Saturday, July 31, 2010

Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D Camcorder Bundled With 3D Conversion Lens

Panasonic has proudly introduced its new simple-to-use Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder, which Panasonic claims as the world’s first consumer 3D video camera that includes a specially-designed 3D conversion lens for recording true-to-life 3D dynamic images that’s ready to playback on 3D compatible televisions, like Panasonic VIERA 3DTV. In addition to 3D video, the Panasonic SDT750 also can shoot full HD (1080/60p) AVCHD video once the 3D conversion lens is removed.

Key features of Panasonic HDC-SDT750 include:
  • 3.0-inch wide LCD touchscreen with auto brightness adjustment
  • 35mm wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with 12x optical zoom
  • iA (Intelligent Auto) mode complemented with Hybrid O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilization)
  • Advanced, high-sensitivity 3MOS system delivers great images with richer color quality
  • 5.1-channel audio recording sound system plus Zoom and Focus Microphone
  • Time Lapse Recording plays a scene like sunset or blooming flower at an accelerated speed
  • Included 3D conversion lens for recording right-eye and left-eye images (960 x 1080 pixels each) simultaneously
“Panasonic developed a professional 3D system camera and successfully brought high-quality Full HD 3D images to the home for viewing on Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D televisions. But now, Panasonic has taken it one step further and developed the world’s first consumer 3D camcorder, the HDC-SDT750 – creating a 3D ecosystem available for consumers in the home,” commented Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager for Imaging of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Incorporating Panasonic’s professional broadcast technology and bringing it to an easy-to-use consumer model, the SDT750 makes high-quality 3D video content a reality in the home.”
Panasonic HDC-SDT750 consumer 3D video camera which measures 2.59 x 2.71 x 5.43 inches and weights in at 375 grams is expected to hit the market by October 2010 for around $1,400.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Panasonic Lumix FX700 Slim and Stylish Digital Camera

Panasonic has announced Panasonic LUMIX FX700 digital camera with 24mm ultra wide-angle lens and 5x optical zoom. It has advanced functions in a slim, stylish body rather than Lumix FS7.
Panasonic Lumix FX700 packs with high-speed 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor, full HD video capture, and 3-inch touchscreen LCD 230,000-pixel resolution with Auto Focus.


Here some general features of Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX700:
* 3.0-inch LCD full touchscreen display with one-touch Auto Focus (AF) capability
* Ultra-bright F2.2 ultra wide-angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 5x optical zoom
* Newly-developed Venus Engine FHD image processor minimizes image noise and distortion
* Records 1080p full HD AVCHD video with Intelligent Resolution technology
* Intelligent Scene Selector automatically chooses appropriate mode according to the shooting environments
* Dolby Digital Stereo Creator for superb audio quality
* New addition to Panasonic’s iA (Intelligent Auto) mode – Motion Deblur updates motion detection (Intelligent ISO Control) and brightness control (Intelligent Exposure) for best possible photos
Panasonic LUMIX FX700 is scheduled to be available in late-August 2010 for about $400.

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Ultra-Compact SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB Thumb Drive

The worldwide market leader for flash memory products, SanDisk Corporation has launched its new portable, ultra-compact SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB thumb drive, which the company claims as its smallest USB flash drive in North America. According to SanDisk, this incredibly tiny and lightweight Cruzer Blade USB drive is just about the size of a standard paper clip and weighs about the same as a penny.
“At half the size of some other USB drives, our compact Cruzer Blade provides consumers with highly portable storage at a great value,” commented Kent Perry, director for retail product marketing at SanDisk. “The drive lets users transfer their digital data quickly between computers, and delivers a storage boost to devices such as netbooks that often need additional memory but are difficult to upgrade easily.”
SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB thumb drive that available in 4 variants of memory capacity – 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB, are now available at SanDisk’s official site for $14.99, $21.99, $38.99 and $77.99, respectively.

