Sunday, November 16, 2008
Nokia 5800 Xpress Music
As the days are passing, technology as not letting any stone in its direction unturned, and yes NOKIA 5800 Xpress Music is another example for this.!!!Here are main features of Nokia 5800 Xpress Music highlighted:Software platform and user interfaceS60 5th edition Symbian OS version 9.4 Active standby Media Bar Contacts bar Music and audio playbackNokia Nseries digital music player- Playlists- 8
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Nokia N78 : What the new Nseries has got in its Pocket ???
Another Fascinating handset seen these days is none other then N78 and yes my freinds I personally feel that Nokia N78 is good cell and value for money.James Burland from Nokia Creative has posted an exceptional video showing a hands-on demo with the N78 from Nokia's Product Managers as part of an article playing off this device against the N96.CONTENT SOURCE : WOM World Nokia
Friday, October 24, 2008
Pocket PCs : What exactly are these ?!?!
A Pocket PC, abbreviated P/PC or PPC, is a hardware specification for a handheld-sized computer (Personal digital assistant) that runs the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system. It may have the capability to run an alternative operating system like NetBSD, Linux, Android or others. It has many of the capabilities of modern desktop PCs.Currently there are thousands of applications for
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Apple Iphone vs Nokia N96
Now that each and every one is familiar with Apple Iphone, lets take closer look at its competitor Nokia N96. Since the launch of Iphone there has been many discrepancies and negative reviews from its users but i must say its is a very stylish and vibrant cell phone one can ever find till date. But as far as features and its comparison with its rival N96 is concerned I guess
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Major differences between N95 and N96
Positive16GB of integrated memory (as opposed to 8GB for N95 8GB), plus further extensibility via microSD memory card 2.8 inch display with 16 million colours (same as N95 8GB, versus 2.6" display for original N95) Camera flash is a dual-LED in the N96 while it is only a single LED in the N95New audio DSP for improved audio quality and longer playback timeNew version of Nokia Video CentreLonger
Nokia N96
OH MY GOD.!!!!!!Look at the New Nokia N96, Just one word i must say, "FABULOUS".Nokia N96 is the newest Nokia smartphone in the Nseries range of products. It is the official successor to Nokia N95. The handset was publicly announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2008, and started selling in September 2008. Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific are the first locations to provide the
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Nokia 6210 Navigator
Nokia 6210 Navigator was just announced quite a time back now.It is the first GPS phone from Nokia that includes integrated compass for guiding users on foot.Unlike the 6220, 6210 Navigator does come with navigation software - specifically Nokia Maps 2.0 - so you will be able to get turn by turn guidance right out of the box; for only 400$. Other cool features on Nokia 6210 Navigator is the
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Gadgets for your day2day Business !!!
Currency Exchange MonitorOverview: Display currency exchange rate. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.Format: Software | Size: 26KB | Date: Nov 2007 | Version: 1 | System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Google Desktop 4 or higher | License: Free | Screen Shot | Downloads: 64Foreign-Exchange (FOREX) Rate Display GadgetOverview: Foreign-Exchange rate is displayed. This version
Friday, June 27, 2008
LG Decoy
LG Decoy is a slider CDMA phone that is promoted as the world�s first mobile phone with an integrated Bluetooth headset. LG doesn�t mention that how well the integrated Bluetooth headset works. Considering the price of a Bluetooth headset is so cheap now, there isn�t anything that user should get excited about. Other features and specifications of the LG Decoy include a 2.2-inch 262K LCD screen, a built-in 2.0-megepixel digital camera, a built-in MP3 music player, and Video player.
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LG Decoy Features and Specifications
Manufacturer hasn't release the features and specifications of the LG Decoy. The information below might be wrong and will be updated.
Hardware Specifications
| Network | CDMA 800 MHz / 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network | Yes |
| Design | Slider |
| Smartphone | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| QWERTY Keyboard | No |
| Predictive Text Input | Yes. T9 |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Expandable Memory Slot | Yes |
Email, Messaging, and Office Functionalities
| Yes | |
| SMS | Yes |
| EMS | Yes |
| MMS | Yes |
| Internet Browsing / WAP | Yes. WAP 2.0, xHTML |
| Instant Messenger | Yes. AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo! |
| JAVA | Yes |
| PIM | Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, TO-DO, Notes |
Phone Book
| Multiple Numbers Per Contact | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Ring ID | Yes |
Digital Camera
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| Mega Pixel | 2.0 |
| Maximum Resolution | 1600 x 1200 pixels |
Video and Camcorder
| Video Player | Yes |
| Video Recorder | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) | Yes |
| Infrared | No |
| Wi-Fi (WLAN) | No |
| USB | Yes |
| TV Output | No |
| HeadSet Jack (2.5mm) | No |
| HeadSet Jack (3.5mm) | No |
| Computer Synchronization | Yes |
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Nokia E71
Released together with Nokia E66, the Nokia E71, is the successor of the Nokia E61i, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard with a landscape LCD screen (2.4-inch). Nokia redesigns the body of the E71, use stainless steel instead of plastic, and make the E71 a lot slimmer than the then E61i. Like the E66, the E71 also supports 3G network and Wi-Fi network.
Features and specifications of the E71 include a built-in 3.2-megapixel digital camera, a MP3 music player, video player, microSD memory expansion slot, and Stereo Bluetooth connectivity.
Features and specifications of the E71 include a built-in 3.2-megapixel digital camera, a MP3 music player, video player, microSD memory expansion slot, and Stereo Bluetooth connectivity.
