<![CDATA[[MobileRatty] category: Camera]]> http://mobileratty.com/category/Camera Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:53:46 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Talk to NEC PaPeRo home robot to reach your destination by the best route]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/6534c2c823d4ae6327c2047965533c6f http://mobileratty.com/article/6534c2c823d4ae6327c2047965533c6f Nec_robot.jpg NEC demonstrated the use of its PaPeRo home robot as a human machine interface (HMI) for inputting information, such as the destination and purpose of an outing, into a car navigation system and other devices. According to NEC, the purpose of utilizing PaPeRo as an HMI is to improve user convenience through the use of a home robot equipped with voice recognition and camera functions, instead of using a touch panel or other devices, which are usually used to input information into a car navigation system. For example, when a user in house tells the robot that he is "going to Yokohama on a date," the robot recognizes that person's voice and uploads the information to the server via wireless LAN, etc. The server performs an arithmetical operation on the uploaded information in consideration of the dialogue history between the robot and the user, the knowledge information inputted to the robot, the season, the time, etc. Nec_robot_A.jpg Then, information on the best route for the user to go to Yokohama on a date is calculated, and the result is sent to the user's car navigation system, etc and displayed on the screen. Therefore, the user only has to get in the car and talk to the robot to reach his destination by the best route. The demonstration was performed at AT International 2008, which runs from July 23 to 25, 2008, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:11:20 +0000 home robot robot papero home robot papero car car navigation system improve user convenience user information Talk to NEC PaPeRo home robot to reach your destination by the best route <![CDATA[The Sigma DP1 is a technical marvel, but thats about it]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/f5a1229a42247b40b8166fbe565e2acf http://mobileratty.com/article/f5a1229a42247b40b8166fbe565e2acf sigmadp1

One month and change after DP Review gave the Sigma DP1 a so-so review, David Pogue now offers his two cents. Like DP Review, Pogue likes the SLR-in-a-point-and-shoot’s body, but says it’s not the end-all, be-all for the concept.

The Sigma DP1, in case you don’t remember, essentially puts an SLR sensor inside a point-and-shoot’s body, to mixed results.

While Pogue admits that the camera is a technical marvel, it doesn’t deliver as well as we might like. The lens doesn’t zoom; it’s too slow for proper action shots; the RAW files don’t work with PhotoShop; there’s no viewfinder, and the LCD washes out easily; and there’s no lens cap, for Pete’s sake.

Best advice: tread lightly with this one.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:27:13 +0000 sigma dp1 david pogue pogue review technical marvel so-so review pogue likes lens cap lens The Sigma DP1 is a technical marvel, but thats about it <![CDATA[Samsung i740 now official]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/ca9c8d471f552ff7685331c419c5f7b3 http://mobileratty.com/article/ca9c8d471f552ff7685331c419c5f7b3
Samsung i740 we talked about recently just got the official release yesterday (in Ukraine :)

The specs are what we expected such as the 2.8″ 320×240 QVGA screen, 3.2MP camera, integrated GPS, and Windows Mobile 6.1.

Now we also know it is going to be shipped with a 1500mAh battery, 150MB memory, but also a microSD card slot for more space. Did we mention the FM radio?

Samsung i740 goes for about 285 €… via

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:25:40 +0000 samsung i740 microsd card slot official release yesterday 2mp camera 150mb memory windows mobile 1500mah battery recently specs Samsung i740 now official <![CDATA[Fujifilm FinePix Z20 Digital Camera]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/f1d4d336b6cb6f1e92f6b83e8f79f7d8 http://mobileratty.com/article/f1d4d336b6cb6f1e92f6b83e8f79f7d8 Free Image Hosting At ImageCows.Net

The new Finepix Z20 digital camera from Fujitsu is so cool that it’d make social network lovers drool. Why? Because the company has built a social network community — based on Ning — for Z20 owners called ZSpotNow.com. On that site, people can join the currently-running Z20 logo design contest, video-making contest, or the pro skating competition. The site sounds good, but unfortunately, the camera itself only has Bluetooth connectivity, which means you still have to manually transfer the photos / videos to your PC and upload them to ZSpotNow. If only Z20 comes with built-in WiFI capability…

Other interesting feature is a single-push button for converting the movies into smaller size (works perfectly for your blog). Nice. But again, if only Z20 comes with built-in WiFI capability…

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:24:43 +0000 z20 z20 logo design built-in wifi capability z20 owners site sounds site bluetooth connectivity zspotnow camera Fujifilm FinePix Z20 Digital Camera <![CDATA[voyager GPS camera]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/72a5820fa41be1a85c188eb28581cddb http://mobileratty.com/article/72a5820fa41be1a85c188eb28581cddb
Voyager GPS camera. It is a really smart/interesting merge of different technologies. The GPS logs your location, accelerometer senses danger, video camera lets you playback upto 10 seconds before and 20 seconds after the event, and the SD card records all of this. It costs $450.

The idea is to protect yourself from unfair insurance claims and false accusations. We’re not sure how this would help if this is on your windshield as shown. More than likely it’ll record how you rear-ended some poor old lady with your SUV. We suggest you install it on your rear window :)

Anyhow. As far as specs you’ve got a 1.3MP CMOS camera with 30IPS 1280 x 960, Mpeg4 320 x 240 (QVGA) or 640 x 480 (VGA) recording ability, G-Sensor, emergency record button, and integrated GPS.

