Zink

Posted on August 21, 2007 Under Gadgetry

While most of us can only be satisfied with the latest advancements in digital photography, there seems to be those who like to keep one foot tucked safely in the past. A few companies have recognized a need to meld…

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Rollei Rolleiflex MiniDigi

Posted on August 6, 2007 Under Gadgetry

For the last few weeks, I've been scouring the internet looking for the perfect pocket-sized camera that can go with me everywhere as a supplement to my trusty Digital Rebel -- preferably something with some personality, to boot. I haven't…

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Kameraflage

Posted on July 27, 2007 Under Gadgetry

In a classically A+B = Cha-ching! moment, the latest way to exploit thirteen year olds and their flailing parents has been discovered: A) Digital cameras see a broader spectrum of light than the human eye; B) The "camera-phone generation" is…

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Spear Exclusive: BubbleScope

Posted on June 29, 2007 Under Gadgetry

The world is all around us but traditional cameras only capture what is directly in front of our eyes. For most people, this is no more than a slight annoyance. We use the panorama feature on our digital camera which…

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ACME: Camera Safety 101

Posted on May 2, 2007 Under Gadgetry

I wish I was the kind of girl who babied her electronics. However, as it stands I have yet to buy even a computer case for my Mac- I just (oh no, lecture approaching...) throw it in to whatever bag…

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And The Winner Is

Posted on October 11, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Lizz Kannenberg! Congratulations Lizz, for being the lucky winner of our 'Name this Rockstar, Win a Pentax W20' contest. Lizz was one of our many readers who correctly guessed Wayne Coyne from the Flaming Lips to be the pink-boot-wearing, frizzy-haired…

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Pentax Optio W20: Party Proof

Posted on September 21, 2006 Under Gadgetry

There aren't a lot of waterproof digital cameras among the point and click crowd, but the Pentax Optio W20, which boasts 7.0 megapixels, is sure to save you from puddles, tubs, and rain, because it is fully waterproof up to…

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Pentax Optio A10 Review

Posted on July 25, 2006 Under Gadgetry

During my recent trip to Japan I had a chance to try out and get comfortable with a few of the newest Pentax cameras. In the spirit of lightness, I opted for one of the most compact cameras they offer.…

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Reporting From Taiwan and Japan

Posted on May 3, 2006 Under Travel

I'm leaving on Monday morning for the next couple of weeks to Asia. I'll be hunting around Taipei for a day and then on to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I'm planning on hunting for everything from restaurants, stores to shops…

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