Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4274 15.6-Inch Laptop - 8+ Hours Battery Life

Acer AS5810TZ-4274 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Pentium Processor SU2700, Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1, 15.6" HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 3072MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 320 GB SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, 4 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, Convenience Buttons- Multi-gesture Touchpad, Acer PowerSmart Technology, Acer Backup Manager, Touchpad-lock, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), 8+ hours battery life, 5.3 lbs. | 2.4 kg (system unit only), Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)

I have used several laptops (work and personal), including the hyped ThinkPad T61, T500, T400.
But the Acer Timline series laptops have really surprised me in terms of build quality, price, form factor, and battery life.
If these are the things you care most, the Timeline is for you!
My T400 never got passed 4hrs at the lowest CPU setting and LCD brightness. The Timeline consistently gives me over 5hrs (not the 8hrs+ as they claimed though) using Windows XP.
Windows XP installation (over the default Vista Premium) was a straightforward task, as Acer website provides XP drivers so you don't have to search anywhere. I tried both the 15.6" and the 14" version and personally I'd like the 14" for its screen size, though both share the same 1" thin dimension and similar battery life. The 15.6" keyboard comes with a numeric keypad.
For those people who complained about CPU spiked at 100% at random or eject button locked up the laptop, I had the same problems. After I updated it with the latest Intel graphics driver and Acer BIOS, all the problems went away!
I am usually picky about what I use, but I have to give Acer a thumb up for such a great job. After all, it only costs $549!
Can't say the same for Lenovo ThinkPad which costs more, thicker (>1.2"), and only average battery life.
What's the point of having wireless internet if you must plug in your power regularly? With the Timeline, I can truly roam most of my day without fear of running out of power.
My only complain about the 14" version: if the mouse pad could move to the left about 1", that would be perfect. As I type, my right palm occasionally touches the mouse pad that causes the mouse cursor to move. If Acer did this on the 15.6" version, why not on the 14"?

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Samsung LN46A860 Fantastic TV-great customer support


This is the best TV I have ever owned and if you are in the market for a 46" LCD, Amazon has a great price. I purchased mine back in October for $700 more than the current price - sometimes it pays to wait I guess. Sound, picture, features are all fantastic. After checking many review sites I went with this unit and am glad I did. The touch of color (TOC) is subtle but shows just enough to add a nice aesthetic look.

I rated this TV five stars although I did have a minor issue detailed below. Samsung took care of the issue and the overall TV has continued to please. The only negative, which I have to preface is known by Samsung and they take care of promptly is a rare "chipping" issue with the TOC frame setup on some of the 750s and 850/860s due to a few bad shipments (happened to mine). However, Samsung promptly fixed this free of charge with no known reoccurrence (as per the repairman that has done several of these repairs). Samsung's customer service, at least on LCD TVs, is outstanding with both email and phone call followups to insure that the customer is satisfied with the repair work. The repairman assigned by Samsung came out, replaced the entire TOC frame on the TV and I haven't had any other issues. As stated above, the actual electronics/LCD elements of this TV itself are fantastic and with Samsung readily and promptly fixing the frame issue, I still have to say that this was a great purchase.

The Super Bowl never looked better and the 120hz performed beautifully. Our friends couldn't get over the picture they were watching as the Steelers one upped the hapless Cardinals in fantastic receiving catches.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Nikon Coolpix L19 8MP Digital Camera (Silver)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AXIFnWMWL._AA280_.jpgThe Coolpix L19 is a great camera for beginners just getting started in digital photography. Easy to use and fully featured camera will delight its users with great pictures, fun features and an incredible, bright 2.7-inch display at an amazingly affordable price. Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera settings. Adjusts up to ISO 1600 to keep shooting even in lower light, making new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos. Nikon's Smart Portrait System - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. Face-Priority AF is Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces. Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed. Blink Warning displays a warning message should the camera detect your subject has blinked. Movie Modes - Movie with sound TV movie (640x480), Small size (320x240). Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card; Internal Memory - approximately 20MB Dimensions - 2.4 H x 3.8 W x 0.1.1 D;

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sony VAIO VGN-SR410J/B 13.3-Inch Laptop - Black


The sleek, portable and durable VAIO SR notebook is powered by Intel Centrino 2 processor technology – the latest and greatest from Intel. Weighing just over 4 pounds (with standard battery) and less than an inch thick with long battery life and a 13.3” razor-thin LED backlit XBRITE-ECO display, the VAIO SR notebook packs a variety of advanced security and entertainment features. Protect your notebook with fingerprint security and chat with friends and family with a built-in webcam. You can even customize the on-screen look of your notebook with the new “Switch” mode, a cool new feature that lets you set up different usage “personalities” for home, work and play.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #243 in Personal Computers
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Sony
  • Model: VGN-SR410J/B
  • Dimensions: 1.34" h x 12.41" w x 9.21" l, 4.30 pounds
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4096MB DRAM
  • Hard Disk: 320GB
  • Processors: 1
  • Native resolution: 13.3
  • Display size: 13.3

Features

  • Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Processor (2.10GHz)
  • 4GB RAM
  • 320GB Hard Drive with G-Sensor Shock Protection, DVD Double Layer Drive
  • Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
  • 13.3" WXGA with XBRITE-ECO & LED Backlight

Friday, August 28, 2009

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Phone, Black (AT&T)

The FlagShip has launched! 5
I just upgraded from an Curve 8310 to the Bold. In fact, this is my 3rd BlackBerry, starting way back with the 8700. First thing to point out . . . the Bold is BIG. It's actually much larger than the 8310. In fact, it's really closer to the 8800-series in size. This isn't really a bad thing though. It feels comfortable in hand. The back appears to me made of real leather, although it's probably synthetic. I like the back because it adds some much-needed grip all while looking very classy. The keyboard is also very easy to use. There was very little learning curve needed going from the 8310 to the Bold.

