Make your vid calls in Full HD 1080p to your favourite loved one or friend with Logitech’s new range of webcams. Introducing four new webcams from the inexpensive entry level C270 to the high end C910, Logitech hopes that there’s a webcam just right for you.

The C270, C310, C510 and C910 each comes with these general features:

Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology: Each new Logitech HD webcam features Logitech Fluid Crystal technology, ensuring that each video call and recording offers crystal clear images with smooth, fluid motion and rich, true-to-life colors, even in the real world.

One-Click Upload to Facebook and YouTube: With the new Logitech HD webcam, it’s a snap to record and upload HD videos to Facebook or YouTube. The included Magix photo and video editing software will help you polish the rough edges before your video goes viral.

Compatible with All Major Video-Calling Clients: The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 is Skype-certified and will work with the major video-calling clients, including Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and Gmail Voice and Video Chat.

Logitech Vid HD: Vid is free and sets up automatically when you plug in your Logitech webcam. When you’re ready to make a video call, just type in your friend’s email address to connect – no screen names, no extra accounts to create, and no third party software to download. Whether you’re using a PC or a Mac computer, an external webcam or an embedded one, Vid HD works.

Breaking the HD video-calling barrier, Logitech Vid HD delivers HD video calling to more people. Not only is Vid HD the free, fast and easy way to a make an HD video call, Vid HD makes HD video calling possible on computers with a dual-core processor, which is standard on most PCs sold today.

Logitech Vid HD is included with purchase of the webcam and is also available for free download at www.logitech.com/vid

Key Features of Logitech Vid HD

• HD 720p video calling lets you see your friends and family in crystal-clear high definition.
• Set up your webcam and you’re ready to make an HD video call, thanks to the Logitech Vid HD software that is automatically set up with your Logitech HD webcam.
• Adding a friend is as easy as typing in their e-mail address – no need for screen names.
• One-click-to-call feature puts all your contacts within easy reach.
• Free for everyone using any webcam.
• Bandwidth and System Requirements
• High-speed Internet connections of at least 1 Mbps upload download speeds
• Windows XP, Microsoft Vista, or Windows 7
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• Any HD-enabled webcam, however it works best with Logitech HD webcams

NOTE: The person you’re calling needs to have a setup with the same requirements to send you an HD quality video call

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910

The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 is HD in every way. Record breathtaking widescreen Full HD 1080p videos or make a video call in HD 720p on Logitech Vid HD, or any service that supports HD video calling. Lifelike stereo audio will make certain that everyone hears the real you. Capture rich, 10-megapixel snapshots (software enhanced). The C910 also features crystal-clear stereo audio with two mics – one on either side of the webcam lens. At 25 millimeters deep, the exceptionally thin C910 webcam adds a modern minimalist touch to your laptop or desktop computer setup.

Key Features

• Full 1080p HD lets you capture videos in breathtaking detail.
• One-click upload to Facebook, YouTube makes it easier than ever to record and share videos.
• HD 720p video calling means better quality video calls with an image that is sharper and smoother than standard definition calls.
• Stereo audio with two mics helps ensure that everyone hears the real you.
• 10-megapixel photos (software enhanced) enables you take brilliant high-resolution photos.
• Logitech Fluid Crystal technology ensures that each video call or recording offers crystal-clear images with smooth, fluid motion and rich, true-to-life colors, even in the real world.

Suggested retail price:  HK$769

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C510

If you prefer a webcam that can go wherever you go, the portable Logitech HD Webcam C510 — with its fold-and-go design — makes it easy to take your webcam with you. So whether you want to make an HD 720p video call at home, at the hotel, or at the office, the C510 webcam will fold up and fit in your pocket for easy transport. Plus, the 360-degree full-rotation allows you to swivel the webcam around and include more people on your video calls and recordings.

Key Features

• HD 720p video calls on Logitech Vid HD, or any service that supports HD video calling.
• One-click upload to Facebook, YouTube makes it easier than ever to record and share videos.
• Fold-and-go design lets you take your webcam with you wherever you go.
• 360-degree full-rotation gives it swivel for calling and recording at any angle.
• 8-megapixel photos (software enhanced) for high-resolution photos capturing.
• Logitech Fluid Crystal technology ensures that each video call or recording offers crystal-clear images with smooth, fluid motion and rich, true-to-life colors, even in the real world.

