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Rumors confirmed. See the new Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console 120GB Model

The rumors confirmed Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console 120GB Model will be on market soon. The new model is 32% smaller, 36% lighter and consuming 34% less power than the original.

PLAYSTATION 3 Slim main features

• video chat
• internet access
• digital photo viewing
• and digital audio and video

The PlayStation 3 120GB system features an IBM "Cell" processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that together allow the system to perform two trillion calculations per second. The 120GB system manages to improve on this with its 45nm version of the processor, which although running at the same 60+nm speed as previous PS3 versions, uses less energy. This makes the unit’s smaller size and quieter fan possible.

The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience.

PLAYSTATION 3 console also provides for an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it features cross connectivity with your PC network and PlayStation Portable (PSP) and its pre-installed, 120GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from The Internet.

It utilizes The Blu-ray disc media format, which gives you The best high-definition viewing experience on your television, by way of The format’s ability to hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs.

Availability and pricing info

PlayStation 3 120GB is available in US for $299.99 and in UK for £249.96.

PSP Go!

The new Playstation Portable is called the PSP Go!

 

Features:

- A slide-in feature that will allow for a bigger screen for the Playstation Portable.  Indeed, you think that the current widescreen LCD of the Playstation Portable is big enough?  Wait until you see the new PSP Go!

- No more UMD support.  The cartridge slot at the back has been removed to give way to the slide-in feature.  Games will now be downloaded digitally.  For those who don’t have access to internet or WiFi connections, download kiosks will be established in popular destinations so that players can conveniently get their gaming fix.

- Flip-in/flip-out controllers to allow the outer layer screen to slide in.

- 16 GB of built-in memory.  Wow!  Say goodbye to those 4GB memory cards.

- An extra analog stick – finally!

- A series of add-ons under the Go! brand.  There will be Go! 1.3 mega pixel cameras, aptly entitled the Go!Cam.  There will be Go!View which is a movie download service. And there are other Go! products being planned as we speak.

- An improved online download service.  The Playstation Store will be restructured specifically for the PSP Go!

Read more about the PSP Go! on Console Video Games Mania.

Pricing and availability

PSP Go will be released on October 1, 2009. You can preorder it from Amazon.

Tune your iPod or MP3 into a Radio Wirelessly with Belkin Ipod iPod FM Transmitter

With Belkin Ipod iPod FM Transmitter you can tune your iPod or MP3 into a radio wirelessly for car radios or home HiFi’s.

This gadget connects to any Mp3 player, personal CD player or laptop via headphone socket.

Belkin Ipod iPod FM Transmitter features

• Tunes iPod/MP3 into a Radio Wirelessly
• Compatible with 3.5mm Socket
• Transmits on FM Channels
• Saves 4 Frequencies
• Universally Compatible with iPod & MP3
• 88.1 MHz- 107.9 MHz
• Up to 8 hours Battery Life

Pricing and availability info

Belkin Ipod iPod FM Transmitter cost £17.60 and it is available at Dixons.co.uk.

10.2" Under Cabinet Flip Down LCD TV With DVD Player Black DTV1020

10.2" Under Cabinet Flip Down LCD TV With DVD Player Black DTV1020 is the ideal addition for any kitchen, especially where space is at a premium. Designed to be installed neatly under any kitchen unit, it allows you to have a TV in the kitchen without losing valuable worktop space and conveniently folds away when not in use.

10.2" Under Cabinet Flip Down LCD TV With DVD Player Black DTV1020 features

10.2 inch flip down LCD TV

Built-in DVD player

Remote control

FM/AM radio

Clock with alarm function

Free to air digital channels

Pricing and availability info

10.2" Under Cabinet Flip Down LCD TV With DVD Player Black DTV1020 cost £259.00 and is available at Online super mall.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III the 21 MegaPixel Camera

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21 MegaPixel Camera offers 21 Megapixels of full frame resolution with the flexibility that only an EOS SLR can offer. Benefit from DIGIC III processing, rugged build quality and technologies that redefine SLR performance.

 

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21 MegaPixel Camera Features

• 21 MP full frame CMOS
• 14-bit A/D processing
• 5 fps, max. burst of 56 JPEGs
• Dual "DIGIC III" processors
• High precision wide area AF
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-1600 range (L:50 H:3200)
• 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
• EF lens compatibility

 

21 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
The full frame CMOS sensor of the EOS-1Ds Mark III provides a massive 21 Megapixels of detail – exceeding the standard quality demanded by leading photo agencies. Images are processed at 14 bit colour depth for finer tonal gradations. Picture quality is assured by effective noise reduction at high sensitivities and a low pass filter that combats false colour and moiré. The sensor’s wide dynamic range can be set to preserve more detail from bright areas with the Highlight Tone Priority function.

Dual "DIGIC III" processors
Dual "DIGIC III" processors drive the camera’s rapid performance, allowing near-instant start-up and response times.

5 fps with 56 frame burst
The EOS-1Ds Mark III delivers 5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 56 JPEGs (12 in RAW).

Wide-area AF with 19 cross type points
A high precision AF system employs 19 cross type points with sensitivity up to f/2.8, spread out across the AF area to accommodate off-centre subjects. 26 AF assist points aid AF tracking for increased accuracy.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System

Canon’s built-in dust prevention and cleaning system uses a combination of technologies to reduce, repel and remove dust from the sensor. A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust from the sensor with each power on.

Wide ISO Range

A wide 100 to 1600 ISO range as standard is expandable to L:50 and H:3200.

3.0" LCD with Live View mode

The bright 3.0" LCD provides pin-sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing your image from the LCD.

Picture Style
Picture Style presets provide easy image processing. Each style offers a different colour response – similar to the way film types are changed to achieve different effects. Picture Style presets are customizable in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software.

Weather sealed, magnesium alloy body
A magnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistant sealing protects the EOS-1Ds Mark III from harsh weather and the rigours of daily use.

EOS system compatibility
The EOS-1Ds Mark III is compatible with all EF lenses (excl. EF-S lenses), EX Series Speedlite flash units, and the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2.

Pricing and availability info

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21 MegaPixel Camera cost £5,199.00 and it is available at AJ Electronics Limited.