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Sunday, 2 April 2023

Fujifilm FinePix S3300 | Review

Creative Mind Digital Camera , Hardware Review

Fujifilm FinePix S3300 - Pictures & Reviews - Shots

Fujifilm FinePix S3300 Is One Of The Finest Cameras Here

Here comes the highly awaited digital camera from Fujifilm that is best known for the super zoom power and outstanding quality of pictures, we are talking about the Fujifilm FinePix S3300 that has been finally made accessible in the market.we will talk about the loveliest characteristics of the camera and we are sure that would be enough to pursue you to buy the camera without any huge problem occurring across our way.this is a highly regarded camera which is used by professionals world-wide.

Fujifilm FinePix S3300 - Pictures & Reviews

We will not just keep bragging about the device but will actually tell you how good it is by discussing all the features of the camera that brings along with it and we are sure you will adore this camera as much as you have been adoring all the other Fujifilm digital cameras.And if in any case, you have not been a Fujifilm customer, you should make your attention even more attentive as this camera is going to change a lot of things in your life, if not your life. the first thing to be noticed by anyone with even the poorest vision is the SLR alike body of this Fujifilm camera.this likeness with the in terms of the appearance Fujifilm FinePix S3300 is something enough for you to flaunt.

then comes the super amazing resolution of the device which is 14 megapixels and which is majorly responsible for clicking some amazing pictures for you.after that we have a surprise for you and that surprise is the optical zoom limit of this camera which is several times more than the usual digital cameras of the other brands available in the market and whose price is similar to the Fujifilm FinePix S3300 price.the power is 26x which can be found only in this camera.the focal length moves form 24mm to 624mm and the aperture varies from F3.1 to F20. the shutter speed of this Fujifilm camera starts from 1/8 sec and goes up to 1/2000 sec.You will also find a viewfinder in the camera which again is not present in other cameras of the same range.

Fujifilm FinePix S3300 - Pictures & Reviews - Specs

the ISO ratings of the camera are 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200, 6400 @ 3MP or lower).the camera also has self timer option plus the sensor shift image stabilization, face detection, histogram display and PictBridge features in it which no doubt beautify the Fujifilm FinePix S3300 reviews.

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AMD 8-CORE Processor for Laptops | PC Supporter

Creative Mind Hardware Review , Laptops

PC Advisor | December

AMD 8-Core CPUs to Boost Laptop Speed | an Overview

Bulldozer processors to rival Intel�s powerful Core i7-990X Extreme Edition.

AMD is promising faster performance for laptop and desktop PCs with eight-core processors that feature its Bulldozer architecture.

The FX-8150 and FX-8120 are the first Bulldozer processors to hit the market, and offer a speed boost of more than 50 percent compared to previous AMD chips.

Both belong to the re-launched FX chip family, which is aimed at gaming and high-end systems.

The FX-8150 has a base speed of 3.6GHz, which rockets to 4.2GHz in turbo mode. The FX-8120, meanwhile, runs at 3.1GHz as standard and 4GHz under load. Built using the 32-nanometer manufacturing process, AMD said the chips are unlocked and customizable.

�AMD has historically been about total performance and not thought to be competitive in terms of power efficiency.� said Rob Enderle, as analyst with the Enderie Group. �Bulldozer is a redesign from the ground up. It aims to put AMD back in the race for power efficiency, specifically with laptop computers.�

AMDs chips will rival Intel�s high-end Core i7-990X Extreme Edition processor, which is based on the firm�s Westmere architecture. However, Intel will soon launch an even faster Extreme Edition chip that�s based on its Sandy Bridge architecture.

Dan Olds, an analyst with The Gabriel Consulting Group, said the power boost and extra cores have a lot to offer high-end computer users. With a retail price of 199 pounds, these eight-core chips can also offer consumers more cores per pound than anything on the market today.

But while AMD�s new processors stand to put the company back in the game, Olds said they aren�t �Sandy Bridge killers�, AMD still has a lot of catching up to do, he noted.

15-inch Acer Chromebook Review

Creative Mind Chromebook , Hardware Review

Acer Launches 15-inch Chromebook At CES 2015, Intel Broadwell Chip Onboard http://flip.it/SJwHN

Acer is getting the Chromebook ball rolling at CES 2015 with the first 15-inch model.

The Acer Chromebook boasts a 15.6-inch display, an industry first. Historically, Chromebooks have been small laptops, typically having screens ranging between 11- and 12-inches. This year, however, Hewlett-Packard began marketing the first 14-inch Chromebooks, taking the Google Chrome operating system-based portables into traditional laptop territory.

It’s also joins a new crop of laptops featuring Intel's 5th Generation Core “Broadwell” processor, which is targeted at ultrathin laptops, hybrid laptop-tablets, and tablets.

Another trend in Chromebooks is higher-resolution displays. In keeping with this, the Acer Chromebook 15 will have an option for a 1,920×1,080 pixel display.

