Monday 29 September 2008

Fisher-Price Rock, Roll 'N Ride Trike Review

This sturdy trike offers three fun ways to ride. The base locks in place for ride-on, rocking fun. As your child grows, the base converts to an extra long parent handle so you can comfortably stroll behind your child, offering a helpful push while they learn to pedal. When they're ready to ride on their own, remove the handle, adjust the seat and fold the foot pegs for easy, independent pedaling. A restage of the Rock, Roll & Ride Trike. A sturdy Trike with three fun ways to ride! Lock the base in place for ride-on, rocking fun. As your child grows, the base converts to an extra long push handle so you can comfortably stroll behind while they learn to pedal. When they’re ready to ride on their own, the handle removes, seat adjusts and foot pegs fold up for easy independent pedaling. And they’re off! The restage makes the handle bar 4" longer, updates the colors, and updates the wheels with a new "open spoke" look.

Sunday 28 September 2008

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

A compact and lightweight zoom lens with built-in image stabilizer for greater sharpness Advanced optics and aspherical lens element help preserve sharpness and color clarity from edge to edge Accepts 72mm lens filters (optional) Equipped with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio, the Canon EF 28-135mm standard zoom lens delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures virtually ever time. The lens is particularly handy for places where flashes are prohibited, as it excels in dim lighting without requiring a flash or a tripod. Other features include a ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focusing; a close focusing distance of 20 inches; and a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to 5.6. The lens carries a one-year warranty.

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Friday 26 September 2008

Chocolate Lover's Gift Basket Classic by igourmet.com Review

This gift basket is packed full of rich, delicious chocolate to satisfy the cravings of your favorite chocolate connoisseur. Includes: Chocolate Capri Log by Westfield Farm: Rich and creamy with a slight goat tang this semi-sweet chocolate goat cheese is unusual and highly addictive. (5 oz.) Casa Don Puglisi Pure Chocolate from Modica: Hailing from Modica (Sicily), Puglisi's chocolate bars are still made in the Aztec tradition, creating a rustic, brittle chocolate untainted by modern machinery and artificial flavorings. (3.5 oz.) Marich English Toffee Caramels: Soft toffee flavored caramel is surrounded by silky milk chocolate to make one mouthwatering treat. (10 oz.) El Rey Chocolate Bar: Venezuelan Single Bean Origin chocolate. (3 oz.) Spiced Chocolate Sauce: Hand made with Valrhona Grand Cru Grand Cru chocolate. Knipschildt Spiced Chocolate Sauce is a very balanced chocolate sauce spiced with chipotle (for a smoky flavor) and cayenne (for a little kick). (8 oz.) Le Petit Ecolier: Traditional French butter cookies coated in Chocolate. (5.3 oz.) Piedras de Espana (Chocolate Largueta Almonds): Largueta almonds coated in sugar and chocolate from the Canary Islands. (4.4 oz.) Tiger Chocolate Fondue: Rich, chocolate fondue imported from Switzerland. (7 oz.) Callebaut Bittersweet Baking Chocolate: Extra fine dark Belgian chocolate blocks. (17.5 oz.) Venchi Cuor di Cacao Chocolate Bar: Exceptional chocolates from the Piedmont region of Italy. (1.6 oz.) Chocolate Bananas: Naturally dried Canary Island bananas coated in African dark chocolate. (4.4 oz.) Ah! Some Triple Chocolate Truffle Brownies: The richest most awesome brownies we have ever had! These bittersweet fudge truffled brownies with white, milk & dark chocolate chips layered with semisweet ganache & hand dipped in dark chocolate are truly sublime. (2x 3oz) Please note that any item out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal or greater value.

