Bamboo Fun includes full editions of valuable creative software to help get your creative juices flowing. Edit photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements, create artwork with Corel Painter Essentials, and apply photo effects with Nik Color Efex Pro. Bamboo Fun is available in a variety of colors and sizes.
Bamboo funs offers a more comfortable and natural way to work, enabling you to alternate between a pen, a mouse, and a keyboard.
Edit
Bring out the best in your photos. Bamboo Fun's pressure-sensitive pen makes it easy to edit, retouch, and enhance and digital photograph. Create a collage with your favorite pictures, design your own unique borders, or write directly on your photos in your own handwriting.
Paint
Make perfect brush strokes without the mess. Bamboo Fun puts painting effects and artistic tools right at your fingertips. Control brush size, paint, patterns, and textures by changing how hard you press the pen tip to the tablet.
Draw
Bring your ideas to life by drawing, sketching, and illustrating with Bamboo Fun. Use the pressure-sensitive control of the pen to vary line thickness, and add shading and color with the natural feel of pen-on-paper.
Write
Express yourself. Write notes and email, sign your name, mark up documents, and enter handwritten text anywhere typed text is accepted. Combine Bamboo Fun with Mac Inkwell or Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 to unleash pen-specific features and capabilities to communicate more personally.
Simplify
Navigate quickly and easily. Bamboo Fun makes it a cinch to move files, switch views, and work in applications. ExpressKeys provide shortcuts to your most commonly-used keystrokes, and the Touch Ring allows you to zoom and scroll with the touch of your finger.
Precise control with an active area of 21 square inches and 512 levels of pressure sensitivity on both pen and eraser.
Features
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Verbatim 2.5" Portable Hard Drive USB 500GB Premium Edition
For added security Nero BACKITUP 2 Essentials software is provided to help back up your laptop or PC's hard drive. Features include synchronisation and full backup.
Features & Benefits
- Transfer documents and data easily between home and office
- Safely back up and store all your files from your PC or laptop
- USB plug 'n' play (no additional power required)
- Soft black rubber coated surface
- Stylish slim design fits neatly onto your desk top and allows it to be transported easily
- 'Nero BACKITUP 2 Essentials' back up software - create your own 'back up' from your PC/Laptop hard drive to your portable hard drive
- Compatible with Windows Vista
- Quick Start Guide printed in 23 languages
- Verbatim 2 Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
- Product Number: 47581
- Capacity: 500GB
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Dimensions: 135mm x 85mm x 21mm
- Product Weight: 170g
- Power: Bus powered via USB 2.0 cable
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 480 Mbits/second
- Rotational Speed: 5400rpm
- Drive: SATA
- Cache: 8MB or greater
Monday, September 14, 2009
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity. Carl Zeiss® optics and Autofocus keep images razor-sharp, even in extreme close-ups.
Performance
- Carl Zeiss® optics: Get more detail and clarity from Carl Zeiss® optics. Logitech’s glass lens designed in collaboration with Carl Zeiss®, the global leader in camera optics.
- Premium Autofocus: Your images stay razor-sharp, even in close-ups.
- HD video: Video calling and sharing has never looked so real at 960 by 720 pixels.
- Higher megapixel performance: A true two-megapixel sensor. Up to eight-megapixel* photos (enhanced).
- RightLight™2 Technology: Adjusts intelligently to produce the best possible images in dimly lighted or poorly backlighted settings.
- Integrated microphone with RightSound™ Technology: Enjoy crystal clear conversations, free from echo** and annoying background noise.
- Ultra-wide field of view and intelligent face tracking: Keeps you right in the middle of the action
- Logitech® Video Effects™: Personalize your conversations with hundreds of avatars and face accessories that mirror expressions and motion.
- Downloadable Fun Filters: Add video effects like fisheye, ‘50s movie, neon, and more.
- Bonus software: Use bundled HP Photosmart Essential software to capture, edit, customize, and print images.
- Universal monitor clip: Mounts easily on any type of display or notebook computer.
System Requirements
Windows® XP
Pentium® P4 (or compatible) processor, 1.4 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended)
128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
200 MB available hard disk space
16-bit color display adapter
Windows®-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
Windows Vista™
Pentium® P4 (or compatible) processor, 2.4 GHz (2.8 GHz recommended)
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
200 MB available hard disk space
16-bit color display adapter
Windows®-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
Technical Specifications
Carl Zeiss® lens
Autofocus system
Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight™2 Technology
Color depth: 24-bit true color
Video capture: Up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (HD quality) (HD Video 960 x 720 pixels)
Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second
Still image capture: 8 million pixels (with software enhancement)
Built-in microphone with RightSound™ Technology
Package Contents
Logitech™QuickCam™ Pro 9000
Universal monitor clip
USB cable (6 feet)
QuickCam™ Software CD, including:
Logitech™ QuickCam™ applications—Logitech™ Video Effects, one-click video e-mail, QuickCapture for photos, webcamming software Applications for Windows®—Windows Live™ Messenger, Skype™ with free full-screen video calling, video-enabled AIM®, Yahoo!® Messenger with free video calling Bonus software—HP Photosmart Essential application for capturing, editing, customizing, and printing images (Web download required)
Quick Start guide
Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand (White) [F5L001]
Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand
The Laptop Cooling Pad's unique patented wave design prevents your laptop from overheating. It uses natural convection to enhance fan cooling, and ensures low power consumption via your laptop's USB port. It requires no bulky power adapters
Thursday, September 10, 2009
EVGA GeForce GTS 250 1GB Superclocked
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4.0 Support
Also known as the Unified Shader Model, the Vertex shaders, Geometry shaders, and Pixel shaders are combined in to one unified shader. Also backwards compatible with DirectX® 9.
