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[Eyes-On] Nikon unleash six new CoolPix in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 06:12] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Divided in three different category we find today the : CoolPix P7100 The P7100 is a 10.1Mpix compact shooter with a 28-200mm 7.1x optical Zoom, a 3″ TFT swivel screen, 94MB on internal storage, support of SDXC cards, ND filter, [...]

[Eyes-On] Nikon unleash six new CoolPix in Japan

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Olympus brings a new Compact tough Camera with the TG-615

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/7/2011 - 08:42] - 0 - Cameras

Just in time for Obon, Olympus Japan announced this morning their new “Always Ready” like camera with the TG-615. Replacing the TG-610 that was on sale since March 2011, the TG-615 brings some slightly new improved Picture modes like “[...]

Olympus brings a new Compact tough Camera with the TG-615

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Pentax WG-1 GPS will now also be available in Orange

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [28/6/2011 - 02:27] - 3 - Cameras

Starting next month, you will be able to get your Pentax WG-1 GPS Camera in a new color “Shiny-Orange”. The WG-1GPS is a 14Mpix rugged camera that has been introduced in Japan early February 2011! (More here after the Jump)

Pentax WG-1 GPS will now also be available in Orange

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Sony Ericsson announced Xperia Ray and Xperia Active

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/6/2011 - 10:37] - 0 - Phones

It seems that the Xperia line-up has still a lot to offer with this time two new Gingerbread (Android 2.3) with the quite average yet sexy Xperia Ray that comes with Black, Gold, White, Pink and powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU with a [...]

Sony Ericsson announced Xperia Ray and Xperia Active

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NEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-up

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/5/2011 - 04:44] - 0 - Press Conference Phones

NEC CASIO mobile had a little press conference this afternoon in Japan in order to talk in depth about their latest models introduces respectively during Docomo and KDDI’s event this past two days, and gave us the occasion to play with[...]

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Casio’s Android G’zOne IS11CA, is KDDI’s new tough guy!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/5/2011 - 01:19] - 2 - Phones

Known as G’zOne Commando in North America, Casio’s tough Android Smartphone is now heading over to Japan and will be branded as G’zOne IS11CA. The Japanese model will also run Android 2.3 Gingerbread, as well as a gorgeous IPS 3.6” (80[...]

Casio’s Android G’zOne IS11CA, is KDDI’s new tough guy!

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Buffalo Japan brings a new pair of shock resistant HDDs

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/4/2011 - 10:02] - 1 - Storage

The HD-PNT500U2 Series are Buffalo latest external USB 2.0 2.5” HDD featuring the company hybrid impact-proof casing where the company placed energy absorbing frame and material around the external HDD to ensure the best protection pos[...]

Buffalo Japan brings a new pair of shock resistant HDDs

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Panasonic bring backs its European Full HD Waterproof Camera HM-TA20 back to Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/4/2011 - 01:55] - 0 - Camcorder

Early February Panasonic introduced in Europe a new Full HD and waterproof camera the HM-TA20. A few month after this launch, Panasonic announced this morning that it will also introduces the HM-TA20 to the Japanese market later this J[...]

Panasonic bring backs its European Full HD Waterproof Camera HM-TA20 back to Japan

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Samsung takes over where Flip left off, new Multi-Proof W200 Pocket Cam

By Tom LESKIN - [21/4/2011 - 09:36] - 1 - Camcorder

Filling the void the recently retired Flip cams left, today Samsung announced its new Multi-Proof W200 Pocket Cam, which is designed to be taken truly anywhere. The rugged design means it’ll be able to withstand the elements and[...]

Samsung takes over where Flip left off, new Multi-Proof W200 Pocket Cam

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Panasonic releases two new full HD pocket Cameras with the HM-TA20 and TA2

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/2/2011 - 03:48] - 0 - Camcorder

Panasonic has introduced in Europe a new series of pocket full HD Camcorder with the Waterproof HM-TA20 and the HM-TA2. Both models come with a 3”touch LCD, with a 4x Digital Zoom, E.I.S or Electrical Image Stabilizer, record full HD v[...]

Panasonic releases two new full HD pocket Cameras with the HM-TA20 and TA2

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[CP+ 2011] What you might have missed

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/2/2011 - 03:43] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

CP+ 2011 is now over, and even if it was a little bit smaller than last year’s one, there still was pretty nice stuff to be seen. So here is the list of the news related to this event, enjoy it! 1. Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, [...]

[CP+ 2011] Pentax K-5 Silver, K-r Bonnie Pink in Video and WG-1

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 02:43] - 1 - Cameras

Announced before CP+ 2011, Pentax’s latest models, including the K-5 Silver, funky K-r Bonnie Pink and WG-1/WG-1 GPS were all in display on the manufacturer’s booth. Despite being a Canon fan boy, I have to admit that Pentax has recent[...]

