tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58207542836850360912024-03-13T04:40:41.677-07:00Wouldn't Mind Global Product NewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03500265706288394967noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820754283685036091.post-84728566324029062982012-11-24T07:20:00.000-08:002012-11-24T07:21:12.313-08:00Gogo InFlight's Ultimate Fashion Travel Gear Giveaway<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The giveaway has over $400 in the best travel friendly items you can imagine - from Fresh lip balm to L'occitane hand creme, Evian facial toner and even an emergency amenity kit. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sure, gadgets may be very important in the ultimate travel kit, but what good are they without something amazing to carry them in? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Their ultimate Travel Fashion Kit includes two of the best pieces of luggage you can get - the Tumi Arrivé De Gaulle International rolling carry-on and the Tumi Lucca City Tote. Worth $1700, they are just part of this great package.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03500265706288394967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820754283685036091.post-47134437437044280132012-11-12T18:55:00.000-08:002012-11-12T18:55:03.362-08:00Wireless Smart Pen Writes to the Cloud!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What about a pen and pad that remembers everything you write. What if while you are writing these notes it is also recording what is said and you can go back to what was say moments before you wrote the note?<br />
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That would be really nice huh?<br />
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Well in this era of tablets and smartphones, I still find that writing and accessing my notes in a written form is still quite productive and easy to find. So for a few years now I have extolled the benefits of the Livescribe smart pen.<br />
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One issue with the Livescribe is that I had to dock it with my computer (only one computer) and transfer the information. I could then sync it to an internet cloud note-taking solution like Evernote. I could go weeks between syncs and sometimes be in need of what I had jotted down but it hadn't made it to the cloud yet!<br />
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Answer solved: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009FU2AYU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009FU2AYU&linkCode=as2&tag=wouldntmind-20" target="_blank">Livescribe Sky</a> is a new version that has wi-fi built into the pen itself. And now I can send my notes directly to Evernote. This is exactly what I needed.<br />
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Now if you already have the Livescribe and a good routine of syncing with your computer...this might not be that worthwhile of an upgrade. But for the organizationally challenged like myself, this makes my life that much more better. Well worth the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009FU2AYU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009FU2AYU&linkCode=as2&tag=wouldntmind-20" target="_blank">$170 for the 2 gigabyte</a> version or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009FU2AYU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009FU2AYU&linkCode=as2&tag=wouldntmind-20" target="_blank">$190'ish for the 4 gigabyte</a> edition. The 2 gigabyte affords you about 200 hours of recording time and when combined with regular syncing...is probably good for most people.</div>
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Note: Livescribe requires you to write on special paper. You can order special pads to write on or print your own micro-dot paper.</div>
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I really like this solution and use it even though I also will carry an iPad or Macbook Air to a meeting.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03500265706288394967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820754283685036091.post-44569076405572150932012-09-05T05:32:00.000-07:002012-09-05T05:40:22.196-07:00PogoConnect for iPad (3rd Gen) Launch Details Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.tenonedesign.com/connect.php" target="_blank">PogoConnect</a> is planned to ship next month with pre-orders beginning on October 1st. This high-tech pressure sensitive pen will run you $79. I have been looking for a viable solution for taking handwritten notes and create sketches on an iPad and this looks like the most viable stylus-type of solution to come to market.<br />
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I will provide more details when we take delivery of one in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out <a href="http://www.tenonedesign.com/connect.php" target="_blank">Ten One Designs</a> PogoConnect product page.<br />
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Autodesk SketchBook® Pro for iPad is a professional-grade paint and drawing application. Using the same paint engine as its desktop counterpart, SketchBook Pro delivers a complete set of sketching & painting tools through a streamlined and intuitive user interface designed exclusively for the iPad experience.</div>
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FlipBook HD is the most powerful animation app available for iOS. Bring your doodles to life using either frame-to-frame animation or powerful keyframe animation with a set of tools designed from the ground up for the iPad. When you're done, email your movie to your friends or share them on flipbook.tv for the world to see.</div>
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Procreate is the only studio-grade sketchbook for iPad®. Packed with over 45 professional brushes, an incredible OpenGL painting engine and desktop quality features, Procreate is the smart choice for professional illustrators.</div>
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Paper is where ideas begin. It’s the easiest and most beautiful way to create on the new iPad. Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and instantly share them across the web.</div>
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Brushes is a painting application designed from scratch for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring an advanced color picker, several realistic brushes, layers, extreme zooming, and a simple yet deep interface, it is a powerful tool for creating original artwork on your mobile device.</div>
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Colors! is a simple yet robust painting application combining ease of use and powerful painting tools. Based on modern painting techniques originally developed for professional drawing tablets, Colors! is tailored for touch screen devices, and caters to everyone from serious artists to aimless doodlers. Whether you are looking for doing doodles, sketching or painting, Colors! is the perfect mobile sketchbook.</div>
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Noteshelf is the handwriting note taker for the iPad that features super natural digital ink, a stunning UI and a comprehensive toolset that will increase the benefits of owning an iPad by leaps and bounds.</div>
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NotePad Pro is the most powerful tool to take notes on the go!! Use NotePad Pro to take notes everywhere, excellent for students, professionals, businessman, or anyone! You can take notes, draw sketches and record audio. The most complete note app available on the iPad</div>
