ViewSonic intros 7-, 8- and 10.4-inch VFD20 series digiframes

ViewSonic intros 7-, 8- and 10.4-inch VFD20 series digiframes

Nine new ones not enough for you? Not if you're ViewSonic, who just came clean with three more in its rapidly expanding digital photo frame lineup. The 10.4-inch VFD1020, 8-inch VFD820 and 7-inch VFD720 make up the new TrueView line, which offers up a 4:3 aspect ratio and 2GB of internal memory. As for resolutions, the smaller two do their thing at 800 x 600, while the June-bound VFD1020 will kick things up to 1,024 x 768. Naturally, there's a multicard reader for loading multimedia, and the USB 2.0 port is bound to make friends with your impenetrable Iron Drive. The trio also ships with a remote control from mixing things up from afar, with prices set for $129.99, $89.99 and $79.99 in order of mention.

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Vacations......

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I'm going out for vacations.....I will return on May 22nd.
Please, stay tuned for more news, reviews and photos....


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ZOOM Q3 Mini Camcorder

ZOOM Q3 Mini Camcorder

ZOOM has showed off its Q3 mini camcorder during Musikmesse 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany. The video camera adopts a 2.4-inch LCD display and can record up to 60 minutes of video onto a built-in 2GB SD card. No info on pricing or availability at this time, Stay tuned for more updates. [AVING]

Canon EOS Rebel T1i impressions, head-to-head with Nikon D5000

Canon EOS Rebel T1i impressions, head-to-head with Nikon D5000

Make no mistake about it, the low / mid-range DSLR battle of early 2009 is on. Just over a month ago, Canon shook up the entry-level DSLR game with a shooter that packed a 1080p video mode, a 15.1 megapixel sensor and a price tag well below the magical $1,000 mark. Right around a fortnight later, Nikon not-at-all-coincidentally issued a new shooter in its own range, one that was no doubt built to rival the previously mentioned EOS Rebel T1i. Just this week, both of these bad boys showed up on our doorstep, and we've spent every waking minute since mashing buttons and capturing memories in order to give you our take on the pair. Care to hear more? Jump on past the break... and be sure to leave your fanboy suit at the door.

Gallery: Canon EOS Rebel T1i hands-on

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Flip Video Ultra HD video review

Flip Video Ultra HD video review

What better way to give you a look at Flip Video's new Ultra HD camcorder than by reviewing it on video... shot with the Ultra HD. The specs are simple: 720p / 30 FPS, 8GB of storage on-board, HDMI out, and pretty much nothing else. Still, a camera this cheap ($199.99) and this small definitely has its uses. Of course, you'll probably be distracted (like we were) by the bad, bad image stabilization issues. But don't just read about it -- take a look at the gallery below to scope out what the thing looks like, then watch the videos after the break to hear (and see) our thoughts, and catch the cam in some heavier -- shakier -- action. Needless to say, both videos are available in HD.



Update: The videos should now be working properly. Sorry about that guys!



Update 2: Apparently YouTube is sucking right now and hasn't finished encoding the HD version of the review video, even though we upped about five hours ago. Awesome.

Gallery: Flip Video Ultra HD video review

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Samsung intros drop-dead gorgeous SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders

Samsung intros drop-dead gorgeous SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders

We knew Samsung had a good thing going with the HMX-R10, and sure enough, that stylish has rubbed off heavily on the company's newest pair. The MX-C14 and SMX-C10 are both 'ergonomic' camcorders which boast the company's Touch of Color finish and the practically iconic Active Angle Lens. Specs wise, we're told that they include a 10x optical zoomer, Hyper Image Stabilization (oxymoron much?) and a 230,000-dot, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen. Strangely (and inexcusably, really), Sammy failed to mention what resolution these capture at, so we could be looking at two 4K RED competitors or VGA shooters that can't even outdo those uninspiring offerings from DXG. At any rate, we're told that the C14 comes with 16GB of internal flash along with an SD / SDHC expansion slot, while the C10 gets by with just a slot. Finally, both units include one-touch YouTube uploads and just under three hours of life on a single charge; they'll splash down this July for undisclosed amounts.

(Via Engadget.)

PhaseOne P40+ medium format camera hits the streets of Copenhagen

PhaseOne P40+ medium format camera hits the streets of Copenhagen

It's been a few moments since Phase One had us lusting after one of its devices, and now the company is back with a 40 megapixel system named, appropriately enough, the P40+. Like the P65+ we peeped last year, this new guy offers two separate image-capture modes -- in this case, you're looking at either a standard mode for full 40 megapixel shooting, or a 10 megapixel Sensor+ mode that gives you a four-fold increase in light sensitivity (ISO to 3200), and a 1.8 fps capture rate. Both modes feature a 12.5 f-stop dynamic range. The camera is shipping now, and it will run you a cool €16,990 ($22,073). Or pick up just the camera back for €14,990 ($19,475). Actually, you might want to think about picking up two. You know, just in case. One more image after the break.

(Via Engadget.)