The concept of a universal remote control for your different appliances isn’t exactly new, seeing since there are numerous products out there. What puts this product aside from the rest is its unique design, which a think is really appealing. There’s been times when I’ve been annoyed by the fact that I have to use three remote controls, and my quess is that alot of people have more than that. That should be reason enough to make a product like this appealing to alot of consumers, and the fact that it looks better than all the other products of this type will probably help a great deal.

There’s an article about this on Gizmodo and you can also read about it on Yanko design. Oh and the designers name is Chen Hung Ming, if you want to look him up.

This is new, cool looking gadget I found on Firebox. The great thing about it is not only that it looks sweet with it’s shark-like appearance, but actually packs some useful features. It allows you to play, record and pause AM/FM radio through your computer.
At first glance it doesn’t look so impressive since most of us know that you can stream radio right of the net, but this antenna makes it possible to acces all those stations that have yet to enter the world of streaming. The model makes it possible to pause and record all the stations in real time. All you have to do is plug it in via USB.
With this product you can either record while listening or pre-schedule future recordings. The recordings can later be added automatically to your iTunes library, which is a really great function.

If you want more info about RadioShark 2 I suggest you check out the article on Firebox.

This is a new model from LG which, according to the manufacturer, will make the user shine. Allthough I doubt that it will make me shine, I do believe that it will look good in my hand. The design was inspired by the exotic feeling of brushed steel, which has generated a mobile phone that’s both chic and minimalistic. It packs a 2.2 inch TFT display that works as a mirror when the display isn’t used. The modell is sleek and thin and has a high-preforming camera with a flash and auto focus. Other features are MP3-player, USB and support for Micro SD.

Looks really nice. I might not really need all the functions and features of this model. But I like how it looks. Sometimes that is enough for me to buy it. I mean I’ll probably learn to use all that stuff if I buy it.

For further information check this site out: Your Mobile Phone Reviews

I found a beautiful MP3-player made by iRiver. Probably one of the smallest ones I’ve seen. It looks great and has 1GB storage capacity. The model has rocker switches around the edges of the 1.15-inch screen. The switches work as a joypad for menu-browsing. By pressing the middle of it you will take a step back in the menu, and you select a menu item by pressing the right edge. Apparently it’s easy to learn the controlls even though the lack of controll labels. The bass is said to be good in relation to the price but there are some distortions. Even though most people say that the earphones that comes with this model are bad, I feel interested. I like the small, sleek design.

For further information check out: iRiver

Sanyo has released a new digital camera called S70, which is replacing the previous model 260. It is, what people call, a point a shot camera. Makes it sound easy to use, which fits me pretty good since I don’t really need a professional camera. Some of it’s features are: 7-megapixel sensor, 3 x zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, VGA movie recording mode. And the battery life makes it possible to snap 250 photos. It doesn’t have alot of functions, and it pretty much have the same features as dozens other cameras on the market. Engadget believe that the only real plus side with this model is that it’s packed into a relatively small, silver casing. Engadget also writes that if Sanyo wants to get the consumers interest they have to place the price at rock bottom. No price has so far been set. I hope that the price will be low, because that would make this model a suitable candidate for me.

Engadget

I stumbled on this product when I was browsing the net. Felt that I had to mention it. Amazing really. I mean I love to drum my fingers along with the beat, but seriously is this product really necessary?

The drumsticks have buttons that allow you to play combinations of different drum or cymbal effects. These effects consists of: snare drum, bass drum, tom, floor tom, hi-hat, and crash cymbal. You’d have to be a drummer to know all those. Personally I prefer the my fingers, they give me the satisfactional sound I want. Is this yet another unnecessary product or might this actually work? I have a hard time seeing people using them on the subway. I’d love to hear what the designer and the marketer thought when they made this product. Did they see a demand, and if they did where in the world do people want these?

