Aiptek PenCam HD Trio Camcorder offers true mobility and freedom


Aiptek, famous for mini compact pen-look camcorder, has announced the launch of another new hi-def camcorder, which is christened as PenCam HD Trio. The ultra slim high-def compact camcorder looks more like a highlighter or a fat cigarette lighter than a pen.
Users can use this ultra slim camcorder if they want to record HD 720p (1280×720) hi-def video resolution of around 30 fps. With the help of its internal 4GB memory, shutter bugs boasts of storing around 5 mp still pics and has the capacity of recording around 120 mnts of HD quality videos. Users can also enjoy the experience previewing with the help of its miniature 2.8cm (1.1?) OLED display on the back.
Besides, Aiptek PenCam HD Trio camcorder comes with YouTube feature, which allows the aficionados to make quick and fast video or photo uploading to the well-known video sharing site from their camera with the help of built-in software.
In addition, users can also make use of an in-built HDMI port if they wan to project the contents to the TV.
The Aiptek’s tiny PenCam HD Trio camcorder comes in five different colors, blue black, silver, electric blue and chilli red. As the reviews, the miniature PenCam HD Trio camcorder is an ideal solution or companion for the travelers who are on the go for some or other business. In addition, it is also a perfect for the women who have to make a lot of voice recordings for business conferences, meetings, discussions, etc.
The Lilliputian-sized device is of high use. You can carry it without any trouble wherever you want. Space is the main concern today. That is why, companies have taken this into full account. They have been manufacturing the device, which are not only easy to use, but are also easy to carry. Earlier also the big giants of tech-world have released their tiniest products, which prove to be of high use for the costumers today.

Apple iPod Nano (5th generation)

Apple's revamped Nano has video recording, FM radio and an integrated speaker

The fifth-generation Apple iPod Nano retains the same elongated body as its predecessor, but adds several longed-for and unexpected features. The inability to take still photos is a tad perplexing, but the addition of an integrated speaker, video recording and an FM radio receiver make it the most capable and best value iPod Nano so far.
Apple has made few aesthetic changes to the iPod Nano. You will no longer be able to tell the Nano's capacity as Apple has removed the label. The biggest change to the MP3 player's case is the aluminium finish, which gives the MP3 player (available in nine colours) a glossy sheen. It makes the Nano somewhat more attractive, though only subtly so.
What lies within the casing has changed significantly. For starters, Apple has integrated a speaker. The speaker, curiously an unadvertised feature, is a fantastic addition that will allow you to share music or videos with friends (albeit at poor quality).
Like iPhone 3GS, the new iPod Nano features video recording. You won't be able to take still photos (an omission Apple blames on the difference in size between a sensor capable of recording VGA resolution footage and a 2- or 3-megapixel sensor). However, you will be able to shoot VGA-quality (640x480 pixels) video at 30 frames per second in the H.264 format. A one minute video took up 19MB of space during testing, which means you will be able to store around 860 minutes of video on a 16GB iPod Nano.
The sensor is located in the bottom right of the iPod Nano's back casing, which could make it easy to accidentally obscure when filming in portrait mode. Like Apple's Photo Booth software, you can use a range of filters and video effects when filming. Many filters, like "Cyborg," are gimmicky at best but others like "Film Grain" and "Security Cam" do help to mask any pixilation. The iPod Nano's accelerometer determines whether you're filming in portrait or landscape modes and shifts the video accordingly. However, videos filmed in landscape will play in a 4:3 aspect ratio once exported, whereas portrait videos play in the elongated 9:16 aspect ratio that suits the iPod Nano's unconventional display.

The camera's resolution means the iPod Nano can't compete with 720p-capable video recorders like the Kodak Zx1 and Flip UltraHD. As such, you wouldn't keep it on hand to shoot any serious video or film in low-light situations, but as an extra feature for the Nano the video camera's quality certainly isn't displeasing.

Apple has also added an FM receiver to the iPod Nano; it's a feature many users have been asking for. Since the iPod Nano uses headphone wiring as an antenna, you won't be able to use the integrated speaker. Quality isn't fantastic, even for FM radio. We experienced several pauses and breaks in reception during use. This could be improved by using better quality headphones.
One interesting feature is Live Pause, which allows you to pause or rewind a radio broadcast to any point in the last 15 minutes. The iPod Nano begins buffering radio as soon as you tune into a station and will delete the buffer if you change to another station or turn the radio off. A second unconventional feature, iTunes Tagging, theoretically allows you to tag any song played on the radio so you don't forget. However, this feature is currently only available in the US due to technical requirements on the station's end.

