New HTC S740 Smarthpone flaunts 12-key with QWERTY Keyboard Design

HTC today unveiled its latest smartphone, dubbed S740. The slim, compact and stylish smartphone features a traditional 12-key layout along with the company’s signature sliding full QWERTY keyboard which offers flexibility in effective messaging.

While the 12-key design allows users to enjoy super fast one hand messaging, the full QWERTY keyboard enables users to take benefit from a two handed messaging experience. Both the keypad designs assure competent and precise typing experience. These input capabilities are compatible with POP3, IMAP and Exchange push email along with instant messaging and SMS functions.

“Demand for high-performance, smart, mobile devices continues to see strong growth globally and HTC is well positioned to meet the varying needs of our diverse customer base. The HTC S740 combines a powerful, premium phone with a full slide-out keypad in a compact and sleek form factor. Clearly, one size does not fit all and the S740 will play an important role in expanding our growing portfolio of devices,” mentioned Dr. Florian Seiche, Vice President of HTC Europe.

Ensuring fastest broadband capabilities, the HTC S740 supports a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps that is up to 18 times faster than 3G

Measuring 116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm, the S740 phone sports a 2.4 inch QVGA display, a 3.2 megapixel VGA camera with fixed focus, 256 MB flash; 256 MB RAM onboard memory, 802.11b/g WLAN, 2.0 Bluetooth with EDR and HTC ExtUSB interface that supports mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed.

Based on Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS, the latest HTC S740 smartphone weighs 140g. It also includes GPS/AGPS navigation, FM radio, Qualcomm MSM7225, 528 MHz chipset, and is compliant with GSM/GPRS/EDGE in addition to WCDMA/HSDPA network.

Powered by 1000 mAh battery, the HTC S740 provides up to 320 minutes of talk time and 400 hours of standby time on WCDMA network. The GSM network offers up to 380 minutes of talk time and 280 hours of standby time.

The HTC S740 smartphone is expected to be released in the Europe by September 2008.

New Nokia N79 and N85 Mobile Phones blend Technology with Style

Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia today announced the launch of two new handsets expanding its N series, termed as N79 and N85.

Both the new N series phones share most of the features which include 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and bright dual LED flash along with geotagging capabilities to see specific locations, a built-in FM transmitter, high-speed 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Users can also capture DVD-quality videos, high-end photographs and save it on the supported 4 GB expandable memory card of N79 and 8 GB expandable memory card of N85.

Supporting Ovi and third party services, the new mobile phones also come loaded with 10 made-for-mobile N-Gage gaming titles. In terms of navigation, the latest Nokia handsets come equipped with A-GPS navigation with Nokia Maps application that supports a host of point-of-interest to access.

According to Juha Kokkonen, Director, Nokia Nseries, “The Nokia N79 packs cutting-edge technology into a compact design - a characteristic of the iconic Nseries - that allows people to discover, create and share their passions with others. It has been designed for those who want a device that is as appealing as it is powerful and comes with interchangeable covers that have automatically matching screen themes. This balance of performance and style means that it is a powerful and defining step forward from the popular and very successful Nokia N72 and Nokia N73.”

Encased in the Xpress-on smart covers, the candy-bar Nokia N79 comes in five different colors such as Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red.

“The Nokia N85 was created to be more than the sum of its parts, offering a complete mobile entertainment package designed for connecting, sharing and discovering. The iconic Nokia Nseries dual slider design has evolved to become smaller and sleeker while integrating the newest features and services to deliver the best mobile experience to date,” stated Juha.

Resting in a smooth, sleek finish, the slider N85 phone bundles an eye-catching 2.6-inch OLED screen, 3.5 mm audio jack to connect with superior quality headset, and shows compatibility with Nokia Music Store in addition to other online music vendors, as well as USB cable to sync with PC and mobile music libraries.

Expected to reach the markets by October 2008, the Nokia N79 and N85 mobile phone carry a price tag of EUR 350 EUR 450, respectively.

Albatron Tee PC mini Tablet PC Introduced

Albatron Technology has announced the launch of its first tablet PC, called the Tee PC. This latest mini Mini Tablet PC boasts its ‘ready-to- use straight out of the box’ attribute as it comes with all the required hardware and software.

Based Windows CE 6.0 operating system, the tiny computing device bundles a WordPad, MediaPlayer and Internet Explorer along with a docking station, power adapter and a touch pen.

At just 343 grams, the Tee PC sports a 400 MHz ARM926 CPU, 128 MB of Nand flash memory as well as 128MB of SO-DIMM DDR memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and an SD Card expansion slot with two USB 2.0 connectors.

Measuring just 18.8×11.3x 1.3 cm, the tiny Tablet PC comes equipped with 7-inch widescreen that delivers a resolution of 800×480 pixels. It also integrates software-based keyboard for data input. However, a standard USB keyboard can also be attached for superior convenience. It comes with a swivel camera of 0.3/1.3 megapixel resolution to record video at 30 fps (supportive H.264, MPEG4). To enjoy video chatting, the built-in speakers in the docking station or external speakers or earphones can provide a precise interactive experience.

By using the touchscreen and touch pen, users can navigate through Windows interface and even access internet for web browsing, email. Working on 10.8W battery, the Tee PC also supports a docking station for charging.

Albatron Tee PC mini Tablet PC’s pricing and availability details are still not announced.

Exit Games Neutron technology comes to the iPhone

Exit Games announce that their cross-platform multiplayer gaming service called Neutron is now compatible with the iPhone. The game developers can now integrate online multiplayer and social gaming features into the iPhone games by using the Neutron technology and the cross-platform capabilities.

The Neutron multiplayer and social gaming platform features billing and in-game microtransactions, real-time, turn-based and tournament multiplayer options, Game lobbies, buddy lists, leaderboards, profiles, in-game voice and text chat.

“The iPhone presents a very unique opportunity for mobile online gaming as it is both specifically designed for online services and comes with the App Store, an already successful and accessible distribution channel”, said Christof Wegmann, CTO of Exit Games. “Neutron’s support of this new and innovative mobile device will ensure that iPhone game developers have a means to take advantage of its wireless connectivity and add social gaming features.” Wegmann further adds, “The iPhone will surely establish itself as a dominant mobile gaming platform and we’re pleased to support multiplayer and social features in games developed for the device.”

The Neutron 5.0 SDKs provide a wide range of connectivity features, along with the hosting services it enables the game developers to integrate excellent online features with minimum cost and investment.

Neutron leverages large user communities, supports online gaming on the mobile, PC and console platforms like J2ME, BREW, Windows Mobile, Flash Lite, Blackberry, Win32, J2SE, .NET, Flash (Web, Wii, PS3). Now, the next one to join the league is the iPhone.

Palm Treo Pro Smartphone Officially Announced

Previously, we had reported about the leaked of the new Treo Pro, today Palm has finally officially announced the Treo Pro smartphone. The device will be available in Europe through Vodafone and O2, Australia via Telsia in addition to Asia Pacific and United States.

Developed for business users, the Windows-enabled Treo Pro combines sleek simplicity and robust productivity for effective and efficient operations.

Supporting Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the latest smartphone possesses essential attributes such as email, Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities, allowing IT managers to enhance their mobile work force and at the same time secure their management, corporate network and other information. It is now easy to response to emails, browse internet, use 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and access GPS from high-resolution color touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard.

“Businesses want the control and savings that Windows Mobile affords, in an innovative and elegant package that keeps their users happy. That’s where Palm comes in. Everything about Treo Pro — from the hardware design to the packaging and accessories — embodies the elegant and simplified end-to-end experience that our customers expect from Palm,” stated Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer, Palm, Inc.

Powered by a removable battery, the Treo Pro smartphone delivers up to five hours of talk time. There is also all new voicemail indicator function that enables users to know that they have received a voicemail.

Talking about the partnership with Palm for Treo Pro smartphone, Andrew Lees, senior vice president of Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business, mentioned, “Windows Mobile is delivering mobile solutions that help businesses address the changing competitive landscape. The Treo Pro smartphone brings together a powerful combination of Palm’s feature innovations and Windows Mobile 6.1, providing access to the information people need when away from the office.”

Users can take advantage of Microsoft Direct Push Technology that ensures a direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 or 2007 to recive up-to-date email, contacts and calendars. Here are few of the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional application: Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, high-speed UMTS/HSDPA network capabilities, Palm shortcuts, and familiar Windows experience to use the Palm Treo Pro as a mobile computing device.

In the Treo Pro box, you will find an international power charger, microUSB cable and a stereo headset (3.5mm). It also comes bundled with other accessories (sold separately), including a vehicle power charger, leather side case, travel microUSB cable, cradle, extra battery, TTY audio adapter, and replacement styli.

Priced at $549 (approx. Rs. 23,838), the Palm Treo Pro smartphone will soon be available in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, followed by worldwide launch.

