Someone has got to say this, but the AgfaPhoto DV-5000G presented at PMA resembles a bit too much like a Nokia N93, only without the dial pad, all the wireless modules and perhaps a sky-high price tag. What the two have the most in common is the display that swivels to become a viewfinder and that also flips open from its closed state to a reclined position for watching video, playing games and previewing photos.
The DV-5000G is primarily a digital video camera with its fixed focus 5MP CMOS sensor and 3" TFT 320×240 LCD. Omitting auto-focus and an optical zoom makes it somewhat undesirable as a still cam. Its SDHC slot allows you to shoot over two hours of MPEG-4 in D1 (720×480), but 64MB integrated memory won’t get you far without an external card upgrade. AgfaPhoto also pulls a page out of competitor DXG too by bundling 20 games such as Tetris, Black Jack, etc. Last but not least is the DV-5000G to double as a USB 2.0 VGA webcam with moment recognition capability. If you are interested, the DV-5000G will be yours for $259 MSRP.
While most of you are tuned in to the Superbowl, a little bird whispered in my ear to let me know about the latest portable console creation by modder extraordinaire Ben Heck. I give you the Xbox 360 Elite Laptop.
The portable Xbox 360 features a Halo 3 theme, and is based on the Elite’s internals. Under the hood, the laptop offers a 120GB hard drive, the new 65nm CPU, and a special direct DMI-to-DVI connection which keeps the video signal digital all the way to the laptop’s ample 17-inch LCD screen.
The laptop even features a built-in Xbox Live camera and Wi-Fi, so it’s totally ready for a serious round of Halo 3 or UNO.
I am using some photocells to read the intensity of light that shines through a sheet of paper, upon which I have encoded an image using shades of grey. By spinning this paper around and shining a light through it, the image can be viewed on an oscilloscope. The circuit consists of two resistor dividers, one for each channel, made up of a photocell and a fixed resistor. When there is a large amount of light on the photocell, its resistance drops dramatically and the output voltage rises; when there is little light on the photocell, its resistance goes down and the voltage goes down as well. That’s it!
I am using some photocells to read the intensity of light that shines through a sheet of paper, upon which I have encoded an image using shades of grey. By spinning this paper around and shining a light through it, the image can be viewed on an oscilloscope. The circuit consists of two resistor dividers, one for each channel, made up of a photocell and a fixed resistor. When there is a large amount of light on the photocell, its resistance drops dramatically and the output voltage rises; when there is little light on the photocell, its resistance goes down and the voltage goes down as well. That’s it!
With a name that impressive, there’s no doubt Smartparts can deliver outstanding products and the SP8PRT digital photo frame is no exception. While playing nice with displaying your memories in 800×600 resolution and functioning as a PMP, the 8-inch SP8PRT photo frame has a cleverly concealed printer behind its LCD screen to produce 4×6-inch glossy prints instantaneously with the touch of a button. A dye-sublimation color cartridge loaded with ink and paper is supplied with the photo frame, which can print up to 36 pictures of your choice. As part of its OpitiPix lineup, it can also play WMA and AVI files at their native resolutions from most memory card formats including SD, Memory Stick, and xD Picture Card.
The SP8PRT digital photo frame retails at about $279 and is available nationwide.
“The SP8PRT offers consumers the best of both worlds,” said Stefan Guelpen, president and co-founder of Smartparts. “Not only does it enable consumers to display their digital images in a way that is more convenient and familiar than on a PC, it also bridges the gap that exists between those who prefer digital and hard copy images. At the push of a button, consumers can instantly create a 4×6-inch color print to share with friends or family all without having to boot up their PC, locate the photo, and use a large, cumbersome printer.”
It’s been a busy week filled with excellent photos of your projects. Thanks for sharing!
We’ll have a MAKE Flickr photo pool giveaway soon, more on that in the coming week - So keep the good stuff coming!
Someone has got to say this, but the AgfaPhoto DV-5000G presented at PMA resembles a bit too much like a Nokia N93, only without the dial pad, all the wireless modules and perhaps a sky-high price tag. What the two have the most in common is the display that swivels to become a viewfinder and that also flips open from its closed state to a reclined position for watching video, playing games and previewing photos. 
