Canon S95
Canon is upgrading its much acclaimed S90 pocket shooter with the S95 ($400), which is a minor update to the original but has some pretty solid new features: in-camera HDR, Hybrid IS image stabilization, HDMI out, and 720p video recording. Link
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Nikon D3100
In a surprise to many of us Nikon is introducing 1080p video recording and a new 14 megapixel sensor in not one of their higher end cameras, but in their new entry level-priced D3100. The D3100 ($700) has a great spec list such as Video autofocus, impressive ISO performance up to 12,800, a quiet shutter release option and much more. Link
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Digital Cameras & Video |
Nikon S1100pj
Nikon's new hybrid projector-cam ($350) becomes quite the versatile business tool in its latest iteration with a feature that lets you use it as a mini projector when plugged into a computer. When connected to a USB port the camera acts just like your everyday projector, displaying a live image of your computer screen. As for the camera you get a 3 inch LCD, 14.1 megapixel sensor, a Wide-Angle Optical Zoom 28-140mm lens, and 720p HD movie recording. Link
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Digital Cameras & Video |
Sony E Series Walkman
While Sony never got it right with their transition into digital music, we have to admit that we quite like what we see in their new E Series Walkman. The most important things to note here are the battery life and price. At $70 you get a 4GB player (8GB - $80) that boasts a very impressive 50 hour battery life as well as 10 hours of video playback. That's ten bucks more than an iPod Shuffle and you get a screen. And if you're worried that you'll have to deal with Sony's awful music software, dont fret, you can easily drag and drop music directly to the player or even use iTunes. Link
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Portable Media |
Motorola Droid 2
For the Anti-iPhone crowd, Motorola and Verizon have unleashed the Droid 2 ($200 - Verizon), the sequel to the popular smartphone that now packs Flash support via Android 2.2, an improved keyboard, and mobile Wi-Fi. Link
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Cell Phones |
Meridian M80
You are looking at what is the desktop audio equivalent of an Aston Martin. Its svelte, leather-wrapped, shapely, and built incredibly well. 800 individual components are carefully brought together by hand which becomes the Meridian M80 ($2,995), a 80-watt 2.1 channel sound system that packs a slot-loading CD/DVD drive, rear-mounted subwoofer, and an of course, an optional iPod dock. Link
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Home Audio |
BlackBerry Torch
Declining marketshare and an increased interest in Android and iPhones have yet to deter the hardcore Crackberry army. To please the Qwerty-addicted, they've announced the BlackBerry Torch ($199 w/ contract at AT&T), their first hybrid touchscreen/Qwerty device. The phone comes with their new BlackBerry 6 OS that packs a new and improved interface, enhanced browsing, and more capable multimedia features. On the hardware front the phone features a 5MP camera w/ Flash, 802.11n Wi-Fi, 8GBs of Storage, and more. Link
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Cell Phones |
Amazon Kindle 3
While the iPad has taken the spotlight as the tablet of choice, it hasn't totally annihilated the Kindle like many thought would happen. Today the piooneering online bookseller is releasing a new version of the Kindle that comes in both 3G and Wi-Fi flavors ($140-$190) and has faster page turns as well as improved contrast. Link
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Portable Media |
Mac Pro 12 Core
This is the computer you should be scared of. The 12 Core Mac Pro is a behemoth of a machine that is probably so powerful you should worry if it gets in the hands of the wrong people. The 12 Core Mac Pro ($5000) features quad core processors, high capacity memory options, ATI Graphics, and an immense array of storage options. Link
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Desktop |
Apple Magic Trackpad
While it isn't exactly the hybrid iOS-based screen/trackpad we were all hoping for, Apple's new Magic Trackpad is certainly the next best thing. The new Trackpad has a giant multi-touch enabled surface for all your scrolling, zooming, clicking, and rotating encased in a thinly designed shell of glass and aluminum. Link
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Computer Accessories |
