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Jan. 29 6:00 AM Stuart Park Rink, 1414 Water Street, Kelowna
The outdoor rink will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. Daily closures occur between 11 a.m. - 11:30...Jan. 29 10:00 AM Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
In celebration of Chinese New Year, and the Year of the Sheep (Goat), FlyOver Canada presents the anticipated return of Flight...Concerts
Jan. 29 7:30 PM Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna
Ensemble Vivant Kelowna Community Concert Series ENSEMBLE VIVANT is a sensational group that receives accolades...Theatre
Jan. 29 8:00 AM Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops
INSPIRING DRAMA - After suffering under German occupation in WWII, the Netherlands has been liberated by Canadian forces. But...Comedy
Jan. 29 9:00 PM Dakoda's Sports Bar & Grill, 1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
This week's host is four time Comedy Bloodsport Champion Kyle Patan and features Kelowna Comedy's hottest new prospect, Erich...Wineries
Jan. 29 10:00 AM Gray Monk Estate Winery, 1055 Camp Rd, Lake Country
We are pleased to offer 4 wines for your enjoyment. Selections change daily and include wines from the Latitude and Estate...Jan. 29 11:00 AM Road 13 Vineyards, 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver
We are open 6 days a week from November to Easter. Monday to Saturday 11:00am to 4:00pm, closed Sundays and Holidays...Jan. 29 11:00 AM CedarCreek Estate Winery, 5445 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC , Kelowna
CedarCreek Estate Winery is located 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna – making it an ideal destination for locals and those...Jan. 29 12:00 PM Various Locations, Okanagan, Kelowna
Come sip, savour and save your way through the over 40 restaurants participating throughout the Thompson Okanagan. WE'LL BE...Pubs/Clubs
Jan. 29 9:00 AM Dakoda's Sports Bar & Grill, 1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
This week's host is four time Comedy Bloodsport Champion Kyle Patan and the feature act is Kelowna Comedy's hottest new...Jan. 29 5:00 PM Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna
Rotary Centre for the Arts is proud to continue "Live After 5" as a JAZZ JAM every Thursday from 5-7PM. Appropriate for all...Jan. 29 6:00 PM Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen, 415 Commonwealth Rd, Kelowna, BC , Lake Country
Live music every Thursday, tonight: Linus 6pmJan. 29 7:00 PM Barley Mill Brew Pub & Bistro, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton
Buzz Trivia hosted by DJ Skye 7pm - 10pmJan. 29 7:00 PM Barley Mill Brew Pub & Bistro, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton
Free Poker every Monday & Thursday! Win Barley Mill Gift Cards! 7pm - 10pmJan. 29 7:30 PM Ok Corral Night Club, 1978 Kirschner Road, Kelowna
Line Dane Lessons every Thursday Night at the Ok Corral Cabaret! 7:30pm - 9:00pm Daisy Duke Mechanical Bull Riding. Each...Jan. 29 8:00 PM Creekside Pub & Grill, 3929 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna
A different approach to just a Karaoke Night. Join us and you will find out.Jan. 29 8:00 PM Turtle Bay Pub, 2850 Woodsdale Rd, Lake Country, BC, Lake Country
DJ PDP will be hosting a fun-filled evening complete with prizes, drink and food specials, and different themes. Make sure...Jan. 29 8:00 PM Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse, 843 Desmond Street, Kamloops
Thursday Music BingoJan. 29 8:00 PM Freddy`s Brew Pub, 948 McCurdy Road, Kelowna
Enjoy karaoke after 8pm with Stan the Man!Jan. 29 8:00 PM Minstrel Cafe & Bar, 4638 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna
BRADLEY FLORENT / CIPE BROS - Bradley Florents music is natural, funky, beautiful and musterious. Experience this remarkable...Jan. 29 8:00 PM Turtle Bay Pub, 2850 Woodsdale Rd, Lake Country, BC, Lake Country
An evening dedicated to the music and style of the 80's! Don't forget, there will be prizes for best dressed!Jan. 29 9:00 PM LeVel Nightclub, 275 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
Head on down to LeVel Nite Club!Jan. 29 9:00 PM Blue Gator Bar & Grill, 441 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna
Thursdays: Zamboni Brothers for some rocking and rolling!Jan. 29 9:00 PM O'Flannigan's Pub, 319 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna
Thursday nights is Open Mic night at O'Flannigan's Pub. Bring your instruments, sign up and then hit the stage and jam out your...Dances/Parties
Jan. 29 7:00 PM Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way, Kelowna
Please Join us every Thursday night from 7 – 10 p.m. at Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Vic & Co keeps the...Jan. 29 7:15 PM Get Bent, 115-1475 Fairview Road, Penticton
Learn combinations and variations of club style salsa. Fast, flirty and fabulously fun!! This is a partner dance,...Jan. 29 8:00 PM Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna, Kelowna
Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna presents SALSA THURSDAYS 8-10:00pm Singles, Couples, All levels and ages 30 minute...Art/Exhibitions
Jan. 29 1:00 PM Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, 421 Cawston Ave., Unit 103, Kelowna
Ever wondered where all the personal information that we feed into the Internet ends up? So do Vancouver artists Nathan McNinch...Courses
Jan. 29 10:00 AM Get Bent, 115-1475 Fairview Road, Penticton, BC, Penticton
Enjoy 45 minutes of low impact dance, bond with your child, meet other moms, and get on the road to recovery. Learn the...Jan. 29 6:00 PM heART school Kelowna, 1546 Pandosy Street, Kelowna
Thursday January 22nd, 29th, & February 5th 6:00pm-8:00pm heART school Kelowna 1546 Pandosy Street, Kelowna BC Join me...Sports
Jan. 29 2:00 AM Memorial Arena, Doyle Avenue, Kelowna
An hour of Adult Ice Skating with official Skate Canada ice dance music. Return to your roots, remember the steps, or learn to...Jan. 29 9:00 PM Adidas Sportsplex, 550 Eckhardt Avenue West, Penticton
Come stay in shape through the winter month and join the Penticton Soccer Indoor League. Mens play Thursday nights 9pm-10.30pm....Family Fun
Jan. 29 9:00 AM Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Join us in the gym every morning for unstructured playtime with your toddler. Jump, run, climb and tumble! Every Tuesday,...Jan. 29 12:00 PM Various Locations, Various Locations, Kelowna
Interior Savings Unplug and Play Week – January 25-31, 2015 A week of awareness and fun activities promoting balancing...Jan. 29 4:00 PM Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna
After a full day on the slopes with the family, head down to the relaxing family friendly atmosphere of the Moose Lounge in the...Jan. 29 7:00 PM Penticton Public Library, 785 Main Street, Penticton
Join us for a 30-minute program featuring puppets, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, feltboard stories, and books. Jammies are optional!Kids Day Camps
Jan. 29 9:30 AM Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Start the day off right. Develop your child's sense of adventure as he or she experiments with gym equipment and discovers...Jan. 29 1:15 PM H2O Adventure & Fitness Center, 4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna
Each week this structured program will explore age appropriate crafts and toys, music, stories and educational play....Jan. 29 3:00 PM H2O Adventure & Fitness Center, 4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna
Want your child to stay active and make new friends after school? Join us at H20 where kids will play indoor mini sports and...Jan. 29 6:00 PM H2O Adventure & Fitness Center, 4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna
Girl Power is a place to try new activities, build friendships, gain self-esteem, learn leadership skills, and share their...Non-Profit
Jan. 29 11:00 AM Kelowna Blood Donor Clinic, 103 - 1865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna
Join us at the Kelowna Clinic and start donating in 2015! Book individual appointments at www.blood.ca or 1 888 236 6283 or the...Fundraisers
Jan. 29 6:00 PM Bohemian Cafe, 524 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
What's the most fun you've ever had Fundraising? SURVEY SAYS: Participating in the 4th Annual Corporate Feud! We invite...