Nokia E71 Features and Specifications
Hardware Specifications
| Network | GSM 900 MHz / 1800 MHz / 1900 MHz / WCDMA 900 MHz / WCDMA 2100 MHz |
| Data Network | GPRS / EDGE / UMTS 850 MHz / UMTS 1900 MHz / UMTS 2100 MHz / HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s / HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s |
| 3G Network | Yes |
| Design | Candybar |
| Operating System | Symbian 9.2, S60 3rd Edition |
| Processor | ARM 11 processor at 369 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| ROM | 256 MB |
| Internal Memory | 110 MB |
| Weight | 4.5 oz / 127.6 g |
| Dimension | 4.5" (Length) x 2.2" (Width) x 0.4" (Height) 11.43 cm (Length) x 5.59 cm (Width) x 1.02 cm (Height) |
| Internal Display Screen | 2.4-inch 16-millions Color TFT LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels) |
| Touchscreen | No |
| External Display Screen | No |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer 1500 mAh |
| Battery Life | Talk: 10.5 hours Standby: 408 hours (17 days) |
| QWERTY Keyboard | Yes |
| Predictive Text Input | Yes. T9 |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Expandable Memory Slot | Yes. microSD / microSDHC |
| GPS System / GPS Navigation | Yes |
Email, Messaging, and Office Functionalities
| Yes. Supports POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP | |
| SMS | Yes |
| EMS | Yes |
| MMS | Yes |
| Internet Browsing / WAP | Yes. S60 OS Browser |
| Instant Messenger | Yes. AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo! |
| PIM | Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, TO-DO, Notes |
Phone Book
| Multiple Numbers Per Contact | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Ring ID | Yes |
Digital Camera
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| Mega Pixel | 3.2 |
| Zoom | 4X Digital Zoom |
| Maximum Resolution | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Autofocus | Yes |
Music and Audio
| MP3 Music Player | Yes. Supports MP3, AAC, eAAC+, AAC+, WMA Music Files |
| Playlist | Yes |
| Shuffle | Yes |
| Voice Memo & Voice Mail | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes. RDS Radio |
Video and Camcorder
| Video Player | Yes. MPEG-4 (H.263, H.264), 3GPP Video Clip Files |
| Video Recorder | Yes. Records at VGA (640x480) resolution, 22 fps (Frames Per Second) |
| Video Calling | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) | Yes |
| Infrared | No |
| Wi-Fi (WLAN) | Yes. Supports 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g |
| USB | Yes |
| TV Output | No |
| HeadSet Jack (2.5mm) | Yes |
| HeadSet Jack (3.5mm) | No |
| Computer Synchronization | Yes. Nokia PC Suite |
Nokia E71 Videos
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Helio sale to Virgin Mobile could happen this week?
Do you hear that, Helio? That [cue Sir Richard Branson's soothing voice] is the sound of inevitability. Rumors have been swirling for a few weeks now that SK Telecom -- Helio's majority owner -- is getting ready to cut, run, and offload its share to Virgin Mobile, rolling the scrappy MVNO into the one and only virtual network in the US that's been met with substantial, quantifiable success (more recent stock woes notwithstanding). Now, the Financial Times is reporting that a deal is cued up and ready for a public introduction as early as this week. The sooner, the better, because tons of questions remain about the fate of subscribers and the introduction of the pretty hotly anticipated Ocean 2, a device that at one time could've been Helio's savior; too late for that now, we guess. [read]
World's first iPhone 3G on sale in New Zealand a day before the US
Consider yourself an Apple fanatic? Gotta have the latest and greatest the moment it's available? Ok... prove it. We have it from a trusted source that the world's first iPhone 3G will be on sale at 00:01, Friday July 11th, in New Zealand -- that's still Thursday, July 10th at 5:01 in the AM in Cupertino or 13:01 hours in London. At that precise minute, Vodafone NZ will swing open the doors of its Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch shops to your overeager HSDPA jones. So, now that you know, the next move is all yours.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Nokia buys Symbian, turns software over to Symbian Foundation
Nokia's been in bed with Symbian for many, many years through the development of its S60 platform -- the world's most populous smartphone platform, dont'cha know -- and they're taking that relationship to its endgame today by announcing that they'll be acquiring the remaining shares of Symbian that they don't already own. Here's where it gets interesting, though: rather than taking Symbian's intellectual private for Nokia's own benefit, the goods will be turned over to the Symbian Foundation, a nonprofit whose sole goal will be the advancement of the Symbian platform in its many flavors. Motorola and Sony Ericsson have signed up to contribute UIQ assets, while NTT DoCoMo (which uses Symbian-based wares in a number of its phones) will be donating code as well.
Other Symbian Foundation members include Texas Instruments, Vodafone, Samsung, LG, and AT&T (yep, the same AT&T that currently sells precisely one Symbian-based phone), so things could get interesting. The move clearly seems to be a preemptive strike against Google's Open Handset Alliance, LiMo, and other collaborative efforts forming around the globe with the goal of standardizing smartphone operating systems; the writing was on the wall, and Symbian didn't want to miss the train. Total cash outlay for the move will run Nokia roughly �264 million -- about $410 million in yankee currency.
Update: It's worth noting that the foundation plans to make the entire platform available as open source in the next two years -- "select components" at launch. [engadget]
Read - Creation of Symbian Foundation
Read - Acquisition of Symbian by Nokia
Other Symbian Foundation members include Texas Instruments, Vodafone, Samsung, LG, and AT&T (yep, the same AT&T that currently sells precisely one Symbian-based phone), so things could get interesting. The move clearly seems to be a preemptive strike against Google's Open Handset Alliance, LiMo, and other collaborative efforts forming around the globe with the goal of standardizing smartphone operating systems; the writing was on the wall, and Symbian didn't want to miss the train. Total cash outlay for the move will run Nokia roughly �264 million -- about $410 million in yankee currency.
Update: It's worth noting that the foundation plans to make the entire platform available as open source in the next two years -- "select components" at launch. [engadget]
Read - Creation of Symbian Foundation
Read - Acquisition of Symbian by Nokia
Motorola gets official with GPS-packing MING A1600, A1800
Motorola hasn't exactly been doing the best job keeping these two handsets under wraps, but it now looks like it can now rest a bit easier and let the details fly, as it's finally gotten official with both the MING A1600 and MING A1800. As we've seen, the two handsets are nearly identical, with each packing a 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreen, a 3-megapixel camera, integrated Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, an FM radio and, of particular note, built-in GPS (but no WiFi, as previously rumored). The MING A1800, however, adds two SIM card slots, which will let you hop between GSM and CDMA networks with relative ease. Still no official word on pricing or availability, unfortunately, but we'd expect those details to be making themselves known soon enough.[navigadget].
Saturday, June 21, 2008
High Definition Handycam� Camcorder HDR-CX12
The ultra-sleek, palm-sized HDR-CX12 Handycam� camcorder is the world's first camcorder with Face Detection and Smile Shutter� technology. Face Detection automatically adjusts focus, exposure and color for the most natural results. With Smile Shutter, the HDR-CX12 can detect smiles and automatically capture still images, even while recording 1920 x 1080 Full HD video. You will also enjoy 10.2 megapixel still image recording to ensure your memories are preserved in stunning detail. Additionally, the CX12's small size and light weight make it an ideal travel companion, perfect for recording that special moment, wherever you are. Video and still images are stored directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo� media (4GB supplied) for easy transfer to your computer or other compatible devices.
1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition resolution.
10.2 megapixel still image capture
Carry only one compact camera for both video and still. Capture up to 10.2 megapixel still image for high resolution digital photos.
Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo� media (4GB4 included) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick� devices.
Smile Shutter� technology
Smile Shutter� technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting High Definition video.
Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ� image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly.
5 Megapixel ClearVid� CMOS Sensor (with Exmor�-derived technology) and BIONZ� Image Processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life.
BIONZ� Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ� Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus� Display (211K Pixels)"
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels).
