5 Gadgets On My 2008 Wish List
Posted by junger - 01/02/08 at 04:01:29 pm
The 2007 holiday buying season is over (except for those after-Xmas sales) and, for the most part, there weren't any gadgets I really wanted to buy at prices that I'd actually pay.
So, as 2008 is here, there are a number of tech toys I'd like to get — when the prices become a bit more reasonable.
Here are the 5 gadgets on my 2008 wish list.
- iPhone 2.0
I've talked about this a number of times, and have convinced myself that if it has the right features, I will switch.This would be the biggest "life-altering" product (as dramatic as that sounds) for me and the one that has the most non-entertainment usage.
- Samsung's Duo HD Blu-ray/HD DVD Dual-Format Player
Even though I've argued that skipping the format war is a viable option, a real dual format player would solve all of the problems, too.I don't want to re-build my DVD collection, but there are some discs I would buy (like Heroes Season 1 on HD DVD) that I wouldn't get in standard def. Since I won't risk choosing a format, I'm not getting anything.
- A Home Theater PC
This would more likely be something I'd build, but I'm tired of dealing with the dumb cable HD-DVR and don't want to throw down the monthly fee for a TiVo.For the past couple of weeks, we've been watching stuff using Media Center with my laptop plugged in to the TV. Even though we don't have a remote, it's pretty sweet.
- Canon HV20
Ever since my video camera pretty much died, I've been itching to get a new camcorder. At this point, it isn't worth getting an SD camera, and Canon's HV20 actually runs on MiniDV tapes (which I have plenty of).I've read good reviews and the price is just about in my ballpark, so this is a definite maybe.
- iMac
If I'm getting a new camera, I need a system that can do heavy video editing. With an iMac and Final Cut, I'd be able to do some of that.
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Was just looking around your sites and saw this post. I actually just got an HV20 a few weeks ago. Cool camera!
Comment by Patrick — January 6, 2008 #
How have you liked the camera so far, Patrick?
Comment by junger — January 8, 2008 #
I haven't used it much, but in my limited use so far, yeah, it's very cool.
Comment by Patrick — January 10, 2008 #
Let's see — it's the middle of November, and so far I've racked up 3 of these.
1) iPhone 3G: stood in line for 8 hours on Day 1 to get it. No regrets since
4) Canon HV20: Actually got the HV30, and it's amazing. Haven't shot as much video as I've wanted to, but need to procure a copy of Final Cut for in-depth editing.
5) iMac: Bought it in September and am loving it. The shift is not dramatic, but everything just seems to work.
Obviously, the dual-format player is out of the picture. Though a PS3 and Apple TV are the two big wishes right now …
Comment by junger — November 14, 2008 #