Record for the zoom: Olympus SP-810UZ reached the 36 x

Olympus is customary because: the nippon constructor just beat the record for the largest amplitude of a goal with the SP-810UZ bridge: 36 x for a 24-864 mm equivalent. Impressive figures for a device that can be classified in the category "Ultra-Zoom". The 14 megapixel CCD sensor offers an interesting opening of f/2.8 in wide-angle and f/5.6 in telephoto.

Side video on the other hand, it remains in 720 p due to the choice by the manufacturer of the TruePic III processor and not the last generation TruePic IV for the 1080p. It also has a screen 3 "230 000 points and a rechargeable battery via USB, a non-negligible detail for most backpackers who never separated from their laptop. SP-810US will be available in September at a price of 299 euros.

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Nokia 500: an entry under Symbian smartphone

Despite its partnership with Windows Phone 7, Nokia will not abandon its OS mobile home, Symbian. The Finnish firm will continue to offer smart phones of entry via Symbian, the image of the last small Nokia 500. Announced as a basic smartphone, the 500 took advantage of the latest version of Symbian named Anna.

The manufacturer provided did not compromise on the characteristics of its terminal. Screen 3.2 "(640 x 360 pixels resolution), APN 5 megapixels, processor at 1 GHz and built-in FM tuner. Little more, the rear shells of Nokia 500 are interchangeable. Here are two videos of presentation.

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Nintendo 3DS: friction of screens and its consequences

The Nintendo 3DS sells poorly. With 750,000 units since its release, it is a fact. On top of all, it would be a problem of design at the level of its screens.

They affect the level of the framework of the lower screen. L' main screen being wider, this causes premature wear by manipulating. Well, Nintendo provided skates on each side of the console to protect screens. Unfortunately, they are not thick enough. Also, users found themselves with permanent marks on their screen.

After several complaints, Nintendo stated that it would take not this support issue. The Japanese giant recommends 3DS owners to place a piece of fabric or plastic between the two screens when the console is closed. A response that would be badly perceived by consumers.

To compensate for this defect, some users have had the idea to use a Xbox 360, and more particularly skates that are based on the console. They have the ideal size to set on the 3DS and permanently protect its screens. A home solution worth the penalty to be cited.

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Toms' Hardware: the ability of a DSS plays the performance?

The main advantage of the DSS is their unparalleled speed with our good old hard drives. While some models show a record access time, what more modest versions in terms of capacity? A 64 GB SSD will not necessarily have the same performance as a 256 GB model, but how much will be lost? Our colleagues at Tom's Hardware is are asked the question and conducted tests.

Performance of SSD capacity

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The Acer Iconia Smart test

Last February, Acer was the Smart Iconia, a smartphone with a 4.8-inch screen. Simply giant, this mobile is equipped for multimedia and Internet browsing. With its dimensions, he published small HTC HD2 and stands just behind the 5-inch Dell Streak.

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Tom's Hardware: when show console becomes portable

How many already wished to continue their part of salon console game? If Nintendo's Wii U will make its contribution to this form of game, the modeurs have thought before turning consoles show in portable consoles.

When the show console becomes portable

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The facial recognition approached within iOS 5

iOS 5 might incorporate features of face recognition. And open it to the developers to create new types of applications.Site 9to5Mac seems sure of him announcing that iOS 5 reserve even a surprise of size: integrated recognition of faces. According to the site, this feature would be introduced in the next version of the mobile operating system of Apple and its API open to developers to exploit it in their applications.Last year, Apple had acquired the Swedish company Polar Rose, specializing in facial recognition. Technologies have recently been integrated into Mac OS X Lion, particularly in the Photo Booth application that allows an animation track a face. Last year, Polar Rose had published this video giving an overview of a combination of skills and from different social networks.

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