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - Our unit has broken twice, the second time, we chose to not repair it and get another blender. The first break was the Coupler that mates with the bottom of the blender jar. The threads stripped so the coupler would just spin when the motor was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436269125252 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:53:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436269125252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436267748996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raptorbill - We've had our HR20-700 for almost a year and love it. The folks at DirecTV have been busy upgrading the software on the HR units with a new release seemingly more often than once a month. Most of the bugs we've had in our unit have been solved... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436267748996 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:23:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436267748996?linkin_id=8003929