Latest coolest gadgets to die for...

[Robin Kok CH]

Hi hi....hope this thread ppl will continue to contribute as tech is increasing at exponential rate.

Ok, I shall start first. Over here in Singapore, the current trend or the latest coolest gadget to have is MP3 player. In fact, it is out of stock in most shops..

What about the rest of you?

[Dino]

The coming PSP from Sony!! Have you seen the games on this bad boy??? I am definately getting one!!!

[dreamwh]

I got two things on my wishlist:

1. Tapwave Zodiac-2 or Gizmondo/Bizmondo
2. Nokia 7710

My life will be complete with these two... for the moment.

[Robin Kok CH]

Try this:

Virtual Game Station Software.

Company: Connectix
Will turn your PC into a Sony Playstation. Mac or Windows OS compatible. Just pick a controller, insert one of many compatible Playstation game CDs and you're set. Supports one or two players and can even save your game.

[WitchKing]

Da new 9500 COmmunicator brickphone 4me, but the price !@#$%^ are they NUTS ? :eek: !!

[LiLiaN]

my cousin has just ordered a new baby in the form of ipod shuffles... have to wait 3-4 weeks to arrive...

[daBoss]

i'd die for an eagle-eyed bmw 5 series...

[LiLiaN]

hmm, i have a question for gadget lovers : what would be the best digital camera to get..? i'm looking for one with mainly optical zoom (digital zoom is crap!) and slimline if possible...

[daBoss]

i just bought a sony t3 for dalady (less than 2 weeks ago)... it's real cool :)

main reasons i bought it - 3x optical zoom, slimline, carl zeiss lens, 2.5 in lcd and 5.1 megapixel - real value for money...

[Dino]

i'd die for an eagle-eyed bmw 5 series...

Peer pressure?? ;)

[LiLiaN]

i just bought a sony t3 for dalady (less than 2 weeks ago)... it's real cool :)

main reasons i bought it - 3x optical zoom, slimline, carl zeiss lens, 2.5 in lcd and 5.1 megapixel - real value for money...
what's the picture quality like..? are the features easy to use..?

[dreamwh]

i got meself a Nokia 7710... gile babi chun. But no softwares available yet. Somemore its Symbian series 90, very new and only Nokia uses it. I suppose must really wait for the softwares to emerge. How?

I listen to radio and MP3 mostly on it. Its also my organiser and alarm clock.

[siewjang]

Does anyone use Nokia 7260? Just got mine but don't know what the cool functions are other than the camera and radio.

[Robin Kok CH]

hmm, i have a question for gadget lovers : what would be the best digital camera to get..? i'm looking for one with mainly optical zoom (digital zoom is crap!) and slimline if possible...

I have one digital camera Olympus UltraZoom C-750 which is a 4 Megapixels, 10x optical zoom with 4x digital zoom. I bought it at about S$1000 1 year ago. Now the price has dropped to about S$750.

If you want my honest opinion on camera selection, you need to know whether are you going for top-of-the-line digital cameras or just consumer digital cameras. What I mean is that if you want the top-end camera, you have to go for professional cameras which cost a bomb but these cameras will be great to use. Cost is about S$1800 above for an entry-level beginner one.

Most of the comsumer digital cameras have about the same performance for the same range type. So it's really up to your feel for the camera in this aspect.

Of course, if given a choice, I would go after a professional digital camera anytime but I dont have that much money to spend.

[Robin Kok CH]

Does anyone use Nokia 7260? Just got mine but don't know what the cool functions are other than the camera and radio.

Nope, I use Nokia 6230. So how is it?

[LiLiaN]

robin, i'd love prof camera too... like the SLR but they're soooooooo pricey! but sometimes when think of it, maybe should just get that, then die starving for the next three months so at least i know i have a great camera to use... is it worth it though..?

(to have camera or to have food... i'll go for food!)

[dreamwh]

6230 is a bloody good phone! Feature packed for that kind of price... got EDGE somemore.

Good choice.

[Robin Kok CH]

robin, i'd love prof camera too... like the SLR but they're soooooooo pricey! but sometimes when think of it, maybe should just get that, then die starving for the next three months so at least i know i have a great camera to use... is it worth it though..?

(to have camera or to have food... i'll go for food!)

Lilian, I love professional digital cameras also. But like you said, pricey! Of course professional digital cameras are worth the price.

