- Gadgets-and-mobileS -

For God Sake....Its a Robot!!..Not an Artist!!

2009-09-12T09:41:00.001-07:00

Hey guys,

I found a very interesting video of a humanoid robot sketching a person's face in real-time where the person sit in front of him..Cool to know that this invention is exist...Well...Like to share with you guys about this cool stuff.

VIDEO POST ON XBOX 360 E3 NATAL PROJECT!!!!

2009-09-09T22:24:00.001-07:00

You can find the video demo easily...but to help you out....here i list some of them

tHE Launching of XBOX 360 E3 - - Well, I'm kinda late.....it was on june 1st 2009.

The Advert

The talk:

The game demo:

Lets find out more!!!

Gaming Technology at WAR!!!! - XBOX 360 E3 -

2009-09-07T22:44:00.000-07:00

You just won't believe your eyes. Why do you need controller when your body movement reflects to the games you play???.Don;t you think this will revolutionized multimedia industries???....maybe not just in games...but maybe in other field....wooo....i'm just amazed!

Microsoft named this unimaginable technology as Xbox 360 E3 Natal Project. Project Natal is a game-changer, quite literaly - one of those items of technology which has one racking one's brains to imagine the different ways in which it will transform its sphere (obviously video games!) The easiest way to dscribe it as effectively having a motion-capture studio in one's home. It can lock onto human bodies and track their movements in such minute detail, and with such responsiveness, that developers can use it to let players control their games with the tiniest of gestures.

ITs hard for me to tell you guys more as I was speechless everytime i watch the video...well guys...check out this 2 video link....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPIbGnBQcJY&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qlHoxPioM

Gaming Technology at WAR!!!! - PS4

2009-09-06T20:41:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I found out that gaming tecnology is at war now. The war is really serious as they are now competing with their brains out on who can develop the most revolutionized gaming technology. The 3 biggest gaming monopoly company; Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo has already promoting their under-development latest prototype. Sony with their PS4,Microsoft with their XboX360 e3 Natal Project.

By the way, Here i spread the information and any stuff that might amaze you with their intelligent thinking. I couldn't belief my eyes viewing them.

Sony PS4

Firstly, I found a prototype concept design by Tai Chiem. I does look futuristic with its glossy console and digital display on its glass-console. You might find the same tech at Star Wars...hehe...don't you.?...but then, For me it looks a little fragile. Well you decide...

By the way, I discover from some sites, this prototype might NOT be the PS4...but still....

See...cute isnt it??....anyway..i'm kinda bz rite now..i'll rite about mind-blowing revolutionize latest Xbox e3 project..YOU'LL BE DAMN SHOCK!!...chow

Canon Powershot Comparison - PowerShot G10, PowerShot SX1 IS AND PowerShot SX10 IS

2009-08-12T09:22:00.000-07:00

COMPARISON OF PowerShot G10,PowerShot SX1 IS AND PowerShot SX10 IS.

Specification

Model

PowerShot G10

PowerShot SX1 IS

PowerShot SX10 IS

Recommended Retail Price
* Street price varies

RM 2,068.00

RM 2,268.00

RM 1,899.00

Effective Pixels

Approx. 14.7 million pixels (CCD)

Approx 10.0 Million pixels (CMOS sensor)

Approx 10.0 Million pixels (CCD)

Total Pixels

14.7 megapixel

10.0 megapixel

10.0 megapixel

Max. Resolution (still images)

Large: 4416 x 3312, Widescreen: 4416 x 2048

Large:3648x2736, Widescreen(L):3840 x 2160

Large:3648x2736, Widescreen:3840 x 2048

Effective ISO

Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/ 100/ 200/ 400/ 800/ 1600 (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)

Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600

Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600

Movie Mode

Standard, Colour Swap, Colour Accent: 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

Full HD: 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)

5x zoom: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm

20x zoom: 28(W) - 560(T) mm (4:3) / 29(W) - 580(T) mm (16:9)

20x zoom: 28(W) - 560(T) mm

Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom

Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter

Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx.80x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter

Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx.80x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter

Closest Focus Distance

1 - 50 cm (0.39 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W)

10 - 50cm (W) (3.9in. - 1.6ft. (W))

10 - 50cm (W) (3.9in. - 1.6ft. (W))

Memory Card TYPE

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card

Shooting Modes

Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN(Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO3200, Colour Accent, Colour Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie

Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C, (Super Marco), Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, SCN(Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Colour Accent, Colour Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie

Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C, (Super Marco), Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, SCN(Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Colour Accent, Colour Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie

Shutter Speed Range

1/60 - 1/4000 sec. (Auto mode), 15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)

Metering

Evaluative (Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF), Center-weighted average, Spot (Fixed to center / linked to the AF frame)

Evaluative(Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF ), Center-weighted average, Spot(Fixed to center/Linked to AF frame)

Evaluative(Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF), Center-weighted average, Spot(Fixed to center/Linked to AF frame)

Metering Range

-

-

-

Continuous Shooting Speed

Normal: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 7.0 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.

Normal: Approx. 4.0 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 1.1 shots/sec, LV: Approx. 1.2 shots/sec

Normal: Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.

Viewfinder TYPE

Real-image optical zoom viewfinder (Dioptric adjustment available)

0.40 inch electronic viewfinder(Effective dots: Approx. 148,000 dots with dioptric and brightness adjustment)
Aspect ratio 16:9

0.44 inch electronic viewfinder (Effective dots: Approx. 235,000 dots with dioptric and brightness adjustment)
Aspect ratio 16: 9

LCD Monitor

Type: 3.0-inch type, colour LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective pixels: Approx.416,000 pixels)

2.8-inch type, colour LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots)
Aspect ratio 16:9

2.5-inch type, color LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots)
Aspect ratio 16: 9

Brightness

Brightness adjustment (15 levels, Quick-bright LCD)

Vari-angle type, Brightness adjustment (2 levels)

Variangle type, Brightness adjustment (2 levels)

CONNECTION TO Computer

Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB(mini-B) (MTP, PTP supported)) Audio and video Output(3.5mm jack)

Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB(mini-B) (MTP, PTP supported)), Digital audio and video Output(HDMI mini-connector) (HDMI compatible), Audio and Video output(3.5mm jack)

Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB(mini-B ) (MTP, PTP supported)), Audio and video Output(3.5mm jack)

Dimensions (W x H x D) Excl. Protrusions

109.1 x 77.7 x 45.9mm (4.30 x 3.06 x 1.81 in.)

127.5 x 88.3 x 87.7 mm (5.02 x 3.48 x 3.45 in.)

124.0 x 88.3 x 86.9 mm (4.88 x 3.48 x 3.42 in.)

Weight (Body ONLY)

Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.)

Approx. 585g (20.6oz. )

Approx. 560g (19.8oz.)

Standard Power Supply

Battery Pack NB-7L

4x AA Alkaline batteries, 4x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300/NB4-200)

4x AA Alkaline batteries, 4x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300/NB4-200)

Optional Power

AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50

Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700

Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700

Processor TYPE

DIGIC 4

DIGIC 4

DIGIC 4

AF System Points

Single, continuous AF (Face Detect / AiAF (9-point) / Center / Flexizone )

AF (Face Detect with movie support(AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face,If no face is detected, centre 1-point is used )/center(Flexible Zone AF / Fixed to Centre))

AF (Face Detect with movie support(AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face,If no face is detected, centre 1-point is used) /center (Flexible Zone AF / Fixed to Centre))

Manual Focus

Yes

Yes

Yes

Speed

1/60 - 1/4000 sec. (Auto mode), 15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)

White Balance TYPE

Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detection AF), Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1 and Custom 2

Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detection AF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detection AF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Built IN flash range

30 cm - 4.6 m (W), 50 cm - 2.8 m (T) (12in. - 15 ft. (W), 1.6 - 9.2 ft. (T))

50cm - 4.8m (W), 1.0 - 2.6m (T) (1.6in. - 15.7ft. (W), 3.3in. - 8.5ft. (T))

50cm - 5.2m (W), 1.0m - 2.8m (T) (1.6ft. - 17ft. (W), 3.3ft. - 9.2ft. (T))

Continuous Shooting

Normal: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 7.0 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.

