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LG launches the Optimus 3D Max in Europe

LG’s latest achievement in the glasses-free 3D space — the Optimus 3D Max — will kick-off its global roll-out today starting in Europe. As first seen at Mobile World Congress 2012, the second-generation 3D smartphone boasts[...]
LG launches the Optimus 3D Max in Europe
LG launches the Optimus 3D Max in EuropeLG launches the Optimus 3D Max in Europe

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α57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fps

Here you are a new Sony Alpha, the A57! Just made official across Europe and North America, the A57 from Sony comes with a lot to like a 16Mpix APS HD CMOS with translucent mirror, a stunning 12fps shooting mode, an ISO Range up to 16,[...]
α57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fps
α57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fpsα57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fpsα57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fpsα57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fpsα57 from Sony with Translucent Mirror Technology lets everyone grab the action at 12fps

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Acer unveils the H6500: Eye-popping visuals, even in bright light.

With this fantastic ‘eye-popping’ title, Acer America today announce the newest in party narcotics in its home entertainment projector line, the Acer H6500. Acer’s latest DLP projector offers 1080p Full HD projection [...]
Acer unveils the H6500: Eye-popping visuals, even in bright light.
Acer unveils the H6500: Eye-popping visuals, even in bright light.Acer unveils the H6500: Eye-popping visuals, even in bright light.

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20x Optical Zoom, GPS and EXR CMOS, here you are Fujifilm latest FinePix, the F770EXR

Set to arrive in Japan early march, Fujifilm latest EXR point and shoot comes with a lot to love! Indeed the F770EXR no comes with a nice 20x optical zoom, GPS, an ISO range going up to 3200 expandable up to 12800, the support of SDXC [...]
20x Optical Zoom, GPS and EXR CMOS, here you are Fujifilm latest FinePix, the F770EXR
20x Optical Zoom, GPS and EXR CMOS, here you are Fujifilm latest FinePix, the F770EXR

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Fujifilm to bring its DSLR like XS-1 Bridge to US

Announced last November in Japan, the XS-1, a DSLR like Bridge will hit CES next and later the US. The X-S1 comes with a 26x optical zoom fitted on this nice SUPER EBC Fujimon Lens, you will quickly realize that that you are waiting yo[...]
Fujifilm to bring its DSLR like XS-1 Bridge to US

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Ingenic Inc introduces the first MIPS based Android 4.0 Tablet

Ingenci, a leading China-based CPU provider released today the world first Android 4.0 Tabel running a 1GHz MIPS-BasedTM XBurstTM CPU. Announced at a 100 USD (MRSP), this new NOVO7 not only match Google’s requirement for Android 4.0, b[...]
Ingenic Inc introduces the first MIPS based Android 4.0 Tablet
Ingenic Inc introduces the first MIPS based Android 4.0 Tablet

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Fujifilm introduces the X-S1, its new DSLR like bridge

Despite its DSLR look Fujifilm’s new X-S1 is just another bridge coming from the company that made the amazing X1. Sure looks is here deceiving and while you may be tempting to find a way to swap this 26x optical Zoom fitted on this ni[...]
Fujifilm introduces the X-S1, its new DSLR like bridge
Fujifilm introduces the X-S1, its new DSLR like bridge

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Canon Powershot SX40 HS

Canon has just released a new camera called the SX40 HS. The camera is set to provide a greater image quality than the earlier models thanks to the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, it will feature also 1080p movie capture. The camera has a 35x[...]
Canon Powershot SX40 HS
Canon Powershot SX40 HSCanon Powershot SX40 HS

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Nikon announces the D3100 Red Edition pack in Japan

Love Nikon’s D3100 DSLR? Wanna look Different too? Here you are Nikon’s new D3100 Red kit! Announced at 69,800 Yen and available starting next week in Japan, the Red Nikon D3100 comes with the same features as the stock D3100 but inclu[...]
Nikon announces the D3100 Red Edition pack in Japan
Nikon announces the D3100 Red Edition pack in Japan

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LG selling a 3D Full HD bundle the whole family can enjoy

It’s now the weekend and the best time to kick back and watch some flicks. Although for one, I’m hesitant to buy into the whole 3D movie thing, if you’ve been wanting a 3D TV and 3D Blu-Ray player with glasses at a re[...]
LG selling a 3D Full HD bundle the whole family can enjoy

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Japan getting new Panasonic full HD 3D home theater projector this fall

Although Panasonic is known for its line of home theater equipment, until now there hasn’t been a 3D projector from the company that offered more than a 720p resolution. That recently changed when Panasonic unveiled the PT-AE7000[...]
Japan getting new Panasonic full HD 3D home theater projector this fall

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Pantech released the Vega N˚5 in Korea a New Tabletphone

