Mobiado Camo phone

Mobiado today unveils the Professional CAMO; the second Mobiado mobile phone in the Extreme Mobility series. The Professional CAMO is created from aircraft aluminum to build a strong yet light body, brushed polished, and then anodized to produce a ceramic surface for the toughest of uses.

The phone buttons are stainless steel and the front is coated with DiamondShield, an advanced coating available for polymer substrates with diamond like properties. The camouflage colors are individually hand painted directly into the protective anodized layer. No two phones are alike, and with just 200 produced, each Professional CAMO is a symbol of extreme exclusivity.
The Professional CAMO is unlocked and tri-band GSM network operational. It works within North America, Europe, Africa, Asia- Pacific, and South America where EGSM 900, GSM 1800, and GSM 1900 networks are available. It is equipped with video streaming with sound, 1.3 megapixel camera and video camera, 32 MB internal memory and support for MMC cards up to 512 MB, active TFT color display, push to talk over cellular, Bluetooth technology, infrared, speaker phone, XHTML browsing and email over TCP/IP, AAC/MP3/M4A stereo music player and FM radio, visual radio, and two illumination white LEDs.

The Mobiado Professional CAMO Specifications are:

GSM Tri-band (EGSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900)
Weight: 142 g (including battery BL-5C)
Dimensions: 105 mm x 46 mm x 20 mm
Supports up to 65,536 colors within 208 x 208 pixels TFT LCD
Stainless steel key pad
User configurable right and left stainless steel keys
1.3 megapixel camera (image size 1280×1024 pixels) with LED flashlights
Music player supports AAC, MP3, and M4A formats
Use AAC/MP3 tracks for ringing/game/alert tones, as well as MIDI/polyphonic tones
FM stereo radio
Visual Radio
Java MIDP 2.0 with Bluetooth API makes downloading new applications easy
Bluetooth
USB port
Push to talk over cellular (PoC)
XHTML browser
EDGE / GPRS.

Positivo Mobo and Mobo Kids Laptops introduced in Brazil

Mobo has unleashed two of its compact laptops for the Brazilian public. With a USP of “Low Cost” Mobo enters the Brazilian markets with its Positivo Mobo and Mobo Kids laptops.
The Positivo Mobo which seems like a twin model of Airis’ Kira 740 Eee PC packs in 2GB of flash memory, 512MB RAM, 1.3-megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi for internet access and a card reader that reads the memory cards. The notebook shows a 7-inch display in its compact form with a Via C7-M processor. The laptop features an input/output for headphone and microphone teamed with built-in stereo speakers and a lithium battery that provides an approximate 4 hours usage. Even the technical specifications of the Positivo laptop come very close to the Airis’ Kira 740.
Whereas the Mobo Kids notebook boasts about its Celeron M processor of 900 MHz and is expected to include the same features as the CTL’s 2go PC which are 40GB Seagate hard drive, a sturdy plastic case, two integrated speakers, two USB ports, RJ-45 10/100 LAN ports and 4-cell Lithium Ion batteries which deliver 3-4 hours of usage.
The Mobo laptops seem to be clones of other notebooks and will present themselves in Brazil at affordable prices ranging from $590 to $999. The Positivo Mobo will arrive first by hitting the stores on 23rd May and the Mobo Kids will be stacked on to stores a little late by July this year.

Sony DAV-DZ370

Sony’s New BRAVIA Theatre system ‘DAV-DZ370’ offers an absolute theatre experience
• USB Playback and record with Portable Audio Enhancer • BRAVIA Sync lends seamless control with a single remote • 1080p up-scaling makes the most of DVDs on the latest HDMI compatible TVs
April 21, 2008 - Sony India announced its new ‘DAV-DZ370’ BRAVIA Theatre System, especially designed for a perfect match with the BRAVIA LCD TVs. This new home entertainment system delivers an extreme performance in affordable price, letting you get the best whether we're talking music or cinema.
The Sony DAV-DZ370 is loaded with great technology to make your audio and video experience as thrilling and pleasurable as possible while at the same time, keeping everything in a small space; no more stacked gear in your living room, and definitely less cabling tangles – you can now enjoy your multimedia better, with less worries and fuss. One of the greatest things about the new BRAVIA Theater Systems is the BRAVIA Sync feature that allows you to integrate your system perfectly with your TV; one single remote and many one-touch functions are aimed to please you!
The DAV-DZ370 come with Sony's Digital Cinema Auto-Calibration technology, to figure out the best settings for your room, according to the position of the speakers. And even more, you get a Dialogue Enhancer system, letting you hear clearer dialog while ducking the rest of the soundtrack: you'll no longer disturb neighbors or room mates while watching your favorite movies at night!. The Digital Media Port will let you hook up pretty much anything with your new Sony DAV-DZ system: portable MP3 players, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices or Wi-Fi gadgets, they'll all be easy to link with your high-class audio equipment for a new perspective on integration. Add in HDMI capabilities and the super-cool USB playback/record hosting port for your pocket-gadgets and there you go, your most comprehensive multimedia systems packed all in one.The DZ370 packs 1000W RMS (143W x 5 + 285W) total output and supports MP3, WMA and AAC formats. Furthermore the speakers are S-AIR technology ready and can be made wireless by connecting with an ‘WHAT kit’ which is optional.
The DAV-DZ370 is available at Rs. 17,990 in Sony stores across the country.
Some significant features of the DAV-DZ370 are:
1000W RMS ( 143 X5 + 285W ): offers a 1000 W total audio output which makes you feel right in the middle of action while watching the television with the power sound effect it delivers. It also plays DVD’s, AM and FM
USBPortfor playback and record– Music stored on USB memory devices can be played back through this new system with a simple plug and play operation. The system can ‘rip’ music from CD’s to such devices via its USB port.
High-quality DVD player with HDMI®(High Definition Multimedia Interface) output with 1080p upscaling to ensure an optimum picture.
BRAVIA Sync
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) : An auto speaker setup technology that utilizes the digital signal processor to ensure optimal speaker settings for your living room ensuring best sound platform.
DIVX compliant Sony’s Home Theatre range takes you the highest levels of a pleasurable watching experience with multiple subtitles, chapter points and interactive menus
Night Mode Dialogue Enhancer for all those night movie lovers who do not want to compromise on sound quality, Sony‘s new model keeps the speech clear while limiting the volume of sudden sound effects.
DigitalMedia Port(DMPORT): allows music to be stored on pocket players, mobile phones and computers. This modular feature helps communicate with all these devices, enabling music to be played through the home theatre.
The model is equipped with movie/music mode, digital IN which makes it accessible for play station and Blue Ray Disc connectivity. With Digital Media (DM) port you can connect your portable and wireless music devices for a full home theatre sound experience.
Wall Mount brackets for surround speakers, HDMI cable and home installations are completely free.

