AFP reports here at Yahoo News: TOKYO - Sony said Thursday it will launch a beefed-up version of its PlayStation 3 in Japan this month at the same price as the current version but with double the storage capacity.
Nikon D700 full frame (’FX’) sensor Digital SLR Camera
Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of features and innovations in a comfortably nimble platform. Nikon’s flagship FX and DX-format cameras, the D3 and D300 respectively, established new benchmarks for digital image quality, speed, and unmatched ISO performance. The D700 maintains this new measure with exceptional overall image quality, broad tonal range and depth, and extremely low noise throughout its native ISO range of 200 to 6400. The Nikon D700 is a fusion of astonishing image quality and agility. Leveraging the breakthrough performance of Nikon’s original 12.1-Megapixel FX-Format (23.9×36mm) CMOS sensor, teamed with exclusive Nikon EXPEED image processing technology, the D700 delivers astounding image fidelity with incredible sharpness, rich color depth and broad tonal range. Shooting limitations fade with the welcome picture angle characteristics of a 35mm SLR, combined with amazing low-noise performance at up to ISO 6400 and continuous shooting as fast as 5 frames per second. Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System boosts several segments of the D700’s performance, including its fast, accurate 51-area autofocus system. The D700’s tempered-glass-protected, 3″ VGA TFT LCD monitor features bright, 170-degree wide-angle viewing for precise image review. With a rugged self-diagnostic shutter, tested to 150,000 cycles, the versatility of two Live View modes and integrated dust reduction, the D700 is agility meets quality. Two Live View shooting modes Rugged magnesium-alloy construction Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking Dynamic integrated dust reduction system 3D Color Matrix Metering II Exclusive Scene Recognition System Picture Control settings Active D-Lighting with New Auto mode Dimensions - Width 5.8 x Height 4.8 x Depth 3.0 Weight - 35 ounces (995 grams). For more details on the Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera please see this page here.
The Top New LCD HDTV Flat-Panel Releases in this week’s Bestellers List at Amazon, please see The Top Ten New LCD Flat-Panel Releases here for more information including some reader reviews in our online store.
The Top New LCD HDTV Releases are:
• Haier HLT71 7-Inch Portable LCD TV
• Toshiba 15LV505 15.6-Inch Widescreen LCD TV with Built in DVD, Black
• Samsung LN40A630 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
• Samsung LN52A630 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
• Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR6 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• Samsung LN46A630 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
• LG 32LG60 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Piano Black with Scarlet Red
• Toshiba 22LV506 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player, White
• Samsung LN55A950 55-Inch Touch of Color 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
The most sold MP3 Players this week from the Bestellers List at Amazon, see more details of all the Top Ten most sold MP3 Players here in our store (ranking as of writing of this article, might change over time)
The most sold MP3 Players at Amazon are:
• SanDisk Sansa m250 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
• SanDisk Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot (Black)
• Belkin F8V234-WHT-APL Headphone Splitter
• SanDisk Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot (Black)
• SanDisk Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)
• Apple 30 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player Black (5.5 Generation)
• SanDisk Sansa c250 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
• 1GB USB 2.0 Digital MP3 WMA Player Voice Recorder FM Radio Flash Drive 4-in-1 Device
• Apple iPod nano 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation)
• Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: NEW YORK - Japan’s Nintendo Co Ltd expects to have more of its Wii game consoles available in the U.S. this holiday season, but stopped short of guaranteeing there will be no shortages of the popular device.
BBC News reports here: As royalty rates for digital music are set in US this week comments emerge from Apple about a possible closure of iTunes.
Macworld.com reports here at Yahoo News: Vuzix has announced the iWear AV310, personal video eyewear that features a widescreen display. It costs $249.95.
Canons new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and youll experience true digital inspiration! For more information and to preorder the Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens please see this page here in our online store.
Stay alert to conditions that affect you with Midland’s WR-300 weather/all-hazard radio. The unit offers S.A.M.E. technology (Specific Area Message Encoding), which preprograms the device to receive only those warnings that apply to your local area–you can choose state, county, and/or nearby counties. The single-speaker radio offers 30 programmable county codes, AM/FM tuning, date, time, alarm functions, and even auto switch from AM/FM to pertinent all-hazard alerts. For tuning, the radio employs drift-free PLL (phase-lock loop) technology and an easy-to-read blue, backlit LCD. You get a convenient, 10-alert memory, and you can add, edit, and remove unwanted alerts at any time. For more information, some customer reviews and to buy the MIDLAND WR300 Weather Radio please see this page here in our online store.
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode. For more info and to preorder the Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens please see this page here in our online store.