[CP+ 2011] Pentax K-5 Silver, K-r Bonnie Pink in Video and WG-1

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Pentax intros new Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS rugged cameras

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/2/2011 - 11:13] - 0 - Cameras

Planning to spend your next spring holidays in the Amazonia and scare to get lost while fitting your way out in this maze? So why don’t you bring along with you one of Pentax’s latest Rugged cameras the WG-1 or WG-1 GPS to capture for [...]

Pentax intros new Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS rugged cameras

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[CES 2011] Sony new Cyber-shot brings 3D and 1080/60p video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2011 - 03:44] - 0 - Cameras

Well at least one of them is capable to record 1080/60p, a first for a point and shoot camera, and this honor goes to the DSC-WX10 (Picture above)! Other models include the DSC-TX100V and its gorgeous 3.5” OLED Touchscreen as well as t[...]

[CES 2011] Sony new Cyber-shot brings 3D and 1080/60p video

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Pentax added new color to their Waterproof / Shockproof camera, the Optio W90

By Akihabara News Team - [17/6/2010 - 12:05] - 1 - Cameras

Pentax Japan just added new orange color to their Optio W90, a Waterproof / Shockproof / Coldproof point & shoot camera (Already introduced on March 2010). Scheduled to be released on July 8th at 40 000 Yen in Japan, the specificat[...]

Pentax added new color to their Waterproof / Shockproof camera, the Optio W90

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[CP+ 2010] Olympus µTOUGH-8010 resistance test

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/3/2010 - 02:19] - 0 - Cameras

Introduced back in February the Olympus µTOUGH-8010 is the maker’s latest waterproof and shockproof point and shoot. Capable of resisting drops up to 2m, temperatures below 10°C and of resisting surface pressures up to 100kg… Any[...]

[CP+ 2010] Olympus µTOUGH-8010 resistance test

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Pentax unveiled Optio W90 everything-proof camera with Digital Microscope mode

By Akihabara News Team - [25/2/2010 - 03:50] - 0 - Cameras

Pentax upgraded its previous model compact digital camera “Optio W80” by rendering it tougher and adding a few new features. The new Optio W90 is now water-proof up to 6 meters, shock-proof up to 1.2 mt. thanks to its rubberized housin[...]

Pentax unveiled Optio W90 everything-proof camera with Digital Microscope mode

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Sony DSC-TX Cybershot: Water/ Freeze/Shock/ Dust proof new digital still camera

By Akihabara News Team - [18/2/2010 - 03:54] - 3 - Cameras

This 10.2 megapixel model Cybershot claims to be waterproof up to 10 feet deep, featuring an Exmor R CMOS sensor that is freeze proof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, shock proof up to about a 5-foot drop and also dust proof. Other featu[...]

Sony DSC-TX Cybershot: Water/ Freeze/Shock/ Dust proof new digital still camera

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µTOUGH-8010, from Olympus sports a new Dual IS.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/2/2010 - 04:22] - 0 - Cameras

The waterproof, shockproof Olympus µTOUGH series has now a new camera in its line-up with the µTOUGH-8010. Featuring a 14Mpix censor a Dual IS and a 5x optical Zoom, our camera is now stronger than ever thanks to Olympus new Double Wat[...]

µTOUGH-8010, from Olympus sports a new Dual IS.

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New Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 is ready in its water/dust/shock/freeze proof jacket for your four seasons outdoor actions

By Akihabara News Team - [26/1/2010 - 05:09] - 0 - Cameras

Boasting to be whole lot tougher than its predecessor the DMC-FT-1 as being waterproof down to a depth of 10 meters, shockproof against drops from a height of up to 2 meters, dust proof and in addition even freezeproof down to -10°C, t[...]

New Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 is ready in its water/dust/shock/freeze proof jacket for your four seasons outdoor actions

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As tough as you are: the µ TOUGH-3000

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/1/2010 - 04:12] - 0 - Cameras

Behold the new always ready for adventure, the shiny new µ TOUGH-3000, capable to support a fall from up to 1.5m high, being used under water up to 3m deep and be left in the freezer up to -10°C, this of course without even a scratch… [...]

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Two New Shockproof External USB HDDs from Buffalo

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/6/2009 - 03:18] - 0 - Pc

Here’s the new HD-PXU2 from Buffalo, a new External HDD series, available in both 250GB and 500GB versions with an integrated USB cable, in a shockproof casing. The HD-PXU2 series are TurboUSB and encrypt data on the go.