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Product Name: - what more can I say?
Made By: KARR Security System

Category: Automotive
Subcategory: Car Security Systems
Published: July 01, 2008 01:01
Overall Rating:
4.4

"KARR Security System effective but tricky"

I got suckered into buying a car security system because, well, who knows where I'll take my car in this life. It's an investment, so why not put the money down? I have a KARR Security System and I can say there are some benefits and some negatives here.Does it do a good job as an alarm system? Yes. It has three modes so I can set the security level of the system to suit my taste. There are also a few other options one can program the system to do. It also has shown that it does protect the car, if only from m...

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Product Name: U-Lock (standard)
Made By: Bell

Category: Recreation
Subcategory: Bike Accessories
Published: July 09, 2008 08:45
Overall Rating:
3.0

"Bell U-Lock didn't keep my bike from getting taken"

I was ready and prepared to give a good review to my Bell brand bicycle U-Lock tonight... except this was also the night my bike got jacked.Hmmmmm....I felt confident that the Bell U-Lock would provide adequate locking power to me. It is a better choice than a cable lock, hands down, and it was fairly inexpensive. It also has a good locking mechanism that wouldn't budge from the times I had pulled on it to ensure it was on securely.What I didn't know is that even with a special lock key, appa...

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Product Name: Maximum high-capacity -- model RAYM53977HI
Made By: Rayovac

Category: Computers
Subcategory: Laptop Batteries
Published: November 15, 2007 19:05
Overall Rating:
3.6

"Rayovac laptop battery: so far so good"

I wrote earlier about a bad, bad experience with a Nuon brand laptop battery. I replaced that battery with a Rayovac Maximum high capacity because that other battery pretty much crapped out.So far I've been happy with my experience with the Rayovac Maximum battery. It is kind of slow to charge, but once charged it works really well. How much charge a battery holds is the more important thing when it comes to needing to use your laptop without being connected to AC. I am getting more than an hour and a half of use from this ba...

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Product Name: ACE Fine Tooth comb
Made By: ACE Black combs

Category: Health
Subcategory: Men's Personal Products
Published: April 29, 2008 05:36
Overall Rating:
4.8

"ACE Hard Rubber combs effective grooming"

I've been a loyal buyer of Genuine ACE Hard Rubber combs, and yes, in the world of combs, quality makes a difference.ACE Hard Rubber combs are slightly more expensive than a dollar store comb, but to my delight, they last for the long haul.The secret is the fact that these American-made combs are built with hardy, firm rubber, almost to the point of unbreakable. No worries about carrying one in your pocket for daily use.I rarely have ever had one of these break, and I find that these are of superior qu...

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Type / Name: Mission Cargo shorts
Designer: Mossimo Supply Co.

Category: Clothing
Subcategory: Men's Clothing
Published: October 26, 2007 02:42
Overall Rating:
2.8

"Mossimo brand cargo shorts a little pricey"

I needed a pair of shorts to fit my expanding waistline (ahem) and since these were for mainly around the house and chilling at barbeques or around the pool, I was looking to get something casual. Hence the trip to Tar-jay. At the store their main shorts selection was Mossimo, so my choices were moderately limited, but that is okay. The Mossimo Mission Cargo short looked like the best bet, so that is what I picked up. The shorts come with lots of pockets and also lots of color choices. The colors included greens and browns, but I...

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Product Name: Quick Press F975 iron
Made By: Black and Decker

Category: Household
Subcategory: Irons
Published: August 25, 2009 02:26
Overall Rating:
4.6

"I'm a man, but I can iron, if I have to, I guess"

I'm a man, but I can iron, if I have to, I guess. The Black and Decker Quick Press F975 suits my needs perfectly. With six settings (labeled on the bottom of the iron on what they're for no less!) and a steam button -- all at a decent price -- I have been quite happy with this iron. I also appreciate the internal gizmo that turns off the iron if it is tipped incorrectly to avoid scalding spills.I opted for Black and Decker based on name recognition and price, but the Black and Decker Quick Press should be a part of any pe...

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Product Name: NU53977 Lithium
Made By: Nuon

Category: Computers
Subcategory: Laptop Batteries
Published: November 15, 2007 13:15
Overall Rating:
0.7

"Nuon batteries iffy at best"

I needed a new laptop battery so I picked up one at the local battery speciality store after doing my homework on what I'd need. This Nuon battery was the right voltage, right compatibility, right everything --- too bad I didn't know that it would break within about three months of use.Break? Yeah.  The battery turned into a worthy doorstop about three months into its use and I am sure as hell disappointed. As well, the battery lost its charge quickly while in use -- much quicker than the battery it repla...

