Sony Officially Announces 24.6MP Alpha 900 D-SLR

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Sony bumps up the megapixel count with its Alpha 900 D-SLR

Over the past few weeks, we've been treated to a number of new D-SLR announcements. In late August, Canon officially announced its 15.1MP EOS 50D D-SLR with a 3" Live View LCD, DIGIC 4 image processor, and 6.3 FPS continuous shooting capabilities.

Not long after Canon's announcement, Nikon jumped into the fray with an update to its popular D80: the D90. The D90 brought a 12.3MP image sensor backed with EXPEED image processing. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the camera, however, was its 720p HD movie mode.

Now that both Canon and Nikon have had their fun in the D-SLR spotlight, Sony is ready to officially pull the wraps off its 24.6MP Alpha 900 full-frame D-SLR. The Alpha 900 features a glass pentaprism, dual BIONZ image processors, 100% coverage viewfinder, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 9-point autofocus, HDMI output, and 5 FPS continuous shooting capabilities.

Other features include a 921,000-pixel 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD, "Quick Navi" mode for on-the-fly camera adjustments, and compatibility with the optional VG-C90AM Vertical Grip.

"The DSLR-A900 introduction solidifies Sony’s position as a leading camera manufacturer that can meet the demands of serious enthusiasts," said Sony's Phil Lubell. "It represents the best in sensor and image processing technologies and offers enhanced functions, performance and reliability so photographers can push their creativity to the limit."

Sony says that its latest D-SLR will be available in November at a price of $3,000.

For those that would like an early look at the Alpha 900, Digital Photography Review has posted a preview of the camera complete with sample shots.

PURE Intros Pure Evoke Flow Wireless Internet Radio

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Available for £150 or $277.

A New Instant Camera from Polaroid

It's very likely a new Polaroid camera is in the works according to Wired who spotted a very interesting article on Amateur Photographer asking its readers to help Polaroid design a new digital camera with an built-in printer. Whether the new Polaroid camera will be as bulky as the old one is unknown, but the company is seeking reader feedback on whether this new version should include an external battery, a hotshoe for an external flash, and a higher pixel count.

The UK magazine doesn't seem to have too many details regarding the project, but it does say the instant digicam will feature the same technology found in the recently launched Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer which uses Bluetooth and a USB connection to print photos stored in mobile devices.

Besides being able to take pictures, one of the main differences between the PoGo Instant Mobile Printer and the Polaroid PoGo ProSeries camera (as it's being called), will be the large 4 x 3 inch prints it will produce which are closer in size to the original Polaroid photos we all know and loved.

The camera is slated for release next year and strangely enough, its target market will be "professional and business users," although I doubt that will be the case once it comes out. Apparently, a lower end, more affordable ZINK-enabled camera that produces 2 x 3 inch prints is also in the works, so keep an eye on that too.

It all sounds like a great idea but it will be a tough sell in a day and age when you can instantly publish your photos online or at the local supermarket.

Dell's Inspiron 13 Get Reviewed

You may be trying to go around for a good Dell for order and you many be trying to get this Inspiron 13. Notebookreview has spotted this Inspiron 13 with its specs. Starting price is less than $700 which is good price for starters especially students.

Take a look at the specs:
* Screen: 13.3" WXGA TrueLife Glossy
* Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz, 533FSB, 1MB Cache)
* Memory: 2GB RAM
* Storage: 160GB HDD (5400rpm)
* Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
* Wireless: 802.11b/g
* Graphics: Intel X3100 Integrated Graphics
* Built-in web camera
* Battery: 11.1V 56Wh
* Dimensions: 12.52" x 9.37" x 1"/1.51"
* Weight: 4lbs 13.5oz
* Retail Price: $698

Canon Announces SELPHY ES3, ES30 Compact Photo Printers

Two new photo printers have been added to Canon's SELPHY line, the ES3 and ES30. The two are portable and the power adapter now being built into the printer's body, only the power cable needs to be connected to operate the printer. The SELPHY ES3 has a new feature for SELPHY line which includes 1GB of internal flash memory.

A 3.5-inch LCD monitor can be found on the Canon SELPHY ES3 while the SELPHY ES30 Compact Photo Printer comes equipped with a 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD monitor.

Available for $199.99 (the SELPHY ES3), and $149.99 (the SELPHY ES30).

