LG Voyager Review
Digital Trends :: Friday, February 08, 2008
“The LG Voyager’s mission is to unseat the iPhone as the hottest touchscreen handset out there, and it gets close.”
LapWorks Futura Laptop Desk Review 
OCIA :: Friday, February 08, 2008
“The Futura provides a simple solution to the problems of using a notebook in your lap. No power necessary, no moving parts and it fits in your notebook carrying case or backpack. It weighs just a hair over one pound.”
Sony VAIO NR160E/T Laptop Review
Digital Trends :: Friday, February 08, 2008
“Priced at under a grand available in three distinctive colors, the Sony NR series laptop is stylish enough to be shown off.”
3 MSI Webcam Models Compared
Madshrimps :: Friday, February 08, 2008
“MSI Starcam Racer, Genie and Clip II webcams are tested and compared in this article. How do they perform under different lightening conditions? Read on to find out.”
USB Octopus 2.0 Cable 4-Port Hub Reviewed
Dragonsteel Mods :: Friday, February 08, 2008
” I’ve taken a look at many USB hubs big and small, but none quite like what I have today, it’s essentially a few short USB cables connected to a single cable, making it easy to attach your USB devices. It’s called the USB Octopus Cable 4-Port Hub but with the name Octopus you might think it has eight connections, but it doesn’t only four.. go figure…”
Phase One Capture One 3.7.8 and 4.0.1
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Phase One has been busily updating its Capture One RAW workflow software and has released versions 3.7.8 and 4.0.1. These releases add new cameras to the compatibility list and fix bugs in previous versions. Full details after the jump.
Delkin shows off its award-winning products
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Delkin showed some interesting new products – and a few familiar ones – at PMA 2008. The ImageRouter is a daisy-chainable four slot CompactFlash reader which is designed to offer the busy professional a more efficient method of transferring large amounts of data from multiple cards. The Dual Universal Charger shouldn’t require much explanation; it has two charging positions and may be adapted to a plethora of different battery designs through the use of customized charging plates. The SensorScope inspection and cleaning solution gets an overhaul for 2008 and for those to whom exterior condition is as important as the image itself the Snug-it Pro camera skin range will keep easily-damaged casings from attracting knocks and scrapes. Media-wise, Delkin now has SSD (Solid State Drive) hard-drive replacements in ExpressCard 34 format and capacities of 4, 8 or 16 GB. Additionally flash media is now available in 16 GB capacity as 305x CF or Class 6 SDHC. Last but not least, there are new Pop-up LCD shades for the Canon EOS 40D.
Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Tamron announced yet another lens at this year’s PMA show, the SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO. This fast telezoom gets in close thanks to its 0.95m minimum focus distance, realizing a magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at 200mm. Plenty of coatings keep stray light to a minimum whilst a removable tripod mount and clutched focus ring (Canon and Nikon only) help speed up operations. Canon users will see the lens first with release scheduled for March. Nikon, Sony and Pentax fittings will follow.
Kodak’s TRUESENSE offers hope for cramped chips
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Kodak has announced a new sensor which promises to improve the efficiency of CMOS designs with extremely small photosites. The new technology is to be offered initially in 1/4" format suitable for mobile phone cameras but should be scalable to larger formats should the concept prove successful. Conventional designs count electrons which are generated when light hits the silicon from which they are constructed but this new chip works in roughly the opposite fashion, reversing the ‘polarity’ of the silicon in order to measure the ‘holes’ which remain when electrons are generated. The Kodak KAC-05020 also incorporates Kodak’s TRUESENSE Color Filter Pattern which adds panchromatic (transparent) filters to the usual Red Green and Blue, further improving luminance sensitivity. Click through for the lowdown. Updated with further details.
Fujifilm issues firmware updates for Z10fd and Z100fd
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Fujifilm has released firmware v.1.01 for its Z10fd and Z100fd digital compacts. The updates speed up the power on cycle of both cameras when using xD-Picture Cards, enables camera to computer transfer when using 4 GB media in the Z10fd and tweaks the underwater whitebalance of the Z100fd. Click through for the links.
