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The sleek Nokia E71 phone comes with a full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish, slide-to-open Nokia E66 sport easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email.
Professionals can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as download attachments like Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF files. However, only Nokia E71 has the freedom to allow users to edit MS Office documents.
These handsets assists consumers to access email accounts from more than a thousand Internet service providers (ISPs) across the globe and also chat with their loved ones through Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. The E71 and E66 are also compatible with third-party email solutions such as Seven and Visto.
Nokia’s E71 and Nokia E66 phones also enables owners to utilize maps, music and media sharing, along with fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G connectivity.
Both the devices are equipped with up to 8 GB external memory, a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera, assisted GPS (A-GPS), Nokia Maps for navigation, integrated encryption functionality, a mobile VPN support to access company’s intranet. They are ideal devices for enterprise-specific deployment, thanks to in-built technologies that ensures effectively manage security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice features.
“The newly launched Nokia E71 and E66 are designed to enhance the way we work and increase productivity in our daily lives. They are meant for people who lead a mobile lifestyle and want quick and easy access to their personal and work email. With both of these devices, we have responded to consumer feedback by making calendar and contacts available at the touch of a button,” stated Devinder Kishore, Director-Marketing of Nokia.
Developed for one-handset and two-handset use, Nokia’s E66 employs an orientation sensor to automatically optimize a full screen viewing and activate the silent mode when the device is turned over. It comes in a premium stainless steel accents.
The Nokia E71 and the E66 business phone are available in the Indian market for an estimated price of Rs. 22,949 and Rs. 23,689, respectively.
The price cut would be considered for the most popular Xbox 360 model, the 20GB Pro. The gaming industry confirms that it will be reduced by $50, selling for $299 from $349. Microsoft maintains its mum.
According to a major retailer that disagrees to disclose its anonymity, the price change will be taken into account before the major video game trade show - E3 that will begin on 15th to 17 July.
The last price cut was in August, wherein Microsoft dropped the retail cost of Xbox 360 to $349 from $399. Later that year, the company enjoyed the Halo-3 popularity.
Siemens has come out with a great Bluetooth device called the Gigaset ZX1 Class 1 Bluetooth Communicator with DSP 2 technology. With this device, you will be able to connect simultaneously to any compatible Bluetooth-enabled cordless or mobile phone while streaming music from a separate music source up to 100 meters.
The company also claims that the Gigaset ZX1 Bluetooth Communicator combines voice noise reduction and speech enhancement to help cut out external noise and interference. What is more, you could also act like a nerd and wear this device around your neck to avoid loosing it.
The Gigaset ZX1 is equipped with an additional standard headphone socket that allows for the use of wired headphones or even a PC gaming headset.
Users can also purchase the Gigaset ZX1 in a package with the Gigaset ZX2 which is also Class 1 Bluetooth adapter that enables any PC, TV or home stereo system (with headphone jack) to use Bluetooth audio connectivity.
With automatic alerts to incoming calls, the Gigaset ZX1 enables users to switch between music and calls at the touch of a button. For this to work, the user would need the Gigaset ZX2 to be connected to a music source or even the television, and the Gigaset ZX1 paired with a Bluetooth enabled mobile device.
The Gigaset ZX1 will be available in April 2007 and will cost 139 Euros (Rs.8162). the package including the Gigaset ZX1 and the Gigaset ZX2 will cost 159 Euros (Rs.9356)
The Kingston DataTraveler Reader is available in storage capacities of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB. This flash memory drive is compatible with Mac OS 10.x and above, Windows 2000, XP and Vista platforms.
When the DataTraveler Reader is inserted into the USB port of a computer, the device is assigned two drive letters (e.g. G:/ and H:/). One drive letter is assigned to the DataTraveler’s internal storage while the other is designated for the expansion slot. Users can quickly and very easily work with both drives to either transfer files to the computer or between the USB drive and the Flash memory card inside the DataTraveler Reader.
The Kingston DataTraveler Reader has the SD/MMC expansion slot especially for reading nine different Flash memory card formats, which undoubtedly includes the new Secure Digital High –Capacity (SDHC) format. This new USB reader is compatible with SD, SDHC, miniSD, microSD, MMC, MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile and MMCmicro card formats.