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo� media (4GB included).
12X Optical/150X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
1920x1080 Recording8
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition8 resolution.
10.2 megapixel still image capture
Carry only one compact camera for both video and still. Capture up to 10.2 megapixel still image for high resolution digital photos.
Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media1
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo� media1 (4GB4 included) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick� devices (sold separately).
Smile Shutter� technology
Smile Shutter� technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting High Definition video. You can also set the Smile Shutter sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority.
Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ� image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.
5 Megapixel ClearVid� CMOS Sensor (with Exmor�-derived technology) and BIONZ� Image Processor
Sony�s newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor� technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ� image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.
BIONZ� Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ� Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.
Exmor� Imaging Sensor
Exmor� technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.
2.7" Wide5 (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus� Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide5 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition8 you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo� media1 (4GB4 included).
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
Super SteadyShot� Optical Image Stabilization System
The Super SteadyShot� Optical Image Stabilization System from Sony reduces blur caused by camera shake and vibration, so your images stay crisp and clear. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without the image degradation that can occur with some digital stabilization systems.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss� Vario-Sonnar� T* Lens
Carl Zeiss� Vario-Sonnar� T* lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color.
Dolby� Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder�s built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording
Featuring Dolby� Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera�s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Powered by the exclusive Sony�s BIONZ� high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing �whiteout� in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing �blackout.� As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.
Tele Macro Function
Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video.
Active Interface Shoe
Sony�s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.
HDMI� Connection2 with BRAVIA� Sync� (CEC) Technology3
HDMI� connectivity2 provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA� Sync� (CEC) technology3, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote.
USB 2.0 Interface6
The USB 2.0 interface6 provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.
InfoLITHIUM� Battery with AccuPower� Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you�re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower� meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Stamina� Battery Power Management System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM� Battery, the Stamina� Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge9
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.
Date Index Function
Search recorded content by shooting date to quickly and easily find a specific scene.
Face Index
Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it�s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
Film Roll Index
Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).
Manual Focus
Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.
Quick On
Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you�ll always be ready to capture special moments.
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI� Output7
With direct HDMI� output to your BRAVIA� HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio -- and with select BRAVIA� HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
Super NightShot� Infrared System
With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.
Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, you can capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. The Smooth Slow Record mode is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, you record an audio track to narrate the video footage.
x.v. Color� Technology
x.v.Color� technology can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience.
Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition resolution.
10.2 megapixel still image capture
Carry only one compact camera for both video and still. Capture up to 10.2 megapixel still image for high resolution digital photos.
Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo� media (4GB4 included) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick� devices.
Smile Shutter� technology
Smile Shutter� technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting High Definition video.
Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ� image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly.
5 Megapixel ClearVid� CMOS Sensor (with Exmor�-derived technology) and BIONZ� Image Processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life.
BIONZ� Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ� Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus� Display (211K Pixels)"
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels).
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo� media (4GB included).
12X Optical/150X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
1920x1080 Recording8
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition8 resolution.
10.2 megapixel still image capture
Carry only one compact camera for both video and still. Capture up to 10.2 megapixel still image for high resolution digital photos.
Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media1
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo� media1 (4GB4 included) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick� devices (sold separately).
Smile Shutter� technology
Smile Shutter� technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting High Definition video. You can also set the Smile Shutter sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority.
Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ� image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.
5 Megapixel ClearVid� CMOS Sensor (with Exmor�-derived technology) and BIONZ� Image Processor
Sony�s newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor� technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ� image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.
BIONZ� Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ� Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.
Exmor� Imaging Sensor
Exmor� technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.
2.7" Wide5 (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus� Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide5 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition8 you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo� media1 (4GB4 included).
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
Super SteadyShot� Optical Image Stabilization System
The Super SteadyShot� Optical Image Stabilization System from Sony reduces blur caused by camera shake and vibration, so your images stay crisp and clear. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without the image degradation that can occur with some digital stabilization systems.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss� Vario-Sonnar� T* Lens
Carl Zeiss� Vario-Sonnar� T* lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color.
Dolby� Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder�s built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording
Featuring Dolby� Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera�s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Powered by the exclusive Sony�s BIONZ� high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing �whiteout� in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing �blackout.� As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.
Tele Macro Function
Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video.
Active Interface Shoe
Sony�s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.
HDMI� Connection2 with BRAVIA� Sync� (CEC) Technology3
HDMI� connectivity2 provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA� Sync� (CEC) technology3, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote.
USB 2.0 Interface6
The USB 2.0 interface6 provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.
InfoLITHIUM� Battery with AccuPower� Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you�re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower� meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Stamina� Battery Power Management System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM� Battery, the Stamina� Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge9
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.
Date Index Function
Search recorded content by shooting date to quickly and easily find a specific scene.
Face Index
Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it�s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
Film Roll Index
Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).
Manual Focus
Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.
Quick On
Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you�ll always be ready to capture special moments.
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI� Output7
With direct HDMI� output to your BRAVIA� HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio -- and with select BRAVIA� HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
Super NightShot� Infrared System
With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.
Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, you can capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. The Smooth Slow Record mode is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, you record an audio track to narrate the video footage.
x.v. Color� Technology
x.v.Color� technology can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience.
Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
License Agreements
Video
- Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
- Format(s) Supported : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
- Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (83x76x138mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 1lb (450g) with Battery
Hardware
- Assignable Dial : Yes
- Docking Station : Yes (Handycam Station� cradle)
- Flash : Yes
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
- Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media1
- S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
General
- Imaging Device : 1/3" ClearVid� CMOS sensor (with Exmor� technology)
- Pixel Gross : 5660K
- Processor : BIONZ� image processor
- Recording Media : Memopry Stick PRO Duo� media (Mark 2) - 4 GB4 included
- Recording and Playback Times : When using supplied 4GBB4 Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media Mark2: High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ = up to 30 min. SP = up to 65 min., LP = up to 85 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min.
