New Leica M8 Camera

The brand new Leica M8 is the first digital camera based on the legendary reporter camera from Leica that was first introduced around 52 years ago with the M3 model. All M-lenses from Leica can be used in the 10-megapixel camera. The M8 is built around the same sold metal design which has become the M series trademark with a solid brass top and base and a magnesium alloy cast main section. The LEICA M8 will be available in the shops end of november 2006.

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Epson Stylus C79

The Epson Stylus C79 printer is just that. It doesn't have a scanner, copier or fax. But what it lacks in ''extra'' features it make up in pricing. The Stylus C79 runs on micro-piezo print head system and 'Variable Sized Droplet ' technology which supposedly provides great print quality at resolutions of up to 5760dpi. It also has the ability to churn out prints at speeds of 22 pages per minute for black text and 12 ppm for colour printouts. Additionally, the printer is equipped with individual ink cartridges, which allows the user to change only the colour that's run out, thereby saving money.For more information on the Stylus C79 that's priced at 92.50$.
visit: www.espon.co.in

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Logitech G25 Wheel

The new Logitech G25 wheel has a lot to offer tp avid racing game fans. The G25 boasts of incredibly precision driving control with dualmotor force feedback, 900-degree steering and a six-speed gated shifter. Premium materials have also been used in the device like stainless steel paddle shifters and pedals, soft leather grip surfaces, and brushed metal wheel spoke accents. The 11-inch wheel has 14 programmable buttons and sequential shifting option to provideflexibility when you need it. The Logitech G25 Racing Wheel connects to both a PC and a PlayStation 2 and retails for $300.

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Moixa USB Cell

Fed up carrying rechargeable AA batteries and thier clunky charger? Well, UK's Moixa Energy has a solution. Thier latest USB Cells, Which look and work
like normal AA batteries, hide a little USB connector under the lid. So the next
time you are running out of juice, all you have to do is pop this baby into a USB
port and recharge. Then again, with the number of USB ports available around the place, chances are you will never run out of a recharge point. Unfortunately, these babies don't do data and are currently available only in AA format. The company plans to launch a full range of standard formats, including phone and camera batteries, in the near future. A set can be bought from the company Web site at www.usbcell. com for just 13 pounds and 25$.

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Promaster Aqualand U100

The Citizen Promaster Aqualand U100 is ideally suited for professional divers, or 'pretend' divers who want to make a statement. The wrist-watch is loaded with features such as water depth meter, water sensor, water temperature gauge, alarm, travel time indicator, calendar and light. Additionally, the in-built water sensor automatically switches to Diving Mode as soon as the device is immersed in water. In this mode, the user gets potentially vital information like depth, water pressure and temperature. The watch also gives an indication of the speed at which the diver should swim and even the speed at which he should surface. If that's not impressive enough, consider that the U100 can also store data which is transferable to a PC, so the user can analyse their dive. The watch's 'Diving Log Recall Mode' automatically records dive information and can store up to 20 such sets of log data. The Aqualand U100 wrist-watch is available in two models JV 0020-04E and JV 0000-01E; both priced at 700$.

visit: www.citizenwatches.co.in

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Nokia 6288

Nokia have just launched a new 3G slider phone, the Nokia 6288 that adds high-resolution video-playing capabilities to its mix of other features.With real-time video ringtones, the Nokia 6288 is designed to take advantage of the benefits of 3G technology. The 6288 is bundled with a 512MB memory card, allowing one to store video clips which can then be watched on its QVGA colour display. The 6288 also comes fitted with 2 cameras: a 2-megapixel and a VGA, making it possible to participate in video calls. Additionally, videos taken with the Nokia 6288 can be edited and then sent via MMS and email, while Bluetooth technology lets you print pictures directly from any compatible printer. The Nokia 6288 is available in white and black. For more information on the device that will retail internationally at 412$.

visit: www.nokia.com

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BENQ-Siemens AL26

The AL26 was made specifically for women; complete with a butterfly print on its 'pearly' body. Besides, this tri-band GMS device also features a 130x130 pixels colour screen, programmable keypad sounds, PC-synchronisation via USB or data cable, support for Javabased games and apps, a birthday reminder, 32-chord polyphonic ringtones, voice messaging and an event planning function. The AL26 also supports GPRS and WAP. For more on this phone that will retail internationally later this month.
visit:www.benq-siemens.com

