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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-tombeaman Recent reviews written by member tombeaman en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_465727426180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - The Comfort Suites Hotel in Prescott Valley, Arizona opened in December of 2008.  It is a nicely appointed 100 room facility on four floors located on the hill overlooking town.  It is a good place to stay if you are in the area: new,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465727426180 Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:55:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465727426180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456368164484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - The TomTom One 125 GPS is an excellent entry-level unit with plenty of features, a clear display and directions, and an easy-to-learn interface.  While it has limitations, and it lacks some of the nice features of more expensive models, it does its... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456368164484 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:19:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456368164484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455627148932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - The LG Chocolate VX8550 Cell Phone is an update of the earlier VX8500 model.  While this model still has some of the design limitations mentioned in the 8500 reviews, there have been some improvements, particularly to the touchy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455627148932 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:35:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455627148932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446858694276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - This review is intended to help an amateur evaluate the 40D to decide whether or not to step up to this professional-level camera.The Canon EOS 40D is a professional-level Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera that produces very high quality... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446858694276 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 15:23:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446858694276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431529037444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - This easy-to-use product put out by the Miracle-Gro Products Corporation, a division of Scotts, is just what your Rhodies, Azaleas, and Camellias have been longing for. I've used this product for years, and always have had great results. It used to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431529037444 Mon, 26 May 2008 20:25:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431529037444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_429096799876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - When looking for accommodations in Kailua-Kona, we wanted ocean-front, with a swimming pool and tennis courts. We found these and a touch of understated luxury at the Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club. Located about three miles south of the main... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429096799876 Wed, 7 May 2008 00:34:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_429096799876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428933156484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - When visiting the Kailua-Kona area of the Big Island of Hawaii, tourists are flooded with the usual pitches to take a whale-watching, snorkeling, scuba-diving, sight-seeing adventure of a LIFETIME! While each of these has its attractive features, we... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428933156484 Mon, 5 May 2008 18:30:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428933156484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428805295748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - While on the Big Island of Hawaii, one fun way to see some back woods and waterfalls is to rent an ATV from one of the two outfits in near the Waipio Valley. We chose Ride The Rim because my daughter preferred to ride in a four-seat Kawasaki Mule with a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428805295748 Sun, 4 May 2008 18:25:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428805295748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428075814532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - For some, vacations are a time to relax in pampered luxury. If you are looking to lounge around the pool, this is not the place for you. For others, a vacation is a time to explore, meet new people, and enjoy new experiences. Maybe to just relax,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428075814532 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:29:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428075814532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427803774596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - Located about an hour north of Waikiki on the island of Oahu, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a money-making venture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (The Mormons). It is reachable either by one of the numerous specialty shuttle... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427803774596 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:53:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427803774596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413414035076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - We have owned the Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker for eight years, and it has proven to be a reliable appliance that makes a great product. Every morning my wife mixes up a batch of her favorite brew. Water in the top of the machine, a coffee filter in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413414035076 Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:05:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413414035076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412150369924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - For this product, I was skeptical. I had no intention of buying one of these...$80, and it probably wouldn't even do the job. So when I walked by a demonstration model in the store, I almost kept on going. Then I realized how sore my back was, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412150369924 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:53:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412150369924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411521945220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - It may be only a dryer, one of the under-appreciated appliances in the house. But after our last experience, we learned how a bad design can make the laundry chore real drudgery. When our dryer broke down, we saw our chance to escape. We wanted a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411521945220 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:15:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411521945220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411517685380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - Working in a high school with 200 other staff members, we needed two new microwaves to replace those in the staff room. The Emerson MW9117W, available at our local discount department store, has been a stalwart performer for over six months of very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411517685380 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:12:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411517685380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405798948484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - UPDATE: October 2007: At 70,000 miles, this is still a GREAT car. No significant mechanical problems at all. It's great for long road trips, and powerful enough to tow. Everything still works well and, with the exception of a big blind spot in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405798948484 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:37:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405798948484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405500366468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - We liked the 42" Regza so much that we decided to get the 47" model, and we are glad we did! When looking for a new TV, we knew we had to go with an LCD because of the bright reflections in our home from lights and windows. We wanted a bigger set, as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405500366468 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:29:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405500366468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403391417988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - I was looking for some built-in speakers to handle all our audio needs: surround sound, music, and whole-house sound. These speakers from Phoenix Gold are just the ticket! Capable of handling 150 watts peak and 90 watts continuous, they are big enough... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403391417988 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 02:14:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403391417988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403389976196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - UPDATE May 26 2008: After sending my DVD recorder back to Toshiba twice, they decided to send me this year's model (number 560). There seems to be no difference in the units; the 550 and the 560 do the same things and have the same limitations. They... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403389976196 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:51:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403389976196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403384995460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - The Yamaha RX-V661 is a good starting point to enter the world of 7.1 surround sound. It has the features you would need to not only have the best in surround sound (7.1), but also to drive speakers playing a different source in a second zone--although... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403384995460 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:09:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403384995460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399353351812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - The OmniMount UCL-L cantilever flat panel TV mount is an excellent solution for mounting a plasma or LCD television to the wall. Sturdy, easy to assemble and install, and flexible positioning all add up to a great product. OmniMount sells many... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399353351812 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:59:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399353351812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_385212386948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - For our bright family room, we needed the low-reflection matte finish only possible with an LCD television. This year, we made the plunge by searching (and searching) for the right size, resolution, and price combination. We found the Toshiba Regza... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~385212386948 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 19:48:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_385212386948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_307103501956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - Not the top of the Burton line, but certainly a contender for value are the Burton Mission Bindings. Well constructed, light weight,with plenty of features, these bindings will serve the beginner and intermediate boarder very well. These bindings... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~307103501956 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:01:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_307103501956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_307100880516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - After a year of renting, I decided to buy boots this year. The local shop encouraged me to try the Burton Moto, and it has been a great boot. Comfortable, easy to put on, durable, and all for only $139!! The liner of the boot has a quick-draw string... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~307100880516 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:20:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_307100880516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_265821785732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - The Kenmore 1373* (the last number indicates the color choice) is a dishwasher. It's not going to make your bed, nor will it make your coffee. But it will make your dishes clean, and it will do so with little noise. I bought the machine online,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~265821785732 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 22:25:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_265821785732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_253518253700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - Our 2002 Honda Odyssey needed new tires, so after checking with Consumer Reports and various sites on the internet, I went to America's Tire Company and bought the Triple Treds. We've had them for over 2000 miles now, and are very pleased. The tread... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~253518253700 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:37:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_253518253700?linkin_id=8003929