The tablet war is heating up like there is no tomorrow. This time it is the Taiwanese technology major- HTC, who has entered the lucarative Indian tablet market with the grand launch of “Flyer” . The tablet will be on sale starting with the price of Rs. 39,890/-The tablet has a 7inch touch screen with a powerful 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It also comes equipped with 1GB of RAM for high memory hogging applications with a built-in memory of 16GigaBytes. The tablet also features a 5—megapixel camera.
Earlier Blackberry had launched its Playbook with a pricetag starting from Rs 27,990. The Apple iPad is selling currently at a starting price point of Rs 29,500 and the Samung Galaxy Tab for Rs 26,000.
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UMAX launched a new series of speakers. UMAX who is recognized for its value for money products and focused approach, together with its exclusive distributor neoteric infomatique is now focusing on providing a wide range of choice to its customers.
The stylish new range of speakers launched by UMAX include UMAX BOOMBASTIC USP 2000, 2800, 2801, which are entry level speakers as well as USP 4200 speakers which are mid to higher level and provide a great experience watching a film, listening to music, and even gaming with the enhanced level of sound and high end features.
Commenting on the same Mr. Snehal Shah, Business Manager, neoteric also added, ?Our launch of a new series of speakers is a step forward in providingthe customer with a wider choice as well as great value for money products.F1 Services certified ISO 9002:2008, the service arm of neoteric will be the authorized service provider for all UMAX Post-Sales Support services spread across 95 locations.
Features-
BOOMBASTIC USP 4200
With USB/SD/FM/RC function and colorful graphic display
AUX IN for more connectivity.
SPECIFICATION
? Power Output: 14W+10Wx2 RMS
? Frequency Response: 40HZ-20KHZ
? Driver Unit:5?+3x2
? Standard Impedance:4Ω
? Separation:>40db
? Sensitivity:>60db
? Distortion:<0.5%
? Power Input: 240V/50HZ
? Dimensions (WxHxD)
? Subwoofer: 180x216x320MM
? Satellite: 100142104MM
? Giftbox:L363W226H360MM
About UMAX
Novax Technologies, Inc. is an affiliate of the PowerChip Semiconductor Corp. and UMAX Group. In addition to PSC and CEON branded Memory devices and DRAM modules, Flash Memory cards, and USB storage devices; Novax?s product range also includes award-winning imaging peripherals of UMAX products. While the PowerChip and UMAX Group excels in manufacturing and design, Novax focuses on providing customers with superior quality of service, software and products. Consumer and customer-driven, Novax has fostered strong partnership with main computer component vendors in the industry with benefits to the customers include - Delivering Reliable Products, Providing Stable Supplies, Acquiring Competitive Prices & Ensuring Speedy and Flexible Services.
About neoteric
neoteric infomatique ltd. is one of India?s leading national IT distributors. Since our inception in 1991, we have been bringing the latest products and technology solutions to the market and finding new ways to add value to our customers. Our understanding of the channel business and close association with leading vendors has enabled us to be the vital link in the technology value chain. neoteric today has a network of 46 branches spread across India reaching 10,000+ partners in 500 cities.
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Gurgaon, December 15, 2010: Panasonic Corporation, the global leader in innovation and technology today announced the launch of world’s largest 152-inch 3D Full High definition Plasma Display for the first time in India. Unveiled by Panasonic Eco Ideas brand ambassador, Dia Mirza with Mr. Ikuo Miyamoto, Managing Executive Officer, Corporate Management Division for Asia and Oceania - Panasonic Corporation & Managing Director, Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. at the Experience Panasonic exhibition, the launch marks yet another first-of-its kind product from Panasonic for their Indian customers. Mr. Daizo Ito, President, Panasonic India and Mr. Manish Sharma, Director – Marketing, Panasonic India were also present at the event.
Experience Panasonic also showcased state-of-the art energy saving products which included home energy management solutions to residential storage batteries and renewable energy products such as solar generators. The exhibition is a part of a concerted attempt to elaborate on Panasonic’s theory of coexisting with the natural world.
The exhibition also provided a platform to the customers to experience the exhilarating full HD Plasma Display and featured a range home appliances manufactured using inverter technology- a technology incorporated in the motors of the home appliances to reduce energy consumption. Various products including the Viera range which has been designed to reduce power consumption were also on display.
Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition, Mr. Ikuo Miyamoto, Managing Executive Officer, Corporate Management Division for Asia and Oceania - Panasonic Corporation & Managing Director, Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. said “As part of Panasonic philosophy to coexist with the natural resources, we not only continue to bring energy efficient products to our customers enabled by the cutting edge technologies but are also committed to creating an environment to encourage our customers to do their bit towards a healthier tomorrow. The Experience Panasonic exhibition is another step forward towards this vision.”
Added Mr. Daizo Ito, President, Panasonic India. ““The exhibition is a part of Panasonic’s commitment to contribute to a healthier tomorrow by creating awareness among customers for energy saving and energy solutions besides displaying our latest products. It also provides an opportunity to connect with our customers and transfer brand experiences for unique & innovative products, such as the latest launch of 152 -inch 3D full HD plasma display.”
