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Facts about water purifiers and Tata Swach wins Sniff award

2011-01-08T22:52:00.000-08:00

Tata Swach wins Sniff award for new product innovation at

LeapVault Change Leadership Awards 2010

Recently launched low cost water purifier Swach from Tata Group is another great product for mass.

It will surely not only create awareness about drinking clean water but also make it affordable to buy.

There are already many water purifiers from different companies but none is less than 1000 Rs.

But TataSwach (means Clean) comes for Rs 799 only. It doesn’t require energy or running water.

It has a replaceable filter Swach that cost Rs. 1 per day for a family of five. Launched by

Mr. Ratan Tata with the saying “Safe Drinking (Swatch Pani) is the most basic need of human beings.

The social cost of water contamination is already enormous.

” Tata Swatch has been developed by collaboration of Group of Tata companies-

Tata Chemicals, TCS, Titan Industry. 14 patents have been filed for the technology and product.

Tata Swach will be available in two versions priced at Rs 749 and Rs 999. The cost of the

filter is Rs 299 and it has the capacity to filter 3000 litres of water. Tata Swach filter uses

commonly available materials like rice husk ash, cement and pebbles and bound with microscopic

silver particles that kill the bacteria responsible for 80 per cent of waterborne diseases, colour,

odour and micro-organisms.

But main question is how many of us know what are TDS and contaminations? Why we need to

have a water purifier and which one (Pre filter, UV Purification, Reverse Osmosis, Candle filter)?
In short- we should drink water which is about 50 ppm in TDS (total dissolved solids). Anything

above 750-1000 means your water is very contaminated. But apart from considering TDS, make

sure there is no heavy metal in it. Reverse Osmosis removes dissolved solids of and above the size

0.0009-0.007 microns.

Water purification Market in recent years has caught the attention of multinationals.

Hindustan Unilever launched Pureit in 2005, while Philips India launched Philips Intelligent

Water Purifier in 2007. But Aquaguard continues to be the leader in this category,

where the penetration of water purifiers is a mere 2.5 %. (Source TOI)

As of now the cheapest water purifier in market are Hindustan Unilever-Pureit for Rs 2000 and

Eureka Forbes-AquaSure, 1750 Rs. and Tata Swatch is for only 799 INR.

Car Insurance Facts -2 : What is covered and What not

2011-01-08T05:44:00.000-08:00

These are excerpts from the facts on CAR Insurance in US.

Each person who acquires a driver’s license in the United States is required to

have at least the minimum coverage required by their state’s laws when it comes

to general car insurance. This article will outline five of the most common and

general car insurance facts that you should know about before choosing a policy

for yourself or someone in your family.

1: Cheap does not mean Ineffective

Believe it or not, a cheap auto policy does not necessarily mean an ineffective policy.

In fact, some of the cheaper policies offer more coverage than some of the more

expensive policies. For instance, comprehensive coverage is cheaper than collision coverage,

but it still offers excellent coverage for the driver.

2: Various Factors Affect Insurance Rates

There are various factors that affect the insurance rate issued to you by an insurance company.

The factors and guidelines are different from company to company, so be sure you do

your research before signing up for a policy.

Some of the factors that go into your insurance rate include previous insurance claims,

accidents, tickets and even credit history.

3: Prices Vary by Company

Not all drivers realize this but the price of an auto insurance policy will vary

depending on which company you sign with for that policy.

The best way for you to acquire low insurance rates is to shop around

as much as possible. Jeanne Salvatore, the senior vice president of the

Insurance Information Institute had the following to say about pricing: “Auto insurance

is a highly competitive business and one of the most effective ways to reduce insurance

costs is simply to shop around. Drivers should look for an insurance company that will

provide a good price along with excellent service.”

4: Policy Lapse Means More Payments

Should you let your policy lapse, which means it has expired, you are risking paying

more money when you restart the policy down the road. To avoid higher insurance

rates, purchase a new policy from a different company before your current policy expires.

This keeps your policy from lapsing and you being charged more money than you should be charged.

5: Higher Deductibles Equal Lower Premiums

As with any type of insurance policy, the more you pay for the deductible,

the lower you will have to pay for your premiums. An auto insurance company

decides what to charge their customers based on how much they think they will

have to pay on your claims. If you raise the amount of deductibles you will pay

when an accident occurs, your premiums will be lower.

