Oakley's line of 3D glasses are priced from $120-$150, which is not cheap, but the company details some reasons why you might be interested in a pair below:Unlike shutter-based 3D systems, Oakley 3D glasses hold no batteries and therefore require no recharging. To allow consumers to use the same glasses for home and cinema 3D entertainment, Oakley is pursuing partnerships with manufacturers of home 3D systems that utilize passive polarization.
As the world’s first optically correct 3D glasses, premium designs in the new Oakley line will maximize visual clarity and fidelity by virtually eliminating refraction, optical astigmatism and distortion caused by prismatic power. These deficiencies can undermine the performance of conventional 3D glasse
Oakley 3D glasses provide truer alignment of 3D images by virtually eliminating the ghosting (also known as “crosstalk”) between the images that reach each eye from one moment to the next. In addition, the company’s 3D glasses are the first ever made with high-wrap curvature. This extends the wearer’s field of vision and virtually eliminates glare and reflections.
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2011, but that's without 4G connectivity.
RIM plans to offer four BlackBerry PlayBook tablets this year, and they include:
- BlackBerry PlayBook with Wi-Fi
- BlackBerry 4G PlayBook with Wi-Fi + WiMax
- BlackBerry 4G PlayBook with Wi-Fi + LTE
- BlackBerry 4G PlayBook with Wi-Fi + HSPA+
Pricing has not yet been announced.
RIM's family of upcoming BlackBerry 4G PlayBook tablets will deliver professional-grade, consumer-friendly experiences that redefine the possibilities of mobile computing. These innovative tablets will each provide users with an ultra-portable design featuring industry leading performance with real-time multitasking and symmetrical multiprocessing, uncompromised high-fidelity web browsing including support for Adobe® Flash and stunning HD multimedia, as well as advanced security features and out-of-the-box enterprise support.
BlackBerry PlayBook features:
- 7" LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and gesture support
- BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
- 1 GHz dual-core processor
- 1 GB RAM
- Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
- Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
- Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
- HDMI video output
- Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
- Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
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The Xperia neo lacks a physical keyboard, for those who prefer to use touchscreen virtual keyboards. Both smartphones include the Adobe Flash Player and feature a 3.7 inches 854 x 480 pixels Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, and Sony’s Exmor R for mobile sensor for capturing of high quality pictures and HD videos even in low light. A built in HDMI-connector on these Xperia phones allows you to view photos and videos on your HD TV.
Available in Blue Gradient, Red and Silver, the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will go on sale globally in selected markets at the end of Q1 2011, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia pro will be available in Black, Red, Silver colors at the end of Q2. Pricing was not announced.
Full specs and details below:
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo – Key features
- Exmor R™. Great stills and videos even in low light
- Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
- Built-in HDMI. Your stills and videos on HD TV
- More than 100,000 apps on Android Market
- Google™ services. At your service
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro – Key features
- Touch phone with perfect slide-out keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
- Synch your email and edit office documents on the go
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine and Exmor R™ for mobile
- HDMI. Connect to an HD TV or a projector
- Google™ services and more than 100,000 apps on Android Market™
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo and Sony Ericsson Xperia pro specs and details:
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Screen
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen
3.7 inches
854 x 480pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen
3.7 inches
854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
Music
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
TrackID™ music recognition application*
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service *
TrackID™ music recognition application*
Web
Android Market™*
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google Voice™ Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Android Market™ *
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google Voice Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Messaging
Conversations
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)
Conversations
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Smart Keyboard
Text messaging (SMS)
Type & Send widget
Design
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen)
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen)
Picture wallpaper
Slide-out keyboard
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
3D games
Motion gaming
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™ *
3D games
Motion gaming
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™ *
Organiser
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
Flight mode
Google Calendar™*
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Google Calendar™*
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ with Street View*
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB connector
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google Sync*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson SyncSynchronisation: Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi™
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ with Street View*
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google™ Sync*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi™
Google™ services*
* These services may not be available in every market
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Accessories
In-Box:
Xperia™ neoBatteryStereo portable handsfree8GB microSD™ memory cardChargerMicro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transferUser documentation
In-Box:
Xperia™ proBatteryStereo portable handsfree8GB microSD™ memory cardChargerMicro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transferUser documentation
Facts 1)2)
Size: 116 x 57 x 13 mm
Weight: 126 grams
Phone memory: Up to 320 MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Size: 120 x 57 x 13.5 mm
Weight: 140 grams
Phone memory: Up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Availability and versions
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Colour
Blue Gradient
Red
Silver
Black
Silver
Red
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Sony Ericsson has partnered with key publishers in the gaming industry to deliver a rich, vibrant ecosystem at launch and post launch with many leading new titles available via the AndroidTM Marketplace. Leading franchises coming to Xperia™ PLAY includes EA’s Need For Speed, Sims 3 and a world-first multiplayer version of FIFA 10 for mobile. GLU Mobile/Activision will be bringing Guitar Hero while Gameloft’s titles include Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell. Sony Ericsson is also partnering with Unity Technologies, using its award-winning development platform, to ensure a continuous flow of high quality 3D game titles.
Content partners at launch include:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Digital Chocolate
Digital Legends
Electronic Arts
Fishlabs
Gamehouse
Gameloft
Glu Mobile
Handy Games
Namco Bandai Networks
Polarbit
PopCap
Trendy Entertainment
Unity Tecnologies
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY features:
Camera
- 5.1 megapixel camera
- Auto focus
- Flash / Photo light
- Geo tagging
- Image stabiliser
- Send to web
- Touch focus
- Video light
- Video recording
- Video blogging
Music
- Album art
- Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
- Google™ Music Player
- Music tones (MP3/AAC)
- PlayNow™ service*
- Sony Ericsson Music player
- Stereo speakers
- TrackID™ music recognition application
Internet
- Android Market™*
- Bookmarks
- Google™ search*
- Google™ Voice Search*
- Pan & zoom
- Web browser (Webkit)
Communication
- Call list
- Conference calls
- Facebook™ application (from Android Market™)
- Google™ Talk*
- Noise Shield
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Speakerphone
- Sony Ericsson Timescape™***
- Twitter™ application (from Android Market™)
- Vibrating alert
Messaging
- Android Cloud to Device messaging (C2DM)
- Conversations
- Google Mail™*
- Instant messaging
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Sound recorder
- Text messaging (SMS)
Design
- Auto rotate
- Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
- Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
- Picture wallpaper
- Touchscreen
- Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
- 3D games
- Dedicated gaming keys
- Flash Lite™
- Gesture gaming
- Motion gaming
- Video streaming
- YouTube™
Organiser
- Alarm clock
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Document editors
- Document readers
- E-Manual
- Flight mode
- Google Calendar™
- Google Gallery 3D™
- Infinite button
- Phone book
- Set-up Wizard
- Widget manager
Connectivity
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- aGPS
- Bluetooth™ technology
- DLNA Certified
- Google Latitude™
- Google Location Service
- Google Maps™ with Street View
- Media Transfer Protocol support
- Micro USB Connector
- Modem
- Synchronisation via Facebook™**
- Synchronisation via Google Sync™
- Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
- Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
- USB 2.0 high speed support
- Wi-Fi™
- Wi-Fi™ Hotspot functionality
- The service is not available in all markets.
