<![CDATA[Gizmodo: s302]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: s302]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/s302 http://gizmodo.com/tag/s302 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson C905 8.1-Megapixel Cybershot Phone Gets Official Specs]]> Twice we've brought you leaked info on Sony Ericsson's upcoming C905 cellphone, and today at last Sony came good with official specs. The camera in its slider body is indeed an 8.1-megapixel one, with xenon flash, auto-focus, face detection and image stabilization. The phone's also pretty full-featured, and is GPS-ready, with a 2.4-inch TFT screen and TV-out capability as we'd heard. So is it a camera with a bolt-on phone or the other way around? Read the specs in the press release to decide. Simultaneously, Sony came up with news of the S302 Snapshot, which sounds like a lower-spec sibling to the C905 with just 2-megapixels and a fixed-focus lens. Both should be available late this year.

Singapore, 17 June 2008 – The C905 is Sony Ericsson’s first Cyber-shot slider and its most advanced camera phone yet. With an 8.1 megapixel camera and real camera flash amongst its cutting-edge capabilities, it offers easy photo-taking in a phone that derives its looks from a digital camera and offers the picture quality to match. In comparison the S302 Snapshot is for those who want it all at an affordable price – good looks, must-have features and a pocket-sized slim design.

“The C905 Cyber-shot™ and S302 Snapshot have been developed to make us all better photographers! That means making it easier to take great shots and never missing that magic moment.” said Sven Totté, Head of Imaging Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Although both have photography at their core, the phones are very distinct; the 8.1megapixel C905 is a viable alternative to a digital camera and the S302 is perfect for those who don’t want to miss a moment and like to send or Bluetooth™ their photos to their friends.”

The new C905 Cyber-shot™
Take your best shot

Complete digital camera experience on a phone – true digital camera styling and an 8.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash
Outstanding picture quality – complete with face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilizer
From baby’s first steps to an amazing sunset; store them all on the 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2®) included
The USB adaptor (CCR-70) provided in-box allows for easy transfer of your photos to-and-from your PC.
View high-quality pictures on the phones impressive 2.4” scratch-resistant mineral glass display
Share your memories – send your photos wirelessly from your phone to your TV via Wi-Fi™ (using DLNA), or connect with wires using the TV-Out Cable ITC-60, also announced today
Upload photos to your own online blogsite or print your photos with fantastic resolution up to A3 size
Much more than a camera phone - GPS-enabled for geo-tagging of photos and navigation support.
The new S302 Snapshot
Good for your image

Slick and slimline with a stylish design and a premium, high-gloss finish
2.0 megapixel camera with an easy-to-learn camera menu. Use the S302 just like you would a digital camera
Photo light and Photo fix – useful photo functions to help you get the shots you want
Capture the action - video recording and playback
Room for your entire photo album - up to 20 MB internal memory and Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
Transfer photos easily via USB, Bluetooth™ or Memory Stick Micro™
Building on Sony Ericsson’s camera phone heritage, the C905 Cyber-shot™ phone and S302 Snapshot are all-round performers that maximise their camera credentials. The S302 introduces a premium looking, yet affordable phone with a snapshot camera at-hand when needed. The C905 is a powerful 8.1 megapixel camera phone that looks, feels and acts like a real camera.

The C905 Cyber-shot™ will be available in three colours (Night Black, Ice Silver and Copper Gold) in selected markets from Q4 2008. It will support the following networks:
C905: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100.
C905a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100
C905c: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
The S302 Snapshot will be available in Crystal Blue and Thunder Grey in selected markets from Q4 2008. The S302 (and S302c for China markets) will support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.

TV-Out Cable ITC-60 will be available Q4 2008

For the full, massive specs list click onto the Sony link. [SonyEricsson.com]

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<![CDATA[Denon Launches Four Compact S-Series 2.1 Systems With Wi-Fi, USB, iPod and Other Options]]> Denon's compact home theater systems just got some big improvements. Both the S-302 ($1699) and the S-102 ($999), which are due in September, can upscale DVDs to 1080p; the S-302 bumps up all analog incoming video to 1080p as well. The S-302 also has built-in Wi-Fi and can display cover art of the music streaming from a PC or Mac. The new S-32 and S-52 are in the "clock radio" or iPod dock family, though they are far more loaded than the typical competitor. Both the S-32 and S-52 are wireless and networked; on top of that the S-52 will have an HD Radio tuner, a slot-loading CD player and a USB jack for local content.

