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LG XPION X30 Nettop

2009-11-10T23:03:00.003+05:30

Pictured here is the ion based LG XPION X30 the cute little nettop which can be mounted to back of your LCD. It's sold with an Atom N230 CPU, the NVIDIA ION (MCP7A) Chipset, 2GB of RAM, 250GB of HDD and Windows Vista.Sporting six USB ports, it weighs in at a mere 2.4 lbs, draws just 40 watts of power.

Motorola DEXT to come early October in UK markets

2009-09-29T22:41:00.004+05:30

Motorola is launching DEXT, the Google Android based handset by early October this year. It will be available on Orange exclusively for UK consumers. This will be second adroid handset offered by Orange after HTC Hero. DEXT is known as CLIQ in US markets. Tech specs include a touchscreen, slide out qwerty keyboard and come in two colours; black and white. Other features include a 5 megapixel

Watch wireless electricity at work

2009-09-26T14:43:00.000+05:30

Android 1.6 is available now

2009-09-22T15:22:00.002+05:30

Android 1.6 SDK is available for download now. Android 1.6, is based on the donut branch from the Android Open Source Project, introduces a number of new features and technologies. With support for CDMA and additional screen sizes, that means the applications developed for this android platform can be deployed on even more mobile networks and devices. With access to new technologies, including

Sony Walkman S-Series

2009-09-13T14:54:00.002+05:30

Sony has revealed its S-Series walkman in Sony Dealer Convention 2009 in Japan. It will be available in 8gb and 16gb capacities. Judging from the picture, we can also assume that it will also have a two inch LCD screen, FM radio, noise cancellation, and possibly most of the clear audio technologies found in the X-Series Walkman.[ Via Sonyinsider.com ]

Microsoft web platform

2009-07-30T00:08:00.005+05:30

Microsoft web platform includes IIS and Web Extensions, SQL server 2008 Express, Visual Web Developer - A free web development tool, .NET framework and some goodies and free popular web applications. It also includes PHP for windows with some free web applications.More than just a powerful set of tools, servers and technologies, the Microsoft Web Platform offers a complete ecosystem for

Panasonic DMC ZX1

2009-07-29T13:32:00.003+05:30

New Panasonic Lumix ZX1 has 8x optical zoom with a 25mm ultra wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens. A 12.1-megapixel high resolution CCD into a compact body.Panasonics MEGA O.I.S. has now evolved into the new POWER O.I.S., helping prevent handshake even when using high-powered zoom. With twice the shake suppression capability of previous models, the new POWER O.I.S is particularly effective

Fujifilm A170 compact

2009-07-24T09:58:00.003+05:30

Fujifilm as announced a new budget model A170. This is an addition to their A-series easy to use, low cost compacts.The A170 performs well in low light and can shoot at up to ISO 1600. A170 is thin at 21.9 mm, the new 10 megapixel model is available with a high gloss-double coated veneer finish to give this model outstanding good looks.Also featuring Fujifilm’s Anti-Blur Mode, the A-series

Google Chrome OS

2009-07-09T09:43:00.005+05:30

Google has announced their new Operating System for computers named Google Chrome.The official announcement on Google blogs says "We designed Google Chrome for people who live on the web — searching for information, checking email, catching up on the news, shopping or just staying in touch with friends. However, the operating systems that browsers run on were designed in an era where there was no

Kingston Datatraveler 200

2009-06-20T19:30:00.003+05:30

The world's first 128GB USB Flash drive is announced by Kingston. DataTraveler 200 sports a cap-less design and includes a built-in Password Traveler security software for data protection.It also comes in 32GB and 64GB capacities. The 128GB version is priced at $546, while the 64GB and 32GB drives are priced at $213 and $120 respectively."The new DT200's robust storage capability lets consumers

Nokia N86 8MP

2009-06-20T17:36:00.003+05:30

Nokia’s best mobile imaging device, N86 8MP is shipping globally now, N86 won prestigious TIPA award for the Best Mobile Imaging Device in 2009 earlier this year.The N86 features variable aperture, which results in vibrant photos even in challenging bright and low-light conditions. The fast mechanical shutter and Automatic Motion Blur Reduction ensure shorter latencies and less motion blur.

Fuji Finepix Z300

2009-06-19T16:03:00.002+05:30

Fujifim Japan has introduced the Finepix Z300, its first camera that offers touchscreen shooting. This new feature facilitates users to focus and shoot images by touching the subject on the LCD screen. This 10MP camera with its 3.0" LCD and 5x (36-180mm equiv.) optical zoom incorporates features such as Image Stabilisation, an improved macro mode and Infrared Connectivity. The camera is

Reliance "Singapore-Malaysia Calling Card"

2009-06-11T10:15:00.002+05:30

Reliance Communications has introduced a “Singapore – Malaysia Calling Card” for the benefit of customers calling South East Asian countries including Thailand, Indonesia and Hongkong besides Singapore and Malaysia. This exclusive calling card priced at Rs. 449 enables a customer to call at 30% lower rate of Rs 3.50/minute.The Singapore – Malaysia card offering about 116 minutes of talktime is