Three other general facts regarding car insurance include discounts that can make a

difference in your policy price, the type of coverage you pick affects what you pay,

and the car that you own also affects your policy rates.

Car Insurance Facts -1 : What is covered and What not

2011-01-08T05:15:00.000-08:00

This is excerpts from UK car insurance model.

1. New Cars Cost More to Insure

At first glance, there’s plenty of logic to this myth. New cars cost a lot of money, therefore they’ll be expensive to insure.

However, this isn’t always the case. Recent research from price comparison a website moneysupermarket.com has found that depending on the driver’s history, insurance for a brand new car is often cheaper than a five or ten year old version of the same vehicle.

Newer models have top of the range security features installed, meaning that they are statistically less likely to be stolen, a fact that helps to bring insurance costs down.

Older models also tend to be owned by younger or new drivers, who insurers class as a bigger risk and charge a higher premium.

2. Car Color Matters
For some reason, a quarter of drivers think that car color plays a big part in calculating insurance costs, with many believing that red cars cost more because they’re linked to aggressive driving.

However, although insurers take many factors into account, including engine size, age and value of the car, driver’s record etc., they don’t take any notice of the color. In fact, they won’t even ask you what color your car is.

3. Being Loyal to Insurer leads to Cheaper Coverage
Staying with the same insurance company year on year won’t automatically lower your premiums.

It always pays to shop around for a better deal and compare car insurance quotes when it’s time to renew your policy, because providers don’t necessarily reward your loyalty with a reduced price.

4. New Cars Are Stolen More
Some people avoid buying a brand new, top of the range car because they think it’ll become a target for would be thieves.

Statistics prove they are wrong. New models have much more advanced security equipment and anti-theft devices installed, meaning that criminals steer clear and target older vehicles that are easier to steal instead.

5. A Car is Worth What You Paid for It
If your car is totaled or stolen, insurers will only pay to replace it with a similar model at today’s market rate, not the value you paid for it originally.

So even though you took a car finance loan' to buy that beautiful new sports car for $50,000 five years ago, unfortunately you won’t get that amount as an insurance payout, just what it’s worth now.

6. A Speeding Ticket Will Send My Premium Spiraling
Although committing traffic violations and gaining points on your license are pretty much guaranteed ways to increase your insurance premiums, a first-time minor speeding offense is unlikely to make too much difference.

However, a second or third ticket, or a major offense like going 20 miles per hour over the limit, will lead to increased rates as your insurers will consider you a high risk driver.

7. Credit Scores Don’t Count
Sadly this isn’t the case. Most insurers now factor in a customer’s credit score when calculating their insurance quote. The better the credit score, the lower the premium will be.

Boost your score by keeping on top of credit cards debts and paying bills on time, and you’ll start to see a difference when you renew your auto insurance policy.

8. No Fault Insurance Means It’s Never My Fault
It’d be a much simpler world if this was true, but sadly it isn’t!

The only thing no fault insurance covers is your medical bills if you are in an accident, whoever is at fault.

It doesn’t cover the other driver, it doesn’t cover damage to cars, and it certainly doesn’t mean you’re absolved of any responsibility if you are to blame.

9. I’ve Never Been in a Crash So I Don’t Need Insurance
And finally, the biggest myth of the lot. Just because you’ve been lucky enough to avoid accidents so far doesn’t mean that’ll always be the case, no matter how good a driver you are.

But it’s not just the peace of mind that having motor insurance can provide if something were to go wrong. It’s actually a legal requirement to have some form of insurance, so it’s not an even an option, you must have some sort of protection.

US Health Care Reform Laws 2011

2011-01-08T03:53:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed a health care

reform bill into law. Here are highlights of new health insurance reform laws that

will take effect on January 1, 2011 (unless otherwise indicated):

Free Preventative Care Under Medicare

Starting January 1, 2011, co-payments and deductibles can no longer

be charged for preventive care medical services.

This reform will enable more senior citizens to get regular check-ups

to help detect potential health problems. When people with heart disease,

cancer, and diabetes are diagnosed earlier, faster treatment can aid in the

prevention of long-term complications of treatable diseases which not only

cost more in consumer dollars, but cost people their lives.

Medicare Part D "Donut Hole"

In 2010, Medicare recipients will only get a $250 rebate for prescription drugs.

