Aiptek PenCam HD Trio Camcorder offers true mobility and freedom

Aiptek, famous for mini compact pen-look camcorder, has announced the launch of another new hi-def camcorder, which is christened as PenCam HD Trio. The ultra slim high-def compact camcorder looks more like a highlighter or a fat cigarette lighter than a pen.
Users can use this ultra slim camcorder if they want to record HD 720p (1280×720) hi-def video resolution of around 30 fps. With the help of its internal 4GB memory, shutter bugs boasts of storing around 5 mp still pics and has the capacity of recording around 120 mnts of HD quality videos. Users can also enjoy the experience previewing with the help of its miniature 2.8cm (1.1?) OLED display on the back.
Besides, Aiptek PenCam HD Trio camcorder comes with YouTube feature, which allows the aficionados to make quick and fast video or photo uploading to the well-known video sharing site from their camera with the help of built-in software.
In addition, users can also make use of an in-built HDMI port if they wan to project the contents to the TV.
The Aiptek’s tiny PenCam HD Trio camcorder comes in five different colors, blue black, silver, electric blue and chilli red. As the reviews, the miniature PenCam HD Trio camcorder is an ideal solution or companion for the travelers who are on the go for some or other business. In addition, it is also a perfect for the women who have to make a lot of voice recordings for business conferences, meetings, discussions, etc.
The Lilliputian-sized device is of high use. You can carry it without any trouble wherever you want. Space is the main concern today. That is why, companies have taken this into full account. They have been manufacturing the device, which are not only easy to use, but are also easy to carry. Earlier also the big giants of tech-world have released their tiniest products, which prove to be of high use for the costumers today.

Apple iPod Nano (5th generation)

Apple's revamped Nano has video recording, FM radio and an integrated speaker

The fifth-generation Apple iPod Nano retains the same elongated body as its predecessor, but adds several longed-for and unexpected features. The inability to take still photos is a tad perplexing, but the addition of an integrated speaker, video recording and an FM radio receiver make it the most capable and best value iPod Nano so far.
Apple has made few aesthetic changes to the iPod Nano. You will no longer be able to tell the Nano's capacity as Apple has removed the label. The biggest change to the MP3 player's case is the aluminium finish, which gives the MP3 player (available in nine colours) a glossy sheen. It makes the Nano somewhat more attractive, though only subtly so.
What lies within the casing has changed significantly. For starters, Apple has integrated a speaker. The speaker, curiously an unadvertised feature, is a fantastic addition that will allow you to share music or videos with friends (albeit at poor quality).
Like iPhone 3GS, the new iPod Nano features video recording. You won't be able to take still photos (an omission Apple blames on the difference in size between a sensor capable of recording VGA resolution footage and a 2- or 3-megapixel sensor). However, you will be able to shoot VGA-quality (640x480 pixels) video at 30 frames per second in the H.264 format. A one minute video took up 19MB of space during testing, which means you will be able to store around 860 minutes of video on a 16GB iPod Nano.
The sensor is located in the bottom right of the iPod Nano's back casing, which could make it easy to accidentally obscure when filming in portrait mode. Like Apple's Photo Booth software, you can use a range of filters and video effects when filming. Many filters, like "Cyborg," are gimmicky at best but others like "Film Grain" and "Security Cam" do help to mask any pixilation. The iPod Nano's accelerometer determines whether you're filming in portrait or landscape modes and shifts the video accordingly. However, videos filmed in landscape will play in a 4:3 aspect ratio once exported, whereas portrait videos play in the elongated 9:16 aspect ratio that suits the iPod Nano's unconventional display.

The camera's resolution means the iPod Nano can't compete with 720p-capable video recorders like the Kodak Zx1 and Flip UltraHD. As such, you wouldn't keep it on hand to shoot any serious video or film in low-light situations, but as an extra feature for the Nano the video camera's quality certainly isn't displeasing.

Apple has also added an FM receiver to the iPod Nano; it's a feature many users have been asking for. Since the iPod Nano uses headphone wiring as an antenna, you won't be able to use the integrated speaker. Quality isn't fantastic, even for FM radio. We experienced several pauses and breaks in reception during use. This could be improved by using better quality headphones.
One interesting feature is Live Pause, which allows you to pause or rewind a radio broadcast to any point in the last 15 minutes. The iPod Nano begins buffering radio as soon as you tune into a station and will delete the buffer if you change to another station or turn the radio off. A second unconventional feature, iTunes Tagging, theoretically allows you to tag any song played on the radio so you don't forget. However, this feature is currently only available in the US due to technical requirements on the station's end.

Other hardware improvements include an integrated pedometer which can be used to track your fitness using the Nike + iPod Sports Kit. Apple has employed a headphone port on the iPod Nano, so the MP3 player now supports the company's proprietary in-line remote control. This can be used to control music playback and volume and initiate the Nano's newly gained VoiceOver feature, which speaks the name of the song playing through the headphones. Unfortunately, Apple only bundles standard earphones with the iPod Nano; the in-line remote control must be purchased separately.
The iPod Nano's user interface will be familiar to anyone who has owned or used a previous generation Nano or iPod Classic. Syncing is a familiar experience, though the options have been expanded to separate iTunes U (university lectures and podcasts) from other podcasts, and you can sync contacts and calendars with iTunes and supported external applications. iTunes won't sync videos recorded on the iPod Nano, however; these must be exported by navigating to the Nano's "DCIM" folder on the computer.
iTunes' Genius recommendations feature has been ported to the iPod Nano in the form of Genius Mixes. The feature automatically creates a playlist of songs based on similar genres and musical styles. This can be initiated from the iPod Nano itself or you can drag existing Genius playlists from iTunes to the iPod. You must first send your music library information to Apple servers (anonymously), but provided you aren't concerned about potential privacy issues Genius is a great way to mix up your listening experience.

