Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/data-robotics-launches-drobo-for-business-line-new-12-bay-san-o/
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Data Robotics launches Drobo for Business line, new 12-bay SAN option originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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TI is promising some serious sci-fi business here:
Imagine using the same device to conduct a stereoscopic 3D (S3D) video conference for work. Imagine being in a meeting and projecting a document from this device, which you can edit by simply touching the projected image on a surface. Imagine going home and switching the device to your personal operating system to drive a next-generation game on your HDTV using wireless display technology.
I might not go that far, but think about if your smartphone wasn't just a "pocket computer," but a full desktop computer shoved inside a phone. Because that's the kind of power it's approaching. Microsoft had a great slide at CES showing how mobile computing power is rapidly intersecting where the desktop is in terms of clock speed. My laptop has dual-core chip clocked at 2.4GHz. My next phone might be just as fast. Motorola's phone that pretends it's a laptop? It's gonna seem like a fake-y faker fake in a year. [TI, TI]
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/kyocera-echo-leaks-on-sprints-site/
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/android-2-4-reportedly-coming-in-april-headed-to-viewsonic-view/
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This video took me about ten minutes to create, for example.
Well, it actually took about thirty minutes, to be honest. Twenty minutes of that was processing time after I was done as Animoto churned out the final product. But starting today that wait time largely goes away.
Animoto has sped up processing times by 10x, they say, largely by upgrading to Amazon’s AWS GPU Instance. They’ve also increased maximum resolution from 480p to 720p. Base resolution increases from 240p to 360p.
Which is all super great. And the company has also been cash flow positive for some time, doubled revenue last year, expect to double it again this year, and are growing the team from 34 to 82 employees in New York City and San Francisco.
As I’ve said many times, Animoto has an Apple or Adobe acquisition written all over it. Beautiful design and very functional. So, Apple, probably.
Startups like Animoto make me remember why I love Silicon Valley.
IKEAHackers reader Thomas shares an incredibly simple hack.
You'll need 20x20cm Kompement cloth storage box from IKEA (or a similar box from your favorite home store), a pair of scissors or a razor, and the flash you plan on using.
Measure your flash head and cut a hole just a little bit smaller than it in the side of the fabric box—cut it like barn doors so that you have two flaps of fabric. Nestle the flash in, securing the fabric flaps with a rubber band if you need extra support, and fire away.
Hit up the link below for additional pictures and instructions.
Source: http://lifehacker.com/#!5753790/use-locate32-and-dropbox-to-index-and-find-files-from-anywhere
Sidwell, a reader of Lifehacker's Australian counterpart, installed Dropbox on the systems he uses, along with previously mentioned file indexing tool Locate32. By setting Locate32 to drop its index file in a spot backed up by Dropbox, and changing a few settings, Sidwell now knows where his files are kept at all times, and can quickly get to them with remote access tools.
Source: http://gizmodo.com/#!5754010/tonights-sprint-surprise-a-dual+screen-android-phone
Kyocera's Echo will apparently feature a pair of 3.5-inch screens that can "stack side by side," using a pivot hinge that lets you use it either in "tablet light" mode or like a traditional smartphone. Other details—whether it's 4G, how much it'll cost, when it'll be available—aren't forthcoming yet, but we should get a boatload of info tonight. If it's anything like that Fujitsu prototype we saw a ways back? Get excited.
Although I'm still holding out hope that all we'll see at the event is just Blaine making Sprint CEO Dan Hesse levitate for 20 minutes. [WSJ]
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/pyxis-operating-environment-hits-net-leaves-no-embedded-chip/
Continue reading Pyxis 'Operating Environment' hits .NET, leaves no embedded chip unturned (video)
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/plextor-announces-the-m2s-line-of-sata-iii-packing-480mb-s-ssds/
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TI announces OMAP 5: two high-performance and two low-power cores, devices next year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/lg-optimus-2x-review/
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The 12.1MP PowerShot Elph 500 HS picks up on the promise of the SD4000 IS: respectable low-light shooting on the cheap. Relatively cheap, anyway. It'll be $300, fifty bucks cheaper than the SD4000 was when it came out. It's got a brighter, F2.0 lens, and it went and grew itself a 3.2" touchscreen, too. Tap it and it takes a picture. Just like your smartphone!
It has 32 smart auto scenes, shoots 1080p video and has a new movie digest mode that takes a four second video clip every time you take a photo. I'd probably just prefer to look at the photos themselves, but hey you know I'm not everyone.
Elevating Quality Without Compromise: Canon U.S.A. Introduces Four New Powershot Cameras With Canon's HS System And Full HD Video Capability
Canon Premieres the World's Thinnest Camera with 24mm equivalent lens, 5x Optical Zoom; Rebrands the PowerShot ELPH Models and Introduces GPS Capabilities in the PowerShot SX230 HS Digital camera
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 7, 2011 – When capturing a surprise wedding engagement on Valentine's Day or a friend's birthday celebration in a dimly lit lounge, a high-performance camera with extraordinary features is essential to enhance the ambiance of these moments. Helping to better capture the moment, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced four new PowerShot Digital cameras: the PowerShot SX230 HS, ELPH 500 HS, ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 100 HS models. With these new introductions, Canon debuts the world's thinnest 24mm wide angle, 5X Optical zoom model1, the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS, along with a Canon-first, GPS-equipped camera, the PowerShot SX230 HS model. In addition, all four cameras come equipped with Canon's HS SYSTEM for exceptional shooting in low-light, Full 1080p HD video, new Movie Digest Mode and 32 Smart AUTO scenes.