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With PDFpen, use your iPad to sign a contract, make corrections, fill out an application, make comments on a presentation and much more. It’s the mobile app that doesn’t feel like you left the important features back at the office. Use Pogo Connect to give your PDF mark-up that special hand-written look</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03500265706288394967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820754283685036091.post-39479184888516991422012-08-25T11:56:00.001-07:002012-08-26T07:54:46.580-07:00Apple will have two big introductions this fall - 2012<center>
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<a href="http://allthingsd.com/20120825/confirmed-new-ipad-mini-will-debut-in-october-after-latest-iphones-september-bow/" target="_blank">Walt Mossberg's AllThingsD.com</a> confirms there will be two separate Apple product introductions this fall. The iPhone 5 in September and the iPad Mini in October.<br />
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I had previously mentioned in my <a href="http://www.wouldntmind.com/2012/08/exciting-products-still-to-launch-in.html">Exciting Products Yet To Launch This Fall 2012</a> piece a couple weeks ago that they would both be at the September 12 media event.<br />
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Instead Apple will focus consumers on the smartphone at the September 12th event before rolling out the smaller (7") iTablet during the iPod refresh event. And while nothing is certain until the events, even the iPad Mini name is sounding more and more like it is a keeper.<br />
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Personally, I am due for an upgrade and am looking forward to the iPhone 5 introduction as I am still toting around a iPhone 4...never justifying the 4s upgrade. I'm certain the 5 will be a solid improvement over my current iPhone. As for the new, smaller iPad...I'm on the fence. Truth be told, like I have mentioned in past articles, I am almost preferring my Macbook Air on many occasions...where the iPad is really just my surfing, media consumption and games platform. Any content generation is largely left to my laptop.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03500265706288394967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820754283685036091.post-87397196854171176562012-08-24T19:40:00.001-07:002012-08-24T19:46:15.126-07:00Exciting Pressure Sensitive Stylus for iPad and iPhone...I am pretty excited about the forthcoming Pogo Connect stylus for iPad and iPhone. While there has been a slew of stylus'...none have really excited me. After using each of them, I was largely disappointed. Granted I am not an artist but I just felt like I was squishing a rubber or felt nub around to get some dimensionality into whatever I tried to sketch.<br />
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The good news is that there is a new set of solutions on the horizon that offer a path to provide greater control over the sensitivity and tactile nature of using a stylus on a tablet. Ten One Design (the makers of the basic but popular <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QHY2V4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QHY2V4&linkCode=as2&tag=wouldntmind-20" target="_blank">Pogo Sketch</a>) is about to launch a Bluetooth 4.0, pressure sensitive stylus that communicates the pressure of the pen to the application wirelessly on the iOS device.<br />
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Artists have enjoyed this capability with some high-end graphics tablets and will surely enjoy this advancement but for me the best benefit of this type of solution is that the application can ignore all touch inputs except for the pen. If you have used a stylus to take notes on a multi-touch tablet, you probably have had the experience of your wrist touching the display and drawing something on the screen. This stylus can address this and turn note-taking into a joy.<br />
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I am really looking forward to this and some other intelligent stylus solutions to see how my tablet experience evolves. I will let you know when the price and availability is announced shortly.<br />
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Nintendo will have a web broadcast to disclose more exciting information around their Nintendo Wii successor the Nintendo Wii U. This system is expected to include a "second screen" tablet-like controller that allows games and applications to display additional information on your portable display.<br />
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We've seen this device in action across an assortment of electronic and entertainment tradeshows for the past year and are very interested to see the system at this week's E3 show with content nearly ready for the commercial launch.<br />
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Check it out today...Sunday, June 3rd @ 3pm PDT.<br />
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We've heard a good bit about the new iPad 3 of late. Rave reviews about it's impressive display and fast 4G-LTE wireless speeds. I posted my own early thoughts about my purchase in the article titled "<a href="http://www.wouldntmind.com/2012/03/not-happy-with-my-ipad-3-purchase.html" target="_blank">Not happy with my iPad 3 purchase</a>". And while the new iPad is a marvel of modern capabilities, I guess that technology can also outpace some people's ability to adopt new products.<br />
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I have not ventured to write much about the wide range of different cell phones provided from all the different cell carriers. The tech specs, features, operator customizations and software bundles is so confusing I wouldn't even try to sort out the differences. Heck, the same phone has different names on different carriers!<br />
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But it looks like the crew over at SNL took it upon themselves to cover all the tech mumbo-jumbo like 4G-LTE, a 1,000 different HTC handset versions and all the rest. So much noise that is leaving the "non-tech geek" so confused. If this doesn't clear it up for you...I don't know what could help ;-)<br />
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Looks like the crew over at <a href="http://allthingsd.com/20120209/apple-to-announce-ipad-3-first-week-in-march/" target="_blank">allthingd.com</a> have gotten word that Apple will be hosting an event the first week on March. The event will be held in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. This is the large hall that Apple announces BIG THINGS like the iPad 2 in early March last year.<br />
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We'll have to wait a bit for great clarification as we get closer to the date but expect more computing power, enhanced graphics capabilities and a higher resolution screen for great image clarity especially with small text and the like.<br />
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Still more questions than answers like...What will it be called? What resolution? How does older software look? How easily will it be to convert software to fit the new resolution? What new graphics capabilities such as 3D rendering enhancements, multi-tasking and the like.<br />
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Obviously Apple needs to continue to innovate in this space as the competitive products are maturing. Amazon's Fire fills a niche with its low powered, low cost <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051VVOB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0051VVOB2" target="_blank">Kindle Fire</a> and ASUS with their high-powered <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067PLNRQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0067PLNRQ" target="_blank">Transformer Prime</a>.<br />