Suggested retail price:  HK$299

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C310

The Logitech HD Webcam C310 lets you enjoy HD 720p video calls on Logitech Vid HD or any service that supports HD video calling. You can share 5-megapixel photos (software enhanced) with your family and friends. With Logitech Fluid Crystal technology enhances your video calls and recordings with the best-possible image and motion, even when light is low.

Key Features

• HD 720p video calls on Logitech Vid HD, or any service that supports HD video calling.
• One-click upload to Facebook, YouTube makes it easier than ever to record and share videos.
• 5-megapixel photos (software enhanced) for photos capturing and sharing.
• Logitech Fluid Crystal technology ensures that each video call or recording offers crystal-clear images with smooth, fluid motion and rich, true-to-life colors, even in real world conditions.
• Logitech Video Effects gives your video calls an extra dose of fun with hundreds of avatars, masks, and Fun Filters to choose your mood.

Suggested retail price: HK$249

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C270

The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C270 brings HD video calling and capturing to the masses. The C270 has built-in software that enhances quality with 3 megapixel photos and Fluid Crystal technology, which gives you the best-possible video experience – even in low light and background noise – so you can focus on what matters.

Key Features

• HD 720p video calls on Logitech Vid HD, or any service that supports HD video calling.
• One-click upload to Facebook, YouTube makes it easier than ever to record and share videos.
• 3-megapixel photos (software enhanced) for high-resolution photos capturing.
• Logitech Fluid Crystal technology ensures that each video call or recording offers crystal-clear images with smooth, fluid motion and rich, true-to-life colors, even in real world conditions.
• Logitech Video Effects gives your video calls an extra dose of fun avatars, masks, and Fun Filters.

Suggested retail price: HK$189

Sony Hong Kong recently unveiled its first ultra-compact, interchangeable lens system digital cameras, the NEX-5 and NEX-3 to a packed Sheraton ballroom of reporters and dealers. The cameras not due out in Hong Kong until the end of June, have already garnered a lot of interest.

While we were wined and dined, a bevy of models came round the tables to show off the two new cameras that look like a digital compact camera with a SLR lens attached to it. The camera is reminiscent of one of Sony’s early digital cameras the SonyDSC-F717 that unfortunately didn’t feature an ability to use interchangeable lens.

According to the literature given out by Sony the camera are equipped with the latest Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and high speed BIONZ processor, allowing the NEX-5 and NEX-3 to deliver DSLR image quality and Full HD movie recording with rich tonal gradation and lower noise. The NEX-5 delivers Full HD 1080i resolution movie recording in either AVCHD or MPEG4 format, while the NEX-3 records HD videos in MPEG4 format. The cameras also offer higher ISO sensitivity of up to 12,800, up to 14.2-megapixel resolution and defocusing to achieve beautiful images even in low light environments without having to use a tripod or flash.

For full technical specifications please click the following links

• NEX-5
• NEX-3

Thanks to its interchangeable lens system, the NEX-5 and NEX-3 enables photographers to swap between lenses for greater flexibility and precision, allowing users to shoot photos and videos with the ultra-compact wide-angle, standard zoom, and high-power zoom E-mount lenses. With the optional Ultra Wide-Angle Converter and Fisheye Converter and via the use of the A-Mount Adaptor LA-EA1, photographers can also use the existing wide range of A-mount lenses with the NEX-5 and NEX-3.

Integrating a mirror less design, the NEX-5 is the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera available on the market today. Weighing approximately 229g and measuring 110.8mm × 58.8mm × 38.2mm (W x H x D), the NEX-5 provides both professional and amateur photographers a light and compact digital camera that they carry with them at all times. A mere 24.3mm thick, the NEX-5 can fit nicely into pockets or handbags.

The NEX series features a simplified and colourful control layout system, a control wheel and two customizable soft keys. The new Graphic User Interface features six clearly labeled icons that can be selected by rotating and then pressing the control wheel to access shoot settings, a user interface common in compact cameras that makes the NEX series easy for photographers to get used to the extensive manual controls.

Users of the NEX series cameras will soon be able to capture high quality 3D panoramic photos with its new 3D Sweep Panorama mode, which will be available through a firmware update later this year. Based on the same Sweep Panorama technology used in existing Cyber-shot TX series models, the NEX-5 and NEX-3 can capture realistic 3D panoramic still images that can be displayed on compatible BRAVIA 3D TVs via an optional HDMI cable.

