SD 5 is better than ever
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I just upgraded SD v4 to SD5 and could not be happier. Release 5 has had a very rocky start to say the least. I do believe they released it a bit early. Fortunately I read the SD forums daily and only downloaded version 5 when it seemed the big bugs had been dealt with.

I have always found this product to be the best in it's class. Best detection and moreover removal. Easy to use. I've also had the product that is typically rated number 1 and for me it is no contest which I will stick with. This is my main, real time anti spyware product.

I think one big plus is their customer service availability. This is important.  They are very responsive. Their forums on their website are also extremely helpful. Customer service is also free.  This application is fast and is not a resource hog. I have a lot of confidence in it. Also recently just downloaded their PC Tools Plus firewall...it's another great product and it is free!

Basically a good company to deal with.  I believe when the dust settles from this new (albeit too early) release of version 5, you will see Spyware Doctor attain 1st place on many tech lists.
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I recently got the ZS5 to shoot pictures of my kids and to have something small and portable to capture those quick moments when I would miss the shot trying to get out a DSLR and mount a lens and....

I chose to go with the ZS5 instead of the ZS7 for a few reasons. First of all I never shoot video with my stills cameras. I just feel that they are better off shot with a proper video camera. (I wouldnt brind a spoon to a knife fight either you know) I also don't really need the GPS function personally. It might be a nice feature if you travel alot but I always label my folders on my computer for my trips so I didn't see spending the extra for me. Last and not least price. I got the same image quality, which is what cameras are about, for less money.

Overall I have to say I love this camera. It takes great shots. They are sharp and have nice color. My wife even decided to get the same camera after I wouldn't let her steal mine. My only complaint is the playback function switch. It can be awkward after being used to just hitting the shutter button on other models to go back to shooting pictures. I have missed a couple shots cause I forgot to put the switch back in recording mode. This is the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. It isn't as big of a deal now that I am used to it but and I really would purchase again after seeing the pics.

One last thing I really love about this camera I love is the macro modes and how close they focus. I took a picture of a flower on a weed in the woods behind my house and basically put the lens in the flower to take it. It came out Tack sharp and made the little 1 inch flower look as big as a daisy. I love it!!!!!
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Upgraded from Galaxy S3 and love this S5! Takes a little getting used to but it's great, volume is louder when watching YouTube videos, great camera with better low light photos, much better quality front facing pics...I have liked this line of phones better than any of my old phones.  Have had the HTC Evo 3D, it was good, so was IPhone, but the camera, free apps and interface makes these phones great!
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Over the years I've found the product reviews here on Amazon to be invaluable and now I am returning the favor with a brief review of my own. In the Fall of 2003 I bought my first digital camera, the Canon Digital Rebel EOS. That camera continues to serve my wife and I well and was enough to make me a believer in Canon's digital camera products. Neither my wife or I are serious camera buffs and thus neither of us have ever come close to utilizing all the Digital Rebel's features or abilities. Don't get me wrong, we love the pictures it takes and there's nothing like traveling with our laptop and sharing our daily adventures with friends and family via e-mail. Unlike me however, my wife has never felt comfortable using the Digital Rebel and due to it's bulk and complexity she is unwilling to carry it with her when she and her friends get together.

So, for her birthday in the Fall of 2006 I bought her a Canon PowerShot SD600 Digital Elph. The picture quality of the SD600 is outstanding. Although I did not buy the SD600 because of it's video recording ability, I am amazed at how well this feature works. Great for simple low-res video (including sound) of friends/family and pets etc. Yes I would say the SD600 is another high-quality, feature-packed Canon digital camera. However. It was our experience with the SD600 that one does not simply start using it "out of the box". The SD600 has a serious learning curve. Our camera included two rather imposing users manuals, one of which was

the "Quick Start Guide". This has diminished my wife's enthusiasm of the SD600 significantly.