- Still Actual : 5080K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9)
- Still Picture Resolution : 10.2 megapixel
- Video Actual : 2860K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9)
- Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM� with AccuPower� Meter System (NP-FH60)
- Power Consumption : 4.5W
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Audio
- Audio Format : Dolby� Digital 5.1
- Microphone : Built-in Zoom Mic
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Convenience
- Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
- Dual Record : Yes
- Face Detection : Yes - video and still
- Hybrid : N/A
- Hybrid Plus : N/A
- Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
- Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
- Quick On : Yes
- Smile Shutter : Yes, for still images and dual capture
- SteadyShot� Image Stabilization : Yes, Optical
- Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
- USB Streaming : N/A
- White Balance : 5 lux(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Convenience Features
- BRAVIA� Sync� : Yes
- Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie
- Dubbing Button : Yes
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
- Easy Operation : Yes
- Face Index : Yes
- Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
- Film Roll Index : Yes
- Light/Flash : Yes
- Low Light Capability : Super NightShot� Infrared System
- Multiple Language Display : Yes
- Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
- PhotoTV HD : Yes
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Picture Effect(s) : Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
- Remote Control : Yes, RMT-835
- Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
- Slide Show Mode : Yes
- SteadyShot� Image Stabilization : Yes, Optical
- USB Streaming : N/A
- x.v.Color� : Yes
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : 49 - 588mm (4:3 Camera Mode),40 - 480mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
- Aperture : F1.8-3.1
- Digital Zoom : 150x
- Exposure : Touch Panel
- Filter Diameter : 37mm
- Focal Distance : 4.9 - 58.8mm
- Focus : Full range auto / Manual
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss� Vario-Sonnar� T*
- Optical Zoom : 12x
- Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
- Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)
Display
- LCD Screen : 2.7" wide1 touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus� display (211k pixels)
- Viewfinder : Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Inputs and Outputs
- Active Interface Shoe : Yes
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
- Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
- Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)6
- HDMI� Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini2
- Headphone Jack : Yes
- LANC Terminal : N/A
- Microphone Input : N/A
- S-Video Input(s) : N/A
- S-Video Output(s) : Included in A/V Remote
- USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
- i.LINK� Interface : N/A
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft� Windows� 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00 (Not supported on Mac OS)
Accessories Supplied
- 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo� media (Mark 2) -- NVX-M505
- Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- InfoLITHIUM� Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
- Remote Commander� Remote Control (RMT-835)
- Handycam Station� cradle (DRCA-C200)
- Component Video Cable
- Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
- Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
- USB Cable
- � 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Handycam, ClearVID, Exmore, BIONZ, HDNA, Super SteadyShot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Clear Photo LCD Plus, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, Sync, Memory Stick, AVCHD and the Sony and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, Inc. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
- Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
- Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
- Screen Images Simulated
Video
- Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards
- Video Format(s) Supported: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (83x76x138mm)
- Weight (Approx.): 1lb (450g) with Battery
Hardware
- Flash: Yes
- Memory Stick slot: Duo
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
- Assignable Dial -- YES: Focus (default), Brightness, AE shift, WB shift
- S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
General
- Imaging Device: 1/3" ClearVid� CMOS sensor (with Exmor� technology)
- Exmor: Yes
- Processor: BIONZ� image processor
- Imager Pixel Gross Size: 5660K
- Video Actual: 3810K Pixels (16:9), 2860K Pixels (4:3)
- Video Resolution (Movie Quality): 1920 x 1080
- Memory Stick PRO Duo�: Memory Stick Duo� Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media
- Rec. / Playback Memory Stick PRO Duo�: When using 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media Mark2 (included): High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ = up to 30 min. SP = up to 65 min., LP = up to 85 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min.
- Still Actual: 3810K Pixels (16:9), 5080K Pixels (4:3)
- Still Picture Resolution: 10.2 megapixel
- Dual Resrod Resolution: 7.6 megapixel
- Picture Capture Resolution: 2.1 megapixel
- Picture PMB Resolution: 3 megapixel
Power
- Power Consumption: 4.5W
- Supplied Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM� with AccuPower� Meter System (NP-FH60)
- Power Requiements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Audio
- Audio Recording Format: Dolby� Digital 5.1
- Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Optics/Lens
- Carl Zeiss (VT: Vario Tessar, VS: Vario Sonnar): Carl Zeiss� Vario-Sonnar� T*
- 35mm Equivalent: 40 - 480mm (16:9), 49 - 588mm (4:3)
- Apature: F1.8-3.1
- Exposure Control: Touch Panel
- Filter Diameter (mm): 37mm
- Focal Distance (mm): 4.9 - 58.8mm
- Focus System: Full range auto / Manual
- Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
- Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)
- Optical Zoom: 12x / Digital Zoom: 150x
Convenience
- Face Detection: Yes
- Smile Shutter: Yes
- Quick On: Yes
- BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI (CEC): Yes
- Memory Stick PRO� Media Compatibility: Yes
- Dual Record: No limit
Convenience Features
- Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
- Image Stabilization (S-SS: Super SteadyShot): O.I.S.
- NightShot: S-NS
- x.v.Color: Yes
- White Balance: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
- Fader Effects: Black, White
- Digital Effects: Old Movie
- Picture Effects: Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
- Scene Selection Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (still images only), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
- Face Index: Yes
- Film Roll Index: Yes
- Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
- Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
- Slide Show Mode: Yes
- Easy Handycam: Yes
- Dubbing button: Yes (Handycam Station)
- PhotoTV HD: Yes
- PictBridge Compatible: Yes
- Multiple Language Display: Yes
- Smoth Slow Record: Yes
Display
- Display: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus� display (211k pixels)
- LCD Panel: 2.7" 211k Hy.
- Wide LCD: Yes
- Hybrid: Yes
- Clear Photo LCD plus: Yes
- Touch Panel: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
- LANC Terminal: Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal
- Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB & i.LINK�)
- USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote jack)
- S-Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote jack)
- HDMI� Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
- Active Interface Shoe: Yes
Software
- PC Application software supplied: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00
- System Requirements: Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2 * /Windows Vista * *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
Accessories Supplied
- Power Adapter (AC-L200)
- InfoLITHIUM� Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
- Remote Commander (RMT-835)
- Handycam Station
- Component Video Cable
- Composit Video Cable
- USB Cable
- Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00 (CD-ROM)
- 4GB Memopry Stick PRO Duo� media (Mark 2)
- � 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Handycam, ClearVID, Exmore, BIONZ, HDNA, Super SteadyShot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Clear Photo LCD Plus, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, Sync, Memory Stick, AVCHD and the Sony and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, Inc. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
- Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
- Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
- Screen Images Simulated [sonystyle, engadget]
Friday, June 20, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
iRiver Clix (2nd generation)
The Clix 2 -- officially called Clix 2nd Generation -- is the younger brother to the hugely successful and highly rated Clix. Even now, the Clix sits in CNET.com.au's MP3 channel with one of the highest ever scores. The navigation system of the original Clix was almost as revolutionary as the iPod's Click Wheel, and it sat upon a feature-packed device that worked incredibly well. Now it has a successor and it's even better still.Design
The new Clix is so attractive, it actually looks slightly edible. There are no visible buttons on the front -- instead, the front itself acts as a four-way button. Pushing the screen in any of four directions allows you to navigate through the various menus of the Clix, and it's incredibly easy to use. It's also very refreshing not to be fiddling around with small buttons or poor Click Wheel imitations.
