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Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Super Zoom

I currently own an Olympus DSLR (E-410), along with a Olympus SP-550UZ super-zoom camera. I decided to buy this camera because I wanted a pocket camera with a nice zoom lens that can take decent quality photos and I received an email from Olympus saying I could get $50 off at select retailers. Disclaimer: I have only had this camera for a couple days thus this review is only based off of a small amount of time of hands on time with this camera.

First -- Image quality. If I compare this to my DSLR; the DSLR will beat this camera and my SP-550UZ hands down. There really is no comparison. But if I compare the image quality to other camera within the VR-320's class my opinion would be that this camera easily succeeds the other cameras in terms of image quality. The color is outstanding; oranges are ORANGE, blacks are BLACK, blues are BLUE, reds are RED, etc... Detail in the photos is also great. I don't really know how to describe detail but I will try. Ex) Took a photo of a person holding a Cheeto. The person's face, clothes, Cheeto bag, and Cheeto were all extremely crisp and well defined. The photos I took that achieved this image quality was on a moderately cloudy day with plenty of light. ISO was set at 80 and white balance was on Auto resulting in the camera using an exposure time of 1/1600th of a second and an F-stop of f/3. Jacked the ISO up and took some pictures at ISO of 400, 800. Well, I'll just say that you should never use an ISO of 800 or more on this camera unless you have a program to remove all of the noise. Even at an ISO of 400 there will be plenty of noise to be concerned about. Also, even if you have a program to remove the noise you will lose most if not all of the sharpness/crispness of the photo. (Neat Image works pretty well to remove the noise)

Second -- Ease of use. Well, this is purely opinion so I won't elaborate. Since I own two other Olympus cameras I found the menus to be well thought out and easy to navigate. Much better than my 4 year old SP-550UZ and my 4 year old E-410. I really like how when given the option to change the Exposure Compensation and the White Balance it has a real time view of the current setting along with a real time view of the other settings right next to the current setting. That's just pretty sweet! Body is very nice and small. Great pocket camera.

Third -- Video quality. Wow, just wow. In a bad way. 720p HD video at 30fps. Sounds pretty cool. But no, it really isn't on this camera. As a previous reviewer mentioned; yes, the colors were there. The quality was atrocious though. I'm on a college track and field team and we videotape each other usually using my SP-550UZ. Decided to try this camera due to the 'HD'. Just downloaded the videos, so much "noise" within the video itself. Not sound noise but just artifacts within the video. My blues are blue and so on but the quality of the "video picture" makes the video basically unusable. This was on a bright sunny day. Looks like it was a lower resolution video just unconverted by the camera itself to 720p. Not good. But, I bought this camera to take pictures, not video so I will only knock a single star off for this inconvenience.

Fourth -- Performance. Right around 1 second from power button to ready to take a picture. Nice. Focus was much better than I expected; thus it was very fast for a point and shoot camera. Once you start zooming in focus will start to take a little longer but this is understandable. Zooming is pretty fast. Really like how you can change the Auto Focus Mode to AF Tracking. Position it on the subject, press OK, and the camera will do it's best to continually keep the object in focus. Pretty neat. Position of the flash = horrible. That is right where your finger goes so be careful. Outside in bright sunlight the screen works remarkably well. Still pretty crisp and vibrant and not too washed out. Very easy to use outside and achieve great photos, inside will be difficult due to keeping the ISO down. This is where you would use the flash, which seems to work pretty good resulting in decent pictures. Image stabilization works, not much to elaborate on here. Works pretty good taking action shots, wouldn't buy it just to take action shots but it works.

And lastly just my 2 cents. Even knowing these faults I believe that I would buy this camera again, there would be a slight hesitation but I would buy it. I was looking forward to the HD video but all's that I wanted was a point and shoot pocket camera with a nice zoom lens. Which the VR-320 fulfills very nicely. I am a very experienced photographer and always shoot in full manual. Going from being able to adjust everything to only being able to adjust the ISO, White Balance, and Exposure is not fun but this is a point and shoot camera - period. Truthfully, it's kind of fun just taking this out and taking a picture that you know will be good! Hopefully this will help you make a decision as to whether or not you will purchase this camera. We all have different needs and wants and this camera fit what I needed and mostly of what I wanted.