HTC Magic - Coming Soon

A Vodafone exclusive - the HTC Magic
Why the hype ? Well, it's the first smartphone to operate on the new Android platform that's linux based and is part of an open-source initiative that has thousands of developers working on different applications that an Android phone can use. Google have tweaked this technology and have come up with a handset that will directly challenge the windows based smartphones from Microsoft and the iPhone from Apple - In other words, it's War !
The Magic looks familiar as it is made by HTC and has a large 3.2" touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G, WiFi, aGPS and expandable memory - all familiar stuff to the techies then.
The Android system is "finger friendly" so you can simply drag - drop etc as you would with your laptop. The Dream has one touch access to Google search and other Google applications such as Google Mail, YouTube, Google Talk instant messaging and Google Maps and Google Street View - All cool stuff indeed !
The HTC Magic - The world at your fingertips wherever you are.

HTC Magic Key Features
Quad band 3G handset
3.2" touch screen display
Android based O/S
Trackball
Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
Handwriting recognition
Expandable memory via microSD
GPRS
EDGE
Bluetooth
WiFi
3.2 Mp camera
Built-in GPS receiver
Digital compass
Mp3 player

BlackBerry Tour 9630 - Yet to Release

The Blackberry Tour 9630 mixes the best of the Bold 9000 model with the best of the 8900 Javelin to produce one mighty fine mobile device.
Light at 130g and with good proportions (112x62x14.2mm) the Blackberry Tour feels "just right", not too small and certainly not too big either. The display is 2.4" and really is pixel perfect. The colours are vibrant and the text crystal clear making for the perfect user experience.
To any existing Blackberry user, the keypad feels like home from home. Well spaced keys and the perfectly placed trackball let you whizz through menus and send e-mails with utter ease & as with the Blackberry Storm, holding down the menu key lets you switch easily between open applications which speeds use up no-end.
Aside from being the perfect business companion, the Blackberry Tour 9630 knows how to let it's hair down too. With full multimedia capabilities, expandable memory upto 8gb and a 3.2Mp camera on board you can shoot video, geo-tag or listen to as much music as you like when it's time to chill.
With A-GPS and Blackberry Maps, you can use the 9630 Tour as a navigation device too.
As you would expect, the Blackberry Tour has all of the necessary office applications you need for your busy working day, Word, Excel, Powerpoint are all here and just waiting to be utilised to the max.
Blackberry Tour 9630 Key Features

Quad band & 3G device
2.4" crystal clear display
QWERTY keyboard
Upto 8Gb memory available
3.2 Mp camera
A-GPS
Document editor

Blackberry Tour 9630 Specifications
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 2100
112 x 62 x 14.2 mm
130g
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Upto 8Gb via microSD available
GPRS
EDGE
HSCSD
Bluetooth
3.2Mp camera with LED flash
A-GPS
Blackberry Maps
Document editor
Multimedia player
Organiser

MIU Hybrid Dual Portable Computer (HDPC)

On the Korean market, MIU has announced its latest computer named Hybrid Dual Portable Computer. One of the best features is the dual Operative System mode, that lets users pick between Windows or Linux.
Like the “portable” word suggests, this computer is very small and the 4-inch display screen is a good proof. It supports a 800×480 resolution which should be good enough to watch the multimedia files.
Other features on the MIU HDPC include the obvious wireless signal for an internet connection, being able to work as a car computer, mobile phone, digital camera, or voice recorder, and lastly, the popular dictionary.
The price is not known yet, but it will cost between $395 and $495 when it becomes available in July.

Dell's Latest Laptop

The Precision M6300

When it comes to mobile computing systems few companies are able to claim families of products so successful as Dell which just announced the 10th anniversary of the Precision lineup and the company decided to launch a special edition laptop just for this occasion. The Precision M6300 notebook is here now to replace the older Precision M90 model and it is aimed at the business market.From the outside the new Dell laptop, the Precision M6300, features a "Road Ready" chassis design based on a magnesium alloy casing which allowed the manufacturing company to reduce the total weight of the laptop. On the hardware department, the Precision M6300 is based on Intel's mobile computing platform, the Santa Rosa. As a central processing unit the M6300 comes equipped with
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an Intel Core 2 Duo X7900 CPU which has a standard running frequency of 2.8GHz as well as a frontside bus speed of 800MHz. Just like most other notebooks based on the Intel Santa Rosa platform, the new Dell comes with a maximum of 4GB DDR2 of random access memory which is fully supported thanks to the 36-bit addressing system, even for 32-bit operating systems. The M6300 comes with a discrete graphics card based on the Nvidia Quadro FX 1600M graphics processing units which has 256MB of dedicated video memory and can additionally share 256MB because of the implemented TurboCache technology.The Precision M6300 notebook comes with two native widescreen resolutions, the WXGA+ (1440x900) and the WUXGA (1920x1200), as well as an anti-glare special coating and the TrueLife technology. While now LED backlighting is not yet available, Dell representatives are certain that this option will appear later. Storage options are rich for the Dell Precision M6300 as the laptop comes with a wide selection of hard disk drives up to 200GB and 7200rpm as well as an encrypted HDD with 120GB of storage space. As an option, a SanDisk made solid state drive of 32GB is also available as are a wide range of optical drives including DVD and Blu-ray burners.Wireless networking is of course present in the form of an 802.11a/g/n compatible chip made by either Dell or Intel; also present are six high speed USB ports as well as FireWire, Bluetooth and a multi format card reader. As the precision M6300 is intended as a business laptop, Dell also included a number of security features like an optional UPEK fingerprint reader. "Customers buy workstations because they need maximum performance to get a job done," said Dell Product Group VP Vivek Mohindra. "The M6300 is ideal for customers who want to run demanding professional applications no matter where they are."

