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Greg, Do not be concerned about the ATA mode. If the notebook supports > 32 GB drives (basically anything from 2000 on) it should be OK up to at least 120 GB, since the drive will revert to the highest ATA mode supported by the controller. I don't know about Macs. I have a couple of the...

Do Thinkpads have Firewire yet? Last time I looked they did not, which is logical for most business users but a major oversight for others. The Panasonics are overpriced for the features if ruggedness is not needed and the better models are not distributed properly in the US.

The pet rocks were rather boring, being just an ordinary small stone. The kids tired of them quickly. I don't remember that anyone stood in long lines waiting for pet rocks either.

Well, "most radical" is a relative term. And "radical" in SoCal also has a non-political connotation. There were too many years in Santa Monica and Malibu I guess.

No, I only participititate in four online forums, and this is the most radical one. I never download andy spam e-mail. I frequesnty restore the disk image and make a new one immediately after changing anything and before going onloin. What is the difference between sleazy porn and any other...

Well, its totally f*ucked. I deleted everything and tried every possibkle drive, but when the drivers are installed it is fine until the reboot.

So I must be a fricking moron, using IE, Nortron and Outlook, eh? I'm still waiting for the virus or spywares, but nothing yet.

No, it cannot be a virus.

I received the P650, but the blasted card will not work properly. :( When first connected the display functions in the nasty VGA mode as usual. When the drivers are installed and the system is rebooted, the display completely disappears after the loading settings/network connecting message in...

Yeah, they would look great next to the fume hoods. Maybe there is an explosion proof version. :D

Tony, Yes, you need a calibration device. There are three consumer level ones that provide results sufficient for most users: Pantone Colorvision Spyder2, X-rite/Monaco and Gretag Macbeth. I don't know all the current models and cannot make a specific recommendation, but most work on the same...

Yawn.

I have been using this little one for about a year. I comes with a clip and armband.

The drive could have been damaged in handling or the electronics could have been subjected to who knows what, either of which is much more important than a mere 156 hours of use. The main thing I would check is the Maxtor warranty status onlinw.

It is probably too expensive, but Eizo Coloredeggs look good. If my system ever gets straightened out, I'll let you know....

Why change if you own the desired applications and XP is working for you? One can always set up a dual boot with something else later on.

Silicon has no odor. However, there are plenty of volatile residues in the manufacturing of the the PCB and components. Generally an elevated temperature increases the concentration of the volatiles that you are smelling.

I don't understand why they removed the min/max values. Really stupid.

I will only use the P650 for three months at most. It will be a waste since an AGP card will be useless in my next machine, but at least it is not too expensive. I'm against almost all video games, and would not even risk installing them on my system.

Serious birders end up with a 600/4 sooner or later. ;) The 600/4 IS is too heavy for me, so I use a 500/4 IS. However, I don't care much for birds unless they are large and/or easy targets like penguins, ostriches, etc.

How does one press garlics with that thing?

The current SR test bed appears to produce results that are even more confusing and/or meaningless than ever.

One reason to turn off the Windows Effect would be to reduce distractions, thus increasing productivity.

I don't know what is meant by the Windows Effect. My current card is the Matrox G450. It doesn't slow anything down, but it is only running at 1280 max resolution and is analog.

Yeah, I'm sure that an LCD is not as good in some ways, but CRTs seem to be dying out. I don;t want to get something that might need service. At this point I am not willing to physically move the CRT since they are all over 60 lbs and too bulky for me to handle. If an LCD fails I could handle...

Will I have any probelms or loss of image quality using a Maxtor P650 with a modern high-end 1600x1200 digital LCD display? I hate to buy a newer video card since the board is AGP and I will completely rebuild the computer early next year and need a new card. Of course I don't play any 3D...

I did it at Batteries Plus as well. I prefer the B&M stores as they disposo of the old batteries.

