Solar Charge for iPhone

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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Motorbikes Prices

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

• Pulsar 220 DTS-FI
  Delhi: Rs. 80800
  Chennai: Rs. 80300
  Kolkata: Rs. 81200
  Mumbai: Rs. 81100
  
• Pulsar 150 DTS-i : Rs. Rs. 57000
• Discover 125 DTS-i : Rs. Rs. 42000
• XCD 125 : Rs. 41000

Hero Honda Motors

• CBZ Xtreme : Rs. 56000

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Ltd.

• Honda Activa : Rs. 34000

Kinetic Engineering Ltd

• Blaze (with Front Disc Brakes) : Rs. 54000
• Blaze (with Drum brakes) : Rs. 51000

Yamaha India

• Yamaha FZ16
  Delhi: Rs. 65000
  Chennai: Rs. 65000
  Kolkata: Rs. 65000
  Mumbai: Rs. 65000
  
• Yamaha YZF-R15
  Delhi: Rs. 97500
  Chennai: Rs. 97500
  Kolkata: Rs. 97500
  Mumbai: Rs. 97500

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Volvo XC60

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

Priced at Rs. 58 lakh

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Roll Royce Ghost end of 2009 in india

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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New Ipod Touch

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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