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MAKING MONEY ONLINE PART 2

2011-12-22T19:00:00.002-05:00

CLICK ON THE PICTURES FOR INFO.

YouData (make money to read and watch ads)

CashCrate (make money for watching ads)
Users who meet our minimum payout (only $20!)
have their payments processed by the 20th of the following month.
So, if you earn $250 in June, your payment will be sent in mid-July.
The referral program has two levels.
You get paid 20% of what your referrals make and
10% of what THEIR referrals make.
As you refer more users to CashCrate, these levels increase until
you're earning as much as 30% of your referral's earnings
and 20% of their referral's earnings.
Plus, get extra cash bonuses along the way!

Cash Texts (make money to text)

Beezag (make money for watching ads)
You need 8,000 points = $8.00 to redeem your rewards.

MyView (make for taking suverys)
Get the most out of your MyView Rewards Program.
Use your MyView Points (MVPs)
towards your favorite retail gift cards, to donate to charities
or dine-out at your favorite local restaurant.

ZoomBucks (make money for watching ads)

SendEarnings
(make money for reading emails)
Signup and they’ll credit your account $5.00 just for trying our service.
SendEarnings sends 2 or 3 PaidEmail per day to our U.S. Members.
You must earn at least $30.00 to request a check.

InboxDollars

(make money for reading email & watching ads)

Signup and they’ll credit your account $5.00 just for trying our service.
InboxDollars sends 2 or 3 PaidEmail^\ per day to our U.S. Members.
You must earn at least $30.00 to request a check.

Sponsored Tweets (make money to tweet)

$2.00 fee for amounts under $50.00, balance requirement $50

Jingit (make money for watching ads)
A Facebook Account, Their own mobile phone with
Text messaging, Lives in the United States.
When you join Jingit, you start out with a $5 weekly earn limit.
When you post Jingit to your wall or invite friends,
your earn limit will increase $0.25 for every friend that joins
Jingit through your wall post or invite.
You will be credited once friends complete the sign up process
and you can increase your weekly earn limit up to $10.00.
Sign up for a Jingit Visa Debit Card, and the total fee
for enrollment is $2.00 instead of the usual $10.00 fee.
You need to use Jingit earned cash to pay the $2.00 fee.

Toluna
$20 USD Check = 60,000 points

Hits4Pay (make money for reading emails)
Signup Reward: Earn $5 in your Hits4Pay account as
soon as you signup for a free account.
Referral Program: Refer your friends and earn extra cash.
Payout: Any account that has reached the minimum payout of $25.00
or more will be zeroed out on the 1st of every month,
and commissions will be paid out on or before the 15th.

Please Join Village, and Make Money!!!

2011-04-23T12:08:00.007-04:00

CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO JOIN NOW!!!

Varolo is a 100% free service that offers you to get paid while watching ads that you choose! Varolo gives you the opportunity to watch commercials and ads and you get compensated. The first method of compensation is through the Varolo Jackpot. Each ad you watch enters you to win the weekly jackpot. The size of the jackpot changes based on the number of active Varolo users and the number of ads they watch weekly. The more people and ads watched, the larger the jackpot is! The second method of compensation is through the Varolo Village. The Varolo Village is simply you, and your friends you have invited to use Varolo for up to 4 degrees of separation. In other words, your village includes all the people you invite (one degree of separation), all the people they invite (two degrees of separation), all the people they invite (3 degrees of separation), and all the people they invite (4 degrees of separation). Your village earns money for you that you can claim by watching advertisements yourself. As you can see, participation is required to earn money. You receive a percentage of the revenue from the ads watched by your entire village. You can invite as many people as you want and you can get paid on a regular basis. Use the online calculator to see how much money you can make through the Varolo village.

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2011-04-23T11:21:00.004-04:00

Are you frustrated with the growing ineffectiveness of television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and just about everything else?

Do you feel your money is wasted knowing that consumers are ignoring your ads or using their DVR to fast forward past your message?

What if you could...

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* Decide how much you want to spend per ad viewed
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...and only pay for an ad when all these criteria are met.

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Make Some Money From Doing Surveys!

2010-04-20T13:14:00.039-04:00

So far I've earned 163,795 points which is like $54.45 or something like that. Earn points for taking surveys, earn from 900 to 21,000 points or even more then that. Surveys range from 10 minutes to 1 hour. You can even get a chance to try some food samples!!! Earn 1,500 points to Register, then take 15 profile surveys to earn another 2,000 points. You can also earn more points by taking sponsored polls [earns from 15 to to 210 points], even with those sometimes you can get qualified to take surveys earning even more points. Toluna often sends surveys thur e-mail or you can click on the yellow box at the home page. 3,000 points = $1, after you've earned 60,000 points you get to cash out equate $20, or you can continue and earn more points like 120,000 = $40, 180,000 = $60, 240,000 = $80, 300,000 = $100 and so on. You have to earn double the points in order to cash out. Members are entered in monthly drawings to get a chance to win up to $2,500. You can inviting a friend to earn 500 points. Payments can take up to 2 business weeks to get to paypal.

So far I've earned $53.70 with $94.75 pending, with a grand total of $148.45. Get $5 bonus for signing up. Plus another $3.50 for taking the profile surveys. You can get Paid $1.00 to $7.00 for each survey. You should check everyday for surveys. I get a chance to take a bunch of surveys a day, maybe about 15. But I only qualify for about %15 to %20 of them, meaning I get to take about 1 to 6 surveys a day, and about 6 to 20 surveys a week. Takes a little long for the surveys to go from "Pending" to "Earned". Takes up to 4 weeks to get the cash into paypal. You have to earn $25.00 in order cash out.

Run by the same company as Survey Head, Mommy Talk Surveys, and Buzz Back. Focusline Surveys has the same rules the others.

So far Ive earned 135 points or $13.50. Opinion Outpost is another place where you can get paid to take surveys. Its OK, kinda of slow at sending surveys and almost all of them I don't qualify for. Opinion Outpost shows you how much the points are worth, like 10 points is $1.00. You get paid in the form of gift cards from amazon.com or checks, it takes 4 to 8 weeks for the check to come in the mail, you have to earn 50 points or $5.00 before you can cash out. You can also get more points by Refer-A-Friend you get 20 points or 2.00 for each referrals. They would have to complete their first survey before you can get your points. Sometimes they will send you some food samples to try, then you are asked to take a survey asking about the product.

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2008-10-09T18:02:00.001-04:00

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Get Paid For Using The Internet For FREE!!!!

2008-09-04T20:50:00.007-04:00

Here is a list of websites where you can get paid for using the internet!

updated everyday!

12 Years Old, 7 Foot Tall

2008-08-19T23:32:00.002-04:00

Jagged Edge - Keys To The Range

2008-07-31T14:22:00.000-04:00

Coleman 40-Qt Powerchill Thermoelectric Cooler Review

2008-05-14T19:59:00.000-04:00

Kilpatrick On The Daily Show. LOL!!!!

