Hang with the current Sony E and B Series Walkman

Hang with the current Sony E and B Series Walkman. Now you can plug your ears and rock with your favourite music with the latest Sony E and B Series Walkman. This gadget is extremely modish and will blow of your mind with its music, so just take a look on its features. The B Series is much more simpler than the E series but has an interesting features.
The striking features of E series are:

  •  Clear Stereo and Bass technology for fantastic sound quality
  •  High resolution QVGA 2″ color LCD
  •  Slim body and light digital media player in choice of both black and red
  •  It supports for video file format conversion
  •  It has long battery life upto 30 hours for audio and 6 hrs for video

The B series features with

  •  Easy transfer operation of file with drag-and-drop
  •  Small and ultra-light in choice of four colour
  •  Has a bass button for powerful low frequency enhancement
  •  FM tuner with recording
  •  ZAPPIN™ for fat and easy song searches
  •  18 hour of music playback and Quick charge Battery

There is no word on pricing and its arrival in the market, but soon it will be informed.

The latest Muvi Micro Camcorder, claims to be world’s smallest

U.K Company veho announces the world latest Muvi Micro Camcorder and claims it to be worlds smallest, its ace! It would be even more fun to move out with such camera. This camcorder is so small that you can even hang it around your neck all the time its just 50 grams and 5.5 x 2 x 2 cm in dimension. The best part is that with such small size, the camcorder features only one key to do all the work and the user can even command through voice control. Its VOX mode allows the user to start/stop video recording, stored in its 2 GB micro SD card. It also supports the memory expansion upto 8GB.
The recording of video is done in VGA quality with a resolution of 640 x 480. It can be charged via a USB cable and the AVI video files can also be transferred to the computer with its software. You can also use it as a webcam; additionally it comes with a sports pack with Brackets, Clips and straps in it allowing the user to mount the camcorder on wall or helmet. Check your pocket for $128 for this cam to be yours and $32 extra for the sports pack.

Keep your iPhone on still, with the latest Tripod mount

Tired of handling your phone? Than here’s the latest tripod mount for your iPhone. Now you can just keep your phone on still and relax. Now you can have better shots with the help of this tripod mount. The PED3- Tripod and PED3-Tripod-Form are the devices which can be used to connect your devices. Even I sometimes wonder that do people really use such type of devices for their iPhone.

The iPhone holders, PED3- Tripod hold your naked iPhone and the PED Tripod Form holds the iPhone in a protective cover. So get ready to buy them for better pictures. You can get them both for $28 and $32.

The two new GSM dual handset declared by Intex

The two new GSM dual handset by Intex, are the IN4488 and IN3080. Both of them has dual GSM SIM cards at the same time and even come with similar feature the only difference is the form factor. The IN4488 is the clamshell model while the IN3080 is the slider phone. The striking features of IN4488 are Bluetooth, FM radio, audio player, and camera and have a 2GB of expandable memory and also a storage capacity of 800 contacts. It comes with 2.4-inch TFT CCTN screen and an additional Hindi-English-Numeric pad.
These are the most compact mobile phones with the dual SIM cards. The IN3080 has USB connectivity with all features of IN4488 and it comes in all bright colours red, orange and black. Both the phones are cheaper, the IN4488 is priced at Rs.4600 while the IN3080 is priced at Rs. 3080. So which are you going to have?

Fall in love with the latest iLuv Earphones for iPhone 3GS and iPods

Now you will fall in love with the latest iLuv Earphones for iPhone 3GS and iPods. It offers playback control and a concert-level sound too. The sound isolating iEP515 earphones include an online remote with the mike, thus easy for you to make calls or record voice memo. The iPhone 3GS owners can hold the centre button to enable voice control while the iPod owners can press the same button to rock with the music. There are three types of flexible tips so you can feel comfy.

The iEP315 offers an inline remote for controlling song playback, but lacks the sound isolating design. These earphones also has a built-in microphone and is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod classic 120GB, iPod shuffle 3rd generation. Both the models will be available in August the iEP515 will retail for $59.99 and the iEP315 for $29.99.

Sony Alpha A350 Review




With a sensor resolution of 14.2-megapixels, the A350 occupies a relatively new band in the digital SLR market, along with the 14.6-megapixel, £800 Pentax K20D. Neither market leaders Canon nor second-placed Nikon has anything that directly competes in this band, which must be helping with Sony's stated intent to overtake Nikon and put a serious dent in Canon's seemingly unassailable lead. The A350 is currently priced at a very competitive £449.99 body-only, £499.99 with an 18-70mm zoom lens, or £649.99 as a two-lens kit with the addition of a 55-200mm zoom
Nikon's closest competitor is the D80, currently £499 body only or £639.99 with an 18-70mm lens, but the D80 is only 10 megapixels. Olympus offers the E-520 for £499.99 body-only or £549.99 with a Four-Thirds system 14-42mm lens, but again it is only 10 megapixels. Canon has a slightly closer match in the shape of the popular 12.2-megapixel EOS 450D (review coming soon) at £459.99 body only or £499.99 with an 18-55mm lens.


