Say hello to 725-gramme laptop
Written on 5 December 2009 by adminCompany NEC has presented 10-inch netbook VersaPro UltraLite Type VS, which weigh makes just 725 grams. The width of the case of this laptop does not exceed 30 millimeters.
VersaPro UltraLite Type VS is equipped with Intel Atom Z540 processor. Volume of operative memory makes 1 Gb.
Netbook will be on sale in Japan in July. As it has become known, the price of VersaPro UltraLite Type VS under the advanced order will make about $1000, the retail price will make $1850.
NEC VersaPro UltraLite Type VS is one of the most compact netbooks. For example, Sony Vaio P weights 635 grams, and South Korean five-inch netbook mbook weigh 315 grams.
Micro Four Thirds by Olympus
Written on 11 February 2009 by adminLast year it has become known that company Olympus will present the digital camera executed in new Micro Four Thirds standard. Now it became known, that its announcement will take place on June, 16th.
The main feature standard of Micro Four Thirds supports replaceable objectives. It considerably raises competitive ability of such cameras. Now photographers can independently choose more shooting modes.
The prototype of camera of Micro Four Thirds standard carried name E-P1, but the manufacturer has for some reasons decided to rename it in E-3. this device is executed in retrodesign: buttons of management and fastening for flash are located from above cases. Now it is known, that Olympus E-3 is equipped with replaceable objective with the fixed 17 mm focal length and f/2 diaphragm, sensor control similar to Panasonic Lumix G1, and duster.
Compact cameras with sensor control
Written on 1 February 2009 by adminCompany Sony has presented some compact cameras on the basis of recently developed CMOS-sensor control Exmor R with backside illumination technology. Compact cameras provide the best parity signal/noise at smaller physical dimensions.
Technical characteristics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1:
• 1/2,4″ Exmor R a CMOS-sensor control, 10,2 Mp;
• HD-video shooting with 1280 x 720 @ 30fps resolution;
• 4x zoom Zeiss Vario-Tessar (35-140 mm in a 35-millimetric equivalent);
• ISO 125-3200;
• automatic recognition;
• serial shooting: 10 shots per second;
• 3,0″ sensor Clear Photo LCD Plus display, 230 000 pixels;
• 11 MB of the built in memory, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG Duo flash cards support;
• weight: 119 grams;
• dimensions: 94 x 58 x 17 mm.
Technical characteristics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1:
• 1/2,4″ Exmor R a CMOS-sensor control, 10,2 Mp;
• HD-video shooting with 1280 x 720 @ 30fps resolution;
• 5x zoom Zeiss Vario-Tessar (24-120 mm in a 35-millimetric equivalent);
• ISO 125-3200;
• automatic recognition;
• serial shooting: 10 shots per second;
• 11 MB of the built in memory, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG Duo flash cards support;
• weight: 119 grams;
• dimensions: 91 x 52 x 20 mm.
Stylish LG HTK964TZ
Written on 11 January 2009 by adminCompany LG Electronics, the basic player of the world market of LCD TVs and audio-video techniques, has presented new model of home cinema LG HTK964TZ. It is the first system of a house cinema with built in professional processor LG “Sound gallery”, guaranteeing unforgettable sensations from listening.
Great sound, bright picture and smart HTK964TZ style are added by abundance of functions. HDMI is ideal for connection with any device - from games to IPTV user’s receivers. SIMPLINK allows operating easily all of them from one DU panel. Music fans can enjoy music from all kinds of devices, including MP3-players, mobile phones and laptops through portable devices. Besides, special function in HTK964TZ can instantly transform any kind of sound data to MP3 files and keep them on USB-carriers.
Basic advantages:
* 1000? (155?×5ch+225?) general target capacity;
* Oval dynamics of parabolic type;
* LG “Sound gallery”;
* TV-sound Adjustment;
* Face-to-face subwoofer;
* HDMI-input/exit;
* Full HD transformation;
* CD / Aux / Radio ? USB;
* Karaoke-centre set: microphone and disk with 4000 karaoke songs;
* HDMI-cable.
Test: digital camera BenQ DC E1000
Written on 10 January 2009 by adminTechnical characteristics:
* sizes/weight: 96x 58x 22 mm/135 grams
* matrix: 10 Mp, 3648×2736
* zoom: optical (?3), 35-105 mm in 35-millimetric equivalent
* LCD: 3”, 230 thousand pixels
* sensitivity, units ISO: ????, 50-1600
* formats: JPEG, MJPEG
* memory: 6 Mb, SD, SDHC (to 1 Gb).
Silvery insert which is carrying out a role of “flow” under fingers is added to BenQ DC E1000’s matte black covering of thin metal case. Camera’s ergonomics are thought well over; the device is modern and pleasant on touch, despite the small sizes. Camera is very convenient in use. For example, the system of image digital stabilization easily becomes more active by means of the separate key, located from above of the camera. And the ON/OFF button is located in the case in order to avoid casual pressing.
Let’s notice, that USB port solves problem of card reader. The device is capable to shoot video in M_JPEG format and to unpack photos at direct connection to the printer.