Dual Slot Design
Graphics Card takes up 2 slots on a motherboard.DVI-I Output
Digital Video Interface - Integrated - Supports both VGA and Digital signals.2nd Generation Unified Shader Architecture
The latest in Unified Shader Architecture Technology, offering 50 more performance through 240 enhanced processing cores.NVIDIA® CUDA™ Support
Accelerates CUDA based applications through the GPU's proccessing power allowing for faster application performance such as video transcoding.NVIDIA® PhysX™ Ready
Enjoy more visual immersion with life like physics for a more dynamic experience.NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology
Smooth video, accurate colors, precise image scaling, video decode acceleration and post processing, all provided by the graphics card to give you the best HD experience possible. This feature also offloads from the CPU to help reduce power consumption.Support for 2-Way and 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI™
The Hydro Copper series waterblocks support both 2-Way SLI®, 3-Way SLI®, and Quad-SLI® (Hydro Copper 18 Waterblock) setups to provide superior cooling for the most powerful graphics solution.OpenGL® 3.0 Support
Supports the latest version of OpenGLNVIDIA® Essential Vista
This product is essential for achieving the absolute best visual experience and performance from Microsoft® Windows Vista™Other Features
High-Speed GDDR3 Memory Interface Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
SpecsPerformance
Memory
Interface
Resolution & Refresh
Requirements
Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 24 Amps.)
Review
NVIDIA chose the start of 2009 as an opportune time to release a couple of high-end graphics cards, GeForce GTX 295 and GeForce GTX 285, etailing at £400 and £300, respectively, whose introduction solidified NVIDIA's position as provider of cutting-edge graphics. Whilst performance was undeniably good, especially from the twin-GPU GTX 295, the asking price deterred many.
The battle for volume sales happens far lower in the pricing spectrum, clearly, and both NVIDIA and arch-rival ATI need to have compelling discrete cards from, say, £30 to £150. ATI's shown its performance hand last year with a mid-range upgrade in the form of the Radeon HD 4800-series, whilst NVIDIA's been content to extend the longevity of the GeForce 9800 class of GPUs, which, in turn, are based on GeForce 8800 cards.
Long story short, right now, NVIDIA has three options by which to increase the attractiveness of its mid-range wares, priced at between £100-£150. Firstly, it can build an entire programming and application ecosystem around modern GPUs that make them more than just a pixel-cruncher. It's done this, reasonably successfully, with the nascent CUDA-driven and Graphics Plus initiatives, beating ATI to the punch. Secondly, it can reduce the price that it sells various GPUs in to its partners, and the GeForce 9800 GTX+ is currently available from around £115. Lastly, to bring greater performance gains the company can leverage the existing high-end architecture found in GTX 285 (GT200), cheapen it through architecture-cutting maneuvers, and release a £125 card that traces it lineage directly back to GT200.
Today, NVIDIA introduces the GeForce GTS 250 GPU, designed to be the mid-range standard-bearer for much of 2009. Read on to find out which option NVIDIA chose, exactly what it is, and how it stacks up to competition.
Monday, September 7, 2009
XFX 9800 GTX+ SLI Ready
High-end GeForce 9800GTX video card was originally announced a few short months ago in April of 2008. It seems like a long time ago as the GeForce GTX 280 and HD 4870 cards from NVIDIA and ATI were released and redefined what was the high-end of the video card market and relegated the GeForce 9800GTX to a more mainstream role in the NVIDIA lineup.
ATI’s release of the HD 4850 forced NVIDIA to launch an overclocked version of the 9800GTX called the 9800GTX+. XFX is a solid NVIDIA partner with their entire lineup consisting of NVIDIA based video cards. They have released the GeForce 9800GTX+ to fight the under $200 video card market that is dominated by the HD 4850 cards and today’s review is on that specific card. Previous reviews showed the new 9800GTX+ cards to be a very viable SLI solution.
Features
- Core clock 740MHz
- G92 chip
- 754 million transistors
- Memory Clock 1100MHz/2.2GHz effective
- 256-bit memory interface
- 70.4GB/second memory bandwidth
- 512MB GDDR3 memory
- 1836MHz Shader clock
- DirectX 10.0
- Pixel Shader 4.0
- Vertex Shader 4.0
- CUDA
- PhysX
- 128 Streaming Processors
- Unified Shader Architecture
- PureVideo HD
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF
Panasonic announced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Micro Four Thirds camera
Panasonic has announced their third Micro Four Thirds camera today. The camera is called Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and is their smallest Micro Four Thirds camera to date. The DMC-GF1 feature 12.1 megapixels and a 3″ LCD screen with higher resolution (460,000 dots) than the one you find on the Olympus E-P1. Seems like Panasonic has made a very exciting camera with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and it will probably make the Micro Four Thirds standard even more popular.
Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1:
-12.1 (effective) megapixel image sensor
-ISO sensitivity 100-3200
-3″ LCD screen with 460,000 dots resolution
-1280 x 720 HD recording in AVCHD Lite format
-Slim and lightweight design
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 will be on the marked in early October 2009 and cost about $900 for a kit consisting of one lens.
Press release:
Panasonic Introduces Its Latest LUMIX G Series Digital Camera - The LUMIX DMC-GF1
The LUMIX GF1, the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash*, packs powerful DSLR and HD video capabilities into a sleek and easy-to-use compact body
Secaucus, NJ (September 2, 2009) – Today, Panasonic announced the new LUMIX DMC-GF1, the latest addition to the award-winning LUMIX G Series, which debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash*. The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. With its compact size, user-friendly design and ability to record High Definition (HD) video and take professional-quality photos, the LUMIX GF1 continues to redefine digital photography standards.
“Panasonic changed the digital camera industry with the world’s first Micro Four Thirds digital camera, the LUMIX G1 – a compact “DSLR-like” digital camera that produces exceptional image quality. Then, as we continued to raise the innovation bar, Panasonic launched the LUMIX GH1, adding full High Definition 1080p video recording with continuous auto focus,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “The new LUMIX GF1 continues the evolution and is the perfect addition to our LUMIX G Series, as its sophisticated, small body makes it easier and more convenient to carry. The GF1 is ideal for point-and-shoot consumers looking to step-up to DSLR-quality or for current DSLR users who want greater convenience without compromising performance quality or creative flexibility.”
With its lightweight body, the LUMIX GF1 provides experienced photographers with the ideal digital camera to carry with them at all times. Like its predecessors in the LUMIX G Series, the LUMIX GF1 eliminates the pentaprism found in traditional interchangeable lens cameras. Thus, this mirror-free structure allows Panasonic to dramatically reduce both size and weight.
Though small in size, the LUMIX GF1 does not compromise in advanced features. The LUMIX GF1 thoroughly optimizes the advantages of a system camera to ensure high performance, whether capturing photos or HD video. The LUMIX DMC-GF1 can record 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, a format that enables longer recording times. With a dedicated video record button, capturing video is convenient and easy. The LUMIX GF1 can also record HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720 and other video recording formats include: QVGA, VGA and WVGA. The LUMIX GF1 has a unique Movie Program Mode that allows consumers to adjust the depth-of-field while shooting in HD video, so background and foreground can be blurred to give creative effects – something typically only possible with expensive professional camcorders.
The LUMIX DMC-GF1 includes the new My Color mode, which includes seven preset effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette and Custom – all which let users manually set the color, brightness and saturation levels. With the Live View function, users can see how these settings will effect the photo before they shoot, making it easier to capture the exact mood or atmosphere desired. For even more elaborate effects, users can choose from a total of nine Film modes, and set the contrast, sharpness and saturation levels for each. A custom function lets users store their favorite settings in memory. Furthermore, the exposure meter can be displayed in other shooting modes and the correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, with a color-coded warning that alerts users when the settings are not in the proper range.
For those users not quite comfortable with extensive manual and creative controls, the LUMIX GF1 provides a user-friendly setting that can address a beginner’s comfort level, while helping them evolve their photography skills. For instance, Panasonic’s new Scene mode, Peripheral Defocus, lets users take a photo where the foreground is in focus and background is blurred – or vice versa. This popular effect can be intimidating for a beginner, but in the Peripheral Defocus mode, by simply selecting the objects to be blurred and focused using the camera’s keypad, it is simple for photographers of any level.
Also, helping to make the LUMIX GF1 more approachable, Panasonic’s popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, a system of technologies that engage automatically – no setting changes needed – allows for intuitive use when shooting still or video images. While shooting video, iA activates Panasonic’s O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), which helps reduce video-blurring due to handshake. In addition, Face Detection automatically detects a face in the frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion on it so it always turns out beautifully. Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows. For still photos, the iA system encompasses: Face Recognition (up to six faces can be registered); Auto Focus (AF) Tracking; Mega O.I.S.; Intelligent ISO; Intelligent Exposure; and Intelligent Scene Selector.
The LUMIX GF1 also comes fully-equipped with a built-in flash and a large, 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle and a 460,000-dot resolution. The Intelligent LCD offers automatic backlight control, which when combined with its high-resolution, helps improve visibility in all light environments – from sunny outdoors to low-light interior settings. New for the LUMIX G Series, the LUMIX GF1 is compatible with an optional Live View Finder (DMW-LVF1), which provides the full-time live view function boasting 100% field of view regardless of the attached lens. To further expand the LUMIX G Series system, Panasonic Micro Four Thirds digital cameras can be used with Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and with the prestigious Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R. These adapters give the user access to the unlimited number of lens properties.
