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John Markoff at the New York Times has updated his article on a potential Apple netbook with an interesting piece of news that reminds me of the first days of the JesusPhone, when an unidentified Apple device was detected for the first time online, in the traffic logs of some sites. Markoff even provides vague specifics of this potential MacBook nano/MacBook touch/iPhone slate or whatever you want to call it:
UPDATED: That would seem to confirm findings that a search engine company shared with me on condition that I not reveal its name: The company spotted Web visits from an unannounced Apple product with a display somewhere between an iPhone and a MacBook. Is it the iPhone 3.0 or the NetMac 1.0
Unlike Markoff, however, I believe Steve was completely honest when he said “we don’t know how to build a sub-$500 computer that is not a piece of junk”, arguing that the company mission was to give more at the same price points and that the iPhone was already an entry point into the small computing category.
So out of pure instinct, I think we can rule out a MacBook nano and instead think about an iPhone HD with updated 800 x 480 pixel display. Specially since other cellphones, like the HTC Touch HD, are going that route, it’s only logical for Apple to keep the progress of the iPhone with a higher dot per inch count in the next model.
Of course, I will always keep dreaming about the MacBook touch or iPhone slate, even while I’m sure it won’t be very popular. [NYT]
The Gadget: The Torch flashlight from Wicked Lasers is currently being reviewed by Guinness as the world’s most powerful flashlight. At 4100 lumens, the Torch can easily start fires and even fry eggs.
The Price: $300
The Verdict: Simply put, the Torch flashlight is like carrying around a floodlight in your hand. It is easily the most powerful and semi-frightening flashlight I have ever seen. However, let’s not kid ourselves into thinking that this a practical device. The only reason anyone should ever buy the Torch is to impress other nerds.
Last month I reviewed the 160 lumens Duracell Daylite and found it to be a good choice for anyone looking for a powerful, practical flashlight. It’s not a fair comparison by any means, but analyzing the results from that test against the Torch gives you a good idea of how bright this thing really is.
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In order to illustrate its power, Wicked Lasers has released several videos showing the Torch burning paper, lighting matches and frying eggs. These claims are true—as you can see from my own test illustrated in the video above. But the heat this thing gives off is not all fun and games for pyromaniacs. It also severely limits the usability of the flashlight. After a few minutes of use, the Torch becomes too hot to hold in your hand. According to the user’s manual, it should only be used in 3 minute intervals with at least 2 minutes of “rest” in between.
As you might have guessed, the battery life for the Torch is almost nil. I’m not sure what the exact figures are, but I doubt that you could get more than 10 minutes of continuous use out of a full-power 30-minute charge. And, to be quite honest, the scary charging unit above is fairly unreliable. I found myself frequently resetting the magnets because it registered a full charge prematurely.
Obviously, I can’t recommend something this expensive, impractical and, quite frankly, dangerous—but if you are willing to drop $300 on a gadget that will impress your friends for a minute or two, the Torch will definitely get the job done. [Wicked Lasers]
Our summer intern managed to survive (and escape from) his time spent with Giz SF, and now it’s time to find someone else to take his place. We need someone in the SF Bay Area to help out for at least 20 hours a week with various tasks, such as…
• Tracking down the best gadgets and entertaining stories on the internet
• Helping us pull together stories
• Helping writers out with live reporting from events
• Writing, eventually, if you’re awesome (and still alive)
To do all this, you’re going to need some basic skills and qualifications. Here’s what were looking for…
• Passion for Gadgets and Technology
• Solid writing ability (excellent grammar, spelling, etc…)
• Basic HTML and Photoshop ability
• Good organization and attention to detail (cliched, I know, but a must)
• You HAVE TO live within commuting distance of SF
• Reliable mode of transportation is a big plus.
• Dedication—the job’s fun, but it’s definitely work
A degree in Journalism, Communications, or just understanding how news and media works is a plus, but not a must. A small monthly stipend will also be included, but it won’t get you out of your parents’ basement. Send a resume and cover letter to intern@gizmodo.com with the subject line “SF Intern” or “NYC Intern”. Please, NO ATTACHMENTS, but links are OK.
