Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays
There comes a point in a digital photo frame’s life in which it grows beyond being “just a simple digiframe.” For Smartparts’ SP3200WF, that time is now. This 32-inch monstrosity is easily the world’s hugest WiFi digital photo frame, packing a 1,366 x 768 resolution, natural wood frame with espresso finish, an SD / MS / CF multicard reader, RF remote support, and the ability to play back slideshows, videos, PDFs and even PowerPoint files. Furthermore, it’s among the firm’s first to integrate with Windows Live Photo Gallery, and the built-in RSS reader keeps your eyes occupied when the snaps grow stale. Too bad there aren’t any video inputs (and a price to ponder).
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Filed under: Desktops
It looks like those thrown off by Dell’s curvy
Studio Hybrid desktop now have some more familiar boxy options to consider, as the company has just rounded out its Studio line with its new Studio Desktop (MT) and Studio Slim (ST) models. From the looks of it, the two boast many of the same specs, including your choice of Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processors, up to 8GB of RAM, integrated 7.1 audio, optional Blu-ray drives, and optional discrete ATI graphics if the usual integrated fare isn’t enough for you. The big advantage of the Studio Desktop, as you might have guessed, is greater expandability, including an extra 5.25-inch drive bay and a beefier 350W power supply (compared to just 250W on the Studio Slim). Prices start at $549 for each and both are available to order right now.
[Via DesktopReview.com, thanks Mark]
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Filed under: Digital Cameras, Wireless
Samsung has just introduced a product with a name we can’t help but love: NaBee. The smooth sounding device is actually a system for bringing wireless USB technology to any camera with a USB connector. Packed within is Alereon’s AL5000 Worldwide Wireless USB Chipset, which enables cordless communication between one’s PC and digicam so long as the receiver and transmitter are within reach. Yeah, it’s not nearly as elegant as inbuilt WiFi solutions, but at least it gives those a year or two out from upgrading a shot at enjoying wireless USB transfers in the here and now. Mum’s the word on pricing, but it should be out this December.
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Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Storage
What is this, the week of the 8x BD writer or something? Just days after Buffalo announced two such units for the American market (and Delkin failed epically with an alternative half as quick yet more expensive), in runs Sony with an 8x Blu-ray writer of its own. The October-bound BWU-300S can cook an entire single-layer (25GB) BD-R in around 15 minutes, and it’ll also burn CDs at up to 48x and DVD-RAMs at an undisclosed rate. In an effort to push the Blu-ray playing aspects, the drive comes bundled with the BD version of Men in Black, and if all that’s worth $399.99 to you, you can get your pre-order in this very moment.
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Filed under: Cellphones
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No, we’re not done with this thing yet. Check out our hands-on video of the T-Mobile G1 after the break. Of note, scrolling around in the browser is a tad laggy, and everything feels very first-generation. There’s an obligatory compare-o with the iPhone, but the G1 is obviously packing in a full-size keyboard, so the size doesn’t seem too outlandish.
Update: We added a second, longer video after the break, concentrating more on software — specifically Gmail. Desmond has had his phone for a while now, so we got a much better idea of what the phone is like in more capable hands. There’s a tiny learning curve here, but it’s a fairly rewarding one.
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