Sony's panorama-shooting DSC-HX1 camera handled on video

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/10/sonys-panorama-shooting-dsc-hx1-camera-handled-on-video/

If you're looking to craft an epic, 1,500 megapixel panorama image, something like the Gigapan Imager is your best bet. But, for those of us who want to capture a little wide-angle action and then move on before the tour bus abandons us, Sony's upcoming DSC-HX1 could be the solution. The nine megapixel shooter, releasing in April, comes with a unique (for the moment) panorama mode that allows it to capture 224-degree horizontal or 154-degree vertical shots automatically. Just push the shutter release and then slowly sweep the 20x lens across that wondrous vista before you. The camera internally fuses everything together to create a single 7152 x 1080 image; no post-processing required. It's demonstrated in a video below (on a quaint little diorama), and while $500 is on the pricey side for a non-SLR digi cam, if you've ever tried to stitch photos manually you might think it money well spent -- assuming it still works that well without a tripod.

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Sony's panorama-shooting DSC-HX1 camera handled on video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Finalized USB 3.0 tests just months away, consumer devices set for next year

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/10/finalized-usb-3-0-tests-just-months-away-consumer-devices-set-f/

We've heard the details and watched the bits fly in person, and now representatives from Agilent Technologies Inc. are saying that test specifications for the SuperSpeediest standard ever will be fully ratified by the end of June. Sure, you probably don't care much about the internal workings of the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF for those fond of acronyms), but without tests manufacturers can't certify their devices, and with no certification that 500Mbps external USB HDD of your dreams will never come to market. However, if all goes to plan and those standards fall in place before the dog days of summer begin, USB-IF members expect consumer devices should hit shelves in 2010. Better start saving.

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Finalized USB 3.0 tests just months away, consumer devices set for next year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Neothings LightSpider takes HDMI signals 300 feet over fiber

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/10/neothings-lightspider-takes-hdmi-signals-300-feet-over-fiber/

Gefen has already taken the wind out of Neothings' sails somewhat with its HDMI v1.3 Fiber Extender, but if you're not quite ready to drop the coin required to take HDMI signals 1,000 feet over fiber optics, this here device may be the perfect solution. Dubbed LightSpider, this bridge can take HDMI, RS-232 and analog audio around 300 feet on a single fiber cable utilizing OWLink's Digital Light Interface technology. The company is quick to point out that the unit's integrated support for HDCP is a big win for those passing along protected material, though it won't go so far as to provide a price. Reportedly, the company will be on hand at EHX Spring to showcase it to HD junkies and home theater installers, after which we fully expect to hear more details on how to actually procure this thing.

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Neothings LightSpider takes HDMI signals 300 feet over fiber originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gazaro Compares and Rates Deals on Gadgets and Gear [Web Applications]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/YfRxTz6OoDc/gazaro-compares-and-rates-deals-on-gadgets-and-gear

Gazaro saves you time and money by compiling bargains from online retailers and comparing them against others, returning an easy-to-digest score on just how good a deal you might get.

The better the deal compared to other retailers, the higher the deal score Gazaro assigns. The site is very electronics-oriented right now, with the majority of deals categories like televisions, computers, video cameras, and so on. One of the nicer aspects of using Gazaro to hunt for deals is that the price you see is the no-effort-involved price—no rebates, smooth-talking, or animal sacrifices required. Gazaro just compiles the prices from the company sites without factoring in rebates or your-mileage-may-vary tricks.

One novel feature is a graph displaying the historical pricing trends for the item you're looking at. The television pictured above has the graph shown to the right, where you can see spikes in the price that nearly put the television nearly back up to the MSRP. If you have a favored site for tracking retail prices, sound off in the comments below and help your fellow readers save some cash.

Gazaro [via MakeUseOf]

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SeatKarma Helps You Find the Best Seat in The House [Tickets]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/rD6IEYRuHlo/seatkarma-helps-you-find-the-best-seat-in-the-house

SeatKarma is an event search engine that scours ticket resellers to find the best second-hand market prices for the sporting, theatrical and musical events you want to attend.

On top of the basic ticket price aggregation, Seat Karma has seating maps for over 1600 venues—similar, but more comprehensive than previously reviewed SeatQuest. Of those venues, 1300 of them are live maps where the available seats are mapped out with markers to give you an idea of where you'll be relative to the action. Out of the live maps, there are currently 140 venues with actual photos taken from the stands in various positions throughout the venues to give you an actual perspective on how you'll see the court or stage. For venues that have more complicated seating arrangements than simple stadium tiers, such as small theaters, Seat Karma has 3D-style seating maps to show how the various balconies mezzanine levels overlap.

SeatKarma [via Tech Crunch]

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