JVC’s new Everio X GZ-X900 does 1080p video, 9 megapixel stills, 600 fps slow motion

JVC’s new “Everio X” GZ-X900 camcorder is just what we like in a flagship device: incredible style, crazy specs, and awesome slow motion video of us slapping people. The GZ-X900 reworks the Everio line into a new brick-like form factor that’s bordering on the shape of camcorders of yore, but JVC puts a nice twist to it, and the camera is obviously very compact. JVC used some “premium materials” in the construction and it really shows, but what’s more exciting is the high-end 1080p resolution, with 1000 “TV lines” to sample from (it’s not upscaling from a completely bum source like many compact camcorders). The unit also works as a fast-action still camera, for 9 megapixel shots at 15 fps, and 5.3 megapixel shots at 60 fps. What we’re really wild about is the 600 fps slow motion, which operates at a 640 x 72 resolution — you can get more pixels at slower frame rates. Unfortunately, none of this good stuff comes cheap: the camera hits retail in June for an even $1000.

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Core i7-packin’ Clevo D900F gaming laptop hands-off

We’re not sure if Clevo has had to deal with trade show thievery in the past, but its Core i7-equipped D900F was locked down tight at CeBIT. Nevertheless, we stopped by — camera in hand — to have a look, and what we saw was something we’d never, ever want on our laps for more than 120 seconds. We also saw a ridiculously potent LAN party rig, so we suppose there’s some truth to that “eye of the beholder” thing our parents keep mentioning. All the big pics are just below, but you already knew that, didn’t you?

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Court tosses Gibson’s Guitar Hero suit

A California court has tossed out Gibson Guitar’s patent infringement lawsuit against Guitar Hero maker Activision, saying Gibson’s arguments “border on the frivolous.”

The iconic guitar manufacturer filed suit in March 2008, charging that Guitar Hero’s mock guitars infringed on a 1999 patent, U.S. Patent No. 5,990,405 (PDF).

Dell rolls out Studio 15 Special Edition laptop

Dell’s Studio 15 laptop is already a decent enough budget-minded system as is, but those looking for that little something extra may want to consider the company’s new Special Edition model, which adds a snazzy “Black Vapor” paint job and, more importantly, a 1440 x 900 LED-backlit display. Otherwise, you can get it configured with your choice of Pentium Dual Core or Core 2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 graphics (though Intel’s integrated GMA 4500MHD is standard). Prices have also expectedly seen a bit of a hike over the non-Special Edition models although, at $799, $849, and $949 for the standard configs, they’re still far from premium territory.

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Dell rolls out Studio 15 Special Edition laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Science keeps your wine VineyardFresh

So physics actually does come in useful!

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In my current delicate condition, expected to continue until July, I am not able to drink nearly as much wine as I would like. I find myself limited to inhaling deeply near the wine glass and trying to get some satisfaction

Originally posted at Appliances & Kitchen Gadgets

Garmin slims down with Nuvi 1200 and 1300 series

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Mio isn’t the only one making GPS news at CeBIT 2009. Garmin also got in on the action and introduced its new Nuvi 1200 and 1300 series of portable navigation devices on Tuesday. The new products sport thinner designs and are the first to offer the option …

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Casio forgets to make new camera interesting

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If you know anyone who has asked for just a basic point-and-shoot camera to stick in their back pocket, point them to the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z29. Priced at $149.95, this 10-megapixel ultracompact camera is low on features outside of having 23 …

Toshiba’s TG01 brings glück to Germany with O2 exclusivity

Toshiba’s TG01 and its surprisingly awesome color bar-centric UI will soon be saying “guten tag” to its German friends. O2’s announced that it’ll be the exclusive carrier for the phone in Deutschland and will launch it sometime this summer, with mum being the word currently on price. So far it’s the only TG01 launch we’ve heard about on this or any other planet, but we’d reckon a few more carriers will be chiming in soon to pick up the device for their respective countries.

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Eye-Fi releases two SD cards, iPhone app

Eye-Fi, maker of memory cards that can automatically upload photos and video to the Web, announced Tuesday its two new video-uploading SD memory cards called Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video.

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These two 4GB cards are capable of uploading photos and video clips to more than 20 …

ASUS Eee Top now available for pre-order at Amazon

ASUS Eee Top now available for pre-order at Amazon

Been looking for an inexpensive all-in-one to unify your life, something that your zombie slave Fido could use in the kitchen to look up recipes yet would also look equally good perched on a minimalist desk? ASUS’s first Eee Top could fit the bill, and it looks to be very close to US availability with the appearance of a pre-order page on Amazon.com. The 15.6-inch touchscreen model has the standard 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of memory, and XP installed on a 160GB drive. Right now it’s available in either black or white, and whether you’re choosing the presence or absence of all colors you’ll be asked to pay $599.99 — naturally with free shipping available if you’re not in too much of a hurry.

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