Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Asus has just unveiled its latest RT-N13U wireless router that will make it a snap to configure right out of the box thanks to the intuitive Asus EZ UI which enables users to set up and manage wireless connections, printers and scanners without breaking a sweat.
Heck, it even comes with the ability to allocate different bandwidth to various activities performed based on user preferences. Another advantage of the Asus RT-N13U would be its ability to support 24/7 downloads without the need for a computer to be left running. No idea on pricing, but the stylish Asus RT-N13U comes with an optimized antenna isolation configuration that allows one to obtain better connectivity and clearer reception.
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
Samsung CL65 digital cameraSamsung Electronics America, Inc., today unveiled the CL65, featuring built-in geo-tagging, Bluetooth 2.0, DLNA compatibility, and Wi-Fi* connectivity. With the new CL65, users can make a true visual connection with their family and friends by quickly and easily sharing photo memories and moments while on-the-move.
Packed full of innovation and encased in a sleek compact frame, the CL65 offers the unprecedented combination of geo-tagging, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, and DLNA compatibility. The geo-tagging capability allows users to keep track of where they’ve traveled, while DLNA compatibility and Wi-Fi connectivity enable users to send and share pictures almost as quickly as they take them. The CL65 is a great way to keep your network of friends and family in the know.
Thanks to the built-in geo-tagging capability, the CL65 displays the city on the camera’s LCD screen, providing users with a display of the location where they’re taking a photo, as well as a reference for when they are reviewing and managing images. With the embedded PC software package ‘intelli-studio’, users can also easily view, edit and manage their pictures right on the camera before uploading them to popular photo-sharing sites, such as PicasaTM.
Using Bluetooth 2.0 technology, users can wirelessly beam their favorite images to other compatible devices. Using a Wi-Fi connection, users can now email photos directly from their camera and upload them to popular social networking sites. The CL65 also offers DLNA connectivity, allowing users to wirelessly connect to other DLNA compatible devices within their networked home, such as an HDTV, to view and share their images.
The CL65 sports a 3.5″ wide touch-screen LCD. With a resolution of 1,152K, almost four times more than traditional cameras, the CL65’s advanced display provides users with an enhanced viewing experience. The CL65 also incorporates Samsung’s Smart Gesture User Interface. With a simple tilt, users can now easily access key features such as Smart Auto, movie, and program mode.
The CL65 comes with a 12.2 megapixel CCD and a high-quality, 35mm Schneider‑KREUZNACH lens. Offering a powerful internal 5x optical zoom, the CL65’s lens produces clean and clear images with balanced resolution from the center of images to the edges. Alongside professional‑grade photos, the CL65 records 720p HD video at 30 frames-per-second in H.264 format, giving twice as much recording capacity as MPEG4 format, and four times more than MJPEG format, all in the palm of your hand. HDMI connectivity means that your HD videos can be enjoyed on any HDTV or HD Monitor.
Additionally, the camera’s touch-screen user interface provides users with Samsung’s innovative and intuitive One Touch Auto Focus system. This puts complete command of the camera’s focusing system right in the hands of the photographer, allowing the user to pinpoint the exact area to lock focus on by simply touching the location on the LCD screen. Users can also automatically trigger the camera to then take the image by continuing to hold the location with their fingertip.
“The CL65 is all about spreading the joy everywhere from anywhere,” said Sang Jin Park, CEO, Samsung Digital Imaging Co. Ltd. “Never before has a manufacturer provided such a range of technologies in a compact digital camera, giving consumers unprecedented flexibility when it comes to how, when, and where they share their digital images. Geo-tagging keeps track of where the photographer has been, allowing them to quickly and easily share content with their network, while Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi capabilities allow for the simplest of uploads without needing a computer. This new powerhouse point-and-shoot camera will raise the bar for innovation and set a new standard by which all other manufacturers will be measured.”
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Onkyo recently announced a couple of home theater receivers, the TX-NR807 and TX-SR707. Both models are 7.2-channel systems, where the former is able to stream audio from Internet-based services including Pandora, Rhapsody, Sirius and Internet radio from vTuner’s database. In addition, it is able to play back all audio stored on networked PCs and hard drives since the receiver is DLNA 1.5-compliant.
Supported file formats include MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG Vorbis and AAC file playback from PCs. Other features include DVD upconversion to 1080p, half a dozen HDMI inputs, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, and is THX-Select2 Plus as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIz certified. As for the lesser TX-SR707, it lacks networking compatibility does not pump out as much power is its more expensive sibling. Onyko has priced the TX-SR-707 and TX-NR807 at $899 and $1,099, respectively.