The LUMIX GF1’s sensor technology offers the best of both worlds - the superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the low-power consumption of a CMOS sensor. Advanced technology makes it possible to read four channels of data simultaneously, helping the LUMIX GF1 deliver 60 frames-per-second full-time Live View images, while maintaining fine detail and rich gradation. The LUMIX GF1’s Venus Engine HD records stunning high-resolution 12-megapixel images using its advanced Live MOS Sensor. This sophisticated LSI circuit separates chromatic noise from luminance noise and applies the optimal noise reduction to each, helping to capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO levels.
The contrast AF system adopted in the LUMIX GF1 is not only accurate, but also very quick – approximately 0.3 seconds with the LUMIX G H-FS014045 lens. Users can choose from a wide-range of AF modes, including multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas; 1-area AF with a selectable focus area; Face Detection; and AF Tracking. The LUMIX GF1 also has a Quick AF function that begins focusing as soon as the user aims the camera - without pressing the shutter button halfway.
As with all Panasonic LUMIX G Series digital cameras, the LUMIX GF1 is equipped with a highly-effective Dust Reduction system. Thus, if dust gets inside the camera (when changing lenses), Panasonic’s Dust Reduction system addresses this problem by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor which vertically vibrates around 50,000 times per second, thus repelling the dust.
The content captured on the LUMIX GF1 can easily be viewed on a Panasonic VIERA® HDTV by simply inserting the SD/SDCH Memory Card into the VIERA’s SD/SDHC Memory Card slot or into a Panasonic DIGA Blu-ray Disc Player. Alternatively, an optional mini HDMI cable can be used to output still and motion images recorded with the LUMIX DMC-GF1 directly to the TV for easy VIERA Link™ operation, with control of playback functions, such as slideshows, managed from the VIERA HDTV’s remote control.
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1 will be available in early October 2009 with the option of two kits – both with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $899.95. One kit option includes the newly-announced LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH, a compact and lightweight “pancake” lens, while the other kit features the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. The optional Live View Finder DMW-LVF1 has an SRP of $199.95; while the DMW-MA2M and DMW-MA3R both have an SRP of $249.95. All new accessories will also be available in early October.
For more information about Panasonic and its LUMIX G System cameras and accessories, please visit www.panasonic.com/lumix.
*As as of September 2, 2009
Panasonic in-house comparison. The speed may vary depending on the specifications of PC and the number of images stored in the PC and other condition.
AVCHD Lite motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD cannot be played on a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
Some video recording functions may not be available depending on the lens that is mounted.
When setting quality to HD, WVGA or VGA, Panasonic recommends using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Continuous recording exceeding 2GB is not possible when recording motion JPEG. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
AVCHD Lite motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
Turn Face Recognition item ON and register the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu in advance. Refer to back page for detail.
Some functions in iA mode may not be available depending on the lens that is mounted.
Lenses that are not compatible with the contrast AF function can be used with manual focusing.
There are some limitations to other functions depending on the lens to attach.
Best Digital Cameras Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Digital Camera Resource Page has reviewed the new DSLR camera from Canon. The camera is called Canon EOS 500D (also known asRebel T1i in North America and Kiss X3 in Japan) and features an impressive 15 megapixels and video recording.
Some key features for the Canon EOS 500D:
-15 megapixel sensor
-1080p HD video recording at 20fps
-3″ LCD screen with 920,000 dot resolution
-ISO sensitivity up to 12800
-HDMI output
The reviewer wasn’t too fond of how the camera felt, but that is very individual. The movie mode is also a bit lacking with only 20fps when you record HD movies and there is no auto focus while recording video (a function the Panasonic GH1 have).
Overall you can’t go wrong by purchasing the 500D, but there are other good competitor cameras on the marked that you also might want to check out.
Read the full review of the Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera here.
Nokia N97 Review
Nokia N97
I find Nokia the most user friendly of all the phones. The Nokia N97 is definitely not just eye candy. The specs and features really make this one power-packed phone. I’m not sure if it would be anything close to being an Iphone killer though, IPhone manufacturers seem to have the smartphone market firmly in their hands.
Review
Touch Screen Wonder From Nokia
Nokia N97 is one of the best smartphones in the market and is widely known as Nokia’s best fully featured and most powerful phone. Several magazines and newspapers covered a story on Nokia N97 review mentioning that the large touch-display of this phone has refused Nokia fans to switch over to the iPhone. Why not? That is the main USP of this phone.
Well, this article is not based on others review, but we have actually used N97 Nokia for few weeks. We have continuously browsed web, read news, checked several sites and also accessed Facebook application. Below are the details about what we found in it.
Nokia N97 Features & Specifications
- Nokia N97 features at a glance
- 3.5″ Touch Display
- 32GB internal storage + 16GB optional storage vis flash card
- 5 Megapixel Carl Zeiss Lens
- GPS
- WIFI, Bluetooth
- 3.5G
- FM Radio
Nokia N97 Phone Basics
The sound quality is awesome with powerful sound quality and the dialing of numbers is easy, but dialing a contact is little complex. To browse the contact list there are facilities of either scroll and click or type a name and then click.
The virtual numeric pad (keyboard) easily replaces the physical one in all the applications except in typing a name for dialing. The phone asks, each time while dialing, whether you want to place a video call. There is no point asking every time because it is hardly seen people using video calls. I did not find the option to skip this question.
Well, answering any call, placing on hold or hang up is easy.
