Datawind comes out with Handheld Internet Device PocketSurfer2 in Indian market

Datawind Ltd releases the availability of Handheld Internet Device called PocketSurfer2 in India.

The weight of the device is just 174 grams and its features are touchpad navigation, 152 x 75 x 15 mm (6 x 3.98 x 0.6”), built-in GPS receiver, Mini-USB charging port, Tran reflective 640 x 240 backlit display, mouse pointer and Quad Band GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz.

In terms of other features, it has wide screen displaying web-pages with full HTML, Java-Script, graphics, metallic backlit QWERTY keyboard, Frames and other web functionality.


According to Suneet Singh Tuli, Chief Executive Officer, DataWind, “With PocketSurfer2, mobile users can surf the Internet anytime, any place and enjoy the same rich media graphics and browser functionality of the desktop experience.”


Users can avail the facility of unlimited usage plan which is available at Rs. 99 per month and second year of service is just Rs. 999. It is combined with compression technology.


The PocketSurfer2 can be purchased through HCL Infosystems at the cost price of Rs. 11, 990.

Alawar NewEdge Mobile to unveil ‘Natalie Brooks-Secrets of Treasure House’ game

Alawar NewEdge Mobile is ready to announce the availability of its “Natalie Brooks - Secrets of Treasure House” across the globe.


The features of “Natalie Brooks – Secrets of Treasure House” mobile game are 6 different locations, excellent switched-on graphics, numerous mini-games and abundant puzzles.

“Natalie Brooks – Secrets of Treasure House” mobile game has protected the dynamics and stunning graphics of its PC version. The English version of “Natalie Brooks – Secrets of Treasure House” mobile game is available for distribution.

There is not much information about the mobile game but the player is an independent investigating detective. Users can view challenges when they pass through the levels and each has different quests and challenges.

Apex SATA II 2.5-inch Solid State Drive launched by OCZ

OCZ released the availability of its new Apex SATA II 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (SSD).

The features of Apex SATA II 2.5-inch Solid State Drive are improved controller design, new internal RAID 0 architecture, latest advancements in SSD technology, faster 230MB/sec read and 160MB/sec write speeds.

Apex SATA II 2.5-inch Solid State Drive comes in 250 GB, 120 GB and 60GB of storage capacities. The drive has two years warranty and it delivers an upgrade from the hard disc storage at a reasonable price. It comes integrated with a meantime of 1.5 million hours between failures.

Apex Series is ready to bring flash mass storage technology to the average consumers without any moving parts. OCZ has maintained its silence on availability and pricing of Apex SATA II 2.5-inch Solid State Drive.

PowerShot A480 digital camera released by Canon

Canon introduces the launch of PowerShot A480 digital camera.

The main attributes of PowerShot A480 digital camera are a bright 2.5-inch LCD, 30fps VGA video clips, 10 MP sensor, simplified button layout, special Long Play mode, 3.3x optical zoom, excellent image quality, sharp and clear images.

Users can easily choose among 15 shooting modes. They can also experience fast response times and color reproduction with Canon’s DIGIC III processor. It has Motion Detection Technology that sets optimal ISO level, reduces blur and increases the quality of image.

This camera comes embedded with auto Red-Eye Correction, Face Detection technologies, shooting and playback mode, improved and intuitive user interface.Users can capture minute details from 1cm with its special 1cm Super Macro mode.

PowerShot A480 digital camera will hit the markets in February and is expected to be priced at Rs. 9,342.

Eizo comes out with S2232W-E and S2242W-H displays

Eizo announces the availability of its two new 22-inch displays known as FlexScan S2242W-H and FlexScan S2232W-E.

The features of FlexScan S2242W-H and FlexScan S2232W-E displays are full 1920×1200 and 1680×1050 resolution, 1,200:1 contrast ratio and 12ms black-to-white response time.

In terms of other features, it sports two USB ports, built-in 0.5W speakers, VGA and HDCP-capable DVI ports. FlexScan S2242W-H and FlexScan S2232W-E displays cover 95 percent of the Adobe RGB color space and 92 percent of the NTSC color space.

