CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Review: Excellent editing tools, great effects
The CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra is an impressive improvement in the quality of the all-around consumer-video-editing application, making it worthy of PCMag Editors’ Choice for consumer video editing.
The Good: Can share title, DVD template, and objects over the Internet. Good capture, trimming tools. Very good corrective effects, performance, multicore CPU utilization. Lots of artistic effects. Can search, input, and use Flickr images.
The Bad: Didn’t recognize a Panasonic AG-HSC1UP AVCHD camcorder.
The Bottomline: Excellent across-the-board functionality and usability, and the best choice in the consumer editing field. Read more
Share ThisCanon Rebel XS Reviewed: Threatens the Nikon D60 with its new features
The new Rebel, which replaces the XTi as the baby of its dSLR line, retains the 10-megapixel CMOS and 2.5-inch LCD, while moving up to the body of the more recent XSi. The new level entry cam from Canon will ship with the image stabilized version of the EF-S 18-55mm lens.
The Good: Retains the 10-megapixel CMOS and 2.5-inch LCD. Uses the newer Digic III processing chip. Camera also adds Live View mode. Improved battery life.
The Bad: Some differences in photo quality, especially at higher ISO sensitivities.
The Bottomline: The new Canon Rebel XS till looks like a signficant threat to its primary competitor, the Nikon D60, which only has three AF points. Read more
Share ThisScandyna Audio System Review: Slick sound and looks; pretty pricey
The Scandyna Drop Speakers + Amp look rad just sitting on a table or desk, but they can also be hung from a ceiling for extra-groovy audio action, adding some more serious punch.
The Good: Gold kevlar cones look and sound slick. Patch up to four different audio sources into the amp. Big push button dial doubles as input selector and volume knob.
The Bad: No dock for iPod means no remote control of tracks. You could buy a decent used motorcycle for the price of this system.
The Bottomline: This is one of the best-sounding small speaker systems we’ve seen in many years. But hey, the super loud volume and the high price tag can be such a turn off. Read more
Share ThisSony Rolly Reviewed: Amusing Robotic dancing egg
Sony’s controversial Rolly is a robotic dancing egg that is also an MP3 player. Some just love it for being so silly, others seem not to get it and say this is just a pricey musical toy for gadget heads who have everything–including some cash to burn. Read more
Samsung Instinct Reviewed: Slick touch phone rivals the iPhone
The Instinct is basically Samsung’s reinvention of the iPhone idea: a slick-looking, touch-driven, multimedia handheld that brings a lot of non-phone features to the front, without being a full-fledged smartphone. The Good: Good voice quality and music and video playback features. Fun to use. Read more
Flip Mino Digital Camcorder Reviewed: Smaller yet edgier Flip
The newest version of Flip’s cheap, portable, super-simple video camera is actually smaller that its predecessors. Weighing in at at only 3.3 ounces, the Flip Mino is a much prettier and cooler version, perfect for the YouTube generation. Read more
Haier Ibiza Rhapsody MP3 Player Reviewed: Can do better with more storage
The new Haier MP3 Player aims to fix some flaws in this new flash-based Ibiza—available in 4GB and 8GB capacities. The result is a less buggy, more compact version of the original Ibiza Rhapsody (albeit with far less storage space).
The Good: Excellent integration of Rhapsody online music service. Wi-Fi streaming has improved from original model. 2.4-inch screen is great for photo viewing. Respectable file support including Flickr and Audible.
The Bad: Large for a flash player. Design is not the sexiest. EQ is not customizable.
The Bottomline: While you’re still likely to experience occasional sputtering, Wi-Fi streaming is better on this slimmer flash-based player, making it a stronger contender than the original hard-drive based Ibiza.
Price: Starting at $179.
Read full review over at PCMAG.
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Share ThisTokyoFlash Hightech WatchReviewed: Geeks and nerds unite!
Both a blessing and a curse, TokyoFlash is time keeping device that can be perfect for striking up conversations with strangers — especially the ladies. The good: Flashing lights. Hard to decipher graphics. Math. This thing is less of a watch and more like geek catnip. Telling time requires a bit of brain power.
The bad: Try, just try to get an accurate reading in direct sunlight. See what happens when you ask someone if they want to see your ‘Infection.”
The bottom line: Geeks and nerds would love this one but good luck on finding a girl that will understand how it works.
Price: Starting at $$139.22.
Read full review over at WIRED.
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Share ThisPolaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer Reviewed: Retro goes digital
The Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer largely recreates the archetypical Polaroid experience for the digital photography age. Read more
Olympus E420 DSLR Reviewed: World’s Smallest DSLR
The latest Olympus E-420 is clearly based on the E-410 that was introduced last year, but has undergone some obvious changes when it comes to the inner parts of the camera.
The good: Allows for instant focusing with supported lenses and solid image sensor that delivers images on par with the more expensive Olympus E-3. Read more
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