However, beginning in 2011, seniors on Medicare will get a 50 percent discount

on brand-name drugs while in the "Donut Hole," a gap in the Medicare Part D

prescription drug coverage plan. Medicare Part D currently covers up to $2,700

per year in prescription drug payments then stops paying for medications until

costs exceed $6,100. This means Medicare Part D coverage recipients are

responsible for paying all their own drug costs between $2,700 and $6,100.

This gap in coverage will be eliminated completely by 2020.

Insurance Company Financial Accountability

Good-bye insurance industry executive greed. Beginning on January 1, 2011,

insurance companies that provide individual and small group policies will be

required to spend 80 percent of their premium dollars on medical services.

Previously, insurance companies could pocket high profits without being

accountable for the level of services provided to their insureds, the number

of rescinded (retroactively canceled) insurance policies to avoid paying

and claims, and salaries that made Wall Street fat cats look poor.

Insurance Policy - 2010

2011-01-08T03:39:00.000-08:00

These are the new Insurance policies introduced in India 2010.

Health Insurance Plan: Established in 1919 by Sir Dorab Tata New India Assurance is
the first fully Indian owned insurance company in India.
Cheapest Health Insurance Plan is New India Assurance's latest insurance policy
of all times.The yearly premium could be as low as Rs 1000 for a minimum assured
sum of Rs 1, 00,000 for a person who is not more than 35 years of age.
A deliberate attempt is made to keep the price of the policy low by restricting
the choice of hospitals and covering certain major critical illnesses.

Medicash Plan, Wellness plan and Safety net plan: Max NewYork Life Insurance
is one of India's leading insurance companies. It has come up with certain new health
insurance schemes to meet the needs and requirements of the people.
Max New York Life Insurance offers Medicash Plans, Wellness Plan
and Safety Net Plan. The Medicash Plan involves payment of a fixed sum of cash
to the insured right from the time of hospitalization till one is released.
The wellness plan provide coverage to 38 critical illnesses like deafness,
cancer and liver disease and the Safety net plan is a health protection plan which
provides coverage for the losses incurred by the insured like accident, critical illness or death.

The Easy Health Plan: Apollo DKV Insurance Company Ltd has come up with an
excellent health plan called Easy Health plan that is cost effective and has special variants
for all the sections of society. This plan can be bought according to your pocket because
it comes in three variants Standard Exclusive and Premium.
The cover ranges from Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 10,00,000 according to the variant to select.
The icing on the cake is that you pay just Rs 3 per day and get an annual insurance
cover of Rs 1,00,000 under the Standard variant policy and smile your way
through a healthier life. Easy Health plan could be got as early as the age of 5,
and the cover is valid for a period of one year.

Top Up and Super Top Up Medicare Policy: United India Insurance Company has
launched two new medical insurance policies known as Top Up and Super Top Up Policy.
The good thing about this policy is that even if you do not have a medical insurance
policy you are eligible for this policy.
These two policies are not merely restricted to United India's customers but also
to those who have taken medical insurance cover with other insurance companies
and also to the employees who are covered under the employee reimbursement
scheme. These two policies can add up to 15 lakhs to the basic insurance cover
at the payment of a meager premium the rates of which are still awaited.
Hence these two policies begin where other medical insurance policies stop.

Young Star Super: This policy, introduced by HDFC Standard Life Insurance is a
unit based policy and is meant for the future planning of children.
The minimum premium required to be paid for this policy is Rs15, 000.
Young Star Super policy holders have a choice in the matter of the sum assured
it can range from 5-40 times of the premium paid along with 7 fund options.
The policy holder can also choose a double or triple benefit which means
that in case of a double benefit if the insured dies the sum assured would be paid
to the nominee while the company directs 100% of the premium that is to be paid
towards the policy. In the case of the latter 50% of the premium is paid to the nominee
every year to maintain a regular inflow of cash. The policy holder is also entitled
to a sum of Rs 12,500 as buffer addition in case of no withdrawals. Those who go
in for a 10 year term policy will be eligible for 50% of the first years premium
at maturity and 100% of this amount for staying invested for longer term policies.

