[zoonsky] Zoonsky October E-Zine
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- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:00:01 -0600 (CST)
Zoonsky E-Zine October Edition
It's an exciting time at Zoonsky. October was our busiest month yet and
November is looking like breaking that record again.
This month's edition is a little later than usual. Expect to see this to arrive
in your inbox within the first few days of the month in future.
We hope you find the offerings interesting,
Zoon Sky
The Latest Articles on Zoonsky
A Cool Bluetooth Gadget For Ladies
http://www.zoonsky.com/a-cool-bluetooth-gadget-for-ladies/
At first glance a Bluetooth watch designed for women might not seem like it has
huge market potential, particularly when Sony Ericsson’s current male
focussed MBW-150 range of Bluetooth watches hasnt set the gadget-geek world on
fire... continues
Palm Treo Pro More Of The Same
http://www.zoonsky.com/palm-treo-pro-more-of-the-same/
The Treo Pro is the first of what is clearly intended to be a new design
direction for Palm - a shiny, black mutation of the popular Centro coupled with
a few lines from the Treo 500 and a dash of the original Xbox thrown in for
good measure. Under t... continues
Windows 7 Pre-Beta Walkthrough
http://www.zoonsky.com/windows-7-pre-beta-feature-walkthrough/
The PDC is over; Windows 7 has been revealed; it should be in beta very, very
soon.
Gizmodo.com First Impressions
Pcpro.co.uk - what’s inside Windows 7
Those two links contain most of the big revelations. The UI is what I was
working on al... continues
Zune Takes Aim At Spanish Music Market
http://www.zoonsky.com/zune-takes-aim-at-spanish-music-market/
Microsofts version of the iPod portable media player, the Zune, has wrapped up
an agreement with the worlds largest online distributor of music to the
Spanish speaking world that should see it take yet another huge chunk out of
Apple... continues
Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman Phone
http://www.zoonsky.com/the-sony-ericsson-w705-walkman-phone/
Below is a press release, from earlier today, by Sony Ericsson announcing their
new W705 Walkman Phone which will be available in selected markets during early
2009.
06 November 2008
Building on an array of innovative launches in 2008, Sony Ericsson ... continues
Large Hadron Collider
http://www.zoonsky.com/large-hadron-collider/
Large Hadron Collider (LHC) was powered up on 10th Sept 2008 by CERN (Europian
Organization for Nuclear Research).
Read the background details here;
CERN - The Large Hadron Collider
More about LHC;
CERN - The Large Hadron Collider
More about CERN;
C... continues
Blackberry Owns Business PDA Market
http://www.zoonsky.com/blackberry-owns-business-pda-market/
Each Wireless PDA Operating System Platform Excels in at Least One Particular
Area, Yet There is Still Room for Improvement.
BlackBerry devices, which are manufactured by Research in Motion (RIM), rank
highest in overall customer satisfaction among b... continues
New Canon PowerShot, A1000 IS
http://www.zoonsky.com/first-look-at-canon-powershot-a1000-is/
Canon’s PowerShot A-series digital cameras have been very popular with
consumers since the introduction of the groundbreaking little A20 in 2000.
Purchasers liked them because they were affordable, relatively compact,
user-friendly, feature... continues
Quantum Computer Security Cracked
http://www.zoonsky.com/quantum-computer-security-cracked/
UK technology news site Tech Radar is reporting that the McEliece cryptosystem,
which has been touted as the next-generation of encryption technology and able
to withstand the power of quantum computing, has crumbled even before QC has
become a reali... continues
Portable GPS Navigation Prices Drop
http://www.zoonsky.com/portable-gps-navigation-system-prices-drop/
Garmin ranks highest in satisfying portable navigation device owners, according
to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Portable Navigation Device Usage and
Satisfaction Study released today.
