Samsung Digimax 800K 0.8MP Digital Camera

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Not Bad for the Money

Be realistic

Samsung Digimax 800k

Why all the negativity??

for beginners?

Samsung Digimax 800K 0.8MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: Photography
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SimpleTech FlashLink All-in-One USB Reader

SanDisk 16 MB SmartMedia Card (SDSM-16-490)

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Viking 64 MB SmartMedia Card (SSFDC3/64)

Product Features:

0.8 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 4 x 6 prints

Fixed-focus lens for hassle-free shots

Included 2 MB SmartMedia card holds 15 images at default resolution

Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port

2 AA batteries included

ASIN: B00004SVM9

Product Description

Digimax 800K is designed for beginners to take photos with easiness. This camera possesses high technical specifications with simple functions and compact size. It has fixed focus lens, which can take photos as close as 22cm and you can change the macro mode by simply changing lever in front. Also, to reduce the battery consumption, it disregards LCD display. Without LCD, the operating time will be expanded. The camera can operate with just two alkaline batteries (AA type) thus effectively reducing the total weight. As it adapts RS 232C for PC interface, it can easily connect to any PC. With Twain driver, you can edit your the pictures in Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft PictureIT. This camera adapts Removable SmartMedia card as external storage and by using Card reader drive or Floppy Disk Adapter, the SmartMedia will make a PC connection without Serial Cable.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung Digimax 800 digital camera is a model designed for digital-imaging beginners who want to take pictures without having to focus or deal with complicated controls. Weighing less than 7 ounces and measuring just 3.33 by 3.12 by 1.25 inches, the Samsung Digimax 800k is very compact and light. This camera produces pictures with a maximum resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels and uses SmartMedia card memory for picture storage. With the provided 2 MB card, you can snap about 15 pictures before you have to download your pictures or replace your SmartMedia card.

The Samsung Digimax 800 does not offer an LCD display--a feature that is standard with many digital cameras. However, this camera does not go through batteries as quickly as most digital cameras. The Digimax 800 connects to PCs with an RS-2232-C serial connection.

Customer Reviews:

Not Bad for the Money.......2003-07-01

Batteries seem to be everyones biggest problem. I bough some NiMh rechargeable batteries that will last for at least 80 pictures on a single charge. When I upload pictures on the computer I use an adapter since it does use a lot of battery power. It takes great outdoor photos. Indoor photos don't work out too well. It doesn't have an LCD screen, but if in doubt, you can just take another since it doesn't cost anything anyway. If you're going to use it mostly for viewing on a computer and for sending by Email it is great. For printing photos it's not high enough resolution.

Be realistic.......2002-09-30

Bought my camera 2 years ago and I'm quite impressed with the results, considering the low investment.
My advise for you is `be realistic'. This camera produces excellent pictures for internet and presentations, but should not be your choice if you want to print pictures.
A pair of good-quality alkaline batteries will deliver c 100 non-flash shots.
A 8 mb card (+ the 2 mb one that comes with the camera) will allow you to shot c 90 - 100 pictures. Buy a USB card reader to download pictures to your PC; don't use the serial cable as it exhausts batteries. Once downloaded, I prefer not to view my pictures in the full screen mode; the pictures look better when smaller in the screen.
The in-built flash will deliver mediocre results and drain your batteries; this camera works much better with good lightening. But be careful with over exposed objects.
The photo editing software is more than sufficient for domestic work i.e. adjusting colour and brightness. Don't waste your money buying another (over-functioned) software unless you want to give a `professional' touch in your pictures.
This camera does not have zoom lens nor LCD screen to help you to preview your shots, but this is not a problem at all.
Don't get disappointed if your first pictures are not as good as you expected. Give you time to learn how Digimax works and you'll be amazed with the results that 0.8 megapixels can deliver.

Samsung Digimax 800k.......2002-05-20

I bought this camera because it was the cheapest in the local store. I wanted it only to take photos for uploading ...for use on my web page. At first I wasn't impressed, the image quality wasn't very good and the camera went through Duracell batteries at an incredible speed making it very expensive to run.

Now I have got used to it, I actually quite like it! I can usually judge if the light is OK and a good image will result.

Good points: Cheap, small and easy to use. Capable of reasonable images if light is right.

Bad points: You cannot see the images until you have loaded them into the computer so you don't know if your pictures are any good. But then that's what I am used to with film cameras anyway. Battery life is a real problem (see below).

Tips: Buy a smart media card reader for your computer and don't use the serial transfer. This will vastly prolong battery life. Buy some rechargeable NiMh AA cells and a charger. They will repay their cost in no time at all.

I want to get a bigger smart media card (the 2mb one that comes with the camera only holds 15 images). The information I have seen is contradictory on the subject. Some of it says 16mB is the maximum and some says there is no limit (assuming 128mB max). I guess I'll buy a big card and try it unless someone can confirm that it won't work?

