Apple iPhone 5 Photos Leaked on Internet

iPhone has always been the talk of the town due to Apple’s brilliant marketing strategies and a great fan following. iPhone 4 has not even reached various markets, even after 1.5 million sales on the very first day of being made available to the public. And here we have a crazy update! iPhone 5, successor of iPhone 4, we know nothing about the Hardware and other specifications, but we surely have some leaked screenshots of iPhone 5.

Leaked Apple iPhone 5 Photos:

Via: techfreakstuff.com

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Apple iPad 2 Price, Availability, iPad 2 Wi-fi & Wi-fi 3G Models

Apple® today introduced iPad™ 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life* that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.

“With more than 15 million iPads sold, iPad has defined an entirely new category of mobile devices,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “While others have been scrambling to copy the first generation iPad, we’re launching iPad 2, which moves the bar far ahead of the competition and will likely cause them to go back to the drawing boards yet again.”

With the new front and rear cameras, iPad 2 users can now make FaceTime calls to millions of iPhone® 4, iPod touch® and Mac® users so they can see family and friends anywhere there is Wi-Fi. Photo Booth lets you apply fun visual effects, including eight photo special effects like Squeeze, Twirl and Kaleidoscope, to photos captured by either camera.

iPad 2 comes with iOS 4.3, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, with new features including faster Safari® mobile browsing performance; iTunes® Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay®;** the choice to use the iPad side switch to either lock the screen rotation or mute audio; and Personal Hotspot to share an iPhone 4 cellular data connection over Wi-Fi.*** Additional iPad 2 features include a built-in gyro for advanced gaming; HSUPA support for enhanced 3G upload speeds on iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G on AT&T, and HDMI Video Mirroring that lets users mirror their iPad screen on an HDTV using an optional adaptor.

The innovative new iPad 2 Smart Cover provides protection for the iPad screen while maintaining its thin and lightweight profile. Designed with a unique self-aligning magnetic hinge that makes it easy to attach and remove, the new iPad 2 Smart Cover automatically wakes iPad 2 when it’s opened and puts it to sleep when it’s closed, and has a soft microfiber lining to help keep the screen clean. The Smart Cover also folds into a stand for typing or viewing videos and is available in vibrant polyurethane for $39 or rich leather for $69 in a range of colors, including a (PRODUCT) RED one which helps support the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Apple also introduced two new apps: iMovie® and GarageBand® for iPad, both available on the App Store℠ for just $4.99 each. With iMovie, iPad 2 users can shoot and edit videos right on their iPad and post their movies to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and their MobileMe℠ gallery; watch them on their iPod®, iPhone or iPad; as well as view them on their HDTV using AirPlay and Apple TV®. GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of touch instruments and 8-track recording studio, allowing you to perform with onscreen keyboards, guitars, drums and basses using multi-touch gestures–even if you don’t play a musical instrument.

iPad 2 runs almost all of the over 350,000 apps available on the App Store and there are more than 65,000 native iPad apps available from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The iTunes Store gives iPad users access to the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 14 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 10,000 films including over 3,500 in stunning high definition video. The iBooks® app for iPad includes Apple’s iBookstore℠, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device.

Apple iPad 2 Price & Availability:

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available on March 11 for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G compatible with the Verizon network will be available in the US only for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iMovie and GarageBand for iPad apps will be available on March 11 for $4.99 each from the App Store on iPad or www.itunes.com/appstore.

iPad 2 will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK on March 25; and in many more countries around the world in the coming months. Further international availability and pricing will be announced at a later date.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

**AirPlay video requires second generation Apple TV running the latest software.

***Personal Hotspot requires supporting data plan. Customers should check with their carrier for availability.

Source: Apple

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Apple Subscription service Starts on the App Store

Apple announced a new subscription service available to all publishers of content-based apps on the App Store℠, including magazines, newspapers, video, music, etc. This is the same innovative digital subscription billing service that Apple recently launched with News Corp.’s “The Daily” app.

Subscriptions purchased from within the App Store will be sold using the same App Store billing system that has been used to buy billions of apps and In-App Purchases. Publishers set the price and length of subscription (weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, bi-yearly or yearly). Then with one-click, customers pick the length of subscription and are automatically charged based on their chosen length of commitment (weekly, monthly, etc.). Customers can review and manage all of their subscriptions from their personal account page, including canceling the automatic renewal of a subscription. Apple processes all payments, keeping the same 30 percent share that it does today for other In-App Purchases.

“Our philosophy is simple—when Apple brings a new subscriber to the app, Apple earns a 30 percent share; when the publisher brings an existing or new subscriber to the app, the publisher keeps 100 percent and Apple earns nothing,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “All we require is that, if a publisher is making a subscription offer outside of the app, the same (or better) offer be made inside the app, so that customers can easily subscribe with one-click right in the app. We believe that this innovative subscription service will provide publishers with a brand new opportunity to expand digital access to their content onto the iPad, iPod touch and iPhone, delighting both new and existing subscribers.”

