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fuchikoma
01:54 PM

In reply to The Four DSLR Cameras for Every Budget
I'd love to play with a DSLR, but I just can't justify it... I know how to set the manual settings, but for the cost of the cheapest one here, I could get a Sony DSC-WX1 that does great night shots, automatic panoramas, and most importantly, it's small enough I could have it on me when I need to take a picture.

I'm not coming out against DSLR or anything, but for my uses... they're just so huge I'd never have it with me, and the price is so high I couldn't buy one for non-professional use.
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Eruanno
02:17 PM

@fuchikoma: Heh, I've noticed that too about cameras. I can never be arsed to bring it with me. (I have a Panasonic-something-or-the-other better than your average compact camera but not as good as a DSLR making it pretty big, but not too big)
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DPYu
02:20 PM

@fuchikoma: Exactly why I ended up with a Pany LX3. It's pretty much with me all the time.
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irfan
06:40 PM

@fuchikoma: most of us DSLR users have a P&S to go along. I take both on vacations, and the PS still gets plenty of use. But when you start looking at pictures from your trip when you get home, the DSLR advantages are quite clear and makes me wonder why I didnt lug the better camera around that day.

But yes, the new Sony WX1 is quite amazing in low light and panoramics... havent seen 100% crops side by side tho, I just toyed with one at a friends house.
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fuchikoma
06:59 PM

@irfan: That would be ideal... but I'm not a photographer, so I'm afraid I can only drop $400 on a camera every 5 years or so.

To me, I'd get a DSLR for more artistic effects like depth of field, very long exposures, bokeh, or HDR, but a while back a friend and I were comparing our cameras - he had some kind of 7MP Olympus DSLR and I had a 7MP Sony DSC-P150. In extreme darkness you could see the sensor noise on my camera, and he could just set a very long exposure, so that was a clear win for him if we were printing hi-res posters or competing in a photo competition.

But ultimately, while he's very happy with it because he does make use of all the features, when we compare ordinary shots, his camera's pics look 3-5% better, but his camera cost about 220% as much before lenses. I'd love to have all the manual features he does, but I just can't pay that when I take about 50 shots a year and keep about half that many...
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SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!
12:44 PM

In reply to The Four DSLR Cameras for Every Budget
I hooked up with a 500D (T1i) and I'm really happy with it. I'm with it right now on my office.
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jpitsch
12:37 PM

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No love for the Olympus E-620 or E-30, why don't you give Canon and Nikon a reach around?
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P3nnst8r
12:20 PM

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No d700 love?
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superberg
10:25 AM

In reply to The Four DSLR Cameras for Every Budget
I realize it's consumermas, so we're supposed to crowd into stores to buy new things.

But the best entry-level DSLR is a used one Craigslist, because you can get a body and lens for under $300.

Of course, if someone wants to buy me a T1i to replace my XT, I won't complain.
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Odin
09:00 AM

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The best gaming PC will always be one you build yourself.
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Duckspwn
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
I considered putting something about how "The Best Video Game Console: Xbox 360" made me let out a heavy sigh of disappointment. But then I decided not to. Oh, wait a minute...
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zeroprime
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
Looks like it goes without saying, but...

Best Gadget Site: [www.gizmodo.com]
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VenomIreland
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
The Best Video Game Console is going to get you some serious flak.
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chauncy that billups
11/25/09

@VenomIreland: well, mostly because they provide no explanation in the article proper (didn't check the link). The ps3 has seen some incredible first party titles this year, has BD built in, free online network, introduced slimmer hardware, lower price point, netflix (with no Gold subscription required). Not to mention that ps3 reliability trumps the xbox all day (RROD's are reportedly less frequent, but failure rates are still high). Add banning for modded xbox's, and I find it hard to argue xbox's continued superiority just because of a slightly larger gamer community and left 4 dead 2 (which admittedly, I'd love to have on the PS 3).
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Fractal the Meek
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
It pays to be a Gizmodian. Me and the brothers want to get Mom some HDTV love this year, but know little about it. Your HDTV review was very helpful. #Thanks!
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Xagest
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
Speaking of Zune Pass, Napster is doing something similar for 5 dollars a month (with 5 songs you get to keep). Anyone use Napster know if this is any good?
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Bigbadbikernerd
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
iPod dock? Check out the Kicker docks. I have one for my Zune HD and it kicks butt.
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Nathan Obbards
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
I second the Dell Mini 10v. You can get them on sale refurbished for $200, toss in a cheap 2GB stick of RAM (I paid $20 for a stick of Geil that works great) and hackintosh away. I've been using mine for two-three weeks now and it's great.

Now who wants to buy me a MBP and a Nikon D3s?
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Kaiser-Machead
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
How did the Adamo XPS make it to the best-ofs list, but not the HP (Macbook-like) Envy? Granted, the design is a bit derivative, but you still get way more for your money than the Adamo.
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wutlulzky
11/25/09

@Kaiser-Machead:

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matt buchanan
11/25/09

@Kaiser-Machead: the trackpad is really shitty. really shitty.
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Kaiser-Machead
11/25/09

@matt buchanan: Yowza. The display model I looked at was locked so I didn't have a chance to really test it out, but that's gotta be the shittiest trackpad in recent history for the Adamo to win.

#tips
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Segador
11/25/09

In reply to The 5 Best HDTV Deals Under $1000
This is exactly what I wanted when you posted your excellent reviews of the best five TVs you can buy. Fantastic article.
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