NewsGear®

27.11.2007

Charge2Go

Life extender for mobile phone; replaceable/rechargeable AA battery gives phone up to 2 hours added work time. (24 USD) To the manufacturer's site

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27.11.2007

Nokia SU-8W Wireless Keyboard

Compact collapsible keyboard connects to Nokia N95 via Bluetooth and makes that multimedia mobile into a workable reporting tool for extended text content as well. (100 USD) To the manu ...>

27.11.2007

Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Noise Shield Headset

Jawbone is the first adaptive Bluetooth headset for mobile phones. Weighing 14 grams, its Noise Shield technology combines the latest innovations in acoustics, audio processing and product design. Not only does the Jawbone technology virtuall ...>

27.11.2007

Nokia N95 Multimedia Mobile Phone

Nokia’s 120-gram, 99 x 53 x 21 mm N95 is an extremely versatile and useful piece of journalistic gear. It takes good, print-quality 5-megapixel pictures with its Carl Zeiss optics. It captures near-DVD-quality, stabilised video with stereo so ...>

27.11.2007

SanDisk microSD 2GB

Give the Nokia N95 plenty of file storage space with a high-capacity microSD card such as this SanDisk, part number SDSDQ-2048-A10M. (28 USD) Since selecting the SanDisk microSD 2GB for NewsGear 2008, SanDisk has come out with higher capac ...>

27.11.2007

Apple Boot Camp

Boot Camp is the component of Mac OS 10.5 Leopard that allows a Macintosh computer to dual-boot the most popular 32-bit releases of Windows XP or Vista. Boot Camp makes it an easy process to partition the Mac's hard drive for Windows without ...>

27.11.2007

Seidio Audio Adapter

Plug adapter ADA-IP6335M35FMIC into the four-ring 3.5mm audio jack on the Nokia N95 in order to be able to then use an external microphone with this multimedia mobile handset for highest quality podcast recording. (10 USD) For microphone c ...>

27.11.2007

AirPort Extreme Base Station with Gigabit Ethernet

A comprehensive wireless access point and router with the latest 802.11n fast WiFi specification and the ability to network a USB hard drive or printer for workgroup use. As with most Apple wireless products, works with nearly flawless plug-a ...>

27.11.2007

Velbon Ultra MAXi-s Tripod

Five-section trunnion shaft legs makes this perfect tripod 155 cm long when fully extended and just 35 cm short when folded. Very light (0.96 kg) and steady tripod designed for compact digital cameras and camcorders with exceptional performan ...>

27.11.2007

Novoflex MiniConnect MR camera quick release

An extremely practical, small and inexpensive quick release coupling system for the NewsGear digital camera or other tripod-held equipment. Fits all small ball and socket heads. 2.09 in diameter, 0.79 in high, 3.53 oz, includes one coupling p ...>

27.11.2007

Samson Zoom H2 Handy Recorder

For dedicated podcast journalists, nothing compares to the specialised Samson Zoom H2 audio recorder with four built-in range-adjustable microphones and on-board audio file management and editing. The hand-sized H2 is used for professional co ...>

27.11.2007

Comply NR-10 High Tech Noise Reduction Earphones

Amazing 48dB of noise reduction. Ultra-soft foam ear tips. Integrated volume control. (75 USD) To the manufacturer's site

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27.11.2007

MacBook Pro 15" 2.4GHz laptop

Apple design and multimedia prowess based on an Intel processor that will run both Mac OS X and Windows. At 2.45 kg (5.4 pounds), the 15- inch MacBook Pro is a little heavy compared to what NewsGear usually recommends for mobile journalists, ...>

27.11.2007

Nokia USB Charger CA-100

This small, light and handy charger lets the journalist charge the Nokia N95 mobile phone from a laptop USB port. It is especially suited to the N95, which uses a lot of battery power when using its multimedia and network features. Nokia Char ...>

