Digital Foci, Inc. http://www.digitalfoci.com announced today that it will introduce Image Moments 6 (Model IMT-062) high-resolution digital photo frame at next week’s Photo Marketing Association Conference (PMA) in Las Vegas. Image Moments 6 displays photos on its 5.7” high-resolution digital LCD screen with the highest pixel density available on the market for superior image clarity and detail as compared to similarly-sized digital frames.
Based on the previous version of the Image Moments - Model IMT-081 8” digital frame (winner of The Professional Photographer 2007 Hot One Awards), the new Image Moments 6 is a smaller, lower-cost version of the digital frame with a contemporary design, perfect for compact places, like a bedside table or office desk. With its brushed chrome facade and polished chrome highlights, Image Moments 6 matches perfectly with any living room or office décor.
Priced at only $159, Image Moments 6 lets you display photos directly from virtually any digital camera memory card at home or at the office without a computer or subscription needed. Image Moments 6 supports all popular memory cards - CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SD card, MMC, Memory Stick, MS PRO, xD-Picture Card, and even MS Duo/MS PRO Duo directly without needing an adapter. It also has a USB slot to support USB thumb drives. Read the rest of this entry »
DXG USA announced today the new DXG-Roadster all-in-one Personal Media Center that lets you take your entertainment on the road wherever you go. The DXG-Roadster (Model DXG-521) is the only device you’ll ever need to capture precious memories and keep you entertained while traveling. The Roadster is a combination 5 Megapixel digital and video camera, video game and music player with FM radio, voice recorder and storage device, with 32MB of internal storage and an SD slot for additional memory.
Instead of being bored on a plane, waiting at the doctor’s office, at your kid’s soccer practice, or at the Department of Motor Vehicles, why not entertain yourself while waiting? The DXG-Roadster lets you listen to your complete collection of MP3s and videos anywhere you go. You can record TV shows and movies ahead of time directly from any video source via the included AV cable and then watch your favorite “American Idol,” “Desperate Housewives” TV shows, or NBA basketball games on the 2.5” bright TFT LCD screen.
As featured in the March 12, 2007 issue of Life & Style Weekly, the Roadster is the ultimate in design and functionality. Geared towards kids, teens, and young parents, where style, price, and usability are most important, the DXG-Roadster is popular for its price-performance ratio and the multiple features available in one easy-to-tote compact package. Not only can you store and watch your entire media collection of music, videos, and photos wherever you go, you’ll also never miss another once-in-a-lifetime photo-op with the Roadster’s 5 Megapixel camera and camcorder. Also, if you remember something important while on the road, you can record a reminder on the spot with the included digital voice recorder.
“Are we there yet?” How many times do parents have to hear this on a family trip? With the DXG-Roadster, kids can now enjoy their OWN entertainment. The DXG-Roadster features 4 pre-stored popular video games, such as Tetris, Boxman, and Gobang, and is shaped like the familiar Sony PSP™. And since the device is lower cost than competing products, you won’t be as worried about sticky fingers playing with it.
“No other product offers the amount of features at such a low price,” said Paul Goldberg, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, DXG USA. “The DXG-Roadster is a one-of-its-kind mobile experience at a user-friendly price.”
Today equinux is introducing TubeStick, a white Apple-esque DVB-T receiver designed exclusively for the Mac. TubeStick connects to a USB port and ships with equinux’ new TV software “TheTube”, TV on the Mac is now simple and intuitive. The device also works seamlessly with equinux’ own media center solution, MediaCentral.
“TubeStick is a perfect match visually for all current Macs, and thanks to its small size, it is particularly attractive for notebook users. Together with our new TV software ‘TheTube’, TV on your Mac is a lot of fun. For our product launch, we are also bundling TubeStick with MediaCentral, for free. So users get two powerful equinux software products as well as the TubeStick hardware for the price of EURO 39,95 (rrp)”, says Till Schadde, equinux CEO.
TubeStick is based on the DVB-T standard, which has found widespread adoption across Europe and is available in most European countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, France and the UK.
For more information on TubeStick, visit the equinux TubeStick site.
Samsung today announced the launch of the super slim 7 mega pixel L77 digital still camera. In combining a sleek compact body less than one inch thick with an impressive 7x optical zoom lens, Samsung has once again set new standards in style and technology. The L77 offers an extremely compact and elegant design, combined with a host of advanced features and functionalities, making it the ideal camera for those looking for the latest in sleek design and premium digital compact camera performance.
With shutter speeds that reach up to an effective 1/1,250 sec and an ISO equivalent of 1600, users will be able to take advantage of the L77’s high resolution in any situation, ranging from landscapes at dusk to fast action sports photography. The L77 has an elegant metal body and features a bright 2.5” TFT LCD for bright and clear viewing of images. It also comes equipped with Samsung’s ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) image stabilization system to minimize the effects of hand shake and ensure the best shots are captured even in dimly lit conditions.