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When this guy got his car, there was some slight damage on the bumper. Little did he know that the problem would launch he and his wife into a journey of artistic expression. He let her loose with a sharpie to disguise the damage – but her painstakingly applied swirls and paisleys looked so good, she just had to keep going. [Read more…]
Drawing On Guitars With a Permanent Marker
Oh the power of the permanent marker… when nothing else is at hand, there always seems to be one of these broad tip pens within reach. Whether used for business, tagging the walls of a bathroom stall or creating beautiful artwork, these magical pens create a lasting and distinct fat, black line. Patrick Fisher is creating some very fine art using the pens, and he's using guitars as his canvas. [Read more…]
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I thought this was a really great recipe. The barbeque sauce was amazing. It's such a nice mix of flavors. I would love to cook this again!!
Not being a sausage fan I wasn't sure how I'd like this but it's great. The barbeque sauce is easy to prepare and the flavors work well together.


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Three more years in the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
An interesting take on the tactical RPG genre that's as engrossing as it is frustrating
When Saturday morning and every noise in existence collide
The British superspy slides onto Sony's handheld, but is this pared-down Bond worth your money?
Historic balls on display
Sega serves up another slice of its top tennis franchise and PSM2 loves it...
Strap on the boots of a daredevil cop and carjack criminals at dangerous speeds
Take turns obliterating the countryside
Solid Snake's card-dealing sequel comes up aces
In space, no one can hear you snooze. Or weep. Or drive back to the game store
Save the world one caterwauling victim at a time in this innovative art-deco puzzler
Why is the warrior within so surly?
For racing purists and fun-seekers
A great look and dashes of humor can't turn this RPG from dull to astonishing
This card based strategy doesn't conform to expectations, but offers its own rewards
Think you're a genius? Here's your chance to prove it
Colorful, creative and fun ... but just the same as we've seen in the past. It's mostly a good thing
Sinks itself faster than a rat can flee the shipwreck
A fresh port brings bling to street-court 1-on-1
It's no Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, but this cartoonish fighter is simple, accessible entertainment
A broader view of the battlefield just means there's more deadliness to worry about
This game, quite literally, doesn't need Jak
How are you supposed to see yourself in a dark mirror? Never mind - just sit back and revel in ...
Wear your enemies as a hat (or armor, or a sword) in this sublime slash-'em-up
Beat 'em up, then dress 'em up
These adorable blobs will roll their way into your heart and sing their way into your head (permanently)
It's hard. It's relentless. It makes grown men cry. All told, we like it a lot
The shape-shifters get another RPG outing
Who knew suicide missions could be so appealing?
Mind-crushingly meticulous fantasy warfare takes a really long time
Now loading a strapline for Ys - wait 15 seconds
A love letter to Mega Man fans, Powered Up is simply terrific old-school entertainment
An overlooked GBA title blossoms on the PSP
Despite its suicidal tendencies this stone-cold classic is back from the dead. It's time for some lemming aid...
Deal us out of this pokey game of poker
Gettin' down and dirty all around the world
Just when you thought it was safe to play a movie-based game, Dead Man's Chest appears to reestablish the old ...
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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...n-to-zimmerman/?test=latestnews#ixzz2ZSbv6UTv This is, quite frankly, BS. Judge Nelson ordered the evidence released at the close of trial if my ears didn't deceive. If the FBI wants his gun, they can get a profanely described warrant for it. It is his property and he is a free man, accused of no crime. I kinda hope that they (Zimmerman and his legal team) go on the offensive here with Sanford PD and force the issue.
Bad behavior, bad precedent, bad law. Deserves to be dealt with. Plus, showing that they are not at all cringing from this federal investigation is probably the best way to short circuit it. Punch the shark on the nose, right?
I would want my gun back if I was in that situation. He has a big target on his back from all the idiots that think they can issue their own version of justice. Getting his gun back should be on the top of his list.
I can see it now, a person of color kills Zimmerman for revenge but claims self-defense...not having enough evidence to come close to supporting the claim...a trial occurs, verdict = guilty, and people scream that things aren't fair and that given the reversal of colors, one man goes free and one man is incarcerated. All along the way, ludicrous comparisons are made about the few (if any) similarities that exist between the Zimmerman shooting and the Martin shooting. Go GATORS! ,WESGATORS
If I was as big a target as GZ, I would want my gun back. Does he still have the right to own and posses a firearm?
Im not sure why you would think its a "hoot" for someone to get shot... Facts are facts, you can defend yourself in this country. GZ did, and he should still be able to do so.
He absolutely has the right to. He was found not guilty, so he has no criminal record. He should already have his gun back. This crap with the DOJ and FBI is all political BS.<O</O
It is the principle of the thing though. That said, it is a pretty bad example of a reliable gun. Those handguns are notoriously unreliable and often break


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Fall on the Green brought more than smiles to youngsters who attended the annual event in Oak Lawn earlier this year. It also brought in a large donation to Park Lawn, the Oak Lawn agency that helps developmentally disabled people.
Village Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) recently presented Park Lawn officials with a check for $19,163.97, donated money raised for the organization during the Fall on the Green fest.
"They wish to live a normal life," Desmond said of Park Lawn clients. "They want to go to school, own a job that truly needs to be done, a place to live comfortably, and a full and active social life.
"Park Lawn provides training, vocational services, support, residential and recreational opportunities," Desmond said during the presentation of the oversized check.
