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Panasonic HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 Review: Smart Camera Era

2008-09-30T22:55:00.000-07:00

Panasonic launches the newest models of camcorder and digital camera with more sensitive to light and color technology. This technology is claimed better compared to previous series.

The newest video camera of Panasonic claimed has this high sensitivity level is HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100. According to Panasonic, both high definition camera is the first AVCHD video camera in the world that carrying 3MOS system.

This 3MOS technology is developed by Panasonic recently. This system still base on 3CCD technology, so that ready to take picture excellently. This MOS sensor system significantly produces a great quality picture, even in less light or dark location.

Compared to 1MOS system that existing before, 3MOS system is more sensitively in catch picture. Camera will produce original colors from object, better detail, and richer of color gradation. Technology with this high precision picture element claimed as first in the world.

When introducing this product for the first time by the end of June, Zoe Susice, Manager Group Imaging Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, said that camcorder market nowadays goes to high definition model with picture quality that is increasingly superior.

HDC-SD100 records with 8 GB capacity SDHC memory card as standard accessory. While the HDC-HS100series is not only records to SDHC card, but is also equipped by 60 GB hard drive internal memory.

Because of that, even both models has identical feature and equipment, HDC-HS100 have a costlier price, that is US$ 1299,95. As For HDC-SD100 at the price of US$ 1099,95.

Despitefully, Panasonic also launches some digital camera variants with new technology, for example DMC-FX150 and DMC-FX37. Both cameras offers easy focusing operation and smart automatic setting in arranging exposure or lens aperture, focus, ISO, speed, face detection feature, picture balance, and red-eye correction feature.

DMC-FX150 with 14.7 megapixel resolution present in black color and silver choice. Its lens wide is 28mm, 3.6X Optical Zoom, and has 2,7 inches LCD screen. While DMC-FX37 has lens wide 25mm, 5X Optical Zoom, and has 2,5 inches LCD screen.

DMC-FX37 present with more variation color choice. Silver, black, brown blue, white, and pink are avaialable. Both digital camera products are not equipped with optical viewfinder. Both still offering high definition video recorder option.

FX-150 will be sold with the price of US$ 399,95, while FX-37 is thrown to market with the price of US$ 349,95.

HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 Review
Specs:
- HD 1920 x 1080p
- Feature: Quick Power On, Digital Cinema Color, Intelligent Shooting Selection Playback
- 5 Microphone, 5.1 Channel Surround Sound System
- Microphone Input and Headphone Jack
- High Speed Burst Shooting
- Wide screen LCD with 300.000 pixel
- 170° Viewpoint, vertical and horizontal

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Sanyo DMX-HD800 Review: Small, Big Capability

2008-09-30T22:40:00.000-07:00

Don't judge camera by its size. This wise advice need to be followed if seeing the form of this brand new product. Even small and thin, not mean has small ability. If it looked from the ability, this camera is nicknamed as high definition camera “killer”.

This is the DMX-HD800, high definition camcorder – newest Xacti series – from Sanyo. This camera is the newest version of Xacti-HD700 series which has been launched before. DMX-HD800 came with nicer design, compact, and thin, but has big ability.

In this new product launch, Hideki Toyoda, official of Sanyo Digital Co. said that this DMX-HD800 is not only having great and stylish design. But also offers unique features, like 3D Digital Noise Reduction filter.

This feature will produce more clear and beautiful picture. 3D Digital Noise Reduction or 3DDNR has been carried by DMX-HD1010, high definition camera that launched by Sanyo before. Besides 3DDNR feature, DMX-HD800 has Face Chaser feature, for video and also photograph.

Face Chaser is equipped by active scanner which appears in monitor screen. Face Chaser can detect more than 12 faces caught by lens. Compared to former models, face caught by this camera five times more focused or accurate.

This video camera at the same time high definition photo or dual-camera its operation is easy and simple. Besides having compact and light design, video or photo data also easy to be saves at SD memory card or SDHC.

Not only compact on-hand, this camera great for video and photo data drag and drop, from or to personal computer. Want to upload the video record to Internet? It’s easy. This camera is ideal to upload picture to web site or video blog, as good as standard high definition video.

To take a picture, DMX-HD800 also has some advantage. You can take a photo any time, even at recording video condition, without changing from video mode to photograph mode. Unnecessary to stops a moment or does video record pause.

When recording, we can present photo frame in screen only with one button (Photo View). The photo resolution is also big enough, 8 megapixel. While for record the video, with format 1280 x 720 or 720p, applied AVC/H264 video codec.

The battery is also amazing. In full condition, battery ready to record video during 90 minutes or makes 250 picture.

DMX-HD800 Review
Specs:
- Effective resolution: photograph, 8 MP; video 6,82 MP (HD MODE) and 7,97MP (SD MODE)
- Record media: SD memory card, SDHC (up to 32GB)
- Lens: video f=6.3-31.77 mm; photograph f=38-190 mm; 5x optical zoom, autofocus
- Audio: microphone built-in stereo, speaker built-in monaural
- Display: TFT LCD, 2.7 inches, 230.000 pixels, 285° viewpoint
- Battery: lithium-ion, 1.200 mAh, AC-ADAPTOR
- Power consumption: 36 W for video
- Color: gold, pink, and black
- Price range: US$ 460

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Lenovo Ideapad S9 and S10: New Netbook

2008-09-30T22:22:00.000-07:00

Lenovo, computer manufacturer which bases on Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, introduces their newest product: Lenovo Ideapad S9 and S10. This Netbook will be sold under US$ 500.

This netbook designed with efficient power factor. It weight is below 3 pound only. The presence of Ideapad S10 surely invites the enthusiasm of netbook users. Though Lenovo do not suggest the users to change their netbook, Ideapad S10 offers various advantages that are possibly makes user to consider again their laptop.

Ideapad S10 came with two versions, 10 inches and 9 inches. 9 inch version will be available first. Both is using 3 cell battery power for 3 hour usage or 6 cell battery for 6 hour. Both versions have 80 and 160 Gigabyte harddisk.

Ideapad S10 is equipped by two USB ports, Ethernet, webcam, headphone jack, and 4-in-1 card reader slot.

Before, HP 2133 Mini-Note is becoming the only netbook which having ExpressCard slot for WWAN. But now the facility also can be met in Ideapad S10.

IdeaPad S9 specs

* CPU: Intel Atom N270 at 1.6GHz
* RAM: 1GB of DDR2 memory
* Screen: 8.9″ Widescreen
* Storage: 4GB SSD, or 80GB hard disk
* Networking: Ethernet, Wifi 802.11B/G, Bluetooth (optional)
* Webcam: 1.3MP
* VGA output
* OS: Linux Linpus lite or windows xp
* Memory card reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro
* 2 USB ports
* Dimensions: 9.8″ x 7.2″ x 1.08″
* Expresscard/34 slot
* Weight: ~2 pounds
* Price: $399 (about 258€)

IdeaPad S10 specs

* CPU: Intel Atom N270 at 1.6GHz
* RAM: 1GB DDR2 memory
* Screen: 10.2″ Widescreen (1024×600), led backlight
* Storage: 160GB hard disk
* Networking: Ethernet, Wifi 802.11B/G, Bluetooth (optional)
* Webcam: 1.3MP
* D-SUB VGA output
* OS: Linux Linpus lite or windows xp
* Memory card reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro
* 2 USB ports
* Expresscard/34 slot
* Dimensions: 9.8″ x 7.2″ x 1.08″
* Weight: ~2.2 pounds
* Price: $449 (about 290€)

Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition: Alternative Keyboard for Mac

2008-09-30T22:01:00.000-07:00

Get bored with your Mac white and slim keyboard? Logitech make a breakthrough with this first special Macintosh computer keyboard: Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition.

