MacBook Air: World's thinnest Laptop

Apple launches it's ultra thin notebook 'MacBook Air'.It is uber thin.

Features if MacBook Air:

Height:0.16-0.76 inch (0.4-1.94 cm)
Width:12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth:8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight:3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)

Intel Core 2 Duo processor
1.6 GHz
2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard
80GB 4200-rpm Parallel ATA hard disk drive
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display
Built-in iSight camera
Multi functional touch pad(pinch in pinch out etc)
No CD ROM

Courtesy: Apple.com

World's cheapest Laptop @ Rs 13,990

After the TATA NANO, HCL is ready to shake the market with its world's cheapest laptop called MiLEAP X - My internet Leap. The notebook or leaptop as HCL puts it runs on Linux operating system, has a 7-inch LCD screen and weighs about 1 kg.

HCL also launched the MiLEAP Y with Windows Vista operating system at Rs 29,990.

Both the models have network ports, are Wi-Fi ready, have the option for data card.

Courtesy: financialexpress.com

NEW PS2 and PSP

New PS2:

Launching in Japan on November 22nd (with Europe getting it in early 2008, while us North Americans aren't yet officially on the list), while the overall design isn't hugely different from the currently slim PlayStation 2, there are a few noticeable changes. The AC adapter for the console is now built into the system - meaning no more "brick" on the power cord - yet even with this change, the console itself will be lighter in weight (if that's even possible). The overall size and shape of the PS2 will be the same as the current model, but the shiny "bar" that was present before has been extended to the far left (or bottom, depending on console placement) edge of the system, and the previous ridges - which were a design nod back to the original PS2 - have been replaced by a smooth, flat, squared look.

NEW PSP:

The PS2 wasn't the only piece of Sony hardware to get some love in Japan, however; the PSP will be offered in a limited edition (and very attractive) "Deep Red" color this holiday season in Japan. The Deep Red PSP will be available in one of two bundles: a "PSP Deep Red Value Pack," which includes the PSP, a pouch, hand strap, screen cloth, and 32MB Memory Stick Duo for 22,800 yen ($199), and a "PSP Deep Red 1 Seg Pack," which includes the 1 Seg tuner (for watching Japanese digital TV), a pouch that can hold both the PSP and the tuner, a strap, the screen cloth, and a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo for 29,800 yen ($260).

source: playmagazine.com

My game console

Sometimes confusion emerges due to the choices we have. This is what is happening with us when we want to buy a new game console and we don’t know which one to buy, you either have to pick the Dream machine ‘Sony PS3’ with the heavy price tag or the compact and affordable ‘Nintendo Wii’. In between the two extremes we have the smart, affordable yet powerful ‘Microsoft Xbox 360’.

Lets us look at each of them individually now.

Sony PS3:

Launched on: November 11th, 2006 in Japan and November 17th, 2006 in USA, April 27th in INDIA.

Features:

Few of the Games for PS3: Spider-Man 3, Unreal Tournament 2007, Final Fantasy Next, Formula One PS3, Devil May Cry 4.

Drawbacks: Price, No infra red port,

Price: $499 for 20GB and $599 for 60GB.
It was launced with Rs 40k price tag in India but now fortunately few of the retailers are giving it for a special price - Rs 34k.

My view: Hard to resist even with the heavy price tag.Worth waiting till the price comes down. It’s my Dream Machine and can not wait to crab it.


Nintendo’s Wii:

Launched on: November 19 2006.

Features:

Drawbacks: Controller eats away batteries; lacks the advanced HD graphics and surround sound; can't play CDs or DVDs.

Games: Call of duty 3, Red steel, Need for Speed Carbon, Prince of Persia Rival Swords, Scarface, The Godfather: Blackhand Edition.

Price: $250.00 and 24,000 in Indian grey market( That’s high compared to it’s actual price, so wait for Nintendo to launch officially in India).

My view: It’s for everyone and we have to sweat a lot while playing(the best part). Cute, affordable and fun to play with the interactive joysticks.


Microsoft’s Xbox 360:

Launched on: US: November 22, 2005.Europe: December 2, 2005. Japan: December 10, 2005

Features:

Drawbacks: A noisy exhaust fan, a gigantic oversized power supply, no built-in wireless networking, and no DVI or HDMI output, support for next-gen HD-DVD movies requires a bulky external accessory, Online gaming requires a paid subscription to Xbox Live.

Price: Xbox 360 core system Rs 27,990

My view: Even with its design flaws it surely stands out with its high end graphics and good gaming experience for an affordable price. Coolest thing is that you can give it a try at your local Music world centers or the malls nearby.

Samsung NV10

Samsung announced new series of cameras, the NV (New Vision). It boasts of it's new and innovative 'Smart Touch' user interface and control system. In one sentence we can describe Samsung NV10 as “a professional digital camera for everyone”.
KEY FEATURES OF NV10 Digital Camera

• 10.1 Mega pixels; 3x Optical Zoom
A 10.1 mega pixels, 1/1.8" CCD, not normally used in slim cameras, is used
to give better detail.

• "Smart Touch" User Interface
The Smart Touch user interface makes it possible to quickly navigate and
set menu items or view pictures. It is expected to be great fun for users.

• Large 2.5" LCD

• Superior Schneider-KREUZNACH Lens
The superior Schneider-KREUZNACH lens produces crystal clear images.
This bright lens with startsat f2.8 delivers even resolution from
the centre to the edges. For more natural-looking pictures, each lens
surface is multi-coated to minimize the "ghost" or "flare" phenomenon.

• Pop-Up Flash
The most distinctive feature of the NV Series is the built-in pop-up
flash. Its location, right above the lens, hugely improves light
diffusion angles and transmission rates. The lens location is also ideal since it prevents accidental blocking of the flash by a hand.

