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Newsmy’s New Full HD and HDMI Out, and Video Rec PMP the A16HD+

Today the Chinese manufacturer NewSmy announced their latest PMP, the A16HD+. Available with either 8GB or 16GB of memory, and with a 5” LCD (800×400 ) and just 200.5g, it supports full HD video or regular SD either coming from an[...]
Newsmy’s New Full HD and HDMI Out, and Video Rec PMP the A16HD+
Newsmy’s New Full HD and HDMI Out, and Video Rec PMP the A16HD+Newsmy’s New Full HD and HDMI Out, and Video Rec PMP the A16HD+Newsmy’s New Full HD and HDMI Out, and Video Rec PMP the A16HD+Newsmy’s New Full HD and HDMI Out, and Video Rec PMP the A16HD+

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TV Asahi Now Using the Canon 5D MK II as a Primary HD Camera

TV Asahi’s new program called “Ride the Highway of the World” (translated name) is now the first TV show in Japan entirely shot with the Canon 5D MK II… An interesting move that we hope to see more often and will most probably fo[...]
TV Asahi Now Using the Canon 5D MK II as a Primary HD Camera

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JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400

Here’s JVC’s latest HD Everio announced for the USA, the GZ-HM400. This camcorder features 32GB of internal memory, supports both SD and SDHC cards, has a 10.3Mpix CMOS sensor, 9Mpix still image capability, and the usual useless [...]
JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400
JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400

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JVC’s Shiny New 4K Video Projector, If You Can Afford It.

For only $17,5000 USD, her’s the DLA-RS4000 LCD Projector and its stunning 4096×2400 resolution, 3500 lumens and 10000:1 contrast ratio… Definitely not for the rest of us, but if you’ve ever wanted a true home cinema… [...]
JVC’s Shiny New 4K Video Projector, If You Can Afford It.
JVC’s Shiny New 4K Video Projector, If You Can Afford It.

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Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100

Here are three little new camcorders from Toshiba that may never be seen in Japan… In a nutshell, both the H30 and X100 boast a 10Mpix sensor and touch display LCD with a 5x optical zoom on the H30 and 10x on the X100 with 4GB of inter[...]
Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100
Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100Toshiba Updates Their Camileo HD Camcorder Series with the Launch of Three New Models: the S20, H30 and X100

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TH-L17C10, Panasonic’s Latest Entry Level Viera

The TH-L17C10, available with a choice of three colors, is a 17” LCD TV with a 1366 x 768 resolution, 1 HDMI and Digital TV tuner sold in Japan at an attractive price of 65,000 Yen. It also features a SD port for viewing photos directly on a TV.
TH-L17C10, Panasonic’s Latest Entry Level Viera
TH-L17C10, Panasonic’s Latest Entry Level Viera

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Newsmy A8HD, a New 720p PMP Capable from China

Here’s the Newsmy A8HD, a Chinese PMP with a 4.3” (480×272) touchscreen, available in 8GB, it supports various video codesc and can output 720p video on your TV…
Newsmy A8HD, a New 720p PMP Capable from China

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Ranos T6, a Chinese HD PMP with HDMI Out

The Ramos T6 is a nice little PMP with a 4.3” LCD (800×480) and a body only 10mm thick that plays HD contents and outputs HD Video on a HD compatible TVs thanks to its HDMI port. A nice little PMP that we’d love to see available overseas.
Ranos T6, a Chinese HD PMP with HDMI Out

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Interop 09: Panasonic’s KX-VC500 Full HD Video Conference System Hands-on

Last week Panasonic introduced their latest Full HD Video Conferencing System, the KX-VC500. It uses any HD video camera or camcorder and to stream 1080i video at 8Mbps between 2 parties. This morning I had the pleasure of playing with[...]
Interop 09: Panasonic’s KX-VC500 Full HD Video Conference System Hands-on
Interop 09: Panasonic’s KX-VC500 Full HD Video Conference System Hands-onInterop 09: Panasonic’s KX-VC500 Full HD Video Conference System Hands-onInterop 09: Panasonic’s KX-VC500 Full HD Video Conference System Hands-onInterop 09: Panasonic’s KX-VC500 Full HD Video Conference System Hands-on

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Panasonic’s Full HD Video Conferencing System

This morning Panasonic announced the KX-VC500, a new Full HD video conferencing system. Far from being a Skype replacement, the KX-VC500, once plug into a HD TV provides full HD 1080i (up to 8Mb/s) video conferencing. Made to by used e[...]
Panasonic’s Full HD Video Conferencing System
Panasonic’s Full HD Video Conferencing System

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Sanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User

In March we tested Sanyo’s latest HD dual camera, the Xacti HD2000, here for more info: Sanyo Xacti HD2000, An Evolution Rather Than a Revolution, and today we review its “brother” the Xacti Dual Camera FH11, that beside its shap[...]
Sanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User
Sanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual UserSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual UserSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual UserSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual UserSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User