If you have any questions just comment on this review and I will try my best to answer the question completely. Olympus VR-320 228125 14 MP Digital Camera with Super-Wide 12.5x Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)'

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Gift For Women - space saver, organization accessories

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The quality isn't that great but the price is. It works and there are a lot of pockets that I use for my earrings. The hanger part of the organizer isn't connected to the organizer, it is just pulled through a hole at the top (it is removable) so it is not as stable as I'd like it to be but for the money, I would definitely recommend it. Imperial Hanging Jewelry / Closet Organizer - Double Sided Total 54 Pocket White - Jewelry Organizer - Space Saver - Organization Accessories - Hanging Jewelry Storage'

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Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Mini-usb To Micro-usb Adapters - adapter, micro usb

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I have a number of Mini USB cables that weren't seeing much use. I recently purchased an HTC Incredible (Micro USB) and found myself needing extra charging cables so I wouldn't have to constantly unplug/plug and carry around cables to work/home/elsewhere. These adapters allowed me to use the Mini USB cables I already had. I leave one at work, one by my desktop, one near the couch where my netbook sits, and one in my car. The added bonus of using the adapter is I can take it off and connect the Mini to a device that requires a Mini (my MP3 player and digital camera). StarTech Micro USB to Mini USB 2.0 Adapter M/F (UUSBMUSBMF)

This is not a true USB adapter since there are no wires connecting the data pins. The result is that you can use it to charge but it will not work for data transfer.

I tried it on an LG and a Nokia phone. The charge function worked on both. The data function worked on neither. I then snapped open the case of the adapter and, lo and behold, inside were just two wires connecting the voltage pins from one side to the other. The data pins had no wires at all.

The data function has worked worked for some people, so it appears not everyone is receiving the same item.

If you need a true USB adapter, look elsewhere as you don't know what you'll end up getting.

If all you need is a charging adapter, you may also want to look elsewhere as this one is cheaply made and doesn't look like it will last very long.

I received 2 of these adapters on March 16, 2011. I checked both of them and confirmed that they were for charging only. I opened them up to look at the wiring and only power and ground wires were there. The micro USB plug does not have the data pins sticking out to even soldering data wires.

The older reviews that stated the adapters worked for data transfer must had been different adapters. The product description of "Micro USB To Mini USB 2.0 M/f Adapter" is misleading for not disclosing the details.

Do NOT buy this adapter if you plan to use for data transfer.

Don't buy this if you're looking for an adapter for a data cable. This one works great, but only for charging. Motorola makes a charger and data adapter you can get from Amazon for $3.00 if that's what you're looking for.

I got this product because I have a lot of mini USB chargers that predate my new phone. It is a simple product but badly executed. The micro usb/male end is an extremely tight fit to my phone and with repeated use I notice that other cables no longer make good contact with the phone when charging or tranferring data. The tight-fitting adapter effectively expands your phone's micro usb port making charging with better fitting cables impossible. Not recommended.

My Blackberry curve mini USB connector broke inside the unit. I have tons of accessories for the curve (e.g. chargers, tether cables). I replaced the curve with a bold that uses a micro USB connector. I purchased 10 of these adapters and now can convert mini USB to micro USB. It saved me a considerable expense. These adapters have worked flawlessly.

I bought 5 of these adapters, since they were so cheap. Unfortunately on 1 of 5 (20% of my total purchase) worked. I was planning on leaving some at work, car, office, latptop bag, etc. so that I could just use one cord for USB Hard drive storage and for phone charging, wherever I'm at. They are cheaply made, and the single one that DID actually work, I had to superglue together, since they're just snapped together with cheap plastic; it kept coming apart whenever there was even the smallest bit of pressure on either end. Stay away from these.

I bought this knowing that it JUST works CHARGING a product from a USB charger. It does this job fine and I am very happy with the performance. It allowed me to use several AC (Wall-wart) chargers and Automotive 12v to 5v USB cables with newer USB products. I bought many of these so I would have spares as necessary. The product may not be reliable in the long run, which is why I bought extra. - Adapter - Micro Usb - Blackberry - Mini To Micro Usb Adapter'

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Sleeves

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I am a voluteer with the Miracle League in El Paso, Tx. At work we have a program to create trading cards for the kids. After I made the cards I was debating between laminating them or buying the card sleeves. I decided to go with the card sleeves, and they work perfectly. For the price you can not go wrong. Once I run out I will get more to protect my own collecting of cards. If you use toploaders these are a must for extra protection. 1 (One) Pack of Ultra-PRO Extra Thick Card Sleeves for Thick Jersey or Memorabilia Sports Trading Cards

Perhaps I did not understand that "extra thick" card sleeves does NOT mean the plastic is extra thick. Quite honestly, they are so flimsy, I consider them useless. The plastic has more of a film-like thickness, not very protective.'

