You can now pre-order the second generation Vado HD pocket camcorder from Creative. The gadget comes with new Vado Central for Mac OS X, which will feature video transferring and direct to iMovie importing of Vado videos. The new Vado Central will be available for download in early September and is compatible with all previous Vado and Vado HD models. The second generation of Vado HD is available in two new color combinations, a 4GB glossy white with green accents, which holds up to 60 minutes of video and an 8GB glossy black with red accents, which holds up to 120 minutes of video. The 4GB and 8GB models are priced at $179.99 and $199.99, respectively. [Press Release via Digital Camera Blog]
Exemode will launch its Yashica DV-535HD camcorder that is able to record 1080p 30fps HD video. This affordable HD video recorder boasts a 5x optical zoom, a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD display. All video recordings are stored under the AVI file format for easy migration to other platforms. You can save all your recorded video on an SDHC memory card (up to 32GB). The Yashica DV-535HD will be launched on September 11th, 2009 for $263 a pop. [Tech-On! via Digital Camera Blog]
The HDP1100 and the HDP1200 are two HD projectors from Knoll Systems that can be used right out of the box without having first to mess around with its settings, and they are the HDP1100 and the HDP1200. The former comes with a short throw lens, meanwhile the latter has a long-throw lens. Both projectors are designed from the ground up by Kevin Knoll and the Knoll System’s team. Features of the HDP1100 and the HDP1200 include a native resolution of 1920 X 1080, a 950 ANSI lumens, and a 4400:1 contrast ratio. These projectors also adopt Knoll 2-D lens shift that makes installation easy since projector doesn’t need to be mounted in just the right spot. The Knoll Systems HDP1100 and HDP1200 retail for $5999 and $6799, respectively. [Product Page]
XFX has rolled out its latest AGP-based graphics card, the Radeon HD 4650 (codenamed HD-465X-ZPFR). Featuring a black PCB, this new AGP 8x card integrates 320 Stream Processors, a 128-bit memory interface, a 1GB of onboard memory @ 800MHz, a core clock of 600MHz, a single-slot cooler, a 4-pin MOLEX power connector and two DVI outputs. The XFX AGP-Based Radeon HD 4650 is now available for just $89.99. More
BenQ will release the world’s first 21.5-inch LED widescreen, namely the Full HD 1080p V2200 Eco. The monitor adopts LED (light-emitting diode) technology that enables an ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio of 5 million:1 for intense blacks and extreme whites. This technology also produces fine details and near-infinite color variations, meanwhile BenQ’s Senseye 3 Human Vision technology provides image richness, clarity, and depth. The LED display also features “Eco” mode for 30% less power-consumption without compromising visual enjoyment. The BenQ V2200 Eco will be available worldwide starting in China mid-August 2009. [BenQ]
Hightech Information System (HIS) is set to launch a new iCooler-branded graphics card namely the Radeon HD 4850 iCooler IV. Featuring a blue PCB, the card integrates 800 Stream Processors, a 256-bit memory interface, a 512MB of memory, a dual-slot fansink and factory overclocked frequencies – 625MHz for the GPU and 1986MHz for the memory. In addition, it also features several connectivity ports including D-Sub, DVI and HDMI, and supports DirectX 10.1 as well as CrossFirex. The Radeon HD 4850 iCooler IV is expected to hit stores later this month for unannounced price yet. Picture courtesy of Donanimhaber. [TCMagazine]
PowerColor has introduced a new member to its RV740-powered graphic card line-up in the form of the Radeon PCS (Professional Cooling System) HD 4770. This new graphics card is equipped with 640 Stream Processors, a 128-bit memory interface, a 512MB of GDDR5 memory, a dual-slot Arctic Cooling fansink and factory overclocked frequencies – 750MHz for the GPU and 3200MHz for the memory. It also features two DVI outputs and supports DirectX 10.1 as well as CrossFirex. The Radeon PCS HD 4770 is expected to hit stores later this month for under 100 Euro. [TCMagazine]
Hightech Information System (HIS) is getting ready to introduce its first custom-cooled graphics card namely the Radeon HD 4890 iCooler x4. This new graphics card integrates 800 Stream processors, a 1GB of GDDR5 memory, a 256-bit memory interface, a nice dual-slot fansink covering almost all the PCB and factory overclocked frequencies – 800MHz for the GPU and 3900MHz for the memory. In addition, it also comes with two DVI outputs and supports DirectX 10.1 as well as CrossFirex. The Radeon HD 4890 iCooler x4 should become available soon for unannounced price yet. More
Sharp has rolled out the LE600 and LE700 LED TV series. The former comes in 32-inch, 40-inch and 46-inch models, meanwhile the latter has all those plus the added advantage of a 52-inch model. Both the LE600 and LE70 series feature Full HD resolution, LED backlights, a contrast ratio of 4,000:1, Sharp’s “X-Gen Panel” with its proprietary “Mega Contrast” and “Brilliant colour Processor” technology. The Sharp LE700 is better than the LE600 because it has a quick 4ms response time, four HDMI ports, and a USB port that allows playback of MP3 and JPEG files directly from a USB Flash drive. Pricing info is still unavailable. Stay tuned for more updates. [TrustedReviews]
HP comes back with their largest computer LCD display known as the 2709m. This 27-inch monitor supports a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, a 5ms On/Off response times (typical), a 3ms Gray to Gray response times, a 400 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 30,000 dynamic contrast ratio, and a 92% color gamut. Other features include a 4-Watts speaker system, an anti-glare treatment for its display, an HDMi input, DVI and VGA connectivity. The HP 2709m is now available for around $500. [Product Page]
