Nokia 6210 Navigator Launched

integrated in-map compass for pedestrian guidance.

The Nokia 6210 Navigator comes with Nokia Maps 2.0 and offers real-time voice and visual turn by turn guidance using in-built GPS support, optimized one-box map search, 2D/3D and night mode map views, an opportunity to tag and share favorite locations, save and share routes amongst other features.

Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing Nokia India said, "With location-based services expanding rapidly into mobile communications devices, this industry is poised for growth. As per a recent study conducted by Nokia, Navigation has become one of the top five mobile services globally - others being imaging, music, SMS and gaming. With the launch of Nokia 6210 Navigator, users in India will be able to enjoy the benefits of world class navigation with a device that not only navigates, but also communicates."

The 6210 Navigator comes with the pre-installed maps of Delhi and NCR, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad and a 6-month navigation bundle. Maps of additional Indian cities will be added on an on-going basis.

Combined with an 'accelerometer', which measures changes in direction and orientation, the in-built map compass in Nokia 6210 Navigator makes it easy to follow the map when walking. When turning the device, the map automatically maintains its orientation. The integrated Nokia Maps 2.0 application plots the quickest route to the desired destination and illustrates it on the map.

The 6210 Navigator supports assisted GPS (A-GPS), which enables a faster first GPS fix. The device is ready for use out of the box, even without a SIM-card. While maps of 8 Indian cities are pre-loaded on the device's 1 GB memory card, updates and maps of other countries can be downloaded at no cost over the air or over the internet from www.maps.nokia.com and sideloaded. Data charges may apply for such downloads.

The device based on S60 software, also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, MP3 player and stereo FM radio.

The 6210 Navigator will be sold in two ways - standalone and a combo pack. The standalone pack will cost Rs. 18, 219 while the combo pack will cost Rs. 20,039.

A variant of the Nokia 6210 Navigator (combo) with a self-mount carkit can be purchased in a combo sales box or as a separate accessory exclusively at Nokia branded retail stores. It includes the CR-97 mobile holder with instant charger connection optimized for slide form factor, HH-12 Easymount for quick and easy car installation, DC-4 car charger. A professionally installed CK-300 Multimedia Carkit with external GPS receiver option for optimum vehicle operation can also be purchased.

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Motorola Unveils Three New ROKRS

Motorola has decided to expand its ROKR portfolio with the introduction of three new music-optimized devices. The lineup includes MOTOROKR EM30 - a candybar phone using Motorola’s ModeShift technology; ROKR EM28 - a clamshell device with sonic features and touch-sensitive keys and ROKR EM25 - a slider with FM radio sharing capabilities.

ROKR EM30
The ROKR EM30 uses Motorola’s ModeShift technology to illuminate the keyboard - red keys illuminate in music mode and a blue keypad appears in phone mode. The integrated FM radio also comes with RDS. It also has a 3.5mm stereo headset jack provides and the player is with Windows Media Player 11 for music downloads and other features. Essentially the handset is a newer and more colorful version of the ROKR E8.

Other features included in the EM30 are Stereo Bluetooth support as well as support for GPRS/EDGE, Motorola’s CrystalTalk technology, microSD memory support and a 2MP camera.

ROKR EM28
The ROKR EM28 is a clamshell phone. Its design allows users to control their music using touch-sensitive keys that appear only when they’re needed. The front of the phone shows the name of the artist and song so users won’t have to open the handset just like the RAZR2 V8. The music player also features 3D sound effects and an audio equalizer that provides 11 pre-set music genres, including rock, reggae and pop for optimal listening. Consumers also can boost the bass up to nine decibels.

The handset also comes with a 3.5mm earphone socket, FM with RDS and broadcast recording as well as an innovative FMShare feature that allows users to share FM stations by sending a text message with the details. The EM28 ROKR also supports GPRS/EDGE, CrystalTalk, comes equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera and a 1.8-inch 65K color TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.

ROKR EM25
The ROKR EM25 is a slider phone. It features an FM radio with RDS and FMShare and SongID technology to identify a song, much like MusicID or Sony Ericsson's TrackID feature. Like the other handsets this one too has a 3.5mm earphone socket, Bluetooth with an A2DP profile, microSD card support and CrystalTalk technology. The EM25 comes with a 1.3MP camera.

