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Posted by btr Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:58 GMT
I'm waiting for the next DSLR model 8D/9D or upgrade on the current 7D with 8 MegaPixel from KM. The possible 9D might be out of my range (under $2500) for a DSLR in a year. I suspect the price on DSLR will continue to drop as more advanced sensors are developped. DSLR will be more like computer that the price has been steady but with much more features, bigger memory & hardrive, and greater computing power.Posted by btr Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:53:33 GMT
I bought a Creative Zen Micro
MP3 player for $189 (it's $199 now). It has 5 GB storage. The latest firmware is here. Before upgrading the firmware, you need to install a driver first. This firmware upgrade supports PlaysForSure with Microsoft Media Player 10.
Posted by btr Fri, 01 Jul 2005 19:28:13 GMT
The connectivity to this site was lost on May 27 and restored today. The ISP's service is really bad. They sent many crews trying to fix the problem, but none was responsible for making sure the probelm was fixed. I ended up managing it for them! I called their support center to make sure each work order was completed and new work order was created until the problem was finally resolved. One significant factor for such long delay is that they create a new ticket whenever a call to the support center is made, therefore, it's subject to waiting in the queues.Posted by btr Sat, 23 Apr 2005 00:31:45 GMT
I ordered an Acer AL1715SMD 17" LCD Monitor. According to this review, it supports DVI (Digital Video Interface). For $218 plus free shipping, it's a good deal.
Specifications for ACER AL1715 SMD 17 inch LCD Display Size: 17". Pixel Pitch: 0.264mm. Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024. Brightness: 300 cd/m2. Contrast Ratio: 500:1. Viewing Angle: 150o(H), 135o(V). Integrated Speakers: 2 x 1 Watt Speakers. Response Time: 12ms. Input Signal: 15-Pin D-sub, DVI-D. Power consumption: 44W. Dimensions (WxHxD): 14.8" x 15.5" x 6.3". Weight: 11 lbs. Kensington Lock: Supported.
Posted by btr Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:05:04 GMT
ZDNet has an entry on More sites feeling Google’s AdSense love.
Posted by btr Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:05:04 GMT
ZDNet has an entry on More sites feeling Google's AdSense love.Posted by btr Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:52:53 GMT
Stablevalue.com will now use a new charting software, Trader.NET Charting, to provide technical analysis. It's free! The program supports candlestick chart, technical indicators and custom indicators if you know how to program. It allows you to add comments and trend lines in a chart, and export the chart to a file for publishing or sharing.Posted by btr Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:52:53 GMT
Stablevalue.com will now use a new charting software, Trader.NET Charting, to provide technical analysis. It’s free! The program supports candlestick chart, technical indicators and custom indicators if you know how to program. It allows you to add comments and trend lines in a chart, and export the chart to a file for publishing or sharing.
Posted by btr Wed, 02 Feb 2005 14:33:06 GMT
Here's the latest innovation on order entry for active traders. It's based on the concept we published last year. See the sketch shown below.
Posted by btr Tue, 04 Jan 2005 05:26:53 GMT
Minolta (actually it's Konica Minolta now after Konica bought Minolta) has Maxxum 7D DSLR now. You can get it at amazon.com for $1,689.95 including an AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens. I'm thinking about buying a new DSLR to replace my current Maxxum 7xi SLR.
Here're the Product Specifications.
* Type: 6MP digital SLR camera with anti-shake technology * CCD resolution: 6.3 megapixels * ISO equivalent: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 * Maximum shutter speed: 30 seconds * Minimum shutter speed: 1/4000 second * Resolution modes: 3008x2000, 2256x1496, 1504x1000 pixels * Image quality mode: Standard, Fine, Extra-fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG (Fine) * File format: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG, (DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF supported by printing functions in ver.1.1, Exif 2.2) * Memory: Type I and Type II CompactFlash Cards * LCD monitor: 2.5-inch TFT color * Autofocus modes: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Automatic Autofocus (DMF is selectable in menu). Predictive focus control for moving subjects. Auto-tracking focus point display * Metering type: Direct TTL metering; 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering * Flash modes: Fill Flash, Pre Flash with Red-eye reduction * Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed system with optical-glass pentaprism * Self-timer: 10- and 2-second delay * Other functions: Instant playback, customizing, zone matching * Video output: NTSC/PAL * PC interface: USB 2.0 high-speed * Battery: 1 NP-400 Li-ion battery * Width: 5.91 inches * Height: 4.17 inches * Depth: 3.05 inches * Weight: 26.81 ounces (without battery or media) * In the box: Maxxum 7D camera body, wide strap (WS-4), remote cord clip, eyepiece cap II, eyepiece cup (FC-1400), shoe cap (SC-1000), body cap (BDC-1000), video cable (VC-500), USB cable (USB-2), LCD monitor protect panel (MPP-1000), lithium-ion battery (NP-400), lithium-ion battery charger (BC-400), DiMAGE software CD-ROM (includes DiMAGE Viewer)You can compare it to a
$8,000 Canon EOS-1 Ds Mark II 16.7MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)!
Pete and I would like to wish all a good and safe New Year’s Eve. S&P 500, Daily Swing Chart We end 2008 on a high note: After the close, our stock scan found 98 winners and 3 losers. We’ve put today’s DAILY WORKSHEET ONLINE for everyone. Changes to products and services o more
I’m shutting things down for the year. Look for posting to return to normal around the middle of January, just in time for earnings (& losses!) season. Post from: Trader Mike On Hiatus more
Within the carnage of the 2008 IPO market, we have an announcement of a new IPO filing here at the end of the year that will surely generate some interest (maybe curiosity is a better word) as we head into 2009. FriendFinder Networks, formerly Penthouse Media Group (before Penthouse bought the more
After the U.S. stock market's third-worst year in more than a century, many investors are hoping for a turnaround in 2009. But considering the pain that has continued for more than a year, they are reluctant to bet on it. more
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For the remainder of 2008, I'll be away from the trading desk to spend time with family and for thoughtful reflection upon the new year ahead. I will return on Monday, January 5, 2009. Until then, may you and your... more
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Well, it’s that time of year. Everyone is reflecting back on 2008 and making trading plans for 2009. This trading goal post from Jack from rmultiples got me thinking again about some good advice on goal setting I heard from my track coach in college. Instead of coming up with a single, succe more
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It is mostly people who appreciate the uncertainty of our complex world who have worthwhile things to say about the future, writes John Kay more
As stocks put their worst year ever behind them, 2009 will be the start of a very slow and very painful recovery. more
As the bear market becomes situation normal, successful investing has become more a matter of "my stocks are down less than your stocks." But should it be? The old adage is that any fool can make money in a bull market and we saw that writ large over the past couple of years. Making money in today's more
Hong Kong shares rose as much as 2.7 per cent on their first day of trading in 2009, to lead a broad but muted rally across many of the Asia-Pacific markets open on Friday that lost steam as the day progressed more