"Canon's core philosophy when launching a camera product is to discover new and innovative ways to redefine the photographic experience." said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "Consumers are always looking for the most advanced technologies and these new PowerShot models combine the high-level features and overall functionality the end-user has been seeking."
Rebranding of the ELPH models:
Showcasing the true evolution of the ELPH brand, the new PowerShot ELPH models have now instituted a "HS" suffix to represent the inclusion of the HS SYSTEM in each model. The renaming of the ELPH model will help to better correlate with Canon's ever-increasing capabilities in its PowerShot Digital cameras, while retaining its popular identity. With the ELPH 500 HS, ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 100 HS Digital cameras, the new names of the ELPH models will also serve as an easy solution to help consumers make an informed decision about which camera to purchase.Introduced last year, the HS SYSTEM is a technology used to enhance image quality in low-light situations without the need for a flash. Making up the HS SYSTEM in these new models is Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor combined with a High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, which helps to reduce noise at high ISO levels and expand the camera's dynamic range, ultimately capturing greater detail and color in images in darker settings, like a wedding reception. With the use of the HS SYSTEM, consumers are able to capture clearer images with less noise and blur, resulting in brilliant, sharp images.
It's all about location, location, location
When vacationing in Venice or taking a family-camping trip, there are many opportunities to capture a keepsake photo. However, years later, it may be difficult to remember the location the image was taken. Canon's new GPS feature in the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS model will help make it easier to pinpoint the exact spot2. Through a dedicated receiver, the camera is able to collect signals from GPS satellites to obtain the latitude, longitude and altitude and records this information to the image's EXIF data3. The map utility software included with the camera permits viewing of photos on a map and shows the location of where the image was shot. The PowerShot SX230 HS also has an internal GPS logger, another first for a PowerShot model, helping to track the day's route on a map, making it a useful application for long-term trips.Shooting video like never before
Having the ability to shoot HD video is imperative when capturing a full sequence of events, such as attending a high-end runway show in New York City or witnessing a baby's first steps. The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, ELPH 500 HS, ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 100 HS now feature Full 1080p HD video with Dynamic Image Stabilizer, providing secure, stellar resolution in a compact frame. A new feature called Movie Digest mode can be found in all the new PowerShot models, allowing consumers to shoot a short video before capturing a still image and then combine a full day's worth of videos into one clip, making it easier for consumers to relive those special moments again and again.Increase intelligence with Smart AUTO
The quest to capture the perfect image can be difficult if the camera does not have the correct settings. Helping to make the photographic journey that much easier, the new Canon PowerShot Digital cameras have advanced Smart AUTO with 32 different shooting scenes. Smart AUTO is helpful since the camera will automatically select settings that match the scene without the need to switch modes, making it possible to take beautiful photos in a variety of situations. Tracking desired objects on a screen with ease, Advanced Subjection Detection has been added to the Smart AUTO function as well, providing the successful capture of fast moving objects, vehicles or birds flying across the sky. By simply pressing the shutter button, the Advanced Subject Detection automatically identifies certain objects like a fish in an aquarium. After pressing the shutter button, the Servo Auto Focus/Auto Exposure continues to function and the focus and exposure of the moving subject continues to be tracked, making it possible to shoot without the subject passing by.Helping to add more artistic flair to images is the inclusion of Toy Camera effect and Monochrome effect to the scene mode category for all four of the new Canon PowerShot models. Toy Camera Effect adds a grainy, blurred look to soften photos, illustrating an old-school, 1960's appearance and Monochrome mode can make a photo either have black-and-white, blue or sepia tones, displaying a more classic, antiqued appearance.
PowerShot SX230 HS Digital Camera:
Available in black, red and blue, the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Digital camera features a 12.1-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor with a powerful 14X Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilization. This new camera also includes a wide-angle 28mm equivalent lens, aiding in the capture of group pictures and a 3.0-inch LCD screen for easy viewing and scrolling through menus.The PowerShot SX230 HS will be available at the end of March for an estimated selling price of $349.99.
PowerShot ELPH 500 HS, ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 100 HS Digital cameras:
Available in silver, brown and pink, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS features a 3.2-inch wide, intuitive, touch-panel LCD screen. The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS also has a bright f/2.0 lens, enabling users to take photos without a flash, resulting in a more natural look while providing greater depth of field. The camera also possesses a 12.1-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor along with a 4.4X Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and an ultra-wide angle 24mm equivalent lens, which is ideal for large group shots at a family reunion or high school graduation.The Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Digital camera has a 12.1-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, 5X Optical Zoom, an ultra-wide angle 24mm equivalent lens along with a 2.7-inch LCD screen and is available in red, black and silver. The PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Digital camera possesses a 12.1-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, 4X Optical Zoom, a wide angle 28mm equivalent lens and 3.0-inch LCD screen and comes in blue, gray, pink, silver, and orange.
The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS is scheduled to be available at the end of March for the estimated retail price of $299.99, while PowerShot ELPH 300 HS and PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Digital cameras are scheduled to be available in mid-March for an estimated selling price of $249.99 and $199.99 respectively.
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