New Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 announced

Posted on Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:24:37 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr via I4U
Sony announces a redesigned Sony PS2 console with integrated power adapter in Japan.




We just reported about a rumor on the weekend that Sony would release a new stream lined Playstation 2 design. The rumor targeted a 2008 release date. This date might be true for other regions. Japanese PS2 fans will get the new Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 already on November 22nd for 16,000 Yen (~$140).

The price of the new Sony PS2 is the same as for the former design SCPH-79000 in Japan. The rumor talked about Sony going to offer that new Playstation 2 design for under $100. At least in Japan, consumers have to pay the same price. Sony also sells the vertical stand for extra money. The vertical stand for the new Sony PS2 sells for 1,500 Yen (~$13).

The new Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 comes in white, silver and black as the former PS2 console was already available in Japan.

The Measurements of the new PS2 are 230 x 28 x 152mm and the weight is 720g. The dimensions of the new PS2 SCPH-90000 are exactly the same as the last slim PS2 design. Only the weight is lower. So the only real difference that you will actually see with this PS2 is that you do not have a power supply lying around.

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Sony unveils the second edition of reader digital book

Sony unveils the new Reader Digital Book, model PRS-505. This next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics. With a capacity of 160 eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards further expand the device's library potential. The Reader including USB cable and Library software retails for $300...

PRESS SUMMARY The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design and is available in two colors – silver and dark blue. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.

A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics.

“For people on the go, this device is compelling because it allows them to carry a wide variety of reading materials whether they are on a cross-country flight, in a doctor's office waiting room, or at a beach resort,” said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony's Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “The Reader can handle a stack of books and other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a ‘book-like' reading experience unavailable with other electronic devices.”

With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo™ media or SD memory cards make the device's library potential practically limitless.

More advanced users will appreciate the new USB-based mass storage capability that allows them to use the device as a portable drive for the direct transfer of documents, images and other files to the Reader. A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is connected to a PC.




A Growing Online Store

Since Sony's launch of the CONNECT™ eBooks Store last year, the number of downloadable eBooks offered has expanded to more than 20,000 titles with new ones added weekly.

Grove/Atlantic, Harcourt Trade, Kensington, Pearson Education, The Perseus Books Group, Regnery Publishing, Taylor & Francis and W.W. Norton have joined the ranks of publishers such as Hachette Book Group USA, Harlequin, HarperCollins Publishers, Holtzbrinck Publishers, Hyperion, McGraw Hill, Penguin Group, Random House and Simon & Schuster in their commitment to electronic publishing.

Recent newcomers to the store include Reader's Digest, the first magazine to produce content for the Reader and Dorling Kindersley with titles coming soon. The site also boasts a number of Rough Guide travel titles.

The New International Version Bible by Zondervan® (a unit of HarperCollins Publishers) quickly rose to the top of the eBook store's bestseller list after it was added to the collection last month. And blockbuster authors such as Dean Koontz and Mitch Albom recently debuted electronic versions of their work to an enthusiastic response.

For a limited time, when a Reader is registered on Sony's CONNECT eBooks Store, customers will receive a credit good for the purchase of 100 available CONNECT Classics titles, including the works of William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, H.G. Wells and more.

“Since launching almost a year ago, we've confirmed that Reader owners are avid book readers and great customers of our growing selection of book titles,” said Lee Shirani, vice president for eBooks at Sony CONNECT. “Publishers are responding by making more electronic titles available, and, increasingly by making them available at the same time as print versions are released.

“As a result, at any given time, we carry a majority of what's on the New York Times Bestsellers list and our weekly top downloads closely track with the most popular print titles.”

The CONNECT store offers a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, well-known authors, classics and more, with rich descriptive content in the form of author biographies, expert book reviews and reader commentary.

Benefits Remain the Same

The Reader's high-resolution electronic paper display delivers a realistic print look that rivals traditional paper and uses minimal power. A single battery charge provides up to 7,500 pages of continuous reading. The option to magnify the text in three sizes offers a distinct advantage for sight-impaired readers. Switching the Reader to landscape mode offers yet another level of magnification as well as a wider page view.

