Epinions Recent Reviews for readnbead

You automatically did WHAT?!?!

Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:04:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - "Dear Ms. XXXXXXXXX:

We never received a reply to our last notice, which warned you about your name being placed on Time Inc.'s Bad Debt File. We were forced to pursue this course of action due to nonpayment in the amount of $24.97...

I'm going to miss that Cashback Reward in September!

Mon, 5 Feb 2001 12:56:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - But, when a company erroneously charges you a fee that is greater than your cashback reward, you've got to think twice before giving them your business! Not that I believe a financial institution should be perfect. In fact, I do realize, and appreciate...

Sony PlayStation 2 Slimline Console: UPDATE - The Cross-Country Saga of Our Playstation 2

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 11:45:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - UPDATE: (See original review below.)Two and 1/2 years later, and still going strong! Despite the original mishap we experienced with our PS2 unit, we've essentially had no difficulties with the console, and experienced 100's of hours of gaming, and use...

Hey! Who are you calling a Dummy!

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:41:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - My HTML needs tend to be on the simple side, so in looking for a print based guide, I naturally thought of the “Dummies” series of reference books. The HTML 4 for Dummies Quick Reference seemed to be the perfect book, both content wise and price...

Yahoo Auctions: Ya-hooey

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:21:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - I've been an avid user of eBay auctions since discovering the concept in March of this year. As is common, I began my descent into the world of online auctions by bidding on a small ticket item. I won with my bid, and the rest is history! After a couple...

Hmm...there must be something else that needs labeling...

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 21:22:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - I'll admit it. When I first brought home my label maker, I thought I might need to join my local chapter of labelmaker's anonymous! I can remember the poor excuse for a label maker that we owned when I was a child. You remember...crummy plastic tape that...

No, It's Not My Son's Gameboy...

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 01:32:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Actually, it's MY Gameboy Color...MOM'S! I grew up on Pong, loved Coleco, graduated from the Atari 2600 to the 5200 and finally had a real excuse to buy video games (including the various Nintendo's and Playstation units) when my children reached...

It's the Foam!

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 01:08:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - When you have sensitive and allergy prone skin on top of extra dry skin, you tend to try a lot of different cleansing products. Unless you're lucky enough to find the right one on the first try, it can involve a great deal of trial and error, as well as...

Who hasn't wished they could rule the world?

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 14:40:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - While a round of Simcity 3000 unlimited won't exactly lead to delusions of grandeur...it is a fun, violence-free (most of the time, anyway) engaging way to exert total control over your little slice of the world!

As you can see, by looking at...

Imagine a grown women who still takes chewable Tylenol...

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 14:27:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - That will be my daughter. She's been very lucky (knock on wood) to have had good health during her 14 years, and consequently has had little need for medicine. What does plague her is the dreaded "monthly female problems" with accompanying...

Radio Shack 1-Channel Personal Radio: Hello!?! Can you hear me??? Are you there???

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:55:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - I just spent an interesting day at the local amusement park, where the above "conversation" was repeated over and over again. Not that there isn't some part of me that wants to "listen in" on the conversation of complete strangers on...

Boo! White as a ghost, and determined to stay that way!

Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:15:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Actually, genetics has left me little choice in the matter! It seems the only color I will experience in life will be my freckles, or a "red lobster glow." With the abundance of skin protection products and knowledge of the dangers of the sun,...

3 Strikes and You're OUT!

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 18:41:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - How many times would you buy the same video game console before declaring "Enough is enough!" Well, I must be dense or optimistic, because we're on our third unit. Actually, we all just like PLAYING so much, and have such a large investment in...

Games people play....

Sat, 3 Jun 2000 20:28:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Games Magazine is exactly what you'd expect to see in a publication of that title, GAMES from cover to cover. I used to subscribe to this magazine years ago. After a while, I had a change of sorts, and found I preferred a publication devoted solely to...

Priceline Flight Reservations: I suppose the kids could sleep in the car...

Wed, 31 May 2000 08:43:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Imagine a service that would allow you to stay in a Four Star hotel for the cost of a budget motel...No, it's not a daydream, Priceline.com is real. It's real, and it really does work! Along with the success stories, however, are all the little details...

Now ANYONE can accept a Credit Card Payment!

Mon, 29 May 2000 21:36:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - PayPal! It was the perfect solution for making payments as an Ebay buyer. I simply do not want to make payments using a money order or cashier's check. Also, I prefer the ease of making payments online, using my Discover or Master Card. When PayPal came...

Excelio Indeed!

Thu, 25 May 2000 18:45:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - I never thought anything could make me happier (in the kitchen) than my huge electric griddle. I like having an appliance that will serve up a bounty of grilled cheese, pancakes or frenchtoast, without having to go through 10 rounds with a frying pan!...

Microsoft Word: Word Processors are like dogs...

Fri, 19 May 2000 19:30:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Everyone prefers a different breed, but MINE is the BEST! Of course, I'm only joking here! However, I do believe that my choice of word processing applications does pack enough for the power user, while providing the basics in a way even the beginner can...

Hey! Where's part II?

Tue, 16 May 2000 23:16:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - My family is the type that will watch a favorite movie time after time. My mother thinks it's a bit idiotic that I can recite an entire movie as I watch it, but I believe there is a certain familiarity in a well worn movie...a bit like an old friend!...

Free supplies, Priority handling, Happy endings!

Tue, 9 May 2000 18:30:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Being somewhat new to the whole business of online auctions, particularly Ebay, I have been careful in selecting a shipping method. On one hand I am concerned that my item will get to its intended location in a reasonable amount of time, and at a...

Applebees - Our Family Favorite for Friday Nights Out

Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:25:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Sometimes I think we go to our Neighborhood Applebees so often, we ought to get a "frequent flyers" discount! Instead, I look for coupons and redeem all my "MyPoints" for Applebees gift certificates. My family, 2 kids included, love...

Archived Computer Hardware Reviews: Logitech Mouseman Wheel "squeaks" ahead of Microsoft

Thu, 20 Apr 2000 12:30:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Choosing a mouse isn't exactly a life altering experience. In fact, most people don't even thing about the mouse until it's not working properly! However, everyone I know who sits down at my computer and uses my Logitech Mouseman Wheel mouse, inevitably...

How else could you play Monopoly while driving down I-95?

Mon, 3 Apr 2000 19:00:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - We're a family of gamers, which is obvious if you've read some of my other reviews on Epinions! While a normal game of Monopoly requires an investment in time and tabletop (sorry) "real estate," the electronic handheld version eliminates both...

MyPoints.com: Should I get a certificate for the Olive Garden or Target?

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 21:20:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - After about a year of using MyPoints, that is a question I find myself asking every 6 weeks or so. There have been some minor inconveniences and concerns using the MyPoints program. Yet, I do believe that ultimately, it is FREE stuff, so I try to...

All Advantage: You can't argue with a check!

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 18:27:42 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author readnbead - Well, unfortunately, I've had to edit my original Epinion of Alladvantage. You can read my original after this intro, but the program has changed fundamentally, and I don't even have the viewbar installed any longer. For one thing, the payout rate for US...