Now in its second year, the study measures customer satisfac... continues
Cable Modem Usage Gains Market Share
http://www.zoonsky.com/cable-modem-usage-gains-market-share/
Cable Modem Usage Gains Market Share as Internet Customers Continue to Move to
High-Speed Service
EarthLink Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Dial-Up Internet Service
Providers; Cablevision, Cox Communications, Road Runner (Bright House Ne...
continues
Nikon Medium Format Model For 2009
http://www.zoonsky.com/a-nikon-medium-format-model-for-2009/
We don’t tend to trade in internet rumors around here: there are too many
half-truths and too many un-truths floating around out there to make it worth
our time to try to get to the bottom of them. But when a manufacturer launches
an ad cam... continues
Mitsubishi Lancer GPS Navigation #1
http://www.zoonsky.com/mitsubishi-lancer-gps-navigation-1/
The Mitsubishi Electric Navigation System Supplied to the Mitsubishi Lancer
Ranks Highest among Factory-Installed Navigation Systems
Navigation System Owners Maintain High Loyalty Levels Despite a Considerable
Increase in Problems
The Mitsubishi Ele... continues
Digital Camera Satisfaction Study 2008
http://www.zoonsky.com/digital-camera-satisfaction-study-2008/
Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony Model Series Rank Highest in
Their Respective Segments in Digital Camera Owner Satisfaction
Weather Proofing and Built-In Memory Features are Most Desired by Owners for
Future Cameras
The Canon EOS Digital ... continues
Hasselblad H3DII-31 at Photokina 2008
http://www.zoonsky.com/hasselblad-h3dii-31-at-photokina-2008/
In the two years since the last Photokina, much has changed. At the last
Photokina, Hasselblad launched the H3D, changing the way the photography market
looked at high-end solutions and paving the way for a much more integrated
approach to Medium For... continues
iPhone Game Review : Skizzle
http://www.zoonsky.com/iphone-game-review-skizzle/
Check out the Skizzle !
Skizzle is a really cool picture puzzle game with some unique features when
compared to any of the other image based games. You can share with friends the
custom puzzles you have created and challenge them to do the puzzle fas...
continues
The Latest Videos on Zoonsky
The Nokia Vertu Luxury Range
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/smart-phone/the-nokia-vertu-luxury-range/
With models costing tens of thousands of dollars, ranging up to $310,000 for
the Vertu Cobra, you won't find many ordinary men in the street carrying one of
these handsets from Nokia's English offshoot luxury manufacturer. But after you
check out the... continues
IBM Zone Trusted Information Channel
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/security/ibm-zone-trusted-information-channel/
More and more attacks to online banking applications target the user's home PC,
changing what is displayed to the user, while logging and altering key strokes.
<BR><BR>In order to foil these threats, the IBM Zurich Research Lab has
introd... continues
HTC Touch HD Demo
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/smart-phone/htc-touch-hd-demo/
An in depth demo of the high definition HTC Touch HD smartphone and media
device. Demonstration of options such as menu usage, media management, the
built in YouTube application and GPS navigation.
Mac V PC V Linux V South Park
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/mac-v-pc-v-linux-v-south-park/
Sequel to the popular video Mac v PC v South Park. This time Linux joins in on
the fun but Mac and PC are not amused.
The Mgestyk Gesture Based Interface Demo
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/the-mgestyk-gesture-based-interface-demo/
Demonstration of the Mgestyk gesture based control input device with Need For
Speed 5, Crysis, Halo: Combat Evolved, Call of Juarez, MS Flight Simulator
2004, Guitar Hero III, iTunes 7 CoverFlow, Firefox on spashr.com/engadget.com,
Google Earth, Pain... continues
Zune V3.0 Pre-Release Promo
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/media-player/zune-v3.0-pre-release-promo/
Microsoft promotional videos released to the press prior to the public launch
of the Zune V3.0 series players on September 16th 2008.
The Zune V2 Unboxing Video
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/media-player/the-zune-v2-unboxing-video/
This is an unboxing video of the new Zune 8 and Zune 80 media players giving
first thoughts on the differences between the generation 1 model and these new
gen 2 series models.
The Mac V PC TV Ad Series
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/the-mac-v-pc-tv-ad-series/
All 15 30 second adspots from the popular Apple Mac versus IBM PC series.