Park Lawn executive director Jim Weise thanked the village "on behalf of our organization and the families of the individuals whose lives we touch.
"In these times, we definitely appreciate the money, because it goes to provide the services to those in need, but also, with Fall on the Green, we have contact with so many wonderful individuals. It's a wonderful reaffirmation of the pride we have serving the community," Weise said.
Several Park Lawn clients attended the meeting, holding a banner that read "Thank You Oak Lawn!"
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Technology is helping sixth-graders at Tempe's Gililland Middle School become better readers while teaching them skills they can one day use in the workplace.
Teacher Sara Bartling won a $5,000 Champions of Active Learning Grant from the Chase Foundation to buy five computers for her classroom. The computers will be used for lessons in reading.
"It will get them used to doing more than one thing," Bartling said. "In the real world, they have to do that, and they have to use a computer."
Bartling's students already use the Gililland computer lab for their reading assignments. Last week on the computer they read "A Writer's Story" about Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of "Anne of Green Gables." They then took a quiz that the computer program immediately graded.
The grant will allow these students to do the same thing without leaving their classroom. They also will use the computers to develop PowerPoint presentations on books they read.
Bartling said research shows that students' reading comprehension improves when they discuss what they have read with others.
"Once you take ownership like that, it helps them to be able to remember and comprehend," Bartling said.
"And, they need to get used to doing PowerPoint presentations because those are used widely in the business sector."
Bartling should know. She worked in banking and finance for 20 years before becoming a teacher. Her students not only get an elementary education — but some workplace skills as well.
"When I got into teaching, I was like, 'Why did I waste all those years?' It's like I came home," she said. "This is where I belong."
Hundra Enriquez, 11, is one of the Gililland students benefiting from her teacher's workplace experience. Hundra said she likes using the computer, but sometimes finds it to be challenging.
"I did good on the quiz, but it was hard," she said of her assignment last week. "When you take the quiz, you get nervous."
But she's not nervous when pursuing her favorite computer activity: "I love to go on the Internet," she said.
Most kids do, her teacher said. For their generation, a book on screen is often preferable to a book in print.
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2 Not as good as its formerPosted: 07/08/2009Dawn of war 2 is average. The game has good graphics and textures, meaning you must have a fully up to date system to run it efficiently. The gameplay is much slower than the original Dawn of War, and the decision to scrap base building was in my opinion a mistake. In single player, you fight through a campaign, in the role playing style of a futuristic baulders gate, however its nothing on baulders gate because there is no freedom, just 1 objective and a set map. There are new additions to the game that are an improvement, such as being able to upgade wargear and the suppressive fire system gives an ounce of realism and strategic manuoverability. The cover system is a very good adddition, reflecting reality, as your men take cover and open fire conceding less damage. The gameplay is somewhat better than the original in that tac tics matter more, and are harder to grasp, there are less men, with more ability and variety in what they can do. Micro managing is key, and it takes some skill to manouver your forces into points of advantage.Overall it is a decent game, but a dissapointment when I think how good the original DOW was when it hitthe screens, it blew me away. This is just like an expansion pack, excpet that it hasnt really expanded, more over it has taken features away. Base building is part of most RTS games and gives the player more to think about, requiring more skill to master and more things to discover in tech trees etc.I got this game for £9.99 off play, I researched it first and knew that paying more than this would be a waste of money. Now having played it, I would not pay more than £9.99 for this game. Good for a mess around, and marginally addictive for the short term, but the gameplay becomes repetative.Multiplayer is probably the highlight, apart from the fact that online play is so buggy and laggy because when peoples system cant efficiently support the game (a top class system is required to run it smoothly), it laggs the game big time and sometimes freezes it all together, this spoils to experience. Never had any issues online with the original.If your thinking of buying this game, and you havnt played the original, buy that instead. If you have played the original and were impressed like me, do not expect the world from DOW2. It is an acceptable addition to your game collection, something to mess about on in your free time, but nothing more.
1 This game is a severe dissapointmentPosted: 07/04/2009I bought this game expecting an exciting combination of the Two Towers/Return of the king and battle for middle earth experience...What I got was a playstation 2 version of dynasty warriors 4 with lord of the rings characters, in fact id even go as far to say that Dynasty warriors 4 is better than this game because you have a small amount of freedom...Good points about the game...graphics are ok, gameplay is average for the fist hour...Bad points...after the first hour you have repeated every move available to you that much that it becomes a chure, the gameplay is restricted, you are confined to one area at a time, the fighting is hideous, non-fluent with a dynasty warriors but worse feel to it, the Two Towers and Return of the King editions on PS2 put this game to shame. Most units are EXACTLY the same, with the memory of games today the makers could not even be bothered to create a small variety of different people, the orcs in the first level are all the same with the same weapons and the same moves, the heroes of the game are a slightly better version of the average characters you play with.I am a huge fan of LOTR, I have all the extended editions of the film, the books, the hobbit, and most of the games, if you want a game for LOTR, buy battle for middleearth, I am taking this back today to trade in for something that does not involve repetative button bashing...honestly one of the worst games I have ever played, in this day and age...we left this genre behind in the 90's
5 Still one of the bestPosted: 24/11/2007Rome Total War Gold Edition for the mere price of £9.99 deserves a place at the side of every gamers PC. Arguably better even then its sequel Medieval 2 Total War, this game has ancient battle strategies and melee down to a tee.It was the revolutionary next step from the Shogun style engine, however obvious similarities between the engines are evident. With similar effecient, easy to use controls and a near perfect interface and the graphics to match, this edition of RTW should not be overlooked.If your into strategy games then this is the game for you, it can be used for a mess around creating your own battles and scenarios as you schoose, or for the more serious players it can be taken online and skills can be tested against other players. So as I have explained it matches many interests and people can make what they want of it.The online capabilities are another strong point, being able to play with up to 8 players with thousands of troops clashing at any one time. This game is becoming dated, but it still does not cease to amaze me. If you have never played this game before and you want a new game to try, you will not be let down.This game is so good that I have failed to find any valid criticism, and that, my friends, is unlike me.This is a must buy, and I rarely ever say that, possibly the best game I have played to date.
2 Same as the restPosted: 24/11/2007Halo 3 has its good points. It has attractive graphics and the gameplay is good, an excellent RPG for people who are new to HALO. The storyline is ok but not brilliant.This is not the best review but that is because the game (apart from the storyline and the fact you cant have double needler) is almost identical to Halo 1 and 2, I personally think it has been hyped up for a money making excercise that leaves players who have followed HALO thoroughly dissappointed. The XBOX live aspect makes the game acceptable, which is why I gave it an extra star, but or people who have played one Halo game, you have played them all and hardcore fans will be left unsatisfied becasue it simply doesnt offer enough that is new.I hate to say this but the game for me, was a severe let down and I cannot recommend people who have played other Halo games to buy this one, unless you use XBOX live.