Are there any downsides to the design of the new Clix? Only a couple. It's slightly difficult to see the buttons on the side, and the player feels distinctly breakable. The gap between the body of the player and the screen gives the feeling that the screen is breaking off. It's not though, so it just takes a little getting used to.
Features
The 2.2-inch screen on the new Clix is sharper than Shaun Micallef's wit, and menus, photos and videos are crisp and rendered with vivid colour. There's an option to change the main menu's background to one of several attractive themes, the most seductive of which is a beautiful, brightly coloured rendition of what could be mistaken for a close-up of Saturn's rings. The 'rings' move slowly in the background and add an elegance to the menus that we've never seen before in an MP3 player.
The menu system itself is completely foolproof and simple to browse. Clicking the screen in the direction you wish to travel is all you need to do. It's intuitive and simple enough for a child or an ageing grandparent to master in seconds.
The Clix will play MP3, WMA, OGG and WMA DRM-format music. It supports high-quality MPEG-4 video, and video is so easily watchable you'll soon forget you're watching it on a small screen. Also supported are JPEG photos and text files. There's also an FM radio (recordable to the player's memory), an integrated microphone for voice recording and five quirky games.
If you're part of the online music store crowd, you'll be glad to know your favourite DRM'd downloads from Yahoo and Napster, among others, are fully supported by the Clix. Sadly though, if you'd like to rip that old vinyl classic or bootleg cassette to the Clix, you're not in luck, as there's no line-in option. If this is a crucial feature for you, consider Creative's Zen V Plus.
Music is sorted using the traditional three-tier structure (artist/album/song), and ID3 tags are obeyed, meaning all embedded song information -- such as track number and genre -- is used to correctly sort your library.
Finally, a useful feature is the 'Smart Key'. A special button located on the side of the Clix can be assigned to a custom function, such as turning the screen on or off, or enabling shuffle mode.
Performance
Audio quality is on a par with all our top-rated players, which is to say it's very good indeed. Reproduction of deep lows on the bass-driven dance anthem "Slam" by Pendulum is superb, with high-frequency effects in the track equally clear and well defined. A broad range of frequencies throughout the audible spectrum are used and well mixed in the Counting Crows song "American Girls", all of which are exceptionally well presented and powerfully driven into our Shure SE530 headphones.
As usual, the supplied headphones are rubbish. You'll want to invest in a decent pair immediately if you're interested in anything better than low-quality sound. Check out our headphone buying guide and top headphones, for some pointers.
Video playback is equally impressive and the high quality of the video files supported by the Clix look nothing short of stunning on the screen. Files with up to 30fps are supported, so playback is smoother than even the smoothest baby's skin. It's really comfortable to watch videos on, although the memory limitations will prevent you from watching many full-length movies. Photos, as you might expect, look just as crisp.
Our tests showed that iRiver is almost justified in saying its new Clix will play music for a solid day, as we got 23 hours of continuous music playback. iRiver also claims the Clix will play video for 5 hours, although we managed 5 hours and 20 minutes. Not bad at all.
The built-in FM radio doesn't have the fastest auto-seek we've seen in recent MP3 players, but the Clix always finds the strongest signal available and the quality is terrific. It tuned into all FM stations in our area without any effort on our part and the player has a huge preset capacity.
A five-band custom equaliser is built into the Clix and allows for some nice tweaking of music reproduction. There are also five preset 'SRS WOW HD' equaliser presets for adding some seriously dynamic alterations to music playback. These primarily deal with producing a sound closer to that of a live performance, along with some bass and treble alterations and 3D effects.
The iRiver PC software has a fairly clean design and doesn't pose any real problems to use. Transferring our 1.5GB test library took 12 minutes, which is pretty quick. The software handles your photos, music and videos. Videos are automatically converted into a file playable by the Clix. It took half an hour to convert a 30-minute file on our office computer.
Conclusion
The second-generation Clix is nothing short of a work of digital art. Sound quality is superb, features are rich in number and well implemented. We especially like the trendy rings of Saturn background option, as this adds an aesthetic touch that we've not seen before in an MP3 player.
If long battery life is your main consideration, consider Sony's NW-A808, which boasts up to 30 hours of continual playback; or if you need line-in recording, consider Creative's Zen V Plus, which will take your analogue input and transform it into a manageable digital file.
But for a flash-based MP3 that does practically everything well, look no further than the Clix 2. It really is a truly remarkable piece of audio gadgetry and well deserving of a score that beats the iPod nano.[cnet]
Pioneer PDP-5000EX
Despite its looks, this 50-incher isn't a plasma TV. It's actually a display, meaning that it doesn't come with home comforts like TV tuners or built-in speakers.
That said, it is intended for the home market, and for home cinema fanatics especially -- you'd have to be quite the enthusiast to consider shelling out the wallet-pounding AU$11,000 it costs. Because of its ultra-high resolution 1,920x1,080-pixel screen, it's one of only a very select group of plasma screens able to show 1080p high definition. And with two HDMI sockets and one component video input, it's certainly got the potential to be a hub for several hi-def devices.
Design
50 inches used to be pushing the upper limits for a home cinema display, but with Panasonic throwing out 65- and 103-inch models recently, it's starting to seem pretty average. Okay, so we're not serious. This is a very large, imposing screen and it's not the sort of thing most people will want to put in a 3m by 2m living room -- it needs a bit more space than that. It's actually surprisingly light, though, and moving it around isn't the hernia-inducing task we'd expected -- good news if you plan on wall-mounting the thing.
The PDP-5000EX is a really nice-looking, solidly built product, too. The frame surrounding the screen gives off a glossy shine, and the desktop stand you get with it is inoffensive enough to fit in with the decor of most rooms (it doesn't swivel, though). Part of the reason for the good looks is a total lack of speakers -- there are, however, standard spring-clip terminals around the back so you can connect up your own.
All the display's sockets are located at the back of the set. Again, because it's not strictly speaking a TV, some of the things you expect to see just aren't here, such as a connection for an aerial. You do, however, get two HDMIs; one component video-compatible BNC (you might need three RCA adaptors to connect your component video kit to this); one DVI-D (with HDCP, so it could be used as a third hi-def digital input, albeit one without a built-in audio feed); and one S-Video and one composite video input. So altogether you've got four hi-def inputs, which isn't bad going at all. We'd have liked to see a dedicated VGA input for PC use here, as well as at least one Scart for convenience's sake, but it's an excellent selection for those with hi-def kit. You also get stereo inputs for each video connection.
Features
Because of its 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution, this screen has the rare ability to accept a 1080p video signal from a Blu-ray or HD DVD player, but only via HDMI -- via component the maximum resolution available is 1080i. Not only that, but if you do feed it 1080p or 1080i, you can also select a 'dot-by-dot' aspect ratio that displays the source image in its entirety, with each pixel from the source corresponding to a pixel on the screen. This results in a sharper, more detailed image. Most screens will overscan the image slightly, shaving a little off the edges, so it's a great feature to have -- especially if you plan on feeding in a PC via DVI or HDMI.
