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list by a significant margin of the digital tools Canadians plan to
buy in the next 12 months. If you' re one of those people, your head
may already be spinning trying to compare the number of models
available, understand the features, and match them to your needs. To
helpyou in yoursearch,we 've looked atm ore than 2D new camerasincluding a wide-range of models for new photographers, point-andshooters, and serious hobbyists. If you already have a digital camera,
your head may also be spinning at the sheer number of shots you' ve managed to accumulate. For
that we take a look at some organizing and printing solutions to help you tame the beast.

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changes the way we look at an entire category of products, or redefines the way we
interact with technology." These products are eligible for the HUB VIPAward,
designed to recognize Very Impressive Products, Very Important Products, Very
Innovative Products and Very Interesting Products,(See page 24 for the first product
to get the HUB: Digital Living VIP Award.] Megan Johnston, Editor

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If you' re trying to persuade Santa that you can' t

live without an iPod, here's a couple
new reasons. Belkin [www.belkin.corn) has released accessories that will add voice recording and photo storage to the
iPod's list of accomplishments.
The Belldn Voice Recorder
for iPod, which is priced at $66*,
plugs into the music player through the remote/headphone
connector and offers an omnidirectional microphone and a
built-in speaker. It records files in WAV format, which can be
transferred to a computer for review and storage.
The Belkin Media Reader for iPod [estimated street price:
$132') allows users to transfer digital photos from several popular memory card formats to the iPod's drive for storage, freeing up the cards to be re-used. It includes slots for
CompactFlash (Type 1 and 2), SmartMedia, Secure Digital,
Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCards.
Both devices require Apple's updated software for the iPod,
version 2.1, which Apple has adapted to work with the Belkin
accessories and made available free at www.apple.corn/ipod.
The update also offers faster browsing, the ability to sync onthe-go playlists back to iTunes, and a new Music Quiz game,
according to Apple.
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You walk in the

door, take off your
coat to hang it up, only
to feel your headphones violently
ripped out of your ears as you
walk away from your jacket and the music player still in the
pocket. C'mon, admit it, we' ve all done it, right? So check this
out: the Mojo 1, a new portable audio player from
TDK[www.tdk.corn], stays on your head, because that's where
it is built into a set of neckband-style headphones.
The Mojo 1 has 128 MB of built-in memory and plays MP3
and WindowsMediaAudio[WMA) formatted files, plus FM
radio through a tuner with 25 programmable presets. It also
has an MMC and SDcard compatible memory slot for extra
storage, It runs on a AAAbattery and connects to the PC via
USB. It sells for an estimated street price of $235'.

Can they
still call you
a couch
potato if
you' re a moving
target? Sony
[www.sony,ca) has just
released the Clie PEGA-VR100K, a video recorder that can be
connected to the TV to record
II
programming onto a Memory
Stick for later viewing on the TV,
PC, or on a Clie handheld. It compresses video directly onto
Memory Stick Pro or standard 128 MB Memory Stick media,
according to Sony.
The unit also has a built-in TV tuner and canbe used to
watch television through computer displays that have a video
input jack.
The Clik Video Recorder is priced at $479.99.

As portable audio players

rise in popularity, there
are two distinct trendsmaking them smaller
and giving them more
memory. Soon there
will be a new trendvideo. RCA
(www.rca.corn) is set to release
the latest Lyra, the RD2780, which has a
3.5-inch display that plays back video [MPEG-1,
MPEG-2,MPEG-4), displays im ages [JPEG), and plays music
(MP3, MP3pro, and WMA).
The unit
measures 13.6xBx2,4 cm and weighs about 369 g,
making it a bit bigger than a PDA but not much heavier, and it
contains a 20 GB hard drive, It also has a CompactFlash [Type
1) slot for transferring files.
Most times you will connect the
RD 2780 to your computer via USB 2.0, You can also record
video and audio directly using the video and audio in jacksjust like a VCR.The price of the R02780 is $699.

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P aint a n d e h o n t
from simple to sophisticated, there's a digital camera for everyone
A few years ago, digital photography was the realm of early
adopters, professionals, enthusiasts, or those who liked blocky
images. Cameras were expensive, images mediocre, and storing
the digital photographs was inconvenient.
My how times have changed: digital cameras have reached the
price point of their film counterparts, image quality is great, and
prints can be made at home or sent to photolabs as easily as with
film. As well, the capacity of memory cards has exploded, while
their physical size has shrunk, and prices have dropped.
There is such a variety of digital camera available today that
making a choicecan be overwhelming. For this roundup, HUB
looked at 22 digital cameras, grouping them by target users: those
whoare new to photography film or digital; those who've used a
point-and-shoot film camera and want a similar digital model; the
more experienced user who wants to experiment with a camera
withadded features;and the advanced hobbyist who wants the
most bells and whistles for their buck. We' ve included reviews of
the best of each category In this issue. For our take on models listed as "also reviewed go to www.hubcanada.corn.
By ifestor Gula

N eophyt e p h o t o g r a p h e r
If simplicity is what you' re after, ironically, you have a lot of choices.
A straight-ahead 2 to 3 megapixel[MP) camera is perfect for this
type of user: a 2 MP image is adequate for 4x6-inch prints and 3 MP
will do the job for Bx10-inch prints.

Fujifilm FinePixA205
www.fujifilm.ca Price: $299
This simple-to-use, two-megapixel camera is a good choice for the
novice. Its thick body holds a 3X optical zoom[equivalent to a 36108mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera]. It comes with a 16 MB xD
memory card (enough for 25 high-resolution images) and can use
cards up to 512 MB. It runs on two AA batteries, which Fujifilrn claims
can take up to 300 shots (use depends on the brand of battery and
whether the LCD or flash are
used]. It can also capture
video (without sound]
at 10 frames per sec-

ond (fps). The ring

around the shutter button selects between
the image capture,
picture viewing, and
video modes. Hitting
the menu/DK button
lets you select resolution,

of this solid little camera are enhanced by the video out jack, which
lets you view your pictures or video on a TV set.
Available separately is the Fujifilm PictureCradle[bundled with
rechargeable batteries and a power adapter) for simple transfer of
images to your computer.
Pentax Optio 33WR
www. pentaxcanada.corn Price: $479.99
This camera's added attraction is its water resistance. Although it
can't be submersed, it can be used without fear in rainy conditions or
where water is being splashed. It has a top resolution of 3.2
mepapizele, a pHX optical zoomi eqoivalent to a 37-107mm zoom lens
' ':
a
on a 35mm film camera), and a
4X digital zoom. Despite its
m
boxy shape, it fits comfortably
in your right hand, allowing you
to adjust most of the controls
with your thumb. The user interface is fairly simple: the mode
plpp
tab scrolls through icons for 12
modes that range from generic
[landscape or portrait) to specific
[night-scene portrait, sunset, or fireworks, for example), and include
panorama and movie [video with sound at up to 320x240-pixels at 15
fps). Viewing images is controlled by a separate button on the back.
The built-in flash has several modes, including red-eye reduction.
This small, light, water-resistant camera is a great option for active
people. It uses SD removable memory,
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Also reviewed
Ben0 DC3410:
HP Photosmart 435:
Hikon CoolPix 2100:

Song DSC-P72:

www.Benp.ca Suggested retail prie'e: $270

www.hp.ca Price: $229.99
www.nikon.ca Price: $359
www.sony.ca Price: $449.99

P oint-a n ~ h o ot f i l m v e r s
digital new b ie
Moving from film to digital is not that big a jump today. Most new
digital cameras are designed to take the place of the simple pointand-shoot film cameras, but include more features than you'd get
with a similar film model. When choosing a camera, spend some time
looking through the menu options to see which manufacturer's system suits you best. Vou should look for cameras with 3 MP or better
resolution.

togglebetween manual andautomaticshooting

modes, select exposure white balance options, or turn the self timer
on. A scroll button lets you toggle the flash on or off, select from two
types of red-eye reduction, and slow sync flash. The basic functions
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Canon PowerShotSD100 Digital Klph

www.canon.ca Price: $499.99
If you want to carry a camera with you all the time, the Elph is
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worth considering. This 3.2 MP model is about the size of two decks
of cards and light enough to sit comfortably in a jacket pocket it
will take some getting used to, though, if you have large hands.
Shootingin automatic mode worked well,with good focus even when
the subject was not in the
centre of the shot. It can
capture up to three minutes of video with sound
at a choice of threeresoIution settings [maxiIq
mum is 640x480). IF
you' re trying to catch still
shots of an active subject,
it has a continuous shooting
mode that takes pictures as long as you hold
the shutter down[works best without the flash, as that slows
the recovery time between shots). It comes with a 16 MB SDmemory
card (good enough for eight high-resolution shots, so leave some
room in the budget for a higher capacity card).

Speed reader
Sanllisk ImageMate I-in-1 Reader
www.caedieh.cern
Eetimated price: S52"

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Sony OSC-PB
www,song.ca Price: SS49.99
This camera comes in a choice of three metallic colours: silver, red,
and blue. HUB tested the red model, which turned heads everywhere
it went. Inside the attractive, compact package is a lot of power. a top
resolution of 3.2 MP and a 3X optical Sony zoom lens (equivalent to a
39-117mm on a 35mm film camera). This model
has thesame lens as the
DSC-P72, but is quite
a bit smaller due to
its internal
0
Lithium battery,
which takes six
hours to charge
but is long lasting,
even with heavy
flash use. The dial on top
of the camera switches between auto, program, scene, image review,
control setup, and video(640x480-pixels at up to 16 fps with sound)
modes. The DSC-P8 shares the idiosyncratic user interface oF other
Sony cameras, which takes a while to adapt to, so keep the manual
handy. Despite this, the DSC.PB is a lovely camera: images are crisp
and clear and the camera is comfortable to use, eye-catching [especially in red), and has enough features to please most photographers.