3 Assassins creed, could have been sensationalPosted: 23/11/2007First of all may I commend what Lumington has said in his review, my respect Lumington and Ninja 1507 for writing a proper review that looks at both sides of the coin.Assassins Creed had been playing on my mind for over a year, I pre-ordered it from game and recieved it on the 15th Nov, a day before it was released.I was initially dissapointed with the futuristic storyline, so much memory has been wasted there that could have been used to further enhance the medieval experience.However, when the future lapsed for a while I became extemely impressed with the fighting system and loved the animation on the running and climbing aspects. The graphics are the best no doubt. I began to forget about the future and believe that this was a great game. The swordplay is unmatched in my opinion by any other game to date (in one on one circumstances) the counter kills, strikes and attacks are revolutionary. The sound track is good and helps to maintain the medieval aura around you. I also like how u can change the view in cut scenes and the chats Altair has with his victims once he has stabbed them in the neck. There are good points to the story line and it holds the inspiration to complete the game. The investigations are at first entertaining and enjoyable, especially the interrogations. Climbing to view points is also a good trait and allows you to see the effort Ubisoft have exerted into the atmosphere and detail factors.Unfotunately, it is time to move onto the bad points of the game.I will bring up a couple of valid points that Lemington gave, the AI is terrible, guards dont seem to be aware of what is occuring around them and have a habit of jumping off buildings and killing themselves when they fail to find you.Onto the negative aspects of the combat, after getting used to the controls and situations the fighting becomes painfully easy, in a real-life situation when you have 10-15 trained soldiers/guards around you, "not a chance" comes to mind. Plus the issue that only one guard at a time attacks throws realism out of the window, and this is a great shame because the combat system had pontential to be the best to date. To say that Altair is hard to kill is an understatement, he is human and when a human has been slashed several times with a sword he is not going to be as he was when the combat commenced.Onto the investigations, extremely repetative and potentially irritating, Ubisoft have failed to incorporate variety and this leads to boredom, they become a chure. The futuristic side of the game poses a very negative aspect in my eyes, I think im right in saying that players have no interest in this whatsoever.Another point of Lumingtons, the voices, as an Englishman I can also identify an American making a poor attempt at a southern accent. It irritates me that Altair's and others voices are American, in this era an American accent did not exist, however small an issue this may seem it destroys some of the atmosphere.A few small points of my own, All guards/soldiers carry swords and swords only, I find this dissapointing, a variety of maces, clubs, axes, ball and chain, shields etc. would have been much more realistic and fun. Altair is ristricted to his weapons which can get repetative. Also in the trailer, I see a small crossbow on Altairs back, where is it?? These points may seem small but have a big effect on the game for me.The story line is not complex enough and is too strict. There are no alternative routes or side missions that can be completed after the main quest. Barely any buildings can be entered.Overall, a good experience but not a great game, people with a built up expectation will be dissapointed.
5 Best Total War game to datePosted: 22/07/2007I have been playing Total War games since Shogun came out years back, each game has improved in graphics, gameply, strategy, one on one fights within melee and Medieval Total War 2 has all of these factors down to a tea. For all hardcore Total War fans this is a must buy. looking at a previous review its true that a alot of bugs do occur some of which I have experienced which has affected my enjoyment of the game but the patches they bring out usually sorts them out. However I still have a problem where I can only host online games and not join them unless it is a 1v1 which is quite frustrating.However, overall it is a great game and I recommend fully to people who have never even touched a total war game as the controls and concepts are not hard to grasp. See you on the battlefield :)


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I'm finishing a basement 15'x15' room. Its' supply register was in the main supply duct, the plenum. I will close that off and put in a 6" round duct 8' to the exterior wall, over a window. What type of supply register is used? The ceiling will be drywall. I'll be adding a return register at the floor in an interior wall, about mid-room. Thank you. |
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To fill out my inquiry, how is the duct pipe connected to the register? Is there some sort of box to which the duct pipe is connected and provides for the supply register to be attached to its' bottom? Should the supply air vents blow air down the wall or across, i.e. parallel, to the ceiling? There are diverse vent patterns available, for example at the Pex Supply site link provided below. |
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The Bryan brothers have little left to accomplish on the tennis court. They've won 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, finished No. 1 for eight of the past 10 years and competed in three Olympic Games, winning gold last year in London.
But the chance to defend that gold will keep them in the sport for three more years.
"I think that's where we see the finish line. We'll be 38. We'd like to maybe go out at that spot," Mike Bryan says. "And then we'll sail off into the sunset."
"Maybe just stay in Rio for the rest of our lives," Bob said. "Check into a motel on the beach and drink some margaritas."
The Bryans stayed on track for a possible 13th Grand Slam doubles title by beating Daniele Bracciali and Lukas Dlouhy 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open.
They'll face the Italian team of Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini for a chance to play in their fifth straight Australian Open final.
"It's still fun. We create goals and new challenges each time we step out of the house in January," Mike Bryan says. "The goal is to finish No. 1. That's it. That's really what we play for."
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This camera was pre-ordered from Sony and it arrived yesterday (2/20/13). I have been very impressed with the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 that I bought here at Amazon a little over a year ago in their "Today's Deals" that it might be worth the shot to give this a try. The software and hardware components must be very similar since the interface and pictures that both cameras produce tend to be very similar too which can be both good and not quite so good.
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I received this camera from the Amazon Vine reviewer program. Unlike many of the reviewers, I'll not be going into lots of technical information with my review. While I have used many digital cameras, I don't consider myself a photographer, but rather someone who delights in great photographs. I am typical of a digital age intermediate user who snaps photos of scenery, pets, family and life events.
