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Is that a Handycam in your pocket?
Sony's sensationally styled Handycam HDR-TG1 is the world's smallest full HD camcorder. With a scratch-resistant titanium body.
- By Sarah Alphanso, editorial assistant
- Published: 00:08 July 2, 2008
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
- The HDR-TG1 is equipped with ClearVid CMOS Sensor with Exmor-derived technology.
Sony's sensationally styled Handycam HDR-TG1 is the world's smallest full HD camcorder. With a scratch-resistant titanium body, the HDR-TG1 is equipped with ClearVid CMOS Sensor with Exmor-derived technology and BIONZ image processor for superb picture quality.
It is equipped with a built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital surround sound and can feature 1920x1080 full HD recording.
Its face detection technology automatically adjusts focus, exposure, colour balance and skin tone.
Dhs3599 at Jumbo Electronics.
World's highest internet cafe
China Mobile has opened the world's highest internet café on Mount Everest base camp in Tibet, according to the People's Daily online.
Located at an altitude of 5200m, the café is primarily to support the communication needs of China's Olympic torch relay team. With about 40 to 50 customers every day, it also offers remote payment and SIM change services.
Motopure ups the swank stakes
Motorola and luxury mobile phone creator Alexander Amosu have introduced the diamond Motopure H12, the world's first diamond Bluetooth headset.
A limited edition headset, Motopure is made from 18k white or yellow gold and features over 180 brilliant cut diamonds, a total of 3.47 carats. It can be further customised with white, pink or even black diamonds.
The headset comes in half-loaded and fully-loaded versions, priced at about Dhs29,000 and Dhs45,000 respectively. Both can be customised to order at www.amosu.co.uk.
Monopoly re-invented
The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc has released additional details on Monopoly (working title), its first Hasbro-branded video game set to launch on Wii, Xbox 360 and other consoles. It features four-player simultaneous play, accelerated gaming and integrated multi-player moments.
32.9 million
Total number of mobile payment users worldwide using the SMS technology - Gartner Inc
What's up doc?
Sharaf DG's new DG Help service provides free tech check-ups. By dialling the 800-DGHelp (800-344357) you are connected to a 'Tech Doctor', who will arrange an appointment to solve problems like PC servicing, software installation/upgrades, wireless network set-up, data back-up and recovery, home theatre and TV installation.
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