BENQ DC E1000 is made so, that it will be easy in use, and it can be a good gift.
Elite Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre
Written on 30 November 1999 by adminThe most technological devices of this manufacturer enter into a series of phones Ascent Ti of company Vertu. Now Vertus collection has replenished with one more model, which has received name Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre.
Mobile phone Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre is executed in monoblock format. Its case has a thickening typical for this series in the bottom part. Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre devices are made manually in the Great Britain and as the manufacturer confirms, they combine optimum quantity of carbon fibre and pitch thanks to which make these phones ideal.
Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre has good technical characteristics. It supports work in networks of the third generation and is equipped with the 2-inch display with 240?320 points resolution, 3,15-megapixel camera with camera and 4 Gb built in memory.
Models Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre Limited Edition includes Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre, Carbon Fibre Grip, Carbon Fibre and Copper Grip and Carbon Fibre and Aluminium Grip. The manufacturer informs their cost only on demand.
Cameras Sanyo VPC-CA9EX and VPC-WH1EX
Written on 30 March 2009 by adminRecently company Sanyo has presented two digital cameras, which are designated by indexes VPC-CA9EX and VPC-WH1EX. Both devices can be successfully used as digital cameras and as camcorders, and thus they possess water-proof cases.
Both novelties provide underwater shooting, the possible depth for shooting makes 150 centimeters for VPC-CA9EX model, and 3 meters - for VPC-WH1EX. It is also necessary to note, that both cameras are capable to remove simultaneously video in HD format and to do photos.
Model VPC-WH1EX is executed in horizontal design and equipped with 30-fold zoom that makes it leader on this parameter. The case of VPC-CA9EX model has “pistol” design, and key parameters of its camcorder include 9-megapixel sensor control, 5-fold zoom, 2,4-inch display and SDHC forma support.
The recommended retail price makes $750 for Sanyo VPC-WH1EX and $650 for Sanyo VPC-CA9EX.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2!
Written on 30 March 2009 by adminThe conference of developers, which is being held in the USA, has presented already many surprises. For example, yesterday during ceremony of GDC Choice Awards Infinity Ward employees have told a little about the current project.
Finally they have named exact date of Call of Duty release. According to developers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be on sale soon. The exact list of target platforms is not certain yet, but it is already known, that game necessarily will be accessible at РС, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Details about a plot and other Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s features will be soon disclosed.
Dell - mobile printer Wasabi PZ310
Written on 13 February 2009 by adminVarious manufacturers expand assortment of such class of devices, as mobile printers. Printer Dell Wasabi PZ310 became the next novelty in this category.
This device was created by company Dell together with company ZINK Imaging that has allowed the manufacturer to use ZINK Zero Ink Printing technology and to get rid of traditional ink. Printer Dell Wasabi PZ310 has good dimensions (12,2Ñ…7,1Ñ…2,3 centimeters) and it is capable to print a photo in the size 2Ñ…3 inch less, than in a minute. You can send images on the press by means of Bluetooth module, or by means of USB, using PictBridge.
Printer Dell Wasabi PZ310 is accessible in blue, pink and black color case. The manufacturer sells it at the price of $100, but the standard price makes $150.
Are you ready for Satellite A300?
Written on 3 January 2009 by adminToshiba Satellite A300 notebooks entertainments and work are positioned by the manufacturer, as a series of notebooks with a full set of innovative functions, which provide reliable communication. They are executed in fashionable glossy design with application of Toshiba Fusion technology.
Toshiba Satellite A300 notebooks are equipped with the wide 15,4-inch TFT-screen with the glossy covering Toshiba TruBrite, supporting the 1280Ñ…800 pixels resolution (WXGA). A number of models is equipped with modern ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 (256 Mb) video adapters, providing the necessary speed. Carrying out of videoconferences is provided with built in a web-camera (1,3 megapixel) and microphone. Web-camera is also applied in firm system of the authorization, working on recognition principle.
Satellite A300 series is equipped with all basic interfaces, necessary for communication with external devices: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, FireWire and USB (it possess Sleep Charge function, allowing to charge mobile phones and players through them, even when notebook is switched off).
Brand new mobile phone introduced by Hugo Boss & Samsung
Written on 3 December 2008 by admin
Admirers of hi-tech mobile telephones of prestigious marks, such as Armani or Prada, will soon have a wide choice with the new device, created at the assistance of fashionable mark Hugo Boss and company Samsung. It will be Already possible to make it your New Year gift to your and to relatives in the form of the ultramodern device in unique style of the German fashion house.
A new cell phone F480 Hugo Boss, that will be on sale in all Hugo Boss shops since December of this year, possesses not striking design, something reminding joint creation of LG and Prada. Polished to shine rectangular tube embodies elegant, conservative and classical Hugo Boss style.
Intended, more likely, for serious businessmen, than for pretentious ladies, phone with the 2,8-inch touch screen has not only outwardly incorporated essence of the well-known man’s mark. In addition, all icons, prompts and even ringtones will be issued Hugo Boss in style.
The phone will also have 5-megapixel camera, modem for the third 3G and HSDPA networks generation and TouchWiz touch interface. The device will be on sale at the price of $620.
