Consumer Electronics - 3 December 2007

I heard that going for a good non SLR digital camera has benefits over an SLR version.

I've been looking at the Canon Powershot S5 IS in particular compared to the nearest equivalent SLR version.

What are the pros and cons for both?

I'm moving up from a cheap Vivitar 3.3 mega pix 'point and shoot' with x3 zoom with video, which I find rather rubbish for sharpness etc... I think my first ever childhood Kodak instamatic took and my Time UFO shaped web-cam and a 4x zoom 1.something meg pix phone camera take way more focused pics than the Vivtar has ever done. anyway

Please answer in simple beginner terminology, as not up with tech terms to well as yet, although not new to photography.

Thanks in advance

2007-12-03 08:30:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cameras

2007-12-03 08:28:39 · 5 answers · asked by danjambo 2 in Cell Phones & Plans

(its usually with my brother) but guys, do you think if a girl plays xbox live, they are wierd or is that a plus???

2007-12-03 08:24:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Xbox

Hi. I'm treating myself to a HDtv for christmas. Initially i planned on a samsung but after prescribing to "Which?" have opted for the panasonic 32". (It was awarded "best buy" and looks pretty impressive). But in the near future i plan on buying a ps3. I dont know whether to buy a 50Hz tv or stretch my budget to a 100Hz. I heard that 50Hz is actually better for watching tv. Does anyone play a ps3 on a 50Hz tv? does it still look amazing? Also does anyone have a 100Hz tv and wish they got a 50Hz?

Thanks

2007-12-03 08:19:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in PlayStation

I wanna download Warhawk and share with a friend, but i found out that you can play one version of this game in 2 different ps3 only if you play at different times (1 day appart). Thing is i wanna play with my friend at the same time on the internet. Does the 1 day appart policy really stands? Can u play it on LAN using the same version (no Internet connection)? Or is there some other way to share it with a friend without him having to buy a new one?

2007-12-03 08:11:35 · 1 answers · asked by tomisqi 1 in PlayStation

what ps2 games are not backwards on it? ??? i need a list please before i buy it, thanks

2007-12-03 08:07:41 · 4 answers · asked by kornfrk2727 2 in PlayStation

Text messaging. Where did this trend start? When did this trend start? Who originally came up with the idea? Why is this trend so popular? How long do you think this trend will last?

Please:
No Wikipedia links
No search engine results
No short, wisecracking, crackpot answers.

This is a question designed to test how much you really know.

The best well-thoughtout & well-explained answer will get a ten point bonus.

2007-12-03 08:06:06 · 3 answers · asked by goten60629 3 in Other - Electronics

will you get the full 1080p experience with hd movies and upgraded resolutions from the standard component cables? if so, is it safe to buy from ebay? thanks

2007-12-03 08:01:46 · 3 answers · asked by unyo27 1 in Xbox

i know logitech make a ps3 keyboard which i like the look of. but where can i buy one in the shops? like pc world or maplins??

thankyou from harry

2007-12-03 07:50:31 · 5 answers · asked by Harry E 2 in PlayStation

Ok, its between this Sony, and Yamaha.There's only a couple of dollar's difference.
I listen to mostly rock music(All American Rejects, Paramore, ect)
I know about getting better sound and stuff from separate units, and making my own, but I don't feel like doing all of that. My room is medium sized, if that matters.

The Sony:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8415468&type=product&id=1181831574447

The Yamaha:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8268386&type=product&id=1170290375713

Thanks everyone.

2007-12-03 07:50:13 · 3 answers · asked by B-Rad 4 in Home Theater

A guy at Verizion said I should not use my car charger all the time that it can damage the battery. I do not have a house charger. So will I hurt my battery? How long can I charge on it for? Should I get another charger?
Thanks

2007-12-03 07:37:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cell Phones & Plans

2007-12-03 07:34:17 · 5 answers · asked by roo 1 in TVs

Please tell me cd and store if u can

2007-12-03 07:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by Darth Meower 1 in Music & Music Players

2007-12-03 07:16:48 · 13 answers · asked by Wilber 1 in Cameras

i neeed to unlock a 3 nokia n73 to all networks so i can put my orange sim into it. any tips or websites .

2007-12-03 07:10:12 · 5 answers · asked by Kev B 1 in Cell Phones & Plans

I want to buy a Digital 35MM - what is your opinion? I was looking at the Sony Alpha DSLR and I really like it - what does everyone else think?

2007-12-03 07:08:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cameras

I have tried to fix it manually with no results.

2007-12-03 07:05:54 · 1 answers · asked by rex1709 1 in TVs

I was wondering what kind of alto saxophone I should buy?
I have played for 2 1/2years then stopped and played trumpet for 1 year and now I want to go back to saxophone. I now want to buy an alto saxophone preferably the brand of Yamaha. I don't want a bad model I want one that is good and is not to expensive like max 3,100$. I also have this problem like sometimes I get chills up and down my spine because of the reed is there anything I can do for that problem? But the importance is what model of yamaha saxophone should I buy?

2007-12-03 06:59:36 · 3 answers · asked by Ivan V 1 in Music & Music Players

The TV is a month old and it randomly turned off when i was watching it. when i turned it back on it had audio and a thin line of video running horizontally in the middle of the screen. the colors look like the are fine. I also can't pull up the menu. any ideas on what's wrong and how to fix it?

2007-12-03 06:55:10 · 4 answers · asked by tasidia 1 in TVs

don't give me features that might show up only in expensive tv's plz.

2007-12-03 06:52:04 · 5 answers · asked by vince_oy 3 in TVs

do u have 1?

2007-12-03 06:47:52 · 10 answers · asked by Esa Chica 3 in Cell Phones & Plans

a link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-32C3030-Widescreen-Ready-Freeview/dp/tech-data/B000NK905I/ref=de_a_smtd?ie=UTF8&qid=1196702518&sr=1-7

2007-12-03 06:36:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in TVs

I'm a photography beginner wanting to concentrate on portraiture and I'm currently looking for a good camera on which I can learn. I'm also on a low budget..
I have been using a compact digital so far and the results were disappointing :(
Serious answers are highly appreciated!
Thanks in advance

2007-12-03 06:18:59 · 3 answers · asked by redrain_777 1 in Cameras

I'm looking to spend a few hundred so no real pro stuff please

2007-12-03 06:16:23 · 8 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Cameras

2007-12-03 06:15:56 · 2 answers · asked by misslyndzi 1 in TVs

2007-12-03 06:08:23 · 4 answers · asked by PRgirl 2 in PlayStation

2007-12-03 05:56:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in TVs

my copy of guitar hero 3 just stopped working.. no smudges or scratches, im not 5 i know better. i already had it polished for the hell of it 3 times at hollywood video & it wont play on anybody elses machine either.. did i just get ****** with no lube by this game.. 100$ isnt exactally something you can throw away.

HELP

HELP

2007-12-03 05:48:24 · 3 answers · asked by four2wenty 1 in PlayStation

On the ps3 you can use the internet and how, what is it that you have to do to use the internet on the ps3 and can you use sites like youtube, google ECT

Can I play games that I get imported from Japan because I got told that it is capable of playing games that are imported?

What is it that you need to do to play online with other people?

Please answer my questions

2007-12-03 05:43:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in PlayStation

2007-12-03 05:43:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in PlayStation