2008-05-12T14:07:00.004-04:00

Kwame Kilpatrick Scandal On Nightline 2-28-08

2008-02-28T23:03:00.001-05:00

Tech 4 U

2008-01-15T21:44:00.001-05:00

Music Video: NO ONE BUT YOU -Veronica

Tammy Faye Dies At Age 65

2007-07-21T21:57:00.000-04:00

"Messner Was First Diagnosed with Colon Cancer in 1996; Illness Eventually Spread to Her Lungs

Raleigh, North Carolina (AP) -- Tammy Faye Messner, who as Tammy Faye Bakker helped her husband, Jim, build a multimillion-dollar evangelism empire and then saw it collapse in disgrace, has died. She was 65.

Messner, who had battled colon cancer since 1996 that more recently spread to her lungs, died at her home Friday, said her booking agent, Joe Spotts. A family service was held Saturday in a private cemetery, where her ashes were interred, he said.

She had frequently spoken about her medical problems, saying she hoped to be an inspiration to others. ``Don't let fear rule your life,'' she said. ``Live one day at a time, and never be afraid.'' But she told well-wishers in a note on her Web site in May that the doctors had stopped trying to treat the cancer.

In an interview with CNN's Larry King two months later, an emaciated Messner - still using her trademark makeup - said, ``I believe when I leave this earth, because I love the Lord, I'm going straight to heaven.'' Asked if she had any regrets, Messner said: ``I don't think about it, Larry, because it's a waste of good brain space.'' (Messner is shown above in her final TV appearance on July 19th, 2007.)

For many, the TV image of then-Mrs. Bakker forgiving husband Jim's infidelities, tears streaking her cheeks with mascara, became a symbol for the wages of greed and hypocrisy in 1980s America.

She divorced her husband of 30 years in 1992 while he was in prison for defrauding millions from followers of their PTL television ministries. The letters stood for ``Praise the Lord'' or ``People that Love.''

Her second husband also served time in prison. She married Roe Messner, who had been the chief builder of the Bakkers' Heritage USA Christian theme park near Fort Mill, S.C., in 1993. In 1995, he was convicted of bankruptcy fraud, and he spent about two years in prison.

Through it all, Messner kept plugging her faith and herself. She did concerts, a short-lived secular TV talk show and an inspirational videotape. In 2004, she cooperated in the making of a documentary about her struggle with cancer, called ``Tammy Faye: Death Defying.''

``I wanted to help people ... maybe show the inside (of the experience) and make it a little less frightening,'' she said.

That same year, she appeared on the WB reality show ``The Surreal Life,'' co-starring with former rapper Vanilla Ice, ex-porn star Ron Jeremy and others. She told King in 2004 that she didn't know who Jeremy was when they met and they became friends.

Messner was never charged with a crime in connection with the Bakker scandal. She said she counted the costs in other ways.

``I know what it's like to hit rock bottom,'' she said in promotional material for her 1996 video ``You Can Make It.''

I don't really remember that much about their program, but i do remember the fallout from Jim taking all that money. I didn't really care for Tammy all that much(because of all that makeup she'd wore), until I saw her on The Surreal Life in early 2004 and I've been a fan ever since. I sadden i find out her cancer has returned and this time it's inoperable, but i thought that she would get better anyway, nope she only got worse she was down to 65 pounds! and then i saw on Larry King. she could barely talk, it reminded me of my dad suffering, until he died and all his pain went away. now her all of her pain has gone away. Rest in Peace Tammy.

My father has Died.

2007-06-12T22:21:00.000-04:00

My father Hoover Montgomery has died. on June 11, 2007 at 12:15am. we didn't make it in time to say our last good bye. He was 56. Jan. 14, 1951 - June 11, 2007.

The Wake 10:00am and the funeral will at 11:00am on Friday June 15, 2007 at
Andrews & Hardy Funeral Home
13841 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48205

He will be buried at
Mt. Elliott Cemetery
1701 Mt. Elliott
Detroit, Michigan 48207-9998

Mona lisa

2006-12-12T15:31:00.000-05:00

CAN'T BE WASTING MY TIME
Mona Lisa
Singingfool.com

HEY! You Like Traveling!

2006-11-02T23:11:00.000-05:00

So, You traveling huh? Then go to "ytbtravel's Robo1 Travel" and you will save lots of money on traveling, it not one of those big time companies, who don't care. The person who runs the site is a nice lady.

2006-10-17T20:06:00.000-04:00

Spirit of Detroit

How to add RAM to a laptop

2006-09-22T20:17:00.000-04:00


How to add RAM to a laptop

How to install dual monitors

2006-09-22T20:16:00.001-04:00


How to install dual monitors

How to install a graphics card

2006-09-22T20:16:00.000-04:00


How to install a graphics card

Build a Computer Part VII: Power Up

2006-09-22T20:14:00.000-04:00


This video shows you how to power up your newly built computer and get it running.

Build a Computer Part V: Assembly in the Case

2006-09-22T20:11:00.000-04:00


This video shows you how to assemble and mount the power supply, cover plate, motherboard, standoffs, and wires in the case.

Build a Computer Part IV: Processor and RAM

2006-09-22T19:45:00.000-04:00


This video shows you how to add your processor and RAM to the motherboard.

Build a Computer Part III: Make Sure You Are Grounded

2006-09-22T19:44:00.000-04:00


This video shows you how to make sure that you're grounded when you're working with your computer.

Build a Computer Part I: It is easy!

2006-09-22T19:42:00.001-04:00


This video is part I in a series of videos showing you how easy it is to build your own computer.

Build a Computer Part II: Basic Parts

2006-09-22T19:42:00.000-04:00


This is video shows you the basic parts you need to build a computer.

Computer Tour

2006-09-22T19:41:00.000-04:00


Have you always wondered what is on the inside of your computer? This video takes a look at the inside of a computer and examines the seven major parts.

House Robbery

2006-09-15T19:13:00.000-04:00


Two guys breaking into my brother’s house and stealing his stuff. Wyandotte Michigan.

9/11 shooter, shooting people jumping from buildings

2006-09-10T00:17:00.000-04:00


This is a clip from the CameraPlanet 9/11 Archive. For information regarding full resolution clips of this material, or the archive - email Archive@CameraPlanet.com Word Trade Center, September 11th, WTC, Terrorism, New York, Osama Bin Laden.

2006-08-30T19:13:00.000-04:00

Homeland Security - Coast Guard Issues

Link - I Really Wanna Sex Your Body Video

2006-08-25T14:57:00.000-04:00

I Really Wanna Sex Your Body Video - Link lyrics

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Voyage 200 User Review

2006-08-23T23:40:00.000-04:00

The Voyage 200 3D graphing calculator from Texas Instruments

Rate this video or find more video product reviews in the Electronics or Calculators categories at www.expotv.com

Videopinions are Expo TV members reviewing and demonstrating the products and services they use – in full motion video, from the inside out. Videopinion product reviews are unbiased, personal testimonials created by real users. Go to expotv.com the next time you’re doing product research to see the best video reviews by experts and consumers – or contribute a Videopinion of your own!

