Nokia 808 PureView ( First Look)

Nokia 808 PureView

$605

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia announced the 808 PureView, a smartphone with a 41-megapixel image sensor and will be the first smartphone by Nokia to include its new PureView imaging technology, which combines a high-resolution sensor with Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia-developed algorithms.

The Nokia phone has a 4-inch screen with a 640 x 360 resolution, a 1.3Ghz single-core processor, and 512Mb of RAM. The handset comes with 16GB of storage space, but supports microSD expansion up to 32GB.

According to Nokia, the 808 uses a new pixel oversampling technology, that captures seven pixels of information and then condenses those into one single pixel. This results in a sharp photo, and the ability to zoom in on any portion of a 5-megapixel picture without losing clarity in the image. The technology also works on video, so you can shoot a full HD video at 30fps and 4x zoom.

Features.

It can capture photos quickly

Xenon flash as well as an LED video light for shooting in dark places,

Integration with services such as GetMe Rated

Vimeo, for sharing your videos with the world.

Capture audio at CD-like quality,

Built-in Dolby Headphone technology

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Citroën C3 Red Block Special Edition (First Look)

Citroën C3

The  C3 Red Block Special Edition retains its 17-inch diamond-effect rims that are fitted with 205/40 tires and features a revised chassis with a 25mm lowered ride height and stiffer springs along with an uprated steering wheel system and in addition, ESP comes as standard.

Engine options include the VTi 120 petrol, e-HDi 90 diesel and e-HDi 100 diesel, all mated to manual gearboxes.

On the inside, the C3 Red Block gains a gloss black dashboard fascia, a smaller sports steering wheel and optional red leather upholstery, while the pedals and front door surrounds are finished in aluminum.

The car comes in five different colors including Shark Blue body paint that is combined with a bumper strip in the same finish, and the Banquise White, Aluminium Grey, Manitoba Grey and Obsidian Black paints with a gloss black bumper strip.

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Ascend D quad by Huawei -"the world's fastest smartphone"

Ascend D quad by Huawei

The smartphone runs on Android 4.0 platform powered by a K3V2 quad-core 1.2 GHz/1.5 GHz processor and benefits from a sunlight-friendly, 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution (at 330 ppi) touchscreen display,with 8 GB of onboard storage  and 1 GB of system memory.

The 129 x 64 x 8.9-mm (5 x 2.5 x 0.35-inch) Huawei Ascend D quad also features a generous 1800 mAh battery, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart voice technology (a voice processor that enhances clarity in noisy environments), 8 megapixel backside-illuminated AF camera with dual LED flash at the rear capable of 1080p video capture, and a 1.3 megapixel cam at the front.

The Ascend D quad  will be made available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012.

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New Volvo V40 (First Look)

Volvo officially revealed details of the 2013 Volvo V40 which will be available with a diverse engine range, from Volvo's very first diesel engine boasting CO2 emissions of 94g/km to the turbocharged T5 gasoline engine with 254hp and a 6.7-second 0-62mph time.

Volvo have revealed that all engine versions will feature start/stop and braking energy regeneration, regardless of whether customers opt for the manual or automatic transmission. 

Safety and driver support package  includes Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, a world-first pedestrian airbag, Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering and Park Assist Pilot.The acclaimed City Safety low-speed collision avoidance system also features but has been further developed to be operational at speeds up to 50kph. 

Inside there's a fully graphic instrument cluster with personalized layout and information and a 'super-comfortable cockpit with outstanding ergonomics and technology.'

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LG OPTIMUS VU: (First Look)

LG  OPTIMUS VU:

Equipped with LG’s advanced LTE and IPS display technology, the Optimus Vu: based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and offers 32GM internal memory and a large 2,080 mAh battery. At only 8.5mm, the Optimus Vu: is the slimmest among all LTE phones currently on the market  

“The Optimus Vu: was designed to maximize what customers could do with a smartphone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “By offering an optimal 4:3 ratio viewing experience, 5-inch display combined with superfast LTE technology, Optimus Vu: is just one example of what we can achieve when we combine our best technology with customer needs.”

The large 5-inch display with bright 4:3 aspect ratio comes with a built-in QuickClip™ hotkey that enables users capture of screenshots and memos with a single push. Jotting notes is also possible with a finger or with the dedicated Rubberdium™ pen. Among many productive apps installed in the Optimus Vu:, the included Polaris Office allows users to open any document, spreadsheet or presentation while on the go.

In addition to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Optimus Vu: comes with an 8-megapixel camera.  An update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is already in the works.

The Optimus Vu: will be introduced in Korea in March.