- ** Requires Facebook™ application installed on the device.
Google™ services*
* These services may not be available in every market
- Android Market™ Client
- Gmail™
- Google Calendar™
- Google Gallery 3D™
- Google Latitude™
- Google Maps™ with Street View
- Google Media Uploader
- Google Music Player™
- Google Phone-top Search
- Google Search widget
- Google Sync™
- Google Talk™
- Google Voice Search
- Set-up Wizard
- YouTube™
Screen
- 16,777,216 colour TFT
- Capacitive multi-touch
- 4 inches
- 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
Accessories
- In-Box:
- Xperia™ PLAY
- Battery
- Stereo portable handsfree
- 8GB microSD™ memory card
- Charger
- Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
- User documentation
Facts
- Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
- Weight: 175 grams
- Phone memory: 400 MB
- Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
- Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
- Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion ARMv7
Talk time and networks
- Networks
- Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs 25 min*
- Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs*
- Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*
- Standby time UMTS: Up to 413 hrs*
- Talk time CDMA2000®: Up to 7 hrs 40 min*
- Standby time CDMA2000®: Up to 405 hrs*
- Game play time: Up to 5 hrs 35 min*
- MP3 playback: Up to 30 hrs 35 min*
Networks
- UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- CDMA2000®, cdmaOne, EVDO
Colour
- Black
- White
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ViewSonic brought its new ViewPad 4 tablet to the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona this week, showing off a rather small handheld tablet with a 4.1-inch WVGA screen.
Scheduled to ship in April 2011, the ViewPad 4 will run Google's Gingerbread Android 2.3 OS and ViewSonic's new ViewScene user interface, and it also features Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, 720p HD video recording, GPS/A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and the ViewPad 4 also offers full mobile phone functionality. The tablet is equipped with a mini-HDMI 720p display output as well.
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Bizzy (http://www.bizzy.com), a personalized local business recommendation engine powered by people with similar tastes to yours, today announced the availability of Bizzy for Android smartphones. The free app arms you with the ability to get personalized local business recommendations wherever you are.
"We launched the Bizzy for iPhone app in December and saw that our mobile users are more engaged than our web-only users. They use the app more and they share more about their favorite places. People are really looking for these kinds of quick and easy recommendations when they are out and it's a very different experience from when they are sitting at their desk," said Gadi Shamia, Bizzy founder, president and general manager. "Finding places is something that people are doing on the go all the time, which is why we are excited to expand our mobile portfolio to the Android platform."
Bizzy's Android app is the easiest way to find great recommendations for you to eat, play, or shop. Bizzy uses your location to provide you with personalized recommendations in your area, which are built leveraging an algorithm that maps you to people who like the same places you do. Bizzy breaks down the recommendations first by quality and then by distance. You can browse based on categories such as restaurants, bars and nightlife, coffee shops, entertainment, shopping and even ice cream and frozen yogurt, and you can further filter your recommendations using subcategories such as Cuban, dive bars or shoe stores.
With users contributing over 120,000 favorites in just 12 weeks, Bizzy has generated more than 1.1 million personal recommendations and has opened their beta to everyone, rolling out personalized recommendations and new features across the country.
"We want to provide people with quality local business recommendations whenever and wherever they need them, and with Google's Android platform shipping roughly one-third of the 101.2 million smartphones shipped across the globe in Q4, we knew it was the logical next step," said Shamia. "Bizzy's Android app makes it easy to find recommended businesses nearby based the favorites of from people who have similar tastes."
Bizzy App Features:
- Discover nearby recommended businesses on your Android phone from anywhere
- Access recommendations based on your personal tastes - not friends, ads or random listings
- View a list of your top recommendations
- See tips for a place from Bizzy users, plus see Foursquare tips and Yelp reviews
- Filter recommendations based on business category and subcategory
- Discover people with similar tastes
- Share new favorites via Twitter and Facebook
- Leave tips to share your favorite things about a business
Pricing & Availability:
The new Bizzy for Android is now available for free in the Android market or by clicking this link: Bizzy.com/android
Bizzy also has a mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch, which can be found at Bizzy.com/iphone.
To have businesses recommended to you through the Android app go to Bizzy.com, answer few questions about your favorite neighborhood places, and create your Bizzy account with either an email address or Facebook.
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Boxee aggregates the best Internet content and locally stored media and makes them available through an easy-to-use interface that's designed for a TV and remote. Boxee is available as a free download for Mac and Windows computers as well as via the Boxee Box by D-Link. The Boxee Box is a set-top box powered by Boxee that brings everything you love to watch on the Web to your TV without the need for a PC.
Through the Boxee App Library and via Boxee's unique QWERTY remote, users can find and download apps from the most popular video, music, and photo services including Netflix, VUDU, NHL, MLB, Pandora, Flickr and soon blinkx!
"Boxee's mission is to bring all the stuff people love watching on the Web onto their TVs in a way that makes sense and we're thrilled to offer blinkx on our platform," said Andrew Kippen, VP of Marketing for Boxee. "As watching video from the Internet on your TV becomes mainstream, the blinkx app will allow our users to easily discover and watch premium videos from the comfort of their own living room."
The blinkx app for Boxee gives users the ability to search across blinkx's index of more than 35 million hours of video on the Web and offers three distinct entertainment channels:
Popular – an editorialized roundup of the most popular videos from across the Web, including the latest shocking news from Hollywood and jaw-dropping human feats
News – a breaking news channel featuring top news stories from around the world, culled from the "Inform Me" channel on blinkx.com
Fun! – a riveting playlist of hilarious bloopers, amazing stunts, ridiculous pranks and cute animals, drawn from blinkx Beat
"The proliferation of Internet-enabled TVs and intelligent set-top boxes means viewers will soon be able to tap into the Web's vast domain of video content directly from their televisions," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "The blinkx app, which combines our robust search technology with our massive index of online video, perfectly complements Boxee's existing entertainment options and will further allow Boxee users to find, discover and enjoy the best that Internet video has to offer."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date. blinkx has also opened its TV API to provide partners in the fast-growing Connected TV ecosystem—from box makers and TV manufacturers, to app developers and game consoles—access to blinkx's video index.
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Get IBackup for iPhone free from the iOS App Store, and as a special offer, new users who sign up through the app, get 5GB of IBackup storage space absolutely free.
"IBackup is simply one of the best values in online backup," said Raghu Kulkarni, founder and CEO of Pro Softnet Corp. "With the release of IBackup for iPhone, IBackup further increases its flexibility by making it possible for our subscribers to backup their iPhone photos and videos, not-to-mention get full access to the files in their IBackup account with the ability to share files and folders with friends and contacts. It's an absolutely outstanding product."
The features and benefits of IBackup for iPhone:
Backup photos and videos. Easily backup existing photos and videos or capture them directly in the app for live backup.
Share files and folders. Securely share files and folders with permission-based settings.