Also reviewed
www.BenD.ca Sug. retail price: $499.99
Beng OC5330
Fu)IFiim FinePixA310 www.fujifilm.ca Price: $499
Kodak OX6440
Nikon CoolPix 4300
Panasonic OMC-FZ1
Pentax Optic S4
Song OSC-P10

www.kodak.ca Price: $629.95 (DX6440),

$299.95 (EasgShare Printer Dock)
www.nikon.ca Price: $579
www.panasonic,ca Price: $699,99
www.pentaxcanada.corn Price: $599
www.sony.ca Price: $699.99
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The thrill of getting a high-capacity

m emory card
foryourdigitalcamera
can betempered when ittakes an
hourto transferyourpictuies to a
PC via the camera's USB connector. Thankfully, SanDisk's new 8-in1 ImageMate can speed up the
process.
Connecting to a PC using USB
2.0, it offers transfer speeds
that are up to 40 times faster
than USB 1.1 devices (the PC
must have a USB 2.0 took No
drivers are required:
Windows XP, 2000, and Me
recognize four new "removable" drwes when you plug in
the ImageMate; Mec OS
9.1 or
later and OS X display a new drive on your
desktop when a memory
card is inserted.
The ImageMate has four slats, all of
which do double duty: the first handlesboth SD and MMC cards;the
secondMemoryStick and
MemoryStick Pro; the third CF Type I
and II; and the last handles SmartMedia

and xD cards.
You canconnect the Im ageMate to your PC by dropping itinto the
included cradle or linking it directly via USB cable so you don' t
havetopack the cradle too,when you're on the road with your notebook PC. Either way, it requires a powered USB port.
By Seae Carriithera

Gone but not forgotten

Imaie Recall
www.flaahfixera.cern
Estimated price: S52 filewaieadi, SBIV' iCB)
Digital camel as are also computers, and like computers, their
filescan be lost ordamaged. Image data,however,can be more difficult to recreate and is usually more personal. Enter ImegeRecall,
software designed to recover lost or corrupted image files from
CompactFIash, SmartMedia, Microdrive, Memory Stick,
SecureOigital, MultiMediaCard, and xD removable memory cards.
HUB put the software through a relatively simple test, copying a
folder of 120 photos to a USB flash disk, deleting it, and running
ImageRecall
,which recoveredthe im ages as promised.A side-byside comparison of original and recovered files showed no loss in
quality. It requires Windows (98 or later) and a free trial version
can bedownloaded from FlashFixers'Web site.The CD version
files.
includes OataRecall for recovering Microsoft Office and PDF
By Sharleae Myera
" Converted from US$40 flmageMatej, U8$38.95 flrnageRecall
download).US$45. 95 flmegeRecall CO).
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Oual-use cameras:
deal or dull?
Dual-use cameras are
designedto take snapshots
when you' re on the go and to
plug into your PC for use as a
W ebcam for
video chats.
Sounds like a great combination,butare theyworthwhile?
If you' re looking for a very
basic point-and-shoot digital
camerawith no manual configuration options, the answer
is a qualified yes. In order to
keepcostslow, m ostmodels
omit the LCD screen, which

means you can't review your

shots.The low prices make
these combo cameras very
attracti
ve, but they are unlikely to please more serious
photographers.
Photographic quality is pretty low-end: most sport resolutions of 1.3 megapixels or
lower, and sometimes even
that is up-sampled from
lower-quality Images (resulting in grainy or blocky pictures). Further, the cameras
have amore basic auto-focus
system, which offers less versatility in different lighting
conditions.

F ea t u r e

cr e at ur e

Those who want to take photography to a higher

level need a more sophisticated camera. The models in this category give users a significant
amount of control. All have automatic and other
preprogrammed modes, but they allow the user to
set the aperture and shutter speeds manually and
have features for enhancing images and making
the photographic experience fun.
HP Photosmart 945
www.hp.ca Price: $749
This camera is perfect for that friend who takes
up a new hobby and within a matter of months,
learns everything about it. It has the feel, look, and
weight of a film SLR camera, but novices can start
out shooting in automatic mode with good results,
moving to manual settings as they' re more comfortable and want to experiment. The 945 has a
top resolution of 5.3 megapixels and an 8X optical

Creative PC-Cam 880

www.creative.corn
Evtimvteil price: $229
Creative's newest dual-mode
model takes a different shape
than its predecessors and
features a 1.5-inch TFT display. This little window makes
a world of difference, allowing
you to frame, review, and

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zoom. Its six shooting modes include action, portrait, landscape, aperture priority, shutter priority,
and automatic, plus video recording(up to one
minute). All of the menus offer built-in help, so you
canleavethe manual athome. The new whiz-bang
feature on the 945 is what HP calls Adaptive
Lighting Technology in the menu, it's called digital flash. When turned on, it will brighten dark
areas in photos, so there is less contrast. For
example, if you' re shooting on a sunny day, or
your subject is backlit, the digital flash will brighten up parts of the photo that are in shadow. The
results are quite noticeable and could save a lot of
pictures that would otherwise be only so-so, but
using it does increase the recording time and
slows down shooting.
Nikon CoolPix5400
www.nikon.ca Price: $1,079
Looking very rugged in its magnesium-alloy
body, the Nikon Coolpix 5400 is very comfortable

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to hold, with the many control buttons and wheels

within easy reach for one-handed operation.
Intended for the more advanced user, it has a
maximum resolution of 5.1 megapixels and a 4X
optical zoom(equivalent to a 28-116 mm zoom on
a standard 35mm film camera). The lens is very
good, resulting in pictures that are sharp and
colours that are accurate. With the camera in your
right hand, the index finger controls the shutter
release, turns the camera on and off, switches
between a wide-range of flash modes(from auto
to red.eye reduction, and rear-curtain sync],
changes the EV balance, and hits the function button. It also has a hot shoethat will take a standard
flash. The thumb operates the mode and command dials, as well as zoom, autofocus, auto
exposure lock, menu button, quick look, and dis.
play buttons. The 1.5-inch LCD swivels for those
self portraits, low shots, or above-the-heads crowd
shots a feature more digital cameras should
have, This camera is intended for the professional
or advancedamateur who wants a high-end,feature-laden camera with point-and-shoot convenience. It just barely fits into a shirt pocket and is
light enough that it's easy to take almost everywhere. An excellent camera that's just a step
below a digital SLR.
Also reviewed
Fujifilm FinePix S5000
www.fujifilm.ca Price: $799

OlgmpueCamedia C750
www.Olympus.corn Price: $799
Sony 0SCV1
www.sony.ca $899.99

Power h u ngr y
Many serious photo hobbyists still swear by
their SLR film cameras. To switch to digital, they' d
need a solid-bodied camera that offers them the
equivalent manual controls and allows them to
change lenses.,Until recently, digital SLRs were
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out of reach for most photographers, but prices

are starting to drop. In late September, Canon
introduced the Digital Rebel SLR for $1,599 with a
lens. The next closest system is the Olympus E-1
digital system, which starts at just under $3,000
for the camera body only. Because they are
impressive but quite different cameras, we' ve
included reviews of both the DSLRs we looked at.
The Canon Digital Rebel edges out the Olympus in
this category due to its affordability.

Olympus E-1
www.olympus.corn Price: $2,299 (body only),
$799 [14-54mm 2uiko lens), $649 [FL-50 flash)
The Olympus E-1 is the first camera developed
according to the Four Thirds System standard

Canon Digital Rebel

www.canon.ca Price: $1,599 [with lens),

$1,499 (body only)

This is the camera amateur photographers have
been waiting for: an affordable digital model with

ye

interchangeable lenses and the look and feel of a

35mm SLR.While notcheap ($1,599 for the body
and a 18-55mm lens), it's about half the price of
other OSLRs and could be all that an amateur photographer would need. It has a 6.3 MP sensor that
has a 3:2 aspect ratio, which matches conventional print sizes. It is compatible with all of Canon's EF
lenses, so there are plenty ofnew and used lenses
to choose from.[The included 18-55mm lens is not
compatible with the film cameras, though.) For
those who own a Canon SLR, the Digital Rebel
should be a na-brainer if the finances allow.
Because it's a full-sized camera, it is comfortable
to look through the viewfinder which includes
lots of information[AF points, AE lock, flash ready,
high-speed sync, shutter speed, aperture, exposure level, focus confirmation, and more) allowing
you to turn off the 1.8-inch LCD ta conserve battery power. This high-end camera has lots of
functions, so you' ll need to consult the manual
to get the most out of it. The user interface is quite
intuitive, though most shooting controls are
located on the wheel on the top-right side of the
camera. It's been a long time coming, but finally
there is a DSLR that is within the reach of
photo hobbyists.
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(developed by Fujifilm, Kodak, and Olympus) and

is the first DSLR camera system developed excluThe lenses (there
sively for digital photography.
are presently four, plus a 1.4X Teleconverter available], are not campatible with film cameras. The
benefit of the all digital design is that there is
more consistency in the image especially on
the edges. This is not a factor in 4x6-inch snapshots, but is important when images are enlarged
or reproduced in glossy magazines. The E-1 feels
like a professional camera. Its magnesium-alloy
body has a solid feel and the doors that cover the
CF slot and the battery compartment have sturdy
locks. If you' re comfortable with a 3Smm film SLR,
you will love this camera. It is heavy but very comfortable to hold and use. Image informationshutter speed, aperture setting, the number of
photographsyou can take in sequence before you
have to pause [at rest, the number is 12), and a
focus lock light is displayed in the viewfinder.
An LCD on top of the camera contains more
detailed information about shooting mode, bracketing, and other advanced features. Unlike most
digital cameras, the LCD panel on the back is used
for camera setup and reviewing images, not to
compose pictures. Because it's geared to the professional user, it goes without saying that the
images are excellent. The Olympus E-1 has all the
features of a modern film SLR, plus many geared
for digital photography. You can shoot comfortably

