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This is my “New Blue iPod Nano 3rd Generation.”
Here’s the unboxing for you…
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I do not own the rights to the music in this video and the artists details are clearly shown at the end.
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Eckofish
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A comparison of the new Creative ZEN MP3 player to the new 3rd generation iPod Nano from Apple.
While ZEN has the advantage of the bigger screen, radio tuner, voice recorder, wider format support and an SD expansion slot, it all seems to fade away when you have to deal with bugs and annoyances at almost every turn (slow to start, locks up if format not exactly right, cheap, awkward controls, screen doesn’t turn off,…) Full list below:
Creative ZEN Pros:
- Can be used as external disk
- Supports drag and drop (copy/paste) to player
- SD expansion slot
- Sound recorder
- Radio tuner
- Credit card size
- 2.5″ screen, 16.7 million colours (not bad if you don’t see iPod Nano next to it)
- Comes in 16 and 32 GB models
- NOT an iPod 
Creative Zen Cons:
- Only 10 Euro cheaper than Nano 3G, or even same price (200 Euro) - 8GB version
- Design only OK, no match for iPod Nano
- Plastic front and back
- Considerably bigger and thicker that Nano 3G
- Supplied USB cable ridiculously short?!?!?
- Takes it’s sweet time to turn on
- Starts charging EVERY time you connect it to PC (not good for battery life)
- Battery not user replaceable
- Controls feel cheap, bad tactile feedback
- Interface itself lacks style and grace, looks very plain indeed (can change colours)
- Screen resolution (320×240) not enough for the screen size (2.5″)
- Picture therefore looks soft and dark scenes look very badly pixelated (like on cheap LCD monitors) although it could also be due to encoding (used best quality available on Creative’s software), other scenes look very good though
- Screen doesn’t turn off automatically, you have to lock the player first (annoying!!!)
- When music playback stops, even if the screen has been locked and turned off, it turns back on again and waits for you to do something even though you may not want to do anything and is wasting battery power
- Fast forwarding pauses the image (can’t see where you are in the movie)
- Long software installation, bloated software (expect 116.88 MB of updates)
- Poor format support implementation, locks up if video format not exactly right
- Requires transcoding, which is SLOOOW on bundled software (slower than real time, i.e. a 40 minute video will take up to an hour to encode!!!
- If encoded with 3rd party software (WinAvi) goes out of sync and/or locks up even when you use the supposedly supported XviD and the proper resolution of 320×240!!!
- Audio browsing is very basic (you only see artist OR title OR album, not all at once)
- Stops playback after just one song in the genres, artist, album, song … erratic, i.e. will play one or two then stop?!?! Only all tracks will keep playing?!?
- No UMS support
- Does not support gapless playback
- Photo viewing slow/sluggish (could be due to large file sizes, 10 mega pixels)
- SD card does not integrate into Library, Favourites, …
- Ear jack can’t power high end ear monitors (i.e. Etymotic 4)
- Sometimes large files (cca. 1h+) go out bit of sync (even when encoded with creative’s own converter!)
- No Bluetooth, no WiFi
- Bad, bad name choice (search brings back all other Zens, i.e. Vision M, Stone, Stone Plus, V Plus,…) makes looking for reviews, accessories, support, whatever a pain
- “Viral marketing” on the internet (fake review: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/53466/apple_ipod_nano_versus_creative_zen.html?page=3)
- ZEN’s firmware version in this review 1.31.01e
- Time of review mid December 2007
- Remember, keep a paper clip handy!!!
Duration : 0:5:31
You’re always making memories, why stop capturing them? The DCR-SR45 Handycam camcorder is ready when you are, with a built-in 30GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for storage and up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A generous 2.7″ Touch Panel LCD Monitor keeps all the controls at your fingertips, while a 40x Optical / 2000x Digital Zoom keeps all the action up close and personal. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn’t be easier than with the One Touch Disc Burn capability and the Memory Stick Duo media slot. The DCR-SR45 brings simplicity back to video sharing.
Express yourself, your style and your pictures with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 7.2 megapixel digital camera. The large LCD display makes taking amazing pictures easier than ever.
Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina battery power for up to 380 shots. A bright 2.5″ LCD screen helps you compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. 56MB of internal memory lets you capture the moment without a flash memory card. And a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media makes it easy to save and exchange photos.
Many people want the convenience of a digital camera, but don’t want to pay a lot of money. Thankfully, there are many great models that you can get for around a hundred dollars. Most of the top rated camera brands offer a value priced model that is affordable for everyone. Here is a look at some digital camera best buys.
Polaroid I733
This compact camera is rated five out of five stars, and is truly a digital camera best buy. It comes in several different colors so you can show a little personality. It has 7 megapixels for great picture clarity. It offers 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The generous 2.5 color LCD allows you to check your pictures right away. With the macro focus option you can focus on things as close as 6 inches. It has a movie mode and 10 different scene modes. It is PictBridge compatible and offers 16MB of internal memory as well as a SD card slot. This is a great little item for only $100.
Nikon CoolPix L10
Another digital camera best buy is the Nikon CoolPix L10 which gets 4 and a half out of five stars in the consumer reviews. It has a beautiful sleek design and comes in several different colors. It has a decent 5 megapixels, allows 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. There is a 2 color LCD and it also has face priority auto focus. You can use the macro focus option to focus on objects as near as 5.9 inches. There is a movie mode as well as 15 separate scene modes for customized pictures. The Nikon CoolPix L10 also comes with Nikon’s PictureProject software. This is a great value at only $90.
Samsung S730
The Samsung S730 scores a four out of five stars in consumer reviews. It has 7.2 megapixels for great resolution and comes in pink or black. 3X optical zoom and 5x digital zoom help you get the perfect shot. This digital camera best buy offers a 2.5 color LCD and an advanced shake reduction system for less blur in your pictures. It has an auto focus as well as a macro focus that allows you to focus on items as close as 5 cm. There is a movie mode with sound, as well as 11 different scene modes. There is 16MB of internal memory and a slot for a SD card. This is a great camera for only $100.
There are a number of different cameras on the market that can make choosing a digital camera a confusing and difficult process. There are also cameras that are designed for different functions and uses and finding the right one for what you want to be able to do can be difficult.
The first steps to take when choosing a digital camera is to create a list of features that you want. This should be a complete list, so you may want to do a bit of research into the features that are available for digital cameras, in order to get a good idea of what you can do with them.
Once you have determined what you would like to have feature wise for your digital camera, then the next step would be to determine the price range for your camera. You can spend as little as £100 or more for a good digital camera so you will want to be sure to get what you are looking for the first time.
Test the cameras out. There will probably be several that meet the feature list you have created. Make sure that the weight of the camera as well as its ease of use matches with what you want. Even if the camera has all the features you want if it is bulky or hard to manage it is not going to provide you with what you want when it comes to taking pictures.
Canon produces a number of high quality cameras that can provide you with the features you are looking for. Canon has just released its ESO 1000D. This is an SLR camera that gives a 10.1 mega pixel Digital image. It has a CMOS sensor and features that are found on Canon’s more professionally oriented models but at a much more affordable rate. It also comes with a 2.5″ LCD for Live View Mode and a 7 point wide area AF. These cameras are sold as bodies so you will need to purchase the lens or lenses that you are looking for.
The Canon EOS 450D is another model of SLR to consider from Canon. This camera comes with a 12.2 mega pixel CMOS sensor, 3.0″ High resolution LCD screen as well as a new AF system that has a 9 point wide area AF. Due to the fact that is an SLR camera lenses are sold separately.
The Canon EOS 40D is a 10.1 mega pixel camera with CMOS censor, a 3.0″ LCD screen with live mode., It is also a SLR camera so lenses are sold separately and it does come with the new AF system. This camera also comes with a 2.0 USB hi speed connection and a Video out interface.
If you are looking for a serious camera consider the EOS 1Ds Mark III. This camera is a premier when it comes to digital photography. It comes with a 21 mega pixel full frame CMOS, High Precision wide area AF along with a 3.0″ LCD with live action. You can also get 5fps. It is a SLR so lens kits are separate.
