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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Nikon’s newest NIKKOR lens is a fast, wide-angle 28mm f/1.8 fixed focal length in Nikon’s FX-format – for full frame DSLRs like the D800. It will be available in the US from the end of May 2012 at about US$700.
The new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G promises sharp focus and pleasing bokeh.
The new lens can also be used on DX-format cameras – such as the D3200 which was launched at the same time.
Used with DX-format cameras, the equivalent focal length will be 42mm.
New technologies used in the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G include Nano Crystal Coat and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), enhancing image quality and rendering capabilities.
The Nano Crystal Coat prevents internal reflections that cause ghost and flare while the SWM enables extremely quiet autofocusing.
Two focus modes are offered: M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) and M (manual focus).
Tags:28mm, DX, f/1.8, FX, lens, NIKKOR, Nikon
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Nikon has launched, worldwide, the 24.2-megapixel D3200. The new entry-level DSLR will be available in the US in late April (approx. US$700 with 18-55mm kit lens).
Nikon has also launched a Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a (approx. US$60, available in May in the US) for the D3200.
The new Nikon D3200 is available in red or black.
The D3200 records Full HD (1080p) video with full time autofocus (AF) and sports a high-speed continuous shooting mode at 4 frames-per second (fps).
WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
The new optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter can wirelessly send images to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, to enable preview of an image (but not videos) before shooting and remote control of the camera, from up to 15 m away.
The 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor works together with Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine gives an ISO range of 100 – 6400, expandable to ISO 12,800.
As an entry-level DSLR, the D3200 is designed with user-friendly features for the beginner.
WU-1a plugged into D3200.
Accessible on the Mode Dial, the Guide Mode provides step-by-step photo instructions for set-up, shooting, viewing and deleting images and movies.
There are also six Scene Modes – Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-Up and Night Portrait.
For video, the camera offers manual or automatic exposure control, and a stereo microphone input to attach an optional external microphone.
The application for Android smartphones (2.3) and tablets (3.x) will be available in May 2012, with the iOS app for iPhone and iPad expected in Fall 2012.
The Guide Mode walks the beginner using the entry-level D3200.
The main differences between the Nikon D3200 and the D3100 are tabulated below.
| Nikon |
D3200 |
D3100 |
| Resolution |
24.2 MP |
14.2 MP |
| Video Full HD (1080p) |
30 fps |
24 fps |
| LCD |
920 k |
230 k |
| Max ISO (regular) |
ISO 6,400 |
ISO 3,200 |
| Continuous shoot |
4 fps |
3 fps |
| Release date |
19 Apr 2012 |
19 Aug 2010 |
The brochure can be downloaded here.
Tags:Android, camera, D3200, DSLR, entry, iOS, launch, lens, Nikon, photography, wireless
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Microsoft and Samsung has unveiled the latest in surface computing in SouthEast Asia – the Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface.
Prices for Singapore are estimated to be S$15k with LCD display only, and another S$750 to include the stand.
Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft
New PixelSense Technology enables the Samsung SUR40 to “see” and respond to touch and objects, creating new possibilities for interactive displays in various settings.
Embedding the Samsung SUR40 in a table
With Microsoft’s PixelSense technology, LCD panels can see and respond to touch and objects without using cameras.
SUR40 will allow people to share, collaborate and explore together using a large, thin (4-inch profile) display that recognises fingers, hands and other objects placed on the screen.
The interactive 40-inch Full HD 1080p (1920×1080) LCD panel can be used horizontally as a table, mounted vertically on a wall or embedded in other fixtures and furniture.
The collaboration between Microsoft Surface 2.0 software and Samsung’s display technology is now available through the Samsung channel and reseller partners in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Samsung SUR40 embedded in a table
Pricing and availability of the SUR40 may vary across countries and/or regions based on country-specific duties, taxes and fees.
Key specifications of the SUR40 is listed below.
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Tags:Microsoft, Samsung, SUR40, Surface
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Monday, April 16th, 2012
If you can’t beat them, join them! After years of fighting the tide of consumerisation of corporate IT, IT staff can now cross over to the “Dark Side” and – bring THEIR own device to work.
