Nikon D700 unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

Nikon announced its newest FX-format digital SLR, the Nikon D700.

The D700 features an FX-format first introduced with the Nikon D3. The D700 features a 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor with a sensing area of 36.0 x 23.9 mm, a sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 6400, continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second (and up to 8 fps with the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10), Nikon's exclusive 51-point AF system, Scene Recognition System for optimum autofocus and auto exposure and auto white balance detection. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:20:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Free Asus R300, R600 and R700 Map Update announced

Topic: Portable Devices

Asus announced a free map updating service for its Asus R300, R600 and R700 GPS devices.

To utilize this free map updating service you have to register as an ASUS VIP Member. You would then be able to enjoy this service within 60 days of purchasing your ASUS portable navigation device. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:50:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pocket Night Vision Scope with Infrared

Topic: Portable Devices

You want to watch the rats in your backyard at night? Enter the Pocket Night Vision Scope with Infrared offered by Brando, the Hong Kong based online gadget shop.

The Pocket Night Vision Scope with Infrared has a 2x magnification, 100-150m observing distance, and is powered by 2 AAA batteries. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin signs Deal with GyPSii Location-Based Services

Topic: Portable Devices

GyPSii and Garmin Sign Global Multi-year agreement for Location-Based Services and Social Networking.

Under the terms of the agreement, GyPSii will provide technology, products, worldwide data center infrastructure, development licenses, and GyPSii branding rights to Garmin, on a worldwide non-exclusive basis for a range of Garmin products.
Garmin anticipates that future products will include friend finding applications that support the GyPSii-powered location-based social networking services platform. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:44:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

A-DATA unveils World's fastest CompactFlash Card 350X

Topic: Portable Devices

A-Data announced what they call the World's fastest CompactFlash Card 350X.

The A-Data Turbo Series CF 350X memory card is suited for professional photographers.
The data transfer read speed clocks in at 52MB/sec and the write speed at 47MB/sec.
A-Data offers the Turbo CF 350X in 8GB and 16GB sizes. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:48:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Samsung YEPP P2 DMB and YEPP S3 Players unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

Samsung introduces the Yepp P2 DMB enabled portable video player and the Yepp S3 DAP.

The new Samsung P2 features besides DMB TV a large 3 inch touchscreen and the slick player is only 11.9mm thick.
Other features of the Samsung P2 include Bluetooth 2.0, and 4GB, 8GB, 16GB capacity options.
The Samsung P2 sells for 259,000 won (~$249), 309,000 won (~$297), and 389,000 won (~$374) respectively in Korea. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:05:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ricoh GX200 12MP unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

Ricoh unveiled the GX200 12MP digital camera with super-wide-angle lens.

Features of the Ricoh GX200 include Smooth Imaging Engine III, 2.7 inch screen, RAW mode, 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and manual flash.

The unique tilting electronic viewfinder, linked to the focal distance gives you the feel of an SLR or medium format camera. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Now Available at Retail

Topic: Portable Devices

Livescribe announced today that its Pulse Smartpen is now available in retail outlets. We first reported on the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen back in January when it was seen at CES 2008. The pen captured handwriting while recording audio at the same time and syncs the audio to the writing.

Two different Pulse models are offered with one having 1GB of storage and the other having 2GB of storage. The bad part about the pens is that they require special paper to operate. The Livescribe Dot paper and other accessories will be available at Amazon.com and at Target stores starting on July 13th. The 1GB model is $149 and the 2GB is $199. The required notebooks are $20 per four pack. The accessories and pens will be available on July 13th at Target and July 1st at Amazon. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:06:05 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iRiver Domino

Topic: Portable Devices

iRiver unveiled stylish USB flash memory sticks with the iRiver Domino.

The iRiver Domino measures 15.8x31.5x4.3mm and comes in 2GB and 4GB memory configurations.
Available colors include white, pink, black, chocolate, and coralpink. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony HDR-CX12 Smile detecting Camcorder in Action

Topic: Portable Devices

Sony announced the HDR-CX12 HD camcorder yesterday. The Sony HDR-CX12 is the first high-definition camcorder with both smile shutter and face detection technologies.

On the Japanese press-release Sony published a video demonstrating the Sony HDR-CX12. The video shows how the smile shutter works and what is displayed on the screen. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:39:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Panasonic HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 digital Camcorder

Topic: Portable Devices

Panasonic announced the Panasonic HDC-SD100 SD Card camcorder and the HDC-HS100 HDD camcorder in Japan.

Both new AVCHD Panasonic camcorders feature 3MOS sensor, a 2.7 inch screen, 12x optical zoom, 5.1ch surround sound recording, and HDMI. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr