Matt. M's Profile

Kennii said exactly what I was going to.

So you're going to keep your computer up and running all day while you're away for a week or two? What a waste. Unless there was something extremely important I needed to access it's not worth it. And if there were, well, I'd probably sack up and actually take my laptop with me!

Also helpful to jailbreak/unlock your phone before selling it. I've been using iPhones since the first one and have yet to sell one for less than I paid. Essentially I use the phone for a year, sell it for a profit, and use that money to buy a new one. I also keep the original accessories and my phone is in brand new condition.

My question is, how can I meet Laura? As a photographer and a guy that lives in Los Angeles, she looks amazing!

720GB internal on my MBP
1TB external (system backup, back up all files from other drives)
640 external (RAW files)
500 external (movies, shows, videos, etc)

I swear, posts just keep going downhill. Unplggd, if you want to ramp up articles that's all well and good, but how about keeping the quality up? These new writers are garbage.

@kkushkush - what does my comment have to do with talking while driving? It's not like that's the only time you can use a bluetooth headset (although it's the only time I do and do so at a minimum). My comment was directed at the half dozen people saying they don't know what the jawbone is or what it does.

If people don't know this is a bluetooth headset, I'd argue they wouldn't even know how to use it. Why bother entering?

I'd suggest looking at Portenzo cases both for the Kindle and the iPad. As much as the Dodo case seemed to get the 'book case' right, their holding system is terrible as is their quality control. I've since gotten a Portenzo case for the iPad and it is leaps and bounds above what Dodo is offering.

Better work on your conversation skills. If people are paying more attention to their phones than to you that might be saying something....

I've been using the Dakine Sequence for the last 3-4 years and love it! Large enough to hold two bodies, two flashes, four lenses, and all my batteries, cards, chargers, filters, flash accessories, etc. The padding on the straps (shoulders, chest, and waist) is fantastic and it is very comfortable for long trips (even though when you fill it up the pack gets heavy!). The inside of the bag has a removable camera block which is great if you wanted to use your pack for carrying other things or wanted to slim down your kit and just take the block. Inside the block are padded 'walls' held in by velcro which can be moved into any orientation to fit your particular gear.

http://philwigglesworth.net/BlogEngine.NET/post/2007/10/06/Dakine-Sequence-Review-(1-3).aspx

Another backpack bag that I highly recommend is f-stop. They make unbelievable bags with a variety of sizing to fit your kit. Like the Sequence, they also have removable camera blocks. One of my buddies has the Tilopa and it is fantastic. Not enough of a change for me to switch packs, but if I ever felt the need to get another bag, it would be one of theirs.

http://fstopgear.com/

In the end, I think it's best to consider a few things:
1) get a bag that can accommodate all your gear and a few additional purchases you may have planned. If you buy something to fit your current kit, but know you're going to buy an addition lens/flash, whatever, its pointless to buy a small bag only to have it not fit your gear in your next purchase.
2) buy a quality bag as it is worth it. If you cop-out and get a cheap bag, you're going to be paying more in the long run as you'll have to replace them more often.
3) get something that's comfortable to carry. That canvas duffle pictured in the post looks great, but c'mon, with that much gear that bag would be brutal to carry!
4) Look for packs that can pull double duty. I personally love camera blocks. They can easily be rearranged as your kit changes, carried separately if you want to lug around less gear, and when removed you have a pack which can act as a different bag for whatever else you have!
5) Find a pack that suits your needs. Travel a lot? Maybe you want a hard case like Pelican. Fly a lot? Look for a bag that fits in overhead compartments (and check different countries you fly to as different countries have different restrictions). Visit wet places? Get a waterproof bag or one that has a rain cover. Getting the right kind of bag for the situation will help its longevity and ensure your gear is kept protected!

Cheers,
Matt