Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 HD Camcorder Digital Camera
The Xacti is a dual digital camera and camcorder combined. There is a maximum of 60 x digital zoom made possible from the 5x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom. Face Chaser technology will detect the faces of people and ensure that they are correctly focused. This camera will take stills images at 10 megapixels resolution and will shoot video in high definition 720p. All of this can be watched back on the generously sized 3 inch LCD screen.
The ‘Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 HD Camcorder Digital Camera’ is an extremely versatile digital camera and camcorder giving users plenty of high quality images and footage.
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Apple iPod shuffle 4GB Silver
The new ‘Apple iPod shuffle’ with 4GB of storage space is available from 10/3/09. The casing of this version of the iPod is Silver. A black version will also be available.
Apple introduced a new feature with this iPod in that it actually talks to you! The information it will relay is what song is playing and what artist it is. If the battery gets low it will inform you of that too. The size of the shuffle comes in at less than the size of a house key. This has been made possible by locating the majority of the operating controls to the leads of the earpiece.
The storage space has a capacity of housing around 1000 tunes on multiple playlists; these can be created in the iTunes software on your PC. This sleek and stylish version of the ‘Apple iPod shuffle’ is available for release from 10/3/09
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Reading Festival Tickets 2009 release dates
Tickets are still available for the Reading Festival held on August Bank Holiday which is the 28th, 29th and 30th August.
The most famous and longest running music festival in the UK, the Reading Festival holds a special place in the heart of rock lovers everywhere. Held at Little John’s Farm in Richmond Avenue, Reading, this year’s event promises to be even more exciting than before with an impressive line-up of over 150 acts performing across seven stages, including dance and comedy acts with a fun fair, after-shock parties and good on-site facilities.
The internationally famous Kings of Leon headline on Friday 28th following their most successful year ever in the UK with their massive hits Revelry, Use Somebody and Sex on Fire. The band was rated top performer at this year’s T in the Park festival. Arctic Monkeys, whose debut album was declared the “5th greatest British Album of all time” by NME, return to Reading after their storming success in 2006 by NME and the critically-acclaimed alternative rock band Radiohead are making a exclusive appearance on Sunday 30th August, keenly anticipated by their hoards of devoted fans.
Other bands in the impressive line-up include Kaiser Chiefs, Placebo, Maximo Park, Enter Shikari and Faith no More to mention only a taste of the huge talent on offer.
Leeds festival tickets 2009 release dates
Tickets are still available for the Leeds Festival held on the August Bank Holiday weekend on 28th, 29th and 30th August, 2009.
The festival originated in 1999 when it was decided to hold the Reading Festival in two locations so that festival goers from opposite ends of the country could see their favourite bands without travelling too far.
Held in the arena of Bramham Park, near Wetherby, this year’s event promises to be even more exciting than usual with an impressive line-up of over 150 acts performing across several stages with dance and comedy tents and Aftershock Parties.
Headliners include Arctic Monkeys on Friday 28th, whose debut album sold more than that of bands like Oasis and was declared the “5th greatest British album of all time” by NME and who return to Leeds after their storming success in 2006. On Saturday, 29th August, the critically-acclaimed, alternative rock band, Radiohead is taking centre stage and on Sunday, 30th August, the Nashville, Tennessee-based band, The Kings of Leon are headlining, following up their massive success in the UK and across the globe in 2008-9.
Other bands included in the formidable line-up are, to name but a few, The Prodigy, Kaiser Chiefs, Lost Prophets, Faith No More and Florence and the Machine. For a full line-up see the Leeds Festival website.
SEGA Europe has brought the release date for MadWorld forward, it is now available on the 20th March.
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The release date for Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 on the Xbox 360 is 24/4/09. Be prepared to fast forward into the future with this fast action Xbox 360 rebel colonies and war of independence game.
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 is inspired by ‘Char’s Counter Attack’ movie. It has different modes available you will be able to use ‘Co-Operative’ to play alongside and challenge your gaming friends. The ‘Official Mode’ concentrates on the storyline of the movie.
Go on missions to gather parts to personalise your ‘mobile suit’ which is now the ultimate weapon in this Gundam 2 game. Blitz the enemy with the help of your devastating suit and your powers of tactical manoeuvres. Coming out soon Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 for Xbox 360 has a release date of 24/4/09.
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