Sony Cuts Price of PS3 and Announces New 80 GB Model

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: July 9, 2007 - 7:07 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.us.playstation.com/ Sony announced a new 80GB model of its Playstation 3 to be launched in August. The new PS3 model will be available in USA for a suggested retail price of USD 599 and will be sold with the online-enabled racing game MotorStorm. The company has also announced a new price for its 60 GB model, which will be available for USD 499, o USD 100 below the original launch price. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Apple Shows iPhone Acessories

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: June 29, 2007 - 10:34 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.apple.com/iphone/accessories/ iPhone will be launched today in US Market and Apple shows some of its acessories. The Bluetooth Headset (image below) delivers up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 72 hours of standby time. It costs USD 129. The iPhone Dock offers easy access to a USB port for syncing or charging, and audio line out for connecting to powered speakers for USD 49. But if you'll buy the bluetooth headset, you should prefer the Dual Dock, whch gives you both iPhone and iPhone headset a plac to call home. Price: USD 49. One of the most interesting acessories is the AirPort Extreme Base Station, which allows iPhone to connect to your AirPort Extreme wireless network so you can surf web pages and download email at up to broadband speeds. Suggested price: USD 179. Other accessories available include a  a USD 29 Stereo headset, a USD 19 iPhone TTY Adapter, USD 29 USB power adapter, USD 19 Dock Connector to USB Cable, USD 29 Bluetooth Travel Cable and a USD 19 Dock Connector to USB Cable. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Apple Debuts iPhone on June 29

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: June 4, 2007 - 1:59 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.apple.com/iphone/ads/ Apple will start selling its iPhone on June 29. The iPhone, which brings functionality of mobile phone, PDA and multimedia player, cost USD 500 or USD 600, depending on the amount of memory included. It will come with either 4 gigabytes or 8 gigabytes of flash memory. AT&T has exclusive iPhone rights for two years. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Palm Launches Foleo Companion

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 31, 2007 - 7:50 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.palm.com/us/products/mobilecompanion/foleo/experience/index... Palm wishes to get out of your pocket. The new Palm Foleo its a hybrid between a notebook and a smartphone that connects wirelessly with your smartphone to help you do more on the go. With its 10-inch screen and full-size keyboard, Foleo can be used to view attachments, type longer emails, or to get a bigger look at web pages and photos you'd normally view on your smartphone. It works with Palm Treo, but Palm believes that most smartphones based on Windows Mobile should work with little or no modification. It features Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, Linux OS, 5-hour battery life and weights 2.5 pounds. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Microsoft Surface Unveiled

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 31, 2007 - 7:31 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.microsoft.com/surface/ Microsoft Surface provides the first in a new category of surface computing products. The intuitive user interface works without a traditional mouse or keyboard, allowing people to interact with content and information on their own or collaboratively with their friends and families. The surface can also recognize physical objects from a paintbrush to a cell phone, so Users can place physical objects on the surface to trigger different types of digital responses, including the transfer of digital content.Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that small groups can use at the same time. The prototype works with Intel Pentium 4 at 3 GHz, 2 GB of memory and five infrared cameras which can detect multitouch on the surface. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Panasonic develops new image sensor

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 15, 2007 - 4:26 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.panasonic.com/flash.asp Panasonic announced the development a image sensor for the next generation. Unlike traditional image sensors with polymer onchip microlenses and dyed color filters, the MOS image sensor has digital-microlenses and photonic color filters, both made of inorganic materials that are inherently fade-resistant and robust. According to Panasonic, conventional MOS image sensors require polymer onchip microlenses and dyed RGB color filters, which are fragile and susceptible to sunlight exposure and a change in temperature. As a result, color images captured by a camera used under direct sunlight, including the ultra-violet (UV) portion, and higher temperature conditions will fade faster. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Canon Intros Two New PowerShot Cameras

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 7, 2007 - 5:31 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fc... Canon has launched two new PowerShot cameras: S5 IS and SD850 IS. The 8.0 Megapixel PowerShot S5 IS features 12x optical zoom, Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, professional-grade optics, Face Detection Technology (to improve focus) and an increased sensitivity range of ISO 80-1600. Other key advancements include a larger, higher resolution 2.5” vari-angle LCD, additional shooting modes and Red-Eye Correction in playback. It will be priced at USD 499 when it launches in early July. The 8.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 950 IS comes equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer and the DIGIC III image processor, along with faster processing, advanced Noise Reduction and 18 Shooting modes. It will be available in June for USD 399. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Toshiba Unveils HD-XF2 and HD-XA2 Hd-DVDs Players

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: November 15, 2006 - 4:39 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.hddvd-toshiba.jp/hdd-dvd/products/hddvd/ Toshiba unveils its second-generation HD DVD players in Japan with the launch of two new player: HD-XF2 and HD-XA2. The new HD-XA2 brings Deep Color technology, an optional standard under HDMI and integrates a 1080p compatible up-scaler. HD-XF2 has 65.5 mm, the lowest height digital high-definition player Both has increased the speed in loading and response times over the previous models. They also offer advanced navigation and interactive features. For example, the Picture in Picture (PIP) function offers the ability to play a video over the main program. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Nokia Ships N92 for TV Broadcast

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: November 7, 2006 - 7:48 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.nokia.com/nseries/index.html?loc=inside,main_n92 Nokia will start global sales of its new N92 model, which can receive television broadcasts, in coming weeks. The new model will start shipping in Vietnam and Indonesia. Vietnam Multimedia Corporation said it will launch its commercial service using the DVB-H technology (digital video broadcast - handheld) on November 18 and plans to offer 8 TV channels, including one channel with a TV-on-demand service, and 4 radio channels. In Finland, Nokia's home country, network operator Digita said it will start to offer services for N92's users on December 1. More than 50 million DVB-H phones are expected to be sold by industry players globally by 2010, according to research firm Informa. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Axxen Launches i-egg MP3 Player

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 26, 2006 - 3:12 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.axxen.co.kr/ Korean digital audio manufacturer Axxen releases the i-Egg Mp3 player. It looks like an egg from the future with two speakers built-in for stereo sound, plays mp3 and WMA files an has SD and USB ports. i-Egg has an interesting design, but probably you will find it difficult to put in your pocket. Apparently, it just has 3 buttons and no display. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top