Manage data in your account. Manage the data present in your IBackup account with operations like cut, copy, paste, rename and delete.
Faster access. Search your account for files and folders; add to your Favorites list for even faster access.
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Readers can start building an interactive recipe library by downloading the Everyday Food App with a complimentary January/February issue, which includes 74 email-ready recipes, 14 videos, three slide shows, and more. Individual issues of the magazine, beginning with the current March issue, are available for $2.99 through In-App Purchase.
Anna Last, Editor-in-Chief of Everyday Food magazine, said: "The iPad is an obvious home for Everyday Food magazine. It keeps our content portable and accessible while allowing home cooks to use the magazine in an even more comprehensive way. Our digital issues are packed with interactive features that let readers tap and swipe their way from the supermarket to the kitchen for a richer experience than ever."
The March issue of Martha Stewart Everyday Food for iPad features:
Access to 52 fantastic recipes, shopping lists, and menu prep timelines that can be shared via email with friends and family.Fifteen "how-to" videos showcasing tips, tricks, and techniques from Everyday Food's team of food editors, as well as selected recipes. Four slide shows with step-by-step instructions for ingredient prep. Fifteen animations featuring before-and-after cooking shots, plus guides to storing, freezing, and transforming leftovers.Links to eCommerce websites to shop and purchase products.
The Martha Stewart Everyday Food Magazine App, with complimentary January/February issue, is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at www.iTunes.com/AppStore. Individual issues, including the current March issue, will be available for $2.99 through In-App Purchase.
The Everyday Food digital magazine for the iPad further extends MSLO's growing Everyday Food brand, which encompasses the popular Everyday Food magazine, the "Martha's Everyday Food: Fresh And Easy Recipes™" App, which has been among the top paid Lifestyle Apps since its launch a year ago; the "Everyday Food" television series on PBS; the "Everyday Food Radio Show" on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM Radio 157; Martha's Everyday Food Dinner Tonight by SMS text; and the bestselling books Everyday Food: Great Food Fast and Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast. The brand also has an online presence with the "Everyday Food" blog on everydayfood.com, offering daily recipes, news, ideas and inspiration from the editors of the magazine; "Everyday Food" on Twitter; and an online newsletter.
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The Rookie Security Company of the Year award validates Mobile Active Defense's outstanding achievement through their Mobile Enterprise & Compliance Security (MECS) Server Solution in IT security and its exceptional security products. The SC Awards, now in its 14th year, is the de facto recognition for all those security providers and individuals fighting to protect global security.
According to Illena Armstrong, Editor-in-Chief, SC Magazine, "The SC Magazine Awards U.S. was organized to honor the professionals, companies and products that help fend off the myriad security threats confronted in today's corporate world."
Mobile Active Defense and other 2011 Excellence Awards winners were chosen by the industry's top security experts - representing the wide distribution of SC Magazine readers and their breadth of knowledge and experience in the information security industry.
"We are extremely honored to receive this prestigious award," said Rob Smith, CTO of Mobile Active Defense, upon receiving the news. "Smartphones, pads and tablets represent a new paradigm of compliance challenges for the enterprise security professional - old methods don't work. Although MAD is a rookie company this award validates our strategy and approach to securing these devices as the best protection on the market. We are already seeing competitors and other players trying to mimic our approach and patent-pending techniques and we predict many more to come to market this year. Many mobile solutions use MDM and sandboxing, but that's not real security or compliance. Our customers keep telling us good is not good enough. I need the best mobile device security I can get. Mobile Active Defense is the first product to deliver true security to non-BlackBerry devices."
"Mobile Active Defense represents one of the industry's leading lights," said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. "Moving into 2011, our judges recognize that companies like Mobile Active Defense are helping them meet evolving security challenges."
Now in its 14th year, the information security industry's most prominent accolade, the annual SC Awards U.S., showcases the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the trenches, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities, and the passionate work of government, commercial and nonprofits - all working to help improve global security. For more information and a detailed list of categories and winners, please visit http://www.scmagazineus.com/awards.
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Stryker Corporation's Orthopaedics division announced today during the annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) convention that it launched its first iPad™ applications for surgeons, available through Apple's App Store(SM) to help them enhance the patient education process and provide easy access to information about products and surgical techniques.
"Transforming our customer interactions with advanced digital technology like the iPad™ will help us achieve our business objectives and sustainability goals," said Bob Campomenosi, Senior Director, Healthcare Innovations. "The iPad is a game changing technology that can improve the way we interact with our customers."
Several of Stryker's other business units and divisions are already using iPads to enhance customers' interactions with patients, including Craniomaxillofacial (CMF), Instruments, Endoscopy, Communications and Neurovascular. Stryker Orthopaedics also equipped its entire U.S. sales force with iPads, based on a successful 2010 pilot program. This shift to a digitally enabled sales strategy will also enable Stryker Orthopaedics to achieve significant savings annually by reducing the amount of paper Stryker Orthopaedics ships by hundreds of thousands of pounds.
"Historically, medical device makers' interactions with surgeons and hospitals were paper-based, which consumed a significant amount of time and resources," said Campomenosi. "With the amount of information at everyone's fingertips today, medical device maker-surgeon interaction can be instantaneous, and medical device makers should be able to provide surgeons with digital access to educational tools that can support their dialogue with self-educated patients."
To accomplish these goals, Stryker Orthopaedics created two applications to help support the evolving needs of health care practitioners and hospitals as well as those of its sales and field operations in the U.S. The first iPad applications are currently available through Apple's App Store(SM) and include:
Stryker Flipchart is a patient education tool designed to help orthopaedic specialists explain a hip, knee or shoulder replacement procedure to patients who are either scheduled for surgery or contemplating total joint replacement. It contains overviews of a normal joint, arthritic joint and replaced joint, using graphics and x-rays. Surgeons are also able to customize and annotate the images to support patient discussion.
OpTech Live is a guide to Stryker Orthopaedics' surgical protocols with a friendly touch screen interface. The app includes information about Stryker products ranging from extremities to hip, knee, sports medicine and trauma.
"Armed with iPads, our sales team will have all the techniques and product information that they need at their fingertips," added Campomenosi. "While this is only the beginning of our shift to a digitally enabled sales strategy, these applications can help our surgeon customers to streamline both their and their patients' education."
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"Our company is focused on building a reliable 4G network both here in North Dakota and nationwide, but we also remain committed to improving our 3G network which millions of customers rely on daily," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "Customers may use their wireless devices in different ways, but they all have one need in common—a reliable network."
From 2000 to 2010, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $183 million on improvements to its network in North Dakota, including the following upgrades made in 2010:
Seventeen new cell sites were activated enabling more customers to use their phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps and music, exchanging email and text, picture and video messages, watching high-quality videos and making calls.Equipment was installed at more than 130 cell sites across North Dakota to boost capacity of the company's advanced 3G high-speed wireless network and improve speed and performance.New equipment was installed across the network in preparation of deploying 4G LTE, which will increase bandwidth to handle more data traffic. In December 2010, Verizon Wireless launched its 4G LTE network in 38 major metropolitan markets and 60 commercial airports across the country. The company's 4G LTE network will cover two-thirds of the U.S. population by mid-2012, and by the end of 2013 the company will offer its 4G LTE network from coast to coast – everywhere it offers 3G today.
