color fringing can definitely be taken care of in software. capturenx or even photoshop probably.

unnecesary but just for fun: Airfoil: wifi audio streaming for airport express iAlertU: motion sensitive security system Delicious Library: barcode scanner for isight Grab: configurable screenshot capturer EarthDesk: realtime satellite imaging desktop background SmartSleep: enables...

You should be able to get a free repair (or suitable replacement) under the CCD issue, or you can upgrade to A560 ($89), SD1000 ($100), or SX100 IS ($125) as refurb replacements. Canon Loyalty Program - return old camera, get better camera

I disagree. problems in the long run- three to five years- won't be dealt with by your local stores. you will be dealing with the manufacturer's warranty directly. go for cheap sales, but hold out for reputable lines. many decent online shops will also exchange defective hardware for you within...

better yet: Seagate Barracuda® 7200.11 1TB SATA NCQ Internal Hard Drive $109.99 Dell MPP

Own an old WD HD? Get a 750GB for $95 +sh from WD's customer loyalty program - YMMV

undergrad degree is the new high school degree. really consider a masters or phd if you are looking for a high tier position. good news is you get to enjoy and work hard towards your personal subject of interest in undergrad. distinguishing marks and awards will get you into a good grad program...

looks dead. what exactly is this? is it a rebate/refund by microsoft for ebay purchases? or is it some sort of ebay credit accruing system? seems convoluted.

you wear underwear when you swim? inside your bathing suit or what?

for the price, think of it as a very useful designer label purse. seems like it would resemble carrying a boulder by the hip- ie. not ergonomic or posture friendly.

while we are on the subject of raw, what exactly is the difference between in-camera processing and software processing when speaking about exposure. when you take a raw image, cs3 or the camera bundled software will let you adjust the exposure as post process. I assume that is the same thing...

I'm guessing that you need a working landline for this. what program would you recommend to do this?

refurbished direct is fine, and as good as new, minus the original box. you even get the same warranty. another bonus for buying previous gen this late into the game is that refurbished models are usually unsold stock- ie. genuinely brand new. and if not, people have received free upgraded parts...

about visible brush- many believe (and performed comparison tests to show) it is simply a nylon bristle brush, flat edge, identical to one that you can purchase at any art store for under 10 bucks. since it is plastic, giving it a few blasts of air with a bulb blower will naturally build a...

as you state that you have a capable home desktop, I'd recommend the most portable solution to get the most use out of a laptop addition.