The exhibition was spread over various zones. Each zone was crafted to carefully elaborate on salient features of Panasonic’s cutting edge products.
The Eco zone: This zone displayed home appliances operating on Inverter technology; air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators to enable a better appreciation of the technology & its benefits to customers. Other energy conserving products included solar power generators and residential storage battery. Viera range Plasma and LCD TVs were also on display in the Eco zone.
3D Home Theatre Zone: This zone was dedicated to 15 minutes of pure entertainment featuring 3D animation movies.
FHD 3D Theatre Zone: 152-inch full high definition 3D plasma display was introduced in this zone. A 7 minute clip was played to enable customers to experience the fun and joy of watching lifelike images.
Panasonic’s Eco Ideas Ambassador, Dia Mirza said “I am extremely happy to be associated with a brand which actively participates in contributing towards a healthy environment. Sensitizing masses towards the environment has always been Panasonics’ commitment and I am glad to participate in it by making my own individual contribution. ”
“From 152-inch LCD to 19-inch full-HD 3D plasma display, Panasonic now offers its customers the widest range to choose from. The exhibition will enable customer to experience products and understand technologies that can help them to live more comfortable & healthy life. It also provides an opportunity to experience our innovative products such as 152-inch 3D full HD plasma display, which is not just the world’s largest but also the first of its kind to be launched in India. The launch is part of our commitment to bring the very best to our Indian customers, be it in terms of technology, customer benefits and product innovation & styling.” said Manish Sharma, Director- Marketing, Panasonic India.
About Panasonic Corporation
Panasonic internationally is a household name in technology innovation and has continually set standards in the electronics industry. Panasonic follows the principle that the main purpose of production is to manufacture in abundant quantity appliances of good quality for everyday use, thereby enhancing and improving the quality of life for everyone. Panasonic Corporation is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and registered revenues of USD 79 billion in the last financial year. The company ranks 65th in the Fortune 500 list of the largest global corporations and is ranked 4th in Fortune 500 index for ‘Electronics and Electrical Equipments’ and ranked as a ‘World Super 50’ by Forbes. Its operations span 9 countries, with a workforce of about 385,000 spread over 75 companies. With 297 manufacturing facilities across the world, Panasonic is one of the largest electronic product manufacturers.
About Panasonic India
Panasonic makes available in India its wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances like LCD & Plasma TVs, DVD players, home theatre systems, cameras, camcorders, car audio systems, air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, automatic cookers, vacuum cleaners and the like. The Company has a workforce of about 11,000 in India and has registered sales of Rs 2,200 crore in FY 2009, and estimated to do a turnover of Rs 3,200 crore in FY 2010. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand in India, please visit http://panasonic.co.in.
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Windows vs. Chrome OS, so it begins, or at least it’s about to. At the end of the past week, Google started sending out invitations to a Chrome team
event on December 7th, 2010, in San Francisco.
The promise from the Mountain View-based search giant is that some exciting news about Chrome will be made public. No other details were offered, but the general consensus among various third-party sources seems to be that the event is related to Chrome OS.
Google’s open source Linux-based operating system has been cooking for some time now, and the company now seems closer than ever to place a foothold in Windows territory.
Speculation indicates that Google might ready a Beta preview of Chrome OS which would ship on a netbook offered to developers.However, this is not the actual general availability deadline of Chrome OS, which was postponed to 2011, with Google refusing to detail the reasons of the delay. Chrome OS was initially planned for availability by the end of 2010.
And Windows is about to get a new rival. Windows 7 at least, since, despite still being present on the market, Windows XP and Windows Vista are largely irrelevant in terms of new sales.
Just a few years ago, Google was launching the Chrome browser, and now the company is extremely close to the 10% mark of the market.
Granted the OS market is not as crowded as the browser one, and Windows is in a far more dominant position than Internet Explorer was when Google’s browser shipped, but if the success of Chrome is any indication, Microsoft needs to brace for impact.
Chrome OS comes with a new approach to the classic operating system model. There’s very little local storage, and there are no application programming interfaces (APIs) to support applications running locally.
Instead, Chrome OS is built for the Cloud, and is browser-centric, with the Chrome browser at the core. The user data, settings, content, applications sit in Google’s servers rather than being stored locally.
Meanwhile, Windows 7 still has the same Cloud connections as its predecessors, largely related to the Windows Live Essentials suite.
Microsoft does have the chance to push Windows 8 into the Cloud, linking it with Windows Azure, but there’s no telling whether the Redmond company will actually do it, or wait for the next version of Windows, after Windows 7’s successor.
Meanwhile, Google is extremely close to have the operating system rendered all but useless, and shift the focus entirely to the web.
Estimates indicate that Chrome OS will be available on netbooks in early 2011, but a release date has yet to be disclosed.
What’s interesting is that Chrome OS was created in a time when netbooks were extremely hot, which is no longer the case.
