Reviews by tomsg

tomsg says "Simple, but effective" about Moen Shower Faucet

tomsg — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:52:21 GMT

The Moen shower control valve may not be the most sophisticated in the market, but for the price they are well build. The units function very well and are easy to install. maintenance and repair is a breeze. A really good value for the money.

I would buy this product again. That is the highest praise possible.

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tomsg says "Great Customer Service" about Chase - United Mileage Plus Platinum

tomsg — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:01:05 GMT

I got the card for the miles ( and I use it a lot), but the surprising aspect has been the great service. They have taken care of every issue quickly and professionally. I have had reallly good luck with this Chase United Card.

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tomsg says "A real premium card" about American Express - Platinum Card

tomsg — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:58:38 GMT

The 2 for 1 airline deals and the top quality hotel deals make up for the high annual fee for this card. Add to it an almost unlimited credit line and I have never had it refused. they also do not add foreign currency fees. A great card if you travel a lot.

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tomsg says "Great entertainment" about Sharp - Aquos LC-52D82U 52 in. HDTV LCD Television

tomsg — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:53:31 GMT

The Sharp Aquos LCD TV is the best I have seen. It is not quite as slim as some Samsungs, but the picture is spectacular. It is really well above average.

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tomsg says "Really high quality" about Cafe luna - St. Pete Beach, FL

tomsg — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:51:13 GMT

Cafe Luna is not what you would expect on the beach. the food is great and the wine list well above average. Alan ( the owner) really seeks to please and the seafood is wonderful. I would highly recommend this place.

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tomsg says "Best working toothbrush I have seen" about Braun Triumph 9400 Power Professional Care Toothbrush

tomsg — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:45:34 GMT

I was skeptical of electric toothbrushes based on the cheap ones I have tried int he past. they did not do as well as a manual brush. The Triumph changed my mind. It really does a good job cleaning. I have become dependent on it.

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tomsg says "Great Taste" about Kraft - Philadelphia Spinach & Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread

tomsg — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:02:42 GMT

I went to the local Publix and had no trouble finding this new gem. I really like sour cream based dips and felt that flavored cream cheese stood a chance-- Wow- It is really good. The artichoke actually tasted like it was fresh and the spinach was in just the right balance. I plan to get more to serve to friends next time we have people over. This was a real find.

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tomsg says "Power and finesse" about Onkyo - TX-SR805 Receiver

tomsg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:52:38 GMT

This Onkyo receiver is a really great value. While not too expensive, it has almost all of the features I would ever want. It sounds great, was easy to tune and really makes our big screen come alive. I would recommend it.

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tomsg says "Best Eastwood movie ever" about Gran Torino

tomsg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:47:51 GMT

Clint usually doesn't make my day, but Grand Torino is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was though provoking and had a moral message, but it also was very entertaining. I would never have believed it.

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tomsg says "Best in its class" about Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill

tomsg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:45:28 GMT

I always wanted to buy the heaviest and most solid gas grill. I find that even then, they only last a few years-- that was until i got me Weber. It was given to me by a neighbor moving away. It is very even. seems to last forever and in most ways is the best grill I have ever owned. This si a real gem.

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tomsg says "Great little computer" about Apple - iPhone (16 GB) Smartphone Cell Phone

tomsg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:42:45 GMT

The new iphone is the best phone I have ever had. It really is a small computer and for people on the go it is the best option available. I wish the battery lasted a little longer, but other than that it could not be better.

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tomsg says "Great healthy Option" about Chili's - Multiple Locations - Pompano Beach, FL

tomsg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:40:36 GMT

The new Gulltless Grill menus are really sensible calories with great taste. I would not have believed a chain could do this well. I would highly recomend these menu items to anyone.

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tomsg says "Best washer we have ever owned" about Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer

tomsg — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:13:08 GMT

The Duet is the best washer we have ever owned. It uses little water, little detergent and does a great cleaning job. It is almost unbelieveable how well it works and how quiet it is.

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tomsg says "Best we have ever owned" about Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer

tomsg — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:38:16 GMT

The whirlpool Duet washer/Dryer are the best units we have ever owned. They use almost no detergent , little water and are quiet. In spite of not using much, our clothes come out the cleanest we have seen. They are almost like a miracle. Not only that, but they are very quiet as well.

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tomsg says "I don't know what the PF stands for, but it couldn't be good" about P.F. Chang's - Nashville, TN

tomsg — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:19:28 GMT

This is without a doubt terrible Asian food and a bad experience. The portions are huge-- a disadvantage given the taste and quality of the food. I have never been to another PF Changs, but given my experience here, I am in now hurry.

Anyone who has eaten good Chinese or Thai food should give this place a miss.

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tomsg says "Best used car I have ever owned" about Toyota Avalon - 2001

tomsg — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:16:13 GMT

We bought this car used two years ago with 110,000 miles on it. I was concerned, but the interior leather looked better than some new cars we looked at and it ran flawlessly. With the V6 we get 30MPG on trips and about 23 MPG around town. The car has been absolutely reliable with NO problems at all. It has become our trip car.

My wife drives it daily, and although it is a little big, the car is very quiet and drives well. The climate control system is really superior and the sound system is awesome. I would prefer the ride to be a little stiffer.

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tomsg says "So good, you won't even realize it is green" about Toyota Prius - 2006

tomsg — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:11:06 GMT

I have owned a Prius in Japan-- and it really is better there -- more standard equipment and different tuning. I have the 2006 I bought new here and I still do love it. I have not had a single problem in the almost 2 years I have owned it. I average about 51 MPG in the summer and about 48 in the winter. It has adequate power, good interior room, a good radio./

The only thing I would improve is to put wider tires for a little better handling.

This should also be a great used car.

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tomsg says "Oustanding in a large field of LCD TVs" about Sharp - Aquos LC-46D62U 46 in. HDTV LCD Television

tomsg — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:06:10 GMT

The Sharp is the best out there. It has good blacks and 120Hz refresh, so no blurring. The picture depth is great, the colors great and the overall sharpness on HD is superior to all I have seen. I would recommend this without reservations.

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tomsg says "Good airline with a few kinks" about United Airlines

tomsg — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:01:30 GMT

I have been flying UA to Japan for the past several months. The seats are good ( economy plus is a real saver for long trips with long legs) and the business is competitive for a US airline. They have recently improved food and wine, but there still is a big problem with treatment of the flight attendants. This is something the management needs to figure out before they buy someone,

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tomsg says "Best notebook I have ever owned" about Apple MacBook Pro

tomsg — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:40:44 GMT

The computer is fast, light and gives decent battery life. The LED backlit display is really bright and sharp. The machines is also really quiet. Performance in either OSX or windows is amazing.

The surface finish could be more durable, but all in all, a great product.

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