3 Skypephone S2 with easy access to internet services

The new 3 Skypephone S2 lets you easily access internet services including Facebook, Google and Windows Live Messenger. Successor to the 3 Skypephone, the 3 Skypephone S2 features elegant metal keys and a steel back. Sporting a premium finish, the handsets comes with an improved 2.2″ QVGA screen, a 3.2 mega pixel camera, expandable memory up to 4GB and HSDPA capabilities.

The 3 Skypephone S2 equips a revolutionary ‘carousel’ interface with a switcher key on the side of the handset that enables quick and intuitive movement between applications. Thus eliminating the complex and jumbling menus.

It offers a fully integrated Skype that lets you make Skype to Skype calls as well as send Skype instant messages to other Skype users worldwide absolutely free. All you need is a 3’s monthly price plan or your Pay As You Go credit with 3. All your Skype contacts are integrated into your phonebook along with the regular contacts without any additional charges.

The device also offers ‘plug and play’ capabilities and in-built modem drivers. You can go online using its 3 network with HSDPA broadband speeds. It also provides instant access to various Internet services that includes the pre-installed Facebook application. Keep up with your favourite blogs and news services by tracking up to 30 RSS feeds at once.

The 3 Skypephone S2 is available for pre-order from August 19 and will be available online from August 27. You can purchase it from the in-store from September 1.The 3 Skypephone S2 comes free with any 3’s Mix & Match tariffs and is priced at £69.99 (approx Rs.5,686) on Pay As You Go. If you sign up to one of 3’s internet add-ons from £2.50 then you can browse the mobile internet.

Nokia N96 smartphone launched in India

Nokia unveils its new Nokia N96 phone in India, an addition to its NSeries. This dual-slider is a perfect blend of style and supreme technology. Providing optimum web access and entertainment, N96 offers 16 GB memory that can be extended up to 24 GB.

N96’s huge 24GB (16+8) memory stores up to 18000 songs, 20000 images, 60 hours of video or 20 full length movies. It features a 2.8″ screen, multifunctional media keys, music, games and movies at the touch of a button. It comes with a kickstand that allows hands-free viewing.

The N96 offers Wave Secure feature exclusively for India, this S60 unique security application tracks the handset when stolen or lost. It also creates a backup for phone data through the internet.

For the Indian consumers, the N96 comes pre-loaded with the Bollywood Blockbuster flick “Om Shanti Om”, evergreen Hindi songs, 3 N-Gage games and free navigation licence of 8 cities across India.

“Nokia’s range of multi-function, converged devices clearly demonstrates that convergence is no longer an industry buzzword - it is a reality for consumers and business users today. In 2007, the Nokia N95 became an icon for convergence of Internet and mobility. With over 10 million units sold to date, the N95 has changed the way people use their mobile device,” says Devinder Kishore, Director-Marketing, Nokia India, “Today, in the Web 2.0 Era, the new Nokia N96 places the power to shape the Internet in your hands, in addition to being to the ultimate entertainment gadget”.

Nokia N96 smartphone also equips a 5 megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss optics, DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second, built-in 3D stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headphone connector, a dual LED flash and video light. You can surf, find, create, transfer and share multimedia files with its high-speed USB 2.0 connection and WLAN and HSDPA support. It equips Navigation and the Nokia Maps 2.0 application, thus providing detailed and richer maps. You can also upgrade to turn-by-turn, pedestrian mode, voice-guided car navigation and City Guides. It comes with an integrated A-GPS.

You can not only enter the N-gage arena but also play as well as blog about your favourite games. Chat online with other gamers.

The Nokia N96 phone will hit the Indian markets starting September. Nokia also announces a pre-booking scheme starting 20 August that offers users an opportunity to secure the N96 in advance. You can pre-book the N96 by logging on to the Nokia website and selecting your city and outlet. The concerned Nokia outlet will then call you in an hour. You will have to deposit a booking amount of Rs. 4000.

Lenovo IdeaPad U8 Mobile Internet Device Launched

Recently, we reported about Lenovo IdeaPad U8 that was presented at CES 2008. Now, the mobile internet device has received an official debut at the Beijing Olympics.

Weighing just 10.6-ounce, the all-in-one device is powered by an 800MHz Intel Atom Z500 processor, and employs 1GB of RAM (up to 2GB supported), 6 GB SSD as well as dual cameras.

Possessing an ability to deliver 5-hour battery life, the mobile internet device enables users to access mobile TV, 802.11b/g wi-fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and EDGE for a superb connectivity to the hilt. Before we forget, the U8 also incorporates a 3G network support and WiMAX Internet access.

Measuring 21 x 174 x 84mm and weighing 350g, the latest Lenovo IdeaPad U8 is compatible with China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) digital television through the USB dongle that enables users to take advantage of free, live coverage of the Olympic Games and also receive other broadcast signals.

Lenovo will release the IdeaPad U8 mobile internet device in near future. However, the pricing and availability details are yet to be announced.

MSI Unveils its R4870-T2D1G Graphics Cards

MSI announced to introduce its latest graphics cards for 3D gaming. Named R4870-T2D1G, the graphics card comes integrated with 1 GB DDR5 memory that offers superb computing capability, encouraging game enthusiasts to enjoy the DirectX 10 high-capacity 3D games easily and smoothly. The company has introduced two versions of R4870, in 1 GB and 512 MB memory capacity.

Based on the 2nd generation of 55nm GPU, the high-end level graphics card comes bundled with the ATI PowerPlay power-saving technology which delivers twice the performance development with the same wattage. Thanks to the MSI (ECOlution) environmental protection theory of evolution objective, the R4870-T2D1G meets the demand of the environmental energy conservation worldwide initiative.

Some of the other essential features of the MSI R4870-T2D1G graphics card include superior UVD 2.0 video decoder core, an incorporated HDCP key encryption that shows compatibility with Blu-Ray and HD DVD movie disc playback. It boasts to make 100% complete hardware acceleration to the MPEG-2/VC-1/H.264 video format. It promises to shrink the load on the CPU and the UVD 2.0 can simultaneously decode two videos in PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Mode.

Moreover, the latest MSI R4870-T2D512 also supports the DirectX 10.1 framework of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and provides 800 stream processors that boost to reach the exceptional levels teraflop (1000Gflops) computing capability.

Compliant with CrossFireX technology, the MSI graphics card and CrossFire ready mainboard collectively enables 2~4 graphics cards to work at the same time that significantly delivers attractive gaming performance.

The 1 GB DDR5 graphics memory claims to reduce lagging. The GDDR5 uses lower voltage and higher clock, reduce the noise and ensure excellent visual quality. The graphics card is compatible with 7.1-channel surround sound and takes advantage of a single HDMI connector output audio and video for transferring.

MSI hasn’t announced the price and availability date of the R4870-T2D1G Graphics Cards yet.

New Sony NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436, NWZ-E438 PMPs Spotted

On the Sony’s New Zealand website information of a new E series of Sony Walkman player was released. The PMP’s will apparently be available in three variants, specifically NWZ-E435 (2GB), NWZ-E436 (4GB), and NWZ-E438 (8GB).

At just 50 grams, the E series portable media player features a 2.0-inch QVGA TFT LCD screen that supplies 262,144 colors, a FM tuner, and codec support for MP3 / WMA / AAC / Linear PCM along with drag-and-drop interface.

Compatible with Windows Media Player and iTunes, the latest Sony E series Walkman players provide seven hours of video battery life at 384kbps video and 4h at 768kbps. It is said that the battery life for audio is rated 1150 songs/76h 40m (48kbps), 885 songs/59h (64kbps), 440 songs/29h 20m (128kbps), 220 songs/14h 40m (256kbps), 175 songs/11h 40m (320kbps).

The 2GB NWZ-E435 comes in two color options such as black and pink, whereas the 4GB NWZ-E436 will be available in black, blue, pink or red; and the 8GB NWZ-E438 shines in black.

Currently, there is no word on the price and availability of the E series Sony Walkman players.

AOC W861 series 19″, 26″ and 32″ HDTVs unveiled

AOC unveils its Envision Series with three new high definition LCD TVs namely a 19” L19W861, 26” L32W861 and 32” L32W861.

“This line of HDTVs are designed to fit the needs of consumers in an urban living environment, with sizes and resolutions specifically tailored for optimum viewing with limited space,” said Robert Velez, Marketing Manager of AOC. “They are designed to look cool in any room and meet the demands of how today’s consumers use TVs, such as HD gaming in a bedroom, watching TV in the kitchen, or a movie in the den,” added Velez.

The new AOC HDTVs feature HDMI video input, PC input with audio, digital ATSC and clear QAM tuner and a swivel base. The L19W861 has 1440×900 resolutions while L26W861 and L32W861 offer 1366×768 of resolution.

