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Posted Mar 8th 2008 11:26AM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Oddly enough, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a product proudly designed in Cupertino erupt, but it’s pretty safe to say this story could have had a much more tragic ending. Reportedly, an ipod nano owner recently awoke to a blaring fire alarm around 2:00AM, only to find his beloved PMP wrapped in flames on the bedroom floor. Thankfully, the fire was tiny enough to be extinguished without any major trouble, and no substantial damage of property or human flesh was tallied. As of now, we’ve no idea if the unit simply exploded or if surrounding circumstances are at least partly to blame, but you can bet your bottom dollar that be sleeping with one eye open (and on our media players) tonight.

[Thanks, Sandy]

Overview

NIKKOR, world’s leading camera makers have launched their new Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera. Featuring 10 Mega pixels, 4x Optical Wide Angle Zoom NIKKOR Glass lens, 2.7 inch Wide Angle of View High Resolution LCD and 28mm zoom lens, this camera is an innovation in the photography world. Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera can capture 16 x 20 inches large stunning prints with its 10.0 Mega pixels. It sports a 4x Optical Wide Angle Zoom NIKKOR Glass lens that offers a versatile zoom range to capture beautiful and expansive landscapes.

Features

• Ease to compose and share the pictures with its bright 2.7inch Wide Angle of View High Resolution LCD.
• Enables to shoot even in low light because of its auto adjustment up to ISO 3200.
• Fitted with Optical VR Image Stabilization that can minimize the effect of camera shake.
• Equipped with 28mm zoom lens and Optical VR Image Stabilization, it is World’s Fastest Startup in its Class.
• Auto fixes red eye in the camera with its In-Camera Red Eye Fix.
• Improved brightness with its D-Lighting feature.
• Focuses directly in faces with its Face-Priority AF.

Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera features an auto adjustment up to ISO 3200 enabling you to shoot in low light. It is incorporated with functions like Face-Priority AF, Optical VR Image Stabilization, D-Lighting and In-Camera Red Eye Fix.

Box content

The box comprises of USB Cable UC-E6, Strap AN-CP14, Audio and Video Cable EG-CP14, Software Suite CD-ROM, Rechareable Battery, Battery charger MH-63 and EN-EL10.

Price

Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera is available at a price of $299.95.

Source: Nikon

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Posted Mar 8th 2008 8:30AM by Darren Murph
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Apparently, Steve Ballmer didn’t just take time to respond to the latest iphone announcements and give that whole Monkey Boy Dance another go during the Mix ‘08 event. Oh no, he most certainly took the opportunity to address Microsoft’s stance on where it was headed now that the format war has concluded. Granted, it’s not like it ever had much choice here but to pick up the pieces and support the Blu camp, but for those who put a great deal of stock in confirmation, Mr. Ballmer did say that it had “already been working on, for example, in Windows, device driver support for Blu-ray drives and the like.” He also noted that “Toshiba had moved on” and that it too was moving forward, but unfortunately, he didn’t make a peep about the recently rumored Xbox 360 BD add-on. Still, we’re hoping that one thing will lead to another, if you catch our drift.

[Via Gamespot, thanks rooshma]

In what is sure to not be the last time Google and Microsoft cross swords, here we have a quick comparison of the two’s online services.  Who has the upper hand: Google and their only in the clouds (for now) Documents or Microsoft’s no editing in the clouds Word Online.  Here is the summation:

The basic differences between the two really is the angle they come at the service.  For Google, it is all online.  Google puts editing, saving, sharing, and everything else you can do online.  For Microsoft, the online bit it just another in its broad feature spec.  There certainly is no focus on the online world, in fact, if you don’t pony up for Microsoft Word it is a no-go. 

From the collaboration: Real time for Google Docs to “checked out” loaner library for Office Live Workspace; to saving options: Googles open door policy to Microsoft’s assumption you want what ever you started in.  Don’t even get me started on Mobile access :Google: heck yeah and Microsoft: not so much.

Conclusion: Although it’s very close when it comes to basic features of the two services, each stands out in its own way. Google Docs, although limited in its capabilities, offers real-time collaboration. Office Live Workspace, on the other hand, may not have the collaboration features of Google Docs, but the workspaces feature is unique. Plus, you have the capabilities of full-featured Office software available (assuming you own it)!

It is a decent early review and worth a good read at the link below.

Read [ReadWriteWeb]

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Overview

Combining quality and flexibility with design, engineering and expertise, Toshiba proudly presents its latest e-STUDIO220CP Cost Effective Color Laser Printer for business usage. The E-STUDIO220CP is superior not only in lineage but in form and function as well. Toshiba’s e-STUDIO220CP color Printer offers elevated Speed, superb Image Quality and consistency. Users can exploit Color Saver feature to subordinate the cost of operation and capitalize on toner supplies.

