Products like this one make it unnecessary to choose between photography and video. You may no longer need to buy both a videocam and a digital camera to get good films and pictures. The other option of having to spend tons of money on a single camera that's up to the task is also over, as this one only costs $265,95 at the time of publication.

The Z812 IS could be a perfect gift for Christmas, considering Kodak's price policy shown with previous models of the Z series, it will still go much lower.

• Effective pixels           8.2 MP (3298 × 2472)
• Zoom                         12X optical, 4.2X advanced digital, total zoom range 50X
• Storage                      32 MB internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot
• Power                        2 AA lithium batteries
• Dimensions                 W × H × D: 108.4 × 74.2 × 76.1 mm
• Weight                       300 g

Video capture

• Format                       QUICKTIME MPEG 4 with stereo sound
• Quality                        up to HD (1280 × 720) at 30 fps
• Length                        continuous up to 30 min. based on memory capacity

Have you ever dreamed of owning a Porsche 911 Turbo S? Well, I know most of us can only dream but if you want to feel what its like sitting behind the wheel of this wonderful machine, Fanatec got you covered!

Fanatec, the German company who brought us the ultimate headshot Controller, are now teaming up with Porsche to deliver on of a kind racing wheel thats compatible with both the PC and the Play Station 3. This wheel is licensed by Porsche and is based on the original Porsche 911 Turbo S steering wheel design.

Unlike racing wheels from other manufactures, this one from Fanatec is the best when it comes to design. Its so closely based on the original steering wheel. An authentic metal Porsche logo on wheel, hand stitched leather wheel manufactured according to Porsche quality standards, 6+1 Speed H-pattern gear stick with realistic shifting feel, realistic clutch pedal with declining resistance, pressure sensitive brake emulation with soft-stop, interchangeable gear sticks that can be mounted on the left or right side - these are just a few features that will make you want to play the next Need For Speed game with this wheel!

Other features include additional exchangeable sequential gear stick, wireless pedals with 100+ hours battery life time (low battery warning on display and optional power supply cable for simulators), turning angle adjustment in the wheel to 900°, 360° or 180° or in 1° steps by software, strong table clamps with quick release, special non-slip rubber pads, and Velcro strips on the pedals keep everything in place (for PC), integrated nuts to allow the strong fixation on a gaming cockpit, attachable lap wings and the attachment of the gear sticks to the wheel allow comfortable game play in the living room without the use of a table (for PS3), powerful Mabuchi RS 550 Motor as used in RC cars  to deliver extra strong ForceFeedback effects, additional 2 Force Feedback actuators in the wheel to simulate motor vibrations, extra smooth and silent belt drive without mechanical dead zone, high resolution wheel sensor, TUNING functions with LED display, ability to save up to 5 wheel set-ups, ForceFeedback strength adjustment during game play, independent sensitivity adjustment from the game.

Enough of this never ending feature list, now on to more important things - availability and pricing. The Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel will be available on 13 December according to Fanatec and pre-orders are currently underway at their site. The price you pay to go racing with this wheel - 300EUR ($350). If you pre-order now you will actually receive the Nordschleife Edition wheel with a 1GB Porsche USB stick included.

Belkin today announced its new n52te, a hybrid gaming keyboard built to dominate in FPS, MMORPG, and RTS computer games. Powered by Razer, the new n52te is an upgrade to it's critically acclaimed predecessor, the Nostromo SpeedPad n52.

The n52te is enhanced by RazerÙs killer performance software, which boasts a competitive advantage with portable player profiles, robust customization tools, and cool blue backlighting. This "Tournament Edition" SpeedPad features 15 fully programmable keys with enhanced tactile feedback and button responsiveness for rapid key presses. An adjustable soft-touch wrist pad ensure maximum comfort and endurance.

The n52te also features a programmable 8-way thumb pad with removable joystick and the nonslip rubber pads grip in place for aggressive fragging. The SpeedPad allows gamers to easily toggle between 3 keymap states.

"ItÙs been four years since we last visited the gaming arena, when we launched the n52. But now Belkin is back with an even better, stronger, and deadlier SpeedPad. WeÙve been avidly listening to the gamers and their feedback on how to improve the n52. WeÙve partnered with Razer, whose significant knowledge and expertise in gaming make them an ideal partner to further enhance our n52. And we are confident the n52te, with its backlit keys, multiple player profiles, and enhanced tactile feedback, will be a hit among gamers, bringing their gaming abilities to a new level of competition," said Chris McGugan, Vice President of Product Management for Belkin.

The n52te SpeedPad will be on display at the World Cyber Games, in Seattle (Razer Booth #5 West Hall) until Sunday. The SpeedPad will be available for purchase in November in the US, Europe, Australia, and Korea and in January 2008 in Asia, Canada, and Latin America and will cost £49.99 ($69.99).

Belkin is hosting a month-long contest called "Proud to PWN" starting today, where gamers can submit a short video clip that showcases their dominance in multiplayer, online PC games. The top 50 submissions will be awarded the first available units of the n52te. Visit playtopwn.com for more details.

This graph pretty much summarizes the "law" that's been behind the continuous growth the microchip industry has been enjoying for the last 40 years: every two years, you get to place twice as much transistors on the same integrated circuit. Actually, that would be an IC that costs the same to produce, which ends up being more or less the same.

