Top 5 Music Phones

1. Sony Ericsson W200i:

A 128 MB Memory Stick Micro card is supplied with the phone and you can replace it with another one up to 2 GB to save even more music. The W200i has a very good sound quality and performs well as a music phone. The Sony Ericsson W200i costs Rs. 3,900.

2. Motorola EM30:

The EM30 inherits the excellent sound quality of the E8 and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting your own headphones, along with Bluetooth A2DP profile for connecting your wireless stereo headset. The EM30 also has an FM radio and a music recognition service.
It comes with a 1 GB card in the bundle and can be expanded up to 8 GB.


The battery is rated to last up to 13 hours of continuous music playback, which is great. Priced at Rs. 7800, the EM30 is a solid music phone that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

3. Nokia 5320:

The phone comes with a 1 GB card bundled and you can expand it further up to 8 GB by microSDHC cards.

As for the battery life the phone is capable of a stunning 24 hours of continuous playback. At Rs. 10,050 I believe the 5320 XpressMusic is an excellent music phone.


4. Samsung BEAT 450:

The phone supports a wide range of formats, which can be further expanded by third party applications that the BEAT 450 supports, thanks to the Symbian S60 platform on which it runs.

The phone also supports Bluetooth stereo headsets and has a built-in FM radio. Priced at Rs. 11,000 the Samsung BEAT 450 is a really good music phone.

5. Sony Ericsson W595:

The W595 offered good sound quality, especially through the loudspeakers. It also supports a wide range of formats such as MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA and WAV. Then there is also the support for Bluetooth stereo headset and FM radio. Overall at Rs. 14,000 the W595 is a great choice.

iPWR SuperPack offered for iPhone and other Apple products

iPWR introduces a solution for more talk and play time on the iPhone 3G and other Apple products. Called the SuperPack power source, the company claims this product to be the lightest and smallest longest lasting rechargeable 1800 mAh power source for Apple products.

Along with the iPhone, the iPWR SuperPack can be integrated with many other Apple devices consisting of a 30-pin connector dock. This pack is also bestowed with the ‘Works with iPhone 3G’ and ‘Made for iPod’ certification. The power source has the ability to charge different devices even while they are being used. Being portable in nature, the product can charge these devices while traveling as well.

The device time of the iPhone is nearly doubled with the SuperPack.

Source: Tech Gadgets

New BlackBerry OS 5.0 Features Reported

The firmware could drop at WES 2009

Firmware version 5.0.0.90 for BlackBerry Bold leaked into the wild about two weeks ago, and Research Motion is expected to soon make the update official, given the fact that WES 2009 in is set to open its gates in a short while. Until that happens, we should take a look at some of the goodies that the firmware version will offer to all BlackBerry users out there.

Stationary date header in Messages is the first new thing that has been included in the update, providing users with the capability to track down the days in which emails they are looking at have been received. One thing that should be mentioned here is that users on BES 5.0 will receive some more features, including the options to flag emails and define them by request, color, status and due date as well as create, edit and delete folders from the device itself.

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Viigo Gets Updated with Facebook and Twitter Features

Other functionalities to be announced on May 5 too.

Viigo, the popular RSS reader for BlackBerry handsets, comes with a wide range of functionalities for mobile phone users already, yet it seems that some more features will soon be added to the application. According to the latest news on the web, the Viigo team intends to announce on May 5 the addition of multiple new enterprise-oriented features, along with Facebook and Twitter functionality, not to mention streaming audio.


The new Viigo functionality will be announced and showcased at RIM’s Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) in early May, and those to do it will be Viigo’s CEO Mark Ruddock and CTO Jay Steele. In addition, they will also hold an attendee question-and-answer session regarding the application.

Currently, Viigo is offered both in an enterprise and a “consumer” version, and the new features added to the enterprise version include enhanced corporate contacts functionality, as well as new budgeting and finance utilities. At the same time, the application will also come with company calendar and training and performance reporting tools.

The free version of Viigo will be enhanced with new Twitter and Facebook features, and it will also be added audio streaming capabilities, though it is not sure for the time being where the audio will come from. Moreover, it will include the option to make restaurant reservations directly from the smartphone, offering users the possibility to search for restaurants by region, a feature powered by Open Table.

