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Which camera is best without getting ripped off?

Brent Carter — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:33:08 +0000

This is going to be my 1st time buying a camera myself. I take pictures all the time with my moms but the zoom isn’t that great and it take a long time for the camera to take the picture. I always manage to miss some of the best shots because of this. So these are the specs of some of the cameras that I am looking at and the prices. I would appreciate the help in finding a good camera but not get ripped off in the process and I am open to suggestions
Camera 1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50/B Digital Camera
Price:379.99 (Staples)
Specs:
9.1 megapixels, ideal for prints up to 13" x 19"
15x optical/2x digital zoom
3.0" Flip-up Clear Photo LCD Plus Display
Face Detection technology automatically controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance
Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization
Smart Zoom® Technology
In-Camera Editing : Red-eye correction, soft focus, partial color filter, fish-eye filter lens, , cross filter, retro, radial blur, unsharp masking and happy face
Manufacturer Sony
Manufacturer Model DSC-H50/B
Megapixels 9.1
Memory Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
Zoom 10X
Connectivity USB 2.0
Power Source Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
Compatibility PC/MAC
Dimensions Dimensions (Approx.) : Dimensions: 4 9/16 x 3 3/16 x 3 3/8" (116.1mm x 81.4mm x 86.0mm), 14.6 oz
Accessories Included NP-BG1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSG battery charger, Flower Lens Hood, Lens Adaptor Ring, Lens cap with strap,A/V and USB multi-connector cables, Shoulder strap, Remote Commander, Software CD-ROM
Warranty 1-year mfr. limited warranty

Camera 2
Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera
Price:449.99 (Staples)
Specs:
10.1 megapixels, ideal for prints up to 13" x 19"
20x wide angle optical/5x digital zoom
Full manual exposure settings for advanced creative control, yet easy enough for any family member to point-and-shoot
Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation
2.7" color LCD screen
Face Detection tracks your subjects’ faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure
Burst rate of 13.5fps and pre-capture (3MP) allow you to freeze moments in time to get the shot you want
ISO 6400 for superior low-light and fast-action photography
Attach an external flash to the hot shoe so you can take sharp, clear images under challenging lighting conditions
Accepts xD-Picture Cards™ (45MB Internal Memory)
Manufacturer Olympus
Manufacturer Model 226355
Megapixels 10.1
Maximum Resolution Up to 3,648 x 2,736 dpi
Memory Type xD
Memory Included 45MB
Zoom 20x optical/5x digital zoom
Viewfinder 2.7" TFT LCD Panel
Connectivity USB 2.0, Audio/Video
Power Source 4 "AA" Batteries
Compatibility PC/MAC
Dimensions 3.3"H x 4.7"W x 3.4"D
Accessories Included 4 AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, A/V cable, neck strap, lens cap and lens string, OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM
Warranty 1-year mfr. limited

Camera 3
Price: 499.99(Staples)
Specs:
6.1 megapixel, ideal for prints up to 13" x 19"
Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Intuitive controls make it simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly
Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) memory cards
2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options
At just over 16 ounces, it makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever
Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly
Highly versatile in-camera editing features
New advanced HELP menu system with Assist Images
Advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver better autofocus
Optimize setting lets you adjust color, contrast and sharpening according to the type of scene or output desired
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control
Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes
Color: Black
Manufacturer Nikon
Manufacturer Model 25420S
Megapixels 6.1
Maximum Resolution Up to 3008 x 2000 dpi
Memory Type Secure Digital (SD)
Zoom 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Viewfinder 2.5" LCD Panel
Connectivity USB 2.0
Power Source Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
Compatibility PC/MAC
Dimensions 3.7"H x 5.0"W x 2.5"D, 1 lb., 1 oz.
Accessories Included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Quick Charger, USB Cable, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup, Camera Strap, Body Cap, Eyepiece Cap, Accessory Shoe Cap
Warranty 1-year mfr. limited warranty

Camera 4
Olympus EVOLT 420 Digital SLR Cameras
Price:549.99 (Best Buy)
Specs:
The E-420 measures 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches, and it’s a featherweight 13.4 ounces — making it the world’s smallest digital SLR.
2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD delivers twice the contrast and better viewing in extrem

Shall I go for Windows XP Home or Professional (for my laptop)?