At IDF, Gordon Moore himself reiterated that "we have another decade, a decade and a half, before we hit something that is fairly fundamental", namely the size of an atom. That wall will stop, from a personal computer perspective, not only the power race in the CPU field, but also the increase in RAM capacity. Magnetic storage capacity has problems of it's own, like paramagnetism. All in all, it looks like we are in for a ride that has a finish line. When we reach that point, something different will substitute current computers as we know them. Quantum compuetrs, neural nets? We'll get back to that before the 20's for sure.

Link: Daily Tech. 

WolfKing Warrior Gamepad Review @ Tweaknews.net

"For hardcore FPS players who don't mind un-learning a couple things about the traditional controls on a QWERTY keyboard, the Warrior will reward with a comfortable and ergonomically sound gaming experience. I can't say that it made me a better player, but let's be realistic – does anything other than practice and skill make someone a better FPS gamer?"

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Razer, one of the leading manufacturers of high-end precision gaming peripherals, today announced that their latest Pro|Click™ Mobile mouse has begun shipping and will be available for purchase from www.razerpro.com for US$49.99.

The Razer Pro|Click Mobile is an ambidextrous Bluetooth mouse suited for professionals who crave mobility. Whether one is frequenting the airport, cramped café tables or even working from home, the Pro|Click Mobile is designed to provide precision and mobility in constrained spaces – all without the burden and hassle of a mouse wire.

“Anyone can now experience accuracy and precision from a mouse on the go. The Razer Pro|Click Mobile is perfect for anyone with a limited amount of mousing movement space,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president of Razer.

Bluetooth 2.0 enabled with a high performance optical sensor, the Razer Pro|Click Mobile comes complete with superior tracking performance in a highly portable and attractive shell. Funky and mobile, yet highly precise, the Razer Pro|Click Mobile is available in four engaging colors: naughty, nice, sugar, and spice (black, white, pink and red respectively).

Intel X6800 Core 2 Extreme Dual Core Processor Review @ Tweaknews.net

"But where does this processor really fit in? Is it worth the ~US$1000 current pricetag or is there something that is faster from Intel that can be purchased for the same money? Well, for one thing, you won't need a new motherboard if you stick to the 1066Mhz FSB, but with the quad-core line dropping in price, will this processor be deemed the black sheep of Intel's higher end processor lineup?"

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GlacialTech, a leading thermal solution provider, is gearing up to take over your living rooms with their new Adularia media center enclosure. The aluminum Adularia A380 is available in Rock black and Glacier silver giving you the choice to match what suits your home the best.

The Adularia series HTPC enclosure will bring a sense of permanence and serenity to your Home Theater System. With features such as two USB2.0 ports, Audio & Speaker ports, a 52 in 1 card reader and an IR receiver for your remote control, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse; the Adularia 380 Chassis will be your best step into the Digital Home environment.

Included is the 270W power supply which will power your media center setup. Cooling is taken care of by the two 60mm fans provided in the Adularia chassis and a separate 60mm fan for cooling the hard drive. The 19dBa fans ensure near silent operation of your media center.

The 6kg Adularia enclosure, made completely of high quality aluminum, measures 430 x 100 x 380 mm which is large enough to accommodate both MicroATX and ATX motherboards without any clearance issues. The Adularia is designed to hold two 3.5" hard disks and one optical drive.

The GlacialTech Adularia Media Center Chassis will be available worldwide very soon and pricing is yet to be known.

LG today unveiled its second-generation Super Blu Player at the CEDIA 2007 expo. Sporting both formats' logos, the BH200 is capable of Blu-ray disc and HD DVD playback with advanced BD-Java and HDi interactivity, putting an end to consumers' dilemma over which format to go with.

The BH200 is the successor to the award-winning BH100 that has been widely recognized as a groundbreaking product with industry accolades including CNN's Best of CES, CNET's CES 2007 Best in Show and Home Video categories and Popular Mechanics' CES Editor's Choice Award.

With full networked interactivity available from selected HD DVDs, and the capability to handle networked "BD-Live" interactivity in forthcoming Blu-ray discs, it is the latest available technology that plays both disc formats. The Super Blu Player is the ideal match for movie enthusiasts and even music enthusiasts as it supports audio CDs and the ability to up-scale standard DVDs to 1080p resolution.

The LG Super Blu Player, can output video at 24, 30 and 60 frames-per-second, and supports various A/V formats, including MPEG-2, VC-1, H.264 video, MPEG1/2 audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, DTS and DTS-HD audio. The unit also includes multiple inputs/outputs such as HDMI 1.3 out, component/composite video outputs, digital optical and analog audio outputs as well as a LAN Ethernet port for network interactivity.

The LG Super Blu Player will be available in mid-October at a suggested retail price of US$999.

CoolIT Ram Fan Memory Cooler Review @ Tweaknews.net

"It's always nice to review a product that does exactly what it advertises, and the RAM Fan succeeds in that. It will be especially useful to overclockers who often push RAM voltages to high levels and would benefit from active cooling. With a price of only $20 US and installation that only takes a few minutes, I can't see any reason not to highly recommend this product."

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