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India's Cheapest Tablet

2011-12-25T13:01:00.000+05:30

About Ubislate7+

The much awaited India’s ultra low cost Aakash tablet is finally here and is creating ripples all around. Datawind launched Ubislate7 in India, and the student version is named as the Aakash tablet. It offers a web delivery platform that enables quality and interactive knowledge over the internet.

The CEO of DataWind, Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli says ‘This is a made-in-India product. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do this.’ He adds, ‘The final goal is to either provide the same features at a lower cost or provide better functionality and features at the same cost.’

The team of engineers at Datawind has come up with the upgraded version of the Aakash tablet. This upgraded version of Aakash is called Ubislate7+.

Ubislate7+ will be commercially available everywhere and to everyone. This next generation of Aakash is loaded with better features and specifications, and any person can buy it.

The Telecom and Education Minister, Kapil Sibbal, said at the launch of Aakash, "The rich have access to the digital world, the poor and ordinary have been excluded. Aakash will end that digital divide."

There is definitely no other touch pad tablet or computing device anywhere near the price of Aakash tablet or Ubislate7+. It is a new generation device which comes with attractive features. This is the world’s cheapest tablet pc. This tab is made for the requirement of the users and especially for student needs.

Pricing		Rs.2,999
Microprocessor		Cortex A8 – 700 Mhz
Battery		3200 mAh
OS		Android 2.3
Network		WiFi & GPRS (SIM & Phone functionality)

Pre-Book your Ubislate7+ By clicking on the Link Below:-

http://www.aakashtablet.com/

Lenovo LePhone K2 – To Be Launched

2011-12-23T18:03:00.001+05:30

After launching several laptops and tablets, Lenovo’s cutting edge technology has found its way into the palms of its users with the announcement of its new Smartphone K2.

Featuring Android 2.3.5 and a high power dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 processor, the Lenovo LePhone K2 has 1GB RAM and 1GB ROM giving it quick processing power and fast response time.

Lenovo LePhone K2 smartphone has a 4.3 inch colour IPS TFT display and a capacitive multi-touch screen which gives you wide viewing angle and better colour quality. Lithium-Ion batteries give it a good battery backup.

It supports a high-capacity microSD card, which can increase storage space to up to 32GB. With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE and other cellular networks supported, connectivity will be no issue. Its 8MP main camera with 1080p video will capture better, sharper pictures.

No pricing has been given to this phone and targeting the Chinese markets, the Lenovo LePhone K2 is expected to be released soon. So keep a look out for updates.

Samsung Galaxy Y – Smartphone for the Youth

2011-12-23T17:56:00.001+05:30

Recently launched in India, the Galaxy Y is Samsung’s continued attempt to bring full-featured, stylish Android-driven smartphones to the demanding yet budget-conscious young mobile users.

This stylish phone with a 3-inch 262K colour TFT touch display and a resolution of 320×240 pixels provides amazing video viewing and gaming. With an 832MHz processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread, you get fast responses while a 2MP camera allows you to take pictures and videos on the go. A large virtual QWERYT keyboard makes texting fun and easy.

Connect with your friends using Social Hub for a more organized way of sending SMS and emails using one of the Samsung Galaxy Y’s many connectivity options including Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi or USB.

Many personal information management features like calendar, clock, alarm, calculator and memo books and call functions like caller-id, multi-party calls, speaker phones etc are built-in.

Having an internal memory of 160MB you can store a huge amount of phone book entries and SMSes and with the microSD card you can increase your storage space up to 32GB.

The TouchWiz UI gives an improved and colourful user interface having features like multi-touch and zoom making navigation easier.

Preloaded security application – ‘Find my Mobile’ helps you track your mobile if misplaced and remotely wipe all data in case of theft.

Available in vibrant youthful colours, you can choose the one that most suits your style. So get one of your own with just Rs.7,350/- in your pocket.

Lenovo Thinkcentre Edge 71z & 91z – Space Saving Desktops

2011-12-23T17:47:00.000+05:30

Catering to the demands of high performance, power efficiency and space saving device, Lenovo has launched 2 devices in its ThinkCentre Edge series i.e. Edge 71z and Edge 91z positioning them as All-In-One (AIO) devices.