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2006-08-23T14:01:00.000-04:00

In Living Color Season 5

Water Warriors

2006-08-21T23:27:00.000-04:00


When water costs soar, residents of Highland Park, Michigan demand to know who will foot the bill. Topics: Water, Community, Activism, Sustainability, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Government, Michigan

A Girl Like Me

2006-08-21T23:26:00.000-04:00


Color is more than skin deep for young African-American women struggling to define themselves.

Kimora Lee's Old Nose.

2006-08-21T22:09:00.000-04:00

This is a small clip of Kimora's old nose before her nose job.

Posted By:marquita188

Get this video and more at MySpace.com

Martha Jane's Liquor Store Robbery

2006-08-21T21:58:00.000-04:00

Here is the graphic surveillance video Friday that shows a robber, Tony Swinnie, 34 smashing a liquor bottle into the head of storeowner Martha Jane Ezra, 62.

Posted By:marquita188

Get this video and more at MySpace.com

Happy's Pizza Commercial [Full]

2006-08-21T21:44:00.000-04:00

This is a Happy's Pizza Commercial, a Detroit pizza place, The Four Tops are singing in it. Only one original member is left in the group, two original members die, and Levi Stubb left. First Lawrence Payton on June in 1997, and then Renaldo Obie Benson on July 1, 2005 new members are Theo Peoples and Ronnie McNeir, Roquel Payton.

Posted By:marquita188

Get this video and more at MySpace.com

The Williamson Family Reunion 2006 Video Part 2

2006-08-21T21:28:00.000-04:00

This is The Williamson Family Reunion 2006 video part 2, at The Holiday Day Inn in South Carolina. For a Family Barbeque. On June 24.

The Williamson Family Reunion 2006 Video Part 1

2006-08-21T21:23:00.000-04:00

This is The Williamson Family Reunion 2006 video part 1, at a Retirement Center in South Carolina. For old fashioned barbeque. On June 23.

Christmas 2005

2006-08-21T21:18:00.000-04:00

This is a video from Christmas 2005. See Robosapien dance. Sorry that its so dark.

At The Airports And Flying

2006-08-21T21:15:00.000-04:00

Here we are at The Columbia Metropolitan, Detroit Metro Airports in the tunnel, and Flying in the air.

On The Road

2006-08-21T20:53:00.000-04:00

This is a video of us on the road, at a Kangaroo Gas Station, and at The Holiday Inn in South Carolina. Like my lil' cousin said "I'm Videocameraing it!" LOL!

Random Clips

2006-08-21T20:05:00.000-04:00

Here are some random clips of my room and my mom.

The Detroit Winter Bast 2006

2006-08-21T19:57:00.000-04:00

This is before The Detroit Winter Bast 2006 got started, a preview. And see Al Allen of FOX 2 News Detroit too!

The V.O.T.M. is Aaron Hall - Don't Be Afraid Video

2006-08-21T15:42:00.000-04:00

here it is

Detroit Fireworks 2006

2006-07-18T19:22:00.000-04:00

This is the video for The Downtown Detroit Fireworks Show on June 28, 2006. This video is 22 minutes long. I hope you like it so, enjoy!

T.T.N:Brother's New MFC With A 2.5in LCD!

2006-02-17T17:03:00.000-05:00

"Brother Introduces New MFC-820cw Mutli-Function with Wireless and Color LCD

2006 International CES
CES Booth #31123

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--Brother International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of multi-function products, today introduces the MFC-820cw ($249.99*). This Multi-Function Center(R) product features the company's first model with a 2.5" color LCD and comes with a built-in 802.11b/g wireless interface. Its 6-in-1 versatility includes color inkjet printer, copier, scanner, PhotoCapture Center(R) feature, fax and PC Fax functions. It begins shipping in February 2006.

Demand for wireless peripherals like the Brother MFC-820cw is very much on the rise and according the recent market analysis by International Data Corporation (IDC), ongoing growth in the use of these products in home and small office environments is a key contributing factor.(1) The MFC-820cw is built around the same attractive, space-saving design as previous models in Brother's stable of ultra-low profile inkjet MFCs. Among its many feature highlights are:

KEY FEATURES
Photo quality color printing/copying/scanning, Stand-alone color faxing, A Flip-up 2.5" color LCD display for previewing images, easy menu access, and more, Built-in wireless (802.11b/g) and wired Ethernet network interfaces, Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi(2) color printing, Up to Built-in 10-page automatic document feeder

from Brother:
"We see a growth in the demand for wireless peripherals both for the home and small businesses. In fact the trend toward low-cost network connectivity will continue to spur on growth," said Don Cummins, Vice Presr on the network(4), Fax documents from computers on your network using the Brother software(6), Receive faxes to any Windows(R)-based computer on the network, Access images that are stored on media cards inserted into the PhotoCapture Center(R) of the MFC-820cw.

When using the built-in 802.11b/g Wireless connectivity the MFC-820cw has the SecureEasySetup(TM) feature, which allows you to easily install the MFC on your wireless network. This feature automatically configures the wireless network and security settings of the MFC-820cw with the push of a button enabling simple and secure communications with a wireless router supporting SecureEasySetup(TM) feature."

I think brother almost have me, but I'm going to wait for the update for the currnet printer I have with is the MFC-5840CN!

T.T.N:Intel Stops Plans to Forgo 4GHz!

2006-02-12T21:30:00.000-05:00

"In an unexpected move, Intel today announced that it will not move ahead with a 4GHz Pentium 4 after all. The chip, originally scheduled to appear by year end, is being cast aside in favor of larger-cache Pentium 4s at speeds of up to 3.8GHz. These P4s will have 2MB of L2 cache, similar to the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition targeted towards the deep-pocketed enthusiast crowd. P4s with the 2MB cache and clocked at 3.8GHz will begin shipping in early 2005; models with the larger cache running at lower clock speeds will follow.

The decision to drop plans for a 4GHz plans are a result of Intel's change in focus with regards to both processor strategy and marketing. Developments such as Intel's new processor labeling scheme along with the increased focus on dual cores demonstrate that Intel's clock speed fixation is at an end. In his article on the future of Prescott, Hannibal laid out Intel's CPU performance improvement strategy for its top-of-the-line desktop processor:

Intel's Pentium 4 architecture (a.k.a. Netburst) is predicated on the assumption that the former approach - shrink the core size and raise the clock speed - will translate into both better performance and better sales, because it's easier to sell MHz than it is to sell added functionality. The problem with this approach is twofold and can be summed up with two terms: transistor leakage and power density.

In Prescott's case, it looks like the answer is to try your best to adapt the old design to a new set of circumstances, rather than throwing it out the window. This means cranking way back on the clock speed increases, and taking advantage of Moore's Curves by adding functionality to the die instead.

The decision to increase the size of the L2 cache on the Pentium 4 along with the move towards a dual core design for Prescott demonstrate how Intel plans to continue performance enhancements on a CPU that's at the end of the line in terms of clock speed. Not that the Intel's situation is anything like Motorola's a couple of years ago, but the decision to increase the amount of cache across the board is reminiscent of the Motorola PPC 7450, which shipped with 256kb of L2 cache and 2MB of L3 cache in an attempt to wring extra performance out of the design.

