Archive for January, 2008

SanDisk pushes SDHC to 32GB

Filed under: Storage
The bits, they just keep coming — now that 16GB SDHC cards are old hat, SanDisk’s gone and upped the ante with these new 32GB cards. That matches Toshiba’s record, but you won’t be able to get your hands on one until April, when they ship for $349. A 16GB version and a […]

Interlocking Pac-Man lights offer endless mazes, zero subtlety

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Those intrigued by the idea of interlocking light blocks but disappointed by the subtlety of some of the current options available may want to take note of Remake Design’s latest creation, which takes the idea to excessive new heights. As you can see, they’ve churned out a series of blocks to let […]

Hands-on with Canon’s new PowerShot lineup

Filed under: Digital Cameras
Lugging around a DSLR just isn’t for everyone, and Canon’s got the heart of the market covered with their Powershot digicams. The ELPH series has always focused on compact and stylish design, and the new 8-megapixel SD1100 IS is no exception. Small enough that you won’t set off anyone’s “photographer nearby” alarm, […]

MacBook Air gets the unboxing treatment

Filed under: Laptops
Not that we’d expect any different but, in just two days after the first few shipping notices went out, we now have some of the first MacBook Air unboxing photos, which again show that thing is really thin (and the box isn’t too pudgy either). What’s more, the folks at Uneasy Silence who […]

Hands-on with Nikon’s new Coolpix lineup

Filed under: Digital Cameras
Nikon has a raft of new Coolpix digicams at PMA to cover the range of shutterbugs, from “give me more options” to “just a shutter, please.” For those who want some more options but just can’t commit to a DSLR yet, there’s the P60. You’ll get to play around with 8.1-megapixels, […]

Hands-on with Fujifilm’s new FinePix lineup

Filed under: Digital Cameras
So where do you turn if you want the DSLR-like ergonomics but you’re not big on the idea of picking which glass will be the best bet on your shoot? Fujifilm has some stuff to show you. New models to the FinePix lineup start out with the S100fd which lays claim to […]

Olympus SP-570 UZ ultra zoom hands-on

Filed under: Digital Cameras
Fujifilm may have laid claim to “smallest 12x zoom,” but Olympus’ SP-570 UZ blows by that with a 20x optical zoom. In case you didn’t know, the “UZ” stands for “ultra zoom.” Not a bad piece of glass; f/2.8 - f/4.5 with dual image stabilization so you can actually use the 20x […]

Good news for TiVo: court upholds patent claims against Echostar

Filed under: Home EntertainmentThe TiVo vs. EchoStar case got another little push towards finally ending today, as the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that EchoStar had indeed infringed part of TiVo’s “time warp” patent. You might recall that the case had recently been on hold while the USPTO re-affirmed that the patent […]

Olympus’ new FE series hands-on

Filed under: Digital Cameras
As the press release last week made clear, Olympus did a refresh across its lineup for PMA. We’ll hit up the entry-level, ultra-compact FE series here. Across the board, the FE-310, FE-340 and FE-350 get treated to an 8-megapixel sensor and LCDs ranging from 2.5 - 3-inches. The FE-350 trades off the […]

Olympus Stylus lineup hands-on

Filed under: Digital Cameras
Basic point-and-shoot digicams is what the Stylus line is all about, and the trend continues. Up here are some shots of the 840, 850SW and 1030SW. 8-megapixels on the 840 and 850SW with 5x and 3x zoom, respectively. And if you vacation includes some light snorkeling (or you like taking pics in […]

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