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D-Link DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 03:42 AM PST

D-Link DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day Night Home Network Camera

 

Along with the Cloud Camera 5000, D-Link also introduces the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera with 4x digital zoom for close-up viewing. It provides automatic day/night vision with 5M IR LEDs, capable to see up to 15 feet in pitch black. The IP camera supports WiFi 802.11n and has WPS button for quick and easy setup. As the camera is mydlink-enabled, users can easily see and hear your camera feed from anywhere via mydlink.com or via iOS and Android apps.

D-Link DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day Night Home Network Camera 1

 

The DCS-942L records VGA 640X480 video at 30fps, using H.264 compression. It has enhanced motion detection with built-in PIR Sensor and is equipped with built-in mic and audio output for two-way audio. The network surveillance camera also does local recording of live streams with the microSD slot.

The D-Link DCS-942L Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera is available for $149.99.

[D-link][PRNewswire]


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Motorola MOTOLUXE Slim Android Smartphone with 4-inch Touchscreen

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 02:43 AM PST

Motorola MOTOLUXE xt615 Slim Android Smartphone with 4-inch Touchscreen

 

 

Motorola announced the MOTOLUXE, a slim Android smartphone heading to Greater China, Europe and Latin America markets. Actually, the device is just the same one as the Motorola XT615, which have been announced for Taiwan. The slim device boasts a 4-inch 480×854 touchscreen, a 8 Megapixel auto focus camera and a front-facing VGA camera.

Motorola MOTOLUXE XT615 Slim Android Smartphone with 4-inch Touchscreen 1

The MOTOLUXE is boosted by a 800MHz processor and has 512MB of RAM and 1GB of ROM. It suports Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, DLNA, FM radio and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity. The phone runs Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread OS and supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and 3G HSDPA mobile networks. The 1400mAh battery provides up to 6.5 hours of talk time and 19 days of standby time.

The Motorola MOTOLUXE will be available in Greater China, Europe and Latin America in February. It comes in licorice or white colors.

[Motorola 1|2]


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Motorola DEFY MINI Rugged Smartphone for Active Users

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 02:29 AM PST

Motorola DEFY MINI Rugged Smartphone for Active Users

 

Following the DEFY and DEFY+, Motorola adds to the DEFY line the new DEFY MINI, a low-end water-resistant, dustproof Android smartphone for active users. The  Android 2.3 phone has a 3.2-inch 480×320 touchscreen with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass.

Motorola DEFY MINI Rugged Smartphone for Active Users 1
The DEFY MINI is powered by a 600MHz processor with 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM. It features a 3.2 Megapixel camera with flash, a VGA front-facing camera, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity with support for WiFi Direct. DLNA and FM radio are also available. The phone works on dual-band HSPA and quad-band GSM/EDGE networks.

Motorola will release the DEFY MINI is Greater China, Europe and Latin America in February and will be named Motorola XT320 in China.

[Motorola 1|2]


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Powerbag Mobile Charging Systems

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 01:21 AM PST

Powerbag Mobile Charging Systems
RFA Brands introduces the Powerbay, a collection of backpacks, messenger bags, briefcases that charge mobile devices right in the bag. Every Powerbag integrated a lightweight, rechargeable and removable battery for “charge on the go” capability. There are pre-routed connectors (1 micro, 1 mini, 1 Apple) and one USB port inside every Powerbag for charging up to four mobile devices at a time.


Plug your Powerbag into any standard wall outlet with the included AC adapter to recharge the internal battery, and when plugged in, Powerbag will charge all connected devices first and then charge its own battery.

2012 Powerbag Collections:

  • Urban Collection – For the young urbanite, these sleek bags accommodate everything for an on- the-go digital lifestyle, including special pockets for your tablet, cellphone and MP3 player. The collection will feature the Underground Backpack, Crosstown Messenger, and Rebel Backpack.
  • Executive Collection – For the professional that values form and function, these bags are equipped with the latest in traveler conveniences like the TSA-friendly "Fly Flat" feature as well as a larger battery for extended use. This collection will host the Business Class Pack backpack, the Instant Messenger, Rolling Office and Business Class Case.
  • Fūl Collection – Fūl designs stylish bags that appeal to a diverse set of shoppers and lifestyles from students to seasoned business professionals on-the-go. These bags house the ultimate charging system disguised as the coolest bag you'll ever use. Bags in this collection include the Deluxe Backpack, Backpack, Sling, Tablet Messenger, Messenger and Wheeled Briefcase.

The Powerbag starts at $139.99, and is available at Amazon.com.


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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D and Xperia arco HD SO-03D Smartphones for NTT DoCoMo

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 12:55 AM PST

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Android Smartphone for NTT Docomo black

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Black

 

In addition to the Xperia S for global market and the Xperia ion for the US market, Sony Ericsson is also bringing to Japan market two new Xperia models, the Xperia NX SO-02D and the Xperia arco HD SO-03D, both for NTT DoCoMo.

Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Smartphones for NTT DoCoMo blue

Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Aqua

Basically, the Xperia NX is a variant of Xperia S for the Japanese market, while the Xperia arco HD is the follow-up to the Xperia arco in Japan. Both Android smartphones are boosted by the same 1.5GHz MSM8260 dual-core processor, and feature the same 4.3-inch 1280×720 HD Reality touchscreen display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, 12 Megapixel Exmor R camera, and 1.3 Megapixel front camera. The Xperia arco HD adds water-resistance, the first in the Xperia line. It also include Japan-specific features including 1Seg mobile TV support, InfraRed and mobile wallet.

The Xperia NX SO-02D will be available in black and white, and the Xperia arco HD SO-03D in aqua, black, sakura and ceramic.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Smartphones for NTT DoCoMo colors

Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Colors

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Android Smartphone for NTT Docomo White

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D White

 

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Android Smartphone for NTT Docomo hands-on

Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots - Side

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots - Side

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots - Back

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots - Camera

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots - Phone

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia NX SO-02D Live Shots - Transparent Element

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Smartphones for NTT DoCoMo hands-on

Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Live Shots - Sakara

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Live Shots - Colors

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Live Shots - Side

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Live Shots - Top

 

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arco HD SO-03D Live Shots - 1Seg TV Antenna

 

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[Impress][NTTDoCoMo]


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[CES 2012] Sony Xperia ion LTE Smartphone for AT&T

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 12:20 AM PST

Sony Xperia ion LTE Smartphone for AT&T

At the 2012 International CES, Sony introduced the Xperia ion, its first LTE smartphone to be available in the US from AT&T in Q2 2012. Powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz MSM8260 processor, the new Xperia will be launching on Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform. As the brother of the new Xperia S, the ion sports a larger 4.6-inch HD Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine with 1280×720 HD resolution, but lacks the transparent element at the base.

The Xperia ion features a 12 Megapixel main camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile with Full HD 1080p video recording and a 1.3 Megapixel 720p front camera for video chat. It comes with 16GB internal storage and supports DLNA, BRAVIA Sync and HDMI. The Android device also include Fast Capture function that allows users to take shots very quickly directly from standby mode. You can expect support for Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi connectivity as well as AT&T’s 4G LTE mobile network.

[Sony]


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FujiFilm FinePix JZ250 and JZ100 8x Zoom Digital Cameras

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 12:07 AM PST

FujiFilm FinePix JZ250 8x zoom camera

FujiFilm FinePix JZ250

 

 

If the 20x/15x FinePix F770EXR/F750EXR/F660EXR long zoom cameras are just too much for you, consider the other two new offerings from FujiFilm, the FinePix JZ250 and the FinePix JZ100, both equipped with a Fujinon 8x optical zoom lens with 25mm wide angle. They both feature optical image stabilization to improve image quality and ISO up to 3200.

FujiFilm FinePix JZ100 8x zoom digital camera

FujiFilm FinePix JZ100

The JZ250 is a 16 Megapixel camera with 3-inch LCD screen and the JZ100 packs a 14 Megapixel sensor and a 2.7-inch LCD display. They support 720p HD video recording at 30fps. Both compact cameras include the Scene Recognition (SR) Auto mode that automatically assesses the scene and selects the optimal settings to capture the scene, Face Detection, Smile/Blink detection, Tracking Auto Focus.

The FujiFilm FinePix JZ250 and JZ100 will be available in black, in March for $149.95 and $129.95, respectively.FujiFilm will release other color options, such as silver, pink, red, blue, purple, in some markets.

[FujiFilm 1|2]


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FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR with GPS, F750EXR and F660EXR Compact Long-zoom Digital Cameras

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 08:28 PM PST

FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR with GPS Compact 20x zoom camera

FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR with GPS

FujiFilm brings three new compact long-zoom digital cameras, the FinePix F770EXR with GPS (aka F770EXR), F750EXR and F660EXR (aka F665EXR). All three models are equipped with a newly improved 1/2″ 16 MegaPixel EXR-CMOS sensor for superior performance in low light situation. Other the camera maker’s other EXR cameras, these compact long-zoom shooter feature the EXR Auto mode with Motion Detection to ensure subjects is captured clearly in low light condition. There are, of course, EXR HR (High Resolution), EXR DR (Dynamic Range), EXR SN (Signal to Noise) priority modes for you to choose from, in case you don’t want the camera to made the choice for you.

FujiFilm FinePix F750EXR Compact 20x zoom camera

FujiFilm FinePix F750EXR

 

The F770EXR and F750EXR both sport a FUJINON 20x 25mm wide angle long zoom lens and a 3-inch 460K resolution LCD display, while the F660EXR gets a FUJINON 15x 24mm wide angle lens and a 3-inch LCD screen. All of them offer Super Macro Mode that allow sharp focusing down to 5cm delivering the most detail possible, and feature Intelligent Image Stabilization system for further improved image quality with reduced blurring and noise in still pictures and even when shooting movies at the full optical zoom or in very low-light.

