http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/lingo2000 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:12:28 GMT Reviews by lingo2000 http://www.viewpoints.com/MacBook-Apple-MacBook-Pro-review-f16a Although Apple computers are a little more expensive, they are DEFINITELY worth the extra money.  Apple has continued to produce electronics that become more and more consumer friendly, every little detail of the Apple is designed to make the user happy and you can tell.  From the power cord that detaches easily (so you don't pull your whole laptop off if you trip over it) to the scroll feature on the mouse pad...use 2 fingers and you can scroll down on the screen.  They design features that you didn't know you were missing out on but now you can never go back.  HIGHLY recommend any kind of Apple products, especially their... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:12:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/MacBook-Apple-MacBook-Pro-review-f16a lingo2000 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Roomba-iRobot-Red-review-a58c I was given the iRobot as a gift because my hatred of vacuuming is well known.  I have used the vacuum many times and it is a big time saver.  It works pretty well, although I don't think I've ever had a vacuum that works as well as I would like.  It's quiet and does do a good enough job, I like the virtual wall to keep it out of areas that don't need to be vacuumed.  It is quieter than stand up vacuums but you need to clean out the bag area after every use, it instructs you to do it after every 3 uses, but I find it works better is you clean it after each use.  There isn't any rhyme or reason to where the iRobot goes, it starts in a circle and then kind of takes off...but it usually gets almost everything.  And I like that when it detects dirt it stops and goes in circles on the spot till all the dirt is gone.  I would recommend for someone with a small space (I live in an apartment) that hates... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:06:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Roomba-iRobot-Red-review-a58c lingo2000 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-Grind-and-Brew-Thermal-Coffee-Maker-review-3a07 I LOVE my Cuisinart Grind & Brew.  It makes excellent coffee and does a better job at grinding the coffee beans than all other separate coffee grinders I've used.  There are 2 things that I don't like about it. The first being, it is not the easiest machine to clean, with all the different parts, grinder, coffee grind basket, coffee carafe, it takes a while to clean.  It is also VERY loud when it first starts grinding...be adviced you might not want to wake up to that sound every morning.  Aside from those 2 things, it is excellent and I would highly recommend to any coffee... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:40:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-Grind-and-Brew-Thermal-Coffee-Maker-review-3a07 lingo2000 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z1050-digital-camera-review-19a8 I was on the hunt for a good quality camera that takes high resolution pictures which can be blown up to poster sized.  I really enjoy the point & clickability of the Casio Exilim and it's so small it stays in my bag all the time.  The only things I would change about the camera are: more built-in memory (it will really only take about 5 pictures without a memory card), less waiting time in between taking pictures and eventhough it is small, it would be great for it to be a little thinner. —... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:35:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z1050-digital-camera-review-19a8 lingo2000 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Samsung-HP-T4254-42-in-Plasma-Television-review-17540 I read lots of reviews and did a lot of research before purchasing my Samsung TV.  It is the Samsung 42" Plasma HDTV model, it gets an excellent picture, great color and sound and easy set up.  I like the pivot base so I can watch the TV from all over my apartment (I did not mount it).  No complaints...great product for a great... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:29:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Samsung-HP-T4254-42-in-Plasma-Television-review-17540 lingo2000 5