Kingston’s DataTraveler Reader will be available by March end in India at AA Infoways, Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Kobian Electrnics and Transtek Infoways.
Now, that reminds of ‘The Jetsons’, an animated TV show.
To produce M200G, Moller has used eight low-emission Rotapower engines and it speeds up to 50 miles per hour at about 10 feet off the ground.
The ultimate off-road vehicle is capable of allowing 250 pounds of passenger weight for a side, utmost 2 passengers can travel. Once, airborne, the flight times, lasts between 45 minutes and 90 minutes, depending on the vehicle’s speed.
Though, M200G can be termed as a UFO-looking saucer-shaped craft, after its release it might be called IFO – Identified Flying Object.
Moller can see this craft as the consumer purchase flying car, which can avoid traffic jams at peak times.
Earlier, Moller’s M400 Skycar was the flying car, which had an expected price of around $1M. The Skycar was an under development flying vehicle. It was designed for four-person, covering the maximum speed of 360 miles per hours at 6.7 miles above the ground.
Designed at a recreational vehicle, the M200G will cost at least $90,000 (approx. Rs. 3,618,900). The launch date is not yet revealed.
Cobra has released its latest radar detector, dubbed the XRS-R9G. This detector is the first US product that features a built-in GPS locator.
The features of the XRS-R9G include a wireless remote controlled radar/laser detector with speed and red light camera location alerts.
The speed and red light camera location database with updates are also included on the GPS locator that is available through the Cobra website. The device alerts the driver to slow down while approaching dangerous intersections or strips of highways.
The black spot indicates high accident zones, school and construction zones. It also features Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne, Maximum Performance 12 Band Technology with LaserEye that detects the fastest radar and laser guns along with POP Mode.
“Across the country, the number of speed and red light cameras is growing exponentially,” said Tony Mirabelli, senior vice president of marketing and sales at Cobra Electronics. “Our camera detection capabilities in Europe, through Performance Products Limited, combined with our domestic expertise in radar detection and GPS make us the most qualified to bring this new innovation to the United States. Now drivers can stay alert no matter where they travel.”
Moreover, Cobra has hooked both the GPS locator and the main radar/laser detector unit behind the rearview mirror at the top of the windshield that enhances the detection range and reduces the visibility of the unit from outsider the car.
Cobra XRS-R9G also provides the new XRS IntelliLink remote controlled detectors and lithium-ion rechargeable battery that allows the pocket-size remote to work up to 40 hours and offers 2-hour quick-charge option.
The Cobra XRS R9G radar detector carries a price tag of $449.95 (approx. Rs. 18,000).
It is a pocket-sized device providing convenience to communicate handsfree while on the road by minimizing physical distractions.
The HCB-105 can be clipped to the car visor with the help of the simple clip and can be controlled by two buttons.
The device works on the Li-Polymer 900mAh rating up to 25 hours and a standby time of up to 700 hours. The package of the HCB-105 Bluetooth Car Handsfree includes Cigarette Lighter Adapter CLA-61, to charge the device in the car.
Sony Ericsson plans to ship the Bluetooth Car Handsfree HCB-105 by Q1 of 2008.
iPhone and iPod Touch allows users to Google Talk with their friends through Google’s IM client (GTalk). This new version runs on the Safari browser, eliminating the need to download or install setup.
All they need to do is type www.google.com/talk in Safari’s address bar to start chatting. It will work efficiently on the 3G iPhone as well as the original iPhone.
GTalk’s official blog, Leo Dirac - Product Manager of GTalk, has stated in a blog that an iPhone version of Google’s client is now available for download.
In January this year, Google had released a new integrated applications suite for the iPhone. It has enhanced the application and offers a streamlined interface with customize applications for users to personalize the tabs in the Google.com menu bar. The tab customization includes Google’s popular services like Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Reader and Picasa.
With the technology travelling from one arena to other attic, I think it’s your toilet that is the soft-target for now.