In addition to electronic books, the Reader can also store and display personal and business documents in Adobe PDF format (best when formatted for the Reader's display), RTF, text and JPEG images.

Pricing and Availability

The new Reader will retail for about $300 and come complete with a USB cable; eBook Library PC companion software; and a color-coordinated, protective soft cover. The Reader and optional accessories such as pink or black leather covers and an AC wall charger will be available this month direct through www.sonystyle.com, at SonyStyle® stores nationwide, Borders stores and at authorized retailers across the country. More information about Sony Reader is available online at www.sony.com/reader.

HP Pavilion dv2600 notebook

Pavilion dv2600 is one of the upcoming laptops from HP that will be available to everyone on their website, during this week. Actually it is already listed on the Australian HP site, but other zones of the world will have to wait a couple of days. This laptop was recently presented at a tech event in Singapore, and has the same design as the previous dv2550se that was available during the summer.


Strangely enough, or not, it contains a special “Verve” graphic design, which means that it was laser-etched on the surface near the keyboard and on the case with a good-looking graphic inspired by “the fluidity of life” whatever that means…

The HP Pavilion dv2600 can be customized to suit your needs, but the basic system is pretty much like the dv2500t, which includes:

an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, running from 1.66Ghz up to 2.2Ghz
maximum capacity of 4GB of RAM memory
either an Intel X3100 or NVIDIA 8400M for the graphics card
Windows Vista is the only option as the operative system
up to 250GB on the SATA hard-dive running at 5400rpm
webcamera
bluetooth and other variations of wireless connections such as Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
For now there is no information about its price and the exact availability date, but we’ll keep you updated if more details come along. At this time, check out the Australian HP website to check more info on the dv2600, like the included fingerprint reader, or the 14.1-inch WXGA display.

Panasonic PT-AE2000

Panasonic announces its newest LCD home theater projector with Full-HD native resolution. The new projector delivers 1080p (1,920 x 1,080) pixel images, 1,500 lumen brightness and 16,000:1 contrast ratio. The model is equipped with three HDMI inputs, so you can connect multiple HD sources without a HDMI switcher. Set-up is easy with the projector's 2x powered zoom and its wide lens shift range, allowing the model to cast a 120-inch diagonal image from as little as 3.6 meters (about 11 feet) to 7 meters (24 feet) from the screen

LG's XNOTE TX with 120GB Hybrid Hard Drive: library card not included

Nothing makes us think "educated" more than a Korean gadget-waif holding a text book twice the size of her skirt. Or so says LG who just launched their 12.1-inch XNOTE TX for the "young generation." The E200-series sports a 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of memory, 1.3 megapixel webcam, super multi-drive DVD, and HDMI-out standard while being one of the first batch of laptops to pack a 120GB hybrid hard disk (HHD) with 256MB of flash. This 3.96-pound, WXGA laptop hits for ₩1,400,000 or about $1,500.

Super Mario Brothers keychains

Stuff that features the likeness of Mario and his video game pals never seems to get old around here, so why not check out these new keychains based on Nintendo’s favorite gaming icons.

These Super Mario Light Mascot keychains from Bandai come in a set of five familiar faces from the classic Nintendo franchise. The set includes Mario himself, Power-up and 1-up mushrooms, a “?” box, a Boo ghost and a Goomba (not the type from Jersey). They each light up so you might have a better shot seeing your keys while your fumbling around in the dark. Why five keychains, you might ask? Why not share ‘em with your friends, or put a single key on each one if you’re feeling really whimsical?

The $20 set can be pre-ordered now from NCSX, and should ship right around Christmas 2007.

Apple Event: A Touch-Screen Wi-Fi iPod

By Damon Darlin

(Photo: Paul Sakuma/The Associated Press)The big news of the day is the iPod Touch. It’s an iPod that looks like an iPhone. It has a 3.5-inch screen, the Multitouch interface, Wi-Fi and the Safari Web browser.
The cost is $299 for an 8-gigabyte version and $399 for a 16-gigabyte model. It will be available later this month.
There is also a Wi-Fi version of the iTunes store to buy songs over wireless on the iPod Touch and the iPhone. They can be transferred later to a computer.
The iTunes Wi-Fi store enables an additional function when the user enters a Starbucks store. The customer can push a button on the player and buy whatever is playing that instant in the Starbucks.
Apple also cut $200 off the the price of the 8-gigabyte iPhone, making it $399, and eliminated the 4-gigabyte model, which had cost $499.
Meanwhile, the original iPod is being renamed the Classic. It’s $249 for 80 gigabytes, down from $349. Now $349 buys you 160 gigabytes. That’s enough for 40,000 songs, or 111 days of continuous music.