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Western Digital My Book Pro Edition II 1 TB Review

From the maker Get surprising capacity or extra data protection with this dual drive, triple interface RAID storage system from WD. A three year warranty and one of a kind features make this the most powerful product in WD’,s My Book family of external drives and the preeminent storage system in its class. WD’,s My Book Pro Edition II dual drive storage system offers RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for surprising capacity and performance. A three year warranty, triple interface and a powerful mix of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices and anybody looking for extra assurance that their data is safe. Product Features surprising capacity: With one terabyte 1,000 GB of storage in this elegant, small footprint design, you have lots of room to store an complete digital photo library, 125 hours of HD movies, or over 75 hours of DV video. Extra data protection: For extra data protection, dedicate half the capacity for mirroring and automatically and instantaneously back up data every time you save it. Extra fast performance: The lighting fast mix of FireWire 400/800 and RAID striping yields the speed you need for fast, smooth video editing, an extra responsive Photoshop scratch disk, generating complex 3D objects or special effects, and saving big blocks of data in record time. Easy to set up, easy to use: You’,re up and running in some simple steps. RAID configuration is easy with WD’,s intuitive RAID Wizard software User serviceable: Easy access lets you to open the case and replace a drive. No have to send the complete system in for service. Triple interface: gives flexibility and performance with connections for ultra fast FireWire , also as FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. EMC Retrospect Express Backup and System recuperation Software: Powerful backup software that will include full system backup and recuperation, easy scheduling, and encryption. Capacity gauge: See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system. Intelligent drive management features: auto power up, Safe Shutdown, and LED activity lights make this storage system particularly easy to use. Calm and cool: An economical convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably calm. 3 year warranty Ideal For: get peace of mind with a mirrored back up of vital papers and pictures manage and archive vast photo and artwork libraries Edit and exchange big audio and video projects

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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Calculator Review

I have written a review here of the previous model, the TI-83 Plus, which contains the essentials that single this calculator out. The TI series starting from the TI-82, then the TI-83, has always been my prefered model and is recommended throughout MathsNet, particularly as the calculator of choice for A-Level studies. I have had a TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition in my possession for some time now and never experienced any problems with them.One other issue that may be relevant to some schools is the the calculator, with all its "special powers" does rival some software that schools may already have. A school equipped with interactive whiteboards, and suitable open-ended software for graphing, geometry and statistics, may feel this calculator is superfluous. However, even then, the calculator has the unique property of being individual to the student using it: the student can do some maths themselves independently of the classroom or teacher.The main barrier to their developed use among my Sixth Form students is fundamentally cost and then, secondly, the scepticism on their part that the calculator will really improve their grades (which again comes down to cost). There is no barrier in terms of the technical capabilities of the calculator. I suppose a partial solution is for TI to make VERY generous offers to schools for buying class sets. So what does the TI-84 bring to the table?

  • a USB port for direct communication with your PC
  • mproved and faster display (2.5 times the speed of the TI-83)
  • an impressive list of "APPS": finance, algebra, CBL, Cabri, conics, inequalities
  • probability simulations, transformations
  • memory increase from 160K (TI83) to 1.5 MB
  • no symbolic algebra or calculus

Note how Cabri has crept in there: interactive geometry on your calculator! The significance of the last mentioned (non) attribute is it means these calculators are still eligible for use in public A-Level and GCSE exams.

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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphic Scientific Calculator - Fully loaded with a built-in USB port, an improved display, many preloaded Apps, and much more, the maximum performance TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is 100% compatible, keystroke-for-keystroke with the TI-83 Plus family. Integrating it into your classroom couldn't be easier! With the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, all students can now share their work by connecting their handheld to any TI presentation tools for the whole class to see, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Plus, a built-in USB port makes data transfer to your computer and between handhelds easier than ever. The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition handheld is fully loaded with convenient features including compatibility with TI presentation tools on every unit. Now you can personalize your handheld with new optional accessories, including a kickstand slide case and changeable faceplates. I/O port for communication with other TI products Internal Clock with date and time display TI Connectivity Cable included TI Connectivity Cable and TI Connect software allow information to be transferred to and from a computer and printed or stored on disk 8-line by 16-character display Advanced functions accessed through pull-down display menus Real and complex numbers calculated to 14-digit accuracy and displayed with 10 digits plus a 2-digit exponent. Assorted graph capabilities


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Thursday 25 September 2008

Mobil 1 with SuperSynTM 0W-40 Review

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Gillette M3 Power Nitro Razor Review

