Have you noticed an increase in CMOS-based compact cameras lately? I believe Kodak was the first to use them on some entry-level cameras, followed by Casio and then Canon (both with super zooms). Today, Sony is joining in, with their new Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. I got a chance to use this super zoom... Read more
Archive for March, 2009
Sony CMOS-based Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
March 25 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, Digital SLR, New Gadgets
Pentax new super zoom camera, 15mm lens
March 25 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, Digital SLR, New GadgetsPentax has introduced the X70 super zoom camera today. This is their first super zoom camera, and it packs a 24X optical zoom lens. Here’s more: Pentax X70 12.0 Megapixel CCD F2.8-5.0, 24X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 26 – 624 mm This may be the same lens as on the Nikon Coolpix P90 and... Read more
iPhone OS 3.0 first impressions and photos
March 25 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Apple, MobilephoneDevelopers late Tuesday evening are downloading a widely distributed beta of Apple’s new iPhone 3.0 software, installing it on their handsets, and weighing in with some first impressions and screen shots, all of which follow. The beta is available in a variety of distributions for the various multi-touch products Apple has released over the past two years, each of which weighs... Read more
Apple Netbook Gets Confirmed?
March 18 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | AppleIt was only yesterday that we brought to your attention the fact that there’s a new rumor in town saying that a netbook is going to arrive later this year, despite Apple’s previous assurances that such a thing won’t happen. And today the Dow Jones Newswire kind of confirmed the rumor. According to its sources, an Apple touchscreen netbook is supposed... Read more
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
March 18 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Mobilephone, New GadgetsThe Nokia 5730 XpressMusic is the first music-optimized phone to offer a full QWERTY keyboard for easier messaging. The real highlight for the Nokia 5730 is the Homescreen for XpressMusic. This provides access and dynamic information on music, people, games, email and calendar. The Homescreen features an improved contacts bar with up to 20... Read more
