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Panasonic Updated Its Lumix Digital Camera Series

kami — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:29:43 +0000

Panasonic have updated its Lumix digital camera series with a plenty of new models , the models include the Panasonic FX80, LS6, FT20 and the company’s tough camera – the DMC-FT4. And you get many cameras to choose from according to your choice of features. There are also its lading models Lumix TZ30 and Lumix TZ25. Let’s make look at features of the new camers series from Panasonic starting with the TZ30.

Panasonic Lumix TZ30

The new models comes with many new features to give you best possibilities of the camera features. The Panasonic TZ30 features 14.1-megapixel sensor and a 24mm ultra wide angle 20x optical zoom lens and a 0.1 second Light Speed auto focus which utilizes DSLR AF technology for a better photography experience. the camera also features 3-inch touchscreen display, Panasonic’s new Venus Engine and capability to get it charged via USP cable unlike many models out there which have to be charged with a charger. The Panasonic TZ30 is good for shooting 1920 x 1080 50p Full HD AVCHD video.

Other feature include Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, High Key, Retro, Expressive and Miniature Effect modes that can be applied to still or video footage. Moreover, the camera will also let you shoot in a Panorama mode that is almost like Sony Panoramic Sweep feature and mapping software option to let you see the place where you have taken the image from.

Panasonic Lumix TZ25

The Panasonic Lumix TZ25 has similar features except it features only a 16x rather than 20x optical zoom 24mm ultra wide lens and reduced Megapixel count from 14.1-megapixels to 12.1, But don’t worry you will still be able to shoot the videos at 1920 x 1080, a little drops in effects though.

FX80

The FX80 is compact camera with 12.1MP sensor and 3-inch touchscreen display and features a f2.8 24mm ultra wide angle 5x optical lens. Panasonic claims that the FX8 is suitable for anyone who looking for an upgrade to a camera phone’s image taking, but with the same intuitive controls.”

The Panasonic FX80 also has a feature like “Creative Control mode” which let you filter the image with built in modes of artistic filter effects like Expressive, Retro, High Dynamic, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Toy Effect and Soft Focus. You can either apply the filter while recording or while recording videos with the Creative Retouch function.

Panasonic LS6

Panasonic LS6 is also coming with 14.1 MP sensor and features a 26mm wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens with f2.8 brightness and O.I.S. The DMC-LS6 uses AA batteries for charge.

Panasonic FT20

If you are not well interested in the above models and need a tough and rugged like camera with waterproof and other risk free features, you may as well look at Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 and the FT4.

The Panasonic PT20 is coming with protected metal casing, the camera is waterproof, waterproof to 5m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C. The FT20 is also shockproof to 1.5m as well as dustproof reliability. You can take it anywhere you go with reliable protection from all these sever situations.

On the specs side, the FT20 has a 16.1MP sensor and offers 25mm ultra wide 4x optical zoom. You can shoot HD video in 1280 x 720 at 30p (NTSC) and 25p (PAL) in MP4 format. The Panasonic FT20 will come with a 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD screen.

Finally the Panasonic FT4

FT20 is not as tough as the FT4, if you really want toughest one available yet, you should look at the Panasonic DMC-FT4 that is waterproof to 12m, shockproof to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and dustproof too.

The FT4 features 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, LSI Venus Engine, a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 4.6x optical zoom and 2.7-inch display as well as Time Lapse feature that will let you take the snaps placing the device wherever you want after setting a time start time, the interval and the number of picture to shoot. The camera will automatically capture continuous images using Time Lapse feature.

The Panasonic FT4 has been packed in a rubber and metal Clad and AR coating helps the users to see the screen in sunny condition. The Ca,era is smart enough to turn off automatically to save the juice between the shots. For effect you have a Miniature Effect mode that is similar to the tilt shift effect as well as panoramic mode.

Moreover, the FT4 has built-in GPS geotragging option with over a million place names pre-installed, a compass, altimeter and barometer, so once you see the image you can exactly see when you snapped the image.

When it comes to pricing and release date for any of these models, all are mystery and yet to be revealed by Panasonic, but expected to be released in coming months.

