I was very graciously lent a Sony HDR-XR550 for use on my wedding. I gotta admit, when I was told I was gonna be lent one I heaved a deep sigh of relief considering the fact we skimped on a videographer (the cost on wedding - related services are simply ridiculous if not predatory, imho), and I was happy with anything that could capture decent images.

Well not only was the HDR-XR550 up to the task, it downright killed. Check out the highlight specs:

Well worth going to, no doubt. Here're the reasons why:

Can't imagine who still use these, but today Sony announced it wasn't gonna make 3.5 diskettes anymore.

Had the vast array of IT-related courses been available during my college years, I probably would have ended up working in the IT industry. I've always loved computers and I'm forever inclined to techie and geeky pursuits like html coding, tinkering with the OS of my son's Sony PSP, and playing video games till the wee hours. Yes, I'm a nerd. But since my series of choices didn't exactly lead me down that road, I'm just happy to be able to try out, write, and blog about a wide array of cool gadgets like the Sony VAIO series.

Ok this is a different kind of unboxing, because a. This is not a loaner unit. This is my sister's, and b. it's a 2008 model Vaio.

Nevertheless, in the spirit of 'because - I - just - like - doing - this', here's my unboxing of the my sis' brand - new, 2008 model, verrry pink 14" Sony Vaio CS16G/P