Epinions Recent Reviews for ze_shark

2002 BMW 5 Series: BMW 540iAT: the ultimate sail boat ?

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:25:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - We bought in July 06 as Certified Pre-Owned 2002 BMW 540iAT as a Home Depot / Ikea run / long distance people carrier and daily driver, and I have to say that the 540iT has met our expectations in most areas. Wagons with atV8 power and a european...

Sony Handycam DCR-HC20 Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Good all arounder but poor construction and bad reliability

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:42:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - I bought the DCR-HC20 for a very specific use: record in-board car videos on race tracks. This was my first DVC and I was attracted by a comprehensive feature set including: - firewire interface for easy transfers to a personal computer - rotating LCD...

2003 BMW M3: Looks sportier than it truly is

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:38:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - I bought a used '03 6-speed M3 Coupe with 19" wheels more or less on reputation: the packaging of a usable every day car, Porsche Carrera beating performance and sleek sporty looks. A year later, I am selling the car for relocation reasons, but without...

It'll take you there

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:57:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - I am new to satellite navigation. My primary motivation for buying such an accessory is leisure road trips. None of my 4 cars has satellite navigation (was not a customary option or simply not available at all when I bought them). Regardless, I would...

2004 Toyota Prius: Great technology, ROI out of reach

Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:44:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - The first contact with the car is disconcerting: drop in, press the start button (the key-less system takes care of the rest), and this thing starts moving in silence. At least until you attempt to get to real speed, where suddenly the magic fades and...

LOGITECH IO2 DIGITAL WRITING (965118-0403): Generation 2 is a home run !

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:16:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Logitech comes back with its second generation digital pen. The first generation (read my review in ht
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was a great innovation but left a bit to desire on the edges, although...

Convergence for the better or the worst ?

Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:00:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Selection criteria I bought a 6670 because my work required me to be able to run Symbian applications, and Series60 was the safest pick in terms of software support and compatibility. To give perspective to this review my recent mobile phone ownership...

Features but spooky reliability

Sun, 4 Jul 2004 08:19:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - My 3rd Latitude notebook in 7 years, possibly not the last. Simply put, I chose Dell because it's a safe choice in terms of next day on-site service and availability of spare parts or accessories when visiting company offices. I chose the D600 because...

Where's the fun ?

Sun, 4 Jul 2004 05:30:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - This is the 2nd BMW I drive after an old R65/5, so I am really not a Münich zealot. My main references are an '86 VFR750 and a '98 R1. I've come to like BMW bike designs over time, as they abandonned the "function over design" paradigm. There are...

2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Boring bumper to bumper

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:41:46 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - The least I can say is that I was not overwhelmed with excitement when I took delivery of a brand new burgundy 2003 Malibu for an extended rental. The esthetics would probably not offend anyone, nothing controversial in a world where car makers seemingly...

2003 Ford Mustang: Got the looks, not the touch

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:12:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - This entry level version of the iconic pony car looks muscular, from the flared wheel arches to the bumped up hood to the angled real lights and the agressive (mean ?) front headlights. Overall, though not classy or subtle, I find the shape attractive...

2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE: Nice to drive, forget the rest

Sun, 9 Nov 2003 08:41:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Let's get the most subjective items out of the way: I dislike the Pontiac esthetics in general, and this one in particular, in and out. Plasticky, prentending and over the top. The grooved lines on the sides, the wing on the trunk, the two big globes on t...

Creative Labs TravelSound (51MS0000AA024 ) Computer Speakers: Decent deal

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 20:33:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Was looking for a better hotel room sound solution than the internal speakers of my laptop and chose this product on the basis of a couple of reviews found on the web and Creative's reputation (I own a Muvo too). The unit has a decently small footprint...

2004 Audi S4: Certainly competent, but what about homogeneity ?

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 13:24:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - The previous generation S4 was an excellent car and a huge commercial success in certain countries, stealth looks, top quality, adequate performance. I own one, and decided not to upgrade to the new model V8. Here is why. Esthetics: the new A4/S4 desig...

The legend does not live up to reality

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 01:24:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - This is the first (and only) HD I drove, and after a few hundred miles, I am fairly confident that this is probably the last. There are things you may like or dislike, but others you can just not objectively compromise on, and for a vehicle, decent brake...

2003 Porsche Cayenne: Maybe as good as SUV get

Sat, 6 Sep 2003 07:06:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Given the credentials of the brand, expectations set on this rather massive piece of automotive machinery are rather high, and the Cayenne pretty much meets them. Provided that owning an SUV ranks at the highest of your car choice criteria. Before gett...

Logitech io Personal Digital Pen (965102-0100-2) Pressure Sensitive Pen: A promising start

Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:29:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - In spite of all the gizmos that populate our working environment, good old paper has remained by far the prefered way of taking notes. I carry my laptop around in many situations, but there are situations where it just does not work:

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2002 Porsche 911 Turbo: Immensely potent tool, where is the passion ?

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 16:05:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Disclaimer #1: with such achievements, any kind of criticism against this car should be considered as extreme pickiness

Disclaimer #2: I am a Ferrari-lover and owner, puts things in perspective.

I'll start with the biggest and most...

2002 Ford Taurus: Not for enthusiasts ...

Thu, 21 Nov 2002 01:33:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - You'd never see me buy one of those but I drove enough in a rental car to make myself a good opinion.

Quite silent at highway speed except for tire noise. Handling is not too bad and healthy, body roll is contained, brakes are strong enough in...

Sony Ericsson T68: Fine phone, but not great phone

Sat, 27 Jul 2002 08:12:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Why did I choose a T68 ? The color screen ? The stick ? None of the above. The T68 was simply the only tri-band BT/IR/GPRS phone available at the time (things change fast though, Nokia has since caught up and realize that people do travel to the US)...

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello: As good to drive as to look at

Sun, 21 Jul 2002 16:03:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Been given the priviledge to drive a Maranello for 1.5 days. To put things in perspective, I own a 355GTS F1, this will be my main point of comparison. Have always been in love with the looks of the 550. Some people don't like front engined Ferraris,...

Safe choice, one disappointment

Sat, 14 Jul 2001 17:09:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - This machine seems and feels more rugged and robust than its predecessors of the same line which displayed an amazing consistency in their weak points.

The absence of a 2nd USB port is about the only flaw in an otherwise very attractive feature set...

Not perfect, but damn close

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 10:24:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Why ?

Because I wanted a radical bike, owning already a VFR750, I was looking for the very best that modern technology could offer. Coming from the VFR750, I initially thought a V-Twin would give me the low end torque I thought I'd miss on a...