New Panasonic compacts include TZ5 superzoom with HD
Today Panasonic unveiled a raft of new compacts including the successor to the Lumix TZ3, one of our favourite compacts of last year. The new TZ5 features the same excellent 28-280mm stabilised zoom lens in a compact case, but upgrades both the sensor and 3in screen resolutions to 9.1 Megapixels and 460k pixels respectively. The big new feature is HD movie recording at 720p / 30fps, and HDTV connectivity with an optional component cable; this also featured on the new Lumix FX55 slim compact. The TZ5 rounds this off with an improved Intelligent Auto mode. For full details of all the new models, check our Panasonic compact camera page.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Samsung HT-X710T
Samsung HT-X710T
With the HT-X710T, Samsung attempts to pile a DVD/CD player, FM radio, iPod dock, USB reader, Bluetooth and other goodies into one shiny wonder box, but ends up faltering a bit under the load of so many tasks. While it technically performs everything on the bullet list, we were less than blown away by its sloppy interface, lack of expandability, and the impracticality of its slick-looking new design.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Review
With 13.6 megapixels, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 certainly packs the resolution to handle just about any shooting situation you can throw at it. Read More
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame SLR with HD movie
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame SLR with HD movie
Canon has today introduced the much anticipated Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise. See full story...
Canon has today introduced the much anticipated Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise. See full story...
Round Up: The Lenovo W700 and the perfect photo laptop
A recent look at Lenovo's photographer focused ThinkPad W700 has me thinking about what my perfect laptop for photo work would look, feel, and function like. Read More
GTbyCITROEN brings Gran Turismo 5 to life
GTbyCITROEN brings Gran Turismo 5 to life
It may be destined for the game console rather than the garage, but the GTbyCITROËN concept is still one of the most outlandish examples of automotive design to emerge from the 2008 Paris Motor Show where it's making its global debut. The car is the result of a collaboration between Citroën and the creators of Gran Turismo and will appear in its virtual form in the 5th installment of the popular Playstation game. The imposing real world version stands at five meters long and features a wrap around windscreen, gullwing doors, huge air intakes and an over-sized, mobile rear spoiler. Not surprisingly for a car inspired by a computer game, tech specifications for the GTbyCITROËN are a little light on, although within the game it will do its bit for the promotion of greener motoring with a fuel cell powered electric drive train that's totally emissions free (apart from the electricity running the console of course)...
Tags: Automotive, Citroen, Concept Cars, Fuel Cell, Gaming, Paris Motor Show, Playstation Network
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It may be destined for the game console rather than the garage, but the GTbyCITROËN concept is still one of the most outlandish examples of automotive design to emerge from the 2008 Paris Motor Show where it's making its global debut. The car is the result of a collaboration between Citroën and the creators of Gran Turismo and will appear in its virtual form in the 5th installment of the popular Playstation game. The imposing real world version stands at five meters long and features a wrap around windscreen, gullwing doors, huge air intakes and an over-sized, mobile rear spoiler. Not surprisingly for a car inspired by a computer game, tech specifications for the GTbyCITROËN are a little light on, although within the game it will do its bit for the promotion of greener motoring with a fuel cell powered electric drive train that's totally emissions free (apart from the electricity running the console of course)...
Tags: Automotive, Citroen, Concept Cars, Fuel Cell, Gaming, Paris Motor Show, Playstation Network
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Sakar are expanding their footprint in the camera business
Sakar are expanding their footprint in the camera business
Sakar plan to expand their own camera line with the help of Vivitar branded products.
Sakar plan to expand their own camera line with the help of Vivitar branded products.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wellington Workgroup Solutions Team
Wellington Workgroup Solutions Team
| James Hippolite, Senior .NET Developer | Martin Harris, .NET Developer |
| Megha Barpande, .NET Developer | Gary Saunders, Lead Developer |
AVA Direct Gaming PC Workstation
AVA Direct builds custom gaming systems to order, and our review sample turned out to be the computer equivalent of a 22-ounce filet mignon paired with a $500 bottle of merlot. Not surprisingly, the $6,200 amalgamation of high-end hardware blew nearly every game we could throw at it out of the water, with build quality and attention to detail from this manufacturer to match. This specific system build doubles as both a workstation and a gaming PC which explains why Xeon processors were used.