Aegon Religare Pension Plan: Aegon Religare life Insurance has introduced a
Pension plan called Aegon Religare Pension Plan.
The plan provides assistance in the form of a pension to policy holders to take care
of their daily expenses after retirement.
In the Pension Plan the policy holders have the option of paying the same premium
over the term of the policy or even increasing the premium by 5 - 8 % every year
according to the rise in their income. This plan was formulated after a research carried out by
the company the report of which said that there were many consumers who were concerned
about life after retirement but did not know how long and how much to save.
Hence Aegon Religare stepped forward and formulated a policy which one can fall
back on after retirement.

Best Mobile Phones around 10K ( 10000)

2010-12-21T05:29:00.000-08:00

Samsung S5230 Star ... A real star..

* Display: 3.0 inches, 240 X 400 pixels, 256 K colors
* Camera: 3.15 MP, Smile Detection
* Memory: micro SD card supported up to 8GB
* Battery: Li Ion Battery 1000 mAh
* Price: Rs. 7600(7.6k)

This phone is Samsung's answer to LG Cookie and is priced under Rs. 10000 the LG Cookie with almost same features as the Cookie.
Samsung manufactured this mobile for the buyers who want to purchase under Rs.10k compete with other mobile companies.

nokia 3600 slide

* Display : 2.0 inches, 240 X 320 pixels, 16M Colors
* Camera : 3.15 MP Autofocus, LED Flash
* Memory : micro SD card supported up to 8GB
* Battery : Standard Li Ion Battery 860 mAh
* Price: Rs. 9000(9k)

Nokia 3600 Slide is a graceful mobile with extra features.
A 3 Mega pixel camera packed into a slider form factor with an innovative design.
All features with SMS, MMS, email, Bluetooth, infrared, camera, video capture,
Fm Radio, Audio Player.

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Nokia 5310... A real EXXXpress music
Features of Nokia 5310 Xpress Music

* Display: 2.1 inches, 240 X 320 pixels, 16M colors
* Camera: 2MP
* Memory: micro SD card Supported up to 8GB.
* Battery: Li Ion 860 mAh battery
* Price: Rs. 7500(7.5k)

This is a nice and slim handset from Nokia Xpress Music Series with great output sound both from the stereo speakers and headphone.
Nokia the recognized brand produced Nokia 5310Xpress Music with special feature under Rs.10000.

Motorola ZN300
Features of Motorola ZN300

* Display: 240 X 320 pixels, 256 K colors
* Camera: 3.15 MP
* Memory: micro SD Card 16GB
* Battery: Li Ion 940 mAh
* Price: Rs. 7400(7.4k)

This is a newly launched handset from Motorola with a unique sliding design and full range of features. It also comes with a 3.5 mm headphone port.
This graceful mobile phone is available under Rs.10k categories.

Nokia 6303 Classic
Features of Nokia 6303 Classic

* Display : 2.2 inches 240 X 320 pixels, 16 M colors
* Camera : 3.15 MP autofocus
* Memory : Up to 4 GB micro SD card supported, 1GB included
* Battery : 1050 mAh Li Ion battery
* Price: Rs 6000(6k)

This is a nice phone and comes with a decent 3.15 MP Autofocus camera which is the main selling point of this phone in this price range.
These amicable mobile phones have prices under Rs. 10000 merely. This suits middle range for people.

Nokia 5130 Xpress Music rocking express...
Features of Nokia 5130 Xpress Music

* Display: 2.0 inches, 240 X 320 Pixels, 256 K colors
* Camera: 2 MP
* Memory: Up to 16 GB, 1GB included
* Battery: Li Ion battery 1020 mAh capacity
* Price: Rs. 5000(5k)

This mobile has dedicated music keys and also the standard 3.5 mm headphone jack to connect your favorite headphones to it.
Nokia 5310Xpress Music has ravishing features. It is just dream to find it under Rs. 10000.

Sony Ericsson W205
Features of Sony Ericsson W205

* Display: 128 X 160 pixels, 1.8 inches
* Camera: 1.3 MP
* Memory: Memory Stick Micro Up to 2GB
* Battery: Standard Li Ion Battery
* Price:Rs. 4600(4.6k)

The W Series of Sony Ericsson stands for Walkman Series which are popular for their music capability.