Brent Carter — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:19:59 +0000

I have Toshiba A205-S4777 laptop (core 2 duo processor, 2 GB RAM, finger print reader, in-built webcam, wi-fi).

It has Vista pre-installed. I am planning to switch to WIndows XP for various reasons. I use my laptop at home to surf internet and work on website/software development using various open source/free tools available. Basically I am working on a start-up of my own.

I am wondering if I shall go for XP Home or Pro. My main concerns, which I found from various posts on net, are –
1. Instability i.e. frequent crashes of Home edition.
2. Microsoft decision to not support Home edition after 2 years of release of Vista.
3. Can I create a recovery disc (CD/DVD) in XP home/pro, similar to what we can do in Vista?
4. XP Pro comes with spreadsheets and powerpoint, while Home edition doesn’t.

Don’t know if the above point are true. Which feature s of XP Pro I may miss presently or in future, considering the kind of work I am doing?

And lastly, what is your suggestion?

Thanks.

Printing Golf Club Labels?

Brent Carter — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:10:48 +0000

I am looking for a supplier for the pre-cut removal Mylar labels that are used on golf clubs. Also I would like suggestions for the correct printer and ink.

what are the names of some famous art and craft suppiles stores in the U.S.?i need predesigned A-4 size paper.

Brent Carter — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:17:34 +0000

i want to make a booklet with pre-designed(decorated) A-4 size papers,because i want to print documents on them.i was thinking about finding them in art suppies stores.i am open to suggestion and ideas. Please Help Me!~

Would anyone like a long joke?

Brent Carter — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:08:02 +0000

~ A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.
~ A bicycle can’t stand alone; it is two tired.
~ A calendar’s days are numbered.
~ A Christmas sign from a department store: "Big pre-Christmas sale. Come in and mangle with the crowd."
~ A computer DOES save time at work. Now I can play solitaire without having to spend all that time shuffling real cards.
~ A friend is a person who listens attentively while you say nothing.
~ A hard boiled egg is hard to beat.
~ Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.
~ Among the English language’s many puzzling words is "economy," which means the large size in toothpaste and the small size in automobiles.
~ An apology is a good way to have the last word.
~ An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her.
~ Asked to write a composition entitled, "What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving," little Johnny wrote, "I’m thankful that I’m not a turkey."
~ Being vague is just as bad as that other thing.
~ Birthdays are good for you … the more you have the longer you live.
~ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.
~ Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.
~ Called my stockbroker this morning and asked him what I should be buying? He said, "Canned goods and ammunition."
~ Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.
~ Christmas is a race to see which gives out first – your money or your feet.
~ Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind & heart.
~ Confidence is that feeling you have just before you fully understand the situation.
~ Dear IRS: I’m sending you this money because I cheated on my income tax and my conscience has been bothering me. If it doesn’t stop, I’ll send you the rest.
~ Don’t insult the alligator until after you cross the river.
~ Drop a piano on an Army base and I’ll show you A-flat major!
~ During a recent company password audit, it was found that a certain air-head was using the following password: MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy. When asked why such a big password, the employee said that it had to be at least 8 characters long.
~ Education is what you get when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t.
~ Every evening I turn my troubles over to God. He’s going to be up all night anyway.
~ Evil can reform, but stupid is forever.
~ Generally, helpful hints aren’t.
~ Going the speed of light is bad for your age.
~ "Good enough" is NEVER good enough.
~ Golf was invented as a "game" by the same people who invented bagpipes for "music."
~ Have you ever thought that life is a car wash, and you’re on a bike?
~ He broke into song because he couldn’t find the key.
~ He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.
~ Honk if you love Jesus! Text while driving if you want to meet Him.
~ I always put off procrastinating as long as I can.
~ I don’t bother getting even. I just get odd.
~ I feel sorry for the guy who has to play the world’s smallest violin. Everybody just thinks he’s being sarcastic.
~ I know there’s no way to do that – but if there WERE a way, what would it be?
~ I just read that YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook are merging. It’ll be called You-Twit-Face.
~ I put all my money into taxes. That’s the only thing that’s sure to go up.
~ I try to take one day at a time but sometimes several days attack me at once.
~ I’ve broken so many mirrors in my life, if I live long enough to have all that bad luck, I’ll be lucky.
~ If I can quote lines out of the Bible, would I be well-versed in it?
~ If I work well at a diner, am I being counter-productive?
~ If you do nothing, nothing will happen. If you do something, something will happen, but not necessarily what you intended.
~ If you live long enough, something will kill you.
~ If you throw your cat out the window is that kitty litter?
~ If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
~ If you’re a cynic, everyone’s corrupt. If you’re an idealist, everyone’s corrupt, except you.
~ Ignorance might be bliss to you, but it’s agony to everyone around you.
~ It is never wise to let any piece of electronic equipment know that you are in a hurry.
~ Jesus is my favorite loser. He fell for the entire human race.
~ Life is like a mirror; we get the best results when we smile at it.
~ Light travels faster than sound – that’s why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
~ Lounge Lizard: "Hello, there! Where have you been all my life?" Young Thing: "For the first half of it, I wasn’t born yet."
~ May thy ball lie in green pastures … and not in still waters.
~ Most people don’t make the same mistake twice. They make it three or four times.
~ My body may be p
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P.S. I couldn’t finish all of them I ran out of space. I’m glad you like them tho!

