Since 2005, the company has stood out in the fast-moving LED industry with an innovation that allows LEDs to be powered by alternating current, or AC, rather than requiring a transformer that turns AC into direct current.
The LUMIX FH8 also allows users to enjoy the new flexibility of USB charging or conventional AC adapter charging methods.
Moreover, the unit can be powered by either USB or your average AC plug, and even includes digital audio out for a (somewhat) "true" high definition experience.
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Solar panels produce electricity in DC, which needs to transform into AC for feeding the electric grid or for using the power onsite.
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You'll find the requisite shoulder strap in the box, this time with a nifty connector that simply slides onto the camera and locks into place with a thin coin or key, along with a USB cable, AC adapter and, in the case of our test model, a Japanese-language user manual.
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With front and rear 12-volt power points standard, a built-in 115-volt AC inverter is available to power a TV or appliances.
Eco mode slows the throttle and dampens the AC to save fuel but is noticeably more sluggish than the sport or even the normal settings.
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The Linksys AC 580 USB Wi-Fi Adapter allows consumers to connect their laptops or computers to 802.11ac networks at up to 433 Mbps on the 5GHz band or up to 150 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
And instead of being accepted or rejected by an unseen committee, as happens in the Kickstarter process, START.ac has elected to crowdsource its crowdfund.
And AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said the Englishman will be out for "probably five or six months".
The High Power AC Wi-Fi Adapter adds long range 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity to Windows or Mac Ultrabooks, laptops and desktops.
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