Why all the negativity??.......2002-05-17

I dont understand why so many people are bagging this camera. I have had mine for a couple of months now and honestly, I couldnt be happier. I knew I wasnt buying a professional digital camera with all the bells and whistles of a more [costly] one but for what I paid for it, it has not disappointed me. Sure it has its downsides to it. The amount of batteries it goes through is a bit disappointing but I have found if I buy the really [less costly] ones they only last for maybe about 7-8 photos. I buy the slightly more [costly] ones which last a lot longer. For downloading, I use rechargable batteries as they give it the life it needs to download all 14-15 pics without a hassel. It is by no means a 'serious' digital camera for professionals, but for a beginner like me its fantastic. For me it gives great photos in all conditions provided you follow some basic photographic principles. My wife used it the other day to photograph a friends house being built and she came back with some fantastic shots (my wife and cameras generally do not like each other). With a bit of practice and image manipulation after downloading (the software that comes with it has all those features) the photos turn out really well.
The bottom line is this: if you want a camera that takes sharp, crisp professional looking photos, then buy one that has everything and spend a lot of money. But, if you want to try out the world of digital photography, then this camera is an ideal beginners camera. Practice using the camera in all types of light, either invest in a imaging program like adobe photoshop or download some fantastic free imaging programs from the internet for free. If you do your homework, then there is no reason why this camera wont give you great looking photos, unless off course you dont have the patients to practice in which case youd be better off with a point and shoot instamatic camera.

for beginners?.......2002-04-22

After reading the review of this camera I decdied to go and buy one. Afterall they are [onexpensive] and apparently reliable. I also bout 32 expensive batteries thinking they would last me a while. They lasted less than 3 days. Now, it would be logical to assume that I took a huge amount of pictures but you would be wrong.

The total number of pictures I took was just under 100. 16 times the batteries were changed as the camera kept flashing "battery low" and turning itself off on me right in the middle of a shot.

Batteries aside, let me mention the quality of the pictures. Oh my god do not move and make sure you have the lighting perfect. The slightest shake and your picture is ruined and if the lighting is wrong you can just imagine. Also, there is actually 2 settings for the camera. One I assume is for close up and one is for further away. I read and re-read the manual and although it says to change the setting back after using the macro setting, what "beginner" knows what a macro picture is? The manual fails to explain what the actual difference is between the 2 settings. It just states that if you don't turn the setting back your pictures will be blurry. Problem is that they are blurry a lot anyway.

This camera, once your batteries have been replaced and you have found the perfect light, providing you have the camera setting on the right one the picture quality can be quite good. A few turned out like mirror images- bear in mind I say a few kindly.

I personally, as well as my friends and family, agree that this camera is [inexpensive] at first but after you buy the adaptor or the constant supply of batteries you need, it does work out quite expensive. I would estimate that you can expect to get one good picture to every 4 taken, and one great one to every 12+.

I guess this is a case of you get what you pay for!

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TeleType GPS 12-Channel Bluetooth with US Streets and Marine (vector based) Maps

Manufacturer: TeleType GPS
ProductGroup: CE

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Bluetooth wireless operation up to 30 feet between GPS receiver and PDA

Rechargeable AAA batteries provide up to six hours of GPS navigation!

"Pager-sized" device - looks and feels like a pager - small, lightweight, attractive.

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Toshiba Tecra 8000 - PII 400 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 15 GB - DVD - Win95/98 - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: Personal Computer

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ASIN: B0009M96H2

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Toshiba has created the ultimate forward-thinking machine, the Tecra 8000 series, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users and to support many tasks, from mid-range processing to the most intensive top-end applications. The Tecra 8000 portables are also built to accommodate major new technology developments as they become available, so you are never forced to move to a different platform. Key components such as hard drives and RAM are easily removable and upgradeable to protect your investment. As your needs change over time, the Tecra 8000 will change with them, scaling up to meet evolving demands.Every Tecra 8000 model supports the latest industry-standard management functions including Desktop Management Interface (DMI), Wake-On LAN, advanced Power Management and Intel LANDesk Client Manager software. All of these are designed to ease administration and reduce support costs. All models feature Intel mobile processors optimized for 16-bit and 32-bit applications, to deliver exceptional mobile performance. The inclusion of SDRAM provides enhanced memory performance to maximize processing.

Customer Reviews:

Don't Bother.......2007-06-03

I picked this goody up on ebay a year ago ( <$95). It's really a toy not a legitimate device. Oh and be careful not to flip the LCD the wrong way. You will ruin the display if you do.

Still a joke. Make sure you have perfect lighting, steady hands, and don't mind grainy video and whisper sound.

At the price I paid I was disappointed -imagine how you'd feel if you paid >$175.

Before buying this either make video with your own camera or look for a legitimate low price option from Best Buy or Walmart.

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Protected by titanium composite covers, ThinkPad T series notebooks are the lightest high-performance mobile computers. These trim and light notebooks are powered by blazing Intel processors, and long-lasting batteries, making them an ideal mobile computing solution for frequent travelers.Your fingers will never be tired as they lay down comfortably on the keyboard while you manipulate and access your software easily with the TrackPoint. The ThinkPad T series is optimized for connectivity and you stay on-line all the time. Whether you are on your way to a sales call across the town or a business meeting across the continent, the ThinkPad T series notebooks deliver the best experience. The ThinkPad T23 2647 model features the V.92-ready modem.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent unit!.......2005-11-24

Pros
Desktop quality processor and hard drive. Nice screen. Loaded with ports. Affordable.

