HCL Infosystems India’s premier hardware, services and ICT system Integration Company today announced its entry into the kids educational computing market, aiming to reach out to the children of age-group between 3 to 12 years with special education content designed for learning through fun for kids. The company today unveiled its range of kids educational computers meant exclusively for children with four models of HCL ME Topper and Junior Topper series. This interactive experience has been designed to enable affordable computing for kids, backed with interactive content to sharpen the intelligence quotient of the developing mind of kids.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. George Paul, Executive Vice President, HCL Infosystems Ltd said “Technology brings new ways to aid education and with the rapidly transforming environment it is imperative that newer interactive ways through latest technology are devised to reach out to the next generation early. With computing becoming the future mode of education, we believe learning devices backed with rich education content will engage kids to develop their intelligence and thinking ability that quickens their learning curve”
With the best assorted computing content for kids, the HCL ME kids educational computers are going to be available at highly affordable prices ranging from Rs. 1090/- to Rs. 1690/-. HCL ME Kids Education Kids Computers will offer ‘an absolute value for money’ and will be available with various education activities, games, music, comparatively large screens, and many more. The kids educational computers for kids will be available at various retailers, toys shop and HCL ME Exclusive stores. This new HCL ME computer range will include HCL ME L1-30 and L2-36 under the Junior Topper series and HCL ME L1-88 and D1-48, which is also India’s first wireless desktop for kids, under the Topper series. All HCL ME kids educational computers are built on greentechnology and the products are recyclable with ROHS and CE compliance.
HCL Infosystems launches this new kids educational computer range today at the 3rd edition of Kidex Exhibition at Chennai Trade Centre. The kids will also be provided with a surprise gift by the company with every purchase of the HCL range of kids educational computers.
For more information please contact:
Ashutosh Bhattacharya
Head - Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems
Mob: + 91 98119 20415
ashutosh.bhattacharya@hcl.in
Hanmer Contact:
Rashi Mehrotra / Swati Jain
Mob:+91-9958594111/+91-9873243983
rashi.mehrotra@hanmermsl.com/ swati.jain@hanmermsl.com
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. George Paul, Executive Vice President, HCL Infosystems Ltd said “Technology brings new ways to aid education and with the rapidly transforming environment it is imperative that newer interactive ways through latest technology are devised to reach out to the next generation early. With computing becoming the future mode of education, we believe learning devices backed with rich education content will engage kids to develop their intelligence and thinking ability that quickens their learning curve”
With the best assorted computing content for kids, the HCL ME kids educational computers are going to be available at highly affordable prices ranging from Rs. 1090/- to Rs. 1690/-. HCL ME Kids Education Kids Computers will offer ‘an absolute value for money’ and will be available with various education activities, games, music, comparatively large screens, and many more. The kids educational computers for kids will be available at various retailers, toys shop and HCL ME Exclusive stores. This new HCL ME computer range will include HCL ME L1-30 and L2-36 under the Junior Topper series and HCL ME L1-88 and D1-48, which is also India’s first wireless desktop for kids, under the Topper series. All HCL ME kids educational computers are built on greentechnology and the products are recyclable with ROHS and CE compliance.
HCL Infosystems launches this new kids educational computer range today at the 3rd edition of Kidex Exhibition at Chennai Trade Centre. The kids will also be provided with a surprise gift by the company with every purchase of the HCL range of kids educational computers.
For more information please contact:
Ashutosh Bhattacharya
Head - Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems
Mob: + 91 98119 20415
ashutosh.bhattacharya@hcl.in
Hanmer Contact:
Rashi Mehrotra / Swati Jain
Mob:+91-9958594111/+91-9873243983
rashi.mehrotra@hanmermsl.com/ swati.jain@hanmermsl.com
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Round Rock, Texas-based Dell has just officially introduced the
new Studio One 19 all-in-one personal computer system that comes with an optional touchscreen feature. The new machine is designed to provide an easy-to-use alternative to home computer systems and incorporates a unique and stylish design that enables it to be installed in almost every part of the user's home, including the living room or the kitchen.
Unlike some of those Atom-based all-in-one systems that were recently launched by companies such as ASUS or MSI, the new Dell Studio boasts a higher performance Core 2 Duo-based configuration.