Normal: Approx. 4.0 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 1.1 shots/sec. LV: Approx. 1.2 shots/sec.

Normal: Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.

Image SIZE

(L) 4416x3312, (M1) 3456x2592, (M2) 2592x1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 4416 x 2048

(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272 x 1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (Raw) 3648 x 2736, (Widescreen (L)) 3840 x 2160, (Widescreen (S)) 1920 x 1080

(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M3) 2272 x 1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 3840 x 2048

Movies

Standard, Colour Swap, Colour Accent: 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

Full HD: 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

Still Image Format

Exif 2.2 (JPEG), RAW CR2 (Canon original)

Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

Canon Powershot Comparison - PS A480, PS A1100 IS, PS A2100 IS

2009-08-12T09:14:00.000-07:00

POWERSHOT A480 , POWERSHOT A1100 IS AND POWERSHOT A2100 IS Specification
Model	PowerShot A480	PowerShot A1100 IS	PowerShot A2100 IS
Recommended Retail Price * Street price varies	RM 525.00	RM 747.00	RM 949.00
Effective Pixels	Approx 10.0 Million pixels (CCD)	Approx 12.1 Million pixels (CCD)	Approx 12.1 Million pixels (CCD)
Total Pixels	10.0 megapixel	12.1 megapixel	12.1 megapixel
Max. Resolution (still images)	Large: 3648x2736, Widescreen:3648x2048	Large: 4000 x 3000, Widescreen: 4000 x 2248	Large: 4000 x 3000, Widescreen: 4000 x 2248
Effective ISO	Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600	Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600	Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie Mode	Standard: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP) / 320 x 240 (30fps)	Standard: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP) / 320 x 240 (30fps)	Standard: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP)/320 x 240 (30fps)
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)	3.3x zoom: 37(W)-122(T) mm	4x zoom: 35(W)-140(T) mm	6x zoom: 36(W)-216(T) mm
Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 24x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter
Closest Focus Distance	3 - 50cm (W), 25 – 50cm (T) (1.2in. – 1.6ft. (W), 9.8in. – 1.6ft. (T))	3 - 50cm (W), 30 – 50cm (T) (1.2in. – 1.6ft. (W), 1.0in. – 1.6ft. (T))	1 - 50cm (0.39in. – 1.6ft) (W)
Memory Card TYPE	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Shooting Modes	Auto, P, SCN(Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, Super Marco), Movie	Auto, P, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN(Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Aquarium. ISO 3200), Movie	Auto, Easy, P, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN(Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow ISO 3200), Movie
Shutter Speed Range	1/60 – 1/2000 sec. 15 – 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1 – 1/1500 sec. 15 – 1/1500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1 – 1/1600 sec. 15 – 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Metering	Evaluative (Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AiAF), Center-weighted average, Spot (Fixed to center)	Evaluative(Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AiAF), Center-weighted average, Spot(Fixed to center)	Evaluative(Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AiAF), Center-weighted average, Spot(Fixed to center)
Continuous Shooting Speed	Approx. 0.8shots/sec	Approx. 2.0shots/sec	Approx. 1.1 shots/sec
Viewfinder TYPE	-	Real-image optical zoom viewfinder	-
LCD Monitor	2.5-inch type, colour LCD (Effective dots: Approx 115,000 dots)	2.5-inch type, colour LCD (Effective dots: Approx 115,000 dots)	3.0-inch type, colour LCD (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots)
Brightness	-	-	Brightness adjustment (5 levels)