Publishers who use Apple’s subscription service in their app can also leverage other methods for acquiring digital subscribers outside of the app. For example, publishers can sell digital subscriptions on their web sites, or can choose to provide free access to existing subscribers. Since Apple is not involved in these transactions, there is no revenue sharing or exchange of customer information with Apple. Publishers must provide their own authentication process inside the app for subscribers that have signed up outside of the app. However, Apple does require that if a publisher chooses to sell a digital subscription separately outside of the app, that same subscription offer must be made available, at the same price or less, to customers who wish to subscribe from within the app. In addition, publishers may no longer provide links in their apps (to a web site, for example) which allow the customer to purchase content or subscriptions outside of the app.

Protecting customer privacy is a key feature of all App Store transactions. Customers purchasing a subscription through the App Store will be given the option of providing the publisher with their name, email address and zip code when they subscribe. The use of such information will be governed by the publisher’s privacy policy rather than Apple’s. Publishers may seek additional information from App Store customers provided those customers are given a clear choice, and are informed that any additional information will be handled under the publisher’s privacy policy rather than Apple’s.

The revolutionary App Store offers more than 350,000 apps to consumers in 90 countries, with more than 60,000 native iPad™ apps. Customers of the more than 160 million iOS devices around the world can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

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MSI WindPad 100W Tablet PC Price @ Rs. 34990 Launched in India

Micro Star International (MSI) the leading laptop manufacturer has forayed into the Tablet computer market, with the announcement of its first offering in the segment. The WindPad 100W Tablet PC features the Intel mobile platform processor, 10.1-inch multipoint touch screen as well as cutting-edge hardware, like dual video cameras, a G-Sensor gravity detecting device, and an ALS light sensor. It is rated to provide more than six hours of battery time – more than any other tablet computer with Windows-Intel architecture.

With external dimensions of 274x173x18.5 mm, it still packs in a complete array of I/O ports, including an SD card reader, USB 2.0 slots, and a mini HDMI port, so that the MSI WindPad 100W can meet your entertainment needs like any conventional computer. Weighing just 800g, it’s the ideal mobile data center for today’s on-the-go generation.  MSI’s WindPad 100W offers advanced hardware devices like screen rotate, light sensor detect, G-sensor, dual cameras with the front camera capturing videos and photos so that the user stays connected either for fun or business and the rear camera capturing pictures and videos for conference meetings and editing etc.

The MSI WindPad 100W will be available in India exclusively at over 12 e-Zone outlets across Mumbai for the initial launch. “With MSI becoming an increasingly popular consumer brand, we believe it would be of tremendous value to customers to be able to offer new WindPad tablet at convenient retail locations of eZone,” said Eric Kuo, MSI India head, General Manager. “We are continually exploring new ways to delight our customers. With e-Zone, the MSI brand comes yet closer to the end-consumer.”

Manoj Kumar CEO – Consumer Durable & Electronics, Future Group said, “MSI has launched the first Tablet with Microsoft Windows Exclusively at e Zone & we are sure that consumer will like it. We have seen great amount of consumer response towards MSI Tablet in last 1 week. In e Zone we are showcasing the complete tablet range”

Complete and Unique Application Support

WindTouch UI: MSI did away with the standard traditional operating system interface. From in-depth studies on the tablet touch-control experience of consumers, MSI designed its own unique WindTouch user interface with four major functions—work, entertainment, tools, and network. It integrates a number of frequently used applications, like MSI’s own EasyViewer photo management software; a multimedia player that can be used for MSN, Skype, and IE; Windows Multimedia Center; and a web phone.

EasyFace: is MSI’s exclusive face recognition software which works in conjunction with the internal 1.3 megapixel high resolution webcam, using biometric technology to provide impregnable data security. MSI’s Easy Face integrates MSN, website login passwords, and systems login passwords to provide a high level of data security.

Taskbar magnifier: To enhance the user experience, MSI developed a unique status/taskbar magnifier to make controlling the Windows 7 OS’ various functions with your finger easier. Touching the Windows 7 taskbar at the bottom right hand side of the screen turns on the MSI taskbar magnifier.

Easy Viewer photo management software: helps zoom in/out and rotate photos by simply touching or sliding your finger on the screen, making it easy to share photos with friends and family.

Pre-loaded Utilities: Microsoft Office Starter 2010 that includes Office Word 2010 and Office Excel 2010 for tablets, is pre-loaded, so you can do office work on the WindPad 100W anytime, anywhere. The WindPad 100W also comes with Adobe Reader, the Adobe Flash Player multimedia player, so you can enjoy a richer multimedia experience

High-Performance Hardware:

Powerful hardware and extended battery life: The MSI WindPad 100W features the low-power Intel mobile platform processor, 2GB DDRII of memory and 802.11 b/g/n wireless. The G-Sensor gravity detecting device rotates the images automatically according to the position in which the device is held further enriching and enhancing the user’s experience. With a 32GB HDD and ALS light sensor, it boasts six-plus hours of battery time.

