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[CEATEC 09- Live] Sharp in da House!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/10/2009 - 01:59] - 0 - Image

Nothing was amazingly new at Sharp’s booth at CEATEC. We did finally get the chance to play with this nifty little fax, phone and digital photo frame combo, JD-7C1CL/CW, I’m really in love with it and would consider getting[...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] Sony’s 3D Wonders…

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/10/2009 - 05:21] - 0 - Image

A couple of weeks ago Sony announced that they’d release 3D Full HD TVs in 2010… It won’t surprise anyone that Sony had a HUGE booth displaying various 3D Full HD TVs with many of them showing 3D movies, video games… You still ha[...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] Sony’s Interactive Digital Signage Player

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/10/2009 - 04:27] - 0 - Image

It took me a while to understand what Sony meant by an interactive digital signage player, but luckily for me there was a nice a nice Sony staffer who took the time to explain everything… I’m sure you know what a digital signage [...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] Sony’s Interactive Digital Signage Player

[CEATEC 09- Live] Panasonic’s Impressive 4K2K TV

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/10/2009 - 03:25] - 0 - Image

Panasonic displayed what was probably the coolest TV ever to display Halo ODST (if only Halo ODST could by in 4K), their impressive new 103” 4K2K TV with a stunning 3840 x 2160 resolution… Just think about it for a sec, killing all tho[...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] Panasonic’s Impressive 4K2K TV

[CEATEC 09- Live] Panasonic All in One Multimedia Hands-On

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/10/2009 - 03:13] - 0 - Image

Yesterday Panasonic announced their new all in one multimedia wonder, the MW-10 and MW-7. This new concept, soon to be available across Japan, is a new kind of hybrid device with a CD player, photo frame features, iPod dock, video play[...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] Panasonic All in One Multimedia Hands-On

[CEATEC 09- Live] Full HD 3D Panasonic, Still impressive

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/10/2009 - 02:51] - 0 - Image

We had the chance to enjoy the first demo of Panasonic’s 3D video technology a few months ago, but we could not resist giving it another try… And while I admit that Toshiba 3D Cell Regza was impressive, Panasonic 3D Technology seems sl[...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] Full HD 3D Panasonic, Still impressive

[CEATEC 09- Live]Toshiba Cell Regza and 3D Cell Regza, the Future is Here!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/10/2009 - 11:00] - 1 - Image

Impressive, yep the Cell Regza and 3D Cell Regza are very impressive… There’s no need to again introduce Cell Regza Technology, we did it here yesterday ( Toshiba Cell REGZA LCD TV, announced ahead of CEATEC). This was are first [...]

[CEATEC 09- Live]Toshiba Cell Regza and 3D Cell Regza, the Future is Here!

Toshiba Cell REGZA LCD TV, announced ahead of CEATEC

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/10/2009 - 04:26] - 1 - Image

Tomorrow both Kei and I will crawl around the booths at CEATEC and will have the pleasure of discovering Toshiba latest wonder, the CELL REGZA TV 55X1. Recently announced in Japan the TV features the same Cell Technology (Cell) as the [...]

Toshiba Cell REGZA LCD TV, announced ahead of CEATEC

Panasonic’s Lumix GF1… In Da House!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/10/2009 - 03:48] - 1 - Image

EP-1 or GF1? Shall we test this new baby ?

Two New iPod Friendly Multimedia Audio Systems by Panasonic

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/10/2009 - 03:32] - 0 - Image

Panasonic Japan released two new Multimedia Audio Systems today, the 10” MW-10 and 7” MW-7. Featuring a CD player, an AM and MF radio tuner, the ability to play music stored on an iPod (via USB) or SD card (AAC, MP3 and WMA), both can [...]

Two New iPod Friendly Multimedia Audio Systems by Panasonic

Via Panasonic

Sony Cyber-Shot WX1 and TX1: The Review

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/10/2009 - 01:53] - 2 - Image

Last August Sony announced worldwide two new ultra compact cameras, the Cyber-Shot WX1 and TX1, tailored to offer the best possible pictures in any situation, with as many functions that could fit on the slimmest, most compact body eve[...]