[Via: ubergizmo]
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
recently announced its alliance with Trend Micro, Inc., a global leader in Internet content security, to offer advanced Trend Micro USB Security software preloaded on its newest USB flash drive, the JetFlash V15. With this powerful combination of Transcend hardware and industry-leading Trend Micro software, users can now share, store and manage valuable data more safely and securely than ever.
Trend Micro USB Security is a unique software program specially developed to protect against malicious content in files transferred to USB Flash Drives. With its easy-to-use interface and simple one-step activation process, Trend Micro USB Security protects the JetFlash V85 from the first moment it is connected. Upon finding threats, the software will alert the user and move all dangerous files to a hidden quarantine folder.
Additionally, when the JetFlash V85 is plugged into a computer with Internet access, Trend Micro USB Security will automatically download and install the latest security updates directly onto the drive. Thanks to its powerful Trend Micro USB Security built-in software, Transcend’s JetFlash V85 AntiVirus USB Flash Drive can freely be used in any computer with no danger of malicious data hitching a ride while transferring files.
Transcend’s capless JetFlash V15 flash drive features a retractable USB connector with lock-switch, which makes the drive easier to use and protects it from damage during travel. Its shiny gloss design includes a convenient attachment hook that not only helps prevent accidental loss, but also makes the drive easier to remove from a USB port.
The 16GB version also has amazing fast transfer speeds of up to 32MB/s read and 16MB/s write that allow back-ups and file transfers to finish in just seconds. With outstanding storage performance, a preloaded, full-featured, 90-day trial version of Trend Micro USB Security, plus Transcend’s renowned global lifetime warranty service, the JetFlash V15 is a feature-packed portable storage device that offers users peace of mind by protecting precious personal data from hackers, viruses or cybercriminals. Currently available in 16GB, 8GB, 4GB and 2GB capacities.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S70. Featuring Nikon’s innovative Clear Color OLED display and a highly responsive capacitive touch screen, the COOLPIX S70 is the smart and fashionable photographic tool that makes picture-taking a greater joy.
The COOLPIX S70 introduces Nikon’s newly developed 3.5-in. Clear Color OLED Display with refined touch control that offers a new level of intuitive fingertip shooting control and a variety of exciting playback options.
OLED technology delivers the immediately recognizable benefits of vivid color reproduction, sharp contrast, and absence of afterimages. Nikon combines this with our own innovative Clear Color Display technology, making the large 3.5-in. OLED display a real eyeful. In addition highly responsive new capacitive touch screen technology adds the benefit of sure and immediate response at the lightest touch of the display’s glass surface for a fun and intuitive feel to every camera operation.
Advanced new shooting features that leverage this quick and easy fingertip control include Touch Shutter, which, at a single touch, releases the shutter after focus and exposure are locked on the subject. In addition, new on-screen sliders provide touch control over brightness (exposure) and Scene Effect Adjustment.
Touch control also makes viewing and retouching images more fun and efficient. The speed and ease of fingertip scrolling through images is matched only by the fun of using a pinching motion with two fingers to zoom in or out on displayed images, switch between thumbnail and full screen views, and so on.
High-performance imaging capabilities include 12.1 effective megapixels of sharp resolution matched to the compositional freedom of a precision 5x zoom NIKKOR lens that ably covers focal lengths from 28-140mm (35mm format equivalent). Advanced digital image-processing faithfully reproduces fine details and subtle tones, delivers quick response, and maintains image quality and clarity when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 6400*.
The COOLPIX S70 features a slim body wrapped in a sumptuous dual texture design that pleases the eyes and the hands with its trendsetting good looks. It will be available in a choice of Champagne & Light Brown, Champagne & Beige, Red & Dark Red, Red & Red, or Black & Black colors.
[Via: infibeam]
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S570. The COOLPIX S570 features a 5x zoom NIKKOR lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage and the performance benefits of Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept. With 12.0 effective megapixels of sharp resolution and a flat body that fits right in your pocket, the COOLPIX S570 offers carefree and flexible shooting.
The COOLPIX S570 is equipped with Nikon’s Smart Portrait System, a series of advanced functions that help produce consistently great portraits. The new Skin Softening function automatically detects and analyzes the subject’s skin and then adjusts smoothness for enhanced results. Face-priority AF automatically detects as many as 12 faces in the shot and helps produce satisfying portraits by adjusting focus and exposure.
Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when the priority subject smiles while the Blink Proof function automatically shoots two sequential frames and saves the one in which the subject’s eyes are wide open. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically corrects any perceived red-eye effect before saving the image to memory.
The COOLPIX S570’s high sensitivity of up to ISO 3200 at any image size up to its maximum of 4000 x 3000 pixels enables flexibility when shooting in low light or when capturing fast-moving subjects. This creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos the moment they occur.
The COOLPIX S570 will be available in Warm Silver, Black, Blue, Red or Pink. (Color name and color availability may vary according to region.)
Nikon COOLPIX S570 Feature Highlights:
Intelligent automation contributes to carefree shooting: Nikon’s Scene Auto Selector eliminates the need to manually select a scene mode to match the shot, making it faster and easier to capture the moment. The COOLPIX S570 uses this intelligent function to analyze the subject and surrounding setting and automatically selects the most appropriate of the following six scene modes to achieve optimal results – Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Close-up, or Backlight.
Four advanced image stabilizing features help ensure sharper results: Nikon’s electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake. Motion Detection automatically controls shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for subject movement as well as camera shake. ISO 3200 capability at any image size up to its maximum of 4000 x 3000 pixels allows faster shutter speeds when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. Nikon’s original BSS (Best Shot Selector) function automatically shoots a series of sequential frames and saves the one with the sharpest focus.
Quick Retouch: Quick Retouch adds the right finishing touch to your photos by automatically creating a retouched copy with the best balance of contrast and saturation.
Nikon COOLPIX S570 Other Features:
• 16 handy scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
• D-Lighting
• Active Zoom
• Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures functions
• Four movie modes with sound
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• Approx. 47 MB of internal memory
• Hi-Speed USB connectivity
[Via: infibeam]
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Philips has recently released a new range of its super-slim LCD HD TVs, beginning with 42in and 47in models. The Phillips 9664 series boasts to have the world’s fastest LCD response time, along with 200Hz technology, super-high contrast ratios, wireless internet access and Ambilight Spectra 2, all in a set that’s 50 per cent thinner than the previous model.
The new LCD TV models also have the latest and most powerful version of the Perfect Pixel HD picture processing engine which combines with the 200Hz Clear LCD technology to create an LCD response time of 1ms to ensure even the fastest onscreen action is reproduced blur free.
The 9664 range of TV’s are very ideal for wall-mounting due to its slim figure of just 49mm thick and thanks to the optional ‘always straight’ easy wall-mounting bracket, Phillips claims it’s as easy as hanging a painting.
latest Ambilight Spectra 2 I spresent in the new series of 9664, which by projecting lights independently from both sides of the TV on to the rear wall, presents a more immersive viewing experience. Faster response and a more accurate colour match to the on-screen image is obtained by the Spectra 2 than any other previous versions. The reduction in eye strain and a perceived improvement in contrast is received and the impact of the movie now extends beyond the boundaries of the set.
Similar to the Cineos 32PFL9604H which is reviewed in the October issue of Computer Shopper the sets too have the NetTV. Thus, it allows wireless internet access (and YouTube) through the set’s inbuilt WiFi radio in combination with the TV’s remote control. Moreover, the newly redesigned menu system is a great improvement on older Cineos models.
We are sure about the excellent quality both the models will be able to deliver. But, the 42in is priced at £1,700 and 47in is priced at £2,000, which means all people will not be able to afford this new technology.
[Via: infibeam]
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Philips has recently released a new range of its super-slim LCD HD TVs, beginning with 42in and 47in models. The Phillips 9664 series boasts to have the world’s fastest LCD response time, along with 200Hz technology, super-high contrast ratios, wireless internet access and Ambilight Spectra 2, all in a set that’s 50 per cent thinner than the previous model.
The new LCD TV models also have the latest and most powerful version of the Perfect Pixel HD picture processing engine which combines with the 200Hz Clear LCD technology to create an LCD response time of 1ms to ensure even the fastest onscreen action is reproduced blur free.
