Polaroid film is specialized photographic film designed to develop directly into prints for immediate gifting and display. Many people liked the convenience of the format when it first came out, as it allowed one to take pictures without the cost and wait of having the film professionally developed. The Polaroid has been waning in recent years, as digital photography becomes the norm. However, many photographers still prefer the venerable Polaroid for quick shots to test the light or capture a particular aesthetic. Which of these great Polaroid films are you going to miss the most, once the format truly goes the way of the dodo?
Mylar is one of those great wonder materials of modern science. It is thing and strong, a reflective plastic that has all sorts of uses. Mylar can be used to distort the reflected image, meaning that it can be used in trick photography as well as in all sorts of different applications requiring the reflecting of light in a specific direction. Which of these mylar brands do you prefer?
A slide scanner,used to be the only way to get high-resolution images into a computer. Digital cameras were still in their infancy when people in the journalism field first made the leap to digital production, and the slide scanner was a reliable part of every dark room and photo desk. Which of these great slide scanners do you like the best?
Polaroid PoGo CZA-10011B Color Direct thermal printer
A good photo printer makes it simple to turn your digital photographs into full-color prints on real glossy or mate photo paper. Some of these devices connect to your computer, allowing you to edit your photos with software before printing, while others offer the convenience of connecting directly to your camera. Which of these great photo printers do you like the best?
NLU BodyGuardz NLHN811207 ScreenGuardZ+ HD Ultra-Slim Screen
Fujitsu Screen Protector Tablet PC screen protector
3M Vikuiti ARMR-200 Tablet PC screen protector
General Dynamics Itronix Display Protective Overlay Tablet PC
Motion Computing 608.400.01 J-SERIES Protective Display Film
With the advent of tablet computers using touch-screen based inputs, protecting your screen from damage has never been more important. Now a computer with a damaged screen suffers limitations on both it's input and output, not simply at the output end. Thankfully there are a number of great products on the market designed to protect your screen from minor damage associated with regular use. Which of these tablet touch screen protectors do you trust to keep your displays mint?
Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED - 4000 dpi - Film scanner (35 mm)
Pacific Image PowerSlide 3650 - 3600 dpi x 3600 dpi - Film scanner
Kodak I1860 - 300 dpi - Document scanner
Braun MULTIMAG Slide Scanner 4000 for 35mm Transparencies
Firewire provides your computer with a high-speed modular interconnect system with speeds that rival that of USB. Firewire makes a good bridge for digital image scanners, because it provides high bandwidth and is easily unplugged and reconnected. Which of these great Firewire scanners do you like the best for capturing images over Firewire?
Sure, every maker and region of beer demands that you consume only in the glassware they recommend, but stocking a home with all types of beer glasses is outside the budgets of all but5 the most wealthy beer lovers. Which beer glass should you make sure to have on hind so as to provide the best drinking experience regardless of the malty beverage consumed?
Ryobi ZR08510 25.4-cc Variable-Speed Hand-Held Gas Blower
Weed Eater 200 MPH 430 CFM Gas Blower/Vac, 952711922
Holmes Poulan Pro Gas Blower, Vacuum Variable Speed - Bvm200vs
Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Blower/Vac
Husqvarna 130BT 30cc 2-Cycle Gas Backpack Blower
A good gasoline powered blower is a wonderful way to herd leaves, litter, yard waste and other detritus off your lawn. These powerful devices use gasoline engines to generate the significant airflow required to move even the most stubborn and soggy leaves. Which of these portable power plants for blowing do you like the best?
Electrolux EI24MO45IB 24in 2.0 cu. ft. Built-in Microwave, 1100 Watts
MMD30S Dacor Millennia 30" Microwave In A Drawer - Stainless Steel
Jenn-air 27" Built-in Microwave / Drop Down Door
Whirlpool RMC305PVQ - White 30 Inch Microwave Combination Oven
Microwaves are useful appliances to keep in your kitchen. They make cooking and defrosting all manner of ingredients fast and easy. If you've ever owned one, however, you know how bulky they can be. They really take up a lot of space if you can't secure them out of the way like the models on this list. Which of these under counter microwaves do you like the best for conveniently cooking your food while not taking up too much counter real estate?
iOptron SmartStar G N114 GoTo GPS Reflector Telescope
Meade DS-2114AT-TC Reflector Telescope
A good USB telescope is a great way to improve the ease of your stargazing. These devices allow a number of different functionalities, from capturing images to your computer to auto-aligning the telescope with digital coordinates. Which of these powerful modern telescopes would you most like to have in your bedroom for gazing at the heavens?
