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Thanko update its Spy Button Camera with HD Video capability.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/8/2010 - 03:37] - 0 - Toy

Thanko’s ultimate spy gadget, the Spy Button, a small camera made in the shape of an average shirt button, is now capable to not only shoot picture at 3264 x 2448, but also video in 1280×960 at 30fps. All video will be stored on a[...]

Thanko update its Spy Button Camera with HD Video capability.

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Wanna shoot some photos while snorkeling? Century has the goggle for you!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/7/2010 - 05:59] - 3 - Cameras

Cenutry Japan, you know the company that came with the HDD Stage Rack, well they are back today but with something completely different from what we get used to get from them, the Diving Google with Camera. With a 2Mpix sensor, 8GB of [...]

Wanna shoot some photos while snorkeling? Century has the goggle for you!

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Another Marketing Stunt, this time with Cube latest PMP, the H880FHDR

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/7/2010 - 03:47] - 4 - DAP - PMP

It seems that Cube’s intelligence services are also working hard on spreading sensitive information using steganography in several photos. Unlike the recent case of Russian spies caught in USA, Cube’s does not even try to h[...]

Another Marketing Stunt, this time with Cube latest PMP, the H880FHDR

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Exemode to sell a new Android Based Digital Picture Frame in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [28/6/2010 - 02:39] - 0 - Displays

Running Android 1.5, Exemode latest Digital Picture Frame, comes with 256MB of RAM, 2GB of flash memory, a 8″ 4:3 LCD with a 800×600 resolution, an unknown CPU Speed, several USB port, stereo Speaker, WIFi, LAN, and a nifty [...]

Exemode to sell a new Android Based Digital Picture Frame in Japan

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The All New small CHOBi CAM is now Waterproof

By Akihabara News Team - [14/6/2010 - 05:02] - 1 - Cameras

You may remember the famous JTT’s CHOBi CAM, the world smallest camera capable to shoot pictures, as well as HD Video (1280 x 960 @ 30fps). Today, we have the pleasure to announce you a new version which is now capable to go unde[...]

The All New small CHOBi CAM is now Waterproof

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Panasonic unveils a new compact and slim HD Point & Shoot

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/6/2010 - 04:27] - 0 - Cameras

Known as Lumix DMC-FX75 in the USA and as Lumix DMC-FX70 in Japan, our new 14.1Mpix Point & Shoot comes with a F2.2 LEICA DC Vario-Summicron 24mm Ultra 24mm Wide Lens, a 5x optical Zoom, a 3” LCD monitor, the usual O.I.S, Face tra[...]

Panasonic unveils a new compact and slim HD Point & Shoot

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CHOBi CAM… Who needs a 5D MK II when you can get a CHOBi Cam

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/4/2010 - 04:02] - 1 - Cameras

In just 4.4×2.9×1.2cm and for just 14g, the CHOBi CAM is a real “Capable” (Capable to shoot pictures) Camera. Support microSDHC Cards up to 8GB, the CHOBi Cam not only shoot pictures in JPEG with a 2048×1536 resolution, [...]

CHOBi CAM… Who needs a 5D MK II when you can get a CHOBi Cam

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Sanyo new Gorilla PND now available in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/3/2010 - 03:20] - 0 - Gps

Sanyo invited the Press today during lunch hours (Man I am hungry) to discover their latest series of Gorilla PND with the NV-SD740DT, NV-SB570DT and NV-SB550DT. Besides some major and elegant Design changes, Sanyo’s New Gorilla [...]

Sanyo new Gorilla PND now available in Japan

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Bluetooth-Enable JVC Camera, GZ-HM550, Everio Now available in the USA

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/3/2010 - 01:29] - 0 - Camcorder

Earlier this year JVC released its new Everio HD Camera with Bluetooth, and last Friday, JVC America announced the availability of this baby in the US of A. Not much to say here since we already announced this camera back in January, b[...]

Bluetooth-Enable JVC Camera, GZ-HM550, Everio Now available in the USA

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Photo-U SP01, a Connected Digital Photo Frame by AU

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/3/2010 - 04:39] - 0 - Displays

AU is the 2nd largest mobile operator in Japan (KDDI) and unlike DoCoMo and Softbank that use the usual 3G (W-CDMA), AU operates on CDMA200 1xE V-DO. And today AU released its PHOTO-U SP01, a 7” Digital Photo Frame with a 800×480 [...]

Photo-U SP01, a Connected Digital Photo Frame by AU

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LG introduces 2 new “Skinny Frame” PDP TVs in Korea

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/2/2010 - 01:50] - 0 - Home Entertainment

LG new X Canvas 60” 60PK550 and 50” 50PK550, 2 PDP TVs with a 600Mhz panel are the latest models to be offered under the “Skinny Frame” series. Thinner than 500mm our 2 PDP HD TVs, also feature basic video and photo support via USB, ha[...]

