Maxx MQ601 & MX401: New Maxx Mobiles with Noise Suppression Feature

MAXX Mobiles, one of India's largest homegrown mobile phone companies, today unveiled the innovative series of KHAMOSHHH… handsets. The range includes two handsets, a bar phone, MAXX MX401 and a QWERTY handset, MAXX MQ601. Users can enjoy crystal voice calls thanks to the revolutionary SAM technology that curtails external background noise. SAM technology employs an innovative signal processing technique to suppress ambient noises and to eliminate echoes. The phones come with a dedicated key to activate the Noise Suppression feature. The level of noise suppression desired can be pre-set through the “Call Settings” menu.

MAXX MX401:

The MAXX MX401, a bar phone, is economically priced at Rs. 2833. Powered by 1500 mAh battery, the MAXX MX401 comes with a talk time of up to 5.5 hours along with a standby time of up to 450 hours. The dual-SIM handset packs in multimedia functions, with support for MP3/WAV/AAC audio and 3GPP/AVI/MP4 video player. Available in two colours, Yellow and Blue, the handset features a 2.0 MP camera, a 2.4” TFT screen, big speakers, FM Radio (with FM scheduling ) and allows on-the-go browsing through the Opera Mini Browser.

MAXX MX401 Features:

- Camera: 2 .0 MP

- 2.4" TFT

- 1500mAh battery

- Expandable memory up to 8 GB

- MP3/WAV/AAC supporting music player

- FM Radio with FM scheduling

- 3.5mm audio jack

- Bluetooth

- Big Speakers

- 3GPP/AVI/MP4 supporting video player

- Social networking applications: Facebook & Twitter

MAXX MQ601:

The QWERTY handset, MAXX MQ601, is affordably priced at Rs. 2970, and is available in two colours Black and Grey. The dual-SIM QWERTY phone comes integrated with a 2.0 MP camera. With a 2.3” TFT screen, the MAXX MQ601 is powered with a 1000 mAh battery that enables a talk time of up to 4.5 hours and a standby time of up to 350 hours. For those who enjoy entertainment on the move, the phone is not only JAVA enabled providing a great web-browsing experience but also offers Audio (MP3/WAV/AAC), Video (3GPP/AVI/MP4) and wire-free FM Radio (with FM scheduling).

MAXX MQ601 Features:

- Camera: 2 .0 MP

- 1000mAh battery

- Expandable memory up to 8 GB

- MP3/WAV/AAC music player

- Wire-free FM Radio with FM scheduling

- 3.5mm audio jack

- Bluetooth

- JAVA enabled

- 3GPP/AVI/MP4 supporting video player

Commenting on the launch of the series, Ajjay Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, MAXX Group said, “A mobile device has become more than just a communication device, it has become a lifeline to most of us! Whether it is a conference call for a business pitch or catch-up call with old friends, a mobile phone has become indispensable. But our conversations are never without the hustle-bustle of everyday life. Crowded restaurants, busy offices, chaotic commutes make it difficult to have a quiet conversation. In India, where there is still a very high preference and dependence on voice calls, we believe feature-rich yet affordably priced Khamoshhh… series is the perfect device for an Indian audience.”

MAXX MX401 & MQ601 will be made available across India through MAXX Mobiles’ widespread distribution network. MAXX has its presence in about 25,000 retailers across India through its strong dealer distribution network supported by more than 500 after sales service centers. The modern retail outlets through which MAXX sells its brand of mobile phones and accessories include Planet M, Tata Croma, Hyper City, Star Bazar, Mobile & Gadgets, Indian Naval Canteen, Kings Electronics, Hotspot, Reliance Web World and NEXT electronics.

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HTC ChaCha in India with Tata DoCoMo Offers Price at Rs. 15990

HTC Corporation has joined hands with Tata DoCoMo to launch the HTC ChaCha in India. The smartphone features a dedicated Facebook button that allows you to share just about anything at a single touch. The one-touch access to Facebook service has been integrated throughout the HTC Sense experience. The feature-packed smartphone combines a 6.6-cm (2.6-inch) touch screen with a full QWERTY keypad.

Under the bundle offer, Tata DoCoMo 3G prepaid customers can avail 3GB free data valid for a period of 90 days whereas 1GB free data is offered free each month to postpaid customers across all 3G circles valid for 90 days. All 3G customers will also get 3 hour of free Mobile TV that includes data access charges valid for 90 days.

While Tata DoCoMo 2G prepaid customers can avail 3GB free data and 300 Tata to Tata local calling valid for a period of 90 days whereas 1GB free data and 100 minutes Tata to Tata calling is offered free each month for three months to postpaid customers across all 2G circles.

"Featuring a dedicated Facebook button and one-touch Facebook access, the HTC ChaCha aims to make it simpler and convenient for its users to share and connect through their favourite social networking site," said Faisal Siddiqui, country manager, HTC India. "We are extremely pleased to launch the HTC ChaCha in India with Tata DoCoMo, and are positive that this social smartphone will garner a favorable response from Indian mobile phone users," he added.

