In the last three issues you’ve received information
about:
1. Digital Cameras
2. Camcorders
3. Portable Music Players
We discussed how to make the right choices so you have the
best product at the best price when you are all done. Now
let’s summarize a little. (For the full articles, please
go to the Bali Advertiser Archives at:
http://baliadvertiser.biz/articles/index.html)
Digital Camera:
1. Determine what you are going to do with the images AFTER
you take them. This will help you determine how many pixels
the camera needs to record and, to a large extent, the cost
of the camera.
2. Determine if you want to be able to zoom into a subject.
Have you ever used this feature previously. Maybe you don’t
really need it. Zooming adds to the price of the camera.
3. What brand cameras have you used before and what brands
do your friends/family use. It can really help, if you’re
new to digital photography, to have a friend with a similar
camera.
4. Unless you’re a real computer wiz, the camera needs
to have a very easy way to get the images into your computer.
5. If you are planning to print the images yourself, make
sure you have a good quality ‘Photo’ color printer
and a good supply of (expensive) Photo paper.
6. SHOP AROUND. Check the internet (http://www.pricescan.com)
and RIMO Bali Computer Center.
Use http://www.activebuyersguide.com/ to guide thru the selection
process.
Camcorders:
1. Decide what features you really want and need.
2. Check the LCD viewfinder in bright sunlight to make sure
you can see it while outdoors.
3. Check for noise as you zoom or record. This noise can be
picked up by the microphone.
4. Consider buying extra re-chargeable batteries.
5. Purchase the best lens you can afford. The better the lens
the better the pictures!
6. Think about extras. Once you get used to the camcorder
itself you may want to be able to add another micro phone;
lights; or other accessories.
Use http://www.activebuyersguide.com/ to guide thru the selection
process.
Portable Music Players
1. How fast can you transfer the music from your computer
to your MP3 player? USB2.0 and Firewire are the fastest and
easiest ways to do this.
2. Storage medium.
a. Hard-drive based players hold the most.
b. Some players use CDs that you create on your computer.
c. Flash-memory based models generally max out at 512MB of
built-in storage (around 120 songs).
3. How easy is to find a particular song, especially if your
player holds 500 hours worth?
4. Battery Life. It won’t do you much good to have 500
hours of songs with a battery that only lasts an hour. Look
for long battery life and easy and quick recharging.
What about prices? Once you’ve narrowed it down to one
or two, check http://www.pricescan.com to check prices.
Have a question or problem? Write me at BaliPCAdvisor@Gmail.com.
I’ll try and answer as soon as I can.
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