The iPod Video Goggles

We’ve written about video glasses before but these are the first ones I’ve seen especially for the iPod, the iPod Video Goggles.

The iPod has a pretty decent screen but watching an entire movie on the small screen can be some what straining on the good old eyes. Using the video goggles is the equivalent to watching the movie on a 24 inch TV. Power is drawn from the iPod so there’s no need for extra batteries, transformers, etc.

The iPod video goggles are available for a relatively reasonable $199.99.

Apple slashes iPhone cost, intro’s iPod Touch

All those iPhone fans who spent hours, perhaps days in line to lay out $600 for an iPhone look pretty silly today. That’s because Cupertino lowered the price of both it’s 8GB and 4GB iPhones by $200. So, the whole smash will go for $399, while the 4gig goes for $299. And the word is that the 4GB phone is already being blown out and discontinued!

It’s downright iRonic how much difference a few months makes to the patient and how silly those with credit cards burning a hole in their wallets look today.

In addition, as expected, Apple announced the iPod Touch - the 6th Generation iPod with a complete touch screen interface (we should’ve had it a year ago), a the same sharp 3.5-inch widescreen display, and a cool ability to download music from Starbucks! No kidding. You’re slogging on some Joe and you hear a great indy label riff. You click on Wi-Fi iTunes and download it right there.

Also, you can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos as well. So, basically, it’s an iPhone without the phone. But strangely, with 5th Gen iPods going to 80 gigs, the iPod Touch only weighs in at 8 and 16 GBs. That’s a Nano in the 5th Gen world.

But, then again, Steve Jobs wasn’t done yet. He also revealed the squat iPod Nano (which looks like a 5th Gen iPod that was left in the dryer and shrunk). It comes in a variety of colors, with a 2 inch LCD, 20-by-240-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch, and can play audio and video as before (including H.264).

But here’s the kicker on the new Nano … it comes in either a 4GB or 8GB flash drive, which may be the future for all iPods down the road.

Costs for the iTouch are $299 (8GB) $399 (16GB) and for the Fat Nano $149 (4GB) $199 (8GB). Oh, and the Shuffle is $79. But does anyone really care about that anymore?

Apple iMac 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

This is definiely the best personal computer out there. It has just as many features as Windows, and then some! It's not customizable in all the same ways, but makes up for that elsewhere. Ease of use is definitely 10 out of 5. Heads and shoulders above any other operating system- especially Windows! It takes about 10 minutes to set it up when you unpack it.

Once you're set up, there's no limit to what you can do. Import photos, music, or movies, and burn them to a DVD with the slot-loading SuperDrive. Create a slideshow in seconds, and enjoy the 20" screen to see your photos in their full glory for the first time!

Plug and play is great on Mac OS X, as well as Drag'nDrop- take a snapshot with the built-in webcam, drag it to your Instant Messenger window, and it sends it automatically.

Yes, nothing beats this combination of great hardware and even better software, all in one stylish package

