The brand new, extremely thin and lightweight 15-inch ‘model of the Acer TravelMate 8571 offers unrivaled performance and on the handling and a smooth integration of office by the EasyPort IV port.
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Acer Travelmate Timeline 8571 – Key Features
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The brand new, extremely thin and lightweight 15-inch ‘model of the Acer TravelMate 8571 offers unrivaled performance and on the handling and a smooth integration of office by the EasyPort IV port.
Sony A350 underwater housing review
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The Sony A350, put in the market by Sony, is a digital reflex camera for the advanced photographer. Professionals will probably find the speed of 2.5 frames per second too slow. However, underwater photography does not require extreme speed since you nearly always make use of flashes and you also have to wait for the flash batteries to recharge before the next shot is enabled. Sony uses Carl Zeiss lenses for the Sony A350. The Sony Alpha SLR camera is light with its 582 grams, as well as compact and has a pleasant hand-fit. The CCD sensor offers 14.2 effective megapixels.
Sony Alpha Digital SLR
The Sony Alpha A350 camera supports various storage memory cards. Not only the Sony types (Memory Stick Duo, MS Pro Duo and MS Pro HG) are supported, also CF cards type I and II. To tackle the dust problem of dust sticking to the sensor, the Alpha 350 has been equipped with a dual anti-dust system. The sensor has an anti-static coating and a shake mechanism. This mechanism is activated automatically after changing the lens, giving dust no chance to stick to the sensor. The tilting LCD of 2.7 inch can be folded out to 90 degrees upwards and tilted downwards at 45 degrees. It facilitates using the Live View. The Live View function of the Sony DSLR-A350 not only works at manual focus, also at auto focus.
Canon SX10 is review
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The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Megazoom camera is the successor to the PowerShot S5 IS. When it comes to appearance, the Canon SX10 IS looks a lot like its predecessor, but if you thought its size would have decreased somewhat, you’re wrong; the camera has even slightly grown. However; you do get something in return. The 12x optical zoom lens has been replaced by a 20x version, which keeps Canon nicely in pace with its rivals. Thankfully, Canon’s image stabilization system supports the zoom lens in order to be able to work with it. Moreover, the resolution has increased from 8 to 10 Megapixels. And although we did not list an increase on our priority list, the image sensor has been enlarged too. A nice bit of compensation.
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Megazoom camera
The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera is a so-called Megazoom camera. This category has been popular with a large group of users for a long time now, and with good reason. Cameras such as the Canon SX10 IS seem to have found the almost perfect combination. They are compact and equipped with a large optical zoom range, which makes ease and all-round photography go hand in hand. One disadvantage compared to a digital SLR is the format of the image sensor. The differences are so significant that the negative effects of high resolution on a small sensor result in visible noise at higher ISO sensitivities. This means the digital SLR has the benefit of the doubt when it comes to image quality. And despite the many innovative solutions, the gap between these two segments continues to exist. That brings us right to the answer for when you’re choosing between a Megazoom and a DSLR camera. The question is: will you go for ease or quality?
Canon PowerShot review
During the test in practice, I used the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS with a 4GB SDHC card and besides that, I used it in combination with a special type Secure Digital memory card; the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Plus SD memory card. It has the size of a standard SDHC card but does have a unique feature; taking the card out of the camera you can snap it in two and a USB interface is then freed. This way you can insert the card directly into a free USB port and get access to the stored pictures or videos. No need for wires or a card reader, even the camera can be put aside.
This might be the most interesting question for next year with the introduction of the first compact Micro FourThirds cameras. Whether or not brands other than Olympus and Panasonic will bring out this kind of compact system cameras, remains to be seen. The Canon SX10 IS will have to settle for quite a full list of specifications and should be able to compete with competing Megazoom models. Whether or not Canon has succeeded in designing a perfect Megazoom camera can be read in the following Canon PowerShot SX10 IS review.
Apple MacBook Air Review
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Apple’s much anticipated and much talked about ultra-portable notebook computer has arrived and it’s definitely a looker. This incredibly razor-thin computer is quite possibly the sexiest little laptop to come around. Ever. With a height of just 0.76 inches at its thickest (0.16” at the tip), the MacBook Air is the thinnest notebook on the market. And with looks that Paris Hilton will certainly love, the MBA is going to attract attention wherever you tote this 3 lb. aluminum beauty around…even inside a manila folder!
Acer CP-8660
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Brand Acer
Type CP-8660
Resolution 8.20 Mpixel
Maximum resolution 3312x2488
Minimum resolution 640x480
Sensor size 1/1.8-inch
Sensor type CCD
Optical zoom Yes
Focal length multiplier n/a
Zoom wide (mm) 37
Zoom tele (mm) 222
Digital zoom Yes
Auto focus Yes
Manual focus Unknown
Focus range (cm) unknown
Macro focus range (cm) 2
Flash modes
anti red-eye
auto
fill in
off
slow flash
Storage types
Secure Digital
ISO ratings auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
Aperture priority No
Minimum aperture wide f2.8
Maximum aperture wide unknown
Minimum aperture tele f4.8
Maximum aperture tele unknown
Shutter priority No
Minimum shutter (sec) 1
Maximum shutter (sec) 1/1500
Sequence (fps) unknown
Built-in flash Yes
External flash No
External flash type n/a
Metering
Centre weighted
Exposure compensation
-2EV - +2EV with 1/3EV steps
White balance
Auto
Cloudy
Daylight
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Manual
Video function Yes
Video sound Yes
Maximum video resolution 640x480
Minimum video resolution 320x240
Frames per second (fps) 30
Voice recording Yes
Optical viewfinder No
Electronic viewfinder No
LCD display Yes
LCD size 2.8-inch
LCD resolution (pixels) 230,000
Self-timer Yes
USB USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video out Yes
Firewire No
Bluetooth No
File format
JPEG
Energy
Li-Ion
Weight 180g.