• ASR Advanced Shake Reduction
The ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and colour
common to flash photography. With ASR the effects of camera shake are
reduced in lower light conditions. It guarantees brighter and more natural pictures

• Multiple Ways to Recharge
Recharging can be done using a cradle or a 24-pin USB cable, as well as
by using a detachable cable. Connect the camera to a PC using a 24-pin
USB cable, use the adaptor cable to plug it into a power supply, or use
any other convenient method to recharge your camera.

• Movie Editing
Built-in function allows simple, convenient movie editing on the spot.

• Scene Modes
11 Scene Modes and Text Recognition capability. The scene modes provided are Night Scene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text Recognition, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach and Snow.

Check out the video review

Nokia E90 launched in India

Nokia released it's enterprise model E90 on Thursday, June 28th, 07 and is priced at Rs 40,499(Definitely this piece is for corporates).

Key features:

-Browse the Internet and transfer media-rich files via HSDPA (up to 3.6 Mbit/s enabled) and 3G high-speed mobile broadband
-Applications for viewing and editing documents to increase mobile productivity.
-Talk on every continent with quad-band GSM and automatic switching between bands.
-Integrated GPS - easy to locate meeting venues, restaurants, and places of interest.
-3.2 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus.
-Convenient shortcut keys - Access voice and data functions quickly and easily.
-Stereo FM radio

Dimensions
Volume: 140 cc
Weight: 210 g
Length: 132 mm
Width: 57 mm
Thickness (max): 20 mm

Display
Inner: Active matrix color display (800 x 352 pixels), 16 million true colors
Outer: Active matrix color display (240 x 320 pixels), 16 million true colors

Operating Frequency
GSM quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) MHz
WCDMA 2100 MHz

User Interface
S60 Platform 3.1 Edition
Symbian OS Version 9.2
Java™ MIDP 2.0

Technology on the surface!

Microsoft unveils first of its kind computer called as “Surface computer” at the Wall Street Journal's 'D: All Things Digital' conference on 31st of May. Microsoft is the first major technology company to bring surface computing to the commercial market.

Microsoft Surface Computer is actually a tabletop system that enables users to interact with digital media using their fingers, resizing and interacting with photos and videos, and even "digitizing" real-life events. Certain real world objects like credit cards, cameras and even a glass of drink can be recognized by the Surface Computer to produce an on-screen version. Unlike traditional touch-screens, the Microsoft Surface can recognise more than one finger at a time, allowing small groups to gather around and use it simultaneously

Surface Computer may soon replace the mouse and keyboard and will be soon seen at the commercial areas. The first versions of the computer have already been sold to corporate clients including mobile phone companies and restaurants.

To attract home consumers Microsoft said it hopes to bring down the price from the current $5,000- $10,000 range over the next three-to-five years.

Check out the exclusive review of Microsoft Surface.


Picture: PC MAC
Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Yahoo! Messenger for the Web BETA

Yahoo launched a new service called - Yahoo! Messenger for the Web , through which everybody can access messenger from anywhere and anytime on the web.

Features:

- Instant message from any web browser

- No download required

Meebo gives us the facility of using Yahoo messenger on the web but Yahoo! Messenger for the Web is sophisticated and even provides message history.

Try out Yahoo! Messenger for the Web BETA

Do you live in Orkut!

Scrapboy software takes orkut to a different level of experience. When you have Scrapboy installed on your computer, you virtually plug yourself to orkut. With Scrapboy you can receive instant notifications for new scraps, send instant scraps from your desktop, easily add color and style to your scraps, read your friend's scrapbooks, access your friend list with ease, navigate directly to desired orkut pages, read your friends' scraps without visiting their profile. To try the software you will need an orkut.com user account.

Note:Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or potentially damage your system. It is recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing and/or using this software.

Format: Software Size: 25,637KB Version: 1 beta System Requirements: Windows NT/2000/XP License: Free

Screenshot:

Source: Scrapboy Digital media

MAKE FREE OUTGOING CALLS!

This is not a joke nor a rumour. This is what, easygroup is planning. Make free outgoin calls for free but hear few advertisements at the begining.

As a cell phone user I won't mind few advertisements for a free call and I feel its a cool idea. Hatts off to the Stelios.

Stelios is the serial entrepreneur and the chairman of easygroup. The easyGroup is the owner of the easy brand and licenses it to all of the easy branded businesses, including easyJet plc, the airline Stelios started in 1995 and in which he remains the largest single shareholder.

He is responsible for inexpensive products in europe, from airline tickets to pizzas. Stelios has 17 branded businesses under his belt till now.

I guess everyone would be excited now for the service to hit the market.

Source: easy.com

Nokia N93i Review

We all know what Nokia 93 is capable of. It revolutionized and changed the way how people look at mobile phones with its stunning image quality and clarity. People started throwing their handy-cams at home and carried Nokia 93 for filmmaking. If u remember, the Indian guy, who won in Discovery-Nokia mobile filmmakers used Nokia 93 to shoot his film. No wonder Subhash ghai is also carrying it these days.

And now Nokia comes up with N93i. Let’s check how it is!

Pluses
• Slimmer and lighter than ever.
• Looks awesome with all the glitter.
• Resolution is good with stunning colours.
• Coolest option is TV output.
• Has 1GB flash card
• Comes with adobe Bundle 3.0 for all the after effects.

Minuses
• Keypad is bad and hard to see at night sometimes.
• Battery disappoints.

My view: I would grab it only for its video capturing capabilities. Fits exactly for the rich and it’s a great toy to flaunt with.