Dual video cameras: The WindPad 100W has two camera lenses – one at the front and one behind. Used in coordination with mobile telecommunications software, the one above the screen allows you to chat over the Internet with friends and family. The high resolution camera on the back of the tablet lets you take pictures and videos whenever you find shots you want to capture.

MSI WindPad 100W Price in India:

The WindPad 100W is available at e-Zone outlets at an affordable price of Rs.34,990.

MSI WindPad 100W Tablet PC Features & Specifications:

WindPad 100W Features & Specifications
Processor	Intel Mobile Processor
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Memory	DDR-II 2GB
Display	10.1” 1024 x 600 (with touch function)
Storage	32GB (SSD)
IO ports	1*USB, 1* mini HDMI, DC in, H/P out, SD card reader
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n
Dimension	274x173x18.5 mm
Weight	800g (with battery)
BatteryLife	Over 6 hours
Exclusive Apps	MSI WindTouch, EasyFace, Taskbar Magnifier Tool, Photo EasyViewer
Other Features	Supports Multi-Touch, Screen Rotate, Light Sensor Detect,G-sensor,2 cameras, HDMI port connects to external monitor

Source: Micro Star International (MSI)

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Slimmest LG LED Monitor LG E 90 Price @ Rs. 16900 Launched In India

LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGEIL), announced the launch of its ultra slim LED Monitor in India today.

The innovative LG E90 monitor is slimmest to date at just 7.2 mm in depth.

This new addition in the already exciting range of exclusive monitors, LG E90 LED monitor range is all set to provide more fun and entertainment for its consumers than ever before.

Original ratio, Photo effect

By launching this unique product, LG has once again proved to be a creative thinker when it comes to offering consumers something of their choice. The E90 allow consumers to easily watch action movies or sports because with the response time of just 2 milliseconds, the monitor’s display remains clear and bright even during fast-moving action sequences.

Following the trend of giving a new experience to its consumers, the monitor is built with LG’s Image Booster software that enhances the quality of steaming content from various video sites.

Mr. R. Manikandan, Business Head - B2B, LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd said, “As always we have tried to provide an innovative offering that would meet the need of the consumers through the advanced technology of LG E90. We are positive that the monitor’s great features and design will set new benchmarks in the LED monitor segment.

Also recent recognitions at the market place reflect the acceptance that our products enjoy amongst consumers and motivate us further to come up with such new unique offerings.”

Along with providing a compelling experience with its splendid design, the LG E90 monitor places the power supply and the socket connecting the monitor with the PC on the back of the stand, an innovation called EZ cabling. With the reduced footprint offered by its light weight and slim size, the E90 manages to reduce both energy consumption – as much as 40 percent less than conventional CCFL-backlit LCD monitors.

Slimmest LG LED Monitor LG E 90 Price in India:
This user friendly monitor is available in various retail shops at a price point of Rs 16900/-

Source: LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGEIL)

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Samsung Smart Solutions For Education Segment Launched in India

Digital technology leader, Samsung India Electronics (P) Ltd. today unveiled its ‘Smart solutions’ for the education segment - latest display solutions and customized applications on the Galaxy tab that make the classroom room experience more interactive and ‘smarter’ .

The new display solutions are an intrinsic part of Samsung’s IT B2B business portfolio and the Company is seeking to give a strong fillip to this business by integrating its IT and HHP B2B solution marketing this year. The Company today announced the launch of Interactive e- Boards that are designed to revolutionize the classroom experience for students and teachers alike.

In a media interaction organized here, Mr. Ranjit Yadav, Country Head – Mobile and IT, Samsung India Electronics stated, “With our complete portfolio of display solutions- digital signage solutions , thin clients , e boards and video wall solutions , we are well poised to service the institutional sector in display , whether it is the retail , corporate or the educational sector. The launch of the interactive e boards and the smart solutions that we are offering in this sector will make the classroom experience more exciting and interactive .”

As part of its initiative on providing ‘Smart Solutions’ for the education sector , Samsung plans to target 20000+ educational institutes in the country with both IT and Mobility solutions. The Samsung education initiatives have been placed under 4 categories:

- Smart Classroom with Large Format displays for showcasing digital content in the classroom

- Smart Teacher, who would be provided with GALAXY Tab to maintain course curriculum, plan attendance, access school intranet for content

- Smart Student, wherein students through their GALAXY Tab can access course syllabi, digital content over school intranet

- Smart School solution for students in Professional colleges, namely NotePCs and Thin Clients.

The Samsung Interactive E-board model – 650TS launched today represents Samsung’s commitment to design innovation, features and powerful performance. It has anti-reflection coating to enable clear display even in bright light or sunlight, has built-in PC with embedded windows XPP to remote access and manage content directly on the display and built in speaker. As schools transition towards a purposeful e-learning environment, the Samsung e-board offers new technologies and resources to increase participation and classroom interactivity.

