Samsung's hybrid NX Series camera: point-and-shoot with DSLR-like image sensor

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/02/samsungs-hybrid-nx-series-camera-point-and-shoot-with-dslr-lik/

While we still prefer the Micro Four Thirds approach (we love lens selection, so sue us), Samsung's conceptual NX Series is still looking pretty boss for those needing a true (or close to true) point-and-shoot frame. Announced here at PMA, this new "hybrid" camera maintains the slim stature of a standard pocket cam, yet includes an APS-C sized image sensor that is traditionally found on DSLRs. In layman's terms, that means this camera will boast a larger surface area "to gather light and produce higher-quality images than comparable digital camera systems." In order to keep things thin, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) replaces the DSLR mirror box, but details beyond that are scant. The good news, however, is that Sammy plans to commercialize the NX line and have 'em shipping by the second half of this year. Is the P&S-DSLR gap finally being bridged? Guess we'll find out (not so) soon enough; per usual, the full release is just after the break.

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Updates to attachments: multi-select and progress bars

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGmailBlog/~3/gf4ovsXNh38/updates-to-attachments-multi-select-and.html

Up until today, it's been a little tedious to send large or multiple attachments with an email. You had to select each attachment individually and you never knew how long it would be before those bigger files were ready to send.

Today, we're making some changes to the way Gmail attachments work. If you want to send a few files from the same folder, simply hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd on OS X) and click on each file you want to attach to your message. You can also hold down the Shift key to select a continuous list of files. A definite time saver.



You'll not only save a few mouse clicks selecting files, but you'll also see progress bars on each file as it uploads.



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System 7 Kind Of, Sort Of Running On An iPhone [Emulation]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/fGkH4PN8KAY/system-7-kind-of-sort-of-running-on-an-iphone

What does the inexplicable internet subculture of people who put old software onto new, inappropriate hardware have for us this week? System 7 on an iPhone, obviously.

The MacOS iPhone project has finally managed to "port" the OS to the phone, albeit a version that first came out in 1991. I say "port" because the OS is running through QEMU emulation software, and can be launched directly from the iPhone's springboard. Basically, it's a System 7 app, which is pretty cool.

There's no text input system yet, but the OS recognizes touch just fine. You can play with MacPaint, so hurray, I guess. As silly as this all may seem, it at least has a little more conceptual continuity that the Windows 3.1 on an N95 project, which also depended on QEMU, the technology that is really the star of both stories: QEMU running on the iPhone opens the door to all kinds of emulation, not just fun nostalgia projects. If fun nostalgia projects are your thing, there are plenty of photos of System 7 in action at the project page. [OSNews via Electronic Pulp via BBGadgets]

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ASUS to showcase Marine Cool concept motherboard at CeBIT

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/02/asus-to-showcase-marine-cool-concept-motherboard-at-cebit/

Check it, OC'ing freaks -- ASUS is apparently planning to debut a new concept motherboard at CeBIT, the aptly titled Marine Cool. The high-end mobo is said to be "unlike any other motherboard on the market," with the all new backplate being the showstopping feature. It's said that the backplate features a "micro-porous ceramic" technology, which delivers quicker heat dissipation than existing alternatives. If you're still scratching your head in a seemingly futile attempt to figure out why this matters, the new cooling tech should allow for components to handle even more extreme overclocking without having to hook up some sort of liquid nitrogen rig. One curious aspect was the decision to include dual SO-DIMM slots in place of traditional desktop-grade DIMM slots, though we don't suspect that'll be a deal breaker for those willing to accept sacrifices for maximum cooling. As is always the case with ASUS, there's no indication of a price or eventual commercialization date, but hopefully we'll get more from the show floor in Hannover.

[Via HotHardware, thanks JC]

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ASUS to showcase Marine Cool concept motherboard at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Floorplanner Presents Your Plans in 3D [Web Apps]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/plljSOfqNhQ/floorplanner-presents-your-plans-in-3d

Looking to re-arrange the stuff of your house or plan a dream room? Floorplanner is a web-based tool for planning rooms and furniture layouts using a simple but powerful editor.

We originally reviewed Floorplanner in 2007, but since then they've introduced some helpful new features. We originally dug it because of the easy drag-and-drop interface and the extensive library of furniture, fixtures, plants and more are still there. One of the principle reader complaints back then was the lack of 3D planning, but you can now plan in both 2D and 3D, switching between the views for a long view of proportion and layout. The free demo on their site doesn't allow you to save, but does give you a feel for the tools and layout—though you might be tempted to sign up, after a little Sims-style rearrangement. Or, you know, they put that PrtSc key on up there on your keyboard for a reason.

Floorplanner has a free and premium tier; the limitation on the free plan is one house or apartment floor plan. If you upgrade to Floorplanner PLUS for $27.50 a year, you can create up to five home plans.

Floor Planner [via GeekSugar]

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