Nikon Coolpix S610 and S610C World’s fastest start-up time compact cameras
coolpix_s610c.jpg Nikon today announced the introduction of two new Coolpix compact cameras: the S610 and S610C. The new cameras cater to everyone’s tastes and needs. Both the Nikon Coo;pix S610 and S610C are incredibly fast, with the world’s fastest start-up time in their class, 10 effective megapixels and a wide-angle 4x zoom. The S610C’s wireless LAN connectivity makes uploading pictures to the internet easy. Both cameras offer advanced features that include Scene Auto Selector, a first for Nikon Coolpix models. With this setting the camera automatically selects the most appropriate Scene Mode such as portrait, landscape, night setting, or close up. The Nikon S610C is the world’s first compact camera compliant with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), which makes for effortless and secure connectivity to Wi-Fi routers to allow quick and easy on-line storage and sharing of digital pictures via Nikon’s my Picturetown.

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Nikon Coolpix S710 top quality digital camera with 14.5 effective megapixels
coolpix_s710.jpg The Nikon Coolpix S710 is a top quality, high-performance digital camera with 14.5 effective megapixels. It includes a 3.6x optical zoom covering a wide-angle 28 mm, four exposure modes (P/S/A/M) to allow users to fully control the camera settings or leave it up to the camera to decide the best settings and Scene Auto Selector. Four anti-blur features ensure sharp images at all times, even for objects on the move: lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), a sensitivity range up to ISO 12800, Best Shot Selector and Motion Detection. Thanks to its Face-priority AF, it can recognise up to 12 faces, so that you’ll not be disappointed again when shooting that group photo. Selecting a shot is easy with its extra-large 3-inch wide-viewing angle TFT monitor with anti-reflection coating. It has a robust exterior design with highly-durable stainless steel body.

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Nikon Coolpix S60 stylish compact digital camera with unique touch-panel control
nikon1_S60.jpg The new Nikon Coolpix S60 is an advanced and stylish compact digital camera featuring a large 3.5-inch wide-screen LCD monitor with unique touch-panel control. Its 10-megapixel resolution offers clear, high-quality pictures with a Nikkor 5x zoom lens for dynamic telephoto shooting. Quality shots are ensured through its Vibration Reduction capability and high ISO sensitivity. The Coolpix S60 offers advanced features, such as Scene Auto Selector, enhanced Face Recognition, Smile Timer with blink detection, time-lapse movies, in-camera retouch and HDMi output. The camera’s movie function and time-lapse movie can shoot 30 fps at up to 640x480 pixels. The 17 Scene Modes, including modes for tough-to-shoot environments such as beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn and fireworks shows, mean you’ll capture even the trickiest subjects perfectly.

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Nikon Coolpix P6000- first top-of-the-line Coolpix camera with built-in GPS
coolpix_p6000.jpg Nikon today announced its first top-of-the-line Coolpix camera with built-in GPS –Coolpix P6000. Nikon Coolpix P6000 camera’s superb image quality is guaranteed by an effective 13.5 megapixels, the wide-angle 4x zoom Nikkpr lens including 2 ED glass elements and Nikon’s image-processing system EXPEED. The built-in GPS, RAW support, and integrated Ethernet connector for image sharing via Nikon's ‘my Picturetown’ make it one of the most advanced compact cameras on the market today. Thanks to its attractive, intelligent design with an SLR-like grip for perfect handling, user-friendly button layout and 2.7-inch high-resolution TFT screen, it’s easy to use - allowing you to concentrate on the shooting. The camera’s movie function, with the built-in time-lapse movie mode (at up to 640x480 pixels in 30fps), further strengthens the range of creative options. Nikon’s Best Shot Selector allows the camera to take a maximum of 10 sequential shots and automatically saves the sharpest image.

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Seiko Develops 500ppi 3D Display for Mobile Phones
epson_3d_display_A.jpg Seiko Epson has developed a 3D display that is targeted at mobile phones and can show high-resolution 3D images visible to the naked eye with no special glasses. To display 3D images, a special lens called "lenticular lens" is placed on pixels so that different images can be seen from different angles. A lenticular lens is composed of an array of many hog-backed convex lenses, each of which is as large as a few pixels.

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Dell 2135cn Multifunction Color Laser Printer
dell_2135cn_laserprinter.jpg The Dell 2135cn MFP is a new category entry primarily for Small Business and Small Office/Home Office with low-mid volume usage. With a print speed of up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) color and 16ppm monochrome and easy-to-use copying, scanning and faxing features, the Dell 2135cn MFP can replace multiple office devices and help businesses conserve resources, save energy and provide exceptional long-term value.

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Sony to buy Bertelsmann's Sony BMG stake for $900M
bertelsmann.jpg Sony and Bertelsmann AG today announced that Sony has agreed to acquire Bertelsmann's 50% stake in Sony BMG. The music company, to be called Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (SMEI), will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. Sony and Bertelsmann AG originally created the Sony BMG joint venture in August 2004. Once the transaction is completed, SMEI will be comprised of premier music labels such as: Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, J Records, Jive Records, RCA Records, and Zomba. Key recording artists will include Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Yo-Yo Ma, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Usher and Jay Chou.