It comes with car charger, windshield mount, 1GB SD card, and the necessary software…via

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:57:49 +0000 gps voyager gps camera gps logs record emergency record button windshield windshield mount accelerometer senses danger card records voyager GPS camera <![CDATA[Cutify your Ipod 3Gs]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/67df8c8c6195e627302e0d66070c1101 http://mobileratty.com/article/67df8c8c6195e627302e0d66070c1101

You just gotta appreciate the Japanese for their “cuteness factor”.  While true that most of the world are satisfied with the bare design of the iPhones (black, white), ah, the Japanese would want them in several other colors.  True that you could G-Mask your iPhones to your liking, but hey, it’s kinda semi-permanent and removing it may damage your precious little iPhone baby.

A Japanese company called Cut&Paste  has released these iPhone skins offering casing and screen protection.  Initially available in two designs called Bone Phone Cube 3G & Bone Phone Bubble 3G. Either design defines your iPhone 3G with the color that best describes your mood.  Do you want a striking motif, go for the red bubble… you in the mood for the 50/50 profile, go for the safe teal colored bubble.

Perfect fit for the iPhone 3G, offering a cuddly hole for the camera too.

Sold for US$18.70 right here.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:50:14 +0000 iphone red bubble iphone skins bubble bone phone bubble iphone baby japanese company japanese bone phone cube Cutify your Ipod 3Gs <![CDATA[A bit of the ole in and out]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/8e1c465c03557901a4289a77aa401ba5 http://mobileratty.com/article/8e1c465c03557901a4289a77aa401ba5 “Power Vampires” take the shape of all kinds of things; your mobile phone charger, digital camera charger, iPod charger, my mother….these items steal energy from you even when not being used for their intended purpose, like making me a sandwich. To combat this massive amount of wasted energy, designer Paulo Oh has come up with a simple plan; unplug them. Not satisfied with simply unplugging them, he also designed this handy outlet called “Hang On Outlet”. It is a basic power outlet with a little extra lip to hold on to your lose plugs, keeping your power management neat and tidy.

Designer: Paulo Oh

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:53:05 +0000 outlet handy outlet designer designer paulo paulo basic power outlet power management neat digital camera charger mobile phone charger A bit of the ole in and out <![CDATA[SanDisk Memory Cards at Mr. Gadget Australia]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/778514a9dab0e6627bd302e30dfd1f6f http://mobileratty.com/article/778514a9dab0e6627bd302e30dfd1f6f What do you use those SanDisk memory card readers for other than to read memory cards? Of course, since we got readers to peruse files with, we also have the vessels with which you keep your data in.

We got new SanDisk memory cards for sale here in Mr. Gadget not only for photography professionals but for gamers and music lovers as well.

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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:17:12 +0000 sandisk memory cards sandisk memory cards pro duo format secure digital memory card 32gb music music lovers SanDisk Memory Cards at Mr. Gadget Australia <![CDATA[Motorola Ischia Spotted by the FCC]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/2a81beea9ce4d1e1d582619384a82a64 http://mobileratty.com/article/2a81beea9ce4d1e1d582619384a82a64 Here's another phone from Motorola. Where did it emerge from? Well the FCC spotted it and it's our duty to mention it. The EM330 Motorola handset will be known as the Motorola Ischia in the future. Motorola seems not to be giving up their fight. They aren't doing that great in the mobile business lately but they keep sticking to it. More and more models are rolled over.

The Ischia is an entry level clamshell phone. Looking at the specs we see a VGA camera, support for microSD memoru cards, FM radio. Not exactly the smartphone here but the Ischia will definitely run applications like calendar, alarm, calculator and various Java Games.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:13:56 +0000 ischia motorola ischia motorola em330 motorola handset microsd memoru cards vga camera java games fcc mobile business Motorola Ischia Spotted by the FCC <![CDATA[Motorola Ischia EM330 Clamshell Phone Unveiled]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/75633ce501a051dc1296ff3ebde71d63 http://mobileratty.com/article/75633ce501a051dc1296ff3ebde71d63 The FCC has just approved the Motorola EM330 also called the Ischia. It’s an entry-level clamshell phone which reminds me of a toy phone model I got off of the corner store. Still, Motorola claims it’s a “music phone with a sleek design that’s sure to get attention.” Uhu, sure.

The Motorola Ischia is a tri-band GSM phone with EDGE and GPRS connectivity. Having no 3G in this era is a bit of a disadvantage, although it could be an unexpected hit in its target market which is China. Being a music-oriented phone, it has a music player, FM radio, 3.5mm jack for headphones, and dedicated music keys both on the inside and the outside of the flip device. Other features include a VGA camera with recording capability, Bluetooth and miniUSB connectivity, and a microSD card slot. Price and availability for the Motorola Ischia EM330 aren’t known yet, but I’m pretty sure you’re not holding your breath for them.

via Softpedia

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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:53:46 +0000 phone motorola ischia em330 motorola ischia ischia music phone tri-band gsm phone entry-level clamshell phone toy phone model microsd card slot Motorola Ischia EM330 Clamshell Phone Unveiled