Want to buy a Webcam?

Webcam comes in many type, megapixel and brand. Nowadays, most laptop have its own webcam. If u have a desktop, u might need to purchase the webcam additionally. It is especially suitable for ppl who travels a lot so that they can keep in touch with their friends and family interactively. Some ppl use webcam as a spycam, some use it for the purpose of videoconferencing or conferencing calling. No matter what their purposes are, its the next best thing to being there in person.



Here's a webcam I'd like to recommend.

The Good
1. No driver needed
It is plug and play, once u plug in, it is ready to use. U don't have to install any driver to your laptop or computer.

2. Megapixel
It has 5.0MP, gives your viewer a clear and sharp image of u. Excellent still image. Most branded webcam with 5.0MP costs around RM100.00 over.

3. Price
U can't get any cheaper than this price. For RM60.00, u can get all the features u want in webcam and maybe more.


4. Design
Very cute design, u can put it on your desk or clip it on your monitor (LCD). The clip has soft cushion underneath, so as not to give too much pressure on your LCD screen. The webcam can be dislocated from the clip, bcos it has magnet underneath. Able to turn 360 degree.


5. Microphone
Audio quality suitable for videoconferencing.

6. Motion Detector
Able to record moving object. Good as spycam.

The Bad
1. It's not branded.

Essential Specs & Stats

1. Interface: Hi-Speed USB
2. Webcam type: Desktop & notebook
3. Built-in mic: Yes
4. Mount or stand: Both
5. Compatible with: YM, MSN, SKYPE, AIM
6. Platform: Windows XP SP2/Vista
   

How to shop for a digital camera?

No. 1 Test the Camera Before u Buy
You don't want to buy a camera only end up not liking it at all. Maybe certain features u read online sound good in a review but actually not suitable for u. Try taking shots of yourself, if u like what u see, then chances are u'll love the pictures u'll take with it. And ask a lot of question about the camera features and functionality.

NO. 2 Set Your Budget
Don't buy a camera that sound cool to have but too expensive to own. For a novice user, there's no need to buy an SLR camera just for the purpose of taking shots of your pet turtle. SLR camera is a professional camera suitable for people who travels a lot and who takes photo as a living. Make sure u know what purpose the camera for and knows what features u really need. Go to various shop and get a better deal, preferably buy during promotional period.

NO. 3 Digital Camera MegaPixel
Is it that important? It is important if u want to take sharp and clear image. But make sure u buy bigger memory for it (1 or 2GB). Cos the bigger the MegaPixel, the more space it uses.

NO. 4 Digital Camera ZOOM
Whats the difference between Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom? Digital zoom is enlarging a portion of the image from the optical zoom, same concept in croping an image and making it large but in doing so, u lose the image quality. And it doesn't serve much purpose, becos if u need to enlarge the flower petals for instance u can use photoshop to crop it. Optical zoom however uses the optic lens of the camera to bring the object closer.

NO. 5 Make Sure U Know What U Want
This is the same as in setting ur budget. U need to know what purpose ur camera is for, what type of pictures u usually takes. Which brand u want (among the top brand: Canon, Nikon, FujiFilm, Olympus etc). How many megapixel u need and whether u need that much.

With this 5 methods, I'm sure it'll be easier to set your focus on which type of camera to buy. For a beginner, it's always better to get a point and shoot camera. For a normal user like me, I prefer no complicated menu and most importantly user friendly, just set it to Auto and let the camera do the rest, no worries about setting the optical lens or digital zoom or whatever technical terms that only professional photographer need to know.