The ROKR EM30 is expected to launch first in Taiwan then in other markets throughout the quarter, while the ROKR EM28 and EM25 will be available later this quarter around the globe.

Source:- Tech2

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LG Launches Entry-level Mobile Phone

LG Electronics India has launched a new entry-level phone – the LG KP106B.

This candy bar phone features a 1.5-inch LCD screen and 65k display with a 128x128 pixel resolution. It measures 123x115x64 mm, weighs 63 gms and comes in glossy black with a 4 way metallic navigation key, 16 polyphonic ringtone.
and one touch FM key.

The phone supports both English and Hindi keypads and has embedded in it LG's anti-theft mobile tracker, through which one can track their stolen mobile

The LG KP106B has a built-in handsfree and features FM (on speakerphone as well), world clock, multiple alarm, calculator, stopwatch, unit converter and allows storage of up to 300 phone numbers and 100 SMS messages.

Anil Arora, Business Group Head, GSM, PCs and DAV LGEIL said, "By introducing this new basic phone in the market, we intend to cater to the needs of our entry level consumers who are looking for a handset which has a perfect blend of looks, features and brand name. The KP106B has a great battery life and hence an exceptionally superior phone in its segment and we are very positive that it will delight our customers."

The LG KP106B is available in the market for Rs. 2000.

Source:- Tech2

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Samsung TouchWiz Launched in India

Samsung Telecommunications India (STI), has announced the launch of its full touch screen, ultra-slim lifestyle segment mobile – the Samsung TouchWiz (F480)- in the Indian market.

The TouchWiz is being launched to coincide with the Olympic Games 2008.

Dutt, Country Head, Samsung Telecommunications India, said, "Given the growing consumer interest in touch screen phones , the Samsung TouchWiz offers a brilliant full touch navigation experience; widgets with 'Drag and Drop' and User Interface with Haptic Feedback which makes the experience of using the phone highly interactive and easy."

The TouchWiz has 'drag and drop' technology, which allows widgets to be selected from the left panel of the screen and dropped anywhere on the home screen. Since the Widgets comprise widely used applications like clock, calendar, alarms, music player, FM, games and profiles, this equips the user to set hotkeys on the touch menu for all these functions as they please. Haptic feedback offers a tangible feedback when a user makes a selection on the touch screen.

The phone encased in a metal body with a leather cover, features a 2.8-inch TFT LCD display and has a 5.0 Megapixel camera with face detection, image stabilizer, auto focus, CMOS video lens and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). It also includes the 'Auto Smile Shot' feature - making its worldwide debut - that enables the camera to detect when a person is smiling and automatically take a picture when in the 'Smile shot' mode.

The Samsung TouchWiz is equipped with 240MB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 8GB via the microSD memory card slot. It is compatible with GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA (7.2mbps) functions on GSM 900/1800/1900, and WCDMA 2100 bands.

The Samsung TouchWiz costs Rs. 20,990.

Source:- Tech2

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Lenovo Enters Netbook Market With IdeaPad S9, S10

Lenovo has entered the netbook market with the IdeaPad S9 and S10 netbooks.

The netbooks are approximately one inch thin and weigh just over two pounds.

The S9 has an 8.9-inch screen while the S10 has a 10.2-inch screen. Both models come in glossy deep blue, ruby red and classic black. Lenovo has designed the keyboard to be 85 percent the size of a full-function notebook PC's keyboard, and an energy-efficient LED backlit display helps provide longer battery life than traditional displays.

The netbooks feature Wi-fi and optional Bluetooth connectivity and also have an Express Card slot so users can enable the netbook for optional high speed mobile broadband connectivity. The netbooks feature a built-in web camera, two USB ports, a 4-in-1 multicard reader and come equipped with either Microsoft Windows XP

The IdeaPad netbooks offer up to 1 GB of memory and either 80 GB or 160 GB hard disk drive space.

Lenovo has engineered the netbooks to reduce the heat emitted on key contact areas such as the bottom of the PC, the palm rest and the keyboard.

Additionally, Lenovo's OneKey Rescue System on Microsoft Windows-based netbooks helps users the touch of a button should a system error or virus occur.

The IdeaPad netbooks will be available in September in India at all Lenovo authorized storefronts, for approximately Rs. 15, 000 for the S9 and Rs. 17,000 for the S10.

Source:- TECH2

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