Epinions Recent Reviews for sgyee

Pay a bit extra and get a better press

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:01:42 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Background - Lee Precision is one of the earliest ammo reloading companies that caters to the everyday person. Created in 1958, Lee Precision created the Lee Loader - a table kit reloader that requires just a small mallet and the components to...

Great for learning the ropes or for confined space loading

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:11:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Background - Lee Precision is one of the earliest ammo reloading companies that caters to the everyday person. Created in 1958, Lee Precision created the Lee Loader - a table kit reloader that requires just a small mallet and the components to...

Adult sized scooter for short trips

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:27:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Background - Patmont Motor Works is a California based company that helped originated the gas powered scooter. Known as the Go-Ped, the scooters now encompass a range of electric, gas powered, and kick/human powered...

Excellent hybrid flashlight - it gives you the best of both worlds!

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:40:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's note - this review covers all variants of the A2 Aviator, including: White LED Red LED Yellow LED Green LED Yellow/Green Combo LED Blue LED All 6 variants are functionally and cosmetically identical. The only difference is the LED...

Excellent dual purpose flashlight - it's the best of a Jekyll and Hyde

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:57:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - there are currently 2 variants of the SureFire L1 Lumamax flashlight. This review will cover all variants and detail the differences between each variant. Background on SureFire - Surefire is a company with roots back...

Excellent Pocket sized flashlight for Every Day Carry!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:23:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - there are currently 3 variants of the SureFire E1L flashlight. This review will cover all variants and detail the differences between each variant. Background on SureFire - Surefire is a company with roots back to...

John Ringo and Tom Kratman - Yellow Eyes: The Posleen series continues - this time in Central America

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:33:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - This review contains minor spoilers This review will contain minor spoilers that refer to events within the book as well as books within the story arc itself. Background The Posleen Universe series of books by John...

Military man buys the farm - literally! But what a farm!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:09:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - This review contains some minor spoilers. It will refer to events within the book as well as parts of the series itself. Adults Only Warning This book contains scenes of bondage, public sex, and borderline pedophilia...

Great book - with a warning attached.

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:52:34 GMT

Big Booms! Great Book!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:22:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - This review contains spoilers! This review will contain some minor spoilers. The spoilers will refer to minor details within this book and prior books in the series. Background The Posleen Universe series of books by...

A fun ride through the Posleen Universe!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:55:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - minor spoilers ahead. As part of my book reviews, I will refer to events in the book that may be construed by some as a spoiler. So be warned that there are spoilers ahead here. Background The Posleen Universe series...

This is "soft"??? Break in is still required for this reviewer.

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:53:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note This model has been replaced by two other variants. The SSK CSG-720 Challenger Series, and the SSK E-3400 Enforcer series. Construction materials and build quality are identical. This review encompasses all three variants...

Good warm up trainer for limited spaces

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:22:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's note - there are *MANY* variants of this type of baseball trainer. This review encompasses examples of the following variants (which are literally identical, with only marketing/packaging/color/bran
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name as the differences): - Nedco...

Laptop sized wonder packs a huge punch for a modeling amp

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:55:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's note - this review covers the original Vox Tonelab. The features found in the Tonelab also covers most of the features found in the Tonelab SE and LE - just without the actual floor pedals. The Tonelab SE and LE are floor based...

Budget Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo is anything but budget

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:24:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Background and introduction Peavey Electronics corporation is best known for their amps. However, they do have a pretty decent line of guitars, ranging from standard 6 strings to custom bass and electric guitars. Their guitar and amp line are...

Absolutely wonderful practice amp with great features!

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 19:12:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Introduction and Background Practice amps are nothing new in the world of electric guitars. The legendary Pignose 7-100 and others are excellent examples of small, portable practice amps. Then came Roland. Taking a cue from their digital...

Decent budget electric compared to other brands

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:08:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's note I will state in public that I'm not the best electric guitar player in the world. I picked up guitars again as a way to relax, plus my son recently got a half sized acoustic, so it's a good way to get back into the game after 15...

The last and most powerful version of the ultimate 4x4

Sun, 3 Dec 2006 04:24:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - The Hummer H1 - one of the most recognizable vehicles on the face of the Earth - has been retired as of the 2006 model year. Thanks to the EPA's Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and the cost in recertifying a totally new engine for the H1, the 2006...

Good hitting trainer for older kids and adults

Sat, 2 Dec 2006 20:28:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's Note - There are many variants of the Hit-A-Way Baseball trainer from Pro Performance Sports. This review will cover all variants, and will describe the minor differences between units and packaging. Operationally, all variants function...

Fun Baseball trainer, with a minimal of training for coach and batter

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:05:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Author's note - this review covers the following items: - Nedco Zip-N-Hit (Zip-N-Hit and ProZip variants) - Pro Performance Sports Zip-N-Hit (all variants) - Sklz Zip-N-Hit All three items are functionally identical, and represent some of the...

Excellent Entry Level GMT Watch!

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:59:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Please Note - This review qualifies for both the Timex model 41161 (Black dial/metal bracelet) and the Timex model 41151 (White dial/cordura and leather band). The operation of both variants are identical, and are only differentiated by the...

One of the best daily wear watches you can own

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 01:15:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Introduction The Seiko SKX009 was the very first automatic wind watches that I've owned. Since then, it's held a special place in my heart for starting me off on my mechanical watch collection hobby. It's a watch that I still own to this day,...

As good as a Rolex GMT Master II - without the price tag

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 21:29:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Introduction note This review covers the majority of Omega Seamaster Pro GMT watches. It does NOT cover any of the Co-Axial versions nor does it cover the blue faced classic Seamaster Pro GMT with the Helium Escape Valve and equipped with the...

Not too big, not too small - it's Just Right!

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 03:16:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Introduction As a long time Hummer H1 owner, it was time for me to buy something appropriate for my wife when it was her turn to get another vehicle. Despite the fact that we love the H1, getting another H1 was not in the cards, mainly due...

Great for the Robotech fan - if you can tolerate mediocre gameplay

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:25:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sgyee - Introduction Robotech: Invasion is the second release of a Robotech game for the PS2. Similar to Robotech: Battlecry, you're able to pilot some of the fun stuff that Robotech fans all wish they could be able to fly and run. This...