Consumers seem to prefer tablets / slates to netbooks more and more, especially for media consumption scenarios, and in this regard, Chrome OS might just have betted on a losing horse, at least in the long run.
And the operating system cannot simply be transitioned to tablets, since it’s not sufficiently touch-centric, but tailored to machines with keyboards instead.
Windows 7 dominates the netbook market for the time being, although it will take a while before slates sporting the OS will gain traction, and not until 2011 at the latest, even according to Microsoft estimates.
As far as netbooks are concerned, the Redmond company has won the OS war with Linux, and it did it with XP, before Windows 7 was launched.
Now Chrome OS comes to challenge Windows’ dominance, the shadow of Linux is still in the background, and it’s time for Microsoft to take on a new rival.
event on December 7th, 2010, in San Francisco.The promise from the Mountain View-based search giant is that some exciting news about Chrome will be made public. No other details were offered, but the general consensus among various third-party sources seems to be that the event is related to Chrome OS.
Google’s open source Linux-based operating system has been cooking for some time now, and the company now seems closer than ever to place a foothold in Windows territory.
Speculation indicates that Google might ready a Beta preview of Chrome OS which would ship on a netbook offered to developers.However, this is not the actual general availability deadline of Chrome OS, which was postponed to 2011, with Google refusing to detail the reasons of the delay. Chrome OS was initially planned for availability by the end of 2010.
And Windows is about to get a new rival. Windows 7 at least, since, despite still being present on the market, Windows XP and Windows Vista are largely irrelevant in terms of new sales.
Just a few years ago, Google was launching the Chrome browser, and now the company is extremely close to the 10% mark of the market.
Granted the OS market is not as crowded as the browser one, and Windows is in a far more dominant position than Internet Explorer was when Google’s browser shipped, but if the success of Chrome is any indication, Microsoft needs to brace for impact.
Chrome OS comes with a new approach to the classic operating system model. There’s very little local storage, and there are no application programming interfaces (APIs) to support applications running locally.
Instead, Chrome OS is built for the Cloud, and is browser-centric, with the Chrome browser at the core. The user data, settings, content, applications sit in Google’s servers rather than being stored locally.
Meanwhile, Windows 7 still has the same Cloud connections as its predecessors, largely related to the Windows Live Essentials suite.
Microsoft does have the chance to push Windows 8 into the Cloud, linking it with Windows Azure, but there’s no telling whether the Redmond company will actually do it, or wait for the next version of Windows, after Windows 7’s successor.
Meanwhile, Google is extremely close to have the operating system rendered all but useless, and shift the focus entirely to the web.
Estimates indicate that Chrome OS will be available on netbooks in early 2011, but a release date has yet to be disclosed.
What’s interesting is that Chrome OS was created in a time when netbooks were extremely hot, which is no longer the case.
Consumers seem to prefer tablets / slates to netbooks more and more, especially for media consumption scenarios, and in this regard, Chrome OS might just have betted on a losing horse, at least in the long run.
And the operating system cannot simply be transitioned to tablets, since it’s not sufficiently touch-centric, but tailored to machines with keyboards instead.
Windows 7 dominates the netbook market for the time being, although it will take a while before slates sporting the OS will gain traction, and not until 2011 at the latest, even according to Microsoft estimates.
As far as netbooks are concerned, the Redmond company has won the OS war with Linux, and it did it with XP, before Windows 7 was launched.
Now Chrome OS comes to challenge Windows’ dominance, the shadow of Linux is still in the background, and it’s time for Microsoft to take on a new rival.
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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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While the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant was made available to customers only days after the launch of Exchange Server 2010 in the first
half of November 2009, the initial release was focused on a limited number of deployment scenarios. Earlier this week, Microsoft introduced additional upgrade scenarios for the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant, currently available on TechNet. Customers looking for assistance and guidance from Microsoft for the deployment process associated with the latest iteration of Exchange will need to access the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant on TechNet from a computer with Silverlight installed.
“In November, we launched the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant. In the initial version of the Deployment Assistant, content was available for customers upgrading from Exchange 2003. We are happy to announce that today we've released content for the following scenarios to [the tool]: upgrading from Exchange Server 2007; upgrading from a mixed Exchange Server 2003/2007 and new Exchange Server 2010 installation,” revealed Katie Kivett, MicrosoftExchange Deployment Assistant PM.
Exchange Server 2010 hit general availability on November 9, 2009, and has since then been up for grabs for customers worldwide. Designed to integrate seamlessly into infrastructures also containing Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010 is capable of lowering costs by as much as 70%, according to Stephen Elop, president, Microsoft Business Division, who launched the product at Microsoft TechEd Europe 2009.
