Hasselblad's 50MP multi-shot monster
Hasselblad H3DII – yours for spare 16K
What do you get when you ask the best camera-maker in the world to design a 50MP digital SLR? Hasselblad’s H3DII-50, that’s what.
With a medium-format sensor twice the size of a full-frame SLR’s, and all those megapixels on tap, you won’t be surprised to hear that each spectacular photo you take with this beast will be 300MB in size (though there are other models going down to a positively m…
Read moreLogic3 debuts portable folding speaker
iStationGo – speakers a go-go
Logic3 has introduced a colourful line of portable foldable speakers. The compact iStationGo range comes in pink, blue, silver and black, and when not in use the rounded speakers on either side fold inwards to be snug and secure when the unit is stashed away neatly in the provided slipcase.
A standard 3.5mm line-in connector ensures compatibility with the majority of MP3 players and phones, ...
Read moreAsus lines up Eee PC heavyweight
The latest variation on the Eee PC theme
Asus has added yet another netbook to its groaning Eee PC line.
This time it’s the Eee PC 1201N, but it isn’t just another mid-range placeholder – its screen size, power and multimedia street-cred really do blur the lines between netbook and laptop.
It comes with a netbook-friendly dual core Intel Atom processor, and dedicated Nvidia Ion graphics, plus it has a whopping 750GB of storage…
Read moreFiesta S2000 rally car revealed
Ford will launch an all-out assault on the World Rally Championship in 2011 with its new Fiesta S2000. In the meantime, this little rally rocket will compete in a host of international rally support series before rule changes aimed at reducing costs for manufacturers make it applicable for the real thing. Built by Malcolm Wilson’s M-Sport team, the Fiesta S2000 is power by a naturally aspirated…
Read moreMore details: Porsche Boxster Spyder
Porsche has released new pictures of the Boxster Spyder ahead of its official launch at next month’s Los Angeles motor show.Rather than a limited-edition ‘special’, the Spyder is expected to become the third version of the Boxster and a mainstream model: albeit the most driver-orientated and expensive edition. The engine is the same 3.4-litre you’ll find in the Boxster S, but it’s running in th…
Read moreRoberts unveils pair of Wi-Fi wannabes
Roberts Stream 83i – perfect for dinner parties too apparently
DAB radio specialist Roberts has added two new models to its extensive DAB lineup.
The piano-black Stream 83i is designed to be compact enough to use as a bedside alarm clock, and comes with sleep and snooze timers. An auxiliary port gives you access to tunes on an external MP3 player, while USB and Wi-Fi are useful for talking to a PC.
Up to 15 preset stations can be stored, while you c…
Read moreVirgin keeps its 3D promise
3D making its way to Virgin soon
Virgin Media has made 3D content available on its catch-up service for the first time. Weeks after announcing it planned to host 3D content, Virgin has followed through, with The Queen in 3D and Derren Brown’s 3D Magic Spectacular available through Catch Up TV or TV Choice.
Virgin says it will also be adding the 3D episode of Chuck to its TV Choice stable, with the programmes being available…
Read moreMythical Apple Tablet delayed again
Apple iTablet – still a figment of our imagination
Anyone holding their breath in anticipation of Apple’s Tablet popping onto their Christmas shopping list at the last minute is likely to do themselves an injury.
Turns out that the OLED screen on the half-Mac, half-eReader has been causing issues, and while a pre-Christmas launch was always unlikely, it’s now only expected to hit the shelves in mid-2010.
Persistent rumours of the Apple Ta…
Read morePaul Smith outs gold-plated headphones
Paul Smith gives it some bling
Fashion bigwig Paul Smith has launched a set of branded headphones with gold-plated stereo mini-plug and gold and aluminium housing.
The limited-edition Audio Technica headphones for Paul Smith, to use their full name, come with a fabric travel pouch and designer packaging for that exclusive touch.
The headphones themselves are based on a pair of Audio Technica ATH-ES55 headphones, with s…
Read moreNext Flip Mino will have Wi-Fi
Flip Mino – Now with added Wi-Fi goodness
The next version of Flip’s cutesy Mino pocket camcorder will have a built-in Wi-Fi connection.
The Mino was a huge hit when it first hit the market last year, practically inventing a whole new product genre all on its own. Flip followed it up with the MinoHD earlier this year, which sweetened the deal by bringing high-def shooting to the table.
But with rivals great and small snapping at…
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