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New Tests: CPU Heatsinks from Cooler Master, Scythe and Xigmatek
Vincent Alzieu
January 08, 2009 7:03 pm
January 08, 2009 7:03 pm
We've just added three very different heatsinks to our ongoing Product Survey. All three have the same aim: keeping your hardware nice and cool without taking up too much room inside your computer or making too much noise.The three models in question today are the Cooler Master GeminII S, the concept Scythe Kama Angle and the orange-tinged Xigmatek HDT Red Scorpion S1283.
> Product Survey: CPU Heatsinks
Zx1: New compact camcorder for Kodak
Renaud Labracherie
January 08, 2009 7:02 pm
January 08, 2009 7:02 pm
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The Zx1 is a rather sophisticated version of the Zi6 offering 720p HD video capture at 60 frames per second. Its 2 inch LCD screen is an improvement on the previous model (only 1.4"). This pocket device is also weather-resistant, standing up to both splashes and dirt.
The Zx1 captures on a SD / SDHC card (up to 32GB) and can record up to 10 hours of HD video. It comes with built-in software for uploading content to video-sharing and social networking websites such as YouTube. AA rechargeable batteries, a charger and an HDMI cable (to watch your videos on HDTV) will all be in the box.
The product will hit the stores by April and come in a variety of colours (pink, blue, yellow, red and black).
Microsoft: new partnerships to counter Google's reign
Vincent Alzieu
January 08, 2009 5:21 pm
January 08, 2009 5:21 pm
Microsoft signs new agreements to promote their search engine.As months go by, the number of requests on Yahoo and Live Search seem to dwindle. Microsoft strikes back by signing a series of high-profile partnerships, such as one with leading PC-maker Dell.
Indeed from February on, the manufacturer's PC s for the consumer market will come with Windows Live Services preinstalled. Live Search will be the default search engine.
In the United States, Live Search will also be the default search engine on phones by mobile operator Verizon; the same will apply to Bouygues phones in France.
More space for photos with Sony's new digiframes
Florence Legrand
January 08, 2009 3:08 pm
January 08, 2009 3:08 pm
Sony has announced a digital photo frame that will be able to store up to 4000 pictures. A significant increase in internal memory that should please many.
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was the opportunity for Sony to announce its new S-Frames. These will feature panels ranging from 8 to 10 inches and hit the shops by the end of April.
While the top-end DPF-X1000 model features 2 GB of internal memory, the other three have 1 GB.
At the moment frames seldom go beyond a capacity of 128 MB, though you can find some with 512 MB. This might seem enough, but as cameras are offering higher definition, the size of pictures increases too.
The lack of space on frames is quite a common complaint among users. Once the internal memory is full, you have to resort to memory cards or USB sticks.
In order to find your way easily among these large quantities of pictures, Sony gives the possibility of Search by date, folder, marked photos or photo orientation.
The DPF-X1000 will be the company’s first frame to offer clear LCD and TruBlack technology, which is meant to minimize the reflection on the display and add more contrast.
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was the opportunity for Sony to announce its new S-Frames. These will feature panels ranging from 8 to 10 inches and hit the shops by the end of April. While the top-end DPF-X1000 model features 2 GB of internal memory, the other three have 1 GB.
At the moment frames seldom go beyond a capacity of 128 MB, though you can find some with 512 MB. This might seem enough, but as cameras are offering higher definition, the size of pictures increases too.
The lack of space on frames is quite a common complaint among users. Once the internal memory is full, you have to resort to memory cards or USB sticks.
In order to find your way easily among these large quantities of pictures, Sony gives the possibility of Search by date, folder, marked photos or photo orientation.
The DPF-X1000 will be the company’s first frame to offer clear LCD and TruBlack technology, which is meant to minimize the reflection on the display and add more contrast.
New Tests: Canon PowerShot E1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
Renaud Labracherie
January 08, 2009 1:58 pm
January 08, 2009 1:58 pm
Today we've added two price-friendly compact digital cameras to our selection on DigitalVersus: Canon's PowerShot E1 and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FS3.Both of them feature optical image stabilization and are very easy to get the hang of.
Although Canon's compact looks the more innovative of the two, with its curves and metallic coloring, the E1 is still a relatively unsophisticated--if speedy--camera.
Panasonic, on the other hand, has created a stripped-down version of its successful FX37, cutting out the wide angle zoom along the way.
> Product Survey: Compact Digital Cameras
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