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Plumber
(Dec 15, 2008) — 2 comments — Cupertino, CA

We have a stubborn clog in our kitchen pipes, and it seems like a good time to look at why our kitchen sink water pressure is (and always has been)... more

Digital cameras for kids?
(Nov 15, 2008) — 7 comments

Our girls (almost 6) and even our boy (almost 3) love playing with my digital camera (see http://tinyurl.com/5l4hbh), even starting to take some sh... more

Carpet cleaning recommendation?
(Nov 6, 2008) — 4 comments — Cupertino, CA

Our berber carpeting could use another cleaning. Last time we went with a Stanley Steemer franchise (not sure which one) but I wasn't very happ... more

Drill?
(Sep 11, 2008) — 5 comments

I need a basic drill that is powerful and reliable enough for any home job. I bought a cheap Black & Decker a while ago and it's a piece of junk... more

Cabinet repair?
(Aug 24, 2008) — 3 comments — Cupertino, CA

Just noticed that some of our kitchen cabinets have come loose from the wall near the ceiling. Any recommendations for some cabinet repair work? more

pest control? the rats are back
(Aug 9, 2008) — 8 comments — Cupertino, CA

We found rat droppings again. It's been a long multi-year war, and I think we're losing... Has anyone had a great experience with a peninsula/south... more

Amazon Kindle?
(Jul 27, 2008) — 9 comments

Has anyone bought (or tried) an Amazon Kindle yet? What do you think? I love the idea, but it's not cheap and I wonder how real any "wait for v2... more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Jul 17, 2008) — 19 comments

OK... very important question here :) What's the word on electric toothbrushes? I haven't tried one, and my dentist never mentions them either ... more

Internist/family doctor recommendation?
(Jul 7, 2008) — 8 comments — Cupertino, CA

Does anyone have an internist or family doctor that they really like? It would be great to find someone who not only is a skilled physician but... more

Good low-end mountain bike?
(Jul 2, 2008) — 12 comments

I want to get back into casual/low-key mountain (hill?) biking. I took my (very old) bike to get a tune-up and it needs so much work it would be... more

Cell phones for my parents?
(Jun 24, 2008) — 7 comments

My parents are getting ready to buy their first cell phones. Any suggestions? As you can imagine, they're hoping for phones that are very easy to u... more

PC Video Editing software
(Jun 21, 2008) — 5 comments

Has anyone found decent, easy, non-buggy video editing software for Windows/PC? Or am I going to have to buy a Mac (and use iMovie)? more

Electrician in South Bay/Peninsula?
(Jun 20, 2008) — no comments

Our air conditioner keeps overloading its circuit--not good on such hot days! We even replaced our electrical panel a couple years ago just to ... more

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Data backup and storage
(Jun 15, 2009)

Some fans of another service called Carbonite here: http://mobspin.com/question/show/EXbTt802GRY more

Advice on a low-cost computer?
(Apr 4, 2009)

I think I'm going to echo many of Elliot's points. 1. Definitely Windows. I think Dell is "ok" for desktops--my last two desktops have been Dell... more

Amazon Kindle?
(Mar 27, 2009)

Thanks Damian, I got one of the Kindle 2's and pretty underwhelmed.. see below. more

cooktop for island
(Jan 31, 2009)

When we bought our house it had a Wolf commercial gas/oven stove from about 1990 with 6 big burners and two ovens... it's been by far the best appl... more

All California Mortgage
(Jan 19, 2009)

Looks like denize [at] loans4ahouse.com I've always just used her phone though -- she usually gets back within a day... 650-343-2209 more

Mortgage Broker
(Jan 16, 2009)

Lauren, Denize Lawrence in Burlingame is excellent -- she helped Lonnie & Emilie with their mortgage, and then helped us when we bought our house..... more

Carpet cleaning recommendation?
(Jan 7, 2009)

We had Mr. Young come over and they did a great job at a very reasonable price. The Chem-Dry approach also dried much faster than the regular steam... more

Digital cameras for kids?
(Jan 7, 2009)

The Canon SD750 has worked out great so far. The girls figured out how to use it in about 5 minutes and have already taken hundreds of pictures... more

Wireless Printer?
(Dec 18, 2008)

LOL! Maybe HP should publish AB's phone # on their web site. more

Plumber
(Dec 18, 2008)

Justin came through, did a great job on a nasty problem (including getting under the house) and didn't charge that much. It's Justin's company,... more

Donating Used Toys
(Dec 14, 2008)

Hi Pam we've donated used toys to our kids' daycare (Early Horizons). I'd imagine many other daycare facilities would be happy to take toys as w... more

Refrigerator advice needed! Cabinet ...
(Dec 9, 2008)

Hey Sue our house's kitchen was built around a 48" cabinet-depth fridge SubZero. The SubZero was 10-years-old when we bought it and was just a p... more

Digital cameras for kids?
(Dec 5, 2008)

ok ok I only went just half-way old-school.... Bought the Canon SD750 point and shoot which does video too... I was inspired by Mike Arringto... more

Jack Gawrylo, Roma Hardwood Floors
(Dec 3, 2008)