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Canon Powershot SD40

This latest digital camera from Canon comes in a varirty of colours, an impressive 7.1-megapixel CCD and 2.4x optical zoom. The camera also boasts of a 1.8-inch TFT screen and 17 shooting modes including video, in-built photo effects and something called auto face detection that detects faces of up to nine subjects within a frame and tailors focus and exposure to optimise the results. If that wasn't enough, the camera comes complete with a camera dock (with wireless controller for easy charging), direct printing, PC connection and AV out. The Canon Powershot SD40 weighs in at only 105 gms and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. For more details on the SD40 that will retail at an estimated price of 350$, visit www.usa.canon.com

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BENQ-Siemens EF81

This sleek BenQ-Siemens phone is much tougher than it looks. The body is brushed steel while the display is made of hardened mineral glass. It isn't all looks either;this tri-band phone features a 240X320-pixel 2.2-inch TFT screen, 64MB internal memory, Micro SD expansion up to 1GB, 2.0-Megapixel camera, music and video playback, GPRS, UMTS, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The 110-gms EF81 can do 300 hours of stand-by time or 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge. For more information visit: www.benqsiemens.com

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Samsung SC-X210WL

The ultra-compact Samsung SC-X210WL Sports Camcorder lets you capture videos with you in it, thanks to a wireless weather resistant external clip-on lens that lets you shoot hands-free. This wireless lens sends video signal to camera from up to 15 feet away. The USB 2.0 camera has 1GB of built-in memory, which lets you record up to 34 minutes of high quality MPEG4 video. The memory can also be extended via the SD/MMC slot. The SCX210WL boasts of a 2-inch LCD screen, 10X optical /100X digital zoom and a 680K pixel
CCD. You can also enjoy the convenience of MP3, Voice recorder, webcam and portable data storage in one device. The Samsung sports camcorder retails for 680$.
For more information visit: www.samsung.com

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Logitech Quickcam Ultra Vision

Say hullo to HD quality (1920x 1800) Web cameras. The latest Web cam from Logitech boasts of a 1.3-megapixel CCD, glass lenses (as opposed to the plastic ones available on regular Web cams) and USB 2.0 connectivity. But that's not all that makes the Ultra Vision special. The camera has something called RightLight 2, which lets the camera adjust settings automatically according to the lighting conditions to give you optimum pictures. Additionally, the device comes packaged with some neat software that lets users make 3D avatars of their pictures (such as a beard or a crown) while chatting. For more information, on the Ultra Vision that retails internationally for $ 130.

visit: www. logitech.com

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Samsung NV10 Camera

Samsung recently announced the launch of the world's first 10.1 megapixel digital still camera, NV10 in the Indian market. Sporting a 2.5-inch wide-view LCD and a Schneider Kreuznach lens with 3x optical zoom (as well as digital zoom of up to 5x), the NV10 promises brighter, shaper, more detailed images. Coupled with Samsung's Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) system, the NV10 enables users to take clearer pictures indoors or in lower light conditions. The camera also features TV quality MPEG-4 VGA (640X480) 30fps videos recording (zoom and pause), 19-MB internal memory with additional support for add-on MMC/SD card. The NV10 comes complete with a rechargeable battery and also be chared via USB, orvia the optional high-capacity SBP-4442 battery kit. If that's not enough, the compact camera features what Samsung call 'Smart Touch' user interface at the back of the camera that promises ease of use. All this is wrapped up in a slim, back aluminium body which incorporates a built-in pop-up flash. Visit www. samsung. com for more information on the PictBridge-enabled camera that is 516$.

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Sony DSC-T50

This latest 7.2-megapixel digital camera launched by Sony is simpler to use and has fewer buttons, thanks to its 3-inch colour TFT touch-sensitive screen. Yep! All the buttons are on-screen. The camera also features a Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom and image-stabilisation. The T50 has a total of 56 MB OF internal memory which is expandable via a memory card. The device can even record videos at 640x480 at 30 frames per second. The 130-gm digital camera will retail internationally in January with a price tag of $500.