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Nikon is really on a roll. We have seen the recent introductions of the new flagship D4 with its incredible focus on high-speed and quality imagery, the COOLPIX line-up updated including an awesome 42x zoom camera and yesterday the new D800 is unveiled.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-5474861-10386530?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ritzcamera.com%2Fproduct%2F541538909.htm&cjsku=541538909" target="_top">
Nikon D4 ($6,000 body w/o lens)</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-5474861-10386530" width="1" /> is an update to the 2007 D3. This is Nikon's high-end, full-frame sensor camera and is a beast to behold. This version provides a modest uptick in resolution and frame-rate and adds a hefty dose of horsepower in the auto-focus, high-iso, low light category as well as video capture. Nikon has really suffered behind Canon in the area of video capture and this is a their attempt to steal some of that thunder away. I'd have to venture to say that Nikon is targeting professional news and sports photographers for the most part. If you are into landscape photography and the like, you'll probably be more interested in the new D800 I'll talk about in a bit due to its substantially higher resolution.<br />
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I'm not going to get into the technicals, I did cover that in my original write-up when the <a href="http://news.wouldntmind.com/2012/01/pre-ces-2012-nikon-delivers.html" target="_blank">D4 was announced</a> last month. Look for its release in February and more details after getting to spend more time with the camera beyond my 15 minutes at CES.<br />
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We are talking about a camera that can shoot from 24mm wide-angle then zoom to an amazing 1,000mm to capture distant images. In addition it has the ability to do close-up macro mode allowing you to focus as close as 0.4 inches away from the lens for real close-ups.<br />
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Expect the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073HSH8U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0073HSH8U" target="_blank">P510</a> to be shipping on March 22nd at $430. Be sure to check out all the new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=ur2&docId=1000769881&camp=1789&creative=390957" target="_blank">Nikon COOLPIX cameras</a>.<br />
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And the big news of the day is the introduction of the Nikon D800...the pro-sumer, full-frame sensor replacement for the aged D700. The D800, like the D4 mentioned above are FX-Format sensors. This means that they accept pretty much all of Nikon's lenses including full-frame or cropped sensor (DX) lenses as well as old film camera lenses. Of course, if you use a cropped DX lens you are only using a small part of the full sensor inside of the D800 but at least you are not throwing the lens away.<br />
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The excitement around this camera starts with its all-new 36.3 million-pixel resolution sensor and its EXPEED3 processing unit designed to handle all those pixels.<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Lo 1 (ISO 50 equivalent) or Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Newly developed shutter unit tested for over 200,000 cycles; shutter speed up to 1/8,000</li>
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Not only does this system focus on high-pixel photography but it has a strong focus on video clearly targeting the Canon 5DMKII and 7D's dominance on the DSLR cinematography realm...<br />
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"<span style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Recording of 1920 x 1080p/30-fps full-HD movies is supported, and users can choose to record using the FX-based movie format or the DX-based movie format according to recording conditions. The FX-based movie format offers a shallow depth-of-field with an emphasis on blur characteristics while the DX-based movie format enables recording of movies that bring subjects closer when lenses with short focal lengths are used. The D800 is also equipped with a headphone jack and supports precise adjustment of microphone sensitivity. In addition, it supports simultaneous display of movies or the movie live view display in the camera monitor and on an external monitor. Further, the D800 responds to the needs of professionals who require uncompressed movie files with the ability to record movies directly to an external HDMI recorder in movie live view mode."</span></blockquote>
Matter of fact, some early video we have seen really shows a lot of promise. Here's a film short produced with the D800.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/36305675">Joy Ride</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/sandroinc">Sandro</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>
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The D800 seems to really fill a Nikon market gap nicely, providing amateurs and professional studio/landscape photographers with a nice-sized, powerful full-frame camera. Nikon has provided some <a href="http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d800/sample01.htm" target="_blank">sample photography</a> and more details if you are interested in checking them out.<br />
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<b>Nikon's great comeback</b><br />
Don't get me wrong. Nikon makes great camera gear. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004V4IWKG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004V4IWKG" target="_blank">Nikon D5100</a> is a wonderful DSLR for under $1,000. Definitely one of my favorites pick of the last year. And of course, loyal Nikon purchasers have always had something new and interesting to keep their eye on. But Nikon has lacked a bit of sex appeal of late to help them garner new consumers or steal people away from Canon or the other manufacturers camps. After reading all the hot news captured here, you have to give Nikon credit, in the last 30 days they have provided details on a really powerful line-up for 2012! I am glad to see Nikon back in the game with some impressive gear. Canon has really dominated the innovation in this space for quite some time. Speaking of time, I guess time will tell if these latest introductions will all pan out well and deliver on the promise but I'm looking forward to testing some of these out in the coming months and providing you with more insights as they unfold.<br />
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Looks like a good year for photography lovers!<br />
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At CES 2012 I mentioned the introduction of a new Fujifilm high-end interchangeable lens camera featuring an all-new 16 megapixel image sensor. The lenses available are all high-quality, fixed-zoom primes (18mm, 35mm and 60mm). This mid-sized camera is targeting a goal of image quality comparable to high-end digital SLR cameras.<br />
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This is not an inexpensive camera with a retail price of $1,700 for the body and lenses that range from $600-650 each!<br />
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Fujifilm is definitely targeting someone really into photography. As to where this camera fits in the universe we will have to see after I can spend more time with this new camera and get some good test shots.<br />
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Nintendo is going pink new standalone option for that special loved ones this Valentine's Day. Starting Feb. 10, a Pearl Pink edition of the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system - previously available only as part of a limited-edition bundle - will be available at a retail price of $169.99.