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Swim Diapers - samantha, swim diapers

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I borrowed the size info from another (very considerate) parent who posted reviews for everyone. The review is all mine though!!!! :)

These diapers are great - the sizing is accurate and they work really well. The elastic is not too loose or too tight, but the diapers contain the solid mess well. Parents should be aware that ALL reusable swim diapers (or at least all that I have found) allow the liquids to pass through and contains the solid matter. My daughter likes these ALOT more than disposable swim diapers - if we tryt o put a disposable on her when traveling she gets upset and says - "no, no,no - I want white diaper" (these)!!!

Sizing & Product Info:

Small: 10-18lbs

Medium: 18-22lbs

Large: 22-25lbs

X-Large: 25-30lbs

3T: 30-38lbs

4T: 38-46lbs

UPF 50+, PVC Free Eco Friendly, 100% Polyester iPlay White Ultimate Swim Diaper, White, X-Large

My daughter had an 8 week swim class. This swim diaper worked like a charm. I was nervous about the white, thinking it may discolor in the pool or if it got dirty. It never discolored and if my daughter had an accident the diaper held up great. She used it once or twice a week for 8 weeks and it still looks like brand new. This product saved me tons of money and I will be buying more next summer.iPlay White Ultimate Swim Diaper, White

Soaking in soap and water alone did not rid this diaper of it's smell after 1st use. As directed I did not use bleach but rather washed it using the sterilize hot water setting on my washer. It was back to new after that. I would recommend this product but advise to wash quickly after use and in hot water.

This is the second iplay swim diaper I have purchased for my son. I love them. I was pleasantly surprised that the company changed the design slightly with the snaps on the side for easier on and off. Iplay swim diapers hold everything in. Yes, the older style (without the snaps) are messy to remove if the child poops in it. The diapers hold up so well though. My son wears them at our local Y (so a high chlorine level in the water) and I machine wash the diaper as soon as we get home. These diapers are worth the money (about the cost of one pack of disposable swim diapers). I feel they run true to size - my son wears a 24 month pant and the XL fits perfectly.

I am so happy with this swim diaper; the seams and fabric and elastic are all very high quality. Probably the nicest one we own! I would probably like colors or prints better, but eh, it just goes underneath the swimsuit, right?

I got the X-large size for my 10 month old and so far we've only used it 5 or so times. It fits great, is easy to put on, and fits under his regular swimsuit. As for functionality, he once peed before going into the pool, and it did hold it. We've never tested it on number 2 yet.

My son is now 2 years old and has been wearing Iplay swim diapers since he was 4 months old and I took him swimming for the first time. I recently purchased our third swim diaper in an XL (24 months). I love everything about the Iplay swim diapers, and have had no need to try another brand. They fit great, run true to size, hold everything, and are very affordable. I was looking at other brands recently because I was concerned about the lack of snaps/velcro and having to pull the diaper down on a squirmy 2 year old in case of a mess. However, I was pleasantly surprised that Iplay has improved their diaper by adding snaps on the side. Now the swim diaper is absolutely perfect. :) - Swim Diaper - Samantha - Swim Diapers'

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Cordless Screwdriver - cordless, cordless screwdriver

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I bought this as a gift for my Dad for Christmas. I already own (and love) its main competitor, Milwaukee's 12v driver so I decided to do a quick side-by-side comparison. In terms of look, size, and performance, the two tools are about as equal as can be. The Milwaukee did seem to drive the 3" screws slightly faster but it was a very small difference. Overall, the two were basically equal in everything except one factor - the mechanism for changing bits. On the Bosch, you pull the chuck straight out to release the bit, but you need to continue holding it out to insert the new bit (basically need two hands). On the Milwaukee, you pull out the chuck and it locks into the open position, then you insert the new bit and it locks into place (only need one hand to do a bit change). For this reason alone, I would rate the Milwaukee just ahead of the Bosch. In any case, I would be thrilled with either. Bosch PS20-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver with 2 Batteries

As everyone else has noted, this is a really wonderful tool: light, powerful, and well balanced. This single tool now replaces BOTH my heavyweight DeWalt for big jobs, AND a nimble little Skil 2336-02 iXO 3.6-Volt for tight spaces. [The latter duo have gone to a vacation home.]

That said, the Bosch comes with an annoyingly cheesy cloth case, with an equally annoying Velcro strap inside to secure the driver. But most annoying of all is that it comes with essentially NO BITS.

I naturally looked for a companion set of Bosch bits and rapidly discovered from the valuable Amazon reviews [for which this review is karmic payback] that the quick-change chuck in the "Bosch CC2130 Clic-Change 27-Piece Drilling and Driving Set" DOES NOT FIT the PS20 series!

