Samsung may have mumbled something about its 12 MP camera phones, but it’s Sony the company that actually announced the world’s first 12 MP CMOS image sensor for handsets.
The Asian half of the Sony Ericsson joint-venture has just gone official with IMX060PQ, a 1/2.5 CMOS image sensor from the Exmor series that, apparently, has the industry’s highest Megapixel count: 12.25 MP.
The new 12.25 MP sensor is equipped with autofocus and it will be available staring March 2009. Its price is said to be of 2,500 Japanese yen ($26), so the phones to include it should not be more expensive than the 8 Megapixel ones that are already on the market (like Sony Ericsson C905, Samsung Innov8 or LG Renoir).
Needless to say, the handsets that will include Sony’s IMX060PQ will be made by Sony Ericsson, so I guess we should expect some really hot Cyber-shot phones to come in 2009. After all, Ericsson mentioned something about super camera phones too.
Sony has also announced the upcoming release of the following image sensors:
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IMX046PQ, 1/3.2 CMOS with 8.11 MP
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IMX045PQ, 1/4 CMOS with 5.15 MP
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IU060F, 1/3.2 lens module with 12.25 MP
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and IU046F, 1/3.2 lens module with 8.11 MP
Sony says that, although they are extremely small, the new image sensors can deliver high-quality images. That’s thanks to several factors, including: a unique pixel structure, the implementation of a Cu process for fine interconnections, and Sony’s proprietary “Column-Parallel A/D Conversion technique”.
Let’s hope Sony knows what it’s doing and the higher Megapixel count will indeed make mobile photos look better than ever.
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It seems that 8 MP camera phones should already step aside to make room for the 9 MP handsets, although the first ones haven’t had the chance to conquer the market yet.
Digital Imaging Systems, a German-American developer of camera module technology, announced the availability of DIS6931 – the first ever 9 Megapixel camera module created for mobile devices.
Basically, a handset equipped with this camera module will be able to take photos at a 3488 x 2616 pixels maximum resolution. Even more, since the module features uber-fast autofocus (less than 300 milliseconds), a fast click-to-capture time (less than 200 ms) and high-quality lenses, the phone to integrate it should be among the best when it comes to photo quality.
The DIS6931 also comes with a mechanical shutter, ND filter (neutral density filter) and support for lots of viewfinder / HDTV sizes (up to 30fps frame rates).
Pre-production samples of DIS6931 are available right away, while commercial units should start shipping at the end of 2008, which might mean that the first quarter of 2009 could bring us one or even more 9 MP camera phones.
I wonder which handset manufacturer will be the first to incorporate the DIS6931 module into one of its devices. Maybe Nokia, since the Finns don’t have an 8 MP camera phone yet, like most of the other giant producers do. Well, what do you think?
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Written by Ilinca Nita on September 22nd, 2008 with no comments.
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If you like one of those who frequently use your mobile phone for taking photos, things just got a little clearer. Samsung recently unveiled what they claim is the world’s thinnest 8MP CMOS designed for use with cellphones.
The device measures just 28mm × 15.3mm × 8.5mm, and the small size is not all. Like many digital cameras, the little photo-taking module features face-detection, anti-shake, ISO 1600 sensitivity and can even detect and automatically snap a photo when it recognizes a smile.
Fortunately this isn’t just some hyped technology that Samsung is flaunting for years down the road. The company says the new slim 8MP CMOS should be available for mobile phones yet in the 3rd or 4th quarter of this year.
Samsung via Engadget
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LaCie is now taking pre-orders for a new small portable hard drive designed by Sam Hecht called the LaCie Little Disk. The Little Disk comes in a black rectangular shape no larger than the size of your palm. It has a protective removable cap which reveals an extractable USB connector on the inside. Simply plug the Little Disk directly into an available USB port - no cables or power adapters needed. LaCie also provides LaCieSync software which keeps your important data secure.
Pre-order the 30GB model now for $129.99 with units shipping in February.
Specs include:
- 30GB storage capacity
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- 3600 RPM
- 2MB cache
- Up to 480Mbits/second
- Measures 2.64 x 1.69 x .67 inches
- Weighs 85 grams
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G-Technology is showcasing at MacWorld a 1TB external hard drive which offers RAID 0 configuration. It is called the G-Tech G-RAID mini and it should be available in March.
