Articles for the Topic: 'In the News'
D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter Launched
D-Link has launched DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB adapter that allows to connect any desktop or notebook computer to a standard wireless 802.11g or draft 802.11n network for enhanced wireless reception and performance.
D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter delivers high performance wireless connectivity with better wireless reception over standard 802.11g wireless WiFi adapters, providing an excellent solution for experiencing better wireless performance and faster connection to a high-speed wireless network.
Google Fast Flip Service For Newspapers And Magazine Articles launched
Google has today launched its new experimental service ‘Fast Flip‘ in Google Labs that allows users to flip through quickly news and articles from major newspapers and magazines from scores of major publishers on the net.
All pages in Google’s Fast Flip service are cached by Google as flat graphic files and therefore loads very quickly allowing users literary fast flipping through hundreds of pages to locate page which interest them most.
The Fast Flip user interface offers screenshots of the web pages containing relevant articles which on clicking leads to the original page.
Opera Browser v.10 Launched With Fully Functional Turbo Processing Engine
Opera, after scores of Beta followed by a Release Candidate (RC) of its web browser just a week back, has finally released its fully functional latest version Opera 10 which is now ready for download simultaneously for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.
The latest version.10 of the Opera browser comes included with the the browser’s most publicized compression engine called Opera Turbo processing engine designed to improve load times and fast surfing on lousy slow internet connections.
Opera is claiming that Opera Turbo enables Opera v.10 browser to be up to 40% faster than its earlier Opera 9.6 version and upto 8 times faster compared to other latest browsers.
Transcend JetFlash V70 Rugged USB Flash Drive Launched
Transcend has announced its latest high-capacity USB flash drive, the JetFlash V70 which is made of eco-friendly silicone rubber that provides a pleasant tactile feel and offers excellent protection for stored data from shock, splashes and dust while working, exercising, or traveling outdoors.
The new range of rugged the Transcend’s JetFlash V70 USB Flash Drive combines exceptional durability with performance, stylish sporty design, and environment friendliness, and is a great storage device that allows users with active lifestyles to take their important files wherever they go.
In addition, the rugged Transcend JetFlash V70 flash drive also has an eye-catching streamlined shape and three attractive bright color schemes representing different storage capacities.
Saksham Launches Audio Book Reader
The Samadrishti Kshamata Vikas Avam Anusandhan Mandal (SAKSHAM), a Nagpur based charitable organization that works for the visually impaired community, has launched its first ever Audio Book Reader, a pocket-sized device that enable visually impaired students to read audio books with much more ease.
The Audio Book Reader (ABR) is equipped with microSD expandable memory card of same kind used in cell phones and digital cameras, that allows maximum of 2-GB of storage.
ABR’s 2-GB storage capacity allows upto 60 hours of audio contents which means that it can record the entire syllabus of Std X or Std XII.
Samsung Spinpoint N3U 250-GB USB Based Portable Hard Drive Launched
Samsung has launched in India its new 1.8-inch 250-GB USB connectable external portable hard drive Spinpoint N3U which incorporates an integrated native USB v1.1/2.0 controller embedded on the circuit board.
The Samsung Soinpoint N3U hard drive incorporates an optimized design which results in a much smaller foor print, less power consumption and optimized performance ideal for portable external platter type storage devices.
Capable of storing upto 125 GB per platter, the new Samsung N3U portable USB hard drive is a 1.8-inch (against 2.5-inch standard), 3600 rpm, 250-GB capacity standard notebook hard drive which is preformatted FAT32 for Windows.
The new high-capacity 1.8-inch 250GB capacity Samsung N3U is ideal for consumers who require a small form factor, high capacity data storage.
Acer Aspire 4730Z Notebook PC
Acer has recently announced its new Acer Aspire 4730Z notebook PC which is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor and it features 14.1 inch WXGA Widescreen display, integrated Wi-Fi Wireless LAN connectivity, Dolby 5.1 stereo speakers, integrated webcam with microphone and a 8X DVD writer.
Weighing about 2.45 kg the Acer Aspire 4730Z notebook PC is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor T3200 featuring 1-MB L2 cache and 667 MHz FSB.
The Acer Aspire 4730Z notebook features Intel 960 GML Express chipset motherboard with integrated 3D graphics, 2-GB DDR II SDRAM, 667 MHz (max 4-GB in 2 slots), 160-GB Serial-ATA hard disk drive (5400rpm) and 8x DVD Super Multi Double Layer DVD Writer.
Dell XPS M1730 Notebook
The new Dell XPS M1730 notebook PC is powered by 2.40 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and it features 17-inch UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA TFT display, integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam, WiFi 802.11a/g/n LAN connection, 8X DVD Writer, and 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader.
Made from highly durable magnesium alloy frame, the new Dell XPS M1730 notebook PC is powered by 2.40 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 with 3-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB using Santa Rosa chipset Mainboard.
Less than 1-inch thick at the front, Dell XPS M1730 notebook PC features 4-GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (up to 4-GB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum in 2 slots), a 200-GB Serial-ATA HDD with 7200 rpm and it comes equipped with a slot-loading SuperMulti dual-layer (8.5 GB) DVD writer.
iBall Marvel Core 2 Duo T5450 Notebook
The new iBall Marvel Core 2 Duo T5450 notebook is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and it features larger 12.1 inch Widescreen WXGA display, fingerprint reader, face recognition technology, integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam and 8X Super multi DVD Writer.