SOLUTION: For one third the price of the Bosch set, I eventually found the Titan 16048 Quick-Disconnect 48 Piece Drilling and Driving Set in Plastic Case which DOES fit and works very well, and also has about double the number of bits as the Bosch set. I now leave the Titan quick-change chuck permanently installed, and can then pop bits in and out with one hand.

This Titan set really is the perfect (and remarkably cheap) companion to the PS20-2A.

Just bought the 12v drill/driver made by Bosch. I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't buy it from Amazon because I found it cheaper on E... Only reason is I'm such a tightwad I make every penny squeek when I'm buying tools. That's why I don't buy cheap tools and this certainly ain't cheap.

I've been using it since I got it and it's a dream tool. I drill with #55 size bits and all my other drills were so heavy I'd break a bit every 7th or 8th hole. Still on the same bit since I switched to the PS20-2A.

The batteries, (you get 2 with the PS20-2A), charge in about 30 minutes and seem to last forever. I tried wearing one down in the first 3 hours of intermittent drilling and couldn't do it.

The only thing I'd comment negatively about is that stupid little super-brite LED they put on the drill. I guess it's supposed to illuminate the drill tip at the point of contact but it only lights up the area below the actual area you need lighted. I sent a note to Bosch about this flaw so maybe they'll fix it. Well, I can dream can't I?

Finally, If you need a great little Drill/driver that'll become a star of your toolbox or belt this is the one. I don't gush unless it's very special but this tool is super special. Best Regards

I purchased this product to replace a compact B&D compact drill driver. The manufacturer's literature says this will drive 100 3 inch screws on one battery so since I was in the process of building a deck, I decided to put this claim to the test. Before attempting to drive a 2 3/4" deck screw, I pre-drilled through the deck board and into the joist. After attempting to drive one screw at the highest torque setting, I put this tool away. It was very ineffective for this purpose, unable to drive the screw all the way. For comparison, I used an old DeWalt 12v driver, which did drive the deck screw all the way. At another point, while replacing damaged drywall, I again tried to use the Bosch. While somewhat more effective, it still labored to drive the screw into the stud, but did manage to sink the head. It appears that the best use for the Bosch is for light duty in close quarters where a full size drill would be unable to reach. Given the price of $99, it would appear there are better options out there. Anyone looking to buy this as their primary drill should look elsewhere.

Bosh advertises this as a driver and that's how I primarily use it, but I have used it as a drill as well.

Since this is a cordless driver, it is relatively slow in the RPM department, I think it maxes out at 300RPM but the control you have over the speed is very, very fine. At the slightest trigger pull the front light comes on, a little more and the chuck creeps around, maybe 5 RPM. Pull the trigger fully and the motor spins up almost instantly to full speed.

But the neat part is the brake... from any speed, let go of the trigger completely and the chuck comes to a complete stop, so quickly that there is a recoil from full speed. When you're driving a screw and the clutch slips, and you release the trigger, the chuck just stops spinning, no extra force is put in to the screw.

I've used this driver for several years as my daily driver while working on computers. I've also used it for automotive and house work as well as tear-down and rebuilding of horse stalls.

Don't let the small size of the driver fool you, this a primary tool! At the lower clutch settings you can safely drive metal screws in to plastic, or plastic screws in to anything. At the MAX setting, you can drive long screws in to hardwood.

Will other drivers out-drive it? Yes. But this tool comes with two batteries, they charge faster than you can drain them and you can literally use it all day without more than a few seconds downtime per battery change every few hours.

Is it tough? My driver has been in the heat, cold, damp, dust and dropped I can't tell you how many times and it still works like new.

I do wish the LED was angled a little bit toward the chuck, in the straight-ahead alignment it has the light falls just below the work point.

If you want an electric driver and part time drill, this should be at the top of your list. If you want a high-speed drill, look elsewhere this isn't your tool. I hope mine doesn't break any time soon, but when it does I'll replace it with another PS20. - Cordless - Cordless Drill - Lithium - Cordless Screwdriver'

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Finish Nailers - finish nailer, senco

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Wow! What a tool. I am building a home, and decided to do a good chunk of the trim carpentry. Knowing about this technology over 2 years ago(as I call on Senco), I was pleased to find out it was available when it was time for me to purchase a finish nailer. I have every pnuematic gun, except for the finish nailer. I was skeptical at first, but after 8 LONG days of hanging 27 doors, casing all the doors & windows, and putting up base, I'm happy to report the gun is amazing. The idea/technology is pretty simple, and am surprised no one was able to make this before 2010... but, I'm sure there is a lot more to it.