This keyboard works wirelessly through Bluetooth. It has one button to direct access Mail, Safari, and iTunes. Besides, there are also locks for command, option, and control.
Logitech also provides innovative touch pad so called TouchDisc. User can scroll up and down the screen without need to touch mouse. This keyboard electric power also can stay during one month.

The design looks nice with black glossy piano color. But, the prices (US$ 160) likely still be overvalued for a wireless keyboard if compares to Logitech mini Mac keyboard, Cordless Media Board Pro, which its price is only US$79.

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ROKR E8 Review: Asian Life Style Rhythm

2008-08-06T22:39:00.000-07:00

ROKR E8 is a must have gadget for music lover. The gadget is not only having sophisticated function, ROKR E8 gives new experience in listening music which you have awaited:

- ModeShif technology transforms the gadget from phone function to music player with one button touch
- Innovative Haptics technology which gives tactile response when virtual button is pressed
- FastScroll navigation button enables seeking thousands of song with shifting thumb
- CrystalTalk™ technology which has been patented gives great clearness of call in noisy area.
- Compatibilities with Windows™ Media Player™ 11 enabling transfer of song from PC to ROKR E8

Motorola design the ROKR E8 to ease you to play around music or talks and makes a move out of one feature to the other. Applies ModeShift technology from Motorola, the gadget with quad-band GPRS/EDGE technology only presents button that required by user at the time of they need it with one button touch to change the function from music player to phone function.

In inactive condition, surface of ROKR E8 seen smooth without there are button which seen. When activate, there will emerge virtual key pad number at front face. With one "touch" at virtual music button, phone key pad will lose and replaced with music player button (play, pause, fast forward and rewind).

However, ROKR E8 is more than gadget that operated through "touch". Applies haptics technology, this gadget gives tactile feedback that expected by consumer from traditional keypad and ensures that them has pressed virtual button.

ROKR E8 also starts the debut of new FastScroll navigation button from Motorola, a touch control with varies speed which facilitating user to see all content in phone. With thumb soft touch, button swiftly explores your music content (music mode), contact number (phone mode), calendar (phone mode), or multimedia (imaging mode). Information can be seen easily in QVGA 20" landscape display

In music mode condition, ROKR E8 gives a real nice sound through 3D stereo feature to increase quality of two-canal audio and on-board equalizer. Music can be enjoyed through integrated speaker, with compatible Bluetooth technology stereo headset or through cable headset via 3.5mm jack.

ROKR E8 also help consumer to get new music through integrated FM radio and supports Song ID2 feature. Song ID2 is a great feature that recognizing and presents information of song. User only need to draw near the phone to source of song and phone will analyses and presents the title, artist and even album cover with one button clicks. 2GB internal memory can keep until 1.500 mp3 songs, and external memory can be added until 4 GB by using microSD card. Music can be transferred swiftly through USB 2.0 as well as compatible with Windows Media Player 11.

In phone mode condition, ROKR E8 gives a real good sound quality with the existence of CrystalTalk technology. This phone still can receive a call in downloading condition or music on, messaging, internet browsing and takes picture. Composition and quality material makes ROKR E8 provable and durable. Gleaming frontage, backside from soft aluminum, side button from metal and engraved offering modern style from Motorola.

ROKR E8 Review
Specs:
Dimension: 115 x 53 x 10,6 mm
Network: Quad-band
Transfer of data: GPRS/EDGE
Weight: 100 grams
Display: 2 inches, QVGA, 262K TFT, 240 x 320 pixels
Memory: 2 GB (internal) and 4GB (addition memory)
Feature: ModeShift, Fast Scroll Navigation, Microsoft Music Ecosystem, 3.5 mm Stereo Headset Jack, Wireless Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), 2 MP Camera, Airplane Mode, Text to Speech Messages, Crystal Talk
Audio format: MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, Real Audio (RA) v10
Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
Battery: 970 mAh

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Wibrain B1E Review: Flexible Navigation

2008-08-06T22:32:00.000-07:00

The computer is being small and smaller. After notebook, than comes the netbook (new name of small notebook/laptop) like Asus Eee PC or Classmate PC. Latter also emerges mini model in tablet form or module with shift keyboard which taking idea from PDA. So, this Wibrain UMPC is unique enough because its form more looks like portable console like GameBoy or PSP.

Wibrain B1E basically like the other UMPC which packaged computer in handy form so can be inserted into pants pocket. Wibrain cut the keyboard area becomes 2 parts. Remind us at Nokia N-gage phone. That layout makes user must get used to typing with 2 thumbs. To economize dimension, Wibrain perforce to locate small character button, so do the touchpad area in right side felt less balmy. Fortunately access to gadget still made easy with touch screen which sensitive when receives finger or stylus touch provided.

To execute various applications, Wibrain B1E is powered by VIA 1,2GHz processor (ULV - ultra low voltage). But during usage, this processor spreads the temperature that is felt enough on-hand. Fortunately, UMPC will turn of automatically when temperature exit canal experiences resistance so that make device safe from over temperature. Besides processor, tiny UMPC cooling system likely must always corrected by manufacturer so that more maximum.

With mini 1,8" harddisk with 30GB capacities plus DDR2 512MB RAM (available 1GB version), Wibrain clearly equivalent with Asus Eee or other Classmate PC. But Wibrain internal connectivity is not as complete both peripherals because only provides audio and a USB port connection. This happen of course because space boundary at gadget which only have ½ kg weight. To support more connectivity, Wibrain also provides additional docking which must be bought separately.

Wibrain B1E
Specification
Processor: VIA C7-M ULV 1200MHz
RAM: SO-DIMM DDR2 512MB
Chipset: VIA CX700
Graphic Card: VIA UniChrom Pro II IGP 64MB
Sound card: SigmaTel STAC9200
Harddisk: PATA, Samsung 30GB
Optical drive: Not available
Facility: WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, USB (1 buah), touchscreen, scroll, mic+earphone, VGA-out, Webcam
Display: 4,8 inches, resolution 1024x600 pixel (WSVGA)
Operating system: Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Battery: 4000mAh (4 cell)
Dimension: 19,2 x 8,2 x 2,9 cm
Wight: 524 grams (with standard cell)
Price Range: $699

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HTC Touch Cruise Review: Integrated GPS

2008-08-06T00:48:00.000-07:00

Need to be noted that this device do not apply SiRFstar III chip which usually used by most GPS device; this device only uses GPS chipset which integrated in processor. But position accuracy in the map application remains provable. Besides map application, in this device there are QuickGPS, what quickens determination time of GPS position with satellite data which downloaded via internet. We also can strengthen GPS signal capture with installing additional antenna in GPS port at rear of body. Of course this antenna is accessories which do not included in the package.