EU Looking at Reports of Exploding iPhones and iPods

The European Commission is investigating reports of exploding iPhones and iPods, with three recent cases adding to concerns. A French teen was reportedly injured by his girlfriend's exploding iPhone. Several car fires have been blamed on the popular devices from Apple, Inc. Apple said it's waiting to receive the units from customers. The European Commission is looking into reports of overheated Apple iPhones and iPods causing damages. It has asked Apple to provide information on possible dangers from its popular products.
Three recent cases have come to the EC's attention from the 27 countries in the European Union. Two are from France and one is from the United Kingdom. Earlier reports of combustion have come from the Netherlands and Sweden.
"At the end of last week, we asked Apple and the member states where the incidents occurred to provide us with information on the matter," said European Commission spokesperson Ton Van Lierop.
The French daily Les Echols reported a French teen was injured when his girlfriend's iPhone shattered after it began to "crackle and pop like a deep fryer." Pieces of the screen reportedly hit Romain Kolega in the eye.
A similar report involved an iPod in Marseilles, and in the U.K. an overheated iPod touch reportedly jumped into the air and exploded. In addition, a Dutch iPhone owner reported that his device caught fire and damaged his car. An iPod also reportedly caused another car fire in Sweden.
While the EU investigates dangerous products, only the member states can order recalls. Apple said it will investigate.
"We are aware of these reports and we are waiting to receive the units from the customers. Until we have the full details, we don't have anything further to add," Apple said.
In January, Japan ordered Apple to investigate reports of sparks and fires from iPod nanos. In June, Apple recalled first-generation iPod nanos in South Korea after problems with the batteries.

Sony Ericsson Jalou

The Sony Ericsson Jalou is a very distinctive looking and lightweight fashion phone, due to hit the shops in time for Christmas.

Sony Ericsson describe the Jalou's shape as a "facet cut jewel form" and although the look is reminiscent of the Nokia 7070 Prism, the Jalou is a much more sophisticated handset.

The "Jalou" and "BeJoo" are two different names for the same device - the phone will be called the "Jalou" worldwide except for France where the "BeJoo" name will be used. The reason? Well, according to Sony Ericsson the "Jalou" name is too close to the French word for "Jealous", which goes to show that giving products a name rather than a number can be fraught with danger*.

In addition to the standard version of the Jalou, there is also a Dolce & Gabbana variant with gold plating, a rose colouring and exclusive D&G content. Alternatively the standard (and presumably cheaper) Jalou comes in "Deep Amethyst", "Aquamarine Blue" and "Onyx Black" colour combinations.

The diamond shape is not the only thing that gives the Jalou a distinctive look - it's also a lot less tall than most clamshell phones, measuring just 73 x 45 x 18mm when closed. Sony Ericsson have gone for this unusual size to make the phone as compact as possible, so it should fit it into the tiniest bag or jacket pocket. The Jalou is also very lightweight, coming in at just 84 grams.

So, what does the Jalou actually do from a technical perspective? Well, it's a fairly standard 3G phone with a 2" 240 x 320 pixel display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD expandable memory, stereo Bluetooth and a multimedia player. There's a semi-concealed external display underneath the glossy casing, and you can also use the Jalou as a mirror to check just how gorgeous you are looking.

In Europe, the Jalou will support 2100 MHz UMTS plus HSDPA downloads, there will also be a US version which supports 900 and 1700 MHz UMTS and has the very useful addition of built-in GPS. We don't know why there's no GPS in the European version.. that would have been a pretty cool thing to have in a fashion phone. But, in other words.. the Jalou's beauty is not just skin deep.

It's an unashamedly girlie phone - some of the applications on the Jalou include a step counter, zodiac application and of course all the usual features such as a web browser and email client, plus a media player and FM radio. The display might be a little small for web browsing, but the inclusion of 3.5G data does at least mean that it will be quite fast.

There's no word on pricing, our best guess is that the standard Jalou will retail for about €400 SIM-free. Sony Ericsson say that both the standard and the D&G version should be available during Q4 2009.

Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager Release 5.0.1

The Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager (MWTM) is a network management software product that network administrators use to discover, manage, and troubleshoot networks that include Cisco Radio Access Network Optimization (RAN-O) devices, such as the Cisco Mobile Wireless Router (MWR).
In Release 5.0.1, MWTM provides bug fixes ("Resolved Caveats" section) and new features ("What's New in MWTM R5.0.1" section).

What's New in MWTM R5.0.1

Support for MWR mini-aggregation node for Global System for Mobile (GSM)
The initial configuration that the MWTM supports included two MWRs, one at the cell site, and one at the Base Station Controller (BSC) or Radio Network Controller (RNC) site. These MWRs were connected back to back over a Multilink Point-to-point (MLPPP) backhaul connection to support GSM and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) communications.

Support is now added for aggregating the backhaul connections from two cell-site MWRs to one MWR (called the mini-aggregation node) at the BSC site. The MWTM supports this GSM-only configuration and accurately reports on link statistics.

Support for fractional T1/E1 on shorthaul and backhaul
The MWTM provides support for fractional T1/E1 services through the allocation of time slots on shorthaul and backhaul connections.

Support for UMTS-only configuration
The UMTS-only configuration accommodates only UMTS traffic (no GSM traffic). The RAN-O device receives the UMTS traffic over Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Private Virtual Channels (PVCs) and carries that traffic over the MLPPP backhaul connection.

Support for configurations that use:
•PVC routing
•High-speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
•Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA)
The PVC routing configuration uses the MLPPP backhaul to carry GSM and UMTS traffic and a second backhaul over the Fast Ethernet (FE) interface to carry only UMTS traffic. PVC routing refers to PVCs on a single UMTS interface that are split between the two backhaul interfaces.

A second variation of the PVC topology uses HSDPA. In this UMTS-only topology, the traffic flows between the RAN-O devices over the FE backhaul connection while using the serial interface (MLPPP backhaul) only for line clocking. This topology is for those vendors who want to run only UMTS traffic in their networks.

A third variation of the PVC topology uses IMA to aggregate shorthaul ATM interfaces into a logical group or bundle. This topology is for those vendors who want to provide redundancy and load balancing for shorthaul UMTS traffic. The IMA technology can be deployed in UMTS-only or mixed GSM and UMTS configurations.