Were you plannning to use the 1.4x on the 100-400? The 100-400 is weakest at the long end and a TC makes it unacceptable IMO. Only the 1-series bodies focus at smaller than f/5.6, so AF would be lost. Taping the contacts or using an off-brand TC will allow the 20D to attempt AF, but it will...

Tony, Most of the pros in the US that need to work with both hands free prefer the Kinesis belt systems. I don't care for that stuff, but I do use the Kinesis long lens bag for the 500/4 IS and of course their beanbags are the best. ;)

The 135/2 is a truly excellent lens, but has limited utility. I would not recommend it for a novice shooting with 1.6x bodies. On a 35mm body it is a portrait "head shot" lens. On a 1.6x body it is too long for most portraits, but useful for some low-light sports. If you are looking for the...

Hot pixels are fairly common in sensors, much like stuck pixels are in LCDs. Hot pixels are not usually a cause for defect unless there are a certain number and griuping. Even the 1Ds MK IIs have a few. Usually hot pixels are more noticeable only at higher ISOs and longer exposures. One...

Well of course I thought of saying that, too. ;)

You don't have one already? :D

The B&G started to became an abomination about 4 years ago and became completely so more than 2 years ago. Now even the computer forum gets few visitors compared to the old days. The MBF was not due to bad tapes, but human error. ;)

I was lucky enough to get one of the early ones before production was halted. I hesitate to send it in for fear of Canon service f*ckup. I''ll probably wait until next summer.

What is wrong with that DVD burner?

Bozo has it right. And the greatest stupidity is relying on computers for everything and expecting everyone to be an expert. It defeats the concept of division of labor. Windows is too complicated as it is for many users. Perhaps it is just a coincidence, but the few really brilliant people...

8-bit conversions take a little over 15 seconds on the 2-year old system. I am not sure that it is worth much going to a faster P4, but if the dual-core Pentium D is not good, what can I do?

17 mm on the 1.6x sensor is about 28 mm in the 35 mm format. It is wide enough for general use but not wide enough for many landscapes, interiors, and travel. In the 70s the widest lens I had was a 28/2.0 Nikkor and it seemed to be wide enough most of the time. :lol: Later I switched to a 24...

Dare I ask if you are using the hood? A hood is better protection than a filter 98% of the time, so use it.

1. There are tons of bags available. It is probably best to visit a well-stocked store and handle them in person. Always get one larger than you need because gear tends to expand. I have dozens of photo backpacks and photo bags, but never quite the right one. ;) 2. Get a good mulitcoated...

Tony, Since 18 mm on a 1.6x sensor is often not wide enough, Canon developed the 10-22 to be very similar to the 16-35 on a 35 mm body. As you already own the 100-400, a good choice would be to add the 10-22 and the 24-105 IS. Of course the 17-85 is the other option, but 17 mm is not much...

Like a black hole, sucking the resources....

Oh Merc, don't do that!

The focal length of a fisheye lens decreases from the center to the edge. Essentially it is a form of severe barrel distortion. The Canon 15/2.8 does have a 180° angle of view, but only on the diagonal. ;) Canon Rectilinear 14/2.8: 104° H, 81° V, 114° D Canon Fisheye 15/2.8: 142° H, 92° V...

It is probably thick green glass, i.e., the stuff that looks green in cross section like a coffee table. If you take the retaining ring out you will see what I mean. A B+W MC, Hoya HMC/SMC or Heliopan filter will be very thin, made from extremely fine glass and polished flat. I would start...

Auto WB should be close enough if there are some neutral areas in the scene. Jpegs never looked good to me on the 20D. RAW is much better especially if you do not have good control over lighting and have not established all of the settings for the shoot. The best place for the Tiffen...

Bump up the ISO for low light shots. The 20D is very good at 400 and OK at 800. Use the correct color balance and avoid underexposure due to the bright light in the background. Were you converting the RAW files with DPP or PS or something else?

What Buck said. I'm glad you like it.

Dell + DH = terrible delivery. It is quite common for items to be stolen and I hear that DHL is a PITA to deal with. Which lens did you get?