Leopard vs. Vista

Why the latest version of Mac OS X will be the tipping point for Windows users on the fence.

Apple is surging. The once-underdog computer manufacturer has seen a boom in popularity thanks to the halo effect of the iPod and iPhone, a switch to speedy Intel processors, and a reputation for crafting sturdy machines accompanied by the fun and complete iLife software--not to mention a secure operating system, Mac OS X.

According to data accumulated by research firm IDC, Apple's sales skyrocketed by 42 percent between the second quarter of 2006 and the second quarter of 2007 for the worldwide portables market, and the company holds a solid 8.8 percent of the overall U.S. notebook market.

Steve Jobs and company expect this growth to continue with the release of Mac OS X Leopard, Apple's much-anticipated upgrade to Mac OS X Tiger, which we pit against Vista back in May. But even more so than Tiger, Leopard's slick new user interface, enhanced Search, and Time Machine data-recovery system (among other features) could potentially sway consumers from OS X' biggest competitor, Microsoft Windows Vista, which has received a lukewarm reception from businesses and consumers.

source : http://laptopmag.com

Canon PowerShot® SD800 IS / IXUS 850 IS Digital Camera

This is Canon's first wide angle Digital IXUS includes DIGIC III and face detection. “There's no denying that the Ixus 850 manages to pack an awful lot into its stylish, ultra-compact case, and the combination of optical image stabilisation, a 7.1 megapixel sensor and a wide 28-105 mm lens makes for a very attractive take-anywhere package. Other features adding to the charm of the new Ixus 850 include a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor and an elegant, ergonomic body shape based on the Curvature & Wedge Design method. Below is the full spec for this digital camera.

Canon Powershot Ixus 850 specifications

lens / zoom	28mm -105mm (3.8x) (dig: 4x)
focus / macro	auto / ?cm / 10cm
metering mode	evaluative, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto / F2.8 - F5.8
white balance	auto, 5 presets, custom
shutter	auto / 15s - 1/1600s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	internal - 5 modes / 0.5m - 4m
viewfinder	optical
iso ratings	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
image size	3072×2304 / 3072x1728 / 2592×1944 / 2048×1536 / 1600x1200 / 640x480
image format	jpeg (exif 2.2)
image compr.	superfine, fine, normal
remote control	self timer
video options	avi, with sound - 640x480, 320x240 (30fps, 15fps); 160×120 (15 fps)
audio options	wav mono
connectivity	usb 2.0 (hi-speed) / video (NTSC/PAL)
storage	SD, SDHC, MMC
platform	Windows 98SE/Me/2000SP4/XP/XP SP1-2; Macintosh OS X v10.2 - 10.4
extra features	face detection PictBridge compatible histogram display

if you interested with this camera, you can buy it at www.shopping.com .