Apple’s iPod Nano with a Camera

kami — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:35:20 +0000

Disappointed by Apple’s lack of a real update to the iPod Nano last fall? New leaked photos indicate that Apple might still be working on an iPod Nano with a camera — clip and all.

The latest photos hail from Apple.pro and clearly show an iPod Nano with a cutout for a camera — only this time it has its clip attached, unlike the last leak that didn’t pan out.

For the uninformed, although the iPod Nano looks like its running iOS, it’s not. It’s another OS made to mimic the look of iOS.

Seen from an alternate view, you can kind of make out that the +/- buttons are a little larger on this prototype. Perhaps Apple’s going to use the + button as a shutter button as it already allows on the iPhone.

With iPod sales on the decline, overshadowed by immensely strong iPhone sales, Apple needs to make the standalone music players look attractive again. A camera with filters (like the fifth-gen camera) could help.

The Stationary Bicycle

kami — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:39:55 +0000

This is the stationary bicycle that uses an epicyclic transmission and magnetic resistance to provide intensive spinning workouts. Inspired by 19th-century monowheels, its dual-satellite transmission translates a single pedal revolution into four flywheel rotations-thus a rider spinning at 100 rpms causes the flywheel to spin at 400 rpms. The flywheel engages the cycle’s 36″ diameter copper ring; six magnets installed around the ring’s enclosure work with the ring to generate a magnetic field, providing 12 levels of resistance controlled by a touchscreen display. The carbon fiber handlebars adjust for comfortable reach, the padded Alacantra saddle adjusts to four positions (1/2″-8 1/4″ range) for comfortable height, and each pedal’s large surface area keeps a greater portion of the foot in contact for more efficient pedaling. Supporting riders up to 285 lbs. with a sturdy steel frame, its base ensures stability during vigorous cycling workouts. Plugs into AC once per month to recharge batteries that power the touch-screen display. Special conditions and guarantee limitations apply. Please call 1-800-227-3528 for details. 44 1/2″ H x 21 1/4″ W x 44″ D. (121 lbs.)

Solar Powered Hands-Free Bluetooth Car Kit

kami — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:19:39 +0000

Enjoy safe hands-free Bluetooth communication in your car with this Solar Powered Car Bluetooth Kit. No messy wire or cables and no need to recharge, just keep this gadget on your dashboard pair it to your mobile phone. You now have the safest and most convenient way to talk and answer calls while driving.

There’s nothing to it. Just pair your mobile phone with this Solar Powered Car Bluetooth Kit and whenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will automatically display on the screen, as well as being read out to you through the speakers! Then, synchronize your phone book with the Bluetooth Car Kit and the caller’s name will be displayed too. Last but not least, if your phone has voice recognition, you can even make calls by simply saying the contact’s name! And since this device comes with a high quality noise and echo suppression DSP microphone you can enjoy clear and effective communication without interference or distraction.

Most importantly, this Bluetooth Car Kit is completely self-reliant thanks to the solar panel, which will recharge the device automatically whenever you’re outside! That’s right, you’ll never have to recharge or even move this device again, how convenient! For those constantly cloudy days, however, you can also power the Bluetooth car kit directly through the car’s cigarette lighter socket with the included cable.

If you are looking for an extremely easy to use and hassle-free Bluetooth kit that does exactly what you need it to, then this is the perfect device for you. Try this device today at our highly discounted direct-from-the-factory OEM price and start enjoying high quality hands-free communication within a few short days. This solar powered Bluetooth car kit is available now for single piece or discounted bulk orders and ships directly from our warehouse within 24 hours. And don’t forget, all Chinavasion products include our full 12 month warranty.

At a Glance…

Solar powered, no need for recharging and no messy power cables!
Bluetooth Hands-free communication
Caller number display and voice announcement
Sync your phonebook for caller ID
Durable hard molded ABS plastic
Noise and echo suppression DSP microphone
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP for streaming your MP3s
Micro SD card slot for your MP3s
Mount it on your sun visor, or leave it on top the dashboard

