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.

Spy Camera Watch with Wireless LCD Receiver

This analog watch looks normal, but features a small built-in spy camera.
Smart mounting of the camera results in the image being correctly orientated when the watch is upside down, for example when naturally resting your arm on a table. With stylish brushed aluminum and black a face no one will ever suspect they’re being watch by such a well dressed person.
The receiver unit comes with a 2.5 inch LCD and the capability of monitoring 4 wireless cameras at a time, playing music and even MPEG 4 movies if the mood takes you.
Get ready to shell out $378.75 but hey, 007 needs some cool gadgets!

Looking around the corner a bit, you can see the CD-R drive opened up. How long will such a device last in a digital camera that's always on the go? After my own problems, I'm not so sure. I'll go into detail about those problems later in the review.

DCRP Review: Sony Mavica MVC-CD1000

Camera shown with 3" CD-R and NP-F550 battery
Sony includes a nice rechargeable battery set with the CD1000. The NP-F550 looks and performs like a camcorder battery. It even knows how much time is left before it runs out! Sony says that the battery should last for about 100-120 minutes depending on usage. Recharging takes between 150 and 210 minutes.
The battery charges inside the camera, and when you turn the camera on, you have an AC adapter too.
This is the first camera in the Mavica line to include a USB port -- a nice touch, especially given the "finalization" process that I will describe later in the review.
A number of accessories are available, including the HVL-F1000 external flash, both tele and wide-angle conversion lenses, as well as neutral density filters.
If your computer's CD-ROM drive cannot hold 3" CD-R discs, Sony has included an adapter which fits the 3" CD inside a 5" CD.
While my test camera didn't include a lens cap or strap, I'm told that a normal, retail CD1000 will include both.
Sony's camera manuals are much like their VCR manuals -- confusing and full of fine print. Of course, so are most other camera manuals.

Elite Find of the Day: Dalumi Oozes Tech Via Diamond Camera, USB Drive

If you still feel that you stand a level below and wish to mar the upper hierarchy of proud bling owners then here is an opportunity for you. News is the Dalumi Group in association with electronics moguls LG and Ricoh is planning to show case an elite luxury lifestyle accessory assortment detailing a diamond-encrusted flash drive and a digital camera. Called Ricoh Caplio R5, the digital camera is encrusted with over 200 high-quality diamonds on white gold.
Maintaining the comfort of capturing pics, the diamonds are positioned around a sleek circle enclosing camera lens whilst the LG memory drive is designed using diamonds from Dalumi positioned again on white gold. So, if that piled up dough wanting to be spent can be floored here as the luxury Diamond Camera is retailed for $25,000 and the LG’s Disk demands $10,000.
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Canon Diamond

Surely if you have a penchant for luxury digital cameras, your nose would have sniffed out the new Canon Diamond IXUS from miles away. The Diamond IXUS was introduced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the IXUS range. This dazzling digital camera comes studded with 380 diamonds all over. There might not even be a need for a flash since there is more than enough bling to blind anyone looking at it. Why not add the Diamond IXUS to your collection today, keeping the 24 carat gold-plated Minox DC1011 company in your display cabinet? The price to pay would be £27,000, a figure that oil barons and tycoons won't understand because it is just too low for them to compute.

Polaroid Two digital camera and printer

The concept plays on the company's instant photo heritage and combines its combined its Polaroid PoGo photo printer with a digital camera.
The 7Mp compact camera has a 3in LCD display on which users can compose their images. They can then crop pics, add borders and remove red-eye using the camera's built-in editing functions, before printing out an image as a 2x3in sticker.
The Polaroid Two also offers a timer mode, video capture, 4x digital zoom and is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery, that Polaroid says offer 15 prints per full charge. It also offer support for memory cards so you can save your images as well as printing them.
Priced at £229.95, the Polaroid Two is available from a number of retailers including Firebox and John Lewis.

Compare Kodak Easyshare Z740 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom & Kodak Printer Dock

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Bring your artistic aspirations to continuation with the Z740 Zoom Digital Camera and Printer Dock series 3. dig up extremely available minutiae with relieve and sway thanks to a 10X optical zoom lens and advanced manual and civilization dominates. Then dock your camera to print bedazing KODAK pictures in seconds, with just only touch.

Looking At Digital Camera Printers

Having saved hundreds or even thousands of photos in your PC memory, you may start to wonder how you are going to print some out, rather then just using up you hard disc memory. You can really feel great about your digital image collection when you can feel them physically in your hands. Let’s discover the options you actually have to print off some of your favorite digital photos.
Nowadays you can get printers that connect to your digital camera or your PC, but either way you will still get excellent results. Either way, you are going to have to deal with a small piece of software that will have certain commands to learn. This may be easier for regular users, but complete newbies will need a helping hand to produce some real digital mastery.

