HP Launches New Wide Format Printer
Hewlett-Packard one of the most popular printer manufacturers came up with a new wide printer format that can answer the printing requirements of many industries. The new printer is called the HP Z3200 and is engineered for professional photographers and designers. HP Z3200 sports a new ink formulation. Compared to its predecessors, the new printer has more speed and paper-handling improvements and other enhancements.
HP Z3200 is a 12-ink pigment printer. It has a 24-inch and 44-inch versions.
The new printer carries the Vivera inkset technology and has a new Chromatic Red ink and Quad Black inks. It also has a gloss optimizer an advanced feature that allows image print outs to have more brilliant colors.
The HP Z3200 also has a built-in spectrophotometer which adds intelligence to the printer’s basic functions. HP Z3200 also carries an enhanced Color Center tool for a more advanced calibration and profiling.
HP Z3200 can print images of up to 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution. As this new printer is speeder than the previous models, printing speed is up to 12.4 minutes per A1/D color print on glossy paper in Best Mode.
HP Z3200 has Ethernet connection capability, a USB 2.0 port and an EIO Jetdirect accessory slot.
The printer will be available in October. The 24-inch model is tagged at $3395.00 while the larger 44-inch model is priced at $5,595.00.
Source: PopPhoto
Pentax Unveils K2000 DSLR Camera
Pentax showcased their newest gadget, the K2000 DSLR camera that is made for amateur photographers who want to try serious photography. The Pentax K2000 has the basic DSLR configuration it has the Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens and the Pentax AF200FG Auto Flash.
According to the company, the new camera wants to aid photographers who want shift from point-and-shoot digital camera to a real professional-grade camera.
Aside from sporting a 10.2 megapixel CCD lens and a 2.7-inch QVGA screen, K2000 also has a unique and compact design that makes it easy to use for first time DSLR handlers. IT also carries the Pentax Dust Removal system, allowing users to take care of the camera as easy as clicking the shutter button. The camera also has the Shake Reduction technology present in other Pentax K series cameras.
The DSLR has a fresh Auto Picture Mode. Thru this, photographers can choose from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action and Night Portrait modes at a single touch.
Furthermore, the Pentax K2000 offers a new Auto Picture Mode, which selects from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action and Night Portrait modes to tailor the camera settings for beginners. The camera also comes with an integrated help support where it explains the current settings of the camera as it guides the user of the interface and general DSLR photography.
This camera will be available in November and will be sold for $700.
Source: InfoSyncWorld
Toshiba Launches NB100 Mini Laptop
Small is in and while every computer manufacturer is coming with a netbook, Toshiba didn’t dare to be different. Toshiba’s NB100 is the company’s answer to the growing demands for mini laptops or netbook.
The netbook craze which was started by the Asus Eee PC continues to influence the way manufacturers make their new laptops. The NB100 relies on Intel Atom N270 processor. It has 120GB hard disk drive and 1GB RAM and it has an 8.9-inch clear LCD TruBrite display. The widescreen LCD sports a 1024×600 resolution and an LED backlight.
The netbook has an ethernet port, three USB 2.0 ports, an integrated stereo speakers and a built-in 0.3Mp webcam.
Users have the option to either use Windows or Linux on the laptop. Consumers can purchase it either with a preinstalled Linux Ubuntu 8.04 with complete OpenOffice 2.4 or Windows XP Home Edition with MS Works 8.5 and a trial version of Microsoft Office.
The mini laptop has a battery life of up to 3hrs 47mins, a few minutes more compared to other netbooks.
There is a black, gold and silver version of the laptop. The NB100 will hit the stores this October. The price is still unknown.
Source: PCAdvisor