It weighs in at 4.85 pounds and is 0.95-inches thick

Advanced Gadgets - Need or Trend

Creative Mind Imaging Device , iPhone 5

Surely you will be excited if you buy a new advanced featured iPhone 5 after recycling your ancient one. But is it your Need or its just for Trend?

Gadgets

Of course this is actually depend on your needs and requirements what you choose and why, on other hand, do this new advanced gadget suites your personality? Rarely questions these are, but we are talking about why most of people advancing to modern gadgets? Is it theirs need or just its a trend?

Regarding to many survey reports and discussions, most of people using smartphones or even a camera phone for photo-shoot obviously, it means that a camera phone is your need somehow, but buying a smartphone for photo-shoot is either a trend.

Using advanced featured gadgets is very good if it fulfils your needs and the way you will use it, but for trend I should say its just waste of money. No doubt that an advanced and latest technology device gives you more features including security benefits and more reliability as well as user friendly environment. But again depends on your requirements, otherwise it stands in style / fashion category.

So it was all about cell phone devices, now if we talk about operating systems, there are many types of it and also many cases and options which force you sometimes to select only one single operating system for your gadgets to be easily sync with all your stuff around. But to be discussed, which operating system I should select. And again according to your need and requirements you can choose which suits you most, but don't go and waste your money to buy an operating system you couldn't operate.

Suppose, if you are a good user and know every tweak about Windows operating system and you are going to buy a MacBook, only because you passionate about Mac operating system or just because its a trend for you somehow, one thing for sure you would give it time to learn its features and again can waste your money for sure, so learning new things isn't bad, but if Windows operating system can give you everything you want then no need to waste your time and money.

Curiosity and eagerness of modern day gadgets isn't objectionable, they are the best one's. But problem is that if we don't have time to use its full features then why we spend extra money for it?

For example, a person who is using Intel Pentium IV PC just for media (watching movies or listening music) in part time when he free from his work, then he actually don't need to upgrade to Intel i7 Computer, although Intel i7 stands to be more powerful and can give him full HD output. On other hand a Businessman should buy a device which connects him with co-workers & business society, he will get progress reports in Excel format via email hourly maybe on the go everywhere, so if he buy a Smartphone or a kind of gadget which suits his outputs, definitely he can choose a costly device.

Choose what suits you best, choose what fits best inside your budget and even, use an older device for your old days work, and also nothing is headache if you use them friendly.

MacBook vs Ultrabook - A Comparison by PC Supporter

Creative Mind Apple , Intel

Lets Compare MacBook and Ultrabooks in a slightly different angle. The source is once again PC Magazine and we just present an overall review about all features.

Although Apple's paper thin laptop has quite a bit in common with Intel Ultrabooks, in a few ways we describe below they are significantly different.

Source: PC Magazine

DESIGN

You can't ignore the Apple aesthetic the company's computers always look terrific, and the chic shape and sly silver coloring of the MacBook Air make it among the sharpest of all. Outward attractiveness is not an official part of Intel's ultrabook plan, so you may find something sparkling or something ordinary; it all depends on what choices the manufacturer makes.

COMPONENTS

Everything that goes into a MacBook Air or pretty much any other Apple computer, for that matter must meet Apple's strict requirements and interface properly with the OS X operating system, so every time you pick up an Apple computer you know what you're going to get. Many ultrabook manufacturers, on the other hand, want to keep costs down, and therefore exert less control over the hardware they include. This doesn't mean it will be inferior to what Apple uses, but it does mean that with ultrabooks, as with most other PCs, performance and compatibility characteristics are not as easy to predict. If you can, try before you buy to make sure the touchpad, keyboard, and general responsiveness are what you're looking for.

DISPLAY

The screen on the 11 inch MacBook Air maxes out at a resolution of 1,366 by 768, and the 13.3 inches display at 1,440 by 900. Those are decent specs, and the displays look good, but forget about watching full 1080p video on them, 720p is all they can handle. Most ultrabooks have screen resolutions similar to Apple's, but some out there are capable of displaying full 1080p (1,920 by 1,080) video.

Storage

All of Apple's MacBook Airs are loaded with from 64GB to 512GB of flash storage, making for incredible data access speeds; traditional spinning hard drives are not even an option on the Apple machines. Ultrabooks, however, can come with either, thus requiring the user to choose between storage that's plentiful, inexpensive, and slow, or limited, pricey, and very fast.

CONNECTORS

Any seriously diminutive system is going to have an extremely restricted port selection. What has really defined the MacBook Air to this point has been its Thunderbolt port, which combines PCI Express and Displayport protocols for high speed connections to devices as diverse as hard drives and external monitors, and is about as small as ports get. Thunderbolt ports haven't appeared on PC based ultrabooks yet, but it's only a matter of time until this changes.

HOW THIN AND LIGHT IS THE FUTURE?

