Casio just released two new cameras from its Exilim series in the form of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z33. The EX-Z280 is a 12.1-Megapixel pocket camera with a 26mm lens, a 4X optical zoom, a 35.7MB onboard memory (upgradable via SD/SDHC slot), and a 2.7-inch LCD display with 114,960 pixels. Priced at $179, this camera is also able to record 720p video.
Available in black, light pink, vivid pink, silver, and blue, the EX-Z33 provides only a 10.1 Megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display with 230,400 pixels, and a 16.9MB onboard memory (expandable via SD/SDHC slot). The Casio Exilim EX-Z33 is priced at $119. [CrunchGear via Digital Camera Blog]
Here’s the latest addition to Taxan’s DLP projector series, the KG-PH1004XS. Measuring 312mm x 250mmx 100mm and weighing 3.7kg, the projector provides an XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,000 lumens brightness and is capable of producing 76-inch images from 1m distance. In addition, it also comes with several connectivity ports including HDMI, DVI-I, USB and RS232C. The KG-PH1004XS is now available in Japan for $2,600. More
Xtreamer will launch a new NAS that supports up to 4TB of storage across two bays, Anyone who has purchased last year’s model by November 1st, 2009 will get a chance to pre-order this one for €59 ($84) when the listing opens on that day. The price will increase to €99 after November 1st, 2009. For those who don’t have the current Xtreamer will have to pick up both as a €198 set. Stay tuned for more updates. [Xtreamer]
Brando has recently launched the USB Multi-Touch Smartpad that comes equipped with 2 and 3 finger gestures allowing you to rotate images, invoke the magnifier, zoom in and out, horizontal and vertical scroll, middle click, as well as forward and back in Internet Explorer. Measuring 80mm x 104mm x 15mm and weighing 103grams, the device is compatible with Microsoft Vista and XP OS. The USB Multi-Touch Smartpad retails for only $40. [Brando]
Asus is getting ready to launch its new GT200-based graphics card namely the GeForce ENGTX260 GL+/HTDI/896MD3. Featuring a black PCB, the card integrates 216 Processing Cores, a 448-bit memory interface, 3-way SLI support, a dual-slot Glaciator+ fansink, two 6-pin PCIe power connectors and two DVI outputs. The card also comes with several factory overclocked frequencies – 576MHz for the GPU, 1998MHz for the 896MB of GDDR3 memory and 1242MHz for the shader. The Asus GeForce GTx 260 is currently available for pre-order for $213. More
Here is another retro gadget from Etsy in the form of the Recycled Fischer Turntable Clock. Measuring 17-inch x 14-inch, the clock features a Quartz clock movement and can be hung at the wall with 2 wall hangers on the back. If you are interested, you can purchase this old-fashioned clock for $89 each. [Product Page]
Pioneer today launched their brand new headphones that adopts SRS surround technology. The Pioneer SE-NC70S overhead headphone also features Noise Canceling Technology suppressing 1/5 of the surrounding sound (300Hz – 15dB). Weighing at only 200grams, these headphones provides a 103dB output with a 20Hz – 20kHz reproduction bandwidth. The Pioneer SE-NC70S will be available at the end of September 2009 in Japan. [Pioneer]
Zenrin Japan will release a new GPS software for the Sony PSP 1000/2000 and 3000 series (not compatible with PSP Go). Dubbed as the Minna No Nabi (Everyone’s GPS), the program features Sony’s latest Social PetaMap service. The Minna No Nabi will be released in Japan for around 8,190 Yen ($88) without the GPS Module on November 5th, 2009. [Zenrin via Video Game Blog]
Japan-based company, Kumazaki-Aim has come out with another 2-in-1 gadget for the Japanese market. Dubbed as the NRT-350S, the device integrates a portable video projector with a DVD player all in one package. Weighing 2.5 kilograms, the projector offers a native resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, 300:1 contrast ratio, 200 lumens brightness, a memory card reader (SD, MMC) and a 3Wx2ch speaker. The device also supports DivX and XviD video files as well as MP3 and WMA audio files. The NRT-350S will go on sale in Japan starting on September 1st for 59,800 Yen (about $644). More
South Korea’s LG Electronics has confirmed that they will launch a 15-inch television set using organic display technology next month, the largest commercial model so far. This active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AM-OLED) display provides better picture quality and consumes less power. It is also thinner than widely used liquid crystal displays (LCD) that need backlight units. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing so far. [Reuters]