Back in March we raved about Casio’s EX-F1, and it’s just six months later and now Casio’s got another super-fast frame rate camera for us: the EX-F20. It’s a smaller and lighter beast than its predecessor, but it has 9.1-megapixels, can still shoot ultra-high-speed bursts at 40 fps and high speed movies at “up to 1,000 fps” and has a 20x optical zoom, anti-shake, night-scene mode and standard 720p video option. It’s intended to appeal to a broader bunch of users, rather than just camera enthusiasts, so it’s a little simpler than the EX-1, with all the shooting modes on a single dial. It’ll be available in black in stores from October for $600. Press release below.
DOVER, NJ, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 — Casio America, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, today announced the release of its newest EXILIM® digital camera, the HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-FH20. This remarkable new camera is capable of ultra high-speed burst shooting at 40 fps and can record high speed movies at up to 1,000 fps.
In March of this year, Casio released the EXILIM Pro EX-F1, the world’s fastest digital camera*. The EX-F1 is capable of ultra-high speed burst shooting at 60 fps and can record high speed movies at up to 1,200 fps, helping users catch each decisive moment, and even capturing motion that the human eye cannot ordinarily perceive. These features have created a totally new genre of digital photography and won the respect and admiration of camera enthusiasts and professional photographers alike.
*As of September 16, 2008, based on a Casio survey for consumer market digital cameras.
While maintaining the ability to perform at speeds unmatched by the world’s top digital SLRs, the new HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-FH20 is designed to appeal to a broader range of users. In addition to simplifying controls by placing all shooting mode settings on a single dial, Casio also gave the EX-FH20 a 20X optical zoom on a surprisingly compact body, 27% smaller and 28% lighter than the EX-F1. Its speed and ease of use truly puts this camera in a class of its own. In recognition of these unique characteristics, with today’s release of the new
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Casio Announces New High Speed Exilim Digital Camera…add oneEX-FH20, Casio has launched the new HIGH SPEED EXILIM series, which includes this camera and the even faster EX-F1. Casio expects the revolutionary capabilities of its HIGH SPEED EXILIM cameras to generate entirely new applications for digital photography.
“Casio continues to create a new digital camera market focusing on high speed capabilities with the introduction of the innovative HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-FH20,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Sales for Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “The new HIGH SPEED EXILIM series allows for images to be captured faster than ever before without compromising image quality.”
The EX-FH20, MSRP $599.99, will be available in black at retail stores in October.
9.1 effective megapixels and a high power, wide angle zoom lens
The EX-FH20 is equipped with a 26 mm-equivalent wide angle zoom lens that can close in on subjects with a powerful 20X optical zoom. The camera also features a CMOS shift anti-shake function to support power-zoom shots.Never miss a photographic opportunity, with high speed burst shooting up to 40 fps
The EX-FH20 can capture action in high definition, 7 megapixel (3072 x 2304 pixel) images with ultra-high speed burst shooting at up to 40 fps. Users can select from seven burst settings, allowing them to capture from 1 fps up to 40 fps in a single burst. Further, users can prerecord up to 40 still images not just at the instant they press the shutter button, but before! Even if they press the shutter a little late, they will still catch that vital moment.High speed movie recording at up to 1,000 fps
The EX-FH20 can record high speed movie footage of motion too fast for the human eye, for ultra slow motion playback. Users can select from recording speeds of 1,000 fps, 420 fps or 210 fps and can also switch from the standard speed of 30 fps to high speed recording at 210 fps during recording at the touch of a button. The EX-FH20 makes it easy to capture critical moments on video.High Speed Anti-Shake function
This function corrects images by automatically synthesizing multiple images captured during high speed burst shooting.High Speed Night Scene setting
With or without a tripod, this feature ensures that high speed night shots come out clear and beautiful.HD Movie function
The EX-FH20’s HD Movie function records at 1280 x 720 pixels, at 30 fps.