“The Deployment Assistant allows you to create Exchange 2010 deployment instructions that are customized to your environment. The Deployment Assistant asks a small set of questions, and based on your answers, it provides a set of instructions that are designed to get you up and running on Exchange 2010. Instead of reading dozens of topics in the Exchange 2010 library, you simply answer a few questions, and the Deployment Assistant gives you customized content to install Exchange 2010,” Kivett added.
half of November 2009, the initial release was focused on a limited number of deployment scenarios. Earlier this week, Microsoft introduced additional upgrade scenarios for the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant, currently available on TechNet. Customers looking for assistance and guidance from Microsoft for the deployment process associated with the latest iteration of Exchange will need to access the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant on TechNet from a computer with Silverlight installed.“In November, we launched the Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant. In the initial version of the Deployment Assistant, content was available for customers upgrading from Exchange 2003. We are happy to announce that today we've released content for the following scenarios to [the tool]: upgrading from Exchange Server 2007; upgrading from a mixed Exchange Server 2003/2007 and new Exchange Server 2010 installation,” revealed Katie Kivett, MicrosoftExchange Deployment Assistant PM.
Exchange Server 2010 hit general availability on November 9, 2009, and has since then been up for grabs for customers worldwide. Designed to integrate seamlessly into infrastructures also containing Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010 is capable of lowering costs by as much as 70%, according to Stephen Elop, president, Microsoft Business Division, who launched the product at Microsoft TechEd Europe 2009.
“The Deployment Assistant allows you to create Exchange 2010 deployment instructions that are customized to your environment. The Deployment Assistant asks a small set of questions, and based on your answers, it provides a set of instructions that are designed to get you up and running on Exchange 2010. Instead of reading dozens of topics in the Exchange 2010 library, you simply answer a few questions, and the Deployment Assistant gives you customized content to install Exchange 2010,” Kivett added.
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Creative, a brand mainly known for its MP3 players and PC speakers, also
has a decent line up of headphones, including these sleek looking new models, one of them being the HQ-1400. We have received it for review, so let’s check it out.
The design of these circumaural closed back headphones is quite robust with a tinge of gloss black on the outside of the cans and on the flap below the headband. The headband itself, along with the rest of the exoskeleton of the HQ-1400 is black matte finished. The fit and ergonomics of the product is really plush due to its soft cushion pads, it’s got a nice velvet feel. The adjustable headband adds to the comfort.The drivers are stated 40 mm, made of neodymium magnet with Copper Clad Aluminum wire voice coil - a proprietary term they use is CCAW. The impedance is 32 Ohms, and sensitivity is high enough at about 105 dB/mW. The cord length is really long at 3 m, also with a gold plated mini plug at the end. The frequency response rated is 20 Hz -20Khz.
The sturdy build and super clean finish really raised our expectation for the performance, and we were more or less satiated in that regard. The frequency response output consisted of deep lows, though not bang on tight in terms of timing. It was more of a large enveloping LF response. The mids and high were present in decent amounts, not overpowering in level and also not making the sound edgy.
Loudness wise the headphones are really impressive, a really sensitive response is on the cards. Moreover the output is audibly clean sounding, there is not too much discernible THD at the highest level.
The MRP of the Creative HQ 1400 is Rs. 1690, which is a decent price for the unit. It looks great due to its suave exterior, and for the price it has a good sound output. The main thing is the low bass and healthy loudness. The bass is not that tight, plus highs are not as refined and “airy”, but they add up well in toto. It’s a good buy for a music lover or multimedia enthusiast, looking for a reasonably priced pair of solid headphones.
has a decent line up of headphones, including these sleek looking new models, one of them being the HQ-1400. We have received it for review, so let’s check it out.The design of these circumaural closed back headphones is quite robust with a tinge of gloss black on the outside of the cans and on the flap below the headband. The headband itself, along with the rest of the exoskeleton of the HQ-1400 is black matte finished. The fit and ergonomics of the product is really plush due to its soft cushion pads, it’s got a nice velvet feel. The adjustable headband adds to the comfort.The drivers are stated 40 mm, made of neodymium magnet with Copper Clad Aluminum wire voice coil - a proprietary term they use is CCAW. The impedance is 32 Ohms, and sensitivity is high enough at about 105 dB/mW. The cord length is really long at 3 m, also with a gold plated mini plug at the end. The frequency response rated is 20 Hz -20Khz.
The sturdy build and super clean finish really raised our expectation for the performance, and we were more or less satiated in that regard. The frequency response output consisted of deep lows, though not bang on tight in terms of timing. It was more of a large enveloping LF response. The mids and high were present in decent amounts, not overpowering in level and also not making the sound edgy.
Loudness wise the headphones are really impressive, a really sensitive response is on the cards. Moreover the output is audibly clean sounding, there is not too much discernible THD at the highest level.
The MRP of the Creative HQ 1400 is Rs. 1690, which is a decent price for the unit. It looks great due to its suave exterior, and for the price it has a good sound output. The main thing is the low bass and healthy loudness. The bass is not that tight, plus highs are not as refined and “airy”, but they add up well in toto. It’s a good buy for a music lover or multimedia enthusiast, looking for a reasonably priced pair of solid headphones.
