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Archive for June 2008

June 26th, 2008

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3: What’s Hot, What’s Not

Throughout my use of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3, here’s what stood out for me:
What’s Hot

Really compact, small enough for pockets
Lightweight
8.1 megapixels made affordable (market prices don’t go above $200)
Supports up to 4GB SDs
A battery that lasts the entire day
VGA (640 x 480) video capture capability
Lots of available colors (including black, silver, blue, pink)

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By Rico -- 2 comments

June 26th, 2008

Nokia Naming Explained

I’ve shared some info on the naming convention used by Sony Ericsson. Again, I turn to Wikipedia, which has a very detailed article on how Nokia names its phones.
For those who’ve been under a rock for the past 10 years, the top cell phone manufacturer in the world usually uses four digits to designate its […]

By Rico -- 6 comments

June 25th, 2008

Nintendo NES and Super SNES Hybrid

If you were a child of the 1970’s and 1980’s like me then you probably remember the Nintendo (NES) Entertainment System and the Super Nintendo gaming systems.
I’m guessing that a lot of the Gadget Blog readers might still own fully working console systems and have a box full of dusty game cartridges like I do […]

By Sean R. -- 0 comments

June 25th, 2008

Belkin USB Charger

Belkin’s latest power-strip adds a very smart feature for travelers: USB ports.

The strip has a couple of charge-only sockets along with the three-way mains AC extenders and even comes with a mini-USB cable, obviating the need to carry chargers for most gadgets.
The $25.00 USD box also squeezes in a surge-protector for those untrustworthy hotel […]

By Sean R. -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

Details of the Sony Ericsson C905 Straight From the Interwebs

Sony Ericsson may not be the darling of online discussions (at least compared to that certain phone from Apple), but that may change thanks to anticipation over the Sony Ericsson C905.
The word on the street is that this cellphone will feature:

High-speed mobile broadband via HSDPA
A colorful 2.4″ QVGA screen
An 8 megapixel camera with flash that […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

June 25th, 2008

Keep Those Messy Cables Neat With Little Bags

 
The bane of anyone carrying a bag full of gadgets are cables packed messily inside. Especially if the bag doesn’t have little pockets all over. We simply don’t have the time to neatly coil cords up, but we also hate untangling them as we take them out. Here’s a quick tip: use a small bag […]

By Rico -- 2 comments

June 24th, 2008

Logitech Launches Mac-Only Hi-Def Webcam

It initially seems odd that Logitech would launch a Mac-only webcam: All Macs but the Mini and Pro have a built in iSight camera.
Reading the specs gives the answer — the QuickCam Vision Pro is a significant step up in performance from the built-in option.

The two megapixel Quickcam can supply 720p video via an […]

By Sean R. -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2008

Sony Ericsson Naming Explained

Thanks to whoever added some detailed Sony Ericsson naming info on Wikipedia. Just as the last two letter of BMW models indicate the vehicle’s displacement, there’s a story behind each Sony Ericsson name. Continue to read a snippet of the article, edited for readability.

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By Rico -- 2 comments

June 24th, 2008

The Address Book Picture Experiment: Update 1

So here’s my first update on what’s happened with my Address Book Picture Experiment. So far I’ve had 5 people agree to have their picture taken for my cell phone’s address book, 2 refusals, and 1 outright no.
A little clarification regarding the 2 refusals. Both of them really didn’t see the point of posing for […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

June 23rd, 2008

The Dell XPS M1330: What’s Hot, What’s Not

I’ve been using the Dell XPS M1330 for at least a week now. So far, so good, save for a few irritations.
What’s Hot

Lightweight
Looks good
Powerful
Great extras: bundled sleeve, earphones, and remote
High-contrast led-backlit display
Aluminum wrist rests resistant to discoloration
SD, MMC, xD card reader great for camera users

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