The FlexScan S2232W-E display can be purchased at the cost price of Rs. 34,416 while S2242W-H carries a retail price of Rs. 38,268.

TV HD Media Player revealed by WD in India

WD has rolled out the launch of its HD TV Player in India.

The features of HD TV Player are Full-HD 1080p resolution, a remote control, stored digital content on the HDTV, Movie viewing with ability to fast forward, 500 GB WD My Passport portable drive, WD Media Library,

It comes equipped with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port for easy connection and additional composite (RCA) outputs to support virtually all television sets.

WD assures burden-free operation through on-screen menu. Users can see all the media by media type in one menu, without the location in drive and folder. Users have to connect the device to a TV or home theater and play digital movies, music and photos through USB mass storage devices.

WD TV HD Media Player carries a price tag of Rs. 6,500 and has one year warranty.

Cinema 21:9 LCD TV unveiled by Philips

Philips has revealed the launch of Cinema 21:9 LCD TV.

The features of Cinema 21:9 LCD TV are 56-inch screen with 21:9 aspect ratio, advanced formatting technology and excellent home cinematic viewing

Cinema 21:9 LCD TV enables users to have a Cinema kind feeling and users can also experience three-sided Ambilight Spectra combined with the on-screen action.

It does not alter the picture to cover the screen and Cinema 21:9 resolves such type of problems. The 16:9 content from TV broadcasts and games expresses fills its 21:9 screen.

The Cinema 21:9 LCD TV will hit the markets in spring 2009 and the company has maintained its silence on pricing of LCD TV.

Fujitsu unveils FOMA F905i Phone in Taiwan through NTT DOCOMO

Fujitsu comes out with the availability of FOMA F905i mobile phone in Taiwanese market via NTT DOCOMO.

The features of FOMA F905i are a 3.2-megapixel camera, voice reproduction at 30% slower speed, a 3.2-inch full-wide VGA two-position display, 480×864 resolution and fingerprint scanner. It comes integrated with Fujitsu’s proprietary technologies to offer clear sound.

FOMA F905i Phone allows users to view Traditional Chinese character set with the support for the standard writing system in Taiwan. Users can access to FET’s i-mode mobile Internet service in the local language.

The company has maintained silence on availability and pricing of FOMA F905i mobile phone in Taiwan.

XFX released NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 and 295 Graphics Cards in India

XFX revealed the launch of NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards known as GTX 295 and 285.

The features of GeForce GTX 295 are 1792 MB of memory, core frequency of 576 MHz, memory volume, frequency of two GTX 260 cards and raw shader processor horsepower

The graphics card comes integrated with PCI-Express 2.0, DirectX 10 support, Pure Video HD technology, Dual-link HDCP capability, NVIDIA Hybrid Power, NVIDIA PhysX and NVIDIA CUDA technology.

The attributes of XFX NVIDIA GeForce 285 are 2.48 GHz of memory, less power consumption, 10% greater performance, GeForce 285 clocks in with a 648 MHz core, 1GB GDDR3 graphics memory, Dual DVI, S-Video output, HDTV and 240 stream processors.

XFX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 can be purchased at the cost price of Rs. 39,000 while GTX 285 carries a retail price of Rs. 35,000 and both have three years warranty.

dreamGEAR rolled out i.Sound Ice Speakers

dreamGear has announced the availability of new compact i.Sound Ice Speakers.

The features of i.Sound Ice Speakers are a 3.5 mm audio jack, icy design, ultra-bright blue LED lights and a crystallized PC Plastic.

Richard Westion - COO of dreamGEAR commented, “The overall convenience and appeal of the Ice Speakers will make them a popular choice among consumers who are looking for an ideal stylish alternative, unattractive sound systems that are currently available for desktop and laptop computers and other portable audio devices.”

It supports a wide range of audio devices. i.Sound Ice Speakers are an ideal option for those who are looking stylish and beautiful look. The compact audio peripheral expands i.Sound’s line of high quality speaker units.

The Ice Speakers from dreamGEAR carries a retail price of Rs. 1,950

Intex IN3333 now introduces with Mobile Tracker and MSN Messenger Live

Intex had rolled out music phone IN3333 few months back in India and now this mobile phone comes with MSN Messenger Live and Mobile Tracker.