Samsung S5230 and S5600

2009-04-22T10:37:00.004+05:30

Up here is Samsung's pair of fresh ones destined for Europe over the coming months. The S5230 tops out at EDGE speeds but features a commendable 3-inch WQVGA display, 3 megapixel camera, microSD expansion, FM radio, and naturally, TouchWiz -- and it's all a mere 11.9mm thin. The other one is real high-speed S5600 at 7.2Mbps HSDPA on the 900 and 2100MHz bands -- only problem is, you've got to

Panasonic expands the FS series by three new compacts

2009-04-22T09:58:00.005+05:30

Panasonic has announced three more simple and stylish compacts to Lumix FS series. Expanding the line-up by adding new DMC-FS12, FS62 and FS42.DMC-FS12 12.1-megapixel high resolution imaging and long battery life of 330 pictures. (CIPA)4x Optical Zoom (Max 7.8x in 3-megapixel recording using Extra Optical Zoom) F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO LensiA(Intelligent Auto)mode including MEGA O.I.S.,

Corsair's 256GB SSD

2009-04-17T11:07:00.005+05:30

Here is Corsair's 256 GB SSD that delivers 170MB/sec average read and write speeds. We know, those numbers aren't going to shatter any records. So the benchmarking fiends over at HotHardware managed to scoop up a 256GB S256 from the company and put it through the first of many tests. As for results? Early reports show average read speeds nailing the 200MB/sec mark.The only issue is the

Hitachi Wooo plasmas

2009-04-17T10:56:00.002+05:30

This year's edition of the Hitachi Wooo line of flat panels look a lot like their predecessors on the outside (120Hz IPS LCDs, 250GB HDD equipped models with iVDR slots for additional hard drives and Wooonet DLNA network support) but it's what's inside that counts. The four new XP plasma models range from 42- to 50-inches and promise even better contrast ratios, as high as 40,000:1, with better

Olympus E-450

2009-04-17T10:34:00.002+05:30

E-450, an upgraded version of the E-420 compact DSLR from Olympus. The new E-450 is essentially identical to the E-420 except the addition of 3 Art Filters, a new processor and an improved LCD display. Priced at £450 for the standard lens kit, it will start shipping from May 2009. It's perhaps a testament to how well specified the E-420 is that Olympus has clearly struggled for ways to

Samsung 12 megapixels

2009-04-08T10:16:00.003+05:30

This one is TL320 from Samsung Electronics two 12 mega-pixel compact digital cameras boasting 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lenses. Samsung's new TL320 raises the bar for innovation in the digital imaging industry as it is the world's first digital camera to feature a three-inch AMOLED screen with HVGA resolution. The new HZ15W, Samsung's second mega-zoom, point-and-shoot digital camera, offers

Viewsonic VT2230 LCD display

2009-04-06T12:29:00.002+05:30

ViewSonic® Corp. launched the VT2230 LCD display, the newest addition to its LCD TV line. The VT2230 is a 22-inch LCD HDTV that supports Full HD 1080p resolutions, giving consumers the sharpest picture quality in a stylized small format design. The TV is an ideal addition to a kitchen, den, bedroom or any room in the home needing a small screen HDTV. The VT2230 has

Windows Server 2008 Foundation released

2009-04-06T12:19:00.004+05:30

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Server 2008 Foundation. Codenamed Lima once upon a time, this release is being billed as a low cost alternative to Windows Small Business Server. Squarely aimed at the OEM set (Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, and various Chinese software pirating syndicates have already have expressed interest), this licensing scheme limits the server to fifteen users

Sony DSC-HX1

2009-03-30T09:59:00.001+05:30

Sony has introduced a superzoom compact featuring the company's newly-developed high-speed 9 Mp Exmor CMOS sensor. Sporting a 28-560mm (35mm-equivalent) 20x zoom lens, the DSC-HX1 is capable of up to 10 frames per second in burst mode using a high-speed mechanical shutter. The new sensor also enables high definition movie capture up to 1080/30p, with sound captured by a built-in stereo microphone

iPhone OS 3.0

2009-03-24T09:57:00.003+05:30

Apple has just debuted its upcoming iPhone OS 3.0. Much of the news seemed developer-centric, but there are certainly plenty of consumer implications down the road, along with long-awaited functions like copy and paste, A2DP, MMS and universal Spotlight search. Improvements include:App and developer functionality Peer-to-peer connectivity over Bluetooth for gaming and other info-swapping.Paid

Canon Powershot SD970IS

2009-02-26T12:52:00.003+05:30

The 2009 launched Powershot series, Canon PowerShot SD970IS offers "ultimate" in design and feature-set to the consumers. The camera comes fully loaded with 12.1-Megapixels for amazing resolution and editing, plus a 5x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, all with easy viewing on a large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen.Additional features found on the PowerShot SD970 IS Digital

Windows Mobile 6.5 now official

2009-02-24T10:20:00.005+05:30

Windows Mobile 6.5 is now official. The latest rendition of Microsoft's mobile platform puts an emphasis on touch-friendliness with a honeycomb-style main menu that the company says is easier to finger than a traditional grid layout; a new lock screen that can be slid on different alerts to automatically call up texts, voice mails, and so on; a thoroughly-restyled cut of Internet Explorer Mobile