Telecom operator Tata Teleservices Tuesday launched a scheme that will enable its CDMA subscribers to talk endlessly for just Re.1.
Breaking away from the usual practice of charging subscribers on a one minute-pulse basis, Tata Teleservices CDMA callers will be charged Re.1 for all local calls and Rs.3 for long distance calls, regardless of the duration of the call.
The pay-per-call product has been launched on the prepaid platform, and subscribers opting for it will be charged a daily fee of Re.1.
The company is also offering short messages service (SMS) at Re.0.50, for both local and national SMS.
The pay-per-call service will be offered by Tata Indicom, the CDMA arm of Tata Teleservices.
"Pay-per-call will change the pricing paradigm in the telecom space," said Tata Teleservices managing director Anil Sardana.
Added Vineet Bhatia, the company's chief operating officer for Delhi and head of the northern region: "The service gives consumers freedom to talk to their hearts' content without any of the hassles they face on the charging front."
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of a new PMP – the R1. Designed to offer users a similar experience as their BeatDJ handsets, the R1 is also their slimmest and lightest multimedia player that’s compatible with DivX video format.
“Samsung’s R1 beat player provides a rich multimedia experience for users who prefer a small form factor but don’t want to sacrifice quality,” said Joo Ho Song, Vice President, Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is committed to launching additional multimedia players with advanced features and designs.”
Le téléphone est un monobloc et disposerait des caractéristiques suivantes : The phone is a piece and would have the following characteristics:
- Ecran 4,3″ tactile capacitif - Screen 4.3 "capacitive touch - Appareil Photo 5 megapixels avec autofocus et flash double LED - 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash - Mémoire internet : 512Mo flash, 320Mo RAM - Internet Memory: 512MB flash, 320MB RAM - Processeur Qualcomm MSM8250 1Ghz - Qualcomm MSM8250 processor 1Ghz - Batterie 1230 mAh - Battery 1230 mAh - OS : Windows Mobile 6.5 - OS: Windows Mobile 6.5 - dimensions : 121 x 67 x 11 - Dimensions: 121 x 67 x 11
Samsung’s budget touchscreen segment has been increasing steadily and the latest to make the scene is the S3650 which looks like slightly lower ended version Although we don’t know how eco-friendly this handset is, the S3650 is a compact touchscreen handset in the same league as the Samsung Star series.
S3650 handset is quite slim at about 13mm in depth and weighs in at approximately 92 grams. Other features include -
a 2.8-inch touchscreen with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution
a 2 megapixel camera
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
FM radio
and microSD card support for external memory
Social Networking widgets and apps
I have to say that the color of the handset is a little bit odd with a black front and a yellow rear panel. Seems a bit gaudy to be honest.
Although the handset is yet to be officially announced by the company, it’s been estimated at about Rs. 14,000 (200 EURO)
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The world's top cellphone maker Nokia will start to make laptops, entering a fiercely competitive but fast-growing market with a netbook running Microsoft's Windows operating system.
Nokia had earlier this year said it was considering entering the laptop industry, crossing the border between two converging industries in the opposite direction to Apple, which entered the phone industry in 2007 with the iPhone. Nokia has seen its profit margins drop over the last quarters as handset demand has slumped, and analysts have worried that entering the PC industry, where margins are traditionally razor-thin, could hurt Nokia's profits further. "We are fully aware what has the margin level been in the PC world. We have gone into this with our eyes wide open," Kai Oistamo, the head of Nokia's phone unit, told Reuters. "There's really an opportunity to bring fresh perspective to the PC world," he said, adding that Nokia would introduce extended battery life and continuous connectivity. Nokia has produced PCs before, but divested the unit in 1991 when it started to focus on the mobile phone industry. But Nokia's first netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G, will use Microsoft's Windows software and Intel's Atom processor to offer up to 12 hours of battery life while weighing 1.25 kilograms. Netbooks are low-cost laptops optimised for surfing the Internet and performing other basic functions. Pioneered by Asustek with the hit Eee PC in 2007, netbooks have since been rolled out by other brands such as HP and Dell. "The question is: How will Nokia differentiate? This is already a crowded market. If they manage to differentiate it's going to give them competitive advantage," said Gartner analyst Carolina Milanesi.