Kimberly-Clark Professional has presented an electronic toilet tissue dispenser that uses motion detectors and a battery-operated motor. The access to this electronic device will automatically dispense a pre-determined amount of toilet paper when a hand activates the sensor.
This dispenser is being rolled out to the masses and it seeks to capture more of the $1 billion away-from-home toilet paper market.
Now…finally the world is listening to the ‘SAVE WATER’ call! I’m saying this as I’ve seen this unique washing machine-toilet combo that does the trick. An intelligent work of mind, this unique gadget fits a WashUP washing machine over a toilet.
Now, the good that this appliance does is that once the clothes are washed, the used water instead of getting thrown away stores it in the load, which is later on used to flush the toilet.
Can’t resist saying that the combo must be an intelligent mind’s brain child. A great way to save water as usually the water left post washing is wasted by letting I into the drain. But with this at service, very easily we’ll be able to put it to a very much valid use. I hope the design gets the approval of the manufacturers and soon we can see it in as many homes looking forward to saving some water.
Via: Slipperybrick
Did you know the average person spends 11,862 hours out of his or her lifetime in the bathroom? That's equal to 1 year, 4 months and 5 days in what's usually a boring room, absent comforts like TiVo, video games and a stocked fridge.
You could win this 'Pimped Out John'
(Credit: Roto-Rooter)Roto-Rooter is coming to the rescue! (Thanks to BoingBoing for pointing it out.) North America's largest provider of plumbing and drain-cleaning services is offering an online sweepstakes for its "Pimped Out John," a bathroom throne for the gadget junkie.
The fully loaded Kohler commode comes with a Philips 20-inch LCD TV; Star Wars DVD; Xbox 360; Philips DVD player; Gateway eMachines laptop with robot arm, iPod with docking station equipped with a toilet paper dispenser; TiVo; stocked Avanti refrigerator with beer tap; magazine rack and subscriptions to Sports Illustrated, ESPN and GQ; bike pedal exerciser; cup warmer/cooler; and Roto-Rooter emergency service button.
What? No heated slippers?
You can register now through April 2 at RotoRooter.com. The winner will be announced on April 25, which, appropriately enough, is National Plumber's Day.
Wonder if Inspector Gadget has entered yet.
The Peenandgo (got to love the name!) is a urinal for women. 
From July 25, Sony will launch new model Bluetooth headphones: the DR-BT140Q. Available in four colors (Black, White, Silver, Pink), our headphones will feature Blutetooth 2.0, and support A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles.
This is the perfect gift to give to any nerd clustered to his/her computer.Buffalo has announced to launch a gaming-centric device called Wi-Fi Gamers (WCA-G) in the domestic market. The new device supports all leading gaming consoles such as Nintendo’s Wii, DS, DS Lite, and Sony’s PSP and PlayStation 3. The Wi-Fi Gamers offers easy access to online games with a single button.
Its incorporated AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS) offers an instant Internet connection, saves security settings and also enables devices to link. Thus one can connect to the internet without any clutter of cables.
Connection to the internet is an easy process with the WCA-G. With the single press of AOSS button, gamers can go online to play their favorite games.
Moreover, the WCA-G is as small as a playing card box. Its small size offers portability. Apart from this, the newly launched device also manages different levels of support security ranging across different gaming consoles.
Some of the other features of the Wi-Fi Gamers are: Firmware Upgrade, Manually Change Wireless Channel, Wireless Channel Display, Auto Channel Selection, and Show Connected Devices
Morikazu Sano, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing at Buffalo said, “We wanted to give a wireless gaming experience to the users with the high performance abilities. Users need not take manual steps for establishing a secure wireless connection and it does save the security key for you after the first entry, so that users can just start their game.”
Buffalo’s Wi-Fi Gamers will be available in the Indian market at the price of Rs.2,400 and will be bundled with a two-year warranty.
All these speakers come with Klipsch XT Tractrix Horn-loaded technology. This all new engineering horn technology helps deliver even better output and low-distortion sound.