What really makes the Bold "beautiful" is the HUGE screen. I thought the screen on my previous Curve was great. The screen on the Bold is twice the resolution (480x320 vs. 320x240). It is absolutely amazing. Not only is it stunning for movies and photos, it makes browsing the web and simply reading emails so much easier. You can fit significantly more information on the screen. The same auto-backlighting feature found on the Curve is also on the Bold. It senses the lighting conditions of the room and adjusts backlighting. I love this feature.

Much improved over the Curve is the multimedia software. Playing movies, viewing photos and listening to songs are very easy to do. The functionality rivals standalone media players. This application coupled with a big screen and a large MicroSD card, makes this a viable iPod Classic replacement. Like the 8310, the Bold also features a 3.5mm Stereo/Audio Jack built-in. This means no adapter is needed to use your own high quality headphones or earbuds.

Also like the Curve, it includes real GPS. This is awesome and in my opinion the best feature showing up in modern phones. The signal is acquired quickly and it is very accurate. Google Maps and BlackBerry Maps work perfectly with the built-in GPS. You can also pay a monthly fee for turn-by turn navigation via AT&T Navigator.

The biggest improvements for the Bold were actually listed in my Curve 8310's review as "Cons". BlackBerry added the much needed 3G (The Bold is MUCH faster than the Curve), Wi-fi, Video recording capabilities and FINALLY the external memory is accessible without removing the battery; via a small door on the side. It's like BlackBerry was listening to the customer's needs, maybe they read my review. :)

They hit this one out of the park.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Digital Rebel XSI 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera from Canon


For photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0" LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format - 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 - 2 Horizontal - Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System - RGB primary color filter Low-pass Filter - Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format - Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Format - JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG White Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Range - EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Compensation - Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock - Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type - Electronically controlled and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds - 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, bulb Self-timer - 10-seconds, 2-seconds delay or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Brightness Control - 7 levels provided Body Dimensions - 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 (128.8x97.5x61.9mm) Weight - 16.8 ounces (475 grams) body only Lens Dimension - 2.7 x 2.6 (69x66.2mm) Weight - 6 ounces (190 grams).

Sunday, July 12, 2009

VGN-FW140E/H 16.4" Laptop from SONY


Sony VAIO VGN-FW140E/H 16.4" Laptop (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Grey


Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO FW notebook featuring an extra-wide 16.4" XBRITE-ECO LCD display. Great for watching widescreen movies or viewing two websites side-by-side, this entertainment-rich notebook minimizes those annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies. Watch and record DVDs and get the most out of your games with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. An entertainment powerhouse, the VAIO FW notebook is inspired by theater screens, born from SONY HD expertise and powered by the energy-efficient an super-powerful Centrino 2 processor technology – the latest and greatest from Intel.



I specified the model on the title as the reviews for all Sony FW laptops are shared amongst all models in Amazon. I consider this model to be a great purchase. Contrary to many modern laptops, it actually looks great, with very modern styling that is suitable for both home and business users. The screen has a different aspect ratio (16:9) than most computers, which is more suitable for watching DVDs or comparing side by side documents than the traditional 4:3. The 2.26 P8400 is the same processor found on most FW computers, even those costing hundreds of $ more, 3GBs of RAM, which is the maximum usable RAM in Vista SP1 32bit, 250GBs of RAM which is enough for most users,etc.


The graphic card on this machine is the ATI HD3470, with 256mb of dedicated memory. This card will handle your graphics a lot better than the integrated Intel cards found on some higher priced FW models here in Amazon and is one of the best features of this particular model. It is not a high end graphic card, but it can handle the necessities of most users, including those who use their laptops for casual gaming.


I found an inconsistency on Amazon's product description for this model. In the "network" section, it specifies that this model comes with Intel 4965 wifi chipset, which is not the case. It comes with Atheros wifi (N capable). This is not really a bad thing, you won't notice a performance difference, but the fact that it has the Atheros wifi chipset instead of the Intel one is the main reason why it can't be labeled as a "Centrino 2" laptop, even though it has all other required Intel technologies. The sticker on the laptop will say "Core 2 Duo" instead of "Centrino 2". Again, this is only a label. Performance-wise, it's plenty fast. It comes with some trial software that some users will prefer to uninstall (like me), but this is the case for almost all notebook manufacturers and it shouldn't take too long to do so. Overall, highly recommended.