In addition to free Wi-Fi access at thousands of locations across the nation, fun augmented-reality features and the ability to enjoy games and videos in 3D without the need for special glasses, Nintendo 3DS has a host of built-in social features that can keep users connected to their special someone throughout the year.<br />
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The new Swapnote™ application, which is available for download from the Nintendo eShop at no cost, lets users create and send customized 3D notes to their sweethearts from their Nintendo 3DS.<br />
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Just make sure your loved one is into high-tech games as a gift. In the past I have learned the hard way it is not always the case! :-)<br />
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Sony's head of videogaming division, Kaz Hirai confirms there will be no new platform at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. For years Kaz has stated that he expected the Playstation3 to have a 10-year lifecycle. The 10-year anniversary of the PS3 would be coming up in 2016. If that is the case, the PS4 would come to market a 2 to 3 years prior to allow for one platform to wind down while the newer gaming console builds up momentum.<br />
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This echoes statements from Sony Computer Entertainment's President Andrew House who has said earlier that there would be no new hardware platform at the June show. Andrew went so far as to say last December that Sony is "just entering into this great period for PS3".<br />
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I really love the device for its simple elegance of execution. It is smart. Smart devices always impress me. You can create multiple profiles for everyone in the family and hen you stand on the device, it even figures out which member of the family is standing on it and posts the results to that individuals history. All of this is done wirelesses...no fuss!<br />
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Well, Withings is introducing another scale. This one is the Withings Smart Baby Scale and it is compatible with the WiScale app already available for the original scale. The babies weight is automatically recorded the same as the original version and features the ability to monitor the weigh-ins via the app, emailed to a preset list of recipients or posted to Facebook and/or Twitter to keep doctors, friends or family up to date with baby's progress.<br />
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You can remove the basket as the infant grows into a toddler for extended use. And think of all that blackmail material you will have when junior grows up! Priceless ;-)<br />
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Look for the scale to be available by June 2012 and the app is free on iTunes.<br />
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You can check out the other great Health 2.0 products from Withings including the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JE2PSA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002JE2PSA" target="_blank">Withings Wi-Fi Scale</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K2KYM8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004K2KYM8" target="_blank">Blood Pressure Monitor</a> already available on Amazon...<br />
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Panasonic spent a great deal of time talking about their infrastructure and technology projects that span well beyond our focus of consumer products. But there were several key product discussed that are very interesting.<br />
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<b>The year of 3D Content</b><br />
Panasonic highlighted the importance of 3D and the rapid adoption of 3D televisions. While all manufactures are pointing out that people are transitioning to 3D faster than they did High-Def...don't let a good story get in the way...the truth is the manufacturers are more rapidly offering the 3D on a greater percentage of the pricing chain. Especially since they are looking for selling propositions to drive TV sales in a flat segment of the marketplace and in the introduction of some low price competitors namely Vizio.<br />
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90% of Panasonic's plasma televisions. 40% of their LCDs and 4 out of 6 BluRay players will feature 3D capabilities.<br />
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3D was clearly the focus and Panasonic demonstrated their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J29IA2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wouldntmind-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005J29IA2" target="_blank">HDC-Z10000</a> 3D camcorder that will retail for over $3,000! But that product is really geared for the up and coming film makers that I am sure you all will become. The exciting first's is that this camcorder is Broadcast quality and has a very short focal range for offering 3D. You can focus on objects only 18 inches in front of the 3D lenses.<br />
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<b>Home Theater</b><br />
Already talked about the importance of 3D for Panasonic but let's look at the televisions...<br />
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In 2012, Panasonic will continue to push plasma technology with three product lines; GT, VT and ST. They will have two product lines of LCD televisions; WT and DT. More specific details as we can checkout the booth tomorrow.<br />
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The big news in the television line-up is the evolution of Panasonic's internet connected services that includes Skype functionality and some exclusive applications including Flixter, a new interactive children's book series in partnership with Disney and a Miramax movie app. The televisions appear to be gaining enough processing power to finally multitask some of the apps in concern with your TV viewing.<br />
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On top of that, the team from the original social network, MySpace announced a social platform on Panasonic televisions called MySpaceTV that allows you to dialog and share content with your friends on and off the television. Imagine chatting with your friends while watching your favorite show or sporting event. Or the ability to track what shows are more popular to your friends.<br />
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<b>Tablets</b><br />
Panasonic is taking their Toughbook rugged notebook strategy and applying it to the tablet marketplace with a Toughbook Android Tablet. It is so tough, they actually dropped it during the demo today and it really looked like it was unplanned.<br />
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Samsung took the stage and walked us through a wide range of products introductions covering a gambit of categories. There was talk about televisions, smartphones, tablets, computers, home appliances, cameras...the list goes on. There was a consistent motif with Samsung, LG and other vendors...the solutions have to be simpler to use.<br />
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<b>Smart Appliances</b><br />
