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Olympus unveils the new 12.3 megapixel E-620, the world's smallest and lightest creative digital SLR with built-in image stabilization. The new model features Olympus' Live View technology, Supersonic Wave Filter and a 6.9cm / 2.7" free-angle LCD to make the framing of every shot a cinch. The in-camera Art Filters allow you to apply stylish effects such as Pin Hole, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone and Grainy Film, at the touch of a button. The new model will be available for purchase at the end of April...


PRESS SUMMARY
Olympus introduces new E-620 digital SLR camera - digital camera and photography news The world's smallest, lightest digital SLR with built-in image stabilization. Featuring the Art Filter function for creative in-camera photographic expression Olympus Imaging Corporation is pleased to announce the latest addition to Olympus's consumer class of Four Thirds System-compliant E-System digital SLR cameras. The new E-620, scheduled for release on March XX, 2009, is the world's smallest and lightest*1 interchangeable lens type digital SLR to incorporate an image stabilization mechanism

Olympus E-620 main features:

• Excellent portability assured by world's smallest, lightest body with built-in image stabilizationLCD.
• Easy-to-apply Art Filters for enhanced creativity, multi-aspect function with a choice of 4 different aspect ratios, High-Speed Imager AF for responsive Live View shooting, and other features for versatile photographic expression.
• High picture quality with 12.3-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic III+ image processing engine.
• Top-of-its-class high-speed performance with newly developed 7-point AF system for fast, accurate focusing, high-speed 4-fps sequential soting, and more.
• Combining the unmatched compact, lightweight design of the E-420 with the advanced features of the E-520, notably its built-in image stabilization mechanism, the E-620 digital SLR camera offers a level of convenience and portability unprecedented in a camera this sophisticated.
  

Olympus E-620 other features:

• Illuminated buttons assisting the night-time shooting
• Large optical viewfinder with 95% field of view and 0.96x magnification
• Color Universal Design certified for the easy-to-view design regardless of the individual differences in the sense of colors
• Reliable Dust Reduction system
• Face & Background Control for beautifully balanced exposure of foreground subjects and background scenery
• Auto gradation adjustment to wash out in highlights and loss of details in shadows
• Multiple-exposure function with LCD monitor display of current view superimposed on previously captured image
• Perfect Shot Preview to compare the effect of various setting adjustments before actual shooting
• Built-in flash with Commander function for wireless off-camera flash synchronization
• Shooting information display via Super Control Panel LCD monitor display for superior visibility and operating ease
• High-precision, 49-zone metering system
• Easy activation of shooting functions via sample image selection
• Versatile bracketing functions for ISO, white balance, exposure, and flash
• Lightbox view with enlargement function for easy side-by-side comparison of images

There has been mumblings that Nikon was going to introduce a new, entry level DSLR to replace the aging D40/D60 lineup and that DSLR might just might launch next week at PMA. Besides the MP count, details really aren’t flowing but we’re hoping Nikon has a nice DSLR in the works.

Nikon Rumors, a good authority on everything Nikon btw, is stating that via a reliable source, the D5000 will be launched next week in Vegas. So far the only spec leaked is that the camera will be loaded with a 12.3 MP sensor which is in line with previous reports that the D5000’s image quality would be on par with the D90 who just so happens to also sport a 12.3 MP sensor. Nice.

Chances are though that this will not be the only entry level DSLR announced next week. Pentax just dropped the price on some of its models and Canon knows what they are doing. Next week should be a great time for camera fiends.

The D5000 seems to be a D40-like body with a D90/D300 class sensor and innards (Gen 2). If true, this will give this camera image quality indistinguishable from the D3 in a D40-weight-class body (proof: the D90's technical image quality is indistinguishable from the D3, and the D5000 ought to be the same as the D90).

The D5000 just might add new wireless capabilities beyond anything today.

Will the D5000 have the pro-grade 1/500 flash sync of the D40, which no other DSLR can match at any price? Probably not, which is too bad. The D40's 1/500 sync is why I prefer to use it for shooting portraits in daylight over other cameras; it lets me use flash much more effectively.

Logitech is coming up with the new version of its famous highly customizable gaming mouse, the G9. The design is exactly the same and from the spec sheets it was hard to tell what is new here. The only new feature that i could spot is the higher precision: now users can adjust the gaming-grade engine up to 5000 dpi, before it was only 3200 dpi. It will ship in April 2009 for $99.99, you will be able to buy directly from www.logitech.com.