Nokia 7210 Supernova

Features of Nokia 7210 Supernova

* Display: 240 X 320 Pixels, 2.0 inches, 256 K colors
* Camera: 2 MP
* Memory: micro SD card up to 2GB supported
* Battery: Li Ion 860 mAh
* Price: Rs. 4500(4.5k)

This is a slim phone with all the necessary features that a common man would need. It is splendid mobile phone under Rs. 10000(10k) category by Nokia.

Motorola A810
Features of Motorola A810

* Display : 240 X 320 Pixels, 262 K colors
* Camera : 2MP
* Memory Card Slot
* Battery : 910 mAh
* Bluetooth , FM Radio,Java
* Price: Rs. 7100(7.1k)

Motorola A810 mobile phone has distinct features which are given below here.
Stunning phone is fixed under Rs.10000.

nokia 2700 classic

Features of Nokia 2700 Classic

* 3.5 mm Headphone Jack to connect your favorite headphones
* 2MP Camera (1600 X 1200 pixels
* 240 X 320 Pixels Display
* MP3, MP4 Player
* Memory Card Slot supporting up to 2GB
* price: Rs. 3610(3.61k)

This is a great phone tailored to needs of the user. Awesome success for Nokia at again in budget phone category with a right mix of economy and entertainment.

IF you feel some other phone is better than this , list it so that we can update the list based on our review.

best music mobile phones at 5000

2010-12-21T05:13:00.000-08:00

Micromax X360 - 4500 (app)
The X360 is Micromax’s music phone that’s tied up with MTV for content.
It’s a cool looking well constructed handset that’s also comfortable to use.
Micromax has also included a 2GB microSD card with the handset that’s loaded with plenty of popular music, MTV reality show videos and wallpapers of popular VJs.
The main feature is of course the Wolfson and Yamaha sound engine that the X360 is equipped with which seriously enhances the over all audio output.
It even has an 8 band graphic EQ for a further customization with bundled handsfree.
If calls, message and high quality is your cup of tea - go for X360.

The Good: Well designed
Excellent audio player
FM radio has good reception
Bundled 2GB card comes with plenty of MTV content

The Bad: Lacks Social Networking features,
No Email support,
Video playback didn’t work out too well
The Rating: 3.6/5

Intex IN 4495 - MRP - Rs. 4000(app)
Intex’s funky IN 4495 manages to easily incorporate a touchscreen display into an otherwise standard candy bar form.
Like the X360, the IN 4495 also comes with both EQ presets and a customizable graphic EQ which make a significant difference to the overall audio output.
The well placed 3.5mm handsfree port means you can opt to use your own earphones if they happen to be better than the ones bundled with the package.
Like Samsung’s TouchWiz UI, the IN 4495 also has a drag and drop widget system for the desktop.

The Good: Well designed
UI is quite smooth and user friendly
Really good sound quality
FM reception was good
Good battery life

The Bad: FM radio had issues with earphones
Camera quality is bad
The Rating: 3.6/5

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Samsung Marine B2100 - MRP - Rs. 4500 (app)

The B2100 is a seriously rugged handset that’s capable of withstanding the weight of a bike running over it, multiple times.
water resistant to quite an extent and also comes with an LED torch.
It’s also designed to provide users with quite a bit in terms of audio quality with an audio player that’s both loud and extremely clear.
It also comes with a 3.5mm handsfree port so you’re free to use your own set of earphones.
The Marine is also equipped with EDGE support for surfing and downloading email.

The Good: Well designed
Durable
Great music player

The Bad: Camera quality is not too great
The Rating: 4/5

LG GM 200 - MRP - 5000 (app)

LG has incorporated their Dolby Mobile sound engine into the GM200 which makes the audio of this device far superior to the others on this list making a top class audio system.
Thankfully the GM200 comes with a 3.5mm handsfree port so it’s best to go with a better quality set to maximize the overall potential.
With EDGE support you can download your emails as well and has a long battery life as well.

The Good: Great Audio
Smart profile is very helpful
Great battery life
Loud Speakerphone
FM reception is good

The Bad: UI is a bit sluggish
Camera is not too good
The Rating: 4.25/5

You feel there are better ones, add them as comments we will review and update the list.

Best Laptops under 50k budget

2010-12-21T03:59:00.000-08:00

This is the best laptops in the range 40-50 K . Hope you enjoy the list.

