http://www.lizrating.com Product Reviews with a Mechanical Engineering Perspective Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:52:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Brand: Pummel Industries Product Name: Large Metal Handle Model: B3AT3R Model Year: 1935 Amount Paid: Too Much Overall Assessment: A particularly good tool for the purpose of intimidating subordinates. It's more common name is "the attitude adjuster". Once a lowly junior engineer knows of its existence and where it rests, all you have to do is ... http://www.lizrating.com/attitude-adjustment-device/ Brand: Samsung Product Name: Flatscreen LCD 52" 650 HDTV Model: LN52A650 Model Year: 2008 Amount Paid: $2200 Date Purchased: September 2008 Overall Assessment: The Samsung 650 series HDTV is the best bang for the buck in the LCD TV world. The 750 series has some added features on the TV's hard drive that don't affect the performance ... http://www.lizrating.com/samsung-flatscreen-tv-lcd-650/ Comprehensive Cell Phone Review Brand: Apple Product Name: iPhone 3G Model: A1241 Model Year: 2009 Amount Paid: $199 Date Purchased: 3/1/09 Overall Assessment: Is the iPhone worth all the hype? When it first came out, I definitely thought NO. Since then, I've been patiently waiting and waiting to buy one until the price finally came down far enough ... http://www.lizrating.com/iphone-review-lizrating/ Product Reviews for Consumers My goal is to provide comprehensive, objective product reviews with a mechanical engineering perspective.  I will provide comprehensive assessments on products to give consumers the knowledge necessary to make the best purchase decision possible, saving time and money and making the buying process more efficient.  Product Reviews for Understanding Market Response Product reviews ... http://www.lizrating.com/7/ Comprehensive iPod Nano Review Brand: Apple Model: Nano 2 GB Model Year: 2006 Date Purchased: July 2006 Purchaese at: Best Buy Product Description: 2 GB flash drive music and photo slideshow player, up to 14 hours of music playback, black Summary: I've enjoyed my iPod Nano since summer 2006 and am still enjoying it to this day. I ... http://www.lizrating.com/ipod-nano-review/ Comprehensive Waffle Maker Review Brand: Cuisinart Model: WMR-CA Model Year: 2004 Date Purchased: July 2004 Amount Paid: $30 Product Description: Stainless steel 7 inch classic waffle maker from Cuisinart with nonstick plates. Just to clarify, this waffle maker makes classic waffles, not belgian waffles. Summary: I've had this waffle maker since 2004 and absolutely love it. Once you ... http://www.lizrating.com/cuisinart-waffle-maker/ Comprehensive Road Bike Review Brand: Cannondale Model: Synapse Feminine Carbon 3 Model Year: 2006 Date Purchased: June 2006 Component/Feature Details: Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra Shifters - Shimano 10-speed, reach adjust Brakeset - Shimano 105 Brakelevers - Shimano 10-speed, reach adjust Rims - Mavic Aksium Race Summary: This Cannondale road bike is an absolute pleasure to ride and ... http://www.lizrating.com/cannondale-road-bike-review/ Comprehensive Refrigerator Review Brand: GE Product Name: Adora Side-By-Side Refrigerator Model: DSS25KSRSS Model Year: 2005 Amount Paid: $1299 at The Home Depot Date Purchased: May 2005 Product Description: Stainless doors Black sides and top Capacity 25.4 cubic feet Approximate dimensions (HxDxW): 69 ¼ x 33 ¾ x 35 ¾ inches (Check your fridge opening dimensions before buying!) Adjustable, slide-out glass shelves Necessary Accessories: ... http://www.lizrating.com/ge-refrigerator-review/