I can vouch that the floors look great! more

Online data backup service
(Dec 1, 2008)

Not exactly what you asked, but our "data backup service" is Ofoto (now Kodak Gallery). That's the primary way we've been sharing/managing photo... more

Web-based accounting for taxes/budgeting
(Dec 1, 2008)

Since running on your Mac laptop seems to be the main requirement for you, I suggest the approach we talked about ... buying Parallels (http://www.... more

tax advice
(Nov 26, 2008)

We've been quite satisfied with our accountant, Tom Vocker -- I'm sure he'd be happy to sit down with you and chat.. he's been very good about not ... more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Nov 21, 2008)

I'm hooked, but they do accumulate some pretty nasty gunk where the brushhead unit attaches... cleaning it out doesn't fit my lazy lifestyle too we... more

Digital cameras for kids?
(Nov 19, 2008)

Thanks Ron (& Seth & Igor), sounds unanimous... Any thoughts on cheapo "non-kid" point and shoots? Maybe the one below? -- hard to believe it's... more

Doggy
(Nov 19, 2008)

Try this on for size! more

Carpet cleaning recommendation?
(Nov 11, 2008)

Thanks, we'll give them a call. Perfect timing too -- somehow the kids tracked red paint across the carpets yesterday! more

which laptop?
(Nov 10, 2008)

Here's a discussion from July on the Mac vs. PC question, and my comment about my Sony laptop... http://mobspin.com/question/show/g2qJxiCpNHg ... more

Gombei
(Oct 30, 2008)

Yep I think it's the same ownership, and they also own the Gombei in Menlo Park. I ate at the Menlo Park joint pretty often years ago when I was... more

Foothill Produce
(Oct 26, 2008)

Maybe too much info on this one, but I went back this morning and am even more excited. Got organic plumbs for 59 cents/lb. Turns out the owner ... more

Dentist!
(Oct 13, 2008)

A good friend is a fan of Scott Corvin in the city: http://mobspin.com/rating/show/j6P1oXBB7FU more

Best washer/dryer features?
(Oct 12, 2008)

Probably not what you want to hear but our simple Whirpool is a tank and has been going strong for years. I'd get another one again. We had a Mayta... more

Bumper cars
(Oct 8, 2008)

Had very good luck with the place below, though it might be a bit out of your way. more

Mad Men - Season One
(Oct 5, 2008)

If you're interested, I think this is a pretty accurate (and very positive) more detailed review of Mad Men: http://whatilove.wordpress.com/2008... more

Humidifier
(Oct 3, 2008)

Hi we have a simple Kaz humidifier that we used years ago and it seems like it's still in fine shape -- you're welcome to try it out. more

mid or end of life crises??
(Oct 1, 2008)

hey... how about some diagnostics first. Which model computer? Do you know which version of the OS you're running? What's the exact text of the ... more

Xanh Restaurant
(Sep 21, 2008)

I love the catfish clay pot here. more

Mi Hacienda Taqueria
(Sep 21, 2008)

We hit this spot again last night, it was even better than I remembered. Our kids even behaved perfectly, I think because they were so focused o... more

Computer donation
(Sep 17, 2008)

Hey this spot seems convenient and "green," though they apparently do charge $10 for a desktop computer. Not sure about tax-deduction angle... h... more

Drill?
(Sep 17, 2008)

Thanks everyone... I decided to go with cordless after all, and chose this 18V Li-ion Milwaukee model: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WER5SE more

pest control? the rats are back
(Sep 14, 2008)

Here's a pic of a special house guest we had a few weeks ago: http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/mobspin/rat.jpg See below for the guy ... more

Restaurant Recommendation in San Jose
(Sep 12, 2008)

Here are a couple ideas from my wife who works in North San Jose... Vietnamese: http://mobspin.com/rating/blog/Ht5BrRrRyTA http://mobspin.com... more

Cabinet repair?
(Sep 10, 2008)

Finally got these fixed by a great guy, see below: more

Where do I recycle broken appliances?
(Sep 7, 2008)

Hey Mike, looks like there's an electronic recycling event in Burlingame in a few weeks.. they want $5 for a microwave: http://www.burlingame.or... more

Gutter Installation?
(Sep 3, 2008)

Hi David, Bruce Watkins (see below) repaired our deck and also does other work; his guys cleaned and painted our gutters and did a fine job. ... more

Internet Service Providers:
(Sep 3, 2008)

Hey Karen.. not sure about the city, but in Cupertino we've tried both Comcast & ATT in the last year. Here's my limited experience: Comcast: ve... more

Car Seats
(Aug 29, 2008)

One year already?! Time flies! We bought the Evenflo Triumph convertibles for the twins because they got very good safety ratings from Consumer ... more

Cabinet repair?
(Aug 28, 2008)

Elliot thanks for the offer but this job might be a bit too big for a couple Jewish computer guys -- or at the very least it's too big for this one... more

looking for babysitter near Mountain ...
(Aug 28, 2008)

Hey Elliot, two of Drew's former caregivers from his daycare are great babysitters; they both have a lot of experience with that age range. I kn... more

Recommend a good restaurant to take a...
(Aug 28, 2008)

