The 10th UK South-East "Don't Forget Your Geiger Counter" Gossip Thread (All Welcome)

adrian5127 wrote in post #11125719
HD TV question....is it worth upgrading to HD with a 32 inch screen ??

madseavets wrote in post #11125781
I had a look at some HD video on a 32 inch screen and it didn't look much better than the non HD digital cable broadcast.

I have a 32 inch TV in my living room and the HD broadcast is a whole lot better...and mine is only 720p. If you look at sport on SD and then HD the difference is night and day.

Re: mobile phone tariffs, you might want to check out giffgaff, had a few friends swear by it.

http://giffgaff.com/

Not sure how the reduced file size will come out, but was a spectacular rainbow full 180 deg shame my back garden does not have a big sky view

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Richard1959 wrote in post #11125885
Not sure how the reduced file size will come out, but was a spectacular rainbow full 180 deg shame my back garden does not have a big sky view

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Nice Looks like a lovely view to me, I bet you get some good birdlife from that window.

Anke wrote in post #11125891
Nice Looks like a lovely view to me, I bet you get some good birdlife from that window.

Mainly sparrows and blackbirds and red kites but they never land and I have struggled to get a good shot with my 300mm

Radders wrote in post #11125670
Pretty sure Ian uses a HTC?

My desire is the dogs! love it!

better get my arse on a tube to Arsenal! 18:11 kick off 19:45 gonna be tight! Just the way I like it!

Radders wrote in post #11125750
How's this for taking a photo....

What was the end result?

Cracking rainbow shot!!

Richard1959 wrote in post #11125904
Mainly sparrows and blackbirds and red kites but they never land and I have struggled to get a good shot with my 300mm

Oooh red kites, that's fantastic! Got any shots you've grabbed of them, no matter how good/bad?

Can't find the end result, I'm looking though...

Anke wrote in post #11125942
Oooh red kites, that's fantastic! Got any shots you've grabbed of them, no matter how good/bad?

This is crop, Red Kites are quite common here

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Richard1959 wrote in post #11126088
This is crop, Red Kites are quite common here

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That's lovely Fabulous view!

I've had many Windows phones over the years, and the wife in now on her 3rd I phone I think.

I'm really looking forward to migrating to Android, the mobile windows OS's are just too slow and the app store (Marketplace) is well cr4p. Nothing in there.

I'm not a Apple fan, and nothing iritates me more than ITunes.

I manage my own content, and want to be able to just drag and drop images/toons/videos to my device as I choose.

I watch alot of videos on the tube while comuting, particularly things like Kelby training/strobist vids, and also use my phone as a satnav (TomTom) and often end up showing some of my pics to people.

I use 2 email addresses for work, and the other work/home.

I also use it as a mobile wi-fi device, but the software is crummy

oh and i occasionaly phone people, and even less often send sms.

my current HTC touch, is adequate at all of that but only just.

For me the most interesting device hitting the streets this month is the Desire HD

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If anyone is on the hunt for Redkites I can take you to the spot where they have been introduced into the wild and they are regularly on the ground

Anyway back to work, I'm at the Emirates now about to photographe Arsenal v Strasfghcvahdcasd in the Champions League. as is Ian when he gets here.

I've had my complimentary Sausage and potatoes with onion gravy, look forward to fish and chips at the end of the game. Oh and it's still raining!

Swaffs wrote in post #11126131
I've had many Windows phones over the years, and the wife in now on her 3rd I phone I think.

I'm really looking forward to migrating to Android, the mobile windows OS's are just too slow and the app store (Marketplace) is well cr4p. Nothing in there.

I'm not a Apple fan, and nothing iritates me more than ITunes.

I manage my own content, and want to be able to just drag and drop images/toons/videos to my device as I choose.

I watch alot of videos on the tube while comuting, particularly things like Kelby training/strobist vids, and also use my phone as a satnav (TomTom) and often end up showing some of my pics to people.

I use 2 email addresses for work, and the other work/home.

I also use it as a mobile wi-fi device, but the software is crummy

oh and i occasionaly phone people, and even less often send sms.

my current HTC touch, is adequate at all of that but only just.

For me the most interesting device hitting the streets this month is the Desire HD

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http://www.htc.com …sirehd/specific​ation.html

The 4.3 inch screen ticks lots of boxes, and the fast processor and gfx will ensure nice smooth video/apps.

The HTC Desire HD was due out a few weeks ago, just in time for my upgrade time, however it's delayed until next week.... I'm itching to get my hands on it!

I got it for free upgrade, tarrif around £30 per month with 400 minutes, unlimited sms, unlimited data (soft limit to 3GB per month which is more than most, and no financial penalty for breaching). Oh and thats for 18 months

I really want a tablet for some of these functions but there's nothing out there for me yet....

I'm curious about Windows 7 mobile, but have made my mind up to switch to Android. Battery life may be my only concern.

That made a very good read Rich!

I'm going to hopefully have a play with the HTC HD7 and just prey its as good as the reviews I have been reading!!