Tue Feb 20, 2007
"Windows Vista in a Nutshell"
Anticipation about Microsoft's new operating system, Windows Vista, is building exponentially. Thankfully, after all the hype and attention paid to the Vista revolution--with its 50 million lines of code soon to be running on 400 million computers--Preston Gralla's "Windows Vista in a Nutshell" (O'Reilly), stands ready to answer the questions of power users, enthusiasts, small business owners, and IT professionals.
click Full Story, for all the details on this amazing book!
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Fri Feb 16, 2007
Gecko Pro-sleeve13
Gecko Gear, an Australian company known for its iPod cases, now has sleeves for the Apple notebooks. The Gecko pro-sleeve13 is a professional quality sleeve for the 13� MacBook and functions as a standalone case or a sleeve to place in another bag. Made of high quality materials and built to last, the pro-sleeve cases should suit most MacBook and MacBook Pro users. Presently a 17" case is not available.
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Review: Nikon SLR System Case
When I bought my Nikon D50 I wanted to get a case that would not only hold my camera, but also every accessory I could think of. I tend to shoot in somewhat remote locations at times and need to take my equipment with me. As part of an offer with the camera I came across the Nikon SLR System Case. At first glance this looks to be a simple camcorder style carry case with limited options, but upon closer review and usage it is much more. Full Story
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Shure E500 PTH Earphones
There�s not much I can say that hasn�t already been said about Shure�s triple driver E500 earphones. Every review I read says that these are the best sounding earphones ever made if you can afford them. I got a pair for myself and these earphones retail for $549 but before you get discouraged and move on to the next RSS feed, read on for an in depth look at what $500+ earphones can buy in terms of complete audio goodness. Full Story
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Thu Feb 15, 2007
Review: Nikon D50
Another potential reviews candidate is Robert. He has been with us working behind the scenes for quite a while now. His expertise in consumer electronics is vast and below is his submitted review. Give us your feedback.
Last week I had the opportunity to pick up a Nikon D50 for a great price. Within the past few months the D50 has dropped in price and has been found in kit packages on eBay for under $800. This opens a great opportunity for non-professionals and amateurs to upgrade from their point and shoot cameras to a great entry level Digital SLR.
1) The Build
Coming from a long term Pentax user I was greatly concerned with build quality in the entry level digital SLR market. I am used to metal bodies and heavy frames, so the move to plastic was a hesitant one. With the Nikon D50 my fears were quickly set aside. The frame is solid to the point of being professional in feel. While the D50 is lighter than some of its predecessors, it maintains enough weight to give a firm feel in the photographer�s hand. A matte black plastic body and textured rubber hand grip gives the camera a sleek look. There is a silver version sold mainly in the UK market, but I would recommend the black design for that professional feel and look. The buttons and dials on the D50 are solid and feel like they will hold up the daily abuse I expect my cameras to go through.
2) The Design
The biggest pleasure in using the Nikon D50 is the button placement. It fits well in a medium sized hand and has easy accessibility for most functions. With a fast on/off switch located around the shutter button, switching the camera on is a breeze. Within quick reach of the right thumb are the settings lock (to quickly set your flash levels etc�), the jog dial (for switching functions and settings), and the menu directional button (for switching through menus and setting focus points) and trash button. Within reach of the left fingers are the rest of the menu buttons, frame advance button (for multi-shot etc�), and the auto/manual focus switch. I found getting used to button placement was a breeze and within a few hours of use you are hitting what you need without thinking. The weight of the camera may be a bit much for small hands and those used to very light point and shoot cameras, but with a little use the user will quickly adapt.
3) The Features
I won�t drone on and on about all of the features built into the Nikon D50 for the sake of those who don�t want the technical jargon. You can easily see most of the features reviewed and explained on Ken Rockwell�s site at: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d50.htm as he explains the extra details with great style. The basics of this camera is that it is an easy camera to use for those being introduced to the SLR market while still having enough power and flexibility for those looking to work in a more advanced setting. The ability to work in high speed (up to 1600 ISO), long exposure (up to 30 sec.), fast shutter (up to 2.5 fps), and a great RAW image format help keep this camera in the intermediate level as well as be accessible to amateurs. The 6.1 MP resolution is high enough to produce wonderful large prints and with the internal JPG compression being well done the worry about using RAW is removed. For those just starting out there are great auto features as well. Nikon included seven automatic scenes and a very competent automatic mode to be able to use your D50 as a high quality point and shoot if needed.