Other hardware improvements include an integrated pedometer which can be used to track your fitness using the Nike + iPod Sports Kit. Apple has employed a headphone port on the iPod Nano, so the MP3 player now supports the company's proprietary in-line remote control. This can be used to control music playback and volume and initiate the Nano's newly gained VoiceOver feature, which speaks the name of the song playing through the headphones. Unfortunately, Apple only bundles standard earphones with the iPod Nano; the in-line remote control must be purchased separately.
The iPod Nano's user interface will be familiar to anyone who has owned or used a previous generation Nano or iPod Classic. Syncing is a familiar experience, though the options have been expanded to separate iTunes U (university lectures and podcasts) from other podcasts, and you can sync contacts and calendars with iTunes and supported external applications. iTunes won't sync videos recorded on the iPod Nano, however; these must be exported by navigating to the Nano's "DCIM" folder on the computer.
iTunes' Genius recommendations feature has been ported to the iPod Nano in the form of Genius Mixes. The feature automatically creates a playlist of songs based on similar genres and musical styles. This can be initiated from the iPod Nano itself or you can drag existing Genius playlists from iTunes to the iPod. You must first send your music library information to Apple servers (anonymously), but provided you aren't concerned about potential privacy issues Genius is a great way to mix up your listening experience.

HTC Magic - Coming Soon


A Vodafone exclusive - the HTC Magic
Why the hype ? Well, it's the first smartphone to operate on the new Android platform that's linux based and is part of an open-source initiative that has thousands of developers working on different applications that an Android phone can use. Google have tweaked this technology and have come up with a handset that will directly challenge the windows based smartphones from Microsoft and the iPhone from Apple - In other words, it's War !
The Magic looks familiar as it is made by HTC and has a large 3.2" touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G, WiFi, aGPS and expandable memory - all familiar stuff to the techies then.
The Android system is "finger friendly" so you can simply drag - drop etc as you would with your laptop. The Dream has one touch access to Google search and other Google applications such as Google Mail, YouTube, Google Talk instant messaging and Google Maps and Google Street View - All cool stuff indeed !
The HTC Magic - The world at your fingertips wherever you are.


HTC Magic Key Features
Quad band 3G handset
3.2" touch screen display
Android based O/S
Trackball
Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
Handwriting recognition
Expandable memory via microSD
GPRS
EDGE
Bluetooth
WiFi
3.2 Mp camera
Built-in GPS receiver
Digital compass
Mp3 player

BlackBerry Tour 9630 - Yet to Release


The Blackberry Tour 9630 mixes the best of the Bold 9000 model with the best of the 8900 Javelin to produce one mighty fine mobile device.
Light at 130g and with good proportions (112x62x14.2mm) the Blackberry Tour feels "just right", not too small and certainly not too big either. The display is 2.4" and really is pixel perfect. The colours are vibrant and the text crystal clear making for the perfect user experience.
To any existing Blackberry user, the keypad feels like home from home. Well spaced keys and the perfectly placed trackball let you whizz through menus and send e-mails with utter ease & as with the Blackberry Storm, holding down the menu key lets you switch easily between open applications which speeds use up no-end.
Aside from being the perfect business companion, the Blackberry Tour 9630 knows how to let it's hair down too. With full multimedia capabilities, expandable memory upto 8gb and a 3.2Mp camera on board you can shoot video, geo-tag or listen to as much music as you like when it's time to chill.
With A-GPS and Blackberry Maps, you can use the 9630 Tour as a navigation device too.
As you would expect, the Blackberry Tour has all of the necessary office applications you need for your busy working day, Word, Excel, Powerpoint are all here and just waiting to be utilised to the max.
Blackberry Tour 9630 Key Features


Quad band & 3G device
2.4" crystal clear display
QWERTY keyboard
Upto 8Gb memory available
3.2 Mp camera
A-GPS
Document editor


Blackberry Tour 9630 Specifications
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 2100
112 x 62 x 14.2 mm
130g
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Upto 8Gb via microSD available
GPRS
EDGE
HSCSD
Bluetooth
3.2Mp camera with LED flash
A-GPS
Blackberry Maps
Document editor
Multimedia player
Organiser

MIU Hybrid Dual Portable Computer (HDPC)


On the Korean market, MIU has announced its latest computer named Hybrid Dual Portable Computer. One of the best features is the dual Operative System mode, that lets users pick between Windows or Linux.
Like the Ć¢€œportableĆ¢€ word suggests, this computer is very small and the 4-inch display screen is a good proof. It supports a 800×480 resolution which should be good enough to watch the multimedia files.
Other features on the MIU HDPC include the obvious wireless signal for an internet connection, being able to work as a car computer, mobile phone, digital camera, or voice recorder, and lastly, the popular dictionary.
The price is not known yet, but it will cost between $395 and $495 when it becomes available in July.