Not like its two younger brothers which have cute looks, this one looks so solid; reminds us at Dopod P800W. It is possible that this similarity because both device still having family relation. Moreover, all devices are equipped by GPS. As a whole, the appearance felt "smoothly" because the buttons is made flat like the casing. The example is the plate below the screen which loading 4 button. Besides the ordinary Call and End Call button, there is GPS and Internet Explorer shortcut button addition. Both shortcut likely is default feature because icon picture graven in iron case and we do not find setting to change the shortcut.

As member of Touch family, its touch screen is beyond question is equipped by TouchFLO. We just need to "press - scratch" the screen with thumb to operate menu that we want. The Home screen uses Live HTC Home, what provides weather information (real-time if GPRS is active), most use application (quick access to most used applications) and ringtone setting. If required, the stylus at the bottom is easy to pull swiftly.

The connectivity is can be said complete; there is Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, and 3G. Unfortunately, Bluetooth has not supported A2DP and AVRCP. About the problem of 3G, we can use Cruise for video-call because in up right corner there are addition of VGA camera. Likely the camera is only use for video call, because we fail to finds this camera setting usage in ordinary camera mode. It’s easy to make a phone call: just push the destiny number, and then push the phone icon in virtual key pad.

Windows Mobile 6 Professional in Touch Cruise is equipped by Direct Push. Hence we can enjoy push mail, with a note that our office use Microsoft Exchange server that supporting Direct Push. The setting of mail account, including free mail account, in this device is easy enough with Auto Setup feature.

Sturdy looks usually not modish; but not be relevant at Touch Cruise. GPS plus connection option to internet will make your office works more pleasant.

HTC Touch Cruise Review
Specification

Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS/HSDPA 2100MHz
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6 Professional plus Direct Push Outlook
Memory: ROM 256MB, RAM 128MB DDR SDRAM
Addition memory: MicroSD
Form: Candy Bar
Dimension: 110×58x15,5 mm
Weight: 130 grams
Battery: Li-ion 1350 mAh
Standby Time: to 400 hours
Talk Time: until 7 hour
Display: touch screen, 2,8 inches, LCD TFT, 65k colors
Connectivity between devices: mini USB, Bluetooth 20, Wifi
Internet connectivity: GPRS/EDGE/3G
Camera: 3MP, CMOS, auto of focus (main); VGA, CMOS (second)
Application: Adobe Reader LE, Audio Booster, Audio Manager, FM RADIO, Internet Sharing, JBlend, MapKing, Opera Browser, Quick GPS, RSS HUB, Streaming Media, Voice Commander, Voice Recorder, Zip

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Canon Ixus 80 IS Review: Stylish Ixus for Woman

2008-08-06T00:38:00.000-07:00

This Ixus design is made so fashionable and stylish to draws in all women user.

Its camera body color available from silver, blue, pink, chocolate, and golden. Shapes of Canon IXUS 80 IS body also rounded and oval causing strengthens the stylish impression of this camera which has 8 megapixel CMOS resolution.

Woman and adolescent generally are wishes practical and automation in photograph. One of innovation in photograph is Motion Detection Technology system which automatically boosts up sensitivity of light sensor (ISO/ASA) so camera can get higher shutter speed and can freeze object movement. But this feature active when user using camera at High ISO Auto mode.

Automation also seen from the inexistence of manual photograph feature, like full manual (M), diaphragm priority (AV), and also shutter speed priority (S). But Canon IXUS 80IS has provided various special photograph styles for various light condition and object type. User can choose Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, and Underwater scene. Moreover, Canon IXUS 80IS figure in Histogram diagrams facility which can be functioned as lighting indicator, tonal range, and detail/texture when take a picture. At least, user can directly compensated the lighting with topping out ISO or decides to use flash lamp help.

Image stabilizer system equipment that working optically at lens - not at light sensor – giving more plus feature at Canon IXUS 80IS. This system hardly helps us when trying to makes a picture with maximum zoom and also with macro system. With closest photo distance reaches 3 cm, we can record the detail/texture of beetle body excellently.

Logically, with more features activated will make photo process to become slower. We consider this thing doesn't bother at Canon IXUS 80IS. We guess this thing is because the support from DIGIC III processor which added to this camera. At best photo quality style, we note lag time between shutter button release with photo record is very small, that is around 0,5 seconds. Meanwhile, if flash lamp is activated, lag time becomes around 1 second.

Canon IXUS 80IS presents photo record with natural color quality, with accurate focus, and responsive for daily photo documentation. No manual menu of course makes it less compatibly to use for them intend to learning photography, but is compensation with many scene for various requirement.

Canon IXUS 80 IS Review
Specification

Resolution (pixel): 8 megapixel
Photo resolution (min/max): 640 x 480 / 3264 x 2448 pixels
Video resolution (min/max): 160 x 120, 15 fps / 640 x 480, 30 fps
Record media: SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC
Photo File format: JPEG
ISO/ASA: 80-1600
Zoom: 3X optical (equivalent with 38-114 mm), 4X digital.
Shutter speed (1/detik): 1/60 detik-1/1500 second.
Closest Focus distance: 3 cm.
Viewfinder: (Available)
LCD Diagonal: 2,5 inchi.
Connection: USB, A/V output
Battery type: Li-ion rechargeable NB-4L.
Charger battery: (Available)
Dimension: 86,8 x 54,8 x 22,0 mm
Weight: 125 grams (without battery).
Price range: USD 285

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Canon DC310 Review: Simple and Fun

2008-07-30T23:25:00.000-07:00

There is diopter controller at viewfinder - pleases for people that wearing eyeglasses. The Viewfinder is so bright; unhappily cannot be lifted or fixed.

Simplicity is the theme carried by Canon at this DC310 camcorder. Can be look from its physical which almost clear of button.

Way of using it so easy, not necessarily to open the manual book. First of all, of course place battery which its energy has been filled. Then shifted lens cover slider in frontage towards under. Then, open its LCD screen. Moreover, shift switch in right side towards On position.

Don't forget to place appropriate mini DVD to slot in right side. To open the slot, shift slider with Disc Cover tags at backside unit towards Open and waiting until its cover opening. Lie down camcorder in left side, then lifted mini DVD door, and enters the disc. Press it, and close mini DVD door. Then wait until DVD ready to be used.

Because addressed for newbie, there is available Easy mode. At this mode, all setting has been done by camcorder - we ready to use it. To start records, just press white button in backside for start/stop records. If you want the object seen closer, draws the zoom handle above the unit towards right, and towards left to make it seen normal again.

But if you want having an experiment, removes slider towards P. At this P mode, you can arrange for example white balance, zooming speed, or whether we wish to exploit setting for certain situation, like nighttime, spotlight, sunset, snow, or fireworks.