G-Technology said the G-Tech G-RAID mini is a full sized RAID 0 solution set into a portable solution. It features a triple FireWire 400/800/USB 2.0 interface and is designed to work right out of the box with Mac OS X systems.
Get more details on the new G-Tech G-RAID mini after the jump.
G-Technology Puts a One Terabyte Portable Drive in Your Hand
Upgrade Your Gear with G-RAID mini, the Industry’s First 1TB Portable Drive
Offering RAID 0, Massive Capacity, Performance and Durability
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Macworld Conference & Expo
(Booth #S1544) — G-Technology, Inc. (http://www.g-technology.com, G-Tech), a manufacturer of premium storage solutions for the Apple(R) Mac(R) community that was acquired today by Fabrik, Inc. (http://www.fabrik.com), announces the industry’s first 1TB portable external storage drive, the G-RAID mini with RAID 0.
Complete with the award winning features of its full-sized G-RAID solution shrunk into a portable system, it’s a screaming device for mobile content creation applications, traveling with large amounts of data, or for audio/video editing while on the road. G-RAID mini features a triple
FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interface for universal connectivity to Mac and PC workstations and laptops. The G-RAID mini drives appears to any Mac or PC computer as a single, big and fast disk drive and is ready right out of the box for use with Mac OS X systems.
Real world performance matters most when you are on the road, as well as in the office. With the striping speed of RAID 0 combined with the fastest FireWire interface on the market, FireWire 800, the G-RAID mini easily supports simultaneous playback of multiple layers of video in Apple Final Cut Pro(R), Adobe Premiere(R) and Avid Xpress Pro(R). Marry this with the latest disk storage technology, the new Oxford 924 bridge chipset, and a quiet fan and heat sink, and users are guaranteed reliable operation and long life. Easily transportable and encased in an all-aluminum enclosure, it’s perfect for video editing on the go.
“G-Technology continues to offer the most powerful external storage solutions available,” said Roger Mabon, vice president of sales and marketing for Fabrik’s G-Technology product group. “The G-RAID mini is a perfect addition to our family, as it supports our strong following of creative professionals who need reliable, high capacity, high-performance storage.”
Available in March 2008, each G-Tech G-RAID mini comes formatted HFS+ and is Time Machine(TM) ready. G-RAID mini is bus-powered when attached to a FireWire (6 or 9-pin) port, eliminating the need to carry an external AC power supply. Suggested retail pricing has not been set. All drives come with a standard 3-Year factory warranty. For more information, please visit
http://www.g-technology.com.
Written by Nino Marchetti on January 15th, 2008 with no comments.
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Iomega announced today some higher capacity and dual interface models for its Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive line. This new hard drives range in price from around $140 to $230.
The Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives include 160GB and 250GB models with dual USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 ports. They are available in red, black and white body colors. Iomega also released a new 250GB USB 2.0 model in red, blue and black body colors.
Features in common on these new models include the 2.5-inch hard drive design, USB power, Windows and Mac support , backup software and technology to help prevent drive damage when dropped. Iomega says all of its Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives are available now.
Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive
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Storage Appliance is showing off at CES what it thinks is a simplified backup solution for everyone. It’s called the ClickFree platform, with the first product under this umbrella being the HD 700. It’s priced at around $150.
The ClickFree HD 700 is reportedly as simple as plugging the device into a USB port. The backup option “automatically launches, searches and backs up anything important without ever having to push or click a button.” Consumers can back up information from up to give PCs in this manner.
The ClickFree HD 700 holds a 120GB hard drive. It is available now and should be followed soon by other devices.
ClickFree HD 700
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LaCie has been busying showing off new external hard drives at CES. Another one of its announcements is the new LaCie d2 Quadra, available in various storage configurations and starting at around $200.
The LaCie d2 Quadra is designed for professional use primarily. It’s available in multiple interface options - eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB - and sports an aluminum heat sink system to keep things cool. The d2 Quadra has been designed with RAID use in mind - one can connect two more more drives o the host in either RAID 1 for data redundancy and protection, or striped together in RAID 0 for faster data transfers.
LaCie said the d2 Quadra will work with Windows or Mac and features a blue button on the front of the console which can be configured to launch an application or initiate a backup on demand. The LaCie d2 Quadra, running in storage sizes from 320GB to 1TB, should be available starting next month.
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