Tech Specifications

Powerful enough to handle all your business requirements, these devices have 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processors, with original Windows 7 Professional 32 making it the slimmest most powerful commercial AIO.

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for RapidBoot technology boots your system in under 15 seconds while optional Lenovo developed RapidDrive technology gives a boost to performance. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfers files 10 times faster and saves time and power.

Display

It boasts of a slim 21.5-inch HD LED infinity display with a thickness of just 2.5-inch, that leaves a lasting impression. The screen is spill-proof and is propped up on removable feet with VESA mount system. You have wireless keyboard that can slide under the desktop saving more space. One can even go for a multitouch screen.

Superior multimedia display is obtained from the HDMI-out, VGA-in and up to 1GB AMD Radeon discrete graphics. One can optimize VoIP with 1.3 megapixel webcam, integrated microphone and internal stereo speakers.

Security

Many ThinkVantage softwares are pre-installed to help you protect, recover and keep your company data safe. ThinkVantage Rescue & Recovery, ThinkVantage Active Protection System and ThinkVantage Client Security Solution guard your AIO against unauthorised access while option CompuTrace technology helps recover your device in case of theft.

Price

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71z is priced at Rs.26,400/- while Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 91z stands at Rs. 43,500/-.

Samsung Champ 2 GT-C3330 – Low Budget Smartphone Launched

2011-12-22T21:53:00.001+05:30

This affordable smartphone from Samsung with a 2.4-inch TFT full touch display and great sound effects is all set to create ripples in the Indian market. Standard Li-Ion battery give great backup of nearly 12-15 hours talk time, something rarely found in other phones.

Sound-alive 3D effects gives sound quality that is equal to the best phones with wide, dynamic and surround sound modes. It supports a 2MP VGA camera. HTML browsing is made possible by the HTML Access NetFront browser with connectivity provided by GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and a microUSB port.

It supports an internal memory of 20MB with a microSD card slot giving you an extended memory of up to 16GB. Other built-in features include calendar, scheduler, to-do list, clock, timer, stop watch, currency converter.

With dimensions of 96x52x12 weighing 79.5 gms, it is small and elegant. With touch virtual QWERTY keypad and Stylus Pen, it is easy to use for writing emails and smses.

Socializing features like ChatON connecting with messaging servers including MSN, Yahoo and G-Talk as well as connectivity to Facebook and Twitter helps you remain connected to friends always.

Samsung Champ 2 gives you an all round complete package with a modest price range of Rs. 3,489/- to Rs.4,090/-.

Lenovo Thinkpad Business Tablet

2011-12-22T21:46:00.002+05:30

Lenovo ThinkPad Business Tablet has a 10.1-inch HD multitouch display with an optional digitizer input pen while a peep inside reveals a Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-Core 1GHz processor with Android 3.1 operating system. Weighing just 748 gm it comes in up to 64GB storage option with up to 16GB memory.

The capacitive touchscreen display strengthened by the Gorilla Corning Glass gives you a wide viewing angle while the Think Pad tablet pen helps you perform touchscreen functions like drag, drop, open, swipe with greater precision than your fingers.

With the help of the pen and preloaded apps like FlexT9 and Notes Mobile, you can even convert your handwriting into digital text.

All your confidential business data is safe with many security features including full device and SD card encryption, port blockers and secure email access. Besides, pre-enabled Computrace Mobile app can remotely disable and delete sensitive data in case of theft.

Micro-USB port, full-size SD card reader, full-size USB port, mini-HDMI port and Lenovo’s unique file copy utility helps you save, sync and share large files using integrated 2GB cloud storage.

Stay productive and connected wherever your business takes you with BlueTooth, Wi-Fi and optional 3G connectivity. You can get superior video conferencing with front 2MP and back 5MP webcams.

Lenovo ThinkPad business tablet with all the security features, connectivity and processing power combined with the dynamic features of Android is priced at Rs.29,500/- in India for its Wi-Fi only 16GB model. 32GB, 3G model is available for Rs. 41,900/- while you can get 64GB, 3G for Rs.46,900/-.