Sony NWZ-A726

Sony India has introduced a perfect hip and stylish accessory - the new NWZ-A726 Video MP3 Walkman. Slimmer and more streamlined, NWZ-A726 offers great video resolution and brightness, along with high-quality sound and a phenomenal battery life giving all die hard music fanatics a reason to smile.

The Sony NWZ-A726 is stocked with features, including music, photo, and video playback. On the audio end of things, the A720 support WMA, AAC, linear PCM and MP3 music formats, plus JPEG files for photos, in addition to the AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profile and MPEG-4 video codecs. Sony's four clear audio technologies such as Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), and 13 φEX Headphones significantly improve sound quality when playing back digital music files. They fill in the high tones that can be lost during file compression, enhance the bass, minimize distortion and maintain a consistent channel signal creating a better listener experience.
For exceptional image quality, the NWZ-A726 has a bigger 2.4 (6.1 cm) QVGA (320 by 240 pixels) LCD screen that displays video at 30 frames per second either in landscape or portrait view. Also audio and video files are automatically bookmarked when the player is stopped or shut down.
The NWZ-A726 has a standard user interface that makes it easy to enjoy songs, videos or pictures. The square four-way navigation pad on the NWZ-A726 is flanked by two small option and menu buttons. All other buttons are confined to the right side of the player, including a rocker switch for volume control and a hold switch. The bottom of the NWZ-A726 Video MP3 Walkman features a headphone output and proprietary USB connection.
The NWZ-A726 has an excellent battery life (impressive 36 hours of audio playback and 10 hours of video) that can store up to 925 songs, for songs on an average of four minutes in length at 128kbps in the MP3 format. Retailed in a black metal casing across select Sony stores, the 4GB NWZ-A726 MP3 Walkman is priced at Rs.8,990.

Small Wonder Traveller EZ210

RCA is expanding its popular Small Wonder line of affordable digital camcorders with four easy-to-use models, all with the capability of uploading video content to YouTube. The new versions include a high-def-capable Small Wonder Camcorder and a versatile, travel-worthy model.
Designed to meet the needs of consumers who want an inexpensive and simple way to capture and share precious memories, each of the new camcorders is extremely compact and stores video on convenient SD or microSD cards (depending on the model). No need to mess with tapes, and no more fast forwarding or rewinding.
Operation is as easy as it gets — just hit the red record button and watch the action unfold on the onboard color LCD screen. You can instantly play (and delete) video clips on the color LCD or connect the camcorder to your TV for big-screen viewing. In keeping with RCA's previous Small Wonder camcorders, there's no need to worry about recharging batteries because the new models run on two AA batteries. A convenient USB arm facilitates quick connections to your PC when you want to archive footage.
RCA makes it simple for users to upload and save their favorite Small Wonder video clips. The new models also feature a new version of the built-in Memory Manager™ software making it easier than ever to edit and share your videos online or via e-mail. Plus, there's a convenient new sharing functionality that lets you upload video clips directly to YouTube™ or to Box.net, a secure online storage and sharing service. Another key feature, EZ Grab™, enables the user to select any paused frame in any video and save it as a single .JPG or .BMP image to share with friends and family.

Coming mid year and aimed at consumers who want simplicity as well as excellent image quality, the top-of-the-line EZ300HD has a 2.4-inch LCD screen with improved viewing in bright sunlight and 2GB of internal flash memory that offers 30 minutes of recording time in 720p (1280 x 720) HD mode. Six hours of recording time is possible in the lower-quality HQ mode. The camcorder is also optimized for low-light recording.
Ideal for vacationers, the EZ210 Traveler is the most versatile camcorder in RCA's Small Wonder line, boasting a 320x240-resolution 2.4-inch LCD screen, designed for high visibility outdoor use with removable carrying and attachment clips and shock-proof battery contacts. Available in a two tone black and red, the EZ210 ships with a 2GB SD card, which provides one hour of near-DVD-quality recording time and more than six hours using the Web Sharing mode and has a mount for a tripod. Suggested retail price is $149.99.
The EZ205 Pocket camcorder lists for $99.99 and ships with a 1GB microSD card, providing 30 minutes of recording time in near DVD quality mode or six hours in Web Sharing mode. It has a 1.5-inch LCD screen and boasts improved low-light recording, sporting a pearl white finish with champagne-peach colored trim accents.
Available in black, the EZ200 MyLife camcorder features a 1.5-inch LCD screen and ships with a 1GB microSD card to provide 30 minutes of recording time in HQ mode or two hours in Web Sharing mode. The new Web Photo button enables users to quickly capture a video frame and save it as a single image to share later. Total recording time can be significantly expanded with microSD memory cards up to 8GB. Perfect for kids and young adults who want to personalize their camcorder, RCA also offers optional "exact-fit" custom skins from SkinIt™ for the EZ200. Suggested retail price is $89.99.
All the new RCA Small Wonder models have web photo capability and memory expansion through a SD or microSD card slot.

