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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 is the most compact 14 Megapixel camera to be released thus far. It features a 28mm wide-angle lens F2.8 brightness and 3.6x optical zoom. It has a manual exposure mode which lets users choose the shutter speed.
It also has a multi-exposure mode which automatically superimposes three consecutive shots together for surreal photos. Of course the camera also features an automatic mode, called Intelligent Auto (iA) which automatically adjusts the settings depending on the environment. (more…)
Meet the vibrating bluetooth bracelet. It wirelessly pairs with your bluetooth enabled phone and vibrates whenever a call comes in. It also vibrates if you get too far away from your phone, or if someone has stolen your phone… A great companion for noisy parties and night clubs.
You’ll never miss a call – or your phone – again, just don’t forget to recharge it. (more…)
Not content with having less than a 50 megapixel sensor, Phase One introduces the P65+. How does 60 megapixels sound? Sounds good right? With that kind of resolution, you can print a 30×40 inch picture easily.
However the pricing will not make you feel that good. The P65+ is priced at a whopping US$39,900. With that kind of money can get you a top-of-the-line DSLR with lots of lenses and still have some money left over. (more…)
GIGA JUKE is the latest attempt from Sony to bring an advanced hi-fi music system into your living room. Even iPod lovers can benefit from its built-in dock and radio tuner. You can also copy music from CDs to its hard drive pretty fast (a 60-minute CD in less than 4 minutes), and quickly transfer the songs to other MP3 or media players. Sony claims it only takes 90 seconds to copy 74-minutes worth of music from GIGA JUKE’s hard drive to a media player.
The entry-level NAS-E35HD system can do all that at an affordable price-point. For more demanding users, the NAS-SC55PKE serves as a complete multi-room system comprised of a music server and wireless player unit, wirelessly delivering music to up to five zones. In other words, if you have only one or two rooms, stick with the NAS-E35HD. (more…)
It’s summer time and the weather is gorgeous, at least for most of us. You’ve been sitting in your office all week but now it’s Friday and the outdoors are calling you. We’re here to show you all best gadgets that won’t leave you high and dry as you brave the elemental forces of nature.
So listen up, gear up, and head out as we showcase the 25 Hottest Rugged Gadgets that can Weather The Outdoors (in no particular order).
- Segway X2 Adventure
Leave the pack in the dust as you glide on the back of this gyroscopic beast. The Segway X2 Adventure is basically a ruggedized Segway built with exploration in mind. Chunky wheels and an advanced gyroscope keep you stable and a cargo pouch holds all your necessities. It has a 5W headlamp to light your way. You’ll be able to go up to 12 miles on a charge in about an hour at top speed.
- Casio G’zOne Type-R Outdoor Phone
If you’re planning on going anywhere remote this summer, you want to make sure you have a life-line back to civilization should any emergencies occur. The G’zOne Type-R Outdoor Phone by Casio fits the bill perfectly. The phone is water-proof and shock-resistant, comes with a built-in electronic compass and is available in 3 colors. But you might have to send away for this one – it’s currently only available in Japan; but you were planning on traveling anyway, weren’t you? (The G’zOne type-S is currently available from Verizon, albeit with some watered down features, or you could just wait for the G’zOne Boulder which is rumored to be coming out some time in the near future.)
- Magellan Triton
I know what you’re thinking – Outdoor GPS’s just route from point to point, regardless of whether there might be a river, gorge, forest, or black bear in the way. Well my friends, let me introduce you to the Magellan Triton, which features Primordial’s Ground Guidance logic. What this means is that, by analyzing satellite photos of the earth, this GPS will route you around rivers, cliffs, thick forests, and other obstacles, so that it gets you from point A to point B in the safest and easiest way possible. This touchscreen device also comes with a 2 megapixel camera, water-resistant cover, barometer, built-in LED flashlight, and National Geographic’s maps. Certainly not the only tool you’d want to have out in the wild, but a great way to give you an edge!
- Nalgene Bottle Kits
If there is one thing you don’t want to be stuck without while outdoors, it’s water. Dehydration is downright dangerous, and fortunately, largely preventable. Nalgene bottles have been around for years, but Nalgene Bottle kits offer a useful twist on an old classic. Coming in 6 different varieties, these Nalgene bottles are stuffed with various supplies to help you along your way. They come in 6 varieties: Auto, Dog, Emergency/Survival, First Aid, Heat Stress, and Kids. They come packed with things like rescue blankets, electrolyte tablets, first aid supplies and more. Throw one in your pack for your adventures and you just might be glad you did.
- Panasonic Toughbook U1
As far as tough mobile computers go, there is nothing tougher than a Panasonic Toughbook. This UMPC doesn’t joke around, with an Intel Atom processor for low power consumption and high processing power, and a shock resistant SSD hard drive. Be sure to check out our full preview of this mean machine. It will be available in August starting at $2800.