FujiFilm FinePix F660EXR Compact 15x zoom camera

FujiFilm FinePix F660EXR

 

These cameras include the Pro Focus Mode which is created by using Fujifilm’s Multi-Frame Technology. A burst of two or three frames is taken and by taking the distance information off, the main subject is crisply matted against a defocused foreground and background. There is also the Pro Low-light Mode that will take a burst of four high sensitivity images using Pixel Fusion Technology in quick succession. Then the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th images are overlapped to create one image with extremely low noise, by using the Multi-Frame technology.

FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR with GPS Compact 20x zoom camera back white

FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR with GPS

The F770EXR and F750EXR offers auto focus speeds as fast as 0.16seconds and high speed shooting capability at up to 8fps at full resolution. Other features include ISO up to 12800, P, A, S, M exposure modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, Tracking Auto Focus, Super Intelligent Flash. The F770EXR with GPS also provides GPS capability and comes with Landmark Navigator to automatically locate places of interest from its on-board database and display points on the camera's LCD screen, showing relative position and distance from your current location. It also does RAW shooting.

FujiFilm’s FinePix F770EXR with GPS (in black and red) and FinePix F750EXR (in black, red and white) will be released in March in the US for $379.95 and $349.95, respectively, while the FinePix F660EXR for $279.95 in black, also in March.

[FujiFilm 1|2|3]


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[CES 2012] Griffin Twenty Audio Amplifier Brings AirPlay to Any Speakers via Airport Express

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 08:20 AM PST

Griffin Twenty Audio Amplifier Brings AirPlay to Any Speakers via Airport Express

Griffin introduces the Twenty audio amplifier, a device designed to turn existing non-powered speakers into AirPlay-enabled speaker, using an AirportExpress wireless base station. Simply plug the Airport Express into the Twenty, you can then stream music wirelessly from your iTunes music library or an AirPlay-enabled iPhone/iPod touch/iPad app. The Twenty Audio Amplifier uses your Airport Express to capture the AirPlay stream, decode it, then send the sound through your speakers.

The Twenty sports a TI PurePath Class D stereo amplifier to drive two 20Wx2 and subwoofer output. It has S/PDIF optical, TOSLINK input connectors and spring-loaded right/left channel and RCA subwoofer output connectors. No words yet on pricing and availability.

[Griffin]


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[CES 2012] 3M MP220 and MP410 Mobile Projectors

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 07:38 AM PST

3M MP220 Mobile Projector

3M MP220 Mobile Projector

3M announced two new Mobile Projectors at the CES 2012, the MP220 and the MP410. Both models use LED light source offering up to 20,000 hours of lamp life. The MP220 uses Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) technology for superb image quality, while the MP410 is based on DLP technology. They both have built-in document viewer and media player for easy presentation without a laptop.

The 3M MP220 is able to project up to 65-inch still or moving images with 1024×699 resolution and 50 lumens brightness. It has 2GB internal memory and a microSD/SDHC card slot. The projector provides VGA input and a micro USB port for file transfer. There are built-in stereo speakers and audio output jack. The MP220 comes with built-in Lithium Polymer battery that offers full two-hour battery life. It measures 157 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm and weighs 408 grams.

3M MP410 Mobile Projector

3M MP410 Mobile Projector

The MP410 Mobile Projector is 3M’s first AC-powered mobile projector in a pint-sized package. It features 1280×768 WXGA resolution, 300 lumens of brightness, and is able to produce up to a 80-inch image. In addition to VGA, the MP410 offers HDMI input. It comes with 1GB onboard memory and a microSD card slot and there is USB port for file transfer. The projector measures 101 mm x 101 mm x 25mm and weighs 453 grams.

The 3M MP220 and MP410 Mobile Projectors will be available in April for $479 and $599, respectively.

[Businesswire]


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[CES 2012] Sony Ericsson Xperia S Android Smartphone

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 05:59 AM PST

Sony Ericsson Xperia S Android Smartphone

 

 

Sony Ericsson (going to drop Ericsson) announced at the CES 2012 the new Xperia S, which according to the company is the “first smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony”. As the next flagship of the Xperia lineup, the new phone is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz MSM8260 processor with 1GB of RAM. The new Xperia’s transparent element at the base creates an iconic silhouette where the display is emphasized and underlined. In addition, it provides illumination effects and integrates the antenna components.

Sony Ericsson Xperia S Android Smartphone 1

 

The Xperia S sports a 4.3-inch HD resolution 1280×720 Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine. The display gets shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass. It has a 12 Megapixel main camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, 1080p Full HD video recording, face detection/recognition, auto focus, 3D sweep panorama and image stabilizer; and a 1.3 Megapixel 720p HD front camera. The Fastest Capture function allows users to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode. Other than HDMI and DLNA support, the phone also offers NFC (Near Field Communications) that works with SmartTags and BRAVIA Sync.

Sony Ericsson Xperia S Android Smartphone side back

The Sony Ericsson Xperia S supports GPS/aGPS, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity as well as GLONASS. It comes with 32GB internal memory. The smartphone supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band UMTS HSPA 3.5G networks. Instead of replaceable battery, the phone gets built-in battery. The Xperia S will be available in black and white, in Q1 2012.
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