ASUS Ultra Portable ZENBOOK – The Thinnest Ultrabook

2011-12-22T21:35:00.002+05:30

The thinnest ultrabook in the market with a thickness of just 0.11-inches in front and 0.67-inches at the rear, ASUS ZENBOOK UX31 presents an outstanding piece of engineering technology that looks like a work of art.

Asus Technology is an International company, which produces quality products and ASUS ultra-portable ZENBOOK is another one of its outstanding products. ASUS ZENBOOK combines the sleekest design, smart performance, energy saving technology and amazing sound quality making it the technological masterpiece.

It is powered by Intel’s second generation Core i7 processor, 4GB RAM and features a USB 3.0, SATA 3.0 SSD with 256GB storage and Bluetooth. Incorporating the new technology of USB Charger+ it allows the batteries to get charged within fraction of the time it usually takes.

Another new technological breakthrough that is part of ASUS ZENBOOK is the Super Hybrid Engine II technology patented by ASUS which helps consume less energy and conserve battery life giving you up to 25% extra battery life as compared to other Ultrabooks.

And last but not the least, for the music loving GenX, ASUS uses its SonicMaster technology developed by ASUS Golden Ear team and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, which makes listening to music and watching movies a theatre like experience.

For the masterpiece design and cutting edge technology it presents, ASUS ZENBOOK UX 13 has been priced at Rs. 89,900/- making it one of the most expensive ultrabooks in town.

LG Electronics Optimus Series with PRO & Net

2011-12-17T16:28:00.002+05:30

LG is adding more variety to already established series of LG Optimus smartphones with the new LG Optimus PRO C660 and LG Optimus Net. Powered by the 800 MHz Qualcomm processor, both these handsets run Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

Difference between the two is in their input with LG Optimus PRO having a full Qwerty keypad while LG Optimus Net is a complete touchscreen device.

Technical specifications include 256MB RAM (PRO) 512MB RAM (Net) and 512 MB ROM with wireless connectivity in the form of GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. A 3MP rear camera with a 4X zoom and a front VGA camera with video recording capabilities let you capture special moments on the go.

Memory can be expanded up to 32GB using MicroSD. LG Optimus UI 2.0 interface gives them great social networking features. Also supported is a Li-Ion 1500mAH battery giving you good backup of 4 hours talk time.

FM Radio and audio jack help you enjoy all the music of the world. LG Optimus Net has a 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution.

Kept in the mid-range category of smartphones, both these handsets cost approximately around Rs.10,000 and will also be available with dual SIM features.

LG OPTIMUS NET REVIEW.

LG OPTIMUS PRO REVIEW.

Kyobo E-Reader with Qualcomm’s Mirasol Color Display

2011-12-17T16:12:00.002+05:30

Though not available in any other country except Korea, the Kyobo E-reader has generated great interest the world over as it features the much awaited Mirasol Reflective Colour Display from Qualcomm sitting on the verge of changing the face of most displays.

Kyobo’s E-Reader comes with a 5.7 touchscreen colour display with 1024 x 768 Mirasol display. It runs on 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with Android 2.3 as its OS. Available only in South Korea it is priced at 349,000 won (US$305).

Qualcomm has been experimenting with Mirasol to overcome the shortcomings of the LCD and e-ink screens. LCD consumes too much power while e-ink are slow to refresh.

Mirasol uses a new technology where tiny mirrors change the reflectivity when small voltages are applied bringing shift in colour as you play videos. It requires very little power, just like e-ink has no light of its own and works well in sunlight.

Now that it is commercially tested with Kyobo E-Reader, this technology will be revolutionary as it would mean “weeks of reading” on a single charge for 30 minutes a day usage.

Qualcomm says that they will start full production of its Mirasol display mid 2012. With power saving the new environment friendly mantra, it remains to be seen how many new devices will want to incorporate this new technology.

