Epinions Recent Reviews for wingerr

Nice stainless steel appearance, but a miss-

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:02:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Bought this stainless steel version of the Oxo Soap Squirting Dish Brush, having used the base style plastic one with good results, I found the design to be below the usual standards that Oxo generally has.DesignThe brush has a...

Perpetual kitty litter?

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:12:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Picked up one of the older versions of the Lift 'n Sift litterbox system from Big Lots for $15 on an impulse buy, not knowing the latest version includes a clip on top surround to help keep the litter from being flung out. Found it was going...

Suspended animation for batteries

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:06:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - EM-1562A - 1.5 amp Battery Companion ® SEM-1562A Background The primary cause of lead acid batteries going bad in vehicles that are not regularly driven is allowing them to discharge, either from normal self discharge, or small drain from...

High tech space heater bargain

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:44:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Main Features: Digital thermostat control of temperature Remote control Ceramic heating element Lightweight and portable Dual power settings, 1500W and 900W Timer shutoff Tipover safety Description I bought a couple Honeywell...

Decent protection, iffy quality

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 01:07:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - I bought a pair of the original style ones via the internet when I found them reduced to $63, and thought I'd give them a try, as I wanted a pair of gloves that would give a high level of protection in the event of mishap on the motorcycle. I bought a...

Very compact 10X optically stabilized value

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:18:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Mission statement: The main features of this camera which prompted my purchase of it was the 10X optical zoom with stabilization, and its ISO 1600 capability. The Leica name emblazoned on the front of the lens...

Brush chomping Mega-weedwhacker

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 12:37:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - WB11524 - "PREDATOR" 11.5 HP BRIGGS, 24" ROUGH CUT Brush cutter I’d been considering the purchase of a DR power brush cutter/mower for a while- every year, the jungle that was my backyard steadily crept closer and closer, bringing the need for one...

Simplehuman's 10.5-gallon Semiround Step Can SH-CW1122: The King of Garbage~ :-)

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:56:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Trash cans. Not something that you'd think anyone might get excited about, or actually pay more than $14.95 for. After all, it has a pretty basic mission in life, and that's simply to hold open a trash bag liner so you can throw your garbage in there,...

Pinnacle Supreme Locking Mailbox: Mail Security Peace of Mind

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:55:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Background A few years past, I was frequently away on business for long periods at a time, and was always worried about the mail accumulating. I'd put in the request to have the post office hold the mail, but that always seemed to be hit or...

This thing really blows!

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:15:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Okay, no more bad puns, those should be reserved for vacuum cleaners anyway... This is a really useful item for moving air around, easily and quietly- A quick list of notables: Features - Top handle for easy portability to wherever it's...

Unchain your head with some portable speakers-

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 01:58:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Sound Sound is fairly good, keeping in mind what it is; a tiny set of speakers meant for portability. Don't expect much bass output out of a 1" woofer; but the sound is quite nice and clear when playing at reasonable output for the mid and...

Space saving convenience in black and chrome-

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 21:45:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - My old Rival undercabinet can opener gave up the ghost after many years of service, and prompted me to look for a replacement. The advantage of an undercabinet opener is primarily that it doesn't take up valuable counter space, and also allows larger...

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000 (USB) - RETAIL (DSMSWNLM6000): Laser mouse: to go, please!

Wed, 7 Jun 2006 11:10:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - I've been using the Microsoft optical notebook mouse, and picked up this Notebook Laser Mouse 6000 when I came across it on sale, mainly because of the extra button provided on the side. On my desktop, I use a Logitech MX1000, and find the multiple...

Humminbird Piranha Max 20 Fishfinder: The Long Ranger, MX Missile of Mice-

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:15:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - I'm usually a Microsoft mouse user, because the ones I've owned have generally worked much better than the lesser known brands, like Belkin and Targus. I decided to give this Logitech one a try, as I like all things laser and high tech; I've been using...

Excellent value for Casio analog WaveCeptor watch

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 19:09:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - I was looking for a new Casio watch with a metal bracelet watchband, and came across this item- Main features it offers is the WaveCeptor feature, which enables auto synchronization with the radio signal transmission from the atomic clock in Colorado,...

Shutter lag? What shutter lag?

Sat, 5 Jun 2004 23:46:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - The Minolta G400 caught my attention primarily because of its reputation for very fast turn-on to shooting readiness. From the time you slide open the cover to when you can frame the shot, it's ready to go. It can be likened to a regular film camera in...

Compact Vac for Small Pickup Jobs

Fri, 2 Jan 2004 01:08:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Sears had this vacuum on sale for $40, with a coupon to bring it down to $35, so I decided to give it a try, interested in the bagless feature and its vaguely similar appearance to my Miele- This is a suction only vacuum, with no rotating brushes, so...

Compact 2MP camera for you-are-there snapshots

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 12:21:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - This Gateway DC-T20 2 megapixel camera is an relatively inexpensive digicam with some nice features beyond the basics you would expect for something at this price. The primary feature which interested me in the first place was its compact size; it...

Very nice WMA recorder with long record time-

Sat, 6 Sep 2003 16:43:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - The distinguishing feature of this recorder is that it encodes directly to WMA format, which provides a higher quality recording with the most efficient use of the available memory. It has selectable record bitrates of 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128kbps, which is...

Classy recording system excels at recording but not very user friendly

Thu, 4 Sep 2003 04:27:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - I purchased this as a supplemental recorder for the Ripflash DX that I had to send in for service, mainly because it has a modular phone jack accessory that allows recording of phone conversations, and because it has a voice operated record mode, which...

Reddy Heater Kerosene Portable Forced Air Heater R55: A Must-have for outdoor work in sub freezing climes

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 01:45:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Florida and CA readers likely won't be reading this, but.. The Reddy Heaters are a truly essential item if there's a need to work outdoors when it's really cold out, or in large enclosed unheated areas- this model pumps out 55,000 BTU's, running on...

Very good vac design

Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:38:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - This vacuum is very nicely designed, with features that just make sense as you use it. Highlights of this Flamenco S251: - Well sealed system that allows very little dust bypass when operating, so it doesn't spew dust into the air as you vacuum. This...

Indispensable Every-Day-Carry jewel

Sun, 19 May 2002 15:58:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - The Leatherman Pulse has replaced my former one, the Leatherman Supertool, as my carry around everywhere multitool; because I wanted to cut down on the weight, and also because of the scissors, which the original Supertool did not have.

Size:...

Timex Beepwear Series: Timex Internet Messenger watch

Thu, 16 May 2002 00:22:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - Note: This pertains to the new Timex Internet Messenger watch currently offered, not the BeepwearPRO... put in this category because it's the closest item. The Timex Internet Messenger watch is a very useful item for those who have use for a pager, but...

Built like an engine hoist!

Tue, 26 Feb 2002 01:52:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wingerr - This Power Tower is very well made, and allows several types of upper body exercises, such as pull ups, inner (easy) and outer grip (hard), dips, push ups, vertical knee raises, and sit ups (add a mat). Workouts can be gradually worked up to by adding a...