Fujifilm have released the FinePix V10 which from first impressions, looks very impressive. It has a 5.1 Megapixel sensor, a HUGE 3" display and has 3.4x optical zoom capabilities.
Vi: Ubergizmo
Zypad WL 1000
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
The Zypad WL 1000 is a wireless computer watch. The thing is rather huge but may have uses somewhere such as while climbing or caving where an accessible computer is needed from time to time.
More seriously, this might become a good tool for emergency situations where because of it's hands free functions which are available right away.
*Operating System: Standard platform supports Windows CE 5.0 or LINUX based on Kernel 2.6
*Display: 3.5&Prime TFT touchscreen automatic contrast adjustment via ambient light sensor
*Wireless: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
*GPS: Integrated GPS receiver and antenna
*Audio: Stereo speakers and headphone jack for external headset to support multimedia applications
*Battery Life: Average 8+ hours of operations, depending on use
*Expandability: Mini Secure Digital memory slot and USB (Master & Device) ports
*Accelerometer: Tilt and Dead Reckoning System allows to determine whether or not the user is moving (GPS supplies the position)
*Keyboard: 11 backlit keys
*Ergonomic Design: Designed to comfortably fit the user’s wrist, under or over clothes, for hands free operations
*Pen Device: Integrated stylus connected to the strap
Via: NaviGadget
Drones for Surveillance in LA?
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
L.A. Sheriff is to use drones to fly around the skies of LA. This is an attempt to fight crime. The radio controlled plane will have a high resolution video camera which will beam pictures back to the person flying the plane which means they can get in to many areas quieter and sometimes un noticed so that they can have a birds eye view of whats happening.
More pictures can be found at the link below.
Via: MSNBC
Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Panasonic are releasing the DMC-L1 DSLR camera which has a 7.5 Megapixel CCD and a 2.5" screen. The camera ships with an optically-stabilized 14-50-millimeter Leica D Vario-Elmarit lens.
Via: Engadget
Pink GPS??
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
This was tagged as one for the girls at Engadget or for anyone else who loves Pink. 🙂 Shame I dont. LOL. I thought I might as well post it here.
The GPS device is very scarce on the specs side and as far as people can tell, it has both 2D and 3D maps available. Intempo Digital should release this soon.
360 Price Drop This Christmas!
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Rumours are circulating that the XBOX 360 will have a nice price drop this coming Christmas (niclely timed for the Sony PS3 release). The core package will be less then £200 (I assume that means £199.99) and the premium package will be around the £220 price mark. This is surely a kick in the teeth for Sony who may be selling the PS3 for more then £500+ quid. Play.com already are taking pre orders for the PS3 at £549.99 in the UK.
However the PS3 may still attact avid gamers as they will still love the PS3 console and quite possibly view the 360 as slightly older technology.
Source: BritxBox
LG VX8300
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
The LG VX8300 has been launched by Verizon in the US. The phone is V CAST capable so you can watch videos of the latest news etc… downloadable form providers.
The phone has external stereo speakers, Bluetooth, and has a 1.3Mb camera. Pretty standard stuff again. Tech specs are below.
*V CAST-capable
*Get It Now-capable – download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
*Mobile Web 2.0-capable
*microSD Memory Card Slot
*1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash
*Bluetooth (v1.1): hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and/or Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
*TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
*My Account – access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
*Instant Messaging capability
*External keys for easy access to V CAST Music
*Dual speakers for stereo sound
*Full-duplex speakerphone
*Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
*Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup, My Account
*Voice memo recording
*72-chord polyphonic ring tone support
*15 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
*TTY/TDD support
*Hearing aid compatible (M3-Rating)
*Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools
*500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
*Speed dial (98 entries plus a voice mail default)
*GPS-enabled
*Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
*Dimensions: 3.58" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.92" (D)
*Weight: 3.88 oz.
*Internal LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 10 Lines
*External LCD display: 65K Color OLED, 96 x 96 Pixels, 6 Lines
*Standard battery: 1,100 mAh Li-Ion
*Usage time: up to 230 Minutes or
*Standby Time: up to 380 hours
Via: SlashPhone
How to Flash a DS Lite
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
This video over on Youtube shows how you can flash your DS lite and start to play SNES games on it. The video is interesting and the article is an interesting read too. I love playing my old games on handhelds. My PSP is great for this also! and a heck of a lot easier then the DS and flashing it.
Via: YouTube and Destructoid
Creative Zen V Plus
June 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Creative have launched their new MP3 player called the Zen V Plus. This is a rather colourful small device aimed to take on the iPod nano. The MP3 player is flash based and comes in 3 flavours… 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb. There is a V plus and a V model which are $30 difference in price. The Plus sports an FM radio and video playback. Not a bad way to spend the extra $30. The battery was tested and lasts 15 hours (reports say 20) which still is quite handy. The screen is 1.5" but lacks the brightness to be still visibile outside. Overall it's a good challenger to the iPod.
Vi: Gizmodo
Gigabeat S
June 20, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Tosiba and Vongo have partenered together to create the nice looking Gigabeat S. The device comes in 2 versions… the 30Gb and 60Gb model. Technical features of this device are a 2.4-inch QVGA display, PMC 2.0, FM tuner, USB On-The-Go, etc. This is expected to tie in with Starz's $10 per month Vongo movie download service.
Source Engadget
Gateway E-100M / NX100X ultraportable
June 20, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Gateway are introducing 2 very similar Ultra Portable laptops. They are both light and weigh in at 3.15 pounds and have a 12.1" screen. What I like about them is the nice magnesium body and are less then an inch thick. The also have wifi running at 801.11a/b/g and have BlueTooth built in also.
Via Engadget
Dells D420 Ultra Portable
June 20, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Dell have introduced an Ultra Portable to the market in the form of the D420. The nice small laptop features a 12.1" display and is supported by cingular or verizon in the US and vodafone overseas. It has wireless capabilities (who doesnt?) running on 802.11n ready as well as an interesting switch which can scan for wifi networks while the laptop is shut down and packed away. It comes with a nice 7 hour battery life and has an SD slot as well as the usual array of USB connections, firewire and other bits and bobs.
Via Engadget