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New LG X140 Netbook With LED Backlight Screen

The global leader in mobile communications, LG has announced the launch of its latest netbook which is known as LG X140. The slim and stylish netbook is powered by a 1.83 GHz Intel Atom processor and runs on Windows 7 Starter.
Featured with a 10.1-inch LED backlight screen with 1366 x 760 resolutions, the LG X140 is also equipped with a 1.3-megapixel webcam with You-Cam viewer and SRS TruSurround HD sound. It boasts with a 2GB memory, a 320GB SATA HDD and comes with a battery that provides up to 9 hours of battery life. In addition, it also preloaded with LG Smart POP application which supports file transfer between PC and netbook, dial and send message from netbook, and contacts and outlook synchronization between netbook and phone. Besides that, it also featured with Smart Pack suite for improved efficiency.
Available in white, hot pink and black, the LG X140 is now available in the UAE and in other GCC markets for the price of AED 1799.

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Plextor External USB Powered Blu-Ray Player At $99Plextor External USB Powered Blu-Ray Player

Blu-Ray Player is increasingly gaining popularity in both PC and consumer electronics markets. While most of existing PCs and laptop still don’t have built-in Blu-Ray playback capability, but in case you are looking for external solution for your existing PC system, here could be a good alternative that you can consider. Named as PX-B120U, it is a newly announced USB based external Blu-Ray player that enables a smooth HD media playback without the need of upgrading the whole system.
PX-B120U is designed in compact form factor and is quite convenient to be carried around. To ease up usability, it is powered solely by USB port that eliminates the need of external power supply. Technically, it is capable to provide 4-speed mechanism with ability to playback DVD +/-R, DVD +/- RW, +/- R DL, DVD-RAM and CD-R formats on top of Blu-Ray format. Only one drawback, there is no burning capability except media playback which is more than sufficient for average users.
Priced at $99.99, it is one of the most affordable Blu-Ray players in the market at this moment. Good thing is, the Blu-Ray player is also compatible to run and playback any DVD besides Blu-Ray format as a one-for-all external CD drive for portable laptop or PC. However, in order to enjoy full HD visual experience, the computer must be equipped with minimum hardware specification as well as a HD capable panel, potentially a 20-inch one (at least) to display full HD media necessarily.

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128GB Lexar Echo SE USB Flash Drive

The world’s leading maker of memory products, Lexar Media has launched its new ultra-portable, easily-accessible and reliable flash-based backup solution for users on-the-go, dubbed as 128GB Lexar Echo SE. It’s the high-capacity USB flash drive that combines 128GB of memory storage with high-performance read and write speeds, up to 28MB/s read and 10MB/s write, respectively, compatible with both Mac and Windows PC.
“When it comes to backup solutions, a higher capacity means larger amounts of data can be easily and conveniently protected against loss,” commented Jyh Chau, senior product marketing manager for Lexar Media. “We are pleased to announce the addition of the 128GB drive to the Echo SE line. With its automatic, customizable software capabilities, consumers living a mobile lifestyle can now back up a large number of files on a single drive.”
Lexar’s new 128 GB Echo SE USB thumb drive that incorporates built-in backup software is now available at Amazon.com, Newegg.com, Buy.com, Insight.com, PCconnection.com, Zones.com and its official site for around $500. In addition to 128GB capacity, Echo SE USB backup drive also available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models, priced at $89.99, $139.99 and $259.99, respectively.

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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 DSLR Camera

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 DSLR camera has a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit-branded 24x optical zoom lens, features Intelligent Resolution technology for optimal signal processing.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 will feature the ability to record 720p video and offer a 3-inch LCD screen for easy view finding, log dial controls Focus, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. For framing and reviewing images, the Panasonic Lumix FZ40 has both a 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder, and a 3.0-inch LCD display, both with 100% coverage.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 has a three-inch Intelligent LCD with 100% field of view. Sonic Speed Auto Focus and a high-speed start-up for jumping right into the action. Panasonic assures us that the Lumix DMC-FZ40 will be available in August for $399.95.