Mac V PC V South Park
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/mac-v-pc-v-south-park/
A parody of the Mac versus PC tv advertising campaign in South Park style.
Asus EeePC Energizer Bunnies
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/asus-eeepc-energizer-bunnies/
Asus have found a way to mix sex with personal computer advertsing. Meet the
Asus bunny girls... they last a looong time.
The Large Hadron Rap
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/weird-science/the-large-hadron-rap/
The Large Hadron Rap - Twenty-seven kilometers of tunnel under ground Designed
with mind to send protons around A circle that crosses through Switzerland and
France Sixty nations contribute to scientific advance Two beams of protons
swing round, thro... continues
Apple Lisa 1984 Public Demo
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/apple-lisa-1984-public-demo/
Filmed in 1984, Alfred DiBlasi demonstrates the $10,000 Apple Lisa computer on
a tri-state cable channel. This was a very early 'mass introduction' to a
system that had a graphical user interface, icons, pull down menus, and
something never seen befo... continues
BlackBerry Bold 9000 Unboxing
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/smart-phone/blackberry-bold-9000-unboxing/
Unbloxing of the new BlackBerry Bold 9000. The first HSDPA 3G Blackberry which
has just been made available in the USA through AT&T.
Sony A900 Released
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/sony-a900-released/
A Sony rep at Photokina 2008 shows us the new top of the range Alpha Series
full frame DLSR Sony A900. Boasting 21.4 megapixel resolution, 5 frames per
second shooting rate and Sony's impressive array of full frame lens this model
will be in the sigh... continues
Profoto Pro-8a Lighting
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/profoto-pro-8a-lighting/
Profoto Pro-8a Air lighting technology
Photoshop CS4
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/software/photoshop-cs4/
Adobe Photoshop CS4 image processing software
Photoflex Lighting
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/photoflex-lighting/
Photoflex lighting technology
Pentax KM K2000 DSLR Announced
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/pentax-km-k2000-dslr-announced/
A Pentax representative at Photokina 2008 explains the features of the new
Pentax K2000 (KM) digital SLR camera and how it compares to the previous K200
model. USA designation is K2000 whilst the rest of the world calls this model
the KM.
Nikon D90 DSLR With HD Video
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/nikon-d90-dslr-with-hd-video/
Interview with Nikon's Mr. David Lee at Photokina 2008 talking about the D90
12.1 megapixel DLSR that also includes HD video movie capability.
Canon 5D Mark II First Look
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/canon-5d-mark-ii-first-look/
5 minute review of the Canon 5D mark II digital SLR camera including a
comprehensive comparison of features against the older 5D model.<BR><BR>Well
worth the time to watch. it sounds like Cannon has done an excellent job with
it's new sem... continues
Manfrotto Tripods
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/manfrotto-tripods/
Manfrotto carbon fibre tripods
Geek Brief TV Ep.455
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/computing/geek-brief-tv-ep.455/
HP announced a new line of netbooks. The most notable is the Mini 1000.
<BR><BR> You might have heard of Axiotron Modbooks. If you have an existing
MacBook you would like turned into tablet Mac that you can write and draw on,
they now off... continues
Leica S2 Professional Digital SLR
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/leica-s2-professional-digital-slr/
Leica's S2 professional quality 30mm x 45mm format camera based on a Kodak
sensor and using Capture One software. Providing 37.5 megapixel resolution and
56% larger sensor area than a traditonal 35mm SLR this model blurs the ground
between semi-pro m... continues
Leica M8.2 Rangefinder Camera
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/leica-m8.2-rangefinder-camera/
A detailed explanation of the new Leica M8.2 digital Rangefinder camera and
it's associated lens, including the worlds fastest 35mm lens, the LEICA
NOCTILUX-M 50 mm f/0.95
Leaf Digital Technology
http://www.zoonsky.com/video/photography/leaf-digital-technology/
Frank Doorhof demonstrates Leaf digital technology
The Latest Sites on Zoonsky
Smartphone Thoughts
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/56.html
Smartphone Thoughts - Daily News, Views, Rants and Raves about all types of
smartphones.