UFOTO UF735

A Digital Album Comes with Excellent Display PerformanceThe UFOTO UF735 is embedded with a 7-inch high-resolution digital LCD panel to display brilliant photos. It is designed with an exquisite metal frame, lighting effects, symmetrical and intuitive control buttons that are easy to use for functional settings. Users can place their favorite digital photos and music into the UFOTO UF735 via memory cards, USB flash or syncing with the computer. They can also combine them seamlessly into a photo slideshow together with abundant transition effects for that perfect "storybook" feeling. With ASUS' innovative intelligent color enhancement – Foto-in-motion Technology, 5 modes can be selected according to users' preferences to showcase different photo display effects on the UFOTO UF735.As a Sub-display of Your MonitorWhat's more, the ASUS UFOTO UF735 has an exclusive "sub-display" function – allowing users an option to utilize it as a secondary display. This enables users to work unabatedly on the main monitor; while still receiving updates like messenger windows, gadget information, picture viewer etc. on the UFOTO UF735. It also offers three modes of capturing screen information; for example, you can drag and drop whatever forms from the main display of your PC or laptop to the UFOTO in an extended mode. It also provides users a convenient calendar and alarm – all providing great multitasking capabilities.Additionally, there are more innovations that can be found in this digital photo frame. One such innovation is the reminiscence function – which allows users to search photos easily in the UFOTO UF735 according to a specific date. Also, with a rotatable stand for vertical, horizontal or wall-mount placement, users can easily place the UFOTO UF735 almost anywhere at home. It even incorporates an auto-rotation sensor which enables photo display for landscape or portrait positions; while the AI Light sensor intelligently adjusts the LCD backlight to achieve the best ambience brightness. All these features come together to provide users with the most comfortable viewing experience.

Moser Baer LCD TV

Moser Baer has launched 8 models in its new range of LCD televisions. According to the company, the LCD has A-grade panels in all models and high dynamic contrast ratio.

The new launches in the LCD category include the HD Ready LCD TVs, which are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 26-inch, 32-inch and 42-inch and full HD LCD TVs available in 40-inch and 47-inch sizes. "These new ranges of LCD televisions are the embodiment of Moser Baer's high commitment to the Indian consumers. Moser Baer continues to strengthen its leadership through products like LCD televisions, and by delivering the most advanced technologies. In addition to offering great picture quality to our customers, Moser Baer has also factored in amazing sound quality and convenient connectivity features for the ultimate home entertainment experience," says Bhaskar Sharma, EVP (Domestic Sales and Marketing) of Moser Baer. The products are available in different ranges starting from Rs. 20,900 to Rs. 1, 49,900.

Sharp LB 1085

Sharp introduced the world's largest (108") widescreen LCD monitor for business and commercial applications, the LB-1085! It provides a resolution of 1980x1080, a contrast ratio of 1200:1, a brightness of 400cd/m², a 176° viewing angle, and a response speed of 6ms (gray-to-gray).

Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market a 108V-inch LCD monitor, theworld’s largest, for business and commercial applications. This monitor will be delivered tothe Shinjuku Piccadilly cinema complex (Shochiku Co. Ltd.), one of Tokyo’s premiermultiplex movie theaters, which is set to open July 19, 2008. In the future, Sharp will mounta full-fledged effort to accept orders for this model and plans to expand sales to the globalmarketplace.This unit features a widescreen 108V-inch Advanced Super View LCD panel, the maximumsize that a single 8th-generation glass substrate (2,160 × 2,460 mm) manufactured atKameyama Plant No. 2 can yield. The large display area is nearly equivalent in size to twotatami mats (approx. 3.2 m2) and can convey images to many people in wide interiorspaces. Plus, a rich assortment of inputs, including HDMI and DVI-I connectors, providesgreater connectivity with a wide variety of equipment and devices, and a fan-less designthat minimizes noise and intake of dust from outside air further improves its level oftechnical sophistication as a commercial display.The Shinjuku Piccadilly, where this monitor will be installed, will be one of Tokyo’s premieremultiplex cinemas, and is being built under the concept of a “pure-white theater” with apredominant design theme of brilliant, immaculate “white.” The entrance lobby features ahuge open-ceiling foyer extending from the 1st floor through to the 3rd floor, and this108V-inch LCD monitor will be set up in the center of the third-floor main lobby facing thisopen foyer. This setting will take maximum advantage of the outstanding features of theLCD, including wide viewing angles and high contrast even in bright locations. Thisimpressive monitor will be showing vivid, vibrant video images such as movie trailers andadvertising movie in the bright lobby befitting the name “pure-white theater” where exteriorlight streams in through large windows.In the future, Sharp will contribute to creating new styles of doing business and makingbetter presentations in gallery and public spaces which will take advantage of the widevariety of business/commercial LCD monitors we offer, including this 108V-inch modelwhich we consider our flagship LCD monitor for commercial applications, as well asinformation displays with screen sizes from 37V to 65V inches, 4-inch electronic POPdisplays, and 2-inch electronic shelf labels.

