New gadgets focus on entry-level mobiles, cameras and USB sticks

Ratingen, Germany - Nokia's selection of affordable mobile phones has grown with the introduction of the 2720.
The flip-top phone with a reflective surface needs only a simple double finger tap on the phone's body to pull up the external display of incoming calls or messages. It retails for 55 euros (77 dollars).
Meanwhile, the Nokia 2730 is a classic standard-body mobile phone that costs 80 euros and comes with UMTS capacity, according to Nokia.
The 6600i is three times as expensive, coming in at 240 euros. The compact slider phone includes a five-megapixel camera and comes with a brushed steel cover, something it inherited from its sister model, the 6600. (dpa)

ATC2K: Oregon Scientific Action Video Camera

The ATC2K from Oregon Scientific is a great, low cost, mountable video camera for the daredevil out there. The waterproof video camera has 32MB of internal memory with an SD card slot supporting up to 2GB. The ATC2K works with a wide variety of video editing software, so I wouldn’t sweat over that detail. It virtually mounts to anything you can think of with its included hardware and works down to a depth of 10 feet and shoots video in 640×480 VGA at 30fps. Also included alongside the mounting hardware are RCA and USB cables. The ATC2K is powered by two AA batteries and weighs in at a paltry 120g. It will be available August 10 in Japan, but we can already get one now for $170. Huzzah, Japan!

ATC3K action cam beautifully retrofitted into ski goggles

Before my last ski trip I wanted a helmet-cam. I bought an Oregon Scientific ATC3K digital video camera, but the mount was just too bulky for a helmet rig. It’s great for mounting on a kayak or mountain bike, but totally unsuitable for a real helmet mount. (It’s just too big.) Obviously, it was time for a bit of modding.

Locate the camera on the lens and drill a hole through the lens of your goggles. Blow out the dust with a can of compressed air if you end up with debris inside the double lens. Position the camera and use hot glue to permanently mount it to the inside of the goggles.

Oregon Scientific ATC3K/MEMKIT4GB Waterproof Action Camera with 4GB Memory Card

Oregon Scientific ATC3K/MEMKIT4GB Waterproof Action Camera with 4GB Memory Card is a self-contained, hands-free digital video cam delivering audio and full color digital video in 640 x 480 VGA at 30 frames per second – even underwater! The ATC3K weighs just half a pound, with batteries! Snow, rain, or a dunk in a kayak? No worries – the ATC3K is waterproof to 10 feet! PC and MAC compatible, the ATC3K works seamlessly with most video editing software. Comes with 32 MB onboard memory and is expandable up to 4GB with the built-in SD card slot. The ATC3K mounts easily on helmets, handlebars and other sports equipment with the included mounting hardware. Oregon Scientific recommends using Energizer e2 lithium batteries in cold weather. Special Bundle Details: Included in this special bundle is a 4GB SDHC memory card that works in your Action Cam. If you buy another memory card later, this SD card can also be used in other SDHC-compatible devices to expand memory and transfer files to/from your computer! (NOTE: This 4GB Memory Card is compatible with SDHC devices only. It is compatible with the ATC3K. Please consult your product manual for compatibility with your computer or other devices.) Also available without memory card.
Features:
Full-function, hands-free, digital recording with sound
Waterproof up to 10 feet and shock-resistant for extreme conditions
Mounting grips and straps of different length are included
Mounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment
640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second
Wider Field of View (FOV) - 48 degrees
USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (NTSC)
Works with Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista and Apple Mac X 10.3 and above
Includes webcam stand and webcam drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32-bit)
Onboard memory is 32MB
Memory is expandable up to 4GB with the built-in SD card slot
Bundle includes 4GB SDHC Memory Card
Operates with 2 AA batteries (not included)
User Manual

Features Specifications » Hidden Watch Camera

Photography & video recording function1.3 mega pixels Camcorder pixels: 352*288FormatAVI/3GP Camera pixels: 640*480, 1280*1024 (adjustable) 1.8 TFT full color screenHigh resolution: 160*128 lattice for photographing, positioning and playing back. Built-in Li-battery: It can play audio for 5 hours and video for 3 hours continuously (max) Memory1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB (optional) Time and date display Alarm function Multi-audio frequency, such as MP1MP2MP3WMAWAV music format AVI3GP format movie playing function E-book reading function JPEG picture browsing function 5 EQ modes: common, popular, rock, classic, jazz 4 play modes: play in turn, single song repeats, random play, all songs repeat Music speed shift function External amplifier function (controlled by earphone, no such function once inserting it) Recording and preserving WAV format documents thru microphone, realizing truly digital repeat function by segment repeat or contrast repeat alternatively Auto Power Off function USB mini 5pin port No driver installation is needed if the operating system is Windows ME/ 2000/ XP/ Mac OS 9.2.2 or above (windows98 is excepted)

Spy Gadgets – The Spy Camera Watch

The spy camera watch can record video in AVI at a resolution of 352 x 288 at 15FPS, it comes with 2GB of storage which will allow you to record a few hours of video.

This cool spy camera watch looks just like an ordinary watch, but inside there is a hidden camera, which is ideal for your covert spy missions.

Digital Hero Waterproof Wrist Camera From Go Pro

While I enjoy underwater photography, even if it’s just in the backyard pool I’m usually stuck with buying a disposable film camera since I don’t like dunking my Nikon DSLR and waterproof housings for the said camera are far from cheap. GoPro has come out with Digital Hero which is a waterproof wrist camera. It comes in handy whenever you want to shoot photos and video during hiking, biking, skiing or surfing and even underwater. It's a 30 feet waterproof and shockproof wrist camera that boasts a 32MB of Nand flash RAM that will be able to store up to 360 of photos or 32 10 seconds action videos. It takes pictures at VGA with resolutions of 640 x 480 and videos resolutions of 320 x 240. The glass F2.8 lens and high quality sensor deliver big color and zero blur. The wrist-mounted camera is powered by a single AAA battery. Transferring data from your camera to your computer won't cause you much trouble, just plug in the USB and you are done. It locks down during activity and pivots up for photos. The Digital hero will be available at GoProCamera with the retail price of USD80.