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Nikon Announces Two New Wide Angle Lenses

by jessica on Tue, 2010-02-09 10:50

Nikon just announced two new lenses for professional photographers, the highly anticipated 24mm f/1.4G ED lens that gives photographers a dramatic depth of field and versatile focal length; and the new 16-35mm f/4 VR, Nikon's widest angle FX zoom lens to date.

The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4 G ED lens will be available in late March 2010 for $2199.95 and the wide angle AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is scheduled to be available in late February 2010 for $1259.95.

Read the press release below for more information. Read more

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas from JVC

by jessica on Tue, 2010-02-09 05:00

Whether you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift for the girl in your life, the man of your dreams, or something that's suitable for everyone, JVC's got you covered.

For Her:

JVC Fashionista Headphones
These inner-ear headphones are designed to match the latest fashion trends. Each earpiece utilizes a neodymium driver unit to deliver high-quality sound and each headphone comes with super-soft inner-earpieces in three sizes for a snug fit that also reduces background noise.

JVC's Fashionista headphones are available now for $19.95. Read more

Brother's HL-3070CW Features Fast Color Printing, Wireless Networking

by jessica on Mon, 2010-02-08 12:35

Brother is well known for their high quality printers and the company's HL-3070CW is no exception. The HL-3070CW is a compact color printer with built-in wireless networking, making it easy to share with others in your small office or at home.

The HL-3070CW can print beautiful presentations, color brochures and other documents at up to 17ppm in both color and black. It features a 250-sheet capacity paper tray and a manual feed slot for envelopes. Thanks to its built-in wireless 802.11b/g connectivity, you can place the printer where you want and share it with others on your network. The HL-3070CW also features a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface allowing you to print from your USB flash memory drive or PictBridge-enabled camera.Read more

New Solar Powered Charger from Scosche: solBAT II

by jessica on Mon, 2010-02-08 05:00

Scosche just announced a new solar powered charger and back-up battery device – the solBAT II. It works with almost any handheld device that can be charged via a USB cable and has two lights on it which let you know when the solBAT II it is charging from the sun or a USB cable (red), and when it is passing that stored energy to a handheld (green) like a Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, or PSP.

The solBAT II's lithium ion battery has a capacity of 1500mA and an output of 5V, so it charges USB powered devices at the same rate as a wall charger. When fully powered a solBAT II can charge a mobile phone up to two times, making it a great battery backup solution when traveling. Read more

Greatest Valentine's Day Accessories Roundup

by jessica on Sun, 2010-02-07 05:00

Valentine's Day is almost here. Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Here is a list of tech accessory options for some of the hottest products on the market today.

be.ez: LA robe Allure
Stylish & functional notebook case for Apple notebooks

Stylish notebook protection available in Red
Made of memory foam (low resilience polyurethane) to absorb shock
Inner lip for maximum protection
Available for MacBook 13", MacBook Pro 15"

Available at: AppleStore.com, Amazon.com and select retailers across U.S. & Canada
Price: $34.95
Website: www.be-ez.comRead more

Canon Launches EOS Video Plug-In for Final Cut Pro

by jessica on Sat, 2010-02-06 05:35

Canon on Friday announced that the EOS E1 video plug-in for Apple's Final Cut Pro is now available.

This new plug-in allows you to easily transfer video content from Canon's EOS DSLR cameras directly into Final Cut Pro. The EOS E1 video plug-in takes advantage of Final Cut Pro's Log and Transfer feature, which lets you select and mark the video directly while it is still on the camera. You can also add custom metadata and ingest the clips in the background so the editing can start immediately.

The EOS E1 video plug-in is a free download available at www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/finalcutstudio. The plug-in is compatible with Final Cut Pro 6 or higher and currently supports Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D and EOS 1D Mark IV cameras.

New VAIO E Series Notebooks Announced

by jessica on Fri, 2010-02-05 05:12

Sony this week announced a new line of colorful and affordably-priced notebook computers— the VAIO E Series.

The VAIO E Series feature a 15.5" (diag.) LCD screen, Intel Core i3-330M (2.10GHz), Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit ,4GB RAM, CD/DVD burner, webcam, HDMI output, eSATA/ USB port, three USB ports and Bluetooth capability. An optional Blu-ray drive is also available.

The E Series sports three handy hardware buttons too - WEB, VAIO and ASSIST. The WEB button allows you to access the Internet without a full boot up; launch Sony's Media Gallery software by pushing the VAIO button; and troubleshoot problems or do your own PC maintenance by pressing the ASSIST button. Read more

Olympus Intros $600 PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds Camera with Pop-Up Flash

by jessica on Thu, 2010-02-04 16:56

Olympus just added the new PEN E-PL1 to its lineup of Micro Four Thirds digital cameras. Designed for those who want the power of a DSLR camera but not the bulk or complex interface, the E-PL1 allows you to take beautiful pictures without the difficult learning curve.

This third generation of the Olympus PEN series features a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor, 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD, in-body Image Stabilization, Imager Autofocus, Olympus Dust Reduction System, the TruePic V Image Processor and is the first in the PEN series to include a built-in pop-up flash.

The E-PL1 also has a new Direct Button for HD movies which lets you instantly switch to video recording if you're about to take a picture but realize video would be better. And its new Live Guide lets you preview the Scene modes to see what the picture will look like before you even shoot.Read more

Amazon.com Offers FREE Two-Day Shipping on Kindle and Kindle DX

by jessica on Thu, 2010-02-04 14:48

Amazon.com announced a special offer for those still looking for the perfect Valentine's gift this year. Kindle is Amazon's most gifted item in Amazon.com history and they are making it easier for you to purchase a Kindle and get it to your loved one in time for Valentine's Day. The company is offering FREE Two-Day Shipping for Kindle or Kindle DX for shipment in the continental United States between Feb. 3 and Feb. 11 for delivery on or before Feb. 13.

"Now it’s even easier for customers to share their love of reading with a new flame or a longtime love," said Ian Freed, vice president of Amazon Kindle. "Customers don't need to guess which romance novel or political page-turner to give the person they love – with Kindle and Kindle DX, they can give the gift of access to over 400,000 books across all genres in less than 60 seconds."

Kindle and Kindle DX are available for FREE Two-Day Shipping today for $259 and $489 respectively at www.amazon.com/kindle. To take advantage of this offer, customers simply add Kindle or Kindle DX to their Shopping Cart and select Two-Day Shipping.

Olympus Announces New DM-4 And DM-2 Digital Audio Devices

Olympus DM-4 And DM-2 Digital Audio Devices

Large Color LCDs, Voice Guidance, Intuitive Menus and Built-in Stereo Mics in Both; Text to Speech and Voice Recognition Features Included in DM-4

February 3, 2010 – Today Olympus unveils two new DM series digital audio devices with large color LCDs and easy-to-navigate menus for audio recording, editing and playback of podcasts, music, audio books and textbooks. The DM-4 and DM-2 deliver internal memory storage capacity of 8 gigabytes and 4 gigabytes, respectively, as well as external microSD compatibility. The DM-4 also offers voice recognition so users can verbally navigate menus with voice commands and set the time and date, as well as create a schedule using only their voice.

"These new DM recorders are the perfect tools for students and professionals to capture audio files and keep them organized," said Amy Leslie, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "The devices also are ideal for personal time when playing music, podcasts and audio books. Text to speech, voice recognition and DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) compatibility of the DM-4 makes it a great tool for the blind and dyslexic community as well." Read more