Specifications: The Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/T netbook comes with a Intel N280 processor (1.66GHZ), 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard disk. It has a 10.1-inch LEB backlit LCD display and is powered by a 3-cell battery. In terms of connectivity, this model has 2 USB ports, an Ethernet (10/100) port, a VGA output, a SD card slot, Memory Stick Duo card slot, headphone jack, microphone jack, wi-fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth connectivity (2.1).
Design: The Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/T netbook comes in brown, pink and white (yes, no black). It measures at 10.5 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches and weighs in at 2.6 pounds. The external casing has a stylish matte surface. All they keys on its keyboard is isolated (like those on Apple computers) and it feels pretty good to type on despite its size. The memory card slots are located on the front, while the other ports and jacks are located on the side.
Features & Performance: The Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/T netbook works just like any netbooks in the market. It runs on Windows XP and can handle most simple computing tasks pretty well. A feature that makes this model stand out from the rest it’s the VAIO Multimedia Streaming software that enables data stream between DLNA-enabled appliances (like your PC or PS 3). Besides that, there is nothing much that differentiates this model from the rest. Its battery lifespan hovers around just 2.5 hours, which is not much compared to many other competing models (such as the Asus 1005HA and the Toshiba Mini)
Overall: One of the major characteristics of the Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/T netbook is its price. It currently costs around $499 a piece, which is more that $100 more that other popular netbook models. As much as I would like to justify the price (being a Sony fan), there really isn’t much good reason for a consumer to fork out the extra dough on this model. Maybe the premium is paid for the ‘glitz and glamour’ that comes with the brand name. The Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/T netbook is best left for Sony fans and those who just can’t get over its gorgeous design.
Sony Microphone Mini I'm looking for a good microphone for a video camera?
I have a Sony VX 1000 Mini DV cam; the video quality is excellent and I have not felt the need to upgrade to anything "Higher End". Whatever can be done in the so-called "better" cameras I can do in Premiere Pro, After Effects or other software.
However, I need an external mic. There is a mini-stereo jack on the camera (not an XLR) and I am looking for a mic to plug into this jack. The built-in mic is shot. I'm looking for recommendations for this mike - I'd like have a camera-mounted shotgun microphone; good sound quality, stereo if possible. Any experiences out there?
Since you did not give us a budget...
Audio Technica AT822 condenser stereo mic
NRG Research SA-800
Rode video stereo mic
You could always add an XLR adapter like the juicedLink CS231 or BeachTek DXA-6 and use XLR mics...
Stereo shotgun mics are expensive. Sennheiser and Audio Technica are best for those...
Good camcorders with a spot to plug in microphone?
I need a good camcorder that I can plug my mini mic into. And I'd prefer it to be on Canon, Nikon, Samsung, or Sony. If anyone has had one and thinks it's really good, plz tell me about it. I don't need a fancy one because I am using my own money and my parents aren't helping me out lol so I probably need it under 1,000 dollars :/ so I won't be getting a fancy one.
Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes - all times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer.
