Archos Vision mediaplayer and Android MID pricing, availability

During the Portable Media Player and Tablet Roadshow today in the UK, Archos revealed some details of their new range of PMPS. There is now a pricing for the Archos 2 Vision and the Archos 3 Vision. And a release date for the Android MID.

The Archos 2 Vision has a 2 inch touchscreen and has a built in FM radio, there is also a microSD memory card slot. The Archos 2 Vision is available in two sizes 8GB and 16GB. Read more

GPS Pal: Protects navigation devices

If you’re one of the countless GPS sat nav users who are worried about the ongoing problem of fraud, you should check out this report on GPS Pal, a new device designed to project your GPS unit whilst in the car. Read more

Edifier iF500 iPod Dock released

Previously Edifier released their iPod dock called the iF500 in Europe, however the dock is now hitting the U.S. The iF500 is a pretty unique design which has a large oval speaker cover which houses five speakers. Read more

Olympus E-P1: Mini Review and Hands-on

Olympus’s newest camera the Olympus E-P1 has been one of the most highly anticipated cameras due for release this year, this is due to its retro design mixed with its modern technology. Read more

Pentax K-7 DSLR: Review roundup

If you’re a photography nut and looking to pick up the new Pentax K-7 DSLR camera, you should take a look at these series of reviews we have found, courtesy of Engadget. Read more

Released: Sony OLED Walkman

We have known for some time that Sony was to release an OLED walkman, but as yet we had no idea as to the release date. We can now tell you that you can now pre-order a 16GB and 32GB X Series Walkman Video MP3 Player for $299.99 and $399.99 respectively. Read more

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

If you head over to Gizmodo you can see a full review of Panasonic’s latest digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, if you read our review on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 last November you will probably be shocked to hear that this latest camera has exactly the same still shooting capabilities as the G1. Read more

Nikon D3000 and D300s: first glimpse

We already knew that Nikon was to launch two DSLR cameras this summer, well we can now tell you that the two cameras are the Nikon D3000 and D300s. Lenstip and Nikon Rumors offer us a first glimpse of these camera, and the wait has been worth it. Read more

AgfaPhoto Waterproof DV-600uw camera

Last week we reported about the Pentax Optio W80 waterproof digital camera, well this week Agfa have announced their AgfaPhoto Waterproof DV-600uw camera. The main difference between the two cameras is that the AgfaPhoto is specifically designed to be a camera used underwater whereas the Pentax seemed to be more of a digital camera which can be submerged. Read more

Epson produces world’s smallest LCD

Epson today announced that they were starting to mass produce its 3LCD chips, these tiny LCDs have a diagonal of just 0.55 of an inch and support a resolution of 1024×768. These chips are believed to be the worlds smallest LCDs and are to be used in data projectors. Read more

iPhone and iPod Touch: MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector

It has been announced that pocket projector manufacturer BeamBox have teamed up with some iPhone charger manufacturers to create The MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector. Details are still quite scarce however it is understood that this will act as a projector dock for your iPod Touch and the iPhone to sit in, allowing users to watch videos from their Apple devices projected on screen sizes up to around 70 inches. Read more

Unboxed: Olympus PEN E-P1 camera review

If you’re thinking of picking up the new Olympus PEN E-P1 digital camera, you should take a look at this review we have found, courtesy of RecentlyReviewed.net. They have also included various high quality images for you to check out as well. Read more

In Japan: Sharp’s Brain PW-AC900 e-dictionary

Sharp have been improving its range of e-dictionary’s lately, the latest model is called the Brain PW-AC900, physically it looks very similar to previous models such as the PW-TC930 however compared to products like the MIDtastic RD-PM10 the design is not anywhere near as fun or elegant. Read more

Sharp: ITC ban on LCD imports, US consumers will be fine

Yesterday we posted an article stating that due to patent infringement there would be a ban on Sharp LCD’s being imported into the U.S. Well today Engadget spoke to Sharp’s representatives regarding the ban, as you can imagine they were not to pleased with the ruling, however they did manage to clear up some important information. Read more

New iPod Touch: iPod3,1 References in iPhone OS 3.0

A recent discovery has been made deep within the iPod Touch’s software, the discovery seems to imply that an iPod 3.1 could well be the next version to be released, the original find was posted on a forum here, when someone was looking through some of the iPod’s directory’s. Read more

Pentax Optio W80 Camera: waterproof point-and-shoot

Camera manufacturers Pentax have announced they will be releasing a new digital camera, this digital camera is called the Pentax Optio W80, and is a direct competitor against Canon’s PowerShot D10. The Canon PowerShot D10 currently dominates the waterproof point-and-shoot camera market however Pentax hopes to change this.

A quick run-down of the camera shows it has a 12.1MP camera, a 5x optical zoom, and a wide-angle lens. There is also the functionality to record video at 720p at 30 frames per second and the phone has a 2.5 inch LCD display. Along with the above mentioned features it also has face recognition and shake reduction, allowing crisper photos to be taken.

In terms of robustness the camera is designed to withstand submersion in up to 16 feet of water, also it can withstand the extreme cold (up to -14 Degrees Celsius) and drops from around 1 metre. The camera is also resistant to dust.

For a more in-depth review check out Engadget, the site also shows what colors it is available in.

Garmin 7×5 Series GPS: Patch to fix firmware

The recent firmware update was not the best move that Garmin ever did for its 7×5 Series GPS, but it has not taken them long to release a new software update that is thought to fix the current firmware issues. Engadget inform us that the new software update is ready to download via its WebUpdater. Read more

Zune HD: Quick hands-on review, video and gallery

A video has emerged on Engadget showing a brief hands-on review of the new Zune HD, we have previously posted reviews with images but this is the first time we have shown a video of the working product. The video can be seen below or on Engadget‘ s website.

The video shows off its robust look, along with the small design, however in my opinion the two features that stand out the most is the extremely bright OLED display and the extremely quick OS which seems instantaneous. Read more

Banned From US Import: Sharp LCD Panels

According to the Los Angeles Times a huge blow has been dealt to Sharp Corp, they have recently lost a U.S Trade Commission ruling stating that they infringe a patent held by Samsung. According to Engadget and The Los Angeles Times this has resulted in a ban on Sharp importing LCD’s into the U.S, for this ban to become effective it will have to be scrutinised by President Obama.

The infringement is said to have occurred with some of Sharp’s LCD’s (Liquid Crystal Displays) and some computer monitors, this wasn’t the only patent which Samsung felt was infringed however the U.S Trade Commission overturned the other accusation. Read more

Kodak EasyShare S730: release and specs

How many more digiframes are Kodak going to make? We all know that technology these days is getting better like everyday but there is nothing that makes this new digiframe much different from the rest, its not like it has Bluetooth built in or even a feature when you can send the pictures directly to your computer using a Wi-Fi connection. Read more