TechLife: Will you take a bite? (Last Part)

In the initial part of this blog, I talked about my impression on the first apple mobile phone. Apple's first attempt in competing with the Finnish and Japanese tech companies who brought us Nokia and Sony-Ericsson products.

And in Part2, I talked about their redesigned shuffle (which they claimed the tiniest mp3 player) that comes with a sleek earphone w/ remote.

While in Part3, I talked about the battle of 2 great OS's, i.e. Windows VS. Leopard, and that's before the Android went through the broken Windows to challenge the Leopard =)

So what now?
Perhaps it's about time to answer my own question.

Yes, I'm guilty as Adam... I also took part, but it was just a tiny bite, hehe ;-)
And no, they didn't had me at Hello (as I'm a green user, haha. -- and I'm starting to get a bit upset with the intermittent signal I'm getting at subway stations).

Okay, if I would be asked to describe what I think apple is good at.. Well, I'd say it's how they revolutionize their existing products. Like this new iPhone 4.

Now that's what I call an upgrade! :)


(vid courtesy of youtuber MichaelStergTv01)

ciao! c",)

P.S.
If you can't view the embedded video above, you may go to this link.

PhotoTech: Delilah's true love.. Samsung TL 500

Another breed of high-caliber compact digital camera was seen enticing tech-geeks and photo-enthusiasts at PMA 2010 held at Anaheim Convention Center last month. A worthy LX3 contender I must say, as it sports a wide angle and ultra bright lens @ f/1.8 (Canon and Panasonic are probably raising their eyebrows now since both their products, S90 and LX3 respectively, can only go as fast as f/2.0 aperture). The new Samsung TL 500 is a high-end digital compact camera with PSAM modes -- the functionality that you'd normally find in SLR cameras. It'll be officially out in the market second quarter of this year ('got this release timing info from Samsung's website).

So how is it compared with the tough pocket-able rivals? ..the prevailing & dynamic LX3 and the undaunted S90, that is.

Okay, allow me to pull the tech specs of these two from my previous blog and line up this new TL500 with 'em.

Effective Pixels
LX3 : 10.1 megapixel
S90 : 10.0 megapixel
TL500: 10.0 megapixel

Sensor Size
LX3 : 1/1.63" CCD
S90 : 1/1.70" CCD
TL500: 1/1.70” CCD

Lens Type/Build
LX3 : Leica DC Vario-Summicron Lens
S90 : Canon Lens-Shift System
TL500: Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan Lens

Aperture
LX3 : f/2.0 (Wide); f/2.8 (Tele)
S90 : f/2.0 (Wide); f/4.9 (Tele)
TL500: f/1.8 (Wide); f/2.4 (Tele)

Focal Length
LX3 : 5.1-12.8mm (35mm equivalent: 24-60mm)
S90 : 6.0-22.5mm (35mm equivalent: 28-105mm)
TL500: 5.2-15.6mm (35mm equivalent: 24-72mm)

Optical Zoom Factor
LX3 : 2.5x
S90 : 3.8x
TL500: 3.0x

Continuous Shooting Speed (in FramesPerSecond)
LX3 : 2.5 FPS
S90 : 0.9 FPS
TL500: not mentioned

Image Stabilization Tech
LX3 : MEGA Optical Image Stabilization System
S90 : Optical Image Stabilizer System
TL500: Dual Image Stabilization System (Optical and Software)

Macro Focusing Range
LX3 : Wide 1cm
S90 : Wide 5-50cm
TL500: not mentioned

Built-in Flash
S90 : Yes
LX3 : Yes
TL500: Yes

External Flash Compatibility
LX3 : Yes, via standard hotshoe
S90 : Nil
TL500: Yes, via standard hotshoe

ISO Sensitivity
LX3 : Auto / 80 - 3200
S90 : Auto / 80 - 3200
TL500: Auto / 80 - 3200

Shutter Speed
LX3 : 60 - 1/2000 sec. (for Manual Mode, while PSA Modes varies)
S90 : 15 - 1/1600 sec. (only for Shutter Priority and Manual Mode)
TL500: not mentioned

