Archive for July, 2008

A robot developed by the Robot Research Institute at the New Industry Research Organization,Japan imitates a pose taken by a woman. The 160-centimeter robot can assume human-like postures by simultaneous control of its 16 joints used for limbs, neck, waist and other body parts. The institute hopes the robot will be used for fashion and other promotional events after its metal frame is furnished with polyethylene sheets to give it a human-like look.

The New Industry Research Organization was established in March 18, 1997 in Japan.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera features a 27mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with an 18x optical zoom. Panasonic FZ28 plus boasts 10.1-megapixel resolution and adds a number of enhanced features that boost user fun and convenience, represented by an advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) mode. The FZ28 features a large, 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD with 230,000-dot resolution. Clearly visible in virtually all conditions, that advanced LCD gives the user a clear, detailed look at the shot being composed and plays back crisp, clear images after shooting. The Panasonic FZ28 makes it easy to shoot high-definition 1280 x 720p motion images at 30 fps with outstanding detail. Panasonic FZ28 manual controls are more versatile than in previous models and the control layout has been improved, making use of the manual controls easier and more intuitive. Panasonic FZ28 features the high-speed, high-performance, Venus Engine IV. Thanks to the Venus IV, the FZ28 can snap off consecutive shots at a fast max.13 frames per second for subjects with fast motion in High Speed Burst Shooting mode.

The engine allows the FZ28 to shoot up to 460 photos (CIPA) on a individual battery charge thanks to improvements in potential efficiency. Available in black or silver, the DMC-FZ28 is a compact wide-angle, super-zoom camera that offers both strange convenience and exceptional creative freedom. Panasonic DMC-FZ28 measures, 117.6 x 75.3 x 88.9 mm, weigh (with battery) approximately 417 g and comes with 50MB internal memory.

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Panasonic today announced the DMC-LX3, the long-awaited addition to the popular Lumix LX series of high-end, compact digital still cameras. At the core of the LX3 is a large, ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specially for the new model. Rather than cramming in the maximum number of pixels possible, it has limited the LX3′s 1/1.63-inch CCD to 10.1 megapixels. The aftereffect is a CCD that provides a generous amount of space for each pixel while offering superb sensitivity and a wide dynamic range made possible by maximizing the size of the photodiode. The newly added Multi-aspect bracketing mode allows the camera to take a image in all 3 aspect ratios- 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 simultaneously.The LX3′s F2.0 24mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens is about twice as bright as the previous F2.8 lens. With the new F2.0 lens, the Panasonic LX3 can shoot at higher shutter speeds and capture stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images even in lower lighting conditions.

The PanasonicLX3 boasts a large 3.0-inch LCD with a 3:2 aspect ratio and high 460,000-dot resolution. The Intelligent LCD operate, standard on all Lumix models, assures comfortable viewing in virtually all conditions by automatically adjusting the backlighting of LCD as the ambient light level changes.

The LX3 offers a Film mode with 6 colour types and 3 types of monochrome to choose from. Much like selecting different film types with a film camera, that operate gives the user the flexibility to produce more interesting and expressive images. The high-end aluminum External Optical Viewfinder provides bright, clear viewing without wearing down the battery. And the optional GN22 Compact Flash mounts to the hot shoe newly added to the LX3. Available in black or silver the Panasonic DMC-LX3 is an excellent choice as a compact partner camera for users who own an SLR.

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OCZ today announced the first memory modules available in their Fatal1ty Series after the partnership was announced last month. These high-performance memory kits were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series kits are the official memory modules of Championship Gaming Series (CGS), and feature incredible performance to ability through the latest PC titles and contribute to the success of professionals and everyday gamers.

Press Release after the Jump

Featuring aggressive latencies, high densities up to 4GB, and blazing frequencies, Fatal1ty memory helps DirectX-10 PC games reach their full potential. choose Fatal1ty modules plus feature EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) as an additional “plug and play” overclocking tool on DDR2 NVIDIA gaming platforms.

Sunnyvale, Calif. -July 21, 2008- OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and PC components, today announced the first memory modules available in their Fatal1ty Series after the partnership was announced last month. These high-performance memory kits were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series kits are the official memory modules of Championship Gaming Series (CGS), and feature incredible performance to potential through the latest PC titles and contribute to the success of professionals and everyday gamers.

Unleash the performance potential of your gaming PC with Fatal1ty type DDR2 and DDR3 memory. With the shared goal of strengthening the global gaming community, the OCZ Fatal1ty Series was tailored exclusively for the needs of gamers who require fast, dependable memory.

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Super Talent has dramatically improved the write speeds of its MasterDrive DX, MasterDrive KX and MasterDrive MX solid state drives (SSDs). These three series of SSDs already boast exceptionally fast read speeds of up to 120 MB/sec. But, fast write speeds are vital in applications such as video editing and encoding, image processing, compressing and extracting files, installing applications and copying files to the drive. These newly revised SSDs categorically outpace the fastest hard drives in the world.

Super Talent MasterDrive series SSDs now support much faster read and write speeds and faster seek and access times than the speediest hard drives. MasterDrive series SSDs use less potential in both active and standby modes, and produce less heat and are completely silent. The 60GB and 120GB models support slightly faster write speeds than 15GB and 30GB models.

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The Seagate Barracuda ES Series has been selected as the hard drive of choice for the Omneon MediaDeck media servers and MediaGrid active storage systems that will enable NBC’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, to be held August 8-24. The media servers and storage systems will allow NBC to produce an unprecedented 3,600 hours of coverage during the Beijing Olympic Games – a three-fold increase by the coverage during the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Picture that: A gymnast leaps onto the balance beam. By the duration she makes a dismount, NBC’s broadcast footage has already been stored on the Seagate Barracuda ES hard drive in Omneon’s Beijing MediaGrid active storage system, traveled 6,350 miles to the New York MediaGrid active storage system, processed, and quickly transmitted as compelling coverage on television and www.nbcolympics.com.

Omneon is the market leader for developing storage solutions for broadcast video, which is becoming more prevalent via the Web, particularly for hugely popular sporting events like the Olympics

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 is a Premium Stylish14.7-Megapixel High Resolution Digital Camera with 28mm Wide-Angle F2.8 LEICA DC Lens that meets the needs of a wide range of consumers looking for an appealing compact camera that makes it easy to take clear, sharp photos with outstanding detail. The FX150 features a new panel, which boasts a wide viewing angle, for its 2.7-inch large Intelligent LCD to ensure clear, easy viewing in all lighting situations. The Intelligent LCD operate detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by a maximum of 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine.The FX150 additionally has an easy zoom feature that, at the touch of a button, shifts the lens instantly to full 3.6x zoom potential. A second touch of the button activates the additional optical zoom operate and extends zoom all the way to 7.7x. The new DMC-FX150 records dynamic HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 24 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480).

The FX150 records original picture input in RAW file format enabling the user to develop the image with the intended effects on it. The Panasonic FX150 comes with 50MB internal memory and measures 96.7 x 54.0 x 24.8 mm and weigh approximately 179 g (with battery).Available in silver or black, the FX150 has a refined, understated sophistication that will appeal to adults.

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