Major Features:

1. 108V-inch LCD Monitor, the world’s largest, for commercial/business applications,based on an LCD panel manufactured at Kameyama Plant No. 2.

2. Rich assortment of inputs needed for connectivity to peripheral equipment and devices,including personal computers and a wide variety of audio/visual equipment

3. Low-noise, fan-less design and high durability to handle round-the-clock continuous operation.

Fly E105

Meridian Mobile has announced two new models of the Fly.

Fly SX315 offers features like MP3 Player with Audio Equalizer, MP3 ring tones, FM with Schedule recording and USB connect. It also has a 1.3 Mega Pixel Camera for high quality optics. The phone is priced at Rs. 5100.

Fly E105 is a Touch Screen Bar Phone. It is a fully touch screen operational mobile. The 3.2 Mega pixel camera offers great picture quality and facilitates the user with web cam.

It allows the users with TV Out. Bluetooth, Audio, Video recording and playback facilities. It also has a MPEG4 Encoder/Decoder. It can be connected with the PC sync via USB. All these exiting features are available at most reasonable price. The phone is priced @ Rs. 8500.

Lenovo debuts new SL, R, T and W series ThinkPads

Lenovo just busted out four new or refreshed lines of ThinkPads.It's pure and utter mayhem. First up is the brand new SL series, which is Lenovo's new grab for the small business set, with prices ranging from $699 to $1199, an HDMI port and Blu-ray option for dual purpose friendliness. There's also going to be a super cheap 3G add-on from AT&T and Ericsson for around $30, and WiMax is in the cards as well. SL will be showing up in SL300 (13-inch), SL400 (14-inch) and SL500 (15-inch) flavors. Also new is the W series (pictured), a workstation line being split off from the T series with ATI Mobility FireGL graphics and Display Port. The T series keeps its chops with Switchable Graphics, which lets you switch from discreet to integrated graphics without rebooting the computer, along with Display Port, while the R series holds of the budget end of things. Many models include options for SSD and GPS, and of course they're all Centrino 2 powered. Interestingly, the introduction of the X200 marks the death of standard ratio LCDs -- Lenovo is officially an all widescreen outfit now. The SL400 and SL500 laptops start at $799 and are available now, while the SL300 and all the others hit in August and range from $899 all the way up to the $1,999 W500.

Naim Audio HDX

Naim Audio, a name synonymous with high-end, has recently launched its very own hard drive-based music server, and on paper, it's a fairly mesmerizing piece of kit. The HDX packs a pair of 400GB hard drives (one primary and a back-up) and claims to be a "fully integrated CD ripping and data storage system." Aside from giving users a way to catalog their gargantuan CD collection in digital form, it'll also play tracks back in the finest of detail. Packed within is a Burr-Brown PCM1791A DAC, 24 bit/192kHz internal architecture, ultra-low jitter re-clocking circuits and a built-in touch panel, too. Best of all, any tunes stored on network / USB drives can also be played through the device, and it can send up to six different streams of music simultaneously over a home network. The rub? At £4,500 ($8,772), you're probably better off hiring Daft Punk to just play at your house.

iLuv i169

iLuv, makers of high quality audio systems, have launched two HD radio devices in the global market with i168 and i169.The HD radio technology has acquired both AM and FM broadcasting capabilities and delivers crystal-clear digital sound, text on the screen and hundreds of new digital FM channels.

The i168 is an HD Radio system that comes with Dual Alarm Clock and the device can integrate station and song information display and along with those users can mount directly by using the LCD and dual alarm clock to wake up the radio buzzer. If that is annoying than a mute function is present for ones rescue.
Compared to i168, with the i169's display users can view information such as song name, band and frequency amongst others. They can play and charge their iPod via the dock station. By using the dual digital alarm clock function, users can get freshened up with the iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer alarm. The common features lined up with i168 and i169 are thirty programmable stations to tune into of your choice (10 for AM / 20 for FM).The iLuv i169 HD Radio comes at a retail price of Rs 6,670 and where as the i168 HD radio comes with a niche price tag of 3,560.

DXG 569V HD

While DXG has few aspirations to taste or quality, they sure know how to price this stuff. The new DXG-569V HD cam can shoot 1280 x 720 video at 30 fps, captures 5 megapixel stills and sports a 3-inch foldout LCD, all for the bargain basement price of $169. Naturally, that video quality probably won't be putting RED ONE out of a job, and you'll need to supply your own SD card to make the magic happen, but if that doesn't dissuade you, you can swipe one from a Radio Shack shelf in silver or black as of today.

Netgear NAS

Netgear is kicking out an all new 6 bay unit NAS for those obsessed with storage.

The box can handle up to 6TB of HDD space and features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It possesses 1GB OF DDR2 RAM (up to 4GB supported), 128MB of embedded flash for the OS, a pair of gigabit Ethernet ports, three USB 2 sockets and support for RAID 0/1/5/6 and Auto Expandable X-RAID2.

As expected, Windows/Mac/Linux clients can all tap in, and the unit streams all sorts of media on the side.

Of course, acquiring the industry's first 6 bay small form factor NAS drive won't come cheap, but official figures are still unavailable.