CONNECTION TO Computer	USB (MTP, PTP supported) Audio/Video Output	Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP supported)), Audio/Video Output	Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP supported)), Audio and video output
Dimensions (W x H x D) Excl. Protrusions	92.1x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.)	95.4 x 62.4 x 31.0 mm (3.76 x 2.46 x 1.22 in.)	101.9 x 63.5 x 31.9 mm (4.01 x 2.50 x 1.26in.)
Weight (Body ONLY)	Approx. 140g (4.94oz.)	Approx. 155g (5.47oz.)	Approx. 185g (6.53oz.)
Standard Power Supply	2x AA Alkaline batteries, 2x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB-3AH)	2x AA Alkaline batteries, 2x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300)	2x AA Alkaline batteries, 2x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries(NB4-300/NB4-200)
Optional Power	AC Adapter Kit ACK800	AC Adapter Kit ACK800	AC Adapter Kit ACK800
Processor TYPE	DIGIC III	DIGIC 4	DIGIC 4
AF System Points	AF (Face Detect AiAF(If no face is detected, AiAF (5-points) is used), center(Normal or small sizes can be selected ))	AF (Face Detect AiAF, center)	AF (Face Detect AiAF, center)
Speed	1/60 – 1/2000 sec. 15 – 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1 – 1/1500 sec. 15 – 1/1500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1 – 1/1600 sec. 15 – 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
White Balance TYPE	Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AiAF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom	Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AiAF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom	Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AiAF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Built IN flash range	30cm – 3.0m (W), 30cm – 2.0m (T) (12in. – 9.8ft. (W), 12in. – 6.6ft(T))	30cm – 4.0m (W), 30cm – 2.0m (T) (1.0in. – 13ft. (W), 1.0in. – 6.6ft(T))	30cm – 3.5m (W), 50cm – 2.0m (T) (12in. – 11.5ft. (W), 20in. – 6.6ft. (T))
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 0.8shots/sec	Approx. 2.0shots/sec	Approx. 1.1 shots/sec
Image SIZE	(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272x1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200 , (S) 640 x 480, (Date Stamp) 1600 x 1200, (WS) 3648x2048	(L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2592 x 1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 4000 x 2248	(L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2592 x 1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 4000 x 2248
Movies	Standard: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP) / 320 x 240 (30fps)	Standard: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP) / 320 x 240 (30fps)	Standard: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP)/320 x 240 (30fps)
Still Image Format	Exif2.2 (JPEG)	Exif 2.2 (JPEG)	Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

GRAB UP - POWERSHOT POWER SALE!!!

2009-08-12T01:43:00.000-07:00

Hey guys....be informed!!.........

Canon Marketing (Malaysia) announcing its “PowerShot Power Sale!” held in conjunction with Malaysia’s Mega Sale from 4th July – 31st August 2009.

PowerShot models like the PowerShotA480, PowerShot A1100 IS, PowerShot A2100 IS and PowerShotG10 will be up for grabs at special discounted rates. The PowerShot A480 is beyond the ordinary as a creative gadget that comes in 4 colors equipped with Canon’s DIGIC III processor and 10 megapixels. Ideal for the young and hip generation who is looking to capture high quality pictures with a funky gadget. The PowerShotA480 will be available at only RM 449 during the promotion period.

PowerShot A2100 IS
PowerShot A1100 IS
PowerShotA480

REFER TO MY POST FOR COMPARISON OF PowerShotA480, PowerShot A1100 IS, AND PowerShot A2100 IS.

The PowerShotA1100 IS is a promise of elegance and precision. The unit comes powered by Canon’s latest processor, DIGIC 4 and 12.1 megapixels will be made available at an amazing price of RM 639 during the “PowerShot Power Sale!”. Also available in 4 colors, the units promise unparalleled freedom when it comes to photo creativity.

