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core processor that has been optimized for mobile

more mobile

applications [i.e., lots of technology to extend battery life)

Sorry to have to be the one

but uses the 'Extreme" branding of the company's

to remind you, b u t t h e

desktop processors. Intel says the processor is about 28

summer isn't endless. In

percent faster than its previous notebook processor.

another month, we'll have to

AMD announced more details o f its Griffin mobile

turn o u r attention away

processor architecture earlier this year, although Griffin-

from barbecues and beach

based products likely won't show up at retail until 2008.

huts t o m o r e sobering

AMD is using 65 nm fabrication technology for the cores,

thoughts o f school, work

and Griffin is what AMD calls a SOC or System on Chip

or business.

design, where the northbridge, memory controller and

Actually, it's not that bad,

HyperTransport 3 all reside on the same die with the two

the fall season. After some R&R over the summer, I'm

processor cores. AMD has engineered a lot of interesting

usually prepared to take on whatever tasks I have on

technology into this architecture, all with the aim of

hand with a renewed outlook. I f I have t h e right

squeezing every last drop of performance out of the

technology, that is.

I've been a fan of portable computing forever, and this

notebook battery. In the next 18 months, we will likely

may be the year I need to replace my notebook yet again.

With these developments, it is becoming evident that

Unfortunately, I bought my current machine three years

using a notebook doesn't mean sacrificing performance.

ago during a technology trough - it's single core, and with

For even smaller mobile computing, Palm or Windows

a standard 4:3 screen aspect ratio, Had I been paying

Mobile devices used to be the technology of choice, but

attention, I would have realized the computing world was

these single-purpose PDAs are evolutionary dead-ends,

heading to multiple core processors and widescreen.

thanks to ever more capable smartphones that offer

see quad-core mobile processors from both companies.

The benefits of both became painfully clear the first time

processing power and applications equal t o a PDA.

I powered up a dual core MacBook Pro loaner from Apple

Moreover, using very fast datacomm technologies,

Canada. The 1.5-inch model was about the same weight as

smartphones offer a connectivity footprint that Wi-Fi

my single-core 14-inch T-series ThinkPad. However, the

doesn't come close to matching.

In 2007, a smartphone plus notebook computer will

programs l i k e Photoshop o r InOesign where t h e

cover virtually all of your computing needs • not just

document workspace is flanked by menu panels, or in

mobile computing needs, but computing needs, period.

situations where you might want to see two documents

So you can do serious work at your desk or from that

side by side. And o f course, multiple cores offer a

picnic table. Hmm, maybe summer is endless after all.

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Te c h S O S f o r S O H O One good thing about working in a large office is that when your computer crashes - often at the worst possible moment - you can call tech support for help. This is a luxury that many small and home offices don't have.

However, there are many places SoHo users can turn t o when their technology fails them. Most large cities have many computer repair shops

Another 24 hour computer tech support service, Geek Squad, which is q a u l s a o d o,fifielirsalsmdaihnetelpnacriliceentsseprvrdicpeasrl ewrnveicdesb.yThe Bestl eBeulty, systems and claims to be vendor agnostic. They will, for example, go to homes or small offices arid set up wireless networks. The rates are based on

that will help customers root out viruses and replace failed hard drives.

the services provided, which is determined by the kind of system the client

There are also 24-hour services that try to offer users not only technical

has. The average price point for a network installation is about 5140.

support when their systems crash, but also help them set up their systems so they can avoid crashes.

Squad special agent 909, Fritz Schu, who is based out of Woodbridge, Ont

Though many of the calls that Nerds on Site gets are from users having

'Sure, it will cost S149 or something for a tune up, but it can prevent that call

technical difficulties, the tech support company prefers to get involved

at midnight when disaster hits' There are several things consumers and small business owners can do on

before any technology is deployed, says its London, Ont.-based co-founder David Redekop.

The maintenance program could save users a lot of headaches, says Geek

their own to ensure the health of their computers. 'Heat is the biggest killer

The company has several services aimed at the SoHo market. It will help

of computers,' Schu says. An overly noisy fan could mean that the bearings

users not only repair their systems, but set up their networks, do regular

are going. They are made out of metal, so a clicking of metal could be a signal

maintenance work on systems and do security assessments to ensure

that they're about to go. Fans aren't expensive and should be replaced if

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In December 2006, the company unveiled Skype Unlimited, which lets Canadians call any phone in Canada or the U.S. for a flat 535 a year, with no connection fees, per-minute charges or hidden costs.