For me, it is the matter of affordability. I am not a rich fellow...so....I can only afford a normal one like Olympus UltraZoom C750. Bear in mind though of the cost of the accessories and maintenance. I have seen some powerful telephoto lens that costs 5 digits in Singapore!

So, from what I know, the starting price you see from shops are just the
starting cost for the camera body and default lens perhaps with some basic accessories like camera stand, bags, extra batteries,etc. You would need to buy those special lenses for taking far away objects or vice versa. But ultimately professional digital cameras are excellent because mainly you will be able to focus your desired object (unlike those consumer cameras like mine which could be a pain in the a** to get it right to focus properly) and take photos as you would like them to be.

Of course I have some regrets for not getting a professional digital SLR camera. Hope this helps.

[LiLiaN]

thanks robin...

i think i'll stick to something simpler for the time being... i currently have canon ixus i... it's great that it's slimline but i regretted getting it without checking out the specs properly... so am sorta considering ixus 500 at the moment, but must check out more first...

[euj]

thanks robin...

i think i'll stick to something simpler for the time being... i currently have canon ixus i... it's great that it's slimline but i regretted getting it without checking out the specs properly... so am sorta considering ixus 500 at the moment, but must check out more first...
i have an ixus i too. i like how it's so small. makes me take it along everywhere with me.

[Robin Kok CH]

I have never actually use an IXUS camera before, except helping friends to take photos using it. So I will not know what are the pros and cons. But I can tell you my Olympus UltraZoom C750 is terribly slow to start up and worse is that it takes a little bit of time to focus. I guess this is apparent in most Olympus camera because I noticed this as I have used other Olympus digital camera before. I have used a professional camera before (borrowed one la....where have money me) and it was definitely excellent every time.

Hmm.....maybe next time I will get a professional camera after my C750 koyak,
that would be about 4 more years as warranty expires....well, maybe can save up money now....or maybe not.....need to save money for other things more important first.....

[euj]

i'm onto my second ixus, the i. it's great. really small, except no zoom and doesn't focus very well when i'm drunk. :) usually i don't need the zoom though. i just walk closer. so the small size is the thing that's most important to me.

[LiLiaN]

i have an ixus i too. i like how it's so small. makes me take it along everywhere with me.
i know but it's annoying without optical zoom.... it's great for carrying around for sure, i have it with me all the time!

[LiLiaN]

i'm onto my second ixus, the i. it's great. really small, except no zoom and doesn't focus very well when i'm drunk. :) usually i don't need the zoom though. i just walk closer. so the small size is the thing that's most important to me.
it does have digital zoom... but pic resolution after that, not worth talking about!

[KongMing]

I just got Canon A95 a few months ago. So far so good, no complain, a good amateur digicam, value for money with many features, auto n manual. Taken many baby photos, fast action still ok. My wife want to get Ixus at first but i disagreed. Get more digicam details here:

http://www.dpreview.com/

[LiLiaN]

I just got Canon A95 a few months ago. So far so good, no complain, a good amateur digicam, value for money with many features, auto n manual. Taken many baby photos, fast action still ok. My wife want to get Ixus at first but i disagreed. Get more digicam details here:

http://www.dpreview.com/
canon A95 is also on my shortlist, next to ixus 500... maybe you can show some pics taken by canon A95 and i can check the quality out....? please... :)

[siewjang]

Was using Olympus zoom 400. Pic resolution was not bad. One thing I don't understand is after 2 hrs of snaping pictures non stop, the camera becomes hot. Don't know why. Would not recommend anyone to buy that but I think Ixus are good.

[LiLiaN]

Was using Olympus zoom 400. Pic resolution was not bad. One thing I don't understand is after 2 hrs of snaping pictures non stop, the camera becomes hot. Don't know why. Would not recommend anyone to buy that but I think Ixus are good.
i was told, for camera, it's a good bet to stay with either nikon or canon...

[siewjang]

i was told, for camera, it's a good bet to stay with either nikon or canon...
Nikon and canon is the leading brand in cameras. Same for Olympus too. My Olympus analock type was good. No problem at all. And the pic quality was superb.

[Dino]

Nikon and canon is the leading brand in cameras. Same for Olympus too.

If can afford...Nikon......
If a little broke....Canon....
If still a little broke....Olympus....
If still weee broke....Kodak....
If pathetic broke.....maybe go buy Ding Dang and hopefully get toy camera!! :D

[siewjang]

Lol

[athena]

how about a leica? i know they are famous lens makers. but in the show eurotrip, the ppl there seems to promote leica as a camera manufacturer too...izzit any good?