Designed in a slim and sleek form the Samsung 650 TS consumes less space and improves the aesthetic appeal of the classroom with its touch screen functionality, built-in 15 W stereo speaker and slide PC box option. As opposed to conventional black boards, the Samsung 650 TS provides a wide viewing angle and comes with a dummy pen and web cam to enhance student teacher interactivity. The powerful performance of the Samsung 650TS is further enhanced by the dedicated educational products and software, direct access to content library and note taking features on video and flash animations. Categorized under Samsung Smart solutions for school, these Interactive e boards are equipped with anti-image retention control which prevent ghost image on the screen, have anti-dust system that prevent inflow of dust, better clarity and high brightness professional commercial LCD panel specially designed to deliver brighter images.

In addition, to the Interactive white board, Samsung Smart Class solutions also include application location, curriculum planning, learning management systems and mapping question banks on the GALAXY Tab. Created to suit the teacher’s need to seamlessly manage the education syllabi in school and for an increased collaborative atmosphere in school, this convergence of the class syllabi on the Tab gives the teacher the freedom to effortlessly manage his or her class, plan education content, use various education aids and maintain a question bank on the Tab itself. Similarly under the Smart Student program, the Tab equips the student to keep abreast with the course content on the Tab and access content through school intranet.

In the first phase roll –out of its plan to tap educational institutes, Samsung plans to focus on 9 cities in India which include – Delhi/NCR, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad.

Today, Samsung also showcased its large format professional display solutions which included Outdoor, Indoor, Semi outdoor solutions , LED, LCD, Plasma , 3D products, Video Wall solutions in 46”, 55”. Backed by software solutions from the Company’s Delhi R&D Center, the display solutions can be customized to meet the customer requirements .While the Samsung Video Walls represent state –of-the art models, the Touch screen solutions in 23” – 82” are powered by the Infra red ray interception detection technology and provide all in one display with integrated PC & speakers.

“In 2011, we plan to move the IT B2B business to the next level by having a comprehensive product offering across Mobility, Display, Computing and Printing segments that should help us notch up sales of USD 100 million across the various verticals that we are targeting. The education sector should contribute around 25% to our B2B business in the Mobile & IT business this year ,” stated Mr. Yadav.

Source: Samsung India Electronics (P) Ltd.

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Zebronics Mouse: Zebronics Touch Mouse Launched in India

Recognising that touch-sensitive devices are gaining ground globally and that the touch-mode of interface will increasingly be how users communicate with their devices in the future, Top Notch Infotronix, the brand owners of India's leading IT brand Zebronics, unveiled its first-of-its-kind innovation in India – a touch panel mouse, the ZebTouch.  Demonstrating the new product, Mr. Rajesh Doshi, Director, Zebronics, showed how the mouse has no click buttons or scroll wheel. With its sleek, space-age looks and comfortable tactile feel, the ZebTouch is controlled by the user by just moving his fingers over the surface as a natural device.

Zebronics, one of the industry’s widest lineup of products and accessories for computers, consumer electronics and communication, has announced that it will be increasing its service network to about 100 centers across the country, from the present 62, during calendar year 2011.  These centers will be in a mix of company-owned and Authorised Service Partner (ASP) models.  The move, hopes the company, will further enhance the popularity of its extensive range amongst its users.

On the sidelines of the ongoing 4-day Compass IT 2011 Expo currently running in Kolkata, Rajesh Doshi, Director, Zebronics informed, “Our operations focus for the year would be to make the user experience with the Zebronics brand a pleasant one, not just with the product but throughout its ownership life-cycle.  With a 100 conveniently located service outlets, I believe we would have one of the most widespread service networks in our category by the end of the year.”

The Zebronics brand is known among its loyal band of users for “designer” aspect – a unique look, innovative technology and features and high-quality. With the country’s largest lineup of products spanning designer-style cabinets, mouse and keyboards, gaming accessories, web-cameras, multi-media speakers and headphones and for the end-consumer – music and video players. The range of multimedia speakers has won several awards and industry recognitions. 

Zebronics also used the platform of the Compass 2011 Expo to announce its entry into a new category of product line - the power strip. Introducing India’s first premium brand of the power strips, the Zebronics Platinum series are built using 100% copper, apart from other quality features.

The Company has aggressive plans for growth on other fronts too. Speaking of business plans for the Zebronics brand, Doshi said “In terms of volumes we aim to grow by about 30 per cent. To facilitate this we plan to expand our retail reach to cover more geographies and also partner organized retailers with presence in high-footfall market areas.”  Clearly, Zebronics takes very seriously its vision of providing the consumer premium value products at pocket-friendly prices.

Source: Zebronics

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D-Link DCS-930 Wireless N Network Camera Launched in India

D-Link introduces DCS-930 Wireless N Network Camera, a versatile, high performance and affordable network camera that allows users to connect to an Ethernet or 802.11n wireless network to remotely view live streaming video over the internet. Unlike the traditional webcam, the DCS-930 is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.

