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I don’t want to say that the Samsung’s SNE-50K eBook reader is aimed to copy the famous Amazon Kindle, but it does have similarity in function except the internet feature as the SNE-50K doesn’t support WiFi or 3G. Targeting Korean market, the reader has a 5-inch touchscreen, 512MB of storage. Dimension: 9mm thick and 6.5 ounces of weight.

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Expected to be ready for the masses in August, the Ricoh GR Digital III Camera will be priced at £530 or $875. Don’t you think you can get an entry level DSLR camera with that money? sure you can get one from Olympus. As the successor of GR Digital II, the new GR Digital III comes with new features include a brand new 10-MP sensor, a new image processing engine and a fresh 28mm/F1.9 GR lens. Other features that you can expect include RAW image support, and a 3.0-inch VGA LCD screen.

Three new compact cameras from Olympus including FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-26 are expected to hit the shelves starting next month (August). These affordable cameras are priced at £169, £139, and £99 respectively. The most expensive one aka FE-5020 offers super wide zoom, AF tracking, Dual Image Stabilisation, Advanced Face Detection, four Magic Filters – Pop Art, Fish Eye, Sketch and Pin Hole, and movie recording with sound. Follow the link below to know the lower end models.

Set to be available in Japan starting on August 11 for Y65,000, the Sony’s new NV-U3DV Nav-U GPS device bringing big screen at 6.1-inch with 480×272 resolution, and it also supports gasture controls. Beside its main function as Navigation device, the NV-U3DV also allows user to tune TV program as well as play their own movies, music, and pictures. Other highlights: Position+ G, live traffic updates, …

LG recently introduced their new smartphone user interface, called S-Class: one of the nicest smartphone experiences around. If you want to experience the emulator, play the 3D game or download the 3D widget go to http://sclassui.lgmobile.com.

I would like to tell you about the Devotec Solar Sound. It is a new and totally unique product, being the first solar powered Bluetooth stereo speaker system available on the global market. The in-built solar panel can keep the music going for hours and it is fully compatible with all the latest cellphones such as the iPhone.

With 256GB capacity, the new Data Traveler DT300 from Kingston is priced at $800. How big is your computer’s storage capacity ? my laptop has 250GB, and I still use half of its space, but that’s not the reason to avoid buying the flash. Except its pricing, I just can’t imagine to store large datas on DT300 which only supports 20MB/s of transfer speed.

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Ok, what does it have? It has 5-inch display, TMC receiver to get traffic information, and DVB-T receiver (optional) to tune TV programs of course. Priced at $636, this new GPS does feature voice command system for easy navigation while driving. Regarding casing, the Navigon 8410 GPS utilizing top-notch materials, including a brushed steel frame which offers elegant look.

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