Among arrangement, there is one interesting namely LCD Light On. This facility changes LCD screen to become light source (video lamp) in dark room. It easy to use it; just press Set, then turned around LCD that now all of its panel having white color, and applies viewfinder to look the object .

With all its facilities and simplicities, especially the easy mode, Canon DC310 is very suitable for newbie user.

Canon DC310 Specification

Resolution pixel: CCD 800.000 pixel
Photo resolution (min/max): 640x480/1024x768
Video resolution (min/max): Not mentioned
Connection type: AV
Format video: Not mentioned
Photo format: JPEG
Audio format: Not mentioned
Recording media: Mini DVD (DVD-R/R DL/RW), SD/SDHC/MMC Memory
Lens size equivalent-35mm (mm): 2,6 - 96,2
Aperture setting (wide/tele): F/20 - 52
Zoom: 37X optical (Advanced Zoom 41X); digital 2000X
Shutter speed (second): Not mentioned
Closest best focus (macro): 1cm
Diagonal LCD: 2,7" TFT color wide screen, 112.000 pixel
Viewfinder: 0,35" TFT color wide screen, 114.000 pixel
Battery type/ re-charge: Lithium-ion (7,4V 720mAh) / yes
Battery charger: Available
Dimension: 6,6 x 9 x 12,6 cm
Weight without battery /memory: 380 grams
Other equipment:
• Manual Instruction
• Adaptor + power cable
• AV Cable
• DVD ROM driver, application, and manual

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Canon HV20 HDV Review: Pro Handycam

2008-07-30T23:14:00.000-07:00

This handycam hardly suited for the newbie filmmaker. Various feature and quality which usually available at middle-up camcorder class presented at this handycam.

Can be said, only the lens which cannot to be detached and replace is differentiating Canon HV20 HDV from serious class camcorder. The lens with 10X optical zoom ability is equipped with image stabilizer to reduce shocking and blur of video picture record. We try the Focus Assist facility; the focus becomes more precision and responsive. The record result to detail/texture also has above average value.

When we test the handycam, we have time to ask around why its video picture color not vibrant and tends to soft-focus. In fact, 1/2,7 inch CMOS light sensor at Canon HV20 HDV is produces video picture character which "film-like".

1920 X 1080 pixels (19:6) video picture and PAL standard rotating speed (25 frame per second) what yielded no longer have the interlace character, but has applied progressive scanning system. So, this handycam records video picture of progressive scanning system into mini DV cassette which the standard using interlace scanning system.

Manual control systems also become "secret weapon" of Canon HV20 HDV. Although manual focus doesn't provide focus ring, but there is a focusing dial button which its speed can be set manually. More, there is shutter speed controller facility from 1/2-1/2000 seconds. This facility hardly helps when we try to record the video in low light condition and also fast moving subject.

Canon HV20 HDV has manual diaphragm control (iris) from f/1,8 to f/8. Wide diaphragm (small number) besides helping when recording in low light condition also gives slight depth of field to isolate object with mix of high optic zoom. While the thin diaphragm (big number) supports wide depth of field when recording landscape.

Result of video record can be transferred to computer through Firewire (IEE 1394) connection or looked on in plasma TV via HDMI connection. Canon HV20 also provides connection slot of Firewire connection, HDMI, and also Composite A/V. Moreover, Analog to Digital Passtrough connection also added at Canon HV20. This slot recognized also by the name of AV-DV input conversion, good for digitalization of analogue video. USB connection is also available to transferring photo file. If you want to save the photo into flash memory, there is available Mini SD slot.

We impressed with the availability of various slots which supporting addition of vital equipments in film making process. Mini jack slot for headphone enables you to monitors voice input. Hotshoe accessories enable video lamp addition to help lacking of light.

Slot for microphone minijack enables you applies better addition microphone (directional or boom) so can reduces bothering voice. Although, the two built-in microphone on the top body of Canon HV20 HDV able to yield stereo voice record and can reduce wind trouble when recording in outdoor.

Canon HV20 HDV pertained as handycam which rich of professional video record feature. We dare to recommend to all newbie home based user, film maker, and videografer.

Specification:

Light sensor resolution: CMOS 1/2,7 inchi. Total resolution 2,96 megapixel. Effective resolution 2,07 megapixel.
Video resolution (min/max): 1920 X1080 progressive, 25 fps
Photo resolution (min/max): 640 x 480 / 2048 x 1536
Connection type: Firewire (IEE 1394), USB, HDMI, Composite A/V, S-Video.
Video format: HDV
Photo format: JPEG
Audio format: MPEG1 Audio Layer II, PCM
Record media: Mini cassette of DV, memory card Mini-SD.
Lens zoom: 10 X (equivalent with 6,1 mm-61 mm)
Digital zoom: 200 X
Aperture/diaphragm/iris: f/1,8-3,0
Shutter speed: ½- 1/2000 seconds
LCD Diagonal: 27 inch
Battery type: Lithium ion, rechargeable.
Battery charger: available
Dimension: 88 X 80 X 138 mm
Weight: 535 grams
Warranty: 1 year
Price range: USD 1395

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Mio Moov 380: Full Touchscreen GPS Phone

2008-07-25T06:41:00.000-07:00

The presents of GPS feature in a cellphone, now is becomes a new trend. So, along the increasing of this trend, Mio Company which known as GPS device vendor is also take the opportunity to bring the new trend. Its newest product, Mio Moov 380 now is planted by cellular ability.

Actually, this big device is a GPS, with ' MioMap 2008' onboard map. But, the presents of GSM triband (900/1800/1900 MHz) technology and Win CE .Net 5 operating system, makes it more complete.

For the CPU (Central Processing Unit), this GPS peripheral relies on made in Samsung 2442. With processor speed in processing data until 400 MHz.

Besides, Mio Moov 380 also added by some cellphone standard feature. For example, 2 MP Camera, SMS, GPRS and microSD memory card slot.

Specs:

Dimension: 129mm x 78mm x 123mm (50"x31.5"x7.5")
Weight: 164 grams
Display: 4,3” TFT with touchscreen Flat Panel
Resolution: 480 x 242 Pixels (WQVGA)
GPS Chipset: SiRFstarIII
Battery: 720 mAh
CPU: Samsung 2442-400 MHz, Built-In Speaker
TTS: depends on Country, SiRFInstanFixii
Operating System: Win CE .Net 5
Display orientation: Landscape
Network: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz, SHIM Card Slot, USB 2.0
Navigation Software: Miomap 2008
Equipment: MicroSD Slot, Microphone, Earphone Jack 2.5 mm

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Rovio: Spy Robot with Wi-Fi

2008-07-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

Rovio is a robot equipped by webcam. Applies WiFi technology which controlled by streaming media. With this gadget, you can watch special places, family, looking after animal and house from everywhere.

To ease the spying, Rovio is equipped by camera with elastic handle. It’s bendable to all directions. More, anything seen and heard by Rovio, you can know also through its display in PC, video game device or cellphone through the internet network.

Via NorthStar Navigation software help, that integrated with micro GPS system, Rovio automatically can reach the target or knows the location of object accurately, via the guidance of this navigation mapping systems.

This robot also functioned as security guard. What more interesting, Rovio designed to do battery recharging individually, by the way returning to its base.