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Wednesday 24 September 2008

Fisher-Price Shake 'n Go Crash-Ups Speedway Review

The Shake 'N Go Crash-Up Speedway is an action-packed playset that allows two Crash-Up cars to race each other on a figure-eight circuit. Rocket out of the starting station, then speed through twists, turns, ramps and a center intersection. There is even a "bridge out" crash-up area. Includes two cars. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 52"L x 29"W x 10"H.
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Lowepro Nova 160 AW Camera Bag Review


With the ever increasing number of photographers armed with advanced amateur cameras and compact digital SLRs, Lowepro was eager to bring a solid compact camera bag to the market. Lowepro's newest compact beltpack offering – the Nova 160 AW – offers photographers everything they need for a compact camera kit in one easy-to-use weatherproof design.
On the surface the look and feel of the Nova 160 AW is quite conventional for a compact camera bag that doubles as either a shoulder bag or beltpack. If you look a little deeper you'll find the Nova 160 AW offers a few unique elements that make it a worthwhile travel companion.

Specifications:


  • Capacity: 1 DSLR with lens (18-55mm or 17-85mm f/3.5-5.6) plus 1-2 additional lenses
  • Memory cards and a flash unit
  • Size (Interior): 7.9"W X 4.3"D X 6.7"H
  • Size (Exterior): 9.4"W X 6.9"D X 8.7"H
  • Exterior construction: 840D Nylon and 600D Polyester
  • Interior construction: 200D Polyester
  • Weight: 1.14 lbs

Design and Construction

Lowepro's Nova series bags come in multiple sizes, with the smaller 160 AW that we used for this review recommended for compact DSLRs and all-in-one enthusiast cameras.

In terms of build quality, Lowepro is well known for high quality standards, and the Nova 160 AW is no exception. Thick ballistic nylon exteriors, smooth polyester interiors, solid stitching, and thick padding help make the Nova 160 AW a superior product. The various zippers feel rugged, Velcro camera compartment dividers stay firmly in place, and even the accessory pockets feel like they can handle some abuse. In terms of padding, Lowepro provides ample padding around core compartment and accessory pockets; with a camera and accessories stored inside, everything feels safe and secure.




The one minor issue I had with the build quality was that the hardware used on the shoulder strap (the clips that connect the strap to the case) are made of plastic and felt like they wouldn't handle serious abuse. On a similar note, the belt loops used for attaching the case to your belt are fine for a normal belt, but are too small to conveniently fit on the Lowepro Street & Field modular belt pack system (an odd thing since this case might make a good addition for Street & Field belt users).
The "AW" in the name of the Nova 160 AW stands for "All Weather" thanks to the inclusion of weatherproof cover that wraps around the entire case. Although I'm glad to see the accessory rain cover with the Nova 160 AW, I can't say using it was entirely practical. Specifically, I found it rather difficult to rapidly deploy the rain cover in the field, and because of the design of the rain cover it was easy to accidentally wrap the rain cover around the case inside out...preventing the case from opening and closing correctly. Since the Nova 160 AW is targeted at nature photographers and urban photojournalists who need to access camera quickly in a range of environments, we would have liked to see a simpler weather-resistant design.




Cargo Space and CapacityInternally, the Nova 160 AW is laid out much like many other top-loading DSLR shoulder bags or beltpacks, with Velcro-in-place dividers that you can customize to fit your needs. The overflap lid provides a little extra protection from the elements and also offers a place to store memory cards. There is abundant padding between the camera gear compartments. Lowepro officially states the Nova 160 AW holds "1 DSLR with lens attached (18-55mm or 17-85mm f/3.5-5.6) plus 1-2 additional lenses; 2 memory cards and a flash unit." In practice, I found that larger DSLR bodies with normal zoom lenses just didn't fit inside this beltpack, and the Nova 160 AW is really only suited for compact DSLRs and kit lenses or small prime lenses.


