If you're in Canada, the Henry's Camera chain sells used cameras that they guarantee are functional. The are given a rating for any cosmetic blemishes.

I've been considering this as I can no longer tolerate the video hiccups on my old tablet PC. So far, leading solution might be to have both a cheap tablet and a workstation-class laptop. With Sketchbook Pro on the tablet I can still do digital sketching as on my tablet PC, and a laptop with a proper GPU will let me…

I say nay. Years ago I had a summer job painting and one of the first things we learned was to put a rag over the lid before pounding it shut. And now that I think of it, make one mistake stretching the elastic band over the top of an open can and you've got bigger problems than a little splatter.

If I had to guess, that user is most likely an industrial designer. Windows for 3D models, rendering and/or engineering analysis like FEA. Mac for Photoshop to touch up any photorealistic images.

Contrary to popular opinion, there is one important difference between American freedom of speech and Canadian freedom of expression as explained by (then) Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice, Beverley McLachlin, in a 2004 speech at Plattsburgh State University.

You know, those complaining should understand that by reading this blog, we tacitly support the re-pitch being described about. And even though Lifehacker properly attributes their sources, readers almost never do. "Hey Alice, I saw this great tip on Lifehacker..."

Monitor glare... sunglasses.

VOTE: Fisher Space Pen in stainless steel. With the cap on, it is small enough to fit in my wallet. With the cap on the end it has the balance of a full size pen. It really does write on most surfaces and continues to be my spare pen when I forget or misplace my F-701.

VOTE: Zebra F-701. Insanely cheap for a pen with a full metal jacket. I've dropped it many times and it still works after many refills. Tip: use the medium refills instead for a smoother and more distinct line.