Epinions Recent Reviews for webguy

The Camano outpaddles the competition

Tue, 2 May 2006 15:54:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - This being the first kayak paddle review on Epinions, one would naturally ask whether such a review is worth the effort. After all, when one shops for a kayak, the paddle is usually treated as a secondary necessity to propel the kayak. Isn't your kayak...

Silver Cloud Inn University: Human storage facility masquerades as hotel

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:24:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - While we had plenty of better lodging options around Seattle, we chose this hotel because it was near a friend’s home and recommended as decent lodging. While the hotel was passable for one night’s stay, I can only recommend it as such,...

Motorola V710 Cellular Phone: The Motorola V710: a brief user's take

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:27:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - There are already so many good reviews on the 710, so I'll simply share my personal experience sofar with the phone. I won't run through all the techy details here, but if you'd like that straight from Motorola, go here:...

eHarmony: Interesting idea, boring process.

Tue, 17 May 2005 14:29:37 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - It's been years since I last wrote on epinions, but I thought I'd write a few words about eHarmony, an online dating service friends and myself spent many hours in participation (and anticipation). A while back, there was quite a buzz amongst peers...

Epson Stylus Color 777 InkJet Printer: The Epson 780 Rivals the best film prints

Mon, 23 Jul 2001 04:06:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - The Epson 780

This is a review of the new Epson Photo 780, which isn’t available as an Epinions product. I’ll move this review when the model becomes available.

Having purchased a digital camera last year, I decided I was ready...

Braun Flex Integral 6520 Electric Shaver: Braun: Civilizing The Stone-Age Face

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 03:05:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Back in ages long forgotten, when humans dwelt in caves or under bundles of twigs, the daily ritual of shaving was perhaps an awkward, bloody task. I think of that every time I’m forced to use a blade razor, and now celebrate the day I bought my new...

Northstar at Tahoe: Northstar's Snow-bound Comforts

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 04:13:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - In the last week of March, with the ski season drawing to a close, I wanted to get away and enjoy a week of snowboarding. After boarding in several blizzards this year, I was looking forward to a pleasant spring thaw at a resort with plenty of...

A Great Beginner Board!

Mon, 19 Feb 2001 00:29:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - I've been a longtime skier, but after a freak rockclimbing accident put me in a leg cast for a month, I decided to try something different in winter sports. For some time I've suspected that skiing put excessive stress on my knees, and so on a recent...

1999 Honda Prelude: My Prelude: Fun and Practical

Sun, 18 Feb 2001 02:41:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - I'd call my Honda Prelude an ultimate SUV: a sports car that's fun to drive, cost-effective, with plenty of cargo room to boot.

Why I bought this car:

I like sports cars. They're nimble-footed, stop quickly, and are a bit easier to park...

San Francisco Bay: A Mission Peak Experience

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 02:58:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - If you're looking for a great workout, as well as beautiful walk in the California foothills, I'd like to suggest a hike up Mission Peak. This is a mini-tour of my experience on this mountain, supplemented by 5 photos of the hike. To view the...

Alpine Meadows: A Great time at Alpine!

Wed, 20 Dec 2000 02:19:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Ski for free? Not a Winter fable at Alpine Meadows!

A few weeks ago, some friends and I spent a weekend at Alpine Meadows. We went there expecting some skiing fun, yet mingled with typical logistical headaches such as slow rental lines and...

Talk where cell phones won't go!

Thu, 14 Dec 2000 02:51:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Recently, we purchased a set of these 2-way radios to keep in touch on road trips and while skiing. We bought them because the concept sounded great—a cheap alternative to cell phones while we’re doing bike tours or up in the mountains. We hoped to...

Big Sur: Biking Beautiful Monterey

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:34:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Monterey is a place of natural coastal beauty, where dramatic scenery and quiet, pristine beaches help your thoughts escape the daily grind. To this end, I'd recommend a bike tour along the Monterey coast!

Recently, I biked the coast from...

San Francisco Bay: Sailing the Bay on the Hawaiian Chieftain

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 02:04:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Are you looking for a new experience while in San Francisco? Both visitors and locals to the Bay Area should get their feet wet on an exciting sailing tour aboard the Hawaiian Chieftain. Recently, I took a few friends aboard for a spectacular...

American Trans Air: ATA to Hawaii: Cheap and Friendly

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 23:04:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - When I fly to Hawai’i, I’ve done it the simplest way possible--I call my travel agent who books a direct flight via United. It’s been a quick, done deal. But this trip, I discovered it was going to cost over $700 for a quick flight to the islands. I...

Pay It Forward--If You Can Spare the Change

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 01:22:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Just last Friday, a few of us at the office decided to play hooky and go see "Pay It Forward." It wasn't my first choice, but I decided to be a good sport anyway and join the show...

Quick Summary:

Pay It Forward...

Palm IIIxe Handheld: Power in Your Palm!

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 21:58:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - For me, my Palm IIIxe is one of those gadgets that I now wonder how I ever lived without.

With 8mb of memory, this handy, powerful device has more capacity than my first desktop computer! In the past, I’ve used a Dayrunner to jot down important...

Maui: Snorkeling Molokini's Crystal Depths

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:28:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy -
Review Topic: Sports & Outdoors

I’ve just returned from Maui,where I enjoyed a few weeks of sun and warm, tropical beaches on Napili bay. I love to snorkel, and while Napili bay has some pretty fish to see, Molokini was by...

Maui: Hiking Haleakala: Land of Sun and Sky

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 02:38:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy -
Review Topic: Sports & Outdoors

Maui is best known for its carefree resort lifestyle, but another exciting aspect of the island is Haleakala, a dormant volcano that stretches beyond the cloudtops and 10,000 feet above the...

eBay: Psst!...Wanna Buy a Watch?

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 04:52:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - The following review details a personal experience of buying a fake watch on Ebay, and advice on how you can prevent this from happening to you. Thanks for reading!

Ebay is a great concept. It's like a huge cybergarage sale...

Eagle-Eyed Binoculars

Tue, 3 Oct 2000 03:57:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - Want to have eyes like an eagle? These binoculars will bring a new world within view!

I received these binoculars as a gift from my previous employer, and to this day I'm stunned with the fascinating view of the world they bring to...

Belize: My Belize Getaway

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 04:24:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy -
Review Topic: Sports & Outdoors

My Belize adventure is broken into two parts for easy reading. "My Belize Getaway" is the experience of booking my vacation plus the journey to Belize City. "Ten Days in...

Belize: Ten Days in Paradise

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 04:15:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy -
Review Topic: Sports & Outdoors

Here's the continuation to "My Belize Getaway"

As our boat leaves the harbor, I’m happy to leave the color of Belize City behind, and I daydream about our destination. On...

1998 BMW Z3 Roadster: My BMW M Roadster Rave

Tue, 12 Sep 2000 19:33:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - While the M Roadster isn't sitting in my garage, I've collected enough on-road experience with this car to present a fuller driving impression than a dealer's test drive will allow. It's to prospective buyers I write this review.

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Switzerland: An Amazing Alpine Journey

Wed, 6 Sep 2000 01:06:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author webguy - If you plan on visiting Switzerland, and long to experience the serene beauty of the upper alpine passes, then a tour on the Furka-Oberalp Bahn is for you!

The Furka-Oberalp Bahn (train) is a charming narrow-gauge rail service that...