“The new Studio One 19 is as nice to look at as it is functional,” said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell’s Consumer Products. “More and more people are making the kitchen the center of their entertainment and computingexperience and the Studio One 19 is the ideal system for that need. The Studio One 19 is about lifestyle and design and is very affordable for the family.”
According to Dell, the new Studio One 19 will provide a choice of an Intel Celeron, Dual-Core Celeron, Pentium Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Quad Core processors. The system is also packed with a choice of NVIDIA's GeForce 9200 or 9400 integrated graphics solutions. Additional features include support for up to 4GB of memory, a 750GB hard disk drive, slot load optical drive, 7-in-1 media card reader, six USB ports, integrated wireless, web camera and Blu-ray Disc.
One of the main features of Dell's new all-in-one PC is the support it brings for multi-touch technologies, which will offer users fast and easy interaction with the system's features. Additionally, Dell will provide a facial recognition security option, enabled by the system's integrated webcamera.
The Studio One 19 will become available at dell.com for a starting price of $699, on March 23. In some Japanese retail outlets the new all-in-one device is already available.
new Studio One 19 all-in-one personal computer system that comes with an optional touchscreen feature. The new machine is designed to provide an easy-to-use alternative to home computer systems and incorporates a unique and stylish design that enables it to be installed in almost every part of the user's home, including the living room or the kitchen.Unlike some of those Atom-based all-in-one systems that were recently launched by companies such as ASUS or MSI, the new Dell Studio boasts a higher performance Core 2 Duo-based configuration.
“The new Studio One 19 is as nice to look at as it is functional,” said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell’s Consumer Products. “More and more people are making the kitchen the center of their entertainment and computingexperience and the Studio One 19 is the ideal system for that need. The Studio One 19 is about lifestyle and design and is very affordable for the family.”
According to Dell, the new Studio One 19 will provide a choice of an Intel Celeron, Dual-Core Celeron, Pentium Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Quad Core processors. The system is also packed with a choice of NVIDIA's GeForce 9200 or 9400 integrated graphics solutions. Additional features include support for up to 4GB of memory, a 750GB hard disk drive, slot load optical drive, 7-in-1 media card reader, six USB ports, integrated wireless, web camera and Blu-ray Disc.
One of the main features of Dell's new all-in-one PC is the support it brings for multi-touch technologies, which will offer users fast and easy interaction with the system's features. Additionally, Dell will provide a facial recognition security option, enabled by the system's integrated webcamera.
The Studio One 19 will become available at dell.com for a starting price of $699, on March 23. In some Japanese retail outlets the new all-in-one device is already available.
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HP has launched the Compaq Presario CQ 2000 desktop series in India.Touted as a space saving device designed for the modern households the PC comes with a 15" TFT monitor and Compaq My Bhasha software, a communication enabler providing vernacular interface. The CQ 2000 also features a 6-in-1 digital media reader and USB drives.Chandrahas Panigrahi, Country Category Manager, Consumer Desktops, PSG, HP India, said, "CQ 2000 is a completely new category of PCs that will redefine the way desktops are viewed in terms of form factor and design. The main aim of launching CQ 2000 is tooffer an affordable PC to families, young professionals and internet savvy people who want much more out of their PCs."
Compaq My Bhasha software provides an intuitive and natural vernacular computing experience through the webcam "simulated hands" interface which is exclusive to HP. The 10 languages covered by the interface are Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi and Urdu. The users can choose any one language from the package that can be embedded in the system or be downloaded later through a CD.
The CQ 2000 Desktop PC is available all across India at a starting price of Rs. 18,990 plus taxes.
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Acer, the third largest vendor in the PC market, today announced the slick new Acer 23-inch widescreen display and Acer Aspire desktop PC line-up for customers in the United States. The Aspire desktops range from several compact models to an aggressively designed, power-packed gaming system.Featuring a new form factor, the Acer H233H bmid 23-inch display offers cinematic quality with sleek styling. This new display provides excellent picture quality, boasting a 16:9 aspect ratio for maximum HD support, a high contrast ratio and fast response time. The glossy black bezel adds an extra design element that looks attractive in any homeor office.