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Read MoreBeam me up Allan! Holographic projection from TelstraClear
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4695048a28.html
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at this event in the Vector Arena, where TelstraClear took the opportunity to outline plans, recall success and show off some truly impressive technology.
Actually I was on one of the stands talking about IP Gateway and Next IP
I was also fortunate enough to see the preparations first-hand yesterday morning (I arrived early with the Events Managers, so got a back-stage tour), and spoke to some of the folks that put the show together. Really cool stuff, and a real chest-thumping show.
The hologram of Rove was beamed in live across the Trans-tasman link, and there was very little delay - Rove commented that the delay was doing wonders for comic timing. He showed a picture of that mornings Sydney Morning Herald, although the sport section had fallen out of it.... maybe into a large rugby cup....
So a first for TCL, but also a real-revving of the engines at the core of the company....
NB: I work at TelstraClear
- A 
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Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at this event in the Vector Arena, where TelstraClear took the opportunity to outline plans, recall success and show off some truly impressive technology.
Actually I was on one of the stands talking about IP Gateway and Next IP
I was also fortunate enough to see the preparations first-hand yesterday morning (I arrived early with the Events Managers, so got a back-stage tour), and spoke to some of the folks that put the show together. Really cool stuff, and a real chest-thumping show.
The hologram of Rove was beamed in live across the Trans-tasman link, and there was very little delay - Rove commented that the delay was doing wonders for comic timing. He showed a picture of that mornings Sydney Morning Herald, although the sport section had fallen out of it.... maybe into a large rugby cup....
So a first for TCL, but also a real-revving of the engines at the core of the company....
NB: I work at TelstraClear
- A
Google Chrome - Drag and Drop URL from Firefox
Google Chrome - Drag and Drop URL from Firefox
You can drag and drop a tab from Firefox to view the same page from within Google Chrome.
Viewing a webpage in Firefox and want to see how it looks in Google Chrome? Instead of copying the URL from Firefox and pasting it into Google Chrome, or even retyping it, there's an easier way.
(This has been tested with Firefox 2 and Firefox 3.)...
Read more at MalekTips.
You can drag and drop a tab from Firefox to view the same page from within Google Chrome.
Viewing a webpage in Firefox and want to see how it looks in Google Chrome? Instead of copying the URL from Firefox and pasting it into Google Chrome, or even retyping it, there's an easier way.
(This has been tested with Firefox 2 and Firefox 3.)...
Read more at MalekTips.
Canon EF 24-105mm for cropped-frame DSLRs - full review and video tour
The EF 24-105mm is a premium quality zoom from Canon's 'L' series. It features superb build and mechanical quality, quick and quiet USM focusing and Image Stabilisation to counteract camera shake. It's an ideal general purpose lens for owners of full-frame Canon DSLRs, but what about those with cropped-frame bodies like the EOS 400D / XTi, EOS 450D / XSi or EOS 40D? In this review we'll examine how the EF 24-105mm performs on cropped-frame Canon DSLRs and as always, check out our video tour for a demonstration. Read More
Beam me up Allan! Holographic projection from TelstraClear
Beam me up Allan! Holographic projection from TelstraClear
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4695048a28.html
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at this event in the Vector Arena, where TelstraClear took the opportunity to outline plans, recall success and show off some truly impressive technology.
Actually I was on one of the stands talking about IP Gateway and Next IP
I was also fortunate enough to see the preparations first-hand yesterday morning (I arrived early with the Events Managers, so got a back-stage tour), and spoke to some of the folks that put the show together. Really cool stuff, and a real chest-thumping show.
The hologram of Rove was beamed in live across the Trans-tasman link, and there was very little delay - Rove commented that the delay was doing wonders for comic timing. He showed a picture of that mornings Sydney Morning Herald, although the sport section had fallen out of it.... maybe into a large rugby cup....
So a first for TCL, but also a real-revving of the engines at the core of the company....
NB: I work at TelstraClear
- A
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4695048a28.html
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be at this event in the Vector Arena, where TelstraClear took the opportunity to outline plans, recall success and show off some truly impressive technology.
