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New Panasonic compacts include TZ5 superzoom with HD

2008-10-07T18:36:00.019-07:00

New Panasonic compacts include TZ5 superzoom with HD
Today Panasonic unveiled a raft of new compacts including the successor to the Lumix TZ3, one of our favourite compacts of last year. The new TZ5 features the same excellent 28-280mm stabilised zoom lens in a compact case, but upgrades both the sensor and 3in screen resolutions to 9.1 Megapixels and 460k pixels respectively. The big new feature is HD movie recording at 720p / 30fps, and HDTV connectivity with an optional component cable; this also featured on the new Lumix FX55 slim compact. The TZ5 rounds this off with an improved Intelligent Auto mode. For full details of all the new models, check our Panasonic compact camera page.

Samsung HT-X710T

2008-10-07T18:36:00.017-07:00

Samsung HT-X710T

With the HT-X710T, Samsung attempts to pile a DVD/CD player, FM radio, iPod dock, USB reader, Bluetooth and other goodies into one shiny wonder box, but ends up faltering a bit under the load of so many tasks. While it technically performs everything on the bullet list, we were less than blown away by its sloppy interface, lack of expandability, and the impracticality of its slick-looking new design.

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NewEgg: POWERCOLOR Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR3 PCIE 2.0 x16 Video Card $79 shipped AR

2008-10-07T18:36:00.015-07:00

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Review

2008-10-07T18:36:00.013-07:00

With 13.6 megapixels, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 certainly packs the resolution to handle just about any shooting situation you can throw at it. Read More

Samsung NV Series

2008-10-07T18:36:00.011-07:00

Samsung Cameras gives NV customers a year of 2 for 1 cinema tickets. Read More

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame SLR with HD movie

2008-10-07T18:36:00.009-07:00

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame SLR with HD movie
Canon has today introduced the much anticipated Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise. See full story...

Round Up: The Lenovo W700 and the perfect photo laptop

2008-10-07T18:36:00.007-07:00

A recent look at Lenovo's photographer focused ThinkPad W700 has me thinking about what my perfect laptop for photo work would look, feel, and function like. Read More

GTbyCITROEN brings Gran Turismo 5 to life

2008-10-07T18:36:00.005-07:00

GTbyCITROEN brings Gran Turismo 5 to life
It may be destined for the game console rather than the garage, but the GTbyCITROËN concept is still one of the most outlandish examples of automotive design to emerge from the 2008 Paris Motor Show where it's making its global debut. The car is the result of a collaboration between Citroën and the creators of Gran Turismo and will appear in its virtual form in the 5th installment of the popular Playstation game. The imposing real world version stands at five meters long and features a wrap around windscreen, gullwing doors, huge air intakes and an over-sized, mobile rear spoiler. Not surprisingly for a car inspired by a computer game, tech specifications for the GTbyCITROËN are a little light on, although within the game it will do its bit for the promotion of greener motoring with a fuel cell powered electric drive train that's totally emissions free (apart from the electricity running the console of course)...

Tags: Automotive, Citroen, Concept Cars, Fuel Cell, Gaming, Paris Motor Show, Playstation Network

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Sakar are expanding their footprint in the camera business

2008-10-07T18:36:00.003-07:00

Sakar are expanding their footprint in the camera business
Sakar plan to expand their own camera line with the help of Vivitar branded products.

6ave.com: Kenwood DNX7120 6.95in All-in-One Navigation/DVD/USB/iPod Control Receiver $846 shipped

2008-10-07T18:36:00.001-07:00

Abes Of Maine: SAMSUNG LN40A550 40in Series 5 LCD Black Flat Panel HDTV $1032 shipped

2008-10-02T21:05:00.015-07:00

Wellington Workgroup Solutions Team

2008-10-02T21:05:00.013-07:00

Wellington Workgroup Solutions Team


James Hippolite, Senior .NET Developer	Martin Harris, .NET Developer

Megha Barpande, .NET Developer	Gary Saunders, Lead Developer

AVA Direct Gaming PC Workstation

2008-10-02T21:05:00.011-07:00

AVA Direct builds custom gaming systems to order, and our review sample turned out to be the computer equivalent of a 22-ounce filet mignon paired with a $500 bottle of merlot. Not surprisingly, the $6,200 amalgamation of high-end hardware blew nearly every game we could throw at it out of the water, with build quality and attention to detail from this manufacturer to match. This specific system build doubles as both a workstation and a gaming PC which explains why Xeon processors were used.

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Beam me up Allan! Holographic projection from TelstraClear

2008-10-02T21:05:00.009-07:00

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4695048a28.html

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at this event in the Vector Arena, where TelstraClear took the opportunity to outline plans, recall success and show off some truly impressive technology.

Actually I was on one of the stands talking about IP Gateway and Next IP

I was also fortunate enough to see the preparations first-hand yesterday morning (I arrived early with the Events Managers, so got a back-stage tour), and spoke to some of the folks that put the show together. Really cool stuff, and a real chest-thumping show.

The hologram of Rove was beamed in live across the Trans-tasman link, and there was very little delay - Rove commented that the delay was doing wonders for comic timing. He showed a picture of that mornings Sydney Morning Herald, although the sport section had fallen out of it.... maybe into a large rugby cup....

So a first for TCL, but also a real-revving of the engines at the core of the company....

NB: I work at TelstraClear

- A

Google Chrome - Drag and Drop URL from Firefox

2008-10-02T21:05:00.007-07:00

Google Chrome - Drag and Drop URL from Firefox
You can drag and drop a tab from Firefox to view the same page from within Google Chrome.

