Dec 6 2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 10MP Digital Camera Review

The Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera boasts a premium 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens with an 18x optical zoom, ideal for tight indoor shots and long-distance action photos. The 10.1 mega pixel digital camera also features an enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode (iA), with the AF (auto focus) Tracking function, making it easier for photographers at any level to shoot sharp, well-focused photos, even when the subject is moving making it ideal for action shots. The AF Tracking function, the component to be added to Panasonics iA system, allows users to lock focus on a moving subject. The camera then automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus without the need to hold the shutter halfway down. AF Tracking makes it easier to capture moving subjects and spur-of-the-moment action shots. The AF Tracking technology also improves face detection, by providing continuous adjustment of the focus and exposure, even if the face is turned away from the camera.

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Nov 18 2008

Samsung Sway SCH-U650 for Verizon Wireless

Ive been using the new Samsung Sway for about a month after getting it right when it was released. Overall its a pretty nice super slim little device.  The phone is entirely clad in plastic, and while it does have that feather-light inhand feel, it also feels a tiny bit cheap.  The battery is supposed to give 270 minutes of talktime and 312 hours of standbye, but mine is nearly dead at the end of the day with only an hour or two off talk.  Who knows, maybe my battery was a dud.  Hopefully Verizon will exchange it for a better one.

Key features and capabilities of the Samsung Sway from Verizon Wireless include:

  • Media Center-capable – downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
  • Mobile Web-capable – customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
  • Mobile IM capabilities
  • Text, picture and video messaging
  • Bluetooth profiles supported: headset, stereo, hands-free (car kits), serial port, object push for vCard and vCalendar only, basic imaging, basic printing and phonebook access profiles
  • 2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot
  • Camcorder
  • Expandable memory up to 8GB with external microSD™ card slot
  • Hearing aid compatibility = M4
  • Bilingual user interface (English and Spanish)
  • Personal organizer with calculator, calendar, alarm clock, world clock, stop watch and notepad
  • Dimensions: 4.15” (h) x 1.96” (w) x 0.47” (d) with standard battery
  • Weight: 3.56 ounces
  • Display: 2.2”
  • Usage time: up to 270 minutes with standard battery or
  • Standby time: up to 312 hours with standard battery