Convenient Access, Anywhere, Anytime - Enabled with 802.11n Wireless N Connectivity for fast and easy integration into an existing network environment, the DCS-930 allows high-quality video to be streamed to remote sites and mobile devices. A Site Survey feature also allows you to view and connect to nearby wireless networks with ease. The DCS-930 also includes a standard Ethernet port for connections to traditional wired networks.

Easy to configure and operate - This DCS-930 supports the Universal Plug-n-Play feature, which allows computers running on Windows XP/Vista/7 to automatically recognize the camera and add it to the network. Owners may sign up with one of the free Dynamic DNS services available on the web to assign a name and domain to the camera (e.g.mycamera.dlinkddns.com), and remotely access the camera without having to remember its IP address. Users may also view up to 32 cameras from a central location using the included D-ViewCam software. D-ViewCam has a full suite of features including automated e-mail alerts which can instantly inform administrators of suspicious or unusual activities.

D-Link DCS-930 Wireless N Network Camera Features:

- Remote video monitoring and recording

- CMOS sensor with plastic lens for excellent image quality

- 1 lux CMOS sensor can capture video in low-light environments

- The Motion JPEG streams for remote monitoring

- Send Snapshots to FTP or via E-mail

- UPnP & DDNS support for network configure

- WPS support

- Wireless 802.11n connection

- New small and fashion case design

D-Link DCS-930 Wireless N Network Camera Price & Availability:

D-Link DCS-930 is available all across India at an MRP of Rs. 8700/- with 1 year warranty. 

Source: D-Link

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Nokia Bicycle Charger Coming Soon in India; Price Approx 1890 Rs.

For all those who are environment-friendly and believe in being energy-efficient, Nokia will be launching a Bicycle Charger by the end of February or latest by next month, as per sources.

This Bicycle Charger Kit uses the simple concept of converting kinetic energy (by pedaling your cycle) to electrical energy. It’s a nice way to charge your Nokia phones and about 20 minutes of cycling at 10 km/h, you can power up a Nokia 1202 for 1 hour of talk time or 74 hours of standby time. The kit consists of a bottle dynamo, a charger and a phone holder. 

While the bottle dynamo stays in place, the charger and phone holder can be carried around once you park your bike. The charger can charge phones that use a 2-mm charger interface which means there’s a whole lot of old and current Nokia phones that can be charged, right from a black and white Nokia 1200 to an N95. 

The whole kit which is currently available in Europe comes for €30 (approx Rs. 1,890) is said to be priced at Rs. 1499 in India. The price is almost the same as that of a bicycle so whether not this gadget does make a difference is to be seen. You can check Nokia's site for more details.

Via: tech2.in.com

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Apple iPad in India; Apple iPad Price Starts @ Rs. 27990

All those Indians who dreamt of owning the Apple iPad can rejoice, as the US company has finally decided to market the most sought-after gadget in the world in India starting today. Gizmo lovers in India can visit the nearest Apple retailer (or iStore) and pick up the tablet device that has taken the technology world by a strom.

What's more, the Apple iPad is available in India at an unbelievable starting price of Rs. 27,990. The standard version of the iPad (16 GB, wi-fi only) has been selling at Rs. 33,000 in the grey market and on online stores.

In less than a year of its launch, Apple has sold nearly 15 million iPad units. The iPad launch was announced in the US exactly a year ago (January 27, 2010), and went on sale in April 2011.

Apple will sell six versions of the iPad in India with storage capacities of 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB. One can either pick up iPad with Wi-Fi only or iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G.

The 16 GB Wi-Fi only version will be priced at Rs. 27,990 while the top of the line 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G version will be priced at Rs. 44,990.

BSNL has announced 3G plans specifically for the iPad while Airtel, Vodafone and Idea have been selling micro SIM cards (for 3G versions) for some time.

Apple iPad has been on sale in India since August 2010, but mostly in the grey market or through e-commerce web sites.

Meanwhile, reports say that Apple is likely to launch iPad 2 in the coming months. The new iPad is expected to feature dual cameras, a higher resolution 'retina' display and a faster processor.

Source: Apple

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Apple iPad - BSNL Data Plans With Wi-Fi+3G in India

BSNL announced it will offer dedicated data plans for Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in India beginning January 28, 2011. All data plans will be available without a contract, providing the freedom to activate or cancel a plan at any time.

Apple iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface.

Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models are just 0.5 inches thick and weigh just 1.6 pounds -thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook - and deliver up to 10 hours of battery life for surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music, and up to nine hours of surfing the web using a 3G data network.

"We are thrilled to provide data plans for iPad in India," said Gopal Das, CMD, BSNL. "Our customized plan for iPad users will ensure users

Source: BSNL

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India's First Touch Screen Microwave by Videocon India

The stylish touch screen interface offers 66 auto-cook menus from different world cuisines, thereby opening up a world of possibilities especially for beginners to try out new menus with a single touch.