Supplied in the box was the Sony DSC-H200 Digital Camera with 3" LCD, a Sony shoulder strap, lens cap, lens cap strap, USB cable connector and 4 AA batteries (non-rechargeable). I inserted a SanDisk 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDB-016G-AFFP card I had on hand to check out the camera, but would recommend a SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card 45MB/s SDSDX-032G-AFFP card for optimizing the camera's performance. First Impressions: The camera is substantial in size - not one you'll toss in a bag or be able to fit into a pocket - and it doesn't come with a case so that will be a recommended purchase along with your SDHC memory card, and perhaps some Energizer CHP4WB4 Recharge Smart AA/AAA Charger with 4 AA NiMH Batteries which are supported. Ni-Cd batteries will not work with this camera and are not supported, nor are lithium and manganese batteries. (Approximately 350 shots are estimated on one set of fresh AA batteries.) Made in China, the build quality of the camera is on par with others at this price point, but actually seems less well made than another older camera I own, Olympus SP-800UZ 14MP Digital Camera with 30x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD which is similar in size and features. There is more plastic than metal on this camera; housing and controls, and the weight of it is in the lens and LCD 3" display. There is no separate viewfinder on this camera, which while quite common these days, means that if your LCD goes out - you have no way of seeing what you're taking a picture of with the camera (assuming it's still operable). Basic Operations: Easy to set-up the directions are small, but clear and easy to follow. Entry level users will like the ability to get started quickly with this camera and that you can shoot both still images and movies in 720p (up to 29 minutes with large capacity SDHC memory card). The ability to shoot panorama shooting scenes with this camera is a nice addition too, and it works well. Scene selection is easy from the pre-sets, or you can leave it on 'auto' easy mode. Picture effects allow you to shoot photos with special looks that otherwise would take some tweaking with software. Extracted color is fun. You can select one area of a photo to bring out the color with the rest of the photo in grayscale or muted colors. Automatic smile detection sensitivity can be adjusted, which is helpful if you're dealing with subject that tend to grin more than openly smile! There is also automatic blink detection, which may be somewhat inaccurate if your subjects have a big grin or eyes that tend to get 'squinty' when they smile. Scene recognition automatically detects your shooting environment and adjusts accordingly. This works fairly well, but you may find color adjustments are brighter than what you're used to seeing. This is something that's easily fixed with software on your PC though. For more advanced users, you can adjust the ISO, white balance, brightness, contrast, etc..., too. LCD Viewing: The 3" LCD is one of the best features of this camera. Images and videos are easy to view, retouch or delete using this viewer. Subjects are clear and easy for most to see, versus a traditional viewfinder. OS Compatibility Mentioned in Directions: There is 'Play Memories Home' software that can be downloaded (see directions) to allow you to import still images and movies from your camera to be viewed and shared on your Windows PC. Mac operating systems are not supported, however that just means you can't use thee Play Memories Home software, not that you can't use the camera and do the same thing via your memory card and other software with both PCs and Macs. Likes and Dislikes After Use: I like that this camera is affordable, easy to use and has such a HUGE 26X optical zoom combined with 20.1 megapixels! I also like that it's comfortable to hold and that it produces stills that richly reproduce colors. I like its super-zoom, rapid fire shooting and panoramic mode capabilities. What I disliked was how poorly this camera did with macro (close-up) and low light (flash is available, but didn't deploy accurately) still photos on auto setting, and its poor video quality. NOTE: Per another reviewer (see comments), this camera does have image stabilization and worked well without a tripod. My own tests of zooming and snapping from a distance yielded mixed results, however as is always the case - could be user error more than the camera. For those looking for a digital camera with excellent zoom capabilities, this is a good buy. Others who want a camera that's an excellent overall performer and are less concerned with the zoom feature, may want to keep looking at the broad range of digital cameras at this price point. Personal recommendation for another similar digital camera option: Panasonic Lumix LZ30 16.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) which while having fewer megapixels, has a great zoom and performs well overall. UPDATE: 12/7/13 Right now I'd recommend the Fujifilm FinePix SL300 14 MP Digital Camera with 30x Optical Zoom (Black) - the one I own for a sub two hundred dollar camera. I have enjoyed the quality of the photos I get from it and my other current favorite: Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR 16MP Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Black), which is about twice as expensive.
68 of 77 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Starter Camera,
This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
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I've played around with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 for the past three days, to get a feel of it and I'm truly impressed.
I have several cameras that I use quite often and they all cost several times the amount of this camera, but it's been a pleasure discovering all the things I can do with this great economical camera. This is NOT a camera where you look at the list of creative effects in the menu and get scared off, once you click on the effects for the first time, it all seems so simple and fun. The DSC-H200 is a wonderful first camera that won't scare the new photographers off, and it has many impressive features to grow on. I was really impressed with the 720p HD movie mode and was doing great movie stuff right out of the box. I played my creation on my 60" Sony HDTV after burning a Blu-Ray disc on my computer and it looks amazing. Some of my other cameras do 1080 HD, but the 720p looks mighty good. I LOVE the 4 AA batteries that power it up, they last a long time and replacements are EVERYWHERE. The pictures I've been taking look great, the 20.1 Mega pixels make the pictures look like you spent much more on your camera and I LOVE the 26x Optical zoom for really getting in there. I take the batteries out every night and when I put them in the next day, the time & day is still set correctly. This is something my other cameras don't retain and I like it. The bottom line is this camera doesn't cost much and it works great, a fine starting point that will get you excited about camera's & photography and you can buy another Sony with more features down the line as you grow. I Love Sony Cameras!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Professional photographer who used Sony Alpha/ Sony Nex loves this camera.,
By Ricky C Pelishek (North in Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
I have retired from my professional photography, and due to my health have sold my gear and downsized to the Sony Cybershot H200. I do not know what others are talking about when they talk about poor quality, bad focus, and uses too many batteries!
