Written on 8:29 PM by SYED MUBALLIGH
A new Philips TV, that too an ambilight! It's come at the right time, as I've been getting plenty of enquiries about reasonably priced full-HD LCD TVs lately. Of course, Philips has always been a firm choice for the budget-conscious. The PFL7422 was quite the star during Diwali last year, and now we have the latest member – the PFL9532 – in the Tech2.0 lab. Let's see if it delivers.
Design and Features
Like all Philips TVs, this comes in an all-black bezel with a glossy finish. The stand is rectangular, with a similar exterior, though the neck of the stand is in metallic silver. The TV has a slim, horizontal black speaker attached to the bottom of the frame, while the left side has the buttons for operation. All in all, this is a good-looking TV that eschews curves and other costly design facets, yet fits easily into a classy décor.
In the rear are 3 HDMI connections, the norm these days. Component, composite and the rest are also present. A USB inlet plays JPEGs and MP3s, though not videos (that would be the day)! Though I feel that viewing JPEGs on such a large screen will definitely lead to pixelation, Philips deserves credit for adding the feature.
The PFL9532 has a large number of features: some proprietary, some generic. Like all full-HD panels, this one too plays up to 1080p 50/60 Hz, and everything below, so resolution is not an issue. Philips has clearly jumped on to the frame-rate doubling bandwagon, so we get some interpolated 100 Hz frame rates: but how useful it actually is a topic of discussion.
Perfect Pixel HD and HD Natural Motion are the proprietary features; these have performed well in the past. Dynamic contrast is 8000:1, brightness is 550 cd/m2, and the color chip uses 14 bit processing. That’s what’s stated – if accurate, the colors are sure to be good.
And... it’s got the Ambilight, arguably the ‘bestest’ feature ever!
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Written on 8:25 PM by SYED MUBALLIGH
Samsung India announced the launch of its new series of Digital still cameras and camcorders at the Photofair 2008, Mumbai. The Company announced the launch of the 'NV' series, 'I series', 'L series' and 'S series' of Digital Still Cameras.
R. Zutshi, Dy MD, Samsung India, said, "In keeping with the changing consumer preferences , the new 2008 series of Samsung Digital Still Cameras comprises of Digital cameras with resolutions of 7,8 and 10 mega pixels , larger sized LCDs and sleek form factor. We have introduced color options across our different models as well".
The i85 comes with an 8.1 Mega pixel camera resolution, 5x optical zoom lens, 3-inch TFT LCD screen, Face detection, multimedia player with MP3 as well as capability to record Movie Clips in MPEG 4 Format, movie editing and a Flash animated User Interface. It is priced at Rs. 14,990.
The Samsung L830 and L730 Digital Still Cameras are targeted at consumers looking for advanced features and superior styling. The L830/L730 Digital Still Cameras come with 8MP/7.2MP Camera resolutions, 3x Optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD screens. They come with a Shake Reduction feature, MPEG 4 movie recording capability and have a compact aluminum body. The L830 is priced at Rs. 10,990, and the L730 is priced at Rs. 8,990.
Samsung also announced the launch of two new entry-level digital cameras - the 7.2 mega-pixel S760 and the 8.1 megapixel S860. The two new models extend the range of Samsung's S-Series, and sport 3x optical zoom. They come in a selection of 4 colors: silver, black, pink and blue. They are equipped with a Mode Dial that allows smooth switching between various shooting options, from Automatic Mode to Video Recording.
These cameras also support up to ISO 1000, and makes use of the Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology for correction of hand-shake. They have an extra E button and shortcut keys on the rear side, providing access to various functions such as color adjustment and red eye correction. While the S760 is priced at Rs. 6,990, the S860 is priced at Rs. 8,990.
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Written on 7:25 PM by SYED MUBALLIGH
Slip this compact mouse onto your index finger and move your cursor by running the laser along almost any surface, whether desk or denim. Use its side-mounted buttons and scrollwheel with your thumb.
Logisys Optical Finger Mouse -- $30
Features:
-Strap it on your index finger with the sensor tip in alignment with your index finger tip or slightly higher depends on your own comfort level.
-Provide support by using your middle finger to hold the finger mouse against your index finger when you are clicking.
-Point the cursor with your index finger while your thumb to control the left button (lower button), right button (upper button) and scroll wheel.
