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July 14, 2006
New Gadgets Have Arrived!
The latest additions to the Darien Library's tech arsenal are a Creative Zen Micro MP3 player and five Point & Shoot Digital Video Camcorders manufactured by Pure Digital Technologies. The Zen Micro replaces one of our Rio Carbon MP3 players, which are no longer being manufactured. Like the Rio's, the Zen checks out for 3 weeks. You can download several audiobooks through our website and/or download music from your favorite online music vendor. The Zen is pocket-size and easy to use, although navigating the touch-sensitive front panel takes a little practice. The Point & Shoot camcorders are about the size of an iPod, and come in a handy carry case with an optional shoulder strap. Lightweight and a snap to use (No pun intended!), they operate on two AA batteries and come equipped with a built-in USB adapter that allows you to attach the camcorder to your computer to view your videos. You can then burn the videos to a DVD and/or save them to your hard drive and email them to family and friends. If you prefer to watch your videos on your widescreen TV, a video cable is included. For more information on these new products, contact Judy Sgammato at sgammato@darienlibrary.org. You can call me at 655-1234 x136, or just send a comment to this blog. I'd love to hear from you!
Posted by JudyS at July 14, 2006 11:23 AM
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Judy, I've used the Pure Digital handheld video camera several times, for business and family, and it's amazingly easy to use, and puts up pictures that are quite good.
I recommend that anyone who wants to try something really innovative, check one out.
alan
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at July 14, 2006 05:58 PM