Archive for February, 2009
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Preparing itself for the Photo Marketing Association trade show (also known as PMA), which is to take place in Las Vegas, March 3-5, Canon announced an impressive number of cameras that are to be launched in the market. Impressive, the number of devices, this isn’t something we can say about the devices themselves.
The only one which stands out is the Canon PowerShot D10, which is the first waterproof digital compact camera, equipped with an impressive 12.1 megapixel resolution. The camera was designed for all those who live an adventurous life, who have the most active lifestyles possible and combines tough qualities with outstanding image quality. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you’re surfing, skiing, snorkeling or mountaineering, because the PowerShot D10 is the perfect companion.
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The features it comes equipped with include: the 12.1 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom provided with optical Image Stabilizer, resistance to water (up to 10 meters), shocks (1.22 meters), freeze (-10 degrees Celsius) and to dust, Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology, DIGIC 4 for ultra-fast response, IS and Motion Detection Technology (meant for combating blur), Face Detection Technology, Face Select, Track and Blink Detection, 30 frames per second VGA movies and the special 2.5†PureColor LCD II protected by a 2 millimeters protective shield.
If you want to keep your camera safe in all sorts of “dangerous†environments, Canon comes with a special offer consisting of protective accessories like a soft case, shoulder, neck and carabiner straps.
A great thing about this Canon waterproof camera is the fact that it gives users the possibility to increase the capacity storage with SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus card formats.
“The PowerShot D10 is a boundary-breaking cameraâ€, said Rainer Fuehres, head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. In addition, he said that “it brings the hallmarks of the PowerShot range – exceptional imaging and ease of use – to places where many other cameras simply cannot goâ€.
The $329.99 camera is expected to become available sometime in May 2009.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Look at the picture below and tell me if there’s something in it that looks a little bit peculiar. Come on, make an effort and share with me the impression the picture leaves you with after analyzing it for a couple of seconds. It won’t take too long until you realize how silly that man looks like with that video camera placed right in the middle of his forehead.
Called the Third Eye, the camera is so very small, even smaller than a golf ball, if you ever got the chance to put your hands on one, and has an ultralight spherical shape. Attached to a headband, the small video camera can be placed on one’s forehead and used just like a third eye while doing regular activities, such as biking or hiking.
The camera is provided with a sensor that is able to capture image at 30 frames per second (fps) with a resolution of 320×240 pixels. There’s an integrated microphone that facilitates the audio record.
The 8GB microSD memory card which is included in the package gives the user the possibility to store up to 1,200 still images and approximately six hours of video, which can be further downloaded to your desktop or laptop using a USB cable. As far as the system requirements are concerned, the PC must run on Windows with USB 2.0.
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The Third Eye is equipped with a rechargeable battery that is able to provide up to 2 and a half hours of continuous operation. For something like this to happen, you’ll have to charge the camera for about eight hours with the USB cable. In addition, there’s a special function that allows you to set the camera to record both images and video when movements are detected.
The small camera video can be purchased right away from Hammacher Schlemmer for $299.95.
(Source: gadgets.boingboing.net)
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Weekends are the best part of the each and every week; this is something no one can make the question of. Because, let’s be honest, we are all waiting quite beside ourselves for those two days when we’re allowed to do whatever we please, even if our desires might seem the craziest of them all for people around us.
Weekdays are just like a dream come true. Or like heaven on earth. Ok, you might probably think I exaggerate with such comparisons, but when thinking about Friday nights, when I always fall asleep very serene and untroubled, no description seems inconceivable.
The only thing I hate about weekdays is the fact that they fly faster then we’d like them to and that the waiting for them to come is hard and unbearable.
And, if you recognize yourself in the previous sentences, then I’m sure that you’re waiting for the next weekend to make its appearance since Monday morning. If this is so, you would probably be grateful if there was a device to tell you how much longer you must wait for the most blessed days of the week. Well, let me tell you something: such a device exists and has taken the shape of the Weekend Clock.
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This clock can be set for whenever your weekend begins. This means that, for example, you can set it for 6pm on Friday and from that moment on it will count down the time you have left until your weekend arrives. If, on the other hand, you’re not the conventional type of guy and your days off aren’t Saturday and Sunday, you can set the clock for any day. Therefore, the Weekend Countdown clock is suited for all sorts of jobs.
Unfortunately, the clock isn’t available yet, if you want to pre-order it, but it is expected to start selling at a price of £19.99 (or$29.45) on Lazybone.
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
It’s been a while since I last wrote something about a gadget covered with Swarovski crystals and it’s not because they suddenly disappeared from the market and designers forgot all about them, but because I just didn’t have the chance to stumble over such a device.
I have witnessed all sorts of crystals-encrusted headphones and I’m kind of sick and tired with so many bling-blings attached to earphones. And it seems that I’m not the only one who got bored with customized headphones, because Sennheiser decided to step further, to the next level: the customized microphones.
So, for the rock stars out there, I have the greatest news of them all, consisting of shiny mics that come in a wide variety of color combinations, which means you’ll have the chance to choose the customization suits better to your personality.
These cool microphones are available in one-color, two-colors and a multi-color version. For the last two you can choose the colors you like most and then the design, so the microphone skin will be to your liking. For the multi-color design will be used approximately 2,300 small crystals. If, for example, you would rather have a simpler skin, then you can opt for the chrome mic, which comes in two versions: the color chrome and the silver chrome.
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The worst part about these skins is the fact that they’re quite expensive: the multicolor costs $999, the two-colors version costs $799, while the single color is estimated at $699. If you can’t afford something like this, look at the bright side: you can always have your own skin for your microphone for only $49.95 from the Sennheiser website.
(Source: coolest-gadgets.com)
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Satellite navigation systems have become a saviour for many people throughout the world. Many businessmen around the world drive cross country to many meetings they may have that day, one thing they can’t afford to do is to be late.
This is where a Sat Nav can be of use, by simply typing in the postcode it will find the quickest route for you to take. Brands such as TomTom and Garmin are the most popular and Christmas saw a rise in sales as many people hit the roads to visit friends and family in various places.
Advances in technology have meant that manufacturers have to be more inventive. The recently launched TomTom Go 720 Traffic Edition has set a new milestone. It is able to receive live traffic updates via a RDS signal and takes them into consideration when calculating the best route to take.
It is important to make sure you update your Sat Nav regularly as we all know how much roads change and want to ensure you are being sent the correct and quickest route. There is a wide range available and you can compare Sat Nav’s online to make sure you choose the best one.
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