In Use
Over the shoulder, the strap on the Nova 160 AW offers plenty of padding and is comfortable to carry for a bag of this size. When used as a beltpack the Nova 160 AW becomes an even more versatile "hands free" camera bag, making it easy to access your camera kit while hiking. The only slightly negative aspect of the beltpack use (as mentioned before) is that the belt loops are a bit too snug around my Lowepro Street & Field belt.
I had no problem using the Nova 160 AW with a
Pentax *ist DL camera and three Pentax prime lenses. I also found it nice for carrying a Nikon Coolpix P5100 with accessory lenses and an external flash. However, a Pentax K10D with battery grip was just too large to use with this case.

Conclusions
Overall, the Lowepro Nova 160 AW is a solid, functional compact bag that works well in the field. If you've ever hesitated to bring your camera with you because of a bulky camera bag then you know why this compact shoulder/beltpack makes perfect sense. Although the interior storage isn't big enough for professional-level DSLRs, many average consumers will likely find the size of this bag perfect for vacation and weekend photo opportunities.
Photographers who often find themselves in wet environments will probably find the all-weather rain cover a little frustrating to quickly use/and or remove. Still, the Nova 160 AW is a pretty nice compact camera bag and deserves a spot on your shopping list.


Pros:

  • Plenty of room for all-in-one camera and accessories or a compact SLR with kit lens and
  • extra lens or batteries
  • Excellent padding
  • Rugged build quality
Cons:

  • Belt loop a little snug for Lowepro belt
  • Shoulder strap hardware feels a little weak
  • Weatherproof cover isn't easy to quickly use

Reviewed by: JerryJ, DigitalCameraReview.com Editor (http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3585&review=lowepro+nova+160)

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Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL For Nikon Review

The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is one of the most attractive offers in the standard zoom lens market for APS-C DSLRs. We did already check it out in some other mounts but for the sake of interest we're having a look at the Sony version here as well. You may excuse that most of the existing articles have been copied here - after all there're only marginal differences compared to the Nikon variant. Tamron has categorized the 17-50mm as a SP (Super Performance) lens which is Tamron's professional grade product league similar to the Sony G lineup. As indicated by the Di II the lens provides a reduced image circle so it is only compatible to APS-C DSLR (tested on the Alpha 700). Its field-of-view is equivalent to ~25.5-75mm (1.5x crop) on full frame cameras. The lens may be a "pro spec f/2.8" lens but at a price of around 350€/US$ the Tamron is almost a budget item.

The build quality is very decent but typical for most Tamron lenses there's a little too much plastic in there. Nonetheless it is still one of the better implementations in Tamron land. Both the zoom and focus control rings operate pretty smooth. Unfortunately the latter does rotate during AF operations which is a bit dated by now. As you can see in the product shot above the lens extends when zooming towards the long end of the zoom range and the supplied petal-shaped hood adds a little extra length on top. Thanks to internal focusing the front element does not rotate so using a polarizer remains easily possible.

The lens has no internal AF motor and relies on a slotted drive screw operated by the camera. However, due to a very short focus path (about 45 degrees) the the AF is very fast. The AF accuracy is reasonably good - at least on the Alpha 700. FWIW, the tested sample has been serviced by Tamron due to a centering defect.

Verdict


The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a very serious performer and an obvious alternative if you can't get warm with the Sony standard zoom lenses. In terms of resolution it is easily able to match the Zeiss ZA 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 DT for instance - that is technically. Unfortunately the lens suffers from strong field curvature at 17mm which may push the corner portions out-of-focus. The level of distortions is about average in this class whereas vignetting and lateral CAs could be somewhat better. Mechanically the lens isn't top notch but it compares very well to other lenses in this price class. All-in-all it's an attractive offer and surely worth a deeper look when shopping for a quality standard zoom lens that does not require a 2nd mortgage.

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Monday 22 September 2008

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Sunday 21 September 2008

Western Digital WDME3200TN My Passport Essential 320GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Midnight Black)

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Top 10 Bratz Dolls For This Season

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3. Bratz Sportz: The Bratz Sportz line includes the Bratz dolls enjoying various sports like snowboarding, baseball, skiing and racing. The Bratz dolls are all dressed for the part, of course, and from what I could see, rather conservatively compared to what they usually wear!

