Monthly Archives: November 2008

New Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

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Sony has intorduced a new digital camera, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170, which is having some of the very appealing features that may win over
the minds of various  people. This new digital camera is little bit pricey, with a value of about $ 250 attached to it.

Sony Cyber-shot35 DSC-W170 offers a 10-megapixel sensor and a pleasing wide-angle Carl Zeiss lens with 5X optical zoom, while the front of the camera is simple and shiny, dominated by the seemingly gigantic Carl Zeiss lens, the back is a bit cluttered with buttons and dials.

It is notable that the 5X optical zoom in this digital camera is somewhat a bit above average for cameras of this class. Another notable feature in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 is the smile detection, which you can apply in adult or child priority modes. This feature keeps the shutter from firing until your subject smiles, and it works quite well.

Pluses

* Flash intensity is adjustable

* Camera is excellent in low light settings, rendering natural-looking skin tones.

* Camera more responsive, with no shutter lag

* Zoom toggle switch is easy to use2

* Features a good battery life, can have 310 shots on a single battery charge

* It can shoot 640-by-480-resolution video at 30 fps

* This features optical image-stabilization and a dynamic range setting in order to provide more details in shadowed areas.

Minuses4

* It’s overall image-quality rating poor and it is lagging behind competing point-and-shoot cameras in sharpness and general image quality.

* The lens is quick to focus, but you cannot zoom while shooting video.

Since, Sony is considered to be a top class brand in the market, and due to the brand value they possess, much more was expected from their new digital camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170, which miserably fails at some features of it.

Anyway, this new product from Sony is definitely a watchable one.

Motorola Introduced MOTO QA30 Alltel QWERTY slider

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motorola_moto_qa30_1Motorola introduced their new phone with Qwerty slider MOTO QA30.Some people may like the QWERTY keyboard offered by the Motorola Q9h, but they don’t like how it has a relatively large footprint. Motorola appears to be addressing this concern with the Motorola QA30, the company’s first QWERTY slider phone.

With squared-off looks reminiscent of the LG Lotus, only in a slider format, details of the Motorola MOTO QA30 have emerged.  Bearing Alltel branding, the QWERTY-blessed handset is CDMA 1xEVDO with stereo Bluetooth 2.0 and a 2.5-inch 320 x 240, 65k color display.

motorola_moto_qa30_2As well as messaging, with both threaded SMS/MMS, email and IM supported, there’s a full HTML browser and Facebook access.  The QA30 should do well as a media player, too, with a standard 3.5mm headphone socket, microSD slot content with cards up to 32GB and USB 2.0 to shuffle all your music across.

A 2-megapixel camera rounds out the known specifications. Predictions of price are low, what with this being a feature-phone rather than a smartphone; there’s no precise word on release date, but some anonymous Alltel staff are claiming that dummy phones are already showing up in stores.

Other specifications include EVDO, 2.5-inch QVGA display, threaded messaging, HTML browser, email access, IM, 3.5mm headset jack, stereo Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, and microSDHC support up to 32GB.

New subwoofer from iD

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New range of iD sub directly brought here from the official product dealers of ID products, BBW Distributors(Delhi) .


Basic Data

Frequency response (hz) : 5 to 110
Voice coil (Single or dual): Dual
Voice coil imp (ohms): 2
Voice coil Dia (inches/mm): 2/50.8
Recommended Power Range (watts): 50 to 350
Mounting Dia Tweeter(inches/mm): na
Mounting Depth Tweeter(inches/mm): na
Mounting Dia Midbass(inches/mm): 11/279.4
Mounting Depth Midbass(inches/mm): 6/152.4
MRP. Rs. 12700/-

Nokia N96 Brief Review

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It is becoming more and more difficult for current manufacturers to put a unique mobile phone into the market. Many cell phones are equal when it comes to their functionality, and there are only minor differences between current models and their successors. Unlike a few years ago, when mobile phones were gradually taking on more functionalities of other devices. These new models definitely made a difference at the time. The Nokia N95 brought fame to Nokia, which eventually resulted in the N95 8GB version. For now, we are curious as to what Nokia is offering us with the new N96. They released a Nokia N96 Bruce Lee Limited Edition Phones.

Nokia N96 review

Nokia N96 multimedia phone review

The Nokia N96 features a beautiful monitor. It is a 2.8 inch QVGA LCD TFT monitor with a maximum of 16 million colors. The monitor is bright and clear. The cell phone features an option to rotate the monitor automatically upon rotating the handset, which is ever so convenient when using the mobile television function. Rotating is not always completely fluent, which is a pity whilst it are these little things that make a phone just that tad less appealing.

