e-Sewing Machine, Digital Camera Binoculars, BenQ Digital Camera and Steel CD Case
Bernina Sewing Machine - Artista 200E
Powered by Microsoft Windows CE, connects directly to its own Internet portal to download the latest stitches, patterns and sewing tips. Has a USB port for the CD_ROM drive so users can view a tutorial on a ergonomically -centred colour touch screen, much the same as a computer screen.
Costs $9000 from your Bernina retailer. Visit the sewing machine online at: http://www.bernina.com.au
Pentax DigiBino Digital Binoculars:
The world's first digital camera binocular. It allows you to view distant images clearly with binocular-like 7X magnification, and gives you the ability to capture what you see with high-level digital precision.
It has fast focus, even when using super telephoto settings, and it achieves a level of precision on par with conventional binoculars. It provides more options after images have been captured.
With 800,000 pixels resolution…7 times magnification…16 meg memory…the DIGIBINO stores up to 100 pictures… and even takes motion sequences.
Priced at $599, you'll find stockists like Camera House listed at www.crkennedy.com.au
BenQ Digital camera:
The DC1300 gives a 1.3 mega-pixels resolution with a built-in video/audio recorder.
It is very slim and powered on AAA batteries.
Using unique HIT (Histogram and Image Transformation) technology, the BenQ Digital Camera 1300 is able to capture every color level in the subject of photographs. Provides both automatic and manual white balancing, with settings including auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten light, and fluorescent. A mode for close-ups and a burst mode allows you to take three photos in quick sequence.
Costs $299 at Leading Edge Computer retailers around Australia - visit http://www.leadingedgecomputers.com.au
CD Projects CD Steel Case
Rugged Steel cases for CDs
The CD Sleeve inside is made from non-stick heat-resistant polypropylene, the bubble sleeve reduces contact between the CD and sleeve by 50%. This specially chosen material doesn't adhere to the CD surface, lift ink or labels, and the bubbles hold disks safely above any dirt or other contaminant.
Prices range from $19.95 to $34.95 - Distributed by Targus and available at David Jones and other selected retailers.
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