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Gadget tidbits


courtesy of Fujifilm
  Photo Copy: It's no secret that Fujifilm models its DSLRs on Nikon bodies, but its latest model, called the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, may as well be a clone of the Nikon D200.
LG Prada KE850

Prada - one of the world's premier fashion houses - has chosen to partner with LG to produce the very first Prada-branded cell phone.

Editors' rating: 7.7 Very good

The good: The LG Prada cell phone has a sophisticated and stylish design that is sure to turn heads. Its 3-inch display is stunning, and the touch screen interface is surprisingly usable. It also has a 2.0-megapixel camera, a music player, and a document viewer.

The bad: The LG Prada does not have 3G support, which is unfortunate for such an expensive phone. While the touch screen interface isn't too difficult to use, it still requires a little bit of a learning curve. A few of the phone's external buttons are a little hard to press, and the microSD card slot is inconveniently located behind the battery.

The bottom line: While the LG Prada is a gorgeous phone with a stunning touch screen display, its simple feature set may not justify its hefty price tag. That said, if you want one of the most fashionable phones available, the LG Prada is definitely the phone to get.

Check prices: http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/lg-prada-aka-ke850/4014-6452_7-32316442.html

Full review: http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/lg-prada-aka-ke850/4505-6452_7-32316442.html

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

It's no secret that Fujifilm models its dSLRs on Nikon bodies, but its latest model, called the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, may as well be a clone of the Nikon D200 - from the outside at least.

Editors' rating: 7.7, very good

The good: Very low noise at higher ISOs; wide dynamic range; solid, well-designed body.

The bad: Slightly sluggish AF system; low effective resolution for a pro-level camera; bloated file sizes.

The bottom line: While a wide dynamic range lets it serve up tons of highlight detail and impressive overall image quality, the S5 Pro isn't for high-speed sports photography, and it could use more resolution.

Check prices: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/fujifilm-finepix-s5-pro/4014-6501_7 32082363.html

Full review: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/fujifilm-finepix-s5-pro/4505-6501_7-32082363.html