Nokia N97 Touch Phone Aspect
Nokia N97 is purely used as a touch phone. Good job by Nokia. The interface is highly user-friendly.
To avoid accidental clicks vs. drag interpretations Nokia has used a double-tap system. This means the first tap is for selecting and the second one is for launching the application.
Few features such as the “Unlock” or “Menu” are only accessible by its hardware buttons and not through the touch display. So, we can say that it is not completely intuitive.
Nokia N97 Responsiveness
If more applications are opened at the same time then the phone becomes slow. There is no “close all apps” icon on homepage. So, one has to close all the apps one by one.
Nokia N97 Homepage Widget
Nokia N97 has one of the best homepage widgets implementation among all other smartphones. In this the widgets are not messy as we found in OMNIA. The screen space is maximum in it. The default homepage has Facebook included. We noticed that sometimes the phone lacked to provide real-time content. Moreover, the widgets cannot be interacted directly from the homepage.
Nokia N97 Text/Email, Mapping and Web Browsing
Nokia N97 has too many email options. Email arrives instantly in it but the phone does not use the cache feature. So, it spends time doing a “sync” from scratch. GMail in it had all the mail server settings.
The default navigation app is the best. The Nokia maps are cache on the device and hence it does not download each time. So, one can pre-load the entire city or country while traveling. This will cut down the roaming charges.
Well, the map is fast with smooth scroll and zoom in/out features. It can send .Imx files that contains geo-position.
The phone is a good browser. Almost every sites were well browsed. Yahoo Finance and Google Docs were equally good on it. Google Sheets had a problem in both the mode, write and also read-only. Adobe Flash Lite was well supported. YouTube was also perfect as a computer.
Conclusion
For the fans of Nokia this is the best smartphone even though there are few shortcomings. Those are forgivable by them. For those who are not in love with the brand Nokia may try some other smartphones.
Well, put down your comments whether you support this view or not. May be, also some more information about the phone for other readers to know it better.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Revo IKON touchscreen digital radio
Revo IKON touchscreen
Cool, ecstatic, breath taking are some of the defining words we can attach with World’s first multi format digital radio. On its maiden voyage, Revo IKON DAB touchscreen digital radio is charting great leaps. Stretching the horizon of an FM radio, this one caters internet radio stations, DAB and DAB+. Looking resplendent with a 3.5” colour touchscreen display, it also serves as iPhone and iPod dock and aids Last.fm integration. The screen display showcases details of radio stations, track info, album details and more useful info. 
Proving to be an audio genius with Class D amplifier supported by dual 15W channels this one also has NXT speakers with straight panels. With a 3.5 mm headphone jack it can be plugged with other detachable sound gadgets. Boasting of WiFi connectivity and stereo RCA line out, it promises mind blowing digital outcomes. Accompanied by manifold dock adapters to create compatibility with varied generations of iPods and iPhone models, it proves completely multifaceted. The adapters also facilitate non Apple PMPs. 
Sporting exquisite looks with black and grey accent and coloured display screen this radio carries the attitude to be a perfect desk or living room accessory. Costing $461 this consummate internet radio is a sure shot catch. Would be delivered from October 21st, the Revo IKON can be caught on preorders!
Introducing Polk I-Sonic ES2
Polk I-Sonic ES2
Polk I-Sonic ES2 makes it easy to add all the latest audio features to your home entertainment system! The ES2 features a second generation HD radio tuner with full multicasting, and a universal iPod dock with iTunes tagging. When you hear a song you like on the radio, just hit the "Tag" button, and your compatible iPod will remind you to buy the song the next time you connect to iTunes. When not in use, the iPod dock hides beneath a sliding door to keep dust out of the connector.
The ES2 features a powerful 4-speaker iSonic array with enhanced bass and digital signal processing, so it's a great stand-alone unit for a single room. The ES2 has S-video and Composite video connectors, so it's easy to share the amazing sound and your iPod's video library among all the rooms connected to your home entertainment system, or broadcast your TV audio out through the I-Sonic speaker system. Enjoy the crisp signal of HD radio, and powerful playback from your iPod in a single room, or throughout the house with the I-Sonic ES2.
It sounds amazing. Perfect for a bedroom or office. Very full sound. Pretty awesome how much bass this thing can produce at it's small size. Also, after the firmware update, I am now able to take full advantage of my ipod nano 4th gen, which includes wiring my i-sonic to my tv and watching the movies on my ipod. Pretty cool.
Monday, August 31, 2009
One of the best Pro Gaming Mouse Ikari Laser Steel Series
Ikari Laser Steel Series
User Manual
The SteelSeries Ikari mice are the result of 15 months extensive research of ergonomics, technology, shape, motion, hand grip and play styles by gamers. The shape, materials and specifications of the SteelSeries Ikari mice are based on input from professional players from Team 3D, compLexity, mousesports, SK Gaming, Team NoA and other world-class gaming organizations, who collectively represent the world’s most accomplished gamers in Counter-Strike and other gaming disciplines.The SteelSeries Ikari Optical was designed as a no-bullshit, top performer for FPS gamers. The research and development emphasized a “no nonsense, no crap" approach with proven optical technology that allows gamers consistent, fast movements without technical difficulties of any kind. Download software and manual .