4. Bratz On Ice: The Bratz on Ice line is a charming line featuring a new doll called Mirabelle. There is an ice skating rink which lights up, and Mirabelle gracefully revolves round and round the rink.

5. Bratz Kidz Line: The new kids on the block are the Bratz Kidz! This line is purported to replace the Lil Bratz line, and is equally, if not more, exciting than Lil Bratz. The Bratz Kidz line has a motto which runs, "Passion for Friendship and Fun", and the line aims to teach just that. There are lots of fun activities that you can do together with your friends including make your own journals, crayons and buttons. There is a bike for 2, a cookie oven, 2 playsets including a launderomat and a lip gloss vanity.

6. Bratz Passion For Fashion: The Bratz Passion For Fashion line is a continuation of their previous line. As always, the Passion For Fashion line includes awesome outfits, and dolls who carry them off to perfection!

7. Bratz Babyz Hair Flair: Bratz Babyz are those tiny little wonders - now with long flowing hair! By popular demand, these little Bratz Babyz were granted hair, all the better to play with.

8. Bratz Holiday Doll: The Bratz Holiday Doll is called Trinity. She is a vision in pink! Her pink flowing taffeta-like dress comes complete with matching strappy shoes. Trinity is blond and very beautiful! A very girly holiday doll indeed.

9. Bratz Costume Party: The Bratz Costume Party line is perfect for Halloween time. The Bratz dolls are all dressed in themed outfits, which will fit in perfectly at Halloween.

10. Bratz Rock Angelz: What could be better (or easier?) for a Bratz doll than to be a Rock Star! The Bratz have their own punky-style rock group, and the dolls come complete with mini CDs where you can hear their group's songs. The dolls are dressed for rocking and come complete with details such as diamond studded navel rings and cropped leather jackets. The Bratz Rock Angelz also star in their own video game! These are great for older girls; maybe a bit too edgy for the 5 to 7 year old crowd.


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Canon Powershot G10 Preview

Canon’s latest G-Series is a sexy, 14.7-megapixel high-end compact digital camera. Looking more like a serious rangefinder than ever, the Canon PowerShot G10 has a 5x wide-angle optical zoom lens (28 - 140mm equivalent) with optical image stabilization, Servo AF auto focus, DIGIC 4 image processing, RAW shooting, and a 3-inch LCD display. Canon also claims better noise reduction, which should mean better image quality at higher ISO settings, making faster shutter speeds possible as well as improving low-light photography.I have to say, the G10’s looks have me feeling a little more lusty than I usually am for compact cameras. I am curious if it feels as substantial as it looks. The grip and the knobs have a very serious form-follows-function design that I like. I don’t like to get too caught up in camera look and feel. But sometimes style speaks. And the G10 is saying - “Love me. Hold me. Caress Me.”


Most interesting to me are the G10’s 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens and the Servo AF auto focus. One of my main complaints when I reviewed the G9
was the lens wasn’t wide enough. And I think a 28mm wide end takes care of that problem. Regarding the Servo AF feature - there are a lot of pro photographers anxiously waiting for a compact camera that can perform like a DSLR. A couple of the missing elements are reaction time and auto focus performance. The PowerShot G10 looks like it may have significant improvements in those areas. Servo AF is an indicator of Canon’s intention to make this a high-performance camera. But as always, it’s best to reserve judgment until we have an actual camera in-hand to test. Right now all we can do is speculate

Control Options

The controller wheel is equipped with a dedicated Exposure Compensation Dial, which allows quick and intuitive adjustment of exposure compensation and the “My Menu” function for registering five user-selected options from the shooting menu, as well as 26 shooting modes. Additionally, the Custom Mode better allows the user to record two types of shooting parameter settings, thus offering the ability to arrange their most often used settings on their LCD display. A host of accessory options are offered, including the remote switch, Macro Ring Lite and Macro Twin Lite (when used with an additional attachment, available in January 2009). Now consumers can utilize similar accessories found in the Canon EOS line, therefore expanding a user’s ability to customize.

Canon DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor

The newly upgraded DIGIC 4 image processor, a proprietary technology, accounts for the camera’s higher performance levels, including significantly improved signal processing speed and higher image quality.