SkypeOut is growing in popularity: In the first quarter of this year alone, there were 77 billion minutes of PC-to-PC calls, said Con Albert, general manager of Skype North America, and 1.5 billion SkypeOut minutes, which is up 123 percent since 2004.

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One of the original companies involved in online applications is ThinkFree

email them from the application. The spreadsheet tool is rudimentary and

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version, making it a viable online alternative for users of ThinkFree Desktop.

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created and that you can open and use as a starting point for your own. It

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can save its files in the same document formats as Microsoft Office uses.

families, small businesses and enterprises to provide a higher level o f service than the free application.

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and spreadsheet program. You can buy one or both applications according to

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FlySuite server. A presentations application, FlySlide, is due for release soon.

business needs is computers, an Internet connection and a browser and

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In addition to the user-friendly interface so intuitive you can often problem•solve on your own, loads o f free software you actually prefer to use, and a secure environment that's nearly •

virus-free, Apple accepts appointments at The Apple Store. You can ask questions, receive technical support, or just brainstorm ideas with a real, live person without even having to wail in line Many o f the services are suited for computer novices and newcomers to Apple, although there are still benefits to be found •

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One of these services is a white•glove treatment specially suited for those switching from a PC. Apple will transfer all the files from your old machine [PC or Mac) into your new one, so you don't lose any of your saved data. This includes photos, music and

Apple's computer sales are on the rise. The company shipped over 1.5

movies —and also your mail, calendar and address book.

million Macintosh computers during the fiscal 200? second quarter, which

Also Included is an annual tune-up. Bring your Mac into the Apple Store and

marks a 36 percent increase from the same quarter last year. 'The Mac is

they will run system diagnostics, update your Apple software and clean your

clearly gaining market share...more than three times the industry growth

monitor and keyboard. (Keyboards are notorious for harbouring bacteria

rate, says Steve Jobs in a recent press release.

though, so you should really be cleaning it more often than this. J

Whether it's due to the Get a Mac campaign, the rise of the iPod, the

Anyone who's ever had t o rely o n traditional forms o f technical

increasing number of retail stores in shopping malls, or all those movie

support—online, email, or telephone— knows what a nightmare the process

cameos— the Mac is drifting away from its cult status as an elite system for

can be. With ProCare, you get some new options. Rapid Repairs provides

the non-conformist individual to a machine with mass market appeal. Yet

same•day, in-store service on your machine. Or, if you don't feel like waiting

Apple retains its unique identity in the computer manufacturer market by

in line for the next available technician, you can just drop off your computer at the store for a OuickDrop repair. You can also pre•book a one-on-one appointment with a Mac Genius ( u p t o 1 4 d a y s i n advance) f o r guaranteed q u a l i t y t i m e between y o u , y o u r machine, a n d a technician. (My mother recently purchased her f i r s t M a c a n d b o u g h t a ProCare membership. Her one•on-one appointments at the Genius Bar in Nashville, TN have been an invaluable source of education.)

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The sessions are personally tailored to your level of expertise, and booked

applications that came with your machine and start producing creative projects of your own.

up to 14 days In advance. Eleven areas are covered, including a Present

'Our Creatives have extensive experience in their field and a passion for

creating dynamic presentations and printing projects. There's a Music

and Publish session f o r business-minded individuals who need help

teaching; says Simon Atkins of Apple Canada. 'Members can choose to

Making session for learning how to create, layer and edit original song

focus these sessions on anything from learning more about getting started

recordings. If you have a specific project you want to tackle and just want

with a Mac or iPod, to advancing their moviemaking, digital photography

to brainstorm with someone, you can book a session for an Open Project.

and podcasting skills, building a website or presentation, or can even use the sessions to get answers to their specific questions or help with a Creative project'

Personal Shopper Buying a Mac seems like a relatively simple process. You have three desktops (iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini) and two laptops (MacBook and MacBook Pro) to choose from, with key differences in screen size, storage space, graphics, memory and processor speed. But with pricing ranging anywhere from 5679 (Mac mini) to S3099 (17-inch MacBook Pro), getting a second opinion Is not a bad idea.

You can avoid long line-ups and frazzled employees by booking your own Personal Shopping Reservation (again, up to 14 days in advance) via Apples website. This will give you one hour o f dedicated, one-on-one service at a select Apple Store. You'll get answers to all your questions, and also be able to see and test the products first hand.

In Canada, Apple Store appointments are currently available in three locations in Toronto and one Apple Store in Laval. For more information, or to book an appointment, visit www.apple.com/ca.