Research firm IDC expects netbook shipments this year to grow more than 127 percent from 2008 to over 26 million units, outperforming the overall PC market that is expected to remain flat and a phone market which is shrinking some 10 percent. "Nokia will be hoping that its brand and knowledge of cellular channels will play to its strengths as it addresses this crowded, cut-throat segment," said Ben Wood, director of research at CCS Insight. "At present we see Nokia's foray into the netbook market as a niche exercise in the context of its broader business." Nokia's choice of Windows software surprised some analysts who had expected the company to use Linux in its first laptop. Analyst Neil Mawston from Strategy Analytics said the technology choices were a good win for the U.S. companies. "We believe ARM and Symbian are among the main losers from the Nokia Booklet announcement," he said. Shares in ARM were 0.2 percent lower at 1400 GMT, underperforming slightly firmer DJ Stoxx European technology shares index. Shares in Nokia were 1.6 percent stronger at 8.91 euros, while Microsoft was 0.6 percent firmer. Nokia said it would unveil detailed specifications, market availability and pricing of its new device on Sept 2.
A source close to Nokia said the new netbook would use the upcoming Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft says a stripped-down version of Windows 7 will be introduced to netbooks the same time as its general release on Oct. 22. Local media reports in Taiwan have said that Compal, the world's No. 2 contract laptop PC maker, has pitched netbook models to Nokia, but there has been no official confirmation from either side. Nokia declined to comment on the manufacturer it uses. Most of the world's top electronics brands typically do their own design work, but outsource the manufacturing process to contract manufacturers such as Compal and its larger rival Quanta
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ZTE Up with New Handset in Market, which are far more ahead in terms of technology and features, handset are windows equiped, and lots of feature. ZTE Xiang, ZTE N61,ZTE E811
ZTE Xiang specifications & functions:
Dimensions : 114X66X11.9mm.
Weight : 120g.
GSM Quadband (850/900/1800/1900MHz).
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Class 12.
EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) Class 12.
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) 900/1900/2100MHz or 850/1900/2100MHz.
HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) 7.2Mbps 900/1900/2100MHz or 850/1900/2100MHz.
Internet/xHTML/HTML/WAP browser.
Support GPS/A-GPS function.
Support Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.
Support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connectivity.
Support Java 2.0 platform.
IM (Instant Messaging).
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
Qualcomm MSM 7225 processor.
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Operating System.
Dual digital cameras, front 300K resolutions digital camera with video recorder/playback/streaming/call function and back 3.2M resolutions CMOS digital camera with video recorder/playback, auto focus, self timer, multi shot and digital zoom function.
MP3/AAC/AAC+/AVI/WMA/WAV/MPEG4/AMR player.
FM radio.
Full QWERTY keyboard.
Built-in microphone, speaker, headphone jack and MP3 stereo.
Internal antenna.
Speakerphone.
Call vibration.
Voice recording function.
WAV/WMA/AAC/MP3/MIDI polyphonic ring tone.
Text input predictive software.
STK (Sim Tool Kit).
MicroSD/TransFlash card expansion slot.
USB 2.0 clients.
Downloadable applications, games, pictures, animations and ring tones, Microsoft Windows 6.1 applications, Microsoft Pocket Office(Pocket Outlook, Pocket Reader, Pocket Word and Pocket Excel), Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft Media Player, Microsoft Reader(e-book), PDF/PPT viewer, Microsoft Pocket Money, Microsoft ActiveSync, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, wallpaper, photo album, photo editor and games.
The result image can be seen clearly when we use special photo paper is specially coated plastic to display 3D effect. Or Fujifilm also issued digital photo frame to display a special photo is 3D. In their web, Fujifilm also promises other features that can be obtained through the use of 2 lenses as this can take a photo with the position of “wide” and “zoom” at the same time.
Price 3D camera itself will be sold in the range of U.S. $ 600 while for the 3D digital photo frame for sale with a price range in the hundreds of dollars and a special paper with a few dollars.Read more...