Viewing a webpage in Firefox and want to see how it looks in Google Chrome? Instead of copying the URL from Firefox and pasting it into Google Chrome, or even retyping it, there's an easier way.

(This has been tested with Firefox 2 and Firefox 3.)...

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Adobe CS4

2008-10-02T21:05:00.005-07:00

Adobe CS4
Adobe Shows us the �Shortcut to Brilliant�.

Canon EF 24-105mm for cropped-frame DSLRs - full review and video tour

2008-10-02T21:05:00.003-07:00

The EF 24-105mm is a premium quality zoom from Canon's 'L' series. It features superb build and mechanical quality, quick and quiet USM focusing and Image Stabilisation to counteract camera shake. It's an ideal general purpose lens for owners of full-frame Canon DSLRs, but what about those with cropped-frame bodies like the EOS 400D / XTi, EOS 450D / XSi or EOS 40D? In this review we'll examine how the EF 24-105mm performs on cropped-frame Canon DSLRs and as always, check out our video tour for a demonstration. Read More

Beam me up Allan! Holographic projection from TelstraClear

2008-10-02T21:05:00.001-07:00

Beam me up Allan! Holographic projection from TelstraClear
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4695048a28.html

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at this event in the Vector Arena, where TelstraClear took the opportunity to outline plans, recall success and show off some truly impressive technology.

Actually I was on one of the stands talking about IP Gateway and Next IP

I was also fortunate enough to see the preparations first-hand yesterday morning (I arrived early with the Events Managers, so got a back-stage tour), and spoke to some of the folks that put the show together. Really cool stuff, and a real chest-thumping show.

The hologram of Rove was beamed in live across the Trans-tasman link, and there was very little delay - Rove commented that the delay was doing wonders for comic timing. He showed a picture of that mornings Sydney Morning Herald, although the sport section had fallen out of it.... maybe into a large rugby cup....

So a first for TCL, but also a real-revving of the engines at the core of the company....

NB: I work at TelstraClear

- A

Sites to Browse - Shopping - Garbage as Sculpture

2008-10-02T21:04:00.003-07:00

Sites to Browse - Shopping - Garbage as Sculpture
Want to take home a piece of New York City? How about picking up some authentic garbage?

One of the more unique travel collectibles you may ever see, NYC Garbage offers just that - garbage from New York City.

But this garbage is not just a mishmash of plastic bags and coffee cups; each selection of garbage is arranged by artist Justin Gignac and placed inside a signed, numbered, and dated cube. And, according to the author, each box "is unique and won't leak or smell", so there's little chance of the smell of reeking Reuben sandwiches entering your home....

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NewEgg: Refurbished harmankardon AVR247B AV Receiver $200 shipped + Free HK iPod dock

2008-10-02T21:04:00.001-07:00

NewEgg: Refurbished harmankardon AVR247B AV Receiver $200 shipped + Free HK iPod dock

Editor's Choice, September 2008: Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

2008-10-01T15:21:00.017-07:00

Editor's Choice, September 2008: Fujifilm FinePix S100FS
Earning the second Editor's Choice selection for a Fuji ultrazoom this year, the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is our favorite camera of September.

New laptop - Compaq Presario V3500

2008-10-01T15:21:00.015-07:00

New laptop - Compaq Presario V3500
19 July 2008, Harvey Norman had a huge sale on, I cant remember exactly what it was called but it had '12 hour marathon' in the name. Anyway, I ended up buying a new laptop! Compaq Presario V3500 with Windows Vista Home Premium, I don't care what anyone has to say about Compaq I absolutely love this laptop. Considering my previous laptop was a Dell Inspiron 2200 anything reasonably up-to-date would have been sufficient.. One or two more usb ports would have been nice and maybe even bluetooth connectivity but apart from that it does everything I need and does it well. I especially like the button above the touchpad which enables me to lock it.

If anyone is looking for a really nice laptop under $1300 I would recommend the Presario V3500.

HP invites to Software Business Technology Optmisation Tour in Wellington

2008-10-01T15:21:00.013-07:00

Today I received an invitation that I am able to extend to you. HP is running the HP Software BTO Tour 2008 in Wellington, 2nd September 2008.

This half day event is ahppening at the Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa from 8:30am through 1:30pm.

There will be conference streams during the day, designed to give IT Professionals a more practical approach to IT Management.

I won't be attending the event though, because I will be in Auckland attending the Microsoft Tech Ed, and writing the Unofficial Tech Ed Blog while there...

HP: HP dv9700t notebook T8100 17in WXGA+ 3GB 250GB 512MB 8600M GS webcam $900 shipped

2008-10-01T15:21:00.011-07:00

HP: HP dv9700t notebook T8100 17in WXGA+ 3GB 250GB 512MB 8600M GS webcam $900 shipped

NewEgg: Shuttle KPC K45-Black Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel 945GC 2 x 240Pin KPC Barebone $75 shipped

2008-10-01T15:21:00.009-07:00

NewEgg: Shuttle KPC K45-Black Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel 945GC 2 x 240Pin KPC Barebone $75 shipped

Walmart: Archos 80GB TV+ Digital Video Recorder Media Player with Wi-Fi $145 shipped

2008-10-01T15:21:00.007-07:00

NewEgg: Shuttle KPC K45-Black Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel 945GC 2 x 240Pin KPC Barebone $75 shipped

2008-10-01T15:21:00.005-07:00

Student benifits!