Rovio Specs

Software: NorthStar Navigation System
Battery: Built-in rechargeable
Wheel: 3 omni directional wheels
Camera: VGA CMOS sensor
LED: Night Illumination
Feature: Speaker, Microphone, USB, WI-FI connectivity
PC: Compatible with Pentium 3 Processor or as of level of its, 256MB RAM, USB, device connected to WAP (Wireless Access Point) to attached to PC, Hi-Speed internet connection
Browser: Internet explorer 6 or higher (required for two directions audio communication)
Operating System: Windows XP or Vista

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Asus U6S Review: Taft Performance

2008-07-20T22:16:00.000-07:00

Asus U6S is inversed approach from Fujitsu Lifebook P8010. If Lifebook P8010 places forward the mobility, Asus U6S is more underline the performance. That thing is seen from inside component specification. Not only because the usage of Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor (fastest Intel notebook processor nowadays), but also because the existence of stand alone graphic card, nVidia GeForce 8400M GS 128MB. For your info, the 12,1" class notebook usually only applies onboard graphic card.

GeForce 8400GS actually is including entry-level graphic card, but it’s already can give uppermost 3D gaming ability. Asus U6S successfully reaches great score (1068) at 3DMark 2006, far above the other notebook which using onboard graphic card (300-500).

The usage of GeForce 8400GS also enables Asus to planted HDMI facility. The existence of HDMI in 12,1" notebook which doesn’t have Blu-ray and HD-DVD feature of course questionable, however its still a feature which differentiating Asus U6S with other notebook in its class.

Besides HDMI, feature provided by U6S it’s complete enough. Wireless facility is provided by WiFi a/b/g and Bluetooth, whereas the cable connection is provided by Ethernet. To keep the data is available 120 GB harddisk, which contributed by DVD Writer peripheral. As extras feature its available 0,3MP webcam and fingerprint scan and SIM Card slot (not available for all country).

Though has great machine, this 1,6 kg notebook still try coming up 'beautiful'. This thing seen from the chocolate cover which wrapping the palm rest. The outside which having chocolate nuance also gives elegant impression, and reminds me at former Asus “leather notebook”, Asus U1. The keyboard consisted of 85 balmy buttons. Unhappily, the similar excellence is not found at touchpad and its buttons. The Touchpad felt less sensitive, whereas the button felt hard to be press.

Because its form is small, 12,1" class notebook usually is associated with standard performance and limited facility. But not Asus U6S. The performance is uppermost, and the line of facility seen equivalent (even higher) compared to 14"class notebook. Asus U6S price is around US$ 1659, which felt good match for facility given.

Asus U6S Review
Specs:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 ( 2,4GHz, 2MB cache, FSB 800MHz)
RAM: 1GB, DDR2
Chipset: Intel PM965
Graphic Card: GeForce 8400M GS 128MB
Harddisk: 160GB, SATA
Optical drive: DVD Random Access Memory DL
Feature: Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth , modem, card reader (5-in-1), 3 USB, FireWire, Webcam, Express Card, HDMI, Fingerprint Scan, UMTS Slot
Display: 12,1", 1280×800 pixel
Sound Card: Realtek ALC888 HD-Audio
Operating system: Windows Vista Ultimate
Battery: 2400 mAh, 7800 mAh
Dimension: 30,2×22,5×2,2-3,8 cm
Weight: 1,6 kgs
Price range: US$ 1659

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Fujitsu Lifebook P8010 Review: Small and Beautiful

2008-07-20T22:00:00.000-07:00

Lifebook P8010 it really an ideal partner for mobile person. Not only because the existence of UMTS slot, but also because its 1,3 kg weight (lightest 12,1 inches notebook we have tested) and its thin design (only around 3cm). Even small, all facilities are available, like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DVD Writer, card reader, until the fingerprint scanner. It’s also available Shock Detection facility which will lock the harddisk if fallen down.

But for inside component, compensation is a must. To take care of temperature and power consumption, Lifebook P8010 applies Intel LV (Low Voltage) SL7100 mobile processor (2GHz). This processor is 60% smaller compared to Intel Low Voltage notebook processor generation before all, so that more power economically and generates minim temperature.

The processor choice of course assists to lengthens the battery duration, seen from its endurance when play on High Definition film continuously during 2,5 hours. But this processor is less suited for heavy-weight computing, so that lag enough when pass the test of video encoding or 3DMark 2006. Lifebook P8010 is designed for standard computing activity like office works and internet browsing.

About the Internet access, we get no difficulty to connect to Internet applies cellular network. After installing SIM card behind the battery - is meaning you must take off the battery before installing it - Lifebook P8010 direct recognizes the card and we just need to enter SIM card setting to access Internet through 3G Watcher application.

Internet access speed can be higher if you stayed in good signal coverage because Lifebook P8010 supports access level until HSDPA (3,5G).

If till now your back felt stiff because has to bring the notebook all day long, Fujitsu Lifebook P8010 is your savior. With 1,3kg weight, this notebook has light weight, even if it is compared to other 12,1” class notebook. And differs from small computing product like UMPC or personal digital assistant, this notebook has more powerful computing ability, though applies Low Voltage processor class.

Fujitsu Lifebook P8010 Review
Specs:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 (2GHz, 2MB cache, FSB 800MHz)
RAM: 1GB, DDR2 PC5300
Chipset: Intel GS965
Graphic Card: Intel GMA X3100
Harddisk: 200GB SATA
Optical drive: DVD±R DL
Feature: Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth, modem, card reader (5-in-1), 3 USB, FireWire, Webcam (1,4 MP), PCMCIA, fingerprint scan
Display: 12,1inches, 1280x800 pixel
Sound Card: Realtek ALC262 HD-Audio
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Dimension: 28x21,2x3-4,2 cm
Weight: 1,3 kg

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Sony Vaio FZ25G Review: Thin with Bright Screen

2008-07-18T23:21:00.000-07:00

Sony is known as the notebook with cool design, and it returns in this FZ25G series. One of important factor which making this notebook seen classy is its thin body (flimsiest part only 2,9cm at the time of closed) and the combination of silver color in external side and black in the internal side. Classy impression is also seen from circular multimedia control panel in upside of keyboard, which facilitates us to control this notebook multimedia side.

Sony Vaio FZ25G itself is 15,4" a notebook which positioned by Sony for multimedia segment. Besides the existence of control panel as we describes above, the segmentation also seen from HDMI facility which enabling us to plug in this notebook to TV (with HDMI facility) to look on High Definition format film. This notebook is also equipped with good speaker quality to play your favorite song.

But the most special multimedia ability from this notebook is its screen. Firstly sees it, we directly like the screen great feature which is so light and sharply, with accurate color.

This thing is stand-out when we implement Eizo Test program, because this notebook can show difference of black color gradation of 6% - 8% clearly; shows high contrast ratio from the screen applied by Vaio FZ25G. According to Sony, the bright screen is the effect of Clear bright High Color LCD 90 technology which also applied in its Bravia series TV.

