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Sunday, 12 March 2006, 15:03 GMT

In pictures: Cebit 2006

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The Cebit trade fair is taking place in Hanover. Billed as the world's largest technology show, the event will run until Wednesday.

Hitachi DVD camcorder

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Here a visitor gets to grips with a Hitachi digital camcorder which records directly on to DVD.

TV mobile Nokia N92

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Nokia's N92 is a mobile phone with a difference - a screen which enables the user to watch digital TV.

Miscrosoft's Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)

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Cebit also saw the unveiling of Microsoft's new UMPC, a handheld computer which uses the Windows operating system, and made by Samsung.

Samung UMPC with keyboard and mouse

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The device had been dubbed Project Origami by Microsoft, and is being touted as a competitor for music and video devices such as the iPod.

Panasonic 103in plasma TV

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Panasonic unveiled a 103-inch plasma-screen TV. More than 6300 exhibitors from 71 countries have taken part in this year's event.

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A man watches a wall of TV flatscreens. Last year Cebit attracted 500,000 people, and more were expected this year.

Mockup of ViaMichelin device

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Some companies - built giant mockups of their new products, such as this one of a ViaMichelin car navigation device.

Ego laptops

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Dutch company ego unveiled laptops with a difference - available in a variety of handbag-shaped covers.

Eye-controlled cameras

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Dr Erich Schneider models a new video camera system used for surgery. The footage can then be used for training or for other doctors to study.

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