8th August 2008 Archive

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Sony launches Cyber-shot fashion duo

Pretty as a picture

Sony has launched two fashion conscious compact cameras to help bulk out its Cyber-shot snapper range. Sony's T77 has a 3in LCD The DSC-T77 and DSC-T700 are both 10.1-megapixel snappers that come in one of five “fashion colours,” including red, “champagne gold” and “dark grey”. Where the duo differ is that the T77 only has …

Cameras 8 Aug 2008, 09:14
TomTom GO 530 Traffic satnav

Review Already tip-top TomTom gets tweaked

Bearing a close resemblance to the 520, the GO 530 is the entry-level unit in the new TomTom 30 range, which has now replaced the well regarded and popular 20 series. Retaining the trademark TomTom curved, slightly rubberised casing, excellent build quality and 4.3in screen, the GO 530 is a classic case of if it ain't broke, …

GPS and Satnav 8 Aug 2008, 09:35
AMD unveils FirePro graphics

Latest line-up post-ATI acquisition

AMD hopes to ignite the market for high-quality graphics accelerators with its new FirePro duo. The ATI FirePro V5700 and V3700 cards are aimed at a range of arenas, from CAD to medical imaging. The V5700 features 512MB of frame buffer memory and a 30bit display engine that AMD claimed can produce more than 1bn colours at any …

Bits 'n' Chips 8 Aug 2008, 09:49
Corny biodegradable Flash drives

Chuck it out with the rubbish

Most product launches end with a USB Flash drive holding the press notes being distributed, and the Register's got drawers full 'em. Thankfully, a biodegradable drive’s now available. The corn Flash drive is biodegradable Manufacturer Hoshino states that the FD-300 biodegradable USB Flash drive is made from, essentially, …

Storage 8 Aug 2008, 10:24
Gadget confusion rules supreme in Blighty

Mobiles, satnavs, remotes and cameras all too complicated to use

Confused by your compact camera? Menaced by your mobile? You’re not alone, because many of us are baffled by gadgets, a survey has revealed. Online gadget comparison website Reevoo questioned 2000 British adults and found that over one quarter had no idea how to use a digital camera properly, whilst 17 per cent don’t know the …

Gadgets and Gizmos 8 Aug 2008, 11:36
GPS tracking slapped on laptop recovery service

Absolute knows where your PC lives

Absolute Software has added GPS tracking to its laptop theft-recovery and asset-tracking service. This will allow asset managers to track laptops to within 10 metres. The technology will also speed recovery of missing or stolen computers, being easier to use than previous IP address-based tracking technology. The technology …

GPS and Satnav 8 Aug 2008, 12:15
Fujitsu leaks netbook news

Amilo Mini coming to IFA, Berlin

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has expanded its Amilo PC range with a netbook addition. The Amilo Mini is based on a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor running on Windows XP Home edition. Can't see the video? Download Flash Player from Adobe.com What really sets the machine aside from other netbook rivals, such as Lenovo’s S9 and S10, …

PCs 8 Aug 2008, 13:25
Gaming firms eyeing up MotionPlus

Developer talks of interested parties

The company behind the Wii’s MotionPlus has hinted that the add-on’s technology could soon be adopted by rival gaming firms. According to a report by Eurogamer, manufacturer InvenSense has said that its relationship with Nintendo over MotionPlus’ technology isn’t exclusive. Joe Virginia, Vice President of Wireless Business …

Gaming 8 Aug 2008, 15:17