Manufacturer Specifications

Primary Function: Solar Powered Bluetooth Car Kit with Caller ID
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (10 meters)
Bluetooth Profiles: Headset and Handsfree
Bluetooth Device Name: HF200C
Frequency Range: 2.4GHz Spectrum
Phonebook Capacity: 200 contacts
Connectors/ports:
Mini USB
Micro SD: 8GB Max (not included)
File format compatibility: MP3, WMA
Dimensions: 104mm x 55m x 16mm (L x W x H)
FM transmission type: FHSS
FM transmission range: 8 meters
FM frequency range: (87.5 – 108.0 MHz)
Battery: Built-in rechargeable li-ion
Standby time: 46 hours
Charging time: 3 hours
Talk time: 10 hours
Music play time: 15 hours

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK2013 Laptop Concept

kami — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:07:34 +0000

Instead of taking our all devices like tablet, Smartphone, camera and laptop separately filled in our bag , it would be surely great idea to have it all as all in one device, that is the Fujitsu’s new concept notebook named Fujitsu LIFEBOOK2013. This is An awesome concept with all the device like tablet, Smartphone, camera docked into the beautifully designed laptop. The device is designed by Prashant Kumar Chandra for Fujitsu’s “A Life With Future Computing” competition.

The Fujitsu Lifebook2013 concept includes a roughly 17-inch notebook with detachable tablet inside that can be used as keyboard, a digital camera on the rear slot of the laptop’s display, a smartphone that is docked into a slot at the front of the laptop. We first saw such concept from ASUS as Padfone which was unveiled first back in Computex 2011 that docks Android Smartphone into a larger screen section for tablet duty. Interesting part of the LIFEBOOK concept is that each devices integrated into the laptop can be operated even when it is separated unlike the Padfone.

The concept like this one should be the more flexible devices for professional on the go even though it may be expensive. Only a glitch of the Fujitsu LIFEBOOKK2013 laptop should be needs of separate keyboard in case you want to use the tablet undocked, but I think it is not big deal if we only have to carry one device for these all facility. Moreover, processors in the Smartphone and Tablet could be used to increase performance of the notebook while handwriting entry or sketching would be easier.

If Fujitsu brings it in reality, it will be revolutionary step by the company and will be seeing many more such devices in the future. Unfortunately, Fujitsu hasn’t revealed anything, if it would use this concept for its next generation LIFEBOOK or not. The name indicates 2013 but yet we can’t assure it will be reality in the future. Anyway, check out the image below and feel free to drop our comment in the box.

Cisco Launched Its New HomPlug Powerline Adapters on Its Linksys Series

kami — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:32:15 +0000

Cisco has launched its new HomPlug Powerline adapters on its Linksys series, the adapters named Linksys AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) boasts easy setup with an one plug adapter slots to the wall near your router and just hook it up with Ethernet cable to spare socket and you are free to use other adapter with your PC, A/V rack or whatever other device you want to get online.

The Linksys AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) adapters are touted to be ideal for consoles, streaming media adapters and the such. The adapters offers four 10/100 sockets respectively and will be joined by Wireless bridge later. You get 128-bit security between each adapter and it is easy to use and no need to install any software.

Linksys PLW400 Powerline AV 1-Port Wireless Extender is to create a distant WiFi b/g/n bubble somewhere in your Powerline network. Both Linksys AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) are priced at $99.99 and $119.99 respectively.

Blue LED Touchscreen Watch

kami — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:22:03 +0000

Introducing The Abyss Lite, a minimalist Tron blue and white Japanese inspired LED watch from the last syllable of recorded time which gives its wearer the ability to gaze into the abyss and thereby come face to face with the true nature of his or her own being. What’s more, The Abyss Lite allows you to experience reality in four dimensions as The Tralfamadorians do and as a result have total access to past, present, and future; and be able to perceive any point in time at will.

You mean this watch really tells the time? Yes. Even though The Abyss Lite embodies Eye of Sauron style and Nietzschean design with its miasmic blue oyster cult numerals swirling about not a void, but loneliness, like millions of Protoss warrior-priests from Starcraft III battling Beelzebub’s black winged minions, this Japanese LED watch does in fact tell the time and does so really efficiently too!