2008-10-01T15:21:00.003-07:00

I'm currently doing a Bachelor of Communications and Information Technology at UCOL, Palmerston North.

A few days ago I received an email stating I am registered with the MSDN Academic Alliance: Online Software System. I visited the link included in the email and was very pleased to find out I have access to free downloads which include; Windows Vista Business, Windows 2008 Server, Visual Studio 2008 and many more! This is great, I can download hundreds of dollars worth of software for free.

I think I'll be reaching my monthly download quota very early this month!

http://www.e-academy.com/

Hillarious laptop abuse - nightmare for IT department

2008-10-01T15:21:00.001-07:00

So, I'm sitting here in the Qantas business launge of the Sydney airport, waiting for my flight back to Auckland. A few tables across from me someone has just powered up his laptop. I know it's a business traveler, because his laptop has a business c... (more in the full post)

ToysRUs: Wii Fit with Balance Board for Nintendo Wii $90

2008-10-01T15:20:00.001-07:00

ToysRUs: Wii Fit with Balance Board for Nintendo Wii $90

Vodafone - do you want my business?

2008-09-29T21:41:00.019-07:00

Customer retention is something every business needs to be good at. If your customer don't come back then you'll very quickly find yourself going out of business.

Visit your local coffee shop these days and you're bound to get a loyalty card. Buy 10 coffee's and get 1 free. Visit Subway and you'll get credit that goes towards buying a sandwich. Fly with an Airline and you'll get frequent flyer points. Buy your groceries at New World or buy your petrol at Shell and you'll get Fly Buys points. I don't need to list any more - I'm sure you get my drift.

Most of these companies all exist in competive marketplaces where customers have many choices when it comes to spending their hear earned money. These companies realise that keeping their customers happy is not just something you pay sparse attention to, it's part of your core business.

Now lets look at the mobile market in NZ. Stastistics tell is that 100% of NZers own a mobile phone so I'll ask a question that everybody should be able to answer. Exactly what are Vodafone or Telecom doing for you to keep you as a happy loyal customer? Do you feel that your mobile carrier really wants your business or are you simply treated as a number? Do you think they really care if you moved away to another carrier?

This poses the question - do these companies care about customer loyalty? Both feature business models based around locking you into long into term contracts and giving you small discounts off overpriced handsets. Imagine if you wanted to buy petrol but could only do this if you entered into a 24 month exclusive contract with the fuel outlet of your choice, a contract that you couldn't break without paying a penalty. In return they would sell you a 1.5l bottle of Coke dicscounted to $3.00 - more than you would pay for this product if you shopped at a supermarket. Would you feel like you were a happy, content loyal customer or would you feel like you were just a number?

New Zealand now has a greater choice when it comes to mobile with TelstraClear launching a virtual mobile network using Telecom's CDMA network and Black+White are about to launch a similair virtual network using Vodafone's network. B+W won't be offering term contracts and instead believe they can compete by offering a package that makes their customers feel like they are receiving value for money which in turn will drive customer loyalty.

So I'll now ask the question - having been a Bellsouth & now Vodafone customer for 13 years do you really value my business? What have you done recently that should make me feel happy about being a customer of yours? How have you rewarded me for my loyalty over the years? You give me significantly less airtime for my $ spend than virtually any other Vodafone Group network. You've put up roaming rates so I now have to pay more to make calls when I visit Australia 3-4 times per year and also charge all incoming roam forward calls by the minute rather than per second. This annoyed me greatly. What else have you done? Nothing. What would I like you to do? Offer me a plan that feels like I'm receiving value for money. Don't lock me into a term contract. Don't make me laugh me by offering me $50 off a $1000 handset that's selling for $200 more than it's true market value. Quite simply don't insult me. I'm happy to pay good money each month for a plan that meets my needs.

Do you really value my business or not? If you do what are you going to do for me?

HP Home: HP Pavilion dv5z 15.4in notebook ZM-80 WSXGA+ 2GB 250GB Blu-Ray 256MB video $903 shipped

2008-09-29T21:41:00.017-07:00

HP Home: HP Pavilion dv5z 15.4in notebook ZM-80 WSXGA+ 2GB 250GB Blu-Ray 256MB video $903 shipped

Photokina 2008: Tuesday Wrap Up

2008-09-29T21:41:00.015-07:00

Photokina 2008: Tuesday Wrap Up

Samsung HZ1 served up under glass
Canon PowerShot SX1 previewed
Olympus 1050 apparently indestructible
Camera Armor debuts $100 housing

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera

2008-09-29T21:41:00.013-07:00

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera
The Panasonic TZ3 is an 8.5 mega pixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and a

Nikon Coolpix P6000 with 4x Wide Angle Zoom and GPS

2008-09-29T21:41:00.011-07:00

Nikon Coolpix P6000 with 4x Wide Angle Zoom and GPS
Nikon has today introduced their new Coolpix flagship compact camera, the 13.5 MP Nikon Coolpix P6000. The Nikon Coolpix P6000 features a 4x optical zoom starting at 28mm and includes optical lens shift Vibration Reduction (VR), a 2.7-inch high resolution LCD monitor, four exposure modes (P,S,A,M), a dedicated hotshoe and an optical viewfinder. See full story...

NewEgg: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $90 shipped

2008-09-29T21:41:00.009-07:00

NewEgg: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $90 shipped

NewEgg: Antec Three Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $40 shipped

2008-09-29T21:41:00.007-07:00

NewEgg: Antec Three Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $40 shipped

Windows XP and the Display - Desktop - List All Available Video Card Modes

2008-09-29T21:41:00.005-07:00

Windows XP and the Display - Desktop - List All Available Video Card Modes
Quickly list all display modes, including resolution, color depth, and refresh rate, supported by your video card.

If you are troubleshooting display issues in Windows XP, you may want to quickly display which display modes (screen resolution, color depth, and refresh rate) are supported by your video card. With this list you can determine if expected modes are not supported by Windows, possibly resulting in searching for an updated driver.

1. Right-click an empty area of your Desktop and choose "Properties". ...

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New line of products for Ilford

2008-09-29T21:41:00.003-07:00

New line of products for Ilford
Galerie Graphic is the new line to be added to the Ilford product range.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 / TZ4 with 10x Wide-Angle Zoom

2008-09-29T21:41:00.001-07:00

Panasonic has today introduced two new Lumix digital cameras, 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, each featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The DMC-TZ5 newly integrates the capability of recording 720p HD (high-definition) motion pictures together with its direct output function allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion pictures in HD quality on a large-screen HDTV. See full story... Read More

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!

2008-09-25T19:32:00.013-07:00

It's the first day of a new month which means a new Assignment in the Camera Labs forums. The theme as suggested by the winner of January's Assignment, Big Pix, is 'Time'. To enter, visit the March Assignment Submissions page. This also means submissions for last month's Assignment are now closed so you can vote for your favourite entry of Drazen Gal's 'My Place' theme. So to vote, head on over to our February Assignment Submissions thread. Read More

Everything you wanted to ask Freeview...

2008-09-25T19:32:00.011-07:00

Everything you wanted to ask Freeview...
I've just opened a discussion in our Freeview forum on Geekzone where you can post your questions about the Freeview broadcast service.

Freeview will be answering your questions and we will post the replies to start a discussion on that.

With time, if people show interest we could even schedule a live on-line chat. It all depends of your participation.

If you have been living under a rock, Freeview will become the standard open to air TV broadcast standard with satellite (standard definition) and and terrestrial (high definition) services.

Cold Stone Creamery: free 3oz Ice Cream on 9/25 5-8PM

2008-09-25T19:32:00.009-07:00

Wellington Workgroup Solutions Team

2008-09-25T19:32:00.007-07:00


James Hippolite, Senior .NET Developer	Martin Harris, .NET Developer

Megha Barpande, .NET Developer	Gary Saunders, Lead Developer

Fuji Z10FD

2008-09-25T19:32:00.005-07:00

Fuji is getting with the programme, by introducing the Fuji Finepix Z10FD digital camera�which has some Read More

The CarvX four-wheeled carving recumbent bike

2008-09-25T19:32:00.003-07:00

Vehicles with a carving or tilting mechanism to assist in steering through corners make a lot of sense. We can attest to the validity of the theory following our test ride of the virtually undroppable Piaggio MP3 scooter and we've seen numerous design platforms that incorporate this approach including the VenturOne plug-in hybrid , the Xnovo three-wheeler, Brudeli's Leanster and the Lumeneo Smera. Human-powered carvers have also been spotted on the drawing-board, but we've never encountered a concept design that applies this principle to a four wheeled recumbent bicycle - until now...

Tags: Bike, Design, Transport

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Photokina 2008: Tuesday Wrap Up

2008-09-25T19:32:00.001-07:00

Samsung HZ1 served up under glass
Canon PowerShot SX1 previewed
Olympus 1050 apparently indestructible
Camera Armor debuts $100 housing

AKVIS Coloriage v6.0

2008-09-25T19:31:00.005-07:00

AKVIS Coloriage v6.0
Add colour to your memories with AKVIS Coloriage v6.0.

BlockBuster: Total Access Free for 1 month + 2 free in-store exchanges+ $10 cash w/ Paypal

2008-09-25T19:31:00.003-07:00

BlockBuster: Total Access Free for 1 month + 2 free in-store exchanges+ $10 cash w/ Paypal

Google Chrome - Download the Google Chrome Web Browser

2008-09-25T19:31:00.001-07:00

Looking for another way to browse and search the web? Try out the Google Chrome web browser.

An alternative to other web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome offers Windows users another way to browse and search the Internet. Sporting a "minimal design", Google Chrome offers features such as:

* Malware, phishing, and unsafe website detection...

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World’s first pure merino baby swaddle

2008-09-24T03:32:00.019-07:00

World’s first pure merino baby swaddle
The Cocooi baby swaddle is made from super-fine, unbleached merino fabric which has the ability to regulate a newborn baby’s body temperature, therefore reducing the risk of overheating. The merino fibers used in the Cocooi are extremely fine (just one-tenth the thickness of human hair) and their natural crimp produces millions of pockets in the fabric in which air is captured and circulated...

Tags: Design, Medical, Safety

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Canon Rebel XS, EOS 1000D Entry Level Digital SLR

2008-09-24T03:32:00.017-07:00

Canon Rebel XS, EOS 1000D Entry Level Digital SLR
Canon has today introduced the Canon Digital Rebel XS digital SLR. In some countries (Europe) the camera will be known as the Canon EOS 1000D. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS / 1000D features an APS-C size 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC III image processor, and joins the ranks in the Canon lineup as the entry level digital SLR model under the recently announced 12.2 MP Canon Rebel XSi / 450D. See full story...