Features

The E-STUDIO220CP features high Performance and Productivity. It takes <11 second time for the first print and can print up to 75000 pages per month. It has an excellent 4800 color quality and 128 MB standard memory/ 640 MB at max.

E-STUDIO220CP’s additional feature is its flexible connectivity. It has an optional wireless print server and USB 2.0 connection.

Effective paper handling is yet another characteristic. The input capacity up to 800 sheets and has standard 250-sheet drawer. It also supports envelope printing.

Price

The E-STUDIO220CP is currently available through Toshiba’s nationwide network of dealers at a suggested list price of $499.

Source: Toshiba

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Overview

Onkyo has recently launched its first home theater with HDMI version 1.3a. The outstanding feature of Onkyo HT-SP908 HTS is its capability of passing 1080p video and studio-master-quality audio. One can precisely integrate ipod including the RI Dock into your home entertainment system for a party. Users can also experience audio playback via an S-A1X Remote Interactive (RI) control dock to the A/V receiver.

Features

With loads of features found in Onkyo’s high-def A/V receiver line-up such as Audyssey 2EQ, Faroudja DCDi, RIHD, HDMI and component video up conversion, the HT-SP908 is the ideal solution. The TX-SR605 receiver supports the latest high audio codecs as well as XM and Sirius satellite radio ready. With 1080p HDMI Simple Solution it is just one cable to TV with HDMI video up-conversion in AV Receiver.

Onkyo’s HT-SP908 supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding. Additionally, it consists of Slim, wall mountable 7.1 speaker system with 230W powered subwoofer. Audyssey 2EQ Auto Speaker Calibration creates a larger listening “Sweet Spot” by using multiple calibration points.

Above mentioned features makes HT-SP908 ideal for larger area and family listening.

Price

Onkyo HT-SP908 home theater system is available with the estimated price of $1099.

Source: Onkyo

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While the Cloudbook may have gotten off to a rough very rough start, it seems we have some traction building. Initially you had to either make that purchase at ZaReason (who quickly dropped the Cloudbook after all those initial problems) or by placing your order, for delivery only at Wal-Mart.

Since then the reviews are starting to get a little better, while it may not be a perfect device (what is), we are starting to see some positive points being mentioned. With that the availability is also getting better. The Everex Cloudbook is now available at online retailer NewEgg and is also available at select Wal-Mart locations for in-store purchases. The Cloudbook retains the $399 retail price at both NewEgg and Wal-Mart.

Product [NewEgg] Product [Wal-Mart]

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Outline

JVC has introduced a new JVC GZ-MG330 Everio Hard Disk Camcorder featuring a slender design. The company prides in unveiling the worlds smallest and lightest hard drive camcorder in the market. With this hard disk camcorder one can shoot actively without exhaustion, and with lots of space left over in your bags while travelling.

Features

The new JVC GZ-MG330 also proffers novel functions assembling simple and intuitive operation. JVC GZ-MG330 features Laser Touch, a touch-sensitive scroll bar that simplifies operation and a new design that’s some 20 percent smaller than the previous model.

Availability

JVC GZ-MG330 Camcorder is available in 4 different elegant colors as Pearl Silver, Cerulean Blue, Claret Red, and Stylish black

Warranty

JVC GZ-MG330 is backed up with a warranty of 1 year.

Price

The JVC GZ-MG330 is available at an ERP of $323.00.

Source: JVC

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Did you know that doing a web search can also help find a cure for breast cancer? One site powered by Google is the new Search The Cure started by JDMedia. On this site 75% of the revenue generated goes towards fighting breast cancer, and you’ll be able to see on the site how much in donations has been made. Another site also powered by Google is Find It Girlfriend, which has links throughout to The Breast Cancer Site, on which just a click will help fund mammograms for the poor. Find It Girlfriend is designed specifically for girls with its bright pink background, so if you have more than one computer in your house, you could have Find It Girlfriend be the homepage on the chick’s computer and Search The Cure be the homepage on the dude’s computer.

These sites are a really easy way to help fight breast cancer. Using a search engine is something you would do anyway, and it doesn’t cost anything. Even if, unlike me, you’ve never known any victims of breast cancer, you can still show some support. So let’s hear it for JDMedia and Find It Girlfriend for coming up with these sites. Here’s hoping that they can raise a lot of money for breast cancer.

Via [Tech-Ex] Via [geeksugar]

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Posted Mar 8th 2008 2:29AM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Pentax’s 31.6 megapixel medium-format 645 Digital has been announced for over a year now — we’ve even seen one in the flesh — but it’s never actually shipped, and now it looks like it never will. According to Impress, Pentax is killing off its digital medium format cameras to focus on K-series DSLRs, but the 645’s film versions will live on. Considering the ever-more-competitive field of excellent prosumer cams out there, we can’t say we fault the decision, but if there are any engineering samples lying around, we’ll be happy to take ‘em off Pentax’s hands.