crankyBut after a while, the grainy pictures fail to impress, and I'm now deliberating if the opportunity cost of captured memories is worth three-quarters of a grand. I call this investment in the future. Nevertheless, would it be money well worth spending?
Beats me.
Decisions, decisions.
Doubt I would want to repair a <2 megapixel camera that is three years old. You know how cheap technology becomes eh?
Time waits for no one, before you know it, you've lost all the memories. Having some pics would definitely help you recall all those wonderful times. If you're just thinking of putting it online, perhaps 640x480 will do, but I still think getting a digicam is worth it.
If I had the $$, I would get one myself rather than use my dad's.
It's the opportunity cost that matters the most. Similarly for any other techie device. It is only worth if we make the effort to use it. I know many peers who invest lots in PDAs and Digicams but end up using PDAs for Bejeweled and Digicams for holiday and wedding shots. Memories should be at least a weekly experience, if not daily.
Oh well.
*stretches*
I'm thinking of getting a small one that fits into the pocket so that it's easy to carry, however the specs must still be good. any recommendations?
*stretches hands out*
No lah, maybe a bit mean... I'll donate a dollar
If I gotta buy one now, it would be a Pentax Optio, 5mp model. Read the review that its good. But this will set me back by $1k. Anyway happy with my Casio QVR4 (not available now).
Review's here: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39005881,39011680p,00.htm?