Apricorn Unveils 240GB HDD Upgrade Kit

Topic: Portable Devices

Apricorn has unveiled its new upgrade kit for the 5th generation video iPod music players. The new upgrade kit allows owners to add 240GB of storage to their video iPod. The larger storage drive also needs less power than the original drive in the iPod.

That means that while you gain storage space you also get more battery life for your device. Overall improvement in energy efficiency compared to the original drive is 33%. Read more

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Hot selling HD Camcorder: Canon VIXIA HFS100

Topic: Portable Devices

The Amazon camcorder sales charts are dominated by low-cost HD pocket camcorders followed by this serious HD camcorder: Canon VIXIA HFS100.
The Canon VIXIA HFS100 comes with an outstanding High Definition video lens - a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens. The 24Mbps recording capability of the VIXIA HF S100 gives you the highest quality AVCHD video possible. The product not only captures images in Full HD, but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080 as well. It features Canon's revolutionary Instant AF focusing system offering a dramatic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy.
VIXIA HF S100 has an Advanced AE System inspired by Canon's EOS DSLR cameras. It is designed to provide the most accurate exposure settings in a wide variety of lighting conditions.
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Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hot HD HDD Camcorder: Canon VIXIA HG20 Camcorder

Topic: Portable Devices

If you are not a Flip guy then you should check out the Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom.

The Canon VIXIA HG20 is a high definition AVCHD hard disk drive camcorder delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. With this, you can record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive. It comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor. It features Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilizer and a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens. The HG20 features the latest HD technology and the excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance. Read more

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hot Flash HD Camcorder: Canon VIXIA HF200

Topic: Portable Devices

The Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder offers lots of excitement and high-quality imaging power into its small, lightweight body. With its SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer, Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, Canons latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor and 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, it captures brightly colored, realistically detailed high definition video and photos. The removable SDHC memory card gives the ease of recording. It uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Placement Pattern that separates light into red, green and blue color components. As a result, you will get vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones.
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Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:31:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bestselling HD Camcorder: Flip UltraHD

Topic: Portable Devices

The new Flip UltraHD rules the camcorder sales charts on Amazon.com. Reason enough to look at it closer again.

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder is an easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom. Its 8GB of built-in memory lets you capture 120 minutes of HD video, even in low-light situations.
The device comes with Pre-installed FlipShare software that allow you easily email videos; make custom movies; edit individual clips; capture still photos from video, and upload video to sharing sites like MySpace and YouTube. Its HDMI output makes it simple to watch video on your HDTV. The camcorder comes with a rechargeable AA battery pack that recharges when it is connected to a USB port. Read more

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:59:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hot HD Camcorder: Creative Labs Vado HD

Topic: Portable Devices

Creative Labs Vado HOD 720p is a high definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 8 GB of video storage capacity.
It fits easily in the palm of your hand or your pocket purse. It captures video in 720p high definition quality with just the touch of a button. Its included HDMI cable provides true 720p output to an HDTV. With this, you can record all your fun moments at a HD video resolution. The device comes with 8GB of internal memory to store 2 hours of video on the highest quality setting.
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Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:44:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SanDisk Shows Off World's Fastest 32GB SDHC Card

Topic: Portable Devices

SanDisk has announced the world's fastest 32GB SDHC card that can write data at up to 30Mbps. The high-speed card is perfect for use in DSLR careers with high burst speeds. The card complies with the new SD Association Calls 10 specification and exceeds the requirements for AVCHD video recording.

The card can store 160 minutes of full HD 1920 x 1080 video. The massive storage space on the card can store up to 2,500 RAW images. The card will also work in a wide range of environments at 13F to 185F and will work with any device supporting SDHC cards. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GE E1250TW Digital Camera Announced

Topic: Portable Devices

GE has announced a new digital camera called the E1250TW that will debut on HSN starting June 22nd and will be offered on Amazon and other retailers. The camera has touch controls on the rear that allow the user to swipe, rotate, and zoom images.

The camera also features the Pan-Capture Panorama mode to allow for the capture of scenic-wide images. Other features of the device include Auto Scene Detection, HDTV output, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and red-eye removal in the camera. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Kodak EasyShare S730 Digital Picture Frame Unveiled

Topic: Portable Devices

Kodak has announced a new portable digital picture frame that is powered by batteries allowing the user to take it on the road with them. The phone is called the EasyShare S730 and runs on a rechargeable battery.

A PictureFinder feature makes it easy to find a specific image on the frame. The frame includes a slideshow mode that scrolls images individually and allows the display of a calendar or a clock too. Another viewing option is a collage mode that shows four random images at once. Read more

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Tele Atlas HD Traffic Delivers Real-time Information

Topic: Portable Devices

Tele Atlas HD Traffic has been unveiled by navigation software provider Tele Atlas. The new software provides real time navigational and location based services to industries and is the first service that provides live traffic info from multiple sources.

The data is gathered from anonymous GPS measurements from the navigation devices of users in the field and mobile phone signals along with road sensors and journalistic data. The software merges the information and makes it available in real time to customers on their navigation devices. Read more

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:14:42 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Wearable Foretrex 401 and 301 GPS Devices Launch

Topic: Portable Devices

Garmin has announced a pair of new wearable GPS devices called the Foretrex 401 and Foretrex 301. The two devices have high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receivers and a USB interface for a lightweight, waterproof device for hikers, skiers, campers, and military personnel to wear on the wrist.

Both units are waterproof and have high-sensitivity receivers with HotFix to quickly acquire and maintain satellite reception. The technology allows the receiver to maintain a fix even in heavy tree cover or deep canyons. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun