Full FeedCanon releasing three new 10-megapixel digital cameras
Canon is releasing the PowerShot SD890 IS, PowerShot SD790 IS, and the PowerShot SD770 IS, due in stores early April, end of March and mid-April, respectively. The three cameras share Canon’s DIGIC III imaging processor, which they claim is responsible for the cameras’ high performance levels, in addition to each utilizing Canon’s face detection technology, intelligent anti-blur technology and in-camera image enhancement, which allows for automatic red eye correction.
What is different about the three cameras is body style, LCD size, and zoom level. The SD 890 has a 5x optical zoom with a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The 5x zoom is equivalent to a 185mm lens. With a 3x zoom, equivalent to a 105mm lens, the SD790 contains a 3-inch LCD screen. Rounding off the bunch is the SD 770 with a 2.5-inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom.
The PowerShot SD890 IS, PowerShot SD790 IS, and the PowerShot SD770 IS are set to hit shelves with an estimated retail price of $399.99, $349.99 and $299.99 respectively.
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RelatedAT&T announces $1 billion budget to increase network
In a recent press release, AT&T announced that it has budgeted $1 billion (double its 2006 budget) to expand its global network reach and capacity. Part of their plan is to increase diversity and reliability into Japan, Asia, Australia and the Caribbean (hopefully eliminating the threat of ship anchors cutting off Internet access to those parts of the world).
They are banking on the demand for new technologies and increases in demand for current technologies to account for much of the spending. Telecom equipment manufacturers should be thrilled about this, since many of the upgrades planned by AT&T will need a significant hardware to implement.
Read [Barrons]
RelatedHumanscale’s Parabolic Paramount Monitor Mount: Is bigger always better?
Need more desktop space and less desk space? Humanscale’s Parabolic Paramount monitor mount can support between 2 and 8 flat screen monitors in any number of configurations. Need to monitor 8 servers, no problem. Working with a flight simulator, easy as pie.
Each monitor is attached via Quick Release mounting brackets, so reconfiguration is easy. Additionally, you don’t need to worry about a web of cables, due to its integrated cable management.
You may have to wait a few weeks as it’s availability is announced as the first quarter of 2008.
Via [Engadget]
RelatedSony DRC-BT815; Turn any headphones wireless
Love your white Apple earbuds, but are tired of getting tangled in the wire. The Sony DRC-BT815 will come to the rescue. Plug any pair of headphones into the DRC-BT815 and they become pairable with any Bluetooth audio device or phone. Including an embedded microphone, the DRC-BT815 can also be used as a hands free headset for your mobile phone.
It could use a little more juice, it offers just 6 hours of usable time, thanks to the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. At $130, the DRC-BT815 isn’t going to fly off shelves, but hopefully it finds a place in my pocket.
Via [Gizmodo]
RelatedHP Compaq 2133 UMPC
Although not yet released, the rumored HP Compaq 2133, touted as a “lifestyle accessory” by HP, may be just that. With all the amenities of a full sized laptop including a wireless LAN, an ExpressCard/54 slot and an optional SSD, perhaps this rugged sub-notebook is what the on the go business person needs. Toss in a HSDPA ExpressCard and you’re working from anywhere there is coverage. Use the integrated webcam to conduct a video conference call or just talk to your kids. The Compaq 2133 is not expected to be released until April, spring cleaning this year could mean tossing out your 5-pound ogre and picking up this 2.5-pound dwarf.
RelatedBang & Olufsen expands on its video product line with the BeoVision 8.
A combination unit, the BeoVision 8 combines a 32-inch LCD flat screen with an integrated center channel speaker to allow for flexibility in placement while providing the sound and video quality that one would expect from a Bang & Olufsen product. Whether used as a high end monitor for a power workstation or as a screen for the current generation of high definition game consoles, this unit offers the flexibility to be used in any number of applications. Glare is always an issue with flat screens, but the BeoVision 8 utilizes a glare polarizer to reduce the amount of glare. Noticeably missing however, is an ASTC tuner, which would allow the unit to pull in terrestrial HD broadcasts. The Bang & Olufsen name and quality carry quite a price tag, with a MSRP of $3950.
With no ASTC tuner and larger units that cost significantly less, the BeoVision 8 might be a hard sell for the average consumer.
Product [Bang & Olufsen]
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