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Verizon Wireless announced today it invested more than $89 million in 2010 to enhance its network in Nebraska. The investment included eight new cell sites, upgrading equipment on more than 338 existing cell sites to increase coverage and capacity of the company's voice and 3G high-speed wireless network and prepping the backbone of the network for deploying 4G LTE in the future.
"Our company is focused on building a reliable 4G network both here in Nebraska and nationwide, but we also remain committed to improving our 3G network which millions of customers rely on daily," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "Customers may use their wireless devices in different ways, but they all have one need in common—a reliable network."
From 2003 to 2010, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $244 million on improvements to its network in Nebraska, including the following upgrades made in 2010:
Eight new cell sites were activated enabling more customers to use their phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps and music, exchanging email and text, picture and video messages, watching high-quality videos and making calls. Temporary cell sites were deployed at high-profile events during the year that draw large crowds, including the University of Nebraska home football games and the Nebraska State Fair. Equipment was installed at more than 338 cell sites across Nebraska to boost capacity of the company's advanced 3G high-speed wireless network and improve speed and performance.New equipment was installed across the network in preparation of deploying 4G LTE, which will increase bandwidth to handle more data traffic. In December 2010, Verizon Wireless launched its 4G LTE network in 38 major metropolitan markets and 60 commercial airports across the country. The company's 4G LTE network will cover two-thirds of the U.S. population by mid-2012, and by the end of 2013 the company will offer its 4G LTE network from coast to coast – everywhere it offers 3G today.
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VTech Holdings Ltd (HKEx: 303) announced that its new Avant 5000 model cordless VoIP phone has become the first handset in the world to be certified as compliant with CAT-iq 2.0, a certification programme introduced by the DECT Forum only in December last year. The programme tests devices on protocol, radio frequency (RF) level and especially on audio quality, one of the key drivers of CAT-iq.
CAT-iq stands for Cordless Advanced Technology - internet and quality. It was developed to meet the demands of the new generation of IP-based services and devices. The technology enables transport of voice via broadband, making it sound more natural and "true-to-life" than the standard Plain Old Telephone Network (POTS) and 3G mobile communication. The DECT Forum is the international association of the wireless home and enterprise communication industry and has been offering certification of CAT-iq products at laboratories in Germany and Norway.
The big step forward with CAT-iq 2.0 is that it enables customers to make end-to-end VoIP calls with all the extras that come with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) telephony, including wideband voice quality, multiple lines, caller ID and synchronisation of phone books and system settings. Certified CAT-iq 2.0 handsets from different system vendors can also be used on the same certified base station. They are inter-operable with other CAT-iq handsets and gateways, and are also backward compatible to certain other DECT products.
"VTech, as the world's largest manufacturer of cordless telephones, has reaffirmed its technology leadership position with the introduction of the first CAT-iq 2.0 certified handset. The Avant 5000 model demonstrates our enduring strength in R&D, and how quickly we can turn new ideas into reality," said Mr Chi Hoi Tong, President of Telecommunication Products, VTech Telecommunications Ltd.
"To see CAT-iq 2.0 products become a reality for the first time is a major milestone for the DECT Forum and is a result of our efforts to develop the future standard for cordless telephony," said Mr Daniel Hartnett, Chairman of the CAT-iq Working Group within the DECT Forum.
The stylishly designed Avant 5000 is expected to be launched this year.
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Following in the footsteps of the award-winning FinePix F200 EXR and F300 EXR models, this latest recruit to the range is the ideal camera for discerning point-and-shoot photographers or SLR users who want to travel light but don’t want to compromise image quality and picture-taking versatility. Superb results are assured with exciting new features including an innovative 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor, advanced GPS functions, high speed shooting capabilities, a 15x wide-angle zoom lens, Full HD video functionality and an improved user interface. With a stylish design and pocketable dimensions, the FinePix F550 EXR is set to become the must-have compact in 2011.
Perfect pictures in every situation
Thanks to a brand new hybrid sensor, the FinePix F550 EXR delivers extra fast, high quality results in a wide range of lighting conditions. The 16 megapixel sensor developed by Fujifilm is a clever combination of Back Side Illuminated CMOS (BSI-CMOS) and EXR technologies, which delivers superior results to a conventional sensor; particularly in low light conditions, and also offers high-speed shooting facilities and Full HD movie capture.
Light falling on ordinary sensors has to pass through a layer of wiring before it hits the light-sensitive photo diodes. This layer of wiring reduces light transmission. On the EXR BSI-CMOS sensor, however, the wiring layer is positioned behind the photo diodes so light sensitivity is vastly improved. Add to this the triple-layer EXR technology pioneered by Fujifilm in the F200 EXR and the result is a sensor that is capable of outstanding results, time after time.
Users can still select from the usual three different EXR shooting modes, or simply leave the FinePix F550 EXR to choose the best option itself by selecting Auto EXR. Those preferring to take control can pick from:
• High Resolution mode where the sensor utilises the full 16 megapixel resolution for high quality results that can be printed out at A3-size without the need for any re-sizing using software.
• Dynamic Range mode where the camera employs dual capture technology to provide a range up to 1600% - almost a full stop wider than any other camera. Two images are captured and then merged together to produce superb results on high contrast scenes.
• Signal to Noise mode utilises Pixel Fusion, doubling pixels up to increase sensitivity. Coupled with the BSI technology, this mode delivers superb images in low lighting conditions.
A Fujifilm first – built-in GPS
Fujifilm recognised the benefits of GPS tagging way back in 1997 when they became the first company to introduce an optional GPS recording device for a digital camera on the DS-300. Today, the FinePix F550 EXR becomes the first Fujifilm model to have the facility built in and offers a wide range of user benefits to make the most of the technology.Regardless of where you are in the world, the FinePix F550 EXR will recognise your location and display it either as longitude and latitude co-ordinates or by place name thanks to the camera’s embedded list of locations. A tag is also placed on the image which, when using place names, can easily be searched for, enabling you to quickly find shots of a specific location or point of interest. Once images are found using the search function, it’s simple for users to create a photobook using the Photobook Assist function. Just choose the images you want in the book, mark them (including which image you want to use on the front cover) and then you can even preview the book on the rear LCD.
Additional functionality is also provided by the Photo Navigation function, where you can find your way back to where a photo was taken. For example, if you took a shot at a restaurant that you’d like to return to, simply find the picture and the FinePix F550 EXR will provide the distance and direction you need to travel from your existing location to get back there.
For those who want to re-trace their steps and map a route of their travels, the Route Logging function is sure to appeal. The FinePix F550 EXR stores location data every 10 minutes* and, once the images are downloaded to a PC, a map of the route, along with the pictures you took along the way is created using Google Maps.
Keep up with the action – no matter how fast it’s moving
The FinePix F550 EXR isn’t just clever; it’s quick as well, boasting a range of features that will keep pace with even the fastest moving action without compromising picture quality.
