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Nokia takes 40% of the market in 2007
133 million handsets sold in last 3 months of 2007 24 January 2008 14:40 GMTNokia has reported better than expected profits in the last year months of 2007.
The company thanks to a series of new phone launches saw profits rise 44% to 1.8bn euros.
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Nintendo says its dominating video games market
Has 79% of handhelds and 45% of home consoles 24 January 2008 14:26 GMTNintendo has confirmed what most people probably already realised - it had a great year in 2007.
The company has announced today that the Nintendo DS was the best selling games hardware of any kind in 2007 with over 5 million units sold in the UK alone giving... -
Canon HF10 HD camcorder in pictures
Full gallery of images 24 January 2008 14:10 GMTPocket-lint has managed to get its hands on the new Canon HF10 camcorder at the Spring Collection event in London. Here are a collection of pictures of the new camera.
The new camcorder, which will go up against JVC's range of camcorders, will be called the... -
Canon HF10 HD camcorder launched
Comes with 16GB internal storage 24 January 2008 14:01 GMTCanon has launched two new hard drive based HD camcorder at its Spring Collection event in London.
The new cameras, which will go up against JVC's range of camcorders, will be called the HF10 and the HF100 and offer Full HD recording in a small package. -
Sharp reveals world's thinnest LCD television
Puts another telly on a strict diet... 24 January 2008 13:04 GMTSharp's new AQUOS X series LCDs, just unleashed in Japan are are only 1.35 inches (3.4cm deep) at the thinnest part.
According to Sharp, this makes them the skinniest screens "in production".
We've seen thinner from the company with their prototype... -
Fujifilm announces FinePix F100fd
New flagship for the F-range 24 January 2008 12:23 GMT"This is the best F camera yet", says Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's director of digital products, of the new FinePix F100fd digital compact.
This new 12 megapixel model has a 8th Generation Super CCD, offers high sensitivity up to ISO 12800 and the latest Face Detection... -
Sony Ericsson launches R300i and R306i Radio phones
New-fangled phones with built-in radiograms! 24 January 2008 12:14 GMTSony Ericsson has announced the launch of two new mobile phones, the R300i Radio and R306i Radio, both designed to deliver a "credible" radio-listening experience.
Both of these new phones are designed to have a "clear radio look-and-feel" and both offer integrated... -
Fujifilm unveils the FinePix Z20fd
...boasting MPEG4 video as well as 10MP stills capture 24 January 2008 11:47 GMTArriving later this Spring is the 10 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd with new MPEG4 video technology.
This latest model follows on from the FinePix Z10fd, and inherits its ultra-slim design.
It packs in a Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch... -
500 times the size earbud speakers witty, enormous
Big is better 24 January 2008 11:46 GMTThese amused us. If they tickle you too then hit the link to find your nearest retailer...
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Canon launches PIXMA MX7600 and MX850 all-in-ones
Two new printers for home and small offices 24 January 2008 11:18 GMTCanon has announced a "revolution" in home and small office printing with the launch of PIXMA MX7600, the first All-In-One inkjet printer to use the PgR ink technology.
Thanks to PgR, Canon claims that the PIXMA MX7600 produces high quality prints on plain... -
Canon 450D in pictures
Full gallery of images 24 January 2008 11:12 GMTPocket-lint has managed to get its hands on the new Canon 450D at the Spring Collection event in London. Here are a collection of pictures of the new camera.
A replacement for the 400D, that's been getting a little long in the tooth, the new model features a... -
Fujifilm unveils affordable J-series digicams
...two models kick off new range 24 January 2008 11:11 GMTWhile it'll be the big gun prosumers models that will be getting the most attention of the Fujifilm launches today, the company has also introduced a new line-up of lower-end digital compacts.
The J-series digital camera range comprises FinePix J10 and J50.... -
Introducing the Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd
...the world’s smallest 12x optical zoom digital camera? 24 January 2008 10:40 GMTFujifilm is making a big claim for the 10 megapixel FinePix S1000fd - that it is the world's smallest digital camera with a 12x optical zoom.
