Panasonic has announced the DMC-FX100. Panasonic claims the Lumix DMC-FX100 is the world's first 12.2Mp digital camera with 28mm wide-angle lens. This follows the recent announcement from Casio of the U.K.'s first 12Mp compact digital camera.

It boasts a 12.2 megapixel CCD and is equipped with a specially designed 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO ELMARIT lens featuring f/2.8 brightness and a 3.6x optical zoom. It features seven elements in six groups, including an extra-high refractive index aspherical lens. and four lenses with five aspherical surfaces to generate high optical performance.    http://www.panasonic.co.uk

The Autobin is an automatic opening bin which is powered by 4 size D batteries and uses infra-red sensors to automatically open and close the swing bin lid. Just a simple wave of the hand over the sensor will instantly open the container for you to dispose your waste hygienically. It has an infrared sensor on the lid, when you place your hand near the lid of the bin, the lid opens and shuts after about 8 seconds allowing you to drop your rubbish into the bin - however, if you need more time, for example when your peeling eggs or pouring left overs in the bin, you can overide this.


There is a button for open and close if you need this. This touchless autobin is very hygenic and helps to prevent spread of germs within a family household, hospitals, public toilets, within the office, airports, old peoples homes or wherever you need a bin. The Autobin is also great for the elderly and disabled, and the children love the function of the autobin, this encourages children to put their rubbish into the bin, they will find this chore fun!

There is no need to touch the bin and so hygiene is maintained at all times in the kitchen or other clean and clinical environments. The stainless steel Autobin range is very hygienic and they have a special coating inside the bin that never rusts - they are also very easy to clean inside and out.

This automatic trashcan provides for endless fascination and intrigue as the waste swing bin lid lifts effortlessly by itself and drops back down after use to seal the rubbish away from view. The product provides entertainment as well as practicality.

This intelligent, touchless, metal trash bin is an ideal gift idea or wedding present for a man, woman or couple with home automation in mind or someone with a gadget minded lifestyle. It would make a perfect modern kitchen accessory for a chrome or unusual designed environment.

The auto bin is available from Uneek Planet in both, a stainless steel mirror or a stainless steel satin finish and comes with a 100% money back Gaurantee. After spending loads of money on the traditional peddle bins over the years, I would never go back to a traditional bin again, I really recommend the Autobin to everybody. I purchased mine from www.uneekplanet.co.uk with next day delivery. The ranges are brushed steel satin or mirror, sizes 24L, 32L, and 50L all available with fast delivery from www.uneekplanet.com

Kodak have decided to come back fighting this year with a string of digitalimaging products. One of their first offerings is their range of digital frames



Smart, intuitive multimedia done your way
Start viewing you pictures and videos right away, just insert a memory card or connect to your digital camera or computer and enjoy. A frame full of features: slide shows your way, thumbnails, copy, delete and print. Set the mood with music; listen to your favourite MP3s with built-in speakers Selectable viewing hours featuring automatic on/off settings

Simple to Use
Be in charge with the handy remote control. The convenient drag and drop feature makes transferring pictures a snap PictBridge enables, so you can print pictures without a computer

Viewing Excellence
Optimised with Kodak light management film to provide bright, clear display with excellent viewing angle. View you pictures in 16:9 widescreen display featuring Kodak Colour Science for vibrant colour and crisp detail

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