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GE Brings Affordability to Power Cameras

With the amount of professional-grade DSLR cameras on the market today, the only thing stopping you from capturing vacation shots worthy of National Geographic is the prohibitive price point.

With the amount of professional-grade DSLR cameras on the market today, the only thing stopping you from capturing vacation shots worthy of National Geographic is the prohibitive price point. Traditionally these powerful cameras cost close to $1,000 and more, but after this year's CES, GE hopes to make high-performing digital cameras an affordable option.

At the show, the company better known for its household appliances, unveiled a line of bridge cameras that include pro-level features for under $200. Check out specs and images for the new line of cameras in the gallery.

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Jason Wu Goes Digital With a New Line of GE Cameras

Fashionistas will know Jason Wu by his amazing designs that have graced the bods of Drew Barrymore and First Lady Michelle Obama, and now us geeks will know him by his new line of GE digital cameras.

Fashionistas will know Jason Wu by his amazing designs that have graced the bods of Drew Barrymore and First Lady Michelle Obama, and now us geeks will know him by his new line of GE digital cameras. Called "Create by Jason Wu," these cameras make taking pics a snap. The Create collection comes with easy one-button record and capture modes, has 4GB of internal memory, a 12MP lens, and a retractable USB connector for easy uploading to PCs or Macs (even iPhoto) or viewing pics right from the camera via your TV or desktop computer.

The Create collection comes in a variety of colors and finishes — ranging from Spring-like yellow on a metal finish, or a timeless leather gray — selected personally by Jason, so you're always in style. Create will be available via the Home Shopping Network on March 16 starting at $179 for the 4GB model on up to $230 for the 8GB version.

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Casa Verde: A CFL That Looks (and Lights) Like an Incandescent

I've been pushing you to try CFLs for a long time, but I know that some of you are hesitant to do so given their look, as well as some conceptions about their light quality.

I've been pushing you to try CFLs for a long time, but I know that some of you are hesitant to do so given their look, as well as some conceptions about their light quality. While the light quality has definitely improved across the board, the funky spiral shape still turns some of you off. If that's the case, you'll be happy to hear that several of the bulbs in the GE Energy Smart line are now masquerading as incandescents. Their familiar, round shape should satisfy the anti-spiral crowd, and the 10,000-hour life of the bulb and its Energy Star compliance will help assure you that you're still living eco, even if the bulb doesn't look like your standard CFL.


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