As ultrabooks are scarcely more than a year old, it's tough at this point to see how they'll shake out long term. But despite some early stumbles and iffy sales numbers, the form is likely to hang on for a while maybe a long while. As computing devices grow smaller but users want larger amounts of power, they'll have to evolve to stay relevant. But because they're full, feature rich systems, they have more room to grow than is probably the case with even the best tablets and smartphones. Intel will undoubtedly face competition from other imitators, HP came out with an AMD based Sleekbook, for example but it will continue to dominate on the PC side for the time being.

Not that this means there's any chance the MacBook Air will go anywhere. One of Apple's defining (and most striking) products, it's still the first thing people think of when they think of ultrathin laptops and so far no Intel ultrabook has come close to changing that. The biggest threat to the MacBook Air is Apple itself; Can company devise something better to replace it? If not, expect it to continue receiving yearly updates that make it thinner, more powerful, and more exciting.

In any event, super thin laptops are here to stay, all that remains to be seen is where they go next. How much smaller and skinnier can they get? Time will tell, but with Intel and Apple leading the charge and squaring off against each other every step of the way consumers will only benefit by seeing computers that get ever more portable even as they get ever more powerful.

Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD

Creative Mind Data , Hardware Review

Best Price, Top-End Performance | Best Solid State Drive

Where once the SSD was the preserve of enthusiasts with deep pockets, these days there are so many drives to choose from that the struggle to get them out to the market at a competitive price has become especially cut throat.

Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD

As price continue their slow downward fall, the 120/128GB capacity has become the sweet spot, so much so that at these capacities the magic �1 per gigabyte barrier has at last been broken for SSDs. And that's been a long time coming.

To try and leverage a better price point of the HyperX 3K series, Kingston has used 3K NAND memory (hence the 3K tag) instead of the 5K NAND of the original HyperX drives.

The 3K label means the NAND should last up to 3,000 full writes of the new drive's maximum capacity versus the 5,000 full writes of the original HyperX. Because of this the NAND is less expensive helping to drive the price down while retaining the pace you expect of a drive carrying the HyperX branding.

Kingston quote sequential read/write figures of 555MB/s and 510MB/s respectively for the drive, confirmed by a quick bas through the ATTO benchmark. Our drive produced figures of 551MB/s and 512MB/s for read/write speeds respectively.

As with all SandForce controlled drives its handling of incompressible data isn't anywhere near as impressive as it is with compressible files; something that is quite nicely illustrated in the AS SSD benchmark. When tested in the default incompressible mode the drive gives up a sequential write score of 171MB/s. Switching to testing compressible data with CrystalMark this jumps to an impressive 466MB/s.

Hyped Drive

For incompressible performance, then, it drops behind the likes of the Marvel-based Corsair Performance Pro, but eh HyperX 3K still manages to hold its own against the other SandForce drives.

When it comes to the drive's internals, Kingston has turned to Intel for the NAND chips. With eight chips housed on either side of the PCB, and with the SancForce 2281VB1 controlled joining group on the board.

Although the new drive uses NAND with reduced program/erase cycles than the original HyperX drives, in practice most people will come nowhere near the drive's write limits. What it does do, however, is put a drive with enthusiast performance at a price point in reach of a lot more people.

Our review drive was standalone product that comes with just a 3.5in bracket and mounting screws. If you're looking for more extras, then the drive is available in a full upgrade bundle, which adds a 2.5in USB external enclosure, cloning software, a fancy screwdriver and SATA data cable to the mix for �130.

At the standard price tag there is simply nothing not to like. It's great performing drive for a fantastic price. The SandForce controller may not be the fastest any more, but will still make a difference to your PC.

By: Simon Crisp

at PC Format Magazine UK

Google Nexus 7 Tablet In UK This July For �159

Creative Mind Android , Smartphone's review

Google Nexus 7 Tablet Will be Available in UK Next Month For �159 (8GB)

Yesterday Google announce the Nexus 7 Tablet having Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version and we collect some information to their UK release. Nexus 7 have 8GB and 16GB editions so far and the 8GB will be available around for �159 from mid of July next month while the 16GB will cost around �199 all around the UK.

Features

Google Nexus 7 features a 7-inch of TouchScreen display having 1280 x 800 pixels in resolution. Processing speed expected to be awful with quad core nVidia Tegra 3 Processor, also features a 12 core GPU fixed inside.

Specifications

FORM FACTOR	*Tablet*
OPERATING SYSTEM (VERSION)	*Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
DISPLAY SIZE	*7 inches (Touch-Screen)*
STORAGE MEMORY	*Internal Memory 8GB, Flash*
APPROX BATTERY LIFE	*8 working hours*
DIMENSIONS	*7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in*
WEIGHT	*11.99 oz*
ANNOUNCED	*27th June 2012*

Amazon's Kindle Fire was expected to be launched before Google Nexus 7�s addition in UK, as they are available in US for quite a while, but this time Amazon failed to go ahead and make a change in UK�s market. Definitely spectators may now be more interested in Google Nexus 7 Tablet rather than the Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet.

