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Toshiba introduces Camileo Pro digital video camera 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Toshiba looks set to release a new digital video camera for those interested in a little point and shoot action, with its new Camileo Pro offering some slight advantages over the previous plain old Camileo. This one boasts a 7 megapixel sensor, according to Le Journal du Geek, and will capture 640 x 480 video in either MPEG-4 or AVI formats, with a 2.5-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom, SD card slot, and 64MB of internal storage rounding out the specs. While there doesn't appear to be any word of a North America release, those in Europe will be able to get their hands on one for 199? ($268).Read More ...

Canon PowerShot S5 IS 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Digital compact cameras are getting amazingly comparable to SLRs. Especially with the introduction of Canon?s new PowerShot S5 IS.With the previous PowerShot S2/S3 IS, Canon did a great job in combining great image quality with a 12x zoom lens. But what they are lacking is a flash hotshoe. Which in my opinion is a great loss, as flash photography is really rewarding when you can put on a flash with a tiltable head. It is also one of the key difference between them and a Canon DSLR. But the PowerShot S5 IS just closed this gap between compacts and SLRs by having a flash hotshoe, which supports Canon Speedlites (220EX, 430EX, 580EX) with E-TTL.The PowerShot S5 IS also features:8-megapixel Stereo sound recording DIGIC III processor Optical Image Stabilizer 2.5-inch LCD Face Detection for auto-focus Support for SDCH/SD and MMC memory cards From my experience with the Canon PowerShot S2 IS before I upgraded to a DSLR, I have no reservations in recommending this latest successor in the Power ...

Fujifilm Finepix S5 Pro 1969-12-31 17:59:59 FinePix S5 Pro gives you not only a wide dynamic range - critical to image quality, but also capability to choose the optimum dynamic range setting* for each scenes. NEW ADVANTAGES Reducing noise to a minimum even when shooting at high sensitivity Wide dynamic range with smooth tonality Through a vastly improved signal-to-noise ratio and "two cycles of noise reduction", the RP Processor Pro enables users to take full advantage of ultra-high sensitivity up to ISO 3200 for images with clearly reduced noise. Product Info ...

Hasselblad H3D DSLR: 39 Megapixels 1969-12-31 17:59:59 The Hasselblad H3D is the world?s first 48mm. full-frame, large-sensor, medium-format DSLR camera system. The H3D has been developed around a brand new digital camera engine producing increased lens performance and a new level of image sharpness. By focusing solely on digital camera architecture, Hasselblad is able to offer photographers the full benefits of professional medium-format digital cameras as well as the ease of use of the best 35mm DSLRs.Hasselblad unveiled its next masterpiece, the Hasselblad H3D, a digital SLR camera to be offered in 22-megapixel and 39-megapixel trim. Inside are some relatively gargantuan image sensors, the largest ones in the world at 48x36mm. But you'd better have plenty of storage on hand?the dimensions of that 39-megapixel frame are 5412x7212 pixels, filling up well over 110MB per pic. Bring plenty of money, too, because the price of this camera, made by the company whose cameras were the first on the moon, will be almost enough to finance your own ...

Sony® ? (alpha) DSLR-A100 1969-12-31 17:59:59 The Sony ? (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 mexapixel DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide?and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot® in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new anti-dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures and Eye-Start ® autofocus system for faster camera response.Superior Electronics, Amazing SimplicityIn the revolutionary new Sony® ? (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, Sony digital technology takes you a giant step toward professional performance -- with advanced imaging, image stabilization and creative control functions, plus ease of operation that helps everyone take better digital pictures right from the start.Advanced Lenses and AccessoriesThe Sony® ? (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is yo ... Sony

Chinavasion MP4 Player 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Very cool looking MP4 Player. Combining 65000 OLED screen, easy to use design, a playback function in MP3 or WMA, digital picture slideshow function, and USB 2 with Plug and Play, this wholesale MP4 is easily worth more that its low price. Video playback: AMV - conversion software supplied for converting normal video e.g. from MPG Music playback: MP3 / WMA Displays digital photos in GIF or JPG FM Radio Voice recording - built-in mic. Graphical colour menu USB 2.0 - plug and play music transfer under Win 2000 / XP 65,000 full-color OLED display ID3 tag readout 7 Equalizer settings 18 languages supported: English; Chinese; German; Japanese; Korean; Dutch; Portuguese; Denmark; Polish; French; Italian; Spanish; Swedish; Czech; Russian; Thai; Turkish; Hebrew Built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery gives up to 8 hours playback.Buy ...