27.11.2007

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera

PowerShot S5 IS is the successor to the S3 IS model selected for an earlier NewsGear suite because of its optical image stabilization, high zoom ratio and ample movie-shooting capabilities. Like its predecessor, the high-function, high-perfor ...>

27.11.2007

SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition SD Plus 4GB

Removable storage media are a critical adjunct to NewsGear equipment. Devices that use removable media can stay at work on the news scene while the files they have created are transferred to waiting editors. The SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition ...>

26.11.2007

ProClip mobile device mount

ProClip device bracket (part number 870156) and travel mount (part number 202008) pair to create a secure, stable in-vehicle mounting solution for the Nokia N95, allowing a journalist to access the handy's GPS and other functions while on the ...>

12.12.2006

Sony DSLR-A100 Digital Camera

A 10.2 megapixel digital single-lens-reflex camera that accepts all Minolta A-mount lenses and incorportes Sony imaging innovations such as high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer ...>

12.12.2006

Nagra Ares-M Digital Audio Recorder

A palm-sized, portable 2-channel digital recorder that stores audio on an internal 1GB allocation of Flash Memory. The memory is not removeable or upgradeable so recordings must be offloaded before the unit can be reused. The unit offers both ...>

12.12.2006

Fujitsu Lifebook T4215 Tablet PC

An impressively all-encompassing laptop including Tablet PC functionality and a built-in DVD drive, yet weighing only 2 kg; Intel Centrino Duo T7200 2 GHz processor; 4MB cache and 1GB RAM; 12.1-inch display native at 1024 x 768; 100 GB 5400 r ...>

12.12.2006

Nokia N93 Multimedia Mobile Phone

Dual-mode (GSM/WCDMA) tri-band mobile phone with camcorder capabilities boasting a 3.2 megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss optics and 3x optical zoom producing DVD-like video capture in MPEG4 format at 30 fps; Symbian S60 3rd edition operating syste ...>

09.10.2006

Volvo XC90 Sport Utility Vehicle

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV based on the Volvo P2 platform, shared with the Volvo S80 and other larger Volvo cars. It is Volvo's top-selling vehicle in the United States accounting for roughly 25% of the company's sales there. It is also ...>

09.10.2006

Hawking Tech Outdoor Omni 9dbi Antenna

Model HAO9SIP extends outdoor 2.4Ghz 802.11b /g wireless network signal up to 1.5 milies with 360-degree signal amplification; operating frequency 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz; impedance 50 Ohms nominal; gain 9.0 dBi; polarization H-plane 360°, E-plane 1 ...>

09.10.2006

Telabria mSystem MobilAPi

The mSystem™ MobilAPi from Telabria is the first ruggedized mobile Wi-Fi® access point to deliver Internet connectivity, IP CCTV and VoIP over a range of carrier-class backhaul networks. Designed for mounting inside public transportation vehi ...>

09.10.2006

RadioLabs Backfire 2.4 GHz WiFi Antenna

A very small, highly directional 2.4 GHz antenna with 15 dB gain on wireless networking signals; frequency range 2400-2500 MHz; VSWR <1.5 @ 100MHz bandwidth; impedance 50 ohms; polarization vertical; 32-degree E-plane and H-plane beam width; ...>

09.10.2006

Trendnet LMR200 Reverse SMA to N-Type Cable (2 meters)

The LMR200 reverse SMA to N-type cable extends a wireless antenna up to 8 meters to allow connection between the roof-mounted array on the Mobile NewsGear 2007 vehicle and the communications equipment installed in the rear cargo area. Wi-Fi c ...>

09.10.2006

489-DB Multi-Band Mobile Phone Antenna

Digital Antenna high-performance multi-band 800MHz-2500MHz 10dBi Yagi/directional cellular/PCS/iDEN mobile phone antenna; radiation pattern - directional; gain 10 dBi; beam width - H 80° V 60°; bandwidth VSWR < 1.5:1: 824-894 | 1850-1990 | 24 ...>

