Canon has extended the capabilities of its EOS Rebel consumer DSLRs with the new EOS Rebel T2i,which brings some of the features of the midrange EOS 7D to the starter camera space. The new EOS Rebel T2i will be available for $800 (body only) or $900 packaged with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f IS zoom lens. The new T2i employs the same size 18-megapixel APS-C sensor and 63-zone metering system as the 7D. It is not as fast,however,with a shooting speed that is rated at 3.7 frames per second,which is in line with the TS1. As for video,the T2i moves up to full high-def video capture at a resolution of 1920×1080. The T2is crisp 3-inch LCD has a resolution of 1.04 million pixels,beating the displays of both the 7D and the T1i. Look for the EOS Rebel T2i this summer. Bring the movies homeHome theatre systems seem to be getting better and cheaper by the day. Sonys DAV DZ range comes equipped with USB Play,Audio Return Channel and DVD Up scale function that ensure high quality sound and allow you to enjoy Full HD equivalent 1080p resolution video from even a standard definition input. The USB play/ripping option allows you to play as well as record to your USB device especially from FM station. The DVD Up scale function,on the other hand,converts Standard Definition Signal (480) to 1080p full HD video signals. The new range is priced between Rs 16,990 and Rs 29,990. The Amoled previewReports suggest that as a teaser to its sci-fi-ish see-through laptop,Samsung will offer a portable audio/video player,the IceTouch,which incorporates the much-awaited Amoled (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) technology. The 16-GB IceTouch,which was on display at CES,has a 2-inch screen and is expected to sell at more than $300. But the real thing will be the laptop. We have a lab in Korea that is currently working on developing a laptop with partially-transparent screen, Reid Sullivan of Samsung Electronics America told PlusPlastic. Soon,I imagine that all Samsungs audiovisual products will feature this technology. We want to be the first in this market. Safe driveLooking for a way to spend you moolah? Well,you can try the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 M-Class. The Sport Edition of the M-Class is priced at Rs 55 lakh while the Luxury Edition will cost nearly Rs 6 lakh more,ex-showroom Delhi. But the M-Class has the highest rating in the European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests and is also the first vehicle in its segment to be fitted as standard with the anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE. The M-Class also has features like Parktronic,electric sliding sunroof,front memory seats,media interface and an audio system with a six-CD changer.
