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Spy Cam Tilts and Pans
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
We love these spy-game goodies. This wireless cam pans 210º and tilts 63º via remote control with a 2.5-inch transistor LCD and a 480 x 2344 resolution. The camera’s infrared LEDs allow for night vision for up to 16 feet. Choose from 3 different channels on its 2.4 GHz signals. At a size of 6 x 2 2/3 x 1-inch and a weight of 6 oz., it comes with earphones and adapter and needs 4 AAA batteries (not included.) Available for only high-end secretive types, its price is $249.99.
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Music and Movies for Budget-Minded
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This is a inexpensive alternative for those who want to give something to someone who has nothing in the way of music and video. The MP3/MP4/DV/Radio Player features a 2.4-inch screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and will hold up to 1GB. At a price of $55.19, and a size of 3.54 x 2.36 x 0.63-inch and a weight of 16.23 oz., it comes with everything you see here. Buy three and get them for only $53.49 apiece. They may come in handy for those long trips to Grandma’s when your kids keep asking, “Are we there yet?”
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Narita Airport Begins New Security System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Science, Transportation,
This week, Japan’s Narita Airport began a new immigration security system that requires non-Japanese to have their fingerprints scanned and photos captured. Apparently, the time spent for each person was often over an hour as compared to the previous 15 to 20 minute wait. Tested by Justice Minister Hatoyama, there were a few bugs in the system, including one of the machine’s locking up and its cams not being able to photograph those who were on the tall side. Once the kinks are worked out, we expect that Big Brother will be watching in other airports as well.
Read More | Japan Probe
Share Your Tunes With Mini-Boombox
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Misc. Tech, Movies, Music,
The Mini-Boombox Cell Phone with sliding keypad allows you to take your Sim card out of your regular phone, slide it in the back, and power up. The unlocked quad-band GSM device features a 1.5-inch 65K color TFT LCD screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, voice dialing, speakerphone, and SMS/MMS messaging with a WAP browser. It also plays MP3 and MPEG4 files, has a 256MB memory that can expand up to 4GB and transfers via USB (cable included.) It will even announce incoming calls with voice synthesis. While it won’t work with Verizon or Sprint, you can purchase a a pre-paid SIM card from T-Mobile or AT&T. It’s available for $149.99 at ThinkGeek.
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Dell Unveils Slim XPS One PCs
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
In time for the holiday rush, Dell is releasing four XPS One PCs for your entertainment pleasure. All of them feature Windows Vista Home Premium, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E4500 for the lower priced and E6550 for the higher,) a 20-inch widescreen display with WSXGA and one-touch control, 2GB of memory, Adobe Elements Studio, and a hybrid analog/digital TV tuner with remote control. They also feature Bluetooth 2.0, stereo speakers, an integrated 2 megapixel digital cams with mic, and a wireless keyboard and mouse. You can find the XPS One with a starting price of $1,499.00.
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The Circuit Board Mini Photo Album
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories,
So we recently told you about the diskette notepad, made of actual floppy disks and lined paper. Clearly jealous, circuit boards are now seeking their share of the limelight, as you can now buy photo albums (remember those?) with a front and back cover made of these recycled computer parts. Each album has six plastic wallets that hold twelve 2.5 x 3” photos. What techie geek or digital camera-phile wouldn’t love this? Available for $17 USD.
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Unboxing The XShot
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Misc. Tech, Movies, Product Reviews, Videos,
We just received an XShot, the cool little extension device that you attach to your still or video cam that allows you long and/or panoramic shots without the aid of an extra person. Its stainless steel shaft is indeed lightweight and extends 37-inches. The screw is a standard one used on tripods and it has the tilt capability of 180º. The company claims that it will fit in your pocket when closed (9-inches,) but those would have to be some pretty big jeans to accommodate it. It does, however, have a nice lanyard for carrying and a very comfortable rubber grip. Full review and demo after the jump.
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Logitech Assists YouTube
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Corporate News, Internet, Software,
It certainly helps to have partners in high places on the Net. Logitech, working with the YouTube Video Toolbox, has decided to offer its one-touch instant uploading for the site with its QuickCam software (version 11.5.) Once your clip is secure, you receive a link to it for distribution to those who are either the subject or object of your humiliation. With all the cameras, software, and now free and simplified connect, you have no excuse not to join up with the YouTube school of infamy. Download it at Logitech, if you already have the urge and proper equipment.
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Nokia Releases N82
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Corporate News, Wireless / WiFi,
The latest in the long line of Nokia products to come out is their 5 megapixel N82. With Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon Flash for low light, it’s all about the camera. The phone/cam also features high-quality video recording, an orientation sensor, and can send pictures instantly. A successor to its N95, it comes with a 2 GB microSD memory card for 900 images or 84 minutes of video. The N82 also has WiFi capability and comes equipped with Nokia Maps. Count on a price of €450 (~$658.00.)
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XH G1 Tests in Space
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Corporate News, Science,
This has to be worth megabucks in advertising. First introduced in November of 2006, the HX G1 camcorder was launched October 23 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The cam for professionals features a DIGIC DV II HD image processor, a 20x zoom lens, and a Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer, at shoots at 24 fps. After performing a number of tests, the XH was given the “a-ok.” Just as the Timex watch will be remembered as the watch that could go underwater, “take a licking, and keep on ticking,” the XH may be remembered as the cam that not only has been to space and keeps on filming, it carries a price tag of around $6,000.00.
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