Key Specifications:
   o Chipset: 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
   o Display: 5-inch (1024x768) IPS Display
   o Memory: 32GB eMMC and 1GB DDR2
   o Camera: 8MP with AF LED Flash (rear) and 1.3MP (front)
   o OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
   o Battery: 2,080mAh
   o Dimension (L x W x D): 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm

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ZTE Optik from Sprint - 7-inch Honeycomb tablet

 ZTE Optik

$99.99

Sprint announced that this 7-inch Honeycomb tablet will be available soon for only $99.99, with a two-year contract of course.

The Optik includes a 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 1280 x 800 display. There's also a five megapixel back camera, two megapixel front camera, and a 4,000 mAh battery on board. 

When it does launch, you'll have to sign up for one of Sprint's tablet data plans, which start at $19.99 per month for 1GB, to get the on-contract price; Sprint's also offering it contract-free for $349.99.

ZTE's Optik is a 7-inch Android tablet available through Sprint in the United States. It features a WXGA-resolution display, dual cameras, and integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Basic Specs:
Screen size (diagonal) :    7 inches
Speakers:     Stereo
Technology :    LCD
Resolution     1280 x 800 px
Touchscreen type    : Capacitive
Software Operating system    :  Android
Launch OS version  :   3.2
CPU brand   :  Qualcomm
CPU family   :  Snapdragon
Clock speed  :   1.2 GHz
RAM size  :   1 GB
Storage Internal size   :  16 GB
External storage support     microSD (32 GB)
Wi-Fi support  :   Yes (802.11g, 802.11b)
GPS   :  Yes
Bluetooth   :  Yes (Version-2.1 + EDR)
Headphone   :  3.5mm
Battery Capacity  :   4000 mAh

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HP Envy 15 (First Look)

HP Envy 15

Envy 15 comes with a 1366 x 768 "HP BrightView" screen, or pay an additional $150 for the 1920 x 1080 Radiance option powered by a dual-core 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-2430M processor.

It features 6GB of DDR3-1333 memory, Radeon HD 7690M graphics with 1GB of VRAM, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Intel's Wireless Display tech,  HP's infrared HD webcam , 500GB storage, and a  7200RPM hard drive.

The Envy 15 also has a built-in Kleer transmitter to connect with wireless audio gear and sports a pair of USB 3.0 jacks, two 3.5mm headphone sockets and a 3.5mm microphone port on the left, alongside the DVD drive, and another USB 2.0 port, full-sized DisplayPort and HDMI sockets, a Gigabit Ethernet jack and an SD card slot on the right.  

The Envy 15's relatively good sound quality comes from Beats Audio system comprising of six speakers and a miniature subwoofer, providing perhaps the best audio quality. Beats Audio software delivers extra depth and boom, and it disguises the inherent tinniness of the tiny drivers that HP is using here,

It comes with a pre-installed Bing Bar,  Norton Internet Security,  Cyberlink PowerDVD,  Microsoft Office Starter Edition, Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and Premiere Elements 9, the Bing app, HP's MovieStore and Wireless Audio, Cyberlink YouCam for the webcam, and find your toolbar populated by Intel's Wi-Fi manager, HP CoolSense and HP Wireless Audio, as well as a Beats shortcut.

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Facelifted Twingo Gordini R.S & Twingo R.S from Renault

Twingo Gordini R.S

€18,100

Twingo Gordini R.S. features a gleaming Malte Blue lacquered metallic finish, plus two white racing stripes, in keeping with tradition. The front and rear bumpers are enhanced by gloss black details, while the foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and lip spoiler are all picked out in a contrasting white finish. This exclusive exterior styling package is rounded off by a choice of either blue or black diamond-effect 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels.

To ensure that it befits Gordini's glorious motor sport heritage, the latest addition to the Twingo range is based on the same performance/equipment package as the Renault Sport version- powered by a 1.6-litre 133hp petrol engine with a distinctive, specially-tuned engine pitch under acceleration and features a Sport chassis with 17-inch wheels.

Twingo R.S

€16,900

New Twingo R.S. made its world premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The model, developed by RenaultSport features a “sporting interpretation of Renault’s new styling identity”.  The Twingo R.S. features a dynamic grille design with four lights and a front bumper incorporating an F1-style blade. The rear sees the addition of a tailgate-mounted spoiler, rear wheel arch extensions and a diffuser incorporated into the rear bumper.