By connecting the USB Flashdrive via a USB connection on the bottom of the door, we can take all the information or activity that occurs as anyone to access, manage, and other settings without having to fuss.
no need to fuss installation cable
Use the USB Flashdisk This will be easier than this need to connect the door to the computer through the ethernet and the other, at least we do not have to fuss with the installation of cable. All data will be automatically transferred to the USB Flashdisk and from this Flashdisk we can see through all the activities with the computer applications that can be purchased separately.
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Additional software can see how many people enter a locked room with this tool. From the security of its own, this door can store up to 1000 users through the shell and finger PIN.
USB Thumblock Keyless Biometric Door Lock with a sale price of U.S. $ 699.95
Smartswip is a tool which can be used at home to swipe your credit card, so details will be automatically inputed in the online site when u r shopping online as it happens when u swipe it at any local shop when u do shopping. So it will help u from hacker who steal your information.
Just like in the store, to enter a credit card number, we just rub in SmartSwipe your automatic credit card numbers will be entered without having to be typewritten.
You can light a cigarette through the back of the phone with the system that is almost the same as the lighter in your car and do not need to fill back up such a gas. When not being used, the light for a cigarette is closed with a neat.
As a phone, SB6309 has a screen size of 2.4 inch QVGA, MP3 / MP4 player, Bluetooth, FM Radio, Dual Sim, 1.3 MP camera and more.
Function introduction: - 2.4QVGA LCD - Mp3 and Mp4 - Gold cigarette lighter - Bluetooth transmition - Fm radio - Dual sim dual standby -1.3mega pixel camera - Support multiple language - Support 900/1800/850/1900 GSM - Dual SIM card
‘Love’ Virus from Computers. Virus ‘Folder Love ‘have been known to circulate in Indonesia. See some steps that can be done to counteract this evil program
These steps are steps that can be done to eliminate the virus ‘Folder Love’ manually. As presented by Adi Saputra, antivirus analysts from Vaksincom:
1. Disconnect / disconnect the computer that will be cleared from the network.
2. Disable / turn off ‘System Restore’ process for cleaning the virus.
3. Use the ‘Task Manager’ to kill the virus is active. Most likely the name ‘csrsc.exe’). To open task manager can be done together with the pressing CTR + Alt + Del, or right-click on the Windows taskbar. Then turn off the virus the click [End Process] the process csrsc.exe.
Delete the files the main Autorun.QBP virus, which is located on the C: \ WINDOWS \ system32, the name csrsc.exe the size of 793 kb and Autorun.inf sized 1 kb. Use search / find, to search for file duplicates another virus, especially in the media sharing or USB Flash / removable drive, the file size of 793 kb of viruses, & with extension exe application and file type khq in the drive. Do not forget to display the attribute ‘Show hidden files …’ attribute and the ‘Hide protected operating …’ in the Folder Options.
5. Delete the registry string is created by the virus. To facilitate the registry can use the script below.
[Version] Signature = “$ Chicago $” Provider = Vaksincom Oyee [DefaultInstall] AddReg = UnhookRegKey DelReg = del [UnhookRegKey] HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Classes \ batfile \ shell \ open \ command,,, “” “% 1″% * ” HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Classes \ comfile \ shell \ open \ command,,, “” “% 1″% * ” HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Classes \ exefile \ shell \ open \ command,,, “” “% 1″% * ” HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Classes \ scrfile \ shell \ open \ command,,, “” “% 1″% * ” HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Classes \ piffile \ shell \ open \ command,,, “” “% 1″% * ” HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Classes \ regfile \ shell \ open \ command,,, “regedit.exe”% 1 ” HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon, Shell, 0, Explorer.exe [del] HKLM, SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ policies \ Explorer \ Run
Use the notepad, then save with the name ‘repair.inf’. Use the Save As Type option to be All Files so that the error does not occur. Repair.inf run with the right click, then select [install].
