A while back I did a quick sharing on why I think the INQ Mini 3G is cool. After I got a little more acquainted with the review unit, I discovered some more things, both good and not so good, about the phone. Here’s a little more about the INQ Mini 3G from Claud talks Gadgets.

INQ Mini 3G

Oh yes! I want it! I need it! I love it!

I want the Canon EOS 7D!

Nikon D40 is old and needs to be replaced. And the amazing EOS 7D is released just at the wrong time! Because I is broke lah! So I am putting this on my Christmas wish list. Santa, I’ve been very good this year. Can you please put this in my stocking please? I’ll buy a super huge stocking this year so that you can throw in the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM and the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses too!

See how amazing the shots taken by the Canon EOS 7D looks!

Last night, at Supperclub, INQ mobile and Singtel launched INQ Mini 3G in Singapore. So what’s this INQ mobile brand all about?

Yes! Finally something happening here and its for my “column” Claud talks Gadgets. After two weeks of trying out on the Sony Vaio W, here’s what I’ve got to say…

The Sony Vaio W is suitable for those who wants a basic machine to surf the internet, watch videos, browse through photos and do light work on their on-the-go notebook. Guess that’s why Sony Vaio W is known as “The Perfect Leisure Companion“. When you’re on leisure, you really don’t want to be packing heavy machine and doing heavy duty work on it. Great for short get aways from work. (That’s why I think I need one! Wahahahaha!)

The rounded edges and smooth surface makes the Vaio W looks sleek and stylish. Well, its a Sony after all, form and design is essential elements in their products isn’t it?

Been long since I typed on a mini keyboard, and with more than a month long of not trimming my fingernails, typing on the Vaio W isn’t as fast as I hope to. However I have to give credits to their carefully designed touchpad and mouse keys. Mousing around on the touchpad was a breeze.

Coming with your purchase of the Sony Vaio W, you will find Vaio Media plus software, where you can use to access and manage your photos and music files. Having used a Vaio back in my previous job, I believe this software will be a welcome to those who can’t live without their music in the notebook and for those who camwhore everywhere. With Vaio W, you can now view your pretty and handsome photos on a 10.1-inch wide, LED backlit display. See already even more pretty and handsome! See even my meow, Yuniko, looks cuter on the screen.

The Sony Vaio W weighing at only 1.19kg including the battery, you can bring it everywhere. No bags to carry also never mind, with such pretty notebook, no need to hide! You should flaunt it! But be careful not to scratch it! I know how painful it can get in your heart if you see a scratch on your notebook!

The Sony Vaio W is now available in stores and retailing at S$899 inclusive of GST.

Finally! Claud talks Gadgets will have a new post soon! Cos now I’ve got new toy to play with for the next 2 weeks.

Yes! Its a GREAAAAAAAT movie! UP is my No. 1 favorite animation right now! Just like Mr John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios say, “Story is king.” And UP sure lives up to that!

I caught the show in 3D and I want to watch it again! Non-3D this time, cause after awhile, the 3D effect doesn’t seem to be as 3D as it is half-way through the show. It didn’t really pop, you know what I mean?

This movie is surely written to fit and to be enjoyed by everyone no matter how old you are. The story is great and the animation was (as expected) great too. But if the story was any different, the impact might not be as powerful as it is now. Believe it or not, I cried four times during the movie! Yes! FOUR time during a comedy show!! I very emo loh!

*Spoiler Alert*

The four moments when I cried…

1. During the fast forward growing old process of Carl and his life with his loving wife, Ellie.
2. When Ellie dies.
3. When Carl battles between saving Kevin and the house.
4. When Carl finally saw the remaining adventures Ellie filled the album with. And I burst into tears when he saw the message at the last page.

These parts might not have much impact on the kids, but I am sure adults watching this movie will be moved by the affection and love between Carl and Ellie. The kids will enjoy the show as it is. The beautiful colors, the floating house, the round, cute and at times irritating Russell, the talking dogs and funny bird.

This show will grow old with me! Can’t wait for the DVD to be released! If I’ve got blue-ray player, I’ll get the blue-ray disc for sure!

Read more on how I related this with N.E.mation!

If you’ve noticed, photos posted by moi has been either from my mobile phone or my Nikon D40 which I rarely use these days. Cause its acting cranky! Sadly no one bought me the Canon 500D for my birthday. My Canon IXUS was sold as it was under used and I don’t want it to end up like my Fuji Z3 which I can’t recall where I kept it. But I know its still somewhere around my room. So anyway, to replace and fill my need to take photos wherever I go, I’m using the LG Viewty Smart GC900 which I was seeded before CommnicAsia. Untill today, I’ve never used it as a phone since I’ve got the N97 which matches my needs more than the LG Viewty Smart.

Since I can’t use two phones at the same time, the LG Viewty Smart ended up being my stand-by digital camera. Just because I love the Art Shot and Beauty Shot feature. And to be fair, it takes pretty decent photos too. As compared to my old Samsung Innov8, this phone takes clean and clear shots in the day too and the night shot on low ISO is pretty neat also. Will have samples as I share my experience with the LG Viewty Smart in this post. (Keep scrolling!)

To show you the features and how the LG Viewty Smart camera works, I’ve done a quick demo video of it. In HD somemore! This video should give you a good idea of why I am using it as my temp digital camera.

And while you’re still ogling over the camera features and UI, go check out what Tetanus did to his LG Viewty Smart! Damn hardcore I tell you!

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If you’re looking for a replacement to your digital camera, the LG Viewty Smart might be the one for you. Can go explore and try it out more when its out in store. But personally, I cannot tolerate the slowness of the phone and the tendency to lag whenever I use it. I’ve seen Diana used it all these while, and seems like she’s enjoying it. Different users have different preference and tolerance level, so you got to go try it out yourself.

Now let me share some shots I took with the camera over the weekend…

Taken with LG Viewty Smart Art Shot (Cold)

Photo montage created using Picasa NOT a feature of the phone!

Very emo feel right? <3 it!

As you can see, I really love the cold effect from the camera! Makes me feel very “Lomo” whenever I see a shot. But sadly, special effect shots can only take at 1MP (1280 x 960) instead of the usual 8M.

Also tested taking with night shot mode and these are what I got…

Waiting for fireworks at Marina Square

And here’s a video taken over the weekend of the Fireworks at NDP09 NEshow 3 from outside Marina Square recorded with LG Viewty Smart…

Finally, a comparison of the ISO settings for a night shot. First shot taken at ISO 400, second at ISO 200 and the last one taken at ISO 100.

ISO test at 400, 200 and 100

What do you think of the 8MB camera on the LG Viewty Smart phone? Not bad huh? Yap, that’s the beauty of this phone. Nuff’ said.