Friday, July 10, 2009

ASUS G50VT-X5 15.6" Notebook PC - REFURBISHED


This product has been Refurbished to perform as new. It Comes with 90-Day WarrantyThe Asus G50VT-X5 Gaming Notebook PC is made to thrill even the most experienced gamers! It all starts with mind-bending NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS with NVIDIA GeForce Technology and 512MB GDDR3 VRAM for hair-triggering speed, plus amazingly lifelike textures and lighting effects showcased on a brilliant 15.4" WXGA Color-Shine display. Powered by a Blazing Fast 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor P7450 with 4GB RAM you'll have the performance you demand for today and the future. The 320GB 7200rpm hard drive, provides room for games and data, without sacrificing performance. Top it off with a fiery Rogue design pattern and you're set for unforgettable gaming action and attention. It comes with Face Recognition software for security, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with SP1 and much more... 15.6 WXGA (1366 x 768) Display Webcamera and Microphone NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS with 512MB Dedicated Video Memory DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PCMICA II Slot Ports - 4 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 14.8 (W) x 10.4 (D) x 1.6(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 7.7 Pounds
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Monday, July 6, 2009

Sandisk SDSDX3-008G-A31 8GB Extreme III SD Card

Perfectly paired with my Nikon D90

Background you can skip

I purchased a new DSLR, an upgrade from my trusted Nikon D50: the D90.

I wanted to get the fastest and most suited 8GB card to accompany my shoots and needed something that would keep up with the Nikon's 30MB/s capability.

After wandering the web for the best card I found the following information: "the cards offer a 50 percent speed boost from 20MB/s cards, and the Nikon D90 is the industry's first dSLR to take advantage of the speed.

That means that with the 30MB/s Extreme III, the D90 can record 39 6MB JPEG images at 4.5 frames per second in continuous shooting mode. Getting them off is almost as fast, too, when used with SanDisk's new ImageMate Multi-Card USB 2.0 reader/writer."

Note that some reviewers on here gave the card a bad rating because of lack of speed. However, it is his own equipment that is the bottle neck so that is not the best of sources to judge on.

This card is fast fast fast in my D90 and I have since purchased a spare one.

In short:

PROS
- LEADING EDGE IN SPEED
- PERFECTLY COUPLED WITH NIKON D90

CONS

- EXPENSIVE

CONCLUSION:
For the serious prosumer this is a must have for your D90 or other capable camera.
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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Michael Jackson the Ultimate Collection (32 Dvds + 1 Cd)


From Michael Jackson - The Ultimate Collection 32 DVD's 1 CD


Product Description
Condition: 100% Brand New and Factory Sealed Box Set; Spoken Language: Original ENGLISH; Subtitles: English, etc. Can Be Hidden; Code & Format: All Code, NTSC; Encoding: FREE (Can be played on R1,R2,R4 and any other Region DVD players); Other: Full Screen


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #4810 in DVD
  • Brand: Michael Jackson
  • Model: The Ultimate Collection 32 DVD's 1 cd
  • Dimensions: 12.00" h x 4.00" w x 12.00" l, 5.00 pounds

Features

  • Original English
  • Brand New and Factory Sealed Box Set
  • High Quality
  • Ultimate Collection

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)


Want high digital-camera performance in an SLR format? For convenience, ease of use and no-compromise SLR performance, look no further than the EOS Digital Rebel XT. Featuring Canon's Digital Trinity 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's own DIGIC II Image Processor and compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses-the new Digital Rebel XT has an all new lightweight and compact body, improved performance across the board and the easiest operation in its class, simplifying complex tasks and ensuring a perfect shot every time. With intuitive simplicity, powerful performance and unprecedented affordability, the Rebel XT is for everyone. File Size - JPEG - (1) Large/Fine - Approx. 3.3 MB (3456 x 2304), (2) Large/Normal - Approx. 1.7 MB (3456 x 2304), (3) Medium/Fine - Approx. 2.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (4) Medium/Normal Approx. 1.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (5) Small/Fine - Approx. 1.2 MB (1728 x 1152), (6) Small/Normal - Approx. 0.6 MB (1728 x 1152); RAW - Approx. 8.3 MB (3456 x 2304) USB 2.0 HighSpeed Interface (maximum speeds vary) Exposure Control Systems - Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Automatic Depth-of Field AE, Full Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE, and Manual Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (Automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF selected according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF) Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in electronic-flash in the pentaprism (shoe available for adding optional Canon Speedlite Electronic-Flash) 10-Second Self-timer PictBridge and Canon DirectPrint compatible 1.8 LCD Viewscreen - Any of the following 15 languages can be selected - English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese Dimensions
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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Wall-E (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition) (2008)


Pixar genius reigns in this funny romantic comedy, which stars a robot who says absolutely nothing for a full 25 minutes yet somehow completely transfixes and endears himself to the audience within the first few minutes of the film.