At full 16 megapixel resolution, the FinePix F550 EXR will deliver up to 8 frames per second for up to 8 frames before it has to pause to take a breath. If you want a longer burst of images or a faster frame rate, it can capture 11 frames per second at 8 megapixel resolution for up to 16 frames or the same frame rate for up to 32 frames at 4 megapixel resolution. At these sorts of speeds and resolutions, no other compact camera comes close.
If you’re worried that your reaction times might not match the camera’s speed, select the Best Frame Capture mode, which takes pictures before you’ve even pressed the shutter! With this mode selected, the FinePix F550 EXR automatically starts recording images the moment the shutter release is half-pressed to lock the focus. Then, when the picture is actually taken, it records the seven frames before or after the shutter was released to ensure you get at least one shot that’s pin sharp and perfectly framed.
RAW image capture
With the ability to shoot in RAW or in JPEG format (or both simultaneously), the F550EXR will have real appeal to those that want to be in true control of their images. By shooting in RAW mode you can ensure that you get the true uncompressed image just as the camera sees it.
Huge zoom range, tiny camera
It’s a minor miracle that Fujifilm has managed to pack such a high level specification into the FinePix F550 EXR’s compact dimensions, but it’s even more impressive that the camera also features a 15x optical zoom. Despite having a body that measures just 22.9mm wide, the zoom range extends from a wide-angle setting of 24mm through to 360mm (35mm equivalents) giving users a huge range of shooting options from sweeping landscapes through to tightly-cropped details. Plus, image quality and sharpness is assured thanks to the Fujinon lens and new triple core EXR processing engine that automatically reduces colour fringing and boosts corner resolution for uniform image sharpness.
Using the longer focal lengths can cause camera shake, but the FinePix F550 EXR has the bases covered fighting camera shake on three fronts. First, the sensor moves to counter any hand movements. Second, sensitivity is boosted using Pixel Fusion to allow faster shutter speeds and third, users can select “Advanced Anti-blur” mode when in EXR Auto where a sequence of four images are taken and then combined to provide one, shake-free result.
Full HD for stunning videos
People don’t just want to capture their memories as photos any longer, there’s a big demand for high-quality video capture too. Not only does the FinePix F550 EXR record videos in stunning Full HD (1080p) at 30 frames per second, it also boasts stereo sound for high quality audio and outputs the files in H.264 (MOV) format. Favoured by broadcasters and Blu-Ray manufacturers, H.264 produces file sizes that are smaller and more manageable than the conventional AVI format. What’s more, they’re compatible with a wide range of websites and applications, which makes it easier for users to share content on sites including YouTube.
New to the F550 EXR, Fuji’s EXR SN mode is now available when shooting videos. “Pixel Fusion Movie technology” fuses pixels together to create superpixels which are extra sensitive to light (and therefore capture much crisper low-light videos with lower levels of noise.
And finally, if it’s speedy video capture you’re after, the F550 EXR also offers a class-leading selection of high speed video capture options. No other compact camera comes close to the F550 EXR’s incredible 320 frames per second capture at 320 x 100 pixels. But if it’s higher quality you’re after, you can also capture the action at 160 frames per second at 320 x 240 pixels or 80 frames per second at 640 x 480 pixels.
Wave goodbye to pixellated graphics and menus
The FinePix F550 EXR’s three inch rear LCD doesn’t just benefit from an increased pixel count – now 460,000 – it also uses a brand new Rich User Interface, which dramatically enhances the user experience and kicks pixellated menus and graphics into touch.
By employing Vector fonts and graphics, camera menus and readouts use smooth text and icons. The graphics are scaleable so they take on the same appearance whether you’re viewing on the read LCD or a 50 inch HDTV via the camera’s HDMI output.
Don’t want GPS? No problem
While the FinePix F550 EXR with its GPS features is a great camera for photographers who like to travel, Fujifilm recognises that not every user requires GPS functionality. For this reason, a second model (the FinePix F500 EXR) has been introduced, which offers a virtually identical specification, without GPS.
Other differences between the two models include high speed capture on the F500 EXR of three frames per second at 16 megapixels for up to three frames, six frames per second for six frames at eight megapixels or 12 frames per second for 12 frames at four megapixels. The F500 EXR will also be available in a choice of five colours for the style-conscious photographer, while the F550 EXR is only available in a stylish black finish with red highlights.
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR /F500 EXR key features
- All-new 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor
- 15x optical zoom covering 24-360mm (35mm equivalent)
- 3.0 inch rear LCD with 460,000 pixel and new Rich User Interface using Vector fonts and graphics
- GPS functionality*
- RAW shooting*
- Advanced Anti-blur technologies*
- 1600% wide dynamic range
- Full resolution high speed shooting at 8fps**
- Full HD movie capture (H.264 MOV file format)
- Advanced 27 scene mode EXR Auto
- Film simulation modes
- 360° Motion Panorama mode
- Photobook Assist function
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The Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 will be available in April 2011 along with the EOS 600D / Rebel T3i. The main asset of this camera will be a low price tag :
EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 body only :
- €449
- £419
- $499
- €549
- £459
- $599
EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 + EF-S 18-55mm F/3,5-5,6 III
- €499
- £459
- $549
Canon today unveils the new EOS 1100D, the Digital SLR (DSLR) for consumers who want to take the first step on their journey to outstanding still images and HD video. Featuring many technologies developed for more advanced models, and functions which make it even easier to capture fantastic images straight out of the box, the EOS 1100D helps you to have fun with your photography and impress your friends with amazing portraits,landscapes or creative shots.
As your skills develop, the EOS 1100D grows with you. As the gateway to Canon's world-famous EOS System, the EOS 1100D lets you experiment with more than 60 different lenses and other accessories includingSpeedlite flashes, to explore the world of photography.
Advanced imaging made easy
Compact and lightweight, the EOS 1100D is a highly versatile DSLR that's easy to carry with you, allowing you to capture any moment in stunning quality. When a scene lends itself to video as well as stills, 720p HD video capture is easily accessible via the dedicated movie function on the mode dial. Never miss a moment of the action as you frame your image easily and accurately through the newly-designed, bright optical viewfinder, offering 95% coverage of the scene. Alternatively, use Live View to see how different shooting modes will affect the final image onthe large rear screen.
You'll be able to take great images as soon as you start using the EOS 1100D. A Feature Guide in the menu system offers a brief description of each key camera setting and its effect, helping beginners to learnabout their camera as they use it.
Basic+ and Creative Auto remove any confusing technical terms, using plain language to describe settings and their effect on the final image. Apply a different ambience to a scene, with Basic+ adjusting exposure, white balance and image processing settings according to easy-to-understand pre-sets based on the creative intent or lighting type. Alternatively, blur the background to create more interesting results with Creative Auto, which takes all the confusion out of achieving the desired effect.
Shoot and share anywhere
The EOS 1100D also makes it easier to shoot and instantly share your images and HD video with friends and family. The large 6.8cm (2.7") LCD screen features a sharp 230k-dot resolution and wide viewing angle, making it easy to review the day's shoot immediately. Alternatively, sit back and enjoy the big-screen image playback by connecting the EOS 1100D directly to an HDTV via HDMI, using the TV remote control toscroll through images and enjoy your own high-quality video.
