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Sony VAIO® TX (VGN-TXN27N/B) PC Notebook: Visions of Vaios...

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 20:11:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Intro If you're buying this laptop, it's undoubtedly for the design, style and lightweight features of the TX series. You can get cheaper, better performing options that way just a little more, but it won't have the "wow" factor of this...

Zaino 101 for Beginners: A Day in the Life of a Lazy First-Timer

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 04:05:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - I probably asked so many dumb questions before I went through this actual process, I thought it would be nice to have a place all the newbie Zaino questions could be answered. I’ll go through my process and where I thought I made mistakes so that...

RIM BlackBerry® 7100g Smartphone: I'm addicted to Crack..berry 7100g

Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:04:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Intro Until now, the cell phones I've been carrying around, get smaller and lighter with each iteration. My last cell phone was a Siemens SL56 - so you can imagine the flashback to late 90s I had when I got my brick of a BlackBerry 7100g. Due...

2006 BMW 3 Series: Ultimately Driving this Machine...

Fri, 3 Feb 2006 19:01:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Introduction So after 5 years, I'm back again to once again sing the praises of a BMW 3 series. This time it’s been redesigned and re-engineered and not surprisingly, it's even better. I'm going to make this review a potpourri. There will...

Sanyo SCP-5000: This cell phone does what? The Sanyo SCP-5000 has arrived...

Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:28:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - General

"Hey man, that IS a cool phone, can I take a look?," my friend asks.

"Sure," I say, gingerly handing it over.

"Holy cow, this is so light and who's picture is that on there?," my friend exclaims, after...

Taste of Saigon: The Best Bun...

Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:31:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

When one thinks of Vietnamese food, the immediate dish that comes to mind is pho. Taste of Saigon manages to dispel the notion that pho is the only good authentic Vietnamese food and shows us non-natives that there are many...

Say No to Sequoia...

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 18:39:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Every time I venture into Georgetown on a summery Friday night – and I have inflicted myself with this painful endeavor quite a few times – I am always reminded of why I should have asked for a kick in the head instead. Each time I...

Erols: Erols ISP: It's not AOL - but that's a good thing...

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 19:11:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Ok, it’s not AOL – and thank God for that (my last experience with a dial-up was AOL and they screwed up badly by allowing our account to get hacked into – long story – maybe another epinion). Regardless, choosing a dial-up ISP is...

University of Virginia: Survivor's Guide to UVa... wahoo!

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:03:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

The first thing that the University does for its first-year students (we call then first years NOT freshmen), is sit everyone down on The Lawn and show them a film about the school’s Jeffersonian tradition and about the honor system...

Cheesecake Fattery: Feed me...

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 01:20:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

I can guarantee you two things when you visit Cheesecake Factory:

1) You will get a little buzzer and wait at least 45 minutes for your table.

2) You will be severely uncomfortable when you leave.

While...

Tarific Thai at Tara Thai...

Mon, 5 Mar 2001 18:38:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

You always know when you are approaching one of the Tara Thai chains when you see the neon blue sign with the little ocean waves before the restaurant name. Ah - what a familiar sight - those of us from the Nova area, know...

London: Rain, Rain Go Away....

Mon, 5 Mar 2001 17:32:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - NOTE: This was my virgin epinion way back in 1999 when I first signed up for this site. I have since added and appended some things to make it more helpful to those who are interested in going to London. I hope it helps and thanks in advance for...

Mexican: The Mexican? No way, Jose...

Mon, 5 Mar 2001 14:42:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

When Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt agreed to do a movie together, it was a can’t-miss hit, right? While Dreamworks will probably still pull in the dough, “The Mexican” is better as a person from Mexico. It is a quirky contrived story...

Jai-ya: Good thai food, bad service

Fri, 2 Mar 2001 19:26:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Don’t you hate it when a waiter tries to sell you everything on the menu except for the restaurant itself? At Jai-Ya, the above average Thai food barely compensates for the spotty, pushy service that its servers offer. Set in...

Not coocoo for Coco Loco…

Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:46:56 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

There is a magnificent Brazilian restaurant in NY called Plataforma Churrascuria that serves up a delicious and elegant Brazilian barbecue. Eager to try it again after having moved here, I found that Washington’s attempt at...

Advanced Coldfusion 4 Application Devel: Forta's Forte: Writing Cold Fusion References...

Thu, 1 Mar 2001 17:25:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

I had the pleasure of meeting Ben Forta at one of my previous jobs. He is a very well spoken, quiet and intelligent person and darn good Cold Fusion author. Advanced Cold Fusion 4 Application Development is the second and more...

Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort: Paradise Island: Atlantis does really exist...

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:30:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Imagine the pleasant surprise on my face when I found out that our annual company retreat for this year was at Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The only other tropical island I had been to was Puerto Rico and I was 3 years old so I...

Spirit by Jewel (Pop): Jewel's Spirit: Excessive? maybe... but I'll still listen

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 14:23:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

This magnificent, moving collection of melodic, creative lyrics by Jewel is exactly what her fans have been waiting four years for. Following up her smash debut "Pieces of You" with "Spirit", Jewel takes no break in showcasing her...

Bombay Club: exquisite Indian food at an exquisite cost...

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 01:11:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Said to be frequented by former President Clinton in his glory years, Bombay Club (BC) serves exquisite Indian fare to all of its patrons on Connecticut Ave, NW. Lesser known than its crosstown rival, Bombay Palace, Bombay Club still...

Hungry and poor? Go pho some Pho 75!

Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:14:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Set in the heart of Rossyln, VA off of Wilson Blvd, the Vietnamese chain has established a name for itself as a place to go for cheap, tasty, and authentic eats. What it lacks in décor and service, Pho 75 tries to make up in food...

Galileo: worth the $$...

Sun, 25 Feb 2001 03:58:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

Having lived in Manhattan for almost 3 years, I have found that I have become quite the restaurant snob and demanded high standards of excellence from restaurants all over the country. Galileo, a quaint and elegant Italian getaway,...

Pioneer VSX-D509S 5.1 Channels Receiver: Pioneering a great receiver...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 16:41:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - Overview

I started with a 19" TV and a mid-range DVD player. By the time I was done aspiring to home theater greatness (given my severely limited budget) I had achieved 27" on the TV, a VCR, a pair of Paradigm stereo speakers, and a Sega...

Panasonic CT-27D10 27" TV: Panasonic CT-27D10: Good value

Thu, 22 Feb 2001 23:50:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - About 2 months ago, I went shopping for a TV to make up the last piece of my entertainment center. Already fitted with a left and right speakers, a VCR, a DVD Player and a receiver (I even had the IKEA entertainment center!) - the last component was the...

Acer CRW 4432A Burner: Acer 8432: cheap and good on NT

Thu, 22 Feb 2001 16:01:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - I bought my Acer 8432 CD Burner about a year ago - and now that I have had about a year to use this 8x4x32x burner I can offer my opinions about this product. I will say that I have made many a good CD with this drive - but I haven't been without issues...

2001 BMW 325: Ultimately Driving a BMW...

Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:43:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wahoodude23 - When I was shopping for a compact luxury car a few months ago, I considered all of the top names. After driving a 1992 Saturn SL2 for 8 years, I figured I should have fun test-driving. So I made visits to Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW before making a...