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deleteimages while you're on
thego.The box claim s a 3

MP resolution, but it's worth

nating that it's interpolated
from 2.1 MP, so images
wan't be quite as good as
those from a true 3 MP
camera.;.,;,
The PC-CamBBO eisa featuresa movie mode, which
shoots 64Dx480-pixel video
at up to eight frames per
second not fantastic, but
a nice addition.
lt can also be used as a
webcam whentetheredto a
PC via USB, and comes with
a pivot stand. It has 16 MB
of onboard memory (good for
'l7 high-resolution shots or
76 seconds of video) as well
as a slat for SecureQigital
media cards.
As with many dual-mode
cameras,the PC-Cam BBQ
isnotgreat for photographing in low-light conditions: in
a small space, the flash can
overpowerthesubject,but
with the flash turned off,
images are grainy to the
pointofuseless.You can
adjust exposure settings in
the menu,but it's a bit ofa
pain. We' re also a bit disappointed with the general
image quality at higher resolutions: with a quoted resolutionof3 MP ,we expected
better.
Thatsaid,it's nata bed
value if you want something
basic.
BII Sean Carruthers

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camcorder?

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For moremodest budgets,

thechoicebetween camera
or camcordermeans more of
a compromise, Here are a
few things to consider
g
when looking at double-duty
camera:
The lowest-priced DV camcorders cost $700 to $800.
These produce full DV-quality
movies and still images equal
to a one-megapixel digital
camera. The video will be
excellent for home movies
end overkill for the Web. The
still image resolution would
be sufficient for 4xB-inch
prints and more than enough
for Web posting or emeiling.
A digital still camera in this
$700 to $800 range would
likely be a four- or fivemegapixel model. The resolution would be good enough
for11x14-inch prints.
However, video performance
on most still cameras is a
compromise, with limits on
frame rate,size,and duration of each clip (and some
don'thave audiol.The video
would be good enough for
Web posting, emailing, or
viewingthrough a me dia player on your computer, For
under $400, you could purchase a two-megapixel still
-: camera capable of
producing 5x7-inch prints
and with comparable video

performance.
DV camcorders typically
have a greeter zoom range,
often 10X or even 20X optical, versus 3X or 4X for still
cameras in this price range,
Then there's ergonomics:
designed for specific shooting
situations, they can be awkward to use for their secondary function.
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D V w it h a d i f f e r e n c e
For years now, digital video cameras have been
capable of capturing still images using the CCD
they employed for shooting video. Though convenient, the resulting pictures weren't great as the
CCD sensors used to record digital video were
under 1 megapixel [MP). Some DV cameras claimed
to capture stills at more than 1 MP, but they usual-

ly up-sampled, which meant a compromised image.

Following are two new OV cameras that up the ante
on still image capture.

though not as good as to shots taken with a standalone 4 MP camera. The built-in flash is inside the
lensassembly and pops up as necessary,butthere
is a delay of up to a second. Once it's up, though,
reaction time improves for subsequent shots,
Minor problems aside, the DuoCam combines the
best of both worlds. It's pricey, but not out of range
with comparable high-end consumer DV cameras.
Throw in 4.13 MP digital still capabilities and it's not
a bad deal.

SamsungSCDSOOO DuoCam

Canon Optura Xi

www.samsung.ca
Estimated price: $2,000
Samsung'sSCDS000 DuoCam putsa new spin on
the digital/still issue literally. Instead of using the
same sensor for both features, it has a lens assembly that spins through 180 degrees. Pointed one
way, it's a standard DV camera with a 10X optical
zoom. Spun the other way, it's a 4.13 MP still camera with 3X optical zoom. The lens assemblies and
sensors are discreet, so you don't have to
compromise on either feature. The lens
assembly can be angled up or down
from the camera body in either
mode.
It has buttons on three sides of
the lens: those along the top control
the active lens; and a series along
the side controlsthe still camera
component. The battery attaches to
the rotating lens module, which looks
awkward but works just fine. The main
camerabody holds the DV tape,has a
Memory Stick slot(it comes with 16 MB card) for
stills, and a 2-inch LCD that flips up and spins
through 180 degrees. The camera fits neatly in the
right hand, with the main controls within easy reach .
of the thumb. A bit heavy and awkward compared to
new ultra-compact OV cameras, but it's forgivable
given the functionality.
The still images are quite-

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2 MP CCO
sensor for still photography.
The Optura Xi model has an 11X optical zoom and a
3.S-inch
LCD.You can also capture im ages in 18:9
format for playback on a widescreen TV.
Video can be saved to DV tape or
SD memory cards, simply by
flicking a switch on top of the
camera. It comes with an 8 MB
card, so plan to invest in a higher
capacity card if you plan to save
video or more than a few photos to
this media. Another issue is the LCD,
which will burn through batteries
more quickly. Plan to invest in extra
batteries for an extended trip or use
the eyepiece when possible, That
said, it's a very nice little camera with
a lot of functionality and a joy to use.
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Price: $299.99
Pentax has combined image capture with a compact set of binoculars in a camera designed for wildlife watchers, It offers 7X magnification, a 3.2X digital zoom, top resolution of 0.8 megapixels, and a 1.6inch, flip-up LCD for framing shots and reviewing images. Options are
few, but users can select from three resolutions, digital zoom on or
off, and single or continuous shoot modes. The latter takes up to 10
images in rapid succession, which will appeal to birders. The low resolution is an obvious drawback, with the silver lining being that you
can fit about 100 images in the 16 MB of onboard memory.j liked the

user interface, the LCD, that it uses AA

batteries, and has video out
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memory card
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camera option.
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:,, Archiving options

Anotheroption is Jasc's
PaintShop Photo Album 4
(www.lese.corn), which has a
lot of similiarities to
Photoshop Album, but
includes a few tricks of its
.~:-own,like making panoramas
out of multiple photos.
Qn the other hand, if
mainly want to keep y
graphics organized, there's
Carious Software's
.=:-.*:.ThumbsPlus 6.0
(www.thumbsplus.com),
which is tops at mana
thousands of multime
files in dozens of formats,
especially on removeble
media.
Close behind is Ulead's
Photo Explorer B.O
.~ (www,ulead.corn), which has
fantastic batch-conversion
fsatur es. (The less-powerful
Photo Explorer 6.0 ca
=,' > downloaded.for free J
If you just want to show off
your pictures, Ofoto
(www.ofoto.corn) offersa
free online photo alburn
service and if yourfarflung friends or relativ
what they see, they c
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O rg a n izing th e d i g i t a l
e hoeb o x
Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0
www.adobe,corn
For: Windows Me/2000/XP
Price: $65
Taking pictures is fun. Taking digital pictures is
fun and easy,which can be a deadly combination.
I think I have more[digital) pictures of my son' s
first three years of life than my parents have of
my first 10.
So what's the solution to hundreds or thousands
of photos just sitting on a hard drive? Well, that' s
up to the individual. Some people just throw them
all into a folder the 21st century equivalent of a
few cluttered boxes in the closet. Others get
organized and put them in a digital photo album. I
know, I know. Putting real photos in a real photo
album istedious enough.Why would anyone want
to do it on a computer?
For one thing, it's a lot easier. I' ve been using
photo-archiving programs for years now, and they
generally work the same way: I point the program
to my graPhics files [if they' re scattered across
my hard drive I just tell it to root them out) and it
builds a catalogue and creates low-resolution
thumbnails of the pictures themselves. So instead
of searching through my hard drive [or piles of
CDs) for that one picture of my aunt Judy at the
last family reunion, I have a centralized index that
I can sort by date, file size, location, or whatever
method is easiest for me at the time.
OK, that's great, but it's hardly reminiscent of a
photo album, right? Well, this is where programs
differ. Lately I' ve been
playing with version
2.0ofAdob 's
Photoshop Album,
which takes
some cogimon
to photo-archiving software
functions and
tweaks them just
enough to add an
incredibly user-friendly sheen.
Most such programs
use some kind of keyword system I
could assign the "family" and "maternal" to

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all the photos

of my relatives
on my mother's
PllOtOS110P
AlbUm 2.0
side, for example. The idea, of
course, is to
simplify
searches later.
Photoshop
Album takes
that same
basic concept
and applies it to tags coloured or graphic icons
with pre-defined or custom category names that
are applied to pictures individually or to a group.
The tags are always visible on the side of the interface, and selecting one instantly displays thumbnails of images with those tags.
Further to that are the program's collections,
which group photos according to a theme but
allow a single shot to appear in several collections
my photos of this year's SIGGRAPH
parties can
appear under a collection of shots from conferences and a collection of nightlife photos.
The timeline is a bar that runs across the top of
the interface, spanning the range of dates covered
by images in the database (in my case, the earliest date is 1993, and the latest within the last few
days). Bars on the timeline indicate the number of
images within a given date range. So if I'm looking
for pictures from a trip in the summer of 1996, I
move the slider to around that time.(I could also
sort thumbnails by date, but this is more intuitive
and involves less squinting.) A complement to the
timeline is the calendar view that makes it a snap
to, say, find photos taken on someone's birthday.
Once organized, it's time to move on to one of the
main purposes of photo albums: showing off. With
Photoshop Album, I can gather photos and create
Video CDs, greeting cards [paper and electronic),
calendars,
slideshows, and even an honest-togoodness printable photo album. It also hooks into
online services, such as professional printing and
delivery of digital photos, custom album creation,
and Web-based photo galleries. [Several of these
are for U.S. users only, so check before you plan
a masterpiece.)
These features, along with Photoshop Album's
other nifty surprises, help make creating photo
albums fun something I'd have thought
was impossible.
By Emru Townsend
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M ar e t h a n y n u r
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Prints to dye for