That is absolutely not true. The moment I picked up the camera, it felt like pro cameras I have used, only lighter. The controls were set up like my other Sony Pro Cameras, and I didn't even have to look in the manual to start using it. I have been using the batteries that came with it for several hundred pictures and short videos. They still are at almost full charge! And I have taken a number of flash pictures with it! The quality of the pictures is great. I have a 16x 24 print from it enlarged and mounted in my living room. I have had no problem with focusing, or poor exposure. Of course, you need to know a little about proper picture taking to avoid the problems I have seen listed in other reviews. The intelligent mode does a great job, so what you need to know is minimal, but you should be aware of using a flash in very low light, using a tripod if using in very low light outside if you are not very steady. I found you can shoot clear very low light pictures with the anti-shake mode on. That is incredible compared to any other camera in this price range and 20MP quality. I have a good tripod stance and use a nearby object to lean against, if available, to achieve good very low light results. I suggest a tripod or mono-pod for very low light shots for someone who is not experienced in holding a camera steady. In regular indoor lighting, I have found no problem shooting very nice clear handheld pictures without a flash using the anti-shake mode. The lens quality is excellent. I did not find any issues even when I enlarged the picture on my computer and looked at edge sharpness. Of course, it does not have a $500 or more pro lens quality, but if I wanted that I would have kept my pro equipment! This camera is designed for the person who wants a little more than a point and shoot camera. It has the features you can use if you want to learn more about photography or are interested in seeing if you have the skills and knowledge to jump up to a DSLR or start a career or serious side business in photography. I don't want to make this too lengthy, but from the negative reviews on picture quality/ focus I have read, I can just about point out what the user was doing wrong to get such results. If you do not want to learn the basics of photography, do not get this camera, get a cheap point and shoot camera. It will give you the same good results in perfect conditions, and the same lousy ones in conditions that require a little more understanding of photography. The camera does make you a good photographer, learning the basics and more of photography makes you a good photographer. A good photographer can take an excellent picture with a basic point and shoot camera. The more you know about photography, makes you want more features and better quality. The Sony Cybershot H200 is a nice step up from the basic point and shoot camera. You can still use the intelligent functions, and take great pictures, but you can use the many advanced features to get those tough shots with professional looking results. I just want to comment on a few other things that I read in reviews and interject my opinion. I love that you have to manually pop up the flash. If I want to take a picture in low light with the natural light, I do not want the flash going off. I find the option to use the flash when I want to with the push of a button much easier than shutting one off that automatically goes on in low light situations. Just because the unit is light does not mean it is cheaply made. This is a high quality camera, with a very nice lens. The nice lens adds to the weight, but the camera is nicely balance if held properly. The battery compartment is almost the same as many higher quality cameras. As a matter of fact, it has a nice firm catch that locks it shut. I had a non Sony pro camera that had an easy to close battery door, which also opened easily sometimes by accident. Not what I want in a camera. Having the SD card in the battery compartment is one of those clever ideas that makes it impossible to remove the card while the camera is still turned on and damage the card or the camera. It is a smart technology design. There is a reason for it. I have a huge SD card in it, so do not have to change cards while out on a picture taking spree. The Movie function on the camera is great. It is intended for that occasional video you take while shooting pictures of someone close to the camera talking, or or like a band playing where you do not have someone in front of you making noise (sneezing,rustling things, etc). It is not intended for shooting an event. There is no place to put a external microphone, so you would not use it to tape a wedding or school program unless you were 3 feet from the people. The microphone is made to pick up sound close to the camera, not across a crowded room. It would also work best mounted on a tripod if you are using it for more than a minute because most people tend to move their hands on the camera or rub it against themselves which is picked up by the microphone. This is not a fault of the camera. It was made to capture short segments or when you want to record yourself or another person in a quiet room, or close to the camera. I give the camera a 5 star rating because it does exactly what it is advertised to do. That is exactly what I wanted, and it works great. I do take it out of intelligent mode and use the advanced features for some very professional looking photos. Of course, I know how to avoid poor quality pictures! If you buy this camera, make sure and read an article, watch a video, or read a book on taking good pictures in different lighting conditions before you use the camera or write a review of the Sony Cybershot H200, This was long, but hopefully helpful to those looking at getting a great deal on this camera.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay camera on the whole, good for the price.,
By Peter Haight (Bradenton, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
Let me just first say: to any people considering purchasing this camera, please read several reviews first! You may find it better to save your money and get a better quality camera. If you're looking for a camera with nice macro and focus, this isn't the camera for you. After taking up photography lessons professionally for a year while I was in high school, I asked my teacher what he recommended. He swears by Sony, and I learned on an older model (the Sony DSC-HX1) of the same style camera. At a first glance, this camera really seems pretty good for the price, which I will admit it is, but don't expect it to be amazing. I bought it in late May as a graduation present for myself, and i've used it almost daily since then, so I've tested almost all the features of the camera. There are quite a few cons, but if you can get over them and see the value and potential in the camera itself, it's quite a bargain.
Pros: -20.1 megapixels. Can't beat the megapixels for the price, but they're wasted on such a small image sensor. (Please remember that MP ≠ quality! I learned this the hard way.) -Takes very nice outdoor pictures, provided there's adequate sunlight. Anything else, you'd better start hoping the camera works with you! -26x zoom. Haven't really had the chance to utilize it, but it's nice to have! -Panorama. It's pretty nice, haven't used it a whole bunch, but it's nice. I believe it is up to 360 degrees. -Modes. It has quite a few modes, I like to use the Program Auto Mode or the Intelligent Auto mode for quick shots, such as when I'm at a family gathering, with friends, or at a car show. Also includes a Scenery Mode, with multiple templates to choose from, such as Night Scene, Food, Portrait, etc. Haven't tried all of them, but I was somewhat impressed with the results of the ones that I did. -Optical SteadyShot (when it decides to work) -Comes with strap and lens cover. I've owned cameras in the past that haven't, it's just a small thing that matters to me I guess. -HD video. Although it's only 720p, it's still better than nothing, especially at the price. -Monopod/Bipod/Tripod thread mount on the bottom of the camera. -AA battery usage. Plenty of battery time on regular AA store-bought batteries which rocks. I use rechargable ones, however. They work just fine. Just make sure your battery type is supported! -Multishot function. Supports continuous shooting of up to 100 pictures simultaneously. Haven't figured out long exposure fully yet on the camera, though. -Display. Very nice, crystal clear display. Kind of big compared to my previous camera. -Self-timer. Comes in handy with friends and family around. -Manual exposure and aperture adjustments. Cons: -Very poor image quality most of the time, which is disappointing. Most common when indoors or with inadequate lighting (such as dusk, late afternoon, dawn, etc.) This is a result of a very small image sensor. If you're picky with your pictures, like me, I really wouldn't recommend this. Sometimes i'll have to take ten of the same shot before it comes out the way I want. Next time i'm going to get a DSLR. -Macro function is kind of a joke unless you have super-steady hands to keep the camera from shaking. (Which I don't. I'm sure this isn't just a user error though, as others have reported the same thing.) -SteadyShot feature only marginally works. It's definitely temperamental, which you don't really want from a camera. -Focus is hit or miss. Even in broad daylight, or sunlight, the focus kind of does its own thing (which ties in to what I said about the SteadyShot feature.) It has three ways of focusing and each of them only just barely works. I've had more luck out of autofocus, than I did with the focus modes. It just takes a few seconds, which can be annoying if you're in a hurry to take pictures. Also, holding the button down halfway is "supposed" to focus the camera to your mode specifications, however, it's basically a joke. Holding the button halfway activates the pilot light, and shows the shot in focus for about a second before fading away to what it was before. Come on, Sony! -Battery box. Holy crap let me express how annoying this bugger can be! I have a pack of four rechargable 1800 mAH Duracell AA batteries from years ago that still work just fine. But installing them in the battery box the first time you use the camera can be a pain! Until you figure out which way the batteries are supposed to go it can go from confusion to panic (yes, panic. I was worried I got a defective camera.) Then you have to press down super hard on the tab until it closes securely. It's super annoying at first (well, all the time really) but you get used to it. -No manual focus. This was one of my favorite features of my previous learner's camera. I could dial in the focus of exactly what I wanted to see, and it'd work. This one has a barely-working focus. -HD video quality. Although the camera technically shoots in 720p "HD" i'd expect more from a 20 megapixel camera, my previous one was 9 megapixels and shot in full 1080p. -Flash. Though the flash works fine, it was confusing to find at first, as there's a button that releases the flash tab open from the camera's housing. Also, sometimes the flash negates the current focus locked in on the camera. -Shutter speed. Sometimes it takes a long while for the camera to actually take a picture, this gets annoying. Final verdict: Excellent point and shoot camera for the beginner, or a master of the craft looking for a fun camera to play around with. Who i'd recommend this camera to: Beginner photographer, somebody who's not a photographer, somebody who isn't picky with image quality. A person looking for a point-and-shoot. Who I wouldn't recommend this camera to: Any sort of professional photographer, somebody who is looking for DSLR quality in a bridge-style camera. Perfectionists.
