Archive for January 23rd, 2008
Don’t dream about avoiding traffic jams quite yet, this one-person jet-powered wing can’t propel a person from the ground into to the sky. Instead pilot Yves Rossy needs a lift in an airplane, then starts the wing at an altitude of 4km (13,000ft). While this really fun to use (it certainly is), not everyone has Yves military pilot experience. In case you wonder, he lands using a parachute, and flies straight for about 4 to 6 minutes. Video in the full post.
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January 23rd, 2008
I just finished updating my Samsung Blackjack (read review) to Windows Mobile 6 (WM6) and it works just fine. The update instructions are very clear, if you read them.
Now I need to setup my Exchange Server information. In theory, you can backup all your settings, and restore them after the update. I wonder this phone will have a Windows Mobile 7 update… take a look at WM7 at MobilityToday.
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January 23rd, 2008
[PMA 2008] The rumors were right: Pentax is announcing the Pentax K20D, a 14.6 Megapixel DSLR camera that has the following specs:
14.6 Megapixel, new sensor, co-developed with Samsung Up to 6400 ISO (expanded mode)2.7” LCD DisplayLive view (shoot using the LCD display)Pentax Real Imaging image processorExpanded Dynamic RangeDust-proof, Water-resistant Construction3 images per second continuous shooting (increases with lower resolution)11-point Wide-frame AFDetailed Specifications in the full-post (click on the title)
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January 23rd, 2008
[PMA 2008] For users who seek ultra-small and feature-packed cameras, Pentax has announced the Pentax Optio S12, a camera that has a 3x optical zoom, digital shake reduction and can record DivX movies.
12 Megapixel3x Optical zoomDigital Shake Reduction21MB of internal memory2.5” LCD displayISO 3200 maxDynamic range adjustment30fps DivX movie recordingRelease date: April 2008, $149.95Detailed Specifications in the full-post (click on the title)
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January 23rd, 2008
[PMA 2008] In late December of 2007 photos of the Pentax K200D started to leak on the web. It physically looks like the Pentax K100D but many were anxiously waiting to see what the specifications were, so here they are:
10.2 MP, 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD image sensorPENTAX Original Shake Reduction MechanismDust-proof, Water-resistant Construct11-point Wide-frame AFISO up to 16002.7” LCD displayImproved dust reduction systemSD/SDHC memory cards Detailed Specifications in the full-post (click on the title)
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January 23rd, 2008
[PMA 2008] The mid-range digital camera space is crowded but Pentax thinks that its Optio M50 can make a difference by offering a 5x optical zoom, while competitors mainly have 3X. Fashion isn’t optional too, it comes in silver, blue and… pink.
8 Megapixel5x Optical ZoomDigital shake reduction (including in movie recording mode)51MB of internal memory2.5” LCD displayFace, smile recognitionMany automatic settingsSilver, light blue, pinkRelease date: March 2008, $229.95Detailed Specifications in the full-post (click on the title)
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January 23rd, 2008
I’m not too sure if FPS gamers will take to the FPS Gun Mouse, but it certainly offers a little bit extra compared to what is currently available in the market. You get gold plated USB connectors to help you make that kill a split second faster than your regular mouse-toting opponent, Teflon-coated skates for smooth sailing, and five programmable buttons to turn you into one virtual, effective killing machine. I think it will take a fair amount of time to get used to this setup though, and most folks will probably stick to the tried and true gaming mouse instead. Still, if you’re curious enough to try the FPS Gun Mouse, it retails for $73 a pop.
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January 23rd, 2008
The graph shows Blu-Ray and HD-DVD hardware sales for the first two weeks of January. Looking the recent data (on the right), you pretty much get how bad this is getting for HD-DVD, if you still care. Many consumers would wait prices and combo-drives are ubiquitous, but if you can’t wait, then this is pretty good indication that HD-DVD is hosed.
When we talked to Samsung, they said that a dual-format drive was only 10% to 15% more expensive to make, and that they could “easily” go back to a single format, if necessary. There’s no need for drama, and may be we’ll stop hearing about this soon. Interestingly enough, there are 11 DVD formats (R, RW+, RW-…), but thanks to combo drives, nobody cares.
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January 23rd, 2008
Our sister-site Uberphones reports that Samsung will roll out a Windows Mobile 6 update for Blackjack owners later today – at 5pm to be precise. The download page is here, but it is still featuring Windows Mobile 5, until then.
We will test it later today, so come back to get more details from us.
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January 23rd, 2008
”You get the large display of e-reading, the super battery life of e-reading, and the high-end connectivity … and the form factor and weight of a mobile phone,” (link – Karl McGoldrick, Polymer Vision CEO)
That sums up the idea behind the device, but the specs (in the full post) aren’t so impressive. From the screen size to its resolution, I’m having a hard time to see it as the ideal eBook. Obviously, the content distribution is the other side of a good media device. It is not hard to imagine that Amazon will have the upper-hand on distribution content in the short term.
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January 23rd, 2008
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