Countdown to Nokia's new product announcement
Bonnie Cha | Dec 02, 2008
In the tech world, it's rare that a new product remains a complete secret from the prying eyes of gadget enthusiasts and bloggers, but somehow Nokia has done it. On Tuesday, in conjunction with the Nokia World 2008 Conference in Barcelona, Spain, the Finnish cell phone manufacturer will reveal a new device, and it's a complete mystery.
(Credit: Nokia)
OK, Nokia, we'll bite. The announcement is planned for Tuesday at 12.15am PST. Nokia has also set up a countdown site so you can be notified of the news. Any guesses as to what the mystery product could be?
We'll have all the details for you Tuesday afternoon in Asia, as our own CNET Asia senior editor Reuben Lee patiently counts down over in Barcelona at Nokia World 2008 Conference for the mystery unveiling. Click here for the latest updates.
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Nikon D3x gets official
Leonard Goh | Dec 01, 2008
The 24.5-megapixel D3x. (Credit: Nikon)
Going by Nikon's product timeline, it is no surprise that one year after the D3 was announced, the D3x is now official after months of speculation by shutterbugs.
Keeping with the trends of high-res dSLRs, the new full-frame shooter houses a 24.5-megapixel sensor, putting it on the same level with Sony's Alpha DSLR-A900 and offering 3 megapixels more than what Canon has with its EOS 1Ds Mark III. At this resolution, the D3x can fire off at 5 frames per second (fps), while switching to DX-crop mode allows for 7 fps burst mode.
For focusing, it utilizes the same 51-point autofocus system used in the D3 and D700. The 3-inch LCD is on par with other high-end dSLRs, capable of displaying 920k dots for precise checking of fine details in images.
The camera body is weather-sealed and the shutter mechanism has been tested to last for at least 300,000 cycles.
The D3x will be in time for the festive season. Nikon told CNET Asia that the dSLR is tentatively slated to go on sale in Asia by mid-December, but pricing has yet to be confirmed. In its international press release, however, the camera will set you back a hefty sum of US$7,999.95.
The information flow from Mumbai
Dan Farber | Dec 01, 2008
As the tragic events unfolded in Mumbai, India, the Internet backchannel came to the foreground with messages, photos, and videos from the masses using Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and so-called citizen reporting sites such as Global Voices, as well as CNN and NDTV.
The terrorist attacks have left more than 100 dead and several hundred wounded in Mumbai, the country's financial center.
In major disasters, Twitter has become a conduit for real-time information and conversation.
As you would expect, the flow of information has been chaotic and potentially unreliable,
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Unlocking iPhone 3Gs--the Vietnamese way
Dong Ngo | Dec 01, 2008
Tuan Anh Do shows off an unlocked iPhone 3G at one of his cell phone repair shops in Hanoi.
(Credit: Dong Ngo/CBS Interactive)
HANOI, Vietnam--Every obstacle presents an opportunity. I saw this firsthand in Hanoi.
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Free replacement for old Fujitsu laptops in UK
Darius Chang | Dec 01, 2008
Frankly, we're incredibly jealous. Though Fujitsu LifeBooks are hardly known for budget prices, they are among the few machines still made in Japan and have one of the best build qualities in the market. In fact, the Japanese maker is so confident of its quality control that it has made a three-year warranty standard in Asia, even for its Netbook.
To sweeten the deal further, the new LifeBook4Life program in the UK promises Fujitsu laptop owners a new machine every three years. To adjust for inflation, 10 percent will be added to the original price to determine the value of the replacement. This applies to the LifeBook S, T, E and P range. For the cheaper Esprimo line, the Esprimo Promise initiative will refund the purchase price of the machine in addition to repairing the laptop as long as the warranty is still valid.
Sadly, Fujitsu Singapore has just confirmed that this is a UK exclusive and is unlikely to travel to Asian shores soon. But for those going to the UK for an extended period, you may want to hold off your LifeBook purchase till you get there.
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