Capellini is a good spot for a business lunch too: http://www.capellinis.com/ If you want more casual: North Beach Pizza is always good (http:/... more

Sunglasses
(Aug 28, 2008)

What Lauren says. Also -- I have a pair of Revo sunglasses. Revos are known for fancy lenses that somehow manage to maintain really good contras... more

Garmin nüvi 670 4.3-Inch Widescreen ...
(Aug 26, 2008)

This is hilarious -- I can't wait to see something you think deserves 1 star! I wonder if all of these add-on GPS systems are just as bad. T... more

Area Rugs that don't cost more than m...
(Aug 25, 2008)

Ikea! We bought two big nice wool ones there. more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Aug 23, 2008)

Thanks Joe... I'm a Sonicare convert -- been great so far. We'll see what the dentist says! more

pest control? the rats are back
(Aug 21, 2008)

I called Even Steven .. unfortunately Cupertino is too far for him, and he couldn't recommend anyone... So if anyone else has good leads on rat... more

iphone 3G 16GB UNLOCKED 1GB GSM
(Aug 17, 2008)

You should keep in mind that Mike may not be totally unbiased -- he giggled like a little girl when he saw Apple's HQ in Cupertino for the first ti... more

pest control? the rats are back
(Aug 17, 2008)

Marta thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try. I think we'll need to bring in a pro too ... found at least two spots where they're getting into ... more

can't take the heat
(Aug 12, 2008)

Hey Aura, many laptops just run hot. Here's something I bought a while ago that helps a lot! more

getaway in Santa Cruz
(Aug 9, 2008)

Forgot about this place -- it looked great! more

Best camping spots for kids & a dog?
(Aug 3, 2008)

Hey Seth... we just spent a week in Lakehead, on Shasta Lake (the DeGraaff's joined us for much of it). We went there last year too w/ my brother's... more

Any word on where to get a new iPhone...
(Aug 1, 2008)

I was in downtown Palo Alto last evening around 6:00 and the Apple store had 16GB white phones available, with no line. The worker said they had mo... more

Amazon Kindle?
(Jul 31, 2008)

Thanks Chris -- some hardcore fans out there! more

Amazon Kindle?
(Jul 31, 2008)

Hey Andrew thanks! I'd love to check it out.. I'll send you an email to coordinate. more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Jul 29, 2008)

Bought the Sonicare... so far it's great--really does feel super-clean! I got it at Costco, 2 handles and 4 heads for $100. Definitely a good de... more

Pho 84 Inc
(Jul 26, 2008)

Right, Saigon City is good but not in the same league at all! My brother and I hit Pho 84 again a few weeks ago (this time for the Yazoo concert in... more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Jul 24, 2008)

Thanks Seth (and Dave and Mike B. and Mike P. and Charles and Aura). I think I'll give the Sonicare a shot, especially if I can find that deal ... more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Jul 19, 2008)

Thanks Ed! I'll check out the Sonicares, and anything to make our kids better brushers is a big plus. more

Internist/family doctor recommendation?
(Jul 19, 2008)

Thanks Marta, she sounds great, and that location is really convenient. Now just need to pick between her and Karen's doctor, I think -- and figure... more

Saratoga CA Restaurant - Casual
(Jul 18, 2008)

For a very casual place you could also try the Rose Market; they have a branch in downtown Saratoga (14445 Big Basin Way) which I mention near the ... more

Saratoga CA Restaurant - Casual
(Jul 18, 2008)

Hi Karen, Debby & I liked this place: http://www.ristorantedamario.com/ It's not as fancy as it might look, the food was good, and it's a fun at... more

Electric toothbrushes?
(Jul 18, 2008)

Thanks Greg -- seems like a really good price given a quick glance around the Web. I'm curious to hear what your dentist didn't like about them? more

Nine Minute Oil & Lube
(Jul 17, 2008)

Just took our Odyssey to this place since we're driving up to Shasta Lake for the upcoming week -- great find! Sam (the owner?) was very nice, s... more

Family Birthday party in San Fran
(Jul 16, 2008)

Ellen curious to hear what you ended up deciding to do? more

Good low-end mountain bike?
(Jul 15, 2008)

You can now edit a comment after you write it, so don't worry about typos; just click the 'edit' link beneath any comment you've written. more

Corporate Lawyer for a Start-Up
(Jul 15, 2008)

Hi Damian, We've been working with Eric Mogensen; he used to work at Intuit and now has his own firm. He's very familiar with early-stage startu... more

Best Buffet in Bay Area (with Crab Le...
(Jul 14, 2008)

Where did you end up going? I could have recommended a couple spots in Vegas, but drew a blank for the bay area... more

Gialina Pizzeria
(Jul 14, 2008)

Potato pizza?? It must taste better than it sounds! more

External Hard Drive
(Jul 13, 2008)

Hi Laura, I bought a Seagate external drive a couple years ago -- it was inexpensive, simple, and it has worked just fine, though it is a bit no... more

Good low-end mountain bike?
(Jul 13, 2008)

Hey Chris, thanks for all the great info. I will go and get "fit." I spent some time on MTbreview.com and must say all the terminology is prett... more