Amazon: Onkyo TX-SR705S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver $400 shipped

2008-09-24T03:32:00.015-07:00

Canon Rebel XS, EOS 1000D Entry Level Digital SLR

2008-09-24T03:32:00.013-07:00

Canon has today introduced the Canon Digital Rebel XS digital SLR. In some countries (Europe) the camera will be known as the Canon EOS 1000D. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS / 1000D features an APS-C size 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC III image processor, and joins the ranks in the Canon lineup as the entry level digital SLR model under the recently announced 12.2 MP Canon Rebel XSi / 450D. See full story... Read More

Sony World Photography Awards

2008-09-24T03:32:00.011-07:00

Universities across six continents to compete in the Sony World Photography Awards 2009. Read More

Samsung NaBee wireless transfer solution for digital cameras

2008-09-24T03:32:00.009-07:00

In-built Wi-Fi transfer capabilities have been surfacing in the digital camera market for some time and more recently Wi-Fi cards have been added to the mix. Now Samsung has come up with a new wireless solution for its digital camera range - the NaBee. Produced in conjunction with Alereon, the NaBee is a miniature dongle that plugs into the camera's USB port and wirelessly transfers data via a corresponding dongle on the computer...

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Microsoft Word 2007 - Insert Copyright, Trademark, Other Symbols

2008-09-24T03:32:00.007-07:00

Microsoft Word 2007 - Insert Copyright, Trademark, Other Symbols
Add symbols for copyright, trademark, and registered trademark to your Word 2007 document.

Samsung NV20

2008-09-24T03:32:00.005-07:00

Samsung NV20
Samsung have released the NV20 along with two other digital cameras, but this one takes pride of place

Sony Alpha DSLR A900 preview

2008-09-24T03:32:00.003-07:00

Sony's A900 is the new flagship DSLR in the Alpha range and the company's first with a full-frame sensor. The new Alpha A900 boasts nothing less than 24.6 Megapixels to become the highest resolution DSLR to date, and is also the world's first full-frame DSLR with built-in anti-shake capabilities. Handling the huge amount of image data are twin Bionz processors, which allow the A900 to shoot at 5fps, and like the A700 before it, there's a detailed VGA screen and HDMI connectivity to HDTVs. Find out more about it in our Sony Alpha DSLR A900 preview, where you'll also see how its features and pricing compares against key rivals. Read More

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!

2008-09-24T03:32:00.001-07:00

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!
It's the first day of a new month which means a new Assignment in the Camera Labs forums. The theme as suggested by the winner of January's Assignment, Big Pix, is 'Time'. To enter, visit the March Assignment Submissions page. This also means submissions for last month's Assignment are now closed so you can vote for your favourite entry of Drazen Gal's 'My Place' theme. So to vote, head on over to our February Assignment Submissions thread.

Sigma DP1 - full review and video tour

2008-09-19T18:08:00.001-07:00

Sigma DP1 - full review and video tour
The Sigma DP1 is one of the most unique and highly anticipated compact digital cameras on the market. It's the World's first compact to house a full-sized DSLR sensor, which should allow it to avoid the noise artefacts which plague modern compacts. It also shuns zoom lenses in favour of a fixed focal length model with an equivalent wide-angle coverage of 28mm. On top of this you get full manual control over exposure, manual focusing capabilities and unusually for a camera with a DSLR sensor, a movie mode. So has Sigma really managed to squeeze DSLR quality into a compact body? Find out in our Sigma DP1 review and as always, to see a demonstration of its highlights, check out our Sigma DP1 video tour

NewEgg: ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard $149 shipped

2008-09-19T18:07:00.015-07:00

NewEgg: ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard $149 shipped

Canon releases redesigned 24mm f/1.4L

2008-09-19T18:07:00.013-07:00

Canon has launched a redesign of its 24mm f/1.4 L lens, the Canon 24mm f/1.4L USM II. Read More

A Positive View

2008-09-19T18:07:00.011-07:00

A Positive View
The third 'A Positive View' exhibition will be held in March 2010 and Prince William has agreed to become its new patron.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 - full review and video tour

2008-09-19T18:07:00.009-07:00

The Alpha A300 is the middle DSLR in Sony's consumer range. It takes A200's body, 10.2 Megapixel sensor and built-in stabilisation, and equips it with Live View and a screen which tilts for easier framing at high or low angles. It's a compelling package, but the big question is how it compares against the higher-end Alpha A350 - an identical model, other than its higher resolution 14.2 Megapixel sensor. Does the A350 record measurably greater detail, or does the A300 enjoy lower noise levels? Find out in our Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 review where we'll reveal direct comparisons between both Alphas along with Canon's EOS 450D / XSi. And as always, you can check out the highlights in our A300 video tour. Read More

Going Zero G - and please update your Geekzone profile

2008-09-19T18:07:00.007-07:00

Going Zero G - and please update your Geekzone profile
Later this week I am off to Las Vegas to participate in a Zero G flight.

I will have some videos and photos from the flight - but in the meantime I recommend people update their Geekzone profile...

Sony Alpha A350 Compared to Nikon D80 SLR Review

2008-09-19T18:07:00.005-07:00

Sony Alpha A350 Compared to Nikon D80 SLR Review
We have just posted a side by side comparison review between the new 14.2 MP Sony Alpha A350 digital SLR with DT 18-70mm lens versus the 10.1 MP Nikon D80 digital SLR kit with the AF-S DX 18-55mm VR zoom. To see what real world benefits the latest generation technologies and features incorporated in the Sony Alpha A350 offer in terms of image quality or enhancing the photographic experience, we decided to compare this new camera model against the Nikon D80 which remains one of the predominant cameras in the current Nikon line up. See how these two SLR cameras performed in our tests...

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!