One of the most important new features made possible by the DIGIC 4 image processor is Servo AF, which is a form of continuous focus tracking for moving subjects. By pressing the shutter button half-way, the camera can track subject movement up to the instant of exposure, resulting in sharper photographs. Additionally, the processor’s high ISO speed noise reduction processing has improved substantially to enable consumers to shoot high-quality images, even in extremely dark situations without the use of a flash. The new Intelligent Contrast Correction function automatically improves image quality in high-contrast shooting situations.

The Genuine Canon Face Detection technology has evolved even further, thanks to DIGIC 4. Improved features include the ability to recognize human faces at most angles. Another innovation is the Face Detection Self-Timer, which automatically takes a photo two seconds after a new face enters the scene.

Availability and Pricing

Scheduled to be available in October, the PowerShot G10 digital camera will have an estimated selling price of $499.99*. Kit contents will include a battery, charger, neck strap, USB and A/V interface cables, Canon Digital Solutions Software CD, and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty.

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Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym

Repositionable toys include a soft hanging monkey, a soft toucan with jingle, an elephant with soft ears and a spinner with beads, a parrot with a paddle spinner and a frog character mirror. Two satin butterflies fly around above baby as colored lights pulse on and off while music plays. The large mat has a quilted rainforest underside, sun ray ribbons, and a soft tiger tail. A large soft giraffe sits at the bottom of the rainbow arch and has two points on which to link toys for baby. Mom can also link the toys to any of three link points on the mat as well as to any of five link points overhead for a total of 11 places to link toys for baby. Mom can choose between three modes of play: Baby mode allows baby's play time movements to set off eight to 12 seconds of lights and music. Music mode plays music for 20 minutes while baby plays. Rainforest mode plays 20 minutes of rainforest sounds while baby plays. The gym provides four songs and two sound effects sequences. Requires 2-C batteries, not included. Gym measures 20" x 32.5" x 32.5".
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Flip Video Mino Full Review

The Flip Video Mino is the fourth generation of Pure Digital's popular straight-to-Web mini camcorder, designed to make shooting and sharing low-resolution videos very easy. Thinner, smaller, and lighter than its older and less expensive sibling, the Flip Video Ultra, the Mino crams similar technology into a more compact, more attractive package that integrates a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Most of the 3.3-ounce Mino is about redesign. The USB connector now flips straight up, rather than to the side, for an overall more compact footprint that should fit better in a crowded USB environment. It has a slightly smaller transflective LCD display--1.46 inches compared with 1.5 inches--that enables you to still see what's on the screen in bright daylight. The back navigation controls are snazzier than before, with touch-sensitive buttons embedded into a shiny, flush surface. The port for the AV output has been shifted down slightly and is smaller (it's smaller than the standard 2.5mm jack--a cable is included). And finally, the threaded tripod mount has been moved from the left side of the bottom of the camera to the center.
Like the 60-minute version of the Ultra, the Mino comes equipped with 2GB of memory, capable of storing 60 minutes of its VGA-resolution video (the rechargeable battery gives you about 4 hours of shooting time). And finally, you can now pause and rewind/fast-forward your videos in camera (previous models didn't have this feature).


Overall, we like the new design and appreciate it mostly for being even more pocketfriendly. We also like the new touch-sensitive buttons, which are responsive--but not too responsive. Along with the aforementioned AV cable for viewing videos on your TV, you also get a chamois-style carrying pouch that doubles as a cloth to wipe down your Mino. While the white model doesn't show fingerprints and grime like the black version does, the white Mino does show dust and fibers, so the carry pouch comes in handy for cleaning duties for both models.
For the Ultra, the company moved to what it calls the "Pure Digital Video engine 2.0." The Mino has a new 2.5 engine, which features a next-generation video chip. The incremental gain may be slight, but it helps keep the Mino--in terms of video quality--ahead of competitors from RCA and Creative. The Mino exhibits slightly sharper images with more vibrant colors--and it performs very well in low-light environments. The camcorder also has an updated--more sensitive--microphone with improved signal processing.



