Archive for the ‘Gadget’ Category

Large Sensor Compact Camera?

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

In the coming 2008 Photokina, I am hoping to see a compact camera with APS size sensor. My dream camera should look like a range finder type, such as the Richo R8 or Leica D-LUX. A fast 28mm lens would be great. I don't want to see a long zoom ...

GPS not qualified for visa extended warranty

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

My car's portable GPS navigation system was damaged. I bought it from ebay less than two years ago using a visa card. Usually visa doubles the product's manufacturer warranty, to a maximum of one year, for free. From CIBC's website: Get Purchase Security and Extended Protection* Insurance* on most of your ...

My new LCD Monitor: 24-inch Soyo DYLM24D6

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

I got a 24-inch Soyo LCD monitor from Futureshop last night while it was on sale. The price is quite good. I have been thinking about buying a new LCD for a while, but the 17" Benq I have been using for 3 years is still doing OK so I ...