Digital Cameras & Digital Photography

sandeep asked:


Diwali is a season for all. Not only the layman but tech geeks also capitalize on this occasion with the wide variety of gadgets available in the market.

When it comes to gifting, one has to really brainstorm for a great and perfect bargain. We are listing few gadgets that serve the purpose and could be good gifting options this Diwali:

FG1000 FPS Gun Gaming Mouse

Here’s a perfect gift solution for your gaming freaks. It is a stylish gaming mouse, which is equipped with programmable buttons and triggers. Zalman FG1000 FPS Gun is designed for the First Person Shooter PC games. This FPS Gun takes the place of a standard mouse and is equipped with programmable buttons and triggers. The scroll wheel can be configured for resolutions up to 2000 DPI. Other exclusive features include pistol handle, impressive virtual gaming experience, real-time DPI manipulation, 16 bit USB format and a gold plated USB connector. The mouse is priced at approximately Rs 10,000.

Sony CyberShot

A perfect good gift for camera lovers is a compact cybershot camera that will capture your memorable moments of the festival. Sony recently expanded its digicam range with the introduction of five new models in the W, T and H CyberShot Series. Models in the W-series are DSC-W150, DSC-W170 and DSC-W300. The DSC-W170 and DSC-W150 models come with 10 megapixel camera and 5x optical zoom, while The DSC-W300 has a 13.6 megapixel CCD imager along with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen.

T-Series cameras includes DSC-T300 and H-Series includes H-series; DSC-H50. DSC-T300 is a 10 megapixel camera, intelligent scene recognition mode and smile shutter with a Carl Zeiss, 15x optical zoom lens, 9.1 megapixel camera and a 3 inch LCD screen.

The W-series price ranges between Rs 15,990 to Rs 19, 990, DSC-T300 is priced at Rs 19,990 and DSC-H5 is available for Rs 19,990.

HP’s Compaq series

The another good gift for technology lovers is a mini laptop. Some significant products in the market are Asus Eee PC, HP Mini-Note, MSI Wind, Acer Aspire One. HP recently expanded its laptop lineup with a slew of trendy Compaq notebooks. Features it acquire are backlit keyboard, biometric fingerprint reader, HDMI 1.3 along with an in-built TV Tuner, a Blu-ray drive and an infrared remote control.

The new Compaq notebook range is priced between Rs 26,990 to Rs Rs 48,990.



SanDisk micro SD card

Another gift that suits to your budget requirements is SanDisk micro SD card, which can be used in a mobile phone, video camera, GPS receiver or a MP3 player. SanDisk recently launched 16GB Micro SD memory cards in India. A card with this much of memory can store store many high storage applications such as music and video playback, high-definition digital camera functions, gaming and GPS applications.

The SanDisk 16GB Micro SDHC is priced at approximately Rs 4,999.

iriver T10

An MP3 player that must go with your budget is iriver T10, which is stylish and sleek, with a vivid color display. Other players in the market are Apple iPod nano, Creative Labs Zen Nano Plus, SanDisk Sansa Fuze. iriver T10 is famous for sporty design; small but bright color screen; FM tuner, voice recorder, OGG, WMA DRM 10, and basic picture support; awesome battery life; excellent sound quality and overall performance.  Like most Flash-based players, it comes with 512 MB of storage, or you can get the 1 GB. The price is almost Rs. 6,999/- for 512 MB model.

Ben Salem asked:


Will Smartphones replace the PC?

There is no universally agreed-upon definition as to what constitutes a Smartphone: for some, it is a mobile phone with operating system and other application software, for others, it is a phone with more capabilities and features than a standard mobile phone. No matter how you define it, this technological marvel has come a long way since IBM introduced the first Smartphone, called “Simon,” in 1992. In the 16 years since Simon was created, the Smartphone has evolved into a hybrid of a mobile phone and a PC.

From the start, these devices have been perfect for business travelers, making it possible to monitor email and keep track of appointments. Now, with Microsoft Windows Mobile software, one can have the convenience of the office on a Smartphone. Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and of course, the internet can be accessed without the hassle of lugging around a laptop. Early versions of the Smartphone used handwriting or touchpad technology to send emails, but many models now come with QWERTY keyboards that provide more accuracy and ease of use.

In addition to the serious, work or school related features that make these devices so indispensable, most come with cameras, the capability to play DVDs and download music, and play games. Of course, of the growing number of available applications are not all about either work or fun and games. GPS Navigation software provides a level of convenience that many people find indispensable these days and, with so many features being added, having GPS Navigation software means much more than only finding one’s way around town.

The issue of security with Smartphones is an important one, given that so many business people use them. Currently, the devices are susceptible to hackers and vulnerable to viruses. Although some feel that these concerns are blown out of proportion by security providers, the industry is working on measures to make Smartphones more secure.

Another aspect that merits attention is the development of a variable geometry screen, which would be of benefit to many users. However, as the technology continues to explode, there will surely be new designs and features created to enhance the physical comfort and increase the efficiency of Smartphone users. Advances in the design and appearance of the device, along with more and more available software and programming options will surely increase the appeal of Smartphones to a wider audience.

Will Smartphones replace the PC? It certainly seems possible that, at the least, Smartphones will continue to grow in popularity. Their incredibly convenient size and versatility of design make them a favorite among business travelers, who tend to help dictate the direction of this wide-open area of technology. And, with the constantly growing availability of software applications, like Microsoft Windows Mobile and GPS Navigation systems, it would seem that eventually, there will be nothing a Laptop can do that cannot be accomplished with a Smartphone!  For more information about Smartphone windows mobile visit http://www.mobiumgps.com