Size is good, battery life is good - at first, I wished I had a 2nd battery, but the quick charge feature made me question that. 2 of the 8 days, i ran out of charge(no idea how many nails fired), but a short 15 mins in the charger, and it was enough to finish the day's work. 2 1/2 in nails had no problem hanging doors... it sometimes didn't countersink when firing into some tougher areas of wood, but overall pretty impressive. 2" & 1 1/2" nails had NO PROBLEM countersinking DEEP into everything. Took some time getting used to the nose & it's size/where the nail would actually fire out... but again, just a learning curve(A smaller nose would be nicer, however).

The gun saved me lugging my compressor in & out of the house everyday, as well as dragging it and/or airlines all over the home. Easily saved me 3-5 hours, and probably more.

I initially thought I would use the gun for building my home, and then selling on Craigslist or something. Now, I'm pretty sure I'll keep it forever. In the past, there have been many times when I'd want to use an air nailer, but didn't want to go to the hassle of getting out the compressor & dragging it to the job. Now, I'll always have this thing... think I'm going to use it a lot more than I had originally thought.

Overall, a great tool, at a great price($400). SENCO FN65DA F-15 15 GA Fusion Finish Nailer

I just picked this nailer up for trim work to replace my Paslode. I installed 12 interior doors with it and another 15 doors the following day. It worked great. My only complaint is the battery does not last long. I have another battery on order. The tip is on the big side for fine nail placement, but for things like setting doors, crown or installing shelving it would work fine. Another review I read said the case sucks, it does but it wouldn't keep me from buying another one.

We were early adopters of the new Senco Fusion technology. I was skeptical at first when my general partner bought one for our use because it seemed pricey, but we decided to give it a try. Our business specializes in residential and office remodeling, where dragging compressors and air hoses around can be time consuming and possbly damage trim work. This nailer is great since you just grab it and go. No cartridges or smell. Batteries charge right away (we have two). The Senco rep says the pressurized cartridge will last for 200,000 shots and the replacement is $180.

Now, the guy working with the air hose is jealous. We can't wait for the 18ga finish nailer to come out in June 2011.

Not a shill review - we use several Senco, Hitachi and Porter Cable finish nailers in our work. They all work super. With hoses.

Hope this helps-

First off let me say this, finally someone got it right. I am contractor and was looking and patiently waiting for someone to produce a truly contractor grade cordless nailer. I have found it in this tool. I found this tool earlier this week and at first was somewhat skeptical. After I called SENCO directly, which by the way was a great experience, I was sold. This tool does everything that it says it does and in my opinion will be unbeatable by anyone else that tries. It is lightweight, charges fast, easy to use, and most importantly drives every nail every time perfectly,

If you are a contractor, home improvement specialist, remodeler, or finish carpenter then this is the tool for you. I know, I know I sound like an advertisement for the company. Maybe they will give me some nails or something for free out of this, but I am really that impressed with this nailer. It is rugged, charges fast, and the designers of this tool had professionals in mind. I can say that it paid for itself the first time I used it.

I've had the Fusion 15 GA nailer for a few weeks, and it's performing well. It replaces a Paslode 14 GA cordless nailer. The only gripe so far is that the 15 GA nails will split thinner trim, such as door casing, more often than the Paslode's 14 GA nails did. That's not the fault of the nailer. It works well enough, especially with heavier trim like brickmold that I'll probably get the Fusion 18 GA nailer once it's available.

It's got a mechanical sounding shot, not a pneumatic one but it's acceptably quiet for use in my consumer's homes. Especially compared to the rifle-shot of the Paslode. I'd always try to remember to warn homeowners that I was about to shoot nails with the Paslode. When forgotten, I'd get responses ranging from screams to, "Are you OK? I thought that you fell off a ladder or something."

It's been in the teens and 20s here in Wisconsin. The Fusion is kept in the truck, and it's worked consistently right out of the cold. The Paslode required the fuel cell to warm up under an arm for a few minutes before it would fire reliably.

I've used the nail jamb clearing feature only once. It performed as described, making a ratcheting sound as the driving pin reset itself. The depth gauge is easy to read and adjust. Nails mostly go to the depth expected, and when they stand proud it's easier to set the heavy 15 GA nails without bending or having the nail-set slip than it was with the 14 GA ones.

So far, no regrets. - Finish Nailer - Senco - Finish Nailers'

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