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[Review] Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2

By Akihabara News Team - [20/1/2011 - 12:54] - 2 - Review Camcorder

I was given the opportunity to test out Sanyo’s Xacti VPC-PD2 camera, their “Dual Camera” with optical zoom and full HD recording. The PD2 is the second iteration of its series, standing apart from its more iconic gun[...]

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[Review] Panasonic Let’s note Toughbook J9 Black Style

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/12/2010 - 11:04] - 6 - Review Laptops

Specs: Operating system: Windows 7 32 or 64-bits Processor: Intel® Core ™ 2.53GHz i5-460m (turbo boost up to 2.80GHz) Chipset: Mobile Intel® Express Chipset HM55 Graphics card: Intel® HD Graphics Memory: 2GB (up to 6GB) of 204-pin SO-D[...]

[Review] Panasonic Let’s note Toughbook J9 Black Style

[Review] Nikon D7000

By Ike - [29/11/2010 - 01:31] - 16 - Review Cameras

These are hard times for camera manufacturers trying to create an attractive body that offers the kind of performance to sell to both semi-professionals and the aspiring photographer set. Nikon has done just that by delivering a good D[...]

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[Review] Panasonic GH2 an impressive upgrade!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/11/2010 - 10:38] - 11 - Review Cameras

Revolution in its own right, the GH1 has now been replaced by the GH2. The successor of an incredible, trustworthy camera has been redefined to reach perfection. As the owner of a GH1 I can’t even begin to tell you how much I am amazed[...]

[Review] Panasonic GH2 an impressive upgrade!

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[Review] Sony Walkman S755

By Akihabara News Team - [12/11/2010 - 11:13] - 1 - Review DAP - PMP

I’ll admit it up front: I’m a big Sony Walkman fan. I’ve owned four of them up till now, all the way from the original cassette player in the 1990’s to the 16GB S755 I’ll be reviewing today. However, there’s a reason I keep buying them[...]

Better Place Powered EV Taxi. We had hands-on!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/11/2010 - 11:27] - 1 - Review Car Electric Vehicle Environment

I am sure that you’ve heard about “Better Place”, the Israeli company that became famous for developing a universal battery swapping system for EV (Electric Vehicles). The concept here is quite simple, instead of having to wait for hou[...]

Better Place Powered EV Taxi. We had hands-on!

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[Review] Sony NEX-VG10, Video with style and performance

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/10/2010 - 12:03] - 3 - Review Cameras

We had been using a “professional” broadcast P2 camera for a very long period of time at AkihabaraNews, but with the Canon 5D MKII, we have ditched these bulky and expensive cameras and now get along with cheaper and more versatile DLS[...]

[Review] Sony NEX-VG10, Video with style and performance

[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)

By Akihabara News Team - [28/10/2010 - 10:11] - 4 - Review Household

There was a debate here at Akihabara News HQ as to who would be reviewing this neck muscle stimulator gadget from Panasonic. The idea of a massage sounds great, but I believe it was the electric part that spooked everyone. Nobody wante[...]

[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)

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[Review] DoCoMo SC-01C Galaxy Tab by Samsung (Video)

By Akihabara News Team - [19/10/2010 - 01:08] - 25 - Review Tablet-PDA

Thanks to the kind folks at NTT Docomo, I was lucky enough to test the Galaxy Tab at the office and even bring it home with me for a few days. -First impression: Wicked cool. -After 5 days: it’s great, but it’s no iPad. I. Look and fee[...]

[Review] DoCoMo SC-01C Galaxy Tab by Samsung (Video)

[Review] Canon 60D… A real step forward for every DSLR enthusiast

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/10/2010 - 01:14] - 4 - Review Cameras

There have been rampant rumors about a possible replacement of the not-so-fantastic Canon 50D for YEARS – actually over a year and half! Where many gave up on a 50D replacement and moved away to Nikon with their fantastic D90, ot[...]

[Review] Canon 60D… A real step forward for every DSLR enthusiast

[Review] Panasonic HDC-TM750/SDT750, the First Consumer 3D Camera.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [28/9/2010 - 11:03] - 3 - Review Camcorder

Thanks to Avatar, the world finally had its first 3D experience, and whether you love Avatar or not, and whether you can stand 3D glasses or not, you have to admit that this new 3D wave is pretty exciting. Strong from its experience wo[...]

[Review] Panasonic HDC-TM750/SDT750, the First Consumer 3D Camera.

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[Review] Sony NEX-5: An Ideal Camera? Subjective Review by an AkihabaraNews Reader

By Marc CORBI - Newworld666 - [25/8/2010 - 02:04] - 16 - Review Cameras

There are many reviews on the web of Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras, and they’re all unanimous on the quality of the sensors, with two commonly-mentioned flaws: - Limited settings - Only two lenses available, one of which has a rather [...]