6. For optimal cleaning of the virus Autorun.QBP, use Norman Malware Cleaner is able to detect and eradicate this virus with both
Following in the footsteps of Sony Ericsson, BlackBerry, an unlikely candidate, has apparently decided to go into the Bluetooth Watch business according to reports. Of course keeping in tune with their shift from hardcore business devices to full function devices ready for all media as well as fully equipped for business of course, this doesn’t seem too out of character.
According to the reports the Bluetooth enabled watches are going to be a little more sophisticated than what we’ve seen from SE so far. The feature could possibly include -
Streaming audio capabilities
Caller ID support
Text message reading
Of course we’re presuming that alters for calls, messages etc., the usual would be part and parcel of the watches feature set.
Another accessory that the company is planning on launching is a Bluetooth headset that is being called the Alpha 1. Snappy name. The headset will support audio streaming and come equipped with noise reduction technology (what else) and is fitted into a black chrome shell. Reports are also stating that, coupled with a BB device the Alpha 1 will also provide Alerts for messages, IMS, emails etc. and voice navigation instructions when using the GPS.
There’s no pricing or availability on either device and nothing official about the Bluetooth watch has been released by RIM so stay tuned.
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Mobile handset manufacturing company Micromax has launched EzPad Q3 a dual-GSM mobile phone that comes pre-installed with Nimbuzz social messenger.
Along with supporting mobilechats the EzPad Q3 -Dual Sim, Dual Standby handset features a multi format music player, 1.3 MP camera, FM radio, QWERTY keypad and expandable memory upto 2 GB.
Rahul Sharma, COO, Micromax Informatics Ltd., talking about the handset said, "We have been developing products that are a fine mix of new technology, superior features and high quality and which are available to our discerning customers at a very pocket friendly price. We are sure that EzPad Q3 will bring about a paradigm shift in the way the youth communicates. Going with the preferences of the youth, EzPad Q3 has been designed to provide chat as an alternative to SMSing. The Qwerty keypad, which enables easy chat, will be liked by the gadget friendly youngsters."
Vikas Saxena, Country Head, Nimbuzz India, said, "We welcome all 3 million Micromax customers to Nimbuzz! Growing nearly 1 million new registered users a month, our software enriches the value chain of the mobile ecosystem. Users, who are looking for a device that fits their lifestyle, operators, looking for new APRU magnets, and handset manufacturers looking for a value add to differentiate, all profit from Nimbuzz's mass market solution."
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LG has just launched their latest 8 megapixel camera phone the LG Viewty Smart or what us mobile maniacs would call the LG-GC900. The camera features a first-in-its class Intelligent Shot Mode that makes it easier to take great photos by automatically analyzing scenes and adjusting camera settings accordingly. LG GC 900 is designed in a brushed metal finish giving it a rather sophisticated look. Its 12.4 mm thickness and weight of just 102g makes it even more appealing. “Viewty Smart is a real digital camera in a really stylish phone. Perfect for those dedicated to fashion and who like to be one step ahead of the technology crowd, LG GC 900 allows you to take your best shot and share your photos with friends and family quickly and simply. The Viewty Smart has a gorgeous display and best-of-class user interface. It has the potential of becoming a bestseller as it takes the pleasure of taking pictures to newer horizons", said Anil Arora, Business Group Marketing Head, Mobile Communications, LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
The new phone also incorporates LG’s new 3D S-Class User Interface, with a few extra features like an onscreen camera mode selector dial that makes Viewty Smart’s camera faster and easier to use. LG Viewty Smart also boasts improvements to its hardware as well as to its software. Its camera functionality includes -
Light sensitivity up to ISO 1600
a Power LED flash
image stabilization
multi face detection
smile detection
Other features include -
a 3.0-inch touchscreen with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution that also features multi-touch and an accelerometer
Support for DivX or XviD formats
1.5GB of internal memory and microSD card support
3G (with HSDPA), GPRS/EDGE,
Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0
GPS with A-GPS support and Geotagging for the camera
TV Out
FM radio with RDS
Adding further to his previous comment, Arora said, “LG Viewty Smart changes is a treasure trove, giving you pictures that look exactly like what you see. It is the best 8 megapixel camera phone on the market not only because of its specs, but because of the unparalleled user experience it delivers.”