Key Specs
- Frames per second: 6.500
- Inches per second: 40
- Counts Per Inch (CPI): 400 - 1600
- Acceleration: 15 G
- Buttons: 5
- Cord: 2 m / 6,5 ft (braided to improve durability)
- Polling: 1000 Hz
- Lift distance: 3,5 mm
- CPI high/low indicator
- Gold-plated USB connector
Steelseries delivers a one-two punch of awesome with its first mouse—the Ikari, a standard five-button, right-handed design suitable for gamers who use either the palm and claw-style grips. With its low-profile design, the Ikari doesn’t provide sufficient support for folks who like to rest their palm on the mouse; our palm-gripped tester had a stiff hand after a few hours of play. Nonetheless, the Ikari’s other features and kick-ass sensor make us almost willing to ignore the less-than-ergonomically perfect shape.
We love the Ikari’s tournament-friendly, driverless design. Using the screen on the bottom of the mouse, you can tweak the sensitivity of the mouse on any PC, without any dependence on drivers. The settings you create are stored in the mouse’s flash memory, so they’ll work on any PC you use, even a tournament rig that you’ve never even played on before. Once you configure the mouse’s high and low sensitivity settings, you can swap between the two using the sensitivity button directly below the scroll wheel. A pair of white LEDs on the side of the mouse light up to show you which sensitivity you’re using.
Now let’s be realistic: The sensitivity indicator lights are really just a gimmick. In the heat of an online firefight, you’d have to be suicidal to glance down to make sure you’re on the proper sensitivity! Harmless gimmicks are forgivable, but the real problem here is that the Ikari only lets you switch between two sensitivity settings, on-the-fly. It’s not a deal-breaker, but on the sensitivity front, we hate having to choose just two sensitivities. Hell, three settings is barely enough! But aside from this quibble, the Ikari’s six-button design is positioned for quick and easy access, even in the most heated of battles. The button layout includes two top buttons, two thumb buttons, a single button on the scroll wheel, and the sensitivity adjustment button.
With a sensitive laser sensor and a driverless approach designed to appeal to hardcore tournament players (who play their most important matches on machines not their own), the Ikari Laser leaves us undeniably stoked. With a few tweaks for comfort and one more sensitivity setting, this mouse could easily reach Kick Ass territory.
Source: MaximumPC
kingston Kingston Unveils the World’s First 256GB USB Flash Drive
It is the highest capacity available for a USB in the market. With this launch , Kingston Technology has positioned itself to be a leader in this high-capacity USB arena.
The Kingston DataTraveler 300 will enable users to carry around a whole digital world , ranging from an outstanding 51 , 000 images , or 54 DVD's , or 365 CD's , or a whole database of documents equal to a 1km paper tower.
The Kingston DataTraveler 300 is perfect for netbook and notebook users who want to extend the limited capacity of their machines. With a host of benefits such as fast transfer speed and password protect software , it is the ideal devise for business consumers who work with large databases , or even designers who need to transfer large graphic files from one place to another.
Another Powerfull Gaming Laptop Alienware 15x
Alienware Area-51 m15x
Key Features
2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme X9000
4GB DDR2
200GB hard drive; 320GB removable hard drive
Blu-ray burner/DVD±RW
15.4-inch TFT
nVidia GeForce 8800M GTX (512MB)
Windows Vista Home Premium
1. Overview
If you know about Alienware machines, you will know they are performance machines. The Alienware Area-51 m15x is certainly one of the most powerful laptops in the market right now, running on an Intel Core 2 Duo X9000 2.8 GHz CPU. It also comes with Windows Vista Home Premium.
2. Design
Let's first look at the design. The design of the Alienware Area-51 m15x is, in a word - spectacular. You will find it has lots of flashy colors and custom paint work - befitting the status of a gaming laptop.
The machine weighs in at 7.8 pounds and comes in a solid silver finish. You will love the color-shifting LEDs all over the machine. There is an interesting software called Command Center from Alienware that even lets you customize the color of those LEDs!
3. Display
The display screen on the Alienware Area-51 m15x is 15.4 inches in size, and displays in 1080p format, perfect for all those HD movies. The resolution is a whopping 1920 x 1200, and there is an in-built dual graphics solution (2 nVidia graphic cards).
3. Keyboard and Other Controls
The touch-sensitive controls on the Alienware Area-51 m15x make it easy to turn on and off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The keyboard types very comfortably and is also very suited for gaming.
4. Ports and Connections
The ample USB ports on the Alienware Area-51 m15x and the 802.11n are more than enough for connecting external devices and fast LAN and WLAN gaming.
5. Battery Life
The battery life of the Alienware Area-51 m15x is nothing short of fantastic. You'd expect that from a gaming laptop - who wants to run out of juice when shooting down enemies in Call of Duty 4?
6. Shortcomings
There aren't many shortcomings in the Alienware Area-51 m15x that one can see. The only downside would certainly be the price - but remember, you are paying for top-of-the-line performance, so the price premium is justified.
Conclusion
Well, I hope this article has helped you understand the Alienware Area-51 m15x a bit better. In terms of design and performance, this machine is one of the best in the market - if you can afford it. Until next time, good luck and happy mobile gaming!
Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505
Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505
I have always liked Sony simply because they know how to create a gadget that looks and feels right. And PRS-505 doesn't disappoint in this regard - it is beautifully designed, it's case is made from premium materials (mostly aluminium), it comes with an exquisite leather cover which makes it look like a real book (and a very expensive one).
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Bose Quiet Comfort 3
Bose Quiet Comfort 3
Bose's QuietComfort 3 headphones are a smaller and more compact follow-up to the QuietComfort 2s. They offer a more compact design, extracomfortable cushy foam earpieces, a rechargeable battery, full sound, and effective noise-canceling circuitry, and they fold up for storage in the included carrying case. Additionally, Bose offers a 30-day home trial.
With the QuietComfort 3s, Bose has done a remarkable job of shrinking its popular noise-canceling headphones while achieving similarly impressive sound quality--but that engineering feat doesn't come cheap.
Sharp LC 52LE700UN
Sharp LC 52LE700UN
With the introduction of the LE700 Series, Sharp combines its legendary AQUOS® LCD panel technology with a newly developed, proprietary Full Array LED backlight system to create picture quality that is second to none. The LC-52LE700UN again illustrates Sharp's LCD technology leadership while also demonstrating its LED engineering advantages. Sharp's UltraBrilliant LED system illuminates the TV to extremely high brightness and contrast levels and enables significant environmental benefits such as longer life expectancy, no mercury and lower power consumption. At the same time, the new X-Gen LCD Panel utilizes an ingeniously devised pixel design that permits more light to pass through even while minimizing light leakage, with the result being the deepest black levels that AQUOS LCD TVs have ever achieved. Overall, the LC-52LE700UN shows that with Sharp, it's not just LED, it's AQUOS LED.
For Full Specs Visit: Sharp Corp
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sony HDR XR520V 240gb
Sony HDR XR520V
Sony has introduced its latest high-end camcorder in the form of the HDR-XR520V camcorder. This video recorder features a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with a high-speed BIONZ imaging processor. You can record 101 hours of HD Video in LP mode and store them into its 240GB HDD. This camcorder also supports Sony’s new 16GB PRO-HG Duo HX Memory Sticks. and GPS feature.
Full Summary visit : Cnet
Sony Ps3 Slimmer
Sony Ps3 Slimmer
Spec sheet:
- Product name: PlayStation 3
- Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)
- CPU: Cell Broadband Engine™
- GPU: RSX
- Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.
- Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
- Hard disk: 120GB 2.5" Serial ATA
- USB 2.0 ports: 2
- Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)
- Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1
- AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1
- Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
- BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
- Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: Approx. 250W
- External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
- Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
- Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1
The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body. Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise. While inheriting the sleek curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look. With the compact body and casual appearance, the newly introduced model will appeal to a wider audience who are looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home.
Concurrently with the release of the new PS3 system, SCE will modify the PS3 brand name from "PLAYSTATION 3" to "PlayStation 3", and introduce a new "PS3" logo, which is engraved on the surface of the new PS3 system. By unifying under the familiar "PlayStation®" name, which represents the entire PlayStation family, PS3 together with PlayStation®2 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) will further expand the PlayStation business, and will continue to enhance the entertainment experience along with the ever-growing PlayStation®Network.
The new PS3 continues to offer the cutting-edge features and functions of the current models, such as the ability to enjoy high-definition Blu-ray disc (BD) movies and games, as well as various content and services downloadable through the network. The new PS3's storage size has increased from 80GB to 120GB, and with the extra capacity users will be able to store more games, music, photos, videos as well as various content and services available through PlayStation Network. Having more than 27 million registered accounts around the world, PlayStation Network offers more than 15,000 pieces of digital content, ranging from game titles, trailers, and demos to more than 15,000 movies and TV shows via PlayStation Store(*1). PlayStation Network members can also download free applications, such as PlayStation Home, a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences, as well as Life with PlayStation, which offers users various news and information on a TV monitor in the living room by connecting the PS3 to the network.
Since the launch of PS3 in November 2006, the number of BD-based titles has reached more than 1,000 titles and downloadable PS3 games to 1,400(*2) titles worldwide, with the support from a broad range of third party game developers and publishers. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from SCE Worldwide Studios, including Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, EyePet, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Heavy Rain, God of War 3, MAG, ModNation Racer, Gran Turismo 5 and more.
Other features of the new PS3 include:
PS3 system software update version 3.00
Concurrently with the release of new PS3, system software will be upgraded to version 3.00 on September 1. The update adds various user-friendly features such as the "What's New" screen, where users can quickly browse the new items available in PlayStation Store as well as their recently played games directly on the XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar), with short cuts to each piece of content. PS3 will evolve continuously with the system software updates, further improving the operability and enhancing the user experience available through the network. PS3 owners will be able to enjoy new features by simply updating the PS3 system software to version 3.00 via the "System Update" function on the XMB(*3).
- BRAVIA(R) Sync(TM) Feature
The new PS3 system is also equipped with the BRAVIA(R) Sync(TM) feature. By connecting the new PS3 system and a BRAVIA TV with the HDMI cable, users are able to directly operate the XMB on PS3 using the TV remote
control. Other functions include "System Standby" that will automatically turn off the PS3 system when the BRAVIA TV is turned off(*4).