Noted Tony Ostrom, Klipsch director of product marketing: “When this project began, our goal was simple: to create a new family of products that will bring the Klipsch mantra - power, detail and emotion - to a new generation of audio enthusiasts who demand aesthetically pleasing products that still deliver outstanding sonic performance.”
The WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanders each offer three high-output fiberglass cone woofers that measure 5.25 inches and 4.5 inches respectively. The powerful ceramic motor structures, unleashes the kind of bass you hear and feel. It has a premium 1-inch titanium tweeter which is mated to an 80-degree by 80-degree round Tractrix. The speakers’ high frequencies are delivered by Horn with XT technology.
The WB-14 bookshelf utilizes one 4.5-inch fiberglass cone woofer, on the other hand WC-24 and WS-24 have two. All the models use 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression drivers. Wall mount applications are provided by the threaded insert on the WB-14 and dual key hole brackets on the WS-24. If you want a more compact system then use the WB-14 in place of the floorstanding models. For added bass you can add Klipsch Xw-500d or XW-300d subwoofer can be added to the system.
Pair of WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanders are priced at $1499 and $1199 respectively. A pair of WB-14 bookshelf model is priced at $599 while you will have to pay $499 for each WC-24 and $749 for a pair of WS-24 surrounds.
Measuring 64 x 21 x 10 mm, it has a capless design, incorporating a retractable USB connector with lock-switch for easy usage and also protects the connector from damage. Transcend has also given a handy lanyard / keychain attachment loop for extra convenience as it prevents from losing the drive.
Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “USB Flash drives find favour with the almost everyone these days because of their ease of Read the rest of this story >>
Sega Toys, a Japanese company has introduced a headset that will act as a personal exercise instructor. Users will hear instructions and instant advices on the basis of the pulse rate that is monitored by the kit on the wearer’s earlobe.
The Body Trainer Headset kit includes a phone that needs to be inserted in the right ear and a tiny clip to be attached to the left ear, which will monitor the user’s heartbeats.
The headset incorporates three exercise programmes- walking, jogging and aerobics. According to the programme that the user chooses, he/she can hear music and a female voice dispensing advice.
For instance, the chosen jogging programme will start with a voice saying “Let’s start warming up”. Depending on the user’s pulse and age, the Body Trainer Headset will offer instant advices such as “Please exercise a little bit harder” etc.
Besides, when not in use, consumers can also connect it to their media players and enjoy the music.
One more advantage of the Body Trainer Headset is its portability. Users can carry it anywhere at anytime.
“We have been pushing for entertainment that adults can also enjoy,” Kokubun told reporters. “There is a great potential for products that make you healthy while having fun,” said Isao Kokubun, President, Sega Toys.
Yoshikazu Itami, an engineering expert has developed this headset.
This Body Trainer Headset will be available in the Japanese market from April 2008 for 5,775 yen (around Rs. 2,227).
The upcoming movie The Love Guru that stars Mike Myers will now be a mobile game as well. Premiering in North America on June 20, the movie will hit the screens worldwide in few weeks by Paramount Digital Entertainment. Paramount Digital Entertainment and mobile media company Player X will together bring a mobile game based on this movie.
Player X will be producing this movie based mobile game, which will be published with network of more than 140 carriers. It is said to reach an audience of about 2.3 billion people. Its availability in Europe depends on the release date of the movie.
“The Love Guru mobile game is a great complement to the upcoming theatrical debut of the film,” states Sandi Isaacs, SVP Mobile & Interactive, Paramount Digital Entertainment. “We are excited to reunite with Player X to develop a game that will entertain audiences of all ages.”
“We’re delighted to be working with Paramount Digital Entertainment on The Love Guru. A Mike Myers’ movie is a big event and we have worked very closely with Paramount Pictures to ensure the game matches the quality, humour and originality of the movie,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO.
Developed by Tag Games, it has six mini-games wherein players face various mental challenges while trying to achieve enlightenment.
In the US market, the sales of the Blu-ray players noticed a huge downfall by 40 percent from January to February. At that time, the HD DVD dismay was in the midst. In March, the sale raised by a mere two percent. This thoroughly indicates that the price of Blu-ray players and media are not low to match up the mainstream economy class.
