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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300

The Alpha DSLR-A300 and Alpha DSLR-A350 are Sony’s fourth and fifth DSLRs, launched together at the annual PMA show in late January 2008. Since the original A100 was replaced by the A200 in early January, Sony now has four models in the Alpha range: the entry-level A200, the semi-pro A700, and positioned in-between, the new A300 and A350 models. The A200, A300 and A350 have a lot in common. They all share essentially the same body, controls, features and accessories, but the higher-end models add something new to the mix. The A200 is the base model with a 10.2 Megapixel sensor and a fixed screen. The A300 keeps the same sensor, but adds Live View and a tilting screen. Finally, the A350 takes the A300 and simply swaps its 10.2 Megapixel sensor for one with 14.

Mandriva Linux 2009 Alpha 2 Released

AdamWill writes "The Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring Alpha 2, marking the first public pre-release of the upcoming Mandriva Linux 2009. This alpha introduces several significant changes, most obviously the inclusion of KDE 4 — 4.1 beta 2, specifically — as the default version of KDE, and the latest development version of GNOME, 2.23.4. The kernel has also been updated to release 2.6.26rc7. Another feature of interest to many users will be the addition of orphan package tracking (and optional automatic removal) to the urpmi package manager. Of course, many applications have been updated (although the default version of Mozilla Firefox is still currently 2.0.x), and most of the distribution has been rebuilt with a new GCC version, 4.3. Mandriva warns that this is a true alpha, likely to contain many bugs related to the new version of KDE.

Brand new Alpha Protocol screens (Alpha Protocol)

A slew of new screenshots from Obsidian Entertainment's spy role-playing game Alpha Protocol are on display right here, showing a number of locations and hinting at the types of gameplay available in the title.

Sony Alpha HVL-F58AM flash unit

SonySony Alpha F58AM flash unit : Sony is expanding its a (alpha) system of accessories to include the new Sony HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control. This new flash features a new and innovative Quick Shift Bounce system. It offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles you may not have been able to experience before. The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down vertical adjustment. With this system, the camera and flash unit can keep the same orientation regardless of portrait or landscape shooting. This gives a higher degree of flexibility when arranging the direction of light.

Alpha Protocol E3 Screenshots

In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol™. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and contacts required to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use to against him - Alpha Protocol.

Mandriva Linux 2009 Alpha 2 Released

IconMandriva Linux 2009 Spring Alpha 2 was released today, marking the first public pre-release of the upcoming Mandriva Linux 2009. This alpha introduces several significant changes, most obviously the inclusion of KDE 4 - 4.1 beta 2, specifically - as the default version of KDE, and the latest development version of GNOME, 2.23.4.

Mandriva Linux 2009 Alpha 2 Released

"Mandriva is proud to announce the release of Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring Alpha 2, marking the first public pre-release of the upcoming Mandriva Linux 2009. This alpha introduces several significant changes, most obviously the inclusion of KDE 4--4.1 beta 2, specifically--as the default version of KDE, and the latest development version of GNOME, 2.23.4. The kernel has also been updated to release 2.6.26rc7. We emphasize that the KDE change is a major one that is not yet entirely completed and likely to cause many bugs. As always--but more importantly than ever--we remind you not to use pre-releases in any critical situation; install them only on a test system or partition, or in a virtual machine. Additionally, we strongly discourage using this pre-release to upgrade from any earlier release of Mandriva Linux, as the transition process fr

Firefox 3.1 alpha 1 code freeze is next Monday

Firefox 3 has only recently shipped but the first public milestone for its successor is fast approaching. The Mozilla team is expecting that the code freeeze for alpha 1 of Firefox 3.1, code named Shiretoko, will be next Monday and that alpha 1 be available for early adopter testing on July 25.

Photos: Limited-edition Sony Alpha 300

What was originally a request for a review unit of the limited-edition Sony Alpha 350 turned out to be a new find. Sony had shipped to us instead a limited-edition Alpha 300--a scoop! We weren't even that lucky with lottery tickets.

Alpha Protocol Xbox 360 Screenshots

Alpha Protocol is developed by the globally revered and genre defining development studio, Obsidian Entertainment, known for smash hits such as Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II: The Sith Lords and Neverwinter Nights 2. This exciting new game will set the world alight on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PCs in 2009.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 review

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A300's smooth Live View handling makes this model worth consideration for anyone graduating from a point-and-shoot camera.

Sony unites Alpha DSLR customers

The Alpha Centre is designed to bring professional photographers together to discuss their craft, yet also offer novice photographers a place to seek advice from professionals, obtain feedback on their photography and communicate with like-minded enthusiasts.

Tread 3.0 Alpha Released

The alpha version of Tread 3.0, a Quake/Quake2 series map editor, has been released (including source code). Independant game developers and hobbyists who are looking for an editing tool may also want to check it out. http:://www.joecodegood.net/tread

New Sony Alpha Flagship Flash

Sony is expanding its alpha system of accessories to include the new HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control. This new flash features a new Quick Shift Bounce system. It offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles. The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down vertical adjustment. With this system, the camera and flash unit can keep the same orientation regardless of portrait or landscape shooting. This gives a higher degree of flexibility when arranging the direction of light. For example, you can take full advantage of the flash unit’s built-in bounce card even during portrait shots since the flash head can maintain the same orientation as it would in the landscape position.

Mandriva Linux 2009 Alpha 2 Released

Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring Alpha 2 was released today, marking the first public pre-release of the upcoming Mandriva Linux 2009.

Sony Welcomes New Alpha To DSLR Range

Sony has expanded its Alpha range of DSLR camera bodies to four with the launch of the A300. This new camera will come with a Quick Auto Focus (AF) Live View technology, a 2.7-inch variable angle LCD screen, and a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor.

New Sony Alpha Flash Unit Expands Creative Possibilities with Quick Shift Bounce

SAN DIEGO, Jun. 19, 2008 -- Sony is expanding its a (alpha) system of accessories to include the new HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control.

Sony's Alpha Cameras Capture the Fleeting Moments of Foam City in Digital Detail

WEYBRIDGE, ENGLAND -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/16/08 -- Sony takes us back to Foam City for their latest ad -- and this time the Alpha 350 camera comes under the spotlight.

Thunderbird 3 Alpha sneaks onto web

If you're looking for an e-mail client to match your Firefox 3 Beta 5 installation, then say hello to Shredder Alpha 1.

Just Posted: Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 review

Just Posted: Our review of the Sony Alpha 350. The A350 shows a much greater Sony influence than its Konica-Minolta-based predecessor, the A100. Its radical live view system uses a secondary sensor to provide a real-time preview image without slowing down the shooting process, promising the speed and quality of a DSLR with the familiar behavior of a compact. So what's the biggest of the baby Alphas like to use and can it live up to that promise?

Thunderbird 3 Fledges with First Alpha Release

"Mozilla Messaging announced today the first official alpha release of the next generation Thunderbird e-mail application. Although this release offers some improvements over its predecessor, it isn't intended for production use yet. We tested some of the new functionality to see how it is shaping up.

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