Nikon D5100 and ME-1 External Microphone Unveiled

Nikon has recently introduced its latest midrange DSLR, making it ideal for the aspiring photographers who want to let go of their beginner cameras. The Nikon D5100 is an updated version of the popular D5000, featuring a 16.2-megapixel sensor, a 3-inch flipout LCD screen, 1080p video recording at both 30 and 24 fps with auto-focus, ISO settings from 100 to 6400, and an 18-105mm lens. Nikon also unveils the ME-1 microphone, which can be plugged on the D5100 for a fuller video recording experience.
The Nikon D5100 DSLR and ME-1 external microphone will arrive on April 21. The camera is expected to cost US$900 ($800 for body-only unit), while the microphone would cost $180.
Source: Engadget

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This Logitech Wireless Router is Not Wind-Powered

At first glance, this Logitech LAN-WH450N/GR wireless router looks like a mini wind mill. Thankfully, no. You do not have to put it outside and gather wind to keep your WiFi connection up and running. What appears to be blades on a wind turbine is actually a triple antenna design (or what they love to call “tri-tenna), enabling speeds of up to 450Mbps when using compatible devices. That is, if your country is not considering  bandwidth capping. It also comes with a gigabit ethernet if you prefer a more wired connectivity.
The Logitech LAN-WH450N/GR wireless router is expected to be available on mid-April for 19,000 yen (about US$230).
Source: OhGizmo!

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Midnight Shot NV1 Night Vision Digital Camera

Most digital cameras are designed to capture images in certain lighting conditions. There are others that may be able to capture images even in low light conditions. But lower than that and they become quite useless. For those who may have the need to take images in darker than usual conditions, the Midnight Shot NV1 Night Vision Camera would come in quite handy.

The Midnight Shot NV1 Night Vision Camera is a digital camera that allows you to shoot images even in total darkness. It is a digital camera that is equipped with an invisible infrared flash to light up your subjects in the dark. It can be used either in its standard photography mode and the infrared night shot mode. The Midnight Shot NV1 comes with a 5MP CMOS sensor, a 3″ LTPS LCD display, a 16MB memory with an SD card slot for adding up to 8GB of external memory, and can shoot both in still and video formats.  It is available at ThinkGeek for US$130.

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GoPro Unveils 3D Hero Camera System

 

Like it or not, 3D video is the way of the future and GoPro decides to catch on with the 3D trend as it introduces its 3D Hero System. It is basically a mounting system that straps two of its 1080p HD Hero action cameras onto a special housing made from polycarbonate material. The system syncs the two cameras together and the images captured are turned into 3D video with the help of an included software in post-production.

The GoPro 3D Hero System costs just US$99, and that is without the cameras. Aspiring 3D filmmakers would have to supply their own HD Hero cameras or buy them separately for $259 each. Note that only the 1080p HD Hero works with the system and nothing else.

Source: CrunchGear

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Low Profile Window Fan

Although summer may still be a long way off, it pays to prepare early for the coming change of seasons. Of course, the heat may become quite unpredictable this year as the weather has been acting in somewhat unexpected ways. You might want to come prepared by having this low profile window fan at home during the coming summer.
The Low Profile Window Fan may help provide the necessary cool air circulation working well inside your home. It can help provide good airflow into the home interiors. Its dual motors are capable of producing 608 feet per second air streams for up to 5 feet away. Its two fans can either work in tandem or independently. One fan may be used to let air inside the home while the other can be used to push the air out, providing good air circulation and keeping the home cool. The Low Profile Window Fan is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $60.
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Dell Launches New Inspiron M102Z Laptop

While all others are trying to put their focus on tablet PC’s, Dell is making sure that other product sectors are not being neglected. Dell is introducing the new Dell Inspiron M102Z Laptop which might capture some added interest. For one, it is Dell’s first entry into laptops that run on the new Fusion processors, which combine computing and graphics processing units into a single chip.
The Dell Inspiron M102Z Laptop runs on an AMD E350 1.6GHz with Radeon HD 6310 graphics. It also comes with a 4GB RAM and a 500GB Hard Drive. It features an 11.6 inch HD WLED display, 1.3MP Webcam, WiFi as well as Bluetooth connectivity. What will make it quite attractive may be its price point. The Dell Inspiron M102Z Laptop with these specs is available at Dell costing only US$699. A more affordable option is available for US$599 but is equipped with half the memory and lower graphic specs. There’s also a US$759 version which is equipped with a built-in TV tuner.
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Logitech Introduces M325 Wireless Mouse

 

Logitech has just released its new M325 wireless mouse, highlighted with a “micro-precise” scroll wheel designed to improve online navigation. Its scroll wheel features 72 tiny ratchets (four times more than other computer mice with scroll wheels) for a smoother page scrolling. The wheel is even tilted for “trouble-free backward or forward Web movement.”

The Logitech wireless mouse M325 also features an ergonomic shape with textured rubber grips, a unifying receiver that can be left plugged in the computer, and up to 18 months of battery life.

Expect the newest Logitech wireless mouse to appear worldwide this April, costing about US$40, or £30 right now for customers in the UK.

Source: Logitech

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Fuuvi Pick: MicroSD Reader and Camera in One

We have heard about gadgets with multiple purposes and devices getting smaller by the year, but this one is pretty unusual. The Fuuvi Pick not only works as a tiny digital camera, but also as a flash drive to transfer image files to the computer.
The Fuuvi Pick has a simple Pick and Plug interface (with no need to download or install drivers for it to work), a 2-megapixel digital camera that can shoot both images and videos, a microSD card slot, and can even be recharged directly through the computer. This tiny gadget can take photos with 1280 x 1024 resolution, as well as 720 x 480 video clips.
However, it only works on Windows, plus it costs US$59.99.
Source: CrunchGear

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Did Sony CEO Leak About iPhone 5?

Sony CEO Howard Stringer may have slipped his tongue about the iPhone 5 when he said the company was supplying the camera sensor for Apple’s next-generation smartphone and that the delivery has been delayed because its factory in Japan has been damaged by the recent earthquake.
In an interview with Wall Street Journal during a paid conference in New York, Stringer reportedly discussed how Japan’s earthquake and tsunami had affected 15 Sony factories, one of which happens to be its manufacturer of camera sensors.
One of the attendees, who writes for 9to5Mac blog, reported that Stringer said its image sensor facility in Sendai was affected by the tsunami and delivering them to Apple would be delayed.
The report would indicate that Apple would switch image sensor provider for its iPhones from OmniVision to Sony.
Source: CNET

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NEC Medias Sells More Than iPhone 4, in Japan at Least

 

Research firm Gfk Japan has revealed that the best-selling smartphone in Japan is currently the NEC Medias. More units of the so-called “world’s slimmest smartphone” were sold in Japan compared to iPhone 4 between March 14 and March 20, 2011.

The NEC Medias measures just 8.7 millimeters in thickness and features a 4-inch LCD touchscreen with 480 x 854 resolution, Android 2.2, a 5.1-megapixel CMOS camera, a digital TV tuner, e-wallet function, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a microSDHC card slot.
And yes, we are only using the phone’s side profile to prove NEC’s claim.
Source: MobileCrunch

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