Source: Engadget

copyright � 2012 www.pcinbox.com

AeroCool X-Vision | Accessories

Creative Mind Hardware Review , Technology Review

Desktop PC Accessores | AeroCool X-Vision Monitor Your PC�s Temperature & Fan Speed in Real Time.

If you want to monitor the temperatures inside your desktop and control fan speed, check out this cool accessory the AeroCool�s X-Vision. The 5.25-inch display fits into the optical drive cage of your desktop, so you can easily monitor temperatures. AeroCool includes five heat sensors that you can attach to the key heat generating components of your PC, including the CPU cooler if available, graphic cards, memory and hard drive. X-Vision also includes five 3-pin fan connectors that you can connect to the system fans inside your case to display the fan�s RPM and Power Supply voltage. The X-Vision also allows you to control the RPM speed of the fans, rear fan and CPU fan, if you want to reduce system noise turn fans off, or increase cooling turn fans on.

PC Inbox Overview

With AeroCool X-Vision, you can set up temperature maximums to alert you when a component is too hot.

The AeroCool X-Vision can monitor and control up to five fans inside the case.

Five heat sensors give you the tools to monitor key hardware inside your desktop.

Intel Lauches StudyBook Tablet for Students

Creative Mind Android , Intel

Intel has revealed the design of a new tablet PC aimed specifically at students as part of its Intel Learning Series programme.

Using Intel�s low-power Atom Z560 processor running at 1.2GHz, the 7in StudyBook tablet has 1GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage behind a 1024x600 capacitive touchscreen display.

The rear of the device includes a 1.3 megapixel rear-facing camera plus a 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat functionality, while 802.11n Wi-Fi and 3G mobile broadband equipped models will also be available when the product is launched.

Wired connectivity includes a full size USB port, an external power connector, a full size HDMI port for connection to an external display, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an SD card slot for memory expansion and a SIM card slot on the 3G equipped version.

Thanks to the use of the Atom processor and its x86 instruction set the same architecture used in laptops and desktop PCs. The StudyBook is capable of running either Windows 7 or Google�s Android platform, depending on user requirements. Standard software includes an eBook reader, notepad, drawing application and a web browser.

As befits a device that will be mainly used in schools, the StudyBook is robust: Intel claims it can withstand a fall from 70cm the average height of a school desk-while its single piece plastic body also makes it resistant to minor spills. The internal battery promises a five and a half hour battery life in �active use,� although Intel isn�t saying exactly what this constitutes.

Intel won�t be producing the StudyBook itself. Instead, the company is licensing the reference design to third party manufacturers, with the first devices expected to appear later this year. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but is expected to sit at the cheaper end of the market.

Sony SmartWatch | Overview

Creative Mind Android , Technology Review

Awesome Gadget of the month February this year. But let you look at the picture, is it a wrist watch? Is ita Smarphone? Is it a PMP? Well, its all three-in-one featured SmartWatch. They guys at Sony have got really creative and come-up with a SmartWatch that not only does the job of a wristwatch, but also lets you use it as a smartphone. Like the original Sony LiveView, the new SmartWatch connects to your Android phone via Bluetooth and displays a variety of notifications from social networks, emails and even access and control of applications on your phone. The Sony SmartWatch is improved over last year�s model with a full color display, accelerometer and a variety of color rubber wrist bands to choose from. For those who want a more traditional look, Sony also has a wrist band connect a standard watch wristband. But here the main difference between the Sony SmartWatch and the other Android watches we�ve seen at CES is that Sony�s watch is simply an accessory rather than a standalone device. the good news is that the Sony SmartWatch can now keep the time even if it is not paired with your Android phone. by design, the SmartWatch is limited in functionality, but that allows it to retain its charge for much longer than the I�m watch and the Motorola ACTV.

Sony�s Smartwatch is compatible with all phones running Android 2.1 or higher. A Sony rep mentioned that the final hardware will be tested slightly before launch, but we should see the Sony SmartWatch show up on Sony�s website and retail stores before the end of March this year for $149.

Android Phone to PC | Send files via Software Data Cable

Creative Mind Android , HTC

Have you ever wanted to transfer files between your Android phone or other mobile device and your computer without the hassle of cables? Consider Software Data Cable (for Android) a free app providing file transfers via Wi-Fi.

The app has downloaded from the Android Market and tested on a Droid 2. Installation was no-fuss and took a scant few seconds.

The app�s main display buttons are Start Service, Stop & Exit, and Settings. While the display does show ads, that�s to be expected in a free app. Once running, my mobile device was assigned an IP address doled out from my wireless network�s DHCP server. The app then tells you to input the address displayed (the IP address assigned to the mobile device) into your computer. Once I put the address into my browser, a page opened up, listing the entire file directory of my Android device. On my Android, I also noticed the app showed the total and available storage capacity of my Droid 2 handy for knowing how much data you can transfer.

Back to the desktop side, because the Android�s directory is shown using FTP, you can also view the directory structure in Windows Explorer. It�s a great feature because you can copy a file from your desktop to your Android device using Explorer�s drag-and-drop capabilities or Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V (for copy & past in Windows Explorer). I copied a 25MB video from my Windows 7 PC to my Droid 2 in about a minute and 20 seconds.