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Product Name: MHT2030AT
Made By: Fujitsu

Category: Computers
Subcategory: Hard Drives
Published: July 01, 2008 01:01
Overall Rating:
4.0

"Fujitsu hard drive lasted good three years"

On my laptop I had a Fujitsu MHT2030AT ATA-6 30GB drive. Happily, it lasted for three years and I got extensive use out of it.From memory, the Fujitsu MHT2030AT worked fine. In the end, it died on me, but considering the amount of use I put it through, that shouldn't be anything to sneeze at.The Fujitsu drive was nice and quiet, with the most noise it made was the crunching sound a drive makes when it is running through accessing itself along the platter (i.e. when it is working on something).The drive...

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Product Name: XX Extra Extra Dry solid, unscented
Made By: Arrid

Category: Beauty
Subcategory: Deodorants
Published: October 22, 2007 17:58
Overall Rating:
4.0

"Arrid actually does keep you cool"

I've tried Speed Stick solid. I've tried Axe gel. I find I'm always drawn back to Arrid, though. I use Arrid XX Extra Extra Dry and have found that it always gives me protection throughout the day. The solid they oroduce is not very flaky and does not seem to leave a mess. My only complaint is that it is meant to be unscented, but it does have a scent to it. In fact, the scent smells something like the sterile chemical smell of a medical hospital. However, it's not a strong smell and it doesn't stick around lo...

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Product Name: Cosmos
Made By: Serfas

Category: Recreation
Subcategory: Bike Accessories
Published: July 01, 2008 01:01
Overall Rating:
4.7

"A comfortable bike helmet fairly priced"

I remember like it was yesterday when I bought this modern blue helmet. I say modern because it has vents in the design to get air in while cycling.I remember the positive feeling I got from going from an older style helmet (plain white and styrofoam in construction) to this.One of the biggest boons for the Serfas brand, from browsing internet reviews of the brand, is its fit, and I can speak to this. I have been pleased with its snug fit and performance in keeping my head cool. I also was happy for the pr...

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Product Name: Death Trip
Made By: Crazy Monkey Games

Category: Gaming
Subcategory: Flash Games
Published: October 21, 2007 00:44
Overall Rating:
1.1

"Why Death Trip is Nothing Worthwhile"

As more people have seen the economical value of content to keep visitors "on the site longer", the Internet has exploded with trite Flash games. Not just time wasters, but wastes of energy.Death Trip seems to be a great example of this.You play some schmuck taxi driver, with a completely unlenient boss. You pick up passengers, drive them somewhere else on a map from a top-down perspective, and get points when you drop them off. You're playing against a time limit: one miss and your Nazi of a boss fires ...

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Product Name: Large selection
Designer: Tiffany Tomato recycled greeting cards

Category: Shopping
Subcategory: Greeting Cards
Published: June 29, 2008 05:28
Overall Rating:
4.3

"Be better to the environment with these cards"

When I go to get a greeting card, the first stop I go to are the cards made from recycled paper. The brand that my local shop carries is Tiffany Tomato ( http://www.tiffanytomato.com/ ) .The range of Tiffany Tomato Greeting cards is okay, but not as large as Hallmark's. However, they do have some cutting edge political cards that can be used for birthday greetings. Where else can you get a birthday card with Barack Obama or George W. Bush in a respectful pose? There's even a McCain greeting card.Unlike what yo...

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Product Name: DH-1764 17-inch
Made By: CompUSA branded monitor from RIC company

Category: Computers
Subcategory: Monitors
Published: January 08, 2008 02:31
Overall Rating:
2.3

"Even used, avoid the CompUSA DH-1764 monitor"

We have not one but two CompUSA DH-1764 monitors, bought new a few years back. While this CRT monitor is a decent size (17 inches), I'll be darned if it could be called a good investment. The monitors are heavy, clumsy and not entirely reliable. Now, you would imagine for an electronics piece, heavy is good. A heavy VCR means it likely has good quality materials inside; same for a DVD player or stereo. In this case, the CompUSA DH-1764 monitor is simply just a heavy monitor to lug around. Plus, one of these m...