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Features the new 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor with speeds ranging from 1.83GHz to 2.33GHz. The new processor delivers up to 50% more performance than the previous 20-inch iMac. It also doubles the amount of L2 cache, the twin cores sharing 4MB between them. The result? Turbocharged performance, making it easier and more fun than ever to work with digital photos, movies, music, and the web.
iMac comes with iLife '06, a suite of easy-to-use applications that make the spectacular a regular part of your everyday life. Enhance, organize and share your photos via iPhoto. Make an epic starring your kid in iMovie. Turn your photo and movie creations into professional DVDs with iDVD. Create original music in GarageBand, even if you can't carry a tune. Make podcasts and blogs. Then publish them online via your .Mac account and the all-new iWeb.
There's an iSight camera built into every new iMac, so you can start a video chat (or join one) at a moment's notice. There's nothing extra to buy, nothing to attach, no cords to fumble with, no software to install or configure. Simply start up iChat AV, click your buddy's video icon and you're ready to chat with sight and sound , with up to three friends at once. Proper attire suggested.
With iMac, you've got the best seat in the house. The full-screen Front Row media experience ; with its intuitive menus, large text and brilliant graphics lets you browse the music, photos, and videos on your iMac as easily as you browse music on your iPod. And the new Apple Remote lets you do your browsing from anywhere in the room. So gather your friends and dazzle them with a slideshow of your vacation pics, a home movie or a DVD. iMac was born to entertain.

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Creative unveils new ZEN player

Creative certainly isn’t out of the running when it comes to portable media players, and the Singaporean company has just released yet another portable media player that could potentially challenge the iPod’s dominance (albeit the chances of that happening isn’t exactly optimistic to say the least…nothing at this point in time does seem capable of taking on the iPod juggernaut while emerging victorious). What makes the latest ZEN portable media player stand out from its predecessors? For starters, it is extremely small. To be exact, credit card-sized small, measuring a mere 55mm x 83mm x 12mm.


The screen is certainly nothing to sneeze at, bringing a cool 16.7 million colors to your eyes with 2.5″ of viewing real estate. That’s the minimum screen size that my eyes would tolerate, although 3″ would have been way better (bear in mind though, a larger screen size would be detrimental to the battery life of such a slim device). You get 16GB of storage space courtesy of the integrated flash memory that does away with the dangers of skipping tracks while you’re working out or sitting through a really bumpy ride. Just in case that amount of memory is insufficient for your traveling entertainment needs, there is always an SD memory card slot for you to further organize your libraries across multiple SD memory cards. An integrated FM radio with 32 station presets keep you entertained even though you have cycled through your entire collection of portable music. A voice recorder and a personal organizer rounds off the list of features, where the latter boasts ‘To Do’ lists, calendars, as well as contacts that can be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook.

This new Creative ZEN will come in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB flavors, and boasts the distinction of being the first Creative player that supports the AAC format. Heck, it even features support for unprotected iTunes Plus tracks, MP3, and WMA files. Will you pick this over the 5G iPod Video?

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Animated Homer Simpson Multi USB Port

There are a lot of Simpsons products on the market, but few can compare to this Animated Homer Simpson Mult-USB Port. Every time you plug in, Homer celebrates with a spin and a “Woo hoo!”
Fancy giving your workspace a little Simpsons touch after having fits of laughter over the entire Spiderpig episode in the cartoon? This Homer Simpson 4-port USB Hub brings some humor to the office, spinning 360 degrees around each time you plug a device in while screaming “Woo hoo!” The catch? All four USB ports are USB 1.1 compliant, which would have been extremely relevant like, at the turn of this century. Unfortunately, unless you’re a really big fan of the Simpsons franchise, I really won’t recommend this product. For $49.95, you would be really overpaying a sorry excuse for a USB hub, and with just USB 1.1 connectivity, that price point is nothing but daylight robbery.

Toshiba Stunner Enters Digital Photo Frame Arena

Are digital photo frames the latest fad of 2007?

With the number of manufacturers launching them so far this year it certainly seems that way and Toshiba is keen not to be left out.

With the 'DPF7XSE' it is also clear Tosh isn't here in a me-too capacity as the design is perhaps the most striking I have seen from any company to date and it backs this up with some super features. At its centre is a large 7in 800 x 480 native resolution screen and with 2x 1W dual stereo speakers and support for MP3, WMA, DivX and Mpeg4 playback it isn't limited to displaying stills either.

On the connectivity side of things there is a memory card reader which happily swallows SD, MMC, CompactFlash and Memory Sticks while a USB2.0 port allows the connection of memory sticks and mass storage devices. Inside is also a healthy 256MB of RAM which should prove more than enough given that pictures are resized on transfer.