Nokia N96 test

Nokia N96 test – Mobile internet

The default Internet browser inside Symbian software is familiar from previous models and works the same way. The large monitor and the fast HSDPA connection possibility make the N96 perfectly suitable for using the Internet. In addition to the use of the Internet through the network, it is also possible to connect a wireless network via WiFi. If WiFi is activated, the available networks are clearly indicated.

N96 review

Nokia N96 review

The Nokia N96 phone is a long-awaited promising mobile phone of the Nokia brand. The internal memory of 16GB, the 5.0 Megapixel digital camera, FM radio, GPS receiver, HSDPA and of course, the mobile television function, make the Nokia N96 a fully equipped device.

How To Play Music On Your Nintendo DS

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Though Nintendo’s revamped DSi has been out  since the start of November,211 most of the people won’t get to enjoy its new features-including a slimmer profile, a VGA camera, and music playback via internal memory or an SD Card-until “well into 2009″.

But though we don’t necessarily condone it, the reality is that geeky gamers have long enjoyed music playback on the Nintendo DS. One method of doing so is to use MoonShell, a homebrew media player that supports MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and AAC files (the DSi supports only AAC).

To use MoonShell, you’ll need the hard-to-find Revolution for DS (aka R4)-an unofficial cartridge used for hacking the Nintendo DS handheld game machine. The  is a Slot-1 cartridge that reads data from removable microSD cards.

* Pop your microSD card into the provided USB card reader, insert it in        your PC’s USB port, and update the software (currently v1.18).
* Download and install Moonshell.
* With SD card still mounted, copy music files into the root directory of      the card.
* Eject the USB drive, put the SD card back into the 22R4. Power on, open up Moonshell, and pick a song!
* For more information on DS homebrew and storage devices, visit the Nintendo DS Homebrew Wikipedia page.

Currently, the new changes in the new version aren’t terribly compelling. For starters, DSi will have a shorter battery life compared to DS Lite and will sell for a higher price- $179 as opposed to $129. Finally, the DSi will no longer be compatible with Slot-2 games or devices, such as GBA games or Guitar Hero: On Tour

New Western Digital My Passport Studio with FireWire 800

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western-digital-my-passport-studio-with-firewire-800Western Digital, the veterans among the Harddisk Makers, announced their new My Passport Studio external hard drive that comes with FireWire 800 high speed interface. WD’s My Passport Studio now supports FireWire 400/800 and USB interfaces. Western Digital’s new harddisk is available up to 500GB of storage capacity. The main feature of the My Passport Studio  comes with built-in, illuminated capacity gauge tells users how much space is available in the drive.

The My Passport Studio comes formatted HFS+ Journaled for use with Mac and users can easily reformatted for Windows PCs. It supports Apple’s Time Machine application.

It should be available at select retailers and at WD’s online store. The 500GB version cost about $249.99 while the 400GB My Passport Studio is priced at $229.99.

My Passport Studio portable drive includes the following features:

  • High-performance FireWire 800 interface, plus FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for maximum flexibility
  • Turbo-powered with high-speed turbo drivers for maximum performance
  • Illuminated capacity gauge lets users see at a glance how much space is available on the drive
  • Compatible with Apple’s Time Machine application  so users can back up  with Apple’s Time Machine, or their favorite back up software
  • Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty
  • FireWire or USB powered so no separate power supply is needed(1)
  • Formatted HFS+, Journaled for use with Mac(2) computers can be easily reformatted for use with Windows PCs.

Canon’s bucket-shaped Selphy CP770

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Canon’s bucket-shaped Selphy CP770 is definitely a watch out product from them.This self-contained snapshot printer is cute and easy to tote, which makes up111 somewhat for other shortcomings.

The “lid” of the bucket is the printer, which you lift out to use. The bucket’s partitioned sections hold accessories. If you really want to use it on the go, you’ll need the optional battery pack ($80) or a Bluetooth adapter costs ($50).Though the Selphy CP770′s dye-sublimation technology works fine, it’s a bit complicated and seems wasteful.

The ink cartridge contains a roll of film infused with successive sections of cyan, magenta, and yellow, plus a fourth layer consisting of a clear, protective coating. You use one layer of each color per print, regardless of how much color the image actually users. Canon has no recycling program yet for these cartridges.121

The paper works disconcertingly, too. Dedicated cassettes take a single size of paper each. The paper moves through the printer four times, extending several inches out the back and the front during each pass and thus seeming to invite premature grabbing of the print. Postcard- and businesscard-size cassettes are included. A greetingcard kit containing 4-by-8-inch paper and envelopes (24 of each), ink, and a cassette costs $33.

