Gadgets & Cars

Sony Bloggie Touch Camera

The Sony Bloggie Touch is a Full HD pocket camcorder which also captures a clear, crisp still photos at 12.8MP resolution.. Available in 4GB (MHS-TS10) or 8GB (MHS-TS20) models, the Sony Bloggie Touch features a 3.0” touch screen LCD screen that automatically adjusts for vertical or horizontal shooting and viewing, enabling you to shoot video right-handed, left-handed, right-side-up or even upside-down.

Just pull the Bloggie^™ Touch camera out of your pocket and you’re ready to capture Full HD video and 12.8-megapixel still shots at a moment’s notice. You’ll notice the elegant simplicity of a single record button and a large touch screen for showcasing your shots. All the fun is stored on built-in memory, and you can easily upload your movies to your favorite social networking sites like Youtube^™ and Facebook^™1.

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Nikon D3100 DSLR

The Nikon D3100 is the first Nikon DSLR to feature 1080p video capture at 24 frames per second in H.264 compression.

As a successor to the Nikon D3000, the new camera features Nikon’s new EXPEED 2 image processor, Nikon’s 14.2-megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor, Active D-Lighting, sensor cleaning and airflow control system, a 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution fixed TFT LCD display, a continuous up to 3 frames per second, Live view mode, full time AutoFocus in movie mode, a 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System, a 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 AutoFocus sensor module with 11 AF points and an ISO sensitivity 100 to 3200 (6400 and 12800 with boost). This camera also supports JPEG, NEF (Nikon’s RAW, 12-bit compressed) file formats. Like Nikon’s other entry-level DSLRs, the D3100 has no in-body AutoFocus motor, and fully automatic AutoFocus requires a lens with an integrated AutoFocus-motor (Nikon AF-S lenses).

Nikon D3100 Key Features

• 14.2MP CMOS Sensor
• 1920 x 1080 at 24p Video Capture
• 1280 x 720 at 24p/30p Video Capture
• H.264 AVCHD Codec (.mov file)
• Full-time Video and Live View Autofocus
• ISO 100-12800 (equivalent w/ expansion)
• 3″ LCD
• 11-point AF
• 3 fps
• Quiet Shutter Release Mode
• HDMI Output
• Shutter Rated to 100,000 Cycles
• SDXC Compatibility

The Nikon D3100 should be available in September 2010. Check availability below.

Nikon D3100 Availability

B&H Photo

Amazon.com

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Mares Icon HD Underwater Gadget

Dive computers are an essential part of any professional diver’s equipment roster. Unlike scuba diving itself, these dive computers have evolved quickly and tremendously well. The Mares Icon HD is pretty much the coolest of them all. Besides having a full-color LCD screen, this computer records up to 50 logbook dives. The Icon HD also uses a “Reduced Gradient Bubbles Model” algorithm which takes into account the possibility of microbubbles without compromising dive time. Pretty slick.

ICON HD is a True full-color display computer. Its screen is made using LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology.

An intuitive software, the use of large characters, and the contrast created by using different colors, makes the on screen information easy to read, immediate and clear.

During the dive besides the standard navigation mode EXTEND, divers can switch to a second dive mode PROFILE. ICON HD processes and shows the full dive curve in real time. The computer’s memory allows the storage of images and photos, including digital maps of diving spots.

Source:pcworld.com; mares.com

Lamborghini Reventon

She’s the fastest Lamborghini ever made, the top speed is 340 km/h (210 mph), It develops an ungodly 471kW of power (640hp) @ 8000rpm. Peak torque of 660Nm propels the all-wheel drive Lamborghini Reventon from zero to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds. The length of this car is 4,700 mm (190 in), and it comes with a 6-speed manual or E-gear transmission. The engine is a 6.5 L (400 cu in) V12.

Lamborghini Reventon is a sight for sore eyes. It’s the secret weapon that the Sant’Agata-based super car maker. A very expensive, very rare reality. With only 20 Reventon built for customers, this Lamborghini is expected to be one of the most expensive road cars ever built and may even challenge the formidable Bugatti Veyron on price. It’s the kind of car that takes performance and exotic luxury to a new level while dealing Ferrari a curt slap in the face.

Lamborghini describes the new sports car as a road vehicle with an extreme specification and, at the same time, a limited edition masterpiece – a coherent style, angular with sharp lines, inspired by the very latest aeronautics. 