LG introduces 2 new “Skinny Frame” PDP TVs in Korea

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LED Spy Light HD… I am Back!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/2/2010 - 02:54] - 0 - Cameras

Back in December 2009, Thanko released its first LED Spy Light, your average LED pocket light with a spy camera capable to both take photo and video. Now a couple of weeks later, Thanko releases the LED Spy Light HD capable to shoot vi[...]

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Thanko new Motion Sensor Spy Pen is just what you dreamed of!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/2/2010 - 04:51] - 0 - Accessories

Thanko just get plain crazy with its line-up of Spy goods, and today that have for us the ultimate Spy Pen version, with a Motion Sensor built-in. basically our camera will automatically start recording or taking photo for you as soon [...]

Thanko new Motion Sensor Spy Pen is just what you dreamed of!

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Nikon CoolPix reveal the “Voyeur” in you with its 26x optical Zoom

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/2/2010 - 03:27] - 0 - Cameras

Obsessive Fans, or stalkers or just simply “Voyeurs” rejoice! Thanks to Nikon and its new CoolPix P100. Our 10.3Mpix Bridge or shooter, features a new 26x optical Zoom, a 5 way IS (perfect for Stalkers), ISO 3200 Max, Active D-Lighting[...]

Nikon CoolPix reveal the “Voyeur” in you with its 26x optical Zoom

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[Review] Ricoh GXR, a Great Idea with Impressive results

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/2/2010 - 12:20] - 2 - Review Cameras

In the world of Cameras there are many names/ brands available on the market but if you ask around, the names Canon & amp and Nikon may often come if it is for serious photography. Yes, for sure Canon and Nikon offer some amazing [...]

[Review] Ricoh GXR, a Great Idea with Impressive results

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Olympus new 15x and 30x Zoom SP-600UZ and SP-800UZ

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/2/2010 - 03:56] - 0 - Cameras

Olympus announced Worldwide its 2 new SP-600UZ and SP-800UZ bridge. With a 15x optical Zoom our 12Mpix SP-600UZ features a 2.7” LCD monitor, dual Image Stabilization, AF Tracking, Face detection and 720p video recording. Now if the 15x[...]

Olympus new 15x and 30x Zoom SP-600UZ and SP-800UZ

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Samsung SPF-800P and SPF-1000P now heading to Japan as well

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/1/2010 - 02:51] - 0 - Displays

Announced here at Akihabara News last December 2009 for the Korean market, the SPF-800P a 8” (800×480) LED backlight Digital picture frame with now its big brother the SPF-1000P, a 10” (1024×600) version. Sold at 19800 Yen fo[...]

Samsung SPF-800P and SPF-1000P now heading to Japan as well

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Sanyo Xacti DMX-CS1 in Da House

By Akihabara News Team - [22/1/2010 - 12:31] - 7 - Camcorder In Da House

Sanyo’s nice Team just sent us not one but three sample of their latest Full HD Ultra slim Camcorder, the Xacti DMX-CS1. While we didn’t played yet we these new babies, and give you our first impression regarding the image quality, Ima[...]

Via Sanyo

[Hands-On] Sanyo new Xacti DMX-CS1 is world slimmest Full HD Camera, now in Japan as well.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/1/2010 - 04:53] - 2 - Camcorder Hands On

Back in December 2009, Sanyo invited us for a private session with their latest Xacti product line-up including their latest ultra slim (27mm) and light (142g) Full HD Camera. Under NDA we were not allowed to tell you anything until CE[...]

[Hands-On] Sanyo new Xacti DMX-CS1 is world slimmest Full HD Camera, now in Japan as well.

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Pioneer Japan jumping into the Digital Frame business with its Happy Frame Line-up

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/1/2010 - 01:49] - 0 - Displays

Now that’s a surprise, Pioneer better known for its Audio core business is now jumping into the Digital Photo Frame bandwagon with 4 different models including three 7” ones (800×480) and a 8” one (800×600). Besides their dif[...]

Pioneer Japan jumping into the Digital Frame business with its Happy Frame Line-up

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LG set to release its new Art Cinema XF2on April

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/1/2010 - 01:32] - 0 - Home Entertainment

LG announced in Korea that its new Art Cinema multimedia player also known as XF2 is suppose to hit the street within April 2010. Our New XF2 beneath its fancy design features a 500GB HDD, HDMI out and support 1080p videos in MKV, H264[...]

LG set to release its new Art Cinema XF2on April

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Green-House dual Usage Photo Frame GHV-DF7UDK

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/1/2010 - 12:44] - 0 - Displays

How many of you own a secondary display? And how many of you wished it could be also used as a stand alone Digital Picture Frame? Well now thanks to Green-House and its GHV-DF7UDK you will have the possibility to use your 7” secondary [...]