Armed with a dual core CPU, Gamepark is able to play various video formats like wmv and divx (720 x 480 pixels) on its high resolution 3.5″ 170,000 colors TFT LCD with just 2 AA batteries for about 8 hours of playback time.

Captions for the video contents are also supported. Along with GPX2’s games, you can install emulators such as MAME, SNES, Genesis or PC Engine. You can also enjoy music playback in MP3, WMA or OGG formats at 100mw quality. Bring along your photo albums in this entertainment player using the USB 2.0 port.

Gamepark runs on Linux and enables firmware upgrades to ensure that it is future-proof.

General Specifications:
CPU: Dual CPU Cores
ARM920T: Host processor
ARM940T: Video Coprocessor
NAND Flash Memory: 64MB
Dimension: 143.6mm* 82.9mm*34mm
RAM: 32MB
Storage: SD Card
Connection Type: USB 2.0 high speed
O/S: Linux
Power supply: 2AA
Display: 3.5″ TFT LCD
Resolution: 320*240(QVGA)

Video Specifications:
Video file MPEG, MPEG4, Dvix 3.11,4x,5x, XVID, WMV Playback,
Audio file MP3,OGG,WMA
Resolution MAX 720*480
Frame Rate Max 30 fps
Bit Rate Video Max: 1178 Kbps
Audio Max: 384Kbps
Caption SMI

Audio Specifications:
No. Channels Stereo(L+R)
Frequency Rate 20Hz~20KHz
File WMA,OGG,MP3
Bit rate sampling 16bit/8~48KHz
Equalizer Normal, Classic, Rock, Jazz, Pop

Additional Functions: e-book, game, electronic dictionary
Image Viwer: JPG, BMP, PCX, GIF

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Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet devised — a “female” called Repliee Q1.

The new android has flexible silicone for skin and a number of sensors and motors to allow her to act in a human manner. Although her actions are limited, she can still perform simple actions like turning her body, fluttering her eyelids and breathing.

Professor Hiroshi Ishiguru of Osaka University, Repliee Q1’s designer, said it has 31 actuators in its upper body which are powered by an air compressor, allowing it to move like a human.

In the programming of Repliee Q1, a computer will analyze the movements of a human to be used as a template for the way the android moves.

The android can also follow the movement of a human wearing motion sensors, or act independently. Furthermore, it has the ability to interact with people and respond to their touch.

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Screen Innovations’ Mirage Screen Takes Projectors Out of the Dark

Screen Innovations introduced the latest convenience in home and commercial entertainment with the new Mirage Screen, a new front projection screen product that allows users to see clearly in high-brightness environments. This new technology represents a true breakthrough as it allows viewers to enjoy a realistic home theater experience in environments other than darkened rooms. Mirage revolutionizes screen technology, letting customers enjoy the benefits of big-screen entertainment in virtually any setting, transforming home theater into home entertainment.

Set for official launch at the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association EXPO (CEDIA) on September 9, 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Mirage Screen offers 10 times greater contrast than standard front projection screens.

“We are pleased to introduce to the market a new product that offers consumers better technology, with a creative flair at an affordable price,” said Ryan Gustafson, president of Screen Innovations. “The key to quality home entertainment is always comfort. Now consumers will enjoy the best performance from a product that fits any lifestyle.”

How does it work?
The Screen Innovations Mirage Screen, with optics by DNP, features a patented high-contrast filter that covers 60% of the screen surface. This filter allows the projected image to be reflected by the screen and effectively absorbs incidental light from other angles from such sources as windows and room lighting. As a result, the screen is virtually unaffected by ambient light.

Screen Innovations Mirage Screen Specifications:
· Optical Front Projection
· Projection in Brightly-lit Rooms
· 10x higher contrast than standard front projection screens
· 2x brighter images
· Compatible with all LCD, DLP, and LCOS projectors
· Screen sizes available in 1” diagonal increments:
- 4:3 60”-100”
- 16:9 60”-120”

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Fujifilm Boosts Digital Camera Lineup with the World’s First Nine Megapixel Consumer Models; New Models Combine Record Pixel Strength with Fujifilm’s Breakthrough Real Photo Technology for Sharper High-Resolution Pictures with Less Noise

Harnessing the technology excellence of Fujifilm’s superior Real Photo Technology and answering the advanced needs of today’s skilled digital camera user, Fujifilm today introduced three new models to its digital camera portfolio. Leaping ahead of the competition once again, Fujifilm unveiled the FinePix S9000 and FinePix E900 digital cameras - the world’s first consumer level cameras with nine MegaPixel sensors. In addition, Fujifilm’s popular S-series line now features the new FinePix S5200, offering five MegaPixels of shooting power, with a fully automatic point-and-shoot feature set.

These three new models will feature Fujifilm’s innovative Real Photo Technology, a synergy of the newly developed RP Processor, the 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor and a super-sharp Fujinon lens that provides many benefits including reduced noise for sharper pictures, better low-light shooting, faster operation and higher shutter speeds that minimize blurriness in photos even at the high ISO setting, as achieved by the FinePix S9000 model. This novel technology arms users with a powerful photographic device that captures brilliant images just as the eye sees them.
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Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. has launched DP-201, a new digital pen with Anoto functionality. The DP-201 is an interface device that can quickly digitize analog information such as handwritten characters, illustrations and drawings easily. The company succeeded in reducing the width by about 15% and the weight by about 20%, compared to the previous DP-101U/B by leveraging on the company’s expertise in optics and circuit technology to integrate optical components into a compact module and reduce the size of electronic components and the circuit board. The digital pen is equipped with both USB and Bluetooth interfaces for connection with PCs and mobile products. The battery charger which doubles up as the USB interface, is a cradle where users can insert the pen with ease as if it is a pen stand.

Specifications:
Weight: 30g
Dimensions: 157 x 21 x 18 mm (inclusive of cap).
Data Transmission: USB1.1 (2.0 is also available) and Bluetooth 1.2.
Operation Time: 2 hours (continuous writing mode), 10 hours (standby mode).
Battery: Li-ion secondary battery.

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