Epinions Recent Reviews for thewizard16

Decent prices don't compensate for subpar quality

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:38:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: On a recent impulse trip to Chicago, I needed a moderately priced hotel in a safe neighborhood to stay at the very next night, and the Best Western University Plaza was just about the only hotel that fit my criteria. The hotel is located...

Small missteps made up for with superb service/accomodations

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:27:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: I recently spent a week in Miami and I spent a few weeks prior planning the trip. The Newport Beachside Resort came to the top of my list on potential hotels due to its beachfront location (a must for my consideration), good rate (found on...

An affordable way for the family to have fun

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:03:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: In the last three years I've been to St. Louis a number of times, perhaps 5 or 6, and I can honestly say it still has not gotten old. Saint Louis has pretty much everything a visitor could hope for; cheap lodging, good night life, free...

Comfortable headphones with great sound

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:07:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: The selection of wireless headphones has never been better than it is now. With growing popularity comes increased competition, which has basically eliminated the days of fuzzy sounding wireless headphones with uncomfortable frames...

For the price, it'd be hard to beat

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:49:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: A few months ago I spent a day going around to Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, and Circuit City looking for home theater systems that didn't have DVD players built in. At Circuit City they had this system on sale for $169, so I spoke with an...

Not perfect, but good for the price

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:22:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: I recently decided I wanted a combo unit coffee maker after I developed an unhealthy addiction to espresso. At any rate, most combination units are expensive, running in the $150-$200 range, so I decided the DeLonghi Caffe Figaro was...

Nice univeral remote, but pales to competition

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 23:19:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - I purchased the Sony Remote Commander AX1400 about three months ago in an effort to streamline the ever growing collection of remotes for my small home theater system. I have mixed feelings about the remote, but I have to admit it has helped somewhat...

Top notch quality at a fair price!

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:36:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - Introduction: I purchased this DVD player a month and a half ago to complement my HDTV, having become dissapointed with the quality of regular DVD players when compared to HD-DVD players. VIDEO: My first impression was that I'd really been missing...

I'm not sure what the rest of you are doing wrong...

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:11:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - I purchased this Cuisinart popcorn maker on an after-Christmas sale, have been using it a couple months, and I couldn't be happier. I was a bit skeptical as to the usefulness of one of these machines, as I'd become very pleased with microwave popcorn,...

Best quality for the price

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:21:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: I recently wanted to purchase a set of speakers for my laptop so that I could watch movies on it. Being a media laptop, I didn't think I should settle for the gutless sound provided by the onboard speakers, so I bought an external sound...

Excellent for the price

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 18:31:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: I bought the Sanyo HT30746 about a month ago. I'm not sure how it varies from the HT30744, but they appear similar in specifications. I purchased the television from Wal-Mart after comparing different televisions at Best Buy, Circuit City,...

A good buy

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 05:26:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: I recently purchased this all-in-one for mostly document printing, but also for the occasional photo. It was $139 at Wal-Mart PRINT SPEED: This printer is very fast, and while not the quietest in the world, it isn't terribly noisy...

Time for an upgrade

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 05:15:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: I recently purchased a Gateway NX850X for an upgrade over my previous Toshiba laptop. The computer's specifications are as follows: 2.0 GHz Pentium M processor with Centrino technology 1024mb (1 x 1024) 533mHz DDR2 RAM 17" WSXGA+...

Great for beginners and moderate amateurs alike!

Sun, 10 Jul 2005 23:15:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - I recently purchased this camera at the local Wal-Mart preceding a vacation to Germany because my Canon had become increasingly unreliable as of late. My take on it is as follows: EASE OF USE: It doesn't get much easier than this. You turn it on, are...

Another, and much better, Tacoma

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 23:05:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION: Well, this isn't the first Tacoma I've reviewed, I did one last year on a 2002 4cyl e...

Great for you conspiracy theorists

Wed, 19 Mar 2003 00:08:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - The Overseer, by Johnathan Rabb (who looks really creepy in the picture inside the back cover of the book), is a very "busy" book. There is a lot of action, but it is also a sophisticated book, demonstrating how theories, when applied in various ways,...

The little mouse that could

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 23:25:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - DESIGN:

This mouse has the absolutely best ergonomic design. I have used several mice that were made to "fit into your hand" but this is the first mouse I've used that actually did.

ACCURACY:

This mouse is fabulous when it comes to...

Desktop in a smaller package

Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:18:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - I purchased this 650megahertz Pentium III Toshiba Satellite 2775XDVD laptop when they were about to stop selling it as a new item. It was still nice, but I didn't have the money at the time to buy a top-of-the-line unit. I would put this laptop up...

You won't be dissapointed

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 00:46:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCITON: A relative of mine recently bought a new 2002 Toyota Tacoma X-tra cab 4-cyl. It is gold, with the SR5 package, which adds a lot of chrome, to make it a nice looking little truck.

ENGINE:

Ah, the heart of the truck. It sounds...

Efficient little camera

Fri, 8 Nov 2002 00:26:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - INTRODUCTION:

I got a Sureshot 60 two years ago with the automatic date mode and a carrying case for 79.96 . I haven't used it quite as much as I thought I might, but that was due to the increased use of a digital camera (also a canon) for...

The Panasonic combo is pretty nice

Thu, 7 Nov 2002 23:22:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - This nifty little combo is convienent for the bedroom or kitchen, and you won't find a nicer little package out there.

THE PICTURE:

The picture quality is good on Television reception, and VHS tapes play at above average clarity. Video...

I used to like Bridgestone

Sat, 2 Nov 2002 13:39:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - We bought a new 2000 Camry in November of 2000. It came with the Bridgestone RE85s as standard equipment. The tires provided decent grip and did okay during the first winter, though very mild, and provided a relatively smooth ride. However, these tires...

The Camry is nice

Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:03:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thewizard16 - First, let me start with the details of this car. We own a 2000 Camry LE with the following additional options: Moonroof, Alloy wheels, and cold weather package.

The Engine:

The engine of this car is the best 4 cylinder you will...