Just for today: Sigma DP1 14MP Digital Camera lowest price ever!
In some way the new Sigma DP1
Use a small P&S like camera, insert a larger DSLR sensor (here the Foveon sensor of the Sigma SD14) and add a good lens.
Larger sensors can mean less noise and more image quality.
Sigma decided to use a fix focus 28mm f/4 lens which makes it a cool wide-angle compact camera.
Maybe to get a smaller lens the sensor could even be slightly smaller. Also the decision to have a good optical viewfinder (although optional with the Sigma DP1
The main reason for the attracting so much interest is its sensor: the controversial Foveon X3 sensor capable of 14MP resolution, and the first APS-C sized sensor in a compact digicam.
The sensor, last seen in the Sigma SD14 DSLR, has aroused criticism due to the way the image is captured by three layers of photocells buried within differing depths of the silicon substrate. One of silicon’s properties is the way it absorbs red, green and blue light at different depths and Foveon uses that property to build the pixels within three strata of the chip. Traditional CCD or CMOS sensors have the photocells on top of the chip, and use a Bayer RGB filter to separate the different colours.
It is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels.
The DP1 has the high resolution and functionality of an SLR, plus adaptability in terms of accessories, all built into a small body. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.
Why today?
Because, there’s an offer for the Sigma DP1
Vestalife Ladybug Portable Speaker Dock for iPod: save up to US$ 20 off the regular price!
iPod 120 GB vs. Zune 8 GB: you win (and save money!)
A sound advice? The best MP3 players around now with cool savings!
The Apple iPod classic 120 GB
Up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged.
A huge 2.5″ color LCD with LED backlight and 320-by-240-pixel resolution will let you watch gorgeous videos as well.
Price: $219.95 (12% off regular price)
The other MP3 player: Zune 8 GB
Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC.
A wireless companion: connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory.
The Zune
It’s now 30% off at $139.99!
New iPod shuffle 3rd generation 4 GB with VoiceOver kit released!
Featuring no buttons save for the shuffle/straight/off switch and billed as “the world’s smallest music player,” the third-generation iPod
shuffle uses VoiceOver to let users navigate through songs and playlists, all using the in-line remote control. VoiceOver can tell users the
name of the song and artist, playlist information, and status information such as battery life.
The new shuffle also features a stainless steel clip on the back for attaching to clothing. The new iPod shuffle comes in 4GB capacities
only, and is available now in silver or black for $79.
“Imagine your music player talking to you, telling you your song titles, artists and playlist names,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice
president of iPod and iPhone Product Marketing. “The amazingly small new iPod shuffle
to your music by talking to you, also making it the first iPod shuffle with playlists.”
Nintendo unveils new DSi portable console
The Japanese company said the third version of the console can be used to download games, play music and take photos.
The Nintendo DSi
Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata said: “We want to change the DS from something that’s in every household to something that’s for every person.”
The company says it has sold nearly 80 million of the consoles around the world since they went on sale in 2004.
A Nintendo DSi
Amazon Jumps Into Video Games Trade-ins
World’s largest online retailer offering gift cards in return for old video games.
E-commerce giant Amazon has unveiled a video game trade-in program
It’s a move that could position Amazon to better capitalize on one of the healthier media segments: games. Reselling used games also could be potentially lucrative for the world’s largest online retailer, considering that prices on pre-played titles can still remain fairly high while still representing a discount from the $50 and $60 cost of new products.
Amazon is accepting old games from the major console systems, including Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation. The online retail giant is not accepting PC games, however, a move that has garnered criticism in the site’s discussion forum.
Check here for Amazon’s video game trade-in program
Kodak Zx1: tiny, weather-resistant HD (720p) Digital Video Camera for $150
The Kodak Zx1 HD
“More than ever, people want to capture moments on the go and quickly and easily share them,” says John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “The Zx1 is a fun and interactive way to engage in this kind of storytelling – it’s both small and smart, and enables people to record virtually anything, virtually anywhere, and then quickly upload content to video-sharing and social networking websites.”
The Kodak Zx1 HD
Suggested price is a mere US$ 149.99!
Apple updates Mac Pro, iMac and Mac Mini
Stop all rumors!
The guys at MacSwitching.com just reported that Apple has just updated Mac Pro, iMac and Mac Mini (after a few hours of down-service for world-wide online Apple Store).
Mac Pro -> new versions with 4- and 8-core, both with a redesigned interior,
iMac -> four versions: from 20″ (now US$ 1,199) and three 24″ versions (all with 4 GB RAM),
Mac mini -> all rumors confirmed: it’s totally revamped with NVidia 9400M graphics, in two models.
The new Mac mini sports two outstanding features:
– it’s the “greener” products from Apple ever (less than 13 W of power when idle, Apple says)
– has a crowded backside with 5 USB 2.0, DVI and mini-DisplayPort (and yes, FireWire 800!).
Valentine’s Day special: digital photo keychain roundup; have pictures of loved ones accompany you everywhere!
Oh no, Valentine’s Day again!
It’s always so hard to spot the right gift for your beloved one!
What about a techy keychain with a tiny display frame showing the pictures of your love all the time?
It’s heart-shaped (what else?) and it’s sooo nice!
The Axion AXN9100R
Yours for only US$ 12.99!
What about the Coby DP152RED
List price: US$ 16.99
Featuring a photo slideshow mode, the Coby 1.5-Inch
Includes 16 MB flash memory and can store up to 60 photos and displays JPEG, GIF, and Bitmap images files via a USB port.
It’s just US $11.22!
Valentine’s day gift for trekkers. A steal! Garmin Colorado 300 Bilingual Handheld GPS Unit with North American Maps it’s now 44% off list price!
Gear up and explore the backcountry with the all-terrain Colorado 300. Packed with features, the Garmin Colorado 300
It’s now US $299.95 , so you save US $233.37 (that’s 44% off!).