[Dino]

how about a leica? i know they are famous lens makers. but in the show eurotrip, the ppl there seems to promote leica as a camera manufacturer too...izzit any good?

I've never heard of Leica before. But doesn't mean that they are no good. What i normally do if i am unfamiliar with a brand is get on the internet and do my research there. But just as a general statement....if you never heard of it, its either they are super duper specialized or kinda bad. .

[siewjang]

how about a leica? i know they are famous lens makers. but in the show eurotrip, the ppl there seems to promote leica as a camera manufacturer too...izzit any good?
Leica are leading brand in lenses. Mostly professional cameraman are using them.

[euj]

If can afford...Nikon......
If a little broke....Canon....
If still a little broke....Olympus....
If still weee broke....Kodak....
If pathetic broke.....maybe go buy Ding Dang and hopefully get toy camera!! :D
haha...that's funny...you're funny... :D

[euj]

leica used to be the rolex of cameras in the good old days, when you have to wind up your cameras and do everything manually. there's still a lot of romance to owning one. if fact, i would love to get one, but they are very expensive - you pay a lot more for similiar features to other brands.

[Robin Kok CH]

Leica cameras are quite alright generally. Test it if you feel good about that particular model.

[ahbau]

hey, how about fujifilm cameras. i have one. i think it's quite good and also value for money. it's using superCCD lenses, whatever it is...

[euj]

hey, how about fujifilm cameras. i have one. i think it's quite good and also value for money. it's using superCCD lenses, whatever it is...
i like how the LCD screen is so big compared to my ixus i and it cycles through the pics really fast.

[ahbau]

it's not as slim/compact as the ixus but i think since it's not so well known, that justify it's price. customers don't need to absorb the advertising costs.

[siewjang]

I have heard of wireless mouse for laptop but have not seen one.

Wah, now they even have wireless keyboard. Wonder how they work. :confused:

[LiLiaN]

I have heard of wireless mouse for laptop but have not seen one.

Wah, now they even have wireless keyboard. Wonder how they work. :confused:
they use an infrared connector box... very handy, no clutters...

[euj]

I have heard of wireless mouse for laptop but have not seen one.

Wah, now they even have wireless keyboard. Wonder how they work. :confused:
you can definitely have wireless mouse and keyboard. my apple ibook has both. it uses bluetooth.

[Robin Kok CH]

I have heard of wireless mouse for laptop but have not seen one.

Wah, now they even have wireless keyboard. Wonder how they work. :confused:

Serious ah siewjang?!! I am surprised you havent seen one. Ah...Malaysia...

Like what lilian and euj said, they "communicate" using technologies like bluetooth or infrared.

[siewjang]

Serious ah siewjang?!! I am surprised you havent seen one. Ah...Malaysia...
Not Malaysia la. Probably i'm the redneck. so you want to get one for me for Valentine's gift? :rolleyes:

[Dino]

Not Malaysia la. Probably i'm the redneck. so you want to get one for me for Valentine's gift? :rolleyes:

If you are serious, i keep a lookout for you. Tell me what you are willing to pay for it...and i'll let you know if there is a good deal around.

[Robin Kok CH]

Not Malaysia la. Probably i'm the redneck. so you want to get one for me for Valentine's gift? :rolleyes:

Oh ok...sure why not.....there's a shop just about 20m away from my office now which has most computer stuff....what brand do you prefer? Microsoft? Logitech? Or anything?

Oh but wait...won't your hubby get mad if I give you a valentine's gift?

[PrisonerOfLies]

I plan to buy a digicam...I wonder if a Sony is a good brand or not??
Any suggestions???

[Robin Kok CH]

I plan to buy a digicam...I wonder if a Sony is a good brand or not??
Any suggestions???

I think Sony is a good brand for TV only and of course PlayStation 1,2 and 3. Not sure for a digicam.

[siewjang]

If you are serious, i keep a lookout for you. Tell me what you are willing to pay for it...and i'll let you know if there is a good deal around.
Would be more interested in a webcam dino. How much does one cost in States? Here is about RM200.00.

[siewjang]

I plan to buy a digicam...I wonder if a Sony is a good brand or not??
Any suggestions???
Sony is cheaper compared to Nikon, Cannon and Olympus. For a 5 megapixel it's about MYR1,700. One of my collegue is using one and no complain from her so far. Should be ok i think.

