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- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008 edited)
i wonder how many fellow foodies here reckon the most compatible gadget that befits our lifestyles?
i'm still crossing my fingers n waiting patiently for the new iphone.

saw on the news headlines that the 3G version is up for grabs. (bt only in the states)

just imagine, internet access at the fingertips, with maps available for easy searching of makan places. check the directory for restaurant number, call & make a reservation. then, the 2mp camera also allows for photo taking of the food. those who're smittened by the food, can also go online n start penning their reviews.

sigh, if only HGW could get iphones at bundled prices.... wouldnt it be nice (cadbury advert jingle)
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008)
according to my brother, iphone doesn't have bluetooth. is it true?
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008 edited)
cc, i think that's not true... check this out... taken from the apple site

Size and weight
* Height: 4.5 inches (115 mm)
* Width: 2.4 inches (61 mm)
* Depth: 0.46 inch (11.6 mm)
* Weight: 4.8 ounces (135 grams)

In the box
* iPhone
* Stereo Headset
* Dock
* Dock Connector to USB Cable
* USB Power Adapter
* Documentation
* Cleaning/polishing cloth

Capacity
* 8GB or 16GB flash drive1

Display
* 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
* 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
* Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Operating system
* OS X

GSM
* Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Wireless data
* Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
* EDGE
* Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

Camera
* 2.0 megapixels

Audio
* Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
* Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 1, 2, and 3), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

Video
* Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

iPhone Headphones
Headphones
* Stereo earphones with built-in microphone
* Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
* Impedance: 32 ohms

Mac system requirements
* Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
* Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
* iTunes 7.5 or later

Windows system requirements
* PC with USB 2.0 port
* Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
* iTunes 7.5 or later

Environmental requirements
* Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
* Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
* Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Input and output
* iPhone
o 30-pin dock connector
o 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
* iPhone Dock
o Dock connector

Power and battery
* Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
* Talk time: Up to 8 hours2iPhone on Dock
* Standby time: Up to 250 hours3
* Internet use: Up to 6 hours4
* Video playback: Up to 7 hours5
* Audio playback: Up to 24 hours6
crunchychoconut
- CommentAuthorRatatouille (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008)
i played with the iphone in the US. muz admit that its a cool piece of gadget, fit for my use. haha. and a real attention grabber too. the prices are US$399 and US$499 for 8 n 16GB respectively. loved the crystal display. n it connects to internet real fast.
caniggia
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008)
actually, i was already drooling when toying with the ipod touch. i wonder how much more ecstatic i'd be if i could toy with my very own iphone. still waiting for the local sets........... waiting n waiting. i'd b damn pissied if its not the latest 3G version.
- CommentAuthorHeavenly Cod (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008 edited)
hi everyone u can use your handphone internet to access hungrygowhere we have a very useful mobile platform! *points upwards to the top of the page m.hungrygowhere.com*
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008)
HC, i know wat u meant. bt wat i meant was, it'd be quite cool to have a gadget that functions/supports our growing necessities...
- CommentAuthorHeavenly Cod (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008)
yupz i noe..just adding additional info!
- CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeApr 25th 2008)
caniggia, i'm gg to settle for the nokia N82 , got buttons for fast sms, 5MP with Xeon, WIFI...

any1 has any feedback on this HP?
- CommentAuthorPANERAI (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008 edited)
I'm using an Iphone..... It's a gift from a friend....lot's of feature....and I'm still learning the new features on a daily basis ! Cool pc of hardware IMHO : )
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008)
Posted By: sc leongcaniggia, i'm gg to settle for the nokia N82 , got buttons for fast sms, 5MP with Xeon, WIFI...

any1 has any feedback on this HP?
xenon flash u mean? well, b careful on how n when u use it, cos xenon drains the battery real fast. as for the feedback... the buttons r really tiny, much smaller than tictac capsules. u might wanna have a read on it
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008)
i'm thinking of getting a digicam (normal type, not SLR). any recommendations as to what brands/models are good?
- CommentAuthorice (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008)
CC: get mine keke! a canon Ixus 860IS or panasonic lumix. canon P&S digicams are good and lumix rocks for food photography!
crunchychoconut
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008 edited)
Posted By: crunchychoconut~i'm thinking of getting a digicam (normal type, not SLR). any recommendations as to what brands/models are good?
hmm... for a dsc, i think it also depends wat your needs r. cos to date, there's tons of DSCs out there with myriads of specs to satisfy different user's preferences.

