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Panasonic’s Atom-based Toughbook mini tablet PC will be formally introduced this week, says one report. Although previewed multiple times, the computer should now be made official and will be the first known tablet to use the ultra-efficient, long battery life processor while also adding a rugged design. The 5.6-inch touchscreen is bordered by a shockproof rubber casing that covers ports that aren’t in use and keeps out dust and water.
Most specifications are still under guard, though the very small Toughbook will run Windows Vista and is likely to user a lower-clocked version of the Atom than the 1.6GHz chip found in mini notebooks, which have more space for cooling. One preview from Panasonic pointed to an actual launch in autumn, though whether this is for the company’s native Japan or for other countries wasn’t specified at the time.
This is either the best or worst idea ever — we’re still not sure. The Intempo Rebel (aptly named) records songs from FM radio stations, strips out DJ chatter and ads, and saves them to an SD or MMC card as MP3 files. What’s more, it even goes after the most-played songs to make sure you’re getting all the good (overplayed?) tracks right off the air. It also sports a USB port, line-in jack, and headphone plug. Intempo calls it a “music sampling system” that cuts out “hyperactive DJs” — we call it a headache for the RIAA. It can be yours for £69.99 or $138 US.
As big-screen TVs become increasingly widespread, more and more people are discovering that a 40-inch or even a 50-inch screen still isn’t big enough to turn watching a movie at home into a theater-like experience—even with a bag of popcorn. What you need is a substantially bigger image. For most of us, that’s prohibitively expensive if you’re looking at HDTV prices. Projectors, on the other hand, are a lot more cost-effective. Better yet, you can get an instant theater projector like the Epson MovieMate 72 ($1,099.99 direct), the high-end model of the newest generation of MovieMates.
Instant-theater projectors are a special category of projector that gets its name from combining everything you need for a home theater—except a screen—into one unit. The MovieMate 72 integrates an LCD-based projector, DVD player, audio system, and stereo speakers into a single box. Almost all you have to do to set it up is plug it in, point it at a screen—or a blank wall in a pinch—and insert a DVD.
Dream Maker, a Japanese company, released a cute, new digital frame, the DMF035W. Our frame features a 3.5″ LCD screen in 320×240, 4MB of internal memory, USB port, and is compatible with SD/SDHC card/MMC cards.
It should cost around 60€.
Linksys has launched a new wireless-G broadband router aimed at consumers, the WRT54G2, the successor to the Cisco WRT54G.
Featuring a new “sleek” design that the comapny hopes will mean folk will want to “proudly display” alongside other consumer tech, the router has an internal antenna.
The WRT54G2 ships with the Linksys EasyLink Advisor application, a simple-to-use software package designed to take away the technical hassle of setting up a wireless network.
Security can be configured with one button on the WRT54G2 thanks to the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature that sees users push the WPS button on the router and on another WPS-enabled wireless device to create an encrypted wireless connection between them.
The WRT54G2 will be available towards the end of June for a recommended price of £39.99.
Linksys has launched a new wireless-G broadband router aimed at consumers, the WRT54G2, the successor to the Cisco WRT54G.
Featuring a new “sleek” design that the comapny hopes will mean folk will want to “proudly display” alongside other consumer tech, the router has an internal antenna.
The WRT54G2 ships with the Linksys EasyLink Advisor application, a simple-to-use software package designed to take away the technical hassle of setting up a wireless network.
Security can be configured with one button on the WRT54G2 thanks to the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature that sees users push the WPS button on the router and on another WPS-enabled wireless device to create an encrypted wireless connection between them.
The WRT54G2 will be available towards the end of June for a recommended price of £39.99.
LG Electronics is one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.PRODUCT FEATURES:23″ HDTV Integrated TVPublic Display SettingsLG SimpLinkTV-Link Loader Compatible.
Canon is ushering in a new, free and easy way of video recording. It is calling its latest digital video camera, the £549 Canon HF10, a Freecorder. Canon says the HF10 Freecorder is one of a planned line-up of casual recording devices.
Canon HD10 Freecorder main features
• Dual flash memory: 16GB internal memory and memory card
• Stylishly compact
• 1,920×1,080 Full HD digital video camera
• Canon HD Camera System
• Instant AF and Super Range OIS
• Versatile system
• Shoot for longer
• 3.1Mp photo capture
• multi-angle Vivid LCD
• Shoot, burn, share
Kplisch expanded its Image Line earphones with the Image X5. According to the manufacturer, their one of the smallest headphones in the world (just 2mm - bigger than its predecessor). Our new ear buds features tuned, balanced full-range armature drivers designed mainly for use with the iPod. Of course, you should be able to use them with any DAP.
PENTAX Imaging Company has introduced the smc PENTAX DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. This standard lens with extra zoom offers outstanding, well-balanced handling, and covers the most frequently used focal lengths between wide-angle and telephoto making it ideal for a variety of shots including scenery, snapshot and portraiture.
Previously shown in February at PMA 2008, this lens features a 4.1X zoom ratio covering wide-angle to moderate-telephoto ranges, and covers a focal-length range from 26mm wide angle to 107mm telephoto in the 35mm format. When mounted on a compatible* DSLR camera body, the PENTAX-original SDM system driven by a built-in supersonic motor, offers exceptionally smooth, quiet autofocus.
* This lens is compatible with the K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D (with Ver. 1.30 or later firmware installed) and later PENTAX DSLR camera bodies. When mounted on other camera bodies, the focus mode is automatically switched to manual.
Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs,** this 17-70mm lens also features PENTAX SP (Super Protect) coating that protects the exposed lens elements and repels dust, water and grease. It also features a Quick-shift Focus System that allows instant switching from auto to manual focus with a turn of the focus ring.
**SDM-only focusing lens may be used with non-SDM PENTAX DSLR bodies in manual focus mode.
Other important features of this lens include:
Exceptional Image Clarity
Incorporating two hybrid aspherical (AL) optical elements, this zoom lens assures exceptional image quality while effectively compensating for various aberrations.
Maximum Aperture of f/4 Over Entire Zoom Range
With a maximum aperture of f/4 over the entire zoom range, the lens allows photographers to use higher shutter speeds to minimize camera shake (especially in telephoto applications) or reduce the depth of field to intentionally throw the background out of focus.
Close Minimum Focusing Distance
This lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches (0.28 meters) over the entire zoom range, and an Inner-Focus (IF) optical design that eliminates lens extension and retraction during focusing operation.
Digital SLR Optical Design
From lens coating and curvature to the positioning of optical elements, the lens optics are meticulously designed to optimize the lens’s digital imaging characteristics. The image circle is perfectly proportioned to a PENTAX camera’s image-sensor size.
SPECIFICATIONS
Lens mount: PENTAX KAF3 mount
Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
Angle of view: 79° - 23° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body)
Number of diaphragm blades: 7
Minimum aperture: F/22
Minimum focusing distance: 0.28m (0.92 ft.)
Filter size: 67mm
Maximum magnification: 0.31X
Dimensions (diameter x length): 75mm x 93.5mm (3.0 inch x 3.7 inch)
Weight: 485g (17.1 oz.) without hood; 515g (18.2 oz.) with hood
This PENTAX lens will ship in July 2008 at US $599.95.