Epinions Recent Reviews for t_o_n_y

Good Quality Train Set, Much Used By Kids, But Too Expensive

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:43:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - The "Thomas The Train" Roundhouse set has staying power compared to other toys, but it is more expensive than it needs to be. It can be found anywhere between $400 and $600 at retail stores or on the internet. After much searching we found a...

Useful For Online Backup, Sharing Photos, Videos, and Large Files

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:03:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - Apple's MobileMe is a convenience that grows on you. It allows large files to be easily transferred, provides a very convenient way to share photos and videos, and can even be part of an computer backup strategy. For $100/year it's worth...

Solid External Drive - Expensive, but worth it

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:49:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Update Nov 1, 2009 ***In response to a comment on this review, I ran the following tests of this G-Drive's speed. For these tests 2GB's were transfered between the G-Drive connected via a Firewire 800 cable to either a Mac Pro desktop or...

Nice Software, But there's a Better, Cheaper Way to Switch to Mac

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:30:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - Parallels Desktop software provides a way to run Windows on a Mac, but after using it I've decided the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. There is a better way to go, and I'll explain why in this review. This review is based on the latest...

Quality Display with Nice Features, but Limited by Compatibility

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:28:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - This display is marketed specifically at recent Mac purchases, especially Mac notebooks, which have the mini DisplayPort. However, we purchased it to go with a Mac Pro desktop (see my epinion review). Ours is a refurbished model purchased...

Impressive Performance, Design, Usability, Price, and Size!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:15:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - Expensive But Worth it &nbs
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Excellent Step Up From Point-And-Shoot with Video Mode

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:43:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Update November 2009 ***Though this is a great camera, I've lowered my rating to 4 stars because there is something experience has shown is missing compared to compact cameras we have owned: the ability to quickly take good...

Drobo: The great backup solution with a tragic flaw

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:21:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Updated September 2009 ***Regretfully, I've changed my rating from 5 stars to 2 stars and can no long recommend the Drobo. I will explain why my experience has led me to this decision. Nevertheless, I will leave my initial...

Excellent Display: Expensive But Worth It, Even With Shortcomings

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:24:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - **** Oct 2009 UpdateWe've now had this display 7 months, and still feel it is a great product. However, I recently learned that there is now a work-around to the compatibility problem I mentioned in my initial review (below). I was told...

Hard to live without once you're used to it -- but still could be better

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:57:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Update Oct 2009I continue to enjoy and depend on this phone, having used it regularly for about a year now. I realize that it gets better reception than other phones, since unlike my wife's phone (a Samsung Behold) it does not drop calls in...

Way Better than iLife 08 - Absolutely Incredible Photo Software

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 05:21:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - iLife is the suite of software that comes standard with a new Mac, and in this review I'll focus on the iPhoto & iMovie programs. We got iLife 08 with our Mac PowerBook purchase about a year ago, and recently upgraded to iLife 09. It was...

The Time Capsule is worth it for many reasons - Learn from my mistakes!

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:14:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Oct 2009 Update ***We continue to use the Time Capsule as the center of our wireless network, although it no longer is used for storing our photos. I concluded that our iPhoto Library (250GB and growing) could simply not be accessed...

A great laptop and a bridge between the Windows/Mac worlds

Sat, 24 May 2008 14:52:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** October 2009 Update ***If you are looking to make the transition from Windows to Mac or simply want a top of the line notebook, read on. This computer was the bridge for us out of the Windows world and into the Mac realm, and is the...

Great when it works. Problem is, it doesn't work reliably.

Fri, 23 May 2008 22:43:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - When your child is sick and you're worried and you want to know their temperature, you need a good thermometer. This thermometer worked very well for this purpose...at first. We really liked it because it takes readings so quickly after placing it...

Updated 3 times* My 3rd PQI card - 4GB at a Great Price

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:02:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Updated July, 2007 *** We've been using this card for over 6 months now and it's doing fine. The first one we got, must have been a fluke. We hardly ever even take this card out of our camera since at 4GB, who would need to? In all the time we've...

updated twice* Great Digital Camera - excellent features, incredible movie mode

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:51:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - **** July 12,2007 update ***** We've had this camera for 9 months now, and we're still awe at the movie mode and the incredible zoom. People who see the movies we take can't believe that they were taken with a regular camera. With a 2-year-old and a...

My 3rd external drive, works better than others, small, networks easily

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:57:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - **** Dec 25, 2006 update **** After 9 months, this hard drive continues to perform flawlessly. For the past 3 months we've kept it on constantly with no problems. The comments made in the review below still apply **** Original Review **** I...

Solid value - This updated review includes how to fix this PDA's noise problem

Sun, 9 Oct 2005 13:39:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Second update *** The PDA continues to function fine, but there was recently a need to replace the battery. Fortunately, there are several web sites which give instructions on how to replace the battery. I'm quite tech savvy, but still found it a...

I can't believe how much better this shaver is

Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:49:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - ***Update after 11 months use*** My experience with the shaver continues to be positive, and my comments in the 6 month update still hold. I replaced the foil on the shaver head about 2 months ago, not because it wore out, but because I had dropped...

Updated 3 times Inexpensive, Lots of capacity, Works fine!

Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:16:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - ** Dec 2008 update **Although in my original review I mention that this drive will not network, at that time I had an all PC network. I have recently purchased an Apple Time Machine (see my epinions review of that) and this drive is networked...

Sony LogitechÂ® Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks - VS931006-0403 (vs9310060403): Cheap feel due to size and loud clicker, few features

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:14:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - This was the second mouse I purchased for my laptop, and it was a big improvement over the Microsoft Standard Optical Wireless Mouse which I first used. However, it was not as nice as the Logitech Cordless Click! Optical Mouse which I'm now using...

After one year, I've decided this isn't worth it

Sat, 26 Jun 2004 16:47:59 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Updated 10/7/05 *** Absolutely do not buy this shaver. Instead, get the Braun shaver I review here: h
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Inexpensive, Works fine, Good Support Updated

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:11:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Updated May, 2008 **** This hard drive was given to my college age daughter, and after a year of use, the USB port finally gave out. While the firewire port was made to work on a mac, I opted to remove the hard drive and use it as a second drive in...

ACRONIS True Image 7: Works great --I use it all the timeUpdated 3 times

Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:19:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** Update May, 29, 2008 *** This software does not work with the Vista operating system and also does not work with Windows XP running on a MacBook Pro as described here: h
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Good deal, nice quality review updated 3 times

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 17:35:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author t_o_n_y - *** See Updates to this review below *** First of all, the numbering of these systems is confusing. I purchased two of these systems (one for me and one for my wife) and it was a huge investment for us, but we are very pleased. The details of these...