If you are one of those people who likes to watch images literally flying off the screen, then DXG has a camera for you.  Now, we have covered DXG quite extensively here at JAMM, and I have been extremely impressed watching how far they have come from some of the early cameras we looked at.  Their latest, however, really goes far beyond anything we have seen before.  This one lets you record video in full 3D.  You can even use the bundled 3D media player to replay all of your exciting vacation videos and immerse your friends in that trip you took to Cancun last month.  Keep reading for the full press release from DXG.

With blockbuster hits like James Cameron’s Avatar opening consumers eyes to an entirely new world of 3D entertainment, it’s no surprise that demand for 3D technology and content is on the rise, with 3DTV sales expected to grow 142% between 2010 and 2011.* Arming consumers with the ability to now create their own 3D content, DXG (www.dxgusa.com) today launched the DXG 3D pocket camcorder and 3D 7-inch media player bundle, allowing for easy filming and playback of 3D video and pictures with no glasses required. The 3D camcorder and media player bundle is available now for pre-sale atwww.hammacher.com for $599.99.

Bring Your Videos and Pictures to Life in Full 3D

For the first time ever, you will be able to create home movies in 3D and relive each moment in lifelike detail thanks to the new DXG 3D pocket camcorder and media player. With the camcorder’s compact pistol-grip design and flexible playback options, you can instantly view, record and playback 3D video or photos directly on the 3.2-inch LCD camcorder display, on the included 3D 7-inch media player, or directly on your 3DTV. Supporting up to 16GB high-capacity SD cards, you can record hours of summertime fun in 3D and take 3D 5-megapixel still images, as well as capture 2D video and pictures.

Enjoying your newly created 3D memories is a cinch with the included DXG 3D media player. Boasting a vivid 7-inch LCD display, glasses are not required to see your video and photos pop out and come to life in full 3D on the player. Convenient touch screen keys and remote control of the media player not only allow you to view your 3D and 2D video and photo masterpieces with ease, but also let you control the built-in MP3 music player, alarm clock and calendar. Also included in the package are HDMI and AV cables for easy playback of your summertime shenanigans directly on your 3DTV.

“DXG is excited to be at the forefront of the 3D digital content revolution and release a product that allows people to easily create their own 3D masterpieces,” said Paul Goldberg,senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “We specifically designed our 3D camcorder and media player bundle with the consumer in mind to create an all-in-one, fun and easy way to record and watch life’s adventures in 3D.”

DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder Specifications:

v Availability: Pre-sale at www.hammacher.com; Shipment date of August 6, 2010

v Price: 3D Camcorder & Media Player Bundle – $599.99

v Dimensions: 1.63” (W) x 4.88” (H) x 2.93” (D)

v LCD: 3.2-inch 3D TFT Display

v Storage: 128MB Built-in Memory; Supports High-Capacity SD Cards up to 16GB

v Video Resolution & Format: VGA Standard 3D Dual-Lens Technology; H.264 AVI File Format

v Still Photo Resolution & Format: 5-megapixel; JPEG format

v Power Supply: NP-60 Li-ion Battery

v Zoom: 4X Digital Zoom (2D mode only)

v Connections: HDMI interface and cable; USB/AV cable for connecting to the TV or to your PC or Mac

v Software Included:  3D Video Conversion Software

v Other Items Included in Package: 3D Media Player, Camcorder case, HDMI cable, USB/AV cable, NP-60 Li-ion battery, battery charger

DXG 3D Media Player Specifications:

v Dimensions: 8.39” (W) x 5.41” (H) x 0.94” (D)

v LCD: 7” Parallax-Barrier Auto-Stereoscopic (Glasses-Free) TFT Display

v Resolution: 800×480

v Display Effects: Normal, black and white, Sepia, Lens Distortion

v Video Format & Resolution: MPEG4, AVI, 720x480p at 30fps

v Audio & Image Format: MP3; JPEG

v Control Format: Touchable Keys, Remote Control

v Audio & Video Output: AVOUT, Earphone Stereoscopic Output

v Storage: Supports SD/MMC

v Power Supply: 5V DC, 2A

v Output Interface: USB 2.0

FINALLY! We were looking for this in May…

The long awaited Kindle update is now available for users to install on their Kindle 2′s or Kindle DX’s. I got an e-mail today from Amazon on this .  You can see the bulk of that e-mail below. If you’ve got a Kindle or Kindle DX and want to install the software, You can also find the installation instructions, below.

We recently released a new, free Kindle software update that is available for your Kindle. In order to receive the automatic update please turn your wireless on, navigate to the home screen and click on "Sync and Check for Items" on the Kindle menu. The software update will download in the background and install the next time your Kindle goes into sleep mode. The update should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

The features included in this update are:

• Collections
        Organize your books and documents into one or more collections
• PDF Pan and Zoom
        Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics
• Facebook & Twitter Posts
        Share meaningful book passages with friends on Facebook and Twitter directly from your Kindle
• Password Protection
        Password protect your Kindle when you’re not using it
• Popular Highlights
        See what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in the books you’re reading
• More Font Sizes & Improved Clarity
        Enjoy two new larger font sizes and sharper fonts for an even more comfortable reading experience

Learn more about these new features.