Leica to offer M8 shutter upgrade
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Leica has announced plans to offer a major upgrade to its M8 digital rangefinder camera. Consisting of a new shutter – promising lower noise and vibration during exposure – and a protective sapphire glass LCD cover, the service may be pre-booked from March 2008 with the program due to commence as of August on a first-come-first-served basis. An additional two years of warranty cover is included and Leica has said it is investigating future upgrades including changes to the digital capture system – not least a possible sensor swap. Get the full details after the jump. Updated with press release and images
Sigma DP1 Beta, quick Vegas gallery
Digital Photography Review News :: Friday, February 08, 2008
PMA 2008: PMA may be over but that doesn’t mean we’ve finished working, yesterday we had our hands on an early Sigma DP1 and have produced a quick gallery (just 20 images) shot around Vegas. As expected the DP1’s images are beautifully sharp (thanks to its Foveon X3 sensor) and it continued to deliver good images up to its maximum ISO 800. For those unfamiliar the DP1 becomes the first compact, fixed lens camera to feature a large sensor (in this case approximately ‘Four Thirds’ size; 20.6 x 13.8 mm). Dive into our gallery and see if a DP1 deserves to make its way into your camera bag.
PMA Wrap-Up: Put Your Photos in a Swiss Vault
PC Magazine (Cameras) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Making all the camera announcements before PMA really hurt attendance, and meant that news was hard to come by. But here are a few items from the back rooms that you’ll want to know about.
Kodak Bumps Up Camera Sensor Performance
PC Magazine (Cameras) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Photography company Eastman Kodak Co. on Monday introduced chips that can boost the picture-taking power in mobile phones, and help manufacturers cut development costs.
PMA 2008 Photo Blog
PC Magazine (Cameras) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Cameras, cameras, and more cameras (and some lenses). That’s what on display at the 2008 PMA show in Las Vegas. We’re on the scene to check out the new gear, and you can follow us around the show floor via this photo blog.
ASUS P527
PC Magazine (PDAs) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Preview of the ASUS P527.
Sony Mylo COM-2 Video Review
PC Magazine (PDAs) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Big, bulky and has no cellular capabilities. So what’s all the hype about the Sony Mylo COM-2? Sascha Segan, Lead Analyst for Mobile Devices, finds out.
Canadian Govt. Urges ‘BlackBerry Blackout’
PC Magazine (PDAs) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
It may be wishful thinking, but a Canadian government ministry has sent out a directive to its employees urging them to relax and not to use their BlackBerry smartphones at night or on weekends and holidays.
ASUS P527
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Preview of the ASUS P527.
Helio Mysto
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
The Mysto is a beautiful if flawed successor to the excellent Drift, with electrostatic keys and a great-sounding music player.
Modu Cell Phone ‘Jackets’ Add Style, Functions
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
With a nod to the notion that mobile phones have become fashion accessories, Israel’s Modu says it can make $1 billion in revenue by selling “jackets” for its tiny new cell phone that give the device new functions as well as a new look.
Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phones, Cancer
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Using a mobile phone does not increase your risk of brain cancer, according to a new Japanese study that is the first to consider the effects of radiation on different parts of the brain.
Nokia N82
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
The Nokia N82 is the best camera phone we’ve ever used, thanks to its terrific flash.
New iPhones, iPod Touches Double Capacity
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Apple Inc on Tuesday introduced models of its popular iPod touch handheld computer and iPhone with double the memory available in previous versions.
Dell: No Comment on Motorola Handset Biz Buy
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Dell Inc Chief Executive Michael Dell said on Monday the company is “more focused on the computer business” and declined further comment when asked if Dell was interested in buying Motorola Inc’s mobile phone business.
Find Direction with Your Phone
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Most new phones already have GPS technology inside, it just needs to be unleashed. Here are a few phones that do it well.
Nokia N82
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Sanyo Katana II
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Friday, February 08, 2008
Almost a rerun of the Katana phone launched last year, the Sanyo Katana II sports just a few minor changes.