The display also includes a bevy of Pioneer technologies to enhance picture quality. There's a Direct Colour Filter, which sees the glass filter used by most plasmas replaced by a thin plastic one, reducing both reflections on the screen and refraction through it, so you get a slightly sharper picture and have to worry less about ambient light affecting the visibility of the picture. Then there's noise reduction technology (for both digital and MPEG noise), a scaler to improve standard-definition pictures, active contrast adjustment that reacts to the amount of light in the room -- the list goes on. There's even something called a Deep Waffle Rib Structure, which apparently improves the brightness of each pixel.
The menu system is extremely simple -- there's no TV tuning to worry about, and the remote control is truly excellent. It's a reassuringly weighty device with no more buttons than necessary, and one of our favourite features is the fact that it has a button for each external input. This means you can quickly switch to your DVD player, Blu-ray deck, satellite box and games console without having to dip into the menu or cycle through each and every one.
Performance
There's only one word for this screen's performance: sublime -- and that goes for both HD and standard-definition images. Because of the high resolution, great black levels, bright colours and strong contrast, HD material from Blu-ray, HD free-to-air and our Xbox 360 all looks absolutely drop-dead gorgeous here -- you don't get the intense sharpness you might from a top LCD, but the image is more lifelike and almost totally noise-free. Movement is silky-smooth, too, which is great news for gamers, and we had no issues with impressions of static images 'burning' into the screen, either.
What's also interesting is just how good standard-definition material looks here. Most flat panel TVs don't really shower themselves in glory when showing SD programmes, but we have to say that the Pioneer does a spectacular job of making the bad stuff look good and the good stuff look great -- it seems to be mainly down to the way it deals with noise, but we're sure that the combination of all the technologies helps. The fact that it can blow standard-definition material up to 50 inches and make it look good gets a major thumbs up from us.
That said, it is intended for the home market, and for home cinema fanatics especially -- you'd have to be quite the enthusiast to consider shelling out the wallet-pounding AU$11,000 it costs. Because of its ultra-high resolution 1,920x1,080-pixel screen, it's one of only a very select group of plasma screens able to show 1080p high definition. And with two HDMI sockets and one component video input, it's certainly got the potential to be a hub for several hi-def devices.
Design
50 inches used to be pushing the upper limits for a home cinema display, but with Panasonic throwing out 65- and 103-inch models recently, it's starting to seem pretty average. Okay, so we're not serious. This is a very large, imposing screen and it's not the sort of thing most people will want to put in a 3m by 2m living room -- it needs a bit more space than that. It's actually surprisingly light, though, and moving it around isn't the hernia-inducing task we'd expected -- good news if you plan on wall-mounting the thing.
The PDP-5000EX is a really nice-looking, solidly built product, too. The frame surrounding the screen gives off a glossy shine, and the desktop stand you get with it is inoffensive enough to fit in with the decor of most rooms (it doesn't swivel, though). Part of the reason for the good looks is a total lack of speakers -- there are, however, standard spring-clip terminals around the back so you can connect up your own.
All the display's sockets are located at the back of the set. Again, because it's not strictly speaking a TV, some of the things you expect to see just aren't here, such as a connection for an aerial. You do, however, get two HDMIs; one component video-compatible BNC (you might need three RCA adaptors to connect your component video kit to this); one DVI-D (with HDCP, so it could be used as a third hi-def digital input, albeit one without a built-in audio feed); and one S-Video and one composite video input. So altogether you've got four hi-def inputs, which isn't bad going at all. We'd have liked to see a dedicated VGA input for PC use here, as well as at least one Scart for convenience's sake, but it's an excellent selection for those with hi-def kit. You also get stereo inputs for each video connection.
Features
Because of its 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution, this screen has the rare ability to accept a 1080p video signal from a Blu-ray or HD DVD player, but only via HDMI -- via component the maximum resolution available is 1080i. Not only that, but if you do feed it 1080p or 1080i, you can also select a 'dot-by-dot' aspect ratio that displays the source image in its entirety, with each pixel from the source corresponding to a pixel on the screen. This results in a sharper, more detailed image. Most screens will overscan the image slightly, shaving a little off the edges, so it's a great feature to have -- especially if you plan on feeding in a PC via DVI or HDMI.
The display also includes a bevy of Pioneer technologies to enhance picture quality. There's a Direct Colour Filter, which sees the glass filter used by most plasmas replaced by a thin plastic one, reducing both reflections on the screen and refraction through it, so you get a slightly sharper picture and have to worry less about ambient light affecting the visibility of the picture. Then there's noise reduction technology (for both digital and MPEG noise), a scaler to improve standard-definition pictures, active contrast adjustment that reacts to the amount of light in the room -- the list goes on. There's even something called a Deep Waffle Rib Structure, which apparently improves the brightness of each pixel.
The menu system is extremely simple -- there's no TV tuning to worry about, and the remote control is truly excellent. It's a reassuringly weighty device with no more buttons than necessary, and one of our favourite features is the fact that it has a button for each external input. This means you can quickly switch to your DVD player, Blu-ray deck, satellite box and games console without having to dip into the menu or cycle through each and every one.
Performance
There's only one word for this screen's performance: sublime -- and that goes for both HD and standard-definition images. Because of the high resolution, great black levels, bright colours and strong contrast, HD material from Blu-ray, HD free-to-air and our Xbox 360 all looks absolutely drop-dead gorgeous here -- you don't get the intense sharpness you might from a top LCD, but the image is more lifelike and almost totally noise-free. Movement is silky-smooth, too, which is great news for gamers, and we had no issues with impressions of static images 'burning' into the screen, either.
What's also interesting is just how good standard-definition material looks here. Most flat panel TVs don't really shower themselves in glory when showing SD programmes, but we have to say that the Pioneer does a spectacular job of making the bad stuff look good and the good stuff look great -- it seems to be mainly down to the way it deals with noise, but we're sure that the combination of all the technologies helps. The fact that it can blow standard-definition material up to 50 inches and make it look good gets a major thumbs up from us.
Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?
The two different camps of flat panel display standard will, of course, gladly spruik the advantages of their own standard and the deficiencies of the other. But which type of display, plasma or LCD, is better? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
1. Plasma and LCD technology - what's the difference?
Plasma and LCD panels may look similar, but the flat screen and thin profile is where the similarities end. Plasma screens, as its name suggests, uses a matrix of tiny gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create a picture. LCD screens (liquid crystal display) are in layman's terms sandwiches made up of liquid crystal pushed in the space between two glass plates. Images are created by varying the amount electrical charge applied to the crystals. Each technology has its strengths and weaknesses, as you'll read below.
