Camera Phones to Steal Low-End Digital Camera Market within Two Years, Says ABI Research
Within two years, low-end camera phones will take much of the market share now held by low-end standalone digital cameras. ABI Research principal analyst of global wireless operator research Kenneth Hyers says, "We believe that within the next two years, the quality of a mobile phone camera will be such that people won't need low-end standalone digital cameras. This will dramatically impact camera sales.
Mobile Phones, Moblogs, and Technology
Maybe you've seen some of the latest weblogs, coined moblogs, popping up with images and posts from the authors' wireless camera phones. I've also seen the ads on TV about taking pictures with your mobile phone and instantly sending them to friends. Amazing. So is this just the latest toy or will wireless camera phones sending photos become an everyday way of life just like cell phones themselves? Will we see more and more moblogs? There are some interesting articles, a growing community of mobloggers, and even an upcoming moblog conference that ask those questions and go into wireless camera... (535 words, 32 links, 7 images)
Motorola RAZR V3 (Camera Phone) (T-Mobile)-'Regular Price': 354.99 'Sale Price': 99.99 'Savings': $255 (71.83%)
Motorolas super-hot RAZR v3 is as beautiful as it is advanced! Designed to be the thinnest flip phone ever, the RAZR v3 has a solid anodized aluminum shell packed full of the latest technology; quad-band GSM for use in 100 countries, long-range Bluetooth, MPEG4 video, 4x optical zoom digital camera and a large, beautiful 2.2 color display inside. An amazing phone to look at, and equally as amazing to use. This is one of the most desirable phones ever produced.
Psiloc release Mobile Mouse - PC mouse control via camera
Psiloc have announced the release of the innovative Mobile Mouse for Series 60 (all phones). The phone connects to the PC over Bluetooth (no additionally PC software needed). The PC mouse can be controlled using the navigation keys (for direction) and softkeys (for mouse clicks). Even more impressive technically is camera mode which allows you to control the mouse by moving the phone around (the camera detects the movement and translates this to mouse movement). The software is available from Psiloc's site for 10 Euros.
Mobile phones with built-in camera inspires university students creativity
University students have found a new and creative application for mobile phones with built-in cameras. A forum called athLENS, founded by four students through one of their academic projects, allows participants to respond to text prompts - such as name that tune - by photographing, rather than typing...
Camera Phones to Steal Low-End Digital Camera Market within Two Years, Says ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y - Aug. 10, 2005--Within two years, low-end camera phones will take much of the market share now held by low-end standalone digital cameras. ABI Research principal analyst of global wireless operator research Kenneth Hyers says, "We believe that within the next two years, the quality of a mobile phone camera will be such that people won't need low-end standalone digital cameras. This will dramatically impact camera sales."

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