The MWTM accurately reports statistics for PVCs that are routed over the MLPPP backhaul or the FE backhaul connections.

Graphical User Interface (GUI) enhancements
Shorthaul Performance and Backhaul Performance tabs moved from the Node Details Window to the Interface Details Window. To view real-time utilization statistics for an interface, left-click the interface under a node in the MWTM tree (left pane) of the main window. Then click the appropriate tab for the statistics that you want to view.

Wireless Media Keyboard from Cideko

Last week, we reported on the E-LEAD Bluetooth Lazy Pad, a wireless device that uses Bluetooth for a combination keyboard and mouse. This year’s Computex was the stage for the unveiling of the Cideko Wireless Media Keyboard.
These two products are somewhat similar, but the Lazy Pad uses its patent dynamic mouse, while the Cideko functions as a mouse in mid-air, like that one from Logitech. I’m not certain if the one from Cideko uses Bluetooth, but there has got to be some wireless action going on with its USB key.
On the top of the Wireless Media Keyboard are two buttons that serve as the left and right mouse buttons. In addition to the full QWERTY keyboard, it has a row of keys that serve as media control keys.
Yeah, we have seen devices like the Cideko Wireless Media Keyboard before, and I would like to bring up an important issue with these mini-QWERTY keyboards: how exactly do you type on them?
I mean, I have a mobile phone with a QWERTY, and I use two thumbs to type with it: the left thumb for the left side of the keyboard, then the right thumb for the right. If there is some proper mini-QWERTY keyboard procedure, I would like to know, because my other eight fingers are going to waste.

Stealth - NW-2000 Rugged PC

Stealth Computer a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial rugged computers and peripherals has released their new hybrid Notebook Warrior series computer. The all-new Stealth Model: NW-2000 Rugged PC provides the ultimate in mobile flexibility with the ability to quickly transform from a rugged notebook PC into a rugged Tablet PC in seconds. (and vice-versa)
Stealth's versatile and full-featured ruggedized notebook/tablet computer was built to handle demanding environments in both indoor and outdoor/field applications. The NW-2000 rugged mobile machine meets Military Standard MIL-810F specifications providing for superior performance over commercial grade products. Stealth's Notebook Warrior is encapsulated in a magnesium alloy chassis with built-in weather protective doors for all I/O ports. The IP54 / NEMA13 environmental protection provides a degree of defense in adverse operating conditions with protection from lint, dust and the spraying of water.
"The Stealth NW-2000 Rugged Notebook/tablet is the ideal solution for Government; industrial/commercial customers who are interested in the ability to work in rough environments yet maintain productivity without the risk of data or performance losses" stated Ed Boutilier President & CEO of Stealth.com Inc.
Stealth's NW-2000 ships standard with a sunlight viewable 13.3" WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD screen, ideal for high ambient light conditions. The external video graphics output provides resolutions up to QXGA (2048 x 1536). A built-in touch screen sensor allows finger-touch inputs directly on the LCD or the use of a stylus pen (included) for pinpoint data input accuracy. Stealth's rugged machine is powered with the Intel Memrom ultra low voltage processor providing for efficient power and thermal management. The Stealth NW-2000 measures just 9.96"(D) x 13.54"(W) x 2.31"(H) or (253mm x 344mm x 59mm) and weighs 9.04lbs (4.1kg)
The Back-Lit 86-Key keyboard allows for easy operation in dark environments with a simple on/off brightness control. The system's standard security features include a shock mounted removable hard drive, fingerprint recognition sensor and a TPM module. Stealth understands communications on-the-go is of vital importance and has built-in a wide range of connectivity that includes 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth V2.0, 10/100/1000Mbps LAN, RJ11 Modem and Optional WWAN HSDPA / GPRS / GSM / WCDMA connectivity.

Howlets - Optimised Audio Codecs for Soft-switches

Howler has developed a suite of codec implementations called 'Howlets', that are highly optimised fo modern processors. We've applied our knolwedge of writing and optimising software for parallel processors such as the cell, to commodity CPUs from Intel and AMD.

After successfully porting the codec used by Caraya (our Cell-based product) to these general purpose processors, we found them to be substantially more performant than competing offerings when embedded in popular spft-Switches. As well as substantially improved scalability. Our embedded and distributed license manager allows for flexible licensing options, including our unique Floating License which allow you to pool channel licenses across several servers on a network segment.

Our first release delivers a high-performance G.729A implementation targetting Asterisk(R) abd FreeSWITCH, and ships as a drop-in binary module for ease of deployment.

G.729 is an industy-standard, Low Bit-rate codec (LBR), used in the majority of popular VoIP handsets and by many VoIP providers. G.279 uses significantly less bandwidth than the industry standard G.711 audio codec but maintains a high degree of audio fidelity, being designed for imperfect networks such as the Internet and WANs.

Benefits

Add transcoding capability to your network.
Allow your business to transcode audio to and from G.729. Many business-class IP telephones and VoIP gateways include support for G.729. With our G.729 Howlet, your Asterisk and Freeswitch servers can now process G.729 calls more cost-effectively than ever before.

Increase your revenue
Adding transcoding capability to your network allows you to take on VoIP traffic from sources you previously weren’t able to. Our Howlet performance, pricing and flexible licensing means we can offer you the best possible price/performance codec product in the market.

Over 230 G.729 channels per dual-core processor
Our optimized Howlets offer over 230 channels of transcoding capability on Asterisk and FreeSwitch. This is 50% higher than the nearest competitor and 100% higher than libg729.

‘Float’ licenses across multiple servers
Our flexible licensing policy allows you float your G.729 Howlet license across multiple servers, not being fixed to one machine*. This allows you to offer transcoding capability across your entire infrastructure.

Get more traffic across your network
Because our G.729 Howlet is more performant than its competitors, you get more calls processed on the same hardware. This results in more traffic across your network.

G.729 Patent-holder royalties included
Our licenses include all sub-licensing from the codec patent owners. We manage all royalty payments to the patent holders and free you from this obligation. We’re pleased to offer the most economical per-channel price in the market.