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This year Samsung is introducing a Smart Washer and Dryer set that will track your wash and notify you when it is ready for the next cycle.<br />
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<b>Home Theater</b><br />
Samsung spent a great deal of time talking about the television and how it will return to being the center of the home. New functionality and capabilities will continue to be added creating a hub for the family and the home.<br />
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The ES8000 is the new flagship in the companies LCD SMART TV line-up and features a new dual-core processor, the ability to upgrade the core processing platform for future-proofing the device and a host of system and network services.<br />
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Some of the more interesting features is the ability to control your tv via body gestures and voice. And a host of new connectivity solutions between these main television displays and secondary displays such as the company's line-up of smartphones and tablets.</div>
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It was clear that Samsung, like other television manufacturers are realizing that they are part of a full ecosystem and need to be more actively involved in the content creation. Samsung was also talking about partnerships and deals regarding content in the form of new interactive features or applications like their newly announced deal to be the first television to offer "Angry Birds" the extremely popular tablet and smartphone game.<br />
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There is a great deal of talk about the other services of the new SMART TV's to really create this hub in the family. Photo and video sharing, family fitness monitoring, a kids zone and a full marketplace of downloadable applications.<br />
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And not to be outdone by LG's announcement of a 55-inch OLED television with its extremely vibrant color capabilities and thin form factors, Samsung also announced by the end of the year, they too would be selling one.<br />
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<b>Smartphones, Tablets and Samsung's "Things in the Middle"</b><br />
Apple's late leader Mr. Job's once said that the iPad's 9" display is the perfect size to complement the iPhone. He is referring to the fact that the iPad's screen gives you more real estate and you need to create dedicated but new application interfaces to properly take advantage of the larger screen.<br />
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The way Samsung pumps out 10 sizes (exaggerating) between the iPhone all the way up to larger than an iPad...they seem to be out to prove him wrong!<br />
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The Galaxy Note is an exclusive with AT&T.<br />
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Another big announcement in the tablet corner is the update to the original Galaxy Tab. The new Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE features the Super AMOLED PLUS display technology which is stunning to see in person, an IR port to allow for home remote control type behavior and will be launching exclusively with Verizon.<br />
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Samsung has seen success with its original Series 9 laptop and is introducing its successor at CES. The new version features a single form aluminum body and finger-print resistent texture. This 15 inch laptop weighs in 2.5 lbs and measure .5 inches thick. The display is extremely bright and the keyboard is backlit. The computer is said to boot up in 9.8 seconds and have a 10 hour battery life.<br />
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And to keep with the trend of this year's show, Samsung also introduced the all-new Series 5 Ultrabook. This ultra-light laptop still comes with a 14" display and a DVD drive even in this small form-factor.<br />
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<b>Cameras</b><br />
There was talk about their camera line-up which seems to lean on their connectivity and ability to upload straight to email, Facebook and YouTube but to date I have not been blown away with this product line. Not to say they won't get better but this is something we'll have to wait and see.<br />
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You can read more about the products being introduced at CES 2012 in our <a href="http://news.wouldntmind.com/">Product News</a> and for more information about Consumer Electronic trends check out our <a href="http://www.wouldntmind.com/">Editorial and Product Insights</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">You can read the full press release below and you can follow my progress through CES at <a href="http://www.wouldntmind.com/">WouldntMind.com Editorial</a> and <a href="http://news.wouldntmind.com/">WouldntMind.com News</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Valhalla, N.Y., January
9, 2012</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> – FUJIFILM North America Corporation proudly
introduces the debut of its newest and most advanced addition to its premium, high
quality X-Series digital camera line-up – the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 interchangeable
lens digital camera system. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">With a brand
new, custom developed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor<sup>TM</sup>, incorporating
a newly developed filter array and Fujifilm’s proprietary EXR Processor
technology, the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 is poised to deliver superlative image quality
that will rival currently available mid and high-end DSLR models. Taking
another decisive step into the premium camera market, Fujifilm has taken the
X-Pro1 to the next level featuring a New 2<sup>nd</sup> Generation Hybrid Multi
Viewfinder and three prime interchangeable FUJINON lenses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The FUJIFILM
X-Pro1 digital camera not only promises to carve out a distinct position in the
premium camera category, but it also promises to reward X-Series loyalists with
a camera system that surpasses their expectations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“Fujifilm puts
great emphasis on producing outstanding image quality, and with the X-Pro1, we
are proud to offer an interchangeable lens system that performs to the highest
professional caliber,” said Go Miyazaki, division president, Imaging and
Electronic Imaging Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “Each element is the product of Fujfiilm’s
commitment to uncompromising quality. With
its custom APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor<sup>TM</sup>, unique Hybrid Multi
Viewfinder and three interchangeable lenses, the X-Pro1 is poised to become the
new standard for photographers.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Setting new standards in image resolution</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Fujifilm has developed a new CMOS
sensor called the X-Trans CMOS<sup>TM</sup>.