The 3-inch extra fine LCD monitor can be tilted 80° up and 45° down to allow users to view their subjects and shoot even at awkward angles. The screen features a high 921,600 dots resolution with a 16:9 widescreen display, and integrates TruBlack technology which allows subject details and subtle tonal gradations to be displayed with deep blacks and high contrast, making it easy to focus on subjects accurately.

Each camera also sports a memory card slot which enables the use of both Memory Stick and SD media. The NEX series is compatible with the latest Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX media, enabling the fastest transfer speed of up to 4 times that of the Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2 and maximizing continuous shooting with its large data capacity of up to 32GB. The HX also enhances burst shooting, so consumers can afford to shoot more pictures in one minute without missing any key shots during shooting compared to using any SD Memory Card now available on the market.

The NEX-5 will be available in black and silver while the NEX-3 will offer four colour options that include black, red, silver and white. When purchasing the NEX-5 or NEX-3 during the pre-ordering period from May 24 to June 23, 2010, buyers will receive a 16GB SD Memory Card for free.

The new NEX-5 and NEX-3 will be available in Hong Kong from the end of June 2010 onwards with the suggested retail prices as follows:

Pancake Lens Kit

• NEX-5A (with SEL16F – 28mm lens) – HK$5,290
• NEX-3A (with SEL16F – 28mm lens) – HK$4,390

Standard Zoom Lens Kit

• NEX-5K (with SEL18 – 55mm lens) – HK$5,290
• NEX-3K (with SEL18 – 55mm lens) – HK$4,390

Double Lens Kit

• NEX-5K (with SEL16F – 28mm & SEL18 – 55mm lens) – HK$6,290
• NEX-3K (with SEL16F – 28mm & SEL18 – 55mm lens) – HK$5,390
• High Zoom Lens Kit (Only available from August and only in black)
• NEX-5H (with SEL18 – 200mm lens) – To be confirmed at a later date

E-Mount Lens

• SEL16F – 28mm – HK$2,290
• SEL18 – 55mm – HK$2,290
• SEL18 – 200mm (Only available from August) – To be confirmed at a later date

NEX Accessories

• NP-FW50 Info Lithium Battery – HK$450
• LCS-EMB1A Genuine Leather Body Case (Just-fit) for NEX-5 (Black/Brown/White) – HK$390
• LCS-EMB2A Genuine Leather Body Case (Just-fit) for NEX-3 (Black/White/Red/ Brown) – HK$390
• LCS-EML1A Genuine Leather Lens Jacket for 16mm (Black/White/Red/ Brown) – HK$390
• LCS-EML2A Genuine Leather Lens Jacket for 1855mm (Black/White/Red/ Brown) – HK$390
• STP-XH1 Genuine Leather Cross Body Strap (Black/White/Red/ Brown) – HK$290
• ECM-SST1 Stereo Microphone – HK$990
• LA-EA1 A-Mount Adapter – HK$1,390
• VCL-ECF1 Fisheye Converter for SEL16F – 28mm lens – HK$990
• VCL-ECU1 Ultra-wide Converter for SEL16F – 28mm – HK$890
• FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder – HK$1,390

Like the Toruk Makto in Avatar, Samsung has jumped on their flying dragon with an aggressive launch of 3D HD LCD TV’s in Hong Kong. Slapping movie theatres in the face so fast, the can now speak the Na’vi dialect fluently.

The full HD LED TV Series comes in sizes from 40″ to 65″ mixed with the 3D Blu-ray player and the 3D Active glasses will  bring Hollywood movies screaming into your living room.

We were able to demo the screens with the glasses on Monsters Vs. Aliens and the quality is amazingly clear. The 3D resolution is at 1920×1080 and is really quite immersive. Its really hard to write too much about this kind of product – you need to get yourself down to a Samsung reseller and test it out for yourself.

And although the following TVC will not get the kind of play an Apple ad would get, it really is amazing:

Yes, we’d still like a 3D TV without the glasses but the 34kg lightweight frames had a nice feel to them that we’re OK with them. They are using active shutter and not the polarized type so there is reduced flicker and judder.

But you really have to see it to believe it and this Easter weekend; Samsung has set up test centers all over Hong Kong at malls from Pacific Place to City Plaza, and if you get down there and buy a TV this weekend Samsung is giving away 3D Starter Kits; that includes 2 sets of glasses and a copy of the 3D version of Monsters vs Aliens and

So definitely have a look if you haven’t OD’s on chocolate bunny rabbits.