Beware of the H&R Block Emerald card..Tell your friends!?

Brent Carter — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:50:36 +0000

I got my 2007 taxes on the H&R Block pre paid emerald card. I was buying my wife a car and had the guy run the card. The card machine didn’t say or print anything. We didn’t know what to do, the guy said "for some reason this card isn’t working." We paid with a different card. When I got home and checked my account, the money had been deducted from the card and put on hold for an 8 week length to be paid to the dealership. We essentially have paid for the car twice! The dealership has done everything they can to get the money released. My wife has went into the h&r block office and made dozens of calls to the 1 800 number. Most calls you get hung up on. All I want is for them to release my money back to me so that I can pay off the other card. I am being charged interest on the amount. I am thinking about taking them to small claims court and exposing them to the media! Warn everyone you know….this card is a hoax!
Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks for your time.
Thank you all for your answers! Yesterday, H&R Block admitted their mistake, apologized, and gave me my money back! I will never make the mistake of using their services again. I appreciated all of the responses and am going to put this question up to a vote, as I cant decide the best answer!

What happens with my strange PC?

Brent Carter — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:21:58 +0000

I have a custom built PC with:

1. Motherboard: Asus P6T
2. Processor: Intel i7 920
3. Memory: Corsair DDR3 3GB
4. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT.
5. Monitor: SonicView (forgot the Model number)
6. OS: XP

The strange things happened are:
1. I have a pre-installed webcam on my monitor, however it was not working (saying that it couldn’t detect the webcam). I tried to connect the monitor to my laptop and everything works just fine.

2. Some software are not running normally on my PC. Some programs get error messages, some are stuck in the middle of processing.

3. When I do an alt + tab from a full screen window. It would take like 3 seconds to refresh the monitor and get back to the other window.

4. AutoPlay for CDs / USBs are not working. (I’ve checked settings in Control Panel and the settings turn out to be perfect for allowing AutoPlay).

5. I just bought a new printer (HP C5380) and when I print stuffs, it could stop in the middle of the process while the small monitor on the printer still says ‘Printing…’ Additionally, print queues don’t want to be displayed even though the tool tip says there’s one document pending.

I do not know what to do. I suspect that it is the motherboard though. Anyone could give me insight or suggestions on what to do? Thanks in advance.

Is this a good computer?

Brent Carter — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:31:09 +0000

Okay, I’ve posted 2 other questions about this, but this is my final one.

Im looking for a laptop for myself, a 14 year old 8th grader. I will use it greatly for school projects, pictures, editing those pictures, music and a downloadable game or two. I need a computer that runs very smoothly for the game and has a lot of storage for many programs. I will be using the laptop every day for the game (Combat Arms, a war game) and for school things and music and so on. I have to have a laptop, and the computer I’m looking at right now is called a Studio 15 by Dell. I’ve loaded it with some good things, and I’ll post those in a moment. The price is very pricey, ,194 because I’ve put on some of the best things into the laptop. I will be doing a plan though where I pay a month. Plus, its no interest until October, 2009 and im hoping I can pay off the whole thing by then, and I think I can.