BlackBerry Curve 8520

RIM, after launching the BlackBerry Curve 8520 in U.S. and Canada, has bought the device into India. Bolstering the Curve line-up, The 8520 is an affordable, feature packed alternative to the more expensive BlackBerry Curve 8900 that was launched not long ago.


The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is the first device to sport the new "innovative" (as RIM puts it!) touch-sensitive trackpad. Also new is the addition of a dedicated multimedia key. In fact, this phone might just go down in to the annals of history as the first device where RIM's transition from being a purely business oriented phone maker to more of a mass market player has come to light. Its multimedia intentions are evident from the presence of a 3.5mm jack and support for iTunes and Windows MediaPlayer.RIM has tied up with Airtel to offer the Curve in India. There is a new prepaid BlackBerry service plan from Airtel, for a monthly rate of Rs. 299. The device is also targeted at a virtually untapped segment of young professionals and retail consumers who have been inching to get their hands on to a BlackBerry device but were intimidated my the pricing of the earlier models. As for the features, the 8520 comes with a standard full-QWERTY and Wi-Fi support. It is quite light weight as well, tipping the scales at just 106 grams. The phone comes with 256MB Flash memory and a sports a decent 512Mhz CPU. It supports memory expansion hot swappable microSD/SDHC cards and supports cards of up to 16 GB. The screen is a 2.4 inch one with 65k colors,which certainly is a step backwards with most of its contemporaries sporting better screens. There is nothing much to talk on the camera front. The 8520 comes with a decent 2 megapixel camera with support for video recording. The battery is a decent 1150 mAhr one good for up to 4.5 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time. Airtel customers can sms 'BB' to 543210 to register to purchase the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and to get more information about the plans offered with the smartphone.The BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be available nationally from Airtel's authorised outlets through Bharti Teletech across India from Aug. 7. It is priced at Rs.15,990, which, for a new BlackBerry, is affordable!

Virgin Mobile partners Nimbuzz for chat application

Mobile application developer Nimbuzz today announced that it has partnered with Virgin Mobile India (VMI) for its chat application ‘Vchatter’.
As a part of the agreement, Virgin mobile users will be able to access various instant messengers (IMs) like Yahoo Messenger and GTalk and social networking sites like Orkut by visiting VChatter through their mobile phone browser.
“In the first phase of the partnership, the users can access most of the IMs and social networking sites through the WAP (mobile website) site, while in the second phase, we will work with Virgin to bring out Java-enabled handsets, with an embedded Vchatter application,” Nimbuzz India Country Head Vikas Saxena. said.
The second phase is expected to begin by the end of September, he added.
The Vchatter wapsite will be hosted and maintained by Nimbuzz, while the promotion will be done by VMI.
Nimbuzz expects 10 per cent of the Virgin subscribers to begin using the application in the first year.
“In one year, we are targetting 10 per cent of the Virgin users...Virgin has about 20 lakh users currently, which is also increasing every day,” Saxena said.
Asked about revenue sharing, Saxena said, “Currently, we have a sharing agreement on the advertising revenues coming in through the application.”

IRIX 6.5.30

IRIX® 6.5.30 has been released and is shipping with all new systems from SGI worldwide manufacturing centers. The IRIX 6.5.30 release continues the focus on stability, reliability, security and compatibility required in the IRIX® 6.5.xx release process.

IRIX 6.5 Releases

In May 1998, SGI released IRIX® 6.5, its operating system based on UNIX®. SGI releases a new minor version, IRIX® 6.5.X on a regular basis. These releases are rigorously tested to ensure reliability and strict compatibility both up and down the release stream. The IRIX 6.5 release stream design allows applications to run correctly on any version of IRIX 6.5, regardless of the version on which the application was developed and tested.
For those asking about recertification of applications, please take a moment and become acquainted with the application compatibility protections offered by IRIX 6.5. This is a powerful mandate that allows an application to be developed under IRIX 6.5.X and be run on any IRIX 6.5.Y, regardless of whether Y > X, Y == X, or Y < X.
Application Compatibility in SGI IRIX 6.5This white paper describes the application compatibility protections offered by IRIX 6.5.
IRIX Release Process (PDF 53K)This document describes the IRIX release process and the engineering development methodology.
SGI Software Support PolicyThis document gives an overview of the general software support policy guidelines and defines major and minor release, standard bugfix guidelines and the support modes.

The Multi-purpose Digital Solar Mobile Charger

First of all, I must add that the Multi-purpose Digital Solar Mobile Charger is an eco-friendly power source which relies on sunlight to build up power and store it in high-efficiency Lithium-Polymer rechargeable batteries.Everything is administered via a small chip that detects power levels, charging levels and current draws, so your ensemble will deliver the best performance. Cell phones, digital cameras, PDAs, PSP, MP3 players, DV and so many more devices can be easily recharged by using this nifty gadget.The Multi-purpose Digital Solar Mobile Charger's power storage can be easily replenished in almost any condition: you don't literally need direct sun rays - daylight will also do the trick. The folding construction ensures an easy-to-carry design, without taking up too much space in your pockets or briefcase; and on the connectivity side, the Multi-purpose Digital Solar Mobile Charger is hard to beat: this neat power source comes with a heavy array of connectors that should let you link almost any portable device.We're talking about no less than eight connectors: Sony Ericsson Fast Port, Samsung, Mini USB (for Motorola/HTC/Dopod/MP3/MP4), Nokia (2mm), Nokia (3.5mm) and PSP, making sure you'll be able to use your mobile power supply with anything. The built-in battery can support more than 500 full cycles and the warranty claims it will never fully-load less than 80%. The official specs are below:

-Power of Solar Charger: 1.98W

-Solar Charger Current: 360mA

-Built-in Battery: 3.7V, 2000mAh high

-rate and high-capacity lithium polymer battery

-Input Voltage: 5V

-Input Current: 1000mA ~ 1500mA

-Output Voltage: 5.5V / 8.4V / 12V

-Output Current: 1000mA / 1300mA / 800mA

-Charging Time (AC Adapter): 2~3 hours

-Working Hours (When built-in rechargeable battery full charged): 3~5 hours

-Service lifetime: The built-in battery can be full discharged and full recharged not less than 500 times and the storage of it is not less then 80%

-Dimension: 140 x 88 x 24mm (approx.)