As the last robot left on earth, Wall-E (voiced by Ben Burtt) is one small robot--with a big, big heart--who holds the future of earth and mankind squarely in the palm of his metal hand. He's outlasted all the "Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class" robots that were assigned some 700 years ago to clean up the environmental mess that man made of earth while man vacationed aboard the luxury spaceship Axiom. Wall-E has dutifully gone about his job compacting trash, the extreme solitude broken only by his pet cockroach, but he's developed some oddly human habits and ideas. When the Axiom sends its regularly scheduled robotic EVE probe (Elissa Knight) to earth, Wall-E is instantly smitten and proceeds to try to impress EVE with his collection of human memorabilia. EVE's directive compels her to bring Wall-E's newly collected plant sprout to the captain of the Axiom and Wall-E follows in hot pursuit. Suddenly, the human world is turned upside down and the Captain (Jeff Garlin) joins forces with Wall-E and a cast of other misfit robots to lead the now lethargic people back home to earth. Wall-E is a great family film with the most impressive aspect being the depth of emotion conveyed by a simple robot--a machine typically considered devoid of emotion, but made so absolutely touching by the magic of Pixar animation. Also well-worth admiring are the sweeping views from space, the creative yet disturbing vision of what strange luxuries a future space vacation might offer, and the innovative use of trash in a future cityscape. Underneath the slapstick comedy and touching love story is a poignant message about the folly of human greed and its potential effects on earth and the entire human race. Wall-E is preceded in theaters by the comical short Presto in which a magician's rabbit, unfed one too many times takes his revenge against the egotistical magician. (Ages 3 and older) --Tami Horiuchi>

Sunday, March 15, 2009

High-definition television

High-definition television (HDTV) is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition TV, or SDTV). HDTV is digitally broadcast; the earliest implementations used analog broadcasting, but today digital television (DTV) signals are used, requiring less bandwidth due to digital video compression.

History of high-definition television

Further information: Analog high-definition television system
The term high definition once described a series of television systems originating from the late 1930s, starting with the British 240 line and 405 line black-and-white systems introduced in 1936, and including the American 525-line NTSC system established in 1941. However, these systems were only "high definition" when compared to earlier systems.

The British high definition TV service started trials in August 1936 and a regular service in November 1936 using both the Baird 240 line and Marconi-EMI 405 line systems. The Baird system was discontinued in February 1937.

A brief itemized history of early analog HD systems follows; these would be considered standard definition television systems today.

  • 1936: System-A, UK: 405 lines @ 50 Hz, discontinued 1986
  • 1938: Several countries used a 441 line system, France in 1956 being the last to discontinue it
  • 1939: System-M, USA: 525 lines @ 60 Hz
  • 1949: French (monochrome) 819 line @ 50 Hz system launched, discontinued 1983
  • 1952-1956: European adoption of 625 lines @ 50 Hz with PAL and SECAM color coming in 1967

All used interlacing and a 4:3 aspect ratio except the 405 line system which started as 5:4 and later changed to 4:3.

The post–WWII French 819-line black-and-white system was high definition in the contemporary sense, but was discontinued in 1983, before the final British 405-line broadcast. Experimental 405 line color transmissions were made in the 1950s using a modified NTSC system.

Since the formal adoption of DVB's widescreen HDTV transmission modes in the early 2000s the 525-line NTSC (and PAL-M) systems as well as the European 625-line PAL and SECAM systems are now regarded as standard definition television systems. In Australia, the 625-line digital progressive system (with 576 active lines) is officially recognized as high definition.

Panasonic Corporation

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Panasonic Corporation, through its subsidiaries, produces and sells electronic and electric products for consumer, business, and industrial uses. It operates through five segments: AVC Networks, Home Appliances, Components and Devices, MEW and PanaHome, and Other. AVC Networks segment offers LCD televisions, DVD recorders and players, SD memory cards, digital and video cameras, and audio equipment, as well as notebook PCs and ruggedized notebook PCs, PC peripherals, mobile phones, cordless telephones and facsimile equipment, network cameras and TV door intercom systems, automotive electronics and electronic toll collection terminals, and product tracking systems and payment terminals. Home Appliances segment offers washing machines, vacuum cleaners, dishwasher/dryers, rice cookers, microwave ovens, induction-heating cooking equipment, refrigerators, room air conditioners, water heating systems, and compressors, as well as healthcare systems, lighting, and environmental systems. Components and Devices segment provides semiconductors, electronic devices, batteries, and electric motors that are used primarily in AV equipment, information and communication devices, home appliances, and industrial equipments. MEW and PanaHome segment manufactures electrical construction materials, home appliances, building products, electronic and plastic materials, and automation controls, as well as engages in detached housing, home remodeling, and asset and property management businesses. Other segment engages in factory automation (FA) business. It offers various FA and other industrial equipment. This segment provides mounting processes and solutions from component insertion to wafer processing to develop circuit manufacturing technology. The company, formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Super Slim Pomegranate


I would have a big breakfast each morning before 9:00 a.m. and by noon I was hungry again. I love to eat watching late night T.V. Well..well, my son says to me the other day. "Mom, I can't see TV, why do you always have to block the T.V screen with your big behind". "I AM NOT BIG", I yelled back. I decided to take a look for myself in a fullview mirror. I was not happy. I needed to lose weight now! I did some research. I read that 90% users had no appetite and lost weight. I decided to try this product. For the first week, I couldn't eat very much or sleep very well. I've stopped taking it on the weekend, so that my body could rest. I have lost some weight. Thank you Super Slim Pomegranate for my new clothes.