Thanks to support for Eye-Fi Connected Functions (This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer), EOS 1100Dusers can wirelessly transfer their images to a home PC or bypass this stage completely and upload images and video direct to an online sharing account like the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or Flickr inspiring everyone to share special, fun and creative photography.
From beginners to pros, the EOS system is used the world over
Designed as a user-friendly, powerful, entry-level DSLR, the EOS 1100D features an impressive specification to support the image quality and performance promised by the Canon and EOS brands.
A 12.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor enables A3 size images to be recorded or cropped for exciting compositions, without compromising on image quality or print size, while DIGIC 4 image processing allows you to freeze the action with high-speed shooting at 3 frames per second (JPEG file size only). Low light subjects can be captured with minimal noise and without resorting to using a flash thanks to a sensitive ISO range of 100-6400, and the fast, accurate nine-point autofocus (AF)system ensures the subject is in focus no matter where they may stand in the frame. The EOS 1100D also uses the same iFCL metering system developed for the semi-professional EOS 7D, ensuring all subjects arewell-exposed, even in the most challenging lighting conditions.
The EOS 1100D will be available with a new addition to Canon's range of EF lenses. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a new kit lens that offers EOS 1100D users the flexibility to shoot everything from sweeping landscapes to portraits. A lightweight construction means it's easy to carry, and Canon's acclaimed optical Image Stabilization offers a -stop advantage to ensure sharp images at maximum zoom and when shooting in low light. The new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II will succeed the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS in Canon’s current lens portfolio.
EOS 1100D - main features
- Superior 12-megapixel image quality
- On-screen Feature Guide
- Creative Auto and Basic+
- HD video capture
- ISO 100-6400 sensitivity
- Wide-area 9-point AF system
- 63-zone iFCL exposure metering
- 6.8cm (2.7"), 230,000-dot screen
- Use with all EF and EF-S lenses
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Canon's latest addition to the advanced amateur DSLR segment is the EOS 600D / Rebel T3i, unveiled during the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan. Light and compact as the EOS 550D / T2i from which it is derived, the EOS 600D / T3i offers the same 18 megapixels APS-C CMOS sensor and Full HD movie recording function as its elder brother, but adding the 1 044 000 dots swivel screen that appeared on the EOS 60D as well as a new Basic+ creative mode and an embedded photography guide for beginners. The EOS 600D / Rebel T3i will now also offer wireless flash controler.
Le Canon EOS 600D (Europe) / Digital Rebel T3i (USA) should hit the shelves sometime in April 2011 as a yearly addition to the EOS / Rebel range. Canon is also launching a cosmetically revised version of its basic kit zoom lens, the EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 IS II which will be available bundled with the SLR.
- Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i body only :€749 / £679 / $799
- Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i + EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 IS II : €799 / £769 / $899
- Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i + EF-S 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS : €1149 / £949 / $1099
Canon announces the launch of the EOS 600D, a compact, lightweight Digital SLR (DSLR) that makes capturing exciting, fun and creative images easier than ever. The perfect choice for aspiring photographers looking for acombination of outstanding image quality and ease-of-use, the EOS 600D sits at the top of Canon's entry-level EOS line-up, above the existing EOS 550D and the new EOS 1100D.
Capturing stunning images and Full HD video has never been easier, thanks to a range of automatic shooting modes that beginners can use to instantly express their creativity. A Feature Guide has been added to the user interface to help you learn about the camera as you use it, helping to develop your photography skills. With an unrivalled range of EF lenses, Speedlites and other accessories to enhance your shooting, the EOS system holds the key to the perfect shot - wherever your journey takes you, and whatever the scene before you.
First-class image quality
The EOS 600D provides all the tools to capture beautiful stills and HD movies. Amazing picture detail is provided by a high-resolution 18 Megapixel (MP) APS-C CMOS sensor, which combines with 14-bit DIGIC 4 processing so you can capture the wonder of a beautiful blue sky and enjoy exceptionally smooth gradients between colours. The camera's low light shooting capability enables you to achieve clear, natural images in darker conditions, with an ISO range of 100-6400 that can be further expanded to 12800.
Great for shooting pets, children or wildlife, the EOS 600D allows high-speed shooting at 3.7 frames per second (fps), enabling you to capture fast-moving action. Each shot will be captured in sharp detail thanks to the 9-point Auto Focus system, which can track subjects using the auto focus points across the frame. Even more accurate focusing is providing by an extra-sensitive central AF Sensor, while the iFCL Metering system from the semi-professional EOS 7D features a 63-zone Dual-layer metering sensor, helping you to ensure your shot is correctly exposed, even in difficult lighting conditions.
Easy shooting, amazing results
New fully-automatic Scene Intelligent Auto mode makes it easy for you to capture outstanding quality shots with almost no effort. Allowing you to focus exclusively on framing your picture, Scene Intelligent Auto analyses the scene for you and automatically picks the best settings to capture it. Your images will look better than ever thanks to a new Auto Picture Style, which automatically makes fine adjustments tocolours while you focus on capturing the scene you want.
The EOS 600D also makes it easy for you to instantly add creativity to your pictures. Change the atmosphere of a scene with Basic +, which allows you to pick the mood you want to achieve from one of eight options, including "Warm", "Cool" or "Intense". Whether you're shooting landscapes, portraits, or close-up macro shots, Basic + makes it easy tocapture the perfect image.
Simple, flexible, artistic
Ideal for beginners, a Feature Guide has been added to the EOS 600D's menu system, offering a brief description of each key setting and its effect, helping you learn more about the camera as you use it. You can also shoot overhead, at ground level or around corners withthe EOS 600D's Vari-angle 7.7cm (3") 3:2 ratio ClearView LCD. Rich on-screen detail is provided in 1.04 million-dot resolution, and the side-mounted hinge allows users to comfortably and creatively shoot from a range of unusual angles, or when using a tripod. A smudge-resistant fluorine coating and three anti-reflection coatings also ensure you can see the LCD in clear detail, wherever you are. Allowing you to apply your own stamp to your shots, the EOS 600D isperfect for experimenting with different Creative Filters. Fish-eye-Effect creates a barrel-shaped distortion similar to a fish-eye lens, and you can instantly turn a scene into a small-scale model with Miniature Effect. Toy Camera Effect, Grainy B/W and Soft Focus offer additional options, allowing you to experiment with your images in a number of different ways.
Capture stunning detail with EOS movie
Capture your memories in superb clarity with Full HD (1080p) movie mode, while a dedicated movie shooting mode means you can switch between stills and HD video instantly. You can also reach distant subjects using new Movie Digital Zoom function, which crops the centre of the sensor from 3x to 10x while still maintaining Full HD quality, great for capturing wildlife on a safari holiday. Enabling you to capture more engaging videos, Video Snapshot mode shoots video in two, four, or eight second segments, creating clips that are short, easy to edit and of similar lengths to clips used in most TV programmes. As they are recorded, the clips are saved to a Video Snapshot Album and combined into one movie. A soundtrack can be added by choosing from tracks uploaded to the camera and the result viewed onthe camera's LCD, or on an HDTV via the built-in mini HDMI connection.
