A comparison of watch designs

Remember my video on watch bands? I intended to create a guide to watch designs and I got around to it last week. This video's even longer than the last one; it's almost 30 minutes! Get a cup of tea, sit down and get comfortable, because it's going to take a bit of time to get … Continue reading A comparison of watch designs →

Camera preview: Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR

I'm a little late to the table with my thoughts on the new 5D, but I have an excuse: I've been traveling abroad (see this, this and this) and only now managed to sit down and think about it. There's also an advantage to this: I got to read through the other reviews that have … Continue reading Camera preview: Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR →

Camera review: Canon Rebel XTi DSLR

Released on August 24, 2006, the Rebel XTi is Canon's newest entry-level prosumer DSLR. It's an update on the popular Rebel XT, and it's different from it as follows: Slightly thinner body, heavier (2.56in vs. 2.63in and 510g vs. 485g) Newer, re-designed sensor with higher resolution (10 megapixels vs. 8.2 megapixels) Sensor cleaning technology (dust … Continue reading Camera review: Canon Rebel XTi DSLR →

Lens comparison: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L Zoom vs EF 24-105mm f/4L IS Zoom

Have you ever wondered how the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L and EF 24-105mm f/4L zoom lenses would do if compared side by side? Which one would come out as the winner in real-world use? Here's my answer to that question. First, some recommended reading: Lens review: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens review: Canon EF 24-105mm … Continue reading Lens comparison: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L Zoom vs EF 24-105mm f/4L IS Zoom →

Discerning among LCD monitors

I've been looking at various LCD monitors lately, because I'd like to get one for my laptop. Truth be told, I'm more confused than when I started. There's a dizzying array of prices among various brands, in the same size display, and not a whole lot of explanation as to why that is. Sure, every … Continue reading Discerning among LCD monitors →

Getting good site stats

I've been using both Google Analytics and FeedBurner's own Site Stats service simultaneously for the past couple of months, and I thought I'd give a comparison of the two. They both use little JavaScript snippets that you copy and paste into your web pages. They're both good at eliminating false traffic (bots, etc.). That's where … Continue reading Getting good site stats →

Zoom Search Engine: a powerful and inexpensive search engine for your website

I've been using the Zoom Search Engine for over a year, and I've been very happy with it. But today I realized I hadn't told many people about it, so I had to fix that. So what's the Zoom Search Engine? It's a beautiful piece of software written by WrenSoft, an Australian web software company. … Continue reading Zoom Search Engine: a powerful and inexpensive search engine for your website →

A side by side comparison of the 2003 MINI Cooper S and the new 2007 MINI Cooper S

I posted a couple of days ago about the launch of the new 2007 MINI Cooper S, and I said I wasn't too crazy about the exterior. I still hold that opinion, and to prove it, here are some photos of my very own 2003 Cooper S, alongside a couple of photos of the 2007 … Continue reading A side by side comparison of the 2003 MINI Cooper S and the new 2007 MINI Cooper S →

A new perspective on the Earth

Last week, I got the following photos sent to me by email, but I don't know who put them together. But I think you'll agree they're interesting enough to share. They are progressive views of our planet, doing side-by-side comparisons of it and other planets and stars, in order to give us an idea of … Continue reading A new perspective on the Earth →

Evolution, Creation and Logic

If you're looking for a cogent comparison of evolution and creation, then watch this video. Dr. Doug Batchelor does a great job of presenting both topics in as fair a light as each deserves.