[daBoss]

Would be more interested in a webcam dino. How much does one cost in States? Here is about RM200.00.

rm200 for a webcam? sure or not - you can get much cheaper than that in low yat?

[siewjang]

rm200 for a webcam? sure or not - you can get much cheaper than that in low yat?
Oh issit. Okok. Will check them out there. thanks. Reliable or not?

[Dino]

Webcam ranges from USD19.99 to USD129.99.
For webcams....i do recommend Logitech...can get for about USD30-40...

[Robin Kok CH]

Just got this info for anyone really into buying a serious prof digital SLR camera.

The top of the line Prof digital SLR camera....from Canon (who else? the other one is Nikon)....Canon EOS 1DS Mark II.....cost S$18000 (body only).
It has 16.7Megapixels and can use SD memory with compactFlash.
4 fps continuous photoshoot for total of 32 pictures in one go. Startup time is only 0.3s which is incredibly fast and has ISO setting up to 1600.
Only for those with enough http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_15_5v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414YYSG)...

[daBoss]

Just got this info for anyone really into buying a serious prof digital SLR camera.

The top of the line Prof digital SLR camera....from Canon (who else? the other one is Nikon)....Canon EOS 1DS Mark II.....cost S$18000 (body only).
It has 16.7Megapixels and can use SD memory with compactFlash.
4 fps continuous photoshoot for total of 32 pictures in one go. Startup time is only 0.3s which is incredibly fast and has ISO setting up to 1600.
Only for those with enough http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_15_5v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414YYSG)...

dem! that's a mean camera... problem is that the price is pretty mean too... :)

[Dino]

dem! that's a mean camera... problem is that the price is pretty mean too... :)

Don't think i need to print pictures that big with 16mp....

[LiLiaN]

wow... sounds like a dream....

[euj]

wow... sounds like a dream....
probably too big for my liking. i like cameras which are small and convenient to carry around...

[LiLiaN]

probably too big for my liking. i like cameras which are small and convenient to carry around...
there's always compromise for quality and size... i have the slim pack already (ie ixus i like yours)... so now it's time for a quality one maybe..?

[euj]

there's always compromise for quality and size... i have the slim pack already (ie ixus i like yours)... so now it's time for a quality one maybe..?
yeah, i've been thinking about that too. maybe a digital SLR...

[LiLiaN]

yeah, i've been thinking about that too. maybe a digital SLR...
exactly my sentiment! it's amazing, both you and sila are like reflecting my thoughts...!

[euj]

exactly my sentiment! it's amazing, both you and sila are like reflecting my thoughts...!
i guess sometimes with certain people, you just click...sila and i were just like that. hey, my gf and i might be in london in july/june. we've been thinking about stopping by in ireland. you going to be around then? :)

[LiLiaN]

i guess sometimes with certain people, you just click...sila and i were just like that. hey, my gf and i might be in london in july/june. we've been thinking about stopping by in ireland. you going to be around then? :)
hmm... this is funny.... i'm going home to malaysia june, thinking might pop over to aussie to see my friend if she's around! but yeah, sure, if you let me know come nearer date, if i'm around, that'll be great!

[euj]

hmm... this is funny.... i'm going home to malaysia june, thinking might pop over to aussie to see my friend if she's around! but yeah, sure, if you let me know come nearer date, if i'm around, that'll be great!
ok. will do. where is oz is your friend?

[LiLiaN]

ok. will do. where is oz is your friend?
oz...? is that not new zealand...? i confuse....
my friend is in uni of melbourne in brisbane...
she's a forumer too, but only post in my year...

[KongMing]

canon A95 is also on my shortlist, next to ixus 500... maybe you can show some pics taken by canon A95 and i can check the quality out....? please... :)

Will post same samples...i m very bz till end of Feb. see can eat snake or not hahha!

[euj]

oz...? is that not new zealand...? i confuse....
my friend is in uni of melbourne in brisbane...
she's a forumer too, but only post in my year...
oz is australia. nz is new zealand. didn't realise uni of mel had a campus in brisbane...

[LiLiaN]

oz is australia. nz is new zealand. didn't realise uni of mel had a campus in brisbane...
hmm... i hope i'm right with uni of mel anyway.... she's definitely in brisbane...

[LiLiaN]

Will post same samples...i m very bz till end of Feb. see can eat snake or not hahha!
if you get a chance to eat snake, then post earlier... if not, i wait patiently... :)