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Selfie mode [New Straits Time (Malaysia)]
[July 13, 2014]

Selfie mode [New Straits Time (Malaysia)]


(New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) THE selfie trend does not look as though it is going to die off anytime soon. While there are techniques one can pick up when it comes to shooting the perfect selfie, it would help to have the right equipment to begin with.



This is where Sony Xperia C3 comes in. It claims to be the "world's best selfie smartphone", fully optimised for selfies with the powerful new 'PROselfie cam' and pre-loaded selfie apps.

Thanks to the 5MP wide-angle front camera with Superior Auto mode and a soft LED flash, you should see a stark improvement in your selfies. You can make full use of the AR effect on the front camera or the Portrait Retouch camera app in order to style close-ups in real-time, before posting pictures in one of 10 different Deco frames. As for the hardware specifications, it features a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal memory, 4G LTE connectivity, dual SIM support, a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with Bravia technology, all crammed into a chassis that measures just 7.6mm thin and tips the scales at 150g. Expected to arrive in August in black, white and mint.


www.sonymobile.com THIS ONE'S A TOUGHIE! WHEN it comes to tablets, the world is more or less split into two different camps - iPad diehards and Android fanboys. What about the Windows market? This remains extremely niche but this does not mean it is not worth exploring.

Xplore Technologies, a name synonymous with rugged devices, has introduced the new Bobcat tablet - a thin and light, fully-rugged Windows tablet which claims to offer unsurpassed versatility for a variety of applications. It runs on either Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Pro operating systems, where it conforms to MIL-STD 810G certification and IP65 rating, making this an ideal portable computing tool to see action in a range of industries including manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, utilities and telco. Hardware specifications include a pair of USB 3.0 ports, a microSDXC memory card slot, microSIM support, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, a built-in GPS engine, and a true serial port connection. A quad- core Intel 1.91GHz processor is accompanied by 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and a 14-hour dual-battery pack. How about that for constant productivity on the move? It may be heavier than what you are used to but at least it is tough. With a three-year warranty, the Bobcat starts at US$2,199 (RM6,985).

www.xploretech.com/products/bobcat FLASHY MOUSE (ADESSO.JPG) THE Adesso iMouse G3 is specially designed for the avid gamer, letting desktop players bring themselves to unprecedented levels of immersion, thanks to its stylish design, colourful LED arrangement and other features.

All it takes is a click of a button for the Adesso iMouse G3's illuminated lights to switch between green, blue or red, as you pick from 800, 1200, 1600 and 2400 DPI in order to gain additional control in mouse precision. It works equally well in a gaming environment as well as that of a spreadsheet.

Looking menacing and moody in a dim environment, the Adesso iMouse G3 features a stylish shape, designed for maximum comfort, while the rubberised outer layer delivers improved gripping traction. The integrated Back and Forward buttons will help the keyboard warrior enjoy better Internet surfing experience. Best of all would be the Adesso iMouse G3's price - US$19.99.

www.adesso.com CHARGE IT ANYWHERE, ANYTIME IN this day and age, we work with mobile devices all the time so much so that ensuring these are adequately charged is essential.

Here's what will help your thirsty gadget when you are on the road. The Uiee is described as a wearable, pocket-sized, powerful portable charger. Looking sleek and sexy, it has a 800mah li-ion rechargeable battery within, guaranteeing a minimum three hours of play. If you are in a rush or forget to bring your phone charger, fret not as the Uiee's design fits the bill perfectly. It can be worn on your belt and placed in your pocket or bag. The Uiee measures 55mm x 12mm and comes in a trio of flashy shades, with separate US or EU versions. It has retractable Apple lighting and mini-USB cables and fold-out prongs for plugging into the socket. A solitary LED light on the outside lights up when connected to an electronic device or wall socket, letting you know just how much (or little) reserves it has left.

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