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Eye-Fi announces Geo X2 Apple-exclusive, expanded Wi-Fi support
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Cameras, Corporate News, Wireless / WiFi,
The folks over at Eye-Fi have yet another 802.11n card they’d like you to know about, and this one is an Apple Store exclusive. The Geo X2 sits nicely between the $49.99 Connect X2 and the $99.99 Explore X2, and will cost $69.99. For all intents and purposes, the Geo X2 appears to be similar to the Explore X2, but it packs in 4GB of memory instead of 8GB. It rocks the same Endless Memory Mode that automatically deletes photos after they safely been wirelessly synched and backed up, the Class-6 flash memory, and the automatic geotagging support as well.
Alongside this announcement, Eye-Fi also made it known that, starting at the end of May, users can expect greatly improved Wi-Fi support, thanks to their partnership with Devicescape. The meat and potatoes of this announcement is that the Eye-Fi cards will now be able to log on to public Wi-Fi hotspots that require getting through a browser splash screen. Since that is pretty much the majority, this opens things up quite a bit.
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Eye-Fi X2 cards bring 802.11n, Class-6 speeds
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Cameras, Storage, Wireless / WiFi,
The newly released Eye-Fi X2 series of Wi-Fi-enabled SD cards is now shipping, and they offer some very nice improvements over the previous Eye-Fi models. If you are unfamiliar, Eye-Fi cards connect to your home network or a hotspot, and upload the images from your camera to your home computer so that you don’t have to physically sync your camera regularly. We have all the specs below, but we have to say, we are loving the “Endless Memory” feature the most. Basically, as you snap pics and they sync to your computer (Eye-Fi can also send them directly to social networks like Flickr and Facebook,) Eye-Fi will delete them from the card, so you never ever have to manually delete pictures.
Here’s what you can expect from the three new cards:
- Eye-Fi Connect X2 – At 4GB capacity, the Eye-Fi Connect X2 will automatically upload JPEG photos and videos to the computer and one of more than 25 online sharing sites, such as Flickr, Facebook, YouTube or Picasa, through a Wi-Fi network. MSRP: $49.99.
- Eye-Fi Explore X2 – At 8GB of capacity, the Eye-Fi Explore X2 will automatically upload JPEG photos and videos to the computer and one of more than 25 online sharing sites. It offers lifetime automatic geotagging so photos and videos arrive at the user’s computer with location information already included to identify where the image was captured. Explore X2 also offers one year of hotspot access for uploading away from home at more 21,000 AT&T and Harborlink locations across the Unites States and through open hotspots. MSRP: $99.99.
- Eye-Fi Pro X2 – Unveiled at CES and winner of CNET’s “Best of CES” award, the 8GB Eye-Fi Pro X2 will automatically upload JPEG and RAW photos and videos to the home computer, and will send them to one of more than 25 online sharing sites. It also allows users to create an ad hoc connection directly to their computer to wirelessly upload photos and videos while away from a wireless router. Like Explore X2, Pro X2 offers lifetime geotagging and one-year of hotspot access to enable uploads away from home at more than 21,000 AT&T and Harborlink hotspots and open hotspots. MSRP: $149.99.
In addition to all that, Eye-Fi cards now have double the hotspot access that they had previously, starting on March 31, with the inclusion of any AT&T or Harborlink hotspot location (like Starbucks, Hertz Rental, Marriot hotels, and more) allowing users to simply turn their cameras on, and have the Eye-Fi go to work and do its thing.
We’ve got a video demo for you after the jump.
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Robert Pattinson’s Script Problems
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Period, Romance, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases,
Robert Pattinson has a problem. He can’t remember his lines.
“When we do Twilight there is always someone there who takes care of everything and feeds you your lines. I read a lot on set, but as soon as I shut the book I can barely remember the last line I’ve just read,” the Remember Me star admitted.
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SanDisk Extreme Pro gives you 90 MB/second
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Storage,
SanDisk has just announced their Extreme Pro Compact Flash memory cards, which have lightning speeds of 90 MB/second. This is double the performance from SanDisk’s predecessors, and the storage capacity ranges from 16 to 64 gigabytes. The price of them is $300 for the 16GB and $800 for the 64GB.
Read More | Sandisk Press Release
Illuminated Mouse Pad Calculator with USB 3 Port Hub
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, USB,
CPAs and others who are constantly fighting with numbers will appreciate this Mouse Pad that also works as a 10-digit calculator that includes M+, M-, MRC calculation and has an on/off switch when only the pad is needed. It will light up in the wee small hours of the morning and can be used as a USB 1.1 port hub. The device will work by LR44 battery (included) or 5V adapter (not included) and has a price of $17.99.
Read More | Giz Fever
Kingston DataTraveler 200 Flash Drive
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Storage, USB,
Kingston’s DataTraveler 200 can handle up to 128GB of flash memory. The company’s Andrew Ewing says it can hold an entire library of music, photos and videos, not to mention large databases. The DT2000 has password protection and needs no administrations rights. Choose between a 32GB for $120.00, 64GB for $213.00 and the humongous 128GB at a price of $546.00.
Read More | PC Launches
Susan Boyle Advances to Britain’s Got Talent Final
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, Video,
If you were busy outside barbecuing this weekend, you might have missed that anti-climactic thud from the other side of the pond: Susan Boyle officially became a Britain’s Got Talent finalist yesterday.
After wowing people everywhere with her surprise rendition of “I Dream a Dream” (her YouTube clip has been viewed approximately 60 million times already), the 48-year-old Scot was later selected to enter the semifinals. (You can see the judges’ announcement after the jump.) This lead to Susan’s live performance Sunday evening.
In the clip above, a more polished-looking Boyle belted out a new Broadway classic: “Memory” from Cats. Even though she seemed a bit shaky in the beginning, her strong finish - and her enormous popularity - undoubtedly earned her a place in the finals. That showdown will take place on May 30.
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Read More | TV Guide
Samsung YP-U2Z Flash Memory/MP3 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Storage, USB,
Save that memory while playing your fave tunes with Samsung’s YP-U2Z. The super thin player combines a 1GB flash memory with a player that can handle MP3, WMA (with DRM), OGG, ASF and WAV files. It also features a graphic equalizer, 12 presets, a Digital Natural Sound Engine and a 4 line LCD. With playback and recording, expect up to 13 hours of play with its rechargeable battery via USB. At a size of 87.5 × 24.4 × 12.6mm and a weight of 28g, the YP-U2Z has a price of ¥9,980 (~$85.00).
Read More | Fareast Gizmos
Super Talent 18-Carat Gold USB Drive
Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Storage,
Looking for a gift for that special someone who already has everything beyond reason? Memory specialist Super Talent has announced a limited availability custom made solid 18-Carat gold “collector’s edition” of their Pico-C drive. The $599.00 8GB plug-and-play drive features up to 200X (30MB/sec) data transfer speed, is water resistant and comes with a matching gold keychain and a black velvet box. The device also includes a serialized certificate of authenticity, FIPS certified AES-256 encryption and can be laser etched with text or a company logo – if I could get my hands on one, it would certainly be etched with my own initials – proving that bling is a term with infinite possibilities.
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Epsom Toyocom Develops Anti-Shake Technology
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones,
Photography 101 taught us the the faster the shutter speed, the less blur. But because most cell phone cameras cannot be adjusted, most images come out fuzzy at best. Epson Toyocom has addressed the issue with anti-shake technology. It predicts the amount of blur before the moment the shutter is released as opposed to current technology that measures it at release. Cost is expected to be lower because the microcontroller and sensor needed are less expensive than such technology as a dedicated optical system and a memory chip.
Read More | Tech-on
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