To find out more about the wireless update process please visit this page. If you don’t have wireless connectivity you can install the update using your computer by simply following these instructions

Kindle DX

Do you think that eReader manufacturers are just a little nervous about the iPad?  Well, if all the recent price drops are any indication, ABSOULTELY!!!  Honestly, who could blame them.  Unless you only want to read, why limit yourself to a device that only lets you read ebooks.  So, in order to keep people interested, here are the new LOWER prices:

Amazon:

Kindle 2:  $189 – a savings of $90

Kindle DX:  $379 – a savings of $110

Barnes & Noble:

Nook 3G:  $279 – a savings of $80

Sony:

Pocket Edition:  $149 – a savings of $20

Touch Edition:  $169 – a savings of $30

Daily Edition:  $299 – a savings of $50

Pocketbook:

Pocketbook 360:  $199 – a savings of $40

Pocketbook 301:  $219 – a savings of $60

Pocketbook 302:  $279 – a savings of $60

If you have been waiting to grab a Kindle, this is a great time to get one.  I still believe, given Amazon’s & B&N’s book selections, that the Kindle and Nook are still the way to go.  The $189 is almost tempting, but for now, I’m sticking with paper.  Plus, I am also interested to see what others come up with to battle the iPad.  I have an Android phone that I’m lovin’, so an Android tablet would be a great addition to the family. 

via Gear Diary

Microsoft’s Zune service is currently down for scheduled maintenance.  It’ll be back up late tonight / early tomorrow morning.

As part of our continued efforts to improve the service, Zune is undergoing scheduled maintenance that will prevent you from renting and purchasing content for up to 24 hours starting 11:00 pm (PST) on June 21st. Your local video and music library will continue to be available during this time.

Today, Motion Computing has finally released an upgraded version of their pure slate model, the J3500.

Now featuring the Core i5 vPro or Core i7 vPro, the new Motion Computing J3500 is an update of the J3400.

This new rugged slate is equipped with Gorilla glass (the one you find on the Dell Streak), to offer enhanced breakage resistance, with up to 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD option. A 3 megapixel camera will allow you for a quick documentation, which will be enriched by GPS information (optional).

Here you find the press release:

Motion Launches the J3500 Rugged Tablet PC

Enhancements include advanced Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors, and a host of new options including dual touch technology, durable Gorilla™ glass and expanded storage capabilities

AUSTIN, Texas – June 22, 2010 – Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, today announced the J3500 tablet PC. Built on the Motion® J-Series line of tablet PCs, the J3500 features Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors for enhanced performance, security and manageability. The J3500 also offers a variety of integrated features including touch technology, Gorilla™ glass, and expanded storage options.

New Capacitive Dual Touch
The J3500 with capacitive dual touch enables mobile workers to take advantage of the natural gesture navigation features built in Windows® 7 and other software applications. Optimized for digitizer and touch input, users can navigate touch-enabled software applications or legacy programs with smaller targets that require the accuracy of pen input. For more flexibility, palm rejection technology distinguishes between intentional and false touch while stylus recognition enables users to easily switch between input modes.

“Motion has long been recognized as an innovator in tablet computing, and is again offering new ways for enterprise users to enhance productivity through multiple interaction methods,” said Eddie O’Brien, VP Microsoft OEM. “Now, mobile workers can take full advantage of tablet computing, benefitting from the accuracy of pen input and the convenience of natural gestures, enhancing productivity as they navigate applications in the field.”

Enhanced Integrated Features
The J3500 also offers new features to help improve productivity and durability across Motion’s target vertical markets such as construction, field service and healthcare, including:

• Extra-durable Corning Gorilla™ glass, offering up to a 4 times improvement in breakage resistance, and new anti-smear coating for improved visibility
• Enhanced system storage, with available 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), and 64GB or 128GB solid state drive (SSD) options and up to 4GB of RAM
• Improved 3.0 megapixel documentation camera
• Integrated Gobi2000™ mobile broadband with GPS

“Governments today must empower an extensive mobile workforce that depends on accessing information whenever and wherever,” said Darrell Lewis, VP of Product Management at Accela, Inc. “With Accela Mobile Office™ software running on the J3500, field workers in areas such as permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and public works, can take advantage of enhanced mobile computing capabilities in a sleek, rugged device.”

Intel Core vPro for Enhanced Performance, Security and Manageability
Now with Intel® Core™ i7 or Core™ i5 vPro™ technology, the J3500 offers a significant improvement in performance and enables Motion customers to experience:

• Enhanced remote management capabilities enabling IT technicians to repair and secure the PC from any location, even while powered-down or in sleep mode, enabling greater levels of energy efficiency and streamlined maintenance processes
• Increased security with fully manageable hard drive encryption, and Intel® Anti-Theft technology used with Computrace®, protecting valuable data in case of loss or theft
• Improved multitasking with smart technology that adjusts processor speed to support workload changes, providing power when needed and working more efficiently when possible

“Enterprises have embraced the J-Series line of Motion Tablet PCs based on their flexibility, performance, mobility and durability,” said Mike Stinson, Vice President of Marketing, Motion Computing. “With the J3500, we extend the enterprise benefits with a tablet PC solution that is powerful, durable, multi-functional and mobile, enabling mobile workers to significantly improve productivity and collaboration through real-time access to enterprise data in the field.”

Enterprise-Ready, Durable Tablet PCs
Tested to withstand harsh mobile work environments, the rugged and flexible J3500 Tablet PC meets MIL-STD-810G and IP-52 ratings to ensure protection against bumps, drops, rain or other conditions that can damage commercial-grade computing solutions. Additionally, the dual hot-swappable battery solution extends the computing day and enables easy replacement of charged batteries without interruption. Built to fit seamlessly into enterprise environments, Motion’s complete line of tablet PCs utilize either the Windows® 7 or Windows XP operating system, reducing the burden on IT and enabling mobile workers to manage the same applications available to office-based employees.

Availability
The new Motion J3500 is now available through Motion’s network of value-added resellers and distributors. For more information or to find a certified Motion reseller visit Motion’s Channel Resources page.

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Sure this kind of device is not for everyone, but if you happen to need an affordable slate, this should serve you very well and for a long time.

Via: Motion Computing