Pentax K2000: friendly, entry-level digital SLR for those stepping up from compact cameras

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Pentax has announced that its latest camera, the K2000, will be launched in November (in the US at least) for a very respectable $699.95 (about £400).

It features a lightweight, compact body, 10.2 megapixels, 2.7-inch TFT LCD, a gyroscopic mechanism for shake reduction — arguably better than software-based systems — and a host of automatic modes. There’s even a Help button which explains settings: great if you’re on the go and don’t want to carry the manual around with you…

Medion to launch E3212 budget sat nav in Aldi stores

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Medion’s love affair with Aldi continues with the announcement that it will launch its budget E3212 satellite navigation system in store next week.

Retailing for just £119.99, the E3212 still boasts a 3.5-inch colour TFT touch screen, with 2D/3D display, and packs in RDS TMC traffic updates at no extra cost. Mapping includes complete data for the UK and Ireland, plus major routes throughout Europe.

Shiny Video Review: Medion MD 96625 budget laptop


At a sliver under £500, this laptop is officially ‘budget’ however there’s a few commenters on our YouTube channel who claim in usual YouTube speech, ‘£500 no way is that a budget price’. I’d say for you tech-savvy readers however, you’ll agree with me when I respond to the YouTube commenter ‘yuh huh it so way is a budget price. n00b’. Check…

Mirai intros two HD-capable LCD TVs

mirai_hdtvs.jpgMirai has announced the availability of two new high definition-friendly LCD TVs, available in 32 and 42 inch sizes.

The 42-inch DTL-742E6000 is able to deliver a full 1080p high definition experience, and features an integrated digital tuner, dual HDMI, plus 3D comb filters, ChroMAX circuitry and Faroudja technology which claim to give a smoother picture.