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Sharp AQUOS Photo Player

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech

AQUOS Photo Player

Sharp has two new AQUOS devices, the HN-PP100 and HN-PP150. Each is a cross between a 300 x 300 dpi photo printer and memory card reader. Display your images on your TV in one of their slideshow options or print them. The Photo Player also has an IR receiver for sending those photos to the player as well as an HDMI output. Unfortunately, the player does not have HD capability and can only store the photos if you have a NAS and the HN-PP150 model.

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Takara Tomy xiao Tip-521 Camera/Printer

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Corporate News

xiao camera/printerTakara Tomy has come up with the xiao Tip-521 camera that not only shoots, but prints borderless, full color photos as well. The compact 5Mpix digital cam has a 2.48-inch LCD, 16MB internal memory and an SD/SDHC card slot. The clever camera will store up to 20 sheets of paper and can store images for later PC downloading using its built-in ZINK printer. Expected out in Japan November 28, no price has been released at this point.

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Sanyo ALBO LCD Frame

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Internet, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi

ALBOSanyo has released the ALBO, a new 7-inch LCD frame that will receive photos from your cell phone via IR and pick up RSS feeds with WiFi. The device has 256MB of memory and can be programmed for slide shows or with special effects. Working both vertically and horizontally, the ALBO will be out in Japan November 14 for 40,000 yen ($422.00.) We like the rounded shape that is either futuristic or retro, depending on your age.

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Reigncom iriver NV mini PND

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Music, Portable Audio / Video

iriver NV mini GPSReigncom has unveiled their iriver NV mini in Korea. The 4GB PND features a 3.5-inch screen with 320 x 240 resolution, houses Gini map software, has video and audio playback and a photo viewer for times when you are no longer lost. The NV should have about 2 1/2 hours of battery life and supports an external memory of up to 8GB. Displayed at the IFA 2008, the navigational device comes with a MSRP of 188,000 KRW (~$128.00.)

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Easy Point and Shoot Digicam

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Hot Deals, Movies, USB

DigicamOur fave wholesalers have come up with a new pocket-sized point and shoot 5 megapixel Digital Camera with 3-inch TFT LCD screen. With high res JPEG images and MPEG4 AVI video capability, it features easily adjustable settings such as red eye fix, white balance, and 3 burst shots. The cam is also PictBridge compatible and comes with a USB and AV cable combination and pouch. At a price of only $99.99, we can probably forgive its uncool chartreuse color.

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Super Talent Luxio Flash Drive

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage

Luxio Flash DriveIf you want more than the usual amount of storage in a USB drive, Super Talent Technology has a new Luxio line of flash drives that offer up to 64GB of storage, which equals out to about 20,000 6 megapixel photos. At a size of 8 x 3 x 0.4-inches, the drives come in black, silver or woodgrain. All three feature AES-256 hardware encryption, an LED power/busy light, and compatibility with both 1.1 and 2.0 USB. The 64GB Luxio is available for $149.00 with an included leather case. Sixteen and 32GB versions are also available.

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Asus R710 PND With Pathfinder HUD

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Music, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi

Asus R710 PNDAsus has released their R710 PND with Pathfinder HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology that allows users to project directions, speed, etc. on car windshields. The GPS system has a 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth capability and built-in light sensor. The R710 will also play MP3s, videos and display pictures for those times when you are stuck in traffic. Its MicroSD card slot can handle up to 8GB. At a thickness of only 13.5mm and a weight of only 200g, contact Asus for price and availability.

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Epsom Toyocom Develops Anti-Shake Technology

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Cell Phones

Epson Toyocom DisplayPhotography 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.

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Samsung HZ1 Point and Shoot Camera

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Corporate News

Samsung HZ1

Samsung has unveiled its point and shoot HZ1 with a 24mm wide angle lens with 10x zoom. At a size of 105 x 61.4 x 36.5mm, the camera also features a 2.7-inch TFT LCD (230k pixels) and a movie mode of HD 720p resolution at 30 fps. Included in the package is Samsung’s Digital Contents Management with Perfect Portrait System, face and blink detection, smile shot, self-portrait, red eye fix, and beauty shot. With no price or availability details out yet, it made its debut at the Photokina show in Germany.

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Shuttle KPC 4800

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi

KPC 4800

Dell isn’t the only one with a mini-desktop. Shuttle’s KPC 4800 has an optical drive and runs Foresight Linux, with an option for Windows Vista. It features dual-monitor support and you can sync your cellie, play tunes from your MP3 Player, organize your photos, use included office application, or go Bluetooth. You can also expand from the standard 512MB of memory to 2GB or add another hard drive. Note that with the inexpensive price starting at ~$99.99, you are on your own when it comes to peripherals.

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