iElectribe Gorillaz Edition

Sepertinya damon albarn punya hubungan spesial dengan KORG.INC. Kenapa saya bisa menyimpulkan seperti itu? karena seingat saya setidaknya ada dua postingan di blog ini, Gorillaz iPad album, lagu doncamatic yg berisi sample Mr.Katoh.

Sekarang Gorillaz kembali bekerjasama dengan KORG meluncurkan iElectribe Gorillaz edition. Dengan tampilan skin yang sangat menarik bagi saya, desain yang "Gorillaz" sekali. Langsung mengingatkan akan karakter personel Gorillaz, Murdoch dkk, dulu saya pernah punya DVD Gorillaz yang isinya tour ke dalam studio virtual Gorillaz. Alat-alat dalam studio virtualnua pun mirip dengan karakter desain iElectribe ini. Namun untuk fitur tambahan atau soundnya saya tidak berkomentar banyak soalnya belum nyobain :P

Photo and Text by : Lintang Enrico

KORG MONOTRIBE

Korg menciptakan sensasi analog dengan monotron Analog seukuran telapak tangan Ribbon Synthesizer. Korg sekali lagi menaikkan banner analog dengan monotribe Analog menakjubkan Ribbon Station, sebuah bentuk baru dari synthesizer yang menakjubkan paket array fitur dan teknologi ke dalam tubuh yang ringkas. Korg's monotribe saham DNA analog monotron itu, namun dengan cepat menggali lebih dalam ke dunia yang kaya, organik, dan sering kacau sintesis analog. Selain sintesis analog, monotribe menyatukan intuitif kemudahan penggunaan dan analog bagian tiga bagian ritme diskrit, ditambah daya tarik terbukti sekuensing Electribe-gaya. Lengkap dengan built-in speaker daya dan baterai, monotribe mengandung-dirinya sendiri dan sangat portabel.

Dengan sirkuit analog diskrit, ini monotribe synthesizer KORG bisa memancarkan bass drum, snare drum, juga hi-hat drum suara dari tubuh baterai yang dioperasikan dengan built-in speaker. Ini akan dirilis akhir tahun ini.

Apple iPad 2

Apple introduces the iPad 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics, and now includes two cameras – a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video – bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.

With the new front and rear cameras, iPad 2 users can now make FaceTime calls to millions of iPhone® 4, iPod touch® and Mac® users so they can see family and friends anywhere there is Wi-Fi. Photo Booth lets you apply fun visual effects, including eight photo special effects like Squeeze, Twirl and Kaleidoscope, to photos captured by either camera. iPad 2 comes with iOS 4.3, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, with new features including faster Safari® mobile browsing performance; iTunes® Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay®;** the choice to use the iPad side switch to either lock the screen rotation or mute audio; and Personal Hotspot to share an iPhone 4 cellular data connection over Wi-Fi.*** Additional iPad 2 features include a built-in gyro for advanced gaming; HSUPA support for enhanced 3G upload speeds on iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G on AT&T, and HDMI Video Mirroring that lets users mirror their iPad screen on an HDTV using an optional adaptor.

The innovative new iPad 2 Smart Cover provides protection for the iPad screen while maintaining its thin and lightweight profile. Designed with a unique self-aligning magnetic hinge that makes it easy to attach and remove, the new iPad 2 Smart Cover automatically wakes iPad 2 when it’s opened and puts it to sleep when it’s closed, and has a soft microfiber lining to help keep the screen clean. The Smart Cover also folds into a stand for typing or viewing videos and is available in vibrant polyurethane for $39 or rich leather for $69 in a range of colors, including a (PRODUCT) RED one which helps support the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Apple also introduced two new apps: iMovie® and GarageBand® for iPad, both available on the App Store℠ for just $4.99 each. With iMovie, iPad 2 users can shoot and edit videos right on their iPad and post their movies to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and their MobileMe℠ gallery; watch them on their iPod®, iPhone or iPad; as well as view them on their HDTV using AirPlay and Apple TV®. GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of touch instruments and 8-track recording studio, allowing you to perform with onscreen keyboards, guitars, drums and basses using multi-touch gestures–even if you don’t play a musical instrument.

iPad 2 runs almost all of the over 350,000 apps available on the App Store and there are more than 65,000 native iPad apps available from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The iTunes Store gives iPad users access to the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 14 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 10,000 films including over 3,500 in stunning high definition video. The iBooks® app for iPad includes Apple’s iBookstore℠, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device.