Given the fact that Viigo also works on some mobile phones based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system, the new features might become available for those versions as well, though nothing concrete has been unveiled for the moment. Those who haven't tried Viigo already can do so by downloading the application from Softpedia, either for a BlackBerry device, or for Windows Mobile-powered phones. Stay tuned to learn what other features the new Viigo will come with when launched.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

This phone is the new addition to Alltel’s range of handsets. This model is said to be perfect for customers looking out for both style as well as functionality. It will be available through Alltel from May.

The smartphone allows users to view messages and calls on its high-resolution external display. The 240×320 pixel internal LCD screen displays call information, messages, pictures and videos with crystal clear detail and contrast.

As we know that Alltel has been committed to offering customers stylish and innovative phones, and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip gives customers the best of both worlds – a small, stylish smartphone rich in multimedia coupled with the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging capabilities.

Alltel has announced that the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8230 handset will be available on its network starting in early May. The handset is a full Blackberry smartphone with the clamshell style and a SureType QWERTY keyboard underneath.

The phone features a 2MP camera that can record video and a full HTML web browser. Memory is expandable with microSD cards up to 16GB.

According to Alltel Wireless, the new BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone will be available for$79.99, after a $70 mail-in rebate, and upon the signing of a two-year contract agreement with the carrier on a qualifying Smart Choice Pack, which starts at as little as $69.99 per month and includes unlimited data, email and Web access. In addition, the mobile phone operator offers the BlackBerry Curve 8330 for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, while the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is free also after a $100 mail-in rebate.

Motorola Hint QA30 - The First 3G Messaging Device Launched by Cricket

Cricket Motorola Hint QA30 Phone

In the middle of nowhere, the same mobile phone has again hit the online media terrain with an official announcement stating that it is launched in the market via Cricket.

Cricket Communications makes the compact, slider phone, called the Motorola Hint QA30, available for the American customers. The main highlight of the handset is the support for tri-band.

Verizon Wireless rolls out the Samsung Trance mobile phone

Verizon Wireless introduces Samsung’s latest offering dubbed as the Trance mobile phone. This device caters to music lovers as it boasts of advanced audio quality by Bang & Olufsen’s ICEpower amp. This sleek phone is a high-powered music device with touchpad navigation enabled. The Trance is available in two hues namely piano black and electric red.

Music enthusiasts are sure to be bowled over with the music-centered features included in this Samsung mobile. The handset has a microSD card slot which supports up to 16GB and has a 1GB internal memory specially slotted for music. The player integrated into the device is compatible with wma, mp3, unprotected .aac and .aac+ formats. It also has a 3.5mm headset jack for devices such as headphones.

Nokia 5730 XpressMusic

Nokia is back to please a wide range of audiences, this time round by launching a trio of handsets that will cater for everybody with different budgets. Available across a wide spectrum of price points, it will open up more markets with Comes With Music service and the Nokia Music Store, in addition to integrating these elements as seamlessly as possible on both the cell phone and the PC.

Nokia attempts to turn the digital music player that rings in your pocket into a library, shop and platform that manages all your music as well.

The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic comes with a full QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging and email, where the Homescreen for XpressMusic offers access and dynamic information on music, people, games, email and calendar.

You can also enjoy an improved contacts bar with up to 20 friends and family members, while getting direct access to music, N-Gage and other applications (including Facebook, Photos, Ovi Contacts, Maps and messaging among others).

Dedicated gaming keys make the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic a true N-Gage gadget, where direct access to the N-Gage Arena community and preloaded N-Gage games will go down well with the competitive types. It will retail for about $400 in quarter three this year.

The Motorola Evoke QA4

Motorola might be in the doldrums at the moment as each step they take does not seem to result in phenomenal sales of sorts, which can get rather depressing when you think about it. After all, they seem to have fallen into being a victim of their own success, where everything else after the RAZR just failed to capture the imagination of the masses, leading to the quandary where they’re at today. Still, it is nice to see them not throwing in the towel just yet, as it will be a sad day when Motorola is no longer part of the cell phone industry.

This time round, we have the Motorola Evoke QA4 that was announced officially. First of all, the Motorola Evoke QA4 is but a socially-inclined device that comes with a 2.8″ full touch screen display to make navigation and usage a snap. A wide variety of messaging styles are supported by the Evoke, where you will be able to benefit from a full touch-screen QWERTY keyboard as well as a slide out traditional keypad if you’re more inclined towards actual buttons.

Your home screen content can be further customized with integrated widgets and personalized RSS feeds, where you are able to take advantage of the full HTML browser to share pictures, videos and other files online.

Sharp unveils Mebius PC-NJ70A netbook with Optical Sensor LCD Pad.

Sharp takes notebook PC technology to a whole new level. For the first time ever, the company introduces an optical sensor LCD touchpad with this laptop. Handwritten input and direct-touch operation can be recognized by this LCD touchpad.

The 4 inch optical sensor LCD panel performs normal mouse operations and even recognizes multi-finger touch operations. This is used to rotate, enlarge or shrink items seen on the screen. No touch sensor or protective film is needed to cover this LCD pad. Its wide space gives users more room for movement.

The unique LCD touchpad can detect up to four fingers at one time and even retains its brightness. When an on-screen button is pressed, users gain access to shortcuts through the menu on the pad.

HTC Magic to land on Vodafone UK by 5th May for free?

The world’s second Android-based smartphone, which made its initial appearance at MWC in Feb 2009, is all set to entice UK consumers.

According to Slashgear, the HTC Magic is listed for pre-orders from Vodafone UK and is signified to reach the customers on 5th May 2009 for free of cost. However, the twist in the tale is that the smartphone will be available on pay monthly plans starting from £30 (approx. Rs. 2,202).

Another catch in the story is that the HTC Magic will be free on 18-month Vodafone contracts.

Source: Tech Gadget

Samsung releases Propel Pro Windows Mobile Phones via AT&T

After adding the Samsung Propel in the AT&T catalog, the network provider even includes the next generation smartphone from Samsung Mobile to its range of mobile phones.

Samsung Mobile has announced the availability of its latest smartphone, known as the Samsung Propel Pro, through AT&T.

Powered by the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the slider phone supports AT&T’s 3G network, enabling users to browse through web and access multiple e-mail accounts.

Source: Tech Gadgets

Smart LG Viewty II a.k.a. GC900 Gets Official?

LG Viewty mobile phone has gained an immense eminence with its style and features. So once again, the company has made an attempt to uncover enhanced functionalities and capabilities with the introduction of a new LG phone.

Electronista reports that LG has apparently announced a new version of LG Viewty, called the LG Viewty Smart. The Viewty II carries improvements in the photographic arena with video capabilities and the user-interface.

Source: Tech Gadgets

Switch off today from 8.30pm :9.30pm, 22 April, 2009

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 each year, aims to inspire awareness and appreciation among individuals,for the Earth’s environment.The Earth Day Network has sought to make this into a day of action which changes individual behavior and thereby influences positive policy changes.

Earth Hour, organized by WWF, asked people to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time, March 28,2009, to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.

Your support made Earth Hour a success in India.

Government of Delhi has asked all its citizens to come together to show their support once again. So speak for the Earth.

Switch off today from 8.30pm :9.30pm, 22 April, 2009

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Kingston Technology unveils 1333 and 1066MHz DDR3 server modules

Kingston Technology presents a wide range of server modules known as the 1333 and 1066MHz DDR3 in ValueRAM. The 1333MHz DDR3 server modules are introduced in system specific memory validated by Intel for use on its Xeon processor-based motherboards.

“Kingston’s DDR3 registered ECC DIMMs as well as DDR3 unbuffered ECC DIMMs incorporate with thermal sensor that is utilized on some platforms to monitor the memory modules’ temperature and allows the platform to better manage thermal parameters for more reliable operation,” stated Scott Chen, Vice President of APAC Region, Kingston.

He further explained, “Kingston foresees the increasing demands for system migration on both corporate and consumer ends since the debut of the Read the rest of this story..

Versa: New LG Phone with Detachable QWERTY

LG and Verizon Wireless has recently announced the creation of the Versa, which they claim to be a real MVP (Most Versatile Phone).

So what makes it so versatile? Well, the big feature is that it comes with a QWERTY keyboard that is detachable, with an LED screen on the back. So if you are comfortable texting without the keyboard, you can just leave it at home.

Without the QWERTY, the Versa also works as a full touchscreen, and has an animated 3D interface with three different home screens and three options of layouts. The web browser is a full HTML that supports Flash and RSS feeds, with three browser windows open at a time.

Other features include a 2 Megapixel camera with face detection, a music player, microSD memory port, Bluetooth, plus it is VZ Navigator capable. Another feature is the Chaperone program, which allows the LG Versa to have its location shared with family members via the Chaperone Web site.

Of course, a lot of phones have the features listed in the previous paragraph. The detachable QWERTY is probably going to sell the Versa the most. I have a suggestion of how to improve it: create a detachable QWERTY that is the size of a normal computer keyboard, and make it so it folds up. That would make the mobile computing experience a lot easier.

The LG Versa should be available at Verizon Wireless stores on March 1 for $199.99 after $50 mail in rebate.

Source: MobileCrunch

Card Mobile Phone

Pretty soon, they will be as tiny as the one that Ben Stiller had in Zoolander. Case in point: the card mobile phone, which is a cellular phone that is the size of a credit card.

Well, it is the length and width of a credit card, but it is thick as a stack of three credit cards. That is thin enough to slide into the pocket with your Visa or MasterCard, and it weighs in at 1.3 ounces.

In case you are concerned about the lack of buttons on the card mobile phone, dialing is accomplished by navigating an onscreen dialpad, and it also comes with a built-in voice dialer.

This is a dual band GSM GPRS that has about 200 minutes of talk time. The screen is either color or monochrome, and the credit card phone is waterproof.
It would appear that the user can put his or her personal message on it. Someone must be very proud that he or she won the CTIA Emerging Technology Awards.

The Card Mobile Phone will be available in June or July. Rumor has it that it will hit India, and then the United States.

Source: dvice

Belkin unveils the Micro Charger and Dual Auto Charger

Belkin introduces its latest chargers called as the F8Z446, F8Z445 and F8Z280. These are Micro Auto charger with charge sync cable for iPod and iPhone, Micro Auto charger and Dual Auto charger respectively.

These devices charge the users’ iPhone or iPod in the convenience of their own car. The chargers sport a compact design and hence do not add extra clutter to the dashboard. Users can detach the Micro Auto charger easily from the dashboard.

With this device, the iPod, iPhone and GPS systems get charged at 1 amp. The Micro Auto charger with charge sync cable is available for the iPod and iPhone and comprises of a 3 foot charge sync cable.

As for the Dual Auto Charger, this charger comes with two USB 2.0 ports where one of them offers fast charging at 1A while the other is at 500mA. Each $30 purchase will be accompanied by a three-foot charge and sync cable for the iPod and iPhone.

Well, Belkin is an old hat at iPod accessories, and here they are with yet another two more devices that ought to keep your iPhone/iPod juiced up especially when you’ve embarked on a long road trip.

Vodafone to release Nokia N97 in July

Vodafone has announced the launch of the most awaited Nokia N97. The phone is scheduled to be launched this July in UK. Designed to meet the needs of today’s netizens, the N97 offers a 3.5-inch touch display with up to 16 million colors nHD16:9 widescreen (640×360 pixels) and a full QWERTY keyboard.

This Nokia Nseries device packs in a variety of technologically advanced features including multiple sensors, 16GB expandable memory, processing power and connection speed.

The phone comes with an ‘always open’ window which allows users to connect to their favorite social networking sites and internet destinations anytime, anywhere.

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3G Apple iPhone: Apple iPhone 3G deal on O2 Netrwork

The Apple iPhone is the most innovative mobile phone that offers everything to its users. This amazing phone from Apple is well-exquisite and comes preloaded with all the advanced technology Internet connectivities and multimedia features.

The most fascinating feature of this stylish gadget is its large 3.5 inches HVGA touchscreen that comes with scratch-resistant glass which allows the users to get ultimate mobile experience, while operating the menus and sub-menus of the phone.

This colourful wide display also comes along with Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate and Proximity sensor for auto turn-off. This modern device is compatible with iPod audio/video player which allows the users to enjoy their favourite music and movies on this elegant handset.

To offer high-speed web access and data transmission to its users, the Apple iPhone comes preloaded with seamless features like GPRS, EDGE, WLAN-Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth v2.0, headset support and USB v2.0.

BlackBerry 9500 Storm

Talk-of-the-town, the BlackBerry 9500 Storm is an ultimate gadget that comes preloaded with all the unique and power-packed features. To allure the modern mobile lovers, this smart mobile phone has an amazing 3.25 inches TFT touchscreen that offers an exceptional resolution of 360 x 480 pixels and supports 65K colours.

To enjoy hassle-free swiping or dragging of all the phone options on its vibrant touchscreen, this fascinating handset comes with an Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate feature.

Now, one can enjoy fast and reliable web access on it as it is compatible with a high-speed HTML enabled Internet browser. This high performance mobile phone comes embedded with 128 MB of RAM, 1 GB of storage memory along with a microSD (TransFlash) card slot which can be used to expand the external memory of the phone up to 8 GB.

Besides a Built-in GPS receiver, the BlackBerry 9500 Storm is equipped with all the advanced technology multimedia features like Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+, Video player MPEG4/3gp/H.264/WMV, Java games and 3.2 mega pixels digital camera along with a video recorder, flash and autofocus features.

BlackBerry Bold

The BlackBerry Bold would definitely be an ideal choice of yours if you want to possess a truly high-end business phone that will help you to simplify all your business chores. With a classic and executive look, this refreshingly vibrant handset comes with almost all the features that are required by a modern business user like you.

Your basic communication will be much more smoother by getting the advantage of sending and receiving multiple messaging features including SMS, MMS, Email and Instant Messaging.

You will be highly benefited by getting the advantage of accessing the Internet through the high-end Web browser of this 3G network compatible phone. The BlackBerry Bold's full QWERTY keyboard helps you to type your most important mails faster and with a high ease.

By providing a powerful camera and high-end audio and video player, the widget also performs in a superior fashion in terms of providing pure digital entertainment to you.

Washington D.C. to get mobile television first

For years, European and Asian mobile phone customers have taken for granted the ability to watch television on their cell phones. It’s a large part of the reason why non-cable television in these locations is comparatively thriving compared to the US. Cell phone television is particularly common in Japan. So where is it in the United States already?

It’s coming. 22 cities are rushing to try to get a live mobile pedestrian handheld (or MPH) system running. MPH, for those in the know, is a modification of conventional transmissions that makes for reliable television reception is incredibly difficult when the receiver is moving. The MPH standard allows for both standard definition and high definition broadcasting, and also includes advanced video and audio coding and power saving features for mobile receivers.

Great stuff for those who want to watch House on their handsets. But unless you live in Washington, D.C. you’ll have an indefinite wait ahead of you.

The Open Mobile Video Colition have just announced that Washington D.C.’s local CBS, PBS, NBC and Ion affiliates will be ready to broadcast with MPH transmissions by late summer.

Now all that is missing is the hardware. Clearly there’s no American handsets out there yet that support the technology, although Dell has been banking on mobile television being an important feature of future netbooks with their add-on cards for the Dell Mini series… and which will supposedly be followed by a showing this week of a netbook with an integrated MPH tuner.

That’s a smart move on Dell’s part: with their long battery life and low-power chips, netbooks are a good fit for mobile television. Now let’s see Verizon and AT&T start bringing over some of those sexy MPH handsets from Japan.

Skype coming to the DSi?

Although the DSi managed to sell a remarkable 300,000 consoles in its first week of release in America, for those with a DS already, there’s little to recommend it. The camera will afford some nice Pictochat opportunities, and the ability to download DSiWare games is a nice little perk, but for those intimately familiar with the differences between systems, it’s a small update, easily overlooked but for a killer app that exclusively takes advantage of the DSi’s new functions.

Skype has come far enough that it runs on almost everything. Or at least its VoIP functions do. The real question is: can Skype bring video chat to the DSi? That function — truly handheld video chat — is what would truly make Skype the DSi’s killer app. But is the DSi beefy enough to handle it?

FAQ about Nano car!

Is there any storage space or luggage space in this car?

A luggage space of 80 litres is provided in this car behind the rear seat. The rear seat is a 100% bench seat that can be folded to create additional luggage space. With the rear seat folded, the luggage space in this car is 500 Litres. The other storage spaces are Cup holders in the floor console for Nano LX, door trims with pockets for books, magazines in Nano CX and LX, holding space (storage) on the dashboard due to its peculiar shape.

What is the Power to weight ratio for the Nano as compared to the competition?

The Power to weight ratio in Nano is ~58 PS/ ton which is higher than that of any other level car in the Indian market (It is ~56 PS/ton for Maruti 800)

Is a tachometer provided on the Nano?

No, tachometer is not provided on any of the trim levels in nano.

Are Power windows present in the Nano?

Yes, Front Power windows are offered only in Nano LX.

Will this car be available in BS 4 norms?

The BS4 compliant engine for the Nano is under development and will be introduced in a years time. The car will be offered in BS 2 and BS 3 emission norms only (The base 'Nano' and the mid 'Nano CX' will be offered in BS2 and BS 3, whereas the top end 'Nano LX' will be offered only in BS3 emission norms)

What is the size of the drum brakes?

