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review about Epson Stylus Pro 3800

August 19, 2011   Handy A.Md.   No comments
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about Epson Stylus Pro 3800

epson Stylus Pro 3800

The good: Class-leading black-and-white printing;lots of paper options;long-lived prints;large ink cartridges.

The bad: Expensive;large footprint;no roll feed.

The bottom line: Epson’s least expensive pro-series printer yet,the Stylus Pro 3800is sure to dominate among pros,prosumers,and big-spending amateurs alike.

Epson separates its photo printers into groups,such as the snapshot-dedicated PictureMate line,the amateur-through-enthusiast Stylus Photo line,and the prosumer-through-professional Stylus Pro line. However,the company’s latest high-end printer,the Stylus Pro 3800 does a lot to blur the line between enthusiast- and prosumer-level printers. For example,its list price is less than that of Canon’s EOS 30D digital SLR,but Epson still includes the same print engine and ink set that grace its $2,000 Stylus Pro 4800,though the two use different physical ink cartridges.Like its pricier sibling,the Stylus Pro 3800 accepts paper as large as 17 inches wide. In fact,the biggest appreciable difference between the two printers is the 3800?s lack of a roll-feed option,which means that the largest photo you can print is 17×22 inches. Of course,that should be plenty large for most situations.It’s worth noting that the Stylus Pro 3800 isn’t for everyone. Its wide tonal range,long-lasting prints,fantastic black-and-white printing,accurate color prints,and wide array of paper types make it wonderful for enthusiasts and professionals. But,if you don’t plan on selling your prints,or you lean toward scrapbooking instead of fine art printing,you may be more economically served by something such as Epson’s Stylus Photo R2400 or R1800, HP’s Photosmart 8750 or Canon’s i9900. Plus,any of these other printers will take up less desk space than the Stylus Pro 3800.
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Apple iMac (MB950LL/A) (21.5?, 3.06 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB) Mac Desktop

July 23, 2011   Handy A.Md.   No comments
Take your home computing to the next level with the Apple MB950LL/A that features the all in one ProcessorCore 2 Duo. The 21.5 LED-backlit widescreen of the Apple iMac is equipped with IPS technology that helps to deliver consistent color. Access files from across the room with the user-friendly Front Row media center software exhibited on this Apple desktop. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor in the Apple MB950LL/A produces improved graphics that are truly astonishing. The glass design and seamless aluminum enclosure of this Apple iMac enhance the screening of HD movies and TV shows. Furthermore, the wireless keyboard of the Apple MB950LL/A elevates ease of operation. Store and access files in the 500GB hard drive using the Magic Mouse that sports Multi-touch technology.
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London for Coffee Snobs: Three More Starbucks Alternatives

March 31, 2011   Handy A.Md.   1 Comment

Jaunted’s ongoing Starbucks Alternative survey of London expands with three new additions today. In a country known for copious tea consumption and pint quaffing, the blossoming of quality coffee shops comes as something of a surprise, even to the local caffeine connoisseurs we’ve interviewed.
Many of these outposts are run by Antipodean expats with a preference for Square Mile coffee or beans of comparable quality, the flat white being their drink of choice (think cappuccino, with foam of a slightly less frothy consistency).
Expect more reviews as we continue to espresso our way through the city’s many cafes. In the meantime, read up on our most recent picks below.
. Caravan
Caravan is situated in buzzy Exmouth Market, an area highly trafficked during the week by the neighborhood’s many creative, often design firm-employed workers. Billed a “Bar and Roastery,” here you can partake of their fine coffee or one of many cocktails, an Espresso Martini (vodka, house espresso, crème de cacao) among them.
Food comes mainly in small plate form, so portion hogs, beware. Some of the creative tapas up for noshing include Squid Pancakes with Japanese Brown Sauce and Oxtail with Crème Fraiche Polenta, but the menu is wont to change with availability of ingredients.
· Flat White and Milkbar
Planted in the middle of Soho’s media hub, where you might catch a glimpse of Mike Leigh making his way down Greek Street, sister cafes Flat White and Milkbar (on Berwick and Bateman Street, respectively) have all but cornered the artisan coffee market. (Kaffeine is another top contender, but that’s for another Anti-Starbucks installment.)
You would be remiss not to order the namesake drink or a snack from their modest, but reliably tasty menu. A Roasted Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Panini recently hit the spot when we stopped by amid manic errand-running.
· Ginger and White
“We don’t do Grande,” Ginger and White’s website proudly proclaims, its motto emblazoned across a modified Union Jack. If that doesn’t scream “Anti-Starbucks,” we don’t know what does. Tucked away on a side street in Hampstead, this tiny cafe does small bites and no nonsense coffee, their beans handroasted by the aforementioned Square Mile.
Food is simple and unpretentious, their ingredients organic and local when possible. If you can squeeze past the prams (“strollers” to Americans) and find a seat at the communal table or by the window, you may be able to get some work done with the help of their free WiFi.
Photo: Ginger and White
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