The new JVC Everio GZ-HM550 HD camera’s10.62 megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS sensor enables shooting of 1920 x 1080 Full HD videos and real nine megapixel digital stills to its internal 32GB flash memory. The camera’s Bluetooth technology offers is control of the camera using a smartphone, geo-tagging of videos and stills and use with a compatible Bluetooth headset. With the installation of a supplied application, a Bluetooth-equipped smartphone can be used to control the camera remotely, allowing record, zoom and play operations. Use the camera with a GPS device to record location data of where movie and still files were recorded. The data synchronizes with Google Earth when viewing the file on a PC .The camera can also be used with a Bluetooth-equipped headset to monitor the recorded sound or for voice recording. The JVC GZ-HM500 is equipped with both an LED light and a flash for shooting in dark situations. Advanced Image Stabilizer ensures steady images even while walking.
JVC HA-NC260 noise canceling headphones eliminate up to 90 percent of extraneous background noise. This makes them a fine choice for enjoying music, and also for minimizing distraction by environmental noise in order to relax or concentrate more effectively. JVC HA-NC260 noise canceling headphones offers two JVC innovations that help isolate the listener from outside sounds. First, each earpiece employs a dual housing structure for an extra sound insulation layer. Second, JVC’s technique for attaching the headphone’s smooth memory foam cushioned ear pads to the housing helps isolate background noise. For the best possible sound quality, the new headphones use a 40mm Neodymium driver in each earpiece.
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Seagate unveiled the BlackArmor PS110 USB 3.0 portable external hard drive performance kit for notebook computers. This all-in-one USB 3.0 toolkit packages a 500GB 7200RPM 2.5–inch portable hard drive, power cable and PC express card, to deliver real-world, proven speeds up to three times faster than its USB 2.0 predecessor, making it one of the fastest portable hard drives available. With the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0 drive, a 25GB HD movie can be transferred in just four minutes versus the 14 minutes it would take using a traditional USB 2.0 drive.
Toyota unveiled today the FT-CH compact hybrid concept car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The FT-CH (Future Toyota-Compact Hybrid), with a gasoline-electric hybrid system, pursues outstanding environmental performance while remaining fun to drive. On the outside, its triangular silhouette represents the latest in aerodynamics theory-based airflow management, and, on the inside, refinement testifies to the importance placed on personal space.
iPod users can double their listening pleasure with new JVC shelf systems JVC NX-D2 and JVC UX-F3 The JVC shelf systems feature iPod docks that hold two of the ubiquitous music players. JVC’s new NX-D2, a powerful 230-watt system with three-way speaker design, accommodates two iPod players side-by side, charging them simultaneously and offering playback from each through the dock’s speaker system. In addition to the dual iPod dock, the system includes, USB Host, CD player and AM/FM tuner. The included remote features dedicated iPod control keys that simulate the iPod control wheel layout. Users can easily shuffle, repeat, scroll and select songs from the iPod menu.
The new iPod nano-matching portable speaker JVC SP-A130 is a compact, portable speaker. The powered speaker is available in four iPod nano 5G colors. The JVC SP-A130 features two one-inch (30mm) speaker drivers each powered by 160 milliwatts. An active/passive mode switch allows the choice of powering the speaker with its own amplifier or by the connected device. The SP-A130 is powered by two AAA batteries.
NTT docomo has developed a prototype multi-band power amplifier that accommodates eight frequency bands between 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz, paving the way for lightweight, all-in-one mobile phones capable of standalone wireless communications of different standards, including the forthcoming extra-fast LTE standard as well as existing W-CDMA and GSM. Power amplifiers are used in mobile phones to increase signal power up to levels required for wireless communication. NTT docomo 's new amplifier, which offers gain and output power equivalent to those of conventional single-band amplifiers, paves the way for multi-standard mobile phones that are generally no larger than existing models.
Featuring a 35.7mm wide lens, 35x Intelligent Zoom, newly developed Power O.I.S and Face Recognition – the compact and stylish Panasonic HDC-HS60, TM60, TM55 and SD60 models are feature packed for your enjoyment.The hybrid-type Panasonic HS60 records onto its 120-GB HDD and an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card. The twin-memory TM60/55 records onto its 16-GB/8GB built-in memory and an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card, and the SD60 records onto an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card. Despite their ultra-compact size, these models all feature a powerful 25x optical zoom, which is further enhanced by Intelligent Resolution Technology in the Crystal Engine Pro image-processing circuit, to produce the new 35x Intelligent Zoom.
