RAV4-EV proves that Electric cars don’t need research

Where can I get one, is what people ask.
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simurl.com [MORE INFO] 01. Audi e-tron 02. BMW Concept ActiveE 03. BYD e6 04. Chevrolet Volt 05. Fiat 500 BEV 06. Ford Focus 07. Hyundai Blue-Will Concept 08. Honda CR-Z 09. Toyota FT-CH Concept 10. Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept 11. Reva NXG 2011 Automakers worldwide have gotten the message loud and clear: To be successful, new hybrids and electric cars will have to wipe out the idea they are nothing more than glorified golf carts. Demand for far greater fuel-efficiency is coming from two sides consumers, who have shifted away from gas-guzzling cars and trucks, and governments jacking up standards for lower emissions and higher miles per gallon. The result? A bevy of new cars unveiled at the recent 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, all trying to show how cars can be “green” and “cool” at the same time. Just about every automaker got on the electric car bandwagon at the show, bolstering the notion that gasoline-electric hybrids and battery-only electric cars are becoming more and more mainstream, even though plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles aren’t even available yet, outside of a few experimental test units. In fact, carmakers already are starting to offer different varieties of each, including sports cars with distinctive styling and respectable performance. Here’s a look at 10 + 1 “cool” and “green” cars — none yet on the market and some that never will be — Bankrate found at the show that offer a peek into the future

Polaroid CAA-544RC 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.4-inch LCD Display (Red)

Polaroid CAA-544RC 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.4-inch LCD Display (Red)

  • 5.0 megapixel resolution
  • 2.4-Inch bright color LCD for previewing
  • 4x digital zoom
  • 16MB built-in storage
  • Takes video clips

5.0 MP Digital Camera with 2.4-Inch LCD

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List Price: $ 59.99

Price: $ 44.95

Fujifilm FinePix J40 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Includes 2 GB SD Memory Card)

  • 12.2-megapixel resolution
  • 3x optical zoom
  • 3.0-inch LCD; Panorama Mode
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
  • Includes 2 GB SD memory card

Fujifilm’s FinePix J40 will be a hit with those who demand a compact that’s affordable, easy-to-use and produces great images. Not only does it feature the latest technology, such as Scene Recognition AUTO and Face Detection, but it’s very stylish too, with a petite slim-line frame and high-gloss, double coated veneer finish. With 12 megapixels, pin-sharp 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens, and a huge 3.0-inch LCD screen, the FinePix J40 will deliver fantastic pictures with minimal effort. Offering wide photographic versatility, a new Panoramic Shooting mode allows users to create stunning shots of sweeping landscapes and large groups of people. Just slip it in your pocket and go and have fun!

Fujifilm’s FinePix J40 will be a hit with photographers who demand a compact that’s affordable, easy-to-use and produces great images. Not only does it feature the latest technology, such as Scene Recognition AUTO and Face Detection, but it’s very stylish too, with a petite slim-line frame and high-gloss, double coated veneer finish.

With a core specification of 12 megapixels, pin-sharp 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens, and a huge 3.0-inch LCD screen, the FinePix J40 will deliver fantastic pictures with minimal effort. Offering wide photographic versatility, a new Panoramic Shooting mode allows users to create stunning shots of sweeping landscapes and large groups of people. Just slip it in your pocket and go and have fun!

Fujifilm FinePix J40 Highlights

Pint-sized Compact
At a mere 20mm thin, this slender little camera is the perfect companion for someone who likes to carry their camera with them at all times, and does not want it to take up too much room in their bag, or be too bulky in their pocket.

Big on Style
The FinePix J40 may be low on cost but it’s high on style. As well as its adorable petite frame, the FinePix J40 has been finished with a special double coated lacquer to give a beautifully glossy, varnished finish.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
The FinePix J40 is fitted with a high quality Fujinon 3x zoom lens, ensuring you can get up close to your subject.

Fujifilm FinePix J40 digital camera highlights
3x optical zoom

Big Screen
It’s easy to view and compose your photos using the FinePix J40′s large and bright 3.0-inch LCD screen. Plus, try the Microthumbnail View in playback which displays up to 100 thumbnails of your photos so you can quickly find your favourite shot.