The X-Trans CMOS<sup>TM</sup> sensor is capable of delivering resolution
that is superior to other APS-C sensors and equal to even some full frame
sensors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The new color filter array paves
the way for an ideal sensor that does not need an optical low-pass filter. While the optical low-pass filter is
indispensable for the reduction of moiré and false color generated by
conventional sensors, it also degrades resolution. Fujifilm has developed a new color filter
array that is inspired by the random arrangement of fine film grain, removing
the need for an optical low-pass filter to solve moiré and false color issues. In the array, RGB pixels are arranged in 6x6
pixel sets with high aperiodicity (randomness).
Increasing the degree of randomness eliminates the fundamental cause of
moiré and false colors – a problem that occurs in conventional arrays when
shooting stripes and other repeating patterns.
The presence of an R, G and B pixel in every vertical and horizontal
pixel series minimizes the generation of false colors and delivers higher color
reproduction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As a result of using a
film-inspired array, a more powerful processor is required to process the image
signal data. So Fujifilm has developed the
<b>EXR Processor Pro</b>. This technology will
maximize the full potential of the X-Trans CMOS<sup>TM</sup> sensor, delivering
high speed and high precision image processing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Prime FUJINON XF lenses deliver the highest image
quality<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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lenses have long been associated with delivering high quality images, with
optics used for both broadcast TV and medium format cameras. Now the expertise borne out of this enviable
optical heritage has been put into lenses for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Three compact XF
FUJINON fast aperture prime lenses will be available at launch. The “XF18mmF2 R” (27mm equivalent) f/2.0, “XF
35mmF1.4 R” (53mm equivalent) f/1.4, and “XF60mmF2.4 R Macro” (90mm equivalent)
F/2.4 are all bright and compact and designed to deliver sharp, clear images of
uncompromising quality. They offer
precise control over depth-of-field and deliver excellent bokeh effects thanks
to the design of the molded aperture diaphragm blades. The blades are curved to create a circular
image at all aperture settings, while the very edges of each blade are
meticulously rounded off rather than simply cut off, which delivers a sharper
image. In addition, the solid feel of
the high-quality metal barrel and detailed exposure setting in 1/3 step
increments using the aperture ring fuel your desire to capture more photos with
every shot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: PT-BR; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">FUJIFILM original
“X-Mount” maximizes lens performance<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Specifically designed to
maximize the mirrorless design of the body the X-Mount has a short flange back
distance of just 17.7mm. This means the rear lens elements are as close as
possible to the sensor. The wide opening
allows the lens to be mounted deeper within the body – up to 7.5mm (approximately)
from the mount surface – reducing the back focus distance of each lens to the
minimum possible, thus achieving high resolution all the way to the edge of the
image<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hybrid Multi Viewfinder – seeing is believing<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">First introduced in the FUJIFILM
X100 digital camera, Fujifilm’s revolutionary Hybrid Viewfinder has the ability
to instantly switch between an Optical Viewfinder and Electronic Viewfinder. The Hybrid Viewfinder has added a new
dimension to the pleasure of composing photographs. For the brightest viewing image, and to keep
shutter lag to a minimum, users should choose the Optical Viewfinder. Those wanting focus confirmation, exposure
information, white balance information and depth of field indicators should
switch to the Electronic Viewfinder. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The Electronic Viewfinder
provides an excellent “Live View” of your composition. This fusion of
technologies allows users to enjoy composing their images through a bright
viewfinder, but has the option to overlay vital picture taking information
should this be required.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Changing between the two
viewfinders is simple, thanks to the switch on the front of the X-Pro1 body. When attaching a FUJINON XF-series lens on the
X-Pro1, both the viewfinder magnification and bright frame size automatically
switch to support the lens focal length. Viewfinder magnification switches to
0.37x for the 18mm lens, and to 0.60x when the 35mm or 60mm lens is mounted,
letting you compose your shot with the bright, crystal clarity of an optical
image. The X-Pro1 also gives you the
freedom to manually set a focal distance and switch between viewfinder
magnifications. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="FR" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Cutting edge technology
in a beautiful camera body<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The X-Pro1’s
magnesium alloy chassis and improved user interface is a testament to Fujifilm’s
unyielding attention to quality and the photographic needs of the professionals. From the exact and deliberate placement of
the buttons to the precision milled dials, the X-Pro1 beautifully encompasses
all that is needed to deliver high quality photography. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The top and base
are made from die-cast aluminum alloy which, combined with high quality touches
like precise engraving on the top-plate and hand-enameled lettering on the
lenses, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">illustrates
how the entire X-Pro1 system was designed and built without compromise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This eye for
detail extends to the shutter speed dial and exposure compensation control that
is precision milled from solid metal. Details
like the shutter speed dial lock mechanism and the recessed exposure
compensation dial are designed to prevent accidental movement of settings. The
knurled finish on the sides of the dials feature rows of minutely milled
squared pyramids for superb grip and confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As a well-known mark of quality,
the “Made in Japan” printing confirms that every part of the construction has
had to meet Fujifilm’s highest standards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The lightweight, precision-milled
lens hood (included with the lens) has been exclusively designed and machined
from aluminum for the FUJINON XF lens. Its
compact size delivers superb light shading performance in a design that
perfectly matches X-Pro1 styling. Diameters
of the aperture ring and focus ring of the three FUJINON XF-series
interchangeable lenses are only slightly larger than the barrel for sleek
uniformity of design. Precision machined
from metal, the reassuring click of the aperture ring at each setting and the
comfortable torque resistance when operating the focus ring enhances the
shooting experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The X-Pro1’s leather-like finish is
designed for a quality look and durability. The synthetic leather offers
resistance to the elements and high durability, while an original manufacturing
process produces a texture with the look and feel of authentic leather. The X-Pro1 has also been designed with the
photographer’s comfort in mind. The
natural fit of the eyepiece provides excellent shielding from light leakage,
and an optional dioptic adjustment lens can also be attached.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In film cameras, capturing multiple exposures is the unique photographic
technique of superimposing one image on another by double exposing a single
frame of film. Through advanced digital
processing the X-Pro1 can simulate this technique by simply selecting the <b>Multiple
Exposure mode</b> and taking the first shot.
