Epinions Recent Reviews for spwholock

Solid 4.75% yield with no minimums or fees

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:33:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - COMPANY OVERVIEW Emigrant Bank has been around since 1850, so they are likely here to stay. Since they began the online savings accounts, they have consistently been one of the top yielding accounts in terms of APR. The company's website is...

RAYOVAC CORPORATION CHARGER BATTERY PS3 PS-3: Rayovac PS3 -- A product that pays for itself over time

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:20:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - MANUFACTURER INFO Rayovac is a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands. The Rayovac branch makes and sells batteries and battery-related products of all varieties. The company's website is http://www.rayovac.com/. RECHARGEABLE VERSUS...

My favorite toothbrush

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:05:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - MANUFACTURER INFO The Oral-B company is well known for making dental products. They have a large selection of products such as dental floss and toothbrushes. The company's website is http://www.oralb.com/us/home.a
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A great low-cost broker for buy-and-hold investors

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:38:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - COMPANY OVERVIEW Sharebuilder exists purely in cyberspace and they have no brick and mortar outlets. They've been around since 1996, but back then they were known as Netstock Direct. Netstock eventually morphed into the current incarnation of...

Not really steam but does the job

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:44:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - MANUFACTURER INFO Bissell makes all kinds of vacuum products, stain removers, and carpet cleaners. They are probably best known for their steam cleaners. The company's website is http://www.bissell.com/Default
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Silver Legacy -- Going downhill with the rest of Reno

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:00:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - SILVER LEGACY INFORMATION When it first opened in 1995, the Silver Legacy was the latest and greatest hotel in R
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It is situated between Circus-Circus and El Dorado on Virginia Street. The hotel is...

Dilapidation Central

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:43:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - Reno has seen better days. RENO'S DECLINE I have going to Reno for almost 20 years, and my latest trip there was a bit depressing. I've watched as one by one, many of the old hotel-casinos have closed their doors. Indian casinos, which...

Crapital One -- Full Hassle Cash Back

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 19:57:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - What's in your wallet? Hopefully not Capital One. MY EXPERIENCE For many years, Capital One was my preferred credit card. I've owned a Capital One Visa since 1999, and I've used it extensively over the past decade for just about...

Netbank -- Finally out of business! Bought out by ING

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 18:43:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - UPDATE 10/30/07 As of October 2007, Netbank has been bought out by ING Direct. I suppose Netbank running itself out of existence was inevitable given how poorly the company's strategy had been. ING offers better rates and fewer hassles for...

Wells Fargo -- Convenience, but at what price?

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 17:07:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - COMPANY HISTORY Wells Fargo Bank has been around since 1852 -- now 155 years and counting. Their corporate image is the stagecoach since they've been around since the days of the wild west. They are extremely well established, and firmly...

Comcast -- The Worst Company in America

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:58:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - COMCAST SUCKS Some call it the worst company ever and I don't disagree. SUBSCRIPTION COST AND FEES Unfortunately, cable television has developed into an oligopoly industry and is approaching monopoly status. Due to a severe lack of...

Ameritrade -- A-Merry-Trade or Demerit-Trade? You decide

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:20:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - Is Ameritrade "A-Merry-Trade" or "Demerit-Trade"? Well, it's either one depending on the individual investor needs. *Note -- this review has been rewritten on 2/10/07. -- Please see update for 4/8/07 on new information. COMPANY...

Apple Bank's 5.27% Savings Rate -- So Far So Good

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:58:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - COMPANY HISTORY Established during the Civil War in 1863, Apple Bank is headquartered in New York. The company has been in continuous operation for more than 140 years, but as far as I know, they've have never ventured out of New York until...

Amazon.com: Still the King of Internet Stores

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:01:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - Changes through the years Back when I was still a grad student in 1996, Amazon.com was selling only books and CDs. I made my first purchase more than a decade ago, and I continue to shop at their website. In the past decade, the product...

Works great for connecting desktop computers to wireless networks.

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 09:59:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - Why buy one? Due to the location of my coaxial outlet and cable modem, I wanted to connect my desktop PC wirelessly to my Internet connection. Using an ethernet cable would have required running a cord across the floor, and everybody already...

Fee*Trade -- Sky High Fees with Terrible Customer Service

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:49:20 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - E*Trade is an online broker which deals in many types of securities. I'll start with the bad points, since they far outweigh the good points. THE BAD: The fee and pricing structure is extremely confusing with a great deal of fine print...

The Oakland Mausoleum -- Go for the game, not the stadium

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:02:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spwholock - HISTORY/BACKGROUND The McAfee Network Associates Coliseum is an baseball/football stadium located in Oakland, California. Built in 1966, the facility can accommodate over 50,000 spectators. The city of Oakland has a rich history of sports...