Videocon Group, India's largest consumer durable firm, today unveiled India's first touch screen microwave with new sensor touch pad system, which helps cook faster and better than before, making cooking an easy and pleasing experience for the homemaker. The stylish touch screen interface offers 66 auto-cook menus from different world cuisines, thereby opening up a world of possibilities especially for beginners to try out new menus with a single touch. Besides this, the 5 power levels provide flexibility to cook, defrost, melt or warm different types of food items.

The new range of touch screen microwaves come with features like auto deodorizer, which helps in removing odour vapors, leftover oil and food particles immediately by just pressing a button providing convenience and ease of cleaning and maintaining the machine. Furthermore, the anti-bacterial coating helps reduce bacterial growth inside the microwave by up to 99.99%.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Jaideep Rathore Chief Marketing Officer, Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances, Videocon Group said "The Videocon brand has touched the lives of over 160 million customers and the number has been constantly growing. We have always been committed to product innovation bringing technologically advanced innovative products to consumers in India. The newly introduced range of microwaves from Videocon will help make cooking more enjoyable and a delightful experience for homemakers who can discover the gift of good health with every bite." 

Videocon's Hero Range of Microwave is available at all leading stores across the country. The range starts from Rs. 3,390 and goes up to Rs. 13,490.

Source: Videocon

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World's 1st BenQ 3D LED Gaming Monitor Price @ Rs. 31200 with 23.6-Inch

BenQ, a leading market player in technology innovation and design proficiency  announced the release of their 23.6" 3D LED Gaming Monitor XL2410T. It is packed with a 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate (3D capable) for an ultimate gaming experience. This LED monitor is developed in association with HeatoN & SpawN, two world-class professional gamers.

BenQ understands that to lead and become a true and professional gaming monitor provider, they have to understand the mindset and needs of gamers. XL2410T is a truly professional LED gaming monitor – with a set of Gaming Display Modes which includes the FPS mode (First Person Shooting), co-developed by two legendary Counter-Strike players – Emil "HeatoN" Christensen and Abdisamad "SpawN" Mohamed.

Every professional gamer knows that lag would cause you to lose a game; XL2410T is specially designed to have a quick response to action, hardware lag would no longer be the cause for headshots. XL2410T has a fast refresh rate of 120Hz for higher precision; a low input lag so the shots made is more in sync with the visual on-screen; a quick 2ms GTG (OverDrive) meaning users can see the edge of the enemies clearly and without motion blur, and Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 10,000,000:1 for detailed images and clarity in both darkened and brightened situations, this complemented with BenQ's gaming tuning technology becomes a huge advantage for gamers.

XL2410T has been designed in a special way, for one purpose – to win. The monitor has two hotkeys; one for changing the display mode, Full; Aspect; Overscan; 1:1; 17"; 19"; 19" Widescreen and 22" Widescreen. The second hotkey is Smart Scaling, which lets the users adjust picture size in original input to the screen's limit. Together with Display Mode function, users can play in the resolution size they are accustomed to or adjust their screen size to what their teammates are using for easier communication and reference. 

From BenQ's Gaming Display Modes options, users can choose from FPS Mode, made possible by co-working with the gaming heroes -HeatoN and Spawn as the best setting for personal shooting games, or from the two User Game modes for more dedicated and personalized settings.

For complete entertainment, XL2410T is the best option. 3D-ready (NVIDIA 3D Vision certified); 'Picture by Picture' (PBP); connectivity values (D-sub; DVI-D-DL, HDMI) and height adjustment feature are offered for users' enjoyment and comfort. Picture by picture (PBP) is a feature that enables users to show two programs side-by-side on the screen making XL2410T not only a sharp gaming gear, but is also the best personal enjoyment centre for web browsing or watching videos and TV programs.

BenQ XL2410T is available at a price of Rs. 31,200/- (MRP).. The model is available across India.

Source: BenQ

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Toshiba Libretto W100 Price, Features, Specifications

Toshiba Libretto W100 tablet comes with operating system Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel Pentium processor, 2 GB of DDR3 memory and 62GB SSD, with dual screen. Toshiba Libretto W100 supports technologies such as Bluetooth 802.11b/g/n4 and there is also a hotspot for flexibility of connection or wireless device with accessories, such as mouse, headphones, etc.

Toshiba Libretto w100 Tablet Price: Around $1100

Toshiba Libretto W100 Tablet Features & Specifications:

- Windows 7 Home Premium

- Intel Pentium processor U5400 - 1.2GHz

- 7.0-inch dual diagonal multi-touch displays

- Display resolution of 1024 x 600

- Six mode virtual keyboard

- 2 GB DDR3 RAM memory

- 62 GB solid state drive

- 1.0 megapixel Webcam

- Toshiba face recognition

- 802.11 b / g / n wireless LAN

- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

- MicroSD card slot

- USB 2.0 port

- 8 cell battery

- Dimensions 7.95 x 4.84 x x1.2 inch

- Weight 850 gm

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World's First Dual Screen Laptop - Toshiba Libretto W100