Super Slim Pomegranate Weight Loss is a well known weight loss product in the US and Europe. Pomegranate is one of the strongest antioxidants found in nature. Antioxidants repair free radical damage which cause premature aging that rob the body of its youthful appearance. Koncing Nut is a fat burner. It breaks down accumulated fat in the body and increases the body's ability to burn fat. Extract of HydroxyCitric Acid, Apple and Kiwi is said to inhibit the body's ability to produce fat. It is also believed to be an appetite suppressant as well as an energy booster. Extracts of Giantarum, Sweet potato, and Jerusalem artichoke are added to increase the potency of the active ingredients. Reported results with Super Slim are: Natural Weight-loss without side effects decreased appetite maintain weight loss. As with any weight loss product or program, Buyers are recommended to consult a licensed physician before beginning any

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Preview : 2 ค่ายมือถือยักษ์สู้ศึกกล้อง

โซนี อีริคสัน ได้ฤกษ์งาน 'Mobile World Congress 2009' เปิดตัวโทรศัพท์มือถือ โค้ดเนม 'Idou' ชูจุดเด่นที่กล้องความละเอียด 12 ล้านพิกเซล พร้อมประกาศวางขายกลางปีนี้ ส่วนซัมซุงไม่น้อยหน้าออกทัชโฟนกล้อง 8 ล้านพิกเซลตัวใหม่ พร้อมวางขาย 25 กุมภาพันธ์ รายละเอียดต่างๆยังไม่ได้ระบุ เบื้องต้นคาดว่าตัวกล้องจะมาพร้อมกับแฟลชซีนอน หน้าจอทัชสกรีนขนาด 3.5 นิ้ว (640 x 360 พิกเซล) สัดส่วน 16 : 9 และใช้ระบบปฏิบัติการซิมเบียน และที่พิเศษคือใช้หน่วยความจำแบบ microSD นอกจากตัว 'Idou' ที่เปิดตัวไปทางโซนี อีริคสันยังได้มีการวางแผนที่จะจำหน่ายวอล์กแมนโฟน W995 เมื่อขึ้นชื่อว่าเป็นวอล์กแมนโฟน แต่ทางโซนี อีริคสัน ยังใส่กล้องความละเอียด 8.1 ล้านพิกเซลเข้ามาให้ด้วย ดังนั้นเครื่องรุ่นนี้จึงเรียกได้ว่าครบครันทั้งภาพและเสียง ทางด้านคู่แข่งอย่างซัมซุง ได้ประกาศที่จะวางขาย 'Samsung Memoir' ในวันที่ 25 กุมภาพันธ์นี้ ผ่านผู้ให้บริการเครือข่าย T-Mobile สนนราคา 249.99 เหรียญสหรัฐ (ประมาณ 8,800 บาท) พร้อมผูกสัญญาขั้นต่ำเดือนละ 50 เหรียญสหรัฐเป็นเวลา 2 ปี โดย Memoir จะมีกล้องความละเอียด 8 ล้านพิกเซล ที่มีแฟลชซีนอน และ ระบบซีมอส ออโต้โฟกัส ซูมดิจิตอล 16 เท่า สามารถปรับความสว่างของกล้องและแฟลชได้ นอกจากนี้ยังมีฟีเจอร์อย่างจับภาพใบหน้าอัตโนมัติ ระบบกันสั่น และที่กำลังนิยมอย่าง geo-tagging (บันทึกพิกัดสถานที่ในรูปภาพ) ส่วนตัวเครื่องจะเป็นแบบ หน้าจอทัชสกรีน มาพร้อมกับอินเตอร์เฟสการใช้งานเฉพาะตัวของซัมซุง ที่เรียกว่า "TouchWiz" ระบบนำทาง AGPS แน่นอนว่ามีซอฟต์แวร์ที่อำนวยความสะดวกด้าน Social Network อย่างการอัปโหลดรูปภาพขึ้น Facebook หรือ Flickr ติดมาให้กับตัวเครื่องด้วย จะเห็นได้ว่าในช่วงนี้แบรนด์มือถือแต่ละแบรนด์เริ่มที่จะหันมาแข่งกัน ในเรื่องความละเอียดของกล้องเป็นหลัก ซึ่งตรงจุดนี้ถือว่าเป็นจุดอ่อนสำคัญของไอโฟนที่มีกล้องความละเอียดเพียง 2 ล้านพิกเซลเท่านั้น ดังนั้นหลายๆ แบรนด์ที่เล็งเห็นจุดดังกล่าวจึงพยายามที่จะพัฒนาโทรศัพท์ที่มีกล้องความละเอียดสูงๆ ที่อำนวยความสะดวกในการใช้งานขึ้นมาอย่างต่อเนื่อง

