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Sony PCG-RX650 P4 1.6GHz 512MB 80GB Win XP Home Edition Desktop: Kinda like a KMart Prom Dress!

Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:50:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - Ok, so here is another computer review. This time it is on my desktop unit. I normally like to write about travel related things but I was bored and decided to enlighten those of you out there on this particular unit. So, before I bore you to sleep let...

Think Pad Super Star!

Fri, 6 Sep 2002 23:10:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - I have had my share of laptops, from the first clunky 80 mhz unit I bought a generation ago through every major manufacturer that has come along. This laptop beats them all and in this review I will state why.

The Laptop itself
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Hilton Cairns: It's a Hilton???

Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:06:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - I have stayed at this hotel twice. And this was two too many times.

I had to travel to Cairns on a couple of occasions for business reasons (yea, go ahead and snicker, I KNOW you are but someone had to do it, why not me?) and stayed at this...

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly... only I wish this were a movie

Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:09:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - Sometimes I wish I were watching a movie instead of having to deal with erratic service. This is one of these times.

I have had the opportunity of staying at the Mandarin Oriental on several occasions due to business meetings in this city...

Hotel Inter-Continental Manila: Live like a Diplomat

Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:12:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - Do you ever wonder where the diplomatic staff stays when they are in Manila? Take a look at the Intercontinental.

I travel to Manila a lot. In the last 3 years I have been in Manila over 100 travel nights. If you wonder what the top hotels are...

Bali Inter-Continental Resort: Big Bali Blast

Sat, 31 Aug 2002 14:01:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - If you like a great location, good food and service for a reasonable price, you may want to consider this hotel.

Background on the reviewer

I am a globehopper, I admit. Having traveled to 58 countries so far I am the sort of...

The Regent Bangkok: Bang for your buck in Bangkok!

Fri, 30 Aug 2002 19:00:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - I travel all over the world. I love this hotel. The enclosed review is from the perspective of the business traveler and may not be for all of you planning your honeymoon trips.

The Hotel and its specifics

The Regent Bangkok...

Hong Kong Delight

Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:34:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - Looking for a nice, moderately priced hotel located close to shopping, transportation venues and a safe location away from the crowd? This could be the hotel for you.

My Background

I travel frequently to Asia. This review is...

Expedia Flight Reservations: Price but don't buy

Tue, 27 Aug 2002 19:58:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - I have used Expedia in the past to procure tickets. I had a very bad experience on an international set of flights I booked where I got a ticket that was wrong. I had my itinerary to check against it that I printed out.

I called the airline to...

Smaller than a tank, more reliable!

Tue, 27 Aug 2002 18:08:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - I have owned several Fords, this is my first Expedition.

I have a 2000 Expedition Eddie Bauer. It has all the toys, big V8, Rear Air, Leather, 6 CD Changer, Big wheels.

Yes, it uses a lot of gas. I get around 12 mpg in city traffic...

Better than Singapore Air

Tue, 27 Aug 2002 17:11:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rickdude2002 - I'm a sort of guy that used to rack up my share of miles in a year, mostly to Asia. I have been in every major capital city, have top tier perks in 3 frequent flyer programs (try Exec Platinum in 6 weeks on AA for a start and then tell me about sitting...