-Weight: 240g .

Sony Ericsson - Walkman® phone

Sony Ericsson Walkman® phones bring the ease of digital music players to your mobile. So alongside all the usual advanced phone features, you can also download, stream, store and play back music in your mobile. Sound good?

W380i
Flight mode
PlayNow™
Polyphonic ringtones
MegaBass™
TrackID™
Media Player

Asus Launches Eee PC 1000HE

Asus has announced the launch of the Eee PC 1000HE equipped with Intel's Atom N280 processor.

The 1000HE incorporates Asus' Super Hybrid Engine battery conservation technology with a battery life of 9.5 hours. It features a 10-inch LED backlit display with a keyboard that’s 92% the size of a conventional desktop keyboard, comes with 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 and a 160GB hard disk with an additional 10GB of Eee Online storage.Albert Tung, Managing Director, Asus India said, "We have constantly innovated the Eee PC without compromising on performance and efficiency. With our new offering of the Eee PC 1000HE, we have integrated the new Intel Atom N280 processor and have enabled an extended battery life which has made it easier for our users to embrace technology that is easy and exciting to use."Gopal Swaminathan, General Manager - OEM Business, Intel India, "The Intel Atom processor is based on an entirely new micro architecture designed specifically for small devices and low power. It measures less than 25 mm², making it Intel's smallest processor yet. It is intended to power devices like the Asus Eee PC
1000HE for children, first-time Internet users and people who desire an extra PC for basic computing applications, listening to music, e-mailing and surfing the Internet. With this processor we will reach out to many more people and give them computing experience."

The New BlackBerry® Bold™

The "T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google" will be a touch-screen phone and will lack the physical keyboard of the T-Mobile G1, the first phone that used Google Inc.'s Android software.
The G1 went on sale in October. T-Mobile has sold more than 1 million of the phones.
Google is giving away the software, because the company's goal is to make Android the basis for phones across the industry, stimulating the use of its Web services on mobile devices.
Google is getting some traction. Verizon Wireless has said it will bring out an Android phone "in the near future." Motorola Corp. is betting big on Android, and aims to have its first products out late this year.
But Android phones are facing strong competition. BlackBerrys from Research In Motion Ltd. are gaining ground among consumers. Apple Inc. launched a new iPhone model Friday and said that it sold more than a million units in the first three days. The Pre from Palm Inc. has gotten favorable reviews.
The myTouch looks much like an iPhone and has many of the same features, including a similarly sized screen. It will cost $199 with a two-year contract. It will ship with software that allows it to connect to corporate e-mail servers. Such software became available for download to the G1 some months after it launched.
Cole Brodman, T-Mobile USA's chief technology officer, said the new phone should appeal to a much wider audience than the G1.
"We believe a lot of this market will come from people who are moving into the smart phone space for the first time," Brodman said. G1 buyers "were much more of a tech-enthusiast, early adopter-type crowd."
G1 owners will likely not be eligible for the subsidized $199 price for the myTouch, because the G1 came out so recently that T-Mobile has yet to recoup its subsidy through service fees. Many iPhone 3G owners are facing the same conundrum, as AT&T will not subsidize the newly released upgraded model until subscribers have "paid off" the subsidy.
Both the G1 and the myTouch are made by HTC Corp. of Taiwan, which cut its teeth making Windows Mobile-based smart phones.

T-Mobile to launch second Google phone

T-Mobile to launch second Google phone in August

In this product image released by T-Mobile USA, a "T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google," the company's second phone to use Google’s Android software, is shown. The phone is due to go on sale in early August 2009. (AP Photo/T-Mobile USA)

Stealth WPC-500F waterproof computer

We all know that electrical devices and water don’t make good friends, as whenever they meet, there tends to be flare ups as well as a possible explosive “argument” since both parties aren’t able to see eye-to-eye. Well, computers do fall under the electrical devices category, which is why the WPC-500F from Stealth Computer is different from the rest. After all, their WPC-500F is an industrial rugged machine that is waterproof, coming in a small footprint that does away with built-in fans to keep things cool. It is tough enough to operate in situations where regular computer hardware would have long ago given up the ghost. Definitely worth considering if you want something different in your home, as how many of your mates own a waterproof computer?
According to Stealth Computer, the WPC-500F offers the most environmental protection of any PC to date from the company, where it was specially created to completely sealed on all half dozen sides despite operating in the harshest of environments. This 100% water-tight computing machine is able to handle virtually anything thrown at it, including liquids, chemicals, dust and dirt intrusion, as it meets IP67/NEMA 6 environmental specifications. The internal processor will remain cool without the help of any cooling fans since it relies on advanced heat pipe technology. In addition, the rugged aluminum chassis also doubles up as a heat sink to dissipate internal heat and provide noise free operation.
Just in case you were wondering how small the WPC-500F is, it measures a mere 7.51″ x 11.37″ x 2.97″, and despite being this small, it is somewhat like one of those tiny breed dogs that tend to boast a superior bite compared to larger breeds. In fact, the WPC-500F is powered by the latest Atom processor from Intel, helping it surpass the performance of most other industrial and embedded PCs available today in the market. Prices start from $1,995 upwards when the WPC-500F hits the market later this July, and will go upwards according to the specifications you throw inside.

USB Solar Mobile Charger(2600mAh)

The solar mobile charger is the device of the transferring the sun light power into electrical power, it is working as: the solar panel transfer the sun energy into electrical energy which is stored in the built in 2600mAh Lithium battery, the stored power is then exported to mobile phone, digital, MP3, MP4 and other digital products, of which the process is done by the control circuit, and the different adaptable connector. The AC charge is designed for continual overcast days when there is no sunlight; with the AC charge function customer can charge Lithium battery with AC 100V-240V or USB port. The solar mobile charger is the ideal backup power supply for business trip, traveling, long distance journey, wildness working.