สมาร์ทโฟนเอเซอร์วางแผงทั่วโลกเดือนหน้า

เอเซอร์ (Acer) ผู้ผลิตคอมพิวเตอร์พีซีสัญชาติไต้หวันแตกไลน์สมาร์ทโฟนหวังสยายปีกคลุมตลาดใหม่ ล่าสุดเปิดตัวสมาร์ทโฟน 4 รุ่นใหม่ล็อตแรกในงาน Mobile World Congress โดยเอเซอร์ยืนยันว่า ไม่ได้คิดจะลองเชิงในตลาดสมาร์ทโฟนเล่นๆ แต่ตั้งใจว่าจะอยู่คุมตลาดยาว จิอานฟรังโก แลนซี (Gianfranco Lanci) ซีอีโอของเอเซอร์กล่าวให้สัมภาษณ์ว่า การเข้าสู่ตลาดสมาร์ทโฟนจะเป็นกลยุทธ์ระยะยาวในการขยายตลาดอุปกรณ์เคลื่อนที่ของเอเซอร์ โดยผู้จัดการฝ่ายการตลาดของเอเซอร์นามซิลเวีย แพน (Sylvia Pan) ระบุว่าโทรศัพท์ล็อตแรกของเอเซอร์มีกำหนดการวางจำหน่ายในตลาดโลกช่วงเดือนหน้า (มีนาคม) หรือไม่ก็อาจจะขยายเวลาไปเป็นเดือนเมษายนที่จะถึงนี้ ไม่ใช่แค่เอเซอร์ที่ติดใจความหอมหวลของตลาดสมาร์ทโฟน เพราะโตชิบา (Toshiba) และเดลล์ (Dell) ผู้ผลิตคอมพิวเตอร์พีซีล้วนมีข่าวลือว่ากำลังซุ่มพัฒนาสมาร์ทโฟนของตัวเองเช่นกัน เพื่อรองรับความต้องการอุปกรณ์พกพาที่มีความสามารถเหนือการเป็นโทรศัพท์ธรรมดา โดยในงานนี้ เอเซอร์ได้ประมาณการเติบโตของตลาดสมาร์ทโฟนไว้ว่าจะขยายตัวในอัตรา 15 เปอร์เซ็นต์ต่อปี ตลอดช่วง 5 ปีนับจากนี้ แลนซียังเชื่อมั่นว่าโอกาสในการใช้งานอินเทอร์เน็ตครั้งแรกของผู้บริโภคส่วนใหญ่จะเกิดขึ้นบนอุปกรณ์อิเล็กทรอนิกส์พกพา ทั้งโทรศัพท์มือถือและคอมพิวเตอร์โน้ตบุ๊ก เอเซอร์จึงมองว่าการออกสินค้าสายสมาร์ทโฟนจะเป็นอีกช่องทางที่ทำให้จำนวนผู้ใช้อินเทอร์เน็ตในโลกเพิ่มขึ้น แต่ในแง่ของนักวิเคราะห์ นิก เลน (Nick Lane) จากบริษัทที่ปรึกษาธุรกิจโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่นาม Direct2 Mobile เชื่อว่า การแข่งขันในตลาดสมาร์ทโฟนที่รุนแรงเช่นนี้ จะมีผลทำให้ราคาสมาร์ทโฟนในอนาคตลดลงแน่นอน ความเคลื่อนไหวก้าวนี้ของเอเซอร์เกิดขึ้นหลังจากเอเซอร์ประกาศเข้าซื้อกิจการผู้ผลิตโทรศัพท์สมาร์ทโฟนซึ่งใช้ระบบปฏิบัติการวินโดวส์โมบายล์นาม E-Ten ราวหนึ่งปี โดยสมาร์ทโฟนล็อตแรกของเอเซอร์ได้ชื่อตระกูลว่า Acer Tempo ประกอบด้วยรุ่น DX900, X960, M900 และ F900 ทั้ง 4 รุ่นจะมาพร้อมชิป SiRFstar III GPS ซึ่งจะทำงานร่วมกับ Acer Shell หรือไม่ก็ Spb Mobile Shell แล้วแต่ผู้ใช้จะเลือกตั้งค่าเป็นอินเตอร์เฟสในวินโดวส์โมบายล์ M900 มาพร้อมหน้าจอ 3.8 นิ้วและคีย์บอร์ด QWERTY ใช้ระบบปฏิบัติการวินโดวส์โมบายล์ WM6.1 กล้องความละเอียด 5 ล้านพิกเซลพร้อมฟังก์ชันโฟกัสอัตโนมัติ ใช้เซ็นเซอร์อ่านลายนิ้วมือในการเปิดเครื่อง ครบครันการเชื่อมต่อ ขนาด 119 x 62 x 17.1 มม. น้ำหนัก 188 กรัม F900 มีคุณสมบัติใกล้เคียง M900 แต่ไม่มีคีย์บอร์ดและเทคโนโลยีอ่านลายนิ้วมือ หน้าจอ 3.8 นิ้วเท่ากัน รองรับเครื่อข่าย HSDPA, HSUPA, Wi-Fi และ Bluetooth DX900 โทรศัพท์มือถือระบบปฏิบัติการวินโดวส์โมบายล์สองซิมที่มาพร้อมหน้าจอ VGA ขนาด 2.8 นิ้ว กล้องความละเอียด 3 ล้านพิกเซล แม้จะเป็นกล้อง 2 ซิมแต่ทั้ง 2 ซิมไม่สามารถรองรับเครือข่ายในระดับเดียวกันได้ โดยซิมหนึ่งจะรองรับได้ทั้งเครือข่าย 3.5G และระบบ GSM ทั้ง 4 ระบบ แต่ซิมสองจะรองรับระบบ GSM 3 ระบบเท่านั้น เหมาะสำหรับนักเดินทางระหว่าง 2 ประเทศที่ต้องการใช้งานเครือข่ายกับโอเปอเรเตอร์ต่างระบบกัน สำหรับ X960 มาพร้อมหน้าจอขนาด 2.8 นิ้ว รองรับ 3.5G กล้องดิจิตอล 3.2 ล้านพิกเซล อย่างไรก็ตาม เอเซอร์ไม่ได้ยืนยันว่า ผู้ซื้อผลิตภัณฑ์กลุ่ม Acer Tempo จะสามารถอัปเดทระบบปฏิบัติการเป็นวินโดวส์โมบายล์เวอร์ชัน 6.5 ซึ่งกำลังจะวางตลาดในไตรมาสสามของปีนี้ได้หรือไม่ ซึ่งคาดว่าเอเซอร์จะมีการประกาศเพิ่มเติมในอีกไม่กี่เดือนนับจากนี้

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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Saturday, January 17, 2009

Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Z


Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, youll always get the shot you want with the PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance face and motion detection.