Pricing for SolarWinds Mobile Admin software starts at US$695 per license and includes the first year of maintenance. Download the free 30-day evaluation trial online to try it out.
SolarWinds Mobile Admin Version 7
With the consumerisation of IT, employees and (more significantly) CXOs are banging down the doors of the IT departments to be allowed to bring their choice of personal devices to work and to access the Enterprise IT systems with these gadgets.
IT staff can now "Bring Your Own Device" too!
A strict No-No in the past, mane enterprises and organisations have given in to the pressure and allowed BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices) into their IT policies.
Now, the IT personnel too can jump on the bandwagon too.
SolarWinds, a provider of IT management software, has acquired Rove and released version 7 of the latter’s Mobile Admin software.
SolarWinds Mobile Admin software is designed specifically for mobile devices, with native applications for the most common mobile operating systems, and an extensive list of remote fix capabilities.
Now IT staff can also work with any device, from anywhere, anytime of the day (or night).
Mobile Admin works on iOS, Android and BlackBerry mobile devices.
From the queues of a grocery store, or at the cafe with friends, an IT staff can manage a server on the other side of the world – resetting passwords and rebooting servers.
Mobile Admin is used by thousands of customers to monitor and manage their corporate IT infrastructure from their iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBook (OS2), and Kindle Fire.
In addition to dozens of third party systems and services, the latest version of Mobile Admin now adds support for Amazon EC2, Microsoft Active Sync, and SolarWinds network and server management products.
Some of the main features of SolarWinds Mobile Admin 7.0 are listed below.
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Tags:BYOD, enterprise IT, Mobile Admin, SolarWinds
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Whether you have a mobile mum, a geeky mum, a travelling mum, or a stay-at-home mum, Logitech has something you can get for her.
Mother's Day gadget gift ideas from Logitech
Mother’s Day is on 13 May this year. If you’re looking to buy a gift for a mom – which can also be the mother of your children – check out Logitech’s collection of gadgets and accessories.
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Tags:accessories, gadgets, gifts, iPad, keyboards, Logitech, Mother's Day, Mouse, peripherals, products
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Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Samsung has just revealed that the pink version of the GALAXY Note will be available in Singapore this Saturday – that’s the day after tomorrow.
Price without contract will be S$948 (incl. GST) without contract.
The PINK Samsung Galaxy Note hits Singapore shelves this Saturday (14 April).
The GALAXY Note was first announced back in November last year, together with the GALAXY Nexus.
The GALAXY Note tries to create a new niche form factor by combining the larger screen size of tablets with the portability of smart phones.
The 9.65mm thick GALAXY Note features the world’s first and largest 5.3” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display at WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) resolution. It works with pen-input technology using a stylus called the S Pen.
Powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, the gadget runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 16GB onboard storage, with a microSD slot that supports up to 32GB.
GALAXY Note comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.
The main technical specifications of the Samsung GALAXY Note is tabulated below.
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Tags:Galaxy, Note, pink, Samsung, smartphone, tablet
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
The Leica S2 comes with a hefty price-tag: S$32,550. Now you can rent one from the Camera Rental Centre, at S$588 per day, together with a choice of two lenses.
The medium format professional camera system - Leica S2.
The available lenses are the Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8, Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5, Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 and the APO-Macro Summarit-S f/2.5.
“This rental program offers photographers a chance to test-drive the S2 under their preferred time and desired duration,” said Sunil Kaul, Managing Director of Leica Camera Asia Pacific.The retail prices for these lenses range from S$6,560 to S$9,630.
Special arrangements can be made to cater time for photographers who wish to get acquainted with the 37.5-megapixel camera before using it for a shoot.
Upon request, Leica lens adapters for the Mamiya 645, Pentax 67 and Hasselblad V system are available too, at no extra charge.
The medium-format Leica S2 is built with a weather-sealed body that ensures that photographers can shoot even in the most extreme conditions.
High-speed, accurate autofocus aids photographers to nail the perfect shot, frame after frame.
Tags:camera, Leica, lenses, rental, S2
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Thursday, April 5th, 2012
Western Digital has announced the first 2TB portable drive in its My Passport line. It is available now at S$319. Review here. (Update: WD has also launched the My Passport Studio 2TB for Mac users for S$369.)
