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Sony today announced the launch of its beautifully-designed new line of Reader digital books, including the new Reader Pocket Edition, Reader Touch Edition and, in the US, the wireless Reader Daily Edition. The new Reader Pocket Edition sports a five-inch, full touch screen, 2 GB of onboard memory and a smart, lightweight design. It is available in chic colors, including silver and pink.

The new Reader Touch Edition features a six-inch full touch screen and an intuitive design with 2 GB of onboard memory. In addition, it offers dual expansion slots for up to 32GB of additional memory and the ability to play MP3 and AAC audio files.The Reader Daily Edition provides a wireless connection to Sony’s Reader Store from most of the U.S. via AT&T’s 3G network. Now, it will also provide Wi-Fi and basic Web browsing capability on its large, seven-inch full touch screen. The new Reader models bring a fresh level of flare to e-reading with colorful, elegant aluminum designs and all new, highly responsive touch screens.

Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market the new MX-2310F Digital Full-Color MFP featuring enhanced environmental performance and high-quality color output in a compact size that is the smallest and lightest in its class. The use of a newly developed polymer resin frame has reduced the weight of the main unit by approximately one-third of its predecessor model. In addition, Sharp MX-2310F Digital Full-Color MFP delivers the environmental performance demanded in today’s offices by reducing power consumption by approximately 77% of its predecessor thanks to a significantly faster warm-up time, adopting LEDs as the light source in the scanning section, and holding down power consumption while on network standby to just 1 watt.
Sharp’s Mycrostoner HG2 advanced small-particle toner enables high-image-quality output that naturally reproduces neutral tones as well as fine details in the original. The design also gives full consideration to ease of use, including a 7.0-inch WVGA color touchscreen LCD control panel and easy-grip handles. The new Sharp MX-2310F Digital Full-Color MFP will be available in Japan from September 10, 2010 for approximately 1,165,000 yen ($13,840).

Making its worldwide debut today, Sony’s new Bloggie Touch enhances the pocket video camera category by making it even easier to preserve and upload life’s spontaneous moments. The Sony Bloggie Touch (MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10) captures full 1920x1080p high definition MP4 video and 12.8-megapixel photos on 8GB or 4GB of embedded memory, respectively. Boasting a clean, innovative design, new Bloggie Touch cameras feature minimal hard keys and a large, three-inch diagonal capacitive touch screen that automatically adjusts for vertical or horizontal shooting and viewing. You can record video, snap photos, or both at the same time, just by pressing two of three simplified buttons on the device. The Bloggie Touch has SteadyShot image stabilization for smoother footage, Face Detection technology to enhance faces by automatically correcting exposure and a built-in USB arm for easy charging and uploading to a computer. It even features an HDMI output to enjoy content on your HDTV.

By connecting the camera to an internet-connected compatible computer via the built-in USB, pre-installed Bloggie software quickly imports your content and makes it a breeze to edit, organize, and even transfer your videos and photos to popular sharing websites with simple drag and drop motions. It includes direct upload to Facebook, Flickr, Picasa Web Albums and YouTube photo and video sharing sites. Available in silver or black, the MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10 will be available in October for about $200 and $180 respectively.

Panasonic announced today its newest 8GB and 16GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Cards – the RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G. UHS-I is the new standard for higher-speed Bus interface defined by the SD Association as part of the SD Memory Card Specification Ver.3.01, which provides up to 104MB/s performance. Both memory cards have maximum data transfer speed of up to 60MB/s and Class10 speed specification. The 8GB and 16GB Memory Cards offers stable writing performance with Class 10 speed specification, ensuring highly-reliable 3D and full HD video recording.
The Panasonic RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G both incorporate Super Intelligent Controller (SICS), designed for high-level data protection. The Power Failure Protection function automatically retrieves data when power suddenly fails and preserves important data. Both the Panasonic RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G Memory Card models will be available from November, 2010.

Sony today announced the latest S-Frame range of digital photo frames. With total of ten new frames in screen size of 7”, models XR100 and VR100 comes with 10.2 inch screens and AVCHD video playback with stereo sound.The flagship XR100 adds TruBlack technology for even richer, high-contrast images with practically no reflection. It’s also distinguished by an extra-wide viewing angle (160° x 160° degrees) so everyone can enjoy the show, anywhere in the room. The S-Frame XR100 and VR100 can show your camcorder, camera, and DSLR AVCHD clips with clear, rich stereo sound. All models (except E710 which comes with exchangeable panels) feature a distinctive illuminated ‘Sony’ logo on the panel bezel: the logo disappears automatically when frame is positioned vertically in portrait position.
There’s also a smart orientation sensor that 'flips' images for correct viewing whether the frame is in portrait or landscape position. There’s also an energy-saving timer that cuts power consumption when the frame isn’t being used, plus a remote for handy playback control from wherever you’re sitting.The latest S-Frame range of digital photo frames by Sony brings your precious memories to life like never before.