1. Plasma and LCD technology - what's the difference?
Plasma and LCD panels may look similar, but the flat screen and thin profile is where the similarities end. Plasma screens, as its name suggests, uses a matrix of tiny gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create a picture. LCD screens (liquid crystal display) are in layman's terms sandwiches made up of liquid crystal pushed in the space between two glass plates. Images are created by varying the amount electrical charge applied to the crystals. Each technology has its strengths and weaknesses, as you'll read below.
2. Is there a difference in picture quality between plasma and LCD screens and normal CRT TVs?
It's not what's happening behind the screen that's important - it's how the screen performs as a television that matters the most. In that regard, both plasma and LCD sets produce excellent pictures, although many home entertainment specialists and gamers still say CRTs produce the best overall images (although the latest plasmas are particularly good, and LCD sets are quickly catching up in terms of quality).
Those same home entertainment specialists will tell you that for basic home theatre-like usage, plasma screens have a slight edge over LCDs. This is because plasma screens can display blacks more accurately than LCDs can, which means better contrast and detail in dark-coloured television or movie scenes. The nature of LCD technology, where a backlight shines through the LCD layer, means it's hard for it to achieve true blacks because there's always some light leakage from between pixels. This is steadily improving with every new generation of LCD, however.
3. What advantages does plasma have over LCD?
Apart from better contrast due to its ability to show deeper blacks, plasma screens typically have better viewing angles than LCD. Viewing angles are how far you can sit on either side of a screen before the picture's quality is affected. You tend to see some brightness and colour shift when you're on too far of an angle with LCDs, while a plasma's picture remains fairly solid. This is steadily changing, however, with more and more LCDs entering the market with viewing angles equal to or greater than some plasmas. Plasmas can also produce a brighter colour, once again due to light leakage on an LCD affecting its colour saturation.
Plasma pundits will also tell you that some LCD screens have a tendency to blur images, particularly during fast moving scenes in movies or in sports. While that was true for older generation LCD screens, newer models have improved significantly -- so much so that the differences in performance between LCDs and plasmas in this regard is almost negligible (here's a tip -- if you're shopping for LCDs, check the pixel response time, measured in ms. The lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes).
Traditionally, the biggest advantage plasmas have had over their LCD cousins is price, particularly in the large screen end of the market. In the past 12 months, this has changed, with LCDs matching or even beating plasmas in both resolution and price. Plasmas being sold in Australia generally run between 42-inches and 63-inches wide, with the cheapest standard definition 42-inch selling for approximately AU$2,300 (although you can expect to find sets cheaper than AU$2,000 in real world prices). 60-inch and above plasmas can go for as much as $25,000.
LCDs, on the other hand, generally top out around the 52-inch mark -- though there is now a ludicrously expensive 70-inch Sony available -- but are incredibly competitive with similar-sized plasmas. In the six months since we last updated this feature, prices of the replacements of two flagship TVs have dropped by a third. Sony's high end 52-inch KDL52W3100 LCD, for example, retails for AU$6,799 (down from AU$9,999), while Pioneer's top of the line 50-inch PDP-LX508A plasma goes for AU$$7,999 (down from AU$10,999).
4. What advantages does LCD have over plasma?
Apart from being price competitive, LCD has the edge over plasma in several other key areas. LCDs tend to have higher native resolution than plasmas of similar size, which means more pixels on a screen.
LCDs also tend to consume less power than plasma screens, with some estimates ranging that power saving at up to 30 per cent less than plasma. LCDs are also generally lighter than similar sized plasmas, making it easier to move around or wall mount.
LCD pundits also point to the fact that LCDs have a longer lifespan than plasma screens. This was true of earlier plasma models, which would lose half of their brightness after more than 20,000 hours of viewing. Later plasma generations have bumped that up to anything between 30,000 and 60,000 hours. LCDs, on the other hand, are guaranteed for 60,000 hours.
You might have also heard that plasmas suffer from screen burn in, an affliction not as commonly associated with LCDs. Screen burn in occurs when an image is left too long on a screen, resulting in a ghost of that image burned in permanently. Newer plasmas are less susceptible to this thanks to improved technology and features such as screen savers, but burn-in is still a problem. But after a few days of use most burnt-in images will fade -- they are no longer permanent.
5. Which is better value for me right now: plasma or LCD?
If you're in the market for a big screen television -- and we're talking 50-inches and above -- then we'd suggest plasma as a safe bet. Plasmas give you more bang for your buck at the big end of town, and while LCDs can give you better resolution, plasma still has the edge in terms of picture quality. One other thing to look for, whether you opt for plasma or LCD, is an integrated tuner -- many TVs still have analogue tuners, which look pretty terrible on a large screen. Try to get a model with an inbuilt HD tuner if you can.
At the smaller end of things (15" to 42" TVs), LCD is the only way to go if you want something slim and tasteful. And the best thing is that LCDs are getting cheaper all the time.
6. Do I need to buy 1080p?
If you're a true high-def junkie who's keen to see every pixel of a high-res 1080i/p image reproduced pixel-by-pixel (providing you have a source that high, of course), then LCDs are seemingly the way to go. However, top-of-the line plasmas will also display 1080p content, so the choice isn't as easy as it once was.
Despite the current HD buzz, there is still very little content available in 1080p -- especially compared to the infinite amount of SD content like TV programs and DVDs. Though buying 1080p now may mean you get some degree of futureproofing, you may not be getting the best picture. It's not all about the resolution. For example, one of the best TVs we've seen yet is only 720p (HD) compliant -- the Pioneer PDP-508XDA -- and yet 1080p content still looks better on it than on any LCD you could name. Unless you measure your screen size in metres, 1368 x 768 resolution could still be enough for your needs.[cnet]
Monday, June 16, 2008
Nokia N78
Love it or leave it won't do here, we're afraid. Love it or hate it is more like it. There's so much to get excited about with Nokia N78. The excellent display and capable camera, topped with Navi wheel, FM transmitter, GPS and Wi-Fi sure round off a nice deal. And yes, the latest FP 2 is a downright treat. If only� Well, you must know already what we think of the package. Anyway, you're welcome to read on. Nokia N78 has a whole review up ahead to unleash its potential and a lifetime to beg for a facelift.