Finally, the PowerShot G10 from Canon’s PowerShot Pro category was previously priced at RM 2,068 will now be available at an attractive pricing of just RM 1,888. With ultimate creative control through its multiple shooting modes, the PowerShot G10 powered by Canon’s DIGIC 4 technology is all about professionalism, precision and style. The model also comes equipped with movie recording capabilities, captures images in both JPEG and RAW format, boasts 14.7 megapixels and is supported by i-Contrast which auto fixes shots to have a natural tone.

REFER TO MY POST FOR COMPARISON OF PowerShot G10, PowerShot SX1 IS AND PowerShot SX10 IS.

POWERSHOT SX1S

POWERSHOT SX10S

POWERSHOT G10

NEW LAUNCH ACER DX900

2009-08-11T23:07:00.000-07:00

The slew of Windows Mobile smartphones that have entered the market over the past 2 year and incredibly it create a huge trend among teenagers (and I wonder how they managed to buy as they are all expensive!)With names like HTC, Samsung, HP and a variety of others fighting to shine like a diamond in a sea of pebbles, Acer has popped up with the DX900 and brought a feature to the market that has been wished for by a specific group of people for a long time- dual SIM.

Few phones have included dual SIM to date and the ones that boast this eye catching feature have failed to deliver an experience worthy of the promise. Users have only had the choice to run one SIM at a time or to use full dual SIM functionality in a phone that has been made from spare bits of plastic in China and sold on eBay for £30 or so. Acer has now released a phone which promises real time dual SIM functionality with all of the extra smartphone trimmings we come to expect from a Windows Mobile device in 2009. Alongside the battery sapping dual SIM set up we have a VGA screen for good measure with HSDPA, GPS and Wi-Fi included for good measure. Can a smartphone function for more than a day with all of these features without requiring multiple charging sessions? Let’s find out…

Measuring at 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.7 inch, I couldn’t help feeling that I’m holding on to a very light brick. The light weight is not a complement, surrounded with a dull rubbery material, the weight makes it look and feel rather cheap – on the plus side, you wouldn’t have to keep cleaning the phone from fingerprints.

The layout of buttons are pretty much like any other Windows Mobile phones, navigational button in the middle bottom of the device with receive and hang-up button on its either side. It comes with a hot-swap MicroSD card slot on the side that is located with camera shutter and power button. On the other side is the volume button next to a screen lock switch.

At 3MP, the camera does not set it apart from other mobile phone cameras of the same standard. While the pictures appear sharp and clear (if you hold very still when taking pictures) on the 2.8” TFT screen, when uploaded to a PC it appears normal. No complaints though, the flash light was bright enough to capture nearby objects even when the room is pitch black.

With its speakers located at the back of the phone, right next to the camera, your hand won’t get in the way of the sound. If you wish to listen to music through the speakers, you’ll have to place it with its screen down otherwise the sound may get disoriented – a rather common problem with most phones.

I said at the start that Dual SIM is the feature that stands the DX900 out from the rest and if it works we are looking at something very special. It works.

The ability to use two SIM cards at the same time is a huge bonus to people like me who have a SIM card provided by their employer and also a card for personal use. I tend to use my personal card for data and personal calls and my work card purely for calls and texts, and it is a pain having to carry 2 phones everywhere. It has become such a habit for me that it now feels normal to carry 2 phones and this goes a long way to negating the main benefit of a smartphone which is portability.

I loaded both SIMs into the Acer and up popped signal meters for each on the top right of the main screen. One did struggle, but to be fair it always does in the location I was testing it. My main card achieved a full 3G lock which it cannot do in the iPhone and I was impressed with the overall signal quality coming from the Acer on both SIM cards after prolonged testing.