The main features of IN3333 are Video recording, a 1.3 MP camera, USB port, an integrated web cam/ PC web cam, Music player, one touch FM and Sound recorder.

Mr. Shailendra Jha, DGM - Telecom, Intex Technologies commented, “This upgraded model IN 3333 has begun the advent of Value Added Services in INTEX mobile phone portfolio. We have expectations for a great response and will be coming with more innovative features in other models.”

Users can talk with their loved ones at work or while on the go, all it requires is a GPRS activated SIM card. It claims to be the first Value Added Service.

Intex IN3333 comes in silver or black or colors and can be purchased at the cost price of Rs.4,500.

Capcom releases ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ game for iPod Touch and iPhone

Capcom comes out with the availability of its Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

The main features of the game are real sounds, new high-resolution art, animations and a full motion video of Meredith Vieira hosting the show.

According to Midori Yuasa, President, Capcom Interactive, Inc, “This is the best looking Millionaire mobile game to date. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ for the iPhone and iPod touch has all gameplay that made the series a household name, but with an all-new look.”

The players have to give the answer 15 questions correctly with the help of four lifelines known as Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend and the latest Double Dip and Ask the Expert. They can also see the subject categories of all 15 questions and the game clock adds to the fun.

The Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game is available through Apple’s App Store on iPod Touch and iPhone.

FLIP released for iPod Touch and iPhone

FLIP is one of the latest games that comes integrated with different modes known as Puzzle, Standard and Speed.

The main attributes of game are full advantage of the motion sensors and touch screen, local and global high scores for all three game modes, 200 brain-busting puzzles in puzzle and speed modes and replay value in standard mode.

Gamers can rotate the iPhone in any direction or use its touch screen to create a WARP that will drop gems instantly and precisely. In the speed mode, Gamers can play a series of speed-puzzles, match gems of same-color vertically, horizontally or a combination of the two. In the puzzle mode, they can enjoy a series of puzzles known as think-puzzles.

Users can enjoy all the three modes using the oneness of iPod and iPhone. They can also enjoy favorite tunes from iPod or iPhone while playing. This game is available at the App Store.

Cinemizer Plus video eyewear unveiled by Carl Zeiss

Carl Zeiss comes out with the availability of its ZEISS Cinemizer video eyewear named as Cinemizer plus.

It incorporates two nose pad adaptors and sliding ear pieces. The Made for iPod certification makes it adaptable with all Apple iPods video and also iPhone/iPhone3G.

The new Cinemizer delivers high-resolution LCD screens with diopter focus adjustment from -3.5 to +3.5D. When users see it from a distance of 6 feet, it seems as a virtual 45-inch screen as the resulting images are optically tuned.

Its on-cable controls shift to the main battery unit and the eyewear is integrated with 3D mode for viewing 3D content.

The Carl Zeiss Cinemizer plus will be available UK, US and Germany from March. However the company has maintained its silence on pricing.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 comes in India through Airtel Vodafone and Reliance

BlackBerry Curve 8900 has introduced in Indian shores through Vodafone, Airtel and Reliance.

The dimensions of BlackBerry Curve 8900 are 109 x 60 x 13.5 mm and it weight is jus 110 grams. The main attributes of BlackBerry Curve 8900 are a 2.4 inch HVGA+ (480×360) light-sensing display, a full-QWERTY keyboard, 5.5 hours of talk time, 15 days of standby time, removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery.

In terms of other features, it sports digital zoom, 3.2 megapixel digital camera with auto focus, BlackBerry Media, built-in 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, image stabilization, an in-built GPS, flash and video recording, full HTML web browser, enhanced background noise cancellation and low-distortion speakerphone.

It enables users to access up to 10 supported personal and corporate email accounts that has the popular ISP email accounts. They can also get the facility of Instant Messaging service with Google Talk, BlackBerry Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger etc.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 can be purchased at the cost price of Rs. 27,990.

SimpleSurround SoundBar revealed by Memorex

Memorex releases the launch of its new Memorex SimpleSurround HDMI DVD SoundBar with iPod Dock.