The L77 can easily capture moving action and is able to record in MPEG-4 at VGA quality (30 fps). When activated, its Movie Stabilizer mode enables users to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur. In addition, the L77’s Continuous Movie mode allows its operator to pause, then resume filming of video clips without having to save the clips as individual files. For added convenience, editing film clips and photographs is possible through the L77’s in-built editing capabilities, making it simple to trim, resize, or add effects right on the camera without having to wait until you’re back at a home computer.
The Samsung L77 - the World’s slimmest 7 Mega pixel/7x optical zoom lens camera - will be available in April 2007 at an MSRP of $399.99.
Samsung Opto-Electronics America, Inc., Secaucus, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd., Sungnam Kyungki-Do, Korea. Samsung Opto-Electronics markets a full line of auto focus cameras, zoom and digital cameras for the amateur as well as the professional under the Samsung brand name.
For full specifications and hi-res images visit the Samsung Camera website at: www.samsungcamerausa.com.
Much has changed for Kodak since it’s founders George Eastman and Henry Strong started film-based camera company back in 1881. Now, film isn’t the big thing but rather digital photography. Being keen to future trends, Kodak announced in 2004 that it would restructure itself by, “elimination of 25,000 to 27,000 positions,” saving the company over $3 billion. Well, smile, yesterday it said the final 3,000 would be getting their pink slips and investors could start banking on that $3 billion.
It’s not all bad news. Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eastman Kodak Company, can be found saying on the Kodak site, “Kodak is now a company comprised of numerous leading digital businesses with diverse sources of sales and earnings, coupled with strong intellectual property positions.” Perez further stated, “Our dramatic operational improvements during the past three years have created a solid foundation from which Kodak will become a growing digital company with innovative new products and services, attractive margins and strong cash generation.”
Me? I understand the hardship and I’d rather make cuts to an American icon than see it completely be lost…or bought by a foreign company like Zenith in the ’80s.
If you’re looking for a small camcorder that will also take some pictures to spare your pocket of yet another bulky item, you may want to take a look at the DXG-506V. Sporting 5 megapixels as well as four different colors (Deep-Sea Blue, Metallic Pink, Midnight Black, and Classic Silver), the DXG-506V will record video, still pictures, voice only, as well as play MP3’s and be used as a webcam with your computer.
DXG USA is one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers and it wants to bring style to the masses. Aiming the unit toward the MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube crowd, DXG USA hopes that lots of teens pick up one these little units where price, quality, and style are emphasized.
The $149 unit comes with minimal buttons for increased ease-of-use and slips easily into your pocket. Features include:
- 5.1 Megapixel digital camera and camcorder in one
- MP3 Player
- Digital Voice Recorder
- Webcam
- Portable Storage Device
- 4 Fashionable Colors
- 32MB of onboard internal memory
- Built-in SD slot
- PictBridge direct printing without computer
- 4X digital zoom
- 1.7” TFT LCD flip-out display screen
- Built-in flash in 3 modes
- White Balance and EV Compensation features
- Macro Mode
The DXG-506V comes with a camera case, wrist strap, earphones, editing software, USB and AV cables, manual, and AAA batteries. The DXG-506V has a suggested retail price of $149 and is available immediately through leading retailers.
Verizon wireless has often been overlooked because of security reasons, or rather insecurity reasons. Because of this, Verizon announced the release of their new mobile security solution for it’s consumers, business customers in particular. The new solution, Trust Digital Enterprise Device Security, is designed to protect information, especially in the health care, financial business, and government fields. The security device complies with enterprise security policies, and will keep classified information classified as it should be if your smartphone is lost or stolen.
“We applaud Verizon Wireless for providing their business customers an increased level of smartphone security,” said Nick Magliato, chief executive officer of Trust Digital. “Together, our solutions enable today’s mobile professionals to work quickly and securely, helping customers maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business environment.”
Trust Digital Security is supposedly easy to install and use, with three settings ranging from basic to high security. The new software is supported by any and all phones sold by Verizon, the largest wireless company and data provider in the United States. This digital security can even be customized to fit the particular needs of a business or corporation, though you have to get the services from a Trust Digital professional directly, and I would assume it would come with a fee. So if you are a business owner who’s scared to use Verizon because of it’s insecurity, check out their new security software. This could be the protection you need.
Samsung Camera has just released the fourth model of in its NV flagship series. The NV11 (pictured top) is a 10 Mega pixel that, “offers the same unique blend of style and technology that has set its predecessors apart from the field,” according to Samsung. So what sets the NV11 apart from the rest? Good question, SvenOnTech is told that the NV11, “Features a premium Schneider lens, as well as Samsung’s intuitive Smart Touch user interface which enables easy navigation of the camera’s comprehensive feature set by simply sliding a finger across its control buttons positioned around the 2.7” high definition LCD. Discerning photographers and tech enthusiasts will immediately recognize these two features as being among the hallmarks of the NV Series, along with the brushed black, stainless steel body and trademark Samsung blue ring located around the lens barrel.” Aah, okay, now we see.