Sunil Tandon, head--mobility services and devices management, Tata Teleservices Limited, said, "In the recent past, we launched HTC Desire and HTC Mozart for Tata DOCOMO customers across our circles of operation and going forward will continue to work together to bring innovative valued based products and services on GSM platform."

The HTC ChaCha smartphone comes equipped with a 5-megapixel colour camera with auto focus and LED flash. It also features a VGA front-facing camera. The ChaCha smartphone brings the Internet to your fingertips with a 480 x 320 resolution landscape touch screen.

The phone features HTC Sense to integrate Facebook throughout the HTC Sense experience. The latest updates from your Facebook account are displayed right on your home screen. The dialler screen on the phone tells you whether your Facebook friend’s birthday is approaching. You can also use your phone’s existing contacts to help you connect with them on Facebook or personalize your handset further.

HTC ChaCha Price in India:
The new HTC ChaCha will be available at a market operating price of Rs 15,990 at all authorised HTC resellers across the country.

Source: HTC Corporation

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HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 Price India, HCL AP10-A1 Features & Specifications

HCL Android Tablet HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1: The HCL AP10-A1 Table comes with features like 110” wide High Definition and Seamless Display Quality, powered by a High Performance Dual Core 1 Ghz Processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Storage + Micro SD card for expandibility upto 32GB, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, HSDPA/UMTS/ GSM/EDGE connectivity.

HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 Price In India:  Rs. 32990

HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 Features & Specifications:

Operating System: Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Processor: High-performance, low-power system, Cortex A9, 1GHz Processor

Display: 10 inches super slim Capacitive multitouch display 1024 x 600 pixel resolution

Memory: 1GB (DDR II RAM)+16GB iNAND (In-Built )+ Micro SD card for expandability upto 32GB

GPS: GPS/E-compass

Connectivity: Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Built in 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA)

Camera: 1.3MP

Sensor: 3D Accelerometer Light Sensor

I/O Ports: SD / MMC slot 1×USB 2.0 & 1×USB mini Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC SIM card Slot Docking port connector for expandability to USB2.0×1, Ethernetx1,HDMIx1 Speaker: 2 x 1W (built in high quality speaker)

Battery: Li polymer rechargeable 3650mAH battery

Dimension: 267 x 173 x 11-14.3mm

Weight (Kg): 750gm

Music /Video: Video : Support Full HD 1080p (up to 25fps) Audio: MP3/WMA/OGG/AAC AAC+/EAAC+/MID

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HCL ME Tablet AM7-A1 Price India, HCL AM7-A1 Features & Specifications

HCL Android Tablet HCL ME Tablet AM7-A1: HCL AM7-A1 Tablet price at Rs. 22990. HCL AM7-A1 Tablet is 3G enabled which comes with features like 7 inches Resistive Touch Display 800x480 pixel resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, HSDPA/UMTS/ GSM/EDGE connectivity, 512 MB (DDR RAM)+ 8GB iNAND (In-Built )+Micro SD card for expandability up to 16GB, 1.3 Mega Pixel camera and Full HD 1080p (up to 25fps) Video support.

HCL ME Tablet AM7-A1 Price In India:  Rs. 22900

HCL ME Tablet AM7-A1 Features & Specifications:

- Operating System: Android 2.2 (Froyo)

- Processor: High-performance Cortex A8, 800MHz Processor

- Display: 7 inches Resistive Touch Display 800 x 480 pixel resolution

- Memory: 512 MB (DDR RAM)+ 8GB iNAND (In-Built )+Micro SD card for expandability upto 16GB

- GPS: SiRF3, Support AGPS

- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Built in 3G WCDMA (HSDPA/UMTS/GSM/EDGE)

- Camera: 1.3MP

- Sensor: Gravity Acceleration Sensor Light Sensor

- I/O Ports: SD / MMC slot 1 × USB 2.0 Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC SIM card Slot Speaker: 2 x 1W (built in high quality speaker)

- Battery: Li polymer rechargeable 4200 mAH battery

- Dimension: 197X126X13.8MM

- Weight (Kg): About 300gm

- Music /Video: Video : Support Full HD 1080p (up to 25fps) Audio : AAC, MP3, WAV, AMR

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HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 Price India, HCL AE7-A1 Features & Specifications

HCL Android Tablet HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1: HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 price at Rs. 14990. HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 is the cheapest version which comes with features like 7 inches Resistive Touch Display 800x480 pixel resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, EVDO dongle USB Interface, 800Mhz Processor, 256MB Ram and a 2GB of Internal Storage and a 0.3 Mega Pixel camera.

HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 Price In India:  Rs. 14990

HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 Features & Specifications: 

- Operating System: Android 2.2 (Froyo)

- Processor: Low Power ARM 11, 800MHz Processor

- Display: 7 inches Resistive Touch Display 800 x 480 pixel resolution

- Memory: 256MB (DDR II RAM) + NAND Flash 2GB (In-Built ) + Micro SD card for expandability upto 8GB

- GPS: Built in high sensitivity GPS receiver

- Connectivity: Wi-Fi Support 802.11 b/g Blue tooth 2.0 + EDR EVDO dongle USB Interface

- Camera: 0.3MP

- Sensor: G Sensor (support rotation)

- I/O Ports: SD/ MMC slot USB2.0 Host Power supply connector Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC Built in high quality speaker

- Battery: Li polymer rechargeable 2400mAH battery

- Dimension: 205.4 x 110.92 x 14mm

- Weight (Kg): 400gm

- Music /Video: Support MP3(64Kbps-320Kbps)

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Dual SIM Mobile Akai Active 2212; Price @ Rs. 2200 Launched in India

Akai has expanded its dual-SIM mobile portfolio in the country with the launch of dual-SIM Active 2212.

The bar shaped mobile phone boasts of 4.6 cm (1.8") TFT display and is equipped with 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and video recording.

Multimedia options of the phone include FM radio & recording and automatic call recording- The phone sports a one-touch music launch button and a 3.5 mm audio-jack- It supports memory expansion of up to 4GB.

Connectivity features in Active 2212 include GPRS, Bluetooth with A2DP, WAP Browser and USB- The 1000 mAh battery of the phone provides standby time of around 300 hours and also has the useful LED torch feature.

Dual SIM Mobile Akai Active 2212 price at Rs 2200.

Dual SIM Mobile Akai Active 2212 Features & Specifications:

- 4.6 cm (1.8") TFT screen

- Ultra slim design

- Dual SIM dual standby

- Free 2GB memory card

- 3.5 mm audio jack

- FM radio & recording

- Expandable memory upto 4GB

- 1.3 Megapixel Camera with flash

- Audio & Video Player

- LED Torch

- Automatic Call Recording

- WAP/GPRS/MMS

- Bluetooth (A2DP)

- 500 phonebook memory

- 200 SMS memory

- Battery 1000mAh

- Standby time: 300 hrs

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Projector Phone Spice Popkorn Projector M9000; Price @ Rs. 6999

Spice has launched a multimedia phone, Popkorn Projector M9000 that could project movies, video clips and even Live TV onto any projection surface such as your wall for comfortable viewing- It also packs in an analog TV chip that could receive free-to-air channels and get projected onto any flat surface- 

The M9000 has been designed to act as much as a business phone as an entertainment/multimedia phone- You can project your documents (Word, Excel and PDF), presentations and images to use it for official purposes- You also get a laser pointer along with it; however, it has to be seen whether the projector and the laser pointer could work simultaneously- 

Other features include a 3.2 MP camera, WAP/GPRS and support for multiple movie formats like 3GP, AVI, MP4, FLV, RM and RMVB- The phone is priced at an MRP of Rs 6,999- Below is the recently released TVC of the Popkorn M9000:

Source: Spice

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Wynncom Y36 Dual SIM Mobile Launched in India; Price @ Rs. 3095

Wynncom Mobiles from its array of phones has launched yet another work of excellence, Y36- This latest handset is all set to capture the market with its stylish looks and unique features- 

Today, technology is moving towards a wireless free world and keeping in synergy with times, Wynncom has launched the Y36- 

The phone comes with a dynamic wireless speaker, which can work with a range of 3-5 meters to provide immense pleasure to music lovers- With Y-36, one can enjoy the music/songs without the traditional style of listening via earphones- Now listen to your favourite songs with crystal clear surround sound experience- 

Speaking on the launch occasion, Mr- Naveen Kapoor, AVP – Sales Operations, Wynn Telecom said, “This feature packed Y36 is designed with all qualities to make it a best seller- These days music is one of the main attraction and with wireless speaker we have tried to make this phone trendy and highly user friendly for the youth.”

Y36 has an excellent camera with flash as well as a torch feature- The phone is tracked with security functional technology of SMS Mobile tracking to its users- With language support of Hindi also, the phone has made easier accessibilities to its users across India- 

Y36 is Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) handset, which supports an expandable memory up to 16 GB, 3GP, MP4/RMVB entertainment support and enables a higher quality of EDGE as well- With a 1000mAh battery power, the phone is capable of 5 hrs of talk time and 240 hrs of standby- It is available in 2 colour options – Black and Red, Grey and Black.

The phone has inbuilt features such as Opera mini, Yahoo/MSN/Skype Chat, Facebook, FM with recording, Phone and SMS Blacklist, Auto Call Record, Smart Phonebook search and Smart dialing, PC sync, Webcam, Java Enable, Inbuilt NES Emulator, and Bluetooth with A2DP/AVRCP, ensuring easy access to users of every kind.

The TFT type Y36 mobile weighs only 95 grams and has camera with 2 mega Pixel gives a 25-30 fps rate for Video playback- The internet service of the Y36 is supported with a Class 10 GPRS and EDGE- This handset also has Bluetooth, USB Port, Browser and JAVA Enabled support- 

Availability & Price: The Wynncom Y36 is priced at an MOP of Rs 3,095 and is available across India- 

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Acer Android 3G Phone Acer Liquid Metal Launched in India

Acer, one of the popular manufacturers of laptops and PCs, has announced the launch of Acer Liquid Metal, the latest generation Android 3G smartphone, in India.