The L19W861 HDTV has been designed keeping the small space constraints in mind. It works great with small spaces like home office or kitchen and can be used as an HD PC monitor too. It is awesome for gamers, watching movies and everyday use. The L19W861 carries a price tag worth $299 (approx Rs. 12,800).

The sleek L26W861 TV is apt for medium spaces and sports an elegant look. This high quality TV comes at an affordable price of $499 (approx Rs. 21,362).

The AOC L32W861, designed for large urban spaces gives you an amazing viewing experience. This high definition TV is available at a reasonable price of $599 (approx Rs. 25,643).

Gateway P-7811FX notebook PC announced

Gateway intros a new member to its P-Series FX Edition called P-7811FX notebook PC. It claims to be ideal for gaming, entertainment and digital media including photography and video editing.

The Gateway P-7811FX is powered by Intel Centrino 2 processor technology delivering breakthrough performance and an improved energy efficiency.

“The Gateway P-7811FX is a great choice for customers such as students and professionals who want a notebook that can handle all of their computing needs - from creating videos and playing games to tackling work, school and home projects,” said Todd Titera, senior manager, notebook product management. “And while the new notebook is ideal for demanding gamers and enthusiasts who want the latest technology, its affordable price also makes it perfect for digital media hobbyists and casual PC game players.”

The Gateway P-7811FX utilizes the latest NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS graphics solution with 512MB of GDDR3 memory, thus providing remarkable graphics and real-time 3D visuals. On combining with the Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, the graphic card eventually offers awesome mobile performance and realistic video displayed.

Its HDMI v1.3 media connection allows you to connect the notebook to a display device like TV. You can access the frequently viewed audio and videos with the illuminated multimedia keys that are integrated into the keyboard and touch control volume slides.

The P-7811FX also features 1.3 megapixel webcam, 802.11 Draft-N with expanded wireless features, 5-in-1 media card reader, three USB 2.0 ports and an IEEE 1394 port.

The Gateway P-7811FX notebook equips leading-edge technology which includes 4GB of memory,a 200GB hard drive, second drive bay, a multi-format dual layer DVDRW and comes with Microsoft Windows Home Premium 64-bit Edition. It is priced at $1399.99 (approx Rs. 59,919).

HP TouchSmart IQ500 series PC Rolled Out in India

Hewlett-Packard India today unveiled its latest all-in-one PC line-up, called HP TouchSmart IQ500 series PC in the Indian market.

The PC features HP software designed specially for touch. With just finger tapped or swept across the screen users can access information, entertainment and social networks. Without using a keyboard or mouse, users can play music and create playlists, zoom in or out of photos, and quickly check the weather or watch TV.

The newly launched HP TouchSmart IQ500 PC series possess a simple yet sleek design and natural user interface that advances the style and elegance of the device.

“HP engineers have created a fun, engaging and simple touch experience for the home that nobody else offers today. We’re changing personal computing from just feeds and speeds to an experience influenced by consumer trends and design that anticipates customer’s needs. The HP TouchSmart PC is all about reinventing the personal computer experience,” said, Richard Walker, Senior Vice President and Worldwide Head, Consumer PC Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard Company.

Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the IQ500 PC features in-built DVD burner, premium stereo speakers, webcam and microphone.

The other features include 4 GB onboard storage space, a media card reader, a large-capacity and high-speed hard drive, 22-inch diagonal, high-definition, widescreen adjustable display, low-profile wireless keyboard and integrated WLAN.

According to Rajiev Grover, Director - Consumer Products, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard India, “The introduction of a touch computer with such a strong focus on digital entertainment opens the door to an entirely new way for consumers to engage with their content. HP TouchSmart PCs will allow people to interact with their photos, videos, music and games in unique ways, plus they do everything that you’d expect from a traditional PC.”

Housed in a piano-black finish with elegant espresso side-panel highlights, the HP TouchSmart PCs are ENERGY STAR compliant as they have used new packaging that greatly reduces plastic foam cushioning materials. The included HP Ambient Light assures to set a mood and see the keyboard in the dark.

The HP TouchSmart IQ500 series PC are available in India for the price Rs. 87,990.

Pricing and availability of C902 Bond Phone revealed

Lately we had reported about the Sony Ericsson C902 Bond Phone available in Titanium silver edition. Well, this UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 spy-style C902 phone is all set for a worldwide launch, available for an attractive price of Rs. 20,995.

It equips an exclusive pre-loaded spy-style game, trailers and behind the scenes of the James Bond film Quantum of Solace and exclusive content like ringtones and wallpapers.

Apart from the exclusive content, the C902 Cyber-shot possesses some quality features. Brushing through some of its features like a 5MP camera, slide-out lens cover, illuminated touch icons, PictBridge, BestPic, 160MB built-in memory, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Photo flash technology, USB card reader CCR-70, Bluetooth headset, video stabilizer, image stabilizer, media player, video streaming, 3D games, video calling and RSS feeds.

Well, Sony Ericsson had also launched the limited edition James Bond Casino Royale silver K800i Cyber-shot camera phone in August 2006.

Lennard Hoornik, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson comments, “We are excited to announce the continuation of our relationship with the James Bond films and unveil James Bond’s new phone for this year - the limited edition version of our C902 Cyber-shot TM phone. With the rich array of content both on the phone and preloaded on a memory card bundled with the C902 Titanium silver limited edition, fans of the secret agent will only get more James Bond with Sony Ericsson.”

The Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shot phone will be available at leading mobile retail outlets and Sony Ericsson Experience Stores

Intempo Fusion iPod dock with FM player and alarm clock introduced

Intempo unveils a new sleek and curvy iPod dock called Fusion. Tech Digest helps us know more about this dock. Bundled up with an FM player, Fusion serves as an alarm clock too. It looks pretty decent, worth considering.

The Fusion unit features two 25 watt speakers, an in-built subwoofer, DAB and FM radio. The controls are provided through the tactile buttons on the unit or its full-functioned remote control unit. It can dock any iPod without eliminating the access to the controls.

Putting aside the traditional rectangular look, Intempo has carved this unique ipod dock. Fusion is easy-to-use with its convenient control functions.

The Intempo Fusion iPod will be available in mid-September for £99 (approx Rs. 7,968).

Intel Nehalem will be called Core i7 processors

Intel’s latest Nehalem desktop processors based on the new microarchitecture will be branded as Intel Core i7 processors which include an extreme edition version. It features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology also called as simultaneous multi-threading that is capable of handling about eight software “threads” on four processor cores.

“The Core name is and will be our flagship PC processor brand going forward,” said Sean Maloney, Intel Corporation executive vice president and general manager, Sales and Marketing Group. “Expect Intel to focus even more marketing resources around that name and the Core i7 products starting now.”

The devices equipped with this new microarchitecture will offer high performance and energy efficiency.

The renowned Intel Core processor brand name has gained preference over several years. The new Intel Core i7 processor aims at high-performance desktop PCs and carries a different black logo for Intel’s high-end extreme edition, processor model numbers will be included to differentiate each chip.

Devices based on this microarchitecture are said to be in production in the fourth quarter of this year.

Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse Launched in US

Developed for notebooks, Logitech’s latest V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse eliminates the burden of connecting and detaching the mouse from a laptop while transporting from one place to another. With the help of the Clip-and-Go dock, the V550 mouse gets connected to the laptop and delivers a convenient mobility.

Supporting Macs and PCs, the V550 Nano mouse comes equipped with advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology to offer a powerful, reliable signal that effectively eliminates delays and dropouts. Claiming to deliver remarkably vigorous signal, the technology helps to exchange data between the receiver and the mouse 300 times faster as compared to the traditional 27 MHz wireless technologies-based mouse.

Rory Dooley, Logitech senior vice president and general manager of the Control Devices business unit, mentioned “To meet the demands associated with increased mobility, the V550 mouse offers a complete set of features to make it easier to use a mouse with a notebook when moving from the kitchen to the living room or from one’s desk to a meeting. Now, you won’t have to choose between grabbing your mouse or a cup of coffee.”

In addition, the plug-and-forget nano-receiver protrudes just 8 mm that enables users to let the V550 mouse be unplugged when the laptop is put to off. Moreover, the battery life is also no-worry anymore; it provides up to 18 months of battery life. Logitech claims to save additional power by automatically turning off the cordless laser mouse is docked or stored inside the mouse.

The included scroll wheel shows its capability to spin freely for quick access through long documents and Web pages. By pressing down on the wheel, the mouse switches to click-to-click scrolling mode that allows users to scroll precisely through lists, slides or photos. In order to switch between applications, they need to press button directly below the scroll wheel.

Available in two colors, namely silver with grey and silver with cool-blue accents, the Logitech V550 Nano cordless laser mouse for notebooks retails for $59.99 (approx. Rs. 2,558) and is schedule to hit American market by end of this month.

