© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-rquad Recent reviews written by member rquad en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_463398014596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - SummaryStihl's most powerful blower (according to the specifications). A sleek, turtle-shell package with a 4-cycle engine and a hefty price tag. This joker retails for just under $500.Features65cc 4hp 4-cycle engine21... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463398014596 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:35:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463398014596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399774682756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Why I Wanted an MP3 Player I'm not the typical user: My teenage years have long since faded, I don't go around all day pumping music to my ears, and I rarely buy music to add to my collection. My primary purpose for an MP3 is as a CAR STEREO... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399774682756 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:37:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399774682756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_383142891140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - NOTE: This is an updated review Why did I Want an MP3 Player Probably unlike most others, my sole intention for an MP3 player was a replacement for my car stereo. For one reason or another I've always ended up with a vehicle lacking a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~383142891140 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:40:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_383142891140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_304317697668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Note: Uno Attack has been redesigned with a slightly different look and some changes to the "shooter" mechanism. This review is for the new version. Choosing Uno Attack My wife and I have three children ages 14, 11, and 5. I've found it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~304317697668 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:32:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_304317697668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_287835983492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - I admit I'm a heavy computer user--it's my job. But that isn't the reason I tried and continue to use Bausch & Lomb's Computer Eye Drops. Simply put, I've found no other product that works as well. Staring at a computer screen all day has never been a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~287835983492 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:05:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_287835983492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_285206875780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - The Lowdown The Jet DC-TS650 is a one horsepower, two-stage, cyclonic action dust collector for woodworking shops. It pulls 650 CFM of air and uses a cartridge-style filter to trap particles down to 2 microns. The system is relatively light... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~285206875780 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:13:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_285206875780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_284398358148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Why Brother? I needed standalone FAX, flatbed scanning, and color printing. The Brother 210C provided all these features and more at a reasonable price. I was also attracted to the ability to replace individual ink cartridges instead of paying... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~284398358148 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:48:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_284398358148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_261036609156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Why I Bought This Ladder I don't use an extension ladder that often, but when I need one, I've just got to have it. I would always borrow my dad's 24-foot aluminum extension ladder when my step-ladders couldn't give me enough height. The biggest... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~261036609156 Mon, 2 Oct 2006 14:41:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_261036609156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_258704576132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Quick Note This review covers the Echo PB260. A sister model--the PB261--is also available. The only difference according to the manufacturer is that the PB261 is CARB certified. You may find as I did that only one or the other model is available... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~258704576132 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:14:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_258704576132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248847830660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - I feel a little odd writing a review about something I purchased 15 years ago (circa 1991). However, these things do end up getting purchased used, and it's always a good thing to look back at a product's history when considering a new item. So, here... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248847830660 Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:09:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248847830660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248247586436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Reason for Purchase I'd been wanting a cordless drill for some time just for the convenience. My wife surprised me with this one on Father's Day--eleven years ago. What's Included/What you Need The kit comes with the drill, two... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248247586436 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:14:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248247586436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248236314244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Reason for Purchase I bought this drill specifically to finish out a basement where I needed to put Tapcons in the slab to fasten my wall frames to the floor. I chose Makita because of their reputation, and it didn't hurt that this drill was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248236314244 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:16:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248236314244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_232017137284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Quick Overview The Husqvarna 326 LDx is a commercial grade straight shaft trimmer that makes 1.2 horsepower with it's 2-Cycle engine, using a 50:1 mix of regular 87 octane gas and 2-cycle oil. It has an extended shaft, and a detachable boom that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~232017137284 Fri, 19 May 2006 15:53:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_232017137284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223590190724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - I've owned this saw for about three years now. I originally bought it to finish off our basement, using it often then and occasionally since. It's never given any trouble. Run-down of Features 13 amp motor, which is plenty 52 degree left... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223590190724 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:45:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223590190724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223553621636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - I've owned two of these units for about six years and used them in three very different environments. While the other reviewers have done a good job covering all the major points, here's my take on the DeLonghi... Heating a Room I originally... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223553621636 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:04:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223553621636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_206680460932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Why We Bought It We bought this toy mail-order almost 3 years ago for our then 18-month old daughter. At the time, we debated over a smaller one-step slide, but decided (correctly) that this one would be more fun and would last longer. Besides... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~206680460932 Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:31:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_206680460932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_193304301188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - This is the first rider I've owned in years. I've had it about 6 weeks now, so I can speak to most issues except longterm durability. Why I Chose this Mower My yard is one of those in-between sizes. It's really too small for a rider, but I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~193304301188 Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:24:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_193304301188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_193199967876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Note: This is an updated review. Intro I've owned this trimmer about 6 weeks, and it's my first gas trimmer after 15 years of owning electrics. While I can't speak much to durability/longevity, I feel I've used the trimmer enough now to make... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~193199967876 Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:35:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_193199967876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_187079429764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - Why we bought it The transmission went out on our '92 Plymouth Voyager, and I had to find a replacement FAST. I liked the looks of the GM clones, and preferred them over Chrysler offerings. The deal I got on the Montana was too good to pass up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~187079429764 Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:35:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_187079429764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186793561732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - My father and I went in together and purchased this saw about 8 - 10 years ago from a Husqvarna dealer. We got it with the 18" bar, which I recommend over the 16". My first task for this saw was to cut up a 20-22" white oak that I'd had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186793561732 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:28:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186793561732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186697551492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - First, let me say that I'm sitting here scratching my head over the negative review for this product that precedes mine, and for the bad reviews of its apparent sister product branded as the Poulan/Weedeater 952. I'm in my second season with this tool,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186697551492 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:11:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186697551492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184470310532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - It's true! What everyone else is saying is true! A little background. I've owned several Sharp products, and been displeased with ALL of them--EXCEPT my last microwave (before this one). In fact, I had sworn off all Sharp products except... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184470310532 Fri, 27 May 2005 12:59:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184470310532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184456679044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - I just finished mowing my lawn yesterday with the Toro Super Recycler. It wasn't the first time, nor even the hundredth. I've had this mower for years now (5? 6? more? I lost count) and it struck me that I should write a review for those wondering... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184456679044 Fri, 27 May 2005 11:03:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184456679044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_140089986692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - This is the 2nd Toro SuperVac I've owned. The first one gave me good service, but I think it should have held up longer. The brushes in the motor went bad after a few years and it wouldn't have made financial sense to repair it. Also, on the first... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~140089986692 Fri, 14 May 2004 16:29:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_140089986692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_140087824004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rquad - What I really wanted was an edger, and with my Ryobi electric trimmer starting to show its age, I thought a trimmer/edger combo would be perfect. I got a great deal on a combo kit from Lowes (technically, a TB25ET, but the only difference from the CS... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~140087824004 Fri, 14 May 2004 16:07:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_140087824004?linkin_id=8003929