Lenovo's ThinkPad X200 is 0.8-inches thick, actually affordable

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X200 takes a cue from the X300's form factor -- though there's no disc drive to speak of -- weighing in at 2.95 pounds and measuring 0.8-inches thick. The screen has been shrunk down to 12.1-inches, and both SSD (64GB) and traditional hard drive options (up to 320GB) are on offer. The X200 runs up to a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and up to 4GB of RAM, and will include wireless options galore, including UWB, WiMax and GPS.

Price: Surprisingly $1,199.

Sony's new VAIO Z, FW, SR and BZ laptops go official

Sony has finally confirmed its new VAIO Z, FW, SR and BZ laptops. They share a common design language, Centrino 2 processors, configuration options and setup software to remove that icky trial ware, and a whole lot of Blu-ray between them. Of particular note is the VAIO Z, which packs a Blu-ray drive and HDMI into a 1-inch thick, 3.4 pound, 13.1-inch 16:9 form factor, and even discreet NVIDIA 9300M graphics and a full size hard drive bay, with an option for dual SSD in a RAID configuration (which is just rubbing it in, if you ask us). The Z, FW and SR keyboards are all of the isolated, raised key variety, which might remind people of the MacBook keyboard, but is actually a design Sony has been toying with for a while now. The 13.3-inch VAIO SR is Sony's bid at bringing its ultraportable line "mainstream" with supposedly aggressive price points, multiple color options, and a four pound form factor which leaves room for discreet graphics, but sadly no Blu-ray. The 16.4-inch VAIO FW, on the other hand, has room for it all, with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen well suited to playing back Blu-ray movies. Finally, the VAIO BZ skips over the home theater fanciness and shows a growing commitment from Sony in the business laptop space. There's a 15.4-inch screen, magnesium alloy case, spill-resistant keyboard, vPRO and all that other fancy security-related business stuff, though no HDMI or Blu-ray to speak of. The BZ and FW start at $1,000, the SR at $1,400, the FW premium at $1,750, and the Z will hit at $1,800, with an SSD option for $2,300. All should be available in the late July / August time frame.

Toshiba announces Centrino 2-based Satellite Pro S300, Tecra M10 and Tecra A10

Read the full review by clicking on the link given below:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/15/toshiba-announces-centrino-2-based-satellite-pro-s300-tecra-m10/

Samsung gets official with 14.7MP TL34HD point-and-shoot

Samsung is indeed cranking out a 14.7-megapixel point-and-shoot, but the US name will be TL34HD.

Users will also find a Schneider lens with a 28mm wide-angle focal length and 3.6x optical zoom to complement the 3-inch VGA monitor around back. Furthermore, the cam features a 720p movie mode at 30fps, and you'll likely be thrilled to know that the movie stabilizer and optical zoom can be used while logging clips. Check out the full array of specs after the jump, and feel free to try one yourself this September for $329.95.

Samsung Company has released new digicam line with TL9, SL310W and SL201.

The TL9 point-and-shoot features a 10-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD monitor and an SVGA movie mode, while the SL201 gets a 10.2-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and most of the same fringe benefits. Holding it down in the rear is the 13.6-megapixel SL310W, which packs a 28mm wide-angle lens, 3.6x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD and lots more of the standard fare. Look for these to land this September for $279.95, $169.95 and $229.95 in order of mention.

Toshiba's 9.5-mm thin laptop disk hits 400GB

Toshiba just bested its own 320GB hard drive with a 400GB offering in the same 9.5-mm height form factor favored by most thin laptops.

The MK4058GSX spins just 2 platters which means the disk sports an impressive 477Mbit/mm2 (308Gbpsi) areal density while consuming 20% less power (0.0015W/GB energy consumption efficiency) and 2dB less noise than its own 320GB predecessor. Rounding out the specs are a 12-ms average seek and 8MB cache. Toshiba also boosted the rest of its 9.5-mm, 2.5-inch, 3.0Gbps SATA disk lineup to 7,200rpm including the 320GB MK3254GSY. Mass production of the 400GB slab is expected to begin in September while the 7,200 HDDs will hit the market in August. No prices announced.

Nokia 6600 slide

Nokia's trio of Nokia handsets that it calls Nokia 6600 slide, 6600 fold, and 3600 slide make for quite a neat array.

The 250 6600 fold is said to smoothly arc open with the press of a button to reveal a 2.13 inch OLED display sporting 16 million colours.

When off, a double tap of the monolithic cover reveals the time, messages and missed calls. A double tap also snoozes alerts and silences or rejects incoming phonecalls.

The 275 6600 slide features the same tap technology but bumps the digital camera up from 2 to 3.2 megapixels with a 2.2 inch QVGA display based on LCD tech, presumably.

The 3600 slide offers the same camera with built in background noise cancelation a first for a Nokia handset--for a respectable 175.

GENIUS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MULTIMEIDA TABLETS FOR THE CREATIVE TYPE-NOW THAT IS GENIUS!!

The G-Pen M609 and G-Pen M712 offer more multimedia functions than most tablets on the market and have a 4000 LPI resolution for the best graphic design and performance.

Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced two new additions to the company's extensive line up of digital tablets, the G-Pen M609 and G-Pen M712, for graphic designers and artists. Both are dual-mode and come with extensive multimedia functions that make creativity a breeze. Plug and play ready, both G-Pen's come with both Window's Vista and Mac software. The unique dual-mode feature, which can switch the screen from wide to standard and back again, and the high resolution (4,000 LPI), make these new multimedia tablets the ultimate canvas for serious designers. Available in two sizes, the G-Pen M609's screen size is 9" x 5.5" (wide) / 7.25" x 5.5" (standard); while the sophisticated G-Pen M712 is a bit bigger with a screen size that measures 12" x 7.25" (wide) / x 9.5" x 7.25" (standard). The G-Pen M712 (34 hot keys) has eight more "fast shortcut keys" than the M609 (26 hot keys). The fast shortcut keys are used to access Office, the internet and Vista or Mac functions. Both come with rolling pads at the top of the tablet (scroll, zoom, volume) and hot keysthat can use when creating, writing and drawing, sketching and signing emails, and both come with stylish design, top class digital, cordless pen.The G-Pen M712 is priced at $249.00 (MSRP) and comes with PhotoShop Elements 5.0, PhotoImpact 12SE, Macro Key Manager and Office Ink/Free Notes, the G-Pen M609 comes with all the same software, except PhotoElements 5.0, and is priced at $195.00 (MSRP). Interested shoppers can go to New Egg.com, Amazon.com, Tiger Direct, Buy.com or other retailers and distributors listed at http://www.geniusnetusa.com/buy.php.

Falcon FragBox 8500

Falcon Northwest's FragBox 8500 which Sports a chassis that hasn't changed much in yrs to put simply is a game system without apologies.

Checking in @ $2,895 critics found the internals to be neatly put together, the unit as a whole satisfactorily mobile and yes, they confirmed that you will definitely be able to play the DX10 heavy versions of Crysis and World in Conflict at very decent frame rates.

Seiko Slimstick

While there is a plenty of products out there meant to measure your running miles, Seiko's looking out for those who would rather jump rope or do some heavy lifting rather than placing a beating on their knees.

The minuscule Slimstick (15gms; 2X6.4X.89 cms in size) is meant to reside in the pocket of a given exerciser and track calories burned along with an "overall workout value," which can be benchmarked against one's goal.

To do so, it packs a dual axis accelerometer and a decent amount of fairy dust, and yes, it promises to do all the things your paltry pedometer simply won't.

Price: Approximately: $55, or $67.

Fujitsu Siemens' netbook entry gets revealed

It looks like Fujitsu Siemens have broken cover on the next member to get in on the netbook party. That's right -- the company is launching a cheap, micro-sized laptop in the coming months... just like everyone else. According to reports, the 8.9-inch device will clock in around €300 or €400 (about $470 to $630), and will likely sport some version of Windows. The laptop will be part of the Amilo line, but little else is known about it at this point.

LG KF750

LG is launching its KF750.

This one's got a 5 megapixel camera with face recognition and the ability to shoot DivX video @ 120fps.

A member of LG's Black Label series, the 11.8mm slider is the thinnest 5 megapixel cameraphone on the market.

It will also be sporing an auto rotating touch screen display, suite of mobile Google apps, and Bluetooth when it makes its European debut sometime this year, presumably, for an unknown price.

ASUS Lamborghini VX3

ASUS has launched its Lamborghini VX3.

The VX3 build quality is second to none, the style touches are easy to adore and the keyboard is surprisingly satisfactory.

Unfortunately, the system faltered in more critical areas, partially due to the amount of bioatware that came loaded on, the 2.5GHz T9300 had a tough time surpassing other machines in benchmarking.

For folks hoping that the battery life would help negate that point, critics only yielded 67 mins during a DVD playback test (and just 2 hrs "in anecdotal use").

Samsung's i8510 inspires 8 megapixels of awe

Samsung's details are emerging on a so-called i8510 smartphone that features S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, FM radio, GPS, WiFi, and a whopping 16GB of internal storage -- not to mention a microSD slot that can take you up to 24GB. Oh, and there's the little matter of that camera, which features an dual LED flash and 120fps video capture at QVGA resolution. Add in DivX and DLNA certification, and we're kind of at a loss to figure out what's missing here. Boundless, unchecked hype, maybe? No word on a release date here just yet.

AOC's 22-inch 2230Fm HD3 display includes integrated media player

AOC has launched HD3 Display technology with their 2230Fm; a multi-functional high definition platform that provides powerful performance and the ultimate in digital flexibility. The 2230Fm is a true HD monitor, HD TV, digital picture frame and Multi-media player all rolled into a light, sleek 22" frame. HD3 defines a new category in high definition displays with its built-in media player, allowing consumers, for the first time, to view movies without the use of an external DVD player or PC. With the 2230Fm, simply load a film onto a memory device, plug it into the display and use AOC's proprietary, user-friendly menu and remote control to enjoy a movie PC-free. AOC's first HD3 Display is the 2230Fm, a combination of multi-functional high-definition video capabilities and stylish, 360˚ design that provides a stunning array of features all developed to cater to the digital needs of today's consumers.

The 2230Fm boasts an astounding 20,000 to 1 contrast ratio, 2ms. ultra-fast response time for extreme gamers and is compatible with a 4-in-1 memory card reader and USB 2.0 port all supporting jpg, bmp, png, gif, and tiff files.

Specifications:

Digital Media Player• Digital Photo Frame• 720p through 1080p HD Compatible• USB 2.0 HUB• 4-in-1 memory card reader• Digital Input DVI-D & HDMI with HDCP• Low profile integrated speakers• Contrast Ratio 20,000:1 (dynamic)• Glare screen – provides higher color saturation • Plug & Play DDC/2B, DDC/CI• 2ms ultra fast response time• PC/Windows, Mac® Equipped With Analog VGA D-sub or DVI Port• Easy-to-use navigation• 360-degree glossy piano-black finish• Designer back cover.

The 2230Fm HD3 Display brings a wide variety of high performance features to the market with an MSRP of $399.99.