Western Digital My Passport 2TB portable hard drive, S$319.
With a new enclosure design, the 2TB My Passport portable drive has an outer shell that is resistant to scratches and fingerprints.
My Passport portable drives come in many colours.
My Passport portable drives feature fast USB 3.0 connectivity; USB 2.0 compatibility; continuous, automatic backup software; and password protection with hardware encryption.
The included software offers the flexibility to customize the drive to a user’s storage preferences: installing all features, only the components needed, or using the drive without the software.
Below is the fact sheet for the hard drive.
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Tags:2TB, My Passport, portable drive, WD, Western Digital
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
The new WS-811 (S$158) and WS-812 (S$188) incorporate newly-developed, high sensitivity, low noise directional microphones ensuring the human voice is captured in optimal stereo quality. Available now.
The new Olympus WS-811 (S$158) and WS-812 (S$188) voice recorders are available now.
The Olympus WS-811 and WS-812 promise a high signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio for pure-sounding recordings.
Olympus WS-811
The two models also allow recording levels to be set manually to ensure complete user control.
Files can be saved in mp3 or WMA format
These multi-function devices combine a stereo recorder with USB stick and mp3 player functionality.
Playback speed can be adjusted to allow for quick and easy perusal of file contents to boost efficiency.
Files can now be located more easily due to the Calendar Search function.
This allows recordings to be found via the date they were created.
Scanning through and listening to the files is also made more comfortable and fast due to playback speeds up to 3.5x quicker than normal on the WS-812 (2x speed on the WS-811).
These slender, lightweight audio recorders require only one AAA-type battery and deliver up to 27 hours of recording time (in LP mode).
Calendar search screen
The internal memories of the Olympus WS-811 (2GB) and WS-812 (4GB) can be extended with a microSD Card slot enabling up to 32GB of additional storage capacity.
An integrated USB port provides USB stick functionality and facilitate the fast and easy transfer of files directly to and from a computer, without the need for cables.
Battery life has been extended. The new sub-CPU and audio codec, power consumption is reduced by around 8% allowing 27 hours or more of recording with a single AAA-type alkaline battery.
Olympus WS-812
Additional features of the WS-812
The WS-812 incorporate CD-quality 44.1k/16bit PCM (WAV) recording.
Sound recording levels can be set manually.
Voice Playback technology distinguishes the human voice from other sounds so that non-voice portions are skipped and only those with voice are played back.
Fluctuating sound levels because of soft or loud voices, or due to people speaking from various distances from the microphone, are balanced out by the Voice Balancer function.
Recordings may also be played back using the Voice Changer feature (WS-812) that lets the frequency and playback speed of voice to be adjusted to suit individual needs and preferences.
Files can also be simply moved between folders for better organization.
Main features of the Olympus WS-811 and WS-812 are listed below.
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Tags:Olympus, recorders, voice, WS-811, WS-812
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
The M600 features a touch surface that lets you swipe and scroll on it with your fingertips to navigate intuitively while surfing the Web. It is now available in Singapore at S$89.
Logitech Touch Mouse M600 - available now for S$89.
With the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 you can scroll and swipe wherever the fingertips rest on the mouse.
Logitech Flow Scroll software makes scrolling fluid, much like scrolling on the touchscreen of a smartphone.
Slide a finger along the touch surface to experience immediate, continuous and free-flowing Web page scrolling.
The mouse’s unique shape is designed to facilitate the tasks we do most – pointing, clicking and scrolling.
It can be used by both right- and left-handers, with click areas that can easily be reassigned with Logitech SetPoint software.
In addition, the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 includes the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver, which can connect up to six compatible mice and keyboards through one USB port.
Add a keyboard, switch between mice, mix and match to fit your lifestyle, without having to change receivers or sacrifice another USB port.
The Logitech Touch Mouse M600 was named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the Computer Peripherals product category.
The M600 is connected via a USB port and is compatible with Windows 7.
The mouse measures 111.3 x 64.3 x 29.2 mm and weighs 107.7g (with battery).
It comes with 3-year limited hardware warranty.
Tags:Logitech, M600, Mouse, Singapore, touch
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