The desktop PC line features the compact, yet powerful Acer Aspire X3200, X1700 and X1200 small form factor (SFF) PCs outfitted with 3 to 4GB of memory. The newest member is the Aspire X1700, which boasts an Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor and 4GB DDR2 memory, for extremely fast system response."The new 23-inch display offers users the best HD support available with a sleek new form factor and advanced features, making it ideal for a variety of viewing needs," said Stephanie Eggert, Senior Manager, Retail Desktop Product Planning for Acer America. "Boasting NVIDIA GeForce G100 graphics with DirectX 10 support, the new Aspire X1700 delivers stunning performance in a compact chassis. The powerful processor and graphics combination on our SFF desktops and Predator gaming PCs infuse games, movies and photos with rich, lifelike images."
Sleek Display Provides Cinematic Quality for Entertaining and Productivity
Combining form and function, the Acer H233H bmid 23-inch widescreen high-definition LCD display offers consumers superb high-definition picture quality in a sleek design. The display also features SensorTouch technology, a touch-sensing solution with effortless settings for one-touch convenience. The LED illuminated controls replace the buttons that are standard on many displays. These intuitive controls maintain the product's streamlined look, while automatically sensing contact with the lightest touch.
Whether playing games, watching movies, creating digital content or working, the Acer H233H bmid provides excellent visual quality. It delivers the maximum level of HD support with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1920x1080 resolution, making it ideal for viewing the latest high-definition video, movies and digital content.
To further enhance visual performance, the Acer H233H features a 40,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and a 5ms response time. It also offers 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles for an improved viewing experience. Additionally, the display supports VGA and HDMI as well as DVI (with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) for viewing digital movies, digital photos, PC files and copy protected content.
To boost the visual experience of movies and games, the Acer H233H bmid also comes with two premium speakers for high-performance sound.
Feature Rich, Compact Desktops
For ease and practicality, the Aspire X1200, X1700 and X3200 SFF desktops as well as the Aspire Predator gaming PC are designed with the card reader, audio jacks and ports located conveniently on the front of the chassis to provide easy access. The Aspire X1200, X1700 and X3200 towers measure just 10.4-inches (H) x 4-inches (W) x 14.4-inches (L).
Newest Model: Aspire X1700 - Power-Packed SFF
Packed with power and performance, the newest model in the line, the Aspire X1700 features an Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor E2200, which enables users to enjoy crystal-clear digital media, create advanced graphics, and handle productivity tasks with ease and speed. The 4GB DDR2 memory provides ultra-fast system response, critical for multitasking and power hungry applications. Integrated NVIDIA GeForce graphics enhance multimedia performance with support for the latest DirectX games. Connect directly to an external LCD or flat-screen TV with HDMI for crisp, high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio using only one cable.
With nine USB 2.0 ports and a multi-in-one card reader, users can easily bring multimedia devices together. The huge 640GB SATA II hard drive provides enough room to store a vast library of music, movies and games. Watch movies and burn DVDs and CDs with the SuperMulti Drive. With Labelflash technology, personalize CDs by laser burning unique, high-resolution transparent images directly on the label side of discs right after they're burned.
Gaming PC: Radical Design, Ready for Combat
The Aspire Predator G7710 desktop PC series was designed to fire up gamers with its aggressive design, performance and price. This striking gaming rig pushes performance limits. It boasts a very powerful Intel i7-940 processor, a whopping 6GB DDR3 memory and an entire terabyte of storage for housing even the most graphic intensive games and movies. It's also outfitted with a cutting-edge cooling system and RAID 0, 1, 5, 1+0 modes for keeping data secure. Action packed, this feature-rich machine comes armed with accessories, including a specially designed gaming mouse and a multimedia keyboard with keys that light up for play in the dark.
Specifications, Pricing and Availability
Acer's newest display and Aspire desktop PCs are available at technology and electronics retailers. The display is available for $299.99 and the Aspire desktop PCs prices start at $409.99. The Aspire Predator gaming PCs are available with prices starting at $2,299.99. Following are a couple of featured configurations.