2008-09-19T18:07:00.003-07:00

It's the first day of a new month which means a new Assignment in the Camera Labs forums. The theme as suggested by the winner of March's Assignment, chaplainblake, is 'Reflection'. To enter, visit the May Assignment Submissions page. This also means submissions for last month's Assignment are now closed so you can vote for your favourite entry of zrmi's 'Transportation' theme. So to vote, head on over to our April Assignment Submissions thread. Read More

Gary Fong

2008-09-19T18:07:00.001-07:00

Gary Fong
Gary Fong will be giving a seminar in Luton on Tuesday 30th September

Exclusive Nikon D300 Test and Sample Images Just Posted

2008-09-19T18:06:00.001-07:00

We have had the opportunity to test out a final production Nikon D300 digital SLR, and have just posted an image gallery with links to full resolution sample images from this exciting new camera. Some of the images were taken with the AF 50mm F1.8 Nikkor, and the original 45mm f2.8P manual focus lens. Check out the results... Read More

CircuitCity: Samsung 245BW 24in Widescreen Monitor $290 shipped AR

2008-09-15T08:51:00.005-07:00

CircuitCity: Samsung 245BW 24in Widescreen Monitor $290 shipped AR

Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

2008-09-15T08:51:00.003-07:00

Creative has been hawking its X-Fi sound enhancement technology hard in the last couple of years, putting it in everything from sound cards to headphones -- and now in a portable AV player. Aside from the usual voice recorder, FM radio, expandable storage, and audio/video playback, the Zen X-Fi is the first player from Creative to offer built-in WiFi. Like Microsoft's Zune, the X-Fi lacks a Web browser, which is a major stumbling block for a WiFi device, but it also lacks the Zune's wireless sync. It does, however, offer limited chat capabilities and AV streaming via LAN.

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Lenovo: ThinkCentre A57 Tower Desktop E2180 1GB 160GB $334 shipped

2008-09-15T08:51:00.001-07:00

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 with 15x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD

2008-09-15T08:50:00.013-07:00

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 with 15x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD
Sony Canada today announced the latest addition to its high-zoom camera line, the 9.1-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H50 digital camera. This new model (which is a successor to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9) incorporates a 15x optical zoom lens with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization to capture action at a distance. The Sony DSC-H50 also features extensive manual controls, including an exposure bracketing mode that newly includes settings for white balance and color modes. See full story...

Windows Server 2008 is my Desktop Workstation

2008-09-15T08:50:00.011-07:00

After hearing lots of good stuffs about this new SERVER product from Microsoft called Windows Server 2008, I took the decision to move from Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition

The good thing is, Windows Server 2008 can be configured as a fully featured desktop workstation. Your one stop guide for completing this ‘awesome’ task is here

Below is my laptop configuration:

1) Apple Macbook 2.4 GHz

2) 4 GB RAM

I have Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x86 Edition installed

Below is the list of software installed:

1) Apple Bootcamp

2) Microsoft Office 2007

3) Microsoft Visio 2007

4) Mozilla Firefox

5) Skype

6) Apple Quicktime

7) Apple iTunes

8 ) Windows Live

Live Writer
Live Messenger
Live Photo Gallery

9) Foxit PDF Reader

10) Flashget Download Manager

11) Virtual PC

12) Kaspersky Internet Security

13) tWhirl

14) Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1

This server is Fast, Sleek, and Customizable (in Features and Roles). That’s a huge benefit over Vista where many services get started no matter you use them.

I have also moved my development stuffs to a virtual environment now and virtual machines run quite fast than in Vista here. Yes, I am quite happy with Virtual PC 2007 and I don’t think I would install x64 version just for Hyper-V. The application support for x64 sucks!

Everything works good in my setup including sleep,shutdown and hibernate

So far, my experience of having Windows Server 2008 as my main desktop workstation is good and I think I will continue to stay on this for a long, long time until Windows 7 comes out

Sony Kdl 46X3500 Tv

2008-09-15T08:50:00.009-07:00

The Sony KDL46X3500 Full HD LCD TV is one of Sonys latest releases of High Definition glory. With 1080p, Read More

Mwave: LTS LTD411M6KIT Network Digital Video Security System w/4 night vision cameras $499

2008-09-15T08:50:00.007-07:00

Pet photography course

2008-09-15T08:50:00.005-07:00

Pet photography course
There�s more to great animal portraits than a bit of bribery with a pocket full of Bonios. So the team at Contemporary Photographic Training (CPT) has launched a brand new course to help you take stunning images of Man�s Best Friend.

Pentax K20D - full review and video tour

2008-09-15T08:50:00.003-07:00

Pentax K20D - full review and video tour
The Pentax K20D is a 14.6 Megapixel mid-range DSLR which packs-in a broad range of features. It inherits an impressive core specification from its predecessor, the K10D, including a dust and weather-resistant body, built-in Shake Reduction, a decent optical viewfinder, a number of innovative exposure modes, a wealth of custom options, and the option of recording RAW in Adobe's DNG format. To this Pentax has increased the screen to 2.7in, boosted the sensitivity to 6400 ISO, added Live View, an X-Sync port, and improved the optional DA 18-55mm kit lens, along with that big jump in sensor resolution. The big question is how it measures-up to today's other 14 Megapixel DSLR, the Sony A350, not to mention Canon's EOS 450D / XSi and the semi-pro EOS 40D. To find out how the new Pentax compares, check out our Pentax K20D review, and as always for a demonstration of its highlights, see our K20D video tour.