Sanyo Xacti 6.0-Megapixel Water-Resistant Camcorder 1969-12-31 17:59:59 The Xacti CG65 excels at recording beautiful, high-sensitivity movies. Its 6.37-megapixel CCD and 5x optical zoom help you capture the essence of a scene as it unfolds. When you?re shooting in low light, an automatic frame-rate adjustment feature lets you record more detail. And, since movies are recorded in the highly compressed MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, you can fit a lot more of them onto a memory card.Now your snapshots can look sharper than ever. The Xacti CG65?s blur-correction system uses a gyro sensor to detect and compensate for image blurriness. Meanwhile, advanced 9-pixel mixture technology enables more detail to be captured in still images, and real time interpolation digitally enhances images for enlargement or printing.Product Info ...

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Imagine if you?re one of the swanky 150 owners of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition.Well, even if you have $480,000 to spare and an extreme need for speed, it seems like you?ll have to satisfy it another way. Apparently, each and every one of it has already been spoken for.I?ll leave you to the mind-boggling details about the 300 over enhancements made to this limited edition baby, but from the brief outlook, it?s definitely faster and lighter. With a new leather trim in the cockpit, an Alcantara steering wheel, sexy red stitching and loads of carbon fibre, it?s definitely a car with looks that can kill.Now, imagine a femme fatale behind that wheel and I?m sure the guys will go soft in their knees!Base Price: $480,000 (est) Vehicle Layout: Front engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe Engine: 5.4L/641-hp/605 lb-ft supercharged SOHC 24-valve V8 Transmission: 5-speed automatic Curb Weight: 3700 lb (mfr) Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2.7 m) Length x Width x Height: 183.3 x 75.1 x 49.3 in (4.7 x ...

Google loses Gmail trademark case in Germany 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Looks like Google will finally have to stop using the Gmail trademark in Germany. A German appellate court ruled against the company, says German venture capitalist Daniel Giersch, who brought the case against Google. The court is expected to provide a written ruling on July 4, according to Google and Giersch. Giersch runs an electronic postal delivery business that goes by the name G-mail, which is short for "Giersch mail." Giersch says he only wants to use the trademark in Germany, Switzerland, Norway and Monaco. A Swiss court also has ruled against Google. Separately, Google had to rename its e-mail service Google Mail in the United Kingdom in 2005 after losing a trademark case there. Google's use of the trademark also is being challenged in Poland. Read more ... Google

Google wants U.S. help fighting censorship 1969-12-31 17:59:59 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once relatively indifferent to government affairs, Google Inc. is seeking help inside the Beltway to fight the rise of Web censorship worldwide.The online search giant is taking a novel approach to the problem by asking U.S. trade officials to treat Internet restrictions as international trade barriers, similar to other hurdles to global commerce, such as tariffs.Google sees the dramatic increase in government Net censorship, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, as a potential threat to its advertising-driven business model, and wants government officials to consider the issue in economic, rather than just political, terms."It's fair to say that censorship is the No. 1 barrier to trade that we face," said Andrew McLaughlin, Google's director of public policy and government affairs. A Google spokesman said Monday that McLaughlin has met with officials from the U.S. Trade Representative's office several times this year to discuss the issue."If censorship regime ... Google