Office Computer
(Jul 11, 2008)

Without getting into the Mac vs. PC debate (I think there are many good arguments for going with a Mac given what you need), I also think you could... more

Internist/family doctor recommendation?
(Jul 10, 2008)

Thanks Karen, he sounds terrific. The email bit sounds great too -- I met a few doctors who said they won't do email at all due to liability issues. more

Help with my netflix queue
(Jul 10, 2008)

Anyone seen Mad Men from AMC? http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/22/magazine/22madmen-t.html?_r=4&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin... more

Does dishwashing a keyboard really work?
(Jul 9, 2008)

I accidentally laundered my phone a couple a years ago. Never worked again. Maybe Cascade is better for electronics than Tide. When Laney threw ... more

TNT Fireworks
(Jul 7, 2008)

Nice! Brings back good memories (like getting the anonymous letter from some neighbor 20 years ago... "We don't want Roy to have a police record, ... more

Good low-end mountain bike?
(Jul 6, 2008)

Thanks Shirish, that's just the range I'm looking for... Did you compare it to other bikes before settling on that one? more

Good low-end mountain bike?
(Jul 3, 2008)

Thanks John, I'll head to REI and check their line out. To Mike's point, any locals have suggestions on other good bike stores not too far from ... more

Nine Minute Oil & Lube
(Jul 3, 2008)

Great story. I'm always annoyed at the big chain places too, I've been looking for a good/cheap/independent place to get an oil change. more

Wii Fit
(Jul 3, 2008)

Thanks Brian, sounds like it's definitely worth getting. Where did you get yours? more

Family Birthday party in San Fran
(Jul 1, 2008)

Maybe charter a boat? This sounds like fun: http://www.sftravel.com/boats.html more

Prather Ranch Meat Co
(Jul 1, 2008)

I'm partial to any business with "Meat Co" in its name! more

Cell phones for my parents?
(Jun 29, 2008)

very cool, Laurel... didn't know about the pre-programmed numbers, that's a great idea. My parents too will probably barely use the thing, so ... more

Cell phones for my parents?
(Jun 26, 2008)

Thx Lesley... say more... have you used it? What about the billing plan? I saw this site... http://jitterbugcellphonescamsseniors.blogspot.co... more

Baby Trend Diaper Champ in Blue
(Jun 24, 2008)

Empty it??? Now that's crazy talk! more

good auto repair shop (Subaru) in Sil...
(Jun 24, 2008)

I've got the same question. We've got 2 Subarus and could really use a good mechanic near by. We've used Carlsen Subaru in Redwood City... they... more

Help! We need an electrician
(Jun 23, 2008)

update here: out of desperation we ended up calling a 24hr, 60-minute service (see below)... but we could still use a referral for a reliable/re... more

PC Video Editing software
(Jun 23, 2008)

Thanks, look like I should at least try Pinnacle and Elements... until I break down and get a Mac! more

Wii Fit
(Jun 23, 2008)

What I can't understand is how Amazon doesn't carry it themselves but there are right now at least 75 other sellers (with reasonable seller ratings... more

Wii Fit
(Jun 22, 2008)

Also curious if anyone has an opinion on whether a Wii is good for 5 year olds? Which games? more

Palm Treo 750 Unlocked Phone with 3G,...
(Jun 22, 2008)

Have you compared it to any of the Blackberries? more

Laurelwood Cabana Club
(Jun 20, 2008)

Big thumbs up from me, and I'm not a big pool person. Probably the best thing about the place is how laid back it is.. you can bring your own f... more

Put me to sleep
(Jun 20, 2008)

Debby & I spent quite a bit of time looking for a good mattress. We finally settled on a near top-of-the-line firm mattress from Simmons. It... more

Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Came...
(Jun 14, 2008)

You can definitely put it in a fully automatic mode that's easy to use and requires essentially 0 adjustments before any shots. (Though I find I ra... more

Goldie Locks has chicken pox
(May 26, 2008)

We got this, it's a hit! Laney just started saying out of the blue, "Goldie Locks has Chicken Pox" (and then, "I like the way that book whymes")... more

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60...
(May 26, 2008)

sounds tough to beat... seems to come w/ its own editing/management software--do you use that? is it any good? For me the biggest pain abou... more

Lapinator Portable Insulated Laptop Desk
(May 26, 2008)

I definitely like it more than a pillow since it's thin, flat, and light... doesn't get either the laptop or my lap too hot. it has two narr... more

Pasta
(May 18, 2008)

yuck! I ate there a couple times and was wholly unimpressed. I remember even seeing quite a line of people waiting, I couldn't believe it. more

Mcdonald's
(May 11, 2008)

I had the kids alone today and couldn't resist... this spot totally came through! And as Debby said, I was able to convince Laney to go rescue Drew... more

Suppenkuche
(May 8, 2008)

Beer for breakfast? Debby will like that! We'll try it next time we're in the city. more

Bosch Nexxt 800 Series : WFMC8401UC 2...
(May 8, 2008)

Clearly some deep-seated issues with mom choosing the name "Lonnie" over "Wolfgang." You got yours at University Electric too, right? http://... more

Rengstorff Park Pool
(May 8, 2008)