Key features:
- 2.4" 16M-color display of QVGA resolution
- 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash
- S60 UI with Feature Pack 2
- FM transmitter
- Navi wheel
- 3G with HSDPA
- microSD card slot, 2GB card in the retail package
- GPS receiver and 3 months of free voice-guided navigation
- Wi-Fi
- Stereo speakers
- 3.5mm standard audio jack
- FM radio with RDS
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity (microUSB port)
Main disadvantages:
- Keypad or whatever they call it
- Shaky battery cover
- Not our kind of design
- Call, End and C key placement
- FM transmitter has weak signal
Nokia N78 stacks up just below the top of the multimedia phone market. The megapixel count and screen size are probably the only things to stop it from directly competing with the N95. It is still quite close and even offers a few features that the omnipresent Nseries ruler lacks. A nice - even if somewhat humble - alternative of Nokia N78 is Samsung i550w. Carrying a very similar feature-pack, it trades the FM transmitter and the Navi wheel for a trackball and a larger 2.6" screen. The best part about the Samsung is that it costs a great deal less than the Nokia N78, retailing at about 260 euro. Now, the FM transmitter and FP 2 are not exactly the first things one would choose to trade, but we can understand those willing to save themselves some money. Another handset to rival the N78 is Nokia N82. The best cameraphone by Nokia to date is currently available for about 300 euro. The 5 megapixel camera comes with protective cover and Xenon flash, while a built-in accelerometer is also on offer. On the other hand, N82 too lacks the FM transmitter, which might sound as a deal-breaker to some.[gsmarena]
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sony Ericsson F305 Has Wiimote-Like Motion Gaming, May Be PSP Phone?
This leaked Sony Ericsson's F305 phone is notable for a couple reasons. One, it's their first motion gaming phone under the F-line (there've been one or two here and there for various other phones), which makes us and The Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog think that it the series stands for "Fun". Two, it's got PlayStation buttons on there, namely the O and the X, giving users an NES-level of complexity to the games.Other details are slightly less impressive. It's quad-band GSM with only EDGE, has a Power Pack CCP-100 purchasable accessory for backup battery capabilities, stereo rear speakers, Bluetooth connectivity to other phones for multiplayer, Memory Stick Micro slot, built-in FM, TrackID track recognition, and a "selected market" release in Q3 of this year. Se-nse says it'll be formally announced on Tuesday. [se-nse]
HP Voodoo Envy 133
HP today announced a new mobile ultra-portable �Voodoo Envy 133? is aimed at the growing segment of consumers, who asked each of luxury quality, personalized style unmatched technology and innovation. HP�s Voodoo PC brand has unveiled its answer to Apple�s skeletal MacBook Air.
The 133 Voodoo Envy was developed with the smallest available Intel Centrino technology. Despite its small size and elegant design, the laptop offers a wide range of features usually in the broader context of portable, and contains Ethernet and wireless connectivity, a wide range of ports, a replaceable battery, and more yet.
Other specs include 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, Intel GMA X3100 graphics, HDMI-out, and either HDD or SSD disk drives. The Voodoo Envy 133 will be available this summer for a starting price of 2,099 (USD).
Thus, appeals to all tastes, your customers can customize their Voodoo Voodoo Envy Allure paint with colors and a selection of Voodoo Voodoo Ink develops and Iconograph model. A quality, a backlit keyboard, full 13.3-inch LED display and coordinated devices complement the overall style and subtle laptop. [elitezoom]
HP 2133 Mini Notebook
Hewlett Packard has been launch their new mini notebook called HP 2133 Mini which is selected as VIP Asia Honoree in the computing technology.There are many feature of 2133 Mini which is simple design in anodized aluminum that is sleek and durable yet lightweight. The laptop is scratch-resistant 8.9-inch WXGA display with a user-friendly large keyboard and touchpad. You can view video, still-image capture, web conferencing, or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry.Integrated wireless technologies such as optional integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN1 and Bluetooth, allowing users to access the Internet as well as communicate via email, IM, chat, VOIP and blogging. The power of battery come with 3-cell for lightest-weight configurations or 6-cell for extended battery life. There�s no price available yet but it will on the market on July 2008. [elitezoom]
Friday, June 13, 2008
Samsung t439
Web-Exclusive Offer, Free Bluetooth� Headset
Enjoy staying connected with the slender style and full features of the Samsung t439.
Free Bluetooth� Headset
Basics
| Size: | 1.9 x 3.8 x 0.7 inches |
| Weight: | 3.2 ounces |
| Included battery: | 800mAh Li-ion |
| Talk time: | up to 6 hours |
| Standby time: | up to 12 days |
| Band (frequency): | 850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz |
Top Phone Features
Messaging
* AOL�, Yahoo!�, MSN�, and ICQ� Instant Messenger�*
Fun
- 1.3 Megapixel camera
- Music player
- MegaTones�, Wallpaper, HiFi Ringers�, & Games*
Communication
- Bluetooth� wireless technology
- Easy text input
- Speaker phone
- myFaves capable*
Information
- EDGE*
- Voice dialing
- Vibrating alert
- Micro SD memory slot
Assistants
- Alarm clock
- Calendar
- Calculator
Additional fees may apply
See all the features for this phone �| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.3 Megapixel camera | Take high-quality pictures from your phone that you can enlarge or print. |
| Bluetooth� wireless technology | Lose the wires and keep your hands free for more important things � Bluetooth lets you connect your phone to your headset or computer wirelessly. |
| Music player | Play your favorite music wherever you are. |
| EDGE* | This phone supports high-speed data with EDGE functionality. |
| Voice dialing | Call someone with simple voice commands to keep your hands free for activities like driving. |
| Alarm clock | Handy reminders help you stay on schedule. |
| Calendar | Keep track of appointments and even set reminders to make sure you're on time. |
| Calculator | A handy way to check your figures. |
| Vibrating alert | Phone vibrates to let you know you have a call or message without disturbing anyone. |
| MegaTones�, Wallpaper, HiFi Ringers�, & Games* | Download new games, sounds and voices from hot artists, instrumental versions of songs, and wallpapers. |
| AOL�, Yahoo!�, MSN�, and ICQ� Instant Messenger�* | Send and receive instant messages with Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, or ICQ. |
| Micro SD memory slot | Add more memory for multimedia files, data, and more. |
| Easy text input | Predictive text input anticipates what you're typing to make sending messages faster and easier. |
| Speaker phone | Put down the phone and keep talking with a convenient speakerphone. |
| Caller ID pictures | See a photo of your caller to quickly decide whether to answer. |
| myFaves capable* | Get unlimited any-network calling to any 5 people with a myFaves plan. |
Included services
Optional Services
(Note: You can add these after you have a phone and plan in your cart.)
Unlimited Mobile-to-MobileIt�s always the right time to talk with unlimited calls to other T-Mobile customers anywhere on the Get More� network.
Text, Instant, Picture & Video Messaging
Save your voice or share special moments. Send and receive any type of message you want, in any combination.
Caller TunesInstead of just �ring, ring� Caller Tunes plays music, sound effects, or short spoken clips for incoming calls
[t-mobile]
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