- Leatherman Skeletool
There is a lot to be said about having a good survival tool by your side when you are out trekking about. With that in mind, the Skeletool by Leatherman is one of the most versatile (and coolest looking) multitools around. It’s lightweight and functional, sporting pliers, a knife, interchangeable screwdriver, carabiner, wire cutter and bottle opener. There is also the Skeletool CS, which switches steel parts for carbon fiber. The Skeletool is available now for $50, and the Skeletool CX is available for $64.
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Creative tried to keep this one under the radar, but a leaked image on their Hong Kong site was recently discovered showcasing the yet-to-be-released Zen Krystal media player. The 4GB player is comparable to the Nike+ edition iPod series. In other words, designed for the purpose of working out with music.
It includes several games, namely “Hurdle Race, Catch & Dodge and Dice Roll.” The unit features a blue 0.7″ OLED, FM radio, and 10 hours of playback time. (more…)
Samsung’s upcoming TL34HD line of cameras are nothing short of remarkable. These pocket-sized bad boys pack in 14.7-mega-pixel imaging, 720p HD video capture that can record at 30 fps (in a convenient H.264 format), 28mm wide-angle Schneider lens with 3.6x optical zoom and a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. (more…)
Designed to compete with Asus’ EeePC, this 8.9″ beauty is now available now in the US. The laptop comes in three configurations, of which the base model sports a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor for low power consumption, a 1024×600 resolution display, 512 GB of RAM, an 8GB SSD, an integrated webcam and Intel’s Media Accelerator 950 graphics. There is also a built in 4-in-one card reader and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Linpus Linux Lite is the default OS (though XP is available in more expensive configurations). All this is powered by a 3 cell battery that will last for roughly 3 hours. Total cost is $379 for the base model.
If you decide you’d like a bit more from this machine, you can add more RAM up to a total of 1GB, a more traditional 120GB hard drive, and Windows XP Home for $399 (more…)
The guys over at Crunchgear announced yesterday that a new version of the Amazon Kindle may ship as early as October 2008.
Garnering their info from an inside source, it is said that the new model will update the original, packing the same screen size into a smaller form factor along with a better interface.
A second, larger model will be seen in time for the holidays, shaped like 8 1/2 x 11-inch piece of paper. Both models will come in a variety of colors (they can’t do much worse than the utilitarian gray featured on the first iteration of the Kindle, can they?) and they are aimed at attracting a younger audience.
Amazon hopes the Kindle will bring digital books and magazines into the mainstream, much like the iPod did for MP3′s years ago.
Expect to see many new and improved features when it’s finally released.
In recent years, we have witnessed an almost prolific resurgence of the Linux Kernel. Easily re-purposed by companies and free of licensing and cost, the open-source system is continuously being integrated into new consumer electronics.
Linux has become so ubiquitous in fact, that many of you may already own Linux-based gadgets without even knowing it!
- Aigo Mobile Internet Device
The first Mobile Internet Device to be announced, the Aigo MID has a 4.8 inch screen (800 by 480), Intel Z500 Atom Processor, WiFi, 3.5G HSDPA and GPS. It weighs just 352g and runs on Midinux 2.0 which has large icons for its touch interface. MIDs fill the gap between that of PDAs and UMPCs, they are faster and have a wider array of applications in a slightly larger package. However, reviewers note that the Lithium Ions last for only 2 hours. Suitable for those tired of slow PDAs with expensive propreitary software who are looking for a more familiar Windows or Linux environment.
Price: US$1163
- Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
The third version of Nokia’s popular Internet Tablet, the N810 is actually smaller than the N800. However, despite it’s diminutive size Nokia still managed to squeeze in a GPS receiver. It’s built in webcam, Opera browser and GPS makes it an excellent travel guide and leisure companion. Nokia’s Internet Tablets currently have quite a large Geek following, so there’s plenty of 3rd party apps to download and tryout. If you’re itching to try Google’s new mobile OS, you can now also install Android onto the N810. Definitely for the Geeky, but simple and cool enough for the casual user.
Price: US$390
- Asus Eee Box
The Asus Eee Box is equipped with a 1.6Ghz Atom processor, Linux (or Windows XP) and costs just US$269 for a minimum of 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD and Wireless-N. It also has a DVI port for a monitor and the usual array of USB and ethernet ports. However, it does not have an optical drive. The main advantage of the Eee Box is it’s power consumption which is 1/5 that of a traditional desktop. Asus positioned it as a good buy for those with tight pockets (and space) or environmentalists concerned about electrical wastage.
Price: US$269
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