Customer Reviews


Wowee...what a zoom! The last Canon camera I owned was a 35mm film Canon AE1 Program SLR. I didn't like it that much then even though there was nothing really wrong with it, it never really produced great pictures and that was the reason I didn't go for Canon all these years. Recently I really want a camera with a big zoom but didn't feel like investing in a costly DSLR, especially with a big expensive zoom lens so I looked around. Reviews tend to favor the Canon SX10 IS (I prefer Nikon and Sony for digital cameras) so I bought this one via Amazon.com. Amazon really came through for me. I got it quickly and in perfect condition...how can you beat free shipping?
Since I bought this mostly for the zoom capability, I'm going to focus on that. Reviews tell me to expect distortions at 20X zoom but so far I couldn't tell of any distortion in the pictures that I took. Perhaps the pros can tell but I'm no pro. I'm very happy with that. At 20X handheld, the image through the LCD or viewfinder wavers wildly since I shake like a wet dog but thanks to the superior image stabilization (I read the reviews on that) the shot image is usually rock solid -- I managed to blur a couple in poor light.
I also shot videos at various zoom and again, with image stabilization, I still can't get over how rock solid my videos look.
Having been a point and shoot person for a long time, I'm still getting over the shock of learning this sophisticated camera, with so many features...slowly I'm getting a hang of it.
What is weird about this camera (or perhaps with Canon?) is that it won't use the higher ISO settings while on AUTO. I think the highest it did was ISO 400 and it let me push it to ISO 800, even though the picture would be hopelessly underexposed. I quickly learned to switch to Program mode (P) so it's not a big deal.
One feature I think is very cool is the capability to do custom white balance and even cooler is it lets me program it to the Shortcut button. So with one button push I can calibrate the white balance to take indoor pictures, which normally would be totally reddish yellow, that look like they were outdoors, in correct colors.


So far I really like this camera. I didn't really like the fact that it uses 4 AA batteries. I had really bad experiences with a Sony digital camera that uses 2 AA. The batteries only last about 1 hour of power on. I used to have to carry 6 to 8 spare AA which was a total pain. For this camera, I got Duracell NiMH 2000 mAH rechargeable batteries that suppose to hold charge up to a year. So far, I had the camera on for 4 hours, taking all kinds of zoom images without signs of running out yet. I wish this camera would tell me how much battery power I have left. Apparently it will only tell me to change depleted batteries.


All of that I waited I have this wonderful camera only two weeks in my hand and I must to learn many of their functions, but until now the pictures and videos that it produces seems to me superb. I'm very happy with this purchase and also I'm sure that with practice, the results will be better.

Toshiba 40RV525U 40-Inch 1080p LCD H


1080p Full HD is within reach with the 40RV525U. Great high-gloss styling, DynaLight dynamic backlight control, enhanced connectivity with a 3rd HDMI digital input, and high-res PC input makes this model ideal for your living room or home entertainment center.

Customer Reviews

Amazing sound and picture for the price I had wanted a new tv for a long time so I went to many stores and looked online for the best deal for the best picture. It was tough. Prices were sky high and the quality was poor. Finally, I found the toshiba 40inch and fell in love. I literally stood in circuit city for an hour staring at the tvs and comparing the quality of picture and sound. This beat out the samsung and sharps, and was cheaper too! Full HD 1080p, great sound, great sleek design, and at the time it was on sale too! Ive had this tv for about a month and have had no problems at all! I love it! It looks and sounds amazing with my xbox 360 and HD dvd player, and I have hooked up a bose 2.1 speaker system to it just because i wanted to. This tv is great for anyone who wants a full 1080p tv with great quality for a decent price.

Nice picture nice price This is my first hdtv. I have been looking for months and waiting for prices to drop. Could not wait any longer finely picked the 40RV52U. Why I chose this was plasmas in a bright lit room looked washed out. This was sitting right next to a Vizio 42" and was [...]more but the color and vivid image was so nice on this there was no other choice. Price [...] For a 40" 1080P LCD name brand. You can find cheaper so so brands but your only saving [...] bucks? Now image and quality both are very nice. Lots of color set up options change and save to your preferences. Screen size all kinds of options. FOOTBALL is smooth no weird things on screen no hick ups. Remote is nice big easy to use. Warranty is big I wanted to be sure if I had a problem I could get it fixed near by my house I called support and in 1min I was talking to a human with only one touch. Best of all the repair center is only 5 miles away. Again Nice! Now what will make this an awesome tv only time will tell. A bad tv last a year or two a good tv last 5 to 8 an awesome tv wil last 8 to 15 years. I have a 27 inch Sony that at least must be 10 years old and still looks great. It has only been two weeks, needs more time. Would I recommend to a friend to buy YES, but explain that this is not a super high end tv just a nice tv for a nice price.