I also was able to copy pictures from my phone to my laptop as easily as copying and pasting files between two folders in Windows.

Another great feature of this app is file and folder management on the device. I am not the most skilled at navigating my Droid�s data folders, always afraid it will accidentally delete something important. But Software Data Cable gives you a full graphical representation of all the files on a mobile device and option for copy, cut, and delete, as well as the ability to navigate to a parent directory and create new folders.

Software Data Cable is dead simple, and delivers great file management between a computer and Android device provided both can connect to the same wireless network. It�s an easy pick for a user spending more time on his Windows PC or Laptop while in home or in office because its simplicity and efficiently a great free app.

Lenovo K800 Medfield | Intel Processor Smartphone

Creative Mind Android , Smartphone's review

Lenovo K800 Medfield Smartphone with 1.6 GHz Intel Medfield Processor with 8 Mega Pixel of HD Camera | PC Supporter Review.

As it is not a first smartphone powered by Intel, the Lenovo 800 Medfield smartphone would still catch your attention. Boasting a 4.5� screen and running off a 1.6 GHz Intel Medfield processor, it features an 8 Mega Pixel camera that offers up ISO 3200. Despite running a modified version of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) rather than Ice Cream Sandwich, and although this phone will not be seen in SA it still looks like promising foray of Intel, who is strong on the PC processor front but lacking foothold in the smartphone and tablet market. Intel is also receiving support from Motorola, who will be releasing an Intel powered phone in the second half of this year.

Nokia Windows Smartphones | What You Need To Know

Creative Mind Smartphone's review , Technology Review

Nokia�s new Windows Phones running Lumia phone range landed in SA at the of last month. It makes a much important departure from Nokia�s old and tired Symbian OS, to the brave new world of Windows Phone. Here is all you need to know about the top of the Nokia�s chart new Smartphones Lumia 800 and Lumia 700.

Expected Features:

Office and SkyDrive

A key benefit of phones being Windows based is Microsoft Office integration in the form of the Microsoft Office hub. This is one of the strongest documentation creation and editing packages on offer for any mobile OS, and includes the mobile versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as SharePoint. Users also have access to Microsoft�s SkyDrive, a free cloud-based storage service offering users 25 GB of online storage for documents, music, photos and videos.

Nokia Drive and Maps

Users of Nokia�s Symbian operating smartphones as well as the N9 will be very familiar with the company� excellent Nokia Drive, their free turn by turn drive and walk navigation offering that boasts voice guidance. Nokia Drive will also be available on their new Windows based devices and helps set Nokia�s devices apart from the other crop of Windows Phone OS running mobiles out there. It includes the ability to employ maps in either a 2D or 3D view and also to change the screen contrast to enhance the readability of the display during night driving.

Smartphone + Xbox360

Xbox fans will be happy about the close knit integration between the 360 and Windows Phone. Upon downloading the Xbox Companion App from the Windows Phone Marketplace, you will be able to do things such as using your smartphone as a remote control for the Xbox. Users can edit their Xbox Live avatar, keep an eye on their achievements and receive messages from friends who are on the Xbox Live network, informing them amongst others to join them for a quick gaming session in games like Battlefield 3.

Nokia Radio and Music Store

Mix Radio enables Nokia users to stream a massive library of music for free (besides the data cost involved of course) by utilizing a 3G or Wi-Fi connection, while the Nokia Music Store portal allows users to buy music and download it straight to their device.

Nokia - Why to Choose Windows Phone?

Year 2011 was a very turbulent year for Espoo-based giant Nokia, as its CEO Stephen Elop admitted that Nokia was in trouble, not having products close to offering a user experience that rivaled Google�s Androi or Apple�s iOS. This prompted the company to abandon the Symbian OS �burning platform� as well as ill-fated MeeGo OS it developed together with Intel, in favour of Microsoft�s new Windows Phone OS. The move looks set to benefit both companies with Nokia receiving a much needed OS restructuring, and Microsoft a willing handset partner ready to build on Windows Phone which, up until this time, had limited support from other handset manufacturers.

10 �WOW� Gadgets of the Year

Creative Mind Android , Apple

This year�s CES had some �WOW� gadgets inside, & top ten of which are reviewed below for your info. But Ultrabooks and clever cameras were will represented. Complete guide about these gadgets described here.

Nikon D4 | Digital SLR Camera

Nikon has announced the D4 (Digital SLR Camera), a full frame 16 Mega Pixel camera with a �4,799 only camera price tagged. This pro-camera improves on the speed and accuracy of its predecessors, with better image quality and low-light capability. Full HD recording and a multitude of new features have been added to the gadget. Accordingly, it�s clad in magnesium alloy to keep the gadget at bay. The camera has slots for both CompactFlash and the ultra-fast XQD memory format, and can back up between the two. Wireless modules, and extended ISO range, plus a 51-point autofocus all features.

