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Waiting for Maxxum 8D or 9D

btr — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:00:58 -0500

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.

Creative Zen Micro MP3 Player

btr — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 08:53:33 -0500

I bought a Creative Zen MicroMP3 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.

Lost Connectivity

btr — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 15:28:13 -0500

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.

Acer AL1715SMD 17" LCD Monitor

btr — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 20:31:45 -0500

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.

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btr — Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:05:04 -0600

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