A Infrared remote control is also bundled along with a 1.5m USB cable and AC power adaptor. I would perhaps have liked to see WiFi in there too (something Kodak and Samsung have opted for in their ranges) but I suspect its look alone will be more than enough for many.


An Autumn release is planned for the DPF7XSE but Toshiba has yet to reveal an RRP. Given its laptop, HD DVD player and TV pricing however expect this frame to be extremely competitive.


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Panasonic DMC-L10, previewed

Panasonic, a leader in digital technology, is delighted to announce the launch of their second digital single-lens reflex camera (SLR) – the DMC-L10 with an interchangeable LEICA lens. The DMC-L10 features an advanced 2.5-inch free angle LCD for full time live view that offers 270 degree rotation and a versatile shooting style. A 10.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor provides beautiful images with delicate gradation and wide dynamic range. Dust reduction with a Supersonic Wave Filter system prevents dust from attaching to the sensor to degrade the pictures. The superb image processor, Venus Engine III, boasts high quality image rendering and a high speed response.

Four Thirds System – Developed Exclusively for digital SLR
The DMC-L10 adopts the open format of the Four Thirds system for its lens mount – so the L10 can be used with lenses made by a variety of manufacturers, giving users a host of equipment options. Drawing on leading technologies while defying any stereotype ideas in SLR cameras, Panasonic’s DMC-L10 is designed to help you make the most of your photographic creativity.

One of the DMC-L10’s real talking points is the LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm / F3.8-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. lens. Sold as a complete kit – the combination of the world renowned Leica lens, with Panasonic’s excellence in digital photography – makes an impressive proposition.

Full-time Live View for a New Digital SLR Shooting Style
The full-time live view function on the LCD proposes a dramatic change in the shooting style of digital SLR cameras. The DMC-L10’s 2.5-inch large LCD offers 270 degree rotation and a versatile shooting style even in situations when looking into the viewfinder is not easy – so you don’t need to get down on bended knee, or lie flat on the ground – you can see the subject even while holding the camera up high. This free angle LCD also features an Intelligent LCD function that offers an automatic brightness level control function according to the light condition, under the strong sunlight or in darkness, to secure clear view anytime.

The full-time live view gives users more shooting flexibility and greater convenience not previously achieved by conventional digital SLR cameras without live view capability. Not one to rest on its laurels, Panasonic introduces another first for a digital SLR camera by incorporating a Face Detection and Intelligent ISO Control function. The face detection system detects human faces (up to 15 human faces can be detected simultaneously) and sets a focus and appropriate exposure to capture a face clearly and beautifully lit. The Intelligent ISO Control function detects and meters the movement of the subject and sets the suitable ISO setting and the shutter speed according to the amount of the movement to suppress the generation of motion-blur in the picture.

The live view enables the user to check the outcome image in advance after compensating the exposure or adjusting the white balance. The white balance can be adjusted in the area of two-axis of coordinates precisely. Furthermore, the DMC-L10 provides options of picture taste with a function called Film Mode. Each analog film has its characteristics, for example colour, contrast, gradation and these effect the outcome of the picture, they are ways of expression. With the DMC-L10, the Film Mode allows you to choose the one that takes the best advantage of the scene or the subject you take out of a total of nine film modes including Standard, Dynamic, Nature, Smooth, Nostalgic, Vibrant, Standard B/W, Dynamic B/W and Smooth B/W, with the capability of fine adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction. All these settings can be confirmed before you take the picture.

Users can also change the aspect ratio (4:3, 3:2 and 16:9) according to the situation. As a leader in the flat panel market, Panasonic has been proposing further enjoyment of photography, by viewing the dynamic photos you take in HD (high-definition) 1920 x 1080 resolution image size on 16:9 wide screens.

In conventional digital SLR cameras, the live image could be seen only through the view finder and the LCD existed just for the playback of images once taken. But with the DMC-L10, any trials of setting, adjustment and effect can be checked beforehand, ensuring the picture will be just as the user intended.