It’s not surprising that the Selphy CP770 is one of the slowest snapshot printers we’ve tested. It took well over a minute to print each sample. A yellowish palette adversely affected some images, especially landscapes.
The printer ships with trial-size ink and postcard paper supplies that last 5 pages each. A kit containing postcard paper and an ink cartridge for 108 prints costs $30, which works out to 29 cents per print. The 36-print kit is relatively expensive at $12, or 33 cents per print.

The chief reason to buy the Selphy CP770 is for the fun factor. Though the dye-sublimation technology produces a decent print, it’s too slow and plastic-intensive for me to recommend over other kinds of printing.So all in all, Choose this model only if its looks mean more to you than its overall performance, which is merely adequate.

The value of the product is around $120.95

Transcend’s StoreJet 2.5 Classic

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transcend-storejet-25-classic-portable-hddTranscend,provides two new portable external hard drives,the StoreJet 25 Classic and the StoreJet 25 Mobile.Both of them are based on 2.5-inch 5400rpm SATA hard drives.

The Transcend StoreJet 25 Classic is a fashionable piece of technology. It has a  luxurious polished stainless steel case with piano-gloss black connection panel. It has a capacity from 250GB to 500GB.

Transcend’s StoreJet 25Classic is designed for people who need y to store and carry their data in an elegant way. With its huge storage capacity and luxurious polished stainless steel case with piano-gloss black connection panel, the SJ25C is a truly fashionable piece of technology. Additionally, its distinctive textured backing not only provides a stable non-slip base for resting the drive on a table, but also adds character and enhanced tactile feel. The StoreJet 25C supports all commonly used operating systems, including WindowsR 2000 / XP / Vista, MacR, and LinuxR.It also comes with an attractive zipper case and Transcend’s incredibly useful StoreJet? elite data-management tools that make backing-up and transporting your files easier than ever.

Features

  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backwards compatible
  • Easy Plug and Play installation
  • Ultra-Portability
  • Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed
  • Additional software pack :StoreJet elite (helps you manage your data)
  • LED indicates Power ON and data transfer activity
  • Warranty : 2-years

Specifications

  • Size : 124.00mmx78.00mmx14.00mm
  • Op. Voltage : USB DC 5 Volt
  • Op. Temperature : 5 ? to 55 ?
  • Storage Media : 2.5 inch SATA Hard Disk
  • Weight : 173g
  • Certificates : CE, FCC, BSMI

Surya buys Audi Q7

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suryaaudi3201Surya, to celebrate the success of his Vaaranam Aayiram, purchased an Ice Silver colored spanking new Audi Q7, before he left on his US vacation.

The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by German automaker Audi and was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006.

The Q7 is a luxurious SUV that leaves its rivals far behind and equipped with highly enhanced features and state of the art technology. The Q7 costs approximately Rs 70 lakhs on Indian roads.

The buzz is that Surya has purchased the Audi Q7 on the recommendation of Gautham Menon, who was one of the first person in Chennai city to drive around in a black Audi- A4 car. Surya’s Q7 has been picked from the Bangalore showroom of Audi, as it has a Karnataka registration.

Meanwhile Surya’s lucky heroine (Ghajani and Vel) Asin had informed us that she too has picked a brand new Phantom Black Audi Q7, which her dad brought her on her birthday in Mumbai.

New Audi R8 Released in India

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8Audi R8,the Winner of 2008 ‘World Performance Car’ and the ‘World Car Design of the Year’ awards is launched in india last week.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, launched  Audi R8, the exclusive, mid-engine super sports car with a high degree of day-to-day drivability.

Audi launched R8 in indian market as the response they got from their customers. The aluminium construction lightweight screamer features a mid-mounted petrol 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine, and is directly related to the German car maker’s Le Mans winning race cars. The 414bhp allwheel drive sports car with looks to kill for will now be seen on Indian streets too.The Audi R8 4.2 V8-FSI is equipped with an engine displacement of 4,163 cc, a power output of 309 kW  at 7,800 rpm and a maximum torque 430 Nm between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm. The Audi R8 can attain a top speed of 301 km/h with 0-100 km/h in impressive 4.6 seconds.

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The exterior and interior of Audi R8 was very stylish that offers the feel of a luxurious sports car with exclusive equipment coupled with a wide variety of customized interior options.The car has been priced at Rs 1.17 crore, exshowroom Delhi. Amazingly, the fifteen Audi R8′s allocated to India this year have already been pre-sold.