Dell Latitude ST Tablet

2011-12-17T16:04:00.001+05:30

Dell Latitude ST with the N-Trig stylus brings together the power of its Latitude laptops into the body of a 10.1 inch capacitive touch screen slate making it a tablet that professionals would love to use.

It features Windows 7 Operating System running on 1.5 GHz Intel Atom Z670 processor, which can take on challenging business environment. It comes with a 2GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB with SSD.

Full suite of Windows Office business applications can be loaded on Dell Latitude ST helping you take care of every business need.

For safety of personal and professional data, Dell offers the optional Trusted Platform Module, BitLocker and Kensington lock slot safeguarding your Latitude ST against theft and data pilferage. Other professional applications preloaded are Adobe Flash, Adobe AIR and Microsoft Silverlight.

Dell Latitude ST tablet is made safe from drops by use of a rubberized bumper while the Corning Gorilla Glass protects your screen. A 5 MP rear camera and a 720p front facing camera enable you to take pictures and video chat.

Dell Latitude ST comes complete with captivating Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 600 graphics giving ultimate gaming experience.

Claims of a battery life of 6 hours is appreciable while high speed connectivity is achieved via Dell Wireless, Bluetooth, GPS with a 3G antenna. Starting price of Dell Latitude ST in India is Rs. 36,000.

Sony Tablet P with Dual 5.5″ Touch Screens

2011-12-17T15:59:00.000+05:30

A tablet that can be folded implies that you get the benefit of a large tablet screen and a convenient pocketable small device.

Playing games on Sony Tablet P feels like playing on a real PlayStation gaming device while reading an e-book gives the feeling of holding a real folded book in your hand. With the tablet war in top gear and companies dishing out look-alikes, Sony seems to have gone an extra mile to plate up something unique.

Sony Tablet P features not one but two 5.5-inches touch screens which when opened give a full 10″ screen for a unique experience unlike you have had with any other device.

Given a clamshell design, both the screens have 1024 x 480-pixel resolution. With Sony’s TruBlack display, you get vibrant colours and deeper blacks giving you amazing pictures.

It houses 1 GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with an unimpressive 4GB storage space. It does have a microSD slot to add extra storage. Currently running Android Honeycomb, Sony plans to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 later.

Fast Internet access can be achieved via Wi-Fi while connectivity to other devices is achieved via Bluetooth. A 3080mH Li-Ion battery gives you long backup. Sony Tablet P A 5 megapixel rear camera for taking pictures and a VGA front camera for video conferencing.

Looks like a PSP gaming device and the first tablet to be PlayStation certified, Sony Tablet P will be highly accepted. It comes preinstalled with the Crash Bandicoot besides free 180 days memberships to Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited and Reader Store.

Cashing on its unique dual screen, Sony has launched it in UK with a whooping price tag of £500 or Rs. 40,500/-.

HTC Flyer – With Scribe Technology

2011-12-17T15:52:00.001+05:30

HTC Flyer is a portable 7-inch tablet that comes with a digital pen, which can do all things that you can do with a normal pen. Thanks to HTC innovative Scribe Technology, you can paint, write, sign documents, retouch picture and even highlight the text you are reading.

HTC Notes lets you take notes and add scribble, photo and voice to it. Link them to your calendar and tap on any moment from your meeting to hear the recorded audio.

The sleek 195 x 122 x 13.2 mm unibody is sturdy weighing only 420gms while the 7-inch bright multi-touch screen is great for watching movies. Besides the handwriting support, it also has accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate.

With 1 GB RAM and internal storage of 16 GB you can store unlimited amounts of phone book entries. Provision to expand your storage to 32 GB is made using microSD card. Supports GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth and USB port for connectivity and sharing data.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5GHz processor gives HTC Flyer superfast browsing and seamless multitasking. Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense UI brings many applications come alive.

A 5MP camera with autofocus, Geo-tagging and HD video playback of 720p is complemented by a secondary front 1.3MP camera for video chatting.

It is available online at Flipkart.com for Rs.23,900/- so get your own HTC Flyer and let your imagination fly.

