Sony HDR-SR12 The world of amateur video cameras has become like some sort of nauseating spin on the Zipper. On one end of the spectrum there are the ever shrinking standard definition recorders (Exhibit A: Flip Mino). These shooters are built for portability, easy uploads, and Web distribution. They’re lightweight cameras with lightweight files and lightweight video quality — watching footage outside the confines of YouTube is kinda like getting a root canal sans anesthesia. But at the upper deck of the spectrum, we find the exact opposite: high priced, finely designed, and exquisitely tailored high-def camcorders like Sony’s HDR-SR12, a maxed out AVCHD viddie shooter packed to the gills with features, controls and a massive (for the moment) 120GB hard drive. (Read the full post about ‘Review: Sony HD Camcorder is a Gift From the Video Gods’…)
Luidia Inc. has unveiled a new version of its eBeam software that makes interactive projection environments in classrooms possible. This new version brings new and improved functionality including Screen Recording and Scrapbook Image Writer, enabling teachers to access an extensive online image gallery in a snap. The upgraded screen recording feature allows users to: record everything that happens on the desktop and include voice tracks from the computer’s microphone, playback instantly in the eBeam movie player, and then save the recordings as .avi, .wmv, or .swf (Flash) movies. The Scrapbook Image Writer allows users to export documents into Scrapbook from any application, such as AutoCad or Adobe Acrobat, with the print function. (Read the full post about ‘eBeam Software Revised’…)
While everybody seems to be going green these days, some people on the other hand, are focusing on the exact opposite. This latest thumb drive is made of cedar wood, which certainly wouldn’t make Mother Nature too happy. If you’re hell bent on trying to reduce the number of trees in our world, each of these 1GB thumb drives will set you back about $62. Tags: gadgets, DVD, robots, sat-nav (Read the full post about ‘Wooden Thumb Drive’…)
Elecom has released two more webcams for the masses - the UCAM-K30H and UCAM-DLJ200H. The former will feature a 300k pixel 1/6″ CMOS sensor, while the latter has a much higher native resolution count at 2 megapixels thanks to its 0.25″ CMOS sensor. Both will be able to provide VGA video at 30fps, boasting a maximum resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 at 15fps. You won’t need any driver to get the UCAM-DLJ200H going, and interestingly enough it is able to be used with the playstation 3 via plug-and-play. No idea on the pricing though. Tags: equipment, laptops, digital, cable (Read the full post about ‘Elecom Has Two New Webcams’…)
It is without a doubt if you are able to parade a Mobiado handset around, you’re pretty much set for life. The Mobiado Lucido is no different, as it comes with a combination of sapphire crystal, stainless steel and aircraft aluminum in the final product. There will only be 200 of these circling around the world, so getting spare parts would be pretty much out of the question - hence, be careful while using this! Features include :- Triband GSM/WCDMA 2100 Supports MP3, MP4, eAAC+ and AAC file formats 2 megapixel camera Internal memory No idea on pricing, but as I mentioned, this shouldn’t be cheap in any sense of the word if its pedigree is anything to go by. (Read the full post about ‘Mobiado Lucido For The Rich’…)
Plenty of devices these days are powered via USB, so having this Tiny USB Charger would definitely come in handy. It is small enough to be attached to a keychain or function as a cell phone charm, and can be connected to compatible cell phone batteries thanks to the clip that holds it in place. All you need to do is make sure the power points are compatible with the one in your country, or you can always get an adapter to go along with the $12 Tiny USB Charger. Tags: hdtv, cellphone, equipment, games (Read the full post about ‘Tiny USB Charger’…)
by Thomas Ricker, posted Aug 19th 2008 at 5:20AM Compal’s been a vocal supporter of Intel’s MID followup to the tragic UMPC platform ever since It was announced in April of last year. Hell, the Taiwanese ODM even dedicated a team to crank out all the devices expected in the first half of 2008 but never came thanks in part, to Intel’s Atom slippage. Now Compal looks ready to toss a MID to consumers (either direct or through a third-party manufacturer, it’s not clear) with the unveiling of this handheld at Intel’s IDF in San Francisco. The QWERTY slider packs GPS, a Linux-based OS with media player, browser, eMail and IM clients, and Option’s GlobeTrotter Connect and GTM501 HSPA data kit offering tri-band HSUPA/HSDPA and quad-band GPRS/EDGE connectivity the world-over. (Read the full post about ‘Compal’s MID slider with global HSPA/EDGE data — first UMPC it, now you don’t’…)
The new version of USB Swiss Army Knife is now available. Victorinox has recently released a 16GB version of the USB Swiss Army Knife. The new model also comes equipped with a small torch, retractable ballpoint pen, Key Ring, and LED Mini White Light. Its USB flash drive is originally manufactures by the Victorinox company. The 16GB USB Swiss Army Knife retails for $212 from SwissFlash Flight 16GB Knife. [Source] Tags: camera, gadgets, speakers, Ogg Vorbis (Read the full post about ‘16GB USB Swiss Army Knife’…)
Trust Asus to roll out four more Eee PC models in Taiwan - the 1000HD XP, 904HD XP, 901 XP and 900 XP (16G). There is no confirmation as to whether the four models mentioned here will ever make it out of Taiwan and into Europe as well as the US, so don’t go hyperventilating just yet. You can tell by the “HD” suffix in the model names that those will feature a hard drive, while the “XP” suffix suggests that Windows XP will be the operating system of choice. Are you going to jump onto the netbook bandwagon just yet, and if yes, which model would you gun for?
Tags: laptops, DAB, home cinema, audio
Search engines may be your first destination when trying to find something on the Internet, but until now the most reliable way to search was through entering text into a search field. How about searching with an image instead? Well with TinEye you can.
TinEye is a new search engine that replaces keywords with an image. You can either upload an image or provide it with a URL to an image to use in the search.
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