Tech Gadgets Guide

Recommended digital cameras NEX-5 and NEX-3

Sony recently launched 2 new digital cameras called NEX-5 and NEX-3.

The amazing new NEX-5 and NEX-3 ultra-compact digital cameras from Sony make DSLR-quality images accessible to everyone.

 

Step up to DSLR picture quality, quick shooting responses and the convenience of interchangeable lenses, plus smart features like AVCHD video and Sweep Panorama.

Teaming serious creative possibilities with stylish looks, the ultra-compact new NEX-5 and NEX-3 digital cameras from Sony are beautifully easy to use.

Highlights

Brilliantly easy to use

Pro-style pictures have never been so accessible. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 ultra compact cameras from Sony feature an intuitive new interface that’s so easy to use. Just make adjustments with the jog dial and soft keys. There’s also an on-screen shooting guide with handy tips to help everyone take better pictures without fuss.

Full HD video

Just touch a button. The NEX-5 compact camera shoots sparkling Full HD (1920 x 1080i) video as high-quality AVCHD files to enjoy on your HD television. The NEX-3 shoots compact MPEG4 HD video clips – perfect for PC storage and web sharing.

Perfect portraits

Turn the intuitive control dial and see depth of focus changes previewed live on the big, bright 7.5cm (3”) XtraFine TruBlack LCD. You’ll enjoy effortless control over creating beautiful, pro-style portraits… just like a professional photographer.

NEX-3

• 14.2 megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
• MPEG4 720p video shooting
• Sweep Panorama
• 7.5cm/3" tilt-angle TruBlack LCD

 

NEX-5

• 14.2 megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
• AVCHD Full HD 1920x1080i video shooting
• Sweep Panorama
• 7.5cm/3" tilt-angle TruBlack LCD
• Magnesium body

WiFi Bathroom Scales

The WiFi Bathroom Scales is a useful gadget for fitness enthusiasts.

Ultra sleek, this tempered-glass and aluminium gizmo automatically records your weight, fat mass and BMI (body mass index) every time you step on it. But here’s the clever bit: it beams the info to your computer or iPhone over your WiFi connection, so you can track your results wherever you may roam via a password protected website or free iPhone app. You can even sync with Google Health and share your progress (or lack of) via email, Twitter or Facebook.

The WiFi Scale is also compatible with online coaching programs such as Daily Burn and iPhone apps like RunKeeper and WeightBot.

 

WiFi Bathroom Scales features and specs:

• Instant weigh-in by getting on the scale
• Automatically turns on and off Weight
• Display units : kg, lb, stlb
• Graduation 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) – 4 sensors
• Maximum 180 kg (396 lbs)
• Body analysis
• ITO Invisible electrodes
• Fat mass
• Lean mass
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Personalized multi-user monitoring
• Automatic user recognition
• Comparison to reference values dictated by doctors
• Online connection
• Private website secured by password
• Monitoring weight fluctuations and fat mass graph
• Comparison to reference values dictated by doctors
• Ability to set objectives
• Web browser supported: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari (Internet Explorer version 7 or newer, Firefox version 3 or newer)
• Data sharing (Data can be set to private or shared with the other users of the scale)
• Ability to make your graphs accessible on a webpage
• Ability to automatically publish your weight on Twitter

Pricing and availability

The WiFi Bathroom Scales price tag is £119.99  and it is available at FireBox.com.

AVG Security Toolbar 4.5

AVG security has a new toolbar version. AVG Security Toolbar 4.5 brings new Facebook, Skype and Weather features.

Three new features will be added to the AVG Security Toolbar:

• A Facebook button to allow users to access their Facebook page, update their status and stay notified with customised alerts
• A Skype button to launch a Skype client (if one has already been installed)
• Customised weather information

The main feature of this release is the addition of Facebook functionality, allowing customers to access Facebook features via the toolbar.

Using AVG Toolbar 4.5 you will be able to:

• Update your status from the toolbar
• Receive Facebook notifications. The Facebook notifier (pops up in the lower right hand corner of the screen, just above the system tray) shows new messages, friend requests, event invitations, pokes and all other notifications (e.g. someone has posted something on your wall). Users can decide which notifications they receive.
• Easily see new pokes, friend requests and messages through a small icon next to the main Facebook icon on the toolbar.

Also you can access key Facebook features, directly from the toolbar:

• Home: Takes user to their Facebook home page
• Profile: Takes user to their Facebook Profile page
• Photos: Takes user to the “Photos” section of their Facebook profile
• Inbox: Displays the number of unread messages on their Facebook page
• Friend Requests: Displays the number of unprocessed friend requests
• Share a link: Takes the user to the “Links” section where the user can post a link
• Update Status: Clicking on this item launches the following app window which allows the user to enter a status message that will posted to the user’s “wall”.

The toolbar will be useful to AVG users which use Facebook and Skype often.

ASUS Refurbished EEEPC900A-WFBB01 Eee PC 900A white netbook Intel Atom Cpu

Refurbished items a great way to save money if you chose the items carefully.

If you want an Asus netbook but you can’t afford one have a look at ASUS Refurbished EEEPC900A-WFBB01 Eee PC 900A white netbook Intel Atom Cpu.

ASUS Refurbished EEEPC900A-WFBB01 Eee PC 900A main features and specs:

Easy-to-Use Interface and Fast Bootup Time

50 Preinstalled Programs for Learning, Working and Playing

Shock Proof Mobility

New Perspectives with 8.9 inch Display

Operating System: GNU Linux

Display: 8.9" Display, 1024 x 600 resolution

WLAN: Built-in 802.11b/g

Memory: DDR II 1GB

Display Card:  Intel UMA

Hybrid Storage: 4GB Solid State Drive

Audio: Hi-definition Audio, Stereo speaker, Built-in Mic

Battery: LX: 4 hrs

Dimensions: 22.5cm(W) x 17.0cm(D) x 2cm~3.38cm(H)

Weight: 0.99kg

Pricing and availability

ASUS Refurbished EEEPC900A-WFBB01 Eee PC 900A price tag is $189.99 and you can find it at Mwave.com.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Apple iPhone 3GS

Can Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 win the battle with the Apple iPhone 3GS?

Booths are hi tech, have stylish designs and hi performances, but which is better?

Let’s see.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Main features:

• 3.2-megapixel camera with flash can capture video at up to VGA resolution (at 30 frames per second)
• Built-in GPS receiver along with A-GPS for added accuracy via the cellular network
• Secondary camera for making video calls (requires compatible network)
• Music formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eACC+, WMA (including protected WMA)
• PC synchronization: SyncML, ActiveSync
• Speakerphone
• Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PAN (personal area networking), SPP (serial port profile)

Click on Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 deals to see the price.

Apple iPhone 3GS

Main features:

Camera: 2048 x 1536 pixels, 3.15 megapixel, autofocus, geo-tagging, touch focus

Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod. So if you want to place a call or play a song, all you have to do is ask.

With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3GS can point the way. Use the new Compass app, or watch as it automatically reorients maps to match the direction you’re facing.

Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too.

Voice Memos. Capture and share a thought, a memo, a meeting, or any audio recording on the go with the new Voice Memos application.

Click on iPhone deals to see the price.

I prefer the iPhone because I like the looks and the performances but booth phones are very good so choosing one it is a matter of personal preferences.