Soundmatters SLIMstage40 Surroundbar announced

Soundmatters introduces its new high-performance all-one-surround speaker/amplifier/processor console called SLIMstage40. It offers a 5.1 surround experience without ambiguous a/v receivers and unsightly speakers.

Measuring 3.3” (H) x 3.4” (D) x 39” (W), SLIMstage40 features 170 watts from eight internal amplifiers, 3.5” tall, 5.1 signals without reflecting walls and articulate bass. It equips the EuphonyHD virtual surround technology, producing a well-developed virtual 5.1-channel virtual surround soundstage and a clear center channel image. The EuphonyHD effortlessly reproduces Dolby Digital and DTS imaging.

Comments Marketing VP Lee Adams, “Most single-cabinet surround systems typically require reflective walls to optimize a sonic image, but with SLIMstage, we’ve effectively removed this barrier by incorporating patented surround and speaker technologies that don’t rely on walls or subwoofers to produce a pinpoint surround-sound image. And our patented technologies have allowed us to develop a super-slim cabinet which unlike others has bass, and nearly disappears on furniture or under a flat-panel TV.”

The Soundmatters SLIMstage40 also packs in 13 speaker driver array which includes three analog inputs, three digital audio inputs and virtual surround headphone output jack. It comes with a high-contrast LED backlit panel display, an IR remote, RS-232 port, front panel controls and a wall bracket.

The SLIMstage40 is available at a retail price of $899 (approx Rs. 38,333). Incase you opt for a SLIMstage40 with SUBstage100 subwoofer than it will cost you $1199 (approx Rs. 51,125).

Orbitsound T3 speakers with personal stereo aura

The new Orbitsound T3 speaker creates revolutionary personal stereo aura as well as fills the entire room with spatial stereo sound. It lets you listen to amazing stereo by simply wearing the T3 around your neck and plugging it in your iPod, Walkman, music phone, personal media player or PSP.

The personal stereo aura is powered by airSOUND ‘single point stereo’ technology and the BODYSOUND effect further enhances the sound.

Measuring 107 x 60 x 27 mm, the orbitsound T3’s lithium rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of play time. It weighs merely 130 g and hangs around your neck on a lanyard with a cool hold and release grip. It also offers high quality sound system on a laptop, TV, desktop, music and video player.

The T3 has a compact form with sense of minimalist cool which belies the technology beneath its skin. Its silver color with metallic finish enhances its iconic status further. The Orbitsound T3 speaker is available for a retail price of $170 (approx Rs. 7,249).

BlackBerry Javelin Smartphone Images and Details Leaked

Apparently, after the BlackBerry Bold and Thunder smartphones, RIM will launch a new phone, called Javelin.

According to rumors, Javelin will be the latest addition to the BlackBerry range of smartphones. It is said to be powered by 512 MHz Processor and is expected to feature 256 MB onboard flash memory, Hot-swappable microSD slot to store up to 8GB of data, a 480 x 360 high-resolution HVGA+ display with an integrated lens/LCD technology, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and a Micro USB charging/syncing port.

The BlackBerry Javelin phone will be WiFi and GPS compliant but strangely will not support 3G.

Some rumors speculate the phone to release in January 2009.

Lenovo ThinkPad W700 with an in-built digitizer and color calibrator

Lenovo introduces new ThinkPad W700, a 17-inch widescreen mobile workstation with a built-in digitizer and color calibrator. The ThinkPad W700 equips NVIDIA Quadro FX mobile graphics and supports the upcoming Intel mobile quad core processor.

The ThinkPad W700 workstation features optional dual hard drives with RAID configurations, DDR3 memory up to 8 GB, wireless connectivity options and awesome multimedia capabilities like an optional Blu-ray DVD burner/player.

“Lenovo has engineered a new breed of mobile workstation with the ThinkPad W700,” said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Lenovo. “No other PC manufacturer has a mobile workstation that delivers the sheer power, performance and cutting-edge innovation that Lenovo has packed into the ThinkPad W700. The ThinkPad W700 mobile workstation flat out delivers the command performance our customers demand at the desk as well as in the field.”

As the expansion of the digital content creation, computer-aided design and manufacturing, digital photography, industries and science fields, the ThinkPad W700 mobile workstation is becoming increasingly demanding.

Lenovo and Intel have collaborated to integrate the color calibrator and digitizer into the ThinkPad W700. The digitizer helps to easily configure an image by either mapping it to the entire screen or to an area defined by the user.

The Intel mobile quad core processor will enable the multimedia designers and animators to experience a remarkable quad-core processor performance and true color replication.
Lenovo offers workstations with Intel vPro technology for supreme manageability. It can also be equipped with dual internal hard drives like solid state drive storage.

Offering both NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M and 3700M Open GL graphics processors up to 1 GB of dedicated video memory, the hard drives can be configured for RAID 0 which lets you save the data faster or RAID 1 for mirrored data redundancy.

It also features WiFi wireless connectivity, WiMAX, Bluetooth, optional 400-nit WUXGA display, 72 percent wide color gamut, 7-in-1 multicard reader, five USB ports, optional mini-dock and flash reader.

The ThinkPad W700 mobile workstation has a starting price of $2,978 (approx Rs.1,26,177) and will be available in September.

NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse introduced

NZXT introduces its gaming mouse Avatar specially designed to provide gamers with an ultimate crafted gaming armor. The Avatar mouse comes in a smaller form and is ideal for the gamers.

This gaming mouse equips a 2600 DPI optical sensor which provides maximum sensitivity and its LED DPI indicator gives you improved usage and feedback. A 4 Speed DPI switch allows a slow sniper movement to a faster attacking movement in a couple of seconds.

It comes with 7 programmable keys allowing the users to customize their configuration for first-person shooters, real-time strategy or massive multiplayer online role-playing games.

The NZXT Avatar mouse also features a hardware implemented DPI switch which allows compatibility with any game while the Avatar interface offers all types of customization including macros and 9 customizable buttons. Its ergonomic design is convenient and easily usable by both right as well as left handed gamers. You can easily plug it into any available USB port.

It comes with a rubber grip that avoids slipping during gameplay and the Teflon mouse feet ensure better accuracy and smoothness. The NZXT Avatar mouse is available for $59.99 (approx Rs. 2,541).

Limited Edition Pokemon DS Pack to be Available in US

Nintendo’s latest DS Limited Edition Pokémon Pack will be made available in the American market through video game retailer, GameStop.

In this DS bundle, Nintendo offers Pokémon-themed Nintendo DS game system and exclusive Pokémon premiums. Gamers will get a custom Onyx Nintendo DS adorned with images of Dialga and Palkia, two of the most legendary characters from the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl games.

The limited-edition Pokemon DS Lite also offers new animated special – Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness (based on the story of the two newest Pokémon DS titles). Make the DS stylish with a cool Dialga and Palkia carrying case, and collectible mini-poster of Grovyle as well as a Pokemon t-shirt.

Available on Aug. 17, the Nintendo DS Limited Edition Pokémon Pack will be available at a suggested retail price of $129.99 (approx. Rs. 5,493).

Transcend unveils 64GB High-Speed SLC 2.5-inch SSD in India

Transcend India today announced the availability of its latest high-speed SLC 2.5-inch Solid State Disk (SSD) that flaunts 64GB of storage space, in the Indian market.

Based of reliable NAND flash memory, SSDs have left behind the traditional hard disk drives by eliminating the need of moving parts. It has the ability to withstand vibration, shock or heat. The SSDs run cool, generate no noise and use less power for operation. The key aspects of the latest Transcend 2.5-inch SSD include inbuilt durability benefits of solid-state technology, the extremely low power consumption and ultra-fast data transfer speeds. The 64 GB SLC SSD meets all the demands of consumer electronics and industrial systems as well as military applications.

According to Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, “Transcend’s 2.5″ SSD can be used in most notebook computers and mainstream PCs just like a regular hard drive. When it comes to performance, Transcend’s new SLC flash memory-equipped 64GB SSD offers data transfer rates that greatly surpass even the fastest 2.5″ hard drives, delivering data read / write speeds of up to 119MB and 64MB per second, respectively. With these high-speed transfer rates and virtually non-existent (less than 0.1ms) latency, Transcend’s SSD accelerates computer boot-up times, makes games and an application open faster and run more smoothly, and improves overall system responsiveness”.

Supporting ECC (Error Correction Code), the newly launched SSD comes integrated with wear leveling technology that guarantees ultra-long storage lifespan and data-retention stability for extended use.

Available in 8 GB to 64 GB in both SATA and IDE versions, the 32 GB model reads up to 25MB/s and writes up to 8MB/s. The 64 GB reads up to 55MB/s and writes up to 21MB/s.

Measuring 100.2 X 69.85 X 7.40 mm, it weighs 80 grams. It supports non-volatile flash memory for outstanding data retention, 44-Pin Male Connector and support for Ultra DMA and RoHS.

