Walkman NW-S203F

Sony’s new 26gms digital audio player ‘Walkman NW-S203F’ is equipped with built-in 1GB flash memory and a FM tuner on its water resistant slim body. The device features full sports functions with the company’s G-sensor technology to record the step-count, distance and calories-burned history from a user’s workout. Sony will put it on the market this month at a price of 15,000 yen (Rs 5,900 approx)

Sony DSC-T50

This latest 7.2-megapixel digital camera launched by Sony is simpler to use and has fewer buttons, thanks to its 3-inch colour TFT touch-sensitive screen. Yep! All the buttons are on-screen. The camera also features a Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom and image-stabilisation. The T50 has a total of 56 MB of internal memory which is expandable via a memory card. The device can even record videos at 640x480 at 30 frames per second. The 130-gm digital camera will retail internationally in January with a price tag of $500 (Rs 23,140 approx).

Samsung NV10

Samsung recently announced the launch of the world’s first 10.1 megapixel digital still camera, NV10 in the Indian market. Sporting a 2.5-inch wide-view LCD and a Schneider Kreuznach lens with 3x optical zoom (as well as digital zoom of up to 5x), the NV10 promises brighter, sharper, more detailed images. Coupled with Samsung’s Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) system, the NV10 enables users to take clearer pictures indoors or in lower light conditions. The camera also features TV quality MPEG-4 VGA (640x480) 30fps video recording (zoom and pause), 19-MB internal memory with additional support for add-on MMC/SD card. The NV10 comes complete with a rechargeable battery and can also be charged via USB, or via the optional high-capacity SBP-4442 battery kit. If that’s not enough, the compact camera features what Samsung call ‘Smart Touch’ user interface at the back of the camera that promises ease of use. All this is wrapped up in a slim, black aluminium body which incorporates a built-in pop-up flash. The PictBridge-enabled camera that is priced at Rs 23,990.

Canon PowerShot SD40

This latest digital camera from Canon comes in a variety of colours, an impressive 7.1-megapixel CCD and 2.4x optical zoom. The camera also boasts of a 1.8-inch TFT screen and 17 shooting modes including video, in-built photo effects and something called auto face detection that detects faces of up to nine subjects within a frame and tailors focus and exposure to optimise the results. If that wasn’t enough, the camera comes complete with a camera dock (with wireless controller for easy charging), direct printing, PC connection and AV out. The Canon Powershot SD40 weighs in at only 105 gms and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The SD40 will retail at an estimated price of $350 (Rs 16,000 approx),