A Fusion of Technologies – Advanced Hybrid AF System
Not only has Panasonic included a live view function on the new SLR – the DMC-L10 also adopts an advanced hybrid-type AF system – a first in any digital SLR. A TTL phase difference detection system works for shooting through a viewfinder while contrast AF system best supports the shooting using the live view. This is also the case with AE. A high speed, high precision TTL full aperture light metering by 49 zones multi-pattern sensing system is available for shooting through the viewfinder. For shooting with live view, exposure can be metered and set using the Live MOS sensor for light metering to take the whole picture information and evaluate it by 256 zones multi-pattern sensing system to give a well-balanced exposure as a whole image.

To match the shooting situation and subject's position, the user can select from six auto-focusing methods: Face Detection, 9-point, Multi, 3-point, 1-point and Spot. With the 1-point AF or spot AF method, the auto-focusing area can be chosen from as many as 11 points. Various group area patterns can also be selected in the new Multi method.

For your convenience, in manual focus, you can enlarge the specific part of the subject on the LCD and also freely move the magnified area for easy framing, which is especially useful when using a tripod.

The New 10.1-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine III for Superior Picture Quality
The Live MOS sensor used in the DMC-L10 provides beautiful images with delicate gradation and wide dynamic range that only a CCD image sensor can provide while achieving low energy consumption which is a feature of CMOS sensors. By incorporating the 2.2μm pixel technology, Panasonic is first in the industry to succeed in the mass production of a miniaturized circuit that sustains the same light receiving area as the sensor of 7.5-megapixel. In addition, the efficiency of light reception is raised at the same time, to keep the sensitivity as high as that of 7.5-megapixel despite the decreased pixel area. Also, photodiodes embedded deeply in the silicon layer create a structure that suppresses noise generated on the substrate surface. As a result, the white-spot pixel defects and textual roughness that often characterize images captured in shooting at higher ISO are minimized thanks to the incorporation of newly developed noise reduction circuit, so the pictures are clear and beautiful.

The Venus Engine III is an image processing LSI developed by Panasonic to maximise the performance of the Leica D lens and Live MOS sensor. This advanced LSI not only helps reproduce images with outstanding resolution, superior colour and detailed gradation, it also distinguishes chromatic noise from luminance noise and selectively reduces the chromatic noise, one of the chief sources of image quality problems. This helps the DMC-L10 deliver the superb image rendering one expects from a quality SLR camera.

Dust Reduction System
One of the most critical issues with digital SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses is the possibility of dust entering the camera body during lens changes. This dust can adhere to the image sensor and show up as spots on photos. Panasonic has solved this problem by equipping the DMC-L10 with a Supersonic Wave Filter system that uses supersonic vibration to shake off any dust clinging to the sensor. This simplifies camera maintenance and eliminates worries about dust entering the camera body when lenses are being changed outdoors or the dust that may be generated by the movement of mirror or shutter, so users can enjoy themselves and simply concentrate on shooting.

Inherently User Friendly
Panasonic drew on its cutting-edge lens technology to invent Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser), a system that prevents blurring from shaky hands and has been incorporated in all Lumix compact cameras. This high-precision image stabilising lens system is now incorporated into the LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. With Mega O.I.S., it is easier than ever to capture clear, sharp, beautiful images when shooting indoor portraits, illuminated night scenes or even the scenery you see from a train window. Another problem is the motion blur that can occur when a subject moves as the shot is being snapped but the DMC-L10 detects whether or not the subject is moving with the Intelligent ISO Control function.

A total of nine scene modes also support the pursuit of usability for any photographer to enjoy taking beautiful pictures with ease, while more advanced photographers can make finer adjustments with the Advanced Scene Mode and with frequently-used Portrait, Sports, Landscape and Night portrait being directly activated via the mode dial. Select the Portrait or Sports mode and you’ll have further options to define whether it is in outdoor or indoor. Selecting Landscape mode gives you the option to specify if you’re going to take nature or architecture - thus more suitable compensation for the scene will be available on the picture to get the best results. Alternatively you can simply select the original mode without any further adjustment, or select Creative mode that even allows manual controls over an aperture or a shutter speed.