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iDisplay Extends Windows And Mac PC Display Screen On iPhone/iPad

Apple’s iPad is so popular now as a great companion tablet PC or even being used as home centralized control system or merely as an expensive Digital Photo frame. With its relatively large screen size, have you ever wonder how you can use it as an extended secondary display? Now with the help of apps named as iDisplay, users can easily transform the famous iPad into external display via WiFi connection.
For the start, there are two apps that need to be installed on both your laptop and iPad. And since Apple iPhone doesn’t come with standard Ethernet port, users will have to establish the link between both through WiFi, so that the desktop screen can be shared just like having additional secondary screen in extended mode. Once installed and launched the program at both ends (with WiFi connection turned ON), a message with available lists of computers will be prompted. Tap on the respective PC name will connect both with extended display ready to be used. Since iPad is capacitive touch based and so there is a bit tricky to use it as your mouse cursor on the secondary display (iPad screen) will not be displayed correctly. Some simple tips here: Just tap on your iPad screen with two fingers will show keyboard and application menu. Besides, users can drag with two fingers to pan, pinch to zoom, or tap and hold to simulate right click and etc.

Tested on a jailbroken iPad 16GB WiFi version and it works great without significant lagging when sharing the screen. But for first time users, you will have to spend few minutes familiarizing with virtual screen position as well as its control function but once you get used to it, it is no doubt an effective tool as extended view for both your Windows and Mac PCs. Specifically designed to run on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, iDisplay (costs $4.99 at iTune) is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows XP 32-bit (Windows Vista and 7 is on the way) and users can get free installer download at ShapeServices for more effective work.

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RIM Announces Blackberry Protect To Secure Confidential Data In Smartphone

Smartphone usage has been very common among consumer space and one of the major concerns is its data security. As an effort to enhance the data protection on its smartphone, RIM has officially announced a new protection software named as BlackBerry Protect targeted for BlackBerry smartphone users.
Basically there are many great features offered by the protection software. First, users can wipe off or lock the personal confidential data remotely by controlling using PC whenever the phone is lost. Alternatively, if you think that someone may want to try returning the lost phone but was unable to reach you, there is a way to remotely add the contact information necessarily. Besides, if the phone location is nearby, users can choose to activate its alarm sound so that it could be located easily. But in case it is far away with unknown coordinates, users can still track it based on its built-in GPS module as well as gathering information from cell tower. Last but not least, BlackBerry Protect makes it simple to backup any data via WiFi and even duplicate/restore them back to a newer smartphone conveniently.
Currently BlackBerry Protect is in beta testing with actual launching date for early beta users via invitation codes in BlackBerry Beta Zone by end of this week. The apps will be officially open for public beta by end of this year as one of the enhanced features to safeguard your personal confidential data while on the road.

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

BlackBerry Bold 9650 To Hit Sprint Stores On May 23

RIM and Sprint have announced the upcoming launch of the new powerful, sophisticated smartphone, named as BlackBerry Bold 9650. It’s the full-featured 3G smartphone with uncompromising features and performance that provide users an easy access to email, messaging, robust business and entertainment apps, as well as location-based services while on the go.

Key Features and Specifications of BlackBerry Bold 9650 (Sprint):
  • 2.44-inch sharp-resolution TFT LCD display with 480 x 360 pixels resolution at 245 ppi
  • 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, image stabilization, autofocus and geo-tagging capability
  • Optical trackpad and a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard
  • Easy access to Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and popular IM services
  • BlackBerry OS 5
  • Bluetooth v2.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connectivity
  • Built-in GPS offers turn-by-turn navigation
  • Support BlackBerry Media Sync, BlackBerry Maps, BlackBerry Messenger and BlackBerry App World
  • Sprint Music Store, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
  • Memory expansion slot supports up to 32GB microSDHC card
  • Talk time: 5 hours ; Standby time: 312 hours ; Music playback time: up to 18 hours
  • Dimensions: 4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.56″ ; Weight: 4.8 ounces
“The new BlackBerry Bold 9650 is an extraordinary smartphone that we think customers will love,” commented Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of RIM. “Whether at work or at play, the new BlackBerry Bold 9650 offers a truly impressive communications, multimedia and connectivity experience.”
BlackBerry Bold 9650 that comes with a 2GB microSD memory card is slated to hit Sprint stores on May 23 for 199.99, after a $100 mail-in rebate and a new 2-year service agreement.

