The L10 is a very different beast to the camera that came before it, and is obviously aimed at a very different segment of the market. Where the L1 was a solid, heavy lump of a camera with a semi professional build, traditional 'shutter speed and aperture dial' operation and styling that owed more than a nod to Leica's rangefinder models, the L10 is a lightweight, conventionally styled SLR with a control interface and feature set that matches mid-range models from the bigger players in the market. You don't get the L1's tank-like build, and some users will bemoan the loss of the unique 'bounce' 2-position flash and aperture ring, but I think it's safe to say that the L10 is far more likely to lift Panasonic out of its niche position in the DLSR market than the L1 ever could.
The main spec differences (as we know them today) are shown below, but first let's start with a summary of the important stuff:
- New lightweight compact body.
- Resolution increase (from 7.5 to 10 megapixels).
- Slightly brighter viewfinder (with optional 1.2x magnifier eyepiece included) .
- Articulating screen (180° swing and tilt).
- New smaller, lighter kit lens (around a stop slower max aperture too).
- All-new control interface.
- Contrast detect autofocus in live view (mirror stays up) - with compatible lens
- Less expensive than L1 at launch (though recent L1 price drops may reduce gap in store).
Source: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07083011panasonicL10.asp
HTC has announced that their first and only ultramobile PC, the HTC Shift, will be launching this September at Dubai's GITEX Technology Week starting September 8.
For those who haven't seen the HTC Shift in action, watch the video review by Hugo Ortega.
Source: http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/
Check out Engadget's review of the HTC Advantage which was made available to purchase this August in the U.S.
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/08/27/hands-on-with-the-htc-advantage-x7501/
I can't wait to get my hands on the HTC Advantage. It looks promising for a cell/umpc form factor device.
Which promises to be as fast as DSL (up to 2mbps) surpassing the 3G network and will work on all Sprint Nokia, Samsung, and Motorola devices. This is cool when watching streaming videos on your portable device.
Look for Sprint WiMax in a city near you in 2008.
Source: http://www.redherring.com/Home/22657
I've been searching for a replacement digital camcorder for some time now. One of the things I wanted for my next digital camcorder was a 30 gigabyte hard drive and have more than 4 megapixels. Oh yeah! It must cost less than $1,000.
Well, looks like my search is over. The JVC Everio GZMG555 5MP is small enough to store in a small camera bag, has a 30 gig harddrive, takes a SD card (God knows I have tons of them lying around), and can be used a decent digital camera for still photos.
Anyone interested in buying my old Sharp MiniDV Digital Viewcam? :=)
AT&T is slated to have the HTC Kaiser later this year. Check out these screenshots of the AT&T Tilt loaded with Windows Mobile 6.
source - http://www.modaco.com/ATandT-89xx-Tilt-screensh-t258197.html
According to a Rep at T-mobile, it appears T-Mobile will have the Blackberry curve sometime in September 2007.
I only hope they get better Windows Mobile Smartphone devices soon. Hey, T-Mobile what's sup! T-Mobile Germany has the HTC Touch why can't T-Mobile US get the Touch as well? Come on. You're hurting me here!
Here's an overview of the technology now available, the production options, and how well and far the devices can travel.
Robert Strohmeyer describes how to buy a smartphone and the types of mobile phones available to us. If you're in need of a mobile device that manages your calendar, contacts, and synchronizes your business or personal data then a smartphone is what you need.
According to Strohmeyer, there's 6 types of smartphones.
- Blackberry
- Windows Mobile
- Palm
- Symbian
- iPhone
- Linux
GSM/EDGE/UMTS and CDMA/EV-DO are two types of technologies used to connect your smartphone. In the U.S. these technolgies are offered from the following carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, & T-Mobile.
Source: Link to PC World - How to: Buy a Mobile Phone
I'm sure everyone heard the buzz a few months ago concerning the Apple iphone killer known as the HTC Touch .
As it turns out, HTC may be releasing the HTC Touch in the USA but with a twist from the device that was released a few months ago in Europe.
For one, the Touch will be available thru Sprint, be on a CDMA network, and, get's an serious upgrade in processing power: from 201MHZ to a 400MHZ processor with EV-DO, and TeleNav GPS. No details are available pricing nor the release date.
For more information on the HTC Touch, visit http://htctouch.com/.