The EOS system : unrestricted creativity
As your skills develop, the EOS 600D grows with you. As part of Canon's EOS range, the camera is compatible with the unrivalled selection of EF lenses and a range of accessories, so you can add to your kitbag as your ability and style develops. Over 60 lenses provide you with unlimited creative possibilities: wide-angle lenses capture sweeping landscapes, macro lenses capture the most intricate beauty of the tiniest creatures, and telephoto lenses make distant scenes appear as if they are right in front of you. Using Canon's range of Speedlite flashes and the EOS 600D's Integrated Speedlite Transmitter, you can also experiment with different lighting techniques, or use your flash off-camera, to give your subject or scene a completely different look and feel. With the Easy Wireless function, the camera will also take care of the complicated settings whilst you focus on framing and lighting your scene as you wish.
Introducing the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Launching with the EOS 600D is the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II - a new kit lens that provides excellent performance for beginners. A lightweight construction makes it easy to carry, and Canon's acclaimed optical Image Stabilization also minimises the risk of blur, allowing photographers to use shutter speeds 4 stops slower while still maintaining a blur-free shot. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II willsucceed the existing EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS in Canon's lens line-up.
EOS 600D main features:
- 18-megapixel CMOS sensor
- Scene Intelligent Auto mode
- Full-HD EOS Movie
- On-screen Feature Guide
- 3.7fps continuous shooting
- Wide-area 9-point AF
- 1,040k-dot vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0") screen
- Basic+ and Creative Filters
- Built-in wireless flash control
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Panasonic is pleased to announce a new addition of stylish and compact hybrid digital camera DMC-FX77 to the LUMIX FX series featuring a Smart Touch operation on the 3.5-inch large LCD. All control is possible by the touch operation - Touch AF, Touch Zoom or Touch Shutter during recording and various playback functions including new Art Retouch and Beauty Retouch mode.
New LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens 24mm ultra wide angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 24mm to 120mm on a 35mm camera) with F2.5 brightness has been developed to fit in the compact lens unit enhancing the slimness of camera body. The lens especially excels not only in shooting dynamic landscapes with its wide angle of view but also in capturing moving subjects even in low-lit situations such as indoors or at night with its outstanding brightness. Incorporating a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the DMC-FX77 is compatible with high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1920 x 1080 full-HD movie recording in AVCHD and high speed continuous shooting. And the advanced image processing LSI, the Venus Engine FHD, assures high picture quality in both photo and movie recording. It also compiles the Intelligent Resolution technology to perform the optimum signal processing depending on the part of a picture to give a whole image outstandingly natural clearness with fine details. The powerful 5x optical zoom increases its power to 6.5x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function taking advantage of the Intelligent Resolution technology maintaining the picture quality even using digital zoom. The Sonic Speed AF, which gains approx. 33% higher speed compared with DMC-FX70, and a quick start-up time give the DMC-FX77 super high speed response that helps to catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities.
The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode is also evolved. For more correction effect in movie recording, Active Mode added to the conventional MEGA O.I.S. It excels in suppressing blur when recording movie at wide angle in shooting while walking. Together with the MEGA O.I.S. for photo and the outstanding brightness of the lens, the DMC-FX77 powerfully prevents any kind of blur - whether the blur is caused by a handshake or the subject's motion in both photo and movie recording. The Motion Deblur mode* is also available by updating the motion detection (Intelligent ISO Control) and brightness control (Intelligent Exposure) to gain as high shutter speed as possible. The Face Recognition recognizes registered human faces to set appropriate focus and exposure on the person even showing his/her name on the LCD. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the scene mode among frequently used scene mode - Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scenery or Sunset. Also, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure work appropriately just by entering the iA mode for any user to take beautiful photos with maximum ease.
The DMC-FX77 comes not only with the high basic performance but also with a host of entertainment features that adds fun to photography such as new Beauty Retouch, Art Retouch and My Photo Album. The newly added Lumix Image Uploader realizes direct, instant image sharing via Facebook(photo) or YouTube(movie) with any PC on the spot to let users enjoy communication with photos and movies they take. The 3D image produced by DMC-FX77 with the new 3D Photo mode can also be enjoyed on a VIERA 3D HDTV or other MPO-compatible 3D equipment.
Delicate in design but bold in performance – The DMC-FX77 looks so sleek and elegant with its new streamline design but is an outstandingly high performance hybrid digital compact camera you have never met before.
1. Newly Developed Bright F2.5 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT Lens with 24mm Ultra Wide-Angle and 5x Optical Zoom
The DMC-FX77 incorporates a newly developed high quality LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens that boasts excellent brightness of F2.5. The F2.5 lens is even brighter by approx.25% than the F2.8 lens which is generally considered a bright lens. It allows the use of higher shutter speed but captures stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images even in lower lighting situation. Together with the anti-blurring function in the iA mode, DMC-FX77 powerfully suppress blur caused by the movement of subjects. Also, the 24mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-120mm ) ultra-wide-angle lens - rare on a compact camera - gives photographers a wider range of composition possibilities with approx. 213% larger viewing space compared to that of 35mm camera. The super-high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens minimizes distortion at the wide end.
Comprising of 7 elements in 6 groups with 3 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, the lens unit in DMC-FX77 realized downsizing of both total length and diameter to fit in the slim, compact body of the camera. It is made possible with its new mechanism and the world’s first use of new material* for Extra High Index Low Dispersion Meniscus Aspherical Lens as thin as 0.3mm. Panasonic succeeded in developing the lens with high refractive index and low dispersion performance which results in the excellent color reproduction and suppression of chromatic aberration.
This advanced lens unit passes Leica's stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance with its minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations while suppressing ghosting and flaring.
Thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC-FX77 which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even using a digital zoom. This means the 5x optical can virtually extend to 6.5x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 9.8x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the CCD to bring subjects even closer.
The compact lens unit contributes to the downsizing of the camera itself to make DMC-FX77 ever more compact with slimmer, more sleek profile compared with the predecessor DMC-FX70.
2. Enjoy 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD Movie Recording in AVCHD with the Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
According to the rise of movie recording popularity, digital cameras are now more compatible with it. The DMC-FX77, the top-end model of the FX series, has recording capability of AVCHD movie even in 1,920 x 1,080 full-HD despite its slim, stylish body. The AVCHD format features almost doubling the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG. The picture quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. The DMC-FX77 also boasts Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio.
Now on the DMC-FX77, the popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available in motion image recording. The AF Tracking function that can lock onto the subject by just touching it on the screen to keep it in focus even it moves is now available in movie recording, too. The MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure also support shooting beautiful movie with ease. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality. The Intelligent Exposure that also optimizes the exposure to prevent over/under exposure part from occurring.