All that said, it's important to note that the Mino, like the cadre of other straight-to-Web camcorders, produces video that's on a par with what you'll see from relatively inexpensive still digital cameras that have improved video-capture modes. And some of those models, like the comparably priced

Casio Exilim EX-Z80, even come with similar software that allows you to easily upload your videos to YouTube and other video-sharing services.
Speaking of bundled software, we didn't notice any truly significant changes to the Flip Video software that ships with the Mino, other than to note that along with YouTube and AOL, MySpace is a new partner for the company. In addition, the Mino now supports direct operation on a Mac, without requiring software installation.


Previously, you had limited manual-editing and clip-compiling capabilities. Now the company adds software from Muvee that takes the moviemaking process to a new level. You simply select the clips you like, click a button, and a few minutes later, the software spits out a movie "mix" complete with transitions and special effects and even some background music (you can also choose to add your own background music).



We'd seen demos of Muvee's full desktop application and have been impressed with its capabilities. It can take fairly boring video and make it seem pretty jazzy--or better yet, amusing. A handful of movie-mix styles are currently available, some more stylized than others. With its standalone PC software, Muvee offers you the option of buying additional "StyleLabs," but it's unclear at this point whether Pure Digital will include new ones with future software upgrades. Unfortunately, the Muvee software is still not available for Mac users. And the Xvid MPEG-4-encoded AVI clips still aren't directly importable into iMovie.
One of the key selling points of Flip Video cameras is how easy it is to get videos off the camera and distribute them. To get started, you flip out the USB connector and plug it into the USB port on your Windows (Windows 2000/XP or later) or Mac (OS X or later) machine and a link to the camcorder's integrated software quickly pops up. You can play back one clip, string several together to make the aforementioned movie mix, pull a single frame (still photo) out of the video, and share your clips with selected viewers via e-mail or the Web. When sharing via e-mail, instead of attaching a large file (even short 20-second clips can result in a 12MB to 13MB file), recipients are sent a link to your compressed video. It looks worse than your raw video footage, but it doesn't look bad.



Aside from the fact that it can take several minutes for your video file to be processed, sharing a file is very simple. Click on the "Share Video" button in the software interface and you're taken to a screen that asks you to select a video clip and choose to share it via e-mail, share a greeting (send a private video card), or share it online.



To publish directly to YouTube, AOL, or MySpace, you'll need to create an account for each service and log in. But once you do, you can automatically upload your videos to the Web for private or public viewing with a click of a button. If you're allied to some other video-sharing site, a click of a button allows you to prepare the video for uploading, but you'll have to manually upload the processed file from a folder on your desktop.



Pure Digital has also announced a make-your-own-DVD service; you upload up to an hour's worth of video to a special Web site to have it burned to a DVD, which then gets distributed to your family and friends at $19.99 a pop. The company also claims you can "keep your videos archived forever," but remember that "forever" doesn't mean the same thing to companies as it does to people.



In the end, despite a couple of small gripes, we came away feeling good about the Mino. The more compact design makes the device even more pocket-friendly than the Ultra and the addition of the rechargeable battery will save you money in the long run (because you don't have to keep buying batteries). While 2GB of memory will be ample for most people, we would have appreciated an expansion slot for more memory and it's a bit irritating that the battery isn't removable and replaceable.



The big question, of course, is whether the Mino is worth $80 or $90 more than competing models from Creative and RCA, or $30 more than the company's own Flip Video Ultra, or if it has the same value as a similarly priced but more full-featured digital camera. They're all debatable--and ideally the Mino would cost less than $150--but when you're No. 1 in your category, you can frequently get away with charging a little more.

Friday 19 September 2008

Godiva's 3 Layer Tower Chocolate

What could be more perfect for Valentine's than triple heart-shaped towers of Godiva's famous chocolates? Each tier holds a different heart-shaped box decorated with cascading roses on the outside and melt in your mouth chocolates on the inside. At the base, the True Love box holds milk, dark and white chocolates. Atop, sits the Heart of Hearts featuring a peak-a-boo window revealing milk chocolate half-hearts and lastly, the adorable pink Miniature Heart contains creamy milk chocolate hearts. Isnt love sweet


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