Enter the PowerShot A710 IS. My seventy year old mother visited us this

month (May 2007). With her she brought my folks new Canon PowerShot A710 IS. My wife and I both tried it and we were both delighted. It's larger than the SD600 but only slightly. It has the rounded grip like that found on the Digital Rebel which gives it a really solid yet comfortable feel. We found it's control layout to be comfortable. My wife and mother

preferred to use the LCD when taking pictures whereas I preferred the optical view finder. It's nice to have a choice. But most of all I have to agree with previous poster Patti from CT "Great Camera to use straight out of the box. ...has all the bells and whistles a point and shoot camera needs". Indeed, and well said.
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Compared to the newer cameras of today the sd14 is on it's last leg.  It is slow.  But it does have that great foveon image quality.  It's too bad that sigma decided to stick it to those of us who spent so much time with their cameras.  The sd1 is ridiculous.  And yes I changed my review because after waiting patiently and saving money for the SD1, I was not able to buy it, because Sigma thought that is was making fine jewelry instead of cameras.  I loved the SD14.  I owned several of them.  I would not recommend Sigma cameras to anyone at this point.

Below is my original review

"I have found the sd14 to be a wonderful camera.  It is simple to use and offers advanced features.  It also allows very simple conversion to infrared.  It does things that no general "consumer" dslr can do.  If you are looking for a point and shoot dslr I recommend the evolt line from Olympus.  If you want to take photographs that take your breath away then this is your camera.  This camera gives you the ability to be a photographic artist rather than just a picture taker.  If you read the "professional" reviews for the sd14 they will rate the camera according to start speed, ergonomics, etc.  They all miss the beauty of the sd14.  It's not about the insignificant details, it's about the photographs.  Hands down this camera will beat any other camera in the 14mp class.  Yes it is 14mp.  Study the comparisons between the Foveon chip and the Bayer chip.  Bayers use 50% for green, 25% red, and 25% blue.  Foveon uses a 4.76 mp for each color.  It's all about the pictures!"
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Apps: I recently upgraded the the S5 from the S3. My S3 is running the latest version of cyanogenmod. With this in mind, I have noticed very little difference in the speed of apps compared to my S5 which is still running the stock ROM.

Screen: The screen is larger but it isn't something to get worked up about. This makes the iPhone 5(any model) feel so much smaller in my hands when I play with a friend's phone.

Battery: I have noticed better battery life on the S5. I have been using the same apps, checking the phone often, and leaving all wireless services on and have been able to go from 6am to midnight with only needing a short charge in the middle of the day.

Fingerprint Scanner: I absolutely do not like this system that Samsung has decided to use. First, you must swipe your finger straight down and must use the entire pad. It is very awkward to do this holding the phone with one hand in a "natural" position. Fruthermore, if you have a case on your phone, it is practically impossible to use the scanner. I have a Pelican case on mine (similar to the Otterbox defender series) and can sometimes get a correct read if I use my off hand to hold the phone while the other swipes. This means the scanner is useless for me personally.

IR: I really enjoy this feature! With one remote and multiple people in the house, the TV remote is often misplaced. With the IR blaster I can just sit down and not worry about trying to find the remote in the cushions.

Heartbeat Monitor: This feature takes a few tries to get used to but seems to work well once you get the hang of it. You want to just lightly let your finger rest over the scanner and you should get a result every time. I have had results be as far as 10bmp off within a matter of seconds of each other. However, I would assume you are not wanting to purchase this device because you need a super accurate heart monitor.

USB 3.0: USB 3.0 is amazing! The charging port on the S5? Not so much. Due to the increased water resistant capabilities, the S5 comes with a charging port cover. This cover tends to be in the way when I try to plug my phone in at night and even more so when a case is on the phone. I am also still using a micro USB charger (it is already in place and routed perfectly on my nightstand). This tends to be an issue, esspecially in the dark, as it is not always easy finding the right spot the micro charger plugs into. Once in, the phone seems to charge at the same rate as the S3.

Overall: I really like this phone and do not regret this purchase even though it may seem I have nothing but complaints about it. I chose the S5 over the 5s due to OS restrictive apps that I use (such as Tasker). I chose the S5 over the M8 for a few reasons. Firstly because I have the ability to remove the back cover and change out the battery. While I have never needed to actually replace a battery on any android I have owned, I have needed to remove it on occasion when tinkering with rooting and such. Secondly, the M8 does not include Qi charging. Nor does the S5, however, there are kits you can order that will give you Qi ability underneath the back cover with the S5 (S4 and S3 as well). I have ordered one of these kits due to the charging port of the S5. The S5 is another great Samsung mobile device and I expect it should last me until my next upgrade date.
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I owned an earlier model of the Canon PowerShot for years and put it through some extreme paces.  It went with me up mountains and across oceans and preserved my memories perfectly.  However, even the best product doesn't last forever and it was time for an upgrade.  Getting a new PowerShot was a no-brainer, and it is great to see how they have improved.