Acer H233H bmid 23-inch LCD display: Available now for a MSRP of $229.99
* 23-inch Widescreen
* 0.265mm Pixel Pitch
* 1920x1080 (Native and Maximum) Resolution
* 75Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
* 5ms Response Time
* 40000:1 Max (ACM) Contrast Ratio
* 300cd/m2 Brightness
* 160° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
16.7 Million Colors
* 6 + Hi-FRC Bits
* 1x HDMI, 1x DVI (HDCP), 1x VGA Inputs
* (2) 1.5 W Speakers
* Vesa 100MM Wall Mount
* Internal Power Supply
* Energy Star Compliant
Acer Aspire X1700-U3700A: Available now for a MSRP of $479.99
* Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor E2200 (2.4GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit with SP1
* 4096MB DDR2 Memory
* NVIDIA GeForce 7100 Chipset and nForce 630i
* Integrated NVIDIA GeForce G100 with 512MB Discrete Graphic Card
* 640GB SATA 7200RPM Hard Drive
* Super Multi Double-Layer DVD+RW, DVD-RAM Drive Featuring Labelflash Technology
* 14-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
* 9 USB 2.0 Ports (5 Front, 4 Rear)
* HDMI Port
* eSATA Port
* Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
* Acer USB Keyboard
* USB Optical Mouse
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Dell has announced its G-Series of LED widescreen flat panel monitors with the introduction of the G2210 22-inch and G2410 24-inch models.G-Series high-performance EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR-compliant monitors are distinguished by a design approach that combines energy efficiency, LED technology, recycled materials and other environmentally preferable components.Availability of the G2210 and G2410 monitors through Dell.com is planned for late February, with prices starting at $279 and $359 respectively.
Key specifications include:
- Viewable image size: 22-inch diagonal (G2210) / 24-inch diagonal (G2410).
- Typical contrast ratio: 1,000:1 (standard) 1,000,000:1 (dynamic).
- Maximum resolution: 1680 x 1050 (G2210) / 1920 x 1080 full HD (G2410).
- Typical power consumption: 18W (G2210) / 20W (G2410).
- Brightness: 250 cd/m2.
- Response time: 5ms black-to-white.
- Available connectors: VGA (analog), DVI-D (digital) with HDCP.
- Typical average power consumption is less than half that of comparable flat panel monitors.
- Less than 0.15W of power consumption when in sleep mode – no power is drawn from the host computer.
- Built-in ambient light sensor responds to surrounding brightness, automatically adjusting levels when enabled.
- Dynamic dimming automatically decreases the onscreen brightness when the image consists primarilyof white and/or bright areas when enabled.
- "PowerNap" screensaver application
dims the monitor to minimum brightness or "sleep" mode, based on user preference.
- Free of PVC, BFR, CFR, arsenic and mercury.
- External chassis made of more than 25 percent post-consumer recycled materials.
- Up to 20 percent slimmer panel than comparable models.
- Up to 28 percent lighter than comparable models.
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Lenovo has announced the new IdeaCentre A600 All-in-one desktop PC that features a sleek and ergonomic design and a 21.5-inch frameless display.It claims to provide true High Definition experience with support for 1920x1080 full HD resolution, 16:9 wide aspect ratio, optional Blu-ray player and integrated speaker system which includes a bass sub-woofer and Dolby Home Theatre audio certification. With the digital TV tuner, users can watch and record their favorite TV programs.
The manufacturer also developed an optional 4-in-1 remote control for gamers which has "motion drive" feature that allows user to control onscreen objects according to the movement of the remote. The remote control can also be used as a VOIP handset, media center/TV remote and also as an "air mouse" tooperate the mouse cursor onscreen.
The IdeaCentre A600 All-in-one offers several connectivity options such as WiFi, 6-in-1 media card reader, USB, Firewire and even features VeriFace facial recognition technology for users to use his/her facial image as logon password.
According to the manufacturer, the IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one desktop will be available in April with a starting price from USD999.