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Written on 12:49 AM by SYED MUBALLIGH
Ergonomic keyboard - inclusive number block36 months free Pick UP & Return service
The Schleppi has the following characteristics: AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual core mobile processor TL-50 with 1,60 GHz Crystal-clear Widescreen screen in the highly soluble 15.4 " - format Large 120-GB-Festplatte in SATA technology - place for up to 60.000 MP3 or digital photos Diagram with nVidia® GeForce® 6100 GO! Giant-large main memory 1024 MT GDR 2 Always in connection - Wireless LAN with 54 MBit/s Multi-format specialist with DVD double Layer, 8,5 GB - burners Express Card card location for UMTS map 4-in-1-KartenleserWindows® Vista™ Home basic German keyboard with nummerischem key block Left-ion-Akku 4400 mAh with 6 cells Firewire connection to the digital Camcorder (IEEE 1394) 3 x USB 2.0 loudspeaker integrated 2 Software PC Suite PE 2007 (Office, knowledge, diagram, Routing, security) Large Cyberlink package Mass: L/B/H approx. 36 x 26 x 4 cm, approx. 2.7 kg
The equipment is not settled in the top class, however it has a responding diagram a modern and high performance processor, and enough memory, in order to be able to work well thereby. The keyboard is outstanding!
It is not for the High end enterprise or the ultimative Gamer!
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Written on 9:00 PM by SYED MUBALLIGH
Samsung Soulb is a slim candy-bar with a brushed pattern metallic body. Actually, its name It is another phone in the Sprit of Ultra series, after the Soul U900.
Samsung Soulb is a 9.9mm ( 0.38 inches ) slim phone. It has a 3 MegaPixel camera with Power LED flash, document viewer / editor, web browser, multimedia player, Bluetooth 2.0, FM radio (with RDS support), 1GB of internal memory and a microSD slot and a new user interface.
Samsung Soulb will be first available in Germany in early June, but after that will launch in the rest of Europe and other regions. It will be available in five color options (Soul Grey, Platinum Silver, Metallic Black, Soul Pink and Amethyst Violet), obviously using its appearance as a key feature.
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Written on 8:54 PM by SYED MUBALLIGH
The Fly company launching its first GPS navigator Fly GPS 200. The user-friendly and functional Fly GPS 200 is designed for those who used to choose optimal routes.
The new device runs on 400 MHz processor and is equipped with a 3.5 inches screen with QVGA resolution (320×240 pixels) supporting 16 million colors, and manual brightness control.
A Fly GPS 200 package also contains car battery charger, a car holding tool, and a protecting cover to keep and carry the device.
Fly GPS 200 exploits SiRF Star III, the most popular GPS chip, and the popular program Navitel Navigator 3.0. To all this, updated, high-accuracy maps depicting turns, road interchanges, buildings and “points of interest” (metro stations, gas stations, service stations), as well as pools and green territories, are attached. One can set and write in routes with distance or time priority, or put some user marks.
Fly GPS 200 is not only a GPS navigator but a perfect multimedia device as well. An in-built screen makes viewing photos and videos and playing games easy. Besides, Fly GPS 200 can be used as audio player and organizer (clock, alarm-clock, world time). A 830 Li-Ion accumulator provides steady work of the device so one can use it out of a car.
Due to multimedia possibilities the new device will entertain you in a long journey or in a traffic jam.
Fly GPS 200 is already at the market
For more information about FLy GPS 200 Click here
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Written on 1:35 AM by SYED MUBALLIGH
How often have you found yourself saying, “If your eyes had only seen what I’ve seen”? Slip on a pair of $100 sunglasses from ThinkGeek.com, and you’ll never have to utter those words again.
A 1.3-megapixel digital camera embedded in the frame can snap a picture of 1,280 by 1,024 pixels when you push the shutter button above the right temple.
If lifting your hand to your glasses is too revealing, there’s also a quarter-size remote that activates the shutter from your pocket.
The lens is small by necessity, leading to a tiny bit of blurring on
the edges of the image, but the sensor can still take well-exposed pictures inside during the day.
If someone asks why the black plastic frame is a bit thick, just explain that there is an MP3 player built in. Two earbuds dangle from the ear rests, and you switch tracks with the same buttons that control the camera’s shutter.
A flash drive also encased in the frame can hold 1 gigabyte of music and photos, which can be downloaded through a U.S.B. port.
Finally, the polarized flip-up lenses even tame the glare of the sun.
