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Capture Your World Like Never Before with Samsung HZ25W

DSLR aficionados wouldn’t be interested with this and would perhaps say that this latest from Samsung isn’t worth considering. Why? Well simply because Samsung’s HZ25W doesn’t seem to bring anything terribly new to the category, it’s more than fashionably late, and just brought the same bag of pretzels to the party that Nikon, Kodak, Olympus, and Pentax did. Be that as it may, the Samsung HZ25W also deserves a second look because according to Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of audio/video and digital imaging marketing at Samsung Electronics America, photographers of all skill levels are going to be drawn to the camera’s features. samsung HZ25WThe camera can record 720p HD video using H.264 compression, an advanced codec that allows users to record video for longer periods of time. For added versatility, users can zoom in and out while recording video, taking full advantage of both the camera’s 26mm wide-angle focal length and 24x optical zoom. The Samsung HZ25W also provides aperture and shutter priority and a full manual shooting mode for those users looking to exercise more control over camera settings and users have the option to shoot in RAW (DNG1.1), JPEGs, or both right on the camera. And after pictures are taken, users can easily search for a specific image they have saves on their memory card through the camera’s Smart Album feature.

Other features include color electronic viewfinder (EVF), easy-to-use Smart dial, Smart Auto, Face Recognition, Face Detection, Smile Shot, and Blink Detection. Beauty Shot can also be found on the Samsung HZ25W. It will be out in October with a suggested retail price of $399.99.

In the meantime, you can visit Amazon.com for other Samsung cameras.

Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj – Your Personal Theater on the Go!

Nikon is a trusted name when it comes to digital cameras. Mention Nikon and you will probably think about powerful digital cameras. Well, Nikon is back with a bunch of new products that will definitely make any shutterbug happy, but we’ll take a look at the most powerful one among these digital cameras, the world’s first compact camera with a built-in projector – the COOLPIX S1000pj.nikon-s1000pjThis 12.1-megapixel camera comes with a 2.7-inch LCD viewscreen, a 5x wide-angle NIKKOR lens, and can capture HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels. And because it is integrated with a projector, it will provide new and exciting ways to share and enjoy your pictures or movie clips without the need to connect to a TV or computer. Extremely simple to operate, you only need to touch a button to project your favorites onto any flat surface – be it the wall for a presentation or the ceiling for a bedtime story, at up to 40 inches in size.

Combined with a slim body that offers superb portability and a host of automatic functions, sharing your stories with family and friends wherever you go was never more fun. Pictures can be projected individually, or as slide shows complete with music and added effects.

Other interesting features include face-priority AF that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces, Smile Timer, which makes sure you’ll always catch decisive moment when your subject smiles, Blink Proof function that shoots two pictures and automatically saves the one in which the subject’s eyes remain open, and Blink Warning that when activated, it alerts you that the subject may have blinked and allows you to retake the photo.

The Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj will set you back about $430 and you can get it right here.

10 Best Back-to-School Gadgets

Vacation time is over. And whether you like it or not, it’s time to pack your bag and get those school stuffs rollin’. Now, since the first day of school is a big one, you might as well have something new that you can show off to your friends and classmates. Or if it is too late for you to get one, you can always look back at these 10 best back-to-school gadgets list and see which one catches your fancy.

msiMSI Classic Series Notebook

Don’t be left behind. Get yourself this MSI Notebook to use when taking down notes, doing research, and completing projects and presentations. With its easy-to-carry thin and light design, you won’t have to worry about carrying that extra weight with you everyday. And unlike the traditional notebook, this one is made with whole new inclusions like ATi HD4330 with DDR2 512MB VRAM graphics card, 2 high quality speakers and subwoofer for realistic sound, and 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth.

nikoncoolpixNikon Coolpix S640

Always be ready to capture those special school moments with the Nikon Coolpix S640 12.2MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Calm Black). Whether it’s sportsfest, family day event, university day, foundation anniversary, or any important school event at that, this digital camera will sure capture high quality and stunning images because of its 12.2-megapixel resolution. Now, if you don’t like black, feel free to choose from other colors like white, red, pink, and silver.

archosclipperARCHOS Clipper

Bored while waiting for your next class to start? Listen to your favorite music to keep the boredom away. Here’s the ARCHOS Clipper, the MP3 player that goes beyond providing great music. With its convenient clip design, you can bring this ARCHOS MP3 player anywhere, inside and outside the campus, while giving you complete hands free freedom.

kodakeasyshareKodak EasyShare D830 Digital Frame

Say goodbye to your old style of showing your classmates and school buddies your grand vacation photos which is by bringing bulky photo albums with you. The Kodak EasyShare D830 Digital Frame is a much better way to show off your pictures. And when at your home, simply display your Kodak digital frame on your wall or your table.