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Replace AA and AAA Batteries With Vibration-Powered Electricity Generator

Tired of replacing the batteries on your remote especially since you have been glued to the TV a lot during the 2010 World Cup? If the batteries on your remote control run flat, just give it a good shake and hey, presto, you should be able to change the channels! Provided that you have vibration-powered electricity generator inserted into the remote control. Japan’s Brother Industries Ltd. has produced an innovative energy harvesting device based on vibration that can replace AA and AAA batteries.
Shaped like a battery on the outside, the energy harvester is equipped with an electromagnetic induction generator and a 500-mF capacitor for storage. It generates about 100-mW of power which is suitable for small devices; the remote control, for instance, only needs between 40-mW and 100-mW of power to operate. The output of the AA-size generator is 10 to 180-mW, providing power at 1.6- and 3.2-volts, while an AAA unit that generates 2.7-V has also been produced. There is no need to keep replacing AA and AAA batteries with this environmentally-friendly kinesthetic or vibration electricity generator.
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Buffalo HDS-PXU2 Portable HDD 1TB

Buffalo release the latest portable external hard disk drive called Buffalo HDS-PXU2 available in 3 different storage capacity: 320GB, 500GB and 1TB.
The Buffalo HDS-PXU2 support USB 2.0 interface by using wrap cable, internal shock absorbing and already include power saving system up to 30%. Also it’s feature with automatic data encryption AES 256bit for secure data store and it will be available on Japan in the end of the month.
The spec is the same as Buffalo HD-PXU2 and the only different is storage capacity. The price is $166 (320GB), $214 (500GB) and $311 (1TB).
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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Viliv N5 Smallest Mini Notebook

Viliv release a new handheld device called Viliv N5 mini-notebook powered by
Intel Atom Z520 (1.3 GHz) processor, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of SSD storage.
The Viliv N5 has 4.8-inch touchsceen display with 1024×600 pixel resolution, webcam, optical joystick, bluetooth, QWERTY keyboard, GPS, a USB port, and stereo speakers. Also it’s inlcude 3G mobile broadband Huawei EM770W, slot for microSD card and running Windows 7 operating system.
Previously the smallest netbook has 7-inch display is Kojinsha S130 powered by Intel Atom. This mini-netbook available on Dynamism with price $799 (already 3G) and will release Viliv N5 only with wifi ($649) on the end of July 2010. 

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Hitachi LifeStudio Desk External Hard Drive

Hitachi has introduced a new external hard drive called the LifeStudio with high performance, unique feature and some enhance performance. It’s currently offered in 4 models (portable and desktop versions) – LifeStudio Mobile, LifeStudio Mobile Plus, LifeStudio Desk and LifeStudio Desk Plus.

The Hitachi LifeStudio is the first drive in the industry that automatically pulls together and organizes your photos, videos, music and documents from your computer, any connected USB device or your social media. LifeStudio comes with both a content management app as well as a backup software solution which seems practical considering that this is an external hard drive.

The drives range in size from 250GB to 2TB and are priced between $79.99 for the entry level unit to $219.99 for the top of the line device. Here is the pricing details of Hitachi LifeStudio External Storage:
1. Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile 250GB – $79.99
2. Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile 320GB – $99.99
3. Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile 500GB – $119.99
4. Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus 320GB – $119.99
5. Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus 500GB – $139.99
6. Hitachi LifeStudio Desk 500GB – $99.99
7. Hitachi LifeStudio Desk 1TB – $129.99
8. Hitachi LifeStudio Desk 2TB – $199.99
9. Hitachi LifeStudio Desk Plus 1TB – $149.99
10. Hitachi LifeStudio Desk Plus 2TB – $219.99

Watch the demo video of Hitachi LifeStudio Plus external hard disk drive:


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