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The final grand prize round of the hundred gadget giveaway
Ok, it's here: the final round of the hundred gadget giveaway. We've got three grand prizes -- one for each Engadget site -- ready for the taking, listed below. Yes, you most definitely can enter all three. Read the rules and put in your entries before Sunday night. Good luck!P.S. -Thanks to everyone who entered our 37 other rounds in the hundred gadget giveaway! Winners have been contacted and should be receiving their prizes shortly.Engadget classic: Nikon D40 DSLREngadget Mobile: unlocked iPhone (4GB)Engadget HD: Insignia NS-LCD37 LCD HDTV
The hundred gadget giveaway, grand prize round: Nikon D40 DSLR
Here we go -- you ready to take home a Nikon D40 as a grand prize in our hundred gadget giveaway? Follow the rules below, and hope for the best. The rules (yeah, there are always rules): Leave a comment below. You know the drill. You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.) In other words, be careful when commenting and if you submit more than once, only activate one comment, ok? If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Contest is open to anyone worldwide! Winner will be chosen randomly. Entries can be submitted until Sunday, September 16th, 11:59PM EDT. After that we're all done. Good luck!
Canon EOS 40D on the way?
Canon just slopped-out an "EOS 40D" DSLR page onto their Hong Kong site. No specs or pictures of the unannounced camera but it's fair to say that we're looking at a followup to their 8.3 megapixel 30D. No surprise what with Canon's market share slumping due to stiff competition from the Sony A100, Nikon D80 and some cannibalization by their own EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. No specs yet, but don't be surprised to find at least a 10.2 megapixel sensor, anti-dust technology, DIGIC III processing and sensor changes for better performance at high ISO. Clicking through you'll find a big red "X" in place of the EOS 40D text. Now the tough choice: click the "read" link below and refresh until the onset of RSI, or kick back and chill -- the wolf's on it and we'll be with you di-rectly... or at least once the specs do finally break.[Via Digital Photography Blog]
Nikon's entry-level D40 DSLR reviewed
We knew this bad boy was coming, we even got our grubby hands on the thing before it went public, and we've watched the D50s replacement finally get official all within the past few months. Now, however, the discerning folks over at ePhotoZine have subjected Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR to a bevy of tests and deemed it quite the worthwhile successor. Reviewers immediately praised the build quality and smaller size, noting that this was the first DSLR they could "actually get it in a coat pocket comfortably." Also, they were impressed with Nikon's decision to stick with the 6.1-megapixel sensor, insinuating that newcomers to the DSLR world would appreciate "the savings in both hard disc storage and processing speed," regardless of whether they even realized it. The crew found the D40 "easier to use" than its predecessor and admired the "useful additions" to in-camera abilities and menus, many derived from the more expensive D80 model. Noteworthy digs included the lack of a top LCD screen, a new battery that wouldn't play nice with others in the range, and the fact that it only supports SWM motor lenses. Overall, the D40 sports improvements "all in the right areas," and still provides a solid entrance into the endless world of DSLR shooting, and offers a great way to start wallowing out your savings account once you get addicted.[Via Digital Photography Blog]
Engadget Black Friday giveaways (part 2): Nikon D40 DSLR!
It's Black Friday, which for many people means long lines, money lost, and war with your fellow man over this and that gadget. Hopefully not here at Engadget though, we're just gonna give some gear away. Can you say Nikon D40 DSLR kit? Just in case you've forgotten, here's what we're talking about: 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD 2.5-inch LCD 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens SD with SDHC support In-camera image editing 16 ounces Just leave us a comment below, and later today we'll announce the winners. Oh, and do mind the rules: You may only enter for this prize today. You may enter other Engadget contests, however... You may only enter this contest once; if you enter more than once on this particular contest post you'll be automatically disqualified and barred from all future giveaways. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.) You may enter future Engadget relaunch giveaway contests though! You can only win once. Contest is open to US residents only.
Hands-on with the D40
We were pretty stoked when Nikon finally announced the D40, but we were even more stoked when we got to play with one. It's light, it's fast, and it's a lot of fun to fool around with for amateurs photographers like us (and we do mean amateur). Click on for a ton of unboxing shots and to see how the D40 looks in the buff alongside an older sibling.
Engadget Podcast 094 - 11.17.2006
Big, big week for gadget news (as we all well know). The Zune, the PS3, and the Wii, it's been pretty crazed around the hallowed halls of Engadget HQ. We're not going to spend a lot of time talking about the news surrounding the gadgets since something tells us a lot of you are wondering what they're like, and whether you should buy one. We also briefly touch on some other noteworthy announcements, including the Lenovo X60, Nikon D40, the Core 2 Duo MacBook, and those sweet new Cingular Windows Mobile devices. It's going to be a hell of a holiday season this year. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS MP3] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS AAC] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [RSS OGG] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in OGG) to your RSS aggregator. Hosts: Peter Rojas and Ryan Block Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Solvent - Instructograph (Ghostly International) Program: 0:01:25 - Zune review 0:20:37 - PS3 unboxing! 0:35:03 - Wii hands-on, unboxing! 0:43:03 - Xbox HD DVD hands-on 0:48:03 - Xbox Live Video hands-on 0:52:54 - Hon Hai cops to iPhone contract 0:56:02 - Apple's MacBook goes Core 2 Duo, too 0:56:16 - Cingular 8525, BlackJack now for sale 1:00:46 - Nikon D40 officially announced 1:03:40 - Hands-on with Lenovo's X60 Tablet PC LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast: 1-888-ENGADGET, Engadget (Gizmo Project) or podcast at engadget dawt com
Nikon D40 officially announced
Right on time for a holiday launch (specifically early December), Nikon's announced their new D40 entry-level DSLR; look out for what they're claiming to be the smallest, lightest, easiest DSLR they've made to date. The 6.1 megapixel camera takes SD, shoots in RAW or JPEG, has a 2.5-inch display, and comes bundled with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens. How much? How much you ask? $599, that's how much. We can't find much that isn't pleasing here, so let's pass you on through to see some more photos of the thing.
Nikon D40 budget DSLR pics leaked
A few days ago, two mysterious images of a Nikon D40 appeared on the website of German electronics retailer Neckermann. Although the posting has since been removed, that hasn't stopped Digital SLR enthusiasts from poring over the images and the specifications (6 megapixel CCD, 3 point focusing, and the absence of an auto focus motor and a status LCD), both of which suggest that this camera will be aimed at the bottom end of Nikon's DSLR line-up -- if it actually exists, that is. While elitists may moan at the potentially limited feature set, anything that blurs the line between consumer and pro-level cameras is fine by us, especially if it reduces prices.