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Iriver announces its
Smart HD portable media player, capable of HD resolution video file playback, Wi-Fi, FM radio, music playback.Iriver fessed up to plans for its latest portable media player, the Smart HD. The touch-screen player is due out in Korea at the end of January, and includes a 3.5-inch screen, along with Wi-Fi, a calculator, a voice recorder, a Web browser, FM radio, music playback, and a slew of supported video formats (MKV, Mpeg4, XVID, WMV, and H.264).
The Smart HD will actively transcode most HD videos down to the screen 480x320-pixel resolution. There is no word onwhether the Smart HD will include TV output capabilities to make HD video resolutions.Connectivity is the name of the game with this PMP because the device packs a WiFi 802.11g integrated wireless card for use with the player Internet browser.
The big surprise is the announcement of iRiver Open API UCI (User Created Interface) which is iRiver end-user SDK for widget development. The new SDK will allow users to share/distribute applications through an Internet portal.
Smart HD portable media player, capable of HD resolution video file playback, Wi-Fi, FM radio, music playback.Iriver fessed up to plans for its latest portable media player, the Smart HD. The touch-screen player is due out in Korea at the end of January, and includes a 3.5-inch screen, along with Wi-Fi, a calculator, a voice recorder, a Web browser, FM radio, music playback, and a slew of supported video formats (MKV, Mpeg4, XVID, WMV, and H.264).The Smart HD will actively transcode most HD videos down to the screen 480x320-pixel resolution. There is no word onwhether the Smart HD will include TV output capabilities to make HD video resolutions.Connectivity is the name of the game with this PMP because the device packs a WiFi 802.11g integrated wireless card for use with the player Internet browser.
The big surprise is the announcement of iRiver Open API UCI (User Created Interface) which is iRiver end-user SDK for widget development. The new SDK will allow users to share/distribute applications through an Internet portal.
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Sony's gone all out with LEDs this year, unlike 2009. And yes, their highest end models have local dimming 
LEDs. We just can't say whether these models will have equal counterparts in India.
The most interesting new models are the LX900 series which include 3D, when paired with Sony’s 3D active shutter glasses and 3D transmitter. Models in the LX900, HX900, NX800, and NX700 series feature Sony’s all new monolithic design. Other features include Motionflow 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion, Integrated Wi-Fi wireless network capabilities (802.11), BRAVIA Internet Video and BRAVIA Internet Widgets, BRAVIA Engine 3, USB and DLNA photo/music/video playback etc.
LEDs. We just can't say whether these models will have equal counterparts in India.The most interesting new models are the LX900 series which include 3D, when paired with Sony’s 3D active shutter glasses and 3D transmitter. Models in the LX900, HX900, NX800, and NX700 series feature Sony’s all new monolithic design. Other features include Motionflow 240Hz Technology for Smooth Motion, Integrated Wi-Fi wireless network capabilities (802.11), BRAVIA Internet Video and BRAVIA Internet Widgets, BRAVIA Engine 3, USB and DLNA photo/music/video playback etc.
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Tech-industry sources are now focused on when Apple is launching the tablet, and what it will be like, rather than if the device even exists. The Wall Street Journal has an interview with one of the people claiming to have inside information on the elusive product, while another person “briefed on the matter” claims Apple is working on two different material finishes for the tablet’s enclosure.
MacRumors points out to the WSJ report citing people briefed by Apple saying the Mac maker “plans to unveil a new multimedia tablet device later this month,” but doesn't plan on shipping the product until March. “While the shipping time hasn't been finalized and could change, people briefed on the matter said the new tablet devicewill come with a 10- to 11-inch touch screen,” the report (subscription required) adds.
“[...] People briefed on the matter said the new product will come with a 10 to 11-inch touch screen—which would make it closer in size to Apple's line of MacBook laptops than its smart phone,” the same source reveals.
One of these people, apparently briefed by Apple on a deeper level, has reportedly learned that the Mac maker is experimenting with two different case materials for the tablet’s shell. It is unclear whether the company will choose one of them once it’s satisfied with the performance, or both of them, for design variety.
It is also being speculated that Apple is testing these materials to come out with multiple versions of the device at different price points. The product is expected to ship with a $1,000 price tag, justifying its multifunction nature for video, gaming, ebook functionality, etc.
Going by the latest rumors, Apple is set to unveil the new product at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on the 27th, this month.
MacRumors points out to the WSJ report citing people briefed by Apple saying the Mac maker “plans to unveil a new multimedia tablet device later this month,” but doesn't plan on shipping the product until March. “While the shipping time hasn't been finalized and could change, people briefed on the matter said the new tablet devicewill come with a 10- to 11-inch touch screen,” the report (subscription required) adds.
“[...] People briefed on the matter said the new product will come with a 10 to 11-inch touch screen—which would make it closer in size to Apple's line of MacBook laptops than its smart phone,” the same source reveals.
One of these people, apparently briefed by Apple on a deeper level, has reportedly learned that the Mac maker is experimenting with two different case materials for the tablet’s shell. It is unclear whether the company will choose one of them once it’s satisfied with the performance, or both of them, for design variety.