So the question is, when you look at the information about the laptop that I’ve posted below, and you know the requirements I need, is this a good computer? Any comments or suggestions? Changes I should make? Thanks in advance! ;D

This is all the information on the page. I hope it helps! Sorry if it looks confusing…

System Color Option:
Sea Sky SEA 1 [320-7228] 2

Studio 15:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 (2.20GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3MB cache) ML840HN 1 [224-1607] 1

Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition SP1 VHU31E 1 [330-1752][420-5769][420-6436][420-6576][420-7622][420-8223][420-8585][420-9100][463-2282] 11

Hardware Support Services:
1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24×7 Phone Support S1OS 1 [412-0360][950-3337][950-9797][960-2780][990-9560][992-1267] 29

Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed):
Microsoft Works IWRK9 1 [420-8051] 22

LCD Panel:
Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1920×1200) DUXGA 1 [320-6870] 5

Memory:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz 4G2D 1 [311-8624] 3

Hard Drive:
Size: 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 500GB 1 [341-7818] 8

Video Card:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD INTAC 1 [320-7246] 6

Combo or DVD+RW Drive:
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) 8XDVDRW 1 [313-6229][330-0496][420-8159] 16

Wireless Networking Cards:
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Half Mini-Card IP5100 1 [430-2927] 19

WWAN:
Verizon Wireless built-in cellular mobile broadband (EV-DO Rev A) MB5720V 1 [313-6232] 114

Camera Module:
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam DCAM 1 [320-6653] 21

Battery Options:
85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) 9BAT 1 [312-0695] 27

Sound Card:
ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card 1994353 1 [A1994353] 17

Built-in Keyboard Options:
Back-lit Keyboard BCKLIT 1 [330-0498] 4

Finger Print Reader Module:
Integrated Finger Print Reader SFPRDR 1 [311-9390][420-8312] 1319

LCD and Camera:
Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 LCD (1920×1200) w/ Camera CUXGA 1 [320-7535][420-8310] 748

Labels:
Windows Vista™ Premium VPN 1 [310-8628] 750

Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 ADOBER 1 [410-1883] 15

Processor Branding:
Intel® Centrino® Processor ICNSNB 1 [330-1062] 749

Designed for Dell Audio:
Notebook Accessory Bundle – Midnight Blue A1636884 1 [A1636884] 5591

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed):
Norton Internet Security 2008, 15-Month NIS0815 1 [410-1476] 25

Networking Options:
Netgear WNDR3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router A1466753 1 [A1466753] 5230

Dell Remote Access:
Receive an E-mail for your Dell Remote Access DRAEM 1 [467-7316] 813

Datasafe:
Dell Online Backup 5GB for 1 year DOB5GB 1 [420-9519][988-0099][988-7717] 34

PC Tune Up (Services Owned):
3 Year Automated PC Tune Up 2.0 3YPCTN2 1 [420-8409][986-8083] 814

Installation Services:
In-Home System and Wireless Network Setup INPCW 1 [986-3737] 32

Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested NISP 1 [412-0148] 37

Dell Recycling:
Recycling Kit and Plant a Tree for Me RCLTREE 1 [310-5408][466-1830] 129

Second entry: fiancee with depression?

Brent Carter — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:32:09 +0000

Thank you for all your credible suggestions and info. I do work in the mental health field and maybe that is what is SOOOOOO frustrating about it. Without counseling or nagging him I do present options but I almost feel as though he has given up. Concerns me even though he says he is "safe" (re: suicidal ideations or thoughts). I do see sense guilt (not a good sign). He had even considered the thought of using our pre-marital counselor for his own individual counseling afterwards re: baggage and such. His ex-wife is a real &*$#@ and apparently told him some things that I guess are his "tapes" in his head replaying. He is a great guy but heck, I can’t deny my pleasures and goals and needs. I think his family is shocked and my friends seem a little in disbelief. Thanks again and maybe I can print the screening off and leave it with my workstuff in a place he will have to come across it and hopefully will contemplate taking the test. Thanks again. I will talk to his mom, too.

Where can I find black envelopes?

Brent Carter — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:43:33 +0000

I need to purchase black envelopes for my wedding invitations. I’d like to have at least the return address pre-printed to save time.

I also need coordinating response card envelopes.

No clue where to find them! Any suggestions?