Panasonic's extensive product line-up of 19" - 65" LCD and Plasma VIERA model televisions will be on display at this year's IFA, Europe's leading consumer electronics fair from September 3 - 8 in Berlin. Panasonic will be extending its 3D TV line-up at IFA by adding two new 42" and 46" models in the VT20 series. Panasonic will be officially unveiling its new GT20 3D TV series with a 42" model. Panasonic Full HD 3D TVs combine NeoPDP technology with high-performance 3D processing to offer consumers an entirely new dimension of entertainment that they have never experienced before.
NeoPDP 3D technology guarantees improved brightness through shorter emission cycles or what Panasonic refers to as High Efficiency Response Technology. In addition, Crosstalk Reduction Technology actually prevents double images from occurring by clearly separating left-eye and right-eye images. NeoPDP technology in combination with 600Hz sub-field Drive technology takes picture quality to the next level and is therefore the perfect choice for watching sports and movies, as well as gaming - in both 2D and 3D.

The Panasonic booth will feature an impressive 3D mass display that incorporates Panasonic 3D TVs ranging from 42" to 152". In addition, a 152" 3D theatre will offer visitors the ultimate 3D experience and underscore Panasonic's superior picture quality. At IFA, Panasonic will showcase an end-to-end 3D story by physically demonstrating the benefits that consumer camcorders and 3D TVs have to offer in a 3D shooting area. In the 3D shooting area, guests will be able to "shoot" themselves in 3D at a fixed shooting station.
Panasonic will be unveiling its exciting range of industry-leading 2D and 3D products for the ultimate entertainment experience at this year's IFA, Europe's leading consumer electronics fair from September 3 - 8 in Berlin.

Canon U.S.A today announced its new flagship color production presses, the Canon imagePRESS C7010VP, C6010VP and C6010 digital presses. The imagePRESS C7010VP and C6010VP presses are equipped to handle an expanded range of media types from 16 lb. bond to 120 lb. cover weight while delivering rated print speeds of up to 70 letter-sized pages per minute (ppm) and 60 ppm respectively in color and black and white, regardless of paper weight.Built upon the revolutionary imagePRESS platform, the new devices were developed in direct response to customer feedback to help grow their businesses.
Based on the ten areas of excellence that are most important to their business, the new models offer commercial printers, print-service providers and Inplant/CRDs the ability to work with an expanded array of media types as well as new features designed to enhance output quality, productivity and versatility.

Creative today announced the Creative T12 Wireless speaker system, the latest addition to Creative's Pure Wireless Speakers family. Slim, stylish and decked out in classic black, it is the natural choice for a hassle-free wireless 2.0 speaker solution.The Creative T12 Wireless speaker system will debut at the IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3 - 8 September 2010.

Creative today announced the Creative HQ-1600 headphones which will debut at the IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3 – 8 September 2010. The Creative HQ-1600 headphones feature high performance Neodymium drivers that pump out impressive audio, an over-the-ear design for better acoustic isolation, and lightweight components for convenient mobility. The Creative HQ-1600 headphones achieve high standards of audio quality and attenuation of ambient noise while still remaining light enough to carry around and wear for extended periods.
With an adjustable headband and ear cups incorporating soft leatherette ear cushions, the Creative HQ-1600 headphones provide users a pleasant music listening experience they can enjoy in total comfort, be it at home or while on the streets. The Creative HQ-1600 headphones will be available in Singapore from end September 2010 onwards at the suggested retail price of S$69.00.

Corsair today announced the launch of their inaugural audio product, the Gaming Audio Series HS1 USB gaming headset. This noise-isolating headset offers long-term playing comfort and immersive multi-channel audio, with massive 50mm drivers and a carefully tuned acoustical design optimized not only for gaming, but for movies and music as well. The Dolby Headphone technology provides multi-channel sound and improves audio quality to reduce listening fatigue.The circumaural, closed-back design helps reject ambient noise and keeps you in the game, even in high-distraction environments like LAN parties.

Replaceable memory foam ear pads provide a reliable, comfortable fit that conforms to the shape of your head without binding or pinching. The uni-directional noise-cancelling microphone on an adjustable boom enables clear, low-noise voice chat. The end result is a headset that simply provides a superior gaming experience. The Corsair Gaming Audio Series HS1 USB Gaming headset is available from Corsair's authorized distributors and resellers worldwide.

The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors are an industry first and are a combination of the Ultimate Ears pro audio sound along with a flat frequency response curve that has been developed & tuned in collaboration with the historic and widely respected Capitol Studios engineering team. The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors allow the user to record, mix and master anywhere, anytime because they provide up to -32 dB of noise isolation. Once the product is inserted in the user’s ears, the user is always in the “sweet spot” no matter where they are. This is because the music is being reproduced and delivered directly from the source into one’s ears. Since they are noise isolating, there is no need to be concerned with environmental acoustics and noise.

Lightweight and portable, Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors can be used as an honest base line reference source when recording and mixing in unfamiliar venues. In addition, they can be used on an airplane, in the waiting room or anywhere you can find time to work! The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors are expected to be available beginning in September for a suggested retail price of $999.The price of the Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors does not include the initial cost to have a qualified audiologist create your ear impressions.