Very Pleased! I've had this HDTV for about a month. I love it, especially in HD. Beautiful picture! Brightness is great, picture from TV and DVD's are just great!

More information: http://www.lcd-tv-plasma.com/review/buy-toshiba-40rv525u-40-inch-1080p-lcd-hdtv.html

Apple MacBook MB466LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)


Instead of assembling a notebook from many minor parts, the MacBook was reinvented from just one: the solid-aluminum unibody enclosure. It gets full credit for making MacBook thinner, lighter, and even more stunning. But it's not all beauty. Because of the antibody, this MacBook is also durable. It was designed to take on your world. So slip it into your backpack or briefcase and pull it out wherever you go - it's impressive in any setting.The MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space in a whole new way. A traditional computer logic board contains multiple components: the CPU, two chips that control communication throughout the computer, and the graphics processor. The logic board in the MacBook contains only two components: The CPU and a graphics processor with all of the core logic built into a single chip.The beautifully seamless, remarkably thin design isn't the only gleaming quality of the LED-backlit display. Open your MacBook and you're instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. The aluminum enclosure is perfectly integrated with a glass overlay that stretches to the edge of the notebook, providing a completely unobstructed picture. Anything you view, including the glossy widescreen display itself, is a spectacular experience. The LED-backlit display is more power efficient. And it's mercury- and arsenic-free, so it's greener than ever.
Customer Reviews
Review from a PC user This past "black friday" I was tempted to upgrade my current laptop to something smaller. My HP 17" laptop was like a brick and I wanted something that did not weigh a lot. I originally was planning on spending half a grand on a cheap laptop. I guess I ended up spending much more! I first went with a Dell computer and liked it a lot. The price was great and it had the best specifications I could find for the money. Unfortunately I had to return it due to some minor issues. The problem I had with making the initial purchase at first was the price. It cost almost five hundred dollars more than a comparable PC with even better specs. The hard drive was also too small and only came with 2gb of ram. Since I absolutely need to run some Windows programs, i'd have to also purchase a licensed copy of Windows. To me, 160gb on such an expensive computer is just not acceptable. It seems that Apple always has put smaller hard drives in their computers. To be honest, until I opened and used my Macbook I felt really guilty for paying so much for a laptop. Generally I don't pay over a grand for a laptop and I build my own desktop computers based on what I need. After using the computer for awhile, my guilty conscience went away very fast. I won't lie about this. I loved this laptop from the start. When I first saw the picture of the new Macbook I thought it kind of looked ugly! In person it definitely is not. It's probably one of the best designed computers ever. First thing I did was upgrade to a new 500gb hard drive and 4gb of ram. Upgrading these is stupid easy. Anyone can do it. I'm so glad Apple has decided to make upgrading easier for people. My old ibook took over 2 hours and the removal of over 40 screws to upgrade the hard drive! This Macbook requires the removal of....ONE screw to access the hard drive. The price is the biggest negative. I feel it's worth paying extra for because of the build quality, but it's still too high. I think this laptop should be a hundred less. I'm not bothered by the lack of Firewire. I don't use firewire that much to really miss it that much. I do however wish it had some other high speed port such as eSATA. USB is just unbearably slow to me. I'm sick of Windows XP, so I decidn't run unless you run some DOS commands. When using this work-around every single device was working perfectly fine! My main computer is a PC desktop, but i'm liking this Macbook so much I might make the switch to Mac OS full time. I also installed Vmware Fusion and that really helps when theres a program I need to run that's only available on Windows. What's nice is that Vmware Fusion now supports Bootcamp partitions, so no need to reinstall or buy a second copy of Windows. The Macbook is pretty fast. No problems in this area. I'm surprised to be able to run Vista 64 in Vmware with no major problems. It's not fast, but works well. For me, upgrading to the 2.4ghz version was not needed. 2Ghz is more than enough for me. Three hundred for .4 ghz, backlit keyboard and a 250gb hard drive isn't worth it for me. For some it is, but it just depends on what you need. The display isn't the best, but in my opinion it's much better than most others. I actually have no negatives about the picture quality itself. You can view the display at an angle, but to a point. With my other laptop, you move the display an inch and it's hardly viewable. The glossy screen is of course annoying, but not big of a deal for me. At first I said that i'd never buy a Macbook because it had a terrible "chicklet" keyboard. Once I used it, it's perfectly fine. I should also point out that I absolutely HATE the wireless Apple Keyboard and find it unusable. Yet they're almost the same. Strange isn't it? This one is very good. Perhaps it's all due to a different typing angle. The trackpad is perfect. It's the best one i've ever used. I have not played any games with this yet, but I will soon. I'm sure it will play Half Life 2 and other games just fine. The shared video memory is kind of annoying, but it won't bother me much I think. I really don't know how much of a negative this is. The sound is somewhat tinny, but it's acceptable to me. My old HP 17" monster had great sound for a laptop, but that was a laptop made for gaming. For me, this is just about as perfect as it gets. It just needed eSATA, a bigger hard drive and a lowered price. One hundred less and it'd be a pretty fair price. I will try to update this review with notes if I come across any problems.