Epinions Recent Reviews for wresnick

Works well if you know how to use it

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:28:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - A while ago, my children wanted to get my wife a waffle maker for Mother's day. After seeing a variety of choices, sizes, shapes, number of waffles made at a time, and price, I decided that the most important factors would be how often we would use it,...

Good bargain

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:13:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - The Philips/Magnavox 42MF437B has 1080P resolution, and sells for under $1000. At the time of this writing, that represents a landmark in the downward shift of pricing, and the upward shift of resolution. When broadcast television started moving to...

Zap! Restoration Kit: A premium product at a premium price

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:19:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - Some products sell themselves. Others need infomercials. Had I seen this product in a standard commercial, I might have considered it, had I found it on a supermarket shelf. If it were sitting next to a $3.50 cleaner, I might not have thought too much...

Big rebates for gas and groceries

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:41:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - When it comes to getting a Citibank credit card, keep in mind that not all cards are equal. There are a variety of cards with different terms and conditions. My particular card is the Citibank Dividend Platinum Select. This card has no annual fee,...

Navigates well, but was an ordeal to get going

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:29:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - The Garmin i3 is a small, compact unit, that does a very good job of navigating while on roads. This unit has been an adventure since I got it, and the setup process has been the biggest obstacle toward what is otherwise an excellent unit for its...

Not your typical infomercial fare

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:52:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - If you are reading this, chances are you've seen the product on an infomercial. Infomercials are generally designed to talk you into buying a product that you would most likely never buy at that price if you saw it in a store, and this product is no...

A lot for your money, but not for everybody

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:04:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - For a modest price compared to an HDTV set top box, you get a card with HDTV and analog tuners, an antenna, a remote control that works with other multimedia applications on your computer, and a connecting block to get input from other devices through an...

A helping hand for math

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 21:42:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - If you are a concerned parent and are looking for something to help your child in math, the best thing you could do is spend a lot of time with your child. While parents are often bombarded with toys, games, and programs that are supposed to teach their...

Great when it works

Wed, 11 May 2005 21:56:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - When I got this machine over five years ago, I was very pleased. Whites came out whiter, and clothes came out cleaner. Despite its small capacity, it can be loaded until full, and still do a good job, since there is no agitator. This machine senses...

Great diet, but the book could be better

Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:28:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - The South Beach Diet book consists of two parts: The first part describes how the diet works, and the second part gives the reader a meal plan and recipes. A person thumbing through the book might come across the meal plan and think that he or she...

Misleading

Sat, 1 Jan 2005 14:26:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - I first noticed this product, ironically, in an emailed newsletter from the South Beach Diet. The ads come from an ad server that is independent of the SBD, so I have no idea how much control, if any, they had on what ads appeared. I went down to my...

Good entry level camera

Thu, 31 Jul 2003 01:08:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - Digital cameras have come a long way since I got my first one in 1992. Back then, they were black a...

ArcSoft Photo Studio: Low cost for a reason

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:43:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - There are many different photo editing packages on the market. They run the gamut from those that come free with your operating system or other hardware or software to expensive and sophisticated packages that perform many tasks for you.

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An overall compromise

Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:49:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - When I bought a house thirteen years ago, I was given a Dustbuster plus as a gift. It was convenient, and served my needs well. But after so many years, it failed to perform as it used to.

I replaced it with the V4810. Functionally, there...

Costco gives you choices

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:48:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - American Express Platinum Cash Rebate Card Note: The following was written when there was only one American Express card for Costco. See the update below for more current information. American Express is a good card to have. You get good...

a hit

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:30:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - When I got this toy about a year ago, my son was three years old. He still enjoys playing with it, which is more than I can say for most toys.

The version we have is the one pictured, not the "Thomas" version, which is essentially the same...

Good fast service when it works, if you know what you're doing

Sun, 17 Feb 2002 23:07:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wresnick - After waiting several years for Pacific Bell to install a DSL gateway in my neighborhood (see below) I was finally able to sign up for ADSL. They beat AT&T Cable to the punch by being the first to offer broadband in my area. (see note) Since the...