Instead of pressing buttons like other LED watches, The Abyss Lite relays temporal information with a tap of the screen – YES, The Abyss Lite is a touchscreen Japanese LED watch (In some star systems such technology is banned under the Temporal Proliferation Treaty of 3012. Please check with your Federation Council before purchasing). The Abyss Lite stays broodingly dark like Conradian Darkness Heart until you tap its crystal surface upon which the screen explodes with blue and white LED pixies like a thousand baby Bruce Springsteens dancing in the dark against a thousand Billy Idols dancing with themselves in a River Dance to the Death! To adjust the time, keep your finger on The Abyss Lite’s crystal surface for a few seconds to enter hour and minute change mode.

In fact, when you start wearing The Abyss Lite you may find yourself getting Facebook friend requests from the greatest wizards of our time like Merlin, Gandalf, and even the great Max Power himself! Yes, Max Power a name [that] sounds good in your ear, but when you say it, you mustn’t fear! ‘Cause his name can be said by anyone! Befriend them all and in doing so you will be the greatest sorcerer ever known and Jo Murray may even write a book about you!

David Hasselhoff and Napolean Dynamite (yes, he was previously fond of his Casio until he saw The Abyss Lite) are said to be Abyss Lite owners, as are James Cameron (Do you have to ask why?), Shaft, Alan Moore, Sigmund Freud, Anne Rice, William Gibson, and Sonny (Cher on the other hand does not wear The Abyss Lite as she prefers The Andromeda). In reality, this watch is perfect for Banned Diggers, Farmville Champions, Rednecks, Socialites, Hippies, Hipsters, Hip Replacement Hipsters, WWF Fans, Vegans, Freegans, Fans of Sara and Tegan, anyone who has watched Matrix 3 more than 10 times (all two of you), anyone who knows the complete lyrics to Na Na Hey Hey by Bananarama, and anyone who is a somebody.

At a Glance…

Touchscreen LED Watch!
Uber Cool All-Black Design
Hour and Minute Information
Soft Leather Strap
Order from us and get it in a few days instead of a few weeks!

Manufacturer Specifications

Main Function: Japanese-inspired blue LED digital touchscreen watch
Screen: Circumferential blue and white LED encircling the mouth of The Abyss Lite!
Bracelet:
- Color: Black
- Material: Snake skin textured leather
- Length: ~ 180 mm with 7 holes for wrist adjustment
Clasp: Buckled
Function Button (Touchscreen): display and changing hour and minute data
Settings: Hours, Minutes
Power: CR2016 (x1) pre-installed
Manufacturer Ref: MW55ST6X7U5E2

Sony Introduced Its New and Updated Series of Its VAIO Notebook

kami — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:27:42 +0000

Sony has introduced its new and updated series of its VAIO notebook, the users will have many options to choose from and even in design and colors. The series on the VAIO that have got updated include Sony Z Series, S series and C Series laptops. Z Series has an optional LTE connectivity.

The Sony VAIO Z series has got upgraded with Intel core processor options of i5 and i7 and casing of new carbon fiber silver offering. You will also get Power Media Dock drive for the device and has a staring price of $1949.99 .

The Sony S Series is also not away from upgrade with Intel new Core processors, the upgraded model include 13-inch and 15-inch and features hybrid graphics with either Radeon HD 6470M or 6630M GPUs.The 15 inch model has a display of 1920 x 1080 resolution unit with IPS tech.with Core i5 CPU and the IPS screen, the 15-inch has a starting price of $979.99 while the 13 inch model starts at $799.99. Both Sony VAIO S Series are expected to be released in February.

Finally, the Sony’s C series have got some new style with a Kaleidoscope Pink color and a pattern on the lid really looks nice. The casing looks to be aluminum and the design has been printed on paper using a special process to give it depth and light reflectivity. The model in C Series include 14-inch and 15.5. If you are not interested in the pink model there is also an another model with new Geometric Black design using the same paper process. There is free laptop sleeve with C Series.

12 Inch Touchscreen LCD with VGA

kami — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:04:33 +0000

At half the price as regular monitors, but with twice the functionality, this 12 Inch Touchscreen LCD is the ideal replacement for that old CRT monitor. Additionally, as an affordable all-in-one Point of Sale business solution to help increase efficiency and boost productivity at your place of business, this 12 Inch Touchscreen LCD with VGA is unbeatable!