Biscotti TV Phone Hands-On

2011-12-17T15:46:00.001+05:30

What is a TV phone? I ask. It is a sleek little gizmo that turns your television into a high-definition TV phone that makes you feel like getting teleported to your loved ones. Says Biscotti.

Well, sounds like a great device which will change the way we chat with or visit our loved ones with life-like video calling and perfect sound quality.

All you need is an HDTV with an HDMI Input, a Wi-Fi connection and the Biscotti TV phone – no computer, no laptop and no mobile required. Its high definition 5MP camera and microphone captures the entire room so you can easily move around and everyone in the room can be part of the conversation.

A small biscuit shaped and with almost as small a size the Biscotti TV phone sit on top of your TV without anybody so much as noticing it and is easily controlled with a remote.

So set up your Biscotti in minutes and get talking to anyone who has a Biscotti or Google Talk (GTalk) on their TV, computer, smartphone or tablets. It works just like a home phone, always ready to receive calls and you can even receive calls while watching TV. With free calls it is the next best thing to being with your loved ones.

Available for sale online at Biscotti’s site for $199 it comes with a mount kit, HDMI cable, remote control and a power adapter.

HP Folio 13 Notebook

2011-12-17T15:41:00.001+05:30

Lightweight, sleek and smart, the HP Folio 13 Notebook is coming to change the way your work desk looks.

The swanky metal steel gray chassis adds zing to your style while the latest Intel processor technology fuels your working speeds. Cinematic sounds, efficient webcam and a multi-touch screen give you a whole new experience.

HP claims its Folio 13 will deliver a 9 hour battery life which is by far the highest found in any Ultrabooks available. That’s a whole day’s work packed into this 18 mm ultra thin, 3.3 pounds HP Folio 13.

It consists of a 13.3-inch diagonal multi-touch screen with high-definition BrightView display. With HP ImagePad, you can get absolutely accurate, advanced multi-touch support. A backlit keyboard is beneficial when working in low light conditions.

Powered by the latest Intel Core processors, HP Folio 13 features Rapid Start Technology which helps to get the system up and running quickly. One of its models will include TPM Embedded Security chip for people who need to send sensitive classified documents.

It also includes a 128GB SSD (Solid State drive) for storage and quick responses. HP Folio 13 runs Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System including Windows 7 Professional.

The HP TrueVision HD Camera gives sharper pictures, the Dolby Advanced sound System gives a theatre experience while HP CoolSense technology keeps the notebook cool.

Connectivity options include a row of ports including the USB 3.0 and RJ-45. To be available from the 7th of Dec. at a starting price of $899.99, HP Folio 13 is the Ultrabook you should look out for.

Which Song Do You Like?

2011-12-17T13:20:00.000+05:30

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BlackBerry Bold 9790 with New Features

2011-12-03T14:58:00.000+05:30

Packing refined touches and functional features into the BlackBerry Bold 9790 smartphone provides a bold design, sensitive touch display, running on a powerful processor and BlackBerry 7 OS, dual band Wi-Fi connectivity and numerous pre-installed apps and services.

BlackBerry Bold 9790 displays a 2.45-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 16 million brilliant colours in 480 x 360 pixels screen with its iconic QWERTY keyboard and an accurate optical trackpad complementing it.

An enormous storage capacity of 8 GB expandable up to 32 GB using micro SD card helps you download and store innumerable games, music and videos. The 5 MP camera with a flash has latest features like auto-focus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, face detection and image stabilization with a support for video capture.

Processing horsepower comes from the 1GHz Marvell Tavor processor running on BlackBerry OS 7 supporting SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email and Instant messaging. Standard Li-Ion batteries give you talk time of over 5 hours.

The latest Near Field Communication technology is supported but is carrier dependent. NFC allows you to connect with other devices and read tags on signs and cash counters with just a tap of the phone.

For connectivity, BlackBerry Bold 9790 supports Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G and Bluetooth, which helps you make quick downloads on the go using the HTML Browser.

Launched this month with a price tag of Rs. 27,490, it would be available in the Indian market by December holiday season.

Idea ID-280 & Blade – Low Cost Android Phones

2011-12-03T14:55:00.000+05:30

Idea Cellular Ltd has launched two low cost Android phones: the ID-280 and Blade with exceptional 3G capabilities.