Acer Liquid Metal makes use of Android 2.2 (Froyo) platform and this is further strengthened by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Core processor, thus allowing the user to enjoy uninterrupted web navigation at a very high speed.

This smartphone features a curved 3.6 inch display with a TFT capacitive touch screen, a five megapixel camera with auto focus, pinch to zoom feature, smile detection, geo-tagging, image stabilization and also offers 720p HD video recording- Other features of the phone include 256MB internal memory with microSD support, FM radio (Stereo), Wi-Fi, USB connectivity and HSPDA 14.4Mbps/HSUPA/GSM Support- It also has a 1500mAh battery.

Acer Liquid Metal smartphone has smart integration of Facebook, Youtube, Flickr, Twitter and Picasa in the address book, with real-time notification of content or status updates.

This phone costs Rs- 20,500 in India and comes with three popular keyboard layouts so that users can select the one that is most comfortable for them.

Via: yogadgets.com

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New Sony SDHC Memory Card Class 10; Storage Capacities of 8GB, 16GB & 32GB

Sony India Pvt Ltd - announces the new SDHC Memory Card Class 10 storage cards, with greater data transfer speeds and enhanced image recovery abilities to protect photographers and videographers’ precious memories-

Blending quality, reliability and performance, the SDHC Memory Card Class 10 feature software for recovering accidentally deleted pictures and fast data transfer of up to 22MB/s, ideal for burst shooting with a DSLR or shooting large-sized HD movies-

The SDHC Memory Card Class 10 protocol makes the card ideal for sports and action photography in burst shooting modes, and stable recording of large HD videos- The enhanced performance also allows users to quickly transfer storage-intensive high-resolution photos and videos from the card to a computer-

Specifications:
Model name
SF-8NX, SF-16NX, SF-32NX
Media Type SDHC Memory Card
Operating class Class 10 (read up to 22MB/s)
Warranty 5 years
Package style Eco package
SD interface 4- bit parallel
Operating temp -25/+85 deg- C (non-condensing)
Data recovery is also fuss-free as the SDHC Memory Card Class 10 is compatible with the Memory Card File Rescue Ver- 3.0, the world’s first AVCHD supporting file rescue software- Available as a free download, users will find the recovery software a lifesaver as it enables easy retrieval of photos, music and movies that were deleted by mistake, with a 90 percent success rate on average -

Playback of movies and photos stored on the SDHC Memory Card Class 10 are easily powered when the card is used together with the MRW-F3 memory card reader and connected via USB to a television or Blu-ray player- Users of the SDHC Memory Card Class 10 will also be able to download x-Pict Story™, a free and easy to use software which lets users create and share slideshows of their favourite pictures and music-

Featuring storage capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, the new SDHC Memory Card Class 10 will be available in Indian Market from March 2011.

Source: Sony India Pvt Ltd

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RCom Launches Reliance 3G Service In Jharkhand

Reliance Communications, India's leading telecom service provider, today announced the launch of Reliance 3G Services in Jharkhand- In the first phase, the services will be available in 6 towns of Jharkhand including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, & Jharia- 

With this roll out, Reliance Communications becomes the first private operator to launch 3G services in Jharkhand- Recently, Reliance Communications had launched 3G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chandigarh- Demonstrating its all round execution and innovation capabilities, Reliance Communications has rolled out 3G services in a record time of around 100 days of receiving 3G Spectrum in the major Metros of India- 

Reliance Communications will be launching Reliance 3G services across all 13 telecom circles, where it holds 3G licenses, by end of Fiscal 2010-11- The company is targeting a national footprint of Reliance 3G services through associations with other like minded, quality 3G licensees in the balance 9 telecom circles during the course of next year- 

The launch of Reliance 3G is an integral part of our Vision 2015 of creating a Wirefree India's built upon the Baffordable 3G for All platform- Personalization of Services, Simplification of Tariffs and a Content Rich Portfolio on the Best in Class 3G Wireless Network will enable Reliance customers to get a much superior 3G service experience, significantly differentiated from others in the marketplace, said Raj Prusty, Hub Head—Jharkhand & Bihar, Reliance Communications- 

Reliance 3G places us in a unique position with our suite of offerings covering 3G, CDMA, GSM and Mobile Broadband Data Services on the wireless platform, he added- 

Reliance 3G network has been designed to offer blanket coverage in every town being connected on 3G, with all its 3G sites connected through IP backhaul to provide maximum download speeds and minimum latency- The World class Reliance 3G network is capable of offering peak speeds up to 28 Mbps- The 3G network significantly enriches our Internet Access Services offering, enabling us to further strengthen our undisputed leadership in the wireless data space.