Backed by a two year warranty, the Transcend 64 GB High-Speed SLC 2.5-inch SSD is available in India for a suggested price of Rs.33,000.

GIGABYTE GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Line-up Rolled Out in India

Boasting to be industry’s most secure, green and high performing motherboard, the latest GA-EG45M-DS2H from Gigabyte has reached the Indian market.

Powered by the latest Intel 45nm Core2 Quad processors and G45 Express chipset with Intel GMA X4500HD graphics core, the latest series claims to provide extensive high-definition video and audio capabilities that support the latest high-definition digital multimedia systems.

In the Intel G45 Express chipset, the Intel X4500HD graphics media accelerator is included that offers several unique innovations such as more Execution Units for enhanced 3D performance breaking 1100+ scores on 3DMark 06 benchmark and Intel Clear Video Technology to deliver sharper images and precise color control. Moreover, the G45 chipset is also compatible with smoother HD video playback, Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats by using an integrated hardware video decode acceleration.

There are some additional features available in the GA-EG45M-DS2H that includes Ultra Durable 2 design to enhance system stability and longer component lifespan, the fundamental building block of GIGABYTE motherboards, Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced for more accurate power saving calculation, GIGABYTE’s Ultra TPM for maximum level of data protection with 2048 bit encryption, and a host of other features that not only maximize performance and energy efficiency, but also provide the highest levels of data security.

Gigabyte also incorporates its patented technology Dual BIOST that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has stopped or failed. The GA-EG45M-DS2H motherboards also integrate High-Definition 7.1 + 2 channel Realtek ALC889A sound chip that uses 106dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) to extensively minimize noise during signal transmission and even support Blu-ray playback for an exciting home theater entertainment experience.

With the included Dolby Home Theater suite of audio technologies, users will be able to enjoy a vivid surround sound listening experience, thanks to the two to eight speakers or any set of headphones. It also employs Dolby Pro Logic IIx for maximum surround sound expansion, Dolby Headphone and Sound Space Expander along with Natural Bass enhancement for the richest quality sound.

The Gigabyte GA-EG45M-DS2H Series motherboard is available in India, priced at Rs. 9900.

Opticon H16 and H19 Phones Unveiled with AT&T Certification

The Opticon Mobility Group has announced that their H16 Smartphone has received the AT&T certification. In addition, the company is also seeking the AT&T certification for H19 Smartphone, which is schedule for a September release.

Based on Windows Mobile 5 Professional, the H16 smartphone comes equipped with a full slide out QWERTY keyboard, a 2.8-inch color touchscreen LCD, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and support for quad-band cellular (GSM/eGPRS).

Windows Mobile 6.0 compliant H19 smartphone employs quad-band cellular (GSM/eGPRS), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication, an integrated GPS module and numeric keypad. It is believed to be the Best New Network Compatible Device by AT&T at the CTIS Wireless Tradeshow.

The phone includes features like 64MB of RAM, 2.5mm headset jack, Mini-USB device port, and MiniSD slot support for memory expansion.

While the H16 offers 4 hours of talktime and 150 hours of standby time on 4 hours of charging, the H19 delivers 4 to 8 hours of talktime and 4 hours of operating time on 4 hours of charging.

At present, the pricing details of both the Opticon H16 and H19 smartphones are not available.

Microsoft 60 GB Xbox 360 to Hit UK market on 15th August

Remember the key line - triple the storage space for the same price as that of 20 GB version – that was announced by Microsoft? Now, the same Xbox 360 60 GB version is all set to mark its presence in the United Kingdom on 15th August 2008.

With the new Xbox 360 with 60 GB storage users get thrice as much room to download multimedia contents such as blockbuster movies, music or games that Xbox 360 offers on its online entertainment network - Xbox LIVE.

From Microsoft line-up of consoles, users can select the Xbox 360 Arcade, which comes with a 256MB memory unit and five Xbox Live Arcade games, the standard Xbox 360 with a 60GB hard drive, and the Xbox 360 Elite that boasts a 120GB hard drive.

The Xbox 360 Arcade costs £159.99 (approx. Rs. 12,887), the 60 GB Xbox 360 retails for £199.99 (approx. Rs. 16,096) and the Xbox 360 Elite (120 GB) is priced at £259.99 (approx. Rs. 20,939).

Lenovo Olympic-themed flash drives introduced

As the 2008 Summer Olympics begin in China, Lenovo unveils its official Olympic-themed flash drives. Lenovo has come up with limited edition of various flash drives specially designed keeping the Beijing Summer Olympics in mind.

Lenovo’s 4 GB thumbdrive features the material similar to the Olympic torch. This flash drive adorns the game logo surrounded by swirling cloud in red. It is priced at $980 RMB (approx Rs.6,024).

Lenovo Mascot series has six 4 GB flash drives with a Fuwa image printed on the front side. Featuring a Beijing Olympic logo, it is priced at $199 RMB (approx Rs.1,223).

The next flash drive is disguised as the five medallions. Well, apparently this limited edition has been sold out.

Lenovo’s next innovative creation is an extreme limited edition of just ten sets. Each set consists of five 1GB titanium drives with swivel USB plug amazingly packed in a mahogany box.

Sony NWZ-B130F series of Walkman MP3 Player Launched in India

A new series of Walkman MP3 player, named NWZ-B130F have been launched in India by Sony.

Available in two different configurations, 1 GB which can store up to 650 songs and record approx. 43 hours of music; and 2 GB which can stock up around 1,300 songs and record about 88 hours of music.

Furthermore, the new line of Sony NWZ-B130F player also sports MP3 playback, voice recording and FM recording along with FM radio with up to 30 radio stations preset. Users are can also record music directly and play them on the supported audio systems.

Offering up to 16 hours of continuous music listening, the NWZ-B130F also incorporates Sony’s Quick Charge function that boasts to deliver 90 minutes of music playback by charging the Mp3 player for just three minutes.

In order to experience easy uploading, downloading and playback of audio file formats, the company has outfitted a direct USB connection and drag-and-drop interface into the latest Walkman MP3 player.

Shining in four vibrant colors such as black, red, pink and blue, the Sony MWZ-B130F Walkman MP3 Player series is available in India for a price tag of Rs. 2,590 for 1 GB model and Rs. 3,490 for 2 GB version.

QingBar MP101 projector for iPhone and iPod

Imagine watching your iPhone content on a large screen. The new QingBar MP101 projector for your iPhone and iPod lets you project your content from 15 to 27 inches with 640 x 480 resolution and in 4:3 aspect ratio.

The QingBar MP101 projector measures 76*102*54 mm(L*W*H) and features 2W stereo speakers, a mini AV jack, 5W LED Lamp source, lamp life of 20,000 hrs, contrast ratio of 200:1 and ANSI / 10-15 lumens of brightness.

The QingBar MP101 projector further expands the platform for smaller multimedia devices.

Not much has been revealed about the QingBar MP101 projector. There has been no word on the pricing and availability. Without speculating much lets wait and watch.

Marware unveils C.E.O. Cases in Vanilla colors for iPhone 3G

After the launch of new stylish C.E.O cases, Marware has brought in new Vanilla cases to three of its C.E.O case series, namely for Premiere, Sleeve and Flip Vue. Made from high quality Nappa leather, the Vanilla line is sleek and provides stylish protection for the iPhone. Marware is now shipping a wide variety of elegantly designed carrying solutions for the iPhone 3G.

The Vanilla line for the iPhone 3G has been developed by using high quality Nappa leather to offer stylish protection. This series of Vanilla case is equipped with a clear protective film and microfiber cleaning cloth and provide a rich color alternative to the black leather versions of these C.E.O. cases.

The C.E.O. Premiere boasts its stylish, premium leather hip case, while the C.E.O. Sleeve shows off its slim, attractive leather sleeve that combines elegant protection and quick access; and the C.E.O. Flip Vue claims to be a sleek, Nappa leather flip-top holster case to perfectly balance protection and ease-of access.

All the three cases come with an interchangeable Multidapt low-profile belt clip and Elastic siding for a snug fit along with opening to access headphone minijack and sleep/wake button.

Backed by Marware Lifetime guarantee, the Vanilla line iPhone 3G cases are now available for pre-order. The C.E.O Sleeve vanilla case costs $24.99 (approx. Rs. 1,050), the C.E.O Flip Vue vanilla case retails for $29.99 (approx. Rs. 1,290) and the C.E.O Premiere vanilla case is price at $34.99 (approx Rs. 1,468).

Samsung Messager R450 Phone Unleashed

Samsung announced the availability of its latest mobile phone, dubbed Messager. Also termed as SCH-r450, the handset is developed for MetroPCS customers.