The two models differ in their size with ID-280 having a screen size of 28-inch while Blade has a 3.5-inch screen resulting in the slight difference in cost. MRP of ID-280 is Rs. 5850/- while that of Blade is Rs. 7992/- with most of the other features common.This is coupled with an introductory offer of Rs. 3500 worth of 3G benefits making them more attractive.

A 528MHz Qualcom processor with Android 2.2 operating system and HSDPA 7.2 Mbps give this a powerful support to enjoy seamless 3G data speeds. Both support a highly responsive capacitive multi touch screen with a gravity sensor. GPS helps you find your way while Google brings information to your fingertips with its Opera Mini browser.

With a Li-Ion 1250mAH battery, you get battery backup of 8 hours. It has an internal memory of 256MB RAM and external memory expandable up to 32GB.

A 3.2 MP camera with video support gives you the option of capturing your special moments and the fast 3G idea network helps you upload it onto Facebook on the go. Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots for getting your information or watch latest videos on YouTube.

Toshiba’s First Android Smartbook AC100

2011-12-03T14:13:00.000+05:30

AC100 is Toshiba’s first Mobile Internet Device now upgraded to Android 2.2 platform powered by 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra processor. AC100 is sleek and lightweight yet is perfect for heavy content processing. Having instant start-up time of less than a minute, full-size keyboard and long battery life, it can be used anywhere and anytime.

Its ultra light weight of 870 gms and slender stylish looks with just 14mm at its thinnest point makes it easy to put into any bag and carry around. A 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display screen with Toshiba Clear SuperView technology displays your content perfectly. The upgraded Toshiba AC100 has its own Toshiba Market.

It has a 512Mb RAM with 16GB storage. For Internet connectivity it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G. 2 USB Ports and HDMI help you connect to other devices. It also supports a 1.3MP webcam and stereo speakers for video chat.

Some of the default apps available are Opera Mobile 10, Toshiba Media Player, Default Browser, Toshiba file Manager, SingleClick Connect, Email client, sound recorder and others. With the OS upgraded to Android 2.2 Froyo, AC100 should show better performance.

With a drop in prices, upgraded Toshiba AC100′s Wi-Fi version is available for $275 while the 3G version may cost a little more.

Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface – All Laid Out

2011-12-03T14:06:00.000+05:30

Samsung’s SUR40 for Microsoft Surface merges Samsung’s touch technology built into its LCD panel with Microsoft’s capability of touch and object recognition to create a unique Sensors-in-Pixel (SIP) technology that will revolutionize the touchscreen industry.

SUR40 is next generation of surfaces consisting of large LCD screen that can “see”. This screen can “see” not just the tips of your fingers but your entire hand with multiple people using it together as well as objects that you put on the screen.

It is powered by Samsung’s PixelSense technology. PixelSense actually captures these images over millions of infrared sensors in the LCD display, which recognize, processes and interpret these pictures and passes it to the appropriate application.

With 50 simultaneous touch points, multiple people can be working simultaneously on SUR40. Objects such as Red Bull cans, coffee mugs, cameras, mobiles and even paper can be placed on top of the surface and each can start up its own relevant application.

The 40-inch HD SUR40 panel with a thickness of just 4-inches is made of Corning Gorilla Glass toughened to withstand extensive handling along with a few coffee spills. With a 1080p, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 display you get amazing clarity and brightness. It can be kept on a flat surface or hung up on a wall depending on its usage.

SUR40 is powered by embedded AMD Athon Dual-Core 2.9GHz processor along with AMD HD6750M GPU with DirectX 11 giving you substantial processing horsepower and outstanding graphics capability.

With great scope for commercial usage, Samsung and Microsoft see their SUR40 being used in practically any industry that requires interacting with people from healthcare, hospitality, education, retail and manufacture.

Now available for pre-order in 23 countries including India at the Samsung site, Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface will be shipped by January 2012.

To know the pricing, Samsung has given the numbers and mail-id of the country sales in-charges on their site. Lots of numbers are going around the net but the best way to get the price in India would be to call up the Samsung sale representative.

Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet

2011-12-01T19:43:00.000+05:30

Barnes & Nook claim that their Nook Tablet, which has an upgraded version of Nook Color, is the fastest and lightest tablet with the best entertainment in stunning VividView.

Smooth streaming of 1080p HD videos and Web-browsing at lighting speeds is possible due to its 1GHz Ti OMAP4 dual-core processor and 1GB RAM while the VividView 7-inch multi-touch screen displays 16 million colours having a high resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels with exceptional clarity and minimum glare giving you the ultimate reading experience.

16GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB with a microSD card allows you to store unlimited number of books, comics, apps, games as well as your entire collection of music files.

Other pre-installed NOOK apps include Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora Internet radio, Chess, Crossword, Sudoku, Media gallery, NOOK Friends, Email and others. Free Nook Reading App is smart enough to sync the last page read across your NOOK, smartphone or computer so that you can start reading from where you left off on any device.

Batteries are engineered to support 11.5 hours of reading and 9 hours of video giving you extra long backup.

With dimensions of 8.1x6x0.48 inches, it is super light at 14.1 ounces. Built-in Wi-Fi and USB port provide the connectivity to Internet and other devices. With a price of $249 (approx Rs. 13,000) it gives stiff competition to Amazon Fire.

LG Full HD 3D Projector

2011-12-01T19:36:00.000+05:30

3D projectors bring life like images on screen intensifying the viewing experience. All the companies are trying to benefit from the 3D craze.

LG Electronics, Inc. has introduced its versatile CF3D, a full HD 3D projector. It consists of Dual Engine Single Lens with high brightness rating and an impressively high contrast ratio of 7,000:1. Unlike other 3D projectors, LG CF3D is small as it consists of two projection engines built into one.

Creating polarized stereoscopic image pair within the same unit and projecting both simultaneously increases brightness to 2300 lumens. The CF3D projector features improved and rapid polarization resulting in pictures with high resolution and improved definition giving minimum ghosting.

To get a whole picture, besides the LG CF3D projector you need a 3D Blue-ray Disc player, a silver screen on which to project and a pair of 3D glasses to experience the total 3D effect.

This LG projector with its cutting-edge technological advancements presents amazing picture quality and clarity making movie watching an unforgettable and immersive experience.

Easily compatible with your home theater, with LG CF3D, you can bring home some of the movie hall experience. It can also replace the simple projectors in universities for studying molecular structures, architect’s offices to display 3D versions of their buildings and other such areas.

Coming with six pairs of polarized glasses, the LG CF3D is priced at $14,999. 3D technology has great potential and LG is trying to exploit every possibility.

Tobii EyeAsteroids

2011-12-01T19:23:00.000+05:30

Tobii is a company that totally deals with eye-tracking technology. They have added a new dimension to gaming by introducing the first ever eye-controlled arcade game in the world.

Debuting at New York’s Dave & Buster’s arcade recently, this game will soon become an attractive eye-catcher in big arcades and business showrooms. Just below the display, there are infrared sensors to calibrate your eyes before you begin.

Once that is done, you can start shooting. It takes a while to control your vision and you find yourself shooting all over the place. Kind of tricky to fix your eyes to only the object to be destroyed but once you get the hang of it, you start enjoying your new-found super powers.

This new technology has blown a new life into the old game of Atari where you can blast the target by simply fixing your gaze on it. Eye Asteroids uses no hands, no remotes, no keys and no joysticks. You can use your hands and just your eyes and you can zap away at the enemy.

Costing $15,000 each, Tobii has currently made only 50 Eye Asteroids units, which will probably end up as the latest attraction and showstoppers in high-end gaming arcades. It may take a while before we see this technology being used in a home version of the game.

We’ve heard this before…”If only looks could kill”…and now we are beginning to believe they really can!

Acer Aspire S3 – The Sleek Ultrabook

2011-12-01T19:17:00.000+05:30

Acer’s Ultrabook is a new category of notebook, which is ultra thin being under half an inch yet offering great processing power. Only 17mm thick, Acer Aspire S3 displays great style in its suave plastic body with a metallic finish.