Sizes (mm) 96x61x29
Acer CI-8330
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User review rating: Acer CI-8330
Brand Acer
Type CI-8330
Resolution 8.24 Mpixel
Maximum resolution 3264x2448
Minimum resolution 640x480
Sensor size 1/1.8-inch
Sensor type CCD
Optical zoom n/a
Focal length multiplier n/a
Zoom wide (mm) 35
Zoom tele (mm) 105
Digital zoom Yes
Auto focus Yes
Manual focus No
Focus range (cm) 50
Macro focus range (cm) 5
Flash modes
anti red-eye
auto
fill in
off
Storage types
Secure Digital
ISO ratings auto, 50, 100, 200
Aperture priority No
Minimum aperture wide f2.8
Maximum aperture wide unknown
Minimum aperture tele f4.8
Maximum aperture tele unknown
Shutter priority No
Minimum shutter (sec) 1
Maximum shutter (sec) 1/1000
Sequence (fps) 3
Built-in flash Yes
External flash No
External flash type n/a
Metering
Centre weighted
Spot
Exposure compensation
-2EV - +2EV with 1/3EV steps
White balance
Auto
Cloudy
Daylight
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Video function Yes
Video sound Yes
Maximum video resolution 320x240
Minimum video resolution 160x120
Frames per second (fps) 20
Voice recording No
Optical viewfinder Yes
Electronic viewfinder No
LCD display Yes
LCD size 2-inch
LCD resolution (pixels) 130,572
Self-timer Yes
USB USB 2.0
Video out Yes
Firewire No
Bluetooth No
File format
JPEG
Energy
2x AA
Weight 160g.
Sizes (mm) 91x61x31.5
Olympus E-P1 compact SLR camera
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Five decades later, Olympus shakes up the photography world once more with the introduction of the first Micro Four Thirds model; the Olympus E-P1. The Olympus E-P1 system camera also provides the possibility to exchange lenses, just like a DSLR, but lacks a mirror box. Therefore, it is possible to design an extremely compact size, and we are in fact witnessing the merging of two important camera groups: compact and DSLR. The big advantage of a compact camera is its small size, whilst the advantage of a DSLR is without question its high image quality. Both advantages have now been brought together, resulting in one camera, thanks to the Micro Four Thirds system.
I had a pre-production model of the Olympus P1 (firmware 0.9) at my disposal for a short period of time. Due to this status, it is not possible to reach a final verdict on the image quality and performance of this camera. As soon as a full test sample of the Olympus E-P1 becomes available, we will publish an extensive Olympus E-P1 review combined with Olympus E-P1 sample pictures.
The Olympus E-P1 features a retro design; the metal has a stylish finishing touch and the camera features small dimensions. This new Micro Four Thirds system camera is a combination of the timeless appearance of the classic Olympus Pen series and the latest technology. The Olympus EP1 will be available in two colors; silver and white.
At the time of writing this preview, I have neither specification nor a manual at hand, which means I can only rely on the brief experience in practice. Filming in 1280x720 pixels at a frame rate of 30fps, with stereo sound and a maximum of 5 minutes in HD quality (4:3 or 16:9 ratio), works very nicely indeed. Personally, I had hoped for a continuous auto focus or AF tracking like on the Panasonic LUMIX GH1, but apparently this was not possible. However; it is possible to manually adjust the sharpness during filming via the focus ring on the lens or by pressing the AEL/AF-L button. Although it has to be said that focusing is not carried out all that smoothly in the latter case. When playing the captured video, the sound of the focus engine is heard in the video.
Compared to the video engine of another Micro Four Thirds system camera, the Panasonic DMC-GH1, the latter seems to be further enhanced. Continuous AF via AF tracking and aperture / shutter priority belong to the standard possibilities. Additionally, Panasonic developed a special lens (Panasonic 14-140 mm f/4-5.8 OIS HD) that provides silent focus. I wonder if the E-P1 would also benefit from the advantages of this lens. The Panasonic GH1 seems to hold the trump in this respect.
The Olympus E-P1 is not a speed monster, but a model that is based on a platform that gives life to an entire new camera segment, created by Olympus. In my opinion, the Olympus E-P1 is only the first of many possible models. A camera that will win a photographer’s heart in no-time, designed from a historically rich photography past.
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Overview
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At $50 less than the similarly-featured Panasonic ZS3 and with a slightly longer telephoto reach, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS makes a strong argument in the compact superzoom category.
It's also $50 more than the Canon SX110 IS I fell in love with but it adds HD video along with more zoom. And the Canon SX200 is better looking, too, with a rectangular body that flares into a grip on the right side leaving room for some very large glass.
Large glass always looks pretty and the Canon SX200's 12x zoom 28-336mm lens will get your attention. But the SX200 has brains, too. The DIGIC 4 image processor not only handles post-processing for the 1/2.3-inch 12.1-megapixel sensor, but adds some interesting features. The most interesting is the Canon SX200's ability to track the faces of moving subjects, setting focus and optimizing exposure as well as white balance for them. That same capability works in the self-timer to hold the shutter until you get in the picture, too.
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