September 23rd, 2008 by
Filed under: Digital Cameras
While the update from the SD14 to the SD15 was rather sad, just about any tweak to the bar-raising DP1 compact with 13.8- x 20.7-mm Foveon X3 sensor is reason to get excited. So listen up, Sigma just announced the DP2 — same 14 megapixel X3 CMOS sensor only now coupled with Sigma’s improved True II image processor and 24.2-mm F2.8 glass equivalent to 41-mm on a 35-mm SLR. No pricing or ship date announced.
[Thanks, David Z.]
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September 23rd, 2008 by
Filed under: Digital Cameras
What’s one better than a Sigma SD14? Why the SD15, of course. Sigma’s SD15 DSLR starts with the same 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image sensor found in the unimpressive SD14 (and compact DP1 for that matter) but ratchets-up the specs with a new True II image processor and 3-inch LCD. A worthwhile update to be sure but trivial by comparison to what Nikon and Canon have announced in recent weeks. Distracted by all the DP1 R&D were we Sigma?
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September 10th, 2008 by
Filed under: Desktops
AMD may have some new dual-core Phenom processors around the corner, but it looks like those wanting to build an AMD rig on the cheap don’t have to wait until then, as the company has just slashed the price on its triple-core Phenom X3 processors, a move that follows some similar price cuts just a few weeks ago. As of now, you can get an X3 8450 for $104 (down from $125 in July), an X3 8650 for $119 (down from $145), an X3 8750 for $129 (down from $175), or even an X3 8750 Black Edition with overclocking support for just $134. As TG Daily points out, that pits the processors up against the low-end of Intel’s Core 2 Duo offerings, which certainly makes ‘em an attractive option for those looking to get the most bang for the buck.
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June 6th, 2008 by
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Straight up, this one sounds just too bizarre to ever be true, but we suppose (almost) anything goes when talkin’ AMD. Now that you’re suitably skeptical, word on the street has it that AMD’s triple- and quad-core Phenom processors posses a half dozen “hidden pins” which can enable painfully easy overclocking when paired with the right chipsets. Yeah, this sounds way too much like some sort of Up / Down / Up / Down / Select / Start fantasy boost, but apparently a 2.8GHz Black Edition CPU can be taken to 3GHz with a SB700-equipped motherboard or an even more tantalizing 3.2GHz when used with a SB750. As expected, the release date for this tech is listed as unknown, but maybe that’s just some code trying to tell us we’re really stuck in the Twilight Zone.
[Thanks, kris120890]
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January 31st, 2008 by
Filed under: Digital Cameras
We’ve harshed on GE’s cameras before, but the company showed up at PMA with a new model called the E1050 (pictured) that’s actually pretty slick. The 10 megapixel shooter features a 5x optical zoom, HD-res video mode, HDMI out, a 3-inch touchscreen, and an integrated GPS radio that syncs up with your computer to automatically geotag your shots. All for just $249 — even if thing takes just average pictures, that’s quite a bargain. We’ll have a hands-on soon, and read on for specs on the rest of GE’s 2008 lineup, all of which include face and blink detection.
Continue reading GE unveils the geotagging 10 megapixel E1050, eight other new cams
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