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When it comes to digital cameras, not many of us would think of Samsung being right up there with the best, although you can say that the South Korean giant has certainly made its fair share of strides in recent memory. Well, Samsung has just decided to expand their award-winning NX family by announcing the launch of the Samsung NX2000, where this stylish and slim compact system camera (CSC) will merge outstanding, professional results with revolutionary Samsung SMART Camera technology. It does not matter if you want to shoot photos or videos, the Samsung NX2000 will be able to do both with ease.

Just what kind of hardware as well as built-in software that the Samsung NX2000 carries with it right out of the box? For starters, the Samsung NX2000 will boast of a large 20.3MP ASP-C CMOS Sensor which was produced entirely by Samsung in-house, where it is capable of delivering extremely sharp and highly detailed images, even in low light conditions images. The presence of its DRIMe IV engine will further help reduce noise, improve speed and enable superior color reproduction.

Heck, you can use the Samsung NX2000 for 8fps fast continuous shooting, letting you capture shots which you might normally miss because the hardware that you carry lack the relevant amount of technical ability. It does not matter whether it is you, the photographer, or the subject who is quickly on the move, the 1/4000th second top shutter speed makes capturing clear, blur free images an achievable task, and the assistance of the wide ISO range (100 to 25600) will help to deliver images which are beautifully balanced, never mind what kind of lighting conditions you are shooting in.

Apart from that, you get the enjyo 3D Still and Movie Recording capabilities, Full HD video recording capability, enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity and the Samsung SMART CAMERA app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms that helps you enjoy a streamlined manner of linking smart devices. You can pick up the Samsung NX2000 will be available in white, black and pink shades if you are interested.

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When it comes to the world of digital cameras, most folks would think of Canon and Nikon where commercial class DSLRs and compact digital cameras are concerned, although as of late, the likes of Samsung and Sony, too, have made their mark in the DSLR market, with Olympus and Panasonic preferring to remain on the side of Micro Four Thirds shooters. Well, Panasonic of Japan’s latest release in the world of digital cameras come in the form of the Lumix DMC-XS1, which will arrive in 10 new exclusive designs for the fashion conscious.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 is a digital shooter that will combine high picture quality and a host of creative options, all crammed into Panasonic’s slimmest body yet, in order to deliver a fun and artistic time of photography. Individual extraordinary design patterns made available for the Lumix DMC-XS1 would make it a whole lot more desirable for trend-conscious consumers. As for the new design patterns, they will be based on the following six concepts, Pop Art – cheerful design with colorful graphics, Gift Wrapping – designed in the motif of beautiful gift wrapping, Floral Nature – designed in the motif of plants and flowers, Digital – urban design with digital typography, Texture – high fashion design with faux texture and Japanese Traditional – design with Japanese traditional Kanji characters.

Of course, there is no point in making sure that there is all style and no substance, which is why the Lumix DMC-XS1 incorporates a 24mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 24 mm to 120 mm on a 35mm camera) for versatile image composition, a range of built-in special effects, 720p HD video recording capability, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure and Face Detection. All 10 new designs are already readily available if you are interested in picking one up.

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[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 announced with 10 new exclusive designs copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

So, you think that your spanking new flat screen TV in the living room is the bee’s knees, making you the talk of the neighborhood? Sorry to say, bub, but having the largest display in the vicinity is not going to cut the mustard any more these days. LG might have stumbled upon something new to the market that could very well kick off a revolution where TVs are concerned, with the announcement that their 55-inch (54.6-inch diagonal) Curved OLED TV (also known as Model 55EA9800) has gone for sale in its home country, South Korea, and deliveries are tipped to begin from next month onwards. This bit of news does make you want to make a move over to the country that gave us keen competitors to normally reliable Toyota vehicles, and of course, Gangnam Style.

From next month onwards, over 1,400 LG retail stores in South Korea will start to take orders and deliver them to the masses. These premium TVs have been slapped with a KRW 15 million price tag – and when converted, it would amount to the region of $13,500 thereabouts. You can already see the kind of second hand car that you can drive in exchange for such money, no? Having said that, LG’s Curved OLED TV’s availability announcement would give LG the distinction of being the first and only company to commercialize both the flat screen OLED TV as well as the Curved OLED TV, which ought to provide LG with a significant lead in this market segment.

The new LG EA9800 model would sport the industry’s very first curved screen ergonomic design, where it offers an “IMAX-like” viewing experience right smack in the comfort of your own home. Thanks to over five years of research when it comes to developing the optimum curvature, the entire screen surface is equidistant from the viewer’s eyes, which does away with the issue of screen-edge visual distortion and loss of detail. Anyone interested in this? You might want to start saving up from now on.

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[ LG Curved OLED TV up for sale copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Not all scales are created equal, and the same applies to this particular scale from the folks over at Hammacher. As you very well know, the older one gets, different parts of the body start to break down, and your vision is not quite on par with that of an eagle’s during your youth. Having said that, aren’t you happy that there is modern day technology to help counter some of these aging effects? The $59.95 Extra Large Number Readout Scale answers this clarion call, where it will display whatever results garnered in giant numerals for easy reading.

The entire bright LCD screen measures nearly half a foot wide, where it will display readings in massive 2.5″ high numbers which can be viewed without requiring you to squint or stoop down. Your back and neck are further protected as you do not need to bend down to turn on the scale, where a simple tap of a foot on the platform is good enough. The readings will be shown off by the display for five seconds after you step off, and after another 10 seconds, the scale will automatically power down in an effort to conserve batteries. As long as you do not weigh more than 440 lbs, the Extra Large Number Readout Scale ought to serve you well for a lifetime.

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So, you have yet to adorn your desktop with a pair of decent speakers, simply because you are still in two minds over which particular make and model that you should settle for? Perhaps after reading this, you might be persuaded by Satechi, where the company has just announced the Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers. The Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers would arrive in a sleek form factor, sporting a compact design and runs off USB power, which means you have at least one more power socket available to plug in other devices at your work space.

The Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers would play nice with either Mac or PC computers, and while it is not going to bring down the house, the 3 watt speakers will boast of Acoustic Air Spring Technology which are said to be able to reproduce crystal clear audio without missing a beat, translating to incredible reproduction of bass, highs and mids. On the outside, you would find a modern, glossy finish, blue LED accent lights and padded feet for a scratch-free surface. Choose from black or silver shades for $24.99 a pop if you are interested.

[ Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]