Reviews by artchick05

artchick05 says "absolutely awful, be prepared to wait and wait and wait" about Microsoft Vista Home Premium

artchick05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:32:22 GMT

This operating system might only be rivaled in atrocity by Windows 2000-- the reason I ditched my PC in favor of a Mac. I'm back to a PC again as I need it for graduate school and Windows Vista is quite possibly an invention of the devil. It takes forever for the computer to do almost anything which is quite a shame considering that I spent a ton of money ensuring that I have a fast processor and an adequate amount of RAM.

This OS is extremely frustrating and I am waiting to get my version of Windows 7. Hopefully this will solve the problem, but until then, everything I do on my computer is beyond annoying.

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artchick05 says "great biscuits designed especially for puppies" about Nutro Ultra Puppy Biscuits

artchick05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:27:55 GMT

These treats are great. I picked some up from my local petstore yesterday and already my puppy can't get enough of them. I like that they are specifically targeted for puppies because lots of treats say (in very small print) that they aren't good for puppies. I have my first dog (a yorkiepoo puppy) and I love being able to give him something as a treat that doesn't make me feel guilty.

I also appreciate how inexpensive these treats were. Some of the other brands are much more expensive for many fewer treats. I am currently feeding my puppy the Nutro Max Puppy food.

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artchick05 says "this mascara makes my lashes POP" about Maybelline The Colossal Mascara

artchick05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:23:34 GMT

This mascara is amazing. I love how it makes my lashes completely pop and really emphasizes them. I also love the price! It's great when you can get it on sale at the drugstore and I was really excited when it came out in waterproof.

This mascara is great to wear with my regular daily makeup but sometimes I wear the mascara by itself and it makes my lashes stand out without clumping or looking too fake. It isn't the absolute cheapest mascara out there, but I've been really happy with it and it is much cheaper than the cosmetic store alternatives.

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artchick05 says "Great unless you have SERIOUS blemishes to cover" about Bare Escentuals Starter Kit

artchick05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:17:42 GMT

I've always been really lucky and had skin that was mostly never a problem. Because of this, I developed really lax habits when it comes to taking off my makeup at the end of the day. I've been using the Bare Minerals system for four years now and I love it. It gives my face a nice, natural and polished look without looking caked on.

The kit is really great because it comes with all the brushes and makeup that you need. I would recommend getting it from a place like Sephora or Ulta so that you can try on the shades for yourself before buying the kit.

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artchick05 says "alright, sometimes not responsive, but a good deal for the $$" about Garmin - Nuvi200

artchick05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:12:15 GMT

The Garmin Nuvi200 is a greate GPS considering that it costs under $100. I bought mine on sale at Wal-Mart and it's been great since then. It's a little finicky when it comes to figuring out where you are and it takes a while to find your initial location and to load up. I recommend this GPS for people who are generally good at finding their way places, but who would like a little assistance or to be able to find nearby businesses.

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artchick05 says "definitely works better than a cheaper flat iron" about Chi Flat Iron

artchick05 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:45:29 GMT

i purchased the chi flat iron after deciding that i was sick of paying for expensive haircuts and only having my hair look good the day i got it done. i love my chi. it is easy to use and when you take your time with it, the results are fantastic. i have naturally wavy hair that is about 5 inches past my shoulder and i don't know what i would do without my chi. it helps to divide your hair into many small sections before straigtening to avoid a poofy look from having too much hair underneath the flattened sections.

I also purchased the pink chi that supports breast cancer research.

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artchick05 says "incredible deal, best value out there in tvs" about Vizio - 32" LCD HDTV

artchick05 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:39:20 GMT

this tv is hands down the best tv that i have seen in a while.

i purchased this television in july at walmart for a very reasonable price and have not been disappointed. the picture quality is incredible and the product is nothing but quality. i have been watching my hd channels since i purchased the television and have yet to be disappointed. i even convinced my roommate to purchase the same television after she saw mine and loved it.

this is the first television that i have purchased in approximately eight years and i couldn't be happier. i would highly recommend this television to anybody who was looking for a great product that would not completely blow their budget.

