I was right in the middle of something Ray!!!
Lensvy
August 21st, 2008 Tengaport
Ok, it’s decision time here at the zoo. I’ve pocketed enough extra cash to throw down for some new gear. Problem is, deciding what to actually pick up. Pictured up top are:
Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Canon EF-S 17-85MM f4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Currently, I’m thinking about picking up the Tokina (love that wide range) and the 100mm (for macro shots). Still, I can’t help but think the 17-85mm might be an all-around good lens to have in the kit for those ’single lens’ days. it’s not the fastest lens in the bunch, but it does have IS.
The 24-70mm isn’t quite in the running due to it’s price, but oh how I do love it.
Oh too be rich…
Officially adding the PSP 3000 to my wishlist
August 21st, 2008 Tengaport
From the category of “I don’t really need it” comes the latest edition of the PSP, the PSP 3000. Still only minor improvements over the previous model, but not a bad jump from my current launch system.
The biggies for me are:
Faster screen refresh
Better viewing in sunlight
Built in microphone
Those plus all the improvements they made with the PSP 2000 such as:
Lighter & thinner
Video out
Charge via USB
Additional RAM
Not quite a DS to DS Lite upgrade, but enough that I’m ready to pony up.
iEnvy
June 24th, 2008 Tengaport
I have a severe case of ‘Gadget Envy’ brewing right now. While checking out the capabilities of the iPod Touch for Ev I’ve become somewhat smitten with the device myself. The iPhone is out of the question for me, but the iPod Touch sure would be a nice consolation prize. Granted the last thing in the world I need right now is another gadget in the gadget bag. Not to mention I already have a Pocket PC that can do pretty much everything the iPod touch can, just not nearly as well. As always though, it boils down to want vs. need.
Currently i have an 80GB iPod, and while it’s not full it does have more content on it than could fit on even the largest iPod touch. I would be willing to trade that space for the Touch’s extra features if only the price was a bit more ‘reasonable’.
Maybe I’ll pick one up for Ev and just use hers instead of getting one myself 
Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger
March 12th, 2008 Tengaport
Just came across this mini surge via Engadget This handy little guy would allow me to ditch my DS and PSP chargers while on the go, even when not traveling with a laptop. For $25 you can count me in for one as soon as it’s released.
I always travel with a powerstrip anyway, but this takes the cake!
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=400738#
Will have to keep an eye out for it.
Canon SD1100
February 13th, 2008 Tengaport
I’m not complaining about my SD900. No way, no how. It’s just… well, the SD1100 is blue! I’ve never owned a blue camera before and I’m finding it very difficult to resist.
Actually, it’s not the blue that is reeling me in. It’s the enhanced features of the SD1000 that I’ve been missing out on plus a whole extra megapixel.
Hopefully I’ll be able to pick this up alongside an underwater case for our trip to Grand Cayman in April!
Goomba hat - thanks Mom :)
January 28th, 2008 Tengaport
I saw this pattern on Boingboing and know my mom is a ninja with knitting needles asked her if she could whip one up for me. Low and behold, only a few days later I am now the proud owner of my very own knit Goomba beanie!
Can’t wait to wear it on it’s maiden voyage tonight on the way home from work.
Thanks mom
xoxo
Games of February 2008
January 23rd, 2008 Tengaport
Thankfully there are only a few releases in February that I’ve got my eye on. This will give me time to catch up on the mound of games that are piled up at home. Patapon at only $20 is the month’s only definite purchase. I am having a fantastic time with Assassin’s Creed on the 360, but I think Altair’s little adventure will have to wait until reviews hit. If it gets the thumbs up then I’ll be adding it to my Goozex list alongside Wipeout Pulse. As eager as I am to jump back into hyper-speed racing on the PSP I can wait a few months to do so.
Hopefully Patapon lives up to the hype this month and doesn’t end up being another Loco Roco for me.
The dark side…
January 22nd, 2008 Tengaport
My current laptop woes have me contemplating making a leap to the dark side. I am a PC guy, I need a PC for work, but I can’t ignore the allure of this sleek, black Macbook. With the heard of my computer life revolving around Photoshop, Firefox, Flickr & Google there really isn’t much keeping me grounded in Windows.
Macs are entirely unknown to me, but I’m up for finally venturing in uncharted waters. There are a few PC only apps that I would need, but with the ability to run Windows XP as well I think I’ll be in good hands.
I haven’t fully committed, nor do I have to scratch to make this happen anytime soon - but I am leaning heavily towards the dark side.
My IBM T42p (RIP)
January 21st, 2008 Tengaport
Today is a very sad day. Without warning my laptop powered down and quietly died.
All was working well and dandy until I plugged in a my PSP’s USB charge cable. I turned away from my laptop to plug the other end into my PSP then turned back and my laptop was dark. I tried to power it back up, checked the batteries, AC adapter - nothing.
I removed the RAM, hard drive, DVD drive - put it all back together - nothing. I checked for short-circuit indications (smells, burns) - nothing. It just shut down and that was that.
I barely even got to enjoy the recent 2GB of ram I installed on this trusty old friend. Depressing would be an understatement, but I suppose it isn’t the end of the world.
For the meantime I’m going to be using my ancient Sony Vaio PCG-SR17 which means pretty much I won’t be doing anything aside from some websurfing. It’s a little too humble to run photoshop or do much of anything else. Still, I’m thankful to have it so I am not completely cut off from the interwebs.
I’m not quite sure what I am going to do about a replacement. Since my laptop was my primary PC, there is no way I will be able to function for very long without it. I’m just not so keen on footing the bill for a new one right now. Not to mention I’m not even sure what I would want.
Dell currently has an attractive XPS system with 3GB of ram but I’m not sure if that’s the direction I want to go. I would like another IBM, but I think price wise it just might be out of the question. Tomorrow I’m sure I’ll be doing some on-line comparisons.
Rest in Peace my IBM T42p, you shall be missed. Off to the world wide web in the sky.
