Hardware Connect

One of the latest HD video recorders to hit the block is the new Agent Cam HD Video Recorder. The only difference is, this one comes in the form of a wrist watch. Highly minimal in structure, this little beauty packs quite a punch as far as utility and ease of use are concerned. The Agent Cam HD recorder is an intricately designed, unique way of capturing memories. The tiny recorder features a total recording time of up to 6 hours of High Definition video when it is fully charged.

With its extremely portable dimensions; measuring in at 50 mm in length, 50 mm in width and 15 mm in thickness, it can be carried around at ease anywhere it is wished to be taken. Its construction is an amalgam of glass and metal held together to give a sturdy body, capable of withstanding considerable impact. An LED indicator lamp and a USB port are also present. It can be used in Plug and Play mode with any version of Microsoft Windows (Windows 98 onwards).

The HD recorder records videos in AVI format, with a built in microphone input as well. The integrated Lithium ion battery can be charged with USB ports as well as wall socket chargers. The watch itself is a stylishly designed analog device with 3 hands (Hours, minutes and seconds). With such a James Bond-esque gadget in your hands, only your imagination can limit your recording capabilities. Another added bonus is the inclusion of a free 2 GB Micro SD memory card within the package.

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Motorola has unveiled its Droid Bionic smartphone, among the first ones capable of running on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. The smartphone is sure to get undivided attention from gizmo freaks and enthusiasts alike. The Droid Bionic includes a dual core processor with each core being 1 GHz fast thus giving an overall clock speed of a massive 2 GHz.

Apart from its dual core processors and 4G capability, it also features an 8 MP Camera at the rear along with a secondary VGA camera located at the front,1080p (Full HD) video playback,HDMI mirroring along with a surprisingly low 512 MB DDR2 RAM.

It also features a 4.3-inch qHD display which is a stunner in every way imaginable. It is adept at producing clear, deep images at the widest of viewing angles. The Bionic’s dimensions are 0.52 inches in thickness, 2.63 inches in width and 4.96 inches in length. It is somewhat similar in stature to the Droid 2 apart from the full-fledged keypad. The Bionic is a bulky phone, weighing 5.57 ounces all in all.

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The much awaited Nintendo 3DS, was recently released at E3 for all to behold. Structure wise, it is somewhat wider and thicker than the DS Lite, although it bears striking similarity with the DSi in terms of dimensions. The device itself is fairly well built and feels quite sturdy. A 2GB memory card is provided by default with the 3DS package. The conventional DSi charger continues to exist, with Nintendo failing to provide a microUSB still. The buttons on the 3DS consist of the Power switch, a Wireless toggle switch and a Volume control switch (apart from the primary gaming buttons of course).

The 3DS features a 800×240 3.5 inch glasses free 3D display. The screen functions by using lenticular lenses to produce 2 different images at once. For an enjoyable 3D experience, the display needs to be held at a reasonably close distance from the eyes, say 10 inches or so. Nintendo has included a 3D slider, using which you can set the level of 3D image production in the display. Turning it completely off produces vivid, completely normal 2D images which is pretty useful when the eye becomes strained due to relentless 3D action.

Nintendo has managed to include a 1300 mAh battery in the 3DS, 30 per cent better than the one in DS Lite. In spite of this, the battery life of the 3DS is alarmingly low (4 hours) compared to that of the latter (15 hours). The back side of the 3DS features dual cameras, along with a front facing camera as well. They are all VGA resolution cameras with not much clicking prowess, sadly.

To sum up, the 3DS somewhat looks like an alpha, with the 3D screen’s fun factor not able to overcome the baggage of constant headaches and glares that come with it. It is a better version of the DS Lite for sure, but at the cost of serious battery life.

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