S-302 with speakers and subwoofer:
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S-302 closeup:
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S-52 closeup:
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Press release:

DENON DEBUTS FOUR NEW MODELS IN ITS COMPACT "S-SERIES," ADDING ADVANCED NETWORKING CAPABILITIES

— New Compact 2.1 Systems and Company's First Networked Audio Systems Provide Audio Streaming, Virtual Surround Sound and Much More —-

Mahwah, NJ - July 24, 2007 — Denon Electronics, one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, is expanding its popular S-Series of home entertainment products with two new compact 2.1 systems, models S-302 (SRP: $1,699), and S-102 (SRP: $999), both of which mark a major leap forward in compact home entertainment connectivity and convenience. The company is also adding its first two Networked Audio Systems to the S-Series lineup, models S-52 (SRP: $ 699) and S-32
(SRP: $499).

Joe Stinziano, Denon's Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing noted, "Our new
S-Series products embody Denon's 'Whole Home Audio' strategy. With the introduction of these new S-Series home theater systems and our Networked Audio Systems, we're raising the bar for the entire compact category, enhancing our line with advanced networking, connectivity, performance and convenience features. These new products will help define an entirely new category of products and provide "Boundless Entertainment" opportunities for our customers."

New Compact 2.1 Systems Offer Performance Enhancements, Networking Capabilities
Denon's S-302 and S-102 are the next-generation of the company's original S-Series models, the popular S-301 and S-101. The new models maintain the same compact form factor with minor cosmetic differences to the speakers. Both however, offer significant feature and convenience enhancements. Most notably, Denon has packed both models with advanced technologies that dramatically enhance both sound and video quality. For example, the
S-102 will scale content from its built-in DVD player up to 1080p, outputting it via HDMI.
In addition, the S-302 will upconvert all analog sources to HDMI, with scaling to a crystal clear 1080p image. Additionally, both will perform I/P conversion from interlaced to progressive scan.

For enhanced audio performance, the new S-Series models feature Audyssey Bass-XT and Dynamic EQ for greater bass response from the included subwoofer (which is 20% smaller than previous designs). The S-302 boasts an amplifier section with 50-watts per channel and a 100-watt amplifier for the subwoofer. The S-102 features 35-watts per channel as well as a 70-watt amplifier for the subwoofer.

The S-302 adds powerful networking features, borrowed from Denon's new A/V receiver lineup.* The addition of an Ethernet port and built-in Wi-Fi® allows the unit to serve as a DLNA™ client and stream Internet radio as well as other music from network attached storage devices or from a PC /Mac on the network.

Additionally, the S-302/S-102 integrate a new GUI for ease of use as well as the ability to view cover art from an iPod® or other streaming media.

New Networked Audio Systems: Renowned S-Series Sound, Plus Networking
In addition to the robust sound quality, Denon's new S-52 and S-32 feature a built-in iPod dock for easy drop-in functionality. Like the other models in the S-Series, these new units deliver crisp, clean sound with powerful bass response, made possible by Audyssey Bass-XT and Dynamic EQ software.

Like the S-302, both Networked Audio Systems feature the ability to stream music wirelessly from Internet Radio sources and other network attached storage devices, PC or Mac computers on the network and even the Rhapsody™ Music Service (subscription required). These also have the ability to decode popular MP3 and WMA formats and also AAC, WAV and those encoded in FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec).

To take advantage of the iPod connectivity, Denon has added a scroll wheel on the top of the units for easy control of long lists of artists, albums, or playlists stored on iPods or sourced from Internet Radio stations.

Additional Performance Features in S-52
The S-52 is designed for consumers who will settle for nothing but the best in the compact system category. In addition to all the audio-enhancing technologies available in the S-32, the S-52 adds a built-in HD Radio tuner with multicasting functionality and a slot-loading CD player capable of decoding many popular audio formats including MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and FLAC. The S-52 is also satellite radio ready via optional subscription-based hardware, and it also features a USB port that allows users to connect USB mass storage devices, including Flash Drives, MP3 players or USB hard drive.

The S-302 and S-102 are slated to ship in September and both the S-32 and S-52 are slated to ship in October.

*A home network is required for networking features.

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