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Wes Williamson, Worldwide Thinkpad Product Marketing Manager, Lenovo joins host Scott Sheppard for some details on their newly announced ThinkPad W700. Learn about the features that make this notebook a photographer’s dream machine. First, the display is a 17" super wide gamut WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution making it comparable to many high-end desktop monitors. The ThinkPad W700 also includes an optional integrated 128×80mm Wacom Digitizer & Pen, an X-Rite Huey Pro Color Calibrator, and a built-in compact flash reader. All these components are packaged in a laptop that delivers the horsepower to intuitively handle a digital RAW image workflow.

Wes explains that one of the main visions behind their development was to create a notebook with the power and features of an integrated desktop system - without the extra weight, accessories, cables, and devices - in a footprint that is completely portable. Accessories are available to expand the capabilities including a docking station and Blu-Ray DVD burner. Lenovo worked very closely with Microsoft’s Rich Media Group and their Icons of Imaging including Bambi Cantrell & Dennis Reggie who provided input and feedback on each element.

For more information about this system visit http://www.lenovo.com or the ThinkPad W700’s blog site at: http://www.photolaptop.com

The McNamara Report on Inside Digital Photo with Michael J. McNamara
This week’s topic: Sony A900 DSLR takes steady aim at pros

Mike has over 17 years experience testing digital cameras, and he explains his experience testing the new Alpha 900. He feels Sony delivered a pro camera in nearly every respect, from its optical viewfinder (100% coverage) and magnesium-alloy, weather-sealed body construction down to the placement of most control buttons. It also offers a plethora of fine-tuning adjustments available via menus, removable focusing screens, HDMI video output for HDTV viewing, Dynamic Range Optimization, and dual BIONZ processing chips for fast startup and performance. While heavier than most advanced DSLRs in the sub-$2,000 price range, the Alpha 900 body, at 30 ounces, weighs slightly less than the Nikon D700 (34 oz), and ¾ lb less than either the EOS 1Ds Mark III or Nikon D3.

Read more insights and analysis from Mike McNamara on: http://www.mcnamarareport.com/sony-a900-dslr-takes-steady-aim-at-pros/

Josh Weisberg, Director, Microsoft Rich Media Group joins Inside Digital Photo for some insights on how Microsoft collaborated with Lenovo, and other manufacturers to develop the ThinkPad W700 photo laptop. Josh explains how their development efforts include working closely with professional photographers to gather their input about their digital workflows and how they use Windows Vista. Microsoft incorporated this feedback into creating these new generation of tools that include the ThinkPad W700, integrating Wacom and other technolgies. Josh also shares some information about a new Sony system, and Photosynth along with some hints at their role in the upcoming Photokina Trade Show.

For more information about Microsoft’s Pro Photo Tools visit: http://www.microsoft.com/ProPhoto/ or http://www.photolaptop.com

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Part XIII - Goodbye from the MS Photo Summit, Josh Weisberg

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Josh Weisberg, Director, Microsoft Rich Media Group joins host Scott Sheppard live from the Microsoft Event Center in Redmond, WA to share a recap of the highlights of this year’s event speakers, issues, and topics.

Josh explains the intimacy of this exclusive event, which you can participate by invitation only. If you are interested, you can visit the Microsoft Pro Photo website and apply to attend next year’s conference. The dates have already been set for July 8-9, 2009.

Check back in the next few weeks on the Microsoft Pro Photo Imaging home page for more information on this year’s summit and details on future events: http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto/

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