HP Photosmart 7960
www.hp.ca
Estimated retail price: $449
Cartridges: $30 [black), $38 [photo), $38 (gray),
$50 (tri-colour)
With the sea of low-cost inkjets some of
which produce decent photo prints this new
Photosmart model from HP may induce sticker
shock, But while it's right up there in price, it' s
also up there in features.
For PC-free photo printing, drop your digital
camera memory card(CF, SmartMedia, Memory
Stick, SD, MMC, or xD formats) Into the correct slot
on the printer and navigate menu commands on
the LCD, The 2,5-inch screen is large enough to
get a good look at the images you want to print
and to do some basic image editing. The user
interface was excellent. I easily accessed the ful!
range of features without consulting the manual,
as did the control group [a brother-in-law who is
relatively new to inkjet printing).
Using only the printer, you have access to a lot
of options. You can print out a proof sheet of
images on the memory card. The sheet includes a
thumbnail image, barcode and small oval outline
for each shot. Fill in the ovals to select images
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shots on a sheet) at the bottom of the page. Scan

the sheet back through the printer, follow
prompts for loading photo stock and tray selection, and out come the prints.
Through the LCD, you can also add borders
(selection is limited), do basic editing, print multiimage album pages and a series of stills [ 16 per
Bx11-inch page] from a video clip, and select
full-colour, black and white, sepia, or antique
printing mode.
Though the sepia and antique prints were a little
disappointing, the Photosmart 7960 really shone
at black and white printing, And it should; it's the
first eight-colour consumer inkjet, lt has a photo
cartridge, which is common to six-colour inkjets,
as well as a gray cartridge that adds more more
depth to black and white prints. I printed out several borderless, 8,5x11-inch black and white
printson HP's glossy photostock and
the detail was amazing, even in very
dark areas.
Colour prints were also good. In a non-scientific comparison of 4x6-inch prints from
the 7960 and from a photo(nb, the inkjet
prints (on the glossy HP stock] were preferred five out of five times. Granted, the
photofinisher lightened a couple of prints,
which appeared faded.[We don't have room
here to address colourfastness and durability of the two printing methods; HP cites
research showing that prints on its premium photo stock and using its printers and
inks will last 73 years.)
For those who want to include their PC in
the fun, the 7960 has two USB 2.0 ports
and is Mac and Windows compatible. It also
does a good job of document printing and
can be used as a media card reader for
your computer.
By Megan Johnston

Photographers who don' t

want to boot up a PC (or don' t
have one) to print their digital
images have another option:
dye sublimation printers.
Like inkjets, these printers
havememory card slots or
connect directly to the camera
itself, and have LCDs for
rewewing and selecting i
and navi
gating menu commends. In general, this type of
printer creates high-quality,
durable snapshots.
W hen revi
ewing the Kodak
(wvjjw.kodak.ca) EasyShare
DX6440 camera for this
month's cover story, we had a
chance to review the
EasyShare Printer Dock
($299), which combines a
camera cradle (for connecting
to a PC and recharging batteries) with a dye sublimation
printer. The quality of its borderless, 4x6-inch prints was
stunning.
However,they cost
about $1 each combo
paper/ink refills come in packages of 40 sheets for $39.95.
The dock is compatible with
other (but not all) EasyShare
cameras.
This fall, Sony (www.sony.ca)
released a pair of dye-sublimation printers, the DPP-EX5
($300) and OPP-EX7 ($600).
We haven't had a chance to
review them, but they have
some interesting features.
Both include M
emoryStick
cardslots and the OPP-EX7
has aType IIPC Card slot,
which can be used for
SmartMedia or CF cards with
an adaptor.
Sony also offers a
widervariety ofprint stock:
3.5x4-inch, 3.5x5-inch, and
4x6-inchphoto papers as well
as large or small stickers. The
cost for the paper-ink refill kits
breaks down to about $0.80
to $1.60 per print. Printing
modes include full-colour,
monochrome, sepia, or
paint tone.
If you do want to boot up your
computer, all of the printers
noted here are Windows and
M ac compatibl
e.
By Ilnatnr Bala and
Megan Jnhnaton

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Compact stability
Two Lumix FX models were
recently announced. The FX1 and FX-5 replace the
LumixF1 in the compact
cameracategory.Bath come
with a 3X optical zoom lens
and feature an aluminum
body available in a range of
colours. The FX-1 has a
3.2 MP maximum resolutian, while the FX-5 is a 4

MP model.
Despite their compact form,
bothfeature Mega DIS technalagy (see main staryI.
Also of interest: both models
can captureim ages in a
16:9 aspect ratio, e feature
that Panasonic added for
compatibility with
widescreen TV sets. During
another media briefing in
Tokyo, the company showed
off new Viera brand LCD and
plasmasets that have e
built-in SecureDigital media
card slots, allowing users to
take the SD card full af 16:9
format shots fram their
camera, plug it into the TV.
snd see images that fill
the screen.
The FX-1 and FX-5 are
scheduled for release in the
spring of 2004. but pricing
and availability in Canada is
still to be determined.

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With new Panasoniccamera in hand, HUB rolls into Japan
TOKYO One week before the start of Tokyo's
consumerelectronics show,CEATEC,Panasonic
gave HUB a sneak peek at its new Lumix digital
cameras. Though they are based on previous
Lumix models, all offer improved performance.
The star of the launch was the Lumix FZ-10, a
high-end, consumer-level camera with a 4
megapixel (MP) sensor and a 12X optical zoom
lens. Added to its automatic shooting mode are
plenty of features for those who prefer manual
controls, including aperture- and shutter-priority
modes1 a manual focus ring ia hot shoe for flash
attachments, and a real-time histogram function
balancing images as you take them.
And then there's the Mega Optical Image
Stabilization. Similar to image stabilization technology invideo camcorders,Mega OIS uses gyro-sensors to track subtle camera wobble, which it corn.
pensates for with a set of moving lenses. Inside a
still camera, Mega OIShelps reduce blurring in lowlight shots or shots taken at the maximum zoom,
which can magnify the motion of unsteady hands.
It can be set to work either full time or at the
moment of shooting only.
The FZ-10 features a few other improvements, as
well. In manual focus mode, a small box in the centre of the LCD shows a 4X magnified portion of the
image, allowing you to focus better. You can also
depress the auto-focus/manual focus selector
switch while in manual mode if you want the camera to help with the focus while letting you control
other details,

The Leicalens system

allows the camera to maintain a
fixed F2.8 brightness across the entire zoom range,
(Other cameras with a long optical zoom have trouble gettingthe same amount of light to the CCD
when the lenses retreat into the zoom barrel. The
lens system uses 13 elements, including one
aspherical Extra-low Dispersion element designed
to keep all three colours red, green, and bluealigned when they hit the CCD sensor.)
One issue raised during the briefing was the relatively low megapixel rating of the camera. While
other manufacturers are pushing 5 and 6 MP cam.
eras,
a 4 M P sensorseemed a bitlow.Panasonic
responded that, unlike many competing models,
the F2.10 features a colour filter that reads "Y" information using all three colours on the sensor, not
just green, allowing a sharper image with better
diagonal resolution. According to Doug Borbath,
product manager for Panasonic Canada Consumer
Products Division's imaging
group, this technology
"makes the image resolution comparable to a sixmegapixel standard CCD."
The FZ-10 is scheduled to hit Canadian stores in
late November, and should retail for about $999
(the list price is slightly higherj.
Though it features a lens that scales from 35
through 420 mm, a 1.5X tele-converter lens attachment will be available in early 2004, bringing the
lens to 630 mm. Available araund the same time
will be a wide-angle conversion lens attachment, No
prices have been announced.(An interesting side
note: the carbon alloy body means the camera itself
is light and these attachments dan't add much
weight. A similar SLR setup could cost $40,000 and
weigh many times as much as the FZ-10 with

attachm
ents.)
By Sean Carruthers
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TOKYO
During HUB's travels to Japan, Panasonic unveiled its
revamped line of multimedia devices. Formerly grouped under the EWear label, they' ve been rebranded D-Snap, and are headed to
Canadian retail shelves this month.
The idea is pretty appealing: take all of the devices you might want
to carry with you digital still and video cameras, and video and
MP3 players and cram them into a single gadget.
Panasonic did just that with the E-Wear line, but, although the multimedia devices were capable of many things, they did none of them
particularly well. The company appears to have listened to complaints, though, overhauling the line and improving video and photo
quality.
The first 0-Snap to be launched in Canada is the ultra-slim SV-AS10.
This model has a fixed-focus, 2 megapixel(MPi camera with a lens
that spins through 180 degrees. It records OuickTime movie files at
10 framespersecond,plays back MP3 and Windows Mediaaudio,
and functions as a voice recorder. The internal battery is recharged
by dropping the D-Snap into its cradle. It comes with an 8 MB
SecureDigital memory card and an estimated street price of $449.
Most interesting of the upcoming 0-Snap products is the SV-AV100,
which captures MPEG2-quality video(the same quality used for DVD
videoi. It comes with a 10X optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCO, and 512 MB