With its sleek horizontal slider-design and QWERTY keyboard, the phone integrates Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology, MP3 Player that supports rich-user interface, 2.1-inch 262K TFT, 176X220 pixels screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, advance voice recognition, speakerphone and messaging services, including SMS, MMS, email and IM messaging capabilities.

“The stylish horizontal slider of the Samsung Messager is easy to use. The Samsung Messager’s attractive layout and QWERTY keyboard is a great fit for people who love text messaging,” noted Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Telecommunications America.

Featuring in dimensions of 4.4” x 2.0” x 0.7”, the Samsung Messager R450 phone is compatible with an external micro SD slot that ensures up to 2GB of storage space.

Shining in black and green color tones, the Samsung Messager R450 handset is immediately available through the MetroPCS wireless provider in the US for a suggested price of $199 (approx. Rs. 8,354).

Small DataTraveler Mini Slim USB Drive Announced by Kingston

Extending the DataTraveler line, Kingston has announced the launch of its latest USB flash drive, called the Mini Slim in the US. The company offers the drives in various color shades such as blue, pink and black.

Bundled with gray bottom casings, it can also be attached to a keychain for easy convenience while carrying in a bag or a purse. Available in dimensions of 1.529″ x 0.645″ x 0.253″ and weighing 0.064 oz, the new DT Mini Slim comes in two storage configurations such as 2 GB and 4GB.

“Kingston USB drives have always provided great functionality by allowing consumers to carry large quantities of information everywhere they go. The DT Mini Slim lets anyone safely store and share their favorite media content everywhere they go with a little class and color, in an ultra-small form factor,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston.

This easy-to-use device needs to be plugged into a USB port for transferring important data, videos, music, songs, and photos along with various critical files. This pocket-sized is compliant with Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP1, SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4), Mac OS X v.10.3.x+, and Linux v.2.6.x+.

Coming with a two-year warranty, Kingston’s new DataTraveler Mini Slim USB drives are available for $11.00 for 2 GB and $19.00 for 4 GB.

Fujitsu LifeBook U2010 Ultra-Mobile PC Launched

After the leaked specs and images, here are the official details of the Fujitsu LifeBook U2010 Ultra-Mobile PC. The latest UMPC offers a combination of computing functions and technological power along with fashionable looks.

Successor of the Fujitsu LifeBook U1010, the U2010 promises to deliver high-end features for easy computing.

YS Ng, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, commented, “Last year, Fujitsu made UMPC history with its landmark, feature-rich LifeBook U1010. Continuing in its unique 3-in-1 tablet/notebook/handheld PC tradition, the amazing LifeBook U2010 cements our triumph in this field as it replicates the ingenuity of the U1010 as well as accentuating its lifestyle features with an array of distinctive colours and wireless music on-demand – all while remaining fashionably small and powerfully compact.”

The first innovative features include the nifty wireless music on-demand technology that has the ability to connect to any FM radio and audio output wirelessly for playing high tempo party songs of your choice.

Powered by Intel Centrino Atom processor technology with Intel Centrino Atom processor Z530 (1.6GHz) and Intel System Controller Hub, the LifeBook U2010 runs on Windows operating system and employs SuperFine 5.6-inch WXGA 1280 x 800 screen with 300nits brightness, 1.3 megapixel camera with digital microphone to enjoy video conference, a one-touch Raku Raku button for optimal viewing.

Fujitsu also adds finger-friendly Microsoft Origami Experience 2.0 application that ensures an enhanced experience with this mobile companion to access multimedia programs. The Fujitsu U2010 is also equipped with Bluetooth v2.1, WiFi, up to 60GB or option of 64GB SSD onboard memory configurations and internet browser.

For your convenience, you can swivel and turn over the device to double up as a handheld tablet PC. This slip-resistant UMPC let you scribble in short notes for automatic conversion to soft copy text with the help of your finger or stylus.

Offering a battery life of 8 hours, the LifeBook U2010 includes a complete suite of security features such as a 2-level BIOS lock, an Anti-Theft Lock Slot, a Fingerprint Sensor.

However, Fujitsu hasn’t mentioned the price and availability details of LifeBook U2010 UMPC. It will be available in five different colors such as Ocean Black, Pink Gold, Cool Silver, Fuchsia Red and Luminous Blue.

Creative Inspire T10 speakers and EP-610 headphones designed for Dell

Creative announces the availability of its especially designed for Dell Creative Inspire T10 speakers and EP-610 headphones at the Dell website which are available in various colors to match the Dell PCs. All the Dell users can now accessorize their PCs with the matching speakers and headphones dressed in Jet Black, Plum Purple, Tangerine Orange, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red and Spring Green colors.

“We are excited to work with Creative to provide speakers and headphones that allow Dell customers to extend a reflection of their personal style,” said Dell Product Accessories Manager Andrea Kalmans. “We’re blending fashion and function as Dell and Creative collaborate as technology leaders to personalize digital entertainment.”

“We’ve enjoyed a great relationship as a technology partner with Dell for many years, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to customize our speakers and headphones for the ‘Designed for Dell’ program,” said Creative Vice President and General Manager for Audio Steve Erickson. “The Creative headphones and speakers and the Dell Studio laptops look fantastic together.”

The sleek and elegant Creative Inspire T10 speaker offers remarkable performance and equips precision drivers for excellent midrange accuracy, individual tweeters for crisp highs and Creative’s BasXPort technology that provides powerful bass without a subwoofer.

Complementing the Dell PC monitor and laptop, the T10 speaker has a magnetic shielding to eliminate interference. It includes separate controls for volume, bass and a headphone connection. The EP-610 headphones come with a gold-plated plug offering crystal clear listening experience. Its in-ear earbud has been ergonomically designed for longer hours of comfortable wear.

The Creative Inspire T10 speakers and EP-610 headphones are expected to retail at $40 (approx Rs. 1,690) and $24 (approx Rs. 1,014) respectively.

Rumored 3G Iphone Launch In INDIA

The latest buzz surrounding the Apple’s iPhone 3G is its Indian launch. Apparently, the 3G iPhone will hit the Indian markets during the end of August or early September through Vodafone and Airtel.

It is speculated to be carrying almost the same software as the ones in the US market, however some of its features will be customized to match the Indian tariffs. Initially, only the 8 GB model will be launched, rumors say.

With the pre-registration of the iPhone in process, surmounting rumors also say that the iPhone 3G is expected to be priced between Rs. 11,500 and Rs. 12,000.

Well, without the availability of the 3G network and no official announcement made, we wonder how much truth this holds.

New Sony DSC-T77 and DSC-T700 Cameras Announced

Two new cameras have been introduced by Sony to expand the Cyber-shot T-series line up. Named DSC-T700 and DSC-T77, both the 10 megapixel digital cameras share almost all the features apart from the LCD screen and internal memory as well as PMB software.

While the T77 boasts 3-inch, 16 x 9 touch panel LCD screen and 15MB internal memory, the T700 sports a 3.5-inch wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD screen with wide angle viewing; and a 4 GB internal memory that can store around 1,000 full-resolution or 40,000 VGA-quality photos.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 claims to be the thinnest camera at less than 5/8 of an inch. The DSC-T700 is slighty more than 5/8 of an inch and carries the tagline ‘photo album in your pocket’.

“Sony is taking the lead in developing “intelligent” cameras so that taking great pictures is an automatic function and not a complicated process. This is part of our effort to enhance the camera experience for customers by offering new functionality,” said Phil Lubell, director of digital camera marketing at Sony Electronics.

Both the Cyber-shots are equipped with enhanced intelligent scene recognition technology to choose up to eight different scene modes such as macro, portrait and landscapes from available eleven scene modes; Smile Shutter and face detection technologies with child and adult priority, along with high sensitivity shooting (up to ISO 3200) and in-camera image management.

Featuring a newly-developed Carl Zeiss lens, the DSC-T700 and DSC-T77 cameras incorporate a 4x optical zoom and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. A new anti-blink function, supporting portrait mode, is also included in both the models to automatically take two shots and then determine whether the subject has closed his/her eyes and display warning by using their advanced face detection technology. These digital cameras are said to record images with open-eyed subjects.

The cameras also feature a Smile Shutter technology that supports auto focus and zoom functions during smile capture. Users will be able to take unlimited number of shots.

DSC-T700 users can manage the camera’s internal database, search for photos by event, date, smile or face. Users can also utilize Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software application to maximize the number of pictures stored in the camera. It also has the ability to downsize images from full-resolution to VGA and export them back to the camera’s internal photo album.

Users can also upload photos or videos from the cameras to popular social networking sites like YouTube.

Expected to reach US by the end of September 2008, the DSC-T77 camera (available in brown, green, pink, black and silver) and the DSC-T700 camera (red, champagne, gold, pink, dark gray and silver) cost $300 (approx. Rs. 12,656) and $400 (approx. Rs. 16,875), respectively.

