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June 27, 2008 | By Doug In Digital Cameras |

i-nique - Digital Camera case - Dudette Bag! - (Pink) for Samsung Digimax (L85 L80 / S830 S1030 S850 S730 S630 S800 S700 S600 S500 S85 A55 A50 A502 A503 / V700 V800)
So your an amateur photographer, and need a reasonably price bag that going to make you “look good, and take better pictures… perhaps not! The i-nique dude bag (can be a dudette bag as well.. hence the pink colour!)is the perfect entry level photo bag for the smallest cameras on the market. So who needs a big bag anyway thats going to take up serious luggage space on your holiday, to fit all the paraphernalia that you dont really need! So keep it small and compact, get rid of the tag along nonsense that just gets in the way. Clip it onto your belt buckle so it does not even get classed as hand luggage when you check in for that long awaited holiday!

Kodak EasyShare SV-710 7-Inch Digital Picture Frame
List Price: $129.99
Amazon Price: $76.43
Used Price: $66.72
Customer Review: MISLEADING PRODUCT!
At first, I thought my pictures looked very good on this–bright and beautiful. But after it played through all my photos, I realized none of my video clips played, which it claimed to be able to do. I went into the menu and manually selected my video clips, only to be told “that format is not supported.” Confused, I went back into the manual and was told to go online for a detailed list of all supported video formats. When I did so, I saw that my video clips were clearly in the format that Kodak claims the frame can play. So I called tech support, got transferred 3 times to different people who couldn’t figure out what the problem was. Finally, after having been on the phone for about 30 minutes, I got a rep who said my problem was that I didn’t shoot my video clips on a Kodak camera (I have a Canon). I told him that NOWHERE on the box or manual or any published materials I can find does it say that the frame can only play clips from a Kodak camera. The rep insisted this was the problem so I asked him why Kodak doesn’t make it clear–i.e. printing it right on the box–that the frame is only compatible with Kodak cameras (at least for video clips) so people like me wouldn’t have to waste their time buying the product if our camera is a different make. He said he didn’t know why it’s not mentioned, apologized for my trouble and that was that. I’m not an angry customer. I’m simply trying to save you some time and trouble if you’re considering buying this and expecting it to play your videos from a non-Kodak camera. I wasted a LOT of time trying to figure this out, only to regrettably return it.
Customer Review: Expected more from this frame
First of all, it is hard to tell from the pictures of the frame, but it is made entirely of plastic. I was hoping for some better quality materials for a picture frame that cost $150. The screen on the frame is very nice, bright, good colors, etc. The 16×9 aspect ratio is a real pain. I had to go and manually crop all of the photos I wanted to place on the frame so they would look ok. I am sure that the frame would have adjusted the photos for me, but the results would be unpredictable. I would prefer a 4×3 ratio if I had the choice. The frame has some nice options. I like that it has a timer, but I wish it had the option for separate weekday and weekend settings. This way if I have it at the office like I intend, it won’t be running all day on the weekend. Of course I could turn off the frame before I leave, but what are the chances I will remember that on a Friday afternoon. Also, and here is the major deal breaker for me, there is no random/shuffle slide show. The slide show always starts with the first file in memory. To top it off, whenever the frame is turned off, it starts at he beginning again, not where it left off. So if I put 1000 pictures on the frame and have them change every minute, my timer turns the frame on at 8 in the morning and off at 5 in the evening, I will look at the same 500 pictures everyday at the same time in the same order, and never see all the pictures past 500. The only way you will ever see all of the pictures on the frame is to leave it on all the time, speed up the time between pictures, which is annoying for me, or have fewer pictures. If the frame would at least start off where it finished, that would be somewhat acceptable, but it doesn’t even do that. Anyway, I am going to send this frame back and look for another one. I have nothing against Kodak, and I may even look at some of the other Kodak frames, but I definitely would not recommend this one.

Olympus Outback 10×21 RC1 Binoculars
Travel light and see the sights with the Outback binoculars. The light and ultra-compact binoculars offer Roof Prism technology along with UV-protection, making it the ideal model for all-around outdoor use. These features and more are packed into a conveniently small but rugged all-weather shell to allow the binoculars to be easily carried anywhere you go.This binocular is ideal for water sports, traveling and entertainment events. The foldable design is compact enough to slip into any pocket. Multi-coated lenses provide improved image brightness for a crisp, clear view.
List Price: $99.00
Amazon Price: $55.94
Used Price: $196.30
Customer Review: Great product
I love these little binoculars. I specifically bought these to use on my daily runs. I run in an area that is great for birding and would often see ones off in the distance that I couldn’t identify. I can run with these really easily as they fold up to neatly hold in one hand. Now I can check out any new or migrating species whenever I want. They are also strong enough to get a good look at quite a distance away. They are really easy to use and very light weight, perfect for on the run outside or to slip in a purse for your next concert.
Customer Review: Good, little binoculars…
The Outback is a good little binocular. In fact, it is quite small, the picture on amazon is a little misleading, its almost pocket-able. Just the right size for a concert or similar venture. Optics are good, the build quality seems good, so I’m pleased with the purchase at this price point.