09.10.2006

Hawking Technology Wireless-G Range Extender

Model HWREG1 can add up to 100 meters to the range of a wireless-G network. Works with almost any wireless access point by linking to the wireless network signals and then rebroadcasting them. Network Specifications - IEEE802.11b/g (Wireless) ...>

09.10.2006

Linksys Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Model WET54G is a versatile Ethernet-to-wireless (802.11g) bridge that can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of the wireless network or, as in the case of the Mobile NewsGear 2007, link a wired network to a wireless one. Works wi ...>

09.10.2006

Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter

Model HS10 is a full-featured WiFi detection and analysis device. It provides information on signal availability and strength as well as essential network information, including ID, security status and channel for most 802.11 b/g WiFi network ...>

09.10.2006

Epitome Multi-Articulating In-Vehicle Desk

Model a2z-E-02-1B is an in-vehicle computer desk that installs without requiring any permanent modification or damage to the car through use of its road-energy absorbing no-drill base mount system. It holds a laptop computer securely for use ...>

09.10.2006

RAM Mount Rear Seat Laptop Desk

Model RAM-234-4 rides behind the passenger's or driver's seat and is designed to accommodate laptop computers, portable fax machines or enough surface area for regular desk use: 60USD >

09.10.2006

Thermaltake XJOG USB White Dual LED Light

Model A2126 USB-powered laptop light with dual LED lamps and on-off switch; input current 100mA (maxinum); working power 250mW; length 470 mm; weight 140g; material PVC and aluminum alloy; connector USB A Type 4 M: 9USD >

09.10.2006

Belkin SurgeMaster Superior Series UPS

Model F6H3XX (Netherlands part F6H350DUUNV) is a combination short-term battery backup and electrical surge suppressor; power output connectors -- 3 x power (UPS and surge), 3 x power (surge only); power provided 350 VA; energy rating 1620 Jo ...>

09.10.2006

Nitix Micro Network Appliance

An integrated network/server "bureau in a box" with plug-and-play, Linux-based self-configuring and self-healing operating system handles all essential connectivity and network management with little support required: VIA C3 1 GHz processor, ...>

09.10.2006

LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive

Model 301017; capacity 100 GB; interface - 1x FireWire 800 (9-pin) port, 1x FireWire 400 (6-pin) port, 1x mini USB 2.0 port; rotational Speed 7200rpm; interface transfer rate - FireWire 800 up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s), FireWire 400 up to 400Mb ...>

09.10.2006

IOgear USB 2.0 6 port hub and 12-4 card reader

Model GUH284R combines six high-speed USB 2,0 ports with memory ports that read 12 types of cards in 4 different formats including CompactFlash I/II, CompactFlash USB, CompactFlash Ultra, Micro Drives, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Switch, Memor ...>

09.10.2006

Zip-Linq Retractable Cat5e Twisted Pair RJ45 Networking Cable

Model ZIP-DATA-RJN5 is a 4-pair retractable Ethernet cable to connect computer to a 10/100/1000 network. The compact spool of high quality Cat 5e cable is less than 4" long when retracted and extends to 59" by pulling both ends; made with Eve ...>

09.10.2006

HP Photosmart 2575 Multifunction Printer

Model Q7215A#ABA networked thermal colour inkjet printer also scans and copies independent of connection to a computer, reads a variety of memory cards directly and can display images on its built-in 2.5-inch LCD screen, creates publishing-re ...>

09.10.2006

Linksys WVC200 Wireless PTZ Internet Camera

Sends high-quality live video to network wirelessly with remote pan/tilt/zoom control from a web browser and capacity to view images even in low-light environments; up to 640x480 resolution at 30 fps; 32 x 199 x 175 mm at 1.01 lbs.: 263USD ...>