This lens, which is the camera's key feature, delivers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 33mm-396mm.
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Samsung launches G600 Pink
Rose-hued version in time for you-know-what 24 January 2008 10:37 GMTSamsung has launched the a pink version of its 5-megapixel camera phone, the G600.
Although the model has already been superseded by the 3G G800 that hasn't stopped the company launching the new colour in time for Valentine's Day.
The Samsung... -
Canon launches PIXMA iP2600 photo printer
£35 for entry level model 24 January 2008 10:25 GMTAs part of their "Spring Collection" introductions, Canon has launched the PIXMA iP2600 photo printer.
This new entry-level printer replaces the PIXMA iP2500 and Canon says it is targeted at users "looking for great value, high quality photo printing". -
FinePix S8100fd digi compact launched
...packing in a 18x wide angle lens and 10 megapixels 24 January 2008 10:15 GMTThe successor to the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is the FinePix S8100fd, which was unveiled today.
The FinePix S8100fd is being touted as an alternative to DSLRs.
It offers face detection (hence the fd), a Fujinon 18x wide angle optical zoom fixed... -
Brando offers Apple iPhone "telescope"
With 6x zoom 24 January 2008 9:36 GMTPimp your iPhone's camera capabilities with this subtle offering from Brando. $19, available now.
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Sony Ericsson launches T270 and T280
Entry level handsets for emerging markets 24 January 2008 9:22 GMTSony Ericsson have announced the launch of the T270 and T280, a duo of affordably priced phones that won't turn heads in spoilt Western markets, but might make attractive options in emerging ones.
The T270 and T280 offer 13mm-slim profiles and brushed light... -
Fujifilm launches FinePix S100FS
Its most advanced prosumer model to date 24 January 2008 9:18 GMTDSLR control, 14.3x zoom, expanded dynamic range and film simulation modes are the key features of Fujifilm's most advanced bridge camera to date.
The FinePix S100FS (Film Simulation) digital camera is built around a 14.3x Fujinon manual zoom lens, Fujifilm’s... -
Samsung launches all singing digi compact
The i80 with MP3 and movie playing 24 January 2008 9:00 GMTSamsung's i-range, which offers multimedia capabilities as well as camera functionality, has a new addition.
The i80 is an 8.1 megapixel digital compact with 3x optical zoom, 3.0 inch LCD screen, Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS)facility and High Sensitivity... -
Introducing the Samsung i100
...with an MP3 player included 24 January 2008 9:00 GMTA new digital compact, the Samsung i100, is to arrive later this Spring.
The details at this stage are scant but Samsung has said that it'll be a 10.2 megapixel model with a 3x Optical Zoom.
The camera will also boast a 3.0 inch LCD.
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Samsung continues Spring launches with S1060
...coming soon to the UK 24 January 2008 9:00 GMTThe Samsung S1060 is a new 10.2 megapixel addition to the company's burgeoning range of digital compacts.
The price and exact UK arrival date have yet to be confirmed for this model.
What we do know is that it will pack in a 5x optical zoom, -
Samsung launches new flagship DSLR - the GX20
Latest model for the "discerning enthusiast" 24 January 2008 9:00 GMTSamsung has today launched the 14.6 megapixel GX-20 DSLR.
This is the first model from the company to be built around its own CMOS sensor, which is 23.5 x 15.7mm (APS-C sized) and has been designed and built by Samsung in Korea.
The camera, which... -
Canon launches four new compacts
Digital IXUS 80 IS, the PowerShot A590 IS, the PowerShot A580 and the PowersShot A470 announced 24 January 2008 8:56 GMTCanon today has announced the launch of four new compact cameras at its Spring Collection event.
The new cameras, that promise to make taking photos easier will include new and old technologies such as a brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology. -
Sony updates Cyber-shot S750 and S780 digi-cams
Entry-level compacts enhanced 24 January 2008 8:56 GMTSony has enhanced and updated the design of its new Cyber-shot DSC-S750 and DSC-S780 digital still camera models.
Both of the new entry-level digital still cameras now feature Sony's face detection technology, which identifies up to three faces and...
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