Memorex releases iWakeUp and Mi4019, two novel iPod clocks

You can now wake up to your very own personalized playlist with Memorex’s latest innovations - iWakeUp and Mi4019.

The iWakeUp and Mi4019 bed-side clocks are the newest products by Memorex in its range of affordable products for budget conscious users.

The out of the box creation by Memorex presents users with two fully functional clock radios that allow users to start their morning with their favorite tunes instead of the typecast alarm sounds.

With a large front display and top-side clock connector, the Mi4019 has pretty small framework. It features a low squatty base, digital FM radio and flip-down door to hide its iPod connectors when not in use. The simple radio clock empowers users to set the alarm tone to the tunes of their iPod or favorite radio station without taking up too much space on the nightstand.

The slightly higher end iWakeUp Clock Radio comes packed with a sound booster or enhancer, support for Airplane Mode, integrated AM/FM radio and dual alarms. The vertical design of the clock nestles the iPod dock down between its towering stereo speakers. The gadget is equipped with larger speakers, softer edges and a remote that empowers you to switch up your songs from afar when you are not hitting on the snooze button.

This latest duo of Memorex clocks is immediately up for grabs costing $39.99 for the Mi4019 and $69.99 for the iWakeUp.

Sony Ericsson T700 Elegant Mobile Phone Announced

Developed for mainstream market, Sony Ericsson unveiled its latest slim and elegant mobile phone, termed as T700 successor of the style icon T610.

At just 10 mm thin, the flawless phone boasts two important attributes, timeless design and premium features.

Click pictures with the 3.2 megapixel camera and share it with your loved ones by posting it on your blog or web page. The T700 also comes with a self-portrait mirror - ideal for those who are always well groomed and take pride in their appearance and possessions.

The GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100 equipped phone also includes 2 TFT display with 240×320 pixel, 512MB memory card in box, Bluetooth. The phone measures 48.0 x 104.0 x 10.0 mm and weighs about 78 g.

The Sony Ericsson T700 phone will be available in selected markets in metal finished Black on Silver, Black on Red and Shining Silver by early Q4 of 2008. The price details have still not been announced.

MOTOROKR EQ5 and EQ7 Portable Speakers Released

Motorola announced that its MOTOROKR EQ7 and EQ5 portable speakers have now been made available in the U.S market.

Motorola promises to keep consumers connected to their music virtually anywhere with the EQ5 and EQ7. Users simply need to connect the speakers to a Bluetooth-enabled or wired devices to enjoy exceptionally audio quality. Providing universal compatibility, you can hook these compact models to mobile phones and MP3 players.

Sean Ramsey, General Manager North America, Motorola Companion Products, explained “Music lovers and mobile consumers can now share and enjoy their music with great portability and rich sound quality. These portable speakers give people two unique ways to enjoy music and hands-free speakerphone calls in innovative style.”

With MOTOROKR EQ7 Wireless Hi-Fi Stereo Speaker System you can listen to stereo music and answer calls wirelessly over speakerphone in outstanding acoustics. It also comes with four powerful JBL speakers that assure a rich, full sound with deep bass. Compatible with stereo Bluetooth wireless technology (A2DP), the speaker lets you listen to the phone music library. While, the included 3.5mm audio cable allows you to connect with non-Bluetooth devices such as an MP3 player.

The MOTOROKR EQ7 speaker includes an AC power adapter for unlimited play or uses four AA batteries for up to six hours of usage time.

The MOTOROKR EQ5 , is a Portable Wireless Speaker which allows users to listen to music and take calls with undisturbed sound quality. This stylish, sleek speaker is portable enough to slide into your pocket comfortably.

The EQ5 also comes with SRS WOW HD audio enhancement technology for high definition, stereo surround sound, along with noise and echo reduction technology and radio frequency shielding. The EQ5’s rechargeable, non-replaceable battery provides enough power to make the speakers work for up to 8 hours on a single charge. It also includes a 3.5 mm audio cable for connecting with non-Bluetooth devices, and a MicroUSB port for simultaneous playing and charging.

Powered by rechargeable and non-replaceable battery, it has the capability to work up to six hours on a single charge. It comes with a convenient kick-stand, and a MicroUSB port for simultaneous playing and charging.

Noise and echo reduction technology enables the EQ7 and EQ5 to deliver clear sound performance during conference calls.

The MOTOROKR EQ7 and EQ5 portable speakers are available at MotoStrore for $199.95 (approx. Rs. 8,395) and $119.95 (approx. Rs. 5,036), respectively.

Spice X-1 Gaming Phone Unveiled in India

Spice Mobile today introduced its Spice X-1 gaming phone in India.

Touted as the ultimate mobile gaming gadget by the company, the Spice X-1 comes equipped with a wide range of mobile games offering an adrenaline-pumped gaming experience through its dedicated gaming console.

Alternatively, you can also play games on the mobile phone without using the console via its onboard dedicated gaming keys.

The Spice X-1 phone features a 2.4 inch display that comes with an auto rotate function, 2GB expandable memory card, the Yamaha-amplified 3-D surround-sound, 2 megapixel camera, music and video player, FM radio with record-and-play support, stereo Bluetooth and built-in Opera mini-web browser along with WAP/MMS/GPRS support.

The Spice X-1 gaming phone is available in India for a suggested price of Rs.8,899.

Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition Keyboard Launched in the US

Complementing Mac computers, Logitech has unveiled its latest keyboard, dubbed diNovo Edge Mac Edition. With this launch, the company has extended the award-winning line of diNovo keyboards.

Claiming to be the first diNovo keyboard designed for the Mac, the Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition is remarkably thin as it measures just 1/2 inch or 11.05 mm. Shining in a high-gloss, semi-translucent Plexiglas frame, the keyboard shows off its sharp angles and soft-orange backlighting in addition to the aluminum palm rest with anodized-silver finish.

This special edition diNovo Edge keyboard can be used with the iMac and the MacBook Pro computers through Bluetooth wireless technology that supports a range of up to 30 feet.

“We’re truly delighted to offer discerning Mac enthusiasts our highest quality in keyboard design and performance. From the piano-black finish to its built-in TouchDisc touch pad, the diNovo Edge can make it a pleasure for you to type, control music or launch your favorite applications,” stated Denis Pavillard, vice president of product marketing for Logitech’s keyboards and desktops.

Logitech has added few keys to help Mac users to access mail, Safari and iTunes along with many other Mac-specific applications by just a touch. The other special functions include Power button to switch on and off the Mac computer, and TouchDisc that is placed on the right of the keyboard enables users to scroll and navigate the computer. Similar to laptop, users have to move their fingers on the disc in a circular motion to scroll horizontally and vertically through documents. While doing this, users will find the cursor moving on the computer screen. However, for the TouchDisc capability, users need to install Logitech Control Center software.

Besides, the diNovo Edge incorporates PerfectStroke key system, which ensures a comfortable, fluid and silent typing as it has the ability to product longer key travel as compared to the conventional keyboard. The distance has enhanced from 2.2 mm to 3.2 mm to optimize comfort.

The diNovo Edge Mac Edition also comes embedded with a charging base that removes the burden the changing batteries. The base powers the keyboard as and when required, offering up to one month of battery life after charging for four hours. Interestingly, if you charge the Mac-specific keyboard for just 10-minute, you can easily use for a whole day.

Priced at $159.99 (approx. Rs. 6,705), the Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition wireless keyboard is slated to reach American market by this month.

Motorola ROKR EM30, EM28 and EM25 Mobile Phones Unleashed

Motorola expanded its popular ROKR phones portfolio with the addition of three new music phones, namely, MOTOROKR EM30, EM28 and EM25.

Starting with ROKR EM30, it takes advantage of ModeShift Technology to transform the mobile phone into a funky music phone by lighting up the keypad with red or blue colors, depending on your preference. Moreover, the candy bar handset also boasts ‘seconds-fast’ MP3 downloads, RDS technology-based (Radio Data System) FM Radio which obtains details about the song being played.

Other features of the Motorola EM30 phone include a 2 megapixel camera, Motorola’s Crystal Talk technology, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Windows Media Player 11 compatibility, up to 8GB microSD memory card storage support and GPRS/EDGE connectivity.

Next is the ROKR EM28, the flip phone flaunts touch sensitive keys that appear on the screen to manage songs. While listening to songs, you can keep the clamshell close and still get information of the song and artist from the front display of the phone. The quad band GSM-enabled handset sports additional features such as GPRS/EDGE, Bluteooth and USB 2.0 connectivity, text to speech recognition, airplane mode, 3D sound effect for surround-sound music experience, CrystalTalk technology, an audio equalizer with 11 preset music genres such as rock, reggae, pop and others for maximum entertainment. The EM28 support various audio file formats, including IDI, MP3, 32-poly AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, and Real Audio (RA) v10.