Nikon's D90 Full Specs

Nikon:

A new idea for D-SLRs, the D90 offers a movie function, allowing you to shoot movies in three different motion JPEG formats: 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels and 1,280 x 720 pixels. Now you can capture life’s moving moments with added drama by using many of Nikon’s NIKKOR lenses, including the AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED and the Micro-NIKKOR lenses. The shallow depth of field can give your movies a more creative and emotional impact. An additional benefit is the D90 image sensor, which is much larger than a typical camcorder for higher image quality and exceptional high ISO performance during low-light shooting.

More specs are here:

* New 12.3 megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with Integrated Dust Reduction System.
* Low-noise from ISO 200 to 3200, ISO 6400 available.
* D-Movie mode records in 320 x 216, 640 x 424 or 1,280 x 720 in AVI format.
* Scene Recognition System based on 420 pixel RGB sensor for improved autofocus, autofocus and auto white balance, in addition to Face Detection.
* Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus with 11 AF points.
* 3-inch, VGA Live View LCD.
* 4.5 fps continuous shooting, 0.15 second startup, 65ms shutter release lag.
* SD / SDHC storage.
* HDMI output
* 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0-inches.
* 1 pound 6 ounces without battery.
* $1,299 kit price.

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Nokia Can Still Crunch Apple In Emerging Markets

LONDON - IPhones fell from the sky in high-growth and emerging markets on Friday, as Apple's signature mobile phone launched everywhere from Central and Eastern Europe through to India and the Philippines. But even though Apple has made strides in its business model, opening up to multiple network operators and showering users in applications, it will find it tough to crack Nokia's dominance.

Nokia has a 54.6% share of the market in India, thanks to its broad and affordable range of models, and fresh competition from Apple in the high-end segment will do little to displace it. CCS Insight analyst Tom Byrd told Forbes.com that the iPhone's high price point meant it would only really appeal to a small slice of emerging markets, and that it had little technological superiority to boast about when compared with Nokia's upcoming N96 model--the touch-screen notwithstanding.

Shares of Nokia rose 3.2%, or 55 euro cents (81 cents), to 17.53 euros ($25.95), at the end of trading in Helsinki on Friday.

"The total cost to acquire a 3G iPhone is rather high," said Jan Ihrfelt, analyst with Swedbank, who recommended buying Nokia shares on Friday. "The upfront payment is not high, but when you combine it with the total subscription package, it is still clearly a high-end product."

Apple's iPhone launch in India, the Philippines and seven countries across Europe including Poland and the Czech Republic on Friday did not quite have the same effect as when it landed on European shores for the first time last year. (See "iPhones Land In London.") The Associated Press even reported on Friday that the Polish mobile network subsidiary of France Telecom (nyse: FTE - news - people ) had hired fake actors to stand in line for the iPhone, apparently to "warm up" the atmosphere.

Although Nokia (nyse: NOK - news - people ) has not yet released its fabled "iPhone killer," which most sharp-eyed cinemagoers will have seen in the new Batman movie, the Finnish handset-maker is adamant that it will be released in the next four months. A spokesman for Nokia told Forbes.com that it would be a "mid-range" product, and therefore cheaper than the iPhone.

But Gartner analyst Carolina Milanesi still believed Nokia would have to pay close attention to the iPhone's success with application downloads and with its user interface. Although Apple (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) is only targeting sales of 10 million units for the whole of 2008--whereas Nokia sold 437.1 million units worldwide last year--the mighty Finns will have to make sure their future offerings surpass Apple's in terms of sleekness and ease of use.

Sony offers wireless iPod speaker system

Sony on Friday introduced its S-Air Play sound system for the iPod. The S-Airplay is a wireless multi-room music system with prices starting at $400 — that includes two wireless speaker systems. It will be available beginning in September.

The S-Air Play comprises a transmitter and separate speaker system. The speakers communicate with the transmitter, which includes an AM/FM radio receiver, clock and alarm, along with a “Made for iPod” docking station that will accommodate any iPod with a 30-pin dock connector.

You can use the dock to transmit separate signals to each receiver/speaker set — up to ten speakers can be connected to a single transmitter. So you can use one speaker system to listen to music from your iPod, while another in a different room plays a radio station. You can also connect the dock to a home theater receiver to play iPod video on your television (using composite video), or to play music through your home audio system.

Wireless remote controls are included, and each speaker comes equipped with a built-in LCD display to view track information.

Additional speakers are priced at $129.99 each.