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Cheaper MIDs

Mobile Internet Devices (MID) are getting cheaper these days. Look at this:

SmartQ V5 HD Android Portable Mobile Internet Device

SmartDevices publishes SmartQ V5 HD Mobile Internet Device in China for 1099 Chinese Yuan (U.S. $ 162). The V5 is stimulated by an ARM processor at 600 MHz, 256 MB RAM and 2 GB of internal memory. It runs Android OS and is capable of 1080p video playback.

SmartQ V5 comes with a 4.3 to 800 × 480-inch touchscreen and supports WiFi and Bluetooth. Other than Android, the user can also switch Ubuntu or Windows CE. [via itechnews]

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Magnetic Macro Lens

There's a slew of pocketable camcorders out there. After a few months or so, expect manufacturers to churn out new models with new features. Unless you have a deep pocket with wads of cash, its difficult to be top-of-the-line. But there is a workaround to pimping your cam, as I've discovered.

Consider new models boasting of shooting macro. With this feature, you can take clear close-up shots. My camcorder doesn't have this. After some searching, I came upon these magnetic macro lens. You just attach it to your lens and you're good to go. It's cheap: 13 dollars with free shipping. It works fine as you will see in the following video.