Sony Xperia Z1 - More than just a smartphone
How do you improve on the design of a waterproof smartphone
that’s already pretty amazing? The boffins at Sony presumably asked themselves
the same question when designing their new-and-improved Xperia Z1. Their
solution: kit it out with the company’s proprietary 27 mm wide-angle, f/2
aperture "G Lens", a custom-made 1/2.3-type CMOS 20.7 MP sensor and a
Bionz (for mobile) image-processing engine. The end result is a phone camera
that can hold its own against most conventional compact cameras.
It also comes with some cool pre-loaded apps to enhance the
user experience. Social Live lets you broadcast video footage to Facebook in
real time and receive live comments from your buddies while filming. Info-eye
is an innovative visual Web search function that provides information on books,
wines, buildings and the like when they're being photographed. Timeshift burst
captures 61 images in 2 seconds, so you don't miss the shot. Finally, AR effect
overlays a selection of customizable animations using augmented reality
technology.
Sony Xperia Z1 is
about $950
Waterproof and dust resistant, it features a solid one-piece
aluminium frame with tempered glass on both sides. Other features include a
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a 2,2 GHz quad-core CPU, a 16 GB flash
memory (expandable up to 64 GB) and a 3,000 mAh battery. Price: about $950.
Specs and price
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Price: about $950
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2,2 GHz quad-core CPU
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OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
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Flash Memory: 16 GB (expandable up to 64 GB)
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Weight: 169 g
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Dimensions: 144.4 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm
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Camera: 20.7 megapixel
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Display: 5.0 inch Full HD, 1920x1080 pixels
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Battery: 3,000 mAh
OutCast Senior 1.2 Outdoor System - Boogie to the beat
Nothing quite beats an outdoor summer party, but to make it
a real success, you need quality sound. The OutCast Senior 1.2 System is just
the thing you need to get the party started. It comprises two parts - an
all-weather, portable loudspeaker and the iCast transmitter. Here's how it
works: the transmitter connects your iPod via its docking bay, recharging your
device at the same time. Alternatively, it can connect to just about any audio
source via its 3,5 mm audio jack. It then transmits the audio to the speaker,
allowing you to keep your music stash safely indoors. The system was built with
multiple speakers in mind (it can work with up to four), and you can configure
two units to be used as separate left and right speakers for stereo sound. The
speaker's rechargeable battery provides anything from 10 to 20 hours of
wireless sound, depending on the volume setting. Price: about $1,140.
OutCast Senior 1.2
Outdoor System is about $1,140
Specs and price
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Price: about $1,140
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Connections: 3,5 mm audio jack
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Battery: 10 to 20 hours