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core & Core 2 Duo mobile
Chipset: Intel G45M
Memory: up to 4GB DDR3 1066MHz
Hard disk: up to 1TB (1000 GB)
Graphics: integrated graphics with support for DX10
optional: DX10 256M/512M OR ATI graphics
Display: 21.5-inch frameless (1920 x 1080 Full HD)
Connectivity: 6x USB 2.0, 1x Firewire, 6-in-1 card reader, 802.11a/b/g , Ethernet, optional 802.11a/b/g/n
Webcam: 1.3- or 2-megapixel camera
OS: Microsoft Vista Premium, Vista Basic
Options: Blu-Ray DVD player, hybrid analogue/digital TV tuner, 4-in-1 remote control
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A small group of Maximum PC readers (and editors) tend to glaze over at the mere mention of the Eee PC. For those of you that fall into this category, I’ll do my best to keep it interesting and you’ll be glad to know, this isn’t an ordinary netbook announcement. The now household name that spawned a generation of inexpensive PC’s have unveiled a new form factor that brings the Eee product line closer to being a desktop solution than ever before. First impressions of the product are obvious, it is clearly intended to appeal to the budget conscious crowd who can’t afford an iMac, or simply don’t care to pay the Apple tax. Asus isn’t the first to take on the iMac, but the Eee brand name, and touch screen interface gives it an interesting advantage over its competitors.The Eee Top will come in two variations, the ET1602 and the ET1603. Both models feature a 15.6” touch screen display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of Ram, and a 160GB Hard Drive. Other less critical features include 802.11n networking as well as a built in card reader and web cam. The two models are almost completely identical with the one exception being the ET1603’s inclusion of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450 for graphics. The ET1602 by comparison will only sport Intel integrated. No pricing has yet been announced for either model, and both systems will feature Windows XP Home with a custom touch screen GUI.So, is this the form factor of Eee PC you were waiting for?
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Dell has officially announced two new LCD displays namely S2209W and S2309W.The 22-inch S2209W and the 23-inch S2309W pack in 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 16:10 aspect ratio, a 5ms pixel response time, DVI with HDCP encryption and VGA.
Both the LCD displays offer full 1080p and let you conveniently play Blu-ray and other HD video.The displays offer amazing viewing experience without the black bars that generally appear with a 16:10 ratio LCD.
Apparently, the key difference between the two displays is the panel type, the S2209W uses lower-cost twisted nematic panel reducing the amount of visible colors while details of the S2309W display is not revealed.
Dell S2209W and S2309W LCD displays are priced at $239 (approx Rs.11,780) and $299 (approx Rs.14,737), respectively.
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Asus has announced plans to release new series of Full HD 1080p ready displays to cater the needs of quickly emerging high definition market. October 2008 will see two new models VK266H and VW266H widescreen 25.5 inch (16:10 aspect ratio) LCD monitors followed by 24 inches VK246H and VW246H widescreen HD ready displays, all four model support stereo speakers, HDMI for delivery of multichannel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for Full HD 1080p quality.Asus VK266H and VW266H HD LCD Features :
* 1920×1200 high resolution
* Full HD 1080p video playback
* HDMI input
* High 20000:1 contrast ratio * 2 ms (gray-to-gray) response time
* Component video input (YPbPr)
* S/PDIF digital audio output
* ASUS exclusive Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology for image optimization
Asus has plans to complete its HD/Full HD 16:9 LCD displays lineup by the year end.
No details on availability and pricing is known.
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Windows users in China may face serious problems with Microsoft's launch of an anti-piracy tool that turns the user's desktop black if the installed software is not legal.
The Windows Genuine Advantage program turns the user's desktop black if the installed software fails a validation test. This is Microsoft's latest weapon in its war on piracy in China, where the vast majority of 200 million computer users are believed to be using fake software.
The company announced a week earlier that the anti-piracy software would be automatically installed on users' computers through a typical Internet-based updated mechanism. If a computer fails a validation test, the desktop changes to a plain black background when the computer is restarted.
Chinese Internet users have expressed fury at Microsoft's launch the anti-piracy tool.
Dong Zhengwei, 35, a Beijing lawyer, described Microsoft as the "biggest hacker in China with its intrusion into users' computer systems without their agreement or any judicial authority," as he was quoted by the China Daily newspaper.
"Microsoft's measure will cause serious functional damage to users' computers and, according to China's Criminal Law, the company can stand accused of breaching and hacking into computer systems," he was quoted as saying.
Dong also filed a complaint with the Chinese Ministry of Public Security on Sunday, accrding to the paper.
Although a few instances of screen blackout were reported on the first day of the action, Internet experts and industry insiders have expressed grave concern at the move.The China Software Industry Association (CSIA), the only software industrial organization in the country, is also planning to take action against Microsoft.
Microsoft defends the program on its website as "part of Microsoft's commitment to help protect its intellectual property and to help you avoid problems before they happen."