The 5x optical zoom is available in movie recording, too. With the Video Divide function, users can divide the video into two sections to shorten or delete the unwanted part on the spot in the camera. You can cut out a clear still image from a movie in the camera thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind. A host of options enhances the usability and fun of recording high quality full-HD
3. The 3.5-inch Large Smart Touch Screen for Intuitive Touch-Control Shooting and Additional Fun
The DMC-FX77 adopts full touch-screen operation with new Smart Touch Screen. Auto Focus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the large LCD and you can even release the shutter. Thanks to the sonic speed AF with approx.33% higher speed, setting focus and releasing shutter is now dramatically faster.
The 3.5-inch in 16:9 aspect large screen reflects fine details, making it easy to check the focus before shooting. It also serves as a small photo and video viewer, allowing the user and friends to enjoy viewing the still and motion images together.
Once you lock on the subject by a touch, the camera tracks the subject with the AF tracking function even if it moves. With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery to the scenery mode while a touch on the subject close to the camera to the close-up mode. All menu setting is now available with touch control. In the shooting screen you can directly touch the icon to change its setting quickly.
The functions and settings used most often, such as O.I.S., consecutive shooting, auto focus point, white balance setting, ISO sensitivity level, image size and LCD mode are quickly and easily accessed via the shortcut setting by just dragging the icon to the main menu area.
Taking advantage of the touch operation, new functions are incorporated to add more fun to DMC-FX77. My Photo Album function lets users to sort images in the separate folders allowing quick, direct playback of the images they want without searching a huge collection of photos. For example, you can sort photos regarding work or those shot in private. This is also convenient when transferring the images because you can just copy the target folder in a SD card to the PC without selecting the photos you need one by one.
The Art Retouch function lets users give different impression to the photo in camera from the original. Brightness can be changed with exposure and the color with saturation. It is possible to retouch and make the photo, even if it is washed-out or colorless, look in the way you wish to be by combining two parameter settings – more natural, softer, or more vivid to suit your preference of color manner. The Beauty Retouch mode makes it possible to virtually makeup the faces. In Esthetic mode, various effect can be applied to the face including clearing the skin texture, lifting up the face whitening of teeth and so on. In the Make-up mode, users can choose the color of foundation, lips, cheeks or eye-shadow
The touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also for playing back images with outstanding visibility. You can play back the image you want out of hundreds of stocks by touching in the thumbnails. To play back images one by one in order, you can drag the image over the screen with a finger to browse the collection of photos as you flip over the pages of the book. Max. 16x of enlargement is also operated easily with touches. The touch control also allows easy, intuitive operation in attractive features, which will be detailed later.
The Intelligent LCD automatically adjusts the screen brightness in 11 steps as the surrounding brightness level changes, ensuring easy visibility at all times.
4. Advanced Signal Processing System with New 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD and High Performance Venus Engine FHD
The newly developed 12.1-megapixel CCD with 2-channel signal output structure boasts higher signal transfer speed for the operations that require high performance and speed such as 1920x1080 full HD movie recording and high speed continuous shooting. The picture quality is also improved thanks to the approx.25% higher sensitivity* which is made possible by highly efficient light condensation adoption larger on-chip micro lenses.
For the image processor, the Venus Engine FHD is incorporated that features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities. By separating chromatic noise from luminance noise and applying the optimal noise reduction to each, you can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine FHD also provides precisely selective noise reduction to the chromatic noise without affecting the border of colors which is judged from the brightness level of a pixel. With the Intelligent Resolution technology, 3 areas — outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges more clearness while giving a moderate accentuation to the texture areas to look more finely detailed. To the soft gradation part, superior noise reduction process of the Venus Engine FHD is applied to make it smoother. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology, Intelligent Resolution, precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way for it. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp in both photo and movie recording.
Linking smoothly with the Hi-speed CCD sensor, the Venus Engine FHD processes a large amount of signals at high speed, making it possible to record 1,920 x 1,080 full-HD movie recording and high resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full resolution and max.10 fps at 3-megapixel recording.
At the same time, the multi-task image-processing engine, the Venus Engine FHD realizes a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.005 second and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities together with the Sonic Speed AF (Auto Focus) which boasts approx.33% faster speed compared with the DMC-FX70/FX75.
5. The Evolving iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode Makes Every Photo and Movie More Beautiful
Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. In the iA mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose shots and capture moments. Just press, aim and shoot.
For more effective countermeasure against blur, the Active Mode is newly equipped with DMC-FX77 for an option of image stabilization in movie recording. This mode is especially effective in active movie recording at wide angle such as shooting while walking.
With the DMC-FX77, the Motion Deblur mode* is incorporated to prevent blur even more powerfully. The mode is a comprehensive integration of Intelligent ISO Control which automatically adjusts ISO setting and shutter speed according to the subject's movement and the advanced contrast control system of Intelligent Exposure that also optimizes the exposure to prevent over/under exposure part in a picture. The camera judges the appropriate shutter speed to suppress the motion blur according to the movement of the subject.
The shutter speed rises as high as possible activating the high sensitivity recording by pixel mixed readout method. Combined with the outstanding brightness of the lens and the Active Mode, the DMC-FX77 thoroughly prevents any kind of blur - whether out of handshake or the subject's motion, whether in photo or movie recording.
Not only those, the Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people while removing the unwanted red-eye. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects whichever of 6 Scene modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset - that best suit the shooting situation.
In addition, the Intelligent Resolution technology is always activated in the iA mode which results in the clearer and higher picture quality in every photo and movie with extended zoom range equivalent to 6.5x optical zoom by the Intelligent Zoom.
Plus, the light control of flash is optimized according to the scene more precisely and the portrait shots using flash, which tends to be overexposed, are now even more beautiful.
Once you enter the iA mode, these functions happen automatically together with other powerful shooting-assist functions - AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Exposure - so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
6. Other Exciting Features for More Fun of Photography
The DMC-FX77 features a new way of communication by sharing photo or movies taken by users via LUMIX Image Uploader. All you have to do is checkmark the photos you want to share in the camera and connect the camera to a PC. Uploading automatically starts just by following the guidance. You can add comment and let your friends know the update of your album via e-mail consequently. Facebook can be used for photos and YouTube for movies. Users can join these social networking service without installation of special software. It is easy to share photo and movies on the spot, which means that your friends do not have to wait for you to come back home.
The newly added 3D Photo mode produces a realistic, less-distorted 3D image in the camera. Take 20 panning shots and the camera automatically selects two most suitable images –one for a right eye and one for the left eye – to synthesize a 3D composite. The 3D image can be viewed on VIERA 3D HDTV. The format of 3D image is compatible with MPO which can be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as TV, Digital Photo Frame or Printing.
A total of 25 scene modes such as popular Baby or Pet, sets most appropriate parameter in wide-ranging situations.
Photos or movies recorded in AVCHD on SD Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD Memory Card slot) on VIERA TV or DIGA Blu-ray Disc Player to playback your contents. Alternatively, you can use an optional mini HDMI cable to output the still and motion images you took from the FX77 directly to the TV for VIERA Link. Most of the control is possible using only the TV's remote control.
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