29 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good budget Superzoom,
This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
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The Sony DSC-H200 Digital Camera is the latest superzoom to hit the market, and among the cheapest. It comes with a lot of good features, but leaves out a few found on higher priced cameras. At 20.1MP, it is the highest pixel count superzoom I've seen. Unfortunately, this is a marketing ploy, and the DSC-H200 would have benefited from having much less megapixels due to it's small sensor. All camera manufactures like to increase the megapixel count because the average consumer thinks more is better. Unfortunately, when it some to the small sensors in these low cost point and shoot cameras, the opposite is true.
On to the review. Unboxing the camera and setting it up is simple. 4 AA alkaline batteries are included, but I tossed them aside and put in my own Sanyo Eneloop NiMH batteries. The first thing I noticed when opening the battery door is that the build quality isn't great, but it's totally acceptable at this price point. I installed a fast class 10 SD card too. No memory card is included so you'll need to have one. The internal 55MB memory only holds 5 pictures at full resolution. Once powered up, the controls are simple and easy to use. The 3" 460K is bright and clear. The 26X zoom lens is average quality, but again acceptable at this price point. There are no threads for adding a filter. There is one thing I love about the lens though. It starts at a super-wide 22.3mm. This is by far my favorite feature of the camera. I own a couple other more expensive superzooms, and they start at 25-27mm. This super-wide lens does shorten the zoom distance somewhat, but it's a well worth it sacrifice. After getting familiar with the simple controls, I headed out to take some test pictures and video. I shot about 100 pictures outdoors, under various conditions. I used the iAuto and Program Modes. Program Mode is what I normally use on my point and shoot cameras. I immediately noticed that the camera is very slow to refresh in between shots, even with my fast Class 10 SD Card. This is somewhat disappointing. I took a few minutes of video too, just to test it out. When I returned home, I shout a couple dozen indoor pictures to test the flash and high ISO performance. Battery life appears to be excellent because even with all the shooting I did, my battery still shows as "full". Once I finished shooting, I loaded everything onto my computer to see what the pictures look like on my HD monitor. Another positive to add, the Sony DSC-H200 used a standard mini-USB cable instead of a proprietary USB cable. Upon seeing my results, I was truly surprised in both a good and bad way. My outdoor results were much better than expected. The images were excellent. All the fine details were there. Exposure was very good. Colors were very good, if not a little soft. All around, my outdoor pictures just came out great. Even when I did a little "pixel peeping", I was surprised at the results considering they're cramming 20.1 MP into a tiny sensor. My one attempt at using the panorama mode didn't come out well, but the results were mainly my fault, and I won't blame the camera. My video came out "good". There was nothing about that that stood out. Personally I have no intention of ever using it, but the Sony DSC-H200 is capable of shooting decent 720p video. Finally, onto my indoor results. This is where I was disappointed. The pictures were just plain fair at best. At ISO 400 and above, the pictures were grainy and "noisy". The colors looked washed out too. I was probably more disappointed than I would have been if the low ISO outdoor pictures weren't so good. On the plus side, the small flash does work fairly well. I went back and shot some more indoor pictures with the ISO locked at 200, and the flash on. These results are much better if you're taking pictures at fairly close range. All in all, the Sony DSC-H200 is a great low cost camera for taking outdoor pictures, but not so good for taking indoor pictures. With it's lack of some basic features, it is definitely aimed at the budget minded photographer who is going to mainly just "point and shoot". There is a manual mode too for those that choose to use it though. I recommend the Sony DSC-H200 as long as you're aware of it's limitations and faults listed below. PROS: Great price and value. Simple controls. Super-wide 22.3mm, 26X Zoom Lens. Excellent results outdoors at low ISO. Good 720p video. Great battery life and uses AA batteries. Good quality 3" screen. Manual controls. Good iAuto mode. Good built-in flash. Good image stabilization. CONS: Mediocre build quality. Too many megapixels crammed into a small sensor. Fair results above ISO 400. Slow refresh between shots. No RAW mode. No B/W shooting mode. No built-in red eye removal. No optical viewfinder. No hot shoe.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great camera,
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This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
I like it very much as it is an upgrade from the 12MP 20x Canon PowerShot SX 120 IS that was slowly falling apart after several years of use. I do miss the Canon's vari-angle screen but, as a digital artist, the fact the 20MP allows me to print much larger images is a real plus and makes up for that. I also like the ease of transferring images onto my computer without having to remove the memory card, something I had no choice but to do with my Canon.
Overall, it is a great camera and is a lot of fun.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat disappointing,
This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
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A month ago I purchased a Sony HX10V camera, so I was excited to be able to try the H200, but now that I have, this camera isn't so great. I know comparing a travel zoom (HX10V) to a heavy bridge camera (H200) is like comparing apples to oranges, but the HX10V offers so much more for about the same price. However, the H200 looks "more professional" compared to my red HX10V.