Another factor in the decision to cancel the 4.0GHz part is likely a low expected return on investment. With dual core CPUs due in 2005, it's quite possible that a fully-qualified 4.0GHz part might not arrive on the scene until some time in 2005, maybe not until around the same time that the dual-core chips begin shipping. Such a delay is not out of the question, especially given that since the transition to 90nm, Intel has run into delays each time it has tried to step up the P4's clock speed. So for the foreseeable future, it looks like dual cores, increased cache, and 64-bit architecture will be the name of the game for Intel as it transitions to Merom, which is based on the older Pentium III architecture and due in 2007."

Shop at The Tech 4 U Store!

2006-02-12T20:40:00.000-05:00

Now you can buy stuff with the "Tech 4 U" logo on it. Prices are low, and if you want to help support "Tech 4 U" this the place that has everything with the logo on. Now here is a list of things to buy from my store!

Apparel:
T-Shirts, Sweaters, baseball Jerseys, Spaghetti Tank Tops, Tank Tops, Hoodies, Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Sweatshirts, Golf Shirts, Jr. Raglans, Cap Sleeve T-Shirts, Tracksuits, etc.

Baby:
Infant Creeper, Bibs, Sweaters, Baseball Jerseys, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, Hoodies!

Housewares:
Mugs: Large and Regular, Steins, Mousepads, Pillows, Framed, BBQ Aprons, Tile Boxes, Coasters, Wall Clocks, and cute little Teddy Bears!

Hats & Bags:
Caps, Tote Bags, Messenger Bags!

Stickers, Buttons & Magnets:
Stickers, buttons, Magnets, Bumper Stickers, License Plate Frames, Ornaments!

Posters, Prints and More:
Calendar Prints, Journals, Posters!

Postage:
Postage Pals, etc.

The V.O.T.M. is Al B. Sure!'s "Off On Your Own (Girl)"

2006-01-04T23:46:00.000-05:00

The Video Of The Month is "Al B. Sure!'s" - "Off On Your Own (Girl)" from his first album In Effect Mode in 1988.

Watch Video:

OFF ON YOUR OWN (GIRL) (Al B. Sure!)

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Sony's Memory Stick Pro Duo Making 8GB in 2006

2006-01-03T16:13:00.000-05:00

"No real surprise, but it looks like Sony will be releasing their 4 and 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo cards in 2006. So you'd better start saving up now if you really want to make your new Sony Ericsson W810i into a $1500 8GB MP3 playin' musicphone.'

T.T.N:Toshiba make a 0.85-inch 4GB drives...by in 2007!!!!

2006-01-03T16:08:00.000-05:00

"Remember those Guinness Book of World Record setting 0.85-inch drives from Toshiba? You know, the ones that were hitting at the end of 2004 only to be delayed for mass production until the summer of 2005? Well, that very same 4GB 3600RPM spinner is now shipping. However, Tosh concedes that consumer electronics companies looking to actually mass produce product with the drives will have to wait until 2007 to take delivery. Jeepers. So what does Toshiba do after such a boondoggle? Easy, pledge to bump capacities to 10GBs using perpendicular recording techniques. Oh Toshiba, your insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of (your own) progress would make Bertrand Russell proud."

Hands-on with the iSee 360i

2006-01-02T16:20:00.000-05:00

So last night at ShowStoppers (which is probably the weakest of the evening press events that flock around CES) we got to play with the iSee 360i, a new gadget we'd originally feared would turn out to be mere vaporware. In case you missed the announcement the other day, this thing is a dock for the iPod nano, iPod mini, and 4G and 5G iPods that lets you watch video on a 3.6-inch, 320 x 240 LCD screen (by using your iPod as USB mass storage drive to stash video and music and photos). We figured they'd find themselves on the receiving end of a cease & desist from Apple -- or at least the receiving end of some nastly glares from Stevie J. during Macworld next week -- but apparently the company is made up of ex-Apple people who have managed to secure both Jobs' blessing and a license for their dock adapter.

We only spent a few minutes playing with the iSee, but its QVGA screen was bright and clear -- we only wish they'd gone for a widescreen display -- and rather than try and reproduce the iPod's interface, they've decided to go with an icon-based UI that gives you the option of navigating your video and music collection by cover art.
The iSee obviously adds enough to your iPod to make it comparable in size and weight to an Archos AV500, but there's something undeniably clever about a device that lets you add some extra functionality to a gadget you already own. All they've got to do is bring the price down, $249 seems just a little too steep, doesn't it? Either way, their rep, Melanie Vuynovich (who was also our hand model for the shoot) told us that the iSee 360i will ship this quarter, we'll keep an eye out for the launch. Click on for more pics.

The Tech News: Dell New 30-inch LCD!!!!!!!!!

2005-12-21T15:44:00.000-05:00

"There's no official announcement yet, but apparently Dell is going to roll out a massive 30-inch LCD monitor to compete with Apple's lust-inducing 30-inch Cinema Display. The 3007WFP is said to have a a resolution of 2560 x 1600 (that's WQXGA, baby!), a 14ms response time, 400cd/m2 brightness, 700:1 contrast ratio, support for HDCP, and a built-in 4-port USB hub and 9-in-1 multimedia card reader. No price, but it should hit North America on December 21st, which means you'll have to choose between buying Christmas presents for your loved ones or buying yourself one sweet LCD panel.

They're not saying much about it, but apparently Dell's forthcoming 30-inch 3007WFP display is a) real, and b) actually going to be announced during CES according to their site (hence their "check back on Jan 5, 2006" message), and c) has better specs as Apple's 30-inch Cinema display (those being same 2560 x 1600 resolution, but 700:1 contrast ratio over 400:1, 11ms over 16ms, and 400cd/m2 brightness over 270). Frankly we're a little bummed they're gonna miss the holiday rush with this one, but somehow we have a feeling a 30-inch display, Dell or not, is still one of those things we'd have to pony up for ourselves."

The Tech News: The World's Largest TV!!!!!!!!

2005-12-21T01:24:00.000-05:00

Samsung Claims Largest Plasma Display

Company says it has developed a 102-inch high-definition flat screen.

Samsung SDI has developed what it claims is the world's largest PDP (plasma display panel), measuring 102 inches diagonally.

The company plans to start producing the panels during the first half of 2005 at its Chonan factory in Chungchon, South Korea. Samsung SDI expects Samsung Electronics to buy the 102-inch panels and make them into TVs at a later time, says Samsung SDI spokesperson Bryan Sohn. The company would not reveal the prices for the panels at this time.

The panels are capable of a high-definition resolution of 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels, a brightness of 1000 candelas per square meter and a contrast ratio of 2000:1, Sohn says.

Lower Prices?

The production technology used to build the panels could potentially help to reduce prices for smaller PDPs. Rather than using a separate piece of glass for each panel it makes, the company can fabricate four 50-inch panels from a single, larger piece of glass, resulting in a lower cost per panel, Sohn says.

As well as being good for consumers, the lower prices would be a boost for electronics companies like Samsung Electronics, which has seen growing demand for big-screen TVs, he says.

