video camera. The Camileo Pro has a 7MP sensor, web-resolution video, an MP3 player and voice recorder, ebook and motion detector, plus 64MB of memory. The frame is expected to be available for around $149.99; the camcorder is available now in Europe starting at 179 Euros.
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Toshiba digital photo frames
Toshiba launched its first digital photo frame. Providing an easy and stylish way to display your latest holiday snaps, the 7” Toshiba Tekbright photo frame has a display area of 720 x 480, a resolution of 800 x 400 pixels and a contrast ratio of 400:1. The high quality LCD panel with LED backlight displays sharp and vivid colours and contrasts. Pictures can be stored directly onto the device’s internal 16MB memory or via Compact Flash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick or XD storage devices. The frames can also display a multi-function slideshow of images, with transition effect, or show up to eight thumbnails pictures at once. Selecting the desired picture couldn’t be easier with the picture browsing function.
Toshiba digital photo frames – Price & Availability
The digital photo frames are available for purchase now and are priced at $149.99.
Toshiba Camileo Pro : Toshiba launched an all-in-one digital still and video camera with eight different functions. The Toshiba Camileo Pro camera is equipped with a 7.0 megapixel CCD sensor and also functions as a webcam, digital voice recorder, MP3 player, mass storage device, eBook and motion detector. The Camileo Pro features 3x optical and 4x digital zoom and using interpolation, still images can be enhanced to the equivalent of 11 megapixel definition. The camera saves all still and video images in MPEG4 format, which is extremely storage-efficient and enables more data to be stored on the in-built 64MB memory. The Toshiba Camileo Pro also features an SD/MMC card slot for additional storage for photos, videos and music.
Camileo Pro digital still and video camera
Finished in black and matt silver, the Toshiba Camileo Pro uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery, weighs in at just 165 grams and measures 118 x 64 x 30 mm. The camera is supplied with application software including Arcsoft Photo Impression, Media Converter and Show Biz. The camera can also be connected to a PC for software update support for Adobe Flash. Using the video and audio cables provided, users can playback video or still images onto a TV.
Toshiba Camileo Pro Features
• Digital Voice Recorder: using an in-built voice recording function that records voice or sound clips in WAV format that can be used for simple dictation or to provide sound clips on photos.
• eBook: the Toshiba Camileo Pro also serves as an eBook, by providing a text reader on any uploaded eBooks.
• Mass storage device: it can be connected to a PC via USB 2.0 to download or upload photos and videos, which can be stored, viewed and shared wherever the user goes.
• Motion detector: when connected to a PC, the Toshiba Camileo Pro can work as a motion detector to monitor activity.
• MP3 player: coming complete with earphones and featuring a lyrics display to scroll through the words to the songs karaoke-style, the Toshiba Camileo Pro functions as a portable MP3 player with songs being stored on a separate SD/MMC card or on the in-built 64MB memory.
• Webcam: the Toshiba Camileo Pro works perfectly as a high quality webcam, with 640 x 480 video resolution, to enhance and online, gaming or instant messaging communications. The camera is available from 30th August 2007 and prices start from €179 Euro, depending on model.