Spinning the Mode Dial on top of the camera directly points you to the frequently used settings including Auto mode, each P/A/S/M mode, and five frequently-used scene modes and one custom mode that you can pre-set for your own preference. The DMC-L10 incorporates a variety of functions that build a bridge for the potential user of digital SLR to take a first step in a world of real creative photography or for existing users who have not been able to take best advantage of their conventional digital SLR cameras. The DMC-L10 will be available from October 2007.

Leica is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ELMARIT is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The LEICA DC-VARIO-ELMARIT lens is manufactured using measurement instruments and a quality assurance system that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.

Contrast AF is supported with the use of LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. and LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. as of August 30, 2007.

Samsung F330 music slider gets official

Though any shot it had at basking in the spotlight was stolen by the B&O Serene II that we happened to peep at the same time, Samsung's F330 looked to be shaping up into a fine device in its own right -- and now that the phone's specs are official at IFA, we're gonna go ahead and stand by that statement. The SGH-F330 is a music-centric slider (notice the prominently placed track controls) with 1GB of onboard storage, microSD expansion, and an FM radio. Naturally, you get stereo Bluetooth to pump the melodies up to your ears, primary and front-facing cams, and 3.6Mbps HSDPA. No word on a release date or carrier, but outside of Europe, we're going to venture that the odds are slim.

Iocell kicks out waterproof MDrive USB key in Korea

Sure, we've seen USB drives that shun water like it's their job before, but Iocell's iteration of the waterproof flash drive comes in a nearly irresistible package. This ultrathin drive makes for an excellent keychain adornment, and the Taegeuk pattern -- reportedly honed for this device by Young-Se Kim, CEO of INNO Design -- leaves no doubt that this sucka is aimed squarely at South Koreans. The MDrive is reportedly set to launch this week, and while the 1GB edition will run you ₩39,000 ($42), the 2GB flavor will ring up at ₩59,000 ($63). Click on through for a couple more looks.

SanDisk launches ExpressCard Adapter

SanDisk launches ExpressCard adapter
Friday, 31 August 2007 10:00 GMT

SanDisk today launched a speedy card reader for ExpressCard-equipped notebook computers. The SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard™ Adapter, to give it its full name, is compatible with SD and Memory Stick Duo form-factors (and all current variants of these) but omits full-size Memory Sticks. It should reach North American stores sometime in Sept 2007 for around $29.99. European pricing is yet to be announced.
Press release:
SanDisk Launches Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter for Fast and Easy Data Transfer in Notebook Computers
Compact Plug-And-Play Adapter, Compatible with Many PopularMemory Card Formats, Works in Notebook Computers with ExpressCard Slots
BERLIN, GERMANY, August 31, 2007 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today launched the SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard™ Adapter, offering fast transfer speeds from memory cards to notebook computers without the need to carry cables or external card readers. The announcement was made at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, where SanDisk is exhibiting at Booth 130, in Hall 15.1 of Messe Berlin, through Sept. 5.
The new adapter fits into the ExpressCard slot now found in most new notebook computers, and accepts six card formats: SD™, SDHC™, MultiMediaCard™, MMCplus™, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™. Many competing ExpressCard adapters only accept the full size Memory Stick format, running counter to the swing in market momentum toward the smaller Duo form factor.
“With the SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter, we’re supporting the rise of the ExpressCard slot in notebook computers,” said Matthijs Hutten, Senior Product Marketing Manager at SanDisk. “We expect ExpressCard to completely replace the PC Card standard in the near future, so offering an ExpressCard adapter which integrates many popular card formats is a natural move for SanDisk.”
For notebook computers without embedded memory card slots, the SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter is an easy system upgrade. Users only need to pop the card into the ExpressCard slot – there is no software to install, with no external cables or hardware required. To transfer data, users simply take a memory card out of a device such as a digital still or video camera, an MP3 player, a portable game player or a mobile phone and insert the card into the adapter.
Even for notebook computers with embedded memory card slots, the SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter can be useful. Embedded slots today don’t always support the new SD High Capacity (SDHC) format or the Memory Stick PRO Duo form factor, requiring users to carry an external reader. SanDisk’s new adapter offers native SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo support.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter is expected to available in North America and Europe in September, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29.99 in the United States. Suggested retail pricing in Europe is yet to be announced.