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SO card. Because it records to the memory card, it has no mechanical

parts, allowing for its small form and light weight [156 gi. At full
quality, it can only capture about 10 minutes of video on the included
card. Knock the quality down to MPEG4, and it can capture about an
hour. It will be available in early November for an estimated street
price of $1,499.
The Following two D-Snap models
are also coming to Canada

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SV-AV25: A clamshell
design with a top photo resolu.
tion of 2 MP that captures MPEG4
video at 30 fps.
SV-AVSQ: Also a clamshell
design, but thinner than the AV10
and AV25. When opened, the lens
pops out the opposite side of the
camera,and the 2.inch LCO can be
spun into place, just like a
video camera. It has the same
top photo resolution and video
capture rate as the AV25.
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Q n ou r c o v e r
Gemini-nominated 21 {http: //www.21c.ca) is an edgy, youth-oriented news magazine show aired nationally on CTV. Subjects have
includeda look at alcohol and drug rehab programs for teens; street racing; youth who work as strippers; and various programs that help
street kids. Dn our cover this month are the hosts of 21, Anne-Marie Medtwake and Dominic Patten, who sat down to talk with HUB about
how theyuse technology atwork and play.

A nne-IVlavie M e d i w a k e
Mediwakewas born in SriLanka and moved to Canada atage six,
She has been involved in television since her teens: producing an
Alberta-basedwomen's magazine show, as wellas documentaries
on teenlife.She offered some observations about teens and tech-

nology.
"It's so amazing. Nobody talks on the phone anymore, They' re
[teens] all chatting online," she says, noting that the 21 Web site
is really interactive, because their audience is younger and appreciates those features. "We' re the only CTV show that is that interactive. We do live Web chats, we update our message boards all
the time, and our Web content is current, because you need the
extrasupplee
m
nt," she says.
"In fact, we go to chat rooms [on certain topics] to FInd guests,"
she says.
Mediwakesays she was fascinated by a show they did lastseason looking at how divorced families use technology to stay in
touch, and it wasn't just with cell phones.
"We did a story on one show about how kids stay in touch with
their divorced parents who live in different
cities.
They would setup aW eb cern to
chat and stay in contact. They could
[show] music concerts and violin
practices,
and that's how they used
technology to stay in contact with
their families."
At horne, Mediwake uses her cell
phone, a DVD player, and is frequently accesses her email on both
her laptop and desktop computer.
"I'm using the internet all the time. I
don't know how[journalists] did it
before!"
She's also recently started shopping online,
"I shop for clothing and
fashion online, for
vacations online, and
I love it! I don't have
time to go out shopping, so I can sit at
my computer screen
and look at stuff or get
ideas for things. I don' t
have to park! I can shop
from my hotel room if I
want," she says.

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Dnminic Paten
In addition to hosting 21, Patten is the national news culture cor-.
respondent for CTV, Prior to joining CTV he was a correspondent For
CBC's Undercurrents.
"So much of what I do is tech. I can't imagine journalis
ts who
worked in the days beFore cell phones and laptops and even ATM
machines," says Patten. "I think those guys must have been heroic."
The 21 Web site features a live chat, show archives and information about the hosts.
"I felt our Web site was really important to us," Patten says. "And
the reward has been there for us. I know a number of people who
watch our show internationally, and they watch it because we put
our archives up on the site. You can watch the entire last two seasons of the show in the archives. I think that is a
tremendous user resource."
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Evergone is familiar with familg photo holidag
cards. But whg not make gour own cards and
add a creative twist? You could paste family
photos onto the hanging ornaments of a
Christmas tree, create a collage of family photos from the past gear, or make a card with a
photo of gou and the recipient together,
For that matter, gou don't have to uae a photo. IF
gou (or gour children) draw or paint, scan a
piece of art to use on gour cards.
Putting it together
Some photo-editing software packages include
templates for greeting cards. For this project I
used Microsoft Oigital image Suite 9, which
includes a library of ready-to-print cards and templates.
If your photo-editing software doesn't have
greeting card templates, there are standalone
greeting card packages, such as ArcSoft Greeting
Card Creator [www.arcsaft.corn, $52.50*,
Windows and Macintosh versions available). Or, if
you have access to desktop publishing software,
you can design your own layout.
Once you'
ve chosen the template and know the
card's size and orientation, you' ll need to prepare
your images. If you' re scanning a printed photo or
piece of art, set the scanner to the best qualityyou can always compress the image later, but
you can't increase the image quality without rescanning.
Using the photo editing software, fix problems
like red-eye and poor exposures. Then, check that
the picture is suitable for printing in the size you
want for your card. Usually, you' ll find details
about the image size and quality under a menu
selection like "resize image."
Generally, you' ll want to print photos at a resolution of at least 300 dots per inch. While it
may look perfectly fine on your monitor, a lowresolution photo will look grainy in print. If the
picture you want to use is much smaller
than the front of your card, consider combining it with other photos,text, clip art,
or a border to fill the space, rather than
stretching the image and lowering the quality.
If you' re combining elements from two or more
photos, do that in the photo-editing software as
well, creating a new image to import into your
card layout.
Once gouhave the im age prepared,you can lay
out your card, adding text and graphics, selecting
fonts and colours, and arranging ali af the elements for the overall design. If your program has
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Printing
When choosing your paper, consider how the
colour will influence the tones in the pictures you
have used. A snowy winter scene, for example,
calls for very white paper, while holiday red or
green tones will be enhanced by a creamcoloured background.
Several paper suppliers and printer manufacturers offer a variety of inkjet-readg cards that
include matching envelopes. Prices can range
from about $1 to $2.50 per half-fold card,
depending on the style and quality, and they' re
usually sold in packages of at least 10. Using
paper designed for inkjet printers will produce the
sharpest prints other papers can be too
absorbent and yield blurrg edges.
Before you start printing on your card stock, do
test runs on cheaper paper and fold them like
your finished cards to be sure everything looks
right it took several minor adjustments before I
was happy with the finished product.
It is certainly possible to print cards out on regular inkjet paper, if your budget is tight, but
choose a card design that uses a quarter fold,
rather than a single. layered halF-fold, or it will be
too flimsy to stand up and the ink will show
through the paper.
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personalize the greeting,
then print or email it. The
templates are designed to
print an HP greeting card
papers.
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many of the card templates are designed with
spots ta insert photos,
Has a 30-day free trial
membership, after which
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preview thumbnails of
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P or teg e a p o w e r f u l
s tow a w a y

For the traveler who's always on the go, finding the perfect notebook
companion can be pretty tough. If you want a machine with computing power, you' re often saddled with a notebook that's so heavy you
end up with one shoulder permanently lower than the other from toting it around. If you' re looking for something lighter, chances are
you' ll have to sacrifice on the processing power and possibly settle
for a shorter runtime, because your battery will have to be smaller to
fit into the compact notebook housing.
With Toshiba's Centrino-based Portage R100, you may not have to
choose. The notebook is quite compact, at
28.6x22.9x1.98cm and thatmeasurement
includes the extra battery that comes as standard
gear with the R100. You can reduce the thickness
by another DA9 cm(to 1. 49 cm) by skipping that
second battery, but you' ll also cut the runtime by
about two-thirds. Since the notebook is only 1.4
kg with the extra battery (or just a touch over 3
lb.), it only makes sense to jettison it when
every gram counts.
Despite the small size, the notebook packs in
the features. The TFTscreen is only 12 inches,
but features 1,024x768 resolution. In addition
to the network and modem connectors, the
R100 also has built-in WiFi networking(and if
you' re trying to conserve power, there's an
on/off switch for the wireless component).The R100 comes with a40 GB
hard drive, but no floppy or optical drive; instead, you can
connect a CD or DVD
drive via the PC Card
slot or one of the
two USB 2.0
ports.
There' s
also a
SecureDigital
slot on the side so you
can transfer digital photographs to your notebook directly
from an SD memory card (if your camera
uses this type of removable memory, of

because it's set to a high sensitivity level right out of the box.[If
you' re like me, you' ll want to change that immediately and disable
tap-to-click, to avoid unfortunate incidents while trying to work.)
Tested in action
I managed to get my hands on the PortIigIi R100 just before heading
off on a week-long business trip to Japan, and the timing was perfect:
I was going to be in a different place every day, and rather than
leaving the notebook at the hotel, I wanted to have
something lightweight that I could
sling onto my back
even while wandering around taking pictures. Since
I would be loading
photographs onto
the machine on a fairly regularbasis, I also
wanted something with
good battery life.
As soon as I got onto
the plane in Vancouver, I
discovered that there
weren't any electrical outlets, so power was at a premium. Happily, the battery
life was sufficient to take me
most of the way across the
ocean about eight hoursand I was able to finish four
short articles before having to
shut down.(Back home I ran the
battery test component of madonion.corn's PCMark 2002 benchmark
software; even with regular hard drive
accessand intensive CPU usage,the notebook lasted 5 hours and 11 minutes* ~

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Because the PortiIgiI R100 uses Centrino technology, it can
achieve longer battery life even while maintaining a fairly
high level of performance. You just have to choose
between the 900 MHz or 1 GHz processor either will do
I
a good job.
If we have complaints about
the R 100, they' re mostly sizerelated: The smaller overall size means a
more compactkeyboard,which may
take some adjustment especially for
those with larger hands. Also, because
the touchpad is so close to the keyboard, it can be a bit awkward, especially
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The notebook's size was a real plus, as it fit neatly

into my bag, and even with the extra battery, it never
felt like my shoulder was about to fall off, even after a
week. The keyboard and touchpad took a bit of getting

