Nokia N97 : Computer in Pocket, now on sale

July 1st, 2009

Nokia N97, the highly anticipated and the most advanced converged touch device from Nseries, is now on sale across the country.

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Nokia N97 - Powerful Device

The Nokia N97 pioneers the concept of a personalized home screen that lets people choose their favourite content, providing an ‘always open’ window to applications and/or Internet content such as social networking sites, RSS feeds and other widgets in addition to Ovi feeds. Designed for the needs of Internet savvy consumers, the Nokia N97 will transform the way people connect to the Internet and to each other. The Nokia N97 will be the first Nokia device to offer integrated access to the newly opened Ovi Store.

“From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile device in existence. It is an important step towards our vision of delivering a highly personalized Internet experience,” said Vineet Taneja, Director-Marketing, Nokia India. “Fuelled by a multitude of media and applications through the Ovi Store, the Nokia N97 transforms the Internet into an experience that’s completely tailored to the tastes and interests of its user”.

With integrated A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, the Nokia N97 mobile computer intuitively understands where it is. The Nokia N97 makes it easy to update social networks automatically with real-time information, giving approved friends the ability to update their ‘status’ and share their ‘social location’ as well as related pictures or videos.

The Nokia N97 supports up to 48 GB of storage, including 32 GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16 GB microSD card for music, media and more. This is complemented by excellent music capabilities, full support for the Nokia Music Store and continuous playback time of up to 1.5 days. The Nokia N97 also has a 5-Megapixel camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN.

Nokia India has tied up with HDFC and Citibank to offer 3 month EMI option at 0% interest rate to help people buy Nokia N97, which is priced around Rs. 36,100. The offer is presently limitedly available at selected outlets in metros and select cities and towns.

Nokia India has also announced that the Vodafone subscribers purchasing Nokia N97 will get free data plan for 3 months. In addition, the Vodafone subscribers could also win exclusive access to ’The Groove’ lifestyle widget.

Pentax K-7 review roundup

July 1st, 2009

We've been nothing if not comprehensive in our coverage of this new Pentax shooter, and early reviews are showing why. Photography Blog praised the K-7 for its weatherproofing and for having "one of the best LCD screens" they've ever seen on a DSLR, while ePHOTOzine were impressed by the image quality and Wired found the package of features and specs exceedingly robust given the $1,300 asking price. Some shortcomings were found, such as the slightly unintuitive interface and noise levels at higher ISO settings, but impressions were overwhelmingly positive. If you've been looking for a solid alternative to Canon's 50D or Nikon's D300, check out all the thoroughly detailed analysis in the read links below.
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D-link announces DSC-1100 and DSC-1130 IP webcams

June 16th, 2009

D-link has announced two new webcams dubbed DSC-1100 and DSC-1130. Both these webcams have a simple plug and play setup. This plug and play setup allows even users with completely no technological knowledge to use them effortlessly.
The DSC-1100 is a wired webcam while the DSC-1130 is a wireless one. These devices are capable of [...]

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Samsung Jet, the new debutant among smartphones

June 16th, 2009

Samsung Electronics unveils its latest in cell phone innovation – the Samsung Jet, launching it globally. The phone is built with a traditional user interface of and also incorporates the perks of a smartphone. The phone cannot be dismissed as another full touch mobile phone. It claims to be the birth of a new idea [...]
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Acer Aspire Timeline series Notebook

June 14th, 2009

ACER TIMELINE SERIES NOTEBOOK

ACER TIMELINE SERIES NOTEBOOK


Aspire Timeline Series notebooks are slim and light, measuring only 1” at the thinnest point. The energy-conscious Timeline notebooks feature lower power consumption for long-lasting and energy-efficient portability, and range from an ultra-light 1.6kg (3.5lb) for the 13.3” 3810T model, 1.9kg (4.2 lb) for the 14” 4810T model, and just 2.4kg (5.3lb) for the 15.6” 5810T model, making them both lighter and easier to carry around than anything comparable. The Timeline notebooks pack at least 8 hours of earth-friendly battery life and are available at a very affordable price tag.

Processor and chipset
Intel® Centrino® 2 / Centrino® processor technology
- Intel® Core™2 Solo ultra low voltage processor SU3500 (3 MB L2 cache, 1.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Memory
2 GB RAM upgradeable to 4GB
HDD
250 GB SATA HDD
Display
-15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, Super-slim design (model 5810T)
-14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, Super-slim design (model 4810T)
- 13.3" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, Super-slim design (model 3810T)
Graphics
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (Intel® GMA 4500MHD) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, Microsoft® DirectX® 10
Audio
Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® audio enhancement, featuring Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass and Dolby® Sound Space Expander, S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers, MS-Sound compatible, built-in microphone
Communication
. Acer Video Conference: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting
enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
. WLAN: Intel� Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED� network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUpT with NplifyT wireless technology or
- Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150 Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ dual-mode module, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology * depending on network availability
- WWAN GTM382E module: UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) upgradeable to 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.7 Mbps HSUPA (for 3G models)
. WPAN: Bluetooth� 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) - on selected models -
. LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
I/O ports
5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD), Three (Four on AS5810T) USB 2.0 ports, HDMI™ port with HDCP support, External display (VGA) port, Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support, Microphone-in jack
Security
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords, Kensington lock slot
Power
ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes, 62.16 W 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack: Acer PowerSmart 3-pin 65 W AC adapter, ENERGY STAR® 5.0
Special keys and controls
103-/104-/107-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout (model 5810T) - 86-/87-/91-key keyboard,, with inverted "T" cursor layout (model 3810T & 4810T), Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting:
. Circular-motion scrolling
. Pinch-action zoom
. Page flip
10 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, independent standard numeric keypad (only on AS5810T) , international language support Acer PowerSmart key, Easy-launch keys: Acer Backup, Communication®, touchpad lock, Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next
Dimensions and weight
- 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm - 1.6 kg ( 3.5 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack (model 3810T)
- 338.4 (W) x 240 (D) x 24/28.9 (H) mm - 1.9 kg ( 4.2 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack (model 4810T)
- 378 (W) x 259 (D) x 24.8/29.7 (H) mm - 2.4 kg ( 5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack (model 5810T)
Software
Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista™, Acer GameZone, Acer Game Console, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe® Reader®, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Cyberlink® Power DVD, CyberLink® PowerDirector® trial version, McAfee® Internet Security Suite, NTI Media Maker™, Microsoft® Works 9.0 with Office Home and Student 2007 SP1 Trial
Optional items
1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module, 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, Acer PowerSmart 3-pin 65 W AC adapter, External USB floppy disk drive, External USB 56K modem
Warranty
1* Year Carry In (International travellers warranty - ITW)