Epinions Recent Reviews for ryansridge

A CARD FOR ALL REASONS!

Wed, 4 Apr 2001 03:23:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - For a couple of years I’d been looking for a way to input analog video from a camcorder onto my PC’s hard drive in MPEG-2 format. Dazzle had come out with a new product, the Digital Video Creator II, but the fine print said that some Athlon based PC’s...

MotoMadness!

Wed, 14 Feb 2001 01:35:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - Embarrassing Background Material (Please feel free to skip this part)

Last summer I gave into my family’s desire to purchase an ATV. I had run out of excuses for not buying one. I began my usual stall tactic, which is to research the...

Shutterfly Online Store: Shutterfly.com

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 07:07:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - This review of Sutterfly.com is the third of five reviews I’ll be doing on online digital photography sites. As mentioned in the initial article, I recently spent a Sunday evening by joining five of the sites, uploading photos and ordering prints and...

PhotoLoft.com: PhotoLofty Prices but Great Prints!

Fri, 10 Mar 2000 23:39:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - This review of PhotoLoft.com is the second of five reviews that I’ll be doing on online digital photography sites. As mentioned in the initial article; I recently spent a Sunday evening by joining five of the sites, uploading photos and ordering prints...

Club Photo Online Store: Club Photo's a Winner!

Mon, 6 Mar 2000 01:52:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - Club Photo is one of the fifteen online digital photography sites currently listed on Epinions.com. under “Household Services”. I recently spent a Sunday evening by joining five of the sites, uploading photos and ordering prints and enlargements from...

Presario 7970 - Instant Gratification

Fri, 18 Feb 2000 21:50:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - Compaq should have a big hit on their hands with their Presario 7970 AMD Athlon processor based desktop computer. It is essentially the retail version of their built to order and highly acclaimed 5900Z series of computers. The 7970 is about as powerful...

Biggest PDA Bargain Ever?

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:54:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - MSNBC’s website had a featured article this past weekend about the IBM WorkPad z50. It said this model, which was originally being sold for $999 was being discontinued and was now available for $299! I checked the reviews at epinions.com and saw that it...

Over Two Million Pixels and Worth Every Penny!

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 19:49:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - There are several good two plus megapixel digital still cameras currently priced well below $1,000. The Epson 850Z is one of them. I did a lot of online research before purchasing this camera, and originally had narrowed my choices to the Nikon CoolPix...

Compaq Presario 5900Z: Dell's Loss - My Gain!

Wed, 5 Jan 2000 23:01:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - I ‘d been planning on buying a new Dell desktop for several months and had even gotten an Dell credit card so I could amass Dell discount dollars. So, after the first of the year when my existing PC started having some peculiar (non virus related)...

System/Y2K Test (Windows): Just When You Thought Y2K Was Over

Tue, 4 Jan 2000 10:27:23 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - DO NOT PANIC over what you are about to read! I admit that it may be shocking, disturbing, disgusting and deplorable, but once again the powers that be have overlooked one important item in their hastened attempt to fix the Y2K computer glitch.

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Lawn_and_Garden-Power_Tools-Saws-STIHL: This Saw is Boss!

Tue, 4 Jan 2000 01:38:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - The Stihl 029 Super Farm Boss is a firewood cutter’s chainsaw. Size wise it falls between the large professional logger’s saws and compact homeowner models. Although big enough to easily fell all but the largest of northern hardwoods and light enough...

It Works Good and Lasts a Long Time!

Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:49:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - When I was in the Marine Corps many years ago, my drill instructors would often say that a piece of equipment "worked good and lasted a long time". It’s funny how that simple phrase has stuck with me over the years, and how I guess it’s become...

When it Comes to Tractors, Think Green!

Sun, 26 Dec 1999 23:28:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - I bought my John Deere 4300 compact tractor a little over a year ago. I had looked at similar Kubotas, Cub Cadets, Massey Fergusons, New Hollands and Kyotes. My choices boiled down to the Kubota Grand L Ten series and the John Deere 4000 series tractors...