Samsung SDI will produce the 102-inch panels on a newly-built manufacturing line. Production volume has yet to be announced but is not expected to be large, Sohn says.

The giant panel will give Samsung SDI bragging rights over South Korean rival LG Electronics, which has been in a tit-for-tat battle with Samsung over who can produce the biggest panel.

In October 2003, LG Electronics announced the development of a prototype 76-inch screen. Three months later, Samsung SDI said it had developed an 80-inch panel, but TVs have not yet been made commercially at that size, Sohn says.

The Tech News: BD-R / BD-RE (BD-RW) Discs!!!

2005-12-13T14:23:00.000-05:00

"Just in case you were curious to see what you'll have spindles of probably by this time next year, TDK's officially started production of single and dual-layer single sided BD-Rs and BD-REs (which is just their nomenclature for BD-RWs). They're apparently apt to hyping Durabis, the anti-scratch / smudge / dust coating on Blu-ray discs (even though Durabis is standard for Blu-ray media), but no word on cost per disc. Just don't be surprised when it's, um, a lot you know the price we all pay for being an early adopter. Remember how much CD-Rs used to cost?"

Just imagine back up your with just one disc, or putting 12 DVD movies on one disc possibilities are just about in less.

The V.O.T.M: Is Mariah Carey's "Someday"!!!

2005-12-12T15:54:00.000-05:00

The video this month is "Someday" by Mariah Carey. This song is from Mariah's first album "Vision Of Love" in 1990. Sorry for posting this video so late into the month, I was too busy cleaning up.

Watch Video:

SOMEDAY (Mariah Carey)

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My New LCD: AOC LM929 Silver-Black 19" 25ms LCD Monitor!!

2005-12-11T16:18:00.000-05:00

"As we unpacked the display we were very impressed with the good quality. The silver and black case is clean and edges are smooth. Attaching the display to the stand was not difficult as it is with some manufacturers. Once the display was on the stand all we had to do was hook up the power and decide if we were going to run an analog or digital signal. Many mid level monitor do not include both options, especially in a 19" monitor at this price. Since we were hooking it up to a KVM switch, analog was the choice. Most displays these days have a power cord that plugs into a power adapter which then has a mini plug to the display. It was kind of nice to be able to just plug the power cord directly into the display as you do with a CRT monitor. Keeps the desk a little less cluttered.

Now with the monitor plugged in and ready to go I sat down and positioned the display. I really like the height adjustment options. You can adjust the display to be about 6 inches from the desktop. For me that took the center of the display above eye level. So for normal viewing I use it about 3 inches from the desktop. The tall adjustments are great if you like your monitor high but it's also there to allow you to pivot the display and view it long ways. Turning the display was simple and I did not feel at any time that it was off balance and would tip over. With a large display that can adjust as high as this does, having a sturdy base can help you rest easy without fear of damage.

Now that the display was positioned comfortably we fired up the PC. Upon powering up, a quick AOC splash screen displays before it loads the image from the video card. Once the OS was up and running I inspected the display for any dead pixels or distortions. There were not any dead pixels. The picture was clear with no anomalies or distortions visible. The tagline with the AOC logo says "Eyes Value". As we first powered up this LCD, in the testing process, and with continued use for several weeks, this tag line means many things. AOC has packaged a quality display in all aspects of workmanship and functionality. This display is very easy on your eyes even after many hours of continued use.

After the easy set up, we spent some time putting the display through the paces. First off was checking out the display controls. The controls are placed on the right side of the display case. This novel placement makes the controls very easy to use. Often with most monitors and displays these controls are hid underneath the bottom front edge. Depending on how high the monitor sits, these buttons can be very difficult to use to make adjustments as I am sure you are aware of.

Next we checked out some basic software applications. Email, word processing documents, spreadsheets, web browsing, etc. The picture quality was excellent for these uses. The whites were definitely not too bright, but the images are crisp and clear. However, because I noticed that the white backgrounds of documents and web pages was not glaring, I wondered how the display would fare with darker images and even dark scenes from games and movies. This did made dark scenes from our test DVD movies a little difficult to see. The specs say it is capable of 16.7 million colors. Compared to a more high end LCD the color shades were a little less definite but still good quality for a mid-level LCD. We knew that with only a 25ms response time that we would probably see some ghosting or blurring of images in both DVD movies and Gaming. What we saw in testing wasn't unbelievably bad, but was noticeable. And the darker images and scenes are darker than they might appear on higher end displays.

The AOC LM929 is not for hardcore gamers or graphics users. For day to day use, this is a great display. If you spend most of your time in office or business related software and web browsing with occasional gaming and movie watching, this display is golden. I'm using it now for my office display several hours everyday on development and email and web browsing...my day to day work. For a large 19" display, with a good array of features, with good solid quality at an affordable price, the AOC LM929 display is for you!!

Because of the excellent functionality and usability at an affordable price."

Pros:
Love the Pivot, Swivel, Tilt, and Height adjustment options, Monitor feels sturdy and still looks nice.

Cons:
25ms response time, it's a little on the dark side, speakers aren't that good....

The Tech News: JVC GR-DF550US Digital Camcorder!!

2005-12-10T16:54:00.000-05:00

"The JVC GR-DF550US goes for a boxy style that looks as if its two halves (one for the lens, one for the tape transport) were designed separately and then stuck together at the last moment. And although the camcorder fits comfortably in the hand, it does have a tendency to tilt--many of its heaviest parts (such as the battery) are positioned to the left, away from the hand. You can deal with this by putting your right thumb underneath the camera to stabilize it, but this solution takes your thumb away from the record button. It's an interesting attempt at a different design that doesn't really work.

We found the video quality of the GR-DF550US to be somewhat disappointing. The video was sharp and had plenty of detail, but colors looked washed out, both under natural light and indoors. However, the GR-DF550US outperformed all the other cameras in the August review group at shooting video in low light, doing an excellent job of reproducing colors in a very challenging lighting situation. You can set the two white LEDs to turn on automatically when a scene becomes too dark. But the lights are so bright that some subjects might find it uncomfortable to look into the lens.

We also found this JVC camcorder's still images to be relatively poor in our tests, producing muddy colors and showing a lack of clarity in fine details.

With its 15X optical zoom, the JVC leads the group in that category (though you really need to use a tripod at the longer zoom settings, as such settings exaggerate camera shakes). It weighs just 14.4 ounces, which makes it the lightest of these cameras. And it's also the least-expensive camcorder here, with a street price of $450.

The battery life of the DF550US, however, was disappointing at just 1 hour, 5 minutes--the worst in our group, and less than half that of the Sony DCR-DVD403 or the Hitachi DZGX20A. There are ways to stretch operating life, such as by turning down the LCD screen's brightness or using the viewfinder, but on this camera, the viewfinder screen is rather small and uncomfortable to use, so that resort isn't ideal. One nice touch: If you close both the LCD screen and the viewfinder, the camera turns itself off, lessening the chances of accidentally running down the battery.

Another welcome detail is the quick-review button, which rewinds the tape, shows the last few seconds of video, and then switches back to recording mode. This is useful if you can't remember the last thing you recorded--and a lot easier than switching to playback, rewinding the tape, watching the video, and then switching back to recording mode.