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It all adds up to a winning combination: long runtime, CPU power,
and compactness.
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VIP Award.
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pretty good cell phone as well. It connects to

your computer via Bluetooth or infrared so
there are no messy wires around. It
weighs in at just over 130 g and has
almost 20 MB of memory,
including a 16 MB removable
MultiMedia Card, so it can
store between 200 and
400 images. The Nokia
3600 costs $349,99 from
Rogers ATIkT
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devices are gaining popularity. Rogers ATSrT
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IPS terms
Waypoint: a location stored
within the GPS unit. It could
be yourhome, the ma ll,a
forkin the road,a secret
fishing hole.
Route:sequence ofwaypoints
Track log: a feature in GPS
units that keeps track of your
progress along a routeuseful if you want to backtrackalong your exact route.

llew GPSworks
The Global Positioning
System is operated by the
U.S. Department of Defense.
Officially known as NAVSTAR
(Navigation Satellite Timing
and Ranging), it relies on big
technology a string of a
couple dozen satellites orbiting the earth in six orbital
planes and sending out a
time-synchronized signal. A
GPS unit
can receive signals
from a few of the satellites at
any given time and it establishes its location by triangulation, calculating the time
differences in the signals it
receives from them. It needs
signals from three satellites
to calculate latitude and longitude: GPS units capable of
calculating altitude need signals from four to make the
calculation.

Foe with GPS:

Ieoceching
lf you want to go treasure
hunting the high-tech way,
join the geocaching crowd.
Geocaching
is a craze/pastime where you hunt for hidden caches of interesting
baubles or just landmarks
usinga GPS device,Go to a
site like
wwiiii.aeocachicl.
corn,type in
your postal code and you' ll
find all kinds of caches to look
for. I did just that and was
surprised to return 107 hits
for the area of Southern
Alberta I now call home.
Along with the longitude and
latitude, the cache listings

Adventures vuith portable GP8

PocketGPS Navigator PTCAN200
From: PharosScience and Applications Inc.

(www.pharosgps.corn)
Price: $485*
Is it true that men don't ask for directions2 Never
having been lost myselF, I couldn't say for sure.
The point may be moot anyway, with the increasing affordability of personal global positioning system (GPS) devices.
A GPS device tells you exactly where you are on
the planet[within several metres). If longitude
and latitude leave you cold, you can overlay a map
and get the information in terms you can relate to,
like location of and directions to a restaurant. GPS
deviceshave become mainstream you can buy
one at most electronics retail stores. They are
about the size of a cellular phone and most now
come with map databases that are stored either in
memory or on removable cards.
An alternative to a dedicated device is an PDA
add-on like the the Pocket GPS Navigator From
Torrance, Calif.-based Pharos Science and
Applications Inc.[www.pharosgps.corn). This one
is compatible with the Pocket PC platform.
The package Pharos sent for review was the full
meal PT200,which includes a GPS module,
Bluetooth wireless and
CompactFlash sleeves, plus Ostia
m apping
software and
Canadian maps. The PT200
comes with a padded
nylon carrying case
and includes a
cigarette
lighter
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charging the unit in a vehicle, some non-slip pads,

and a PDA holder that you can mount in your vehicle.
The Pharos kit will work with most devices that
use Windows CE 3.0 or newer operating system.
The maps and navigation software reside on the
Pocket PC, while the GPS module supplies satellite
data in real time. The 5x5.5x1.5 cm GPSmodule
slides into either the Bluetooth sleeve if you have
a Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC, or a CompactFlash
sleeve.
I used an older HP Jornada S45 that doesn't have
Bluetooth but does have a CF slot. This setup
worked well with the GPS unit sticking out of the
handheld's CF slot, forming a single portable unit.
An 85 cm extension cable also allows you to separate them positioning the GPS module close to
the car windshield, for example. Using Bluetooth,
you wouldn't need to worry about a cable getting
in the way, ol'course.
The GPS unit isn't overly complicated to use. You
connect it to the handheld, then launch the Pharos
software. Menus on the Pharos interface allow you
to turn the GPS unit on and access the data
screens and maps. The main GPS information
screen is split in two. The upper part shows compass points with a readout in the middle that
shows degrees. The lower part gives latitude, longitude, time, speed (in kilometres per hour) and
distance[in kilometres). Taking the unit
for a drive in the car revealed that
the speed gauge corresponded quite closely to my
car's speedometer,
although interestingly, the speed readout
Auctuated between
0.11 and 0.58 kph,
even when the unit
was sitting stationary
on my desk.
The Dstia Canadian
map software is divided
in geographic areas roughly matching provinces,
although more populated
provinces are further subdivided.
For example, British Columbia is
divided into northern and southern
zones; and Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
havetheirown databases,To use a m ap,you
accessthedatabase CD with yourPC and
download to the handheld using an ActiveSync
session.
Dnce on the handheld,you can locate

of the provincial maps were too big, although the

map and index file for Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
(just over 14 MB) and Greater Toronto (just over 21
MB] could be stored. But a slow processor hindered responsiveness and the Jornada's battery
lasted only a couple of hours.
By David Tanaka

street co-ordinates or common locations like

airports; set origins and destinations; and
plot routes.
On a newer, more robust Pocket PC platformespecially one with on-board Bluetooth or a
CompactFlash slot the Pharos kit would be
worth considering(although you can now buy
dedicated GPS units that cost less). The streetlevel detail for the cities I looked at Toronto,
Ottawa, and Calgary was pretty good.
The Jornada,
now fourgenerations old,
was fine for showing the GPS readouts, but proved to be barely adequate for map navigation. Most

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riddles to help you find the
cache. The above site also
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under the MapSend brand.
GPS City iwww,gpscity.ca) is
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Key I-Gagefeatures
illuminated colour display
(1 76x209 pixels)
Bluetooth wireless technology
Digital music player end
recorder
Stereo FM radio
Multimedia massaging
Full email support (IMAP4,
PDP3, SMTP, MIME2)
XHTML browser
Tri-bsnd 900/1 800/1 900 MHz
phone
s MP3, AAC, MIDI, and WAV
ringing tones

Battery life
The N-Gage offers similar talk
end standbytimes when compared with previous Nokie
phones with Lithium lon batteries. Hawever, making use of its
gaming,radio,snd MP 3 playing
capabilities will cause battery life
to plummet (ell times according
to Nokia):
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te ge wireless
Whether s knee jerk 'me too"
reaction to the N-Gage's wireless gemeplay capabilities or the
netur el pr ogressian of hendheld
gsmepley,
Nintendo announced s
partnership with Motorola to
bring wireless multipleyer gameplay to the GameBoy Advance
(GBAI.
The Wireless Link Adapter will
be released early in 2004.
Nintendosays,atthe same time
as the ffr st two titles to support
the peripheral, Pokemon Leaf
Green end PakemonFire Red.
Traditionally, multiplsyer GBA

Aside from the potential for numerous Star Trek

references that are sure to impress, the N-Gage
mobile
game deck (www.n-gage.corn), upon closer scrutiny, is more than the sum of its parts.
Equal parts game machine, MP3 player, and
radio, with data and phone capabilities worked in
for good measure, the N-Gage certainly isn' t
cheap. However, if all of its capabilities are put to
use, the $449 price tag might become easier
to bear.

Games
The N-Gage is a gaming platform first and foremost, according to Nokia product literature and
representatives, and will compete with other gaming handhelds, most specifically, the Game Boy

Advance (GBA].
Other handheld systems have tried to challenge
Nintendo's monastic rule of the handheld market
and all have failed to varying degrees. Nokia hopes
to buck this trend with its library of titles 10 at
launch with another 10 promised by the holiday
season enlisting developers like Activision,
Electronic Arts, Sega, and Ubisoft's mobile
division, Game Loft, to create games for
the N-Gage.
The result is a decent
launch library with
games like Sonic N,
Tomb Raider, and
Super Monkey
Ball available at
C
launch, and with
potential killer apps
like Red Faction and
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
(THPS) coming soon.
Slowdown,where games get"chunky" when too
much is happening on screen, was a persistent
problem with the early versions of games tested
and final versions have yet to be made available at
the time of writing.
The key function that the N-Gage holds over its
gaming competition is its wireless multiplayer
gameplay over Bluetooth and, using the phone
and data capabilities of the device, over a GPRS
cellular phone network.

titles haverequired garners to

connect their GBAs using a

wired solution. While the
Wireless Link Adapter plugs in
ta the same port on the GBA,
the device won't be backward
compatible with earlier games
using the link cable.

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Games ship on postage stamp-size MultiMedia

Cards (MMCs) and retail For slightly more than a
GBA game between $45 and $55.
Perhaps the device's biggest flaw is in swapping
games in and out. To change games (or insert an
MMC card for MP3 playback) users have to unplug
theheadphones,remove the N-Gage's back plate,
remove the battery, press a catch, slide out the
MMC card, replace it with a different game, and
reverse the process, waiting for the device to
restart after its innards have been put back
together. It's a far cry from the literal plug and play
methodthe GBA uses.

