The new Sony 8-megapixel super zoom digital cameras DSC-H9 and DSC-H7 are designed to appeal to families with budding athletes in their broods with Sony’s new advanced sports shooting mode. The sports shooting mode combines high shutter speed shooting and intelligent continuous auto-focusing. This predictive technology also helps to reduce shutter lag, the time it takes for the camera to focus and shoot. Both cameras Sony DSC-H9 and DSC-H7 feature powerful Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lenses for up-close shots of big plays on the field .Both cameras are powered by the Bionz processing engine, first used in Sony’s Alpha digital SLR camera system. This new circuitry speeds up response times and delivers the fast image processing speeds needed to produce color-rich, detailed pictures for true high-definition photo viewing. The Sony H9 and H7 cameras incorporate Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization to minimize blur caused by camera shake. Their high sensitivity, up to ISO3200, also helps to fight blur resulting from fast-moving subjects.

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The two light weight photo printers DPP-FP70 and DPP-FP90 from Sony with built-in carrying handles and the ability to print pictures in less than a minute also offer extensive editing capabilities with a one-button print process and simple set-up for operation virtually anywhere. The new Sony printers allow users to preview and edit photos before printing with built-in displays and enhanced editing features so the quality of digital images can be maximized. And Sony’s Bionz image processor needs just 45 seconds to create a 4 x 6-inch print from a Memory Stick. The DPP-FP90 printer has a 3.6-inch LCD screen that tilts and adjusts for easy viewing. The DPP-FP70 model features a 2.5-inch built-in viewing screen. Both photo printers offer the Auto Touch-up feature that corrects common picture problems like exposure, focus and red-eye. The superimpose mode in both of these printers helps personalize photos by superimposing a special message.

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The Sony Energy LINK USB portable power supply and adaptor is packaged with two AA rechargeable Cycle Energy batteries, which bridge the gap between regular alkaline batteries and the NiMH rechargeable batteries. It fully charges in about 3 hours. The new power supply also takes advantage of the USB de facto standard. The new power supply is compatible with most USB-compatible MP3 players, mobile phones and other USB-powered devices. The triple function of Sony USB portable power supply as a power adaptor, portable power supply and battery charger is the first of its kind to be combined into one device. The new power supply is compatible with most USB-compatible MP3 players, mobile phones and other USB-powered devices.

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NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today announced the launch of GreenChip III – its third generation of energy-efficient ICs for Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS). Designed specifically for notebook adapters and LCD TVs, the new GreenChip III TEA1750 reduces no-load standby power consumption to 200 - 300 mW – far below US ENERGY STAR requirements and a reduction of over 200 mW in standby power consumption compared to conventional solutions. The GreenChip III TEA1750 supports universal mains supply operation (70Vac to 276 Vac) and a wide Vcc range, eliminating the need for an external voltage regulator. In addition to the burst mode PFC during standby, it provides several patented green features, including true valley switching and a high-voltage start-up current source.

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Sony PlayStation 3 going on sale in Europe next month will play only some of the games for its predecessor video game machine — a move designed to cut costs and speed up production. Backward compatibility with Playstation 2 has been billed as a major feature for the PlayStation 3 that went on sale late last year in the U.S. and Japan. But packing the machine with two expensive computer chips to play both PS2 and upgrade PS3 games has been racking up costs for the money-losing PS3. The European PlayStation 3, set to go on sale March 23, won't carry the chip for PlayStation 2 and will instead use special software to play PS2 games, saving costs and making mass production easier by reducing parts, Sony Computer Entertainment spokesman Daisuke Nakata said Wednesday.

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NXP Semiconductors today announced availability of its new generation UTMI+ Low-Pin Interface (ULPI) Hi-Speed USB transceivers, developed specifically for mobile phone designs. With the smallest transceiver in the family measuring in at 2.2 x 2.25 x 0.6 mm, in a 0.4 mm ball pitch, NXP’s transceiver solutions are the smallest in the market and address the specific needs of today’s ultra-slim handset designs and other sleek portable devices. In addition, as the actual USB usage in mobile phones is low compared to overall talk and standby time, NXP’s transceivers avoid battery drain by consuming only 0.5 µA in power-down mode.

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The Honda Racing F1 Team announced a major new initiative for the 2007 Formula 1 season. To help raise awareness of the environmental issues facing the planet, the RA107 F1 car will simply feature a huge image of earth, in place of the advertising and sponsor logos which have featured and dominated all other F1 cars for decades. Via the website www.myearthdream.com anyone who wishes, will have the opportunity to have their name on the car, make a pledge to make a lifestyle change to improve the environment and make a donation to an environmental charity. Under the concept of “our car is your car”, each name will form a tiny individual pixel which will help build the image of planet earth on the car. Each name will be visible on the website when you make the pledge or under a microscope on the car.