[Review] Sony NEX-5: An Ideal Camera? Subjective Review by an AkihabaraNews Reader

[Test] Sony NEX-5 le Bloc Note idéal ? vu par un geek, fan du Cochon Vert, 100% subjectif et qui l‘assume.

[Review] Fujifilm 300EXR a serious upgrade, but not a killer against other serious Point & Shoot

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2010 - 12:55] - 12 - Review Cameras

You may think that we love bashing Fujifilm, and my friends you are wrong. Sure we never been always “gentle” with the company, especially with their 3D W1, but we love the company’s recent commitment to improve things and to keep on w[...]

[Review] Fujifilm 300EXR a serious upgrade, but not a killer against other serious Point & Shoot

[Review] Sigma SD15, a very puzzling DSLR, the Light Review edition.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/8/2010 - 12:43] - 5 - Review Cameras

We have been testing quite a lot of camera, but never we have been so puzzled by a DLSR before. Sigma has been in the Photography business for quite some times now and made not only impressive lenses, but also really amazing Point &[...]

[Review] Sigma SD15, a very puzzling DSLR, the Light Review edition.

[Review] KDDI IS01, When Sharp brings Android to the rest of us in Japan.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/7/2010 - 11:25] - 7 - Review Tablet-PDA

There is no doubt that Sharp changed the Japanese landscape when it comes to Linux based handled and while the Zaurus 3200 is no longer available, we were please to see last march that Sharp is still working hard on bringing Linux in J[...]

[Review] KDDI IS01, When Sharp brings Android to the rest of us in Japan.

[Quick Review] Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 / VPC-CA100

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/7/2010 - 05:17] - 14 - Review Camcorder

Announced late May, Sanyo’s new Xacti DMX-CA100, also known as VPC-CA100 in North America, is what many of us have been waiting for quite sometime now, a fully capable Full HD dual Camera (photo & video) that can be used unde[...]

[Quick Review] Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 / VPC-CA100

[Video] AkihabaraNews meet Twendy-One, the Human Symbiotic Robot from WASEDA

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/6/2010 - 02:23] - 4 - Review Robot

If the TWENDY-ONE project is not something really new and has been covered widely on the press worldwide, we had however, the chance to meet this Human Symbiotic Robot in flesh thanks to the kind invitation of Professor and Dr. Sugano,[...]

[Video] AkihabaraNews meet Twendy-One, the Human Symbiotic Robot from WASEDA

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[Mini Review] Viliv N5, a great MID needing, however, some little improvements

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/6/2010 - 04:37] - 6 - Review Laptops

For most of us, the Geeks, smaller the better, and when Viliv announced its N5, we were anxious to get our hands on this baby and find out if this new MID is worth our consideration and investment. iPad friendly video here ! Specificat[...]

[Mini Review] Viliv N5, a great MID needing, however, some little improvements

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[Review] Pentax 645D, the other way of shooting photos

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/6/2010 - 03:00] - 8 - Review Cameras

As a photograph amateur, or as I love to call myself, “a Tourist in the Photograph world”, I have tried pretty much every kind of camera, ranging from the crappy point & shoot to the high-end DLSR, but there was one kind of camera [...]

[Review] Pentax 645D, the other way of shooting photos

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[Review] Sharp Netwalker PC-T1, the ultimate Linux handheld or just another gadget?

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/6/2010 - 02:40] - 1 - Review Tablet-PDA

Last year, Sharp introduced a new kind of ultra compact PC on the market, the Netwalker PC-Z1. Stuck between a PDA and a Netbook, the Netwalker PC-Z1 is coming from Sharp’s long line of amazing compact handheld devices that have [...]

[Review] Sharp Netwalker PC-T1, the ultimate Linux handheld or just another gadget?

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[Review] New Sony Vaio P, a nice evolution rather than a real revolution

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [31/5/2010 - 02:57] - 3 - Review Laptops

As you must be aware of by now, Sony introduced a new upgrade of its ultra tiny Vaio P around the world. Not yet available in the Stores, we had the chance however, to secure a review unit in order to get to the bottom of this upgrade [...]

[Review] New Sony Vaio P, a nice evolution rather than a real revolution

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Panasonic SC-HC40 is what every single Slim Stereo should be like

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [28/5/2010 - 02:59] - 0 - Review Audio Systems

Back in February Panasonic released a new Slim Stereo, the SC-HC40. It not only offers a clean and sleek design but also the possibility to get full control of your iPod touch or iPhone without cables or any other clutters. Now, severa[...]