Olympus Cuts Digital SLR Camera Prices January 20, 2008

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Nothing like cheaper prices to cheer in the New Year and Olympus is quickest off the blocks in the digital SLR (DSLR) arena with cuts of up to £150 off its excellent E410 and E510 cameras and kits.

The E410 camera now retails for £320, a reduction of £20, while the E510 now costs just £340. On the kit front, the E410 Single Lens kit, Double Zoom and Travel Kits have all had £50 lopped off and cost £350, £450 and £400, respectively.

Considering the massive leap in performance DSLRs represent over £200 digital compacts, the shrinking price gap makes getting a serious digital camera a lot more affordable for everyone. Bulkier yes, but the results are stunning.

The E510 Single lens Kit, Double Zoom kit and Travel Kit cost £450, £550 and £500. Happy shopping.-Martin Lynch

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Take Control Of Your Listening Pleasure With The EPG Radio January 20, 2008

Read more Digital Audio , Entertainment , Gadgets , Gizmodo UK , Radio

We’re all used to being able to control or TV viewing thanks to personal video recorders (PVRs) but try exercising that much control over your radio. Not all that easy.

Audio specialists Roberts, thinks its new squawk box is the perfect solution since it comes with an electronic programming guide (EPG) and the ability to record your favourite shows. Clever indeed.

The MP-SOUND 41 is a DAB radio with a difference since it allows you to plan your recordings a week in advance and record up to 8 hours of your favourite shows onto an SD Card. Even better, you can record up to 12 shows at the same time, although I really don’t see anyone needing that depth of functionality. In addition, you can transfer the SD Card content to a PC or laptop for playback and import your MP3s to the radio if you like.

Like regular PVRs, you can pause, rewind, fast-forward, record and playback programmes and tracks from the playlist on the SD card at the touch of a button. The display is also nice and big so you don’t have to do much scrolling.

Available now for £140.-Martin Lynch

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