Actually I was on one of the stands talking about IP Gateway and Next IP
I was also fortunate enough to see the preparations first-hand yesterday morning (I arrived early with the Events Managers, so got a back-stage tour), and spoke to some of the folks that put the show together. Really cool stuff, and a real chest-thumping show.
The hologram of Rove was beamed in live across the Trans-tasman link, and there was very little delay - Rove commented that the delay was doing wonders for comic timing. He showed a picture of that mornings Sydney Morning Herald, although the sport section had fallen out of it.... maybe into a large rugby cup....
So a first for TCL, but also a real-revving of the engines at the core of the company....
NB: I work at TelstraClear
- A
Sites to Browse - Shopping - Garbage as Sculpture
Sites to Browse - Shopping - Garbage as Sculpture
Want to take home a piece of New York City? How about picking up some authentic garbage?
One of the more unique travel collectibles you may ever see, NYC Garbage offers just that - garbage from New York City.
But this garbage is not just a mishmash of plastic bags and coffee cups; each selection of garbage is arranged by artist Justin Gignac and placed inside a signed, numbered, and dated cube. And, according to the author, each box "is unique and won't leak or smell", so there's little chance of the smell of reeking Reuben sandwiches entering your home....
Read more at MalekTips.
Want to take home a piece of New York City? How about picking up some authentic garbage?
One of the more unique travel collectibles you may ever see, NYC Garbage offers just that - garbage from New York City.
But this garbage is not just a mishmash of plastic bags and coffee cups; each selection of garbage is arranged by artist Justin Gignac and placed inside a signed, numbered, and dated cube. And, according to the author, each box "is unique and won't leak or smell", so there's little chance of the smell of reeking Reuben sandwiches entering your home....
Read more at MalekTips.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Editor's Choice, September 2008: Fujifilm FinePix S100FS
Editor's Choice, September 2008: Fujifilm FinePix S100FS
Earning the second Editor's Choice selection for a Fuji ultrazoom this year, the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is our favorite camera of September.
Earning the second Editor's Choice selection for a Fuji ultrazoom this year, the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is our favorite camera of September.
New laptop - Compaq Presario V3500
New laptop - Compaq Presario V3500
19 July 2008, Harvey Norman had a huge sale on, I cant remember exactly what it was called but it had '12 hour marathon' in the name. Anyway, I ended up buying a new laptop! Compaq Presario V3500 with Windows Vista Home Premium, I don't care what anyone has to say about Compaq I absolutely love this laptop. Considering my previous laptop was a Dell Inspiron 2200 anything reasonably up-to-date would have been sufficient.. One or two more usb ports would have been nice and maybe even bluetooth connectivity but apart from that it does everything I need and does it well. I especially like the button above the touchpad which enables me to lock it.
If anyone is looking for a really nice laptop under $1300 I would recommend the Presario V3500.
19 July 2008, Harvey Norman had a huge sale on, I cant remember exactly what it was called but it had '12 hour marathon' in the name. Anyway, I ended up buying a new laptop! Compaq Presario V3500 with Windows Vista Home Premium, I don't care what anyone has to say about Compaq I absolutely love this laptop. Considering my previous laptop was a Dell Inspiron 2200 anything reasonably up-to-date would have been sufficient.. One or two more usb ports would have been nice and maybe even bluetooth connectivity but apart from that it does everything I need and does it well. I especially like the button above the touchpad which enables me to lock it.
If anyone is looking for a really nice laptop under $1300 I would recommend the Presario V3500.
HP invites to Software Business Technology Optmisation Tour in Wellington
Today I received an invitation that I am able to extend to you. HP is running the HP Software BTO Tour 2008 in Wellington, 2nd September 2008.
This half day event is ahppening at the Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa from 8:30am through 1:30pm.
There will be conference streams during the day, designed to give IT Professionals a more practical approach to IT Management.
I won't be attending the event though, because I will be in Auckland attending the Microsoft Tech Ed, and writing the Unofficial Tech Ed Blog while there...
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This half day event is ahppening at the Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa from 8:30am through 1:30pm.
There will be conference streams during the day, designed to give IT Professionals a more practical approach to IT Management.
I won't be attending the event though, because I will be in Auckland attending the Microsoft Tech Ed, and writing the Unofficial Tech Ed Blog while there...
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