Screen & Sound

13-inch LCD display screen gives you high picture quality with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels displaying crystal clear picture and sharp video playback. Also supports the Dolby sound Theatre utility giving better sound quality.

Processor

Intel-Core i5 1.6 GHz dual-core processor with a 4GB RAM gives you high speed computing. It consists of a hybrid storage with a 320GB HDD main storage and a small 20GB SDD for caching. Intel HD Graphics with 128B RAM gives a good gaming experience.

Keyboard

A full-QWERTY keyboard with well-spaced out keys are easy to use. A reasonably sized track pad is smooth and supports multi-touch like pinch-to-zoom and two-finger scrolling. The left and right buttons are built-into the 3.4 x 2.5-inch Elan trackpad and not separately visible.

Operating system & Other Software

Windows 7 Home premium edition come preinstalled. Some other Acer apps included are Acer Deep Sleep, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Crystal Eye Webcam and the Acer Games portal. Other software pre-loaded are Internet radio, newsXpresso, Nook for PC, Skype, MS Office and trial McAffee.

Camera

A 1.3MP webcam is present in the front for video chat.

Battery

Acer claims a battery backup of 6 to 7 hours.

Connectivity

Supports Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports, SD card reader and a full-size HDMI port.

Price

Priced at Rs.44,900, the Acer Aspire S3 is one of the cheapest ultrabooks in the market.

SECURITY RISKS

2011-11-21T14:27:00.000+05:30

VLC MEDIA PLAYER

Due to a vulnerability in the handling of playlists, attackers can inject malicious code onto a computer. Playlists in XSPF format are affected.

SOLUTION: The manufacturer has made available the updated version 1.1.10, in which this error is corrected. The link is available on VLC's website.

ADOBE FLASH

Hackers are actively exploiting a security hole in Flash player that allows them to read data from Web pages which a user has logged on to, such as email accounts.

SOLUTION: Adobe has closed the unforeseen cross-site scripting hole, and is offering an update to Flash player 10.3.181.22 for download.

FACEBOOK

An Android app named FaceNiff allows attackers to penetrate others' Facebook accounts if they are active on the same Wi-Fi network.

SOLUTION: In order to protect themselves against such an attack, users should consider always using the SSL option when accessing Facebook via public networks. The change can be made in the settings menu of Facebook.

INTERNET EXPLORER

Researchers found an IE bug that let them read cookies from remote PCs. They can thus log in to some protected sites without a password. The victim is sent a puzzle game in which he has to drag and drop objects, which actually secretly enables the exploit.

SOLUTION: Microsoft has already fixed this hole thanks to the researchers.

Microsoft New-Age Mouse

2011-11-20T18:40:00.001+05:30

Microsoft has launched the Touch Mouse, which makes everyday tasks more fluid and intuitive using natural gestures instead of clicks. Exclusively designed for windows 7, the new microsoft Touch Mouse combines the virtues of the old familiar mouse with multi-touch gestures. it marries natural human gestures with the ability of an electronic mouse and helps click, flick, scroll, pan, tilt and swipe on windows 7 seamlessly.

Product Dimensions

Key Features

One Finger:-

Scroll, flick or pan any direction for quick navigation. Sweep your thumb to go forwards or back.

Two Fingers:-

Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximise and minimise.

Three Fingers:-

Show all open windows or reveal your desktop.

Contoured shape:-

Superior comfort that's designed to fit your hand.

Plug-And-Go Nano Transceiver:-

Leave the Nano Transceiver plugged in when you’re on the go, or stow it in the mouse.

Exclusively for Windows 7:-

Touch Mouse takes advantage of the enhanced features of Windows 7 to make you more productive.

Blue Track Technology:-

Blue Track Technology allows this multi-touch mouse to go virtually anywhere.

System Requirements

Computer/Operating System:-

Requires Windows 7

Hard Drive:-

100 MB

Other:-

USB only
2 AA alkaline batteries required (included)

Price:-

Rs 3,999