Apple iPhone: I wish mine

This is one cool handphone I wish mine. My friend bought a cool Apple iPhone 8G from KL, and it is so cool I've to take pic with it. Eventhough it is 2nd hand, but still the price is over RM1.5k. For a brand new iPhone 8G, the market price is around RM2.5k. For a brand new iPhone 8G with 3g is RM3k+ (not really too sure about the price, cos its not officially launch here) . My friend (being so proud of his iPhone), show us the cool function of what iPhone can do. His iPhone don't have 3g (which is a loss), however its still cool, cos it has the following function nonetheless : iPod, Internet (WiFi), Maps with GPS (which is actually like google maps) if ur in US they can actually zoom at ur exact location, Photos & Camera with Multi Touch (this is sooo cool, u can actually zoom the pic by the touch of ur finger :-)) ), and no worries about keyboard cos it is totally touchscreen and it even suggests words as you type. And the image is sharp and clear when watching vid or simply taking photos (2.0MP) and I especially love LOVE the graphic (the beauty of Apple). It has other cool games and applications as well (e.g. facebook, Movies, remote - as in ur tv remote control etc etc etc) , which u can download some of it for free. Infact iPhone is sooo cool and sexy it makes other phone look crappy.

Apple is the top brand from small gadget like iPod to a sleek laptop (MacBook Pro) to desktop (iMac). I myself is the number one fan of Apple brand. Five years ago, I bought myself a sleek and stylish looking iBook G4, at that time, it was "THE" laptop that got everyone look at u with envy. I fell in love with it so much, I even paid cash in full (it was my hard earn saving yet no regret). I rarely spend money on expensive shoes or clothing, but for gadget, I rarely think twice. It's always about quality, and Apple give just that. If u really can afford it, why go for second best? (But if can't afford - like I am right now, just go for cheap one lar, imitation also can loh (if any), else don't buy and just wait for the price to drop - if it ever ..hmm dream on)

A few months ago, I went to 1Borneo and saw this gadget in one of the Apple store, I gasp for a second for what I thought was iPhone (actually it was iPod Touch), I got a disappointing reply of "It's not launch here...yet" (o so we thought).

For an Apple fan, nothing is impossible, where there's a will, there's always a way ;-)

Kodak EasyShare C340: Camera for SALE!!!

Kodak - The brand that speak for itself. My sis wanted sell off her Kodak EasyShare C340 camera (she got herself a new digital camera), so I do her a favor by posting it on my blog, she bought the camera 2 years ago, and has taken a lot of wonderful pictures with it. It has 5.0MP (very clear & sharp image), 3x Optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. Additional pouch+256MB memory card+battery. And all this for RM350 (price is negotiable). It is very user friendly, doesn't have complicated menu, ready to go right out of the box. Anyone interested can email to me. Thanks :-)

PSP: Gaming anytime, anywhere

This is one cool gadget I MUST have. I've dreaming of buying one of these, last year (2007) the price was RM1k (Games + Additional 4GB memory), but its just way beyond my budget. However, I manage to get a good bargain for it (6 months later). For a price of RM700, I get - 3 Free Games + Casing + Additional 4GB Memory Stick. They've two version apparently, one is from Japan, another is US version. The difference (from what I notice), Japan have a TV channel function (I think it is only applicable in Japan) , and US version has a Skype (which is applicable anywhere provided u have WiFi and a Skype account).
What so cool about PSP (bside the cool games), you can surf the web with the WiFi function (allowed players to play games online) provided the area u r at have WiFi, but not so cool about this function is that, it doesn't have a touchscreen keyboard, so u basically have to scroll your way for the alphabet. With 4GB memory, u can upload more than 10 games. And u can also watch movie or video clip with ur PSP (if u ve enough memory space). It also has a Game Sharing function which allowed players to interact. Music features which allowed u to upload music in ur PSP, and play ur favorite MP3 (or MP4) songs (earphone sold separately). On the top of the PSP there's an additional port for camera function (also sold separately). Some ppl doesn't like the small screen, but, eventhough the screen is small, but the display is very clear. It's known to help release stress, and good to have around to kill time (when bored).

This is a cool gadget for young ppl and the young at heart (like me :-p). Needless to say, I'm one satisfied buyer :-)