The camera also has a selection of scene modes (such as sports or snow) and special effects (such as sepia, monotone, and strobe), and a number of modes have a preset shutter speed to approximate some degree of manual control."

Pros:
Lots of ports, Low Light Plus for low light video.

Cons:
the lackluster image quality, short battery life, and awkward handling.

The Tech News: Fight Breaks out at Wal Mart!

2005-11-28T22:14:00.000-05:00

"Orlando, Florida -- Don't cut in line at a Wal-Mart on the day after Thanksgiving.

An Orlando TV station is reporting that security guards wrestled a man to the ground Friday morning after he cut in line to get a laptop computer that was on sale.

They report that the man argued with other customers, then fought with the guards.

One man told reporters that the laptops were being thrown into the air and people rushed toward them, collapsing on each other. Another man described the scene as crazy.

The store's manager is referring questions to Wal-Mart Stores headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Officials there haven't made a comment.

The discounted computers also caused a frenzy at a Wal-Mart in Renton, Washington. Extra police were called out to help control the crowd that pushed its way toward the electronics department and then pushed counters out of position as they tried to get those laptop computers."

http://www.theync.com/walmartvideo.htm

The Tech News: Christmas Is On!!!!!!!!

2005-11-21T16:43:00.000-05:00

I think this lights show is AWESOME! Maybe the people who created this show had too much time on their hands. So what. I still like it. What do you think? Check it out yourself. I also heard that the lights show isn't real, that the home owner used a remote control and took individual pictures as they switched the various lights on and off. Then recompiled all of the images and added a soundtrack to it.

The Tech News: Apple iBook Tele Prompter Laptop for $100!

2005-11-19T18:05:00.000-05:00

Apple iBook Tele Prompter Laptop
Price: $100/day

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remove add to request in used equipment The perfect laptop for prompting? Quite possibly. This iBook has a composite video output (which needs a special adapter - stereo Mini/RCA) and switchable (through Control Panel) resolutions and video formats (NTSC/PAL). All these features make it the ideal Prompting Machine.

Takes Mac or PC files AS LONG AS THEY HAVE BEEN SAVED AS TEXT-ONLY DOCUMENTS!

Software: QuickPrompt 1.7

Scrolling device: TrackPad or USB optical mouse.

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The Tech News: The $100 Laptop! Cool....But Wait.

2005-11-19T17:50:00.000-05:00

"CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--A low-cost computer for the masses moved one step closer to reality on Wednesday.

Nicholas Negroponte, the co-founder of the Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, detailed specifications for a $100 windup-powered laptop targeted at children in developing nations. Nicholas Negroponte, who laid out his original proposal at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January, said MIT and his nonprofit group, called One Laptop Per Child, is in discussions with five countries--Brazil, China, Thailand, Egypt and South Africa--to distribute up to 15 million test systems to children.

In addition, Massachusetts is working with MIT on a plan to distribute the laptops to schoolchildren, Negroponte said.

"This is the most important thing I have ever done in my life," Negroponte said on Wednesday during a presentation at Technology Review's Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT. "Reception has been incredible. The idea is simple. It's an education project, not a laptop project. If we can make education better--particularly primary and secondary schools--it will be a better world."

He said a goal of the project is to make the low-cost PC idea a grassroots movement that will spread in popularity, like the Linux operating system or the Wikipedia free online encyclopedia. "This is open-source education. It's a big issue."

Negroponte said the idea is that governments will pay roughly $100 for the laptops and will distribute them for free to students.

The proposed design of the machines calls for a 500MHz processor, 1GB of memory and an innovative dual-mode display that can be used in full-color mode, or in a black-and-white sunlight-readable mode. The display makes the laptop "both an electronic book and a laptop," he said.

One display design being considered is a flat, flexible printed display developed at MIT's Media Lab. Negroponte said the technology can be used to produce displays that cost roughly 10 cents per square inch. "The target is $12 for a 12-inch display with near-zero power consumption," he said.

Power for the new systems will be provided through either conventional electric current, batteries or by a windup crank attached to the side of the notebooks, since many countries targeted by the plan do not have power in remote areas, Negroponte said.

The machines, which will run a version of the Linux operating system, will also include other applications, some developed by MIT researchers, as well as country-specific software. "Software has gotten too fat and unreliable, so we started with Linux," he said.New generation: The millennials connectivity, the systems will be Wi-Fi- and cell phone-enabled, and will include four USB ports, along with built-in "mesh networking," a peer-to-peer concept that allows machines to share a single Internet connection.

"In emerging nations, the issue is not connectivity," Negroponte said. "That was the issue, but there are many people working on it, (thanks to) global competitiveness. But for education, the roadblock is the laptop."

Five companies are working with MIT to develop an initial 5 million to 15 million test units within the year: Google, Advanced Micro Devices, News Corp., Red Hat and BrightStar, Negroponte said. He said the current plan is to produce 100 million to 150 million units by 2007.

Negroponte admits that his goals are ambitious. Currently, the world production of laptops is just under 50 million, he said.

While the initial goal of the project is to work with governments, Negroponte said MIT is considering licensing the design or giving it to a third-party company to build commercial versions of the PC. "Those might be available for $200, and $20 or $30 will come back to us to make the kids' laptops. We're still working on that," he said.

Others have launched low-cost PC ideas in the past, though MIT's project may be the most ambitious.

Last year, Advanced Micro Devices announced plans for its Personal Internet Connector--a prototype with a price tag of at least $185, with no display. And an Indian company called Novatium said it plans to offer a stripped-down home computer for about $70 or $75.

In addition, Microsoft's antipiracy-minded Steve Ballmer last year called for a move toward the $100 PC for developing nations."

The Tech News: The Samsung Digimax Pro 815 With The Largest LCD, 3.5 In!

2005-11-15T23:15:00.000-05:00

The Pro815 is targeted at the advanced market segment of camera users and this camera has three really stand out features that can be called world's firsts for the digital camera segment:

The first thing you notice on this camera is definitely the screen. This is larger than a lot of handheld gaming console screens, it's monstrous in comparison to what you typically see in today's cameras. The model's on the showroom floor were not powered, but the one working model they had during the presentation was stunning in the brightness and ease of viewing it offered. Another great feature of the 815 is The 3.5" LCD could be a TV it's so big!! The LCD that resides on top of the lens, this allows you to hold the camera at waist or chest level and look down on the camera and focus the shot. The 1900 mAh battery should offer users up to 500 shots on one charge, even with the huge LCD sucking the life out of it. The 1900 mAh size battery is the largest of any camera to date. The battery and LCD do add weight to the camera (Samsung would not quote a weight number as it is still in development), but the fact this is an SLR substitute means you won't be carrying a bunch of lenses so that will keep overall travel weight down. The included standard lens shoots both 28mm wide-angle shots and has 420mm tele-zoom capabilities, with an SLR this would usually involve having two seperate lenses. Samsung promises it will have a huge number of offerings going into 2006 and this is just the start of it's agressive push to offer cameras that are highly competitive with pricing and offer new and advanced features and still meet the competition's price point for "equivalent" but, as Samsung would argue, inferior cameras.

