tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61133363633103627882011-07-08T03:41:36.466-07:00Jimnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113336363310362788.post-91370770731577622742009-06-18T23:50:00.001-07:002009-06-18T23:52:09.251-07:00<a href="http://www.consumerreports.org">Consumer Reports </a> (subscription required) rates has updated its ratings of digital cameras.<br /><br />For advanced Single Lens Reflex cameras (SLRs), they recommend the<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VJX7DW?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VJX7DW">Nikon D300,</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000VJX7DW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V5P90K?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000V5P90K">Canon EOS 40D,</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000V5P90K" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> and <br /><br />Olympus E-3.<br /><br />Among the recommended models in various categories of point-and-shoot cameras are the<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER492?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001SER492">Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS,</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001SER492" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /><br />Canon PowerShot A470, <br /><br />Canon PowerShot G10, <br /><br />Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, <br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TXBBQY?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001TXBBQY">Samsung HZ10W,</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001TXBBQY" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> and <br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R23JMQ?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001R23JMQ">Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001R23JMQ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />.<br /><br />Those of you who have these camera models, what do you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6113336363310362788-9137077073157762274?l=productreviewsandbargains.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113336363310362788.post-58465948257568376392009-06-18T23:18:00.000-07:002009-06-18T23:21:10.678-07:00The July 2009 issue of <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/lawn-garden/gas-grills/gas-grill-recommendations/gas-grill.htm">Consumer Reports </a>(subscription required) rates the best gas grills. <br /><br />The top-rated ones are the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OATL4W?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000OATL4W">Weber Genesis E-320 Grill</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000OATL4W" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014IPP70?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0014IPP70">Vermont Castings Signature Series Grill</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0014IPP70" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />. <br /><br />The best buy is the Fiesta Blue Ember Grill (FG50069-U409), available at Home Depot.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6113336363310362788-5846594825756837639?l=productreviewsandbargains.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113336363310362788.post-66728081587786034052009-06-18T22:34:00.000-07:002009-06-18T23:53:14.268-07:00<center><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=prodreviandba-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B000ND75C0&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></center><br /><br />External hard drives continue to drop in price. The one I use, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ND75C0?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000ND75C0">Seagate FreeAgent 500 GB,</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000ND75C0" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> works wonderfully and backs up my laptops quickly. It is on sale for $80.<br /><br />If you want to go even bigger than 500 GB, I’ve heard that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013PAGPA?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0013PAGPA">Cavalry Storage CAUM Series 1 TB External Hard Drive (CAUM3701T0)</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0013PAGPA" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> is nice for just over $100.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6113336363310362788-6672808158778603405?l=productreviewsandbargains.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113336363310362788.post-38245235016738518122009-06-18T21:53:00.000-07:002009-06-18T22:50:16.582-07:00An ultraportable HP Laptop with a 14.1-inch screen, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0021L9HK0?ie=UTF8&tag=prodreviandba-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0021L9HK0">Pavilion DV4-1227US</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=prodreviandba-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0021L9HK0" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, is on sale for $650 (after a rebate). <br /><br />If you have one, please post a review in the comments.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6113336363310362788-3824523501673851812?l=productreviewsandbargains.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113336363310362788.post-18714230296028633182009-06-18T21:15:00.000-07:002009-06-18T21:19:21.958-07:00On CNBC, the New York Times's David Pogue reviewed the new Apple IPhone.<br /><br />A very funny review. A very cool phone.<br /><br />If any of you have gotten your hands on one, please post your review in the comments.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6113336363310362788-1871423029602863318?l=productreviewsandbargains.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jimnoreply@blogger.com0