Toshiba Libretto W100: World's First Dual Screen Laptop. Toshiba Libretto W100 tablet has two touchscreens, each with LED backlighting and 1,024 x 600 resolution. You will note the virtual keyboard, and it is billed as the world's first dual touch-screen Windows mini-notebook PC. It can be used both vertically and horizontally, thanks to a built-in accelerometer. The battery life is good for 2 or 4 hours with high-capacity battery.Other features include Intel Pentium U5400 CPU , 62GB SSD, 2GB RAM, WiMAX, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, Micro SD/SDHC slot, USB port, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab India: Price, Features & Specification

Samsung Electronics launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab in India at a price of Rs 38,000. New Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7-inch Multi-touch display tablet running the latest Android OS v2.2. Samsung Galaxy Tab is a compact communication and entertainment device that can slip in to your pocket and is always connected, lightweight and smart.

Samsung Galaxy Tab features high speed 3G connectivity, Wireless LAN Wi-Fi & the latest Bluetooth v3.0. new Samsung Galaxy Tab sports a large 4000 mAh battery and is powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor. You can do video calling with the 1.3 mega-pixel front camera and capture pictures with 3 mega-pixel rear Camera.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Price in India: Rs. 38000/-

Samsung Galaxy Tab Key Features:
- Quick social networking integration
- Digital Compass
- Full HDF video playback support
- Tv out option
- Light sensor
- Supports 1000 of Android Apps
- Organizer
- Image editor and viewer
- Thinkfree Office
- Google Maps
- A GPS

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ViewSonic LED Monitors; ViewSonic Full HD VX2250wm LED Monitor Launched

ViewSonic has launched its Full HD VX2250wm-LED Monitor. The company recently launched their “Go Green” initiative where they announced the shift towards Green LED.

The 22” (21.5” Vis.) VX2250wm-LED is an ideal monitor for the green conscious customer unwilling to compromise on picture quality and advanced features. With a slim, sleek design and powerful 1920x1080 resolution for crystal clear quality, the VX2250wm-LED provides a stylish and sophisticated display while simultaneously providing up to 40% energy savings over a typical 22” monitor. Ideal for those looking to lower their energy usage without lowering quality, the VX2250wm-LED allows any consumer to follow the simple message ‘Go LED. Go Green!’

“In today’s scenario the conscious entrepreneurs are concentrating on the greener part of the technology for reducing energy consumption and carbon emission. VX2250 wm is serves the best of their targets without negotiating on their entertainment experience” said Gautam Ghosh, Country manager ViewSonic India. Also added “The ViewSonic VX2250wm-LED allows users to make a significant energy saving while providing unrivalled picture quality and a rich feature set, and we are proud to be leading the way in the green LED movement.”

The VX2250wm-LED not only provides clear and sharp image quality with a 10,000,000:1 Mega DCR and Full HD 1080p ViewLED technology, but also benefits from intelligent colour corrective technology with a mercury-free WLED backlight that automatically detects image signal and intelligently controls backlight brightness for blacker blacks, purer whites and more clearly defined grays.

The VX2250wm-LED is designed to create a high-quality complete multimedia experience. With integrated stereo speakers, DVI and VGA inputs, this complete system provides the perfect combination of precise images and powerful sound capability. Complete with a flexible VESA Mountable slim design, the VX2250wm-LED provides a customizable green-friendly home or office display solution.

The energy saving VX2250wm-LED comes at a price of  Rs. 8,999/- in India 

Source: ViewSonic India

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Dell Streak India: Price, Features, Specifications

Dell announced the launch of the Dell Streak Android 3G Tablet with a 5-inch display in India. Dell Streak has a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 480×800 and 16M color output, ideal for experiencing thousands of Android Market widgets, games and applications all without squinting or compromising portability. It comes with front-and-back cameras capture photos and videos on the fly with 5 mega pixel resolution. Dell Streak has 2G and 3G mobile broadband, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity.

Dell Streak Price in India: Rs. 35000/- Approx

Dell Streak Features & Specifications:

Camera & Display:
- Camera – 5 MP Auto focus camera, dual-LED Flash, Resolution 2592 X 1944 pixels, Face and Smile Detection, Geo Tagging
- A Secondary VGA Camera for Video call
- Display – 5 inches, 480 X 800 Pixels
- Multi Touch Input
- Proximity Sensor for Auto Turn Off Accelerometer Sensor for Auto Rotate

Media Features:
- Audio, Video Playback
- 3.5mm Audio Jack.
- Speakerphone
- MP3 Ring tones, Vibration
- Games, Downloadable Music
- Voice Dial
- Photo Editor

Message Support:
- SMS, MMS, Email
- Instant Messaging

Connectivity:
- Connectivity Options – Bluetooth v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, USB v2.0,
- Data Modes – GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, HSUPA

Memory (Storage Capacity):
- Internal Memory – 16 Giga Byte, 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
- Expandable Memory- Up to 32 GB    MicroSD/Transflash Memory Card Slot
- Unlimited contacts with Photocall
- call records – Unlimited

