ISSUE #104

Written by: Todd F. Shaw

Mobile Intelligent Terminals
Samsung’s new line combines the power of a laptop in the convenient body of a mobile phone. The SGH-i500 is a camera phone with Palm OS 5.2, enabling users to continuously connect to the net and view HTML sites in full, vibrant color. With a compact, 180-degree swivel clamshell design, the handset boasts a 65,536 color-capable TFT LCD screen, and 40 polyphonic sounds. It is a filly-fledged PDA and is completely compatible with all Palm OS applications. Users can also record video images and share files through a wireless network or via the internet. Price to be announced.

Photos on the go
Super sleek and ultra-light, the Canon CP-330 and CP-220 Compact Photo Printers give you the power to print directly from a wide range of Canon digital cameras and PictBridge compatible cameras, with or without a computer. Both models are portable and fast: producings long-lasting, high-quality 100 x 150 mm (postcard size) color prints in just 85 seconds, as well as a variety of other sizes including 100 x 200 mm (wide size), credit card, and mini label. Price: CZK 7,500 (plus VAT).

Connoisseur home cinema
Panasonic introduces the PT-AE500, a home cinema projector that creates amazing wall-filling images. The LCD model has been improved with higher-resolution Smooth Screen Technology (1,300:1 contrast ratio), gamma correction picture, and whisper quiet operation on low lamp levels. Set up and connection is a snap, and the brushed aluminum accents are an attractive upgrade. Price: CZK 57,000 (plus VAT).