Archive for August, 2009

The Dawn of the Augmented Reality Apps

Aug 27th

Posted by Mazen in Links | 195 views

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I really love to see the latest technologies, and ways to integrate them in our daily lives.

This Metro Paris Subway app (Supports English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish) for the iPhone is a dream, watch the video to the end and imagine the possibilities.

UPDATE: The web is buzzing with a new word, and more apps are showing on the iTunes store.Now the buzz is AR Apps (Augmented Reality Applications).Another app came out called London Bus the does almost the same thing as the Metro Paris one, but for London instead. these types of ARs could change the way we travel and explore our new surroundings forever, and that is what I love about this technology. :D

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Uboxing Garmin Oregon 550

Aug 17th

Posted by Mazen in Tech | 456 views

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Have been using a GPSr for quite some time, and been very proud of my trusty Garmin GPSMAP 60 CSx

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But what I didn’t really like about the 60 CSx was that fact that it attracts people’s attention since it really looks like a walki-talki which adds another level of difficulty while Geocaching in urban settings. So I needed a device that has the same power (if not more) and capabilities of my trusty 60CSx to be used as my primary device. I got the Garmin Oregon 550 with its touch screen interface, and the 3.2MP camera that geotags images, this new device was release mid-July 2009. I was trying to get it locally or from nearby region with no luck so I had to get it shipped from the US.

When I got the package I thought of doing an unboxing post so here it is:

Unboxing the Garmin Oregon 550

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Just opened the box to see the surprise inside it.

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They had to put the Mac logo in there, didn’t see any Windows logo though.

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In the box you will find:

  • Oregon 550.
  • AA battery charger
  • 2 AA NiMH batteries
  • Carabiner clip
  • USB cable
  • Owner’s manual on disk
  • Quick start manual

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The back where you can see the camera lens of the GPS device.


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Right next to the trusty 60CSx, much smaller.


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A tad thicker, but it feels great in hand.


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The back of the Oregon 550 and the 60CSx.


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Build it and They Will Come

Aug 8th

Posted by Mazen in Links | 171 views

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I thought it was about time I would start my own online store , and who would be better then Amazon to provide me with the backbone.

On this store you will find Books, Camera gear, and Electronics… Ahhh the stuff I really love. So check it out by paying it a visit, and rest assured that you will get the best service from Amazon.

For the time being I have added a side link to the store and soon I will make it easier to access it with a visible link.

Visit Mazen’s Online Store Now! (Just a marketing shtick :D LOL)

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The Colosseum by Mazen

Aug 6th

Posted by Mazen in Thoughts | 375 views

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I shot this in front of The Colosseum in Rome, I thought I should share this with you :D since I am planning on printing a large scale version of this image to hang on my wall. ;)

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