Introduced for the first time at the end of May, the Vega N˚5 or IM-T100K is finally available right now in Korea! Only sold Via KT, the Vega N˚5 comes with a stunning 5” 800x480LCD, runs on Android 2.3.3 and is powered by a Qualcomm d[...]
Pantech released the Vega N˚5 in Korea a New Tabletphone
Pantech released the Vega N˚5 in Korea a New TabletphonePantech released the Vega N˚5 in Korea a New TabletphonePantech released the Vega N˚5 in Korea a New TabletphonePantech released the Vega N˚5 in Korea a New Tabletphone

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LG launches its Optimus 3D in Korea with free 3D Games

LG’s glorious Optimus 3D and its 4.’ WVGA glasses-free 3D Display, Dual Core 1GHx OMPA4 is now heading to Korea, and since one good news never travel alone, LG and Gameloft decided to pack this awesome phone with not one but three titl[...]
LG launches its Optimus 3D in Korea with free 3D Games
LG launches its Optimus 3D in Korea with free 3D GamesLG launches its Optimus 3D in Korea with free 3D GamesLG launches its Optimus 3D in Korea with free 3D Games

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[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder

Let me first start this review by stating that my background mostly lies in photography and that the usage I have of video cameras is limited to the Canon 5D mark 2. While it provides remarkable performance, one has to admit that it is[...]
[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder
[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder

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LG rolls out the Optimus 3D, a first in Tri-Dual architecture

The new LG Optimus has been a word on the street since it was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona back  in February this year. Today LG pulled the trigger and officially launched the long-awaited LG Optimus 3D, an [...]
LG rolls out the Optimus 3D, a first in Tri-Dual architecture
LG rolls out the Optimus 3D, a first in Tri-Dual architectureLG rolls out the Optimus 3D, a first in Tri-Dual architectureLG rolls out the Optimus 3D, a first in Tri-Dual architecture

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Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73

Thanko’s new imported from China compact camera the HDMDVC73 comes in a tiny little body of just 33x20x111mm with a 5Mpix image sensor. The HDMDVC73 is capable to record Full HD Videos at 30fps of VGA Videos at 60fps. The HDMDVC73 does[...]
Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73
Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73

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Take Janus, the Second world Smartphone to be powered by a 1.5GHz Dual Core CPU

Ho, look at that! Just a few weeks after Pantech Dual Core 1.5GHZ IM-A760S/IM-A770K/IM-A780L, KT announced yesterday another one of these raw power monster with the KM-S200 or TAKE Janus. Here as well the TAKE Janus comes with the very[...]
Take Janus, the Second world Smartphone to be powered by a 1.5GHz Dual Core CPU
Take Janus, the Second world Smartphone to be powered by a 1.5GHz Dual Core CPUTake Janus, the Second world Smartphone to be powered by a 1.5GHz Dual Core CPU

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Olympus unleashes the LS-20M an Hybrid Dual Mic IC Recorder with 1080p Video capabilities

Olympus latest IC Recorder the LS-20M is nothing like you may have seen before, being a real hybrid, mixing a powerful dual Mic PCM IC Recorder and a compact yet also capable 1080p video camera. Most probably more fitted to Indy Video [...]
Olympus unleashes the LS-20M an Hybrid Dual Mic IC Recorder with 1080p Video capabilities
Olympus unleashes the LS-20M an Hybrid Dual Mic IC Recorder with 1080p Video capabilitiesOlympus unleashes the LS-20M an Hybrid Dual Mic IC Recorder with 1080p Video capabilities

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Deal: Acer 27-inch LED monitor for $279

I know we don’t usually post these types of things here on Akihabara News, but I think that while everyone would love to own the latest and greatest tech toys, it’s not always possible due to the prices. Deals are also some[...]
Deal: Acer 27-inch LED monitor for $279
Deal: Acer 27-inch LED monitor for $279

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ORIGIN EON17-S matches bulky weight with pure power

This may not be a computer from an Asian company, but this laptop from Miami-based ORIGIN PC does have the fastest mobile processor clock speed in the world. Today ORIGIN announced the availability of the EON17-S with second gen Sandy [...]
ORIGIN EON17-S matches bulky weight with pure power
ORIGIN EON17-S matches bulky weight with pure power

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Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150

It seems like we’re going to be seeing a lot of digital camcorders released in the coming weeks and months with Flip getting canned by Cisco. Today Toshiba announced the launch of its newest waterproof Camileo BW10 camcorder. Ava[...]
Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150
Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150

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Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7

If you’ve been waiting for a device with a full desktop OS, but offers the mobility of a tablet combined with the productivity and familiarity of Windows 7, the new Acer Iconia Tab W500 has finally arrived.  This tablet is the id[...]
Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7
Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7Acer’s Iconia Tab W500 hits US retailers today with Windows 7

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