Epinions Recent Reviews for tvlawyer

Location, Location, RENOVATION!

Mon, 7 May 2007 12:34:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - I have stayed at this hotel on at least 5 previous occasions. THIS WAS THE LAST! Although the locations is ideal, the physical plant, guestrooms, common areas and restaurants are in DESPERATE need of renovation. The building has not had a makeover...

Only slightly better than sleeping in your car.

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 09:55:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - OK. So it was only $56 per night and there were few hotels to be had because of a major convention in town. Nevertheless, this hotel is nasty. Th facility appears to have been built in the early 1980's, and the rooms have obviously not been renovated...

Major league disappointment

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:37:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - Here's what I got at the Beekman Arms "Firehouse" room for $140: 1. A cozy room located above a noisy hotel common area. 2. An apologetic, yet obviously insincere, staff. 3. A shower that ran out of water after less than ten minutes. This was...

Antec NoteBook Cooler NOTEBOOKCOOLER: What can I say? It's COOL!

Mon, 31 May 2004 12:10:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - I've heard a lot of stories about the havoc that heat can cause a notebook computer. Thus, I set out to find a device that would cool off my PowerBook 17". Unlike plastic made products from Macally, Targus and others, the Antec Notebook Cooler has a...

Have a Coke and a snore!

Sun, 25 Jan 2004 12:18:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - After living in Atlanta for nearly ten years, I used the visit of some out-of-town guests as an excuse to check out this museum. After my visit to the attraction, I can see that I didn't miss too much during those ten years. The World of Coca-Cola is...

Nice room. But beware the extras!

Tue, 2 Sep 2003 16:15:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - Bored with the properties offered by the mega-brand hotels, we decided to try this non-chain hotel l...

J.W. Marriott must be turning over in his grave.

Mon, 1 Sep 2003 21:38:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - We decided to make Gainesville our overnight layover on our Labor Day weekend road trip from Atlanta...

CarMax.com: CarMax shames traditional retailers.

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 06:58:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - "We've not lost a sale yet to CarMax" the salesman insisted when I was ready to deal on a new Jeep. I went to a local Jeep dealer armed with a packet of internet research on comparable inventory at different dealers. Prior to our negotiations, the...

OK, but you can do much better.

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:54:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - My requirements: I spend one weekend about every six weeks participating in what some might call an "extreme" sport at an airstrip 15 miles west of the Magic Kingdom. I like a hotel that is centrally located so that at the end of the day I have access...

Don't buy this television.

Fri, 3 May 2002 10:39:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - My experience with this television was so negative that I really shouldn't waste any time telling you about its benefits. I purchased the television in May, 2001 and by June, it wouldn't turn on. The in-home service tech advised that the problem would...

J&R Music and Computer World Online Store: The aggravation you gain is not worth the money you'll save.

Sun, 18 Nov 2001 17:04:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - About one week after ordered an Onkyo TS-DX595 receiver from J&R, a charge for $49.22 appeared on my credit card statement. OK, I thought, I know the receiver was about $400, so that charge must be some sort of pre-shipment authorization. After waiting...

buydig.com: Skepticism allayed.

Sat, 17 Nov 2001 13:26:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - Being a native New Yorker and having spent several years working in the retail camera and electronics business there, I know that the tri-state area is where you'll find the best prices on cameras, computers and personal electronics. I am also quite...

Internet sharing for dummies!

Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:36:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - After getting addicted to the high speed internet access afforded by a cable modem, I set out to find a way to share the connection with another computer in my home. I know practically nothing about networking, cabling, routing and switching and I wanted...

Freaky Fun!

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 19:00:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - I'm no hard core "Rocky Horror" freak, but I have enjoyed the movie enough times as a teen that I was intrigued at the opportunity to see it performed live. After all, it was a stage show before it was a movie. I was somewhat skeptical, measuring the...

Comfort Inns and Suites: You get what you pay for.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 18:13:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - My review concerns the Comfort Inn located just off Central Park on W. 71st St in New York City. With a special internet rate of under $100, as low as $79 in the winter, the Comfort Inn is a real bargain compared to mid-level hotels.

The...

Great food for NY posers.

Sun, 8 Jul 2001 15:47:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - When I first tried Mangi e Bevi about five years ago, I instantly declared it to be my favorite "red lead" restaurant. The dishes were creative, yet somewhat traditional. The portions were generous and prices reasonable. Fortunately, some things never...

This receiver does it all and does it well!

Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:44:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - After countless, sleepless nights on the net, I narrowed my search for a mid-priced A/V receiver to the Denon, the Onkyo TXDS-595 and the Yamaha RX-V620. After many more hours listening to each of them, I went with the Denon. I couldn't be happier...

The good, the bad, and the ugly. UPDATED, 6/24/01

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 16:29:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - I'm one of those people who does exhaustive research before purchasing any high ticket item or a product that directly affects the health and safety of my family. My search for the proper booster seat was very frustrating since my research revealed that...

The honeymoon is over... THIS CAR IS A LEMON!

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 02:35:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - You may have read my initial review of the 2001 Focus ZX3 where I lauded the car's impressive features for the price, impressive handling, styling and comfort. To say I am "dissappointed", Six months and 7,000 miles into my ownership experience, is a...

Toshiba Satellite 2805: Massive Disappointment

Sat, 24 Feb 2001 13:41:55 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - purchased the 2800 to replace an aging Toshiba laptop (P100, 40mb RAM, 1.2 HDD) which served me faithfully for 5 years. In just the first month since purchase, the new computer is such a disappointment that I'm tempted to revert to my old machine and...

Massive dissappointment

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 03:43:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tvlawyer - I purchased the 2800 to replace an aging Toshiba laptop (P100, 40mb RAM, 1.2 HDD) which served me faithfully for 5 years. In just the first month since purchase, the new computer is such a disappointment that I'm tempted to revert to my old machine and...