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JooJoo vs iPad

So the iPad is new the “hot topic” for tech heads. But have you seen the JooJoo?
Ships this month, and yes – Flash is supported!

Take a read over at SlashGear.com:

http://www.slashgear.com/joojoo-tablet-shipping-this-month-full-flash-support-and-app-store-at-launch-0372745/

Official website:

https://thejoojoo.com/

Specs:

https://thejoojoo.com/sites/specification

Visit the Seal Sanctuary

After my recent visit to the sanctuary (over half term) for the second time I would highly recommend it as a good day out for all the family.

To get an idea of what the National Seal Sanctuary does take a look at this video:

You can also visit their website here

New Nikkor 50mm F1.8 Lens




Looking Up

Originally uploaded by jrewillis

I have just been out taking some photos with my new lens. And what can I say.

In my opinion it is sharper than the 50 1.4 that is 5 times the price. And yes, it does feel slightly more plastic that the 1.4 but it is only £110 inc vat in the UK and that my friends is a good enough reason to buy it…

I now have a lens that if my mood fancies can take fantastic portrait shoots as well as amazing detail. All for under £150!

All in all I am very impressed, it’s light, has full time manual focus over-ride and the focus ring is tight and precise. This lens works brilliantly on my Nikon D80…

JDownloader – Ultimate File host Downloader

JDownloader is the ultimate free/premium file host downloader.

http://jdownloader.org/download/index

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FreeNX – Ubuntu LogMeIn

Recently, I blogged about a method of remote controlling your Linux home pc from another location via the Internet.
(http://john-willis.com/2009/07/logmein-for-ubuntu/)

What I didn’t mention was FreeNX:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeNX More >