�4,799 inc VAT (body only) | www.nikon.co.uk

Canon PowerShot G1 X | Digital Camera

Canon introduced G1 X, a 14.3 Mega Pixel Digital Compact Camera with a 288mm wide-angle lens. The aperture ranges from f2.8 to f16, while a huge 18.8x14mm CMOS sensor dwarfs that of APS-C and Micro Four Third models. It also allows for faster continuous shooting and full HD video capture. The ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, plus 14bit RAW image support, distinguish the PowerShot from its rivals.

�699 inc VAT | www.canon.co.uk

Kodak EasyShare M215 | Digital Camera

Kodak launched a 14 Mega Pixel (as small as a Credit Size) camera weighs just 105g, but it packs in a lot of technology inside. It sports 26mm wide angle lens with a 5x optical zoom, and comes with Kodak EasyShare software onboard. A self portrait mode is included, and there�s a tiny mirror on the camera�s front so you can fix your hair. Smart capture and face-recognition technology are included. The Kodak M215 supports 720p full HD video recording, and can convert into still images. A 2.5in LCD aids composition and playback.

$99 | www.kodak.co.uk

Toshiba Camileo Z100 | Digital camcorders

Toshiba-Camileo-Z100-Full-HD-3D-Camcorder

The latest Digital camcorder introduced in this year CES, Toshiba�s latest Camileo video camera offers full HD video capture at 30fps. A pair of 5Mp CMOS sensors enable it to shoot 3D footage, where an 8x zoom is available. the 2.8in touchscreen offers glasses free previews. The Z100 has a 120x digital zoom in 2d mode, with which it can capture 16 Mega pixel still images. Electronic image stabilization is built in. The user interface has been rethought for this latest model, and a Pause button added for use during recording. Toshiba Camileo Upload software is onboard.

Price to be come| www.toshiba.co.uk

Canon Legria HF-R series | Digital camcorders

Canon blasts with this cool Photography gadget during the CES event, as their Digital camcorder Canon Legria HF-R series having a wireless connectivity to send and share photos to a storage drive or iOS device over Wi-Fi. They extend the Wi-Fi connectivity to the HF-R series only. Key features of the camcorder Legria HF-R36 include Mpeg4 support, optical image stabilization, a 51x digital zoom, cinematic filters and face detection. the camcorder offers 38 scene modes and comes with Story Creator software for easy storyboarding of your resulting footage.

Price to be come| www.canon.co.uk

HP Spectre | Ultrabook

Ultrabooks were popular at CES, but HP was the only manufacturer to launch a see-through model. This glass-clad ultraportable has a 14in display, besting the 13in screens of most other Ultrabooks we�ve seen. It also sports near-filed communications. HP has managed to squeeze this screen into a chassis that would normally accommodate only a 13.3in display. There�s also a multitouch trackpad, a choice of 4GB or 8GB of RAM, a 128GB or 256GB SSD and Intel Core i5 or i7 ultra-low-voltage processors. A mini DisplayPort and a USB 3.0 port feature, as do 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. HP says users can expect a battery life of nine hours between charges.

$1,399 | www.hp.com/uk

DELL XPS 13 | Ultrabook

Dell has introduced their first Ultrabook with 13.3in screen XPS 13, that pays more than a passing resemblance to Apple�s MacBook Air. Aimed at business users, the laptop is 6mm thick, offers an eight hour battery life and weighs 1.35kg. Dell says the 13in laptop is effectively the same overall size as a 11in laptop, and offers as much processing power as a standard laptop, despite its slim dimensions. Smart Connect technology built into the motherboard allows software updates to proceed in standby mode. Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and SSD configurations of up to 256GB are cited by Dell.

$999 | www.dell.co.uk

Quaduro QuadPad 3G Plus | Tablet

For business persons, Quaduro�s 12in screen Quadro should provide the convenience of a familiar Windows interface and the ability to access all their Windows programs and documents on a highly portable device. Specifications include a 1280x800 pixel capacitive touchscreen, a 1.6GHz Inter Mobile D510 CPU, 250GB of storage, two USB 2.0 ports and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is an option extra, but Quaduro provides for 3G and WLAN Networks.

From �500 inc VAT | www.quaduro.com/en

Orange Tahiti | Tablet

Mobile operator Orange is introducing a 3G Android tablet. Its 7in screen Tahiti will cost you �25 a month for two years, following an initial payment of �69. The contract includes 1GB of peak and 1GB of off-peak 3G web access per month. a �41 a month contract that bundles an Orange San Francisco Android smartphone is also posited. The Tahiti tablet runs Android Honeycomb from a 1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm 8260 processor and 512MB of RAM. It has 8GB of onboard storage, a 5 Mega pixel camera, a capacitive touchscreen and a GPS compass.

From �69 on a �25/month contract | www.orange.co.uk

Sony Xperia Ion | Smartphone

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Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 | Lightest Ultrabook

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A lightest ultrabook yet, having full feature set, with extras like USB 3.0, WiDi 2.0 and full sized HDMI. Longest battery life in the Ultrabooks� category.

The Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 is the newest member of the Portege line, and it�s Toshiba�s first ultrabook. Available exclusively through Best Buy, the Portege Z835-P330 is currently the cheapest of the news slim laptop category of ultrabooks, selling for just under $800. It also has a featherweight chassis, an unusually full feature set, and a long-lasting battery that will take you through an entire workday. Whether or not those highlights are enough to make you overlook its middling performance and mediocre graphics capability is up to you.

The Z835-P330�s solid feel is especially surprising given its size (0.6 by 14.4 by 8.9 inches, HWD) and weight just 2.4 pounds.

The Z835-P330 sports a 13.3 inch wide screen display, with 1,336 by 768 resolution. The screen is backlit (400 nits) for visibility in environments with lots of ambient light. It also offers fairly wide viewing angles, providing clear visibility for yourself and anyone else you want to share the screen with.

There�s very little room for air flow i this slim chassis, and during testing, the Toshiba got very hot up to 102-degree Fahrenheit on the keyboard and 110-degrees on the underside. Granted, our testing process may push the components a bit harder than the average user would, but you still might want to watch out for a possible case of toasted leg syndrome.

The Z835-P330 has a 128GB solid state drive (SSD), which is large enough to accommodate the operating system, a healthy number of programs, and a modest selection of media.

The Z835-P330 is equipped with a low voltage dual-core Intel Core i3-2367M processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It�s a significant step up from the AMD and Intel Atom CPUs found in traditional netbooks, but it�s not as powerful as the Core i5s that have appeared in the MacBook Air 13-inch, the Asus UX31, or the Acer S3.

The battery lasted 7 hours 35 minutes in testing period (PC MAG testing), a full hour longer than the 6:32 offered by the Asus UX31 (with a 50Wh battery), and an additional 2 hours longer than either the MacBook Air or Acer S3.

The Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 may not be the best ultrabook on the market, but it does stand out due to its light weight, exceptional feature set, and category leading battery life.

At last if you favor portability over performance, the Z835-P330 is a solid choice. [Brian Westover]

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CONTROL YOUR THERMOSTAT FROM YOUR PHONE

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Not planning to upgrade the office thermostat? Not even sure where it is? That�s about to change. The Nest ($249; www.nest.com) is a stylish, programmable thermostat that connects wirelessly to your network. Once the Nest is connected to your network, you can change settings and create a schedule via the Web or an app on your Android phone or iPhone. That�s right: You can change the temperature with a few taps on your phone. In fact, you don�t even need to do that: the Nest can use your daily adjustments to create its own schedule.

HP TouchSmart 610xt PC

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$1,099.00 [www.hp.com]

Hp�s TouchSmart line of touchscreen-enabled all-in-one PC makes using a desktop PC fun again. The TouchSmart 610 features a unique tilting 23-inch widescreen display that lets you use it like a traditional monitor and then tilt it back to use it like a tablet PC. It�s no performance slouch either: It has an Intel Second Generation Core i5 quad-core processor, a 1TB (terabyte) hard drive for media and documents, and 8GB of fast DDR3 (double-data-rate 3) memory that eases working with images, music, and video.

Beats Audio-infused software and audio hardware delivers a superior listening and viewing experience.

A slot-loading Blu-ray Disc play lets you run disc-based software and experience movies in all their HD glory.

An integrated Web cam, Wireless N, and Bluetooth ensure you�re connected and communicating.

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Nikon J1 | Compact Size

Creative Mind Digital Camera , Photography

Source: PC Magazine - November 2011

It�s Compact, But Focuses and Fires Like a D-SLR.

Nikon�s J1 marks the company�s entry into the compact interchangeable lens camera market. Nikon�s J1 is not that much larger than a point and shoot, but manages to capture sharp images and focuses and fires faster than many D-SLRs, even though its image sensor and lenses are much smaller.

The J1�s included zoom lens covers a 3x zoom range, matching the field of view of the lens included with our Editor�s Choice Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The NEX-C3�s larger sensor packs more pixels and delivers best in-class low-light performance, but if you are put off by its larger lens, which is closer in size to that bundled with most D-SLRs, the J1 is worth a close look.

The J1 measures 2.4 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (HWD), and weighs 8.3 ounces without a lens. The included 10-30mm kit lens is collapsible, which helps to conserve some room in your bag. Thanks to the compact optics, J1 is also noticeably smaller than the Sony NEX-C3, which features a kit lens that is the same size as that of a standard D-SLR.

The J1 is a compact speed demon. Although it is hindered by a just-ok 1.8 sec and start up speed, autofocus speed is excellent, the camera is able to lock onto a subject in about three-tenths of a second.

Shutter lag is virtually non-existent; we measured it at 0.04 seconds when the lens was pre-focused.