Leyse Stainless Cookware: Bargain Cookware!

Tue, 14 Dec 1999 03:41:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - I can’t believe the deal I got on the Leyse 12-Piece Stainless Steel Commercial Cookware Set. This is triple ply cookware constructed of 18/10 surgical grade stainless steel with .8mm side walls. The 3 ply bottom consists of a .6mm 18/10 stainless ply,...

PCsupport com: What's the Catch?

Wed, 8 Dec 1999 18:02:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - I came across a website recently that offers free support for your computer. It’s called "PCsupport.com". Once you register by providing some information about yourself and your computer, and download some short files, you are ready to use the...

Pagoo: What Have You Got to Loose?

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 23:51:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - The newest version of the Pagoo Internet Call Catcher is the best yet! Pagoo is intended for Internet users who have a single phone line and don’t want to miss any calls. For that it works great! Version 4.3 works in conjunction with call forwarding on...

Netflix.com: Time is Money! What's Yours Worth?

Sun, 5 Dec 1999 05:50:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - NetFlix.com is an online DVD movie rental merchant, with more than 5,200 titles available - virtually every DVD made! Navigating the site is quite easy. You can browse/search by genre (action, comedy sci-fi, etc.), new releases, or specific title, actor...

Don't do the Grime if You Ain't Got the Time!

Sat, 27 Nov 1999 21:00:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - We had just moved to a home with light colored carpet that needed cleaning. We rented a carpet cleaner at the local True Value and were horrified at the results - it didn’t clean anything and left the carpets soaking wet! Next, we rented a “deluxe, heavy...

A True Piece of Americana!!

Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:07:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - Here’s an appliance that will last a lifetime and will be treasured by anyone who cooks or bakes! The KitchenAid KSM90PS Ultra Power Stand Mixer has been a beloved kitchen fixture for generations. The roots of this appliance go back to 1908 when an...

I'd Like You To Meet My Friend, Harvey!

Sun, 21 Nov 1999 19:10:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - “Harvey” is a wonderful movie that is guaranteed to leave you feeling good!! If you get tired of watching "shoot em ups" and "blow em ups", and think you need a change of pace - then this is the movie for you. It stars Jimmy Stewart...

When You Absolutely, Positively Have to Get There!!

Fri, 19 Nov 1999 20:40:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - I’ve written a few epinions on heavy duty diesel pickups, but now I’d like to do one on the best truck I’ve ever owned, a 1990 Toyota regular cab, short bed, 4X4 with 5 speed manual transmission, the 20RE 2.4L 4 cylinder engine, all terrain tires and no...

Archived Computer Hardware Reviews: Beginner's Luck - You May Need It!

Fri, 19 Nov 1999 04:30:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - Some friends bought an emachines etower 466i and asked if I would help them get it up and running, since it was their first computer. This desktop has an Intel Celeron 466 MHz processor, 64 MB of sdram, 4MB video sgram , 2X AGP graphics, a 6.4 GB hard...

Kemper Saves Me 30 to 40%!!

Mon, 15 Nov 1999 03:31:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - None of the large insurance companies like Geico or Progressive come even close to Kemper’s price for the same insurance coverage on our vehicles. Every year when the auto policy needs renewed, I get two or three quotes from other insurance companies,...

The Ultimate Truck!!

Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:49:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - If you’re in the market for a heavy duty pick up, I’d like to offer you some suggestions. I have two Ford F350 Super Duties and have driven the Dodge Ram 2500. Based on my experience with these vehicles and others, here’s what I think would be the...

Battle of the Big Boy Toys

Tue, 9 Nov 1999 21:29:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryansridge - Which turbo diesel truck is better, the Dodge Ram or Ford Super Duty? There is no easy answer. I have driven the 99 Dodge 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4 short bed and I own a 99 Super Duty 350 XLT Super Cab short bed. Both the Dodge the and Ford are similarly...