BenQ has recently released the specifications for their new compact digital camera, X725. It has 7.2 megapixels and 3x optical zoom. The model packs a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, a 12 MB internal memory and up to 4000 ISO. For further specifications look here.
In my eyes this looks like a slim and neat camera I might buy. Even though this model is more or less the same as it’s predecessor X720, it’s pretty appealing in my eyes. Apparently they’ve added some features like support for SD-cards like SDHC. The model is available four different colors: black, red, silver and pearl. I think I’d go for the one in silver. I believe that a digital camera should be as small and slim as possible, unless you want to work with it professionally, which makes this a suitable candidate for me.

A new digital camera would be great for this summer, since I feel that my old minolta from 2001 doesn’t really cut it anymore. So I’m trying browse the net for suitable models, I’ll probably post the best here on the blog as I did with this model.

Since I have an interest for a wide range of technical products and blogging as well, I thought that I ought to write a post about photoblogs.

It’s more and more common to share ones experiences and interests with other people through the internet. What used to be shared amongst family and close friends is now exposed on the internet. In the earlier days we had dairies, photo albums and video collections. Today we use blogs, photoblogs, communities and websites such as Flickr, YouTube and DeviantArt to share our thoughts and creations. Many people feel an urge to write or create art, but until a couple of years ago many of these thoughs and creations were never seen by anyone else. Some believe that blogs and websites such as this, merely are means in order to receive fame and acknowledgement. I am convinced that, even though there are people that just seek fame and fortune through this media, many people use it as a way of recieving feedback on their creations as well as finding inspiratation. We inspire and comment eachothers creations. Or am I wrong? Are we all simply trying to seek acknowledgement from people outside our normal social group consisting of friends and family members?

In the past couple of days I’ve been browsing through the internet for photoblogs that interested me in different ways. To be honest I was quite impressed by the large number of blogs that I found.

I was really impressed by many of the photos that I found on the various photoblogs. When surfing through all kinds of photoblogs I often wondered how the photo was taken and where, a feature which many sites lack. Since my experiences with cameras and blogs of this sort is somewhat lacking, I’m not sure whether this a choice made by the photographer in order to protect his/her own interest or if it doesn’t interest the general public. I am however sure that most photographers are willing to answer questions about their creations. At least I hope so, otherwise you could question the website’s purpose. Is the photoblog merely a way to get attention or is it contributing something more than it’s photos to the community?

I consider myself to be a person outside this community in many ways, which might make my opinion quite insignificant to the individuals that constitute it. However, I believe that photoblogs (like other types of blogs) open new ways to inspire and help eachother to grow. That alone would be reason enough to describe ones process in achieiving a goal, so that others may learn from your experiences.

“I started a photoblog for several reasons. I wanted to give myself regular
targets, I wanted feedback on my images, I wanted to have a timeline of my
photography and I wanted to integrate photography into my daily life. And with
a bit of luck, I might have taken a few photos you like along the way.”
Jamey Howard (owner of http://www.jameyhoward.com/)

A thought that comes to mind in some cases is if the photos have been edited by programs such as Photoshop. Within this community is it thought to be wrong to manipulate the photos? Can a hierarchy be distinguished amongst the photoblogs, where the most professional is thought to be the ones that don’t manipulate their photos at all?

Clearly these type of blogs has made me intrigued, raising all kinds of questions. Even though I’m not equally talented with a camera, these sites make me want to buy a new digital camera and start a photoblog:

Jamey Howard’s Photoblog
http://www.jameyhoward.com/photoblog
Jonathan Clark’s Photoblog

“Why do I post a picture everyday or every other day… or whenever I get a
chance? Enjoyment and sharing what I love doing with people around the
world, the chance to make someone smile.

I’ve only been snapping for just over a year. I started off taking pictures
of anything but these days I think more about what I’m doing, I’ve got to be
honest and say that I enjoy the processing most as you’ll see from my latest
work.