Microsoft on Thusday announced Global Anti-Piracy Day, a simultaneous launch of education initiatives and enforcement actions in 49 countries on six continents to combat the illegal trade of pirated and counterfeit software. The programs include intellectual property awareness campaigns, engagements with partner businesses, educational forums, local law enforcement training, and new legal actions against alleged software counterfeiters and pirates.
The Windows Genuine Advantage program turns the user's desktop black if the installed software fails a validation test. This is Microsoft's latest weapon in its war on piracy in China, where the vast majority of 200 million computer users are believed to be using fake software.
The company announced a week earlier that the anti-piracy software would be automatically installed on users' computers through a typical Internet-based updated mechanism. If a computer fails a validation test, the desktop changes to a plain black background when the computer is restarted.
Chinese Internet users have expressed fury at Microsoft's launch the anti-piracy tool.
Dong Zhengwei, 35, a Beijing lawyer, described Microsoft as the "biggest hacker in China with its intrusion into users' computer systems without their agreement or any judicial authority," as he was quoted by the China Daily newspaper.
"Microsoft's measure will cause serious functional damage to users' computers and, according to China's Criminal Law, the company can stand accused of breaching and hacking into computer systems," he was quoted as saying.
Dong also filed a complaint with the Chinese Ministry of Public Security on Sunday, accrding to the paper.
Although a few instances of screen blackout were reported on the first day of the action, Internet experts and industry insiders have expressed grave concern at the move.The China Software Industry Association (CSIA), the only software industrial organization in the country, is also planning to take action against Microsoft.
Microsoft defends the program on its website as "part of Microsoft's commitment to help protect its intellectual property and to help you avoid problems before they happen."
Microsoft on Thusday announced Global Anti-Piracy Day, a simultaneous launch of education initiatives and enforcement actions in 49 countries on six continents to combat the illegal trade of pirated and counterfeit software. The programs include intellectual property awareness campaigns, engagements with partner businesses, educational forums, local law enforcement training, and new legal actions against alleged software counterfeiters and pirates.
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Lenovo introduces its latest affordable desktop PC, called the H210, for the budget-conscious segment.Housed in a sleek and glossy black finish, the Lenovo H210 comes packed with facial recognition software for secure login, Bright Vision technology to adjust screen brightness based on the user’s proximity and surrounding light conditions, and support for Bright Vision software and a Bright Eye camera.
With the included 16 different media card inputs, the desktop PC can be connected to various electronic accessories such as digital cameras and digital video recorders along with printers and scanners.Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the Lenovo H120 comes equipped with up to 640 GB of hard drive, up to 4 GB of memory, DVD RW and USB ports. It also incorporates the company’s on-touch Rescue System to quickly restore the PC and recover valuable data. Besides, it also integrates File Management function to save critical data on a special system partition.
The Lenovo H210 desktop PC is currently available through various retail outlets in the US for a suggested price of $399 (approx. Rs. 19,437).
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Expanding the popular Studio line of desktops, Dell has introduced two new desktop PCs, namely Studio and Studio Slim.Both the sleek and glossy black desktops share a host of common features. The key difference between the two is the physical form factor. The Studio Slim is much narrower as compared to the Studio.
In terms of features, the latest Desktop PCs are powered by 2.53GHz Core2Duo or 2.83GHz Core 2 Quad processor. Both the desktops sport 64-bit Windows Vista operating system, up to 8 GB of RAM, an optional ATI Radeon HD 3450 or HD 3650 256MB graphics, GMA X4500HD integrated video, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD writer, HDMI out and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) input. Blu-ray combo and full burner drives are also available.With a starting price of $549 (approx. Rs. 25,252.5), the Dell Studio and Studio Slim desktops are slated to ship in October.
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Mark Shuttelworth, the father of the Ubuntu distribution, has announced the next major update (9.04) to be christened Jaunty Jackalope. Expected to arrive in April next year, the development of the same will start from November of 2008, with notes on what needs to go in the new version gathered together come December, at the Ubuntu Developer Summit.Ubuntu follows of cycle of a new release every six months; bundled with the latest version of key open-source applications.Named after lightening fast Jackalope, this version's major goal would be to reduce the boot-time and also tighten web integration with the desktop. Shuttleworth claims that Ubuntu 9.04 will be fast and will create a new experience through desktop applications that seamlessly integrate web technologies. Eventually, Ubuntu 9.04 will blur the lines between desktop applications and web services.
