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Verilux HappyLite Mini Ultra
I have been eyeing this lamp for quite sometime because I am in need of a desk lamp with natural light along with its therapeutic promise. Finally, after reading a review from the Gadgeteer site, I purchased one. When I first use the lamp, the light seems too bright and shines to my eyes instead […]
ADVC 110 and EyeTV 250
January 19, 2007
In my quest to convert my old analog tapes to DVD, I employed two different tools: the Canopus ADVC 110 and Elgato EyeTV 250. Elgato EyeTV 250 Pros: Easy to use, simple process Works with Toast, iDVD, and other burning applications Also records from cable and other sources Smaller files Cons: Quality of the resulting […]
Apple iPhone: How to Improve It
January 12, 2007
As of this moment, I am sure you have heard about Apple’s iPhone, which is an amazing product. since many people have focused on what they like about the iPhone, and I agree with most of them, I would like to focus on areas that need improvement. Before I begin, I would like to clarify […]
MyKey 2300 RFID lock : Freedom from Keys
August 16, 2006
I have read about this RFID lock from Popular Science magazine. It sounds great until I checked out the spec in the website: the encryption is only 40-bit, which is not too secured in today’s computing power. Nevertheless, this seems to be a good alternative to the keyed entry. Link: MyKey 2300 RFID lock : […]
Panasonic DMC-LC1 Impression
February 10, 2006
Previous cameras To put into perspective where I came from, here is a list of the cameras that I owned in reverse chronological order: Panasonic DMC-LC1, a prosumer-level point-and-shoot that is the Leica Digilux 2 twin. Canon A610, an excellent compact point-and-shoot camera. Fujifilm F10, an outstanding lowlight performer that can pump the ISO to […]
Light bulbs that eliminate odors
May 28, 2005
purchased two fresh2 light bulbs with skepticism. However, I can attest to their effectiveness. I installed two bulbs in my heavily-smelt kitchen and left the house for a couple of hours, I return toa kitchen free of odor. Read the frequently asked questions (FAQ) here. The review here prompted me to purchase them. If you […]
February 16, 2007
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