The Bottom Line
If you want the power of a desktop in the convenience of a laptop, then check out the T23 from IBM. It'll make a laptop believer out of you.

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SimpleTech STT-S2100/256 256MB Memory Upgrade for Toshiba (Non-ECC)

Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
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ASIN: B000051003

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ViewSonic takes the lead again in LCD display technology with the VG191. With superior video response and super-wide viewing angles - thanks to ViewSonic's SuperClearMVA technology - this display is among the most ergonomically configurable LCD flat panels available. An outstanding 600:1 contrast ratio and 250 nits of brightness assure blacker blacks and richer colors. And OptiSync dual-input technology makes this display ready for DVI input. The VG191 is perfect for financial, government and corporate use.

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ViewSonic's sleek VG191 flat-panel LCD monitor combines high image quality with an ergonomic design that dramatically frees up space on your desktop. The VG191 combines a full 19-inch viewable screen with a 1,280 x 1,024 native resolution and a remarkably high contrast ratio of 600:1. The result is amazingly crisp, clean, flicker-free images, especially with a digital source. Optisync technology allows the monitor to support both digital (AVI) and analog (VGA) modes.

This ergodynamic monitor features tilt, adjustments for height, swivel, portrait/landscape capabilities, and VESA-compliant wall mounting. The SuperCLearMVA technology provides photo-quality images and improved viewing angles, making the monitor well-suited for multimedia workers. The onscreen menus make adjustments a snap, with intuitive four-button controls.

The monitor supports Plug & Play+ installation for Windows and is also compatible with Mac resolutions up to 1,280 x 1,024. The VG191B is TCO '99 and Energy 2000 compliant and comes backed by a three-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

GREAT screen.......2005-05-07

I originally got this lcd from my dad. He wasn't using it, so I decided to use it. When I had plugged it into power and my computer I tried it. One word describes my thought when it was on: WOW! This screen had amazing quality, and I have proof. This is true because my computer ( an IBM thinkpad T42) had a screen with a resolution of 1400x1050 and even though this lcd had much less pixels, it still had amazing clarity. I personally think this is one of the best screens available.

Had it for a While.......2003-12-22

Best investment on my computer - I spend a lot of time reading on the computer, and this has made my eyes relax.

My parents have the VX900 19" LCD, but I highly prfer this one. More widescreen so movies look better. I have the DVI connection going, and while playing UT 2003 I had ZERO ghosting problems.

Great monitor, great company, nothing more to be said!

Wow, this flat panel is great.......2003-08-15

I had to replace my 17" crt, so I started shopping for a flat panel. I decided on the vg191, and don't have any regrets. It's only a few days old now, but so far I love it. Nice big picture, no dead pixels, very bright and vivid. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a big flat panel that will not break the bank buying it.

Flickers Incessantly, Viewsonic Support Has Not Responded.......2003-02-12

I bought this monitor because of all the excellent reviews it
got, because of Viewsonic's service reputation, past satisfaction with Viewsonic products, and because it looked good in a store. However, on my machine (a Dual Athlon with a Radeon 9700 card) it flickers incessantly, making it useless. Viewsonic has not responded with assistance or a warrantly replacement despite my submitting 3 requests with them.

When it works, it looks nice for the price, but since it is
unviewable about 50% of the time (the flicker sets in after 2-6 hours of uptime), that's not so great. I'd like to have given
it a good review, but it's hosed, and Viewsonic's support has
gotten very unresponsive since I last had a problem with one of
their monitors. I am reconsidering whether or not to purchase
any of their monitors in the future based on this experience.

An overall excellent monitor, especially for this price........2002-03-18

Overall this is a very nice monitor. It is very bright---so bright that I decided to turn down the brightness from the factory setting. Colors are vibrant and rich. We have two dogs, and photographs of the black one in particular are stunning---much better looking than on the Sony CRT that this monitor replaces. Photographic detail is excellent too. Text is very clear and sharp, and I appreciate the large size at this resolution. Since text was the main reason I decided I needed an LCD display, I am quite pleased. I also like the fact that the height is adjustable, since it makes working with bifocals more comfortable. There is one pixel that seems to be stuck in the on position, but it is only noticeable if you search for it while the screen is blacked out. The monitor passes the tests at monitorsdirect.com/toolkit with ease, including the pixel response time test there. However, if I drag a black cursor rapidly across a white background, I can see a small trailing blur. Despite its MVA technology, the monitor doesn't seem to be faster overall than my recollection of the Apple displays. Still, movies and DVD's play well. The bezel surrounding the display is somewhat old-fashioned looking, and seems to be in a style more suitable for a CRT than an LCD display. In particular, it is sculptured to have a surface that curves somewhat toward the viewer in the center, and this seems to cause an optical illusion which makes the screen itself look a little curved (it isn't really, of course). Probably this effect would be less noticeable with the black model, which wasn't available when I ordered mine. It probaby deserves 4.5 stars, but since the system won't accept that and since it's not quite perfect, I'll give it a 4.

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