2006 May 02

The Canon SD550 was one of my favorite compact cameras of all time – a rugged little bugger. I'd carry it around in my pocket, ready to snap a picture or a movie at a moment's notice. I don't need it anymore because I've since upgraded to the SD700 – which offered different features that I wanted and needed (even though my new one has less megapixels than the one I'm selling here). There's a lot of information about the SD550 out there – no doubt you've already seen what this baby can do! The device has normal external wear and tear, but is in perfect working condition. The screen has lost some of its coating, but it's not a problem when the screen is actually turned on for use (when it matters most). Competitively, I could let 'er go for $200. [Front] [Back] [Screen Off] [Screen On]
Update: Sold. :)

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I loved these pieces of luggage. Unfortunately, my lovely fiancee decided to get a set that was all blaze orange. I guess she was afraid they'd get shot in the airport? We don't need 'em anymore – even though I think they're in perfectly good condition. They've been through a few trips with us, but they're still holding up well – which is a testament to their sturdiness! The two larger suitcases are considered “medium sized” luggage, made by Reaction. The smaller one was made by Olympia, apparently. They all work well with wheels on the bottom and pull-out handles on the top. If you're looking for a small set of luggage, I've got the suitcases for you. Would rather find someone in-town rather than ship them (ironic, considering they're built for shipping). What say you to $100 for the entire set? [Photo]

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Tiny Screenfuls isn't so tiny, but it seems that someone at Intel believes that blogging doesn't… “add to the bottom line.” I beg to differ. Then again, maybe I should be buying an AMD processor when I get a new machine in a couple of months. Is AMD more blog friendly than Intel? I ask, only because I believe the final answer will influence my decision. One computer purchase does not necessarily add to either company's bottom line, but there's mindshare to contend with. Do I stick with Intel, a company that says this about Josh's enthusiast activities:

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Whatever happened to the Great American Drive-in theater? There's something to be said about freezing your ass off at 10pm, watching a first run movie release on a gigantic screen in front of a parking lot (all while listening to the soundtrack on a single speaker hanging from the top of your driver's side window). I pity the geek who has never experienced a drive-in movie. In later years, some theaters had the audio streaming from a very localized FM station. You could listen to the movie in stereo without having to roll down your window! Get ready to freak out, kids – MobMov is on the move. If your city isn't listed, you can volunteer to be the driver. This is totally wicked, in both a modern and nostalgic way. “Drive-ins were popular originally because it was like having your own private cineplex – if you wanted privacy, you'd just roll up your windows. If you wanted to be part of a community, you'd roll them down, open your doors, maybe even walk around. Secondly, while a traditional GDI only operates in the summer, you can stay in your car with the heater running while participating in a mobmov.” Watching DVDs at home is so 1999.

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Yes, the president may not know much about the Internets, but at least he has set up his own Torrent site – BushTorrents. I didn't think his administration was so progressive, but they've really embraced P2P in a big way here. One of his earlier blog entries was rather revealing: “You see, politics is a game. And the one that always wins has all the power and money. In my case, I have the power, the money and the oil. And by the time you people figure out what I am 'really' doing, I will be out of office and will voluntarily exile myself to the country of my choice. This has been a hard decision for me, taking the money and running – not taking the money but running to where? Which country would I be welcome in?” Even if you disagree with the man, you've gotta admire his Torrent site.

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We were watching TV the other day when a news segment mentioned that there's a new Monopoly board in the works – as if the Star Wars Monopoly wasn't enough? Hasbro is at the drawing board with another Monopoly game. This time, it's the 'Here & Now' Edition (which will be the 'There & Then' Edition in less than a year). You can cast your vote to shape the future of Monopoly, all my hotel-owning friends. No need to roll doubles or land on Park Place – take a Chance and reach into your Community Chest to pull out a few of your favorite U.S. locations. They've already selected the cities, so don't get your hopes up Des Moines! You can vote through May 12th. There's only been ~100k voters to this point, though – so your chances for Monopoly choices are high. I wonder which landmarks will be listed as Baltic and Mediterranean? Do not pass Go – do not collect $200.

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