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JVC Everio GZ-HM400 AVCHD Camcorder Raw Sample.

The latest video sample I obtained is from JVC Everio GZ-HM400 AVCHD Camcorder.

  • 32GB Internal Memory.
  • SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot.
  • 1/2.33″ CMOS Sensor.
  • 10x Optical Zoom.
  • 24MBPS (VBR).

The video quality is above average thanks to the larger CMOS sensor (at 0.429 inch). The video was taken in a low light condition thus the grainy pictures. You can view the h.264 video here or download the Raw file in ISO format (150.5MB).

The video is imported using iMovie ’09; iPhone and iPod touch compatible.

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JVC Everio GZ-HM400 info page

JVC Everio GZ-HM400 @ Amazon.com

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First Impressions: 27-inch iMac and Magic Mouse.

I went to the Apple Store earlier today to help a friend buying a MacBook Pro earlier today. While waiting, I had a chance to play around with the new 27-inch iMac and the Magic Mouse.

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The new 27-inch iMac looks really nice with its 16:9 screen ratio. The black borders now extends to the edges of the body. The screen itself looks spectacular. One of the best large computer screens I have ever seen. The iMac lines now sport SD/SDHC card slot positioned below the Optical Drive slot.

The new iMac initially ships with Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.1 build 10A2155 that includes the Magic Mouse support.

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The Magic Mouse itself is surprisingly small and low-profiled. It feels a little bit heavy for its size and yet light enough to move around. Using the two-finger swipe takes a bit to get used to. I found out for me it is easier to use the thumb and index finger to swipe instead of using the index and middle finger.

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I will be buying this Magic Mouse for review purpose. Unfortunately it was not available in stock at the local Apple Store today.

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New Apple Products: iMac, MacBook, Mac mini, Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Remote, Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme Base Station.

Apple unveils a barrage of product updates today.

iMac

  • 21.5-inch and 27-inch 16:9 LED backlit screen.
  • Core i5 and Core i7 Processor option for 27-inch iMac.

MacBook

  • Unibody Polycarbonate construction.
  • Multi-Touch trackpad.
  • (Non-removable) Up to 7 hour battery life.
  • NO FireWire port.

Mac mini

  • Faster Processor.
  • Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server option.

Apple Magic Mouse

  • Multi-Touch surface.
  • Bluetooth connectivity.

Apple Remote

  • New design.

Time Capsule – 1TB

  • 802.11n standard compliant.
  • Stronger transmitter.

AirPort Extreme Base Station

  • 802.11n standard compliant.
  • Stronger transmitter.
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Google Updates Picasa Again.

2009.10.15

Just a short time ago Google updated Picasa and today another update appears.

I have not checked it on my Windows computer if the update is also available. This one is definitely for Mac OS X.

Picasa 3.5.2.78

It’s Picasa 3.5.2.78

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Software Update: iMovie 8.0.5 with iFrame Video Format Support.

2009.10.13

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Apple releases update for iMovie ’09.

iMovie 8.0.5 | 36.9MB
This update improves compatibility with a number of devices and fixes other minor issues, including:

  • Improved compatibility with camcorders using the iFrame video format
  • Improved compatibility with importing video captured on the iPod nano
  • Fixed problems with resizing the iMovie window during playback

The update is recommended for all users of iMovie ’09.

This update is available through Mac OS X Software Update and Apple Support Downloads page.

About iFrame video format.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3905

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Picasa 3.5.1 for Mac

I don’t really know when the update was actually released, Gogole Software Update just informed me that Picasa 3.5.1 for Mac OS X is now available.

Picasa 3.5.1

Picasa for Windows is still at 3.5.0 at the time of this post.