Your mouse, your way.

• Interchangeable grips: Use the included Wide Load and Precision grips to get a fit and feel that's best for your playing style—or get the ID Grip and put the image you w a nt on the palm of your G9 mouse. The satin texture and fuller shape of the Wide Load grip add ext ra comfort, while the DryGrip technology and compact shape of the Precision grip give you unmat c hed fingertip control.
• Custom-color LEDs: Let you match your mouse to your PC, your game, your style. LEDs light up to show your mouse dpi and profile settings. Choose the color of your LEDs from a wide color spectrum.

  

• Weight-tuning system: Prefer a heavier or lighter mouse? Use the weight cartridge and up to 28 grams of metal weights to customize your G9x for just the right feel

Rev up your performance.

• Next-generation gaming laser: Gives you game-changing precision at any hand speed.*
• On-the-fly adjustable dpi: Provides the right level of precision for whatever game you’re playing—from pixel-precise targeting (200 dpi) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 5000 dpi)—without pausing the action. Plus, get instant cursor response with Full-Speed USB (up to 1000 reports/second).
• Onboard memory: Lets you program up to five ready-to-play profiles (for keyboard macros, dpi settings, and LED colors), so you can take your personalized settings anywhere. Play your way—without additional software installation**—on other PCs.***
• MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel: Use Logitech’s exclusive MicroGear™ scrolling technology for precise, click-to-click scrolling—perfect for quick weapon selection. Or switch modes for frictionless, hyper-fast scrolling.
• Polytetrafluoroethylene feet: Super-slick feet glide effortlessly across almost any surface.

System Requirements

PC

• Windows® XP, Windows Vista®
• USB port

Technical Specifications

Gaming-grade specifications:

• Tracking
  Resolution: 200 - 5000 dpi
  Image processing: 9 megapixels/second
  Max. acceleration: 30G
  Max. speed: Up to 150 inches (3.81 m)/second*
• Responsiveness
  USB data format: 16 bits/axis
  USB report rate: Up to 1000 reports/second
  Sleep mode: Disabled
• Glide
  Dynamic coefficient of friction - Mu (k): .09**
  Static coefficient of friction - Mu (s): .14**
  Tuning weight: Up to 28 grams
• Durability
  Buttons (Left/Right): 8 million clicks
  Feet: 250 kilometers

Though bit late in the netbook game, Lenovo believes that netbooks are here to stay. To position itself better in the growing netbook segment the Chinese company has planned to launch a 12-inch netbook computer. The latest mini-laptop from the house of Lenovo will grace company's IdeaPad series and runs Intel's latest Atom N280 processor. According to reports, Lenovo hopes to break competition in the 10" segment with its 12-inch S20 netbook.

But as per its screen size it would be breaking Intel's unofficial law that states that a netbook shouldn't offer screen bigger than 10-inch. And for that it would have to pay a price. The processor for this machine will cost $10 higher.

The IdeaPad S20 netbook is based on an Intel Atom N280 processor and GN40 chipset, and runs Windows XP operating system. Expected pricing is around $586.

It is said that the first batch of 65 nm GPUs for the popular Microsoft Xbox 360 are rolling of the production line and that the Xbox 360 consoles using the 65 nm technology is expected to start shipping this August, but what is more important are the rumors of a new refreshed Xbox 360 which is expected to hit in the fall of 2009.

The Xbox 540 will be using the Valhalla processor chip and is believed to be of a system on a chip design which will allow the gaming console to fit into a very slim case. This Xbox 360 is expected to ship with 65 nm package known as the Jasper platform this August and you the consumer will not notice the refresh, well that is unless MS decide to put a what is much needed a Blu-ray drive into the Xbox 360.

There is no obvious confirmation on this but are Asustek subsidiary Pegatron going to manufacture the normal and regular Xbox 360 or units with an integrated Blu-ray drive, this is something to ponder the mind. We do know that Celestica, Pegatron and Wistron will be pretty busy bunnies trying to push out millions of refreshed Xbox 360 consoles.

TSMC are planning on producing the Valhalla chip which will be a dramatic change and of course a visible one at that in where it will be the foundation of the mid-cycle refresh of the Xbox 360 and of course why it is called the Xbox 2.5 or the Xbox 540’ (360+180) in the fall of 2009. We think that TSMC will opt to use a 45 nm process for this Multi-Chip-Module package (CPU+GPU+eDRAM).