Casio Japan Unveils Two New Color Variations for Their EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-H10

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/10/2009 - 04:46] - 0 - Image

Introduced in Japan earlier last June, the EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-H10, (for more info follows the link), is now available in two new colors, Silver/Blue and Brown/Gold… Casio announced their shiny new EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-H10 point and shoot. [...]

Casio Japan Unveils Two New Color Variations for Their EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-H10

Via Casio

EZ F512, Exemode’s New Retro 5Mpix Camera

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/10/2009 - 04:31] - 3 - Image

Just imagine for a second that you have the urge to waist 7,980 Yen (€62) for a crappy looking (retro) 5Mpix camera… I know this may be pretty difficult, but thanks to Exemode nothing is impossible… Behold their latest creation, [...]

EZ F512, Exemode’s New Retro 5Mpix Camera

Via Exemode

Sigma DP1s: a Better DP1? Now Official

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/10/2009 - 04:09] - 1 - Image

Sigma Japan just announced the DP1s, an improved DP1 which features the same QS menu (quick menu) as both the DP2 and SD14. To put it simply, SIGMA is now giving the DP1 a second chance with their “s” version. Many people regret Sigma’[...]

Via Sigma

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR… The Review

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/10/2009 - 02:22] - 2 - Image

Even though we weren’t that impressed with the last Fujifilm camera we tested, we wanted to fully experience Fujifilm’s latest technology, EXR, and decided to give it a try with Fujifilm’s high-end FinePix S200EXR. As[...]

Ryoma and M-LinX, BD, HDD Hi-Vision and FM Tuner Combo

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/10/2009 - 06:03] - 0 - Image

JVC Kenwood announced their new RYOMA concept, a reall ALL in ONE solution including a HD digital TV tuner, BD and DVD player and recorder, HDD recorder, CD player, DLNA support. It also includes HD radio support thanks to M-LinX that [...]

Ryoma and M-LinX, BD, HDD Hi-Vision and FM Tuner Combo

Two Nice Footage Shots with the New Canon 7D

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/10/2009 - 05:41] - 0 - Image

Florent PORTA, who happens to be a good friend of mine, is an avid reader of Akihabara News and the genius behind all video we make for both NihonCar.com and ManualGear.com, received his 7D two days ago… (we’re expecting ours nex[...]

Two Nice Footage Shots with the New Canon 7D

Via Florent Porta

Canon WUX10 Mark II Video Projector Shipping Soon in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/10/2009 - 05:06] - 1 - Image

The WUX10 Mark II is Canon’s latest Full HD video projector monster offering WUXGA resolution (1920×1200). Despite being a video projector, the WUX10 Mark II is aimed at photographers with a dedicated photo mode that offers [...]

Canon WUX10 Mark II Video Projector Shipping Soon in Japan

Sanyo’s New Line-up of HD CCTV Cameras

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/10/2009 - 04:46] - 0 - Image

Sanyo announced refreshed line-up of HD CCTV cameras. These six new models have been completely revised to provide improved HD video quality recording using the Xacti HD Video chipset, and by offering more compact products (up to 40% m[...]

Thanko’s New 8GB PMP Also Records Video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/10/2009 - 03:50] - 1 - Image

GeekStuff4U’s partner Thanko announced their latest PMP, the DTLMP45AV, in Japan. It features a 4.3” LCD with a 480×272 resolution, 8GB of internal memory, support of microSDHC cards up to 8GB, and records video directly from any [...]

Sony to Unveil a 3D 240fps Broadcast Camera at CEATEC

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/10/2009 - 03:14] - 3 - Image

CEATEC will kick off next week and Sony announced today their plan to unveil a 3D (Full HD ?!?!?) capable camera able to shoot video up to 240fps. We’ll learn more about it next week so stay tuned!

Sony to Unveil a 3D 240fps Broadcast Camera at CEATEC

Via Sony Japan

Sanyo Releases Two New Bight High-Perf Portable Video Projectors

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [30/9/2009 - 02:17] - 1 - Image

Behold the LP-XM150 (6000 lumens) and LP-XM100 (5000 lumens), the latest super bright portable video projectors from Sanyo. I’d like to stress that 9.7kg for a video projector is far from portable, but apparently they are pretty [...]