NDrive G280

NDrive has now announced a pair of new GPS devices that employ what the company claims to be the "world's first photo mapping system".

The new G280 and G800 units certainly look like they will get the job done and then some, with them each boating visual and audible speed camera alerts, a pedestrian mode for out of vehicle use, and of course the usual range of PMP features with an SD card slot provided for expansion.

The G800 also takes things a couple of steps further with built in Bluetooth and am FM transmitter to pump audio through your vehicle's speakers.

No hints given for the release.

Sony Ericsson Z780

Sony Ericsson has just announced a pair of mid range handsets.

The Z780 is the global sister to the announced Z770 for Europe.

It comes in packing UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE radios.

It also comes loaded with Google Maps for Mobile and GPS navigation, you won't get much use from the screen as it has 128X160 pixel display of unknown dimensions.

The G502 candybar also features Maps but lacks GPS. Both will feature M2 memory expansion, Bluetooth, and 2 megapixel cameras.

Panasonic HDC SD9

Panasonic's HDC SD9 is very small, but it does fall short in a no. of areas.

For beginners, Panasonic included a few quirky design choices.

For instance, removing the battery requires the LCD cover to be open, but doing so can also turn the camera on unless you place it in a different mode.

Granted, the small size didn't leave the outfit too much to work with, but if you are easily flustered by these kinds of niggles, you can run far, far away right now.

As for image quality, still shots are marginally better than awful, but capturing full motion HD clips is something it does manage to do relatively well.

Pioneer AVIC F500BT

Pioneer is cramming a 5.8inch 800X480 screen into the AVIC F500BT portable navigation device.

In addition to that gargantuan sceen, the F500 really excels at connectivity, with Bluetooth for hands free calling.

It also possesses an optional traffic antenna, and some ND BC2 add on to hook the unit up to a rear view camera.

You can also use it to control your iPod, but there's an SD card slot if you want to handle those tunes with the F500.

No word on price or availability, but should cost about $1100 atleast.

Samsung's low-power 128GB SSDs go mass production on the cheap

Good news on the SSD front. Samsung is now mass producing its 1.8- and 2.5-inch SSDs in both 64GB and 128GB capacities. And since these SATA II SSDs are based on MLC -- 64 MLC NAND flash chips of 16 gigabits each in the 9.5-mm thick 128GB SSD -- you can expect them to be cheap by comparison to SLC-based SSDs and faster by comparison to traditional laptop hard disk drives while lasting about 20 times longer than the expected 4-5 year life span of that mechanical spinner. Heaping happy on top of good, Samsung tells to expect the 256GB SSD to go mass production by the end of the year.

OWC HDD

OWC's Mercury on the go family of pocket hardrives has been around for quite some time. But the group is getting an all new leader, courtesy the recently announced 500GB edition.

It now packs a half terabyte of space on a 5,400RPM, 8 MB of cache drive.

The unit even includes FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 to ensure compatibility with pretty much what ever you are dealing with.

You will also find a copy of Prosoft DataBackup III for OS X and NovaStor NovaBackup for Windows bundled in.

It is expected to cost about $359.99.

BenQ MID

BenQ has been showing off its effort since the Intel Developer Forum last winter, but it hasn't exactly been all that forthcoming about the full specs of the device.

That situation seeems to have changed. Now, the device will pack an Intel Atom processor (the base 800MHz model), which will apparantely be backed up by 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD hard drive, and HSPDA support.

In addition it will also be integrated with WiFi and Bluetooth.

The device will also apparantely pack a so called "G Senser" for direct touch and free movement to surf on internet, along with voice activation, and optional GPS.

However, there is still no word on the all important pricing or release details.

Turtle Beach keeps series alive with Ear Force X4 wireless headphones

The Ear Force X4 wireless headphones have just been revealed. Designed with Xbox 360 gamers in mind, this headset / headphone combo promises to provide Dolby 5.1 surround sound out of just two earcups and more importantly, the Chat Boost Dynamic Talkback Expander "automatically adjusts incoming XBOX Live chat levels during loud game moments" to keep you from going deaf when NewbX1337 gets all whiny on you. Can't say I am thrilled by the $199.95 price tag.

Pioneer to launch Blu-ray recorders by year's end

Blue-ray recorders have been on the scene for a while now, but now that the format war's over, it looks like more companies are starting to commit to BD-R devices -- like Pioneer, which announced today that it'll have a Blu-ray recorder out in Japan by the end of the year. The company didn't say what model it would be or what price point it was aiming for, but the tech is being jointly developed with Sharp, so hopefully it's have a family resemblance to units like the 1TB AQUOS BD-HDW20 in everything but the $2,611 pricetag.

Fly B700

Meridian Mobile with its Flagship brand 'Fly' has introduced its dual sim technology handsets.

Fly today has 4 exclusive handsets with 'Dual Power' technology-V80 (GSM+CDMA), V80i (GSM+CDMA), B700 (GSM+GSM) & B720 (GSM+CDMA).

The B700 Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) now sports a size of 109.8X49.5X15.3 mm and a 2MP camera.

Key features include a dual SIM, dual standby-both network work, Bluetooth, voice and video record and playback and an external memory slot (T-Flash).

It costs Rs.7200.

ASUS P320 PDA Phone

ASUS has launched its P320 Mini Stylish PDA phone. Made to fit comfortably in the palm, the P320 possesses rounded corners, sloping edges and a circular navigational key.

The mini compact size further accentuates its stylish appeal making it the perfect elegant accessory for social occasions.

It operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform and is packed full with features such as GPS navigation; EDGE/GPRS, WiFi and Bluetooth and much more.

With ASUS Today, icons such as time, calendar messages, weather and the media player can be seen easily in the same window-providing users with easy access to their needed functions.

The ASUS RSS Reader-which receives up to date information automatically and provides the latest news and blog updates.

Hands-on with the Nokia N95 8GB for North America!

The N95 8GB for North America is pretty much exactly what you'd expect it to be -- an exact replica of the European version with the 2100MHz WCDMA radio surgically removed and replaced with an 850 / 1900MHz counterpart for speedy data in these lands. The screen is up to 2.8 inches versus the original N95's 2.6, but the 8GB of internal storage comes at the cost of the microSD slot, so don't get all cocky on us about rocking 16GB of storage in your pocket, alright? Check it in stores this quarter for $749.

Canon PowerShot SD790

Canon has the art of the compact digicam down to a science by now, and the PowerShot SD790 is no exception.

The new shooter nabbed the publication's Editor's Choice award for "superior image quality" that pulled it ahead of the likes of Panasonic's DMC-FX55 and Sony's DSC-T2.

The SD790 includes a new physical scroll wheel that took a bit of getting used to, but turned out to be a quicker way to skim through menus.

The camera includes a new motion detection feature to automatically switch ISO and exposure to keep the images sharp, and it worked as advertised.

Other automatic settings have been tweaked for better images, and the camera performs notably well in high ISO shots. It is priced at $350.

Fly Hummer

Meridian Mobile is launching its Hummer mobiles in India under the Fly brand. In sync with the name the Steel and fibre body of this phone gives complete loutlooks with attractive fancy military camouflaged colour.

It comes with a 262k colour LCD with touch screen, a 2 megapixel camera and GSM connectivity. It also possesses a micro SD slot bundled with 256MB card which provides ample space for data storage.

It also features an FM radio and fully functional MP3 player. It has Bluetooth and a USB port for easy data connectivity. It is priced at Rs10,000.

Telus announces HTC Touch Diamond for a summer release

Though the Sprint version is the most well-scooped CDMA variant thus far, Telus is actually becoming the first carrier 'round these parts to announce the Touch Diamond imbued with a little EV-DO for your data-consumption pleasure. The phone will run $149.99 CAD (which is just about a wash in US dollars) on a three-year contract, accompanied by data plans ranging from $15 for email and instant messaging to $30 for email, IM, and web browsing.

Acer Aspire One available in Europe

According to reports, Acer's tiny Aspire One laptop is now available in three breathtaking variations: the A110L, A150L, and A150X. The A110L sports an Atom N270 CPU, Intel's 946GSE chipset, 512MB or 1GB of RAM, 8GB of NAND flash storage, an 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 display, 802.11b/g, and three USB ports. The other two models come equipped with the same specs, save for a 120GB hard drive in place of the flash storage, and are offered with Linpus Linux, or Windows XP. Excited? Retailers in Germany already claim to have the A110L in stock now, selling for €329 (or about $518).

Reference: www.engadget.com

Sony to launch slimmer PS2 in India and Russia this year.

According to Economic Times, Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) will be launching the fourth version of playstation-2 (PS-2) by Diwali this year. This will simultaneously be released in the European and Indian markets, said SCE country manager (playstation) Atindriya Bose to ET. The higher-end version promises to be slimer, sleeker and more suave in its looks. There will be no more external AC adapters, all of which will be in-built and the product price will also be the same as the earlier version (Rs 6,990). SCE India will also be launching the playstation network for their playstation-3 in India, which will allow gamers to download free games and also buy them online. This portal is already available in the US and Europe. “The playstation network is ready for India. It is only the integration of the payment gateway that needs to be done.” said Mr Bose. We shall launch it by the end of this fiscal, he added. Sony Play Station, over the last 13 years, has evolved as every gamers aspiration. It has its own cult following and to grow this base, SCE wants to market PS-2 as gaming console for novices of all age groups and class. “PS-2 is an entry-level console, which helps first timers to enter the gaming zone,” said Mr Bose. While PS-3 failed to make as great an impact as PS-2, SCE wants to tap the BRIC markets with PS-2. It has a 120-million installed base, worldwide, with 3,40,000 of these being in India alone. “We feel PS-2 has the potential to penetrate further into the Indian and Russian markets. Console gaming is in its nascent stage in India. These are untapped markets and are new to the gaming world, hence we have no plans to phase out PS-2 anytime soon,” he added. Asked if this would affect the market for PS-3, Mr Bose said that would not be the case. “We do not market it as a PS-2 or PS-3. It is the experience of the PS that we market. PS-3 is for the next generation. People who are first timers in the gaming market want to pick up PS-2 and experience that, before upgrading to PS-3,” he said.
Reference: www.engadget.com and Economic Times.

Sony HDR-TG1

Sony latest camcorder claims to be the world's smallest. The HDRTG1 Handycam checks in at just 1.3X4.7X2.5 inches and weighs ten ounces. All this while it boasts the ability to capture those oh-so-precious vacation moments and unannounced streaking episodes in 1080p 1080i.

Aside from that, it will snag stills at 4megapixels and holds everything on MS Pro Duo/Pro Duo Mark 2 cards, while the 2.7 inch touchscreen keeps your eyes glued to the action.

Further you will find a 10X Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, BIONZ processing engine, 5.1Dolby Digital audio recording and a bundled 4GB Pro Duo Mark2 card for $900.

Reference: www.dnaindia.com