The JVC GZ-HM550 brings a new set of standards to the table. It isn't the 1920 x 1080 recording or 9 MP stills. Nor is it the 32GB internal flash memory with an SD/SDHC card slot playing backup or even the Konica Minolta HD lens. Nope, it's the novel Bluetooth function that might make...
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All the cool kids are playing SSDs these days. So much so that every manufacturer wants of piece of the sweet cherry pie. Even Plextor who was previously known as an optical drive/media company has a set of 64GB and 128GB SSDs available now. Too bad these options tastes more like a supermart-made pie...
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Short version: Versatile but not particularly compact, the Vandal is a good choice for the hardcore urban biker/family man who needs to fit everything in his backpack, rain or shine.
Features:
Three weather-sealed cargo compartments
One expandable huuuge compartment
Lifetime warranty
MSRP: $229
Pros:
Hugely expandable
Weather sealing works just fine
Laptop fits fine in middle compartment
Cons:
No logical place for fragile items like...
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Intel cut loose some benchmarking samples of their new, top of the line CPU, the i7-980X Extreme Edition. This is not a CPU intended for the causal use, but rather aim directly at the gaming market. MSRP for the CPU all by itself is a jaw dropping $999, and rumors are already circulating that...
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Short version: An excellent camcorder with few faults except one big, fat, glaring one: it only records in 1080i. What year is this again?
Features:
Extremely light and compact
20x optical zoom and two levels of image stabilization
40GB of built-in storage
Touch-sensitive controls (not touchscreen)
MSRP: $499
Pros:
It really is very light and compact
Image still sharp at 20x zoom, stabilization...
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