Audio
The N-Gage only has 3.4 MB of internal storage,
and that is dedicated to appointment, contact, and
application storage. To make use of its MP3 capabilities, users have to invest in a separate, writable
MMC card. The MP3 player interface is functional
and doesn't feel like a paltry add-on included
simply to make
the N-Gage's
price tag easier
to bear. The
stereo headset/microphone
combinationcontains a nice feature
that shows attention to
detail in design, namely a button that acts as a remote for either
the MP3 player or radio capabilities of
the device. Pressing the button once skips
ahead one track in the MP3 player or moves to the
next radio station marked as a favourite in
radio mode.

Voice
The N-Gage's design works well for games but
looking at the face of the unit might leave potential
users stumped as to how it is used as a phone.
The answer is not without some difficulty. The
voice capabilities of the tri-band phone aren't lacking, but if you aren't a fan of using a mobile phone
with a hands free headset, the N-Gage can be
cumbersome.
The earpiece is located on the top edge of the
phone's face above the number pad while the
microphone is on the left edge of the device. In
other words, be prepared for some strange looks
from passers by as you hold the narrow side of
this half-moon up to your ear.
By Andrew Moore-Crispin
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Every year, it's a foregone conclusion that a new crop of sports video games covering the most popular genres will arise In the months
leading up to the holiday gift-giving season. Another foregone conclusion: anyone who bought his or her favourite sports title last year will
wrestle with the decision to buy in again this year for, if nething else, the updated team rosters and stats.
By Andrew Moore-Crispin
With apologies to Stomping Tom, here's a roundup of new console titles for the beat game you can name.

NHL20Q4
Publisher/developer; EA Sports Price: $64,99 Online: On PSZ only Platforms: All
The most widely recognized of the NHL games comes from EA, the company that popularized licensed sports titles with NHL Hockey in
1992, followed up just about every year since on the latest consoles.
Graphics:The graphics in sports titles [and games in general) improve every year as developers learn to wring
every bit of power out of the current consoles. NHL 2004 is no exception. That said, players faces have been blurred
somewhat in this version in favour of smoother animations a worthwhile trade off.
Sound:The crowd reactions vary depending on the excitement of the game: playoff crowds are much more boisterous than regular season crowds, for example. Similarly, a close game gets the crowd into the action, while they
quickly tire of a blow out.
to take control of practically every element of the game,
Replay value:In a word, lots. Oynasty mode allows garners
from hiring and firing coaches and players to setting salaries, drafting, and altering ticket prices. Oniine gameplay
adds a massive amount of replay value to the title, but is limited to the PS2 versions of this and all EA Sports titles
following an exclusive deal announced in the spring. Traditional multiplayer is available for all incarnations.

NHL Hitx Pro

Publisher:Midway Oeveloper:Next Level Games Price: $59.99 Online:PS2 only Platforms:Xbox, PS2, GameCube
Midway well known for sports titlesthat sacrificed reality for action and mayhem is going legit with NHL Hitz Pro, a game that
blends over-the-top action,'sometimes hilarious commentary, and the arcade feel of Midway sports titles past with simulation realism.
Graphics:The graphics in Hitz aren't up to snuff when compared with the competition. While based on an older
graphics engine, they are still functional and much more realistic than Midway's past sports titles.
Sound:Hitz also features crowd interaction where the level of tension in the game is translated into the
crowd's cheers[or jeers, as the case may be]. The Midway treatment shows through in the sometimes hilarious interaction between the two colour commentators.
Replay value:Gameplay modes are where this game shines, offering pickup hockey games on the frozen
neighbourhood pond to inner city roller hockey games in a parking lot in addition to the standard tournament,
exhibition, etc,, modes. NHL Hitz Pro is pickup and play arcade-style hockey at its finest, with enough simulation elements to maintain interest.

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Graphics:ESPN NHLHockey beats out the competition in the graphics department with some of the
smoothest player animations and sharpest graphics. ESPN hints at the broadcast-style presentation recognizable to any sports nut who can't turn off the sports channel, despite the pieas of a significant other.
Sound:Crowd interaction seems to be the order of the day where the latest batch of sports titles are concerned, and is perfected in ESPN. Sounds from the ice are at the forefront; when a big event occurs, like a huge
hit, the crowd sound is pushed to the background. It's a small touch but demonstrates the attention to detail in
keeping within the broadcast style. The two commentators do an excellent job of calling the game.
Replay value:As the only title to offer online play for both PSZ and Xbox, as well as a series of mini-games,
terest, at least until
pond hockey, tournaments and drafting, ESPN NHL Hockey will easily maintain garners' in
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Sounds horrifying, but according
to a 2001 report commissioned
by Environment Canada, that's what happened almost 34,000
tonnes of unused technology went into landfills or incineratars
around the country,
Here's another shocker: another report, completed this June, looked
beyond computers and examined the disposal of televisions, VCRs,
DVD players, answering machines, and more of the electronic gadgetry that are becoming increasingly central to our lives. The report
estimates that in 2002, we got rid of over 86,000 tonnes af electronic equipment, recycling about 2,600 tonnes about three percent
and leaving the rest to be buried, incinerated, or to sit in a big pile
somewhere. If the trends continue, we' ll be throwing aut over
00,000 tonnes in 2010, and proportionally, recycling less,
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amount of hazardous materials into the environment picture tubes

in TYs and monitors alone are some of the biggest contributors of
lead to municipal waste.
Duncan Bury is the head of product policy at the National Dffice of
Pollution Prevention within Environment Canada. Part of his job
description is to worry about these things so that, at some point, we
won't have to, Bury believes that a.key to stemming the tide of ewaste is some form of cooperation between government, industry,
and informed consumers. In an ideal world, industry would make it
easy to identify what goes into different components, or at least
make it easier to disassemble parts for reuse. Then municipal and
provincial governments would have an easier time structuring reclamation programs, which informed consumers could then use.
But industry has to get its act together first, according to Bury. They
need to put processes in place for "even real simple stuff, just to the
paint of marking every computer housing with the type of plastic
resin it is. This is no-brainer stuff. It's done widely on. consumer packaging now, and that's been of immense help to municipalities that
recover plastics through blue box and other recycling programs. It' s
not done by the electronics industry."
Meanwhile, there's a growing amount of technalagy in our daily
lives. Even if you' re a relative luddite, there's no escaping it, As Bury
puts: "[Circuit boards] are ubiquitous, right? They appear in all sorts
of forms. The other issue is we' re starting to see these kinds of chips
and electronic devices appearing in other things like cars and hightech appliances. So the marketplace still continues ta grow and come
up with new applications. The Europeans have also included dispensing machines, for soft drinks and things like thatfin e-waste studies]
there's a Iot of electrical equipment in those as weII."
Clearly, the e.waste tide is rising. But there are individuals, government programs, and organizations that are doing their part to stem
the flow. In the coming months, we' ll be exploring the different
aspects of Canada's e-waste problem, and along the way I' ll illustrate
what we, as consumers and citizens, can do to help.
By Emru Townsend
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Boughtout by Aoxio
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and expensive legal battles
before being shut down in
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made MP3 part
ofthe vernacular and sparked international debate about the morality and legality of MP3 swapping is naw very much legal
and legit.
Set to launch in late October
under the name Napster 2.0,
the software is promising
500,000 tracks available at
launch for US$0.99 each,
havingreceived the consentof
all the major U.S, record
labels.
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dealswith ma jorconsumer
electronics manufacturers like
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opposed to the more
common and widely compatible MP3 standard.
The Napster 2.0 Web site is
currently unavailable to nonU.S. visitors, with no mention
of plans to bring the service
to Canadaorother countries
anytime soon.

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for what can still be had for free.
Moral issues oF illegal file swapping aside,
Puretracks (www.puretracks.corn] says that if the
downloading experience is quicker, easier, safer,
and generally more rewarding than scouring P2P
[peer to.peer) networks using programs like
Kazaa, WinMX, and the like far "free" files, consumers will happily pay between $0.99 and $1.39
per song. The company also believes that music
fans an the whole want artists to be compensated
for their work.
The recording industry's hard line stance on
downloadable music has softened leading up to
and following the successful first months of
*
Apples iTunes service, currently exclusive to U.S.
users [originally only for Mac, but for PC users too,
as of mid-October].
Puretracks is a Canadian service launched on
Oct. 14 by Moontaxi Media. It allows anyone with a
valid credit card and a few minutes to browse the
site to preview, then legally download, WMA
[Windows Media Audio] files at a higher bit-rateand therefore audio quality than the most common MP3 standard of 128-bit audio.
The catch? MP3 is the de facto standard for digital music players and while a list of some compatible music players is available on Puretracks.corn,
the number of digital audio players compatible
with the WMA format is put to shame by the wide
availability and mass acceptance of MP3 technology. The other catch? Puretracks is not Mac-corn.
patible. It requires Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP,

or 2003.
Moontaxi Media already has some experience
with selling music over the Internet but its earlier
commerce site, Moontaxi.corn, sells a variety of
somewhat obscure hard-copy audio CDs.
Derek van der Platt, co-chief executive officer of
Moontaxi Media, says the idea for Puretracks surfaced when the company was looking into creating
a more accessible music site and was originally
intended as an online store selling more mainstream audio CDs.
"When we first did the research, we weren't even
interested in downloads," van der Platt says. "We
knew, even a year and a half ago, that [download]
was a word you didn't want to use, You said 'MP3'
in a record company office and you were scolded
and shown the door, but that has really changed."
Van der Platt credits digital rights management
(DRM) in large part for alleviating some of the
record companies' collective fear about music
downloading. DRM protects record companies
from having songs attained through Puretracks or
similar services show up on P2P networks.
After d ownloading a track from Puretracks.corn,
consumers can upload it any number of times to
up to three different WMA-compatible portable
music players or burn it on up to three separate
CDs using Windows Media Player's CD burning utility. The computer containing the DRM certificate is
the only one barring a yet-to-be-seen hack or
crack that can work with and play the downloaded songs.
As a Canadian site, van der Platt says Puretracks
has inked deals with the five major record labels
here to bring popular
music to the masses while
shining a spotlight on a
variety of independent
Canadian artists in the
"recommended"section
with offerings from many
Canadian independent
labels.
Puretracks currently has
175,000 tracks available, a
number that will grow to
300,000 by year end, the