Furthermore, the clamshell music phone employs a 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom for video recording and playback, 2 GB microSD memory and ability to deliver up to 450 minute of talk time, 250 hours of standby time and 11 hours of music playback.

Lastly, the sleek slider ROKR EM25 phone comes equipped with an integrated FM radio with RDS, dedicated music key, capability to store music library, SONGID technology to identify songs, and the FMShare that aloows users to share their favorite FM station with friends by sending it to them as a text message.

Additionally, ROKR EM25 also includes 1.3 megapixel camera, 2GB microSD expandable memory support, 3.5 mm headset jack, speakerphone, one touch MP3 player, airplane mode, CrystalTalk technology, Bluetooth and support for GPRS. Users can enjoy music playback with AAC, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3, WAV file formats.

Expected to hit the markets later this quarter, the Motorola ROKR EM30 will be first seen in Taiwan and the ROKR EM28 and EM25 will be available worldwide. The company hasn’t revealed the pricing detail.

Camball super small DVR camera bounces around

Korea’s latest brainchild is the Camball mini Digital Video Recorder & MP3 Player. The device is a ball shaped camcorder with dimensions smaller than a ping-pong ball. Sure to make heads spin, the gadget is unique in itself with all its functional components housed in a tiny framework.

Developed to capture 320×240 or 640×480-pixel resolution video clips in MPEG - 4, the Camball DVR Camera encompasses an SD memory card expandable up to 8 GB. A four–way navigational pad with LED indicators around the camcorder lets users change the camera settings by displaying the camcorder mode. The Camball DVR additionally functions as a basic MP3 player.

Other than utilizing the SD card to transfer footage, the DVR comes complete with a USB connection for effortless transfer to the PC. The device is further equipped with a headphone socket for MP3 playback.

Unfortunately the fully functional digital camcorder comes minus an LCD screen for framing or playback. That should not bog down users who fancy stylish devices.

You can check out the DVR Camball at Korea’s Funshop. The distinct DVR camera is available online, exclusively in Korea for an approximate price of around $185 to $225.

Gigabyte EP43-DS3L motherboard launched in India

Gigabyte announces the launch of its highly anticipated EP43-DS3L motherboards based on the new Intel P43 chipset. The GA-EP43-S3L motherboard delivers a remarkable 1600MHz Front SideBus by overclocking for the latest Intel Core 2 multi-core processors. It also offers amazing levels of performance and stability with its support for DDR2 up to 1200MHz by overclocking.

The GA-EP43-S3L equips Gigabyte’s various innovations like DES Advanced, Ultra Durable in CPU VRM and a DualBIOS design. The Gigabyte Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (DES Advance) enhances the system performance and ensures better engery saving capabilities. The DES Advanced along with the support for VRD 11.1 allows the motherboard to switch to 1 Gear phase switching during idle, thus saves exceptional power.

Gigabyte is equipped with conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors as well as ferrite core choke for the CPU VRM, resulting into better electronic conductivity, long life span and it boosts the system stability under extreme conditions.

The Gigabyte motherboards features dual channel DDR2 1200 by overclocking and provides faster speeds with higher data bandwidth. It redesigns the EasyTune6, making it easier to manage and monitor the hardware resources. The EasyTune6 tools effortlessly and easily tune your system. DualBIOS automatically recovers BIOS data incase the main BIOS crashes or fails. It also allows quick recover from BIOS damage or failure.

The motherboards also offer ultimate graphics performance with PCI-E x16 2.0 interface, integrated high speed SATA 3Gb/s, high speed Gigabit Ethernet connection and 8 channel High definition audio.

The Gigabyte GA-EP43-S3L motherboard is priced at Rs.8500. The Gigabyte products are available through Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Redington, Sahara Computers and Electronics and Technology and Gadgets in India.

MSI GX620 Gaming Laptop unveiled

MSI officially unveils its GX620 gaming laptop. Sporting an ingenious flame design, it equips the MSI exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology which increases the speed of your CPU just by touching the turbo button above the keyboard, enabling the computer to run smoother and to the best of its abilities.

The GX620 laptop features the aerodynamic touchpad design featuring a black mirror plate as base and red linings that accentuates the slickness of the faceplate. A gentle touch lets you start any application while operating.

The GX620 comes with the latest Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology, using the Intel Core2 Duo processor and Intel PM45 Express Chipset which delivers innovative mobile solutions.

It bundles up some quality features like the 15.4″ TFT-LCD widescreen display, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D graphic card (built-in DDR3 512 MB VRAM), digital/analog 5.1 Channel headphone output recognized and approved by the highest standards of Dolby, HDMI output, an in-built 2.0 megapixel webcam and 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN with Bluetooth. Its single HDMI output allows 5Gbps data transfers as well as pristine transmission of HD digital video and digital audio up to 1080p resolution.

The MSI GX620 laptop also equips the exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System offering remarkable power saving capabilities and extends the power running time while different applications are running. On touching the Eco quick launch sensor you can switch to five different modes like gaming mode, movie mode, presentation mode, office mode and turbo battery mode.

There has been no word on the pricing and availability.

Sony Ericsson Limited Edition titanium silver C902 Bond phone launched

Sony Ericsson launches limited edition titanium silver C902 Cyber-shot phone. Well, this is the same phone used by James Bond in the highly anticipated movie Quantum of Solace releasing worldwide in November 2008. This bond style mobile phone will immerse you into the world of the secret agent. It comes with interactive 007 content and a spy-style game.

Sony Ericsson collaborates with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures for the release of EON Productions’ 22nd James Bond adventure, Quantum of Solace and the C902 Titanium silver edition.

The phone comes with an exclusively pre-loaded spy-style game. It also includes exclusive content such as wallpapers, screen savers, full color trailer of the film and behind-the-scene interviews.

Lennard Hoornik, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson comments, “We are excited to announce the continuation of our relationship with the James Bond films and unveil James Bond’s new phone for this year - the limited edition version of our C902 Cyber-shot phone. With the rich array of content both on the phone and preloaded on a memory card bundled with the C902 Titanium silver limited edition, fans of the secret agent will only get more James Bond with Sony Ericsson.”

James Bond uses the C902 Cyber-shot phone throughout the film to capture evidence. The C902 phone features a 5 megapixel camera, a unique slide-out lens cover, illuminated touch icons, face detection, photo flash and auto focus. It allows easy access to the keys allowing James Bond to send high resolution shots back to MI6 for quick recognition of the culprits.

The BestPic application lets the user take nine pictures simultaneously of a moving object as well as choose the best one to be used. With the PictBridge, you can directly connect it to the printer eliminating the need of a PC or laptop.

The C902 Cyber-shot phone includes battery charger, USB cable, stereo portable handsfree, wrist strap in leather, Sony Ericsson PC Suite, media manager and user guide. There has been no word on the pricing and availability.

Intel launches Nine New Avant Garde Laptops in India

Intex Technologies has unveiled nine new avant garde notebook models, namely Lifestyle Book, Gaming Book, Tablet Pad, Business book (3 variants) and Education book (3 variants), in the Indian market to mark its presence in the burgeoning notebook segment.

This new product-line has been developed to suit the computing needs of all genres of users, ranging from style-conscious users, professionals and students to gamers.

Fueled by either Intel’s Celetron chip or by Intel’s high-end processor (Core 2 Duo and Dual Core), the latest ranges of notebook are Wi-Fi & Bluetooth compatible.

Targeted at women, Intex’s sleek and stylish Lifestyle Book features 12.1-inch TFT LCD screen, Intel’s Dual Core processor. Weighing just 1.8 kg, the laptop comes in three color options, including pink, black and white.

Next is the Intex Gaming Book, designed for gamers, it flaunts its graphic designing applications for high-end gaming experience. This powerful laptop sports Intel Centrino technology, Nvidia Graphic power, SRS WOW technology based speakers and a built-in hybrid TV Tuner.

Weighing 2.1 kg, the Tablet Pad is aimed at business professional, who are constantly on the go. The 12.1-inch TFT touch screen which can rotate at 180 degrees is one of the important attributes that makes the device an apt laptop for globe trotting professionals.

Coming to Intex Business Book, it comes in two different screen sizes, 15.4-inch and 13.3-inch. This notebook is equipped with HDMI port for high resolution output to HDTV, superior sound output, logical short/hot keys to play music and get access to Internet. Besides, it also comes loaded with security features such as finger print and Kensington lock.

‘Value-for-money’ is the key aspect of the Intex Education Books that provides high performance and efficient features for students and executives who needs to travel a lot.

Lifestyle Book has been priced at Rs. 33,000, Gaming Book retails for Rs. 75,900, the Tablet Pad costs Rs. 47,900, while the Intex Business Book costs between Rs.32, 900 and Rs.42,900 and Education Books prices ranges from Rs.25,900 to Rs.29,900.