Inside, the Twingo RS has the trademark Renault Sport yellow stitching on the steering wheel, seats and dashboard cowl and gloss black inserts in the dashboard,  radio console, rev-counter housing and lateral air vents . The top of the steering wheel, seat backs, dial surrounds and heater controls carry white detailing.
Powered by a  1.6 16V R.S. engine that peaks 133hp/98kW at 6,750rpm, and 160Nm of torque at 4,400rpm, New Twingo R.S. boasts low CO2 emissions (150g/km, a saving of 3.2 percent compared to the former version) and fuel consumption (6.5 litres/100km, a saving of 3.0 percent).

The optional R.S. Monitor onboard telemetry system and the optional Cup chassis that lowered the ride height by 4mm with 280mm-diameter front discs and 240mm-diameter rear discs  can also be ordered as an option.

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Nikon D800 (One Minute Review)

Nikon  D800

$ 2999.95.

Nikon introduces the latest addition of its full-frame D-SLR line up, the D800  that comes with a 36.3-megapixel full-frame image sensor offering 7360x4912 of image resolution.  

The D800,  Nikon's first camera offering such a huge resolution , features a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor, an improved 51-point AF system, advanced scene recognition system and lots of other new features.

The scene recognition system allows an array of colors including 3D color matrix meter III, which provides accurate measurement in most light conditions and the RGB sensor analyze and exactly support the scene recognition system.

The camera is built using magnesium alloy and has a 3.2 inch LCD view finder, supports SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, CompactFlash memory cards for storage and for connectivity it has USB, HDMI port, audio input, audio output, 10-pin remote terminal.

Further, it supports full 1080p video capture with professional features like uncompressed HDMI output, full manual control, and a dedicated headphone jack for accurate monitoring of audio levels and the Expeed 3 image processing engine

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (First Look)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

The 10.5mm thin Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 has a 7-inch touchscreen PLS display powered by an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

10.5mm thin tablet has a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16 or 32GB of internal storage.
For instant messaging, the Samsung ChatON service client will come pre-loaded along with  Samsung Hubs – Reader, Video, Music and Game to get the relevant content.  Samsung AllShare Play media streaming feature will make its debut with this tablet

Other features include Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS along with GLONASS GPS support, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, and support for myriad variety of audio as well as video codecs.
Samsung will launch this tablet in the UK first and then it would be made available in other countries from next month.

DETAILS
* Thickness   -  0.41 inches

* Screen size (diagonal)   -  7 inches

* Operating system  -   Android

* Launch OS version   -  4.0

* RAM size   -  1 GB

* Technology  -   Super PLS

* Resolution (X)  -   600 px

* Resolution (Y)   -  1024 px

* Skin   -  Samsung TouchWiz

* Internal Storage - 16 GB, 32 GB

*  External storage - Yes(microSD)

* Connectivity: WWAN data standards     HSPA+, Wi-Fi , GPS, Bluetooth   

* Front Camera Effective pixels   -  0.3 megapixels

* Rear Camera Effective pixels   -  3 megapixels

* Battery Capacity  -   4000 mAh

* Video resolution   -  VGA

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Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Price: $999.99

The OM-D E-M5 is light and compact camera that features a new 16-megapixel Live-MOS sensor that offers maximum sequential shooting at 9 fps, the newly developed TruePic VI Image Processor that delivers increased ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 ISO level and shoot movies at full 1080 HD resolution
The OM-D's new electronic viewfinder (EVF), with 120 fps refresh rate, features a high-resolution 1.44-million dot LCD, 100% field-of-view coverage, and 1.15x maximum magnification and supports the “FAST” contrast type AF system. 

It is finished in Magnesium-alloy and Aluminum construction coupled with advanced splash and Dust Reduction System with the Supersonic Wave Filter™ (SWF) self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit, and comes equipped with the world's first 5-axis image stabilization system that can compensate for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake

In addition to the new electronic motorized M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens with quiet, linear drive AF, the OM-D is supported by an ever-expanding range of wide-angle, macro, portrait, and telephoto Micro Four Thirds M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses.
 System accessories include cases, straps, filters, external flash units, and mount adapters for Four Thirds System lenses and OM System lenses.

E-M5 Specifications
Product type:     Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
Screen size:     17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Sensor Type:     4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of pixels / Aspect ratio:     Number of effective pixels : 16.1 million pixels
Total number of pixels : Approx. 16.9 million pixels
File format     RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
IS System  : Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 5-axis* image Electronic Viewfinder     : Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 1.44M
Magnification Ratio : x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14
Monitor :      3.0-inch tilting OLED monitor
Upward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees / Downward tilting angle : up to 50degrees
AF System:     High-speed imager AF
ISO sensitivity     AUTO: ISO 200 - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Shutter speed:     1/4000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.)
Color Temperature:     5500±400°K
Compatible external flash:     FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R

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