The LG Viewty Smart is priced at Rs. 27, 500 and is available across retail outlets
The world of camera phones has just gotten to a billet more interesting with a Chinese company called Altek who have designed their first ever 12 megapixel camera phone. While that my not seem impressive because the 12.2MP resolution is slowing becoming the new 8MP, this particular handset takes things up a notch by also incorporating 3X optical zoom making it a World’s first.
The Huajing Altek Company’s original focus has been in the manufacturing of digital imaging technology. They have now decided to also focus on R & D and manufacturing of the same idea but by incorporating the same into other applications and products like the mobile handset, which only makes sense. Their offering in the Altek T8680 is what the industry could call a "professional video phone”. It’s been designed to work just like a digicam and process images even in low light conditions as good as any stand alone digital camera. The company has designed a specific image processing chip to help provide users with a better mobile camera experience without cutting into the speed of the device itself.
The T8680 is equipped with -
a 3.0-inch touchscreen with a 400 x 240 pixel resolution and 260k colors
handwriting recognition
FM radio
EDGE/GPRS
Bluetooth with A2DP
microSD card support
TV Out
Thanks to the camera’s 3x optical zoom lens, with an adjustable aperture size setting so users can make the background blurred and focus on any specific object for a better depth of field image. The Altek T8680 also uses a CCD sensor to allow for higher sensitivity and lower noise in dark environments to help capture more light. Other camera features include –
Scene modes
Face Detection, Smile Shutter, auto stitch Panorama, burst mode for consecutive images (up to 16)
Image editing with an application for leaving Voice Notes
For more images of the UI and camera functions click here.
Micromax tried incorporating a 3X optical zoom lens onto their 8 megapixel camera phone the X800 so this concept has been tried before. What instantly comes to mind though is the kind of weight this handset would have as the X800 was an extremely bulky device. The T8680, weighs in at about 135g and has dimension of 113.5 x 52.0 x 16.55mm which doesn’t seem too bad.
The handset is expected to be released sometime at the end of this month or in September. The approximate pricing is said to be around Rs. 22,000. There’s no word on it’s launch in India so we’ll have to wait and see. The real question is weather the T8680 could give Sony Ericsson and Samsung's offerings a run for their money? Stay tuned.
MotionTouch, a product design and manufacturing business based at Dunsfold Park in Surrey, has designed and manufactured Powcell, a light-powered mobile phone charger.
The Powcell sleeve slides onto the back of a mobile phone handset and its solar panel uses light to charge the unit making Powcell an environment-friendly product. The sleeve keeps the phone charged reducing the chance of a low battery during calls.
Powcell has an internal battery that is charged by exposure to light, even when the sleeve is removed from the phone - so when reconnected the phone will work even if its battery is exhausted. This means if that if a phone battry has died completely Powcell provides the power for more talk-time.
The initial versions of the Powcell sleeve have been designed for the Apple iPhone series and BlackBerry devices.
Powcell's large solar panel provides the a large surface area for light-capture and also works in some ambient light conditions.
Henry Powell, Client Director of MotionTouch says, "Dispensing with the need for plug-in chargers makes Powcell a ground-breaking eco-product. And the ability to provide power for that crucial call, even when your phone is flat, makes it an essential accessory. We are very excited to have been so involved in this unique product that could change the future of mobile technology."
Chris Simmons, Sales Director of Powcell added, "We've designed the Powcell sleeve to integrate seamlessly with the iPhone 3G and the new 3GS. The unique design shines a light on the future of eco-friendly portable charging solutions. This exciting technology is completely transferable and can be adapted to suit almost all battery operated devices, which has attracted the attention of some of the world's largest consumer electronic manufacturers. We are already planning to integrate this technology into future mobile devices, which will be seen in the very near future."
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The Volvo is all set to launch XC60 in India by September 09. - Specifications
The Volvo XC60 is the younger sibling of the already selling Volvo XC90. The XC60 will be available with same inline five-pot diesel and straight 6-cylinder petrol engines which power the XC90.
