The Kodak Easy Share V1253 zoom digital camera allow consumers to capture HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), while offering a sleek design and simple-to-use controls. Equipped with 12MP resolution, a 3X 37–111 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/3.4–5.3 Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens and Kodak Perfect Touch technology, the V1253 zoom digital camera provide exceptional image quality for every shot. Kodak Easy Share V1253 boasts Face Detection Technology, which automatically adjusts the camera’s settings for outstanding portrait shots, and Digital Image Stabilization to reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement. Images can be instantly viewed in 16:9 aspect ratio on the large 3.1-inch LCD screen.

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JVC today announces the release of a single-sided Dual Layer DVD-RW disc for data capable of storing large amounts of data through continuous rewriting. The new JVC single-sided dual layer DVD-RW disc has a single sided recording capacity of 8.5GB, which is similar to the single-sided Dual Layer DVD-R discs and 1.8 times the recording capacity of conventional single-sided DVDs. In addition to the space saving advantages provided by the new DVD-RW discs, superior operability is attained through deletion and rewriting of data. The new JVC DVD-RW discs are both economical and environmentally friendly as they can be reused repeatedly.

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The Bang & Olufsen sound system for the Audi A4 simply sounds astonishingly good - no matter where you are seated in the car and what the road and weather conditions are. Through hours of sound tuning, Bang & Olufsen have converted the Sound System's 505 watts, 10 amplifier channels and 14 speakers into the ultimate on the road sound experience. The Bang & Olufsen Sound System features the proprietary Bang & Olufsen True Image upmix algorithm that turns the 2-channel stereo signals into perfect 7.1-channel surround sound. Instead of simply sending the left and right channels to the associated loudspeakers, both channels are distributed to all loudspeakers in the car, each with its own particular delay and level, using the True Image upmixing algorithm. The 10 channels available in the amplifiers and the use of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in the system make this possible. The intelligent loudness system ensures that the perceived balance of bass, mid-range and treble information remains constant at all volume levels.

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Bang & Olufsen has added a 32-inch LCD TV to the BeoVision 8 range. The new 32-inch Bang & Olufsen TV is made for people who are looking for a slightly larger yet still casual TV with multiple placement options and fantastic picture and sound performance. With the 32 inch version, customers who would like BeoVision 8 in a more dedicated viewing situation will still have the advantages of its simplicity and ease of use where no unnecessary functions disturb the experience. All choices in relation to the performance of the television are the same as the 26-inch version. Both BeoLink functionality and extra video connections can be included with a convenient plug-and-play module.

The sound performance of BeoVision 8 sets new standards for compact TVs. The down-facing bass speaker provides a firm foundation for movies and music programmes, while the front units are tuned specifically for the reproduction of human speech.

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Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have constructed the highest-resolution computer display in the world - with a screen resolution up to 220 million pixels. The giant television known as the Highly Interactive Parallelised Display Space (HIPerSpace) – can deliver real-time rendered graphics simultaneously across 420 million pixels to audiences in two of the university's campuses at Irvine and San Diego.The HIPerSpace system is linked together via high-performance dedicated optical networking that can transfer up to two gigabits of data per second. The screen's incredible display will come in handy for a variety of worthier, large-scale applications.

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SanDisk today announced that it is shipping 8-GB Memory Stick Micro flash memory cards to phone manufacturers and mobile network operators for testing and evaluation purposes. Primarily used in Sony Ericsson mobile phones, the SanDisk 8GB SanDisk M2 cards are ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile phone—with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder—the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle.

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SanDisk today announced the uSSD5000 solid state drive (SSD), which can be used as an economical substitute for hard disk drives in sub-$250 PCs. Among the first computers using uSSD solid state drives will be the Intel-powered classmate PC, intended for educational markets in emerging nations. SanDisk’s uSSD 5000 solid state drive is a USB module designed to be embedded directly onto the motherboard of low-cost PCs as a hard disk replacement. The uSSD 5000 solid state drive supports a variety of operating systems, including Microsoft’s Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded for Point of Service and Windows CE, as well as Linux.

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Panasonic announced the launch of its second digital single-lens reflex camera the DMC-L10 with an interchangeable LEICA lens. The Panasonic DMC-L10 features an advanced 2.5-inch free angle LCD for full time live view that offers 270 degree rotation and a versatile shooting style. A 10.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor provides beautiful images with delicate gradation and wide dynamic range. Dust reduction with a Supersonic Wave Filter system prevents dust from attaching to the sensor to degrade the pictures. The superb image processor, Venus Engine III, boasts high quality image rendering and a high speed response. In conventional digital SLR cameras, the live image could be seen only through the view finder and the LCD existed just for the playback of images once taken. But with the DMC-L10, any trials of setting, adjustment and effect can be checked beforehand, ensuring the picture will be just as the user intended.

The DMC-L10 with built-in Pop-up TTL Flash comes equipped with a LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm / F3.8-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. lens designed specifically for a digital SLR camera to be sold as a kit, the DMC-L10K. Panasonic introduces another first for a digital SLR camera by incorporating a Face Detection and Intelligent ISO Control function. The face detection system detects human faces (up to 15 human faces can be detected simultaneously) and sets a focus and appropriate exposure to capture a face clearly and beautifully lit.