More about these 3D TV’s at the Samsung site here.

Japanese Electronics giant Sanyo has released two new camcorders for the local market. Whether you’re making home movies of your bundle of joy or a wannabe film maker the new Xacti Dual Cameras will help you get the job done.

The Ultra slim VPC-CS1 can easily slip into any pocket thanks to its lightweight design (approx. 5 oz), and slim body (1.06” in thickness). It can capture Full HD videos with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels in either MPEG-4 AVC or H.264 video format. The VPC-CS1 can also take high resolution 8-megapixel images using its advanced 10x zoom to 38mm wide angle lens.

If you’re looking for something with a little more power and some meat to it then Sanyo has the VPC-SH1. It can capture high quality 10-megapixel photos and Full HD videos with its 35mm wide angle lens and 30x zoom.

Both camcorders are available in Hong Kong today!

Price

• VPC-CS1: HK$2,990
• VPC-SH1: HK$4,290

After a somewhat disappointing initial release back in February, hard-drive manufacturer Seagate has released an updated version of its FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player called, simply, the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+.

The FreeAgent Theater+ makes storing and using your media files a breeze. Simply load the hard-drive with your selection of movies, music, videos and pictures from your home PC and slide it into the FreeAgent Theater+ docking system to get instant access to your digital media library on your HD TV.

Like its first generation, the FreeAgent Theater+ still allows users to slide and exchange modules between your PC and home-theater; but unlike its predecessor, the FreeAgent Theater+ actually acts as a home-network, drastically simplifying the process of streaming your content directly from your PC to your television.

We use Seagate drives to back up our data because they are small and cheap, now we can just take it to our TV to watch all our vides on a bigscreen. This changes movie night at a friends house, or even how you will lend out your DVD collections in the future.

The new FreeAgent Theater+ has been updated with a 1080p HDMI output port, Dolby Digital and DTS 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity. It also now supports a number of (previously unsupported) video formats including: MPEG-1 MPEG-2 (VOB/ISO), MPEG-4 (DivX(R)/Xvid formats), DivX HD, Xvid HD, AVI, MOV, MKV, RMVB, AVC HD, H.264, WMV9, VC-1, M2TS, and TS/TP/M2T. As far as audio is concerned, the FreeAgent Theater+ can support AC, MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS, ASF, FLAC, WMA, LPCM, ADPCM, WAV and OGG. Finally, the device supports the following image files: BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF and JPEG files up to 20 megapixles.

Finally, the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player includes two additional USB ports and an Ethernet port for network connectivity.

The Seageate FreeAgent Theater+ itself is available for pre-order through Seagate.com and/or other online locations. It retails for about HK$1,170 (US$150) or, when bundled with the 500GB Go drive for HK$2,250 (US$289.00). A USB Wireless Adapter is slated for release in October and will be available through seagate.com for around HK$640 (US$69.99).

Download the full datasheet in PDF format here.

Sony has some new runnings at the HD LCD TV Market with the new Bravia S5500 and S5700 series of TVs. Both HD’s use the Bravia Engine 3 image processor, Live Colour and built-in digital tuner and Advanced Contrast Enhancer. Included, also, are the S-Force Front Surround sound systems which we’re told are nice.

There’s a few cool features and accessories for this day and age are the Bravia Sync remote which can sync with a variety of your electronics including your TV. There’s also power-saving abilities like the automatic Ambient Light Sensor which brightens or dims the light depending on the current light levels in the room and the TV switches to standby mode when no input signal from the remote or PC is detected for 30 seconds.

Interestingly enough, the S5500′s 32″ (no confirmation yet on the 26 and 37) comes in 3 colors: black, brown and blue while the 22″ comes in silver and is designed to be more portable for your children who apparently like to watch TV in every single room of the house.

Prices are down below, and all are affordable to folks who want to see Kanye and Serena’s tirades in HD:

If you want a camcorder nowadays, you’d better go HD. That’s why Sony announced their upcoming successor to the Handycam CX-12– the AVCHD Memory Stick Handycam CX-500.

This new camcorder features a built-in memory of 32GB, enough to store up to 12 hours and 40 minutes of full-HD video recordings. With support for the latest 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, you can further double your storage for those of you that just can’t stop recording!

The CX-500 is made for performance. Featuring the latest technologies such as Sony’s G Lens and the Exmor R CMOS sensor, your videos will be without doubt, crystal clear. Additionally, this camcorder features Advanced Optical Steadyshot with 3-way Shake Cancelling function, which will ensure that if your hands aren’t steady, your videos will be steady.