It is also being speculated that Apple is testing these materials to come out with multiple versions of the device at different price points. The product is expected to ship with a $1,000 price tag, justifying its multifunction nature for video, gaming, ebook functionality, etc.
Going by the latest rumors, Apple is set to unveil the new product at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on the 27th, this month.
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For quite a lot of users out there, the way in which their computer looks is almost equally important as the way in which it operates. And for this reason, the Antec company has launched the Skeleton case, which has an extremely unusual design, allowing users to check out what's going on within their computers at all times.
And
no, we're not talking about Plexiglas sides (which are fairly common), but about a total lack of “walls”, so to say. The case is completely see through, and is manufactured from a 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability with reinforced plastic frame. Furthermore, it features rack mount-quality side rails for greater durability, while the layered tray design allows for greater system integration flexibility.And since we're on the subject of system integration, it's worth mentioning that the Skeleton case features 4 drivebays, namely 2 x 5.25-inch external ones and 2 x 3.5-inch internal ones. However, should these 4 bays prove to be insufficient, users can always go for the additional (available optionally) 4 x 3.5-inch side panel mounted drive trays. Moreover, the device offers enough room even for those behemoths of a graphics card available on the market nowadays, some of which exceed 11 inches.
The cooling system is generally one of the most important selling points of any such device, but the Skeleton goes one step further than most cases. Thus, the Antec Skeleton features an unique design that allows for unprecedented airflow, a front 92mm fan, and a top three speed 250mm fan with multicolor LED customization.
The case is compatible with standard ATX motherboards and also incorporates several useful connectors, namely USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and audio (AC97 and HDA compatible) In and Out.
Even if the Skeleton case is quite an attractive product, it also has one downside, namely its size. As you can imagine, this thing is not exactly small, measuring 31.75 cm x 37.6 cm x 41.9 cm cm, at a weight of around 7.02 kg. However, the cool factor is quite high in this case, especially for those users who can't help but flaunt their computers.
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New Delhi, India — June 2, 2009 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced availability of the world’s first six-core server processor with Direct Connect Architecture for two-, four- and eight-socket servers. Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processors (code-named “Istanbul”) extend AMD’s commitment to offering server customers superior value at every price point with unmatched platform flexibility.
Across a single platform, AMD can address the need for more cores and greater scalability with the new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor and offer a cost- and power-efficient solution with Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. Systems based on Six-Core AMD Opteron processors are expected to be available beginning this month from leading OEMs including Cray, Dell, HP, IBM and Sun Microsystems, along with support from motherboard and infrastructure partners. HE, SE and EE versionsof the Six-Core AMD Opteron processor are planned for the second half of 2009.
· Six-Core AMD Opteron processors leverage existing platform infrastructure and a low-cost, power-efficient DDR-2 memory architecture which can help lower system acquisition costs;
· HPC, virtualization and database workloads can benefit from increased 4P STREAM memory bandwidth of up to 60 percent[i] enabled by HyperTransport™ technology HT Assist, which helps reduce processor to processor latency and traffic;
· AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology and the AMD-P suite of power management features are available across all performance and power bands, ensuring no-compromise choice;
· The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor has up to 34 percent more performance-per-watt over the previous generation quad-core processors in the exact same platform.
“Based on close collaboration with our customers, we believe there is a clear value shift changing the economics of the server market,” said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Workstation Business, AMD. “The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor meets the increasing need for a combination of low total cost of ownership, superior performance-per-watt and scalability. Simply put, Six-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver top-line performance that’s bottom-line efficient.”
Across a single platform, AMD can address the need for more cores and greater scalability with the new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor and offer a cost- and power-efficient solution with Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. Systems based on Six-Core AMD Opteron processors are expected to be available beginning this month from leading OEMs including Cray, Dell, HP, IBM and Sun Microsystems, along with support from motherboard and infrastructure partners. HE, SE and EE versionsof the Six-Core AMD Opteron processor are planned for the second half of 2009.
· Six-Core AMD Opteron processors leverage existing platform infrastructure and a low-cost, power-efficient DDR-2 memory architecture which can help lower system acquisition costs;
· HPC, virtualization and database workloads can benefit from increased 4P STREAM memory bandwidth of up to 60 percent[i] enabled by HyperTransport™ technology HT Assist, which helps reduce processor to processor latency and traffic;
· AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology and the AMD-P suite of power management features are available across all performance and power bands, ensuring no-compromise choice;
· The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor has up to 34 percent more performance-per-watt over the previous generation quad-core processors in the exact same platform.
“Based on close collaboration with our customers, we believe there is a clear value shift changing the economics of the server market,” said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Workstation Business, AMD. “The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor meets the increasing need for a combination of low total cost of ownership, superior performance-per-watt and scalability. Simply put, Six-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver top-line performance that’s bottom-line efficient.”