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Sanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User: The Review

In March we tested the Sanyo’s latest HD dual camera, the Xacti HD2000, here for more info: Sanyo Xacti HD2000, An Evolution Rather Than a Revolution, and today wereview its “brother” the Xacti Dual Camera FH11, that beside its s[...]
Sanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User:  The Review
Sanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User:  The ReviewSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User:  The ReviewSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User:  The ReviewSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User:  The ReviewSanyo Xacti Dual Camera FH11, a Good Product for the Casual User:  The Review

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I-O DATA Announces a New LibraENC Powered Video Capture Card

The GV-D4VR is I-O DATA’s latest D4 video capture card available in Japan. Granted that beside Japan no one gives a XXXX about D4, but in case you want to capture video and use D4, you will be glad to hear the GV-D4VR a is powere[...]
I-O DATA Announces a New LibraENC Powered Video Capture Card

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MWC: Samsung at the MWC 2009

Same punishment with Samsung, here are some pictures of Samsung’s latest line-up for the MWC. Once again, we will have to wait for Cutkillavince for the latest news and live photos from the MWC… Hurry-up Cut, we’re waiting for you!
MWC: Samsung at the MWC 2009
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BRX-A320, Sony’s New Bravia Only HDD Recorder

Here’s an interesting add-on for Sony Bravia users. The BRX-A320 is an HDD based DVR featuring a 320GB HDD and that records your favorite TV programs in either SD or HD formats. Sold in Japan for around 50,000 Yen (415€), this ni[...]
BRX-A320, Sony’s New Bravia Only HDD Recorder
BRX-A320, Sony’s New Bravia Only HDD RecorderBRX-A320, Sony’s New Bravia Only HDD Recorder

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Download Our Canon 5D Mark II Full HD Video Now: The World’s First Forbidden HD Video

Last week we shook the world with our stunning HD video taken with a 5D Mark II, that David our very talented cameraman (Lejapon.fr, NihonCar.com and ManualGear.com), and the young but also talented Florent Porta (Freelance Graphiste a[...]
Download Our Canon 5D Mark II Full HD Video Now: The World’s First Forbidden HD Video

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Canon’s 5D Mark II: The World’s First Forbidden HD Video, Finally Official!!

Monday we released some new 5D Mark II Full HD video screenshots . Today, Canon Japan finally agreed to let us release the world’s first unofficial Canon 5D Mark II (Beta Version) video. During some free time from work David (our[...]
Canon’s 5D Mark II: The World’s First Forbidden HD Video, Finally Official!!

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BU-50H: Your Ultimate HD Camera Mount for Sleek Video Surveillance

Canon just released the coolest ever camera mount for those searching for the best ever camera surveillance (in HD) possible. It saves sexy moments on tape, like a girl in a changing room. 
 Seriously, the BU-50H is a camera mount syst[...]
BU-50H:  Your Ultimate HD Camera Mount for Sleek Video Surveillance
BU-50H:  Your Ultimate HD Camera Mount for Sleek Video Surveillance

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IFA 2008 – Samsung Introduces Their Full Digital Camera LineUp: NV100HD, NV9, L310W, L201, and S1070

Today at Germany’s IFA 2008, Samsung introduced five new compact digital cameras. - The NV100HD features a 14.7 Mpix sensor with a 28mm wide-angle Schneider lens, 3.6x optical zoom, 3″ hVGA LCD touch-screen, and Dual Image [...]
IFA 2008 – Samsung Introduces Their Full Digital Camera LineUp: NV100HD, NV9, L310W, L201, and S1070
IFA 2008 – Samsung Introduces Their Full Digital Camera LineUp: NV100HD, NV9, L310W, L201, and S1070

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IFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video Clips

IFA 2008: Sony unveiled their new 10.1Mpix Point & Shoot digital camera, the Cyber-shot T500. Our new camera features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom, an extra-large 3.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus touchscreen, f[...]
IFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video Clips
IFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video ClipsIFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video ClipsIFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video ClipsIFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video ClipsIFA 2008 – Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance with HD Video Clips

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DZ-BD10HA: Hitachi’s New Full HD Camera Available in the US

A month ago we introduced the here at Akihabaranews, Hitachi’s latest full HD camera, the DZ-BD10HA, that will available in the US in September 2008. For lazybones (like me) who don’t like clicking on the links, our new HD camera[...]
DZ-BD10HA: Hitachi’s New Full HD Camera Available in the US
DZ-BD10HA: Hitachi’s New Full HD Camera Available in the US

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DZ-BD10H: The New Hitachi HD Camcorde with BD & HDD Support

On August 9th Hitachi will introduced a new full HD camera, the DZ-BD10H. It’s the latest new version of the DZ-BD9H we introduced at the beginning of the year. Our new camera features a built-on Blu-Ray recorder (BD-R/RE), 30GB [...]
DZ-BD10H: The New Hitachi HD Camcorde with BD & HDD Support

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