- "Vertical Stand" for new PS3 (CECH-2000 series)
By utilizing the separately sold "Vertical Stand", users will be able to set the new PS3 in vertical position(*5), making it easier to place the PS3 system anywhere at home. The vertical stand will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009, at a RRP of 2,000 yen (including tax) and in North America at US$24(*6).
- Removal of "Install Other OS" feature
The new PS3 system will focus on delivering games and other entertainment content, and users will not be able to install other
Operating Systems to the new PS3 system.
Along with a vast line-up of attractive and exciting entertainment content with the new PS3 system, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment.
- *1 Number as of end July 2009. Content within PlayStation Store will differ by region, please refer to the official PlayStation.com site for further details.
- *2 Includes PS one(R) classics and free of charge content (downloadable demos).
- *3 Users will need to connect their PS3 to the network to use the function.
- *4 Users will need to use BRAVIA TV that supports the BRAVIA Sync feature. For further information about BRAVIA Sync, please refer to the official Sony site in each region.
- *5 Users will need to use the separately sold "Vertical Stand" to set the new PS3 in vertical position.
- *6 Release date of the vertical stand for North America will be announced when available. Release date and price of the vertical stand for Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions will be announced when available.
JVC Everio X GZ-X900
The new Everio is basically a compact video camera that records at full 1920×1080 1080i resolution at 24Mbps in its highest setting. It can take 9-megapixel still images and records directly to an SD/SDHC memory card. It weights 300 grams (.66 pounds) and has a 2.8-inch color screen.
JVC's new "Everio X" GZ-X900 camcorder is just what we like in a flagship device: incredible style, crazy specs, and awesome slow motion video of us slapping people. The GZ-X900 reworks the Everio line into a new brick-like form factor that's bordering on the shape of camcorders of yore, but JVC puts a nice twist to it, and the camera is obviously very compact. JVC used some "premium materials" in the construction and it really shows, but what's more exciting is the high-end 1080p resolution, with 1000 "TV lines" to sample from (it's not upscaling from a completely bum source like many compact camcorders). The unit also works as a fast-action still camera, for 9 megapixel shots at 15 fps, and 5.3 megapixel shots at 60 fps. What we're really wild about is the 600 fps slow motion, which operates at a 640 x 72 resolution -- you can get more pixels at slower frame rates. Unfortunately, none of this good stuff comes cheap: the camera hits retail in June for an even $1000.
JVC Everio X GZ-X900 Specs- 1/2.33" CMOS, 10.3 Megapixel
- 5x Optical / 8x Dynamic / 200x Digital (max.)
- KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
- Video: [AVCHD] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)
- UXP: 1920x1080i, Avg. 24Mbps (VBR)
- 2.8" 207K-pixel Color LCD
iRing Controlling your iPod
iRing
Its a concept design, it will give you the possibility to control your iPod or iPhone from your finger, things like pause/play/volume up.
The power at your fingertips. Simple as that.
Nokia 888 WristBand Cellphone
Nokia 888
Nokia 888 is a concept Phone from the Mobile Giants Nokia. This is just a future oriented design which won many Design awards. The concept is so hot that it remembers the slow paced Organic electronics reaserch field. Organic electronics aims in making Gadgets which can be bended, rolled or it can be mould to any for m or shape by the customer. Similar is the case with Nokia 888.This Flexible gadget remembers us the Hi Tech Gizmo's in Bond 007 movies. Its work is on way and no one even Nokia cant predict its release. Its so Hi Tech that we will wonder on this and its feature. The Flexible "Form" allows the user to mould this phone to any wonderful shapes, also the user can send shapes like "heart" or "his heart " to his Girlfriend/Boyfriend.Here is a Video about this Conceptual Phone. Its worth watching this.Post your comments about this Hot Phone, Your views, Its Good or Bad etc.
Also, this is still in concept phase so you can not buy it yet.
Nokia Pink N72
Nokia Pink N72 Morph your Nokia N72 Pink into a digital camera by sliding open the active lens cover and compose your shot using the high definition 2.1 inch colour display. The 2 megapixel (1600 x 1200 pixels) camera includes an integrated flash, which will capture images even in low light conditions. Capture photos or video clips with just one click, and personalize your image with the integrated photo and video editor. Choose your favorites to print or transfer them onto a compatible PC. For Full Specs visit : SimonCells
Description
Nokia N72 Pink unlocked GSM cell phone is a sleek and stylish phone. This compact package has high-performance multimedia at its core, wrapped in a beautiful design. The Nokia Pink N72 unlocked cell phone offers the benefits of photography, entertainment and personal productivity to people. Powerful yet stylish multimedia device, the Nokia N72 Pink unlocked GSM phone is equipped with integrated digital music player, with dedicated capture and music player keys, an integrated browser, FM radio and support for Visual Radio. Personalize your Nokia N72 unlocked phone with a choice of digital music tracks, and enjoy music on the go with the integrated digital music player. Press the music key for direct access to your music tracks. Record music from your CDs, create playlists and transfer your music onto your Nokia N72 Pink with the Nokia Music Manager.
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