The Ubuntu development community is currently gearing up for Interpid Ibex -- Ubuntu 8.10 release scheduled next month. With improved support for netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices, Ubuntu 8.10 will serve as an incremental bump.
Shuttelworth claims that Ubuntu is ready to provide an experience comparable to operating systems from Microsoft and Apple. Ubuntu version for MIDs and netbooks is already in the works and expected soon.
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With the world is going eco-friendly (and smaller!), why should Dell be left behind?Back in April 2008, there were rumours about the launch of Dell's smallest, greenest PC. That was then. Yesterday, Dell finally revealed the little green machine for all to see. The Studio Hybrid, as Dell chose to call it, is claimed to be 80% smaller than a mini tower and consumes 70% less energy. It also comes in an eco-friendly packaging with a system recycling kit bundled along.The machine looks similar to a large capacity external hard drive and as Dell says,it is "about the size of a collegiate dictionary". The Studio Hybrid can be set up in either a vertical or a horizontal orientation, and be personalized with a choice of seven optional and interchangeable sleeves: Bamboo, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Slate and Topaz.
With a starting price of $499, the Studio Hybrid is powerful enough for basic web page designing, editing and uploading videos and digital photo albums. It comes with an HDMI port as standard and can be customized with an optional wireless keyboard, Wi-Fi networking, a Blu-Ray Disc drive for watching high-definition DVDs, and a TV tuner.
This makes it a pretty capable PC and it should be an attractive proposition for buyers who were looking for an energy efficient, powerful computing device, in a space-saving package.
"Our goal was to design a desktop that fits in the office or in the living room, or anywhere space is at a premium," said Michael Scheschuk, desktop product marketing. "We've created a desktop PC category that combines style, performance and a high degree of energy efficiency."
Along with the Studio Hybrid, Dell also introduced two new Inspiron PCs, including the Inspiron 13 -- a sub-$800 13-inch laptop.
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Acer announces its new Veriton S461 series of business desktop PCs featuring more security and manageability. The S461 series claims to provide all the essentials required by the demanding business environments.The Veriton S461 features streamlined form factor design, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, high-capacity hard disk drive and dual-channel DDR2 memory, providing the multi-tasking business users with superior performance.The Acer Veriton S461 provides hardware manageability and security with its Acer LANScope 3.5 application which gives complete blueprint of desktop hardware and software. Combining the LANScope application with Intel vPro processor technology results into more efficient and easier system administration. It allows security updates even if the PC is powered off, thus reduces vulnerability and deployment time of the system network.
The Veriton S461 series runs on Windows Vista Business and also features Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor E2200, an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, 2GB DDR2 Memory, 4 memory slots up to 8GB, 80GB SATA II Hard Drive, DVD-Dual drive, one PCI Express x16, one PCI Expressx1, PS2 keyboard and USB optical mouse.
The Veriton S461 desktop PC is available in North America through Acer authorized resellers and the starting pricing is US$549 (approx Rs.23,440). It comes with a three year limited warranty with limited on-site service.
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The Predator is one bad-ass gaming rig, and it now comes with an equally cool monitor. The G24 boasts an insane contrast ratio of 50,000:1; imagine Diablo 3 on this baby! The 24-inch monitor also continues the orange and black theme of the Predator rig and supports HD content, with a native resolution of 1920x1200. Bringing the rest of the specs home, we see an excellent 2ms refresh rate (probably gray-to-gray), and a 400nit brightness. The monitor also features some marketing mumbo-jumbo (the Acer CrystalBrite technology, if you must know) that promises to reduce ambient light reflections for a much cleaner and sharper on-screen image.Read d rest...
One of the buzzwords in the PC industry nowadays is "Energy Conservation". The latest company to jump on this band-wagon is LG, which has released what it calls the the world's most energy efficient monitor. The 22-inch W2252TE is the latest addition in LG's Flatron series consuming only 22W, which is an approximate saving of 45% of power.In its specifications the W2252TE provides a native resolution of 1,680 x 1,050, 10,000:1 dynamiccontrast ratio, 250cd/m2 brightness, 2ms response time, and 170-degree viewing angle. Pricing and world-wide launch is unknown as of right now with the exception of U.K where it will be shipping in August.Read d rest...