Reliance 3G services will offer the widest bouquet of cutting edge services including Video Calling, Mobile TV, Video Streaming and Applications accessed at superfast speeds ubiquitously on a variety of Mobile and Personal computing devices, said Mr Prusty- 

A superior network with 100% optic backhaul, thousands of content rich applications delivered in an easy-to-access mode on a mobile screen, Personalization options and simple tariffs including daily sachet packs are the 4 pillars that will create a significant differentiation for Reliance 3G services amongst customers, he added- 

On this journey to delivering a World class 3G experience, Reliance Communication has partnered with the World's best organizations, including Nokia for devices, Facebook, Nokia and Ericsson for applications, Universal Music for content and Motricity for the Web portal - 

Earlier in May 2010, Reliance Communications emerged as the winner in 13 key telecom circles during the 3G auction including the key metros of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata- Reliance Communications holds 3G licenses in the telecom circles of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa and Assam.

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Samsung GALAXY Mobiles Price in India

Samsung Galaxy Mobiles are very popular these days. Samsung is adding more mobiles in their Galaxy Series with new mobile launches in India. Samsung recently launched 3 new Samsung Galaxy Mobiles in India. Samsung Galaxy mobiles comes with features like Android OS, 3G, Touchscreen Facility and main thing is the reliability of Samsung brand. Here are few of the Samsung Galaxy Mobiles Price list. Samsung Galaxy Mobiles Price may vary from store price.

Samsung GALAXY Mobiles Price List:

Samsung S5830 Samsung GALAXY Ace Price: Rs. 18,290

Samsung S5670 Samsung GALAXY Fit Price: Rs. 12,860

Samsung S5570 Samsung GALAXY POP Price: Rs. 11,198

Samsung I9003 Samsung Galaxy SL Price: Rs. 19,500

Samsung I9000 Samsung Galaxy S Price: Rs. 25,000

Samsung i5503 Samsung Galaxy 5 Price: Rs. 9,000

Samsung I9000 Samsung Galaxy 3 Price: Rs. 12,000

Samsung I5510 Samsung Galaxy 551 Price: Rs. 12,600

Source: Latest Mobile Phones in India

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Techcom Multimedia Speaker System SSD 3300 FM Price @ INR 1550 Introduced in India

Techcom’s latest offering in the consumer electronics market is the SSD 3300 FM, a vibrant and smart 2.1 multimedia speaker system. With simple yet elegant looks, the 3300 FM offers a very friendly user interface coupled with a fully functional remote control for ease of operations. The LED display adds to the clarity and crispness of information and subsequent control of the system.

The digital MP3/CD Player enables playback of sharp, digital quality music for an enriching experience. The built-in digital FM radio allows you to tune into your favourite station as per your convenience. The Hi-Fi sound adds that extra punch to the music so that parties can become a rocking affair.

But the most attractive feature perhaps is the SD / USB input facilities provided in the system which enables direct playback of music from memory cards and data storage devices – so users can just plug in a pen-drive or an SD Card and enjoy their favourite music. That is truly convenient – especially in the present times, when people like to carry their favourite stuff in portable and mobile devices.

The SSD 3300 FM is available in the market at an amazing price of about INR 1550 only. A great bargain – nonetheless.

Source: Techcom

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Buffalo Stylish Drive Station LED Launched in India

Buffalo Technology has unveiled a stylish new design of Drive Station USB 2.0 Hard drive with LEDs. Offering an innovative solution, Buffalo Inc brings in their hard drive which is a stylish, lightweight package. Buffalo's Drive Station LED is an easy to use external hard drive for the simple addition of external storage to any device using a USB port. Also one can see how much capacity is left on the drive with green and red LED indicator bar.

“This drive features a sleek, attractive chassis that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space. “said Mr. Susumu Kobayashi, Country Head, Buffalo Inc. As this works with PC and Mac, so makes it easier to access files from whichever computer you are on. Store, back up and transport your content instantly with plug and play connectivity.

Drive Station LED comes equipped with Buffalo Tools, a feature-rich suite of tools designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers. Users can boost file transfer performance by up to 2X using TurboPC software, conserve energy by utilizing ECO Manager and perform PC backup with the easy to use Backup Utility. It is the perfect solution for expanding storage or backing up your computer.

Features:

- Plug and go with LED capacity meter! No software installation required 

- Integrated LED lights show how much capacity is left for recording favorite shows or storing your music, photo and data files

- Turns On and Off Automatically with your computer

- Eco Friendly Power Saving Mode

 > Goes into sleep mode while there is no access to Drive Station

 > Cuts down standby power consumption by up to 80%

- Turbo PC & Turbo Copy  - Increases your file transfer speed

- Secure Lock Mobile of Windows® PC, encrypt your data preventing unauthorized access

- Buffalo Backup software for automatic backups of your PCs and Time Machine® support for continuous backup of your Mac

Price and Availability: Backed with 3 years of onsite replacement warranty the Buffalo Drive Station LED is available in

- 1TB for Rs. 3700/- (SRP)

- 1.5TB for Rs. 4700/- (SRP)

- 2TB for Rs. 6000/- (SRP)

Colour Available: Black

Source: Buffalo Technology

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D-Link 4 Port USB Pocket 2.0 Hub Launched in India

D-Link DUB-1040 - A 4 Port USB 2.0 Pocket Hub provides additional USB 2.0 ports for notebook computer, thus allowing users to connect additional USB devices such as digital cameras, hard drives, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, and many other peripherals.

