I haven't post a lots about photo equipments on this blog in the past but the new models of Olympus SW µ [mju] series bring something new, specially for nomads. They are now shockproof, waterproof and operate at low temperature, so more fear about humidity, sand, scratches and they are ready for some underwater pictures.

The SW µ series is composed of 5 different models, all fitted with the following specifications:

• 7.1 mega pixels resolution
• 3x optical zoom (5x digital)
• 2.5 inch LCD screen
• 38-114 mm 35mm equivalent zoom (6.7-20.1mm)
• Digital image stabilization
• etc..
• Colored case   

The 2 new models (790 and 795) are no more "water resistant" but "water proof" 

• 790 SW
  Water Proof 3m
  Shock proof 1.5m
  Operable at - 10° C
  Dust proof
  Face Recognition

• 795 SW
  Water Proof 10m
  Shock proof 1.5m
  Operable at - 10° C
  Dust proof
  TruePic image processor
  Digital zoom x15

 Price : ~300 USD

For me the 795 model is the perfect "point & shoot" camera to carry with to "not DSLR friendly" places.

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HTC released yesterday the long waited Windows Mobile 6 firmware upgrade for the P4350.

Actually WM6 official firmware is available for the following models: 

• HTC P4350
• HTC TyTN

in Asia WM6 upgrades are already available for

• D810
• P838 Pro
• P800W
• U1000 

 No new release date for other models (S620, P3300).

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In April, HTC announced that some of their high-end models (S620, TyTN, P4350, P3300) were entitled for a free WM6 upgrade which was supposed to be available in June 07.

Earlier this week, HTC european support answered an email saying that "hopefully" WM6 ROM upgrade will be available by end of July.

Source: Embargo.ch (by email)

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