Here's a link to Jenny's write up-- need to make it easier to link to someone else's review :) http://mobspin.com/rating/blog/uid/xEsAJ6JO730 more

Golden Gate Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant
(May 8, 2008)

This is great to know for the next time Debby's parents come to visit. Her mom Susan is a dim sum fanatic! more

Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digita...
(May 7, 2008)

hey chuck, did you consider any others? curious who's picking nikon vs. canon or vice versa and why... more

Bringing Down the House
(May 4, 2008)

you're clearly too busy writing reviews... the movie came out in March -- called 21 :) Also shows how often we get out for a movie! I read the b... more

Joe's Family Auto, Inc.
(May 2, 2008)

This is awesome to know... My ol' Subaru has a slow oil leak and the dealer wants an astronomical sum to fix it. Do you know if they service all... more

Cal Preserving
(May 2, 2008)

Interesting to get a different take.. It's been less than a year, so I wonder if we'll get the same feeling about it needed another refinishing too... more

Yiassoo
(May 2, 2008)

I think I'm gonna take that as a challenge and try it again! more

Dr. Beverley Witham
(May 2, 2008)

"extreme thorough exams!" Soosh is a bit of a masochist, eh? more

Philips Electric Kettle HD4651
(May 2, 2008)

We own the exact same one... works great, though it did contribute to more than a few overloaded circuits at our last house. Seems amazon no lon... more

AT&T E5655 5.8 GHZ Expandable Cordles...
(May 2, 2008)

curious why you only thought it deserved 3 stars? more

Baby Trend Diaper Champ in Blue
(May 1, 2008)

Another "fan"!!! Fancy products for storing poop indoors... quite a concept. We finally just went with a simple trash can (w/lid), with simpl... more

Disneyland Hotel
(May 1, 2008)

uh oh, after reading this Debby's going to make me go back! Noooooooooo!!! more

Boulevard Restaurant
(May 1, 2008)

I've got to agree. It just made me think, what's all the fuss about??? more

Chez Tj
(May 1, 2008)

Good to know. I've driven by Chez TJ a bunch of times thinking I really needed to try the place... There are cheaper ways to get nauseated. more

Apple Time Capsule MB276LL/A (AirPort...
(May 1, 2008)

I assume you're using it with a mac? Anyone tried it with windows? I guess no backup on windows (right?), leaving an expensive router/hard drive... more

Fisher-Price Baby Papasan Infant Seat
(Apr 30, 2008)

that bunny does look sort of sinister. more

Mcdonald's
(Apr 30, 2008)

This is great to know... All the MickeyD play structures I've ever seen out here have been outdoors (vs. back in Denver, where most are very nice i... more

Cho's Restaurant
(Apr 30, 2008)

Sounds awesome, never heard of this place. can't wait to try it! Homma's Brown Rice Sushi is another yummy little hole in the wall nearby... ... more

Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels
(Apr 30, 2008)

We used to go there all the time, I wish there was one closer to us... Service is pretty bad, I agree... Though the owner and some of the worker... more

Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generatio...
(Apr 29, 2008)

really interesting take Damian... Is there a better list of what's in 2.0 than here? http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/18/iphone-firmware-2-0... more

Building Beauty
(Apr 29, 2008)

I have to agree this is a great album... but then again, I might be biased, growing up getting it seared into my skull over and over by a more-than... more

Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote
(Apr 29, 2008)

This Harmony is indeed far cooler looking than the tank we have, the 659 (which we purchased before Logitech acquired Harmony). As much as Debby... more

Crepevine
(Apr 29, 2008)

My friend Rotem and I meet here every so often for dessert--their sienna crepe is awesome (strawberries, nutella, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream)... more

Golden Wok Sunnyvale
(Apr 28, 2008)

That's awesome! It is too bad they don't have that system around here... I can only imagine what the Berkeley average would be. more

Foster City Library
(Apr 26, 2008)

This is really good to know. Do you know if they have private meeting rooms? When I was down in Santa Monica meeting with Mike, the library the... more

La Burrita
(Apr 25, 2008)

you're kidding, right? maybe it got better once I graduated. The best burrito around while I was at Cal was at Taqueria de Berkeley... ..... more

Dookie
(Apr 25, 2008)

chuck! clearly another Cal alum around... Does Dookie count as their old stuff?? I like Kerplunk better. more

Flames Coffee Shop-Santa Clara
(Apr 25, 2008)

There used to be a Flames right down the road in Cupertino and I agree it was good stuff, not too pretentious, but then it closed down... probably ... more

The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels ...
(Apr 23, 2008)

This is a great book... if I can not only get through but enjoy a book about homeless people, everyone will. more

Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
(Apr 23, 2008)

Appears this place was purchased by a new chain and is closed for renovations until summer (when it will get a new name).. can't wait! http://ww... more

Baby Blues BBQ
(Apr 22, 2008)

Mike took me here and the food was indeed awesome. But the wait was painful. We went on a weeknight, and a bunch of us were crammed in a tiny, ... more

Prolific Oven
(Apr 22, 2008)

I agree, this place is great for cakes. We got a cake here for our "rehearsal-dinner" the night before our wedding; it was some kind of chocola... more

Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
(Apr 22, 2008)

The hotel itself isn't as nice as the high price would suggest, but the setup with the beach and pools is just tough to beat. I don't think the... more

reviews

My Book Studio Edition WDH1Q10000 - Hard drive - 1 TB - external - FireWire / FireWire 800 / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
(Mar 29, 2009) — no comments

1TB for $150, not bad. The drive just works, and is quiet too. Much more cost-effective way to add storage to a Mac Mini vs. paying ~$100 for an... more

IOGEAR GCS932U MiniView Micro DVI-D 2 Port KVM with Audio and Cables
(Mar 29, 2009) — no comments

I'm very happy so far with this switch, which I got so my mac Mini can share all my hardware (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers) with my PC. B... more

Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A Desktop
(Mar 29, 2009) — no comments

I didn't really expect Apple would sell a Mac that (a) isn't horribly overpriced and (b) works with all the hardware I already have. I wanted to... more

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)
(Mar 27, 2009) — 1 comment

OK so I'm not sure I've heard anyone very critical of the Kindle, but I got the Kindle 2 a few weeks ago and I think in many ways it's overrated. ... more

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakerphone (Black)
(Jan 19, 2009) — no comments

I think I may have stumbled on one of the better options for hands-free phone use. This light device is pretty cool. It clips to your car's viso... more

Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
(Nov 30, 2008) — no comments

I'd heard many times that an external flash is a big improvement over built-in flash so I finally took the plunge. I was surprised that the diff... more

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
(Nov 30, 2008) — 1 comment

For all you Canon DSLR amateurs like me who always thought you'd by an extra lens "one of these days," you might want to try this one out... more

Gombei
(Oct 26, 2008) — 3 comments

We came back here yesterday with all the kids at about 5:30 and were lucky enough to get the one table that's adjacent to the sushi-boat bar... a p... more

Foothill Produce
(Oct 23, 2008) — 3 comments

Delicious organic oranges for 49 cents a pound ... in Los Altos? This little produce shop has been around for years as a dingy uninspired place,... more

STAIN REMOVER WITH BRUSH
(Oct 9, 2008) — no comments

Got a reminder this morning that toddlers and ball-point pens really don't mix... Came in to the living room to see Drew's latest work of art al... more

Harold and the Purple Crayon - The Complete Series
(Oct 9, 2008) — no comments

This series of 20 minute cartoons is excellent for 2-4 year-olds. Drew (2.5) barely has the patience to watch anything, but he loves these show... more

House Of Miracles
(Oct 7, 2008) — 1 comment

These guys did a great job on my Subaru after someone broke into it. Feels out of place in a good way, a little family business hidden away in ... more

Mad Men - Season One
(Oct 4, 2008) — 5 comments

Just finished watching season one. The first couple episodes were a bit slow, but we soon got totally hooked. The last 3-4 episodes of the seas... more

Kaz PersonalMist Ultrasonic Humidifier
(Oct 3, 2008) — no comments

simple, inexpensive, works fine... big enough for one bedroom overnight. more

Dinosaurs (Open Sesame)
(Sep 30, 2008) — no comments

Another great toddler book: The girls loved it, now Drew loves it... a fun style of pop-up book that holds up much better than most (i.e., h... more

Birds Calls (Play the Sounds, Pull the Tabs)
(Sep 22, 2008) — no comments

Great interactive book for toddlers: We've gotten a lot of mileage out of this book, our girls really liked it and now Drew (2.5) loves it. ... more

Heritage Pest Control
(Sep 14, 2008) — no comments

John Crist runs this pest control operation. He's nice, bright, and knows his stuff. My sense is that John is as good as it can get, but unfort... more

Chris Willis
(Sep 9, 2008) — no comments

Excellent handyman: Chris did a great job repairing some big heavy kitchen cabinets that had come loose from the wall (due to a very poor jo... more

Performance Air Service
(Aug 27, 2008) — no comments

Great AC work: Our wonderful air conditioner stopped working again yesterday, so I was dreading the thought of getting it fixed on a hot day... more

bluehost
(Aug 9, 2008) — no comments

Have had good luck with these guys for very simple hosting needs -- their cheap rate of $6.95/month (when you pay for a year) gets you shared use o... more

Spider-Man Preschool 3-Wheeled Scooter
(Jul 30, 2008) — no comments

Great scooter for 2-3 yr old: We just got this little scooter for Drew (he's 2.5). He loves it, it's nice and stable, and the quality seems ... more

HumanScale Freedom Chair, Black Wave Fabric
(Jul 11, 2008) — no comments

Excellent but expensive: We bought some of these chairs at my last startup after trying quite a few "fancy" ones (including the He... more

TNT Fireworks
(Jul 2, 2008) — 2 comments

Buying bay area fireworks: If like me you grew up buying and setting off fireworks every 4th of July, it's disappointing that essentially al... more

Matt Cestaric
(Jun 23, 2008) — no comments

Great real estate agent: Matt was our buying agent and helped us buy our house a few years back. I do not believe we would have gotten the h... more