The 9664 range of TV’s are very ideal for wall-mounting due to its slim figure of just 49mm thick and thanks to the optional ‘always straight’ easy wall-mounting bracket, Phillips claims it’s as easy as hanging a painting.
latest Ambilight Spectra 2 I spresent in the new series of 9664, which by projecting lights independently from both sides of the TV on to the rear wall, presents a more immersive viewing experience. Faster response and a more accurate colour match to the on-screen image is obtained by the Spectra 2 than any other previous versions. The reduction in eye strain and a perceived improvement in contrast is received and the impact of the movie now extends beyond the boundaries of the set.
Similar to the Cineos 32PFL9604H which is reviewed in the October issue of Computer Shopper the sets too have the NetTV. Thus, it allows wireless internet access (and YouTube) through the set’s inbuilt WiFi radio in combination with the TV’s remote control. Moreover, the newly redesigned menu system is a great improvement on older Cineos models.
We are sure about the excellent quality both the models will be able to deliver. But, the 42in is priced at £1,700 and 47in is priced at £2,000, which means all people will not be able to afford this new technology.
[Via: infibeam]
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
BenQ today announced the arrival of a new member to its LCD TV family – MK2442, a multifunctional model that is best suited for students or those seeking a second unit for their home. The debut of 23.6-inch MK2442, which could double as a large-sized monitor for PC users, is BenQ’s answer to the market’s need where growing numbers of users now expect to enjoy great visual experience from the TVs. They want a slim-screen TV which offers not only the ultimate enjoyment in picture quality, but also comes at a sweet and affordable price point.
There is untapped potential in worldwide LCD TV market especially in the emerging countries. Up to last year, over 40 percent of home users in Eastern Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America were still watching programs on the traditional CRT units, according to market researcher DisplaySearch’s statistics.
By adding MK2442 into its wide array of TV lineup, BenQ is confident in making inroads in the developing markets such as Eastern Europe, where only 40 percent of viewers are tuning into LCD TVs. The leader in networked digital lifestyle is also slated to push MK2442 into developed markets such as Spain, Italy and Nordic, by positioning the model as the second TV or a multifunctional display (smaller TV or larger monitor) to mass users.
The brand new MK2442 boasts 5 ms response time and Full HD 1920×1080. The Full HD feature means that the screen contains twice the picture details of the earlier resolution technology of 1366×768. It is engineered to handle and output a pure 1080p 24Hz signal for nature, high-quality film, giving users real cinema viewing pleasure without distortion of the original picture quality. Senseye Human Vision Technology – a proprietary image enhancement engine that mimics the human eye – enhances the color, clarity and contrast of video content and smoothes out quick images through motion optimization to produce deeper, richer and more detailed images.
BenQ’s another exclusive technology – Auto Contrast Enhancement of 10,000:1 – optimizes contrast levels via automatic adjustment of the display backlight for unprecedented black levels. Such contrast precision, perfectly adapted to every individual scene, amplifies dark detail definition to reveal never-noticed elements lurking in the darkest game or move scenes.
In addition, its HDMI 1.3 interface allows uncompressed signals to be translated into the highest quality available. The model will be first available on August 20 onwards in major European countries including Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland and Russia.
[Via: infibeam]
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Acer had launched slim Timeline series laptops last month in India based on Intel Ultra Low Voltage platform. Now, Acer has introduced a new Timeline 8000 series notebooks to the 3000, 4000 and 5000 series Timeline lineup as an addition to it. This new Timeline 8000 series contains the slip laptops in 13-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch display sizes. Until now, the prices and availability remains a mystery.
Intel’s Ultra Low Power platform based processors provides power to the Acer Timeline series. One of the laptop with series Timeline 3810T laptop was reviewed and found that it is an equal combo of value, design and productivity. Both business and consumer segment users needs are kept in mind while creating the new Timeline 8000 series laptops.
The new notebooks will be available in 13.3 inch, 14 inch and 15.6 inch displays that support 1366×768 resolutions. Acer’s Timeline 8000 series notebooks features Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Solo Ultra Low Voltage Platform based processors.
Up to 4GB or 8GB DDR3 RAM would be packed according to the 32-bit or 64-bit operating system chosen. The new laptop series has the storage features either 160GB or 500GB HDD or 80GB Intel X25-M SSD. Intel 4500MHD integrated chip gives better graphic resolution or users can choose discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics card as well.
As per current norms, all Timeline 8000 series laptops will have a multi touch trackpad. The WLAN will support Draft-N wireless standard for better wireless Internet connectivity. Acer Timeline 8000 series laptops claim’s to offer a battery life of up to eight hours. The battery life is obvious to depend on the applications and usage of the laptop.
[Via: infibeam]
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