Dell Streak Battery Power:
- Stand By – N/A
- Battery Talktime – N/A

Mobile Size and Looks:
- Size – 152.9 x 79.1 x 10 mm
- Weight – 220 grams.
- Body Colors – Black, Red

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Binatone Android Touch Tablet Price @ 9000 Launched in India

Binatone, the UK-based leading international telecom giant, enters in Indian Market with the launch of its Touch Tablet at a very affordable price as low as Rs. 9,000. The all new Home Surf Touch tablet, which is almost as slim as the iPad, runs Android 1.6, has an 8 inch resistive screen, Wi-Fi, 2 GB onboard storage, 128 MB RAM and is powered by an ARM 11 667 MHz processor. But the killer is the price: Rs. 9,000, which is less than half that charged by other Android tablets available in the market today. The 8” Home Surf Touch Tablet based on Android technology powered by Google.

According to  Sat Murthi, Executive Vice President Binatone India said, “We are committed to breaking the barriers of technology reaching the masses”. He observed that technology no longer commands a premium in the market place and that Binatone continues its stride to provide the latest technology products at affordable prices.

Murthi said, “Binatone plans to invest Rs. 50 crores in the next 12 months in technology, product development and marketing. Our products are specifically “Indianised” with special features like “Audio boost”, “Power saver” and “Binatone Zone”, which all have been carefully market researched and implemented to address the specific Indian needs.

He went on to outline development of futuristic products with solar charger mobile handsets to address the frequent power outages in rural markets. Binatone, he said “is also bringing in the low cost 3G handsets by end of the year to cater to the deployment of newer technologies in India.

Dino Lalvani, Chairman Binatone Communications Group unveiled the product saying this is the first of its kind in India. To reinforce this excitement it will be aggressively priced at Rs. 8995 in retail. Home Surf Touch Tablet, with its ultra slim design can access the internet on wifi. The battery operated device can retain its charge for several hours in video, web browsing, and many other applications for daily use.

Lalvani concluded his speech saying, “India deserves the best of technologies in communication and we at Binatone with our 50 years experience will harness the latest in innovative technologies and bring them to market affordably. Our India software team based out of Bangalore is always exploring newer technologies and our collaboration with semi conductor partners helps us to work on cost effective solutions, given our economies of scale which is supported by our global reach” he said.

Source: Binatone

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LG Optimus 7 & LG Optimus 7Q: First Windows Phone 7 Devices by LG

LG Electronics (LG) today announced the global launch of its first Windows Phone 7 devices, LG Optimus 7 and LG Optimus 7Q . Building on Mi-crosoft’s new operating system that offers people the ability to do more in fewer steps, the LG Optimus 7 series introduces a new era for smartphones and offers consumers a whole new experience of mobile life.

A direct result of LG and Microsoft’s close work together in the smartphone market, the LG Optimus 7 series offers the glance and go experience of Windows Phone 7 combined with unique features only available on the LG devices. These compelling applications -- the DLNA-based Play To, augmented reality (AR) and Voice-to-Text -- are available as Live Tiles on Windows Phone 7 and can be accessed via integrated “Hubs”.

“We have designed LG Optimus 7 series to include a truly innovative sharing experience via the Windows Phone 7 environment,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Having worked closely with Microsoft to develop these fantastic devices, we are thrilled to now be able to reveal our vision of what a true Windows Phone 7 should be.”

Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft, added: “We are very excited to be working with LG, a mobile phone industry innovator. Windows Phone 7 is designed to bring together what you care about most and LG is a key partner in making that experience a reality for people around the world.”

New Experience in Sharing and Enjoying Entertainment
The LG Optimus 7 series offers a breakthrough in entertainment convenience by putting the mobile device at the center of today’s digital lifestyle. With Play To, the DLNA-based multimedia sharing technology available only on LG Optimus 7 devices, users will have the most user-friendly file-sharing experience. LG is leading the innovation of DLNA technology by offering easy and intuitive settings for accessing this feature.

Play To lets users share multimedia files with other digital devices from the picture, video or music Hubs without having to access other menus. Users will be able to display videos and photos captured on their LG Optimus 7 or LG Optimus 7Q on a TV or enjoy music on their phones through their favorite speakers without wires.

ScanSearch, an AR application that connects users with a world of information, is another unique feature available only on LG Windows Phone 7 devices. Users can access real-time information about shopping, dining, weather, entertainment and banking, bringing together one’s online and offline worlds for a more enjoyable life.

Users can also speak up and be heard thanks to LG’s Voice-to-Text feature which allows communication without the need for finger input. LG Optimus series owners will have the freedom to transcribe their voice into text for updating Facebook and Twitter or composing emails and memos for the experience of convenient, hands-free communication.

The LG Optimus 7 series helps users enjoy a new era of entertainment through the intro-duction of Microsoft’s popular Xbox LIVE(R) and Zune(R) services. Consumers will have direct access to their favorite games and music, bringing all entertainment devices together for more convenient enjoyment.

Source: LG Electronics

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