Nikon D200 Review
July 10, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Lets me start off by saying I’m a Nikon guy, and I am looking for a new camera for my other hobby, which is trying to prove to myself I can take good pictures. So today I began my search for the best digital cameras I could find to make a decision about what I wanted. Keep in mind I am upgrading from a Nikon D-50, yeah I know, it’s a toy compared to what is out there today, but as the picture shows I have taken some pretty good shots with it. This picture was shot from outside my aquarium through about 10 inches of moving water. I used a 60 mm Nikon Macro lens. Still I want something better and have landed on the Nikon D200
The Nikon D200 is made for amateurs like myself or professional photographers who really know how to use a camera. It features 10.2 megapixel resolution and superbly built quality. Many of the D200’s features are actually taken direct from the top-of-the-range D2X.
What makes the D200 the logical choice for upgrading for me is the price range, always a factor when considering a digital merchandise purchase. I found that one of the best digital cameras that Nikon makes is priced between $585.00 – $ 1100.00 depending on the package you select to take along with you. Now I know there are higher end cameras out there, but I need to be in this price range. If anyone out there wants to make a suggestion , I am listening
GARMIN NUVI 750 AUTO GPS
June 15, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Garmin is the name is personal auto GPS systems and these systems get more popular everyday Keep track of yourself and your car with nuvi 750. Just tap “Where Am I?” to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nuvi 750 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nuvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls. Read more
Smartphone Wars – iPhone vs G1 vs Pre in a Battle Royale
February 12, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
This is a guest post by T.J. Aaron from LaptopLogic.com – a great place to compare different laptop models, read laptop reviews or browse the latest laptop news.
State of the art smartphones are getting more and more common these days. The iPhone, Android G1 and Palm Pre have gotten the most hype so far – which one lives up to it?
What’s important to you as a phone user will vary, but I tried to pick categories and judge them as objectively as possible.
Touchscreen
All three phones have capacitive touchscreens, which are nice. However, only the Pre and the iPhone have support for multitouch gestures. Sorry Android, you missed the boat on this one.
Multitasking
The iPhone SDK only lets you run one app at a time, which takes it out of the running. The G1’s notifications drawer is better, but it’s not as good as the Palm Pre’s “Cards” interface. Seems each newly released phone has gotten successively better at multitasking… wonder what’s next?
Development platform/community
This time taking an advantage from being first, the iPhone App store and developer community is the largest of the three out there. However, this is bound to change. In contrast to Apple’s restrictions (OS X only, please), the G1 is entirely open source and the Pre is based on Web OS, which is more or less JavaScript. Time will tell, but these open approaches give access to a broader community out there. Although that doesn’t necessarily mean better.
Network
Unless you spend the time to unlock your phone, you’re stuck with one carrier on any of these. AT&T for the iPhone, T-Mobile for the G1, and Sprint for the Pre. I hear Sprint has an excellent 3G network. For those who wish to choose their carrier, another alternative is to get a WiMo smartphone.
Web integration/browser
All three phones are based on WebKit, but only the Pre and the iPhone support multitouch screen features like zooming. The Pre also does a nice job of smartly handling your contacts and messages.
Keyboard
If you like touchscreen keyboards, the iPhone has a nice one. If you need the feel of a physical QWERTY, you’re choosing between the G1 and the Pre. To me, the G1’s has the best feel in this category.
Each phone has its own pros and cons, and it’s up to you as the user to decide what would be best for you. It’s clear smartphone technology is only getting better, and I’m excited to see where it goes from here.