The SD 770-IS has everything I loved about my old PowerShot, but with a clearer picture, longer battery life and a host of new features it will take me quite a while to work my way through.  The image stabilizer and face detection are just amazing, and my pictures look even better than before.  I am anxious to try out the other modes as well, such as for shooting pictures of fireworks, continuous motion, vegetation and pretty much everything else you can think of. I am by no means a professional photographer, so I appreciate the technology giving me that extra boost!

The size and shape are also an improvement over my previous PowerShot.  It is the perfect travel companion, about as big as a deck of cards, and slips easily into my pocket.  The ease of use is really nice for when you have to ask a stranger to snap a quick shot.  Just a half-click to focus, and then a full press to take the photograph.

As a cool accessory, I recommend the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-WP-DC23-Waterproof-Case/dp/B0015DNIVO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon WP-DC23 Waterproof Case</a>.  With that clipped on, your new PowerShot can not only travel over the oceans with you but under them as well!
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And I do mean UPGRADE! The 1st pictures I took with my 5D just blew me away. I have had it for about a month now. I don't know why I waited so long to get one. The image quality is so much better than my beloved 20D. I would suggest anyone on the fence about purchasing one to fall over to the 5D. You won't be sorry.
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I absolutely love it! Very smooth, decent battery. I get the latest android updates and sans bloatware. No SD card slot would be deal breaker, but I've loaded it up with all the apps I use regularly plus some and barely put a dent in the 27Gs of free space.  I went ahead and bought the 2012 version for my 10-yr old. Soon, I'll be purchasing the 4g version. It's fits right in that size-sweet spot/Goldilocks Zone: not too small, not too big. Big enough to enjoy video content and wrote correspondence, but small enough to slip in a pocket.  I do wish the camera took better pics and sported an LED flash at the very least. The sound is a bit wanting, but the speakers are pretty well placed.
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I've used the Samsung Galaxy 5.0 for over 3 months and everything is awesome. Even though they shipped me a Samsung Galaxy S 5.0, not a Samsung Galaxy 5.0 (the Samsung Galaxy S is an international version of Samsung Galaxy 5.0), it has still worked very well so far.
Pros:
_ Huge and bright screen.
_ Very long life battery.
_ Very good sound with 2 speakers.
_ Pretty good image quality (though it's just 3.2 megapixels)
_ Android OS is easy to use.
_ Many applications from Google Play.
Con:
_ Taking picture takes a long time. (about 3 - 4 seconds)
_ Hard to take a good video (however, I don't expect more with a media player)
_ Sometimes, it's frozen.
Conclusion: This one is a very good media player for everyone, especially if you want to get something different than iPod. The most impressive feature of this must be the HUGE SCREEN. The first thing all of my friends said when they saw it is: "Wow, what a huge phone!!!" (it really looks like a cell phone). I actually enjoy the huge screen cause it's very useful to people who like watching video, reading book and playing game. If I could change something, it would be the camera. It would be perfect if the camera has more resolution (about 5.0 - 8.0 megapixels) and has a faster shutter speed).
I would definitely recommend this to other people.
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Panasonic got a lot of things right with this camera. It has a fantastic form factor--small, light, and very comfortable to hold and use. It's ready to point and shoot, and for folks with more video experience, there's good options for manual control of white balance, iris, shutter, gain, etc. Auto-focus is quick, zoom control is easy to keep smooth, and image stabilization is exceptional.

I already have high-end prosumer DV cameras, but wanted something light and convenient for informal shots of my new son. The SD5 has fit the bill perfectly. My only complaint is Panasonic's decision to ditch the external mic jack. Ugh! Otherwise, I've been nothing but happy with this camera. I've read some reviewers comment about grain that appears in low-light images. It's endemic to small sensor chips trying to take small amounts of light to produce high-detail video. As small cameras go, I think the SD5 is average to good at low-light, and well above average when it comes to focus, image stabilization, and color reproduction.