Image Recording format
LX3 : JPG, RAW
S90 : JPG, RAW
TL500: JPG, RAW

Video Recording
LX3 : HD 1280x720p
S90 : Standard VGA
TL500: Standard VGA

Basing on the TL500 specs, apart from those details which are not mentioned anywhere yet, i.e burst speed and macro focusing range, I think this digital snapper will be very snappy in terms of delivering good quality image. It is slimmer than LX3 and almost the same size as S90. And it's in black! So what if it's black? Well, you know, black-colored devices have that professional look and they're more elegant. Anyhow, let's see if the numbers and all other features up there will translate to what we should be expecting from this newcomer.






TGIF! God bless y'all.

Ciao! c",)

TechLife: Will you take a bite? (Part3)

Why are there so many people nowadays closing their windows and opening their doors to have taste of that.. not red nor green but white.. fruit with a small bite from Mr.Jobs on one side?

Well, I've seen a lot of review comparisons of these two Operating Systems, as well as the machines they're running. Or should I rather say the machines running these two OS's, haha. And yes, they both appeal to various consumers, however, to some it boils down to whether one is a mac or a pc zealot. But among the apple to apple.. err.. apple to pc video comparisons I've seen, this one hits the mark. Unbiased and just straight talk from a normal desktop user. Check out this vid.


(video courtesy of youtuber LACK78)

Without a doubt, Windows has opened the door.. hmm, this doesn't sound right, hehe, okay rephrase.. Windows has succeeded in bringing desktops to our home and offices. Mr.Gates has made significant contributions to the world of computing. But as technology advances, competition gets tougher for the manufacturers of these wares. Some geeks may continue to rant about their antagonists while others are enjoying these clash of the titans since it's us, the consumers, who'll really benefit from such competitions.

So back to my previous question.. will you stick to your well-loved & long-established OS or will you take a bite?

Gnyt! and have a great week ahead! Ciao! c",)

TechLife: Con10uum

Multi-touch concept has changed the way we interact with our desktop computers or mobile phones. Our fingers are no longer limited to keyboard/keypad buttons and mouse-clicks as we can launch application(s) by the touch of a finger, and magnify or reduce an image by pinching gesture.

In order to have a truly remarkable experience interacting with these modern-day gizmos that offer GUI interface, Innovators must also ensure that when implementing such, a higher-bandwidth interaction is considered. Otherwise, users might end up dissatisfied with the idea and would rather do the same the traditional way.

So what can you say about multi-touch interface? Does it make your phone/desktop navigation a lot easier or do you prefer the conventional method? :)

I came across this group over the net called 10/GUI who is trying to revolutionize this concept by offering a more advanced multi-touch functionality. But not everyone is buying this idea, probably because some people are just quibbling and are expecting to see more. This CON10UUM is just like a trackpad but 4x larger giving room to all our fingers. Well, not a bad idea though. And I'm just waiting to see this implemented soon, hah!


Check out this vid below to find out more. I hope the next generation computers will have this as standard feature. Ciao! c",)

Silly or Funny? Blame it on the tech!

Innovations are really something that can wow many of us. And as the competition gets tough, creative minds are trying to find various ways to bring something new on the table and arduously vying for the "Innovation Leader" title. However, there are some who might appear to have tried their best, but it just seems as if they ran out of ideas. Or maybe (I'd like to look at it this way) they're just trying to reinvent things to create something that'll give us a good laugh. Cool? Well, up to you =)

New Moon.
Just as December holiday is nearing, so as the new moon. The guys at the Urban-Collector has something for those who ardently follow the Twilight Saga.. the Blood Energy Potion. Well, it's just an energy drink/fruit punch that contains electrolytes & nutrients, and has the same color, look, & consistency of a real blood. hmmm, nyahaha.


