New Gadget - Amazon Kindle 3

For some reason I really find it hard to read novels or anything long that has no picture in it. If there is something that interests me and there are some illustrations, I might read it. Part of the reason is that I get dizzy or sleepy after I have read 10 pages or more. I also do not like holding thick and heavy books when I travel. The only book I read from cover to cover and really enjoyed was Tarzan. maybe because I can imagine the things that I am reading.

Now that there are ebook readers, it has somewhat motivated me to start reading. I purchased an Amazon Kindle 3 with Wi-fi capability. I got it for 120 bucks via Kijiji. A good deal considering it is sold currently for 140+tax on Amazon. It can store a lot of e-books and is very convenient to use. The battery life is also great as it can last for weeks.

I have started to read Star Wars e-books and I find it very helpful when I am commuting and when I have time to spare.

PSP's For the Boys

My wife told me a story about my son Kyle a couple of weeks back. She told me that one day Kyle woke up very early. His elder brother was still sleeping then. Kyle asked her mommy if he can go to his uncle Carter's room. My wife asked why and he said he wanted to play his uncle's PSP while his kuya is asleep. I felt so bad for him. Apparently, her kuya always plays with the PSP and all he was able to do is watch. I already have one PSP for the boys but if that is the scenario, I am sure they will fight everytime. When I was browsing the internet for some furnitures for the apartment, I happen to see a posting for a latest PSP (Model 3000) for $150. The ad said it was just 3 months old and was just used for playing MP3's. It also came with a game Lord of War and two movies (National Treasure and SuperBad) It also had a AV cable worth 30 bucks. I asked if I can get it for 125 as I am a little short of cash. The advertiser said he can only offer it for $135. I immediately e-mailed the advertiser and made arrangement to pick it up.

The PSP is still in pristine condition and the package includes the box, manual and other accessories. I am sure I got a good deal. Now Kyle and his kuya can play simultaneously. And there will be no fighting. I hope when My youngest can play the PSP, his older brothers have outgrown the game LOL. The picture below shows the gadget.

Our Nikon D40X

I enjoy taking pictures whenever we go visit different places. We would never leave the house during weekends without bringing a camera. We have a Sony T7 point and shoot camera that we have used for almost 2 years now. It was very light and compact. It was very handy and we were satisfied with the quality of photos that it captures. But that was when we were taking pictures of still subjects. When we were into shooting moving objects, we were dismayed on the speed of the camera. Although you can make adjustment so that you can capture the moving subject, most of the time the picture is out of focus. Thanks to my lovely and generous wife we now own a Nikon D40x, a digital SLR. She said it was as her gift for me. It is not the top of the line but will be enough for beginners like me. Now I am able to take pictures of fast moving subjects and still get it focused. It however cannot take videos only still pictures. My problem now is how to learn and use all the features of the camera and the proper handling as well as you may notice in the picture below that I was not holding it properly.

iPod Touch - The Coolest Gadget

At this point in time, the iPod Touch is the coolest gadget I have used. It is capable of playing audio and video. It has wireless-fidelity so you can browse the internet and so many loadable applications that you can use for your specific needs. It is very useful to me especially when I commute. I listen to my favorite music on my way to work which really makes my 1 1/2 hour trip seem like 15 minutes.

Following are the specifications of the iPod Touch I use:

• Screen material: Glass
  
• Screen size: 8.9 cm
• Screen resolution: 480×320 pixels at 163 ppi, with 3:2 aspect ratio
• Input method: Multi-touch screen interface, Sleep/Wake button, Home button
• Operating system: iPhone OS
• Storage: 8, 16, or 32 GB flash memory
  • 8 GB: up to 1,750 songs, 10,000 photos, or 10 hours of video
• CPU: Under clocked 620 to 412 MHz RAM
• RAM: 128 MB DRAM
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
• Built-in rechargeable, non-removable lithium battery with up to 5 hours of video playback, and up to 22 hours of audio playback, times vary.
• Size: 110×61.8×8 mm (4.3×2.4×0.31 in)
• Weight: 120 grams (4.2 ounces)
• Direct iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store access
• Widescreen video
• Included applications: Safari web browser, YouTube client, Mail client, GoogleMaps
• Widgets: Stocks, Weather, Notes

Motorola Razor K1

I brought my Nokia 9210 communicator in USA only to find out that it uses a frequency that is not supported there. Since I will be staying for quite a long time with my brother and his wife, I decided to get one that I can use anywhere in the world. Some of the vendors call it "World Phone" others just call it "G.S.M.". Anyway after going from store to store searching for the best phone I could find that fits my budget, I decided to get the Motorola K1. It is small that can easily fit in the pocket of my pants. It is heavy unlike other phones. that are like plastic toys. Although it does not come loaded with so many features like the Blackberry, it is good enough for me.

My Lenovo Laptop

I recently got a Lenovo laptop to use for my job search, internet browsing, blogging and what have you. I got it cheaper that what I could have paid for if I purchased it in Manila. Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law, I was able to save almost 40-50 percent of the cost. I could have saved some more if I opted for other brands such as Dell but having used an IBM now known as Lenovo for almost 5 years, I have gotten used to it and have liked its dependability and durability.

The following are the specifications of my laptop

ThinkPad T61 15 Widescreen - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8100 (2.1GHz 800MHz 3MBL2)

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

15.4 WXGA TFT

Intel GMA X3100 GM965

2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)

UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)

120GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm

DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)

6 cell Li-Ion Battery

Express - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

So far I have no doubt in my mind that I got the right brand and and got the best deal.