FOR HOME/OFFICE: Touch the screen directly with the pen stylus (included) or your fingers. The screen is collapsible to behave like a tablet so you can draw on it. This is great for artists and graphic designers. Why waste time sketching out your ideas on paper and scanning them when you can now sketch right on the screen! Kids will love it too. Open up Microsoft Paint and let them screen finger paint! Great for hours and hours of fun! Here’s some great news for multitaskers! Tap and click at the same time. For example, you can finger drag icons around the desktop with your left hand and mouse click open files with your right hand. Instantly double your productivity!

FOR BUSINESS: 12 inches of display brilliance is perfect for the home or office PC, but add touchscreen to the deal and this baby transforms into an ideal POS (Point Of Sale) business solution! Here’s a question for you restaurant owners out there. Do you recognize these bottlenecks?

I ordered the cheeseburger and fries, not a Greek salad!!
How come order 551 left the kitchen before order 549!?!
Ben, you math dunce! You should have charged the customer $47.94 not $35.61!

End the customer experience nightmares with this 12 Inch LCD touchscreen wonder! POS screens aren’t just transforming the food and beverage industry (bars, food court shops, coffee and donut stores, etc.), they’re revolutionizing how quickly business is done in the entire retail business realm. Gas and petrol stations with customers lining out the door. Double and triple your volume and keep your customers happy with this touchscreen solution! It’s also great for mall booths and kiosks selling everything from lottery tickets to cigarettes! Whether you’re in retail sales or provide consulting solutions for the industry, add this point of sales phenomenon to your arsenal to increase sales, improve the customer service experience, and minimize cash transaction losses.
Click on “Add to Cart” right now to try out this amazing product for yourself. Then order some more to stock in your store because this is a truly high margin potential product that will help you stand out from your competitors and net you some nice profits. Once again, the amazing is possible, only at Chinavasion.com!

At a Glance…

12 Inch LCD Touchscreen!
Screen Touch and Mouse Click Simultaneously
Great replacement monitor as a regular monitor
POS retail solution
Ideal for artists / designers

Manufacturer Specifications

Main Function: Liquid Crystal Display Touchscreen Monitor
Display Area: 12 Inch
Resolution: 800×600
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Screen Angle: 90 Degree Tilting (can lay flat like a tablet)
Contrast: 350:1
Brightness: 350 cd/square meters
Signal Cable: 15-pin Model D Plug
OS compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Touchscreen Response Time: 8MS
Work condition: minus 20 to 35 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 10% to 85%
Power consumer: 30W maximum
White balance light life: 50,000 hours
Dimensions:
- Screen Portion: 295mm x 240mm x 40mm
- Screen Size: 12 Inches
- Base diameter 125mm
- Fully extended base causes the monitor to stand 295mm
Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS

Touchscreen LED Watch

kami — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:33:01 +0000

If your fate is to meet aliens during your life you will need courage, intelligence, diplomatic skills and several gadgets such as this half human half extraterrestrial device. Imagine a green (or another color since we don’t know yet how they look like) guy getting off an Unidentified Flying Object and asking what time it is on the Earth. You wonder how you would reply? To be exact you won’t have to because this watch will for you! Only by pressing it smoothly you will be able to communicate the answer. Indeed blue glows have been found out to be the universal language throughout constellations!

This watch was primarily designed with an authentic European style. The first thing you notice when you see it is its elegant design: leather band, stainless steel case, light and discreet. With a closer look you will see its subtle pattern: a tree splitting the screen into two. On the right, according to your imagination, you may see a brain representing intelligence or a labyrinth meaning complexity. On the left several Roman figures give a high class feeling. If it was made in Switzerland there would not be much difference!

Several features have been included in this watch to make it up-to-date with the latest technologies. Time is displayed in a new way: hour is indicated by a flashing blue light whereas minutes appear through a line of blue LEDs. It is also power-saving since time shows up only when you touch the screen. And in order to make your life easier a mode that automatically tells you the time every 30 minutes is available and very simple to set!

At a Glance…

Blue LED watch
High class design
Touchscreen
Power-saving

Specifications

Colors: black and silver
Screen: 60 blue LEDs
Display: hour, minute
Display mode: 12 hours
Case material: stainless steel
Band material: leather
Touchscreen: yes
Power: 2 pre-installed CR2016 batteries
Length: 25cm
Diameter 4.2cm