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PENTAX K-01 CAMERA

Posted: 28th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Photography
Tags: camera, k01, pentax, retro, slr

In the array of compact SLR worthy cameras, this one stands out (especially because of the color). The Retro design, compact size, and DSLR-worthy sensor technology come together in thePentax K-01 Camera ($900). This compact camera features a mirrorless design, a large 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 1080p video capture, a 6 fps burst mode, in-camera HDR, ISO to 25,600, a 3-inch LCD monitor, and compatibility with over 25 million Pentax K-mount lenses. Its also available in black and white apart from the awesome yellow.

BIOLITE

Posted: 28th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: biolite, gadget, USB

Some gadgets are too cool to be true and kudos to the ones who create those. One such gadget is BioLite ($130). It is a compact, portable stove that burns sticks, twigs, pine cones, and other renewable resources instead of petroleum gas, lighting quickly and bringing water to a boil in no time. In addition, it packs a USB port on the front that draws its power from the heat of the fire, letting you charge your phone, GPS, or LED lights miles from the nearest outlet.

RAMOS ALARM CLOCK

Posted: 25th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: alarm clock, geeky, intellectual, ramos, stimulate

There are several alarm clocks in the market boasting of different capabilities. Here is one that looks good and is geeky in its capabilities. The Ramos Alarm Clock ($150-$350) is available in plan LED or gorgeous Nixie versions, it requires you to get up out of bed and enter a code into a Defuse Panel to make its alarm stop, at which point you’ll likely be intellectually stimulated and probably wake up.

NIKON D800

Posted: 25th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Photography
Tags: d800, hdmi, megapixel, nikon, slr

The Nikon D800 ($3,000) is sure to make a lot of shooters out there very, very happy. Designed with resolution heads in mind, the D800 features a whopping 36.3-megapixel full-frame sensor that will likely cause sleepless nights for some medium format cameras, the 91,000-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III sensor, an improved 51-point AF system, full 1080p video capture with professional features like uncompressed HDMI output, full manual control, and a dedicated headphone jack for accurate monitoring of audio levels, a 3.2-inch LCD monitor, 4 fps shooting — 6 fps with the optional battery pack — SD and CF card slots, and the Expeed 3 image processing engine.

CAMELBAK GROOVE

Posted: 25th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: bottle, camelbak, clean, groove, stainless steel

This bottle helps you get the best tasting filtered water anywhere you go. The CamelBak Groove ($20) is available in a variety of colors — as well as stainless steel — the Groove is BPA-free and features an integrated plant-based filter that does its job every time you take a sip from the spill-proof bite valve, meaning that you get the freshest-tasting water possible.

AUDI R8 GT SPYDER

Posted: 24th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Cars
Tags: 333, audi, hand made, r8, spyder

This is a limited edition Audi R8 GT Spyder, especially build by hand for you. The Audi R8 GT Spyder ($210,000). Built by hand, each one features a 560 hp 5.2-liter V10 at its heart, accelerating it to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 197 mph. Other features include an ultra lightweight body that makes heavy use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, quattro all-wheel drive, 19-inch wheels, xyz ventilated and cross-drilled rotors, a fixed rear spoiler, an optional Bang & Olufsen-badged 12-speaker sound system, LED headlights, and GPS navigation. Oh, and a special badge on the gear shift letting you know which of the 333 being made is parked in your garage. I think one of these rare babies has been booked by Saif Ali Khan recently, lucky him.

XAPPR

Posted: 24th January 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: gaming, iphone, xappr

This accessory makes your iphone shooting games more fun and immersive. The Xappr ($30) is a gaming gun featuring a clamp-like mount to hold your device, which it communicates with via the headphone port, letting you exercise your itchy trigger finger in a variety of games.

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