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The Brighton Net USB cable BI-2SHCABLE is especially designed for the second-generation iPod shuffle. With this cable Power charge and data transfer is without the use of the original Dock, just by connecting the two-way port(earphone/USB) of second-generation iPod shuffle to PC.With the Brighton Net Metal AC Adapter (sold separately) you can charge power from household wall socket.

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Onestopdisplays (OSD) has released a new 800xRGBx480 (WVGA) resolution TFT-LCD display with a digital RGB TTL interface and high-brightness LED backlight. This display features a digital RGB 18-bit TTL interface standard and additional backlight options. The panel offers a vibrant 400 nit brightness at 500:1 contrast. In addition to a vibrant LED backlight, this display features premium Kodak Brightness Enhancement Film (BEF) technology for vibrant and true color images. The high resolution and size of this panel make it perfect for high-content and industrial and automotive applications. Viewing angles for this design offer a wide 70/70/50/70 viewing cone (L/R/U/D).

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With the new Olympus radio server VJ-10, not only you can enjoy your favorite FM/AM radio program directly but also you can record them also.You can record up to a maximum of 2,500 hours of programs in L.P mode and 1,250 hours in standard mode. The Olympus radio server VJ-10 comes with a 37GB HDD for storage of programs. It is also possible to transfer the music directly to IC recorders, personal computer via the built in USB port.The 3.9 inch STN monochrome LCD displays in Japanese the radio station name, frequency and time. During playback artists name indication is possible. The built in 28mm (8Ω) stereo speakers with SRS WOW XT is a pleasure to listen. With the Olympus radio server VJ-10 students can learn with the slow, repeat and index mark between A-B function.

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Ginichi, Japan has come out with a unique device to protect your expensive digital camera from tripping down , IEEE1394 and the USB cable being disconnected from the camera accidentally when some one steps on the cable accidentally. The tether lockII which is fixed to the tripod gives a lot of elbow to the cable and so if accidentally some one step on the cable the chance of damaging the camera is very much minimized.

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The mobile phone manufacturer BenQ Mobile, which at one time employed more than 3000 people in Germany, will be broken up and liquidated. Talks with the last party interested in taking over the company had failed. The failed mobile company's physical properties, including office equipment, computers, furniture, and even plants, will be sold on eBay, Reuter’s news service reported. Pluta.net, a German company that specializes in asset sales, is handling the transactions. In 2005 the Taiwanese electronics group had taken over Siemens's mobile phone division, which came with a dowry of several hundred million Euros. However, with sales declining and market share shrinking further the new parent company about a year later "resolved to discontinue capital injection.

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Self adsorptive Silicon coating is used to the adhesive face of Brighton net BM-SHTFILM that protects the LCD of SoftBank "X01HT" from scratches, dirt and stain. By using Self adsorptive Silicon coating you can fix the protective film firmly without fear of any air bubbles getting on the way. You can use the film as many times you want. When the protective film gets dirty simply wash the film water. By doing so the adhesive strength of the film retains to its original strength. With the film on you can use the stylus and will never feel that there is a protective film on the LCD.

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Rockridgesound Japan has launched active 2.1 ch speaker system "Sound Terminal/iSR-01"for iPod with built in AM/FM radio tuner. The active 2.1 ch speaker system is compatible from 3rd generation iPods. The speaker system is available in rich dark brown color. The iPod is placed in the centre of the system. The stereo mini-input allows playback from other audio systems also. The 2inch diameter front neodymium magnet speakers (4W×2ch), 2.75 inch diameter sub woofer with 15W out put all adds to clear sound from your iPod with 60Hz - 20kHz. Playback frequency. You can preset up to 5 radio stations to enjoy your favorite radio programs. The LCD is very easy to read and besides radio function you have a built in clock along with sleep and alarm function.

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Mazda Motor Corporation announced the addition of the new Custom Style series (two versions) to the Mazda AZ-Wagon micro-mini range. The new Custom Style series unites the excellent packaging and functionality of current AZ Wagons with brazen and stylish exterior design and a high quality interior finished with a black motif. The two grades offered are the Custom Style DI, with a direct injection (DI) turbo-charged engine, and the Custom Style X, with a variable valve timing (VVT) engine.

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