http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/erik1025 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:09:36 GMT Reviews by erik1025 http://www.viewpoints.com/Black-amp-Decker-CMM-1000-electric-mower-review-9fa43 <p>I first bought a Black &amp; Decker cordless electric mower about 10 years ago in a local exchange program for my gas mower. I couldn't believe how easy it was to use and maintain! Just plug it into the wall and it charges overnight. Insert a key, pull a lever and away you mow! One hand height adjustment and a good grass catcher are the other pros.</p>&#13; <p>Now for the cons- The motor isn't the stongest and the battery life is only good for a medium size yard. At my first house I couldn't mow both the front and backyard on a single charge, which meant it was a two day job. Also the battery only lasted me about 3 mowing seasons then I had to shell out over $100 for a new one and then install it which was quite difficult. Also the tires didn't last long, neither did the foam hand grips.</p>&#13; <p>If you consider the trade offs between little to no maintenance, no pollution, vs having to replace a battery every few years I still think it's a better deal.</p>... Wed, 13 May 2009 00:09:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Black-amp-Decker-CMM-1000-electric-mower-review-9fa43 erik1025 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Garmin-Nuvi-660--19207-review-41d83 <p>Right out of the box I was able to start using my Garmin nuvi 660. Very simple, straightword touch screen. I like all the extras but haen't ever used the music player or book reader thing. The other thing I don't like is how expensive the updates are but overall a great navigator.</p>... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:44:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Garmin-Nuvi-660--19207-review-41d83 erik1025 4