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HP iPAQ HW6900

HP recently launched their iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger series in India. The device targeted at the business users, features a 3-inch colour TFT screen, built-in Qwerty keyboard, integrated GPS navigation receiver, 1.3 mega-pixel camera, mini-SD slot, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, infrered, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 and Microsoft Outlook 2002. For more details on the iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger series that's expected to be priced at 818$.

visit: www.hp.com

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Pulsating Sphere Speaker

JVC unveiled the newly developed spherical speaker system, called 'Pulsating Sphere speaker,' that has 11 pentagonal diaphragms on its surface. The Pulsating Sphere speaker system vibrates its surface to radiate sounds ''omnidirectionally'', enabling its users to have natural acoustic sound anywhere in the room. Unlike traditional speakers, the pulsating sphere has no hard surface, which prevents the distortion which comes with it . JVC is expecting to put it on the market early next year.

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LG Black SAPPHIRE

After using touch-sensitive buttons on their 'Chocolate' slider phone, LG has
recently launched a flip phone called Black sapphire with the same type of buttons. The device features an internal 176x220 pixels colour LCD and a 96x96 pixel external screen. The gadget also integrates a 1.3-migapixel camera(with video capture capabilities),a stereo FM radio, a music player (MP3, AAC and AAC+), Bluetooth, GPRS and emaling capabilities. The tri-band phone has an internal memory of 128MB, is 14.6-mm thin and weighs a modest 86gms. For more information on the phone that will be launched internationally later this month.

visit:www.lge.com

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Sony HDR-FX7

Sony's newly launched high-definition camcorder, the HDR-FX7, uses three CMOS imaging sensors, has a 3.5-inch swivel LCD screen, Carl Zeiss lens, 30x optical zoom, MemoryStick Duo slot and even an HDMI-out jack that provides one-cord connection to compatible devices so you can just plug and play. Additionally, the camcorder allows for still capture up to 1.2-megapixels even during live video recording. The FX7 also boasts of a USB 1.1 port, which can be used to transfer stills from the MemoryStick Duo. For more information on the camcorder that will retail internationally at $3,500.

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New Audio Player 'D-snap SV-SD800N'

Matsushita Electric is all set to launch in september their new digital audio player the 'D-snap SV-SD800N', which can store a maximum of 4GB on a SD memory card and enables a user to record up 66 hours of high quality music content or 999 songs. The new player features noise cancelling stereo earphones which monitor background noise with built in microphones and sends and equal but opposite cancelling signal to the earphones. Matsushita will put it on the market with an estimated price of 20,000 yen and 171$

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HP iPAQ RX4000 Series

The new HP iPAQ rx4000 Mobile Media Companion features a personal media player (PMP) inspired design. The rx4000 is the latest in the line of iPAQs due to launch in Asia in October. The device feauters 2.8-inch colour LCD screen, Windows Mobile 5.0,built-in Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity and can even run VOIP software. The new iPAQ is designed to be used as a PMP, and comes with media-based features such as a scroll wheel for one-handed operation, and the ability to view media in either landscape or portriat mode. The device will be priced at $300.

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Sony Walkman NW-S203F

Sony's new 26gms digital audio player 'Walkman NW-S203F' is equipped with built-in 1GB flash memory and a FM tuner on its water resistant slim body. The device feauters full sports functions wiyhthe company's G-sensor technology to record the step-count, distance and calories-burned history from a user's workout. Sony will put it on the market this month at a price of 15,000 yen and 127$

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Philips HTS3105

If you are looking for a convenient way to run those DivX movies, MP3 CDs and the odd VCD on your TV, check-out the latest Philips HTS3105 home theatre system. This DivX certified player comes with a set of five speakers and one 6.5-inch woofer,with a total output of 500 Watts RMS. The speaker wires are also colour coded for easy attachment. The system itself is capable of playing DivX, MP3,DVD, AudioCD, VCD, MPEG 1&2 and picture CD media formats. Theicing on the cake is the system's ability to tune in to FM Stereo and MW radio channels. For more information on the philips HTS3105 that retails at 322$.
visit:www.consumer.philips.com.

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Sandisk Sansa c200

SanDick recently launched another MP3 player, the Sansa c200. The player can support playback of MP3, WMA, and protected WMA. It also incorporatesan FM tuner, integrated voice recorder, a microSD memory card slot for addingup to 2GB of additional storage capacity, a 1.4-inch,128x 98pixel colour LCD screen, and a battery life of about 15 hours. The c200 is available in 1GB and 2GB models. It will retail internationally in October at $80 for 1GB and $100 for a 2GB.

For more information visit:www.sandisk.com

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