Pros:
Huge 3.5" LCD screen15x optical zoom, and 4x digital zoom offers 60x zoom via standard lens1900 mAh battery is the largest in any camera, this one of which is 3.5" the battery is needed, it will provide enough juice for up to 500 shots which is very good. Another color LCD 1.44 in. on the top of the camera.

Cons:
The price at 899.99, it's not very afforable, and it's kinda on the big side too.

The Tech News: Intel based Apple PowerBooks?

2005-11-12T23:37:00.000-05:00

"NEW YORK, November 7 (newratings.com) – Appleinsider said on Monday that Apple Computer Inc. is likely to launch its Intel (INTC) processor-based PowerBooks during 1Q06.

Apple announced in June 2005 that it would migrate to Intel-based processors from PowerPC technology by June 2006. According to Channel Register, Intel is expected to ship its Yonah processors, which are designed for laptops, during the end of 2005. Channel Register added that Appleinsider's reports suggesting the time frame for the launch of Apple's Intel-based laptops and Intel's launch of the Yonah processors would coincide. The Mac Observer said on Monday that UBS Investment Research expects Apple to witness robust sales for its iPod nano, digital video downloads and the new iMac G5.

Analyst Charles R Wolf of Needham & Co downgraded Apple Computer Inc from "buy" to "hold." In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentioned that the downgrade in the rating was based on valuation. Apple Computer's share price has appreciated significantly over the past one year on account of the launch of new iPods and Macs, and the company's robust financial results. The sales of the company's Mac computers have been significantly higher than the estimates so far this year, the analyst added. According to Needham & Co, Apple is dominating the online music market through its iTunes Music Store, which was launched during 2003."

You know, I would like to see one of these PC's. Who'da thunk it? I though I'll never see Apple and Intel come together for anything.

The V.O.T.M: Is "Meeting In My Bedroom" By Silk.

2005-11-01T19:53:00.000-05:00

This is "Meeting In My Bedroom" by Silk. This song is from there third album "Tonight".

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What I Want: My Dream Camcorder....With All The Bells And Whistles!!!!!!!!!!

2005-10-27T17:16:00.000-04:00

I Can't wait to buy this camcorder! Here's the review:

"Samsung SC-D6550 Mini DV Compact DuoCam merges a high-quality digital still camera, with a high-quality Mini DV camcorder to form one palm-sized, go-anywhere device. At the heart of the SC-D6550 are two seperate optics systems: A 680,000-pixel CCD for digital video, and a 5-mega pixel CCD for capturing digital still shots in 2592 x 1944 resolution. And worry not; the SC-D6550 is much more than the sum of its parts. Additional features include a built-in flash, 900x Digital Zoom lens, USB 2.0 and IEEE-1394 connectivity, and a multi-memory card slot, which supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and SD/MMC storage mediums. The SC-D6550 has enough capabilities to make digital still photographers, or those simply looking for a Mini DV camcorder, very happy. Camcorder and Digital Still Camera, the SC-D6550 Compact DuoCam merges a Mini DV camcorder with a 5-mega pixel Digital Still Camera. This combo technology allows for maximum flexibility during shoots, be they movie, still or both. Best of all you can switch between the two shooting modes with the flip of a switch. Technology The camcorder portion of the SC-D6550 contains a 680,000-pixel CCD for crystal-clear digital video recording. 900x Digital Zoom Lens The SC-D6550 has two zoom lenses. The Mini DV Camcorder portion of the camera has a 10x Optical/900x Digital zoom lens. The Digital Still Camera has a 3x Optical/12x Digital arrangement. MPEG Recording "Mini DV is not your only recourse for recording full-motion video. On the SC-D6550, you can capture MPEG-4-quality video to a Memory Stick. Which allows for easy-transferable video clips that are perfect for emailing. The "Digital Image Stabilizer" D.I.S. automatically compensates for camera shake and vibrations. It allows for smoother video picture; a valuable feature during rough shooting conditions or handheld use. The camcorder's multi-memory card slot is compatible with SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro storage media. When shooting a subject in front of an intense light source, Backlight Compensation will reduce the intensity of the brightness to make the subject more visible.IEEE-1394 and USB 2.0 ConnectivityWith IEEE-1394 connectivity, you can transfer digital video at a high-speed to a PC for easy editing. USB 2.0 connectivity allows you to transfer digital images from a memory card or Memory Stick to a PC. A built-in flash maximizes your digital still shooting capabilities in low-light conditions."

Tech News: The Furture Is Now...The 4.0GHz PC!!

2005-10-24T18:12:00.000-04:00

Very soon Intel will be shipping off New PC's with CPU of 4.0GHz. Alienware already has PC's with the 4.0GHz Processors.

more coming soon!

Tech News: The New LG VX9800 AIO Cellphone!

2005-10-24T18:02:00.000-04:00

"Quick Take: The snazzy-looking new LG VX9800 brings a wealth of features to Verizon Wireless customers, the most prominent being support for 3G EV-DO data speeds and access to Verizon's multimedia V Cast network. The phone is pricey at $349, but you can find it cheaper with service.

The dual-band (CDMA 800/1900) phone mimics the innovative design of T-Mobile's Motorola A630 by offering a folding candy bar-style form factor that hides a full QWERTY keyboard. The loaded VX9800 also promises dual color displays, Bluetooth, support for POP3 and IMAP4 e-mail, a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash and video-recording capability, an MP3 player, text and multimedia messaging, a wireless Web browser, syncing for e-mail and contacts, text to speech, a full-duplex speakerphone, voice commands and dialing, basic PIM functions, and a USB port. Check back soon for a full review."

Tech News: Sony Cybershot DSC-N1 With A 3 inch Touch Screen!!!!!!!!

2005-10-24T17:23:00.000-04:00

This camera is even cooler then the SP-700,

"The Cyber-shot DSC-N1 is about the same size as a deck of playing cards and incorporates a high-performance, 8-megapixel digital camera, with a large, 3-inch, touch-screen LCD. The N1's album function automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite images in VGA resolution, and uses them to create dynamic slide shows with music and transition effects – in the camera.

Take pictures with the confidence that you’ll get excellent picture quality. With the N1’s 8-megapixel imager, its resolution is extraordinary for a compact camera. The all-glass Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens lets you capture images with the utmost sharpness and clarity. Sony’s Real Imaging Processor LSI provides excellent color accuracy and incredibly fast response times. Its advanced power management system delivers long battery life; up to 270 shots per charge. With shutter lag minimized to just 9 milliseconds, you won’t miss those important moments. Moreover, the N1 offers excellent ISO sensitivity, which is of particular importance when shooting in low-light conditions. You can capture faster action at night with less blur or, in certain conditions, avoid using a flash altogether.

With an optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media card, shooting high-quality video is a breeze. MPEG-VX fine mode allows you to record MPEG video with VGA (640x480 pixel) resolution at 30 frames per second, up to the capacity of the media card.