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artchick05 says "not an iphone, but still pretty awesome" about Blackberry - Storm Cell Phone

artchick05 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:34:55 GMT

What is there to say about the blackberry storm?

First off--- it is NOT an iphone. If you are expecting the Blackberry equivalent of the iphone, keep looking.

Other than that, it is actually a pretty good phone. I like the click touchscreen and think that the horizontal keyboard is much easier to use than the iphone keyboard. For me, this was the best answer as my work email is still not supported on the iphone. This was also the answer for me because I have found Verizon's service to be unparalleled.

I've found that since I downloaded a free app from the Blackberry App World called Quick Pull (which simulates a hard reset and can be scheduled to complete once a day) I haven't had as many problems with the screen freezing.

I wish that there was a way to buy ringtones, maybe that is coming soon-- but for now I will stick to editing my own mp3s

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artchick05 says "great for the money, not the best, but definitely worth the pric" about Garmin - Nuvi 200

artchick05 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:20:12 GMT

the nuvi 200 is great. i got it on sale for under $100 at wal-mart on black friday. it was a really great deal despite waiting in line for a really long time. the gps is pretty great. it is really compact and easy to mount on your windshield. it is also easy to throw in a bag for a trip. my one complaint is that the gps does not load immediately so sometimes you have to wait for the gps to recognize the satellite signal to find directions. but the gps is really good for finding businesses in the area and to find local restaurants. i also like the feature where you can see what time you will reach your destination and how the phone number of the place you are going to will show up on the listing. it actually helped me out once because i almost went to a restaurant that was recently out of business but i called ahead and decided to go somewhere else....

artchick05 says "go there for the happy hour, the deals are amazing" about Chevys - Arlington, VA

artchick05 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:27:14 GMT

for a mexican in the area, it isn't that bad... but the happy hour specials are amazing. they have $3 margaritas (and an extra $0.50 for the seasonal flavors) and then $3 appetizers and they are not the usual restaurant happy hour appetizers which are half the size of normal appetizers, these are full size appetizers. i went there with a group of co-workers and it was a great atmosphere and after hours of drinking and eating, my total bill was under $20. the happy hour is offered every day and i would highly recommend it....

artchick05 says "great value, perfect sleep every night. " about Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow Top Mattress

artchick05 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:18:26 GMT

i got this mattress as a present from my mother for graduation from college and wow, i have not been disappointed. the mattress is perfect for relaxing after a long day at work. i have not spent the nights tossing and turning that i have on previous mattresses. this is definitely worth purchasing (i almost fell asleep on the demo mattress in the store). it has been great for me especially considering that i have had problems sleeping on inexpensive mattresses before and actually have ended up sleeping on a couch instead of on the cheaper mattress. i have not slept on the couch since getting this mattress. it is incredible....

artchick05 says "small buttons, freezes, hard to use. " about LG - Chocolate Cell Phone

artchick05 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:11:20 GMT

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artchick05 says "sensible, reliable, best value for the money" about Honda Accord - 2005

artchick05 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:10:45 GMT

i have owned hondas since i started driving. they are reliable and relatively inexpensive to repair....

artchick05 says "socially hard, but feel much better on the diet. " about South Beach Diet

artchick05 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:09:56 GMT

the south beach diet really works if you stick with the program. it is pretty hard to stick with the plan when you go out to eat or are with friends.it is easy for you to eat a lot of delicious foods like steak and eggs, but the problem comes when you go into the office and the bagel tray is sitting out there.

i was also impressed with the scientific content in the south beach book. dr.agaston goes into extreme detail with all of the dangers of eating unhealthfully and the health and heart benefits of the program. i really bought in to the improvement in heart health and the benefits of living a south beach lifestyle.

it is hard because it is so difficult when friends or coworkers are eating carbohydrate rich foods. i wish that it was more like the 5-factor diet that allows for cheat days or times of indulgence. however, the plan is built around the fact that you can backslide but then go back into phase 1 to drop the weight. i was very impressed with my weight loss for the first two weeks......