Easy-to-use
The J40 has been designed to make taking photos fun and easy. With a simple and intuitive graphical user interface it really is a joy use.

Memory storage
The FinePix J40 is compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards. Plus there is an extra 10MB of internal memory so you don’t have to worry about filling up your memory card.

Fujifilm FinePix J40 Features

Impressive Panoramas
The FinePix J40 features a handy Panoramic Shooting mode. So now you can create stunning panoramic shots in-camera. All you have to do is take three consecutive shots of a scene and this clever technology seamlessly stitches them together to create one superb panoramic image.

Fujifilm FinePix J40 digital camera highlights
Take impressive panoramic photos

High-Resolution images
With 12.2 megapixels, you will be amazed at the clarity of the images you take: clear, sharp and packed full of colour.

Let us do all the hard work
Fujifilm’s Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO) technology makes it easy to take good pictures. It intelligently detects a scene without the need to pre-select a mode on the camera. Having identified the most commonly photographed subjects, Fujifilm has developed technology to automatically recognise different scenes; Portrait, Backlit Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night and Macro. Just point at the scene and let the camera adjust the settings to optimise the results. Easy!

Perfect Portraits
For perfect people pictures Fujifilm’s Face Detection technology cleverly detects faces in the frame and sets the focus and exposure for the faces rather than anything in the background, revealing sharp and in-focus portrait shots.

No More Blur
The J40 is kitted out with Picture Stabilization, which minimises image blur that can so often ruin photos. Fujifilm’s stabilization system works automatically and ensures that image blurring and camera shake are kept to an absolute minimum.

Fujifilm FinePix J40 digital camera highlights
Picture stabilization in action

Make a Movie
Capture more than just a picture – re-live your memories in their full glory, with sound at 30 frames per second. You can even use the zoom function during movie recording.

Good in low-light
Photos taken in low light are the ones that are most likely to produce disappointing results. Limited flash range and direct light can mean the foreground is harshly lit and the background lost all together. If the flash isn’t used at all, the image can suffer from digital interference called ‘noise’ as the sensor struggles to pick up all of the detail in the scene. Fujifilm has put 70 years of experience in imaging into fine-tuning the light sensitivity and flash systems of its cameras and you perhaps wouldn’t normally expect a camera placed at such an affordable price point, to house such technology – but we can assure you – it does.

Scene it?
With 17 special scene modes, the J40 is ready to shoot everything and anything, from “Sunsets” to “Flowers.” Have fun trying out each scene position and the camera automatically selects the appropriate shutter speed, exposure and white balance to ensure that you get great images with the least amount of effort.

What’s in the Box

  • FinePix J40 digital camera
  • 2 GB SD memory card
  • Li-ion rechargeable battery NP-45A
  • AC Adaptor/Charger
  • Hand Strap
  • USB cable
  • FinePix software (CD-ROM)
  • Owner’s manual(CD-ROM)
  • User’s Guide

Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Amazon.com has certified this product’s packaging is Frustration-Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic “clamshell” casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It is exactly the same as a traditionally packaged product–we’ve just streamlined the packaging to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more.

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List Price: $ 99.95

Price: $ 69.00

Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ50 video tour

Full review at www.cameralabs.com : A six-minute tour around Panasonic’s Lumix DMC FZ50 superzoom digital camera by Gordon Laing, Editor of www.cameralabs.com. For our full review, please click the link at the start of this text.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

San Diego Speaks: Electric Cars

KPBS reporter Sharon Heilbrunn asks San Diegans if they would be willing to switch to electrical cars.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Pentax Kx DSLR review trailer

This is the first full video review of the Pentax Kx DSLR. Subscribe to this channel to continue seeing UK first reviews as they happen. See the full video review at www.ephotozine.tv, channel 2. Read the full written review at www.ephotozine.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

DSLR Tips: How to take perfect sunsets

Full guide at: www.dslrtips.com / DSLR Tips: How to take perfect sunsets
Video Rating: 4 / 5