The DMC-L10 adopts the open format of the Four Thirds system for its lens mount - so the L10 can be used with lenses made by a variety of manufacturers, giving users a host of equipment options. One of the DMC-L10's real talking points is the LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm / F3.8-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. lens. Sold as a complete kit - the combination of the world renowned Leica lens, with Panasonic's excellence in digital photography - makes an impressive proposition.

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Gecube HD2600XT X2 Gemini 3 with 1Gbyte of GDDR2 high speed on-board memory delivers a remarkable combination of DirectX 10 gaming performance and hardware processed 1080p video based on the top performance of the ATI Radeon HD2600XT family with the most impressive games experience. The Gemini HD2600XT X2 also has built-in HDMI with HDCP decode to deliver crispy high definition video to supports the latest UVD (Universal Video Decoder) video processing technology. This means 1080p/1080i (HD2600XT), Blu-Ray and HD-DVD are all supported, not only making the resulting images more detailed and realistic but also ensuring that your computer stays cool and quiet during the decoding process. The Gemini HD2600XT X2 supports big-screen HDMI TVs via DVI to ATI exclusive HDMI dongle including built-in 5.1 surround audio and HD Video to enjoy Blu-ray and HD DVD movies playback or S-Video analog port for HDTVs.

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Sharp has successfully developed a new System LCD equipped with touch screen and scanner functions. An optical sensor is built into each pixel of the LCD panel, eliminating the need to bond a film to the panel for touch screen functions, and providing beautiful images without losing display image quality. Sharp developed its proprietary System LCD technology to successfully embed an optical sensor used in devices like scanners in each pixel of the LCD panel. This technology eliminates the need for films, resulting in a thinner, beautifully clear screen display compared to conventional touch screens. In addition, tactile recognition based on simultaneously touching multiple points on the screen is now possible, a feature previously difficult to implement.

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The Latest GPS Navigation System from Pioneer AVIC-N4 further improves your driving experience with a multitude of advanced features. The unit keeps drivers better informed — and entertained — with detailed map information for wider area, intuitive touch panel operation, GUI with improved visibility, and CD and/or DVD playback. Additionally, the system is ready to deliver detailed traffic information for major cities in conjunction with the XM NavTraffic service and an optional XM Radio tuner. With the optional CD-BTB200 Bluetooth adapter, you can make and receive phone calls hands-free when you sync a compatible Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to your Pioneer AVIC-N4. The 7" TFT display is bright and easy to read, and features touch screen operation so it's simple and easy use. And the integration gets even better with the AVIC-N4’s multi-color illumination, which gives you the ability to match the interface to the colors of your dashboard, or your mood.

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Casio Japan plans to launch next generation CMOS based digital camera which is capable to capture a burst of full-size six megapixel images at sixty frames per second and VGA AVI movies at an astonishing 300 frames per second. With such a high speed video recording the camera will be able to catch movements which are not visible to human eyes. Casio hopes to come out with camera within one year.

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TEMPUS-1S is the third generation of the multi-award-winning TEMPUS family of DAB bedside radios from Pure Digital. To aid sleep and relaxation, TEMPUS-1S has been enhanced with “Natural Sounds” including birdsong, forest rain, thunderstorm and lapping waves. These digitally recorded natural sounds can be listened to as background music, used as an alarm tone or played for up to 90 minutes before gradually fading out to silence once the user is asleep.Pure Digital TEMPUS-1S features a new OLED display, providing crystal-clear readability from any angle and a light sensor which automatically adjusts display brightness. Other new features include: more station presets (30 DAB or FM); an auxiliary input to connect an iPod or MiniDisc player; Intellitext for browsing stored scrolling text, textSCAN to pause and control scrolling text and FM with RDS for maximum station choice.

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Oki today unveiled samples of a speaker amplifier LSI ML2620 that is best used in small and thin portable devices. The ML2620 adopts OKI's proprietary signal processing technology, and with speakers a mere 10mm-20mm in diameter, it can replay music with approximately twice the volume of conventional OKI models. It can also correct the volume and sound quality to optimum them for each device as it extracts the parameter for acoustic-effect characteristics. The OKI LSI can automatically change the volume one step at a time; from silent to the specified volume; from the current volume to silent; or from the current volume to the specified volume. This enables a more natural volume control.

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Shuttle today announced the launch of its top gamers’ platform XPC Prima series – the Shuttle XPC Prima SP35P2 Pro platform for extreme gamers. The Shuttle XPC Prima series SP35P2 Pro supports the latest Intel multi-core processors up to 1333MHz FSB, accommodating up to 8GB of DDR2-800 memory in a pair of dual-channel mode, over clock-able to 1066MHz. With Intel P35 Express Chipset’s optimized system memory capabilities and chipset over-speed removed attain maximized over-clocking performance. The Shuttle XPC Prima SP35P2 Pro comes with standard 8-channel high definition audio solution enjoy your game from any direction.

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