Other highlights include 5x optical zoom, 1600 ISO, ASR image stabilisation system, 2.7” LCD screen, “Samsung’s Face Recognition technology, which detects a subject’s face, and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality in portraits and other shots featuring people”, as well as MPEG-4 recording. All this for MSRP of $399.99.
Also just announced is the L74 Wide (pictured bottom) that yields a 28mm 3.6x Optical Zoom lens and a 3.0” Touch Screen LCD that is, according to Samsung, “Sure to turn heads.” The 7 mega pixel camera allows photographers to take wide-angle shots to squeeze more into each frame. The L74 also comes with a Tour Guide that, “Provides travel information covering 4,500 regions in 30 countries– helping users to plan trips and find their way while on the road.” Interesting. The 450 MB internal memory helps store that information though no details if users photos can be stored here temporarily. Like the NV11, the L74 also is equipped with Samsung’s Face Recognition and ASR image stabilisation system. A higher quality SVGA recording for MPEG-4 movies are found on this device. Available in the Spring here in North America like the NV11, the L74 wide will MSRP for $349.99.
Adesso showcased their new line of CyberPad Digital Notepads along with the all new widescreen Graphics Tablet earlier this month at CES Las Vegas. Though paper notbooks and notepads are still preferred over laptops and PDAs by certain people, the CyberPad combines ease of use and comfort along with the benefits of PC connectivity to lure those people away from their paper based notepads. This digital notepad is ideal for computer artists, graphic designers, photo editors, office and CAD/CAM applications because once it is connected to a PC, it becomes a fully functional PC tablet. Other future applications include Internet whiteboard graphics, signature verification for e-commerce along with handwriting/text conversion. CyberPad includes 32MB of memory, an A-Z directory with 99 pages available in each. This is further expandable with an integrated SD slot. It connects via USB and runs on four AAA batteries which provide 120 hours of use. This product will be available in February 2007.
The razor thin CyberTablet Z12 was also shown at CES. It has a 10″x6.25″ widescreen display and is ideal for drawing, hand writing, and editing. The Z12 is an ideal companion for mobile and business professionals. It features 16 pre-programmed keys designed for automated tasks. The tablet provides high resolution, supporting 4048 lines per inch and it’s wireless pen supports 1024 gradations of pressure sensitivity for accurate design, drawing, and writing. It is compatible with all popular graphics and image software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, and AutoCAD. Another cool feature is that the Z12 can be used in Office 2007. handwrite directly in all applications including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Outlook email. The CyberTablet will also be available in February 2007
Samsung released a brand new line of powerful, sleek, and stylish cameras at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas earlier this month. Each camera is designed with the consumer in mind, packing a powerful punch in a compact and easy to use design. The new cameras displayed at CES included the pocket sized L73, S850, and S1050. Each point and shoot camera has it’s own special features that makes it unique.
the L73 is ideal for photographers that want something small and easy to carry, but doesn’t sacrifice any quality because of it’s compactness. This bad boy boasts a 7 mega pixel image sensor and a precision 3x optical zoom lens and has features that you would normally find in a camera that costs twice as much. Samsung’s ASR image stabilization system helps to reduce image blur and camera shakiness when it’s hard to keep your arm still. With shutter speeds that reach up to an effective 1/2000 sec, users will be able to take advantage of the L73’s high resolution in any situation. Whether it be capturing the sunset or getting a shot of a fast paced sports game, you can do it with this camera. the L73 also includes the Wise Shot, which automatically takes two consecutive pictures, one with ASR stabilization and one with the flash. After you’ve taken the shot you can choose which one you like best.
At just $249.99, the S850 is a great camera that provides all the features you want at a very reasonable price. It even includes a 10 second voice memo so you can add an audible comment to any picture you want. There are also several special effects that can be enabled. Photo Frame allows users to chose one of several frames to border an image. Highlight will sharpen the foreground while softening the backround, and the Screen Split option can combine multiple images into a single file. the S850 also has the ASR stabilization feature, and a shutter speed of 1/2000 sec. This camera also has the ability to resize, cut, and rotate images within the camera itself. This way you don’t have to load them onto your computer first.
The flag ship of the S series, the S1050, comes with a premium quality 10.1 mega-pixel image sensor coupled with a super-sharp 5x optical zoom lens. This combines Samsung’s trademark ease of use with all the advanced hardware that photographers demand. Some of the settings include the dedicated Effect button, which lets users quickly access a host of powerful in camera image effects, including sepia-tone, black-and-white and RGB color effects. View all your pictures as a slide show if you want to on the 3.0″ LCD screen. The S1050 can be powered by an optional high-energy rechargeable Ni-MH battery, or the everywhere-available AA battery.
All of these beauties include a USB 2.0 cable, camera cradle, and CD-ROM containing Samsung’s Digimax Master software (compatible with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP and Macintosh OS X 9.2 through 10.4.) This will get even beginning photographers up and shooting right out of the box. These will be available later this spring with prices ranging from $249.99 to $349.99 MSRP.