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Stemcell Computing – Zii EGG

Salman Khan — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:16 +0000

Creative have announced their Zii EGG developer platform, the test hardware for coders to get to grips with their freshly “Plaszma” branded Stemcell Computing system. The Zii EGG runs Google’s Android OS on top of Creative’s ZMS-05 chipset, and promises not only WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and a 3.5-inch 320 x 480 10-point multitouch display, but 1080p video output, HD playback and OpenGL ES support.

There’s also Creative’s X-Fi audio processing system, GPS, a 3-axis accelerometer and 32GB of integrated memory, together with an SD card slot. Unfortunately this isn’t the Android smartphone to best all rivals, as it lacks cellular connectivity of any sort.

The Zii EGG has 256MB of RAM and a 32MB Linux kernel boot ROM, and measures 115 x 62 x 12 mm while weighing just 108g. Dual cameras – both HD and VGA for video calls and still/video photography – and a 1,200mAh Li-Ion battery round out the hardware specs. Creative are bundling the Zii EGG with the Plaszma Starter Kit for $399; however the Zii EGG alone will eventually be available priced from $199 if bought in bulk.

via slashear

Creative’s TouchScreen HD Camera Phone

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:58:30 +0000

Forget rumors and *gasp* blogs: if you want to get your hands on legit cutting-edge gadget news, the FCC is the place to be. Take these diagrams, taken from the FCC’s website, of what are supposed to be Creative’s contender for the touchscreen-crazy PMP market, the Zii. That by the way is an extremely awkward name for a device. Not what you’d expect from a company named “Creative”.

As you can see, Creative may be planning on trumping the Walkman X , the iPod touch and all other PMPs by including an HD camera in their device. Engadget’s Thomas Ricker also reckons that the “developer edition” Zii EGG (seriously, wtf is up with these names) means that Creative is intent on going Apple’s route, e.g. apps, making the Zii more than just a media player, just like the iPod Touch. Hopefully the price won’t be as ridiculous as the gadget’s name.

via technabob

Creative Vado HD

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:40:11 +0000

One of the most effective and smallest camcorders in the market right now, the Vado HD is a video titan. But a small one. The 8GB of onboard storage is acceptable, and an HDMI output is built into the hub for easy connection to your HD TV. There’s also a flip out USB stick that makes transferring videos to your PC – and thence to YouTube – a cinch.

Your home videos can be recorded in a number of resolutions up to 720p, and even if you refuse to shoot in anything but HD, you will fit an impressive two hours of footage on this killer compact. Hey, go ahead and spend that $150 or so one something useful!