Epinions Recent Reviews for rich_heimlich

A decent mid-level choice but with some drawbacks

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:32:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - Pre-purchase: I've owned several quality cordless phones over the years and can be quite picky with the phones. Recently my 2-line corded phone that I use for home office work went on the fritz and needed to be replaced. We'd seen the various...

Looks good in the store but doesn't stand up.

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:39:56 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I bought this mixer for my wife for Christmas this year (less than 3 months ago). She asked for a mixer and was quite taken with the look of this one. She simply asked that we not spend a fortune on a Kitchen Aid model for now. The mixer is made of...

STOP4CAMERA: Stop4Camera is a Bait-and-Switch operation. Avoid.

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:37:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I had just about the same negative experience pretty much everyone else has had. How these guys continue to have an overall positive rating is a joke. Something is very wrong here and these guys should be closed down for questionable selling practices...

A decent keyboard but not great

Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:16:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I'm old enough to remember when keyboards weren't just an afterthought. IBM used to sell entire PC's based on their exceptional keyboards and then other companies started providing similar ones. I personally was a fan of Northgate's keyboards, known...

Very nice, but not perfect, LCD for gamers

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 17:04:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I came to the ViewSonic VP191B after years of using top CRT displays. I had been wary of buying an LCD display for several reasons. 1) I was concerned about the refresh rates and the motion blur that results from poor response times. I'm a gamer so...

Maximized profit. Minimized effort and enjoyment.

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:45:10 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I was in my teens when the Mattel hand-held craze hit the United States during the mid-to-late 1970's. I remember the euphoria of getting my Mattel Football game for Christmas and playing it nearly non-stop for weeks after. I played it on and off for...

Fantastic picture quality. Limited creature comforts.

Tue, 4 May 2004 18:04:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - When it comes to DVD players let me tell you right from the start that I am not a technology fanatic. It's the one component in my audio-video rack that I don't spend a lot of time researching and getting into all the technical issues with. Generally I...

The best RPTV on the market but for how long?

Tue, 4 May 2004 17:35:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - My ownership of a Pioneer Elite Pro 730HDi was a bit of a surprise. I had recently purchased a Pro 630HD (2003 model) and was completely happy with it. However, it developed a problem that Pioneer had difficulty fixing and, after a few attempts, they...

Surprisingly effective and intriguing

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 15:30:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I once read a great parody piece joking about all the endless toothbrush "breakthroughs" that we encounter every time we head to the supermarket. I would laugh nearly every time I'd see a new design hyped in a commercial because every one met with "it's...

These are exceptional for the right buyers

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 01:42:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I'm a diehard gamer and have been involved in computer-based sound since its inception. I also do a...

A very comfortable bed but not perfect.

Mon, 9 Jun 2003 05:55:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I have owned a waterbed for 20 years and had slept on a top-of-the-line waterbed with lots of baffles (to cut down on motion) for the last 12 or so. People who slept in my bed came away saying it was the most comfortable experience they've ever had...

A clear leader in widescreen Rear Projection TV

Mon, 26 May 2003 09:19:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I came to the Pioneer 630HD by surprise more than initial choice. I had gotten pulled into a local Tweeter because of a sale and needed a cable for something so I stopped by, picked up the cable and checked out the sale. The Pioneer's were not even on my...

Great for movie enthusiasts, not so great for the masses.

Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:31:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I currently own a Sony 36" 4:3 XBR250 tube-based TV that wows everyone who sees it. But the allure of widescreen and HDTV has been calling me now for at least two years. So while in Tweeter a couple of weeks ago for a cable, I noticed that the latest...

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2300 DeskLaser Laser Printer: A very nice step up from ink jet hell

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:20:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - This review is from a mainstream typical solo user. I don't print all that often but when I do, I want ease and quality. I've wanted a color laser for home use for nearly 15 years but technology and price kept that from happening until now. While I do...

A very dependable feature-rich phone.

Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:34:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - After several purchases that all failed in my attempt to upgrade an 18 year-old phone for my home office, I finally found this phone and it is delivering on all its promises. I am extremely picky about such equipment and can be quite hard to please. This...

The hardest return I may ever make

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:20:39 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I bought the 8825 after wanting to find a decent 2-line phone and failing with the typical Staples and OfficeMax level of phones (all at about $70).

What I wanted was a solid corded business phone with excellent features. The cordless handset,...

So much potential. So little realized.

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:20:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rich_heimlich - I've been out of the phone market for quite a long time with regard to a home office phone. The last one I bought was roughly in 1985 and that phone is still working flawlessly (a DuoFone from RadioShack) but of course, lacks all the current features I...