Hyundai MB 910 Wristwatch Phone

Hyundai are more known for cars and have surprised us by launching the MB-910. The MB-910 is a wristwatch phone that is tri-band and actually looks quite good.

The tri-band watch works on GSM/GPRS networks and is capable of 3 hours of talk time. 70 hours of standby are achievable and it has polyphonic ringtones. No video calls can be done though. The screen is touchscreen and has 132 x 176 pixels which show SMS and MMS messages. As well as showing messages and called ID the screen is capable of showing video too. The watch phone measures 58 x 44 x 16 mm and is less then 60 grams in weight. Bluetooth is built in allowing it to pair with a BT headset if needed (recommended in my opinion).
The phone will be launched in the next few months and will have a price tag of £200

12 things you should know about Nokia's N97

Nokia has announced its new flagship mobile, the N97. Stung by the rise of the iPhone and the hype around the Android-powered T-Mobile G1, Nokia is pulling out all the stops to stay in the game. Here's your essential, one-stop guide to the new handset.

1. The N97 has a 5 megapixel camera phone with a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens. Compared to the iPhone's paltry 2 megapixel, that's a whole lot more impressive, though not peerless. And there's a dual LED flash, too – you really will be able to take proper pictures with this thing.
2. The 3.5-inch widescreen is fully touch compatible, though isn't multi-touch like the iPhone's. It's a bit of a shame, but Apple really patented up the iPhone, so it's no wonder. The N97 will also impressively shoot 16:9 video. If you really need to...
3. According to early reports, the pull-out QWERTY keyboard is good to use and is quick, and there's also the magic of cut and paste which, of course, the iPhone doesn't have.
4. Like other Nokia GPS-enabled mobiles, there's the ability to do turn-by-turn directions but with a twist - the N97 has a built-in compass like the T-Mobile G1 but unlike the iPhone.
5. Like Apple's OS X-powered version, the Nokia's home screen is fully customisable and you can move widget icons around with your finger. You can also flick though your photos, like on the iPhone. Even old people can do that.
6. There's a whopping 32GB of internal storage for music, photos, video and more. There's also space for another 16GB via the Micro SD slot. 48GB on a mobile (expect 64GB to come next from Apple, then).
7. Nokia has quoted a price of $550 before network subsidies – expect it to cost a fair amount even with a contract in the UK, at least at first.
8. Nokia is also making the most from the N97's battery life. It promises the new handset will "kick out up to 37 hours of music and 4.5 hours of video." The batteries are also fully interchangeable.
9. The new phone has been ergonomically designed and it's definitely smoother than many previous Nokia mobiles – a clear iPhone influence.
10. The N97 runs the 5th Edition of Symbian's S60 operating system – now fully touch compatible. Symbian is now fully-controlled by Nokia, so expect even tighter integration between the OS and hardware in future.
11. Connectivity goes the whole hog, with HSDPA, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, stereo Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack (and the GPS, of course).
12. The N97 will be out towards the middle of next year. Nokia says the phone is an "evolutionary milestone for Nseries and mobilekind," also adding that the N97 isn't a device that will trigger knee-jerk hysteria." Ouch, Mr Jobs. Ouch.

C510 Cyber-shot facts

The C510 Cyber-shot is a HSDPA phone providing an affordable mobile camera experience, featuring a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, auto-rotation, Photo Fix, HP Snapfish and YouTube™.
Smile Shutter technology detects a person's smile immediately taking the photo and Face Detection can focus on up to three faces at one time.
C510 Cyber-shot phone.
The C510 also includes a 320x240 pixel 262K TFT QVGA display, 100MB internal memory and extendable external memory using Memory Stick Micro™.
The C510, C510a and C510c will be available in selected markets during Q1 2009

Project Capuchin in six phone series

The addressable market for developers creating Project Capuchin applications is increasing as Sony Ericsson now offers six phone models supporting the Project Capuchin API – the new C510, W508 and W715 join the previously announced C905 Cyber-shot, W705 Walkman and G705 phones.

Sony Ericsson's Project Capuchin allows developers to combine the richness of both Java ME and Flash Lite by encapsulating Flash Lite content in Java ME applications making content created by Adobe Flash technology appear as Java ME applications.
The Project Capuchin API and the Swf2Jar tool make it possible to use Flash Lite as the presentation layer and Java ME as the application logic, meaning that Flash tools can be used for UI design while still having access to all the phone services available to Java ME.

CLEAR 4G WiMAX Service set to launch in Las Vegas

Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation, announced an opportunity for members of the media and industry analysts to preview CLEAR™s 4G service in Las Vegas on July 20 & 21, 2009, ahead of the company’s official market launch event on the evening of July 21. CLEAR brings to the Las Vegas region the first super fast mobile Internet service that works as fast on the go as it does at home. What:
Clearwire will showcase the CLEAR 4G mobile Internet service for members of the media and industry analysts, including product demos, mobility demonstrations and interviews with local market and company executives.
When:
Monday and Tuesday, July 20 & 21, 2009: Press and industry analysts can schedule in market demonstrations and briefings with company executives between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. To register, please RSVP as instructed below.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009: Clearwire will host a consumer event at Town Square Mall, 6605 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please visit www.clear.com for more information or see CLEAR on Facebook www.facebook.com/CLEARinsider
Where:
CLEAR Retail Store, 5775 Easter Avenue, Las Vegas
Town Square Mall, 6605 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas

Lenovo Introduce The Latest IdeaPad Y650 Notebook

Lenovo launches the latest IdeaPad Y650 Notebook in market with including excellent features. Now adays lots of laptops are available in market but this new Lenovo is the best and finest quality of amazing notebook it is available in slim design with attractive color. Many of the peoples are using laptops for their daily business.
Lenovo is the finest company of laptop it introduced amazing quality of laptops in market. Lenovo introduce 16-inch widescreen laptop in market with advance functions with IdeaCentre A600 All-in-one Desktop.

It has 2.55 kg weighs it offers greater mobility without compromising on screen size. Also it is available in soft black design with an interlocked hexagon style it has excellent quality of touch-sensitive controls and ambient light sensor technology.
The keyboard of this laptop is same to that of the Thinkpad and has bevels sides. The new Lenovo has integrated Nvidia GT105M with CUDA acceleration graphics processor also it holds high-definition graphics. It has also including excellent quality of Intel Centrino 2 platform processor.
The new Lenovo notebook has great quality of JBL Speakers along with Dolby Home Theater and “longer battery life” also it has LED backlight technology. It has also including BluRay Reader/Writer and a built-in TV tuner.

MSI Debuts 14-Inch Gaming Notebook

The GX403 is a 14.1" gaming laptop. It will come equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo and a GeForce GT 130M 256MB dedicated GPU. It'll have 4GB DDR2 RAM and a generous 500GB HDD.


The resolution is hardly groundbreaking at 1280x800, but that should be fine for most games. There is also an optional Blu-ray player for watching movies, though again, you won't get close to full HD.


Other specs include an integrated webcam, 802.11b/g/n, HDMI, VGA, eSATA/USB to go along with 2 regular USBs, a card reader, and an ExpressCard. It weighs in fairly light at 4.8lbs with a 6-cell battery and has a special "Color Film Print" finish for "more texture and brightness".


MSI has packaged it's own "Turbo Drive Engine" tech for overclocking when the laptop is plugged in, which should help with gaming. The machine will run Vista Home Premium.

HTC Ozone comes to Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless and HTC have announced a new smartphone to add to their lineup this summer. The Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone is powered by Windows Mobile and offers a number of connectivity options for subscribers. The smartphone supports the Verizon Wireless 3G network in addition to global roaming.
Of great interest to many subscribers looking to speed up online connections is the HTC Ozone’s support of Wi-Fi. The smartphone features a QWERTY keyboard and even includes international charging adaptors for thoes taking advantage of the phone’s global roaming features. Owners of the HTC Ozone will be able to access frequently used features by accessing the phones “sliding panel” user interface.
The phone supports mobile IM including AOL IM, Windows Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. It also supports mobile email including Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL, and Windows Live Seamless Microsoft Exchange Synchronization with Microsoft Office Mobile. Assisting in the ability to keep in touch with friends and family is the phone’s one-touch messaging key for quick connections.

INTRODUCING THE ALL -IN-ONE LENOVO IDEACENTRE A-600

The A600 epitomises elegance, style and modernity in one smooth swoosh of flourish. A razor-thin edge, 54.6cm (21.5) full HD widescreen, 1920x1080 resolution and a cinema style 16:9 aspect ratio and what you have is the ultimateentertainment ready desktop.4-IN-1 REMOTE WITH MOTION DRIVE VoIP HANDSET Now use the remote as a telephone to make and receiveVoIP Internet phone calls.ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE:Now use the remote to navigateTV programmes and movies.MOTION DRIVE GAMING:Now use the remote to control and interact with on-screen objects for an action-packed gaming experience. AIR MOUSE: Now use the remote to control the on-screen pointer. WOOFER HD TV WITH RECORD OPTION: With an integrated hybrid analog/digital TV tuner, the A600 transforms into a HD television. That’s not all, you can also record your favourite programme.LOADED FOR PERFORMANCE The A600 is all muscle under its elegant exterior. The latest 3D graphics, DDR memory and an Intel® Core™2 Duoprocessor makes for a fully loaded, raring-to-go desktop.DOLBY HOME THEATER WITH BASS SUBWOOFER Experience theatre-like sound with hi-def audio, a 2x3 watt front speakers and an integrated 5 watt subwoofer. WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE A mouse that’s free of entangling wires and a keyboard thatleaps to your command with a touch sensitive pad. Convenience is top-of-mind in the A600.

SONY ERICSSON LAUNCHES XPERIA 2

It seems that the XPERIA line is going to include more handsets than the already famous X1. We have barely got a decent launch date for that smartphone and already people are hunting down spy shots of its successor. In case you are a believer, here is how XPERIA X2 will look,
X2 is a horizontal slider that features a similar interface to the one we have seen shown on the X1 at the 2008 Mobile World Congress. The Windows Vista Mobile OS and it is not the first time I have such futuristic specs on a Sony Ericsson device. Strangely enough, one of the video slides says Windows Mobile 7, but we will leave at that, because this version is more believable. This XPERIA X2 concept is a smartphone with a 3G camera, 2 game buttons, a 3.9 inch widescreen multitouch display and a D-pad.

It also comes with a sliding backpanel that covers a 5.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and a sliding touchscreen keyboard. The concept belongs to Laus Nissen and this version of the X2 seems a little less credible than the first one

GOOGLE INTROS ADSENSE FOR MOBILE APPLICATION

Google has announced the beta release of AdSense for Mobile Applications, available at the moment only for iPhone and Android smartphones.Leveraging on the fact that people use more and more smartphones, which come with a continuously increased number of applications, Google wants to make things easier for developers, publishers and end users.

More exactly, thanks to the AdSense ads for Mobile Applications, app developers will earn some extra revenue, publishers will reach more customers, and users would see only ads that are relevant to them.

THE NEW LG FLATRON-LCD M228WD

The LG Flatron M228WD was spotted recently on many sites so why not we take a look at it ourselves too. The LCD TV is a 22 inch one very similar to the LG M228WA with just a letter difference. The good thing about this one is that it comes with the HDMI port instead of the DVI one with an integrated digital TV tuner.

The LG Flatron M228WD has a resolution of 1680 x 1050, with 300 cd/m2 brightness with 5ms response time. The TV does have a slightly low contrast ratio of 3000:1.

Price is rumored to be around $400 so its not that pricey.

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