By viewing the image via the Hybrid Multi Viewfinder or on the LCD
screen, you can see how the finished multiple exposure will look and then precisely
frame the second shot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Further enhancements have been
made to the Film Simulation modes with the new <b>Professional Color Negative Film Modes</b> (Pro Neg. Std and Pro Neg.
Hi) designed for X-Pro1 users working in the studio. The X-Pro1 also offers Film Simulation
bracketing, along with AE, Dynamic and ISO bracketing; plus the ability to
capture the colors and tonal qualities of popular FUJIFILM emulsions through the
vibrant colors of Velvia, the softer skin tones of ASTIA and the natural look
of PROVIA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Replicating the
effects of monochrome film photography the X-Pro1 lets you use color filters to
expand your photographic interpretation.
Heighten contrast with the yellow filter and red filter, or brighten
greens and deepen reds with the green filter.
Just as professional film photographers once selected a filter and
printing paper to complement their creative vision, you can easily fine tune
image quality with these filters. For
those after a more nostalgic theme there is also a sepia filter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The FinePix
X-Pro1 has these additional premium accessory options that are sold separately:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hand Grip, HG-XPro1</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> - Giving you more secure
and balanced handling of the camera, the X-Pro1 accessory grip smoothly molds
to the lines of the camera body for a uniform look. The grip helps balance the
weight of the camera body, allowing for a more comfortable hold.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Shoe Mount Flash EF-X20 </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">– Designed to
match X-Pro1’s distinctive styling, a
single dial lets you choose between two modes: <i>AUTO</i> - automatically optimizes flash for both outdoor daylight and
dark indoor shots; and <i>MANUAL</i> - for
hands-on control. In addition, the
built-in flash diffuser has an easy one-touch process to soften harsh flash
effects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Leather Case LC-XPro1* </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">- Beautifully
molded to protect the X-Pro1, this leather case is designed to allow fast
access for easy shooting. Attention has
been given to every detail, from the color and spacing of the stitches to the use
of a hidden magnet rather than a snap for closing the case. The premium case is complete with the
authentic leather neck-strap and hood case.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Protector Filter 39mm and
Protector Filter 52mm</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> – These protection filters have high
transmissivity without affecting the visible light, and the Super EBC coating effectively
controls harmful borrowed light. The
frame of the filters has a semi gloss black finish, keeping with the high sense
of design, while the inner filter ring is finished in a matte black in order to
minimize reflections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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X-Pro1 will be available in February 2012, and the price will be announced in
late January 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LG is looking to take a leadership position across the home appliances market-place similar to their current leadership in the front-loading clothes washer segment which they have held for the past 4-years.<br />
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<b>Washer and Dryers</b><br />
To maintain their competitive edge, LG is introducing their fastest and largest capacity washing machine. The washer has a more streamlined user interface and includes a smartphone application to notify of simple problems like leaving the door ajar. And might I say, it is a pretty mean looking machine.<br />
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<b>Refrigerator</b><br />
LG introduced it's largest capacity french-door refrigerator at 31 cubic feet of storage. No only does this refrigerator feature a nice contemporary look but also contains some very state of the art features.<br />
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The appliance is smart, like all the LG home appliances and tracks what it's contents. And using the your smartphone you can make a grocery shopping list, scan your grocery receipts to automatically add items purchased to refrigerator inventory and even purchase items right on the display. The app will allow you to see what is in your fridge and what needs replacing while you are shopping.<br />
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Another innovative feature is the Blast Chiller that will quickly cool two cans of soda or beer in just 5 minutes or a bottle of wine in 8 minutes. It is accomplished this through a controlled, circular chilled airflow.<br />
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<b>Smart ThinQ</b><br />
All these devices are functioning across the LG Smart ThinQ network to allow these and future capabilities.<br />
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03500265706288394967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820754283685036091.post-16171712073372857742012-01-09T09:46:00.001-08:002012-01-09T11:07:53.286-08:00CES 2012: LG's Smartphone FocusedLG believes the continued success of LTE cellular technology is a key strength of their's with a large library of patents in the space. With those investments they continue to push the envelope of form and function within the Android-based smartphone marketplace.<br />
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<b>LG Spectrum</b><br />
The big news was the LG Spectrum with HD IPS display (same high-end technology used in their premium displays) with 329 pixel per inch and lower power needed than OLED. The smartphone's display is a 16x9 aspect ration to give you true high definition imagery.<br />
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Powering the device is a 1.5ghz dual-core processor, 4G LTE and an 8-megabyte camera that can record 1080p video. The phone will launch with Android 2.3 but is upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0).<br />
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The phone will launch with Verizon and features exclusive HD access to the ESPN ScoreCenter application. Product will be available on January 19th for $199.99 and a two-year contract.<br />
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LG is also focusing on enterprise smartphone solutions based on VMWare virtualization that enables the user to have two Google Android operating systems (one for work and one for personal). The Revolution LTE will be the first to support this functionality.<br />