company says.
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Microsoft's iloo
Portablebathroom enclosures aren't exactly considered to be the lap of luxury,
butforoutdoor concert
goers, there is little choice.
Microsoft's iLoo wouldn' t
havemade the actualbathroom enclosure a more
pleasant place to be, but it
would at least have given
users a little motivation to
brave the inhospitable
atmosphereoutofsheer
curiosity if it ever got
beyond the initial design
phase, that is.
By putting a Windows XP
computerin the enclosure
connectedto six channel
surround sound, a plasma
display, and a waterproofed
wireless keyboard,
Microsoft's U,K. office hoped
to connect with English festivalgoers to wo o them to
MSN UK (Microsoft Network
UK, the
company's unified
communications Web
resource).
The iLoo got press coverage in a number of publications, including the Wall
Street Journal, and news
services such as Reuters,
before being declared a
hoax, subsequently having
the hoax denied, being billed
an April fools joke one
month late before dying an
unceremoniousdeath,with
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If there was ever any doubt that technology
touches us every day, it should be put to rest
with the introduction of the high-tech toilet to
North America.
Already widespread in Japan, the digi-john
(such as it is) was introduced to North American
shores by bathroom fixture giant Toto, whose seal
is as ubiquitous in Japan as American Standard's
in the West.
Toto's Neorest has more than a few technology
creature comforts, as well as a few functions that
will have potential users scratching their heads.
The Neorest is an extension of Toto's existing
Japanese product line, set for a North American
launch in mid-October; though, without any major
manufacturers testing similar products in the
North American market, it is unclear how consumers will react. In spite of this, Lenora Campos,
public relations manager for Toto USA, says the
company is optimistic.
"It's an emerging trend of which we are at the
head,"
she says [pun notintended], citing an
aging baby boomer population as a key target
market as they "begin to build in those elements
that will enable them to remain at home and
independent as long as possible," as the generation ages.
More accurately, she says, and with a price tag
of $5,865 in Canada for the most feature-laden
model, the Neorest's target market is the highend consumer. As with most all technology
though, the price is likely to come down to more
attainable levels if the Neorest and future tech
toilets gain acceptance.
"Once the Neorest's unique civilities become
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Campos says.
So what exactly are those "civilities" ?
According to the product literature, the Neorest
has some very useful and sensible features like a
1.2 gallon (about 4.5 litre) flush for liquid waste
and an effective 1.6 gallon (approximately 6.1
litre] flush for... other waste, "If the toilet does not
clear the bowl, consumers will just flush and flush
again, which negates any water savings. Toto
products don't just flush at 1.6 gallons, they flush
effecti
vely,"Campos says.
Other amenities like a heated seat and a lid
that automatically rises when someone stands
(this smart sensor is where the computer technology comes, in case you were wondering) in
front of the toilet might wow dinner guests. Also,
if you stand in front of the Neorest's sensors a bit
longer, the seat will also raise itself. Sure to save
at least a few marriages, the seat and lid will also
lower and the toilet will flush automatically once
the sensor is unobstructed.
Other features, like a catalytic deodorizer that
automatically activates when "users" lift themselves from the seat, and a "cyclone flush engine"
that promises to not only flush waste but to also
scour the bowl, make the toilet partly self-cleaning, Campos says.
Other features might make the squeamish
jump and the bashful blush; the Neorest's seat
has built-in, temperature adjustable front and
back cleaning water spray, accompanying warm
air dryer and what the product literature refers to
as an "oscillating spray massage" nozzle.
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description that reads: "With
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amount of time your children
spend in front of the television
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already seen the tape 94,662 times. We' ve also discovered that when
you' re finally getting work done, it's easy to lose track of time, and
suddenly that half-hour TV limit stretches to two hours.
And so, here we are with another trademarked feature, RCA's
KidPass. It's a pretty good idea: I can set the total amount of TV
allowed on a given day, and when that time limit is reached, the TV
shuts off. Turning the TV back on requires a four-digit password, and
no amount of cajoling [or unplugging) is going to help.
The KidPass options are part of the TV's Parental Controls menu,
right after the V-Chip settings. You can set daily time limits anywhere from 30 minutes to 16 hours[!), in half-hour increments for
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on. Turning the TV off only pauses the timer until it's switched back
on.
The only problem with KidPass is that it remembers a little too well.
Every time I turn the TV on after the time limit runs out for the day, I
have to re-enter the password; there's no way for me to tell the TV to
ignore KidPass for the rest of the day without going back into the
menu and turning it off and then I have to remember to turn it
back on when I'm done.
The KidPass feature was available on four RCA televisions released
in August, with more models expected on the shelves by the time
you read this. The 20-inch 20F530T, the particular model I was sent
to review, has every feature I expect in a decent TV, including a digital
comb filter. The colours on the flat-screen CRT
were as bright and saturated as I expected, and pretty much on the mark right out of the
box. There are, of course, multiple video inputs for coaxial, composite,
S-Video, and component video. A nice extra is that you can assign
specific inputs to specific devices in the menu[say, the satellite
receiver to the S-Video input, the VCR to channel 3 on the coaxial
cable, and the DVD player to the component input) so that when you
press the device's button on the remote, the TV automatically switches to the appropriate input.
Speaking of which, the included universal remote controls up to six
devices [TV, VCR1/VCR, DVD, satellite/cable receiver, auxiliary) and I
found it easy to use. It fits quite nicely in my hand and the buttons
are just different enough that I was able to navigate it blind in short
order; your mileage, of course, may vary.
KidPass lives up to its promise, and I suppose the best compliment
I can give is that I'm glad it wasn't around when I was a kid.
Combined with the V-Chip, parents can exercise just that much more
control over what their kids watch, without having to hover around
them at all times.
By Emru Townsend

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vibrantly Itt screens on
spaceship consoles
that seem almost animated. In the movies, they are a special effect,
but in the real world they are about to become a
reality though perhaps as a piece of furniture
you buy from, say, Ikea sometime in 2008.
It may sound far.fetched, but if research and
developmenton OLEDs continues unimpeded,
self-lighting furniture, or for that matter, walls of
light that can be hung like wallpaper, will become
a reality in the near future.
OI.ED means organic light emitting diode, a relatively new technology that is already showing up
in consumer electronics. It's essentially a kind of
plastic that glows
when powered by
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bulb in coming
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that in a minute, but
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application is for use in
high-resolution displays. In
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phone available through Verizon Wireless
in the U.S. that features an OLEOscreen.
Kodak, a big player in OLEO technology, has
developed its own version of the technology. The
company recently announced a digital camera
called the EasyShare LS633[which is already for
sale by Canadian retailers) that features a 2.2inch OLEO display on its back.
OLED is an ideal material for a gadget's screen
because, unlike LCD, it doesn't have to be back or
front lit. The light comes from within the material
it is made of. It's also very thin and has low power
requirements, which makes it optimal for products that run on batteries. Even better, it has a
wide viewing angle: you can look at it sideways
and the image doesn't distort or grey-out.
Within a few years, QLED displays could be as
commonplace on your cellular phone or PDA as an
LCD screen is today, And moving forward deep
into the decade, industry experts say larger OLED
screenswillbe possible,so we may see TVs,com-

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puter displays and even video walls made from

OLEO technology.
"It will certainly surpass plasma[display technology] in a very real time frame," said Janice
Mahon, vice-president of commercialization at
Universal Display Corp. Her company is a key
player in OLED development.
HoweverMahon believes thatOLEOs can also be
used as a light source, perhaps one day replacing
light bulbs.
"We' re looking at it as perhaps the next breakthrough in solid state lighting," she said. "We' re
going to go from breakable bulbs to this thin
sheet of paper or plastic that will be a light source
maybe as wallpaper or ceiling tiles that will be
used in general lighting someday."
OLEDs will be eventually manufactured on reelto-reel machines as large sheets, so they will be
foldable, wrappable, and capable of being
attached to uneven surfaces. So the idea of creating furniture that has a glow of its own thanks to
OLED might be very possible. No need for a lamp
on your bedside table, because the table itself wiy
emit light.
"We will see GLED as a light source in a five- to
10-year time frame," said Mahon. "Replacing an
incandescent bulb with something akin to a
piece of plastic creates all kinds of wonderful opportunities."
Perhaps dashboards might be an
ideal
place to use OLEDs.Mahon
says her company has been
working with Toyota
Industries on OLED techg
nology. She wouldn' t
say for whatpurr rvktc
pose, though it' s
Ww
not much of a
b
stretch to imagine
how cars could
use OLED technology. However, it should
be noted that beyond the automotive business,
Toyota is also into telecommunications, housing,
and the marine business.
Who else is into OLEOs? If a company is into
consumer electronics, chances are it's looked at
OLEDs:names like Samsung, Motorola,and
Pioneer came up in my research. OuPont is also a
key player in the technology, and General Electric
and Xerox are doing work in OLEDs. And as for
Ikea? No word as yet, but can the Oledig lightemitting wall unit be far away?
Andy Walker is a Canadian
journalist based in California.

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