One thing that always did by Sony at its notebook is its fully equipped software. At this notebook, line of software already installed, starts which related to DVD Creation, Video & Photo until music. Partly mentioned here is DVD Creation (to make DVD Movie), Roxio Easy Media Creator (file backup), Movie Story (video editing), Adobe Premiere Elements (video editing), and Vaio Media to share file in local network.

So many software can be ranked as plus value of FZ22G, but also able to become boomerang because fulfilling the harddisk; especially if it a boatware (loading when notebook booting). So, it’s better to choose which software that you needed.

With great screen quality, Sony Vaio FZ25G can present picture detail with finely. Its thin form and light weight (for 15,4"notebook class) increasingly adds attractiveness of this notebook. But the performance of this notebook not as good as if compared to one class notebook likes Acer Aspire 5920G. Sony Vaio FZ25G is more matched for you who placing forward the design and screen quality factor.

Sony Vaio FZ25G Review
Specs:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 ( 2GHz, 2MB cache, FSB 800MHz)
RAM: 1GB, DDR2 PC5300
Chipset: Intel PM965
Graphic Card: Geforce 8400M GT 128MB
Harddisk: 160GB SATA
Optical drive: Pioneer DVD±R DL
Feature: Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth, modem, card reader (5-in-1), USB (3port), FireWire, Webcam, Express Card, HDMI.
Display: 15,4 inch, 1280x800 pixel
Sound Card: SigmaTel STAC9872AK
Operating system: Windows Premium Home Vista
Battery: 4800mAh
Dimension: 35,6x25,5x(2,9-4,1) cm
Weight: 2,63 kg

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G4 Titan Heatsink: Stylish Cooler Pad

2008-07-18T23:08:00.000-07:00

Nowadays, notebook cooler, or often called as Cooler Pad, can be said become a popular notebook accessory. This accessory more or less can lessen temperature yielded by notebook so that notebook is becomes cooler and comfortable to use. One of cooler pad which we tested is G4 Titan.

G4 Titan has good enough design. Both sides have a hole, so that the user can use it in the reverse side and arrange the wind direction which out from four fans which attached in it. To turn on its fan, connect one of your USB port with cable power which provided.

Looks from its measure, this G4 Titan suited to apply with notebook which has 12" to 17" size. Its form also compact because its width can be arranged. Be careful when applies this cooler pad, because the surface seen smooth and unsteady to hold up the notebook, though have been equipped with rubber prop.

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Olympus FE-300 Review: Point and Shoot

2008-06-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Dial button which do not figure in manual and semi manual modus shows that this camera haves the "point and shot” character.

Automatic system at Olympus FE-300 that providing 12 scenes is affirming that this camera addressed for user which need simple and practical camera. Nevertheless, focus system at Olympus FE-300 still be made responsive including when we applied it to make a picture inside the home. Long shot from behind the windows also yields sharp enough result because of unique mode so called Behind the Glass. The same Scene also gives good result to make a picture of object at display window and fish in aquarium.

We also always apply the function of light sensor sensitivity menu because enabled at all of automatic photograph style, except at auto photo modus. We did it so that the camera doesn't lead to style ASA/ISO 3200 or 6400 because photo frame size will be minimized to become 640x320 pixel automatically. User can choose compensation intensity of light, and then applies to make a picture of object.

Olympus FE-300 figures in also automatic photo modus for special occasion. We note, modus Document is good enough when applied to make a picture of print media. Just assumes this facility can function as emergency scanner. This camera not closes the possibility to learning make a picture of still life for its user through automatic photograph style. Test result of Cuisine automatic mode to make a picture of fruits, food, vegetable gives color that tending to more matured color (vivid).

To maximize the result of photo at automatic photograph style of Document and Cuisine we combine it with macro facility and time delay. Macro facility gives accurate focus for so close distance photo, whereas delay time obviates the photo becoming not focus as result of camera shake when finger push the shutter release buttons.

As a whole, Olympus FE-300 presents good enough photo result to everyday use camera. The existence of 12 scenes for various photograph scenarios also facilitates newbie user to get best photo result. But, its minimum manual facility of course shows clearly the segmentation of this camera.

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Canon Powershot SX100 IS Review: Great Photo Detail

2008-06-22T23:55:00.000-07:00

Canon as one of camera vendors with best focus system is suitable if it applied at Powershot SX100 IS. This compact camera presents great focus performance in its class.

Canon Powershot SX100 IS equipped with 10X optical zoom ability which is equivalent with focal length 36-360 mm at SLR camera 135 mm. In our test, lower focal length lens (without zoom) yields photo result with tending to soft focus. Canon Powershot SX100 IS also has the ability in reducing barrel distortion (curved of straight line).

When applied to make a picture of face, sharp photo result is always reached with activation of face recognition feature.

Canon Powershot SX100 IS equipped with photo result stabilizer which work optically. Mean, position of lens elements will change to compensate the shaking so the picture is still focus.

Indoor photo not become a problem for Canon Powershot SX100 IS. Focus performance still responsive enough in limited light condition. When used with help of flash lamp, light spread evenly and doesn't become centrally. This thing shows good enough performance from flash lamp, although it’s only built-in flash lamp with small reach out capacity (GN-Guide Number). But can be noted that this camera only gives warning at LCD screen if the condition is lack of light and need a flash lamp help, not like most camera that is automatically opens the flash lamp when the condition is needed more light.

There is one indication that is properly noted, that is speed of record when using flash lamp. Photo recording is so faster (around ½ second) when flash lamp is not applied. When flash lamp is applied, photo shutter speed become slowly (2 second).

About its color quality, Canon Powershot SX100 IS gives great color saturation. The color is solid enough but not overload, so looks natural and realistic.

Photo pixel starts to seen at ASA/ISO 400, especially in part of photo shadow. Its available ASA 80 which producing tonal gradation (light-dark) and softer color saturation. We surprises about the ability of Canon Powershot SX100 IS in maintain the detail in part of highlight, especially at ISO 80. Generally, the ability of detail or texture records at all of zoom spread is great enough.

Canon Powershot SX100 IS is a good choice for newbie photography enthusiast and also semi-professional with not overvalued budget. Lens quality which is not failed with the output of big photography lens producer and supported by optical stabilizer is one of factor that needs to be considered.

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ZvBox Review: From Computer to Every HDTV

2008-06-18T22:33:00.000-07:00

Before all, to see favorite TV program or film which downloaded from Internet, user should accept limited computer monitor screen size. If wish to see it in HDTV screen, need additional subscribe expense or must have a hardware addition device (set-top-box) for every TV. But the presence of ZvBox from ZeeVee Inc. changes it all.

ZvBox is first device which enabling user to look on anything which they get in internet or all file in the computer to all HDTV in house. The unique, ZvBox attributed to every high definition TV only with ordinary coaxial cable. Its only need one ZvBox to connect one computers to every HDTV.

ZvBox is a new product category in electronic goods so-called local-casting. This is a breakthrough method to broadcast any kind of computer can do applies common cable and TV tuner which patching at HDTV.