Dell XPS 15 Laptop (T541105IN8):

CPU: Intel Core i5-460M (2.53GHz, 2Core/4Threads, turbo up to 2.8GHz, 3M cache)
Memory: 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4G) (operates at 1066MHZ for Core i5 processors)
Display: 15.6" HD (1366x768) WLED display with TrueLife
HDD: 500GB 7200RPM SATA
ODD: Tray Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M graphics with Bluetooth (with WIDI)
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
Warranty: 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
Price: Rs.49,900
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a gaming laptop for 64-bit heavy gaming, Powerful CPU, Large HDD, Large memory, Powerful graphics, Good for office work, 64-bit heavy gaming, entertainment and running 64-bit mainstream applications, CompleteCover warranty covers accidental damage.

HP dm4-1041tx (XJ416PA):

CPU: Intel Core i5-450M 2.4 GHz
Memory: 3 GB DDR3 (1 x 1024 MB + 1 x 2048 MB)
Display: 14.0" High-Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display
HDD: 500 GB SATA 7200 rpm
ODD: SATA SuperMulti DVD R/RW with Double Layer Support
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 Graphics (switchable) with 1 GB dedicated
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Warranty: 1 year, parts and labour
Price: Rs. 48,500
Pros: Ideal for travelling users looking for a gaming laptop for heavy gaming and good battery backup(while not playing games), Powerful CPU, Powerful graphics which can enhance battery backup by switching to onboard graphics while not playing games, Large HDD, Good for office work, heavy gaming, entertainment and running mainstream applications

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Lenovo Y560 (59-045806)
Intel Core i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Memory: 4G DDR3 1066MHz
Display: 15.6" HD LED Glare
HDD: 500G 9.5mm 5400rpm SATA
ODD: Rambo Tray in 12.7mm
Graphics: 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 Bits)
Warranty: 1 Year warranty Parts & Labour
Price: Rs.46,590
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a rugged gaming laptop for running 64-bit OS, Powerful graphics, Large HDD, Large memory, Rugged body, Good for office work, 64-bit heavy gaming, entertainment and running 64-bit mainstream applications.

Dell Inspiron 15R (T541109IN8):

CPU: Intel Core i5-460M (2.53Ghz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.8GHz, 3M cache)
Memory: 4GB (2 X 2 GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
Display: 15.6" Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife (1366x768)
HDD: 500GB 5400RPM SATA
ODD: DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 550v - 1GB
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit (English)
Warranty: 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Price: Rs.41,900
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a gaming laptop for running 64-bit OS, Powerful CPU, Powerful graphics, Large HDD, Large memory, Good for office work, 64-bit heavy gaming,

Compaq CQ42-176TX (WR657PA):

CPU: Intel Core i5-430M 2.26 GHz
Memory: 4 GB DDR3 (2 x 2048 MB)
Display: 14.0" High-Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display
HDD: 500 GB SATA 7200 rpm SATA
ODD: SATA LightScribe SuperMulti DVD RW with Double Layer Support
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430 with 512 MB dedicated GDDR3
OS: FreeDOS
Warranty: 1 year, parts and labour
Price: Rs. 37,000
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a powerful laptop for running 64-bit OS, Powerful CPU, Large HDD, Large memory, Good for office work, 64-bit gaming, entertainment and running 64-bit mainstream applications.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 (59-051888):

CPU: Intel Core i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Memory: 3G DDR3 1066MHz
Display: 15.6" HD LED Glare
HDD: 500G 9.5mm 5400rpm SATA
ODD: Rambo Tray in 12.7mm
Graphics: 512 Mb Nvidia GeForce 310M
OS: FreeDOS
Warranty: 1 yr Warranty Parts & Labour
Price: Rs.36,990
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a full fledged laptop for casual gaming, Large HDD, Good for office work, casual gaming, entertainment and running mainstream applications

Dell Inspiron 14R (T541008IN8):

CPU: Intel Core i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Memory: 4GB (2 X 2 GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
Display: 14.0" Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife (1366x768)
HDD: 500GB 5400RPM SATA
ODD: DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit (English)
Warranty: 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Price: Rs.35,400
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a full fledged laptop for running 64-bit OS, Large HDD, Large memory, Good for office work, entertainment and running 64-bit mainstream applications.