American Plumbing and Electric
(Jun 23, 2008) — no comments

Responsive, competent, but incredibly expensive: Out of desperation on a hot Saturday we called these guys to come out to figure out why our... more

Vito's Famous Pizza
(Jun 20, 2008) — 1 comment

Really tasty find: We were looking for some pizza in Sunnyvale to bring to the pool (http://www.mobspin.com/business/show/niZMGad-008) and f... more

Mango Bay
(May 25, 2008) — 1 comment

Horrible meal in Redwood Shores: This place looks quite nice but the dish I got was one of the worst meals I've had in a long time. I got th... more

Shrinky Dinks Book
(May 25, 2008) — no comments

Great activity for our little kids: Remember doing shrinky dinks as a kid? I don't know what reminded me of these things but I ordered t... more

Infidel
(May 17, 2008) — no comments

Fascinating autobiography: This is one of my favorite recent books. Hirsi Ali is perhaps best known as the woman who wrote the script for... more

Wholesome Harvest
(May 17, 2008) — 2 comments

Organic meat... by mail: Need ideas for a unique gift? For some friends' recent wedding we ordered for them a pork variety package from ... more

My Kid Could Paint That
(May 17, 2008) — no comments

Great documentary: We watched this last night and really enjoyed it. Our expectations were pretty low, since we've ended up turning off ... more

University Electric Co
(May 8, 2008) — no comments

Unlimited selection, great prices: When we finally gave up on the junky side-by-side built-in Subzero fridge that came with our house, we we... more

Vocker Kristofferson & Co
(May 8, 2008) — no comments

Reliable, friendly accountant: We've used Tom Vocker as our accountant for 8 years. We "can't be bothered" to do our taxes ourselv... more

Lapinator Portable Insulated Laptop Desk
(May 7, 2008) — 2 comments

Great for couch-surfing: I'm sure it's horrible for my back (and my brain), but I spend far too many evening hours working on my laptop whil... more

R & G Lounge
(May 3, 2008) — no comments

Amazing crab: Miriam (http://mobspin.com/user/show/SLknuxcb3Vg) kept telling me I needed to try the crab at this place, so when Debby & ... more

Pho 84 Inc
(May 3, 2008) — 5 comments

One of my favorites: Now that we live in Cupertino I don't get out to the east bay very often. But yesterday, on our way to see Duran Dur... more

Quivira Vineyards
(Apr 30, 2008) — no comments

Great Zin, nice people: I'm no wine expert, but Quivira stands out after several trips to wine country. They specialize in Zinfandels, wh... more

Rose International Market
(Apr 29, 2008) — 1 comment

Hilarious atmosphere/experience, good kabobs: This is a great place to try once just to see if you can figure out how it works--how you're s... more

Panera Bread
(Apr 29, 2008) — no comments

Free wifi and the best bacon breakfast treat around: Panera's got a lot of things going for it, such as its good free internet (well, for a ... more

Baby Trend Diaper Champ in Blue
(Apr 29, 2008) — 3 comments

Nothing worse than this: This "clever" little contraption is supposed to make it sanitary and easy to throw those dirty diapers aw... more

HP Officejet 4315 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q8081A#ABA)
(Apr 28, 2008) — no comments

Cheap little workhorse: Maybe it's less important for folks who have easy access to a fax at the office... But now that I have this thing... more

Ella's Restaurant
(Apr 23, 2008) — 2 comments

I love this place. I first went here more than 10 years ago, when it was about half the size. When it was so small, on weekend mornings folks w... more

Cal Preserving
(Apr 23, 2008) — 6 comments

Great deck preserving/repair, general outdoor handyman stuff: Bruce and his guys did a very nice job refinishing/repairing our deck. (I ... more

Alotta's Delicatessen
(Apr 22, 2008) — no comments

Amazing turkey: I never can get too excited about sandwiches or delis, but Alotta's makes the best sliced roast turkey I've had, baked right... more

Outback Steakhouse
(Apr 19, 2008) — no comments

Never seen our kids eat so much: I don't know what they put in their mac & cheese, but our kids can eat limitless amounts of it. I'm gue... more

Global 6-Inch 15 cm Serrated Utility, Scallop Knife
(Apr 18, 2008) — 1 comment

Sharp and so cool: We've had this serrated knife for 3 years and we use it almost every day. We've never sharpened it (not sure it's easy to... more

Baby Einstein - Baby Mozart - Music Festival
(Apr 18, 2008) — no comments

Worked magic on our fussy twins: When our twin girls were a couple months old they were screaming and crying all the time. One would have ... more

Baby's Bliss- GripeWater Liquid, 4-Ounce Bottle
(Apr 18, 2008) — no comments

Didn't work for us: Maybe this stuff actually works for someone but did not help at all for our fussy twins. Ridiculously expensive too... w... more

Mi Hacienda Taqueria
(Apr 18, 2008) — 1 comment

This hidden away spot serves up some delicious chicken enchiladas, with a red sauce that's light and tangy instead of the bitter stuff too many oth... more

Uniden DCT-5280 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID
(Apr 18, 2008) — no comments

Excellent overall cordless phone system: We've been using this phone, along with one of its companion extra handset/chargers, for more than ... more

