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Claymation Stop-Motion Studio

Gaming & Toys, Gizmo of the Day, Software / By /

claymation-studioStop-motion videos are two-a-penny on YouTube at the moment and some of the biggest advertisers in the world are picking up on them. The Claymation stop-motion Studio 2.0 from Honestech will get your budding Steven Spielberg on his/her way to movie producing with this very simple to use piece of software. Think of the fun that could be had with LEGO and a digital camera.

This product aims to teach children about photography and movie production in a world that is becoming increasingly dependent on multimedia. With it being so simple to use, we might even see some more grown up kids (40+?) using this to create their stop-motion films with great ease. All that’s needed is a digital camera and this relatively cheap piece of software, and you can make excellent standard stop-motion videos with lots of effects, including the option to add a background of your choice to your images.

By the way, we reviewed the excellent VHS to DVD 3.0 package from Honestech a while back.

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Price: $44.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Dell Studio Hybrid desktop computer

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Ok, sure this is just another desktop computer, but I love the look of this Dell – it’s a Studio Hybrid and not only does it have an interesting look with its stylistic stand, but it comes in 7 cool colors. Dual core CPU powered with up to 4GB RAM, up to a 320GB SATA hard drive and a side loading CD/DVD burner means this is more than just good looks.

Specs:

  • Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/1MB cache) up to Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
  • Up to 4GB7 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
  • Up to 320GB3 Serial ATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
  • Additional drives can connect to IEEE1394 and/or USB 2.0 ports
  • Slot Load CD / DVD Writer (Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive)
  • Slot Load Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW & BD-ROM) (includes Blu-ray accelerator card)
  • Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
  • Optional Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced HD Software Edition
  • 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN on system board
  • Optioonal Built-in Draft-N Wireless Networking
  • Five USB 2.0 compliant ports
  • IEEE1394a port (4-pin)
  • HDMI video connector
  • DVI video connector
  • Digital Audio: S/P DIF Out
  • Analog Audio: Headphone (front); Line-in / Line-out (back)
  • 7-in-1 Media Reader

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Price: starting at $449
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Dell launches Studio Hybrid line of PCs and Laptops

Computers, Gizmo of the Day, Portable / By /

Dell is getting deeper into the personalized PC market with the launch of the Studio Hybrid. You can customize the exterior look with one of 6 different colored sleeves (including the pricey bamboo option). The Studio Hybrid starts at $499, and is meant to be a general purpose PC, and even includes an HDMI port. Of course, you can customize it beyond its color, and can include for example a Blu-Ray Disc, a TV Tuner and WiFi.

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