Tapwave has officially killed the Zodiac business. Service and support ended on July 25th, 2005. There’s still plenty of information on the web for people who have Zodiac game systems but don’t expect help from Tapwave.
July 2005
Monthly Archive
Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 01:06 pm
Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 01:04 pm
Sony Cybershot DSC-T33 reviewed
Imaging-Resource.com reviews the small Sony Cybershot DSC-T33 here. This update to the DSC-T1 has the following features:
* Compatible with Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro media; includes 32 MB card
* Powered by lithium-ion battery (NP-FR1); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 2.0
* 5.1 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
* 3x optical, 2x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss optics; super-sized 2.5-inch Clear Photo Hybrid LCD
* Docking station (included) keeps batteries charged and enables easy computer, printer, and TV connectivity
The verdict from Imaging Resource?
The DSC-T33 continues a Sony tradition of high quality in the subcompact category, packing more features into a smaller space than pretty much anything else out there, but with a new spin: the T33 is affordable.
Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 12:30 am
iHome iH5 Docking Stereo Clock Radio
iLounge.com reviews the iHome iH5 Docking Stereo Clock Radio here. The iH5 is a combination iPod dock, speaker system and AM/FM clock radio. I wouldn’t use this as a portable iPod system but it might make a good bedside system for your iPod. What’s the verdict?
H5 is the first of its breed, and quite close to the best implementation we could imagine for the price. There’s room for improvement, but not much - the mark of our highly recommended, A- rating.
Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 12:27 am
Vodafone has announced the availability of the Sharp Vodafone 703SH and Vodafone 903SH as part of their 3G lineup. Here are the features of the phones.
The 703SH features:
* weighs approx. 107g
* available in orange, green, white and black.
* 2.0-inch QVGA screen
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* Bluetooth
The 903SH features:
* 3.2 megapixel CCD mobile camera with 2x optical zoom and auto focus
* 3D Surround Stereo Side Speakers
* 2.4-inch Mobile ASV LCD for superior display and wide-angle viewing
Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 12:17 am
MacWorld reviews the software package Apple DVD Studio 4 here. This is Apple’s high end DVD authoring program for folks that find iDVD just a bit lacking. This new version has the ability to write out to HD-DVD disks which is great for people with HD camcorders. The verdict?
DVD Studio Pro 4 is a jaw-dropping value, offering features that even five-figure DVD-authoring systems can’t match. If you’re setting up your first DVD-authoring system, look no further.
Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 12:14 am
Are you curious about the dimensions of the newly announced Motorola Q? Check out Engadget’s pictures comparing the Q up against the Treo 650. It’s not quite as small as you thought it was right?
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Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 12:12 am
DAPreview is reporting of the possibility that iRiver will be releasing an 8GB model of the U10 PMP device. If it is true, the U10 will probably use a 1 inch micro hard drive thereby increasing the size of the device and also making the unit cost quite a bit more than the current 2GB versions available in Europe. Check out DAPreview for more info.
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Posted by flung in Uncategorized29 Jul 2005 12:02 am
A First Look into Windows Vista Beta 1
Some of you may not know this but Microsoft released Beta 1 of Windows Vista to MSDN developers a few days ago. Yep - they’re early with the release and if you are an MSDN subscriber you too can get a hold of this beta. I downloaded it myself yesterday and will take it for a test drive in a few days. In the meantime, PC Magazine has also taken the release on a test drive and you can see the preview here. Their assessment?
This version, aimed at developers and IT shops, lacks many features that the final Windows Vista, still over a year away, will have. But it has all the basic foundations of the OS and displays Microsoft’s new emphasis on making a system that will be more stable and secure, as well as giving users greater clarity as regards their files. This “clear vision” is what Microsoft says is reflected in the Vista name.
Posted by flung in Uncategorized28 Jul 2005 08:42 am
Pentax has a new 6 MP digital camera out called the Optio 60. This camera is designed for ease of use and comes with the following features:
* 3X optical zoom
* 4X digital zoom
* measures 91 x 61 x 38mm
* 2 inch LCD display
* Uses AA batteries
* SD card slot
Check out Let’s Go Digital for more information on the new camera.
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Posted by flung in Uncategorized28 Jul 2005 08:35 am
G-RAID 1000 - 1TB of storage space
G-Technology has come out with a new product called the G-RAID 1000 which couples two 500GB hard drives in RAID 0 configuration to offer a combined capacity of 1TB. The device features two FireWire 800 and one FireWire 400 interfaces and will cost $1,299. It works for both Mac OS X and Windows and comes with a 2 year warranty.
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