Local-casting has excess, for example, because can display all online content and multimedia file in computer hard disk without needing TV cable subscribe expense. It also broadcasts the same resolution with displayed by computer. Besides, what user can do in computer its also can be done by HDTV, for example sending e-mail, browsing, editing photo, listens music, or run computer DVD player.

Moreover, the existence of ZvBox doesn't change customer habit in enjoying TV. Because ZvBox localization its signal to a TV channel which is open, user can see Zv by choosing the channel, like choosing other TV channel.

Zvbox have been available exclusively in online shop (Amazon.com). Zvbox is sold by US$ 499, it’s including ZvRemote and Zviewer- wide screen guide. Zeevee will start sends its product to subscriber by 30 Junes.

ZvBox Review
Specs:
Dimension: 290 x 35 x 102 mm
Weight: 550 gr
Input/output: 1x USBV2.0; 2x VGA HIGH DENSITY 15 pins D-sub; TV F-Type Female cable; HDTV with digital-cable ready tuner
Audio: PCM and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound through USB
Video input: VGA ( or connector DVI-A with VGA adaptor)
Video output: to dfull HD (1080i)
Local-casting: RF Modulation
Encoding: MPEG-2

Computer Requirement

Operating system: Windows XP (SP2); Vista
Processor: 2 GHz
Memory: 2 GB DRAM
Hard disk space: 50 MB
USB: USB 1.0 or USB 2.0 (2 port)
Internet Service: 6 Mbps Bandwidth

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Mvix MV-2500U Review: Ultra Portable with Media Platform

2008-06-18T22:18:00.000-07:00

Just need four months after launching its newest product, Mvix returns to launch its portable external hard disk in the early of this month. The newest product named by MV-2500U is an ultra light hard disk but have big capacity.

MV-2500U dimension is 5 x 3 x only 0,8 inches only. This size is alike to a PDA. As for the hard disk is in 2,5 inches form.

Its maximum capacities are 250 GB, equivalent with 100 DVD film format. Mvix also provides 80 GB and 160 GB version.

The difference, it doesn’t have LCD screen. To access the menus, user needs to connect it to other screen, like computer or HDTV. Menu can be explored with button and stick in its body or through remote control.

MV-2500U can present photo slide show and play music as background. It also can read MP3 file even resides at different folder.

As jukebox, this external hard disk ready to play varying audio format, that is AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS, WMA, and OGG. User just needs to connect it to television and audio system. Music will be sounded off through both devices.

This small hard disk supports various video formats technology that is MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4, DVD (VOB, IFO), DivX ® (3/4/5/6), Xvid, BivX ®, and VCD (DAT), either PAL or NTSC system. It also can keep and decode various high definition digital video standards (480p, 720p, 1080i).

Just alike DVD or VCD, user can do fast forward, rewinds, or pause video record through buttons in its body.

MV-2500U, which designed with black color, contains PATA/IDE HDD drive. When connected to computer, it directly works as external USB device.

All components in its body are according to Restriction of Hazardous Substances Compliant. Mean, Mvix makes it from free toxic material and component.

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Panasonic SC-BT100 Review: Blu-ray Home Cinema

2008-06-11T21:56:00.000-07:00

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company introduces most recent version from home cinema system in its one box. This SC-BT100 Model is first product of Panasonic which integrating Blu-ray player. This product will be shipped by the end of springtime with the retail price US$ 1000.

SC-BT100 is also friendly to iPod. It’s because there is a dock, so that user can hear music or looks on video with family and friend. Whereas iPod operates, the dock will charge iPod battery. iPod also able to be controlled from device remote control.
Besides, it’s available a SecureDigital flash memory card slot so that user can see picture and play on video file in memory card.

Panasonic says that SC-BT100 is a product that allies the installation easiness and user friendly operation and added by features and performance from upper class video audio components, including Blu-ray Full High Definition resolution 1080i video, wireless rear loudspeaker, and 5.1 Canals sound systems.

Its sound system can be improved to become 7.1 canals by buying two side loudspeakers and a transceiver. This system sends sophisticated audio. Receiver planted in it fits with recent audio codec, like Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS HD, DTS-HD High Definition, DTS-HD Audio Master, and Linear PCM.

The Subwoofer which designed by Kelton have a driver that residing in cabinet base and a passive radiator to lessen vibration during sending more dynamic bass sound. Front and middle canal loudspeaker using diaphragm from bamboo to produce more accurate and aggressive sound. In order that user feels surround sound effect without bothering other, this system equipped by Whispere-mode Surround.

Blu-ray player in this home cinema system similar to Blu-ray player Panasonic BD50 in offering 24 frame per second output, supports Deep Color, and can playback camera record of AVCHD format video.

In market, this Panasonic product will compete with Samsung product HT-BD2S which have same price. But HT-BD2S doesn't have iPod dock, DTS HD Master decoding, and memory card slot. Other difference, Samsung product applies 7.1 canal sound systems.

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APC UPB10 Review: Extra Power for Gadget

2008-06-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

Traveling and bringing gadget of course makes journey becoming pleases. But, sometimes, limitation of battery energy makes troublesome.

One of the solutions is bring battery and backup charger. A lot of product in the market, one of them is made in American Power Conversion Corp. (APC), a company that existing in network business, battery, and data center.

APC recently launches UPB10 Mobile Power Pack. It is a extra energy for many kinds of gadget. Besides, compared to other product, like PPS-130 from Battery Geeks, it is far cheaper.

Its form is square and thin with snugly dimension in pocket. Battery with black glossy plastic material is quite bigger than RAZR phone made in Motorola.

On the top there is a LED lamp line, which is battery energy status indicator. This indicator can be turned on with a chrome button in tip of lamp.

APC makes this battery with lithium polymer technology which shatterproof and cheaper. It can take in more energy and brief enough charging time: between 3 and 4 hour.

To fill the battery energy, just connect UPB10 to AC adapter which connected to electrics source. LED Lamp will show it’s the power is full or still must be charged.

UPB10 is ready to become backup battery for gadget which having USB port, Mini USB, or USB-Dock cable. When connected, hence UPB10 will add the energy of phone, PDA, and MP3 player.

It can add 55 hours power for iPod Nano and 10 hours for phone.

Unfortunately, not all USB cables is compatible to paired to UPB10. For example, when I try to makes it as backup battery of Palm Centro, Palm USB-Dock cable cannot flow energy from this peripheral.

UPB10 is also able to use as charger by the way connecting it to gadget or laptop through USB cable. Then, connect it to electrics source through AC adapter.

The problem, per 15 minutes it will enter sleep mode, so that user must press the Status button so recharge process run again. This condition of course disturbs because recharge process must be monitored.

APC UPB10 Review
Specs:
Type: Lithium polymer
Maximum age: 2-4 years
Dimension: 99 x 64 x 14 mm
Weight: 0,09 kilograms
Color: Black
Area of operation: 0-40 degree Celsius’s
Storage temperature: 0-40 degree Celsius’s
Price range: US$ 60

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Sony HDR-TG3E Review: Smallest Full HD Camcorder

2008-06-11T21:37:00.000-07:00

In world of sport, every athlete dreams become quickest, highest, and strongest in the world. For electronic device, there is another contested among its producer, that is becomes the smallest one. That why, Sony Europe proudly announces that its product, HDR-TG3E, be the smallest High Definition camcorder, 1080i (1.920 x 1.080) in the world.

