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Xias loads up for CES, launches a DRM-free content portal
We haven't heard a ton from Xias, but the company is looking to change all that with a smattering of new gear at CES. In addition to dressing up the 8 megapixel DCS-860 cam in four new colors, we'll be seeing the new 12 megapixel DCS-1260 with a 3-inch viewfinder, 3X optical and 4X digital zoom, and face tracking, as well as two new WiFi-enabled photo frames to view your shots on. The 8-inch PF-821 and 10-inch PF-1021 (pictured) both rock 800x600 resolutions, but it's not clear how the WiFi is implemented -- we'd assume it's for pulling down RSS, but the spec sheets aren't exactly forthcoming with the info. It'd be interesting if these interfaced with the new DRM-free XiasLive.com content portal that's also launching, but from what we can tell, that's mostly designed to interface with the new PV-4022 PMP, which'll do the 2.2-inch, 4GB media player trick for just $109. It's not clear what labels have signed up for XiasLive, but with promo copy like "includes English-speaking titles," we're guessing it's probably not the Big 5. Check pics of the camera and the PMP after the break.Read - PF-821 and PF-1021 digital photo framesRead - DCS-1260 cameraRead - XiasLive content portal and PV-4022 PMP
Norcent intros Xias / 25 / 50 Series digicams with face detection
Just as Norcent slammed CES with a bevy of new displays, the electronics firm is bringing a bit more fresh gear out for the oh-so-crowded PMA. First up is the ultrathin Xias lineup, which looks to satisfy the style conscious shooter who doesn't have much room in those pants pockets for any extra gadgets. The DSC-760 / DCS-860 / DCS-1060 sport seven-, eight-, and ten-megapixel sensors respectively, feature a 3x optical zoom (plus 4x of the useless digital variety), a scratch-resistant 2.5-inch LTPS color monitor, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and SD / MMC card slots. The 25 Series touts the usual brushed metal enclosure, a vanilla 2.5-inch LCD, 16MB (DCC-725) or 32MB (DCC-1025) of built-in storage, and share the other specs with its Xias brethren. Picking up the rear is the 50 Series cams, which up the ante a bit with their three-inch LCDs, face detection / anti-shake technologies, and compatibility with SDHC cards. The myriad of shooters will be available from April to Q3 of this year depending on model, and while you can snag the lowest-end of these siblings for around $129, the high-end units will be upwards of $200.[Via Imaging-Resource]