The XC60 is a handsome machine—particularly from the side, where it reminds other drivers of a four-fifths-scale Buick Enclave, and from the rear, where the taillights flow into its shoulders like the deltoids of a muscular athlete.
Specification:-
• The XC60 shares some mechanical and structural pieces with the Volvo S80 • 3.0-liter V-6 spins out 281 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque • Six-speed automatic transmission • 9.1 inches of ground clearance • Standard anti-lock brakes • Traction and stability control • Blind-spot warning systems • Rear seats fold down into a large cargo area
Standard features of XC60
• standard Bluetooth connectivity • HD Radio • Sirius Satellite Radio with six months service • USB and auxiliary inputs for audio players • Large Moonroof • Power front seats • First three years or 36,000 miles of maintenance
British luxury car maker and BMW owned Rolls-Royce considering launching its new model, the Ghost, in Indian Market by the end of 2009.
India already has around 40 Rolls-Royce cars and 14 of them having been bought last year.
Rolls-Royce India, however, has high hopes from the country to sell more cars here because in Indian market for Rolls cars is one-eighth the size of the Chinese market and one-third the size of the Japanese market.
Rolls-Royce Ghost is a smaller, ultra-luxury salon automobile designed by Ian Cameron and engineered by Helmut Reidl who is also noted for developing the fifth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom
The company is planning to showcase it at their showrooms in India. Roll Royce is likely to be priced at around Rs 1.2-1.3 crore in the international market. But in India Price can be different due to taxes and duties.
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The latest rumors to make their way out of Apple is that the newer generation of iPods, specifically the new Touch that is apparently on the way will be able to provide users with a little more than just audio video and surfing. Reports have stated that ‘well-connected’ sources have information that the new iPod Touch would come equipped with a camera and a microphone as well.
Being a Wi-Fi enabled device, the PMP could now be taking things up a notch by adding communication via voice and image to the media device. With the microphone and Wi-Fi combination, not to mention the camera Skype calling could be enabled. This is surely going to up the ante a bit for other manufacturers to follow suit. The camera could presumably be used as a stand alone device obviously for taking pictures and the same reports are also suggesting that the microphone could make voice commands a reality for the iPod Touch, making it that much more akin to the new iPhone 3GS.
The same source in the report has also mentioned that the new device could be out in the next “two to three months” which is not much of a wait. Stay tuned.
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Idea has given contract for Network Rollout to Huawei. Telecom major Idea Cellular will invest Rs.1,000 crore ($205 million) over the next three years in Tamil Nadu to expand its network, a top company official said Thursday.
"The company will invest Rs.1,000 crore to expand its cell sites to 2,400 by 2010 and presence to 1,200 towns in the state. By 2011 the number of cell sites will be 4,000 and the presence will be in 3,300 towns," Himanshu Kapania, director (operations) of Idea, told reporters while launching the company's services here Thursday.
Idea, which launched services in Tamil Nadu last month, now has has 1,700 cell sites in 600 towns in the state and has enrolled over 100,000 subscribers so far.
Citing Idea's successful penetration into the telecom market in the state, Kapania said: "It only shows that subscribers are not satisfied with the existing service providers. The call drop numbers are huge. We hope to garner subscribers with our service quality."
Idea will also set up a 2,086-km optical fibre network.
He added that 12 million of its total 43 million subscribers are in Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
In Tamil Nadu the company will open 60 outlets to roll out its services.
Idea will will invest around Rs.7,500 crore this year to expand its services into new areas, Kapania added.
It’s been quite a while since we heard anything from Motorola’s camp; in fact it’s been too long. However, here’s something for the Motorola fans out there, the company has just announced a new ROKR handset that’s being called the ZN50. From the images making the rounds I have to admit it’s quite a snazzy looking touchscreen slider.
The ZN50 will feature Motorola’s new mobile interface called Panorama that like LG and Samsung also allows for up to three homescreens with widget capabilities. How imaginative... not! The handset will also feature -
a 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 427 pixels
3.5mm earphone socket with
dedicated music keys for audio player that also features SRS WOW HD technology
There’s no word on the handset coming our way so don’t get your hopes up. As of now it’s reported to be heading for Korea so we’ll just have to wait and see.
