iRex launches new 10.2 inch eBook Reader 1000 next Week

Topic: Portable Devices

iRex Technologies, a Philips spin-off, has offered an eBook reader for two years in Europe dubbed iLiad. On Monday the company is revealing a new eBook reader with a 10.2 inch screen aimed at business users. Forbes already published the details about the Reader 1000, before the official launch on Monday.
The iRex Reader 1000 will work with any file format, including e-books, PDF, Word document and HTML. The new Reader 1000 features a touch screen to interact with the documents presented on the E-Ink greyscale screen. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iLuv iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Surround Speaker

Topic: Portable Devices

iLuv announces the iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Speaker for iPod, iPhone 3G, 2G and MP3 Players. The iLuv iSP100 boasts 720 degrees of Surround Sound, 4W Speakers, and a 3.5mm jack for connecting to any audio source.
The iSP100 is powered by 3 AAA batteries and measures 5.5” x 2.1” x 61.4” (140mm x 54mm x 35mm). Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Canon EOS 5D Mark II released

Topic: Portable Devices

Canon today introduced the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the long-awaited successor to Canon's EOS 5D, introduced in 2005.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II has full-frame CMOS with 21.1MP resolution. With the new EOS 5D Mark II you can also capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Other features of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II include DIGIC 4 imaging processor, sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600, continuous shooting at 3.9 frames per second (fps), 15-point Autofocus (AF) sensor, 3 inch Clear View LCD screen, high-magnification optical viewfinder providing 98 percent coverage, and Live View. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Canon PowerShot G10 announced

Topic: Portable Devices

Canon today announced the newest addition to its top-of-the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras. The Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera offers serious amateur shooters and professional photographers several essential ingredients for a flagship model, including Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor, 28mm Optical Image Stabilized lens and RAW mode.
This trilogy of style, performance and image quality is an ideal professional complement for anyone seeking the photo quality of a DSLR, combined with the convenient size of a point-and-shoot. As the successor model to the popular PowerShot G9 digital camera, the PowerShot G10 digital camera is loaded with Canon's latest technologies, including a long-anticipated 28 mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom, 14.7 megapixels and 3.0-inch Pure Color LCD II screen. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:04:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

PowerShot SX10 IS unveiled by Canon

Topic: Portable Devices

Canon unveils the new ultra-zoom camera PowerShot SX10 IS. The new Canon PowerShot SX10 IS features a wide-angle (28 mm - 560 mm) 20x optical zoom lens, an Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor and a smooth, curved grip that fits in the hand comfortably.
This compact SX10 IS is capable of capturing long-range shots of soccer field action from the bleachers or sunsets from your hotel balcony easier. Photographers can now quickly zoom in close enough to capture facial expressions and details from far away. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:57:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and PowerShot SD880 IS unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

Canon announced today several new digital cameras in the wake of the Photokina trade-show in Germany which starts next week. Canon introduced new pocket cameras with the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and PowerShot SD880 IS.
The new Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH camera features a 14.7MP resolution, 3.7x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilization and Canon's new Quick Shot Mode for even faster shutter speed.
The PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH camera is available in black or silver. To help commemorate the manufacture of the 100 millionth PowerShot camera, Canon has produced a limited-edition red PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH camera. This camera can be exclusively purchased on the Canon U.S.A. eStore.
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Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:49:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Navigon 2000S GPS Navigator Ships Soon

Topic: Portable Devices

Navigon announced its latest GPS navigation device called the Navigon 2000S that is priced low and offers features Navigon says are not usually available in its class. The GPS device includes Reality View Pro, Lane Assist Pro, and advanced text-to-speech technology.

The device has a 3.5-inch screen and will retail for $199 in October. Reality View Pro offers photo realistic views of actual road signs for lane guidance and the Lane Assist Pro feature provides clear lane guidance to make sure turns aren’t missed. The system uses the instant fix SIRF InstantFixII Receiver. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Plane Quiet Noise-Cancelling Headset for Travelers Announced

Topic: Portable Devices

Traveling by plane can be trying for many people. The noise, cramped space and other factors contribute to a bad flight. A new noise-cancelling headset called Plane Quiet has been announced that reduces noise by up to 18db.

The headset has a leatherette headband and ear cups for comfort and a snug fit to help block noise. The headset also includes a carry case and gold plated connectors for use in MP3 players, notebooks, or the plane's onboard audio system. The headset is powered by a pair of AAA batteries. The Plane Quiet Platinum headset retails for $99.95. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:49:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

Slacker unveiled the new Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player replacing the first Slacker player introduced in 2007.
The Slacker G2 gives you the freedom to listen to your favorite Slacker Radio stations on a full-featured portable player, wherever you go.
Slacker Personal Radio enables listeners to personalize over 100 expertly programmed stations and create, edit and share their own Personal Radio stations. Slacker listeners also have easy access to artist profiles, album reviews and cover art within the Slacker Web Player and on their Slacker Personal Radio Players. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:45:40 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Zune 3.0 released and free Wi-Fi Access at McDonald's

Topic: Portable Devices

The new Zune 3.0 software is now available for download. Additionally Microsoft announced today that Zune owners get free wi-fi access at 9,800 McDonald's restaurants to access the Zune Marketplace to download music.
Microsoft partnered with Wayport Inc. to offer the free connectivity at the Burger joints.

In addition to the recently announced Zune 16GB and Zune 120GB available in black at retailers nationwide, Zune Originals will also offer the Zune 16GB in blue, red, pink, and green as an online exclusive. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:24:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR launches

Topic: Portable Devices

Panasonic announced the launch of the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera today called the Lumix DMC-G1. The camera uses the new Micro Four Thirds system and weighs 0.85 pounds making it also the lightest interchangable lens camera available. Note that it is not a DSLR camera, as it has no internal mirror box.

Panasonic also says that the G1 is also the first DSLR camera to be offered in multiple colors. The G1 will be available in black, blue, and red. The rear LCD is a 3-inch model that can swivel 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically. Other features include MEGA optical image stabilization, intelligent ISO, face detection, scene selector and more. The G1 offers 12.1-megapixels. Availability for the G1 is early October with a kit form coming in November along with additional lenses. Read more

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:55:38 CDT | by Shane McGlaun