CircuitCity: Samsung 245BW 24in Widescreen Monitor $290 shipped AR

2008-09-15T08:50:00.001-07:00

Nikon Announces Coolpix P80 with 18x Optical Zoom

2008-09-13T16:29:00.019-07:00

Nikon has today announced their first entry into the super zoom point and shoot market with the Nikon Coolpix P80, a 10MP compact camera featuring an 18x optical wide angle zoom, in camera CCD shift image stabilization, an electronic viewfinder as well as a large 2.7-inch high resolution 230K LCD rear monitor with wide viewing angle. See full story... Read More

The Windows Mojave experiment results

2008-09-13T16:29:00.017-07:00

The Windows Mojave experiment results
Yesterday I posted about Microsoft Windows Mojave, an experiement in perception.

A set of people were asked what they think is bad on Windows Vista during the Mojave Experiment. Their answers were recorded. They were then shown "Microsoft Windows Mojave", a new operating system that impressed everyone.

Microsoft then revealed "Windows Mojave" and "Windows Vista" are the same one.

I have just found out the full "Mojave Experiment" results will be available 29th July on The Mojave Experiment website.

OneCall: Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera w/18-105mm Lens $1300 shipped

2008-09-13T16:29:00.015-07:00

Amazon: Kensington 33374 Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer $20

2008-09-13T16:29:00.013-07:00

Dell Home: Studio 15 Laptop T5750 15.4in 2GB 250GB DVD+-RW webcam 2yr warranty $649

2008-09-13T16:29:00.011-07:00

Dell Home: Studio 15 Laptop T5750 15.4in 2GB 250GB DVD+-RW webcam 2yr warranty $649

Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS - full review and video tour

2008-09-13T16:29:00.009-07:00

Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS - full review and video tour
Canon's EOS 1000D, or Rebel XS as it's known in North America, is the company's latest entry-level DSLR, and successor to the best-selling EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. The new 1000D / XS shares the same 10 Megapixel CMOS sensor as its predecessor and also the same sized 2.5in screen, but now adds Live View and comes bundled with an Image Stabilised kit lens. Interestingly some specifications have actually been downgraded a little: the AF system now has 7-points to the 400D / XTi's 9-points, and the 3fps continuous shooting rate now only applies to JPEG files. But the core specification of 10 Megapixels, Live View and a lens with anti-shake at an affordable price will greatly appeal to anyone in the market for a budget DSLR. Find out how Canon's latest DSLR compares against others in the range and key rivals in our EOS 1000D / XS review, and as always you can see the highlights in our EOS 1000D / XS video tour.

Sharp's solar LED street lights incorporate seismic detection

2008-09-13T16:29:00.007-07:00

Sharp's solar LED street lights incorporate seismic detection
The argument for switching to solar-powered street lighting seems very clear cut: they run on sunlight, emit no CO2 emissions, provide an off-the grid source of lighting during in an emergency situation and use efficient LED-based light which tends not to attract insects. Sharp Corporation has announced plans to roll-out two new models of solar-powered LED street lights in the Japanese market and these have the added bonus of in-built Seismic Motion Sensors which detect earthquakes of five or greater on the Japanese seismic scale and respond by switching to full illumination for two nights...

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Microsoft Windows Mojave

2008-09-13T16:29:00.005-07:00

Microsoft Windows Mojave
So you complain about Windows Vista but actually never used it? Maybe what you need is Microsoft Windows Mojave.

In summary, a set of people were asked what they think is bad on Windows Vista. Their answers were recorded. They were then shown "Microsoft Windows Mojave".

One of the subjects in the study even said "Wow", the word Microsoft used in the "The wow starts now" campaign for Windows Vista.

Microsoft then revealed "Windows Mojave" and "Windows Vista" are the same one.

I know a lot of Linux and Mac OS X users who bash Windows Vista without ever having touch a computer running the OS. How can they "know" so much? Or perhaps they don't.

Isn't this a big perception problem?

All the details here.

UPDATE: The Mojave Experiment results are coming on-line!

Samsung Yp T10 4GB yp T10JAB

2008-09-13T16:29:00.003-07:00

The Samsung YP-T10 is a super slim and sexy MP3 player which although is looking a little like the Samsung Read More

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!

2008-09-13T16:29:00.001-07:00

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!
It's the first day of a new month which means a new Assignment in the Camera Labs forums. The theme as suggested by the winner of June's Assignment, richcaw, is 'Trees'. To enter, visit the August Assignment Submissions page. This also means submissions for last month's Assignment are now closed so you can vote for your favourite entry of Georgie2H's 'Minimalism' theme. So to vote, register or sign-into our forums and head on over to our July Assignment Submissions thread.

Samsung Le 40F86B Tv

2008-09-13T03:57:00.005-07:00

The Samsung LE40F86B 40 1080p HD Ready LCD TV is one of the latest additions to Samsungs range of Read More

Windows XP and Explorer - Toggle Caching Thumbnails And Creating Thumbs.db Files

2008-09-13T03:57:00.003-07:00

Toggle whether or not you want Windows XP caching thumbnails for pictures inside Explorer folders, creating thumbs.db files in the process. ... Read More

Ngai Tahu Silenced Critical Tenants at Wigram

2008-09-13T03:57:00.001-07:00

[Article appeared in local newspaper "Western News", retyped for your edification, wouldn't usually reproduce an article in it's entirity but this is from a community paper so I doubt they will mind too much.]

Full facts on airfield not heard, Wigram candidate claims.