Soon after we began posting images and information regarding the original Asus Eee PC from the Computex show in Taipei in June of last year, we knew Asus had a hot product on their hands. In fact, our initial hands-on preview of the Eee PC was so popular, it has actually been one of the most heavily trafficked articles we've ever posted here on HotHardware. The combination of the Eee PC's ultra small form factor, features, and affordable price made it attractive to such a broad range of technology consumers, that readers from around the globe poured in to check out Asus' slick, Linux-based, mini-machine.
A few months later, we followed up with our . By the time early Eee PCs were ready for the retail market, Asus had morphed the machine from a competitor of the OLPC XO to a UMPC for the masses. In the move, pricing increased from initial reports, but that didn't stop the Eee PC from being wildly popular. The Eee PC was still priced low enough to allow budget conscious consumers to own a UMPC, and to allow power users to pick one up as somewhat of an accessory for theirmain PC or full-sized notebooks. Fan sites and numerous Eee PC mods would eventually hit the web too; Asus really did strike a chord and consumers (and competitors) listened.
Due to the success of the originals, Asus of course followed up with numerous accessories and multi-colored Eee PCs in the months after the initial release. The follow-up units were essentially identical to the originals though, save for the different colored enclosures. The first really major change to the Eee PC line-up would be the Eee PC 900, which was just introduced about two weeks ago.
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Gaming enthusiasts do not get bugged with the low graphic card-equipped PC. Acer understands the importance of high-end features that are required for gaming. Thus, the company has introduced its latest series of gaming desktops. Called Aspire Predator, the company is now in the mission to offer an aggressive chassis design bundling the latest generation technologies that goes beyond the limits of graphical performance.
Housed in a deep metallic copper colored finish, the desktop’s front body is slightly raised, giving it a perfect wild look for gaming. It boasts to be the world’s first device to have an optical bay mechanism that reveals a rewritable DVD and Blu-ray Disk reader. The other features of the computer are an included USB and audio ports with multi-card reader support and east Hard Drive operation with the help of a special door on the front. It is termed as Acer Easy-swap Hard Drive solution, which has the ability to make the 4 Serial ATA 3 Gb/s high capacity hard disks detachable even when the PC is turned on and is in use.RAID 0, 1, 5, 1+0 modes with NVIDIA MediaShield Storage technology guarantee the utmost data security in the event of disk failure. The optional high speed Raptor 10.000 rpm hard drives offer exceptional performance especially when configured in its RAID 0 striping configuration. The Predator also comes with Dual LAN technology allowing file transferring.
Moreover, it also sports Intel Core2 Extreme quad-core processor with 1333MHz FSB, superior RAM, the NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI MCP and 3-way SLI capable motherboard with an array of graphic cards. It also packs a multimedia gaming keyboard with illuminated keys, a gaming mouse, Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement and EAX 4.0 support.
Keeping the gamers’ choice in mind, Acer allows customization of even more sophisticated technologies and components to enjoy the best gaming audio experience. And if you are continuously on the desktop playing games, then you needn’t worry about the over heating issue. The cooling system eliminates all the worries.
The Acer Aspire Predator gaming desktop carries a starting price of 1699 euros (approx. Rs. 114,980)
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Acer has launched two new (home) desktops under its Aspire series; the Aspire IE-3216 and the Aspire IE-3460.The IE-3216 is powered by Intel Pentium Dual Core processor E2160 (1.8 GHz) while the IE-3460 is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop processor E4600 (2.4 GHz). Both machines come with a 19-inches wide TFT display, system memory of 1GB RAM DDR2 upgradeable to 2GB, and 160GB SATA 7200 RPM hard disk drive.Both desktops come with 16X DVD-R/W Super-Multi Drive for viewing and burning DVDs, listening to music, and storing data. They each have 8 elegant USB ports (four at the top and four at the rear) with Neon LED lighting enabling interfacing with other input/output devices. They come with slim keyboards with soft-touch keys, blue LED lighting, 17 hot-keys, and a volume knob. The desktops come with new Creative stereo speakers and bundle together an education CD pack.
The Aspire IE-3460 is available for Rs 25,999 and the Aspire IE-3216 for Rs 22,999.
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