1. if u've got steady hands n particular about color accuracy, i'd suggest canon
2. if u're u're quite accident prone, outdoor & adventure driven, maybe consider olympus
3. if u're undecided n wanna have something for most occassions, i'd say panasonic

as for me, cos of work requirements n personal interest in photo-journaling... i'm greatly satisfied with my current panasonic TZ2
SCdreamer, crunchychoconut
- CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008)
wah can, di know u also a camera guru!!!
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008 edited)
Posted By: sc leongwah can, di know u also a camera guru!!!
no lah, not guru lah.... none will ever have enough knowledge of wat the shelves have to offer. its just a hobby of mine to photo-journalize things/places i come across. hence, developed the need to know about some not too expensive gadgets around.

i contemplated on getting a DSLR b4, bt thinking i'm not gonna be using photography to make a living, it didnt make $ sense to pay thru my nose for 1. all it takes is a good eye, some creativity via photoshop... viola... no need for expensive accessories.
- CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeApr 26th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconut~i'm thinking of getting a digicam (normal type, not SLR). any recommendations as to what brands/models are good?

getting a point and shoot I believe? or a semipro?
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 27th 2008)
Posted By: cloudgalgetting a point and shoot I believe? or a semipro?
i think the terms they use r; consumer or pro-sumer...
- CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeApr 27th 2008)
i know la...jus trying to make it more palatable...:)

and i hv lots to learn frm u gurus out there too....
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeApr 28th 2008)
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: cloudgalgetting a point and shoot I believe? or a semipro?
i think the terms they use r; consumer or pro-sumer...

umm...actually i haven't heard of any of these terms before! i am quite a technophobe :P
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 28th 2008)
oh well, cant be helped, i too was a techno dinosaur once upon a time. it was only thru the yrs n the everchanging era, that forced me outta my jurassic shell, to learn n be acquainted with techno advancements. to date, i still consider myself slow on catching on - compared to my other tech savvy guru frens.

meanwhile, i kinda enjoy the challenges of picking up new things n being aware of new techno stuff, made available for us consumers. really interesting i find.
- CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeApr 28th 2008)
nah..i'm happy with being simple (relative)...no need to chase technology for the sake of trendiness
- CommentAuthorice (CommentTimeApr 28th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconut~
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: cloudgalgetting a point and shoot I believe? or a semipro?
i think the terms they use r; consumer or pro-sumer...

umm...actually i haven't heard of any of these terms before! i am quite a technophobe :P

CC: P&S is the simplest apparently... just POINT & SHOOT. budden again...it doesn't seem to be so easy sometimes!!
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 28th 2008)
Posted By: ice CC: P&S is the simplest apparently... just POINT & SHOOT. budden again...it doesn't seem to be so easy sometimes!!
actually, everything no matter how user friendly they've tried to device the gadgets to be, still takes some time for adaptation & getting used to. i must confess that i too was a lil puzzled with some of the functions/ features of my toys, bt after some troubleshooting & browsing of the user guides... using them has since become a breeze.
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeApr 30th 2008 edited)
surely by now we're still struggling to fathom the wonders of thinnovation ya? so light, the even call it air.
but behold the innovators dilema...
- CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeApr 30th 2008)
thinner than paper prata..i love Apple
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008 edited)
Apple.... thank God for DKNY too...
- CommentAuthorAh Bui (CommentTimeMay 5th 2008)
A DSLR makes life alot easier even with PS. I used to have a few P&S but they couldn't achieve the bokeh i wanted, not even with PS.
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 6th 2008)
bui, i think it all depends how well the user adapts to the toy. give an amatuer a DSLR, pics may come out horrendous. bt give a pro a P&S... pics can still come out better.

during my schooling days when photography was part of curriculum, we're all using manual SLR, rich kids who had no problems with FMFF (father mother fund foundation) were blessed with choice to buy lenses & accessories as if collecting stamps. while those of us with tighter budgets had to make do with just 1 or 2 lenses.

at the end of the day, it was proven that its not the equipment/ accessories that takes good pics, its the user that makes the difference.
- CommentAuthorAh Bui (CommentTimeMay 6th 2008)
I agree with you that the user makes the difference. But you can't discount the fact that DSLRs do churn out better pictures than P&S in the hands of advanced users =)
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 6th 2008)
Posted By: Ah BuiI agree with you that the user makes the difference. But you can't discount the fact that DSLRs do churn out better pictures than P&S in the hands of advanced users =)
well, the only diff i see in a good DSLR vs a good P&S is being able to play with the DOF... everything else still comes out as hard. the DSLR has yet to produce softer images as compared to the days of old.
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
anyone has tips on taking good food photos? :D
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconut~anyone has tips on taking good food photos? :D
depending on your DSC settings.
1. by default, white balance setting is on "auto" - if appears warm or yellowish... u might wanna change white balance to fluorescent or tungsten, to neutralize. while, sometimes this attempt would cos the image to appear bluish.
2. compensate the light balance, +/- 0.3~0.5 - depending on how much ambient light available at the makan place.
3. macro only when u're gonna take it from up close.