09.10.2006

GoldX FireWire Active Extension Cable

Model GX1394-215 is a Firewire 14.5 foot active extension cable. The IEEE-1394 (FireWire) specification limits the length of a cable segment between the host or hub and device to 4.5 meters. This active extension cables take the signal from t ...>

09.10.2006

Samson USB Studio Condenser Microphone

The model C01U USB studio condenser microphone is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a USB interface, features a 19mm internal shock mounted 3-micron diaphragm with a hper-cardioid pick up pattern ensuring pristine studio quality ...>

09.10.2006

ADSTech MiniTV-USB

Model PTV-371-EF for the United States and PTV-337-EF for Europe, Australia and Asia is a full-function TV tuner in the form of a USB stick that allows viewing and capturing of broadcast television on a Windows XP-based laptop computer. USB 2 ...>

09.10.2006

Nokia N80 Multimedia Smartphone

A quad-band Symbian smart phone that boasts a sharp 3-megapixel camera, a second VGA camera and image-editing apps that make it probably one of the most robust camera phones in the world. Also connects to e-mail and views Office documents: 5 ...>

09.10.2006

Sandisk 1GB MiniSD

Increased storage for multimedia phone video, image and audio files, with a write speed of 9MB/sec and read speed of up to 10MB/sec: 42USD >

09.10.2006

Psiloc Extended Recorder

Symbian-based software that overcomes 60-second audio recording limit imposed in Nokia phones to support high-quality podcast recordings as well as recording incoming and outgoing calls: 12USD >

09.10.2006

Naneu Pro TANGO

Technical messenger bag constructed of 900 Denier nylon and YKK zippers; inner padded inserts are shock absorbent and convert to a daypack with built-in optional, concealable messenger strap. 16L x 9.5W x 11H in; 4.75 lbs.: 115USD >

09.10.2006

CR3 insTand Foldable Laptop Stand

Model CR3 adjusts from 19" to 41" high; non-skid 11" x 13" tray-top holds all size laptops; sets up in seconds and folds to 2" x 18 1/2" like a small umbrella to fit in most laptop cases; ultra-light tripod weighs 26 oz.; anodized aircraft-qu ...>

09.10.2006

Newton Peripherals MoGo Bluetooth Mouse

Wireless optical mouse in the form factor of a standard PCMCIA card, automatically connects to the laptop via Bluetooth when turned on by extending its integrated kickstand, otherwise stores and automatically recharges in the laptop's PC card ...>

09.10.2006

Plantronics Discovery 655 Bluetooth Headset

The model 655 Bluetooth headset fuses cutting-edge technology with a sleek, ultra-light and discreet design. Using digital signal processing (DSP), the headset reduces noise levels to provide enhanced sound for clear conversations. It weighs ...>

09.12.2005

IBM-Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet

Windows Tablet PC struggles for market share but its pen input and accurate handwriting recognition are ideal for journalists. IBM’s convertible combines the best of laptop and slate with full-size keyboard and bright 12.1" 180-degree rotatin ...>

09.12.2005

Panasonic PV-GS400 / NVGS400B

Compact 0.25-inch (6.35-mm) broadcast-quality 3CCD mini-DV digital video camera with 12X optically stabilised Leica Dicomar zoom lens; 4 MP still images; MPEG-4 video; outstanding low-light usability; built-in and external microphones: 1200EU ...>

09.12.2005

Nokia N90

Symbian Series 60 multimedia smartphone with 2 MP integrated camera and Carl Zeiss optics; autofocus and a macro mode; built-in flash; adjustable brightness and white balance; JPEGs up to 1600 x 1200 px; video in CIF format at 352 x 288 px; 3 ...>

09.12.2005

iRiver T30 1GB MP3 Player/Recorder

It’s a portable podcast machine! This compact (2.4” x 1.2” x 1.9”), light and long-lived MP3 player is also a very competent digital voice recorder and one of the few that records directly to the MP3 format used for posting podcasts; both bui ...>