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c_r laser like the Lexmark C532dn runs perhaps 5200 more,

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ranging PIXMA roster of MFPs stretches all the way from the $100 PIXMA

machines are typically based on inkjet technology. Inkjet advantages

MP160 to the $500 FIXMA MP960. But the best part is that virtually every

include near-universal colour capability and generally strong photo

model has been extremely well received by both the press and end users

reproduction. For a few dollars more, you move into laser technology. Laser

The everything-but.the-proverbialâ&#x20AC;˘kitchen-sink $400 PIXMA MP830 seems

generally delivers much faster output and crisper images than inkjet, its

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toner cartridges usually cost less per page than inkjet cartridges and the

photo printing. Features include a memory card reader, a big 2.5-inch LCD, a

machines themselves are less prone to breakdowns. However, the cost of

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laser jumps substantially if you want colour. And even though laser toner

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cartridges last a lot longer, replacing them will set you back 5400 or more for

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Thanks to Windows' market penetration, most audio programs understand WMA including the Windows Media Player that comes free with Windows. In fact, the Olympus device does not come with any audio software, although you can download a free MS Light Player if you are so inclined.

When you connect the recorder to your PC via USB, it shows up as just another USB device, so you can drag and drop the recorded files t o your PC hard drive for editing or further processing. And this is yet another benefit. If you'd used an audio cassette recorder, you'd have to play back the file in real time and rerecord it by capturing the signal using your sound card's line-in jack. Dragging and dropping a few hundred megabytes worth of audio files is nowhere near as arduous.

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Smile, you're online Why type an email or instant message when you can be seeing and talking to your friends in cyberspace? The Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 ($89 99: www.microsoft.ca) is a top-of-the-line consumer Webcam (Web camera), designed specifically for laptops or flat-panel LCD screens. Offering highdefinition 2.0 megapixel video (1600 x 1190 pixels) and 7.8 megapixel photos (3200 x 2380 pixels), this tiny Webcam a little bigger than a lipstick — features a built-in, high-quality microphone, pan, zoom and tilt capabilities; and a one-touch call button integrated with the free Windows Live Messenger service. The LifeCam NX.6000 requires a Windows XP or Vista machine.

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popularity — especially among mobile executives. Sierra Wireless

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made of plastic, not metal as you would expect on a more expensive lens.

titillated b y news o f the company's new 10 megapixel SLR. For North

However, the optical performance is solid and the zoom range is very useful,

Americans, the joy was short-lived when they discovered that the model

going from the equivalent (in 35 mm terms) of 28 mm wide angle to 84 mm medium telephoto.

would be available only in Europe. Happily, a few months later, Olympus announced not one, but two, 10 megapixel SLRs— the &Volt E-410 and E-Volt E•510— and these are most definitely available here.

The E-510 is a camera equally well suited for a first-time SLR user or someone that wants a greater degree of control over camera functions.

Currently, the E-410 sells for S299.95 and the E-510 is $100 more. The two have nearly the same specs, but for the extra $100, the E•510 offers

Like many cameras in this price range, the E-510 has a full complement of scene-oriented automatic settings, a s well a s t h e more traditional

mechanical, sensor-based image stabilization and the option to bracket programmed, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes. These white balance settings. It is also slightly larger and heavier 1136 x 91.5 x G8 scene modes, if you are not familiar with them, are pre-programmed to mm (w x ha d) and 460 grams for the E-510 vs. 129 x 91 x 53 mm and 375 provide the best combination of shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity g for the E-4101 I n my opinion, the M i f f s mechanical image stabilization for specific shooting situations. Photographing something on a white sand alone is easily worth the extra bucks.

beach or snowy ski slope requires a different setting than photographing

I enjoyed my month with the E-510 and 14.42 mm Olympus 2uiko lens.

something at dusk or in the evening, for example, and scene modes are a

When you consider that the camera plus zoom lens package costs just 5100

designed to save you from the bother of having to figure out what works best

more than the body by itself, the package is quite a bargain. I found the zoom

for those specific conditions. The 510 has two ways to set a scene mode. On

ring on this budget lens a little stiff for my liking, and the bayonet mount is

the mode dial are five icons for the most common situations. You can further customize these by over-riding some of the settings. There i s also a setting labeled Scene on the mode dial, and selecting this opens a menu on the LCD view screen where you can select one o f 14 scene modes (most of these are fixed with no option to over-ride any of the settings).