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LG opens up the first presentation of CES 2012, Wayne Park President and CEO of LG Electronics USA walks the packed crowd of press and analysts through the past year and introduces a wave of presenters to cover all through all the product categories. One business note worth mentioning is that LG USA grew 8% last year even in this challenging economy.<br />
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LG is focused on larger display sizes this coming year including 55, 60, 72 and 84 inch varieties. The 84" includes an Ultra Definition with is equal to 4 x 42" high-definition televisions.<br />
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Core to much of LG's television line relies on a Nano Full LED (every pixel has its own small LED light source) and Cinema Screen design that enables these displays to approach nearly edge-to-edge display. 2012 models have a 1mm bezel and 28mm depth.<br />
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In an effort to push the capabilities beyond traditional internet/smart televisions, LG has developed their own high-performance L9 chipset that features a multi-core CPU/GPU (the brain and graphics technologies) to enable faster innovation on their solutions.<br />
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Magic Remote introduced last year has been highly successful and this year the new models go beyond just pointing by adding a wheel, pattern gesture (moving the wand around like a Nintendo Wii remote) and voice recognition for text input capabilities. And with an additional camera technology similar to the Microsoft Kinect, LG TVs will have an additional 3D Gesture Interface your body movements will control aspects of the user experience.<br />
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LG has also advanced their Smart Share Plus network technology inside of their home entertainment products by including a network file browser, wi-fi screen share for mobile devices, 2nd display configurations, MHL Mobile HD Link between devices and support for WiDi from Intel that allows WiDi-enabled laptops to share their content wireless on the TV.<br />
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With regards to 3D capabilities, LG was pretty much the lone voice last year talking about passive 3D glasses versus the active glasses. Passive glasses are similar to those you get when you go to a 3D movie at the theaters. Active glasses run on batteries and had a very fast flicker shutter that controlled the 3D affect. The passive glasses are lighter, don't require charging and are far more inexpensive. LG's predictions have proven correct and consumer trends are moving toward the passive solutions.<br />
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LG also announced their support for Google TV and in 2012 there will be two televisions that support those capabilities.<br />
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We also received a preview of future technologies with a look at the largest OLED at the show. LG's 55 inch creates stunning imagery and is a peek at where the world is going in the coming few years.<br />
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LG has demoed a glasses-free 3D display for personal experiences on smaller devices. This is definitely an area that many are pursuing to remove the glasses from the equation as some point once that technology evolves over the next decade.<br />
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Lenovo, the Chinese manufacturer that use to create the IBM computer line let us have a hands-on demo of their forthcoming 55-inch IPS 3D LCD television running Google's Android (a first!) Instead of using Google's TV operating system, Lenovo has created a full-blown Android device running Google's Ice Cream Sandwich OS originally designed for tablets and smartphones. The television comes with over 100 applications, an Apps store and cloud services offering a wide range of media consuming options. The TV promises voice controls and a 5 megapixel webcam.<br />
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This appears to be a rather robust platform for a television with a full range of potential capabilities. The trick will be how much they can fine-tune and simplify the user experience for a regular TV consumer. The television comes with two remotes for someone to lose under a couch cushion. One features a traditional clicker-style and the other has a touch surface to navigate the tablet-like interface.<br />
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The TV is targeting the Chinese-maker but seems to have some unique aspects that could make US consumers jealous!<br />
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Parrot is bringing out a new AR.Drone at this year's CES. For those of you unfamiliar with the original, it is a remote controlled helicopter that leverages your iPad, iPhone or Android smart-device to steer. The AR.Drone has a camera and streams the footage to your device to get you a real birds-eye view of the no so mini-copters flight. The unmanned little aerial vehicle also features a series of augmented reality games where simulated graphics interact with the real-world settings to really spice up your flying adventure. And if you bring a friend along, there are games that actually allow for dog-fights between the two drones.<br />
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The 2.0 version ups the experience with an all-new 720p video camera which allows you to record the action in high-definition. A new 3D Magnetometer helps makes the Drone self-orient and an overall easier flying experience. Priced at $299 and available in the second quarter.<br />
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Vizio who is well known for creating competitively priced, full-featured televisions is now targeting the PC market. This is a very interesting move considerings that many manufacturers have been phasing out. And consistent with their normal business practices, the focus will be on pricing and solid feature sets.<br />
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Expect to see at next week's CES the introduction of 24 and 27 inch all-in-one desktop computers, a standard 15.6 inch notebook and two ultralight models (14 and 15 inch). Ultralight laptops and all-in-one PCs are proving to be hot categories at this year's show. These computers are designed to feed audio and video to their Vizio television counterparts and will feature a Windows-based operating system.<br />
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This entry into the PC market-space will put a great deal of pressure on Hewlett-Packard who has clearly been one of the stronger "value price" manufacturers in the PC space. Vizio is very comfortable operating in these hot "head-to-head" competitive marketplaces. Their battles with Samsung for market leader in the TV space is well documented.<br />
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We'll be sure to get more details next week from Vizio and how their products will differ from competitive offerings.<br />
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