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Product Name: Inspiron 8200
Made By: Dell

Category: Computers
Subcategory: Laptops
Published: November 16, 2007 20:05
Overall Rating:
3.5

"Dell Inspiron series pretty good"

I got my Dell Inspiron 8200 laptop about 5 years ago, and I do not believe they sell this laptop anymore. This review may be more helpful if you're searching for a decent used laptop.Nonetheless, I would recommend the Dell Inspiron 8200. I call it a computer that's taken a licking and keeps on ticking. It has been a good investment, although required some upkeep and maintenance after 5 years.The positives: This computer has a good screen size, a good keyboard layout (not a chiclet keyboard), good resolution, a...

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Type / Name: Online Banking
Provider: Bank of America

Category: Finances & Insurance
Subcategory: Online Banking
Published: July 01, 2008 01:01
Overall Rating:
4.0

"Bank of America Online Banking secure and easy"

As a Bank of America customer, I've used their Online Banking since it was introduced. The site has made some great improvements as time moved on, and I like how I can look up my financial portfolio with ease. I equally like how their bill paying system makes my life quick and painless (the system, not necessarily the bills).Bank of America Online Banking is an effective tool for looking at your financial records and a nice complement to going to the bank. You can look up check registers, upcoming bills and all of your accoun...

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Product Name: Washing mitt
Made By: Meguiar's

Category: Automotive
Subcategory: Car Care / Accessories
Published: July 01, 2008 01:01
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Meguiar's Wash Mitt wonderfully soft"

When I bought a new car, it was ingrained in me by the paint and body guys to buy a soft washing mitt to keep the paint in tip-top shape.Sold.I love this washing mitt from Meguiar's because it actually makes my job easier when washing the car, and it lets me wipe my hand all over the car to wash it more effectively.It also lets me scrub at the car to get off goo and residue from driving. Using my hand in a mitt to wash around the wheels is especially easy with this mitt.I originally thought...

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Product Name: bike light
Made By: RoadToad

Category: Recreation
Subcategory: Bike Accessories
Published: July 01, 2008 01:01
Overall Rating:
1.6

"Older model RoadToad bike light eats batteries"

I used to have a Road Toad incandescent bike light that was powered with AA batteries. Thank goodness LED lighting has fixed a lot of the issues involved with bicycle white light technology.My biggest complaint with this older model Road Toad is that it at batteries. I got about two hours use from it before new batteries were required. As someone who usually rides at night, this is problematic.I also found that the light did not effectively light up the road in moderately-lit night conditions (it was fine in pitch dar...

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Product Name: Groomsman Revolution
Made By: Wahl

Category: Health
Subcategory: Men's Personal Products
Published: October 20, 2007 23:52
Overall Rating:
4.5

"Great beard: Wahl Groomsman Revolution trimmer"

The Wahl Groomsman Revolution is an excellent choice for your beard and mustache trimming needs. In six months of ownership, it has done quite well for my needs.The Groomsman Revolution is slightly more expensive than a Norelco/Phillips or other competitor, but it is a solid product that has lasted well considering it's been knocked off my bathroom counter and hit the hard tile floor more than once. It comes with five accessories: three different trimming heads, a brush to clean out these heads and a small beard c...

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Package: Auto Insurance
Provider: State Farm

Category: Finances & Insurance
Subcategory: Auto Insurance
Published: July 09, 2008 07:13
Overall Rating:
4.2

"State Farm: reliable and solid but not for me"

I am a former State Farm customer who switched in search of a better rate. However, with eight years experience with State Farm, I feel I can speak to my experience with them.I found State Farm to be a reliable insurer that regularly communicated with me through the mail and phone. I thought they were a good insurer albeit a bit expensive. They also are rated highly within my state when it comes to car repairs and the like.I was jilted by them when they raised my rates because other drivers who own my vehicle we...

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Product Name: PSC 1610 printer/copier/scanner
Made By: Hewlett-Packard

Category: Computers
Subcategory: Printers & Accessories
Published: April 29, 2008 08:30
Overall Rating:
5.0

"HP PSC 1610 printercopierscanner fits all needs"

The HP PSC series is a performer in my book. It is a functional multi-use printer/scanner/copier that has helped with my home office needs well. The PSC 1610 is an older multi-function model, but don't let that deter you. It has performed flawlessly for me, and I use it almost daily.I was attracted to this model especially due to its copier/scanner functions, effectively replacing a scanner that I had used before.It also prints quickly and makes both color and b/w copies with aplomb.For sca...

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