Ross Rubin, director of industry analysis, elaborated, “When we surveyed consumers late last year, an overwhelming number of them said they weren’t investing in a new next-generation player because their old DVD player worked well and next-generation players were too expensive. It’s clear from retail sales that those consumer sentiments are still holding true.”
According to NPD’s Retail Tracking Service, consumers plan to up-convert DVD players to enhance their DVD viewing, eliminating the need to buy the Blu-ray box.
It is true that Blu-ray offers premium video quality and features, however, for some consumers price does matter and that is why the masses are cautious of purchasing the player.
Let’s see how the retailers and manufacturers work to increase Blu-ray adoption in this holiday season.
You will be entertained through the day with the true multi-channel 5.1 home theatre surround sound performance. It features 5.1 channel COMET-A1 system with 400 watts (RMS) of power, a slim AV receiver to support almost all A/V equipments such as DVD, VCD, MP3, PS2, TV, FM/AM and many more. Furthermore, it also includes 5 floor standing satellites with 20W speakers, 100W subwoofers, and pre-installed Dolby/THX hardware decoder to produce multi-channel sound from various stereo sources that include MP3 player, CD player or computer.
“Our Divoom COMET-A1 will surely prove to find favour with the consumers who like their favourite movies and music to be served in an exciting manner. We are confident that COMET-A1 system will not only amaze them with clear and crisp sound and impress them with its myriad features but also make their in-home movie experience really exciting!,” commented Vakul Bhatnagar, COO-Branded Business Group, eSys Technologies, India.
Available in twin-tone silver and black finish, the COMET-A1 is equipped with all the required inputs like optical and coaxial for outstanding connectivity. It also sports fully-functional digital led indicator, micro CPU control with auto memory function, high-quality FM/AM function with auto memory, virtual surround effect for stereo input and self-protection against over-voltage and over load.
Currently available nationwide, the eSys Divoom COMET-A1 home theater system costs Rs. 9000.
The new LHT888 Home Theatre has been introduced by LG. You can experience an excellent audio quality. Apart from the quality, it is user-friendly and comes with touch sensing controls. It supports file formats like MP3, JPEG and MPEG.
A bundle of characteristics that are worth considering are 700W 5.1-channel DVD receiver, wireless rear speakers, 1080p Up-scaling via HDMI, USB Media Plus, LG SimpLink multi-device control (HDMI-CEC) and HDMI output.
“LG’s latest home theater and audio systems were designed to meet consumers’ desire for advanced technology that doesn’t compromise the stylish design of their homes,” said Allan Jason, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Digital Media, LG Electronics USA, Inc. “Our new systems offer consumers the best of both worlds and truly complement the entire entertainment experience.”
Purchase your LHT888 through retail stores like Circuit City, Best Buy and also some other retailers for $649.95.
All these speakers come with Klipsch XT Tractrix Horn-loaded technology. This all new engineering horn technology helps deliver even better output and low-distortion sound.
Noted Tony Ostrom, Klipsch director of product marketing: “When this project began, our goal was simple: to create a new family of products that will bring the Klipsch mantra - power, detail and emotion - to a new generation of audio enthusiasts who demand aesthetically pleasing products that still deliver outstanding sonic performance.”
The WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanders each offer three high-output fiberglass cone woofers that measure 5.25 inches and 4.5 inches respectively. The powerful ceramic motor structures, unleashes the kind of bass you hear and feel. It has a premium 1-inch titanium tweeter which is mated to an 80-degree by 80-degree round Tractrix. The speakers’ high frequencies are delivered by Horn with XT technology.
The WB-14 bookshelf utilizes one 4.5-inch fiberglass cone woofer, on the other hand WC-24 and WS-24 have two. All the models use 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression drivers. Wall mount applications are provided by the threaded insert on the WB-14 and dual key hole brackets on the WS-24. If you want a more compact system then use the WB-14 in place of the floorstanding models. For added bass you can add Klipsch Xw-500d or XW-300d subwoofer can be added to the system.