09.12.2005

Nikon Coolpix P2 WiFi

First low cost, high-resolution (5.1 MP) “prosumer” camera to deliver pictures to computer via wireless 802.11 b/g WiFi; shoot & transfer mode sends photo as soon as taken; 3.5x digital zoom; SD card; 2.5” LCD: 328EUR/424USD

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08.12.2005

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

Compact “prosumer” camera can record VGA-resolution full-motion (30 fps) video with stereo sound while simultaneously shooting 5.0 MP print-quality digital stills; 12x optical zoom; 1.8” LCD; built-in flash; USB 2.0; SD card: 438EUR/460USD
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08.12.2005

Planon DocuPen R700 Scanner

Handheld rechargeable document collector is the size of a large pen (205 x 12.7mm), light (57g), and can capture an A4/letter-size page in 4-8 seconds; stores up to 100 monochrome scans at 200 x 200 dpi; downloads to computer with special USB ...>

08.12.2005

Mini Stereo Plug Microphones

MicrophoneMadness.com builds and sells these very durable and effective external mics selected as add-ons for the podcast recorder - the MM-FGNC-2-M 7-inch (17.8-cm) flexible gooseneck and the MM-CMM-2 1-inch (2.54-cm) stub: 140USD

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08.12.2005

Sony WCS-999 Wireless Microphone

Professional 900 MHz wireless lapel microphone system plugs into iRiver podcast recorder or Panasonic digital video camera with mini stereo plug to improve interview audio; frequency response 100Hz-15kHz; uses 2 AA batteries; 150’ range: 109U ...>

08.12.2005

Plantronics Voyager 510

1/2 oz. (15.5 grams) over-the-ear Bluetooth headset connects to both mobile phone and computer; noise-canceling microphone; up to 6 hours talk time, 100 hours standby: 60EUR/55USD

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08.12.2005

Tenba PG-17C Gemini

The perfect case to carry NewsGear06. One side holds the laptop, media and files. The other side holds all the cameras, recorders, microphones, batteries and larger accessories. Everything fits. Then the two halves can zip apart to be carried ...>

08.12.2005

Kingston Elite Pro SD 1GB

140USD

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08.12.2005

SanDisk Ultra II Secure Digital Plus

1 GB SD flash memory card incorporates its own USB 2.0 tongue that allows it to be directly connected to most computers; use in a digital camera enables quick no-cable, no-hassle image transfer: 78EUR/102USD

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08.12.2005

SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Titanium

Metal case of this high-speed USB 2.0 flash memory key is crush-resistant up to 2000 lbs: 79EUR/90USD

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08.12.2005

Kensington PilotMouse Bluetooth Mini

Compact wireless mouse connects with laptop for extended writing/editing, using 2 rechargeable AA batteries: 40EUR/50USD

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08.12.2005

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro

1.3 MP camera and built-in mic clips low on laptop screen for video recording; USB 2.0: 95EUR/95USD

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08.12.2005

SanDisk 6-in-1 PC Card Adapter

Allows laptop to read most flash memory formats; inserts into PC card slot: 28EUR/25USD

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08.12.2005

ZIP-LINQ Retractable Cables

USB, Firewire, Ethernet: 5-15USD each

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08.12.2005

SmartDisk FireWire PC Card

Corrects a key omission in the laptop; inserts into PC card slot to provide high-speed connection for video: 40USD

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07.12.2005

Archos Dynamic Stereo Microphone

Very affordable preamp for podcast recording on iRiver T30 when using unpowered external microphones; includes detachable stereo lapel microphone: 24EUR/50USD

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07.12.2005

SanDisk MMC Reduced-Size 512 MB

Special flash memory format to expand Nokia N90 storage of images and particularly video: 40EUR/75USD

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07.12.2005

RipVan100 Lightning Pack 4000N

Light, small and international to recharge all the NewsGear equipment batteries: 30USD

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