Actually, in dimension and weight aspect, Sony TG3E still bigger if compared to Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD700 (volume: 171 cc, weight: 189 grams), but this Sanyo camcorder only produce HD 720p video.

TG3E applies Memory Stick Pro Duo storage media (4 GB) which able to keep HD video during one hours and 25 minutes. This peripheral relies on CMOS ClearVid sensor with 4 megapixel, Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens which having 10X optical zooming and 120X digital zooming, and BIONZ image processor. TG3E is also equipped with 2,7 inches touch screen LCD which able to be turned around for optimal view.

TG3E body is wrapped by titanium so that beside make it seen elegant, but also anti scratch. Titanium is 40% lighter than metal and twice stronger than aluminum. According to Sony, this product targeting to young people (less than 35 years) which liking to celebrate with friend and wish a classy camcorder.

The other unique feature on this gadget is its ability to detect and traces faces (to eight faces in one frame) from subject during filming. This feature is so common at digital camera, but new for camcorder.

Besides, built-in mike at this camera can trace voice from main subject. Noise sound in background is also automatically eliminated, including sound from lens when doing zoom.

This camera picture quality amazes when displayed in 50 inches plasma TV. Its D-Range Optimizer technology will adjust dynamic range to reproduce high contrast and backlit views which more natural.

TG3E is launched in Europe area and available in Sony Style online shop with the price of 649 pound sterling or US$ 1270.

Sony HDR-TG3E Review
Specs:
Image sensor: CMOS ClearVid 1/5.0
Processor: BIONZ
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar, F 1,8-2,3, focal distance 3,2-32 mm, 10X optical zooming, 120X digital zooming
Storage media: Memory Stick Duo
Display: LCD Clear Photo, LCD Plus, 2,7 inches touch panel
Video Quality: HD (1.920 x 1.080i), 16 Mbps (full HD), HQ (9 Mbps), SP (7 Mbps), LP (5 Mbps)
Dimension: 63 x 119 x 32 mm
Weight: 240 grams
Price range: 649 pound sterling or US$1270

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HTC P3400i Review: Another HTC Touch family

2008-06-11T21:22:00.000-07:00

P3400i is newest Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) phone in HTC Touch family. It has adopted newest mobile operating system by Microsoft, Windows Mobile 6.

This PDA Phone is addressed for newbie user. With the presents of product in this new segment, HTC has entered almost all segment of mobile peripheral user with its various PDA Phone series.

If compared to its predecessor HTC Touch in series, like P3400 alias HTC Gene, and also TyTN II, forms design of P3400i doesn’t has essential change. The external display is still having many similarities with the old brothers.

P3400i do not equipped by button which too much in its frontage. There is only phone function button and shortcut access to some PDA menus. But, the other menu still can be accessed through its 2,8 inches touch screen.

Differs from model P3400, what relies on Windows Mobile 5, this newest model powered by Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Its processor is TI OMAP 200 MHz.

Application planted at this PDA Phone makes it can access Internet, e-mail, becomes entertainment gadget, and Office file viewer. All of it is because DirectPush Mail, Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, Windows Live Messenger, and Office Mobile.

It also equipped by 2 megapixel CMOS camera. This camera also functions as video recorder.

Even works in Quad-Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz network, this PDA phone don’t have third generation connectivity (3G). Data transfer and its Internet connectivity only can be done through EDGE/GPRS network.

Very clear, with its price, or few disparities, there are some other PDA Phone choices working in that network. P3400i also do not have wireless Internet connectivity like WiFi.

Its 64 MB RAM capacity is too little. If it plated by larger ones memory, 128 MB for example, to accessing Windows Mobile 6 will felt more pleasant.

The minus is lessen with the existence of HTC Home interface feature, what makes access to this PDA Phone is very easy. This is the features to access most applied application, instantly.

HTC P3400i Review
Specs:
Processor: OMAP 200 MHZ
Platform: Windows Mobile 6
RAM: 64 MB
Dimension: 109 x 58 x 17,65 mm
Weight: 126 grams with LCD type battery
Display: TFT LCD 2,8 inches.
Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE QUAD-BAND 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Camera: 2 MP CMOS Imagine Sensor Connectivity & Interface
Connectivity: Bluetooth® v2.0, Mini-USB 2.0, audio jack all in one

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ROKR E8 Review: Motorola New Music Phone

2008-06-08T23:52:00.000-07:00

There is always a way how vendor makes their music phone music so unique. Sony Ericsson and Nokia have created his own technology, so do Motorola.

Recently Motorola launches its music phone so called ROKR E8. This is a phone with elegant and luxuriant body wrapped by glass material.

This phone equipped by unique feature: touch sensor interface and three ModeShift. By one button touch, user will see ROKR E8 present specific interface, as according to function which they want.

If wish to play music, for example, number buttons would disappear, changes by button of shuffle on/off, auto of repeat on/off, rewind, and forward.

And so do if wish to make a picture with camera, phone only present button of zoom in/out, scene automatic, video record viewer and editing, and switch between video camera and photo.

As a phone which created with music as main feature, ROKR E8 is equipped also with FastScroll navigation button. The user enough shifting finger in light line (non full circle) to choose song and rewind-forward the song swiftly.

ROKR E8 compatible with Windows Media Player 11 so that it able to swiftly transfer the song from personal computer. To transfer 10 original albums, each 10 songs, only required three minutes transfer time.

2 GB internal memory capacity and additional memory to 4 GB makes it big enough for thousands of song.

E8 also has SongID feature to recognize song from radio broadcast. When I play a song from radio, in less than five minutes, it directly recognizes it as song of Skinhead Girl by Warzone. This feature requires GPRS connection.

When play on the music, this phone able to be used for surfing in Internet and makes a picture. Music still able to played when phone is turn off in plane.

Song only stopped when there is a phone call. After call completed, music would automatically on again.

Through Real Audio feature, ROKR E8 presents sparkling voice and more energetically with addition of loudspeaker accessory (S9 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones).

ROKR E8 is also equipped by 2 megapixel camera with 8X zooming. This camera equipped by multishot and recorder and video player feature. It also equipped by Crystal Talk technology to make clear voice when make a call and Text to Speech to read short message.

Unhappily, this phone not equipped sophisticated data transfer feature. It still use GPRS/EDGE network when other competitor has played in 3,5G level.

ROKR E8 Review
Specs:
Dimension: 115 x 53 x 10,6 mm
Network: Quad-band
Transfer of data: GPRS/EDGE
Weight: 100 grams
Display: 2 inches, QVGA, 262K TFT, 240 x 320 pixels
Memory: 2 GB (internal) and 4GB (addition memory)
Feature: ModeShift, Fast Scroll Navigation, Microsoft Music Ecosystem, 3.5 mm Stereo Headset Jack, Wireless Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), 2 MP Camera, Airplane Mode, Text to Speech Messages, Crystal Talk
Audio format: MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, Real Audio (RA) v10
Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
Battery: 970 mAh

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