Pair of WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanders are priced at $1499 and $1199 respectively. A pair of WB-14 bookshelf model is priced at $599 while you will have to pay $499 for each WC-24 and $749 for a pair of WS-24 surrounds.
We have already reported about the product, but the price and release date were unknown. So, Transcend has announced the availability of the very popular JetFlash flash drive named V20 in the Indian market. The two latest version 16GB and 32GB are the new addition to the already availability wide range of storage capacity that includes 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB.
The company has also worked on its design to give an elegant look. It is housed in a stylish shaped pearlescent chassis with a semi-transparent color-band that lights up during use. The smooth contoured design ensures a comfortable fit in ones hand.
Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, mentioned, “Transcend’s value-priced JetFlash V20 is a great all-around data storage and transfer device that combines solid performance with enormous memory capacity. With its convenient size, attractive shape, and handy software tools, the V20 is an indispensable tool for all your data transfer and storage needs. The new high-capacity models of this popular flash drive from Transcend offer the best value for money to our customers.”
Supporting Windows Vista with Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP, Mac and Linux, the JetFlash V20 provides easy plug and play operation and a high-speed USB 2.0 interface with support for USB 1.0/1.1. Users do not have to worry about charging as it does away with external power or battery.
You can easily install the JetFlash elite software pack that includes:
Consumers’ anticipation has come to an end. The Transcend JetFlash V20 Flash Drive costs Rs.395 for 1GB, Rs.650 for 2GB, Rs.1075 for 4GB, Rs.2100 for 8GB, Rs.4600 for 16GB and Rs.9300 for 32GB.
Merconnet brings to you the Digiana AudiaX DGT-301 FM transmitter. This is one of the best audio transmitters in the market. It has the ability to bring you an amazing audio by scanning the best available frequencies in your surroundings.
This compact device is almost 4-inches long. It is made up of plastic and has a 3.5mm cable on one end. It also has a small mono LCD on its face.
Some of its specs are FM stereo modulation, offers 88.1~ 107.9MHz frequency, 12V battery power, 420 dB channel separation and its operating range is 10-30 feet.
The Digiana AudiaX DGT-301 FM transmitter includes 12V charger adapter, a user guide and 1 AAA battery. It is priced at $39.99.
Casio has come up with the world’s first atomic solar powered chronograph Oceanus OCWM800TBA-1A. The Casio Super Chronograph is stylishly designed with a titanium band that is very light. The Casio Oceanus line has a renowned Multi-Band 5 Atomic Timekeeping that gives us precise and reliable timekeeping by receiving radio time calibration signals from countries like UK, Germany, US and Japan.
The timepiece is enriched with Tough Solar Power that fuels the battery with light not only from the sun but also from indoor sources. It assures you of eliminating all the worries of losing track of time.
It also features an alarm clock, world time, scratch resistance, reverse countdown timer and 100M water resistance. Available in few selected jewelry and department stores, it is priced at a retail $900.
Sony has introduced the latest projector in the Bravia series, called Bravia VPL-VW200. With this launch, the company claims that this projector is the flagship of the Sony Home Theater Projector line.
Sony has developed the new Bravia VPL-VW200 by combining the best features from the VPL-VW60, VPL-VW100 and the QUALIA 004 models of Projectors. The latest high frame rate Sony SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) panel technology that is equipped into the project, delivers 1080p HD resolution with crystalline clarity.
“This is a superb quality projector with everything the real Home Theatre enthusiast is looking for,” noted Gemma Butler, product manager, projectors, Sony United Kingdom Limited. “We have listened to our customers and our dealers and used all our experience from previous, highly successful products to create something really special.”
The Bravia projector also features a professional-grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, which is created by the triple SXRD panel array, is mounted onto the screen with absolute fidelity. The company’s Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion technology has the ability to double the frame rate to 100Hz.
The Bravia Engine Pro eliminates noise, improves color reproduction and enhances contrast. It also provides an intelligent 24p True Cinema that offers genuine cinema-quality images along with amazing contrast and color up to 300 degree.
Sony plans to launch the Bravia VPL-VW200 projector in early November this year.
