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Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD

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One look at Canon's new PowerShot S95 will have you moving "upgrade my digital camera" to the top of your to-do list. The ultra-slim, ultra-intelligent S95 is loaded with all a serious photographer's must-haves, including a bright f/2.0 wide-angle lens and professional-style control ring for intuitive manual control. Canon's HS System is on board for spectacular performance and image quality in low light.And, new for a compact, the S95 incorporates Canon's Hybrid IS for blur-free shooting even close-up. You'll shoot stunning 720p HD video with stereo sound, then watch it immediately on your HDTV with the simple HDMI connection. If photography's your passion, now is the perfect time to step up to PowerShot S95.

Panasonic DMC-ZS9 14.1MP Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 21x Intelligent Zoom Function (Black)

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:26:54 +0000

The LUMIX DMC-ZS9 camera features a versatile 24mm ultra-wide angle and powerful 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and Intelligent Resolution technology which adds delicate detail that exceeds even optical image quality in both photo and movie recording. The new high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens system is even more versatile with 24mm ultra wide-angle* to powerful 16x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 24-384mm). Comprising 12 elements in 10 groups, including an ED lens and 3 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit suppresses chromatic aberration which tends to occur in telephoto shooting. When the camera is in the iA Mode, the Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the Scene Mode to one of Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scenery or Sunset. The camera judges it from the various detection results such as focusing and brightness level of the circumstance. You are free adjusting settings every time the scene changes when taking images with these frequently used Scene Modes to get beautiful results.

Sony VAIO EL2 VPCEL22FX/B 15.5 Laptop (Black)

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:26:54 +0000

Built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained, the Sony VAIO EL2 series laptop (model VPCEL22FX/B) in black sports an extra-wide, theater inspired 15.5-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution that provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, and true-to-life color. The isolated keyboard includes an integrated number pad. And with a pleasant feeling textured touch pad that is integrated into the palmrest, your hands and fingers will be happy to compute. See larger image. Â See larger image. It's powered by a dual-core AMD E-450 accelerated processor (APU), which combines a CPU and a graphics processing unit (GPU) on a single chip, helping to accelerate daily applications while also delivering lower power consumption. The APU can quickly offload demanding tasks and applications from your CPU to the GPU, enabling you to do more with your computer in less time. You can connect this VAIO to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11n), which offers ultra-fast speeds, wider range, and compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. And the integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone makes it easy to video chat with family, friends, and co-workers. This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below). See larger image. Â One-Touch Ease This VAIO notebook comes with three unique hardware buttons--WEB, VAIO and ASSIST--that help get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button. Quickly access the Internet, without full boot up into Windows, by simply pressing the WEB button. Troubleshoot any issues or facilitate simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance procedures by pressing the ASSIST button and launching the included VAIO Care software program. Finally, launch directly into Sony's Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button to create high-quality home movies and enjoy your music in a whole new way. Take It to the Big Screen Whether you're watching an HD movie or enjoying your own video creation, this VAIO laptop allows you to play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. The HDMI output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires. Easy Photo and Video Management Sony's PMB (Picture Motion Browser) VAIO Edition makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Instantly sort and search using the magic of Sonyâ��s intelligent analysis technologies--PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. And new and intuitive navigation features make it fast and easy to find your favorites. The PMB VAIO Edition software also helps you produce your own high-quality home movies and slideshows quickly. Sony breaks complex movie production into three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and expensive video editing software. Just import your photos and videos, choose a theme and soundtrack, and then click finish. PMB VAIO Edition does the rest, generating a professional-looking movie complete with special effects, smooth cinematic transitions and a perfectly timed soundtrack. Key Specifications 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native HD 720p viewing 1.65 GHz AMD E-Series E-450 dual-core accelerated processor (APU) with 1 MB L2 cache 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum) AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics (integrated on APU) 8x multi-format CD/DVD drive Built-in stereo speakers Up to 5.67 hours of battery life at default brightness with standard battery (5.15 hours at maximum brightness; 4.25 hours of DVD playback) Dimensions and Weight: 14.56 x 9.78 x 1.45 inches (WxDxH); 5.97 pounds Wireless & Networking Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks. Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Connectivity & Expansion 4 total USB 2.0 ports HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. VGA video output (analog, RGB) Memory Stick Duo slot Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards) Microphone and headphone jacks See larger image. See larger image. What's in the Box Sony VAIO EL2 laptop (model VPCEL22FX/B); standard lithium-ion battery (4000 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. See larger image. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image). Windows 7: Your PC Simplified Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible. Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows. Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network. Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*. Â Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends. Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive. Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh. Share photos during video chats with Windows Live** Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse. Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com. Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.) Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC. * Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.) ** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 16.1 MP Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 2.7-inch LCD (Black)