Editing wise, I use a Mac, and I'm able to easily pull in the AVCHD video to both iMovie 08 and Final Cut Express 4 for editing.
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The camera on this phone is so clear and crisp. Im so in love with this phone even though its wayyyy smaller than my last phone. I previously had the Studio 7.0 by Blu. The size of the phone was nice but the resolution and the camera was not up to par. I still have the studio 7.0 but I let my kids play games on it. I am so glad I chose the Blu Life One
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I bought this camera last year after my beloved S100 died after two years of faithful service.  The S100 was a prime example of how more megapixels does not equal better quality photos.  I took some panoramas while skiing in Banff.  One I blew up to 11x14 and it's simply breathtaking, always commented on by people who see it in my apartment.  And that was with a 2MP camera.  The S400 is similar to its predecessors, except for the higher resolution and 9 point autofocus & DIGIC processor.
For well-lit situations, this camera simply can't be beat.  You can also use the photo-stitch feature to take huge panoramas.  Enough can't be said about the fact that this camera is truly portable.  It's only a little more obtrusive than a cell phone sitting in your pocket, and it's right there for you if you ever need to capture a moment, either with a still shot or video (which is surprisingly high quality).  The battery is great - easily lasts a day of shooting photos - just recharge overnight and you're good to go.  It uses CF cards, which can be had dirt cheap these days, and work with almost any adaptor.  (This comes in handy if, say, you run out of room while on vacation and need to download to a CD - most internet cafe's will have a CF-cardreader, while the same cannot be said of, say, a memory stick.)
Drawbacks of this model are:
(1) Slow response time between pressing the shutter button and taking the picture.  It's hard to capture those moments that require split-second response (baby smiling, etc.) unless you use continuous shooting.  To be fair, this is a drawback of nearly any consumer-level digital cam.
(2) Poor performance in low light.  For some reason, pictures tend to get grainy when taken in low light.  This can often be made up for using photo editing software, and I've gotten big compliments on wedding photos I've taken in very dark settings.  However, the graininess comes out even in outdoor/cloudy situations.  A drawback.
Some things I've figured out after using this camera for awhile:
(1) You don't have to use the (included) TV adaptor to watch your photos on TV.  All you need is a stereo headphone jack to RCA cable adaptor, available at any Radio Shack.  Using this solution allows you to show/browse your photos on TV while sitting farther away.  Video goes to the red/right channel, audio goes to the white/left channel.
(2) Battery charges very quickly.
(3) Included photo software is the best of any I've seen yet at getting out red-eye.  On Macs, is OSX-native.  Pics are easily imported into iPhoto.  Use GraphicConverter for manipulating contrast/brightness/quality/etc.
All in all, this is a great camera.  You won't be disappointed.
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SD1 is a good camera but why not wait for the SD3 in the US. It's already out in Japan.
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The panorama, improved graduated filter, and HDR are great additions, the face recognition is a joke compared to even the original iteration of iPhoto that I used for years. The claim of increase speed is not noticeable.  Conclusion, better than version 5.  Definitely worth the upgrade but I sure hope that updates will improve both speed and face recognition, which is long overdue. I would give the upgrade a 4.5/5  Check out the Tony Northrup's review on YouTube.  He does his usual great and impartial job.
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This camera is an upgrade over my trusty SD300, which still works apart from the mode switch getting stuck once in a while. I took literally thousands of pictures with it, and I expect the same functionality and durability with the SD1100IS. This upgrade feels solid and carries over most of the features I enjoyed with the old one, adding image stabilization and--hallelujah--a battery life indicator. And 8 megapixels is enough for a hi-res 300ppi print at 8"x10". Best of all, it uses the same battery and SD cards as the old one, with the added capability of the SD HC cards. I have also owned a couple of Olympus (good) and a Panasonic (awful), and I can honestly say I'm a Canon man. The SD1100IS is a tremendous value, looks much nicer than the SD1000, and the blue casing is much prettier in person. Excellent quality photos. Highly recommended.
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Simply powerful and awesome. Another world from s3. Powerful processor. Sharp camera image for photos I imported in on cloud and memory card but not highly impressed with first few photos I took with this camera the delay from pushing button and photo being taken is too long. Finger print security totally works for me....followed instructions and swipe full pad. S5  doesn'the have a great speaker phone. Some Samsung apps that were on S3 and Note2 are not here. Do not like chrome as much as Internet Explorer and can't install on phone. Can't read documents as well as on Note 2...Note 2 allows more enlarging than s5 . Note 2 doesn't have great phone clarity though. Note 2 is great mini tablet while S5 is a great phone.  So everything isn't perfect but I really love how powerful this phone is from my dead s3. Night and day difference