Compaq CQ62-112TU (WP716PA):

CPU: Intel Core i5-430M 2.26 GHz
Memory: 2 GB DDR3 (1 x 2048 MB)
Display: 15.6" High-Definition LED HP BrightView Widescreen Display
HDD: 320 GB SATA 7200 rpm
ODD: SATA LightScribe SuperMulti DVD RW with Double Layer Support
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
OS: FreeDOS
Warranty: 1 year, parts and labour
Price: Rs. 33,600
Pros: Ideal for home users looking for a full fledged laptop at an economic price, Powerful CPU, Good for office work, entertainment and running mainstream applications

Dell Vostro V13 (T520792IN9):

CPU: Intel Celeron 743 (1.3GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800Mhz FSB) ULV
Memory: 2GB (2GX1) DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM, 1 DIMM
Display: 13.3" Wide Display HD (1366 x 768) with anti-glare
HDD: 320GB 7200RPM SATA
ODD: No Optical Drive
Graphics: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Professional
Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-site Service)
Price: Rs.32,900
Pros: Ideal for travellers, Light Weight, Sleek, Rugged body, Good for office work and entertainment

Dell Inspiron M101z (T541113IN8):

CPU: AMD Athlon II Neo K125 (1.7 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 1 core)
Memory: 2GB (1 X 2 GB) 1 DIMM DDR3 1333MHz
Display: 11.6" Widescreen HD glossy WLED display with TrueLife
HDD: 250GB 5400RPM SATA
ODD: No Optical Drive
Graphics: Integrated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 (For K125)
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best books fiction 2010 for a Holiday reading

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Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Freedom comically and tragically captures the temptations and burdens of liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's characters as they struggle to learn how to live in an ever more confusing world, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.

A Visit from the Goon Squad by JENNIFER EGAN

A Visit from the Goon Squad is a book about the interplay of time and music, about survival, about the stirrings and transformations set inexorably in motion by even the most passing conjunction of our fates. In a breathtaking array of styles and tones ranging from tragedy to satire to PowerPoint, Egan captures the undertow of self-destruction that we all must either master or succumb to; the basic human hunger for redemption; and the universal tendency to reach for both—and escape the merciless progress of time—in the transporting realms of art and music. Sly, startling, exhilarating work from one of our boldest writers.

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The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by DAVID MITCHELL

Every page is overfull with language, events, and characters, exuberantly saturated in the details of the time and the place but told from a knowing and undeniably modern perspective.
It's a story that seems to contain a thousand worlds in one.

To the End of the land

Ora, a middle-aged Israeli mother, is on the verge of celebrating her son Ofer's release from army service when he returns to the front for a major offensive.
In a fit of preemptive grief and magical thinking, she sets out for a hike in the Galilee, leaving no forwarding information for the "notifiers" who might darken her door with the worst possible news.
Recently estranged from her husband, Ilan, she drags along an unlikely companion: their former best friend and her former lover Avram, once a brilliant artistic spirit.
Avram served in the army alongside Ilan when they were young, but their lives were forever changed one weekend when the two jokingly had Ora draw lots to see which of them would get the few days' leave being offered by their commander—a chance act that sent Avram into Egpyt and the Yom Kippur War, where he was brutally tortured as POW. In the aftermath, a virtual hermit, he refused to keep in touch with the family and has never met the boy. Now, as Ora and Avram sleep out in the hills, ford rivers, and cross valleys, avoiding all news from the front, she gives him the gift of Ofer, word by word; she supplies the whole story of her motherhood, a retelling that keeps Ofer very much alive for Ora and for the reader, and opens Avram to human bonds undreamed of in his broken world.
Their walk has a "war and peace" rhythm, as their conversation places the most hideous trials of war next to the joys and anguish of raising children.
Grossman's rich imagining of a family in love and crisis makes for one of the great antiwar novels of our time.

The best selling books 2010

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skippy dies
Written by paul murray - skippy dies is a tragic comedy set in dublin boarding school set around the death of daniel skippy juster who dies in a dough-not eating contest with
his friend van doren.

Mockingjay

Written by Suzanne Collins -
Young Katniss Everdeen has survived the dreaded Hunger Games not once, but twice, but even now she can find no relief.
In fact, the dangers seem to be escalating: President Snow has declared an all-out war on Katniss, her family, her friends, and all the oppressed people of District 12.

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The Help
Set during the nascent civil rights movement where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver.
Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you.
The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers.
The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams.
An honest effort converting into a best seller.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Simple and tough facts - that in 1951, a poor black woman named Henrietta Lacks dies of cervical cancer, but pieces of the tumor that killed her--taken without her knowledge or consent--live on, first in one lab, then in hundreds, then thousands, then in giant factories churning out polio vaccines, then aboard rocket ships launched into space.
The cells from this one tumor would spawn a multi-billion dollar industry and become a foundation of modern science--leading to breakthroughs in gene mapping, cloning and fertility and helping to discover how viruses work and how cancer develops (among a million other things).
All of which is to say: the science end of this story is enough to blow one's mind right out of one's face.

The lost symbol

It is atleast as good as Da Vinci Code
The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret.
Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed.
To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here.
brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order).
And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing facts

Coming soon... Mobile phone review 2010

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We will list the top-3 phones range-wise
best OS
Most Popular,
Best new kid in the blocks in 2010
Hottest mobile app

Watch out this space....

TOP 10 cars 2010

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1. Audi S4

a. Great Ergonomiocs
b. Great Comfort
c. Awesome styiling

2.BMW 3-series / M3

great precision and response of the perfectly weighed steering,
the smoothness of the chassis, t
he optional sport seats that adjust and embrace in all the right ways, t
The slick six-speed manual transmissions
Unmatched confidence for drivers.
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3. Cadillac CTS / CTS-V ( arguably the best american car ever made)

Gorgeous interiors
Truly expensive feel,
it is more spacious inside than most of its similarly priced competition.
Great Driving experience

4. 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid ( The most advanced car of 2010)

1. In-car entertainment with "sync-system" ( offering Sirius Travel Link, featuring weather, sports, traffic info, even movie times)
2. Good Fuel-economy numbers, handling, ride, interfaces

5. Honda Accord ( Makes List virtually every year )

The automatic transmission ,
subdued body motions ,
the cockpit is hushed,
A rock solid car from japan

6. Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The affordable rear-wheel-drive sports car
It's a properly-sorted sports car that can make the makers of the Mazda RX-8 and Nissan 370Z a
challenging run

7 Ford Mustang

The Axle Problem has finally found a solution in Mustang latest version.
Factor in - the beautiful retro dash, the old-school V8 exhaust bellow, and those cool sequential taillights, and this is the best Mustang since the original one.

8. Mazda 3 / Mazdaspeed 3 ( Fun is still affordable)

Material quality, ride quality, and chassis control are all a class above.

9. Porsche Boxster ( P for Porsche...P for Profitability and P for Perfect too..)
Unparalleld automotive pleasure

10. Volkswagen GTI
More value for money... more powerful and retaining the spirit.

Hope you enjoyed the top-10 cars of 2010.

Top 5 mobile phones - November

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Charm Android 2.1

By : Motorola bundled with aircel sim card.
cost : 14 K ( app)
Competitors : LG Optimus One, the HTC Wildfire
OS : Eclair
3G Supported.
Aimed at : SNS and SMS Market

LG Optimus One P500

BY : LG
Cost : 13 K

Pros

touchscreen responsive
Value for money (Froyo out of the box)
Good Speed

Cons

Low sunlight legibility
No flash with a 3 MP camera

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Wave 723

Camera: 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash
Price: Rs 13,500
Web browser performs poorly with Flash
Limited number of available applications

When searching for a new phone based on specs and budget, the Wave 723 will pop up quite often in t

Nokia X5

Pros :

cost : 10.5 K (app)
camera : 5 MP with 4x digital zoom and LED Flash
Suprises : change tracks by spinning phones and shazam - allow users to identify songs that they do not recognise.
Good email and social networking support
Excellent audio quality with 3.5 mm audio jack.
Interesting square shape

Cons :

1. No GPS receiver
2. Poor video recording
3. No office document editing

Review of latest product releases - automotive , health, insurance , mobile, games, gadgets , technology

2010-12-19T23:24:00.000-08:00

This blog is intended to review the latest releases of products in the domains of automotive , automotive , health, insurance , mobile, gadgets , games and technology areas .

The review will be of brand , pros and cons, best buy value , competitors , and all the relevant information as applicable with a final conclusion which is based on "our" field judgement

we would welcome your requests for the new products so that we can provide a review of the same.