RTX DUALjack RTX3241S - white
(Apr 18, 2008) — no comments

Perfect design, works perfectly: If you've ever thought of adding an extra phone somewhere in the house but the thought of installing a new ... more

Audio-Technica ATHANC7 Noise-cancelling Headphones
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

It really works: Now that my "office" sometimes is a noisy cafe, I needed something to make Skype practical in a public setting. ... more

Taqueria Eduardo
(Apr 17, 2008) — 1 comment

Mission-style Mexican food: As much good Mexican food as we know about in the city and Mountain View, we've had less luck since we moved to ... more

Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

The best: This place is amazing... a huge bakery and deli where they're making an incredible assortment of baked treats and hot dishes for m... more

Hotel Kabuki
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Convenient, nice hotel for a getaway: We don't get up to the city too often, but we really liked staying at the Kabuki. First of all, bei... more

D-Link 4-Port Wireless-G 108Mbps Router
(Apr 17, 2008) — 2 comments

Not the one: This is my router. It should be avoided. For one, installation was a nightmare and I found myself at the DLink web site upgr... more

More Decor
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Great selection, great prices, great service: When we bought our house in 2003 we needed some furniture that would be nice but also hold up ... more

London Calling
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Does everyone already own this? This is just a great, unique album with a bunch of memorable, melodic, varied songs. Sure holds up well over th... more

Crossroads World Market
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Hidden gem: This place is hidden away in a random industrial area near the highway. But inside it's full of good stuff: tons of inexpensi... more

Milk Pail Market
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Great open-air market: I love this place. Don't expect to do all of your regular shopping here, but this open-air market is jam-packed with ... more

The Places In Between
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

About as boring as the picture on the cover implies: This sounded like it would be great: a Scottish journalist deciding to walk (walk!) acr... more

Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
(Apr 17, 2008) — 4 comments

Great DSLR: I bought a Nikon D-70 when it first my came out a few years ago. My first DSLR, it was a huge upgrade over our point-and-shoot f... more

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Best, easiest ice cream recipes: When I bought our ice-cream maker (http://www.mobspin.com/product/show/fJKAAVnxfAQ) I bought a handful of i... more

Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker, White
(Apr 17, 2008) — no comments

Easy, fun summer treats: I know I'm getting old because my memories of trying to make ice cream as a kid weren't good ones. A big heavy tub,... more

Fisher Price Fire Truck Ride On
(Apr 16, 2008) — no comments

First class toddler transportation: We've gotten a ton of mileage out of this little truck. Drew (2 years old) loves this thing. More im... more

Kettler Sprint Balance Bike (Original)
(Apr 16, 2008) — 1 comment

Helps your kids learn to ride a bike — quickly! Conventional wisdom says that training wheels are the first step toward riding a bike. Tha... more

Golden Wok Sunnyvale
(Apr 16, 2008) — 2 comments

Stay away! I probably should have known better than to order from this place, a little to-go/delivery-only spot in a Sunnyvale strip mall. B... more

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium
(Apr 16, 2008) — 1 comment

It works! This toy really works... As Debby wrote, this little aquarium was invaluable for helping our twin girls get to sleep when they wer... more

Blue Hat, Green Hat
(Apr 15, 2008) — no comments

Home run for toddlers: I'm not quite sure what it is about this book, but it just got so many laughs out of our girls and our little boy whe... more

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
(Apr 15, 2008) — no comments

Keeps kids' attention: This little toy is a lot of fun... A fan sends light plastic balls shooting up into the air, and if/when they lan... more

Falafel Drive In
(Apr 15, 2008) — no comments

fresh falafel: This place is famous for its falafel... The Food channel recently did a story on this place. The falafel is always fresh, ... more

Jonathan's Willow Fish & Chips
(Apr 15, 2008) — no comments

Fried everything: I love Jonathan's fish and chips. As their name suggests, this place is focused on southern-style fried fish — more ... more

Barber Stylist
(Apr 15, 2008) — no comments

Escape from Supercuts: I first went here a few years ago, minutes after someone at Supercuts botched my head so badly that I was driving aro... more

Sakae Restaurant
(Apr 10, 2008) — no comments

Excellent sushi: Sakae is I think my favorite bay area sushi/Japanese restaurant. (I don't get to the city too often to sample San Franc... more

Kitsho Inc
(Apr 10, 2008) — no comments

Delicous South Bay sushi: Kitsho is one of my favorite sushi spots in the bay area, along with Sushitomi in Mountain View and Sakae in Burli... more

Sushitomi Restaurant
(Apr 10, 2008) — no comments

Great sushi on the peninsula: Sushitomi is my favorite Sushi place in between Kitsho (in Cupertino) and Sakae (in Burlingame). The fish ... more

Coffee Society Direct
(Apr 10, 2008) — no comments

Best Cupertino internet cafe: Coffee Society is the best option in Cupertino for heavy-duty internet usage. Their free internet connection h... more

Vivi's Restaurant
(Apr 10, 2008) — no comments

Scary little dive with great falafel and fries: This place is a serious dump. Filthy walls. Worn floor tiles. Neglected sign outside. Bu... more

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