As you can probably tell from the looks, this camcorder definitely ain’t a toy. With a pretty heavy price tag of HK$8,980, it definitely proves it. If you have a serious hobby for recording movies, this camcorder is definitely worth considering. The Handycam CX-500 will be available starting at the end of August.

As we go further into the technological era, our expectations for entertainment goes higher and higher everyday. To meet our new standards for Full HD movies and High-Fidelity Surround Sound at home, Sony launched two Blue-Ray home theatre systems: BDV-E800 and BDV-E300, as well as a new Blue-Ray disk player — the BDP-S360 — for those of you that are already satisfied with their high-end sound system.

First, let’s take a look at the BDV-E800 and BDV-E300. Both of these are built with Sony’s cutting-edge technologies, including wireless audio capabilities, and support for the latest audio codecs such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio. Also, thanks to Sony’s advanced algorithm, virtual surround rear speakers can be played when these 5.1 speakers are used to play 7.1 channel Blue-Ray disks.

On top of all these features, the BDV-E800 goes even a step farther by offering a S-Master full digital amplifier and Sony’s proprietary S-AIR wireless audio transmission technology to ensure high-quality sound even when wires are not used!

If you’re already satisfied with your current surround sound system, and you’re only missing a Blue-Ray player, no worries. That is why Sony is also releasing the BDP-S360 Blue-Ray player. Sony’s latest player includes the latest technologies such as pristine 1080p Full-HD picture quality, and full 7.1 surround sound support from a compatible AV receiver.

The BDP-S360 Blue-Ray player is already selling at authorized Sony dealers for its suggested retail price of only HK$2,380. The other two home theatre systems are going to be released in September, with their retail prices not revealed yet. Get yourself one of these babies and a BRAVIA HDTV, and you’ll be off to some great movie nights!

Oh joy, here’s what you get for being an “adopter” not even an early one for HD, LG now is bringing their 47″ HD TV out with built in 3D technology that only requires the 3D glasses and not any additional 3D rendering video cards or even a PC as some other TV’s need.

The 47″ HD TV costs HK$16,000 but no word yet on the additional fee for the 3D one or to buy numerous glasses for your family and friends who will no doubt be watching movies at your place every night.

(via Akihabara News)

What are the 4 new series, you ask? First there is the H-Series, which is the first camcorder in the world to use Solid State Drives. Then there is the R-series and C-series, which both offer a 25-degree active angle lens. Finally there is the F-series, which offers support for Youtube and has an amazing battery life of up to 3 hours!

1. H-Series

With built-in SSD capacities of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, and support for SDHC cards, you will never have to worry about running out of space again. The SSD is not only faster than traditional HDDs, but it also runs cooler and quieter, making it an excellent choice for camcorder storage. It also offers a 10x optical zoom, 2.7″ LCD display, and a 37mm wide-angle lens. The H-Series camcorders will sell for HK$5,990 for the SDHC model, up to HK$6,990 for the 64GB SSD model.

2. HMX-R10

This aluminum-brushed baby is the world’s smallest and lightest camcorder. With the lens angled at 25-degrees, users no longer have to experience arm and elbow pain from holding the camcorder up straight. The relaxed grip enables users to record for long periods of time without fatigue. It can record at 9 mega-pixels and take 12-megapixel still photos, making it a great tool for on-the-go users. It offers a 5x optical zoom and a 2.7″ LCD display, despite its small size. This one sells for HK4,990.

3. SMX-C10

Similar to the R10, the C10 is another ergonomically-designed camcorder, featuring the lens at a 25-degree angle. This camera also features a Web & Mobile shooting mode, enabling users to record in the exact resolution and format Youtube uses, so users don’t have to waste time converting video formats before uploading. This camcorder offers a slightly better 10x optical zoom. It too has a 2.7″ LCD display. At HK$2,490, it’s the cheapest of the 4.

4. SMX-F30

The F30 offers something special. This camcorder can record for up to 3 hours on just one charge! Besides that, it utilizes Samsung’s 42x Intelli-Zoom, which allows it to zoom beyond its 34x optical zoom without losing image quality like digital zoom does. It offers easy Youtube uploading, and a brand new image processor to produce the highest quality videos. Like the other 3, this camcorder also comes with a large bright 2.7″ LCD display. This one sells for HK$3,990.