The growing popularity of high-tech gadgets continues to rise, especially as some gadgets we can look forward to were released during the week ending April 26, 2012. This week’s gadget launch includes a new DSLR that is expected to be a hit. insurance between avid photographers, an up-and-coming smartphone, and a compact projector that would be ideal for travelers.
Week Ended April 26, 2012 State-of-the-Art Devices
Nikon, one of the leading manufacturers of first-class DSLR cameras, has launched its latest entry-level D3200 camera. It’s the long-awaited update to their popular D3100, and this new DSLR is also expected to match, or even surpass, the popularity of the D3100. It has additional options, such as enhanced video features and support for the wireless mobile adapter. You can capture Full HD video in 1080p resolution and a continuous shooting mode with 4 frames per second.
HTC also launched its latest smartphone in the HTC One X. It is the first HTC phone to have the company’s latest ImageSense technology. Some of its notable features are the 4.7 in. HD screen, 1.5GHz quadcore processor, 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera, Audios by Beats, 32GB storage, supports 4G LTE connectivity and runs Android 4.0 ICS.
For frequent travelers, the Acer K130 can be very convenient as it offers a portable projector that you can use anytime, anywhere. For a price of $499.99, it only weighs 500g with dimensions of 140 x 116 x 41mm. It is a 3D ready device with a native resolution of 1280 x 800 and has a USB and HDMI port. It also has an SD card reader.
Another interesting gadget is LG’s latest addition to its list of smartphones. It may not be the best competitor to the latest iPhone or the rumored Samsung Galaxy S3. But the LG Optimus Elite is designed for eco-friendly users on a budget. The most notable feature of the phone is that it only sells for $29.99 for a two-year contract. And coming with the low price is also the not-so-favorable specs that consumers will get with the Optimus Elite. It is 3.5 inches. touch screen with a low resolution of 480 x 320. It runs on an older Android 2.3 mobile operating system, a single core 800 MHz processor, NFC and a 5MP camera. But it could still be a good bargain if you don’t want to shell out big just for these top-of-the-line gadgets.
