Archive for Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Rumors: Pentax K20, K200 debut in January

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The latest rumor has it that Pentax plans to announce two new SLR models, the K20D and K200D, on January 24, a week before the Photo Marketing Association trade show that begins.

The alleged K20D has a 14-megapixel sensor of the smaller APS-C size, a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (for better tonal gradations than typical 12-bit converters but leading to larger raw files), a live-view LCD, the same weather resistance as the K10D, and better sensor-shift shake reduction. The lower-end K200D is supposed to have a 10-megapixel sensor and a bigger memory buffer for longer stretches of continuous shooting.

Also a possibility are three new lenses, all appearing on a Pentax road map document : a 60-250mm f/4 to be announced in December and a 200mm f/2.8 and a 300mm f/4 to be announced with the cameras in January.

Rumors, some appearing derivative, also cropped up at DPReview and PentaxForums.

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Dell XPS M1530 Notebook Computer

Nov  07
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XPS M1530

Dell unveiled its latest thin notebook, the Dell XPS M1530. A 15.4-inch notebook, it’s the slightly bigger version of the XPS M1330 which was announced earlier this year. The M1530 includes a webcam and fingerprint reader, as well as touch-sensitive multimedia buttons. Available in brushed aluminum accents and new colors, the XPS M1530 series starts weighing in at under 6 pounds along with a 1-inch profile.

Other standard features include a high-def 15.4 inch display, slot-type optical drive and HDMI support. Available colors include Tuxedo Black, Crimson Red and Alpine White. Users can also choose to go in for a Blu-ray disc drive. With Dell’s XPS service, you get telephone access to tech support, as well as a 15-month subscription to virus and spyware protection. Customers also get one year of 10GB free online storage with Dell DataSafe Online Backup.

Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor, the laptop comes bundled with Windows Vista Home Premium and a 160GB SATA hard drive.

Prices start at US $1,099 and the Dell XPS M1530 is now available.


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