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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-swb Recent reviews written by member swb en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_467180490372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - The Bracketron Nav-Mat is a great solution for convenient use of GPS units and avoiding theft of your GPS unit.  Ironically, just after ordering the Bracketron Nav-Mat, my Tom-Tom One Third Edition was stolen out of my car, in spite of the fact that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467180490372 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:41:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467180490372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465873571460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - Looking for a quality coffee maker at a reasonable price can be a big challenge, but finding the Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 12 cup cofee maker for $49 at Sam's Club was an easy solution.  It all started when a real cheapie Chineese made coffe... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465873571460 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 23:20:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465873571460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465604546180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After purchasing the LaCie Rugged 320 GB external hard drive (USB version), I can only say that it works well at this point, and only time will tell how rugged and durable it is.  But, at least LaCie provides a two year warranty.After a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465604546180 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:46:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465604546180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465595108996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - Having purchased a slightly used 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon 2.5i (base model), I'm afraid I might be joining the ranks of the "Subaru Cult".  My son, who purchased a Subaru Impreza last year warned me that Subaru owners tend to be almost cultish in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465595108996 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:36:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465595108996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457700642436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After just two weeks of use, the AeroGarden Space-Saver 6 is performing "as advertised".  We now have six herb plants popping up and growing.  So, in all honesty, this is more of a preliminary review, and I will update this review after the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457700642436 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:58:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457700642436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456943111812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - Inexpensive tuners just keep getting better and cheaper and the Intelli Imt500 Clip On Chromatic Tuner has got to be very hard to beat for the money.  I first got a chance to use this tuner after my son bought it and had it with him during the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456943111812 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:45:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456943111812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456566345348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After receiving the Philips Norelco 7810XL Shaver for Christmas, I can throw out the disposable razors and shaving cream.  Although I've owned and used other electric razors, I've always gone back to using a wet razor and shaving gel.  But,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456566345348 Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:35:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456566345348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452235398788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After being so pleased with my purchase of a Stihl handheld blower, when I needed a new gas powered line trimmer, I included Stihl products in my search.  After doing some homework and looking around, I decided to plunk down $139 and buy the Stihl... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452235398788 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:37:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452235398788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452068544132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - I've owned and used a Tomtom One Third Edition since the beginning of the summer and find it to be a valuable tool for navigating.  It gets my recommendation with the understanding that this is a basic unit without the extras that can be found on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452068544132 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:17:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452068544132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451937996420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - Are you tired of the hassles of using leaf blowers tethered to extension cords?  Are you looking for a well designed, higher quality gas powered blower made by one of the best companies in the business?  If so, consider looking at the Stihl BG... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451937996420 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:54:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451937996420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451914600068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After 20 years, it was finally time to replace my John Deere RX-75 ride on lawn mower. After my experience with the RX-75, I was willing to spend the dollars to purchase another John Deere, but didn't want to spend anymore than necessary.  This led... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451914600068 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:24:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451914600068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416482823812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - As a new user of Photoshop Elements 6, I was somewhat surprised when I opened the box to discover such a short and brief owner’s manual. I was spoiled by the comprehensive user's manual that had been included with my aging Paint Shop Pro 8.0 software... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416482823812 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:14:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416482823812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_416287592068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - Whether you are a digital photography enthusiast or just a beginner, Photoshop Elements 6 is a great program to consider purchasing and using for organizing, editing and creatively using your photos. I’ve been using this program for about four weeks,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416287592068 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:30:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_416287592068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415234494084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - It's not the cost of buying an air filter that will hurt....it's the cost of buying replacement filters. With a filter that can be vacuumed, the Honeywell 50250 offers many advantages over other filters. If you are looking for an air filter, do your... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415234494084 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:00:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415234494084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414481813124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - If you've shopped for luggage, you know that the market is flooded with many brands at many prices. Well known companies such as Samsonite and American Tourister are making and marketing everything from bargain basement stuff to high end expensive... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414481813124 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:52:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414481813124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414280945284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - In a market flooded with inexpensive ink jet printers, the Canon Pixma iP3500 distinguishes itself by using separate ink tanks. Based upon my experiences with the iP4300, this is reason enough to put this printer on your short list of printers to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414280945284 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:59:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414280945284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414214033028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - OK...let me clarify that this review is based upon a slightly earlier version of the Coleman 1850 Watt Generator. But, from all the specs I can find, the newer version just has an upgraded appearance. I purchased this little generator for emergency use... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414214033028 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:47:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414214033028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413857058436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After years of getting cable television via Adelphia (remember their scandal?), I decided to switch over to the DISH Network. That was over two years ago. My original installation included a DTV receiver, which was just replaced because the first one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413857058436 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 22:39:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413857058436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413720022660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - The Porter Cable C2001-WK Pancake Compressor with 13 piece Accessory Kit is a great little compressor for the home handyman. The newer model C2002 is essentially the same compressor with some cosmetic changes. I actually bought a factory refurbished... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413720022660 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:15:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413720022660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413559131780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author swb - Whatever happened to Black & Decker???? At one time, they were a company that made and sold some pretty good products. After my more recent experiences with Black & Decker Dust Busters, coffee brewers, and now the Workmate, I'm putting them on my list... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413559131780 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:57:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413559131780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413516598916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - “Boys love toys!” is a popular phrase, and my wife knows that it certainly applies to me. So, for a little surprise, my wife gave me the Dymo LetraTag, which is a handy little hand held label maker. Product Description From Dymo’s Web Site:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413516598916 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:38:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413516598916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412756315780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - When you first look at the Rival GRF405 Indoor Grill, you're probably tempted to ask "why would you want a folding griddle?". And, for a lot of shoppers looking for an electric griddle, I doubt that the folding griddle is the best choice. But, if you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412756315780 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:29:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412756315780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411784285828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - What do you do when you want to have internet access at home, while on the road, and at the summer cottage? That was the problem I was facing and decided to solve by switching to Verizon National/Broadband access using a Verizon 5750 Aircard. Due to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411784285828 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:12:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411784285828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411707870852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author swb - After giving up on Black & Decker cordless vacs (more on this later), I couldn't resist buying the new Dirt Devil Kurv when I found it in Office Max on sale for only $25. The Kurv is a newer model cordless vac that is follow-up to the Dirt Devil Cone,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411707870852 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:40:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411707870852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411266092676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swb - When I first learned about laptop coolers, my reaction was more or less "What in the world would you need it for????" Then, for the past couple of years, I've been using an old IBM Thinkpad and I spend a lot of time balancing it on my lap. I end up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411266092676 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:12:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411266092676?linkin_id=8003929