Babies are cute.
Yes, babies are adorable, they make you smile. And if they start to cry, just give 'em pacifier and their face will glow back with a lovely smile. But the guys from Bookofjoe is trying to add a li'l humor to this. I think I like the one that says, "Pull to sound alarm" =)


Precision no more.
With this golfclub, even Tigerwoods can still enjoy his game whether it's drizzling or during a 12-noon golfing. Or he wouldn't? The person who designed this can either be very passionate about golfing or he's just too concern about catching colds or probably gettin' sunburned. haha!


Coffee break.
On a busy day at work we only have two breaks.. a toilet break and a coffee break. But will you still go for the latter if you will be sipping your latte from this mug? yaiks, hehe.

(images from this entry are from foolishgadgets.com)


That's all folks. G'nyt!

Ciao! c",)

TechLife: Olive Oyl's gift to Popeye is...

...Eye-Fi!

Modern day tech never ceases to amaze me. Last time I blogged about wireless energy where you can charge/power up your phones and other electronic devices or appliances without the irksome cables. Now, even if your camera doesn't have wireless technology, it can be wired.. err.. connected to your wireless pc/laptop! How's that possible? Well, all you need is to slip this wireless SD card called "Eye-Fi" into your digicam. A li'l configuration and you're good to go! Take your cam with you and as soon as you arrive back home, power on your cam and your shots will get automatically uploaded to your laptop -- that's immediately after your EYE-FI shakes hands with your Home WIFI. Cool isn't?

And that's technology c",)

..I wonder what they're up to next, hmmm, Sinam-FI? that's sampayan without wires, nyehehe =P

G'nyt!



Check out this vid to see how it works:

(video courtesy of EyeFiCard)

TechLife: Apple - will you take a bite? (part2)

What's the first thing that comes to mind when somebody says "Apple?"

A fruit? ...perhaps if that question is asked some 10 or 15 years ago. But the word "Apple" has evolved from a fruit to becoming a tiny icon that you'll find engraved in todays music players and mobile phones. Well, it's the digital age! So now when you say "apple" you'll hear people responding.. "iPod?" "iPhone?" "iTouch?" aiyooh! Steve Jobs found a way to infiltrate the new generation's mind with apple innovations! That's probably the reason why he got listed as the most powerful businessman a few years back by Fortune Mag. I guess I can say Steve did his Job! haha.

I'm particularly amazed how they made the ipodshuffle so tiny (as small as the Bic ballpen cap) that you can clip anywhere on your clothes while maintaining its classic look. The only external controls you'll see on the player is the power/shuffle button. They designed an earphones with remote that communicates with the shuffle. Hence, you'll ONLY be able to control the volume or jump through tracks using the dedicated apple earphones. So to apple you'd be nitpicking if you get upset simply because your favorite (3rd-party) earphones is flawed when used with the shuffle. C'mon! It's a marketing strategy, yet effective :)

Now you know why Apple has that logo. More and more people are tempted to bite the apple! =)

For this MP3 player, out of five I'll give it 4.5 stars.

Here's their latest edition..

TechLife: Swiss Nyayf!

This so-called Swiss Army Knife is the only complete (at least according to Wenger) multi-function tool that holds a Guinness Record title.

Just by looking at it I'm already confused. I just couldn't imagine how you'll hold this if, let's say, you want to use the bottle opener or nail cutter. I bet even McGyver will get confused. haha.


c",)

TechLife: "If I could only..

...carry my iPhone with me anywhere ..even while bathing," an apple-fanatic laments.

Well, the guys from etsy.com might've been contacted by Santa to come up with somethin' that will satisfy.. errmm, rather will "fairly" gratify that folly hankering :)

Tada! Introducing the iPhone soap!


So now you can be with your iPhone while taking a shower. Isn't that great? at least the feeling, hahaha.

If you're ETSYing (pronounced as "itching," hehe) to get this, or if someone gives you this as a gift (as ETSY claims it to be the best gift for iPhone lovers), just make sure you don't place it anywhere near your "real" gadget, otherwise you might end up rubbing your expensive shiny gizmo on your body (or maybe grabbing the soap instead as you set off, haha)

Too bad for FB addicts as they still won't be able to check their FB account while bathing =P

And there's also an iPod soap! Geez.. and this is how apple dominates the market.