Establishing an exact top of the best digital cameras on the market is a difficult task, but here are 5 digital cameras that are definitely worthy your attention. And, in addition, they do not come with the highest prices of all, so check them out before you go shopping for a new camera!
1. Samsung Pro815 is an advanced camera that has all the qualities in order to enter on your must have list. Firstly, this camera comes with 8 megapixels, with a 15X optical zoom and with an impressively big 3.5-inch LCD screen. But one of the most impressive features of all is represented by its large battery, a battery that has 1900mAh of charge capacity. Actually, this is the largest battery of all digital cameras.
2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 was released in 2007 and seems to become more and more popular nowadays. The first feature that comes in mind when thinking about this particular camera is its impressive megapixels, namely 12. But what else does Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 offer? The camera comes with Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens traditional, eye-level viewfinder and a fairly large LCD screen (2.5′).
3. The list of the best digital cameras can not miss the latest Canon camera, a camera that appeared this February on the market. We are talking about Canon EOS-1D Mark III, the camera with the fastest D-SLR. But what are the main features of the latest Canon digital camera? Well, it comes with 10.1 megapixels, with 10 fps for continuous shooting until 110 frames, with an EOS cleaning system and with a 3′ LCD screen with a view mode. Now this is a camera that needs your attention!
4. Panasonic brand released a new camera after their hit Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30 and we are talking about the improved version, FZ50. Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ50 is a 10 megapixel digital camera, with a resolution of 3648×2736 pixels, a 2′ LCD screen, optimized video functions and an optimized optical zoom: Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x optical zoom.
5. And last, but not least, one of the most recent apparitions on the digital cameras market: we are talking about Nikon D40X. How recent? Well, this camera was launched this March, so you can bet on this Nikon to create a rave in 2007. But what does this camera offer? First of all, it offers 10 megapixel DX format CCD (1.5x FOV crop), plus a 420 pixel sensor (as D80 / D50), SD cards over 2 GB in capacity, and a whole package of optimized cutting-edge digital technologies. You even have the possibility of retouching your pictures in the camera (you don’t need Photoshop anymore!), since you can adjust the lightening, reduce red eye effect, filter effects and so on.
Digital cameras have quickly become very popular in the last few years, and their capabilities are increasing dramatically all the time. Digital cameras are constantly improving and new models that offer better features are coming on the market with frequent regularity. These cameras are available in a wide range of prices and features. Digital cameras are improving all the time and that will remain true as long as world-leading manufacturers invest in research and development of these products. Because of the ever changing capabilities of these cameras, it can be quite difficult to decide which one is the best for you. Below are a few tips that should help and guide you in investing in a digital camera that is right for you.
(1) The first thing that you need is to do your research thoroughly before you set out to buy a digital camera, such as required pixels, SLR or fixed lens, the price range you are looking for, do you need video capability in your still camera and vice verse.
(2) When buying a digital camera, we are faced with so many options and all the technical jargon can be quite intimidating. One term customers get bombarded with when opting to buy digital cameras is “mega pixels”. So familiarize yourself with all the technical terms to fully understand the capabilities of the product you intend to purchase.
(3) It will also help for you to read a digital camera buying guide which puts camera against camera so you can see the benefits and drawbacks against each other.
(5) Try and read reviews on the product you are thinking of buying but because there are so many digital camera reviews, it’s useful to break them into categories that best match your needs.
(6) Doing your research online can save you a lot of money and time, searching for the correct one for your needs.
(7) Once you have done your research, go to your local store to get a touch and feel for the real thing. You can also clear up any doubts you have with the salesperson.
(8) Buying online can work out a lot cheaper in many cases but this is not always the case nowadays, so check out your local stores for special discounts.
(9) Look for sales or discounts because a lot of the times you can find a cheaper version with the same spec, just by buying from a different manufacturer or vendor.
(10) Like a lot of other things in life the saying, “you get what you pay for” is especially applicable to digital cameras, but this doesn’t mean you need to buy the most expensive camera to be satisfied because sometimes you might get almost the same product, by just going for a different manufacturer.
So hopefully going through these simple tips will help you decide to get the best digital camera for your needs. I wish you well in capturing all those special memories and having lots of fun while doing so.