Sharp’s W-ZERO3, WSOO7SH
Sharp seems to have put together impressive smart phones in the W-ZERO3 and WSOOSH. The phones have Windows Mobile 5.0, a sliding qwerty keyboard, a 2.8 inch VGA screen, 128 mb of flash memory, 64 mb of SDRAM, an mini SD expansion slot, and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The size of these cell phones is also quite impressive: 56 x 135 x 21 mm, and a weight of 175 grams. These phones will be available in Japan starting July 27th, but they’d set you back $260 (with a one year contract, or $320 without it).
OS X on Your iPod!
Looks like someone got OS X running on their iPod. Click here to see a video of the hacked iPod in action on You Tube. This feat is pretty remarkable, as the iPod has no internet access or touch screen, and has a low ghz processor. Still waiting to see if this is actually legit or not (it might just be a mock up).
10 Reasons to Get a Macbook
10. Widgets! Widgets are helpful little programs that tell you the time and weather, track your stocks, list the top headlines from a news source (like NYT), show the scores from the World Soccer Cup, play the radio, tell you the battery life and RAM usage of your laptop, and much more. You can even play games like Hangman with them or grow a Chi pet. They pop up when you press F12.
9. They won’t explode. Appe computers are well made– and there are no reports of serious explosions or meltdowns yet!
8. Free iPod deal/ educational discounts. With apple, all teachers and college students get educational discounts (about 10% off the list price). Also, right now there is a promotion (until September 16th) that when you buy a Macbook and an iPod at the same time, you can send in a rebate and get $179 back (thus, a free iPod nano, or $90 Video iPod). Sure, not everyone is a college student, but I’m sure everyone knows a college student, right? *wink*
6. For all you Microsoft Junkies, Macbooks now run Windows through free beta software, Boot Camp (or you can use Parallel Desktops if you don’t mind buying it for $50).
5. Macbooks have OS X software, which is an innovative operating system (if you don’t like OS X, however, see reason #6).
4. There are very little to no viruses for Macs. Even if you contest that there are indeed a few viruses, the fact still remains that Macs have significantly less viruses than other computers.
3. Appecare. Applecare is by far the best warranty for computers. Their customer care is simply superb! They have FAQs online, Message Boards, 24 hour Phone Service, and Apple Stores with Genius Bars, who are always ready to help a confused customer.
2. The Macbook’s design is amazing: its about an inch thick with a 13.3″ widescreen LCD. This is also known as the “cute factor”, which is bound to get you lots of compliments. The Macbook is super ultraportable.
1. The cost. Most Laptop shoppers have a budget, and the Macbook is by far the best deal when you consider quality and cost together. Sure, some other laptops *cough Dell* cost less, but they substitute quality in order to deliver very cheap prices, and in doing so create very cheap laptops. Macbooks are quality built, and yet start at $1099. (This price is even less when you have the educational discount).
**Some Final Notes: There have been some complaints about the Macbooks “running hot”. While it is true they are a bit toasty, it’s nothing too severe. The heat is mainly towards the back of the keyboard, not at the palmrests. [If it really bothers you, buy a laptop cooler for about $20]. Also, about the infamous staining on the White Macbooks: firstly, this only affects a very small percentage of Macbook owners. Secondly, it is now covered under the magnificent Applecare (reason #3).
So there you have it! 10 good reasons to buy a Macbook, if you’re currently looking at buying a new notebook. By the way, CNET gave the Macbook a 7.2/10 (”Very good”), stating “With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook’s shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability.”
Exploding Dell Laptop
According to the Inquirer, a Dell laptop exploded at a conference in Osaka, Japan. A witness managed to snap these pictures with his camera phone, and does affirm that the exploding computing device in question is, indeed, a Dell. His advice? “Don’t try anything courageous/stupid, stay away, away, away!”. Dell is currently looking into the Spontaneous Laptop Combustion issue.
Canon PowerShot SD700 Review
The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital Elph sets a new standard. The first Digital Elph equipped with Canon’s Image Stabilizer technology, its sleek, tri-color body is loaded with high-end features that make taking great pictures more stylish and convenient than ever.
Get close, stay steady
Engineered with Canon’s sophisticated Image Stabilizer technology, the SD700 IS Digital Elph gives you the “shake-free” performance that makes your pictures sharp and clear. No matter how close you zoom in, the SD700 IS Digital Elph keeps everything stable. All you have to think about is your subject.
High performance, high style
This is a camera that could make it on looks alone. But wait until you see its performance. The 4x optical zoom brings you in for intimate close-ups. The 6.0-megapixel CCD produces images of impressive quality with resolution that lets you create big prints.
Canon innovation enhances your experience
The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital Elph features new ISO 800 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.
Advanced imaging technology improves every photo
DIGIC II Image Processor
Canon’s DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC II provides markedly faster startup, autofocus, and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.
iSAPS Technology
iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
Shoot and view wide images
The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital Elph includes a 16:9 widescreen resolution option, producing images and film clips that are perfect for your widescreen TV or computer monitor.
Superior movie quality
Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode allows you to record extremely smooth, full-motion movie clips for up to one minute in QVGA at 60 frames per second (fps) (320 x 240 pixels). With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to one hour or 1 GB. Plus, Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes.
Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions
Vivid: Yield vibrant shots with dramatic high-contrast.
Vivid Blue: Emphasize the sea, sky, and other blue areas.
Vivid Green: Add vivid dimension to greens for extraordinary nature shots.
Vivid Red: Charge up red objects in your images for extra impact.
The complete print solution
The PowerShot SD700 Digital Elph’s Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD700 to a Canon CP, SELPHY, or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge-compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button, and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).Connect the USB interface cable to your Canon digital camera and a PictBridge compatible photo printer. Press lighted Print/Share button. You’ll have long-lasting, professional-quality prints in minutes.Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer. (Printers not included–must be purchased separately.)
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