Identify Music with Verizon's V CAST Song ID 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Verizon Wireless announced the availability of V CAST Song ID, an enhancement to the V CAST Music service that allows users to easily identify songs. With V CAST Song ID, when users hear a song, they can capture a sample of what they are listening to on their phone and the service will identify the song. V CAST Song ID also lets consumers purchase the matching full-track song, ringtone or ringback tone over-the-air right from the cell phone.To use the service, customers only need a V CAST Music-enabled phone to start identifying recorded music playing on the radio, in a club, on the street or from virtually any music source. V CAST Song ID can identify more than four million songs, spanning almost all music genres, from the latest chart toppers to ?80s rock classics. When the user places the phone near a music source and records a 10-second clip, V CAST Song ID names the artist, song and album title. After successful recognition, the application will determine if the song is available ...

Nokia E62 1969-12-31 17:59:59 This newcomer to the PDA phone scene has quickly become a top contender thanks to a bevy of features and a keyboard that's a pleasure to type on. Available from Cingular, this handset lacks high-speed HSDPA support (it does support EDGE) and has some interface quirks that take a little getting used to, but it's one of the most capable smart phones on the market.As a phone, the E62 is on the quiet side, so your callers may be hard to hear. Dialing is easy, however, and the unit is comfortably light to hold. Talk-time battery life is excellent, reaching the 10-hour maximum that we test for.Read More ... Nokia

iPhone: The Device IT Managers Will Love to Hate 1969-12-31 17:59:59 With the release of Apple's iPhone on June 29, IT managers are hustling to find ways to support the devices, anticipating the moment when the CEO walks in with one and demands, "Give me my corporate e-mail on this gizmo."Analysts and IT managers say the iPhone will be popular among their workers who buy them for consumer uses, but the devices will certainly challenge businesses because of the needed support for e-mail, iTunes songs and other applications. (For more perspective, read: The Coming War Over the iPhone.)For example, at communications conglomerate ABC in New York, the official policy, for now, is not to support the iPhone at all, but there will be some exceptions for top executives. "At this point, with a few exceptions, the iPhone is not a supported device, but for one or two ABC presidents, we'll make the walls move to allow it because we're in the communications business" and they will want to see iPhone's capabilities, said Jeff Plotkin, an engineer for broadcast ope ... Iphone

Get in shape with Nike+iPod 1969-12-31 17:59:59 The functionality of the Nike+iPod kit while running, the device gives you a good deal of on screen information. Shown on the screen at any given time is your pace-per-mile, total time, and the distance you have already run. When I first started running again, all this on screen information appealed to me, but it wasn't until recently that I discovered that the information was more of a distraction than a motivator. When I first picked up my kit, I have to admit that I took a look at the Nike armband hanging in the same display. For me, I just couldn't bring myself to spend $30 on something to hold my iPod to my arm, especially when I wouldn't be able to see all the statistics. It wasn't until recently that a friend of mine told me that the Nike armband was on sale at TJ Maxx for a mere $15.00. At the time, I dismissed the information knowing that it was the first-generation armband--the one without the clear window. About a week or two later, I found myself in TJ Maxx, face-to-fac ... Ipod

Mazda Ryuga Concept Car 1969-12-31 17:59:59 How will Mazda?s Zoom-Zoom spirit achieve form and substance in the future? Laurens van den Acker, Design Division General Manager for Hiroshima, Japan?s Mazda Motor C orporation , disturbed the status-quo and challenged every designer in his three global studios with that very question upon his arrival at Mazda early last year.After months of soul searching, hundreds of sketches and thousands of discussions, meetings, arguments and revisions, the first part of the answer was unveiled at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Mazda?s provocative Nagare (pronounced ?nah-gah-reh?) ? Japanese for ?flow? ? concept introduced a new surface language that evokes the emotion of motion in a stationary automobile.Nagare is one of a hundred or more Japanese words that describe the embodiment of motion ? such as how wind shapes desert sand, the way currents stir the ocean?s floor or the way waves lap at the shores of a lake. van den Acker explains, ?Nagare is purposely emotional and expressive. Anyone ...