no need to worry too much on the hand shaking, cos most DSC today should already have features to curb this problem - otherwise, just snap.... P&S DSCs should be able to auto focus.... nt unless u're using DSLR. nevertheless, DLSR have more weight than P&S ones, so its sturdier to balance for a good take
crunchychoconut
- CommentAuthorRatatouille (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
i lurve my panasonic lumix.
caniggia
- CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconutanyone has tips on taking good food photos? :D
leave it to the professionals...
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: Ratatouillei lurve my panasonic lumix.
yup, i think so far i've been pretty pleased with canon & panasonic.
- CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
i love my exlim.
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
i jus got a cybershot T70 last week, still in the process of exploring it...
- CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
i use Canon...because Maria and Fiona does!
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconuti jus got a cybershot T70 last week, still in the process of exploring it...
t70... aha... nice~~ i guess should fit quite nicely into a lady/SYT's handbag la. i dunno if what i hear is true. some say pics look good on screen for sony DSC, bt color accuracy on print is nt so satisfactory.... cc... care to clarify on this?
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: Jon Wani use Canon...because Maria and Fiona does!
hehe, i used to own the mju300... nt particularly cos zoe endorsed it... bt cos i tot i was careless, n needed a hardy DSC. well, it proved that the DSC withstood all the elements it claimed to withstand.... bt couldnt live up to my handling.

servicing didnt make $ sense, which helped me decide to get a new 1. no regrets since.
- CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: Jon Wan

servicing didnt make $ sense, which helped me decide to get a new 1. no regrets since.
your current one not bad...
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: crunchychoconuti jus got a cybershot T70 last week, still in the process of exploring it...
t70... aha... nice~~ i guess should fit quite nicely into a lady/SYT's handbag la. i dunno if what i hear is true. some say pics look good on screen for sony DSC, bt color accuracy on print is nt so satisfactory.... cc... care to clarify on this?

haven't printed any of my photos yet, so i hv no idea...currently i'm still trying to improve my photo-taking skills, cos before i bought it, the only camera tt i used on a regular basis is my lousy 1.3M hp camera :P so none of the photos i took so far are worth printing yet..
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008 edited)
Posted By: Jon Wan
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: Jon Wan servicing didnt make $ sense, which helped me decide to get a new 1. no regrets since.
your current one not bad...
thanks for compliments. i reckon the 10x optical zoom is really quite handy... no more need to join the sardine packing crowd on festive occassions... hehe.
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconuthaven't printed any of my photos yet, so i hv no idea...currently i'm still trying to improve my photo-taking skills, cos before i bought it, the only camera tt i used on a regular basis is my lousy 1.3M hp camera :P so none of the photos i took so far are worth printing yet..
actually when u view on the pc, compared to viewing on DSC screen can make out the difference already. sharp or blur is quite straight fwd... bt i refer to the difference of color compared to viewing on DSC vs pc monitor.
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: crunchychoconuthaven't printed any of my photos yet, so i hv no idea...currently i'm still trying to improve my photo-taking skills, cos before i bought it, the only camera tt i used on a regular basis is my lousy 1.3M hp camera :P so none of the photos i took so far are worth printing yet..
actually when u view on the pc, compared to viewing on DSC screen can make out the difference already. sharp or blur is quite straight fwd... bt i refer to the difference of color compared to viewing on DSC vs pc monitor.

so far so good, didnt detect any noticeable colour difference...
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconut so far so good, didnt detect any noticeable colour difference...
that's good... i guess, they really improved in leaps n bounds these days. i suppose u'd be having lotsa fun going trigger happy from now on.
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: caniggia
Posted By: crunchychoconutso far so good, didnt detect any noticeable colour difference...
that's good... i guess, they really improved in leaps n bounds these days. i suppose u'd be having lotsa fun going trigger happy from now on.

heh..finally i can take clearer photos! my phone camera can't capture dark-coloured things... when i tried to take a photo of a piece of chocolate cake it appeared as an unrecognisable black mass ><
- CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
Posted By: crunchychoconut heh..finally i can take clearer photos! my phone camera can't capture dark-coloured things... when i tried to take a photo of a piece of chocolate cake it appeared as an unrecognisable black mass ><
bt be careful, cos 8.1mp when taking pic in darker environment will turn out noisy.
- CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeMay 7th 2008)
noisy? what does that mean...sorry im quite suaku :(

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