4) Summary
While the Nikon D50 is not quite up to snuff for the true professional it is an incredible option for the amateur, hobbyist, and intermediate market. A sold build quality combined with easy to use advanced features makes the D50 a wonderful camera to use. The Nikon name is maintained once again with this camera�s introduction. As prices continue to drop it has quickly become an affordable option for those looking to enter the digital SLR world as well. I recommend the Nikon D50 as a powerful tool in your budding photographer�s arsenal.
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Review: iDesk Plus
The following item was submitted by Kory, a potential reviews columnist for DTT. Let us know what you think in the columns or [email protected] Find out more at iDeck's website
The I Deck Plus is a great three piece audio system for the iPod series. It has a streamline design which makes it not bulky; therefore it will look good anywhere in your house. While checking out the I Deck Plus it is important to remember that it is compatible with all IPod models. The I Deck Plus also has a cool blue light which illuminates the display making it easy to see. When you dock the IPod in the I Deck Plus to play music remember it is always being charged and with the use of the IPod USB cable plugged into the back of the base, you can update you songs. While using the I Deck Plus to hook my IPod Video up to my T.V. the picture was crystal clear, which made it a pleasure to use my Video IPod. The Bass of the I Deck Plus sounds amazing which makes the sound incredible. Like most other audio systems, the I deck plus uses positive and negative wires to connect the speakers to the base. To sum it up, the I Deck Plus is a great system which makes the IPod even more fun to use and own.
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Fri Jan 26, 2007
XtremeMac Luna: alarm and speaker system
I�m continuing to see more speaker systems for the iPod and I�ve given up on keeping track of every model from the dozens of manufacturers. The speaker / alarm clock market is small but growing but there are two key players, iHome and XtremeMac. The two have great offerings but I�m giving the gold to XtremeMac. I�ve used both units and the iHome has too many buttons and looks cheap. Everyone has his or her opinion and that�s mine. However, at the end of the day, you have to look at both units side by side and in conclusion, I�m still a big fan of the Luna from XtremeMac. Full Story
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Wed Jan 24, 2007
Kensington SX3000 Speaker for iPod
Speakers that are made for the iPod are in such high demand today that they are everywhere you seem to look. They all seem to be the same, but claim to be different. Full Story
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Sumo leather case for iPod with Video
While at Macworld, I spoke to the owner of Sumo cases about a case I purchased at CompUSA almost a year ago and my complaints with its belt clip being too stiff. He saw the case and saw how the stiffness was causing the fabric to tear a bit each time I removed the item from my belt. He immediately offered to exchange it with a leather case with a modified belt clip but is a flip open case and not pouch style. I was hesitant but decided to use it and here are my thoughts. Full Story
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Tue Jan 23, 2007
Apple iPod shuffle
The new iPod shuffle is not that much different from the old one. The new shuffle still has no screen because it really has no need for it. iPod Shuffle is simply a music player that picks out songs and plays them randomly. If you don�t like your music selected for you, tough. Full Story
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Mon Jan 08, 2007
Casio Exlim EX-S600
The Casio Exlim EX-S600 is an incredibly sleek camera and it�s photo quality is astounding. Full Story
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Tue Dec 26, 2006
Logitech Audiostation
Logitech's Audiostation is the best All-in-one iPod Sound System I have seen yet.
It has everything. Audiostation produces fantastically clear, full-bodied sound, especially considering its size and features touch sensitive controls and a clock with a "wake to" alarm which can be set to go off with either the radio or iPod.
Also included was 3D stereo sound, adjustable bass and treble levels, auxillary input jack, video output jacks and built-in alarm clock.
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Fri Dec 22, 2006
Contour iSee nano v2
We received a pre-release version of the Contour case for the second generation Nano and it sat in our labs for over two weeks. We apologize but Macworld really is a hectic time for the team and me. Anyway, without any more delays, but much more coffee, I offer you the Contour case for the second-generation iPod Nano.
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Tue Dec 12, 2006
Wireless Weather Forecaster
Brookstone's 5-Day Wireless Weather Forcaster is a cool little gadget that recieves accurate weather infoo for your area and displays it on an easy to read display. You just put a AA battery in, and stick on your refrigerator or stand it in your desk. It updates quite often and shows you the 5-day weather forecast for your area and 4 other cities of your choice. Full Story
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Wed Nov 22, 2006
Podz Wireless Speakers
Brookstone, a popular gadget catalog and retail store has come up with a clever set of wireless speakers and named them Podz. Full Story
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