The new iBall Marvel Core 2 Duo T5450 notebook PC is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450 with 2-MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB, and it features Intel Mobile GM965/GL960 Express Chipset Mainboard, 2-GB DDR2 677 MHz SDRAM (max. 4-GB in 2 slots), 250-GB 2.5 inch 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive 8X Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.
The iBall Marvel Core 2 Duo T5450 notebook PC is equipped with 12.1-inch (30.7 cm) WXGA Ultra Bright Widescreen TFT LCD Screen powered by Intel Mobile GM965/GL960 Graphics Chipset (integrated in mainboard) with upto 256 MB of shared memory, offering maximum of 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.
LG Desknote S900 Notebook
LG’s latest offering, the LG Desknote S900 notebook PC is powered by 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and it offers 19-inch WXGA TFT display, Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG connection, GMA X3100 graphics chipset, 1.3 MP webcam, 5-in-1 card reader and 20x DVD SuperMulti Dual Layer DVD Writer.
The LG Desknote S900 notebook PC is powered by 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5550 with 2-MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB and it features Intel 965GM + ICH8M Chipset motherboard.
The LG S900 notebook is claimed to be the hybrid of Desktop and Notebook PC therefore being termed DeskNote PC, and it combines the power of a Desktop with convenience and portability of a notebook PC.
Spice S-525 Mobile Phone
Spice has announced Spice S-525 dual-band GSM Candybar style entry-level mobile phone which features 65K colors CSTN dislay and sports integrated FM radio with recording and scheduled on/off feature along with mobile tracker with SMS and Blacklist feature.
Dual-band GSM 900/1800 MHz ready Spice S-525 mobile phone has 65K colors TFT display with 96 x 64 pixels resolution. Supporting Polyphonic (16 channels) ringtones and MP3 ringtones, Spice S-525 phone offers upto 500 entries phonebook with Photo call and 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls records.
Weighing about 77 grams, the new Spice S-525 mobilephone comes with 500-KB of internal shared storage space and it does NOT offer any memory expansion slot for expandable memory storage.
Dell Inspiron 1525 R540511 Laptop PC
Dell has recently launched Dell Inspiron 1525 R540511 Laptop PC in India which sports 2.0 GHz Intel Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Processor, 15.4 inch WXGA widescreen TFT display, Dell Wireless 1390 802.11a/g/n Mini-Card wireless connection, integrated 2.0 Megapixel webcam, and 8X Super Multi DVD Writer.
The Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop is built on Intel Santa Rosa notebook platform and it is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Procesor T5750 having 2-MB L2 Cache and 667Mhz FSB and it features 3-GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (maximum 4-GB), 250-GB 5400 rpm 2.5 inch SATA Hard Drive and 8X DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer as standard configuration.
HP Pavilion dv2762TX Notebook PC
The HP Pavilion dv2762TX notebook PC, is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5550 and it features 8X double layer (8.5 GB) DVD writer, 14.1-inch Widescreen WXGA display, built-in 1.3 megapixels webcam, integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, integrated Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection, Biometric Fingerprint reader and integrated 5-in-1 media card slot.
The HP Pavilion dv2762TX multimedia notebook PC is powered by 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5550, with 2-MB L2 Cache and 667 MHz FSB and it features Intel 945PM Express Chipset mainboard, 2-GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (533 MHz) SDRAM (4-GB maximum in 2 slots), 160-GB Serial-ATA 150 Mbps 5400 rpm 2.5-inch customer removable hard drive and 8X SuperMulti LightScribe Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD +RW/ +R Writer. In addition, the notebook also offers support for the second HDD and Flash based solid state storage drives.
Nokia Plans to Launch 40 Biodegradable Green Mobile Phones
Nokia has announced a plan to launch 40 new biodegradable so called Green Mobile Phones in Indian this year. Company claims that the biodegradable mobile phones handsets would easily be recycled.
The recycling process is aimed to reduce the amount of other harmful components that otherwise pollute and damage environment. Nokia is also planning to introduce a biodegradable phone cover and recyclable batteries which otherwise use lithium and cadmium which are harmful substances.
Nokia has developed their first biodegradable Green Mobile Phone viz Nokia 3110 which uses about 65% recyclable materials and the company is already working to promote recycled mobile phones in USA markets.
Transcend 16-GB and 32-GB JetFlash V20 Flash Drive
Transcend has announced its new USB flash drive, the 16-GB and 32-GB JetFlash V20 Flash Drives which are less than the size of an AA battery (49.5mm x 15.8mm x 7.4mm), are small and light enough to be taken anywhere and features plug-and-play interface.
The Transcend V20 Flash Drive sports a sleek and refined compact zinc-alloy body which is housed in a stylish shaped pearlescent chassis with a semi-transparent color-band which actually lights-up while in use.
The new 16-GB and 32-GB Transcend JetFlash V20 USB Flash Drive allows users to store massive volumes of all sorts of personal files, music, digital photos, and even full-length HDTV movies and still have space left for work or school documents.
Transcend 16-GB and 32-GB JetFlash V20 USB Flash Drive is also equipped with a wealth of useful software tools. The JetFlash elite software suite can be installed to run directly from the JetFlash drive when a user plug it in to the USB port.