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Strengthening its line up of portable 1.8" hard drives for external storage markets, Samsung Electronics has announced its 250 Gigabyte 1.8 inch hard disk drive, the Spinpoint N3U which incorporates a native USB controller on its printed circuit board. This optimized design results in a smaller foot print, less power consumption and optimized performance, which is ideal for portable external storage devices.
The Spinpoint N3U stores up to 125 Gigabytes per platter for a total 250GB data storage capacity.
Samsung's N3U drive, however, uses a native USB interface and as such does not require this bridge board.
"The new high-capacity 1.8" 250GB drive enhances Samsung's product offerings and is ideal for consumers who require a small form factor, high capacity data storage," said Choel-Hee Lee, vice president of marketing Storage System Division, Samsung Electronics. "It is easy to carry around and it is designed to withstand a free fall drop of up to 50 centimeters and be resistant to a maximum shock incident of up to 1500G."
As a native USB interface device, the Spinpoint N3U eliminates possible points of failure due to loose cable connections and optimizes performance by eliminating the interrupt service time for the bridge board to convert PATA to USB signals. The N3U 1.8" drive also consumes about 40 percent less power than a 2.5" hard drive of an equivalent capacity.
Another rumor making the rounds is what seems to be another new Sony Ericsson Xperia-like handset that will apparently be ready to run on an Android OS. Once again we see leaked images arise. The images seem to portray a rather large touchscreen device with an Xperia branding on the rear. The handset is being called the Sony Ericsson Xperia Rachel.
The images also depict a 3.5mm earphone socket and an 8MP camera. Reports also state that the handset would also feature -
Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G with HSDPA
A 4-inch TFT touchscreen with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution
Bluetooth of course and mini USB connectivity
The same reports also mention that the handset will be based on the Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon platform. This means we could expect better graphics and connectivity options.
The handset has not yet been confirmed officially but it seems it’s scheduled to be announced sometime later this year.
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Acer has launched its new line of smartphones in India.
"As the world's number one in the Netbook market, and ranked second globally, Acer has become a strong player in the mobile segment, continuing to offer our customers compelling solutions to their mobile requirements. This official launch in India marks the first step of our Smart Handheld Business Group in one of the world's largest and fastest growing mobile market. Acer's new handhelds are in sync with the company's history of innovation and commitment towards bringing quality products to life. The Acer's handheld symbolizes our pioneering technological advancement and continued focus on R&D, and these would prove to be a revolutionary product in enhancing the mobile user experience." said Aymar de Lencquesaing, Senior Corporate VP, Acer Inc & President, Smart Handheld Business Group.
The handhelds are designed to cater to those looking for business functionalities and infotainment in one device.
The DX900 offers a dual-SIM function while the DX650 festures a dual-face design, featuring a touch screen on one side and finger-friendly keypad on the other. Acer is touting the X960 as the quintessential all-purpose performer.
The F900 and M900 have been developed for web browsing on the go. The F900 has touch keypad while the M900 has an embedded biometric fingerprint sensor to secure the device.
Acer also unveiled four other models at the launch.
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We are all well versed with Virgin Mobile’s USP of paying its users for calling other Virgin numbers, which might have worked wonders for them. Because here is another crazy plan by the operator and this time around, it’s paying you to surf the net. Here is how it works:
Buy the vBond phone
Surf the net (through your phone or use it as a modem)
Browsing through your phone will cost you 60p / minute
Using it as a modem also comes at a price tage of 60p/ minute.
But the icing on the cake is that the operator will reimburse or repay you the amount which you have been charged for browsing.
However, the maximum amount is Rs.300
So you can enjoy browsing through your phone as well as your computer and get paid for it.
However, the amount will not be paid in cash, it will be credited to your account as calling/ internet minutes. These free minutes can be used only to make calls between Virgin numbers.
Here are some more details about the vBond phone and what’s in store for you:
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