OtterBox for iPhone Defender Series Review 
OCIA :: Thursday, February 07, 2008
“OtterBox must have heard similar reactions from others, as they now have two distinct lines of cases for your valued electronics: The Armor Series, which is rugged to the extreme, and the Defender Series, labeled as “semi-rugged”. Today we will be looking at the latter, in the OtterBox for iPhone Defender Series.”
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset Review
Futurelooks :: Thursday, February 07, 2008
There are countless units available from big boys like Motorola and Sony Ericsson. Of course, Plantronics is also up there too as we’ve reviewed one of their headsets (Plantronics Discovery 655) and gave it an Editors Choice. However, a little company based out of San Francisco has a headset that just might have all of them beat. You may not recognize the Aliph name, but you’ve surely heard about their Jawbone Bluetooth headset. After using the headset for a couple of days, I’m inclined to say that the Jawbone is the best Bluetooth headset I have ever used. Yes, ever.
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset Reviewed
The TechLounge :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
“People recognize Aliph Jawbones in the same way that they easily spot iPhones. These Aliph headsets are loved by those who use them, while everyone else in close proximity of the secret conversation mutters profanity. Showoff, that’s what he is, the cockbite with that hundred- dollar Bluetooth headset. “Look at me, I’m Alexander Damn Bell.” Aliph talks about the Jawbone (the Jawbone) like it isn’t a headset. As though it were an idol for worship. And after the rebuking I suffered at the feet of their Cockney representative at CES, I dug in for this review with prejudice.”
Otterbox for iPhone Defender Series Review
Think Computers :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
“For most people the iPhone was an investment. At $400 it is not a cheap phone so you want to protect it. With the popularity of the iPhone there are a ton of cases out there, but what case will really protect your iPhone. We took a look at the Otterbox for iPod Nano a while ago and it provided ultimate protection, so we were excited when Otterbox announced an iPhone case. The defender case is not as extreme as it is not fully waterproof, but it does offer much more protection than many other cases out there.”
Razer Pro|Click Mac Gaming Mouse Review
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
“The Razer Pro|Click, is a wired, high sensitivity Mac gaming mouse, with same “Always on” feature common with Razer’s other mice. It is an Optical mouse, like the Razer Deathadder, but it takes it shape from the Razer Copperhead. Introduced to me as a gaming solution for my Mac Pro. The white coloring is an obvious choice to match Apple’s color scheme for pretty much everything that isn’t silver.”
Steelseries Ikari Optical Gaming Mouse Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
“With the exception of the size and the overly bright indicator LEDs, this is a very sound product. To spice up the pot a bit more, the price is also very reasonable for a high quality optical mouse. If you are used to large mice and want more of the same then don’t hesitate to give the Ikari a look. It is a very solid and comfortable mouse to use, and a sheer joy to game with.”
Adata S701 2GB Sport Flash Drive Review
Ninjalane :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
The drive features a zinc alloy metal shell and textured skin. The shell is formed to be light weight and extremely strong, part of the strength comes from the apparently seamless design and the fact it’s made from metal instead of plastic.
Corsair Flash Voyager 32GB USB Flash Drive 
RB Mods :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
We have reviewed most of Corsairs flash drives in the past and they have performed very well and been able to take a beating in our tests. Today we have a 32 GB version, yes a 32 GB version of their popular Flash Voyager drive family that we are going to take a look at. Will the bigger memory slow the drive down, and is it more sensitive to beating than the older 8 GB versions we have looked at?
Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse Review 
3d Xtreme :: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
“Well from the moment I pulled the Lachesis from the box I knew this mouse was going to be the one I settled on. Some of the newer mice are too light for me. The Lachesis was weighted more and I favored it right away. I found the layout to be comfortable, more comfortable than the Copperhead in fact. The bump forced my hand to rest on it in a more comfortable position and I liked the fact that the body of the Lachesis was longer. It fit my hand better than both the MX-518 (which I have used for years) and the Razer Copperhead.”