CERN
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/55.html
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research and is the world's
largest particle physics laboratory responsible for experiments and porjects
like the Large Hadron Collider, LHC, LEP, ATLAS, ALICE, LHCb, and CMS.
EVO Magazine
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/54.html
Evo magazine tests the world's greatest and fastest cars, from superminis and
hot hatches to sports cars and supercars. All the latest supercar news and
reviews in every issue. Evo the thrill of driving.
PC Pro UK
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/53.html
Reviews and opinion from the UK's leading monthly PC magazine covering pc news,
pc reviews, technology news, games reviews, computer security, processors,
internet, networking, software development and operating systems.
I Want One Of Those
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/52.html
I Want One Of Those sells a wide selection of cool stuff including gadgets,
gifts, gizmos, lifestyle accessories, boys toys, gift ideas, experience days &
adventures and all sorts of fabulous "difficult to find" goodies, making us the
p... continues
Geek Brief TV
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/51.html
Shiny Happy Tech News with popular host Cali Lewis in this daily podcast.
Ferrari World
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/50.html
The official Ferrari international website. Includes news, information on new
models, photo galleries and Racing details.
ScienCentral
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/48.html
ScienCentral is a production company that was created to increase the number
and quality of science stories broadcast to the public via television, the
web,``museums and educational publishers.
Inside Mac Games
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/47.html
Since its inception, Inside Mac Games has been at the forefront of the Mac
gaming scene, providing news, previews, and reviews to hundreds of thousands of
readers throughout the world.
photoSIG
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/43.html
photoSIG is a community of photographers and photography enthusiasts, ranging
from amateurs to working professionals.
The Luminous Landscape
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/40.html
The Luminous Landscape is a comprehensive site devoted to the art of landscape,
nature and documentary photography using digital as well as traditional image
processing techniques.
Photodo
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/42.html
Photodo provides news, discussion, in-depth user reviews & ratings on all types
of photographic lenses.
Slashdot
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/49.html
Slashdot - News for nerds, stuff that matters
BBC - Science & Nature
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/44.html
The best of BBC Science and Nature, from TV and radio, to the web and beyond.
Take a tour from the smallest atoms, to the largest whales and the most
ferocious dinosaurs. Travel from the bottom of the ocean to the furthest stars.
ePHOTOzine
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/31.html
One-stop-shop online do-everything photographic site!
Nature
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/45.html
Nature is the pre-eminent publication for articles and news about science,
biology, physics, genetics, astronomy, astrophysics, quantum physics,
evolution, evolutionary biology, geophysics, climate change, earth science,
materials science, interdisci... continues
Gadget Reviews
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/30.html
Tech news, gadget reviews and how-to's on just about anything and everything.
Jafa Photography
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/39.html
One of internet's largest, most informative photographic websites, with over
1200 pages of photography related topics.
Digital Photography Review
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/28.html
DPR is an independent resource dedicated to the provision of news, reviews and
information about Digital Photography and Imaging.
Digital Photography Insights
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/32.html
Provides reliable, practical and insightful information on digital photography
and digital technology.
Motor Authority
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/46.html
MotorAuthority.com - Car news, reviews, spy shots and videos.
Photo.net
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/41.html
Photo.net is an online community with hundreds of thousands of active members
and many more casual viewers visiting daily. It started in 1993 and strives to
be the best peer-to-peer educational system for people who wish to become
better photographer... continues
PBS Science and Nature
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/37.html
The PBS Science and Nature web site is provided by the Public Broadcasting
Service (PBS) as home for it's Science and Nature related television show
companion sites.
Science and Nature Australia
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/38.html
Manufacturer of children's science kits and Australian souvenir products.
Importer of quality European made binoculars and bug viewers. Supplier to
museums, zoos, educational toy shops and science centres.
The Gadget Guy
http://www.zoonsky.com/Detail/36.html
GadgetGuy.com.au - Gadget Guy reviews the latest in gadgets plus comparisons
and buyers guides on the latest technology, computers, home theatre, phones,
games and music players.
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