Sony Alpha HVL-F58AM Flash with Quick Shift Bounce

Topic: Portable Devices

Sony is expanding its a (alpha) system of accessories to include the new HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control.

This new flash features a new and innovative Quick Shift Bounce system.
The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down vertical adjustment. With this system, the camera and flash unit can keep the same orientation regardless of portrait or landscape shooting. This gives a higher degree of flexibility when arranging the direction of light. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:26:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Canon EOS 1000D Review

Topic: Portable Devices

LetsGoDigital has published a review of a pre-production Canon EOS 1000D DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 1000D is supposed to be in stores soon. Despite the high product number this is actually Canon's new entry-level digital SLR camera.

Quote from the review: "The Canon EOS 1000D DSLR is extremely compact in size and moreover, a real lightweight. In the Netherlands, the EOS 1000D can be purchases as separate body or as a kit version including the EF-S 18-55 mm IS lens. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:52:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Displaytech Filling Orders for Pico Projectors

Topic: Portable Devices

Displaytech announced today that it is now filling production orders for its tiny FLCOS microdisplay for use in Pico Projectors that is destined to be integrated into cell phones and other mobile devices. Orders for the VGA, WVGA, and SVGA FLCOS microdisplays will be integrated into pico projectors and head-mounted displays.

The tiny FLCOS microdisplays measure only 11.5mm high and consume less than 100mW of power. Displaytech says that over 18,000,000 FLCOS microdisplays have shipped for use in consumer electronics products. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:48:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iRiver Volcano T7 Review

Topic: Portable Devices

iRiver launched the USB stick style Volcano T7 DAP a week ago in Korea. Pocketables has published a review of the iRiver Volcano T7 imported from Asia.

Quote from the review: "The iriver T7 (Volcano/Stix) is an unconventional offering from a company renowned for its sleek and stylish players, but it's nice to see iriver broadening its product line to include affordable low-end devices aimed at consumers looking for a DAP to keep in their gym bag or at the office. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth 3 Speakerphone Launches

Topic: Portable Devices

BlueAnt Wireless has launched a new hands free Bluetooth speakerphone called the Supertooth 3. The device incorporates advanced text-to-speech technology and provides voice prompts for guidance and assistance in pairing devices and uploading of cellular address books.

When the device receives a call it announces the incoming callers name or caller ID and waits for the user of the Supertooth 3 to tell it whether or not they wish to accept the call. The device has six different languages to choose from including English and Spanish. Pricing for the device is $129.95 and it is available now. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New JVC Everio GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD10

Topic: Portable Devices

JVC has added three new high definition camcorders to its HD Everio line with the GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30, and GZ-HD10.

The JVC Everio GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 are the world’s first AVCHD and MPEG-2 dual-format camcorders, allowing access to the long time compression enabled by AVCHD, as well as MPEG-2’s editing and post-production environment.

The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 offer 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording in both formats to a 120GB (GZ-HD40) or 80GB (GZ-HD30) internal HDD. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:14:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Monster iCarPlay 250 Now Shipping

Topic: Portable Devices

Monster announced what it calls the world’s most advanced wireless FM receiver for the iPod and iPhone called the iCarPlay 250 at CES back in January. Monster announced this week that it is now shipping the iCarPlay 250.

The device allows iPod and iPhone users to transmit music wirelessly to their car stereo via unused FM stations on the radio dial. The transmitter features 3 programmable presets for tuning, line level audio for minimized distortion, three button control, detachable USB cable, easy to read blue LCD and more. The device also charges the iPod or iPhone as well. Pricing for the iCarPlay is $99.95. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:48:51 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iRiver Volcano T7 ships

Topic: Portable Devices

iRiver premiered the Volcano T7 DAP at the CES 2008.

Now the Volcano T7 is on sale in Korea.
Features of the USB Stick style iRiver Volcano music player include 1 inch OLED display with 64x128px resolution, USB 2.0, SRS WOW HD, MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF format support. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Energizer AAAA Batteries

Topic: Portable Devices

This is no typo in the headline - Energizer is introducing Quad A batteries (AAAA) for small portable devices.

The Energize Quad A is currently used in flash audio players, Bluetooth headsets, laser pointers and LED penlights, remote controls, and home medical devices, like glucose meters and blood pressure monitors. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Zune Limited Edition Designed by Peter Saville

Topic: Portable Devices

Microsoft announced a new limited edition Zune today to commemorate the release of Joy Division. The designer artwork on the Zune is by Peter Saville. The custom Zune will come pre-loaded with the Joy Division documentary film.

The artwork on the Zune itself comes from Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures” album. The custom Zune is limited to only 500 devices and will go on sale on June 17th at $399.99. The Zune marketplace will also feature outtakes from the DVD movie loaded onto the special Zune player. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1010 unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

SANYO announced today the Full HD Xacti digital movie camera Xacti DMX-HD1010.

Features of the new Sanyo Xacti digital camcorder include full HD (1920x1080px) recording, up to 300fps, digital image stabilizer, up to ISO 3200 sensitivity, 1.6x optical zoom, 4MP effective CMOS resolution, Face chaser, in camera video editing, up to 32GB SDHC card support and 2.7 inch screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 05:36:04 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr