Articles for the Topic: 'In the News'
Philips Launch VOIP841 Skype Enabled Cordless Phone
Skype today announced a new cordless phones, the Philips VoIP841, that allows cheap calls using prevailing broadband connection, without requiring a computer and special software.
The Philips VoIP841 belongs to a new class of phone that enables Skype users to make and receive both Skype calls over the Internet and traditional landline calls, without a computer, and offers the added convenience of a cordless phone. Another such similar product in this class is the NETGEAR’s cordless phone for Skype.
Company claims that their new Skype enabled cordless phones like Philips VOIP841 offer increased mobility throughout the home or office, giving consumers the freedom and flexibility of not being tethered to their computer. Also, consumers with multiple cordless phone handsets in their home have the ability to hold separate conversations simultaneously - one on Skype, the second on the traditional line - each from a different handset.
LG Unveils Blu-ray Optical Disk Rewriter
LG Electronics has launched its Blu-ray Disk Rewriter, the GBW-H10N, which combines Blu-ray technology with all other prevailing compact DVD optical disc formats including DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM in an internal drive configuration.
According to the company its new Blu-ray Optical Disc Rewriter is capable of providing consumers with higher-quality video and audio rewriting, combined with greater storage capacity achieved using deployment of next generation optical disc format technologies.
Blu-ray optical disk storage technology is the next-generation optical disc format, jointly developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), an strong alliance of the world�s leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers including Apple, Dell, Hitachi, HP, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK and Thomson.
HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC
HP has announced a new feature pack powerful notebook PC based on AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology processors which offers 15-inch XGA display and Biometric fingerprint sensor for enhanced security.
Powered by AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Processor TL-60, the HP Compaq nx6325 notebook PC features 2.0-GHz, 2 x 512-KB L2 cache and offers 512 MB 667MHz DDR2 RAM, a 160 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive and DVD-CD-RW combo SuperMulti with Double Layer drive.
The new HP Compaq nx6325 notebook sports 15-inch (38.1 cm) TFT XGA display which delivers maximum 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution using integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 graphics card with up to 128-MB shared system memory.
Asus Launches Asus U5F Series Notebook PC
Asus has today launched in India its new Asus U5F series notebook PC which is powered by Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology and is claimed to be completely eco-friendly having all its parts produced to strictly comply with RoHS regulations Directive.
The Asus U5F series notebook PC are powered by either Intel Core Duo Processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (1.60 GHz - 2.16 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB) or Intel Core 2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/ T7200/T5600/T5500 (2.33 GHZ - 1.66GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4MB/2MB L2 cache) and features Intel 945GM Motherboard/Chipset, 512 MB DDR II 533 RAM with max up to 1.5 GB, a 60/80/100/120 GB SATA 5400 rpm hard disk drive and DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive.
Weighing about 1.43 kgs, the new Asus U5F notebook PC has 12.1-inch XGA ColorShine LCD Display powered by integrated Intel 945GM internal graphics.
ASUS Unveils EN7950GX2/2PHT/1G Graphics Card
Asus has introduced in India the EN7950GX2/2PHT/1G dual-GPU graphics card which incorporates QUAD SLI and HDCP technologies and supports upto 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution on any standard desktop system.
The SLI-ready Asus EN7950GX2/2PHT/1G dual-GPU graphics card incorporates two GeForce 7950 GPU (graphic processor) on a single graphics card providing the horsepower needed to run the latest game software.
In addition, the dual-GPU graphics card is equipped with 512bit memory, 1GB DDR3 to deliver maximum display resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels.
Acer Aspire V8243 Desktop PC
Acer has introduced on India Independence day a new entry-level desktop PC, the Aspire V8243, which is powered by Intel Pentium 4 processor (3.06 GHz) and comes with DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
Powered by Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 having 1 MB L2 Cache, 3.06 GHz CPU speed, 533 MHz FSB, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, the new Acer Aspire V8243 desktop PC features 256-MB PC3200 DDR2 RAM (expandable up to 2.0 GB), a 80-GB Super ATA (7200rpm) hard disk drive, an integrated DVD/CD-R/W Combo Optical Drive and it comes with standard 17-inch (43.18 cm) CRT digital color monitor.
The entry-level Acer Aspire V8243 desktop PC model does not have 3.5-inch FDD and comes with integrated (on-board) graphics card with shared VRAM and integrated sound card.
Acer Aspire SA80 Desktop PC
Acer has introduced its new multimedia desktop PC in India, the Aspire SA80, which is powered by Intel Pentium 4 processor (3.06 GHz) and comes with DVD writer, a 160-GB hard drive and 17-inch TFT LCD monitor.
Powered by Intel Pentium 4 Processor 519 (1 MB L2 Cache, 3.06 GHz CPU speed, 533 MHz FSB, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology) the new Acer SA80 desktop PC features 256-MB PC3200 DDR2 RAM (expandable up to 2.0 GB), a 160-GB Super ATA (7200rpm) hard disk drive, a integrated DVD-R/W Supermulti Double Layer DVD Writer Drive, a 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy drive and it comes with 17-inch (43.18 cm) TFT LCD monitor.
Lexmark Unveils Lexmark X342n Monochrome Laser Printer
Lexmark International India has today introduced in India the Lexmark X342n monochrome laser all-in-one printer which allows print, copy, fax and scanning with high speeds and powerful performance.
The multi-fucntional Lexmark X342n monochrome alser printer allows users to print, copy, fax and scan through one networked device that can be easily shared by multiple users in small workplaces networked envisonment.
The all-in-one Lexmark X342n device offers print speeds of up to 27 pages per min in color or black and white mode and can accommodate a high-yield 15,000-page per month cycle.
Sony-Ericsson Z550i Clamshell Camera Mobile Phone
Sony-Ericsson has recently introduced in india its new Z550i clamshell mobile phone which features a 1.3 Megapixel digital camera, integrated MP3 music player and integrated FM radio.
The new Sony-Ericsson Z550i has clamshell design and sports a classy brush metal finish. The triband GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) handset has an internal large 256K colors 30 x 37 mm size color TFT display with 176 x 220 pixels resolution and a second external STN mono display with 128 x 36 pixels resolution.
The Z550i is equipped with a 1.3 Megapixel camera with 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution, 4X digital zoom with capability to record video clips. In addition, the Sony-Ericsson Z550i also sports integrated FM radio and MP3 media player which supports audio formats like MP3/AAC.
Genius G-Shot DV815z Digital Video Camera
Genius has announced today in India the launch of Genius G-Shot DV815z, a multi-fucntional 5-in-1 digital video camera.
The Genius G-Shot DV815z is a multi-fucntional device that works as digital video camera, digital still camera, digital voice recorder, music player and mass storage device (USB pen drive) and it features a 3x optical zoom function and supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), for printing pictures.
The new Genius G-Shot DV815z digital video camera is equipped with 4.0 mega pixel super CCD image sensors, and can shoot pictures up to 8.0 mega pixels, besides delivering vivid and lively images.
Lenovo Thinkpad Z61 Series Notebook PC
Lenovo announced the launch of its new ThinkPad Z61 Series notebook PC in India, powered by Intel Core Duo processor with newly enhanced multimedia and wireless connectivity options and equipped with stunning widescreen display.
Boasting a wide size of stunning widescreen displays, the Lenovo Z61 Series notebook PC are available in three different models viz. Thinkpad Z61t, Z61m and Z61e. All three models of Thinkpad Z61 series notebook PC are powered by Intel Duo Processor and sport a widescreen displays.
Sony CyberShot DSC-N1 Touch Screen Digital Camera
Sony has introduced its CyberShot DSC-N1 smart digital camera in India featuring a 8.1 Megapixel CCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lenses, and a large 3.0 inch tactile LCD touch screen display.
Sony CyberShot DSC-N1 is powered by Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode)1/1.8-inch CCD sensor technology which delivers 8.3 Megapixel (3264 x 2448 pixels) image resolution and sports Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens construction with 3x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom. The Super HAD CCD allows a higher light level to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity, reducing noise, and utilizing more digital information in reproducing the subject.
AMD Launch Next Generation Opteron Processor
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has today introduced a next generation AMD Opteron processor featuring the industry-leading performance-per-watt and outstanding virtualization capabilities.
To be available in India in the first week of September 2006, the new version of Opteron processors which is now known as Rev F, is one of the only x86 server processors that will upgrade to native quad-core within the same thermal design power envelope enabling customers to increase computing capacity in typical server farm environment without having to alter datacenter infrastructure.
In addition, the new dual-core Opteron processor chip, would comes with improved virtualization capabilities and upgraded integrated memory.
Nokia 2610 Entry Level Mobile Phone
Nokia has announced the availability of a new entry-level dualband GSM mobile phones, Nokia 2610 in India, featuring 65K color screen, a unique One-Touch internet access function and Polyphonic ringtones.
The Dualband GSM 900 / GSM 1800 MHz network ready Nokia 2610 mobile phone is equipped with color display supporting 65,336 colors with 128 x 128 pixels resolution and supports 24-channel polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
Available in three colours, blue, black and bronze the new entry-level Nokia 2610 mobile phone boasts of features such as e-mail support and One-Touch Internet access via a WAP browser using xHTML built-in browser, built-in handsfree speakphone and 300 entries phonebook.
Aiptek Pocket DV-8900 Multi-functional Digital Camcorder
Aiptek has introduced in India its Pocket DV-8900 multi-functional digital camcorder which features a high-resolution digital camera, MP3 media player, a digital voice recorder and capability of video recording in MPEG-4 format.
Aiptek Pocket DV-8900 Multi-functional Digital Camcorder is a ideal budget DV and it sports 2.0-inch 115,200 pixels resolution Color TFT/LCD Display. It is equipped with a 5.0 Megapixel CCD capable digital camera with 4X digital zoom capable of recording VGA 640X480 pixels resolution video in MPEG-4 format at 30 frames per second or 320×240 pixels at 30 frames per seconds and capturing still images in upto 10.0 Megapixels resolution in JPEG format.
