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Astronauts Repair Hubble Telescope
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Science, Transportation
While we were all leading our mundane lives the past week, astronauts John Grunsfeld and Andrew Feustel spent 7 hours installing a new camera on the Hubble Telescope. This cam replaces one that was built in the 90s and is sensitive to infrared and ultraviolet light as well as the human eye’s wavelengths. As we have previously mentioned, this is NASA’s final trek that over an eleven day period includes replacing a key computer.
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Fujifilm Cheki Instax mini25 Camera
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras
The Fujifilm Cheki mini25 is a clever camera with intelligent flash, motorized positioning, collapsible lens and 2 shutter design for both landscapes and portraits, and shoots a photo at a size of 62 x 49mm. It has a self-shoot mirror for narcissists and close-up lens for getting those sharp images from up to 35cm away. The cam needs 4 AA batteries and Fujifilm Instant Color “instax mini” Film. The Cheki is available for $119.99 and extra film will cost you $19.99 for 10 shots.
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Nokia E52 Smartphone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, GPS
Nokia has added a new smartphone to its E series. The E52 has lots of handy features including GPS, music player, social network links and browser. At a size of 116 x 49 x 9.9 mm, it has an incredible 8 hours of talk time and 28 days of standby. Exchange 2007 allows viewing and sorting emails with an auto-complete feature that enters contacts based on those sent and received. The handheld has a 3.2 megapixel cam, USB charging, Quickoffice editor and undoubtedly a pretty high price tag, but maybe you can deduct it as a business expense.
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XDriven Driving Surveillance Recorder
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, GPS, Transportation
The Automated Driving Surveillance Recorder works whether the driver is parked or moving and has sensors that detect speed, breaking and acceleration. When an accident occurs, it will take images of both before and after the event. Also included is a GPS logger that records date, time and location. Choose between Accident/Event or manual settings for the device that includes software for later playback of recorder footage. The DVR comes with a mount, 1GB SD card, and power cable and is available for $399.99.
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Polaroid Two Pogo Camera
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras
Polaroid’s new Pogo Instant Digital Camera is about to make its debut. The 5.0 megapixel Two cam takes a picture and spits out a 2 x 3-inch print about 40 seconds later. Check your image on the 3-inch LCD screen and crop, add border and print date, and dispose of red eye. Record to a memory card and send them by USB to your PC. Add to that a timer, movie mode with sound, a 4x digital zoom and a rechargeable battery that is good for 15 prints on a full charge. Pre-order now for £229.95 ($343.30) and expect a May 12 delivery.
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Nokia XpressMusic Software Updated
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Music, Software
Nokia has improved its 5800 XpressMusic software. New is a faster user interface and download time, a built-in mobile dictionary with voice playback and support for 38 languages, and an automatic/manual Application Update that can be used directly to the phone. There is second camera support for still image capture and a burst mode for shooting pictures without hitting a button. The download is available now on their Nokia Software Update site at no charge.
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Sony TG5V Handycam Camcorder
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, GPS
Sony has unveiled its Handycam TG5V, an upgrade from their TG1. The new camcorder is smaller at 30 x 117 x 62mm, lighter (230g,) and has 16GB memory with about 6 hours of recording. It also has a 30mm wide angle lens, BIONZ and Exemor image processor, GPS, and a new coating to help keep it scratch-free. The TG5V will become available April 20 in Japan. No details on importing or price has yet to be released.
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Crayola Electronics for Kids
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video, USB
Crayola realizes that tots are as likely to play with electronics as crayons these days and has a new line designed with them in mind. Their USB EZ Type Keyboard, for $29.99, has bright, oversized keys, but has eliminated the function keys and number pad. The USB EZ Click Mouse, at $14.99, has two buttons, a scroll wheel and a clear body, just for the cutesy effect. Crayola also offers a digital camcorder and camera and an MP3 Player is due out in Q2.
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Superheadz Babylon 4 Camera
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras
Forget about those super safe digital cams. The Superheadz Babylon 4 is a unique camera that features 4 different modes. The first is action and shoots four frames in sequence. The 2nd captures all four at once, while the 3rd mode shoots first the top two, then the bottom two. Finally the 4th catches one frame at a time. The cam has an advanced electronic system that keeps track of exposures and has a flash and power winding. You can get a black Babylon 4, that comes with case, strap, 1 roll of film and batteries for $99.99.
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Mintpad Wireless PMP with PDA
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi
Mintpad, a WiFi-enabled PMP with PDA function, is bound for a release outside of Korea in April. The Mintpass device supports video and music files, can schedule, has Instant Messaging and a camera. The PMP/PDA holds 4GB data and has Windows CE with 400MHz of power and 128 RAM. Mintpass’, which is a division of Reigncom (iRiver,) Mintpad has a 2.8-inch display, supports stylus input and has a $150.00 price.
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