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For those working as a professional graphic artist, retoucher or who have used a tablet in any kind in their professional, Wacom would not be a name that you will be unfamiliar with. Its previous flagship product, the Intuos 3, is practically an industry standard with almost all artists swearing by it. With such large shoes to fill, its certainly interesting to see how the latest addition to the manufacturer's Intuos line measures up.Once you take the Intuos out of the box, the first thing you would notice is how sleek the Intuos 4 is.
Gone is the thick heavy piece of plastic that sits atop of Intuos 3 whose sole function is to trap heat and to stick to your arms. Well, Wacom has made the right decision of listening to their users and gave the surfacea smooth matte finish which made it an absolute pleasure to glide your hand over. However there are still remnants of the high gloss fetish; the strip covering the touch pad is covered in a high gloss plastic which perfectly captures every fingerprint and smudge. It might be great if you are trying to figure out who have been using your tablet while you are away, but probably not useful for anything else.
The new Intous 4 is also much thinner than Intuos 3 with only 1.2cm depth and coupled with its illuminated Express Keys nicely nestled amid its black base, which allows it to seat pretty on your desk. Unfortunately, there isn't much of a colour choice; you can have any colour you want as long as its black, which will probably leave Mac users spluttering for the invasion of their pure white setups. On the other hand, its still much prettier than the previous utilitarian grey setup.
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As demand for higher capacity storage continues to increase due to large video applications, including HD video, Western Digital has expanded its WD AV-GP line of hard drives to include a 2 TB capacity, the industry’s largest available drive to-date. According to WD, the AV-GP hard drives with WD GreenPower Technology provide cooler and quieter operation and lower power consumption, as much as 40 percent over standard drives in their respective classes."Our consumer electronics customers require hard drives that consume less power, generate less heat and operate quietly," said Sharad Srivastava, Director-Sales (India & South Asia), Western Digital. "Audio and video recording applications, such as DVRs, media servers, media centers and mainstream surveillance systems, often demand 24x7 operations from hard drives. Our drives meet the demanding requirements of these markets including higher reliability, universal compatibility, low power consumption and theability to simultaneously record multiple audio and/or high-definition video streams."
Following are several features of the WD AV-GP line of hard drives:
* The drives have been designed to last in high-temperatures for when they are required to be con for long periods.
* Noise levels have been minimized to less than one sone - virtually below the threshold of human hearing.
* The IntelliPark feature is designed to deliver lower power consumption by automatically unloading the heads during idle to reduce aerodynamic drag. IntelliPark improves non-operating shock characteristics, providing enhanced robustness in environments where excessive transportation and handling occurs.
* They’ve been tested for compatibility with a broad range of AV products including set-top boxes, DVD recorders and mainstream surveillance systems.
* SilkStream is a feature designed to optimize smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams. It’s compatible with the ATA streaming command set so CE customers can use standard streaming management and error recovery options.
* The drive arm frequently sweeps across the disk to reduce uneven wear on the drive surface common to audio video streaming applications.
The WD AV-GP 2 TB hard drive (model WD20EVDS) is available with select distributors. Maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) is Rs. 15,500.
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PC speed-freaks from across Europe will be pushing their processors to the limit in a series of extreme overclocking trials over the next month. The trials, which have been organised by AMD (NYSE:AMD), will see forum users from 19 leading technology forums from across the continent compete in a series of pedal-to-the-metal contests where they will attempt to push AMD platform technology, codenamed "Dragon," to the fastest speed possible. During the trials, the contestants will try to clock up the highest scores in categories such as 3D Mark performance, calculation speed and highest CPU clock speed.(i)
The first of these events was held in London on Thursday 23rd April 2009, where sparks flew, literally! In this special event,eight teams of daredevil journalists went head to head in an attempt to break through the sonic wall in 3D Mark05 and CPU clock speeds. Things got so fast and so furious that sparks actually flew from one of the team's "Dragon" rigs!(i)
It was a closely fought battle, but two winners emerged victorious. Clive Webster from Custom PC won the 3D Mark05 competition with a score of 24,689, while Tim Smally & Rich Swinburne from Bit-Tech won the CPU clock frequency competition with a speed of 4,211MHz. For this special opening event, both winning teams won a prize of $1000 each. The Custom PC donated their winnings to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and the Bit-Tech team gave their winnings to the Myton Hamlet Hospice.
Video to the overclocking event in London: http://links.amd.com/OCUK
The first of these events was held in London on Thursday 23rd April 2009, where sparks flew, literally! In this special event,eight teams of daredevil journalists went head to head in an attempt to break through the sonic wall in 3D Mark05 and CPU clock speeds. Things got so fast and so furious that sparks actually flew from one of the team's "Dragon" rigs!(i)
It was a closely fought battle, but two winners emerged victorious. Clive Webster from Custom PC won the 3D Mark05 competition with a score of 24,689, while Tim Smally & Rich Swinburne from Bit-Tech won the CPU clock frequency competition with a speed of 4,211MHz. For this special opening event, both winning teams won a prize of $1000 each. The Custom PC donated their winnings to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and the Bit-Tech team gave their winnings to the Myton Hamlet Hospice.