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MSI Wind Netbook Love Edition to fill every corner of the globe with love
love.jpg After garnering major international awards and winning over consumers worldwide, MSI Notebook has now unveiled a special charity model – the "MSI Wind Netbook Love Edition". The new release will designated to support a range of notebook donation programs around the world for children in rural and remote areas. The donated notebooks will help those children learning valuable computer skills, connecting to world through the Internet, and narrowing the digital divide. By feedback to the community tangible ways, MSI Notebook will fill every corner of the globe with love. In a fusion of art for charity, the "MSI Wind Netbook Love Edition" features tans, bright silver and shining gold hearts pattern on a pure white chassis to convey a sense of gentle softness.

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Matrox triple widescreen modes for TripleHead2Go Digital Edition
Matrox_triplehead_main.jpg Matrox announced new triple widescreen modes for the TripleHead2Go Digital Edition: 3x1680x1050 and 3x1440x900. The new modes allow gaming enthusiasts and professionals to benefit from the advantages of widescreen technology across an astonishing desktop set-up. With TripleHead2Go, users can now drive three widescreen monitors from a single system. The ultra-wide desktop gives gamers a maximum field-of-view for an unrivaled gaming experience and professionals a vast desktop for managing multiple applications.The additional onscreen information in a widescreen Surround Gaming set-up creates a heightened level of immersion for a more enjoyable gaming environment.

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Tascam Track Pack recording Bundles
Tascam_T1.jpg Tascam announced three recording bundles designed to supply musicians with the tools they need to make great recordings. The Track Pack T1 combines the US-122L audio interface with a dynamic microphone, headphones and Cubase LE4 recording software. The Track Pack T2 matches the US-144 interface with Tascam's new TM-78 condenser microphone. The TM-78 is captures intense vocals and detailed acoustic instruments like acoustic guitar, fiddle and percussion. It even includes a microphone clip and tabletop stand for podcasting and songwriting. The Field Pack pairs Tascam's best-selling DR-1 portable recorder with the TM-ST1 stereo microphone.

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Tascam GT-R1 your new songwriting partner
Tascam_gt_r1.jpg Tascam_gt_r1-top.jpgTascam GT-R1 is a new portable recorder for guitar and bass players. Based on Tascam’s best-selling DR-1 recorder, the GT-R1 adds features from their groundbreaking guitar trainers for the ultimate songwriter’s sketchpad. A pair of built-in condenser microphones captures rehearsals and live shows, or musicians can plug directly into the instrument input to record with amp simulation and effects. The Tascam GT-R1 includes a rhythm player for instant inspiration, and a 1GB SD Card and rechargeable battery are included to get started right away.

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NEC lightweight automatic NP41 and NP61 digital projectors
Nec_NP61_front.jpg NEC announced today the NP41 and NP61 digital projectors, designed with features to enable simple use in corporate and educational environments. The lightweight automatic NEC NP41 and NP61 provide bright (2300 and 3000 lumens) and colorful images while remaining quiet in operation (32dB in ECO Mode). Their quickstart and quick-cooling features minimize setup and teardown times between meetings, and their automatic focus instantly provides a sharp detailed image. The NP41 and NP61 automatically detect the source and project the image with auto input selection, while their AutoSense feature intuitively syncs the projector with most computer signals and features one-touch image optimization.

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Nissan develops fuel cell stack with double power density at 35% cost reduction
nissan_fuelcell_rack.jpg Nissan has developed a new fuel cell stack with double the power density of the previous generation stack. The new Nissan fuel cell stack also achieves a 35% cost reduction mainly due to half the use of platinum, a key material used in the production of fuel cell stacks. Compared to the previous generation, the new generation stack’s power output is increased 1.4 times from 90kW to 130kW, which can power larger vehicles. Stack size is reduced by 75% to 68L from 90L, which allows for improved packaging flexibility. Test fleets incorporating the improved fuel cell stacks will be operational by the end of this year.

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Nissan unveils all-electric and hybrid electric prototype vehicles powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries
nissa_hybrid_electric_car.jpg Powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, the latest generation Electric Vehicle features a front-wheel drive layout and uses a newly developed 80kW motor and inverter. The advanced laminated compact lithium-ion batteries are installed under the floor, without sacrificing either cabin or cargo space. The production vehicle to be introduced in 2010 will have a unique body style and is not based on any existing Nissan model. The Nissan original HEV delivers two breakthrough technologies – a high-performance rear-wheel drive hybrid system and parallel-powertrain hybrid system. The hybrid employs Nissan’s own originally developed hybrid technology and its first rear-wheel drive hybrid powertrain.

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Philips handheld ultrasound system offers premium image quality in a portable system
Philips.jpg philips_CX50.jpgPhilips today announced the launch of its advanced handheld ultrasound system, the Philips CX50 CompactXtreme. Designed to meet the needs of cardiologists for clear diagnostic data at the bedside, the new Philips CX50 CompactXtreme combines the image quality expected of a traditional, premium, full-size system with the convenience of portability.

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