What some consider an asset - I don't. I hate the weight that 4 AA batteries adds to this camera. Sure, you can find AA batteries anywhere if you run out, but I still prefer the lithium-ion batteries. PROS FOR THE H200: > Battery life is good, and AA batteries are readily available. > Sony has finally added the option for SDHC cards, you are no longer limited to using their Memory Sticks. > EASY setting: Limited choices, large print - this setting would be perfect for an older person or anyone with vision problems. Other than the Easy Setting, your best bet for most users is iAUTO, the limited manual controls, or one of the Scene Settings. > Manual pop-up flash. > Comfortable neck strap, you will need one due to the heaviness of this camera. > In-camera guide, doesn't take the place of a full-blown instruction manual, but it helps. > Sony cameras have one of the best Pet Scene settings, which automatically disables the red focus assist light and the flash so your pet is not startled. (You can choose the flash if you want, though). > PlayMemories software. User-friendly. No CD is included; the first time you connect the camera to your computer, it downloads the latest version from the internet. CONS FOR THE H200: > I had a hard time getting it to recognize a macro shot, as it's supposed to in iAUTO. Also macro focus distance with this camera is a higher distance away than other cameras. Usually there is a dedicated macro button on the control wheel but on THIS camera that is missing and the Smile Shutter setting is in its place. > Photos need a little tweaking. I find the colors not as vibrant as I'd like, and they also need sharpened slightly. (With my HX10V, no post processing needs to be done, maybe cropping, but that's it. I uploaded a photo here of the H200 inside a Case Logic case, that photo was taken with the HX10V.) > Battery/SD card door is hard to close. > Not good in low light as compared to my Sony HX10V, which has a CMOS sensor. > Not full PASM manual; only P and M. You do have some manual choices such as metering, etc., but there is no Aperture or Shutter Priority. > Lens cover must be manually removed, something I forget to do--you get a message on the LCD to turn the camera on again. > 20 MP! Bigger is not better, especially with the small sensor this one has. > 26X optical zoom will not do you any good unless you have a tripod or something to stabilize the camera. > No full printed manual unless you go online for it. There is a small quick-start manual, but it's very basic. > HD video is only 720p and no HDMI port. WHAT MY OTHER SONY DOES BETTER: I think the HX10V is a better choice of the two cameras. > The Sony G lens - same lens used on Sony's more expensive cameras > 1080p video, choice of AVCHD or MP4 > Black & red cameras are made in Japan (white camera in China, not sure where the silver one is made) > BSI-CMOS sensor compared to the CCD sensor in the H200. CMOS sensors are better in low light situations. > Dedicated movie button > Dedicated Background Defocus button on the dial - I am happy with not having full manual control as long as I have this on a camera. > GPS > 3D sweep panorama as well as 3D photos > The HX10V has more Picture Effects, such as Watercolor or Illustration, which are done in-camera so you still have the original photo. Bottom line: You will probably like the H200 if you're a person who likes Sony cameras and you don't want a small point & shoot. If I wouldn't have already known how great the HX10V is, I would have rated this 4 stars, but frankly, I'm a little disappointed with the H200. If you are looking for a case for this, I highly recommend the Case Logic--I have a Panasonic FZ150 and this fits perfectly with room to spare for extra batteries: Case Logic DCB-304 High/Fixed Zoom Camera Case (Black) And you will need a Class 10 SD card for the best response on video, etc. Transcend 8 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card (TS8GSDHC10E) Link to the Sony HX10V Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Red) (2012 Model) NOTE: See comment section for a link to the full-size instruction manual.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it !,
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Was looking for a nice camera at a reasonable price and this fit the bill.
My wife and I went to a fireworks show the other day and I tested the video mode and the auto focus is amazing ! Worth every penny.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sony DSC-H200 More BLUR than not!,
By km boise "km boise" (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony Cybershot H200 Black 20.1MP 26X (OLD MODEL) (Electronics)
I am writing this review to warn shoppers that this model is not, as the Amazon site notes, "a newer model" for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. Based on that statement I bought this to replace the DSC-HX10V (which sadly, I lost) and am grossly disappointed. Even the Sony website, which I checked before purchasing states that this camera has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization - but at least 3 out of 5 images I shoot are blurry. The DSC-HX10V gave me a perfect zoom or close up without problem. I wish Sony had continued producing that camera rather than representing this camera as a product which will "Say goodbye to blur". I am returning this camera today.
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I have tweaked this recipe over the years as a full fat recipe, but now that I'm eating healthy, it's been transformed into an easy, yummy recipe that fits into my daily tracker! You will love it guaranteed! Submitted by BEEBOULDER Carbs: 33g | Fat: 12.7g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 31g | Calories: 373.9
Serve up creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas, and no one will be late to dinner! Submitted by SKEYDOO Carbs: 35g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 18.3g | Calories: 252
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Very Good 4.3/5
(79 ratings)
Customize this recipe with your favorite spices. Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 17.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 39g | Calories: 322
Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides. Submitted by JENNLOVE Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 134.1
These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables. Submitted by HONEYLEA Carbs: 17g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 136.5
This simple summer recipe is good hot or cold. The creamy avocado pairs so well with fresh summer tomatoes. Submitted by MBH1118 Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 30.6g | Calories: 253.5
Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up. Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA* Carbs: 20.5g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 11.1g | Protein: 32.7g | Calories: 287.2
This is my alternative to fried rice which uses no oil! Submitted by RYDIAEMERALD Carbs: 35.3g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 7.9g | Calories: 199
Healthier version of traditional dish Submitted by TAZANGEL36 Carbs: 34.1g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 251.4
A quick and easy version of an Italian classic that can be finished in the oven or on the stove. Submitted by SORCHACULLEN Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 13.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 38.3g | Calories: 299.2
A healthy alternative to an American favorite. Carbs: 16.4g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 116.9


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Beds | Sq ft | Price |
2 beds | 980 | $1,445 |
Located on a quiet hillside overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Crestview Terrace offers residents town and country living in a lush resort setting. Each apartment home features large floorplans, spacious kitchens, outdoor balconies, vaulted ceilings (in select units), and an abundant amount of closet and storage space. Our two bedroom units include cozy wood burning fireplaces. Enclosed garages and additional storage spaces are also available to rent. Our two swimming pool areas provide plenty of room to relax, socialize, and sunbathe. If exercising is your passion, our 50 foot long south pool is great for doing laps. Furthermore, our on-site fitness center is well equipped with a variety of cardiovascular machines, free weights, and a sauna room. Crestview Terrace is located within close proximity to CSU-East Bay, Downtown Hayward, and Garin/Dry Creek Regional Park, which To learn more please email Leasing Team with Crestview Terrace or call at (510) 606-8809.
School Level | School |
Primary School | Bowman Elementary |
Middle School | Cesar Chavez Middle |
High School | Tennyson High |
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Zip Code | 15% less than | 94544 Apartments for Rent |
Neighborhood | 27% less than | Mission-Garin Apartments for Rent |
City | 21% less than | Apartments for Rent in Hayward |
City Condos | 21% less than | Condos for Rent in Hayward |
County | 36% less than | Alameda County Apartments for Rent |
State | 29% less than | CA Apartments for Rent |
Primary School | 22% less than | Apartments for Rent near Bowman Elementary |
Middle School | 26% less than | Apartments for Rent near Cesar Chavez Middle |
High School | 25% less than | Apartments for Rent near Tennyson High |
Unified School District | 18% less than | Apartments for Rent near Hayward Unified School District |