DUB-1040 from D-Link offers the enhanced performance of USB 2.0 with transfer speed of up to 480Mbps, while remaining backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Plus it also offers seamless connection as it provides quick and easy access to the 4 USB 2.0 ports.

This tiny little device is extremely easy to use, as there are no power switches or buttons to press and can be conveniently connected to the notebook. Designed especially for PC and Mac notebook users, DUB-1040 provides a simple, cost-effective USB connectivity solution for USB peripherals. Thus users can now Experience the ultimate in portability and expandability with the D-Link DUB-1040 4 Port USB 2.0 Pocket Hub

Key Features:

- Support Windows 98/me/2000/XP/Vista/ 7 , Mac OS 8.6~9.x , Mac OS X(10.2~) and Higher compatible. 

- 4 external auto speed selectable USB Type A downstream ports. 

- Connects up to a maximum of 127 USB devices through cascading multiple hubs. 

- Support Plug & Play and hot-swap functions.

Pricing & Availability:

D-Link DUB-1040 is currently available all across India at a MRP of Rs.470/- & 1 year warranty.

Source: D-Link

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Canon Retail Outlet in Mumbai; First Brand Outlet Launched

Canon has launched its first brand retail store ‘Canon Image Square’ in Mumbai and second in the Western region. The retail store is based on the franchise model. It is intended to be a one stop destination for people with imaging needs, enabling enhanced visibility, experiential purchase at point of sale, increased reach across Western India and drive sales. 

Canon plans to open 100 stores across major metros and non metros cities in 2011 and increase the number of stores to 300 across 150 Tier II and III cities by 2013. With this plan, Canon India would deepen foothold in 150 cities in the coming three years. The company expects estimated revenues of Rs 30 lakh, per store, every month from Canon retail stores. This is in line with the growth of retail destinations like malls at the rate of 540 malls annually. The stores enforces Canon’s increased focus on penetration across the country including major metros and tier II & tier III markets to enhance the brand awareness and increase sales. The area covered by each outlet would vary from a minimum of 800 sq. ft to a maximum of 1300 sq. ft. 

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon India said, “The customer of today is well informed and educated, and we are constantly evolving at providing them with the correct choices by understanding their needs. The Indian customer is demanding better products, higher lifestyle quotient, good quality selling interface and state-of-art after sales service of international standards. Hence, it is a moment of pride for us at Canon to launch first store in Mumbai designed on international appeal called ‘Canon Image Square’. The store will offer solutions for customers seeking high end photography and printing solutions where both click and print products from Canon will be available. This is a unique concept that would help Brand Canon enjoy greater visibility and get closer to our customers, at large.”

Understanding the evolving consumer needs, Canon has also created a brand retail division for “Image Square” line of retail stores to tap the growth of retail market. Currently the size of the market is estimated at Rs 3000 crore annually. The number of Canon Image Squares opened till date are 7 with an average foot fall per store per month of 6000 to 10,000. The increase in footfall in these stores on weekends over weekdays is over 100%.  Experiential buying at retail outlets is a new trend in the digital imaging market that is currently growing at 50% in India.

The outlet showcases a wide range of consumer products that includes cameras, camcorders, photo printers, D-SLR’s and lenses, inkjet printers, entry level laser printers, consumables and accessories. Each store has over 80 SKU’s on display. The wide display of products allows the customer to enjoy a rich technological experience with an environment to make a purchase. A customer can touch, feel and understand all about a product and then make an informed purchase. 

Source: Canon

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Acer Notebook Received "Value For Money" Award

Acer has added yet another feather to its cap with the Acer eMachines eMD725 winning the “Value for Money” (hardware) product award at the COMPASS 2010-11 IT Fair, Eastern India’s largest IT Fair organized by Computer Association of Eastern India. Acer eMachines eMD725 competed against 12 other nominations and won on the basis of its performance and specifications available at an affordable price. 

A reputed distributor of various Industrial automation systems, Nimbus Technologies, won the best ‘Value for Money (hardware)’ category for selling eMD725. Acer eMachines eMD725 is a versatile, sturdy, portable notebook which is extremely functional for both business as well as for personal use eMD725 is powered by Intel Pentium Processor T4500 and supported with 45 nm technology, with 1 GB RAM, which can further be upgraded to 4 GB Memory. The 14” HD screen comes with 1366x 768 pixel resolution and a storage capacity of 320 GB hard disk along with 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive. 

eMD725 comes with 16:9 aspect ratio screen which provides excellent cinematic experience for its viewers. In addition to give a wholesome experience, features like high-definition audio support has been en suited with two built-in stereo speakers and a multi-in-1 card reader to enhance its performance. All these features are available at a competitive price point Rs. 18,499/-+ taxes currently available in the market.

The eminent panel of judges comprising Industry stalwarts, Corporate and Top Govt Officials from Webel and NIC judged the product based on its features and specifications. The award was presented to Mr Neeraj Agarwal of Nimbus Technologies at COMPASS 2011 Awards Nite at Nalban Boating Complex, Salt Lake City, Kolkata.

eMachines by Acer has revolutionized the mobile computing space with affordable, no-compromise PCs that offer incredible value and performance. With eMachines, Acer aims to bridge the gap between the mainstream and the budget category in the value PC segment.

Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India said, “It gives us immense pride that eMD725 has been adjudged as the best Value for Money product at COMPASS. This award reiterates our mission to continuously provide value for money products with cutting edge solutions to all our valuable patrons. We have always introduced products to redefine a user’s experience at the most competitive prices and eMD725 meets the target effortlessly. The award will further strengthen the company’s unique position in the marketplace as the only IT hardware company to offer fresh technology at an affordable price bracket.” 

 Mr Neeraj Agarwal of Nimbus Technologies, “eMachines has been the fastest selling brand in the channel space. With the growing requirements for affordable mobile PC’s we have immense faith in enhancing our sales volumes. This brand offers incredible value and performance at an affordable price to its customers. This recognition reinstates our belief in eMachines and boosts our morale to grow this brand with passion in the coming years.”

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Nokia E7 Launched in India by Shahrukh Khan

Nokia once again redefined the smartphone segment by launching the all-in-one business smartphone – Nokia E7, the new age Communicator. Nokia Communicator, with its launch, set a benchmark in business mobility way back in 1996 and continued to woo consumers with multiple launches over the last 15 years. Today, the Communicator returns in its new avatar with E7!

Nokia E7 Features:

Perfect form factor: 4 inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a four line full QWERTY keyboard.

Fast, secure intranet access with the built-in VPN

High-resolution photos and HD video with the 8 megapixel camera and dual LED flash

HDMI connectivity to project files, videos and images onto large screens

16 gigabytes of on-board flash memory

USB-On-The-Go, enabling easy file sharing by connecting a USB stick to the smartphone

Create, edit and share office documents and view PDF files with Adobe Reader.

Running multiple apps simultaneously and switching between them is quick and easy

Available in dark grey and silver white and has an anodized metal body.

Over 10,000 pieces of content localized for Nokia E7 consumers in India

Tie up with Vodafone to offer 2 GB data per month free for six months

BEST BUY PRICE: Rs. 29,999/-

The launch saw D. Shivakumar, Vice President & Managing Director, Nokia India and Shahrukh Khan showcase the Nokia E7 - a must have device for those seeking the convenience of using either touch or type while staying connected on the go.

The Nokia E7 boasts of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support alongside a 4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, which uses Nokia’s ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, delivering the best possible user experience amongst smartphones. To compliment the 4 inch touch screen, Nokia E7 has a slide out four-row QWERTY keyboard making it the ideal mobile business device. 

D. Shivakumar, Vice President and Managing Director, Nokia India said, “The smartphone market in India is witnessing a phenomenal growth. Trends such as 3G, social networking and video will further drive this growth in the coming years. Consumers today, seek a device that allows them to do a lot more – both in their personal and professional lives. Nokia E7 is an all-in-one business smartphone that offers a superior ‘mobile office’ experience coupled with compelling entertainment options. We are confident that with the Nokia E7, we will redefine the consumers’ expectations from the smartphone segment.”

Unveiling the Nokia E7, brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan said, “As a technoholic, a device has to be high on innovation and functionality to catch my attention. Nokia has always impressed me with novel and user friendly features – I still have my Nokia Communicator from 1996! I have been waiting for the Nokia Communicator in a new avatar so when I heard about the E7, I couldn’t wait to get one. Nokia approached me as a product tester and I was supposed to give feedback to Nokia. I have used the Nokia E7 for over a month.  I am totally hooked to it and it has become my constant business companion. Not only does it keep me connected to my business at all times but it helps me stay close to my friends and family wherever I am”

Nokia E7 is a powerful feature-packed business smartphone with a unique look, and truly embodies the spirit of success, complemented by the full suite of multimedia and Ovi experiences. Keeping Indian consumers in mind, Nokia has introduced over 10,000 pieces of locally relevant content on the Ovi Store, optimized for the Nokia E7. This includes 3 business channels in a Web TV format – CNBC TV18, CNBC Awaaz and Bloomberg – that E7 consumers can download free of cost from the Ovi Store.

To drive the Nokia E7 consumers to enjoy this content, Nokia has tied up with Vodafone to offer 2GB data per month free for 6 months. The offer is applicable on 3G and 2G (for both pre-paid and post paid consumers). The consumers just have to insert Vodafone SIM to activate the offer.

The Nokia E7 comes pre-loaded with applications like Mail for Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, Quick office Dynamic Premium, Vlingo, Adobe PDF reader, World traveler App, F-Secure anti-theft software for mobile and Nokia Ovi Maps with free GPS navigation, Nokia E7 not only allows opening and reading office documents, but also creating and editing new documents & presentations and viewing or mailing them on the go. With the right business apps in hand on the right smartphone – the Nokia E7 – the users can stay in sync with their office and remain a step ahead of others!   