The 14.1 effective megapixel Casio Exilim EX-H15, is high-performance digital cameras driven by Casio’s newly developed EXILIM Engine 5.0. The new Engine 5.0 increases image processing speed by 30% and produces beautiful images through advanced color reproduction and rich tonal gradation and by removing noise from photos in high sensitivity mode. This 14.1 effective megapixel model packs a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD screen with a high resolution of approximately 460,000 pixels into a compact body. The camera is also loaded with advanced standard features including CCD-shift image stabilization, long 1,000-shot battery life on a single full charge, and the high-resolution HD Movie function.
Casio has invented a mercury-free laser & LED hybrid light source capable of high-brightness projection, for use in next-generation projectors. Casio is releasing a line of GREEN SLIM Projectors with the new light source, introducing the world’s first mercury-free high-brightness data projectors. Use of the laser & LED hybrid light source makes Casio’s GREEN SLIM Projectors the world’s first data projectors to bright enough (2,000-3,000 lumens) for projection in a brightly lit room without using a high-pressure mercury lamp. Usability features have also been greatly improved: the body, no bigger than the size of an A4 piece of paper, is slim (43 mm) and lightweight (2.3 kg); the projector produces bright colors through upgraded color purity; the light source has a life of approximately 20,000 hours; projection at maximum brightness is possible in a minimum of eight seconds; and no cool down is needed when turning the projectors off.
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 can take up to 30 shots of 9.0 megapixel high-resolution images with high-speed burst shooting at a maximum speed of 40 shots per second. If the camera is set to Prerecord Continuous Shutter, users will not miss those critical moments even if they press the shutter a little late, since the camera starts shooting when the shutter button is only depressed halfway. The Exilim EX-FH100 can record high-speed movies of motion that is ordinarily too fast for the human eye to see. Users can select a recording speed of 1,000 fps, 420 fps, 240 fps, or 120 fps. This model also has a mode that lets users to switch to high-speed recording at 240 fps or 120 fps by pressing a single button during normal movie recording (30 fps). High-speed recording allows users to enjoy dramatic, ultra slow-motion playback.
Casio’s new Digital Art Frame is unlike any conventional digital photo frame. Going beyond the fun of decorating home or office with a revolving view of favorite snapshots, Casio’s new product can actually create original photographic artworks and images, making it more enjoyable than ever to share snapshots with others. The new 10.2-inch WSVGA color LCD Casio Digital Art Frame uses a snapshot-to-painting conversion function to give everyday photographs one of many beautiful artistic looks. Users can create up to eight different authentic styles of art from a single photo at the push of a button: Water Color Painting, Color Pencil Sketch, Pastel Painting, Pointillism, Air Brush, Oil Painting, Gothic Oil Painting, and Fauvist Oil Painting. Users can enjoy slide shows with automatic playback of photos, art, or both, just by inserting an SD card with photos on it.
BenQ debuted recently the pocket-thin 28mm wide-angle lens W1220 12 mega-pixel digital camera with 5X optical zoom focused on capturing more of what brings enjoyment and quality to life. Perfect pictures – from panoramic scenery to spontaneous smiles to “Love-Portrait” – are foolproof with point-and-shoot simplicity made possible by class-leading Sony 1/2.3 inch CCD, high-sensitivity ISO 6400, and professional-style P/Av/Tv/M aperture and shutter control modes. The BenQ W1220 lets users to select both aperture and shutter speeds for dramatic photo compositions.
MSI has unveiled the MSI Projector PC concept product at the CES. MSI believes the concept product will redefine the way consumers will interact with digital information in their homes. Combing the brilliance of a projector with the versatility of a PC, the MSI Projector PC is a full-featured PC that instead of a screen includes a built-in HD-quality projector that allows users to project on any wall in their house. Viewing movies with family and friends has never been easier with the Projector PC. Instead of being huddled around a computer, or crowding a TV in the living room, the Projector PC effortlessly projects up to 60 inches of full HD content.
MSI has unveiled a 3D All-in-One PC concept product at the CES. MSI believes the concept product will redefine the way consumers will interact with digital information in their homes. Continuing to lead the industry in All-in-One product features, MSI has developed the world’s first 3D All-in-One PC. Wearing comfortable wireless 3D glasses, users can have the ultimate life-like gaming experience and 3D HD movie experience from the comfort of home with system's stunning 24-inch display.