The 510's image stabilization system has two modes (plus i t c a n b e turned o f f altogether). The normally operating 151 mode is joined by 152, which sets vertical stabilization only. Olympus explains that this allows you to pan a fast moving object like a race c a r and achieve a blurred background effect, while still enjoying the benefit of some image stabilization to help keep the main subject in sharp focus.

There are features in the E-510 that will make more advanced users happy too. You can save image files in raw data format (raw format i s increasingly p o p u l a r w i t h advanced photographers because o f the

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Compared to my five-year-old behemoth SLR weighing in at ?60 grams, the E-510 i s significantly lighter (300 g lighter, t o be precise) as well as considerably smaller. Nevertheless, the Olympic is very comfortable to use,

- _ . : " s o aliows you to save image files using AdobeRGB, which is a space than sRGB. This offers some potential benefits if you

and I certainly did not miss the extra bulk or weight.

Olympus, along with Panasonic and Leica, have taken a different path to the

: o w n prints using a photo inkjet printer, as six- and eight-colour ;:..-lers are more capable of printing the broader spectrum of colours that can be expressed with AdebeRGB. The camera also has quite a sophisticated white balance control. Along with

digital SLR. These manufacturers have adopted the Four-Thirds design spec,

the usual presets for cloudy, sunny, incandescent and fluorescent light

sensor is half that o f a 3 5 mm film frame, and thus the focal length

settings, there is one manual setting plus a custom option that allows you to

equivalent is a factor of two. In other words, a 25 mm lens on a Fourâ&#x20AC;˘Thirds

dial i n Kelvin colour temperature settings ranging from 2000-14,000

camera gives roughly the same picture angle as a 50 mm lens on a 35 mm

degrees. And of course, there is an auto white balance setting, which works

film camera. Thus, the basic 14.42 mm zoom lens that ships with some

well for the most part.

Olympus packages offers a similar zoom range as a 28.84 mm zoom on

which give the cameras some unique properties. The image circle of the

The E-510 has variable ISO settings too, ranging from 1501004501600, plus

a 35mm film camera, which is a very useful range. One benefit o f the

an auto setting. I found that even at ISO 1600 the images were quite clean,

Four-Thirds specification is that cameras that follow it use a common lens

although a lot depends on the subject. Colour noise was definitely evident on

mount, and thus, you can use a Leica or Panasonic lens with the Olympus

dark surfaces or shadowed areas, but my high ISO samples were otherwise

body if you so choose.

The other digital SLR makers use a sensor that has the same proportions as

very acceptable. And image quality overall is very pleasing.

Every camera has its own personality, and that's the case with the E-510. If

a 35 mm film frame, which gives a 3:2 aspect ratio. The Fourâ&#x20AC;˘Thirds system

you are used to using a Nikon or Canon camera, for example, you may have

(and most point-and shoot cameras) give a slightly more square image

to acquaint yourself with the Olympus way of organizing onscreen menus and placing dials and other controls on the camera body. At the same time,

proportion of 4:3.

While more cameras are now offering anti-dust systems for sensors,

it is by no means a difficult camera to figure out. The camera has a number

Olympus was the one to pioneer it. It's a system where, on startup, the

of o n e -touch buttons t o access functions like image stabilization,

sensor is given an ultra-high frequency shake, which dislodges any dust

white balance, ISO, etc., so you can quickly make adjustments to the most

that may have fallen on the sensor. This same ability to shake the sensor

common variables. The E-510 also has an extensive set of adjustments

figures in the E-510's image stabilization system too.

that are organized in tabbed menus, and you can quickly adjust these too - although I did have to consult the manual a couple of times.

Another technology pioneered by Olympus is Live View, which is the ability to use the LCD screen to compose a shot, just as you can with point-and-

However, setting up the camera to the ISO, quality and white balance

shoot cameras. The basic design of a single lens reflex camera puts a mirror

settings I like was pretty simple business, and once set, the camera worked

between the lens and the sensor, so it is impossible for the sensor to pick up

pretty much as I expected i t should. I found that exposure was very

image data until the mirror swings out of the way - which happens each

accurate, and even with bright daylight scenes with lots of contrast, the

time the shutter is fired. The E-510 and E-410 use a smaller secondary

camera was able to produce well exposed images with no highlight blowouts

sensor which sends a real-time image to the 2.5-inch LCD screen.

and with lots of shadow detail. I found the greens in grass and trees a bit

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vibrant, but skin tones were very pleasing although somewhat pale. A bit of white balance tweaking would remedy this.