A real ‘jet-fighter’ theme going on with Lamborghini Reventon design. From any angle the car is unmistakably a Lamborghini, but with an even more angular design this exotic car that really does have an aerodynamic jet fighter look and feel.

From the front the Lamborghini Reventon features a space-aged ‘nose cone’, which is flanked by two huge air inlets that help cool the large carbon disc brakes. Almost every line and angle from it’s donor car, the Murciélago, has been exaggerated and it looks superb. The angular nature of the design has left us stunned. It’s as menacing as it is beautiful.

Everything from the engine cooling ducts just in front of the rear wheels to the new look rear diffuser and LED brake lights have been sharpened and exaggerated and the end result is quite possibly the most aggressive Italian sports car ever conceived.

Another ultra-cool design feature of this highly desirable mid-engined Italian sports car is the glass laminate engine cover with open ventilation ducts. This allows passersby to view the huge 12-cylinder engine that gives the car its prodigious power levels. Lamborghini’s designers were given a mandate to create this decades most exceptional exotic car, and their “…love for detail is beautifully illustrated by the fuel tanklid,” says Lamborghini, “a small mechanical work of art, achieved by milling a solid aluminum block.”

Another neat trick of this mind-numbingly rare sports car are the adjustable instruments. The speedometer on the Reventon resembles a road in which the current speed is represented in a digital fade mode. The instrument on the left associates the number of revolutions in the form of a luminous column with the display of the selected gear, which should be enough to send it’s rivals scrambling to deploy similarly innovative systems.

Source: webwombat.com.au

Dell Streak Smartphone

The Dell tallied among the worlds most successful mobile manufacturers who have given several great mobile phones to the users. The phone has several features to grip the heed of the mobile users. It is such a great mobile phone that comes with the intention to provide unbelievable experience to the handset users all over the world. Accessing every features including multimedia, internet and camera etc become easier with dell steak.

The phone comes with a large5 inches TFT display screen which means viewing web pages, images and videos etc become easier than expectations at a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The users never feel disappointed using any of the phone features. The users as well can properly use the provided accelerometer sensor for auto rotating the screen horizontally and vertically. There is also the proximity sensor, touch sensitive controls and a multi-touch input method for proffering responsive and effective navigation to the users.

This dell manufactured phone come with a high quality of five mega pixel camera that comes with several other camera features including geo-tagging, image stabilizer, auto-focus and LED etc features enabling the users to take both images and snapshots at the rate of more than 15 frames per second. The secondary camera is there with video call capability for savoring face to face communications. The other easiest way to stay connected with near and dear ones is the messaging system through which one can easily send and receive SMS, MMS, email and instant messages etc.

The music player comes with the capability to play songs in almost all the well known music files formats including WMA, MP3, WAV and eAAC+, WMV, MP4, H.263 and H.264. There is also several built in and downloadable games for those who love to utilise their free times properly. The pre-loaded speakerphone and 3.5mm audio jack offer wonderful hand free communication to the users.

The Dell Steak supports 2G and 3G connectivity ensuring high speed connectivity to the users. The data connectivity is made easier with the aid of HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth with A2DP, Wifi and mini USB technology.

Source: fastpitchnetworking.com

Flying Pasties to cover private areas

An LA-based company has tackled the problem of intrusive airport full-body scanners – with a product that covers your private parts.

Flying Pasties can be fixed onto the body to cover sensitive areas that would otherwise be viewable in the scan.

Made from 2mm thick rubber they can either be slipped under underwear or attached with an adhesive hook, inside or outside clothing.

And they can also be bought with humourous slogans on them such as “Only my boyfriend sees me naked”.

Company spokesman Michael Luongo said: “Until now, citizens haven’t had a proper way to voice their displeasure over the intrusive nature of airport scanners.

“Flying Pasties are meant to provide airplane travellers adequate protection from intrusive full body scanners while not interfering with airline security.

“The unique ease of removability will allow travellers the ability to retain their self dignity.”

Flying Pasties start from about £9 each or £12.50 for a full set.

Full body scanners, which produce “naked” images of passengers, work by beaming electromagnetic waves on to passengers while they stand in a booth.

A 12-month trial at Manchester airport began in December while eleven major airports in America will begin using body scanners to screen passengers over the next two years.

Source: myjoyonline.com, orange.co.uk