By Cullen Smith

National Party candidate for Wigram Marc Alexander claims a gagging clause in Ngai Tahu tenancy agreements has prevented the city council hearin gthe full story on possible aviation initiatives for Wigram airfield.

The council this week accepted a petition of more than 4000 signatures from people opposed to the airfield's planned closure in February to make way for 2000 new houses.

But councillors then voted unaminously to approve a plan change that allows an 84ha portion of the 250ha airfield owne by Ngai Tahu Property Ltd to be subdivided for housing development.

Ngai Tahu Property served notice to all commerical tenants last month that the airfield would close on February 28. It will be closed to all air traffic from next month.

Mr Alexander, a former United Future MP who is standing against the incumbent Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton in the upcoming general election, presented the petition that was formally accepted by councillors on Thursday.

Mr Alexnder said petitioners urged councillors to defer approval for any plan to subdivide Wigram Airfield for housing until all interested parties had been fully consulted and briefed.

He told Western News he believed the council "got it wrong" by approving the plan change without hearing all the facts.

Under a clause in the Ngai Tahu tenancy agreement, Wigram tenants were forbidden to oppose any town planning or resource management submission made by thier landlord.

Mr Alexander said Mayor Bob Parker had reiterated to councillors that it was completely acceptable for landlords to impose such conditions.

"While that's true legally, the point has to be made that by doing so it denies the council getting more information before making an important decision," he said.

The council had been told in submissions that aviation had no future at Wigram and there were no commercial possibilities for the airfield.

"That was clearly misrepresenting the truth because the pilot school wanted to expand byt were unable to do so because Ngai Tahu basically curtailed their activities," he said.

He said he'd been told a gliding company had wanted to "set up shop" at the airfield but had been specifically prohibited.

"Ngai Tahu have every right to do those things, but to withhold that information and to give a false declaration as to the aviation possibilities at Wigram, I think was wrong."

Mr Alexander said he believbed there were some areas of Wigram that could be developed for housing without encroaching onm the possibility of retaining an airfield.

He said councillors should be "extremely sensitive" about the issue of retaining strategic assets for the city in light of the current controversy raging around the council's $17 million purchase of five inner city properties from beleaguered developer David Henderson.

"Retaining Wigram as an airfield is much more in the strategic long term interests of Christchurch than those buildings would be," he said.

[Article Ends]

TVNZ7 Internet Debate in association with InternetNZ

2008-09-13T03:56:00.013-07:00

TVNZ7 Internet Debate in association with InternetNZ
The TVNZ7 Internet Debate (in association with InternetNZ) will be broadcasted live, 23rd September 2008 9:10pm on TVNZ7 (Freeview).

This will be an organised debate on ICT issues, streamed live to the official website and TVNZ7’s site, directly from Avalon Studios.

The debate involves four politicians quizzed on major areas of ICT policy with questions coming from you through the online chat, a studio audience, and experienced journalists.

The politicians are Labour’s Minister of Communications Hon David Cunliffe, National ICT Spokesperson Hon Maurice Williamson, ACT Leader Hon Rodney Hide and Greens ICT Spokesperson Metiria Turei.

You can participate live through an IRC channel or by posting your questions in our Geekzone forums - we have created a special ICT Policy and Regulation forum specially for this event. There you will find the discussions for each topic (direct links below) and you will be submit questions:

     * Broadband (includes infrastructure, productivity, sustainability)
     * Convergence (includes broadcasting and mobile)
     * Copyright (includes open source)
     * Cybersafety (includes privacy and security as well)
     * Digital Divide (includes rural and TSO as well)

You need to login to post in the Geekzone ICT Policy and Regulation forums or complete our quick registration to get started.

Sony Style: $300 coupon on Sony VAIO AR series Notebook including CTO

2008-09-13T03:56:00.011-07:00

Sony Style: $300 coupon on Sony VAIO AR series Notebook including CTO

NewEgg: EVGA 384-P3-N966-TR GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB Video Card $50 shipped AR

2008-09-13T03:56:00.009-07:00

NewEgg: EVGA 384-P3-N966-TR GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB Video Card $50 shipped AR

Panasonic TX-37LZD70 Television

2008-09-13T03:56:00.007-07:00

Panasonic brings us the TX-37LZD70, a Full High Definition 1080p LCD TV with V-real technology for the Read More

DealWatch - September 10, 2008

2008-09-13T03:56:00.005-07:00

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - $300
Nikon D80 - $900
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 - $230
Nikon Coolpix S210 - $160

New Olympus E-420 DSLR - compared against rivals

2008-09-13T03:56:00.003-07:00

Today Olympus announced its latest DSLR, the E-420. Successor to the E-410, the new E-420 shares the same compact dimensions which make it one of the smallest and lightest DSLRs around. The core specifications of a 10 megapixel sensor with Live View and effective anti-dust features remain, but the E-420 now features a slightly bigger 2.7in screen and the addition of contrast-based AF facilities complete with Face Detection. For those who really like to travel light, Olympus has also introduced a 'pancake' style 25mm f2.8 lens which measures just 23.5mm and offers standard 50mm coverage on the E-420. The E-420 will be available in April for 379 GBP in a kit with the 14-42mm lens. Check out our Olympus E-420 feature comparison to see how it measures-up against its rivals. Read More

ION Audio's DESK ROCKER speakers

2008-09-13T03:56:00.001-07:00

ION Audio’s US$149.95 DESK ROCKER speaker system plays audio from any PC, Mac, TV, DVD, CD, and connected guitar or keyboard. The DESK ROCKER system consists of two self-powered desktop speakers, which plug into a standard wall outlet...

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