Call quality is decidedly average through the internal speaker, but the loudspeaker is excellent and produced little distortion at the highest volume setting. Few Windows Mobile phones have included good quality speakerphones so this is an added benefit for anyone who need the speaker facility more often than not.

There are many software touches included that enhance the Dual SIM functionality such as different ring tones for each incoming call and a delve beneath the surface will show up all of the features you could possibly need to customise the voice experience to your exact needs.

If this phone had 1 SIM card slot I would be relatively impressed with the battery life. Because it has 2 I am more than impressed and have witnessed the first smartphone that successfully integrates 2 SIMs into 1 unit and which makes for a communication experience unlike any that I have seen before. It should not be underestimated how much of a bonus it is to be carrying just 1 phone rather than 2 and this alone will be enough to sell it to a lot of people.

Vendor List of Acer DX900

Company name

Address

Contact

(RM)

	Fresh Gear Sdn Bhd (623482-U)

G-1A, Ground Floor, Plaza Low Yat, 7, Jln 1/77, Off Jln Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

+603-21480399

1,899.00

Acer DX900 Specification

Features

Description

Network

GSM850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1
GSM900/1800/1900 - SIM 2
HSDPA850/1900/2100 - SIM 1

Dimensions

106 x 60.5 x 17 mm

Weight

147 g

Display

TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors, 480 x 640 pixels, 2.8 inches

Memory Card Slot

microSD (TransFlash), 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM

GPRS

Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps

Data Transfer

Bluetooth, miniUSB, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Camera

Primary 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, video; Secondary videocall camera

Battery

Standard battery, Li-Ion

Standby

Talk Time

Features

- GPS supported, SiRF Star III chipset
- Java MIDP2.0
- Dual SIM
- Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)
- Voice memo
- MP3 player