Video to the overclocking event in London: http://links.amd.com/OCUK
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Bangalore, India, April 07, 2009— Offering partners and customers another cost-effective way to benefit from the performance and efficiency of AMD OpteronTM processor technology, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a global AMD Opteron Upgrade Program. The program includes 2000 series and 8000 series dual- and Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors along with the upcoming six-core processor codenamed “Istanbul”. Channel partners and customers can receive up to a 35% discount in price ($50 off 2000 series, $100 off 8000 series) by upgrading the generation of their AMD Opteron processor, providing a fast upgrade path to improve performance and energy efficiency within the data center without needing to replace and buy entirely new systems
“AMD Opteron processors have always provided exceptionally long life cycles and consistent platforms,” said John Fruehe, director, Business Development, AMD. “In the current economic environment customers are trying to stretch their IT budgets and to extend the life of their technology investments more than ever, all while improving performance and energy efficiency. This program offers a unique value to our partners and customers,
particularly when you consider the enhancements to the 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor and upcoming six-core ‘Istanbul’ processor.”And here is the rest of it.
“AMD Opteron processors have always provided exceptionally long life cycles and consistent platforms,” said John Fruehe, director, Business Development, AMD. “In the current economic environment customers are trying to stretch their IT budgets and to extend the life of their technology investments more than ever, all while improving performance and energy efficiency. This program offers a unique value to our partners and customers,
particularly when you consider the enhancements to the 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor and upcoming six-core ‘Istanbul’ processor.”And here is the rest of it.
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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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Something interesting for HTPC enthusiasts that we missed out. Galaxy has a special 9600GT Low Profile Low Power 9600GT card that consumes less than 60W and doesn't requires external 6-pin power connector. It is based on the 9600 GT Green Edition GPU where we have been talking about lately. This card has 8-layer PCB which is 203.2mm in length and 69.5mm in height, singleslot custom copper cooling so it can be fitted into a mini HTPC case. the card is clocked at 600MHz core with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory clocked at 900 (1800) MHz on a 256-bit wide memory bus. Outputs include DVI, HDMI.According to Galaxy internal testing, the GPU core TDP is reduced significantly by just a reduction of 0.1V VGPU. As such, the core temp can be lowered by nearly 10 degrees using the same type of cooling.
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TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, is thrilled to offer the most exciting game bundle to all gamers: the latest DirectX 10.1 support game-S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky with PowerColor HD4870 series graphics!S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is set in 2011 and brings forth the events to have preceded the third campaign of Strelok to the Zone center. It has enabled DirectX 10.1 in game, numerous features and optimizations improvements, and has offered up 7% or more performance when compared to DirectX 10 games. PowerColor gamers can take full advantage of the featuring assets of DirectX 10.1 with HD4870 series graphics, promoting superior visual experience.Quizzed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Win big for PowerColor HD4870!
PowerColor not only offers superior bundle package of PowerColor HD4870 series & S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear sky, we are also offering a chance to win the exclusive HD4870 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. edition withour quiz contest, Quizzed S.T.A.L.K.E.R., which will launch on Mar. 2nd. For more details on superior game bundle and other awesome prizes, check it out here.
“We’re ecstatic to offer our new game bundle to the PowerColor fans!” says Ted Chen, C.E.O of TUL Corporation. “With this perfect gaming set, gamers can now fully enjoy the maximum gaming quality possible; it’s time for DirectX 10.1! “
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Acer, one of the worldwide leading computer solution providers, came at the CeBIT show in Hanover, Germany, with a nice range of products, among which we were able to spot a new Acer Aspire Gaming notebook, the 8930G. The machine is added to the company's lineup of gaming computers, and we have to say that it looks pretty impressive.The Acer Aspire 8930G system is powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000, which features a core speed of 2.0 GHz, 1066 MHz front side bus, and 6MB of L2 cache. The notebook sports an impressive 18.4-inch display, full HD 1080p with Acer CineCrystal and goes along with an NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics solution.
In addition, the system comes with support for up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, while packing a 320GB hard disk drive. More specs of the machine include DVB-T digital TV tuner, Blu-Ray disk, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, HDMI (which also supports HDCP),eSATA, S/PDIF, four USB 2.0 ports, a 6-in-1 card reader, WiFi a/b/g/n, integrated webcam as well as VGA and gigabit Ethernet slots.
Users will be able to enjoy the five speakers and a subwoofer Acer added to the notebook to provide surround sound, while on the left side of the keyboard there’s a touch-sensitive control panel that includes media controls and shortcuts, also known as CineDash control system.
Among the other features that this gaming behemoth comes with we should mention the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, easy launch buttons, the optional Acer Media Center remote control, Acer QuickCharge technology, Acer Crystal Eye cam, Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer FingerLaunch, MusicLaunch and other similar features, as well as a Kensington lock slot and an 8-cell Li-ion 4800mAh battery.
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