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available on March 11 for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G compatible with the Verizon network will be available in the US only for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iMovie and GarageBand for iPad apps will be available on March 11 for $4.99 each from the App Store on iPad or www.itunes.com/appstore.

Fuji FinePix X100 vs Leica X1 : the gloves are off

The folks over at Leica Rumors recently caught wind a comparison test between the Leica X1 and the highly anticipated Fuji FinePix X100 camera via Flickr. With the FinePix X100 yet to release, one can only imagine what the reaction will be once full comparisons begin to arise. In the meantime you can view the gallery that features exact shots from both cameras here.

Sample 1: X100 vs. X1
Sample 2: X100 vs. X1
Sample 3: X100 vs. X1
Sample 4: X100 vs. X1
Sample 5: X100 vs. X1
Sample 6: X100 vs. X1

Pinel & Pinel iCase 2010

Parisian trunk maker Pinel & Pinel presents an updated version to their iCase. The iCase allows you to listen to music from your iPod and iPhones on the go and incudes a built in speaker system by Altec Lansing along with an iPod/iPhone dock. The trunk can be custom ordered in 50 different colors and leathers.

Nikon D7000

Nikon announces the release of its D7000, a model that introduces a new line of mid-class Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras. The camera is equipped with a new CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, that enable capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality. It also offers a number of advanced high-performance features packed into a compact, elegant body. Offered below a more thorough break down of what the D7000 offers with further information available directly through Nikon.

A new DX-format CMOS image sensor and new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, both developed by Nikon enable capture of high-definition images with superior image quality

The D7000 is equipped with a new Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2. The camera offers an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels and enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality with extremely detailed rendering and rich tones with smooth gradations. With standard sensitivity range of ISO100 – 6400 and additional increases up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent), the camera offers improved capability with shooting under dim lighting, such as in the evening or indoors, and also expands possibilities for expression with rapidly moving subjects.

EXPEED 2 is Nikon’s latest image-processing engine developed with the ideas, know-how and technologies regarding digital images that Nikon has cultivated over the years. EXPEED 2 enables faster image processing, a high level of noise reduction, better color reproduction characteristics, and reduced power consumption.

A new 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor

With 2,016 pixels, the new metering sensor developed for the D7000 offers twice the metering pixels as our previous high-end metering sensor. Prior to shooting, the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor acquires accurate information regarding the scene. That information is then reflected in autofocusing, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and auto white balance control for extremely faithful images.

A new 39-point AF system

Adoption of the new Multi-CAM4800DX autofocus sensor module enables certain acquisition and tracking of the intended subject with 39 focus points.
Nine cross-type sensors at the most frequently used center of the frame allow for certain acquisition of the intended subject.
In addition, the number of active focus points can also be limited to 11.

D-Movie for recording and editing of full HD movies

The D7000 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (1920 × 1080p, 24 fps) exhibiting superior video quality. Autofocusing during movie recording is possible using contrast-detect AF. When the focus mode is set to Full time-servo AF (AF-F) and the AF-area mode to Subject-tracking AF, the camera automatically maintains focus on a subject moving throughout the frame in three dimensions. The D7000 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still JPEG image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning or end of movie files.
Recording of stereo sound via an external microphone is also supported.

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon takes another stab at perfecting the point-and-shoot camera by creating the PowerShot G12, the current successor to the PowerShot G11. This time, Canon equips the PowerShot G12 with a 5x wide angle (28mm-140mm) zoom and IS (Optical Image Stabilizer). Capable of taking 720p HD videos and improved so that one can take better shots in low light settings, the Canon PowerShot G12 is a perfect alternative for the consumer not interested in the bulk and complexity of a DSLR camera.