The diameter of the drum brakes is 180 mm- both at the front and the rear.

Why does this car have drum brakes at the front instead of usual disc brakes? Does this affect performance in any way?

The engine is located at the rear of this car. As a result, the load on front wheels is low. Hence drum brakes at front will serve the purpose. The braking distance for this car is comparable to any other entry level cars.

What is the front and rear track of this car?

The front track is 1325mm and the rear track is 1315mm.

FAQ about Nano car!

Why the name 'Nano'?

Nano stands for superior technology and small in size. This is what this car depicts and hence the name 'Nano'.

What are the fuel options offered on this car?

This car will now be offered only in the Petrol version 'A 624cc 2 cylinder petrol engine.

Will this car be offered in Diesel variant? Is it planned?

As of now the Diesel variant is not offered. It will be offered only in Petrol now

Can this car be converted to LPG/ CNG?

This car is available only in the Petrol version. No other alternate fuel option is offered on this car now. It is not recommened as of now to convert it to LPG/ CNG.

Where is the spare tyre located? How can this be accessed?

The spare wheel is located under the bonnet and is easily accesible.

Do any of the versions in Nano have alloy wheels?

The wheels in Nano are called 'Style-in-steel' wheels. They are steel wheels made to look like alloy wheels.

Where is the battery located?

The battery in this car is located below the driver seat.

How does the rear engine get cooled?

Two scoops are provided on either side of this car. These scoops allow for cooler air to enter as the car moves and help in engine cooling.

How do you avoid over heating of rear engine?

Two scoops are provided on either side of this car. These scoops allow for cooler air to enter as the car moves and help in engine cooling.

Why are front and rear tyre specifications different in this car?

The engine is located at the rear in this car. Hence, to take care of the larger rear load, rear tyres are wider than the front tyres. They also help maintain the slip angle while turning at higher speeds and to achieve good drivability and handling characteristics.

What should be the tyre pressure I should maintain in the Nano- for each of front and rear tyres?

The recommended tyre pressure is :
Front tyre: 26 psi and
Rear tyre: 28 psi

Can the spare tyre be fitted in the rear?

The spare tyre in the Nano is same as the front tyre i.e.135/70R12.
However there is absolutely no concern incase the rear tyre gets punctured since the spare tyre can also be fitted at the rear. But precautions need to be taken: In such a case, drive the vehicle at not more than 40-60 kmph, drive cautiously at sharp turns while driving with spare tyre at the rear.
It is recommended to replace the spare tyre at rear with standard rear tyre at the nearest service station.

'Nano' : Available colors in the market

Color	View
	Front View	Rear View
Racing Red
Summer Blue
Champagne Gold
Lunar Silver
Ivory White
Sunshine Yellow

Tata Nano: The World’s Cheapest Car!

Tata Motors today took the covers off the world’s cheapest car — the Nano.

Tata's new market-moving 1-lakh rupee car is by no means a makeshift job - in fact, I think it is one of the best looking and most distinctive cars on the road. There may be enough on the road to make us get used to its looks soon, but the fresh design approach makes it rival some of the best micro-minis around the world.

Over the past year, Tata has been building hype for a car that would cost a mere 100,000 rupees (roughly $2,500) and bring automotive transportation to the mainstream Indian population.

It has been nicknamed the “People’s Car.”

The four-door Nano is a little over 10 feet long and nearly 5 feet wide. It is powered by a 623cc two-cylinder engine at the back of the car. With 33 horsepower, the Nano is capable of 65 miles an hour. Its four small wheels are at the absolute corners of the car to improve handling. There is a small trunk, big enough for a duffel bag.

The base price for the Nano will be 120,000 rupees, including road tax and delivery. Higher level models will cost more and come with air-conditioning. Sun visors and radios are extra.

Nano is a challenge not only for small cars but also for the two-wheelers. With the launch of the Nano, many two-wheeler manufacturers are planning to come out with attractive offers to sustain their market share. Many car manufacturers are also feeling a strong threat from Nano and are planning to introduce small cars.

Samsung A657 Rugged Mobile Phone Launched by AT&T

Yet another phone gets added to AT&T’s catalog of offerings. The latest phone is manufactured by Samsung and refers to an entry-level rugged range.

AT&T introduces the candybar handset, known as the Samsung A657. Resting in a rubberized shell, the rugged mobile phone claims to meet US military standards. It claims to possess the ability to withstand shock, moisture, temperature and other environmental factors.

In addition, customers can also make use of this tough phone as a torch in dark conditions as it comes built-in with flashlight as a backup.

Apart from that, the A657 also incorporates Push to Talk (PTT) capabilities for easy calling.

Intel Debuts White Box Netbook Design for China

Here’s good news for Chinese vendors from Intel.

Now, the small computer manufacturers can provide netbook package bundles in different configurations.

According to Digitimes, Intel has designed four different packages for white-box vendors in China to develop an array of products that can be targeted at different segments. All four packages feature the Intel Atom N270 CPU, an Intel 945GSE chipset, at least 512MB RAM, either an 8GB or a 16GB solid state drive and a Linux Operating system.

It is probably Intel’s own Moblin Linux distribution.

Great gadget gift for her

The Heart Shaped Photo Keyring: A perfect gift for your loved one!

This lovely 1.1 Inch Heart Shaped Digital Photo Key Ring is a portable picture viewer. It’s like carrying a mini photo album with up to 56 pictures of your loved ones in the palm of your hand.

Heart Shaped Photo Keyring Features and Specifications:

• Stylish heart shaped design
• Keychain
• USB 1.1 interface
• BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF file formats
• Manual and automatic play back modes
• Auto power shut off
• 1.1-inch color LCD display
• 4 MB built-in flash memory
• Holds up to 56 pictures
• Drivers CD (3-inch type) incl.
• USB cable incl.
• Win98/ME/NT200/XP, MacOS 9 and OSX,
• Rechargable battery via USB cable
• Working time: 4-5 hours
• Built in flash memory: 4MB (56 photos)
• display size is 1.1"
• Five keys: page up, page down, delete, power on, power off

The Heart Shaped Mini Digital Photo Key Ring can be used as a keychain or pendant.
Show all of your favorite pictures to your friends and family where ever you go.
The Heart Shaped Mini Digital Photo Key Ring can store up to 56 pictures with auto play mode (slideshow) or manually with the up & down keys.

A perfect gift for your true love. Put your best pictures on the Digital Photo Key Ring and give it to her.

The latest boy gadget: Tomy i-SOBOT

Tomy i-SOBOT is the newest gadgets for boys.

You can chose how you want to control the robot: with the remote or with voice commands.

Tomy i-SOBOT modes

• Remote Control Mode. Use the joystick and press various combinations of the buttons to make i-SOBOT perform various actions such as wishing you a good morning, or performing some punching movements!
• Programme mode. In program mode you can ask i-SOBOT to perform actions just like in Remote Control Mode, and then record them for easy playback. Choose from three memory slots and play them back.
• Special Action mode. In Special Action Mode, i-SOBOT will perform a whole series of spectacular set pieces, such as dancing or imitating animal sounds and movements. Choose from performances such as ‘Western Movie Scene’, or even a ‘Tropical Dance!’
• Voice Control mode. In Voice Control Mode, you control i-SOBOT with your own voice commands instead of the controller! Say one of the 10 pre-programmed voice commands, and see how i-SOBOT responds.

A gadget with an impressive design the B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker has an impressive design.

Sleek and curvaceous, the award-winning Zeppelin iPod speaker system from renowned speaker manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins combines eye-catching design with world-leading technology.

With five integral speakers which can be adjusted via your iPod you can optimize the sound to suit your surroundings. You can vary the bass level according to the amount of space around the speaker, giving you a refined sound even in confined spaces.

The unique floating arm and universal docking platform allow you to play almost any iPod on the B&W Zeppelin, and control it as easily as if it were in your hand.

And with the Zeppelin filling the room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound, you’ll experience musical detail from your favourite tracks that you won’t believe your iPod could deliver.

A 3.5mm analogue mini jack and optical digital input (TOSlink) are also featured, so almost any digital music device or portable music player can benefit from the Zeppelin’s warmly detailed sound (linking cables not included). It’s compatible with a host of iPods (see below) as well as the new iPhone.

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker main features:

• Compatible with Apple iPod
• Dimensions H19.8 x W64 x 20.8cm
• Speaker output (RMS)Measured in WATTS. The higher the number, the louder the sound! 100W (50W bass speaker, 2 x 25w midrange/tweeter)
• Video input / output S-video and composite video out

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