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Blending rich features and value all wrapped up in a slim design, the Sony W570 DSCW570 Cyber-shot Digital Camera features a powerful 16.1-megapixel CCD image sensor to capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. Compose and shoot photos and 720p HD movies on the 2.7" LCD. Additional features of the Sony W570 DSCW570 Cyber-shot Digital Camera include Optical SteadyShotâ�¢ image stabilization for reduced blur and Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode which thinks for you by recognizing scenes, lighting conditions and faces, then automatically adjusts settings. Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama Mode of the Sony W570 DSCW570 Cyber-shot Digital Camera.

Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:31:06 +0000

Breathtaking digital SLR image quality and easy operation highlight the 10.2-megapixel D3000--Nikon's friendliest DSLR ever. Compact and capable, the D3000 is compatible with a broad range of world-famous Nikkor lenses and includes the versatile 3x, 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor with Silent-Wave Motor autofocusing and Nikon VR image stabilization to combat picture blur caused by camera shake for sharper handheld pictures. Special moments are captured faithfully at up to 3 frames-per-second and displayed on a bright, 3-inch LCD monitor. The D3000's split-second shutter response eliminates the annoyance of shutter lag. To further simplify picture-taking in special situations such as portraits, sports, landscapes, and more, the D3000 features icon-identified Scene Modes that deliver beautiful results automatically in otherwise complex situations.

Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera with 7x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch Touch-Panel LCD (Silver)

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Picture everyday life filled with brilliant images with the Nikon Coolpix S6100. It's highly powerful and portable making it the perfect companion for incredible shots anywhere life takes you.Nikon Coolpix S6100 Key FeaturesPowerfulFinally, a camera you can take everywhere you go. The Coolpix S6100 digital camera is small enough to fit in a purse, pocket, or glove compartmentâ��and powerful enough to capture landscapes, close ups, and portraits. This compact camera has a 16.0-megapixel CCD sensor that captures sharp, stunning imagesâ��along with a 7x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens that boasts a 28-196mm optical zoom to get close to the action. Itâ��s ideal for day trips, weekend getaways, and last minute outings.Touch the screen. Get the shot. Share the smiles.The Coolpix S6100 is ready to shoot whenever you are. Just take it out of your pocket and frame your photo or movie in the three-inch high resolution 460,000-dot touch monitor. Then touch the screen to adjust, focus, and shoot. Itâ��s that simple. The Coolpix S6100 includes in-camera Picture Editing, so you have access to Nikon technologies like Quick Retouch, Active D-Lighting, Soft Focus, and many others. This camera even tracks moving subjects, automatically keeping them in focus and minimizing motion blur. And the screenâ��s brightness control and anti-glare coating make it easy to compose, view, and share your photosâ��you can even watch them in a slide show, complete with music.One-touch HD movie recordingWhen a still picture doesnâ��t tell the whole story, turn your Coolpix S6100 into a movie camera with the push of a single button. Instantly youâ��ll have HD 720p movies, complete with stereo sound. And you wonâ��t miss a thing because you can zoom out to capture broad landscapes or pull in for tight shots and close ups. Better still, watching and sharing your movies couldnâ��t be easier, since the Coolpix S6100 has an

Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:31:06 +0000

Sony's MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones are dynamically tuned to provide cinema-quality sounds, with deep, booming bass for a great listening experience. Features include high-energy neodymium magnets, a 2.5m extension cord and a convenient sound mode switch to match the sound source. Listen in style and comfort. Cinema-quality sounds and deep, booming bass. Wide, split headband for added listening comfort. Powerful Sound The MDR-XD200 headphones utilize 40mm, long-stroke driver units, along with high-power neodymium magnets, to pump out powerful sound with a wide dynamic range. An oxygen-free copper cord and gold-plated plug ensure great conductivity, along with corrosion resistance. Sound Mode Switch These headphones feature a unique "Sound Mode Switch," allowing on-the-fly adjustment of your headphones' sound. Choose "Music" or "Movie" mode to match your sound source. "Movie" mode provides a bass boost, for higher-impact movie sound, whereas "Music" mode has a flatter EQ suitable for music. Comfortable Design Urethane leather ear pads cover your ears comfortably without squeezing, and the adjustable, wide split headband lets you get just the right fit for long listening sessions. MDR-XD200 Specs Driver Unit: 40mm, dome type Magnet Type: Neodymium (360kJ/m3) Frequency Response: 10Hz - 22,000Hz Impedance: 70 ohms Sensitivity (db): 102dB/mW Power Handling Capacity: 1,500mW (IEC) Cord Length: 3.3 ft (1.0m) What's in the Box MDR-XD200 Headphones, 1/4-Inch Adapter

Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

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The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show. Accessories: ME-1 Stereo Microphone, CF-DC2 Semi-soft Case, EN-EL14 Rechargeable li-ion Battery, AN-DC3 Strap, UC-E6 USB Cable, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, BF-1B Body Cap, DK-20 Rubber Eyecup, EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable, MH-24 Quick charger, ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, MC-DC2 Remote Release, GP1-CL1 Camera Strap Clip for GP-1, GP-1 GPS Unit, GP1-CA90 Accessory Cable for GP-1, DK-20C + 2.0 Correction Eyepiece, DK-20C + 5.0 Correction Eyepiece,DK-20C + 3.0 Correction Eyepiece, DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap.

Sony HDR-CX160 High-Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:31:06 +0000

Capture amazing 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the ultra-compact HDR-CX160 Handycam camcorder. It features an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and wide angle Sony G lens, plus 42x extended zoom feature for getting you closer to the action. Record and store up to six hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode) via the built-in embedded Flash memory. You can also compose and view your shots on the vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14 MP Digital Camera with Fujinon 18x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch LCD

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TheÂ Finepix S2950Â cameraÂ boasts aÂ highÂ resolutionÂ 14Â megapixelÂ CCD,Â a brightÂ 3.0"Â LCDÂ screenÂ (460KÂ dotÂ resolution) plus viewfinder, and awardÂ winningÂ FujinonÂ optics equipped with a 18X Optical Zoom.The Finepix S2950 is alsoÂ intuitiveÂ andÂ easyÂ toÂ operate,Â andÂ packedÂ fullÂ ofÂ usefulÂ featuresÂ andÂ technologies.Â WithÂ itsÂ megaÂ 28mmÂ wide-angleÂ toÂ 504mmÂ telephotoÂ lens,Â theÂ S2950Â canÂ capture a wide variety of shots. The S2950 also features aÂ mechanicallyÂ stabilizedÂ 14Â megapixelÂ CCDÂ sensorÂ andÂ highÂ ISOÂ sensitivityÂ settings which combine to offerÂ Fujifilmâ��sÂ DualÂ ImageÂ StabilizationÂ technology.This combinationÂ reducesÂ theÂ blurringÂ effectsÂ in many shooting conditions. Also Panorama mode, HD movie, Face Detection, and Easy Web Uploader combine with a host of other features to make the Finepix S2950 a feature-packed and versatile shooter for virtually any photographer.