Leica M6 Sultan of Negeri Brunei Darussalam Silver jubilee GOLD Edition with gold plated SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50mm, 1992

I am not quite unfamiliar with Brunei Darussalam; back in 1997 after good exposure with completion of the Formula 1 project for Sepang F1 Circuit, our Company, MIR has been commissioned to develop the official governmental website for Brunei which include a massive inclusion of 14 sub satellite sites for the respective ministries where it took us 3 months to complete. Much of the original content as well as the core framework of the site we developed still exists today. Errr .. I guess it might be a good idea to provide links and talk to them again on site revamp huh ? hehe..one good old sly fox, I am.

Leica M6 Sultan of Negeri Brunei Darussalam Silver jubilee GOLD Edition with gold plated SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50mm, 1992

A typical example was the 911 attack, despite billions worth of assets have been gone along with the ashes, the storage of gold bullion at the basement of the totally demolished World Trade Centers in New York was literally recovered in full. So, modern theory states the gold is equally good for fencing off unpredictable disastrous events as the paper money. Gold in its raw form is actually a dense, soft and shiny metal, brilliant bright yellow in color; traditionally considered as very attractive, hence delivering a kind of of charm hardly matched by other metals. For centuries, from Maya kingdom in southern continent of America, ancient Egypt to emperors from different period of Dynasties in China, gold was valued as a wealth of nation, and sometimes for ornamentation as well as ritual usage. Probably to most English reading surfers, the mad Gold Rush by early English settlers in North America was also one of the many factors that had contributed in creating United States of America.

Leica M6 Sultan of Negeri Brunei Darussalam Silver jubilee GOLD Edition with gold plated SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50mm, 1992

Gold simply means wealth, power, status and respect, but often over centuries, it also formed the basis of many historical political conflicts around the globe. But in many parts of the world, esp. the orient, the precious metal is still often tied to royal throne where even the associated yellow color symbolizes highest ranked and the most respectful status in a country. There were a couple of known LEICA rangefinder camera issued in the Leica M6 Series which were packaged in all gold plated packaging. In most cases, the matching lens were also being plated in equal gold finish. In some extremely rare instances, gold finish also covers the component accessories as well.

G9i Quad Band Phone Watch w/ bluetooth, camera - gold trim

Additional Features

Watch phone
Bluetooth
FM radio player
MP3 / MP4 fluent player
Handsfree
Calendar
Memo
Alarm clock
World time
Calculator
Voice recorder
Sound recorder
SMS group sending
WAP
MMS
GPRS download
E-Book reader
Power saving mode
Voice command
Handwritten input
Caller picture
Caller video
Caller ring tone

Battery

700mah

Stand-by time

80-200 hours

Talk time

100-200 minutes

G9i Quad Band Phone Watch w/ bluetooth, camera - gold trim

As well as taking and sending photos, this watch phone also features video player, 1.6 inch display screen, bluetooth function, 1GB TF card, a MicroSD (TransFlash) expandable slot, USB cable and so on.

G9i Quad Band Phone Watch w/ bluetooth, camera - gold trim

Furthermore, the G9i has a built-in FM radio player, making it handy it to catch the news, get the latest sport results or just tune into your favourite station. Also the G9i comes with multi language support: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, etc.

G9i Quad Band Phone Watch w/ bluetooth, camera - gold trim

G9i Description: This G9i Phone Watch is a gadget James Bond or Dick Tracey would sport. Not only is it a sporty watch, it also has smart mobile phone, camera, MP3 / MP4 multimedia player built into one compact package. It's comes with everything you need to transfer music or movies from your PC to your phone, which lets you enjoy wonderful music and movies anywhere.

Asahi Pentax LX Gold world's first water-proof and dust-resistant SLR camera

The Pentax LX gold was launched on August 25th, 1981 to celebrate the production of ten-millionth Pentax SLR camera. It was 18 carat gold plated with brown leather (also-called lizard skin or snake skin) and was equipped with an SMC Pentax f/1.2 50mm lens also with brown leather and gold finish. The Pentax LX Gold package included a wooden box with red lining and white silk gloves to handle the camera without leaving fingerprints on the sensitive gold plating. Both the camera and the case were provided with golden carton boxes sporting 10million logo and 1981 lettering. Only 300 pieces of the LX Gold were manufactured, 200pcs for the Japanese home market and 100pcs for the international market. Serial numbers for the LX Gold ranged from XM001 to XM300 (XM meaning ten million).

Asahi Pentax LX Gold world's first water-proof and dust-resistant SLR camera

Donwon Systems, Korean distributor of Pentax, presented 'ASAHI PENTAX LX Gold’, world's first water-proof and dust-resistant SLR camera which was specifically made to celebrate 60th anniversary of the company. The ASAHI PENTAX LX Gold was displayed together with 'K10D', Pentax's newly launched 10-megapixels premium DSLR camera 'K10D' at a press event in Korea market.In 1980, shortly after Nikon introduced the third generation of the Nikon F3-series system camera, Asahi Optical Co. Ltd. Japan introduced a professional class system camera on their own; the Pentax LX .The year also coincided with 60th anniversary of the most respectful trade name and camera manufacturing business in the business-Pentax.