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xcel

12-03-2006, 01:02 PM

Hi All:

___Doing my Christmas research and think I might be ordering the following:

(2) Kodak EasyShare-one (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=8994&pq-locale=en_US) from Beach Camera for 173.39 ea. = 346.78 + free shipping for 2 ( http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=KDES16MP&srccode=cii_12483&cpncode=10-16292600).

___Steve’s Digicams review ( http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/esone.html) and conclusion ( http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/esone_pg5.html) of the EasyShare-one shows a very capable camera and the price is outstanding!

6.1 MP
3X optical w/ SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIGON lens
Video format: QUICKTIME, MPEG-4 compressed video with audio
Video quality: VGA (640 × 480 pixels) at 30 fps
256 MB internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Comm format: IEEE802.11b (Wi-Fi)
W × H × D: 4.1 × 2.5 × 1.0 in.
Weight: without batteries and Wi-Fi card: 7.9 oz
Package Contents:

KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Zoom Digital Camera / 6 MP
KODAK Wi-Fi® Card
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-5000
KODAK Li-Ion Rapid Battery Charger K5000
USB and audio/video cables
Wrist strap
Premium leather camera case
KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Getting Started Kit
Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer and Camera Docks

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/09/0900688a804d4d09/ES1-6mp_FL_250x200.jpghttp://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/b2/0900688a804e7db2/ES1-6mp_Fea2_200x265.jpg

___My sons 3MP Fuji FinePix is broke and my wife wants a new one as well? The review, price and features appear great. If anyone is a camera buff, let me know if this is a good deal for an amateur photographer?

___I will also be ordering another (2) ScanGauge II’s. 1 for the Ranger and one for my parents.

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/523/Scan_Gauge_II_-_Guide_Cabling_and_mounting_stickers.JPG

___I will be ordering “Who Killed the Electric Car” and “An Inconvenient Truth” for my mom. I am still looking for something else for her. Maybe the (2) Peak Oil books from Amazon “End of Oil” and “Twilight in the Desert” from the ads on the left?

___I am looking for a good price on an X-Box 360. Does anyone have a good idea as to where the best deal for one can be found online for my youngest? NewEgg has the std. Core and Deluxe listed for $299 and $399 + $12 or Free shipping respectively?

___And finally, I am looking at a new wireless network setup for the home. How does the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124190) at $66.99 - $10 rebate and (3) Linksys WMP54G PCI adapters (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124115) for $49.99 each (all w/ free shipping) from NewEgg sound?

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/33-124-190-01.jpghttp://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/33-124-115-03.JPG

___Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

___Wayne

Pravus Prime

12-03-2006, 02:29 PM

LOL, sorry I can't help much, but I've also asked for a Digital Camera for Christmas.

As for the 360, you may also want to look at Best Buy, as they have extra incentives running on and off. BTW, according to all the gamers, you don't want the core system, you want the better one.

diamondlarry

12-03-2006, 05:16 PM

The best I found for the router was $58.12 here: http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php?masterid=13914910&search=Linksys+WRT54GL+Wireless+Router The best I found on the adapter was here: http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php?page_id=371&form_keyword=Linksys+WMP54G+PCI+adapters+&rd=1 Could find anything better fot the camera yet.

xcel

12-03-2006, 06:33 PM

Hi Larry:

___Thanks for the Linksys adapter link through Price Grabber. I picked up (2) of the Linksys WMP54G PCI adapters for $81.63 shipped. They better come boxed new anyway …

___Good Luck

___Wayne

krousdb

12-03-2006, 07:03 PM

I have had a Linksys Wireless router for three years now. No problems whatsoever. Dont forget to enable the security. It is a pain, but once it is set up you don't have to mess with it again.

xcel

12-05-2006, 05:21 PM

Hi All:

___I purchased the Linksys adapters through Larry’s link. I purchased the Wireless router from New Egg linked. The (2) Kodak camera’s from Beach Camera as linked and Bradlee purchased (2) more SG-II’s under the Group Buy from the Milwaukee Hybrid Group for me today. I found a deal through Fat Wallet where they possibility of picking up the X-Box 360 Deluxe for $200.00 after a $100.00 rebate and a $100 off credit after signing up for one of their CC’s. I might call to verify that they have a few in stock before traveling into the city to pick one up …

___Good Luck

___Wayne

xcel

12-06-2006, 04:44 PM

Hi All:

___Picked up the X-Box 360 Deluxe today. If you are interested in picking one up for your own teenagers (or yourself ;)) and have a Microcenter near you, they have an online/in-store $100 rebate and you can sign up for their MasterCard CC for another $100 off. $435.00 with $200 in rebates/cash back heading my way ;) If you are considering a Vonage Cel subscription, you can get the other $200 off so the system is free. Do not need a new Cel subscription and was not interested in Vonage anyway but if you are, an X-Box 360 for free is a pretty darn nice price!

___Linksys – Wireless router came in today. Still waiting for the cameras, wireless cards, and SG-II’s.

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Pravus Prime

12-06-2006, 08:20 PM

xcel

12-13-2006, 04:48 PM

Hi All:

___And a few more goodies to the basket.

___I ordered a Dell 20” Widescreen Flat Panel LCD for the wife and I and a 19” Flat Panel LCD for our daughter.

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/Dell_1907FP.jpg
Dell 1907FP (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4568): 1280x1024 - 8 ms (gray-to-gray) - Digital DVI-D and analog inputs - 5 USB 2.0 ports.
$309 - 25% in coupons - free shipping = $236.38 + tax.

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/Dell_2007WFP_LCD.jpg
Dell 2007WFP (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4688): 1680x1050 - 178º - horizontal and vertical - 800:1 contrast ratio - 4 USB 2.0 ports
$399 - 25% in coupons - free shipping = $305.23 + tax.

___I hope they like them ;) Now I need to upgrade to a DVI-D output via an AGP video card. I thought about an Asus P5B-Deluxe w/ a Core2 Duo 6400 Duo, 1GB of Corsair DDR2 6400 and an X1950 Pro (mid to high range PCIe vid for a touch less then $200) but I am not a gamer by any means and am very pleased with my low electrical consumption and dead silent - declocked Celeron 1.4 (running at 933) on an older Asus board with 512 MB of PC133 … Gaming is what the X-Box 360 is for I thought ;)

___The (2) LCD’s above receive rave reviews all over the net but it is a lottery if you are going to receive SIPS or PVA (I think that is what they are called) panels or not. With the 25% off coupons and free shipping, someone else might consider a new low power consumption LCD flat panel for themselves as well?

___Good Luck

___Wayne

psyshack

12-13-2006, 08:10 PM