Fujifilm’s CES 2011 point-and-shoot lineup: Finepix Z90, AV200, AX300, JV200, JX and T series
January 5, 2011 No Comment
Fujifilm’s rugged Finepix XP30 just a bit too rough around the edges for you? If so, we’d recommend grabbing a cup of joe and diving into the outfit’s CES 2011 line of point-and-shoot cameras. The company’s holding nothing back with this year’s barrage of new shooters, so let’s get to it, shall we? The Finepix Z90 (shown above) is a sleek, svelte new compact with a three-inch resistive touchpanel, 14 megapixel CCD sensor, Fujinon 5x wide-angle optical zoom lens and automatic upload to both YouTube and Facebook. There’s also a new ‘Dual Direction GUI’ (which splits the rear screen in various ways to view multiple images at once) digital image stabilization, face detection / red-eye removal, a 720p movie mode and a chassis that’s just 17.5mm thick. It’ll go on sale in around a fortnight for $169.95. The Finepix AV200, AX300 and JV200 are aimed at the bargain consumer, with all three boasting a 720p movie mode, face detection and a relatively understated design. The AV200 and JV200 are outfitted witha 14 megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens, while the AX300 steps up to a 5x optical zoomer. The trio packs a 2.7-inch rear LCD, digital image stabilization and automatic red-eye removal. The AV200 and AX300 get powered by a pair of AA batteries, whereas the JV200 is equipped with a rechargeable Li-ion. The whole lot will go on sale in the US next month, with pricing set at $89.95, $99.95 and $109.95 in order of mention. For those looking to step up a bit, there’s the new JX series. The JX300 and JX350 include 5x optical zoomers and a 720p movie mode, not to mention a 2.7-inch rear LCD, metal body and Li-ion rechargeable battery. The JX300 is blessed with a 14 megapicel CCD sensor , while the JX350 packs a 16 megapixel CCD sensor. Fuji plans to hawk the 300 in silver, whereas the 350 will be available in brushed metal or black. Other features include an easy YouTube / Facebook upload, smile / face detection and red-eye removal. The JX300 will go on sale next month for $129.95, with the JX350 coming in April for $159.95. Wrapping things up, we’ve got the T200 and T300, both of which are equipped with 10x Fujinon optical zoom lenses (28mm to 280mm) and a 720p movie mode. These check in at just 18.5mm thick and include sensor shift image stabilization and a 14 megapixel CCD sensor. The T300 ups the ante with a 3-inch high-res display, while the T200 gets saddled with a 3.7-inch display. We’re told that the T300 will be available in black, while the T200 gets wrapped in a gunmetal finish. The T300 will ship in April for $199.95, and the T200 will go on sale this March for $20 less. Gallery: Fujifilm’s CES 2011 point-and-shoot lineup: Finepix Z90, AV200, AX300, JV200, JX and T series Continue reading Fujifilm’s CES 2011 point-and-shoot lineup: Finepix Z90, AV200, AX300, JV200, JX and T series Fujifilm’s CES 2011 point-and-shoot lineup: Finepix Z90, AV200, AX300, JV200, JX and T series originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera
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Remember Fujifilm’s Finepix XP10 from… oh, right around seven months ago? Hopefully you’re not one to get overly depressed about the rush of progress, because Fujifilm has just outed an update to that very camera that’s significantly improved. Following Casio’s footsteps on the Exilim EX-H20G , Fuji is introducing the GPS-enabled Finepix XP30 here at CES . The overall size and shape remains similar to the aforementioned XP10, with this point-and-shoot being waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. What may really entice the argonauts in the crowd is the embedded GPS chip; this will keep tabs of your location and embed your exact coordinates into every picture you take. Once you get back home, just dump ‘em into iPhoto or Picasa in order to view photos based on location. Moreover, the GPS Tracking Data function will regularly store location data, and when you get home, you can actually create a map of your travels. Other specifications include a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p movie mode, image stabilization, a 2.7-inch anti-reflective LCD, a reinforced hardened glass lens barrier, a metal, unibody chassis and a riveted front panel. The XP30 should ship next month for $239.95, while a GPS-less sibling (the Finepix XP20; pictured after the break) will ship a month later for $199.99; those looking to accessorize will find an adjustable float strap, protective silicone skin and a neoprene sports case for sale in March for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Fujifilm brings 30x optical zoom to Finepix HS20EXR, 15x to F500EXR and F550EXR
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Is 2011 the year of the superzoom ? It’s doubtful, but darn if Fujifilm isn’t trying hard to make it so. Following up on the outfit’s CES 2011 unveiling of the Finepix XP30 , XP20 and a slew of low-to-mid-range point and shoots comes this stash: a pocketful ‘tater sack full of nicely specced megazooms. Let’s break ‘em down, cool? The Finepix HS20EXR (which leaked just a few hours ago) is easily the crown jewel of this bunch, boasting a 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor, a 30x Fujinon manual optical zoom lens (24mm to 720mm equivilent), a tilting 3.0-inch LCD, a ‘heads-up’ sensor that automatically changes from LCD to EVF, 8fps continuous shooting, 1080p movie recording, the ability to shoot in RAW (or RAW + JPEG), an optional remote release cable and support for two Fujifilm external flashes. This bad boy will ship in late March for $499.95. Looking for megazoom range in a compact’s body? You’ve found it. The Finepix F500EXR and F550EXR both offer relatively sleek bodies, a new 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor, a 15x Fujinon wide-angle zoom lens and a 3-inch LCD on the rear. You’ll also get high-speed shooting capabilities as well as a 1080p movie mode, with the 550EXR stepping up and adding both GPS geotagging and the ability to capture files in RAW. Both cameras measure 22.9mm thick, offer image stabilization and have an ISO range of up to 1600. Both of these shooters will hit in mid-March, with the 500EXR going for $329.95 and the 550EXR seeming like a pure-tee bargain at just $20 more. Bringing up the rear, it’s the new S series. The SLR-styled Finepix S2950, S3200 and S4000 superzooms boast a 14 megapixel sensor, with 18x, 24x and 30x Fujinon optical zoomers available in order of mention. You’ll also get dual image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD around back, an electronic viewfinder, 720p movie mode and the ability to power these with a pair of AA batteries. The S2950 will go on sale this month for $229.95, while the S3200 hits next month for $249.95 and the S4000 lands in March for $279.95. Gallery: Fujifilm’s CES 2011 superzoom camera lineup Continue reading Fujifilm brings 30x optical zoom to Finepix HS20EXR, 15x to F500EXR and F550EXR Fujifilm brings 30x optical zoom to Finepix HS20EXR, 15x to F500EXR and F550EXR originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Altec Lansing’s inMotion Air speaker system streams from just about anywhere
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Too Anti-Apple to buy into AirPlay ? We feel you, and so does Altec Lansing. Here at CES , the outfit has just unveiled its latest speaker solution, the inMotion Air. Rather than catering specifically to iDevice users, this one’s universal in nature — hook a bundled adapter into your PC, and you can stream tunes to this here speaker from up to 300 feet away. There’s also support for Bluetooth streaming, an internal battery that’ll keep the good times rollin’ for seven straight hours and a line-out connector in case you’d like to hook up a more robust set of drivers. The whole thing weighs just over a pound, and you’ll even find a handle on the back for easy toting. It’ll ship next month in slate black and gunmetal grey, with a retail price set at $199.95. Gallery: Altec Lansing’s inMotion Air speaker system at CES 2011 Continue reading Altec Lansing’s inMotion Air speaker system streams from just about anywhere Altec Lansing’s inMotion Air speaker system streams from just about anywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We normally skip parties at CES, but occasionally there is a hidden gem or two like the prototype 4k glassesless 3DTV at Toshiba’s event this evening. The LCD panel looks about as far away from production as any we’ve seen with its billet aluminum enclosure and red rope restricting access. The set can only display 4K in 2D mode, which is a-ok with us, and the only demo content was a 3D render of Final Fantasy that was impressive from its three viewing positions. Of course three viewing positions isn’t exactly what we’d call practical for our home theater, and the 3D quality wasn’t on par with what we’ve seen from active shutter 3D but it does show solid evidence that Toshiba is making some advancements towards the inevitable. Now, we sit back and wait to find out if we can afford it. Gallery: Hands-on with Toshiba 4k glasses-free 3DTV prototype Hands-on with Toshiba’s 4K glasses-free 3DTV prototype originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …OnStar announces Bluetooth voice app, reads your Facebook messages to you
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Texting while driving is deadly, for serious. But, letting someone else read to you is rather less risky, and talking isn’t so bad either — in moderation, anyway. Bring those two together and you have OnStar ‘s solution, an upcoming Bluetooth app that will read text messages and status updates to you and, somewhat more interestingly, lets you speak a custom message that will be transcribed to your recipient. Fascinating? Absolutely, but we can’t wait to hear what sort of fun and cheeky mistranslations come out of that feature. You can also post voice messages to Facebook and say things like “call back” to return a call. The app is, as of now, intended for Android devices only and is set to hit the Market sometime in the first half of the year, and at least initially it’ll only work on cars that have Bluetooth or those equipped with the company’s new aftermarket mirror , though you’ll have to be paid up on your OnStar dues if you want to use it. Full details in the PR after the break. Gallery: OnStar Bluetooth for Android Continue reading OnStar announces Bluetooth voice app, reads your Facebook messages to you OnStar announces Bluetooth voice app, reads your Facebook messages to you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …MSI fords the sands, announces sixteen laptops with Intel Core 2011 chips
