Constructed with the open Four-Thirds format, Panasonic has introduced their second SLR, the Lumix DMC-L10 (press release). Leica, another company supporting the Four-Thirds format, has designed the accompanying image-stabilized 14-50mm lens.

The Panasonic SLR is competitive with the mid-range DSLR market, with an estimated price at $1300. And with an expected release date in October, the Lumix DMC-L10 will go head-to-head with the latest Canon and Nikon DSLR offerings.

Key features that the Lumix DMC-L10 offers are:

• Fully actuating 2.5″ LCD screen.
• Live-View preview LCD function.
• 10.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor.
• Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system.
• 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
• SD and SDHC card support.
• Four-Thirds lens mount allowing the use of lenses from Leica, Olympus, and Sigma.

Complete preview at DPReview.

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Belkin is introducing a new line of pink- and bone-colored cases for the Apple iPod designed to help benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The company will donate 10 percent of the retail price of each pink- and bone-colored case to the Foundation. Here are the list of cases:

Sport Armband for iPod nano (F8Z153-BCA)

• Made with unique “stitchless” construction that ensures long-lasting durability
• Hand-washable
• Water-resistant

Remix Acrylic for iPod nano (F8Z154-BCA)

• Clear acrylic front and soft-touch back
• Innovative, “true-sense” click wheel provides full protection and functionality to your iPod

Statements (Charm/Folio Case) for iPod nano (F8Z160-BCA)

• Features ribbon pattern laser-cut into high-end leather
• Includes wristlet for easy carrying
• Interior mirror doubles as a picture frame

Sports Armband for iPod shuffle (F8Z156-BCA)

• Lightweight, durable rubber material
• Water-resistant and hand-washable
• Reflectors for nighttime use

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Not only was today a big day for Nokia, it was also a big press day for Sony Japan as they unveiled a whopping 15 new BRAVIA LCD HDTV systems.  The folks at Akihabara News have published some pictures of the unveiling which you can find here. I’ve yet to find good specs on all fifteen new LCD TVs but it’s clear that Sony is trying to make a push to take over first place in the LCD market.

One of the new lines introduced by Sony is their new X7000 Series which also happens to be headlined by their new 70 inch model - the KDL-70X7000. Akihabara reports that the model provides full HD 1080p goodness, x.v.Color support, Motion Flow (120Hz) support, and a new BRAVIA PRO Engine.

There are models spanning all sorts of display sizes so make sure to look at the pictures. Some other new sets include two 52 inch models, two 46 inch models, and two 40 inch models - all of them of course, LCD HDTVs.

Finally, the company launched their new J3000 BRAVIA lineup which has three different screen sizes - 20 inch, 26 inch, and 30 inches.

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Nokia also introduced a couple of new accessories for the XpressMusic phones. First up is the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-503 pictured below. The headset is compatible with Nokia XpressMusic phones with stereo Bluetooth support.

The second device is the Nokia Pocket Speakers MD-6. These are also compatible with XpressMusic phones with 2.5mm / 3.5 mm connectors.

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If you’re looking for a different XpressMusic phone, then you might be interested in the new Nokia 5610 XpressMusic device which was also introduced today. The phone comes with an iconic Music Slider key which makes music easy to access with a flick of the thumb. The phone features aluminum side panels which accent the all-black high gloss finish. Features of the 5610 include the following:

• 2.2 inch QVGA 240 x 320 resolution - 16 million color display
• Music slider with instant mode switching between music player, FM radio, and phone
• 22 hour music playback using headset
• 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
• 8x smooth zoom and dual LED flash
• Ambient light sensor to optimize display brightness and power consumption
• Secondary camera for video calling
• microSD card slot
• 3G support

The Nokia 5610 XpressMusic is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year for a price of EUR 300.

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Looking for a small sleek music phone? Check out the new Nokia 5310 XpressMusic phone which measures a mere 9.9 mm thick and weighs less than 71 grams. Features of the 5310 include the following:

• 18 hours of music playback
• microSD card slot
• Three dedicated music keys
• 2 megapixel digital camera with 4x digital zoom
• 2 inch QVGA display with up to 16 million colors
• Ambient light sensor for improved readability and increased operation time
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Measures 103.8 x 44.7 mm at widest and 9.9mm at thickest
• Weighs 70.2 grams
• Expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year
• Estimated price is 225 EUR

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Nokia announced an upgrade to their high end Nokia N95 multimedia computer phone today. The new N95 comes with all the key features from the original N95 and also comes with a whopping 8GB storage space now. The feature list is as follows:

• WCDMA2100 (HSDPA) support
• EGSM 900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz
• Measures 99 x 53 x 21 mm and weighs 120 grams
• 5 megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss optics
• Built-in A-GPS
• WLAN connectivity
• HSDPA support
• 2-way slide
• 2.8 inch QVGA display
• 20 hours of video or 6000 songs
• Expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year for EUR 560

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It was a big day for Nokia today as they announced a slew of new mobile phones and service initiatives. I’ll start things off by going over each of the new mobile phone announcements separately. First up is the newly announced Nokia N81 and N81 8GB.  Features of the N81 include:

• 2.4 inch QVGA 320 x 240 resolution display with 16.7 million colors
• Symbian OS version 9.2
• Dedicated music and gaming keys
• 3.5 mm headphone connector
• 3G and WLAN connectivity
• Sleek, polished surface
• Keys that light up when activated
• 3D multimedia menu
• Configured to find, buy, manage, and play music and games purchased from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service
• WCDMA 2100 + E850/900/1800/1900MHz
• Measures 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm
• Hot swappable microSD memory card slot
• 240 minute talk time
• 17 day standby time
• 4.5 hour video playback time
• 5 hour browsing time
• 11.5 music playback time
• 3.5 hour video recording time
• 6 hour gaming time
• Voice commands and voice recorder
• Speaker independent name dialing
• Bluetooth 2.0
• 2 megapixel digital camera with 20x digital zoom
• Estimated price for the N81 is 360 EUR
• Estimated price for the N81 8GB is 430 EUR

Both versions are expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
 

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There’s finally a name for that new online video venture between News Corp. and NBC Universal and it’s called (brace yourself..) Hulu.com. That’s right.. Hulu.com will be the name of the website that will compete directly against YouTube.com (which of course is owned by Google.com).  According to the New York Times, Hulu.com is currently taking email addresses of volunteers who want to participate in the private beta set to begin in October. Hulu will feature video of programs from NBC and Fox and has reportedly raised 100 million dollars from Providence Equity Partners.

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Belkin has announced that their current Wireless USB Hub offering now meets the USB-IF’s Wireless USB Specification requirements. This translates to additional compatibility with other Wireless USB devices out on the market. The Belkin Wireless USB Hub is easy to use - simply plug in your USB devices to the wireless hub and then attach the USB adapter to your computer. The USB adapter keeps in touch with the hub using wireless connectivity allowing you to freely roam around the home.

The Wireless USB Hub (F5U302) features:

• Connects USB printers, cameras, scanners, hard drives, and other devices to your computer
• Transfers at speeds of up to 480Mbps
• Offers interoperability with other Certified Wireless USB devices, such as printers, digital cameras, and hard drives
• Package includes Wireless USB Hub, Wireless USB Adapter, Power Adapter, and Wireless USB Adapter Dock

The device will come out in September and will have an MSRP of $199.99.

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