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Has someone come up with an acronym for the compact cameras with interchangeable lens? Maybe, say, DILC? Because the world has now another of such product in the market. Olympus EP-1 follows Panasonic Lumix G1 and GH1 to be the next compact camera using the Micro Four-Thirds lens mount.

I had a quick play at Playworks/T3 office, recently shifted to Sunshine Plaza. Nifty biometric fingerprint security, so no worries about losing the pass, unless…

Generally, it feels like a compact camera, with the advantages of manual lens control and faster AF and shutter response, no different from the Lumix G1 that I reviewed extensively a few months back. The EP-1 supports up to 6400 ISO, and the highlights look rather clean. What’s lacking is the articulated screen and built-in flash. What I like is the Art Filter mode which you can select effects like Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film or Pin Hole to capture great arty images. It makes image capturing a lot more fun.

I think compact interchangeable lens camera is the way to go. You get the compactness of a digicam and the responsiveness of a DSLR. The price may be prohibitive since a compact digicam costs half the price, and the EP-1 is priced not any lower than the lowest-end DSLR. So for now, such format camera will be a companion for the serious photographers and early adopters.

Quick specs:
- 12.3 megapixels Live MOS sensor
- 3″ LCD screen
- HD (720p) video recording
- 3 fps

Introducing Zen Garden, a Facebook app where you get to build your very own garden of peace and love. And what’s more awesome is that playing this game is acutally for a good cause.

Hive7, the developers have agreed to 10% of their profits to breast cancer research. Profits? Where does it come from? Well in Zen Garden players have to buy virtual currency, Zennies with real money. Currently the rate goes at 99 cents for 1,000 Zennies. So the more you decide to zenify your garden, the more money goes towards the search for a cure for breast cancer. That’s great

Play the app now here

What does Apple’s high-glossed brainiacs have a hold over us? Perhaps it lies within its sleek exterior and minimalist design, that captures the imagination and hearts of our soul. Alright, perhaps not so exaggerated in terms of reaction, but hey, it definitely caught and held on to our attention for all these years.

Apple has a special Back to School APPLE! offer for students, faculty, or education staff members. Parents purchasing on behalf of their children studying in Singapore are also eligible.

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Do look out for the latest iPhone/ iPod Touch update which is coming our way, come June 18, 2009. Known as the iPhone OS 3.0 software update, this one little device might revolutionalize and refresh your thinking about why Apple’s iPhone’s interface was so attractive in the first place.

The software update is free for all existing iPhone users and US$ 9.95 for iPod touch customers; so unless you’ve got yourself an iPhone, it might be time to fork out some of that dough to get this latest version. The new iPhone OS 3.0 software update also includes over 100 new features. Log on to http://www.apple.com/asia/iphone/softwareupdate/.

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If you’re a big Apple Fan like some people we know, here are some of the latest apps on Apple’s App Store.
Please note that all prices quoted on the App Store are in US$; and well, have a great time squirming and avoiding all those big bad bullies out there in these mind-numbing games. If you’re not all that much of a gamer, check out the software offered, which might just as well, make your life much better; many folds over.

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Kaspersky Lab, one of the top developers in securing  content-management solutions, has apparently gotten a quick whiff of its 25 millionth malicious programme. Let us just say ever since the malicious Millennium ‘all’s doomed’ bug, that failed to strike our CPUs units invalid, we still have a fear that our online identity would be threatened and worse, lost for ever.

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If you’re after the latest Epson projector, do check out the PC Show 2009 as there’s plenty lined up this 11-14th of June!

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Singaporeans intending to head down to the PC Show this weekend are in for a treat! The “Hop Into the Future Now with HP” bus was created specifically for PC Show-goers to enjoy a first-hand experience en route to the PC Show to witness the value, design and range of HP’s offerings. (*Pics of Promotion within article!)

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ACER M900

For Communications on the Go

For those who need access to email and files at all times, the M900 is an ideal smart handheld device. It allows users to keep track of activities and access to contacts and files through synchronization with a notebook or desktop computer.

With a full keyboard, it is ideal for emailing and editing documents. Preinstalled with Windows® Mobile 6.1 Professional, Outlook® Mobile email and Office Mobile (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) users will maintain efficiency on the go. HSDPA connectivity enables fast data transfer and the large 3.8-inch WVGA touchscreen dramatically improves the web browsing experience. An embedded fingerprint sensor secures the device and simplifies password maintenance.

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