iomegaegoeGo Portable Hard Drive

Still having problems keeping or storing your files? Get yourself this Iomega eGo 34629 USB 2.0 500GB Portable Hard Drive Mac Edition FireWire 800/FireWire 400 (Ruby Red) to take your files wherever you go. Whether it’s a school report, homework, or presentation, you can bring them to your out-of-town trip over the weekend without worries.

readertouchSony PRS-600RC Reader Touch Edition

Do you still go to the library to read books before your next class? You don’t have to with this Sony PRS-600RC Reader Touch Edition. With its super-thin design, you can bring this Reader Touch Edition conveniently to your school and access up to 350 of your favorite books.

canonCanon LBP5460 imageRUNNER Color Laser Beam Printer

Of course, school won’t be complete without reports and projects, right? So, to make printing easier for you, here’s the Canon Color imageRUNNER. In no time, your book reports and other projects are ready for submission.

41muvUd7b6L._SL500_AA280_Wizcom Infoscan TS Elite

If you’re having a hard time scanning that book or encyclopedia, make use of this Wizcom Infoscan TS Elite. All you have to do is to scan the text by moving the optical scanning head over the printed text as if you are highlighting it.

mobile-phone_SCH-a887_mediumSamsung Solstice Phone

If you’re looking for a great phone this school year, the Samsung Solstice Phone will sure catch your fancy. It allows you to have access on messaging and social networking and includes a 2.0 mp camera that you can use to capture images anywhere.

voyagerproPlantronics Voyager Pro Bluetooth Headset

Tired of using that ordinary headset? Get the most advanced noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset available – the Plantronics Voyager Pro. Communicate with friends and schoolmates clearly, especially when it’s about school projects and reports at stake.

So there goes the 10 best back-to-school gadgets that you can have for the school year and beyond. Take your pick.

Nikon Unveils D3000 entry-level DSLR

Finally, the Nikon D3000 DSLR camera has been officially announced after rumors and leakage of its images, specs, and features came out earlier.nikon d3000If you want to experience the superiority of digital SLR photography or if you are looking for a capable, compact DSLR, D3000 is what you need. The 10.2-megapixel D3000 has features that make it easier than ever to take great pictures.

Let’s start with the new Guide Mode. Available for the first time in a Nikon DSLR – this helpful mode allows even first-time DSLR camera users to easily utilize some of the advanced functions and techniques with which the D3000 is equipped. So when you see a moment you can’t afford to miss, but aren’t sure how to take it, let the Guide Mode help you capture it. With D3000’s Guide Mode, you will obtain the kinds of pictures you’ve always wanted to take.

The D3000 also provides multiple ways to engage with your pictures, post capture. It uses Nikon’s extensive Retouch Menu, which allows you to easily apply a variety of fun and dramatic effects to your photos – even without a computer. The D3000, which offers an 11-point autofocus system, also leverages proven Nikon DSLR technologies, including the exclusive EXPEED image processing, Active D-lighting system and 3D Color Matrix Metering II, allowing entry-level DSLR shooters to take stunning pictures.

Photographers and enthusiasts alike can also appreciate the D3000’s system expandability, as it can work together with a variety of Nikon accessories, including a broad range of legendary NIKKOR AF-S interchangeable lenses. This new gadget also supports Eye-Fi memory card functionality, so you can conveniently transfer your photos to your PC – wirelessly.

Nikon D3000 is now offered at Amazon.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj isn’t Your Regular Compact Camera

s1000pjWhen thinking of compact camera, you might want to have good amount of zoom, clear images of course and probably some capability to record videos whenever you want. How about the additional capability to project images and videos? Too much? But you can always have the option to have one with the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj.

Another Coolpix camera is set to define the standards of additional features. While the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 offers a new perspective in taking pictures, the s1000pj offers a new way of viewing pictures without even connecting a single device.

The projection feature of this camera can allow up to 40″ of projection size with just 2 meters of distance from the wall/ceiling. Imagine hosting an after party event with this gadget. After taking a days worth of pictures and videos, projecting it on the wall for everyone (and laugh maybe) would be priceless.

As a camera, the S1000pj wouldn’t also disappoint. It has a 12.1 megapixel sensor capable of producing stunning prints for up to 16×20 inches. Five times optical zoom will allow users to capture a closer perspective of even a vast landscape and with the 5-way image VR system, images would be clear and crisp. The 5-way VR system includes the Hybrid VR image Stabilization System which combines optical and electronic VR shake reduction, Motion Detection to adjust settings accordingly, high 64000 ISO for night shots and Nikon’s Best Shot Selector automatically takes 10 shots and chooses and saves the clearest one.

Available in Black and Warm Silver, get this shooter at Amazon for around $430.