Showing pictures to your friends and family is more enjoyable as the 3.0-inch LCD screen is almost the size of an actual photograph. The menu functions are accessible with your finger or thumb thanks to its innovative touch-screen interface that eliminates the need for most control buttons. With Sony’s Clear Photo LCD technology, your images will be bright, with high-contrast, and easy to view in virtually any environment.

The N1’s album function automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite images for a “pocket full of memories.” By recording each image separately, once in full-resolution and again in 640x480-resolution, your favorite images accumulate for easy recall and sharing wherever you go.

Because you will take hundreds or perhaps thousands of pictures with your N1, the album function lets you protect the images you want to keep, so that over time you will have a collection of your favorite photos with you wherever you go. And with the camera’s file management system, you can quickly locate your images; simply search for pictures by the month and date that you originally created them. To expand your playback options, you can view your photos on your television, through the optional Cyber-shot Station™ cradle, or on your PC. You decide how to share your photos, Sony lets you do it.

The N1 creates slide shows directly on the camera without using a PC. Images can be played back with such advanced features as transitions, pans, wipes, fades and zooms, choreographed to pre-loaded soundtracks. You can also use your own music, using the camera’s supplied software. With the camera’s built-in speaker, your slide shows are sure to have that cinematic effect with sound to complete the experience.

The Cyber-shot N1 digital camera will be available in mid-November for about $500 online at SonyStyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders taken online at www.sony.com/n1.

The camera comes supplied with a Lithium Ion battery, battery charger, multi-connector cable, wrist strap, stylus, and software CD-ROM. Optional accessories include the Cyber-shot Station cradle, a marine pack, and leather carrying case."

Tech News: The New Olympus SP-700 With A 3-Inch LCD Screen.

2005-10-21T23:32:00.000-04:00

Today I was looking for digital cameras with a 3'' LCD the search results I kept on getting..And I came across the Olympus SP-700 digital camera. It's got 6MP, compact size, 11MB internal memory, memory card is xD picture, (some people may not like xD, but I do) a very large LCD screen 3inches with 230,000 pixels, as a matter of fact:) 3x optical zoom(38-114mm, 35mm camera equiv.), movie features: 30 frames per second for movie recording, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, with sound(WAV), file format is QuickTime Motion JPEG. 24 picture modes, Still feature file format is JPEG, image sizes are, 2816 x 2112, 2288 x 1712, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480. Auto mode and 24 scene modes (incl. Portrait, Beach, Snow, Night Scene and Underwater just to name a few) for trouble-free shooting. Creative functions, like Slide Show, Compare & Shoot, Multi-shot. Histogram in shooting and playback mode. Guide Function for easy operation. Explains the different menu options and scene modes. Image editing functions on board incl. Red-eye fix, brightness, saturation, trimming, B&W and sepia, without need for a PC. Super Macro mode for shooting from 1cm. TruePic TURBO image processor. PictBridge compatible. Feature looks very good, but I'll wait to see how much it costs before putting in my last 2 cents. Will be in stores around Christmas time.

Pros:
Sensor:1/2.5" Type CCD, 6.2 million pixels total, 6.0 million effective pixels.
Image sizes: 2816 x 2112, 2288 x 1712, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, Movie clips: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, With soundFile formats. Still: JPEG. Movie: QuickTime Motion JPEG, Sound: WAV, Lens: 38 -114 mm (35 mm equiv), 3x optical zoom. F 3.3 - 4.0. Image stabilization: Digital image stabilizer for movies. Digital zoom: Up to 4x, TTL system iESP auto focus with contrast, detection. focus: iESP auto focus, Spot auto focus. Focus distance: Normal: o.3m (wide)/o.6m (tele), Macro: 0.1m (wide)/0.6m (tele), Super macro: From 1cm, Metering: iESP, Spot, Program. ISO sensitivity: Auto, ISO: 64, 100, 200, 400. Exposure compensation +/-2EV, 1/3 EV steps. Shutter speed: 4 - 1/2000 sec. Scene modes: Portrait, Landscap, Landscap and Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Museum, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shot & Select 1 and 2, Beach, Snow, Underwater Wide 1 and 2, Underwater Macro. White balance: Full-auto TTL ESP, overcast, sunlight, tungste, fluorescentent 1. Has a Self timer. Continuous shooting: 0.7fps for up to 3 frames in Super high, Image parameters: Sepia, Black and white, brightnessess and saturation correction, Color temperature, Balance. Flash is Built-in, Auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in , off, red-eye reduction & fill-in Range: 0.3m 2.6m (wide) / 1.2m 2.1m (tele) Guide number: 6.5 Viewfinderinder, LCD monitor is 3" TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels. Connectivity: is USB, AV out, and DC in. Print compliance is PictBridge, Exif 2.21, DPOF, PIM II. Storage is a xD-Picture Card with 11MB internal memory, Power souce is a Rechargeable lithium ion battery. Charger not included, Weight with no batteries is 140 g (4.9 oz), Dimensions: is 98 x 57 x 25mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 1 in).

Cons:
Not out yet, not much is known about this camera.

The Tech News: The World's 22 Megapixel!!

2005-10-10T18:01:00.000-04:00

From now I will be adding to the lineup "The Tech News" or T.T.N. for tech products I don't have, but will like to have. I was search for digital cameras with very high megapixels and came across the "Kodak 39 megapixel CCD". I read about this camera, and it said that a 22 megapixel that is aready out. The P25. It is known as the highest megapixel camera out today, it's not really news beacause it came out last year, but I'm going to talk about it anyways!!

"Michael Reichmann over at The Luminous Landscape has today posted is first look at the 22 megapixel, $29,990 almost full-frame medium format 645 digital back. This back delivers images which have 5440 horizontal pixels and 4080 vertical pixels from a 48.9 x 36.7 mm (1.9 x 1.4 in) 22 megapixel CCD sensor. "The Phase One H25 has become something of a benchmark for studio-based professional photographers during the nine months or so since introduction. There is something about Phase One's ability to extract shadow detail and produce extremely clean raw files that seems to me to be just a step ahead of what is seen from other backs."

LG GSA-4165B SuperMulti Drive.

2005-10-07T00:05:00.000-04:00

I bought this LG GSA-4165B DVD-/+R/RW/+R DL/RAM Drive to replaces my Lite-On black 16x/48x DVD-ROM Drive, that I'll be getting for Christmas. I havn't use it yet, bacause I still got my old PC (Compaq 6350us) with the NuTech DDW-082 Black DVD-/+RW Drive. It's the color black, which is good. It's high-performance DVD writer from LG Electronics it offers dual layer compatibility and works with just about all DVD formats, like DVD+R DL 4X, DVD+R 16x, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-R DL 4X(I think it's compatible), DVD-R 16x, DVD-RW 6x, DVD-RAM 5x, CD 40x, CD 32x. The DVD writer has a 2MB buffer size, for fast transfer rates, and SuperLink Buffer Under Run Prevention Technology. For a great performance at a very low price, only 42.00 from Newegg.com plus 4.00 Shipping and handing.

Pros:
Cheap, works with lots DVD formats.

Cons:
None yet...

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