Nikon�s J1 is a very good choice if you are looking for a compact camera that delivers D-SLR-level performance. It offers a manual shooting mode that will satisfy serious photographers, and its burst-shooting capability and Smart Photo Selector mode make it possible for almost anyone to capture the perfect shot. But some shooters may feel limited by its fixed rear LCD and lack of a hot shoe or accessory port, which makes it impossible to use an EVF or a better flash. The same-priced Sony Alpha NEX-C3 offers a larger image sensor, and accessory port, and a tilting LCD.

Jim Fisher

Nikon D5100 - Imaging Device Review

Creative Mind HD Wallpapers , Imaging Device

Nikon D5100 �Creativity from any point of view.�

Imaging Quality

A high-resolution Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels, an image-processing engine that provides superior image quality and rich expression of tones, and the new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function
The D5100 is equipped with the same DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED 2 image-processing engine as the high-end D7000 digital-SLR camera. These features enable capture of high-resolution images with excellent expression of tones. With standard sensitivity settings of ISO 100 - 6400 and additional increases up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent), the camera offers improved capability with shooting under dim lighting, such as in the evening or indoors, and also produces better results with capture of rapidly moving subjects.

Image result in low lightning conditions

The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function captures two shots of varying exposure each time the shutter-release button is pressed, and then combines the two shots into a single image with a broad dynamic range. Resulting images beautifully recreate the scene as seen with the naked eye, even with shooting of backlit scenes, with little or no loss of detail in shadows or highlights.

Vari-angle LCD monitor lets you take pictures from unique viewpoints.

The new, large 7.5-cm (3-in.) vari-angle LCD monitor opens horizontally up to 180� and flips up and down from +180� to -90�. Now you�re ready to view, shoot and record your subjects from unique perspectives. Try angle for overhead shots, waist level for candid Live Vie and movie shooting, or a low vantage point for a look from ground level. You can also place the D5100 on a tripod or other stable surface and still see yourself while composing self-portraits.

Visibility has been increased with the large 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot high-resolution vari-angle monitor adopted for the D5100. In addition, the range of colors that can be reproduced by the monitor is equivalent to that of the sRGB gamut.
Adoption of a side hinge for the vari-angle monitor prevents the monitor from hitting the tripod when it is opened while the camera is mounted on a tripod. The vari-angle monitor opens from 0 to 180� to the side, and can be rotated up to 90� clockwise and up to 180� counter-clockwise when it is open. This enables shooting from a wide variety of angles, from low to high, making even self portraits possible.

D-Movie for recording and editing of Full-HD movies

The D5100 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition

movies (1920 x 1080p, 30p) exhibiting superior video quality. Autofocusing during movie recording is possible using contrast-detect AF. When the focus mode is set to full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and the AF-area mode to subject-tracking AF, the camera automatically maintains focus on a subject moving throughout the frame. The D5100

also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still JPEG image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning and/or end of movie files. What's more, the D5100 is equipped with built-in support for stereo audio recording via the Stereo Microphone ME-1 (available separately), and the mode dial and live view switch have been positioned on the same spindle in consideration of operational ease.

The optional Stereo Microphone ME-1 can be used to record sound in stereo while also preventing noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus.

The first Nikon digital-SLR camera to offer Special Effects mode.

The D5100 offers special effects that can be selected and applied with both shooting of still images and recording of movies. Special effects are displayed with the view through the lens in the monitor before shooting or recording begins, allowing users to confirm the desired results in real time. Users can easily enjoy adding special effects to movies. This mode was adopted to respond to the creative intent of users searching for a way to express their own unique style and creativity. The Special Effects mode built into the D5100 offers seven special effects, including Selective Color and Color Sketch.
Favorite Special Effects

Selective color All colors other than those selected by the user are recorded in black and white. Up to three colors can be selected at a time.

Color sketch The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect. Users can use the monitor display to adjust the vividness of colors and the thickness of outlines.

Miniature effect Distant subjects appear as miniatures for a diorama effect. Users can choose the orientation (vertical/horizontal) and width (narrow/normal/wide) of the area that will be in focus.

Night vision When this option is selected, extremely high ISO sensitivities are used (up to ISO 102400 equivalent). This enables shooting under conditions of darkness while verifying the subject and composition in the monitor.
* RAW recording is not possible. Still images can only be recorded in JPEG (black-and-white) format. Only contrast-detect AF can be used.

Additional Features and Functions

High-speed continuous shooting at up to approximately 4 fps1, and a very precise and durable shutter unit that has passed testing for 100,000 cycles.

Equipped with Quiet shutter-release mode for shooting in situations in which quieter shutter operation is desired. Infrared receivers for remote control operation on the front and back of the camera enable wireless control over the shutter from both in front of and behind the camera (optional ML-L3 wireless remote control supported).

Equipped with 16 scene modes that enable the simple capture of beautiful photos of the desired scene with automatic optimization of camera settings.

Built-in HDMI-CEC compatibility enables control over playback of still images and movies using the television's remote control when the camera is connected to a high-definition TV via the HDMI connector.

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