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product h e a v y emphasis on digital video, at both public and private

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instructors at Trinity, leading an introductory video camera course and

very expensive.

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basic lighting and sound production class for video. Full day workshops offer

in the comfort of your own home, a more 'do-it-yourself' approach can be

the Canon GL•1 or Panasonic 200, as well as various lighting kits and audio

very rewarding. especially when supplemented with some o f the great

gear for indoor or outdoor recording.

training OVOs out there.

students a chance for hands-on learning with available DV camcorders like

Actually, Trinity takes a three-pronged approach to video • the introductory

One o f the best • and the one that generated that inquiry • is Camera

course addresses both practical and theoretical concepts and practices.

Command. Its insightful, informative and it's a riot to watch! With the right

Analog versus digital processing, tape versus hard drive or flash media

touch of humour, self-deprecation and creative deconstruction, this training

recording, styles of shooting and composition, and shooting for the edit

DV° can indeed be viewed again and again.

arc discussed and demonstrated. There's a hands-on camera workshop,

The disc's contents are organized into a total of 42 chapters, grouped in five

more t i l t e d towards actual operation and manipulation o f various

sessions, locking at various aspects of a video camera's operation, functions

cameras and settings, and there's a two-day Video 101 workshop,

and features. There is also bonus material with some behind-the-scenes

in which camera operation and editing are taught by means of an actual

footage and outtakes. A special Education Version is also available, complete with additional print reference material and suggested work assignments.

start-to-finish project.

Ottawa's Saw Video offers both one-day and two-day DV workshops (as well

Either way, you can easily structure your own training by balancing the ND

as individual workshops in lighting, sound and special effects). On the first

instruction with your own hands-on, trial-and-error assignments based on the disc's material.

day o f the workshop, participants receive basic instruction on popular

The DVD is highly focused (pun intentional) on camera operations, and as

PD-150. Three point lighting is covered, as is location power requirements

such it talks about concepts like camera controls, shot composition, location

and strategies. A variety of mics are used and their applications discussed.

and studio lighting, video formats and so on. More information is available online at www.cameracommand.com.

three-chip cameras - the Canon XL1, Panasonic AG-DVX100 and the Sony

Day Two of the workshop includes shooting exercises conducted both indoors a n d outdoors (weather permitting), simulating v a r y i n g

While you are online, check out any number of interactive web-based video

conditions and situations. The second day of the workshop focuses on the

training courses, some available for free, some by subscription, some for a fixed fee. It might be pretty cool to say,1 learned video from the BBC' (check

Sony PD•150.

Ed Video Media Arts (in Guelph, N a n d the Hamilton Media Arts centre are

our the Beeb's Intro to Video Production course at www.bbctraining.com).

A more local option for teaching yourself through hands-on exposure and

to independent film, video and time-based multimedia arts. These facilities,

expenence are the many artist-run co-ops and independent media arts

as HMA describes it, provide the community with access t o facilities,

centres, located in most cities across Canada, Through a combination of

equipment, peer resources and educational initiatives.

reduced rental rates and instructor facilitated workshops, you can get your hands on the latest equipment • and your head wrapped around the latest

the country, and together with other video associations, camera clubs,

techniques far digital media acquisition, production and distribution.

Vancouver's Video In, for example, i s a not•for-profit video production,

among many other such artist-driven resource centres in Canada dedicated

There are more than 40 such video centres and media co-operatives across media organizations and technical centres, they provide the infrastructure that you can use to build your own training program.

exh.b.tion and distribution centre that offers basic and advanced training in

They can create a balance point between important hands-on practical

video production, editing, sound design and multimedia techniques.

experience and the technical and aesthetic theory that underpins media

Workshops are hands-on, project-oriented and members of the centre have

production, so that you can be your own student and your own teacher, on

full access to its equipment and edit facilities once the training is completed.

your own timetable.

You don't have to worry about being trained on a camera you will never use

By Lee Rickwood

or see again; Video In works with two of the more familiar and popular digital camera packages, including the Sony PD•150 and Sony TRV-900.

Lee Rickwood is a freelance writer and independent video producer. He

Video Pool, located in Winnipeg, is dedicated to independent video, audio

operates Word On A Wire, an independent company providing editorial, media

and computer integrated multimedia production. It also provides a range of

production and consulting services to individuals and companies across

training programs, including an intro to digital camera class that covers

North America. He can be reached at videodaze@goodmedia.com.

aimera operation, technique and composition, lighting, sound recording and more, using either the student's own camera o r one o f Video Pool's HUI cameras.

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