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Written on 2:16 AM by SYED MUBALLIGH
This cellphone telescope from Mobile Brando turns your standard camera lens with a 6x zoom lens. Only Nokia 6230 and 6680 case mods are available currently. It is available not at Mobile Brando for US $19.00 each.
More Telescope 6x Zoom For Mobile Phone pictures after the jump!
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Written on 5:18 AM by SYED MUBALLIGH
Those pesky analysts are at it again, and this time it's serious: Evan Wilson of Pacific Crest Securities says we can expect a sequel to the Wii in 2010, to be followed by a new Xbox later that year. Obviously it's something on the minds of all three of the gaming hardware giants -- in fact, Gizmondo probably has 2010 in its sights as well -- but there's really no telling at this point how accurate this rumor is. What we have heard are some conjectures before now that Nintendo has a shorter life cycle in mind for its graphics-impaired Wii. Also, Microsoft obviously made a huge bet this generation on hitting a year before the competition, and has done alright for itself in the process, so Microsoft might be looking for a repeat. There's no rumor yet on Sony's PS4 plans, but while the company has its hands full at the moment with its purported 2008 comeback, we're sure they're keeping this all in mind. Wilson also predicts a new Nintendo DS and PSP in 2010, meaning any way you slice it youre're going need a second mortgage.
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Written on 3:36 AM by SYED MUBALLIGH
It's not like visible light communications is the new kid on the block or anything, but Fuji Television was busy showcasing a new flavor of the technology at Inter BEE 2007 that could assist deaf / hearing impaired individuals when watching TV. In the demonstration, a LED-backlit LCD TV displayed content while simultaneously beaming out information sans wires to a nearby PDA; the handheld was able to receive the textual data and display words to accompany the on-screen action. Not surprisingly, the communications system was developed by NEC, and it even supported selective distribution in order to transmit the correct information to the appropriate individual. No mention was made of an expected commercialization date, but feel free to check out a couple more shots of the setup after the break.
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Written on 3:27 AM by SYED MUBALLIGH
The Nikon D60 is an inexpensive 10 MP DSLR that comes with an excellent 18-55mm VR lens for $750. It was a announced in January, 2008.The Nikon D60 is a replacement for the almost identical D40x.The Nikon D60 is designed to simplify camera operation and allow the photographer to concentrate on taking pictures. The camera’s simple, user-friendly design includes a reduced number of buttons and a combined monitor and information display. A 2.5-inch LCD screen presents information using an easy to understand graphic user interface, with three types of presentation style to suit all users. The symbols and numbers in the display rotate through 90 degrees, presenting information in the correct orientation according to how the camera is being held. The D60 also includes a new feature that turns off the LCD monitor screen automatically when the viewfinder is in use.
The Nikon D60 standard kit comes with a high-performance VR-NIKKOR lens, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Compact and lightweight, the lens offers 3x zoom with a versatile focal length range of 27mm to 82.5mm (35mm-format equivalent). Nikon’s advanced Vibration Reduction technology combats the effect of camera shake, allowing the use of shutter speeds that are up to three times slower than is practical with non-VR lenses. And with its sophisticated, leather-toned design, the lens looks as good as the pictures it takes. “The D60 is intended to put high quality photography within the reach of ordinary consumers.” said Toru Uematsu, Manager Prosumer Products at Nikon Europe B.V “The combination of precision technology and carefree convenience places the D60 in a unique position of offering compact camera users the chance to move up to digital SLR with ease and security.”
The D60 is capable of use in a range of lighting conditions due to a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to ISO 1600 and offers vivid colour reproduction with clear, sharp results.. For convenient use in places where flash photography is not allowed, the camera will set the sensitivity automatically for the best results . The camera’s built-in Speedlight produces excellent balanced results thanks to Nikon’s sophisticated i-TTL flash system, and also allows the use of additional remote-controlled Speedlights.
The Nikon D60 is a "sucker" camera sold mostly to people who are not professional photographers, but who are impressed by meaningless megapixels. Megapixels have nothing to do with picture quality. The less expensive D40 is the same thing as the D60, but better. The D40 is the professional's vacation camera. It's what I take when I'm on vacation or with family, too.The D60 exists to allow Nikon to sell a camera in the $750 price range to less experienced people who feel better spending $750 on a camera than spending $470 on the superior D40. If you're smart enough to be researching cameras from people like me who are here to help you instead of trying to sell you an expensive camera, just get the D40.
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Written on 11:06 PM by SYED MUBALLIGH
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