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The Top Ten Digital SLR Camera options in this weeks Bestellers List at Amazon, see The Top Ten Digital SLR Cameras here in our store (ranking as of writing of this article, might change over time).  And Canon’s Digital Rebel again makes this weeks top spots here! My personal favorites remain the Pentax do.

• Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
• Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
• Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
• Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
• Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
• Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR Camera with CCD Shift Image Stabilization and 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Zuiko Lenses
• Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
• Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Lens
• Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
• Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction

Reuters reports here at News.com: The United States ranks at the bottom of industrialized countries in vehicle fuel-economy standards, but would jump far up the list if legislation to boost mileage requirements clears Congress and is signed into law, according to a report released on Monday.

U.S. fuel-efficiency requirements for passenger cars have been stuck at 27.5 miles per gallon since 1985, while the standard for pickups, minivans and other light trucks will increase from 20.7 mpg in 2004 to 24 mpg in 2011. That puts the United States behind Canada, South Korea, Australia, China, members of the European Union and Japan in vehicle fuel economy.

BusinessWeek presents here in this article the top global brands and the
The Top Ten Global Brands are:
1.) Coca Cola
2.) Microsoft
3.) IBM
4.) GE
5.) Nokia
6.) Toyota
7.) Intel
8.) McDonalds
9.) Disney
10.) Merzedes Benz

The Top Ten HDTV Plasma TVs in this week’s Bestellers List at Amazon, see The Top Ten HDTV Plasma TVs here for more info including some customer reviews in our online store (ranking as of writing of this article, might change over time)

The Top Ten HDTV Plasma TVs are:

• Pioneer PDP-4270HD PureVision 42″ Plasma HDTV
• Samsung HPT4254 42″ Plasma HDTV
• Panasonic TH-58PX600U 58″ Plasma HDTV
• Samsung HPT5064 50″ Plasma HDTV
• Panasonic TH-42PX75U 42″ 720p Plasma HDTV
• Samsung HPT4264 42″ Plasma HDTV
• Panasonic TH-50PX75U 50″ 720p Plasma HDTV
• Samsung HPT5054 50″ Plasma HDTV
• Panasonic TH-50PH9UK 50″ Plasma Display
• Samsung FPT5084 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV

Popular programmes on the BBC can be downloaded, BBC News reports here: The BBC’s flagship online TV service is being launched, offering viewers the chance to download their favourite programmes from the last seven days.

Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: Target plans to carry only Blu-ray high definition DVD players through the holiday shopping season, a move that boosts the Sony-backed technology and may deal a blow to rival HD-DVD.

Spiegel Online reports here: Europe’s discount carriers are hugely popular, but a new consumer test reveals that — overall — they may not be such a bargain.

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new 8.1-megapixel Lumix digital camera, featuring a 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens with an amazingly powerful 18x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera) with f/2.8 brightness. Panasonic LUMIX FZ series has been highly evaluated across the world, for concomitant realization of both high performance and ease of use, and the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 has also been developed with no compromise of picture quality, operational ease and portability. The newly developed 28mm wide angle 18x optical zoom lens in the DMC-FZ18 boasts notable optical performance and compactness, to open the door for the new world of expression that has ever been thought impossible with a single compact camera.

Panasonic also made an epoch in digital photography by providing all Lumix cameras with Intelligent Image Stabilization system that comprehends MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) to suppress hand-shake and Intelligent ISO control to prevent motion blur, allowing anyone to take clear, beautiful pictures with ease. Even going far beyond that, Lumix cameras pursue both the beauty of picture and the ease of operation at the same time to newly include the Intelligent Auto mode. In addition to two of the essential image stabilizing systems, this mode further features three new advanced functions. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the scene you’re going to take. It is selected from most frequently-used scene modes such as portrait, scenery, macro, night scenery and night portrait. The Face Detection system helps the camera to recognize a human face and focus and set AE. The Continuous AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject even without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance by minimizing the AF time. These multi-capable functions happen automatically, so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. Lumix and its powerful Intelligent Auto Mode does all the work for you. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
The high-speed, high-performance image processing LSI is the Venus Engine III, which boasts shooting at ISO 1600 in normal recording mode and even max. ISO 6400 in high sensitivity mode*. Effective resolution has been increased to 8.1-megapixels, which supports the Extra Optical Zoom function, that provides additional magnification – even up to 28.7x when taking photos with 3-megapixel resolution. The 2.5-inch large, high resolution LCD with 207,000 pixels, and the large, 0.44-inch Electric Viewfinder with 188,000 pixels, make it easy to see when monitoring and playing back images.

Panasonic redesigned the FZ18 to make it more stylish and enhance its operational ease. AF/AE lock button and Macro button is now independent to allow quick and direct operation. A long battery life lets the FZ18 take approximately 400 pictures (CIPA) on a single charge. And the FZ18 can save image data in the RAW file format, which can be edited and developed with included software. A metal-finished mode dial also adds further strength to the design while enhancing the grip with rubber to make it easier to hold. For users who feel that ordinary compact cameras simply do not give them the functions and control they need for full enjoyment, the Lumix DMC-FZ18 serves as a gateway to truly creative photography.

The New York Times reports here at News.com: DETROIT–Toyota Motor said Tuesday that it was testing hybrid vehicles with rechargeable batteries in the United States and Japan, setting up a direct challenge with General Motors to develop the industry’s first plug-in hybrids.