The features of SimpleSurround HDMI DVD Soundbar are FM radio with station presets, USB/SD/MMC card slot, exceptional sounds of the movie theatre, support for MP3 player, a slot-loading HDMI DVD player, five relaxing and soothing ambient sounds, iPod dock, DVD playback, reverse polarity LCD display and a full function remote control.


SimpleSurround HDMI DVD SoundBar delivers component/S-video composite output, HDMI output and auxiliary input to connect other digital audio devices. It is all-in-one solution for home audio/video needs.

SimpleSurround HDMI DVD SoundBar comes embedded with innovative audio technology from SRS Labs for natural sound experience. It includes Dialog Clarity for clear and crisp speech and center dialogue during playback.

The Memorex SimpleSurround SoundBar will hit the markets in April at the cost price of Rs. 9,770.

Hitachi came out with CP-SX12000 and CP-WX11000 3LCD Projectors

Hitachi unveils the availability of its two new 3LCD projectors known as CP-WX11000 and CP-SX12000. These projectors are good for lecture halls, huge houses and auditoriums etc.

The attributes of Professional Series CP-SX12000 projector are 2500:1 contrast ratio, SXGA+ resolution, five optional lenses for various throw distances and 7,000 ANSI lumens brightness. It supports BNC, composite, DMI and S-video connections options.

The features of CP-WX11000 projector are WXGA resolution, 2500:1 contrast ratio, five optional lenses, 6,500 ANSI lumens of brightness and 16:10 aspect ratio. It comes embedded with inorganic LCD panels that deliver higher resistance to light. My Memory, My Screen and My Button are its proprietary functions.

Hitachi has maintained its silence on availability and pricing.

Cisco unveiled Aironet 1140 Series wireless access point

Cisco comes out with the launch of next-generation wireless access point known as Aironet 1140 Series.

It includes Cisco M-Drive Technology with RF superiority and Cisco Unified Wireless Network. This Wi-Fi certified 802.11n draft 2.0 access point offers nine times greater performance and throughput compared to the previous 802.11a/g-based wireless

It comes integrated with built-in security attributes and can also be ordered in a new Eco-Pack, a 10-access point bulk pack. The unique features are standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), easy integration with any enterprise network, a blend of full 802.11n simplicity and performance, low total cost of ownership and investment protection.

The Cisco Aironet 1140 series and 10-unit Eco-Pack can be purchased at the cost price of Rs. 63,692 and Rs. 6,36,921 respectively.

Portable DMP-B15 Blu-ray player introduced by Panasonic

Panasonic released the launch of a new Blu-ray player known as DMP-B15 at CES.

DMP-B15 Blu-ray player’s features are 8.9 inch WSVGA LCD screen, DMP-B15 delivers high-definition Blu-ray experience, rechargeable battery, an optional headrest mounting bracket, almost like a photo frame, Panasonic’s VIERA CAST service and BD Live functionality

DMP-B15 Blu-ray player comes integrated with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology which enables player to deliver almost two times more accurate color data.

This player is beneficial for the users when they are not traveling. They can connect it to HDTV and built-in SD card reader can be used to view favorite pictures and HD video.

There is no clarity on pricing and the portable DMP-B15 Blu-ray player will hit the markets in May 2009.

N79 Active by Nokia with a heart rate belt

Nokia is all set to come out with Nokia N79 Active. This phone has wireless Polar Bluetooth WearLink heart rate belt.

The features of Nokia N79 Active are 4GB microSD memory card, 5 MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, sporty headphones and an armband, an FM transmitter,

According to Juha Kokkonen, Director, Nokia Nseries, “The Nokia N79 Active is especially for fun and fitness. Polar heart rate belt enables users to know exactly how they are doing. And with Sports Tracker you can add a new social dimension to your fitness program with the help of sports tracker. This is an inspiring way to track your progress and to challenge yourself.”

Users can share favorite workout tracks and upload as well as geotag route images. They can also add new tracks to play lists over the air from the Nokia Music Store.

The Nokia N79 Active carries a price tag of EUR 375 and will be available in selected markets.