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Nikon Launches Web Promo 10/09/2008
Melville, N.Y. — Nikon launched an online initiative today featuring Carson Kressley of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” fame. More
CES Camera Debuts Pack Processing Power By Greg Scoblete - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Digital camera manufacturers will leverage enhanced processing power in 2009, packing compact digicams with HD recording, sophisticated scene modes and high speeds. Casio will add two new models into its "high speed" line of rapid-shooting digital cameras. Both models will retail for considerably less than their $999 predecessor, the E1, launched at last year's International ...
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Pixels For Pipsqueaks By Staff - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS – Digital Blue and Sakar will offer new digital cameras for the youth market. Digital Blue's You-Turn camera features a rotating body that lets users take self-portraits. It features a 2.4-inch LCD, 12 built-in filters for adding effects to photo and TV output. It will retail for $49.
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Lexar Courts Camcorders By Staff - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Lexar will introduce a line of SDHC cards targeted at the growing number of flash-based HD camcorders. The Class 4 SDHC cards will be dubbed "Full-HD" cards. They will be available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. There will be a similar offering in Memory Stick PRO Duo in 4GB and 8GB capacities.
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Flash Video Cams Embrace HD By Greg Scoblete - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — The growing market for flash-based video cameras will see an influx of models capable of recording 1080p video. Aiptek's Action HD GVS records 1080p video or 720p video at 60 fps to SDHC memory cards. It features a 5x optical zoom lens, 5-megapixel still capture with a 10 fps burst mode, and a rotating 3-inch LCD.
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How Low Will Digicams Go? By Greg Scoblete - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — The decline in digital camera selling prices will accelerate in 2009 as the market nears maturity and vendors look for ways to entice repeat buyers to keep repeating. Average selling prices in the compact camera market "have crashed," observed Chris Chute, research manager, IDC. In 2006, ASPs were $281.
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Despite Downturn, Frames Looking Up By Greg Scoblete - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Sales of digital photo frames are expected to taper off from the scorching pace of 2007 and 2008, but there is still enough headroom to assure steady growth for the foreseeable future. "Photo frame penetration is low compared to other devices," said Harry Wang, research director, Parks Associates.
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Digital Frames Pack More Memory For Memories By Staff - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Falling flash-memory prices have led to a surge in internal capacity for 2009 photo frames, with 1GB memories increasingly common. Digital Foci will add a new model in its Picture Porter line of portable photo displays. Picture Porter 35 sports a 3.5-inch LCD and will come in 160GB and 250GB versions.
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Reporters Notebook Greg Scoblete, Contributing Editor, TWICE April 3, 2007 Memjet Cometh
Will a new inkjet technology revolutionize printing?
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Nintendo Leads Surging Gaming Segment
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — The U.S. retail sales may be suffering overall, but the video game segment is so far proving im...