Nokia E7 Price & Availability:

The Nokia E7 will be available across the country from today starting with Nokia Priority Stores, at an Best Buy price  Rs. 29,999/-. Consumers can also purchase the Nokia E7 under an easy payment scheme and pay for it in three equal monthly installments (EMI) at zero percent interest. The scheme is available through over 176 Nokia Priority outlets across eight cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmadabad and Chandigarh. Nokia has tied up with Citibank, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered and ICICI Bank for the Easy EMI scheme and the offer will be available to consumers with credit cards only from any of these four banks. Nokia has already been offering consumers the opportunity to experience the Nokia E7 live at Nokia Priority outlets in key cities and towns across the country.

Source: Nokia India

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Targus Laptop Accessories: Targus Colling Mats Launched in India

Targus has announced a new addition to its family of laptop accessories. The new addition includes two laptop cooling devices which are thoughtfully designed based on extensive research to meet consumer's needs.  

Comfort and optimum functionality are core features built into each new Targus accessory, all of which were designed with a sleek black exterior and ergonomic structure to provide users with enhanced levels of comfort in home, at the office or on the road.

Laptop Cooling – Targus AWE55AP Chill Mat

The Targus Lap Chill Mat (AWE55AP) provides a super comfortable and ergonomic work surface to keep both you and your laptop cool.  The Chill Mat rests on your lap and disperses heat, with dual USB powered fans to provide ventilation.  The ergonomic tilt makes typing easy while the soft neoprene material provides cushioned comfort on your lap.  The open design allows fans to run quietly and stimulates constant airflow.  Four rubber stops on the face of the Chill Mat prevents the laptop from slipping.

Targus AWE56AP Lap Desk

The Targus Compact Laptop Desk (AWE56AP) allows you to create a workspace for your laptop wherever you go.  Nearly as thin as a magazine, the Compact Laptop Desk folds in half to easily fit in a laptop bag for travel.  The desk lays flat on your lap for a stable work surface, which is ideal in airports or other compact spaces where a table is not available. The vented surface allows air to flow so the laptop remains cool.  The product features two mouse surfaces that are positioned for left or right handed mouse usage.  For added convenience, the desk also converts to an adjustable laptop stand to provide an elevated, ergonomic tilt when using a laptop in a variety of environments including classrooms, coffee shops and airplanes. 

Targus Laptop Accessories Price in India

Pricing & Warranty: Targus AWE55AP & AWE56AP mats are available through all branches of Rashi Peripherals at an MRP of INR 1499/- & INR 999/- respectively.

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New Acer Aspire One Happy Netbook Launched in India; Price @ Rs. 17999

Acer has opened its doors to a new range of an unexplored colours and tones. Adding to its Aspire range of netbooks, Acer today announced the launch of its new Aspire One Happy netbook, a product that combines connectivity and computing with inimitable style, bringing in a whole new experience for its users. The Acer One Happy is the perfect digital accessory for young, fashionable people who are highly mobile and constantly connected with their social network. 

Acer One Happy is available in four delightful colours - Candy Pink, Lavender Purple, Lime Green and Hawaii Blue.  A break from the regular monotonous shades, the four pleasant tones carry a distinctive look and feel that matches the style and personality of its owner and will surely stimulate one’s senses. 

The 10.1" Aspire One Happy lets you network, play and stay in touch longer, thanks to its 8-hour battery power. Apart from the colours, the LED backlit netbook’s uniqueness lies in the dual OS that runs on Windows 7 and allows one to switch comfortably to Google’s Android operating system. Google Android offers quick boot and faster access for accessing emails, browsing internet. Customers can also use Android to view their photos, and play digital music etc.  It is powered by Intel Atom N455 processor with 1 GB RAM, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150. A large internal hard disk with up to 320 GB of capacity and a built-in multi-in-one card reader ensure convenient storage and file sharing options for the user.

The Aspire One Happy comes with a rich selection of applications, allowing the user to surf the net at ease, share photos and videos, listen to music. Plus the in-built Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 provides superb graphics all round.

Fitted with a comfortable keyboard that has larger keys for easy typing and a wide multi-gesture touchpad, the Aspire One Happy is perfect for work – scrolling documents, rotating images, zooming and browsing, all within your fingertips. The Acer Crystal Eye webcam and microphone is fantastic for face-to-face messaging with friends.

Ultra-thin at only 24mm and ultra-light, weighing in at 1.25 kg yet featuring a superb 28 cm (10.1”) WSVGA high-brightness display with a 16:9 aspect ratio; slip the Aspire One Happy in your bag and you will barely notice it is there.

On top of all this, the Aspire One Happy incorporates advanced communication technologies, including a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ connection, to take advantage of all accessible wireless networks, or Fast Ethernet, in case one requires a wired LAN connection. Other available options are Bluetooth 3.0+HS enabling one to share photos and music with friends in a matter of seconds.

Mr. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, said, “Colours have an amazing ability to bring happiness to our lives, it can enlighten our mood and offer a soothing, relaxing and energizing vibes. With the Aspire One Happy, users can now expect the best performance that any netbook can offer without compromising on style. We are extremely happy in being able to offer all users an innovative product that keeps them connected with their network at a very competitive price.”

Acer Aspire One Happy Netbook Price in India is around Rs. 17999

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