Sharp trumpets world’s thinnest 5-megapixel CMOS sensor

May 22nd, 2008 by

Every so often, we catch Sharp tooting its own horn in regard to sensor size. Needless to say, small is most certainly superior in this discussion, and the aforesaid outfit is patting itself on the back once more for the RJ63SC100. This 5-megapixel CMOS sensor is said to be the industry’s thinnest at 9.5- x 9.5- x 6.6-millimeters, and it should fit snugly inside the already cramped innards of tomorrow’s cellphones just fine. Samples are slated to ship out at the end of May for ¥10,000 ($96) a pop, while commercial production should get going a month later.

[Via Impress]

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Brando offers world’s smallest wireless mouse, “probably”

May 22nd, 2008 by

Filed under: Peripherals

Brando has never been one to let facts or practicality get in the way of a new product offering, and it’s staying true to form with its latest mouse, which it boldly proclaims is “probably the world’s smallest 2.4GHz wireless mouse.” Apart from that rather dubious claim to fame, the mouse looks to be a pretty standard optical number, with it boasting a switchable 400 / 800 / 1600 dpi, a promised 70 hours of continuous use on a charge, and a range of about 23 feet. If that sounds like it’ll get the job done for ya, you can order one now in your choice of black or silver for $29.

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Toshiba to showcase “world’s smallest HDTV camera” at NAB

April 7th, 2008 by

Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV

Granted, Toshiba Imaging’s IK-HD1 3CCD HDTV Camera may not matter much to the consumer as-is, but we’re all about the progress. Ready to make its grand, er, wee entrance at NAB Show later this month, the aforementioned unit touts the planet’s “smallest” HD camera head (1.6-inches; 2.3-ounces), which should give program producers in tight spots one less reason to not capture content in high-def. In that vein, Tosh even notes that its ability to capture at 1,920 x 1,080 at 30fps makes it “highly suitable for reality TV (you getting this, producers?), specialty broadcast, sports, news and commercials.” We know, this totally opens the door for an HD version of Punk’d, but hey, you can’t win ‘em all.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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