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We’d heard MSI was seriously considering a pair of Sandy Bridge all-in-one PCs , but when it comes to laptops the company’s definitely going whole-hog — it just announced no fewer than sixteen new laptops with those fancy new Intel second-generation Core processors . The chunky G-series will sport those new quad-core Core i7 chip, with the 17.3-inch GT780 and 15.6-inch GT680 delivering Dynaudio speakers, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 500 and 400-series graphics and dual SSDs, while the GR620 and GE620 are left to fend with lower specs of some sort. The F-series retains the Core i7 chips, but swaps in switchable NVIDIA GT 500-series graphics, excepting the 14-inch FX420 which makes do with Core i5 and loses the dedicated number pad. Finally, the C-series will shoot for eight hours of battery life. MSI’s not dropping terribly detailed specs at this point (though you’ll find a few in the gallery below) but if you’re aiming high, you won’t have long to wait for a rig — that GT680′s hitting later this month for $1,500, and the GT780 in Q2 of this year. PR after the break. Gallery: MSI’s Sandy Bridge notebook lineup at CES 2011 Gallery: MSI’s Sandy Bridge laptop lineup – press shots Continue reading MSI fords the sands, announces sixteen laptops with Intel Core 2011 chips MSI fords the sands, announces sixteen laptops with Intel Core 2011 chips originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Mac OS X gets installed on Sandy Bridge, instructions available for the willing
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Mac OS X getting installed on the latest Intel hardware before it’s officially supported by Apple? Shocking, we know, but you can rest assured that some intrepid individuals have already taken the plunge and installed Snow Leopard on some brand new Sandy Bridge hardware, and they’ve thankfully provided some instructions so you can too. As you might expect, however, that’s not quite a quick and easy process — it involves a patched kernel and, according to the tonymacx86 Blog , it isn’t recommended for long-term use. If that hasn’t scared you off, you can find all the details you need at the link below. Mac OS X gets installed on Sandy Bridge, instructions available for the willing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …We don’t typically take an interest in the thrilling world of paper shredding , but when you bring out a product with a snowy white glossy sheen and a bodacious industrial design, even our cold hearts are warmed enough to ask a few questions. Black & Decker, traditionally a power tool maker and seller, has recently introduced the iShred (yes, we gave them grief for the cringe-inducing name) vertical shredder, which they claim is just about the world’s safest since there’s no way to get your fingers anywhere near the cutting blades. The big appeal for buyers will be that rather attractive design, however, which does offer some added functionality — the “fluted” shape of the lower half of this shredder helps disposal by funneling the loose streams of paper into a narrow outlet (when flipped upside down, of course). The price is $99.99 at places like Amazon and Fry’s, who are already retailing the iShred. If you care for actual specs, you can cross-cut your way through six sheets of paper at a time and you’ll have to empty out the collector once it’s accumulated about 100 pages’ worth of pulp. Check out our brave attempts to cut our fingers in the name of scientific testing after the break. Gallery: Black & Decker’s iShred vertical paper shredder (hands-on) Continue reading Black & Decker’s iShred vertical paper shredder (hands-on) Black & Decker’s iShred vertical paper shredder (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Kodak slips out Easyshare Max camera with 30x optical zoom, ’3-step sharing’
January 5, 2011 No CommentWe’re not quite sure why it wasn’t part of the trio of Easyshare announcements earlier today , but Kodak has also rather quietly slipped out its new Easyshare Max camera, which is apparently the “world’s only camera with 3-step sharing” (apart from the other just-announced Easyshare point-and-shoots, that is). In other more meaningful specs, the camera also packs an impressive 30x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, a 12 megapixel backside illuminated sensor, a 3-inch HVGA LCD and EVF ’round back, and full 1080p video recording. Look for this one to start shipping on March 9th for $330. Kodak slips out Easyshare Max camera with 30x optical zoom, ’3-step sharing’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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