I love receiving comments, the good or bad, as long as it provokes a
reaction. At the end of the day I really hope that people like what they
see! Life through a lens, a widely used expression but unique to all.”

http://www.net-images.co.uk

Owen Haberfield’s Photoblog

“Blearyeyes is the (almost) daily photoblog of Owen Haberfield, Bristol,
UK. I first started taking pictures at the age of 12 but since I bought
my first digital camera my occasional hobby has become more of an
obsession. Nature, macro, and industrial photography are probably my
favourite subjects, mostly because they are all within easy walking
distance from my home, near the centre of Bristol. I aim to post one new
picture a day, but due to the pressures of raising two young children and
holding down a full time job as a software developer, I often only have an
hour or two each week where I can get the camera out and have a play.”
http://blearyeyes.org.uk

Matt Charlton’s Photoblog

“I started the photoblog with a mind to posting up not necessarily daily
shots but regular shots of places I’d see out and about. I ended up not
being able to get out as much with the camera as much as I’d like and I’d
run out of material very quickly. What I used to do is go somewhere, for
example Chester Zoo, post up 10 or so pictures in a forum for critique and
not receive much at all. What the photoblog has turned into for me is a
showcase of what I feel are my best shots, I post up one per day and
generally have enough shots to last between shoots. Although most of the
shots on there are animal/zoo related I do have a wide ranging interest in
photography and there should be quite a bit of landscape work going up there
in a week or so. Its basically a portfolio in photoblog form and if other
people get half as much enjoyment out of my pictures as I do then I’m happy
with that.”
http://www.mattcharlton.co.uk/photoblog/

Jim McGuire Photoblog
http://photoblog.jimmcguire.org/

Jon Swainson’s Photoblog
http://www.jonswainson.com

Kerry Nicol’s Photoblog
http://www.ginger-kittens.org/photoblog

Phil’s Photoblog

I started my photoblog when I first became seriously interested in photography, and was thinking about investing in some decent equipment. I’m the kind of person who could easily have bought an expensive camera, played with it for a few days, then ended up leaving it on a shelf more often than not. I decided that if I had a project to post a photo up every day, then it would force me to get out & use my camera, rather than being lazy. It turned out to be the perfect plan, as I enjoyed being out with my camera more and more, and this also meant I was continually learning how to take better shots. The photoblog has given me a great means to track my progress - I can look back through time from where I began to where I am now, see how I’ve improved, and also see what things I can do to learn more & improve in the future.
Not only that, but it’s got me involved in a strong local community of photobloggers & other photographers, and encouraged me to get out and explore more of my city & my country, looking at them in ways I never would have done before. It’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve done, I’d recommend it to anyone looking to do more with their photography.

The subject of photo manipulation is a huge one, and you’ll get many polarised views, I’m sure. As far as I’m concerned, there won’t be a single shot on my blog that hasn’t been edited in Photoshop in some way, and some of the most heavily processed are the ones that simply look most like the scene my eyes saw, rather than anything artificial. It’s just another tool that can be used in many different ways, none of which are inherently good or bad.
http://mrzero.co.uk/

Yet another great webiste for people who are interested in digital cameras. On PictureCorrect visitors can browse through a easy-to-use menu where numerous valueble content can be found. The site has, besides camera, camcorder and camera phone reviews; photography tips, Photoshop tips and a wallpaper gallery. The “Photography tips” section consists of a vast number of articles about subjects such as: before shooting, exposure basics, composition, light, night, portraits and panoramas. The tips section is also divided into two sections: beginner and advanced, which makes it very user-friendly. The Photoshop tips section consists of different types of tutorials like improvement and effects tutorials, which range in difficulties. Overall this is a great site for people interested in digital cameras, camcorders or digital photo in general.

When I was was browsing around for consumer products I stumbled on a interesting website called My digital camera world. On the site you can find really good digital camera reviews and it is easy to compare different products. A good thing about this site is that it has a vast number of digital camera brands and you can also find related products, such as camcorders, accessories, photo printers, books and so on. This, in my opinion, makes this site a good place to start when you are in need of a new digital camera or related products.