Specification
Model	PowerShot G10	PowerShot SX1 IS	PowerShot SX10 IS
Recommended Retail Price * Street price varies	RM 2,068.00	RM 2,268.00	RM 1,899.00
Effective Pixels	Approx. 14.7 million pixels (CCD)	Approx 10.0 Million pixels (CMOS sensor)	Approx 10.0 Million pixels (CCD)
Total Pixels	14.7 megapixel	10.0 megapixel	10.0 megapixel
Max. Resolution (still images)	Large: 4416 x 3312, Widescreen: 4416 x 2048	Large:3648x2736, Widescreen(L):3840 x 2160	Large:3648x2736, Widescreen:3840 x 2048
Effective ISO	Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/ 100/ 200/ 400/ 800/ 1600 (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)	Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600	Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie Mode	Standard, Colour Swap, Colour Accent: 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)	Full HD: 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)	640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)	5x zoom: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm	20x zoom: 28(W) - 560(T) mm (4:3) / 29(W) - 580(T) mm (16:9)	20x zoom: 28(W) - 560(T) mm
Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx.80x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx.80x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter
Closest Focus Distance	1 - 50 cm (0.39 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W)	10 - 50cm (W) (3.9in. - 1.6ft. (W))	10 - 50cm (W) (3.9in. - 1.6ft. (W))
Memory Card TYPE	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Shooting Modes	Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN(Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO3200, Colour Accent, Colour Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie	Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C, (Super Marco), Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, SCN(Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Colour Accent, Colour Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie	Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C, (Super Marco), Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, SCN(Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Colour Accent, Colour Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie
Shutter Speed Range	1/60 - 1/4000 sec. (Auto mode), 15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
Metering	Evaluative (Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF), Center-weighted average, Spot (Fixed to center / linked to the AF frame)	Evaluative(Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF ), Center-weighted average, Spot(Fixed to center/Linked to AF frame)	Evaluative(Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF), Center-weighted average, Spot(Fixed to center/Linked to AF frame)
Metering Range	-	-	-
Continuous Shooting Speed	Normal: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 7.0 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.	Normal: Approx. 4.0 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 1.1 shots/sec, LV: Approx. 1.2 shots/sec	Normal: Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.
Viewfinder TYPE	Real-image optical zoom viewfinder (Dioptric adjustment available)	0.40 inch electronic viewfinder(Effective dots: Approx. 148,000 dots with dioptric and brightness adjustment) Aspect ratio 16:9	0.44 inch electronic viewfinder (Effective dots: Approx. 235,000 dots with dioptric and brightness adjustment) Aspect ratio 16: 9
LCD Monitor	Type: 3.0-inch type, colour LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective pixels: Approx.416,000 pixels)	2.8-inch type, colour LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots) Aspect ratio 16:9	2.5-inch type, color LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots) Aspect ratio 16: 9
Brightness	Brightness adjustment (15 levels, Quick-bright LCD)	Vari-angle type, Brightness adjustment (2 levels)	Variangle type, Brightness adjustment (2 levels)
CONNECTION TO Computer	Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB(mini-B) (MTP, PTP supported)) Audio and video Output(3.5mm jack)	Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB(mini-B) (MTP, PTP supported)), Digital audio and video Output(HDMI mini-connector) (HDMI compatible), Audio and Video output(3.5mm jack)	Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB(mini-B ) (MTP, PTP supported)), Audio and video Output(3.5mm jack)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Excl. Protrusions	109.1 x 77.7 x 45.9mm (4.30 x 3.06 x 1.81 in.)	127.5 x 88.3 x 87.7 mm (5.02 x 3.48 x 3.45 in.)	124.0 x 88.3 x 86.9 mm (4.88 x 3.48 x 3.42 in.)
Weight (Body ONLY)	Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.)	Approx. 585g (20.6oz. )	Approx. 560g (19.8oz.)
Standard Power Supply	Battery Pack NB-7L	4x AA Alkaline batteries, 4x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300/NB4-200)	4x AA Alkaline batteries, 4x AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300/NB4-200)
Optional Power	AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50	Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700	Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Processor TYPE	DIGIC 4	DIGIC 4	DIGIC 4
AF System Points	Single, continuous AF (Face Detect / AiAF (9-point) / Center / Flexizone )	AF (Face Detect with movie support(AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face,If no face is detected, centre 1-point is used )/center(Flexible Zone AF / Fixed to Centre))	AF (Face Detect with movie support(AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face,If no face is detected, centre 1-point is used) /center (Flexible Zone AF / Fixed to Centre))
Manual Focus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed	1/60 - 1/4000 sec. (Auto mode), 15 - 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)	1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
White Balance TYPE	Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detection AF), Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1 and Custom 2	Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detection AF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom	Auto(The colours of faces are evaluated in Face Detection AF), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Built IN flash range	30 cm - 4.6 m (W), 50 cm - 2.8 m (T) (12in. - 15 ft. (W), 1.6 - 9.2 ft. (T))	50cm - 4.8m (W), 1.0 - 2.6m (T) (1.6in. - 15.7ft. (W), 3.3in. - 8.5ft. (T))	50cm - 5.2m (W), 1.0m - 2.8m (T) (1.6ft. - 17ft. (W), 3.3ft. - 9.2ft. (T))
Continuous Shooting	Normal: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 7.0 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.	Normal: Approx. 4.0 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 1.1 shots/sec. LV: Approx. 1.2 shots/sec.	Normal: Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.
Image SIZE	(L) 4416x3312, (M1) 3456x2592, (M2) 2592x1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 4416 x 2048	(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272 x 1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (Raw) 3648 x 2736, (Widescreen (L)) 3840 x 2160, (Widescreen (S)) 1920 x 1080	(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M3) 2272 x 1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (WS) 3840 x 2048
Movies	Standard, Colour Swap, Colour Accent: 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)	Full HD: 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)	640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Still Image Format	Exif 2.2 (JPEG), RAW CR2 (Canon original)	Exif 2.2 (JPEG)	Exif 2.2 (JPEG)