Canon Digital Rebel XS Review



Canon has shaken up its entry-level offerings for the second time in 2008 with the launch of the Canon Rebel XS consumer-grade DSLR. Announced way back in June for the European market (as the EOS 1000D) but only recently available on this side of the Atlantic, the Rebel XS slots in at the very bottom of Canon's DSLR line – providing a second new entry-level option in Canon's lineup and a lower-cost, lower-res alternative to the relatively advanced XSi.

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The Rebel XS represents a shift in strategy for Canon; with the manufacturer bringing a second simultaneously developed and supported DSLR to the bottom-tier consumer market. Traditionally, Canon has demoted its previous-generation Rebel into the entry-level spot with each new announcement. While the new XS diverges from this formula insofar as it was purpose-built for beginning DSLR users (rather than simply a more advanced hand-me-down, as in the case of the XTi that it replaces), the net result really isn't that different from what we've seen before: in terms of both hardware and design, the XS is very much an amalgam of XSi and XTi.

To this end, the XS uses the previous-generation 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor as well as the XTi's smaller 2.5 inch LCD. XSi-level upgrades include DIGIC III processing, Canon's advanced "Picture Style" menu that allows shooters to fine-tune image processing (and includes space for several user-defined custom settings), and an impressively fast advertised continuous shooting speed with a new-for-XS unlimited buffer for JPEG shooting.

The XS also brings the XSi's live view system (which allows the screen to be used for shot composition) all the way down to Canon's entry-level model. The XS's live view implementation moves beyond the basic with the addition of a contrast-detection AF mode that allows the camera to auto focus without interrupting the on-screen preview to do so – a feat not possible in the first generation of live view DSLRs.

As with previous Rebel DSLRs, the XS's shooting modes are divided into two basic groups, which Canon terms the "Basic Zone" and the "Creative Zone." The Basic Zone is made up of the XS's auto exposure and scene preset options. Basic Zone presets are as follows:

* Auto Exposure: Camera selects all exposure values
* Portrait: Settings are optimized for portraiture, with adjustments to image tone and flash mode
* Landscape: Increased contrast mode that favors narrower apertures
* Macro: Moderate aperture settings are preferred in this mode
* Sports: Continuous drive and AF options are enabled; higher shutter speeds are preferenced
* Night Scene: Enables slow flash sync to capture both subject and background
* Flash Suppressed: Flash is disabled

Note that in the Basic Zone, many exposure control and general shooting options (including AF drive mode, metering options, and flash modes) are locked out or limited.

Canon's Creative Zone modes encompass the full range of expected user-controlled exposure options, with a few interesting additions:

* Program: Auto exposure mode with user control for flash settings, metering mode, etc.
* Shutter Priority: User selects shutter speed, and camera calculates aperture for correct exposure
* Aperture Priority: User selects aperture, and camera calculates shutter speed for correct exposure
* Manual: User selects both aperture and shutter speed
* Auto Depth of Field: Camera automatically calculates aperture to ensure that depth of field covers all focus points

Like most DSLRs, playback options are fairly basic with the XS. The camera does incorporate an orientation sensor that automatically rotates portrait-orientation images during playback. As with Canon's point-and-shoots, it's also easy to scroll through images either 10 or 100 at a time using the control dial.

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Panasonic target Middle East market with new TVs



The Middle East oil sheikhs
and super rich monarchs are certainly pretty shrewd when it comes to investing, as their practically sitting atop gold mines of different colors, giving them acces to vast riches no thanks to the world’s ever growing craving for more fuel. Knowing that many people living in the Middle East do earn more than a comfortable salary, Panasonic has targeted that geographical area in their latest effort to push across another nine LCD and eight plasma high definition VIERA TVs. These new TVs, regardless of technology behind the screen, will offer a trio of distinct advantages for the consumer, including enhanced unique features like ‘Full-time Full HD’ and VIERA Image Viewer function for the playback of pictures and videos by SD card - something Panasonic proudly touts as the first in the world within a flat panel TV context.
This year’s VIERA models will come with the enhanced VIERA Image Viewer function, where it will be standard across all 2009 models. This allows consumers to plug in their SD memory card into the corresponding slot, having the ability to review what they’ve just shot on their digital cameras or camcorders on a huge display, and needless to say the image quality would be superb if you’re using a High Definition camera to record all that video, as the screen’s high resolution won’t do VGA-quality video any justice. As for Full-time Full HD, this unique development by Panasonic will see improved motion image performance, contrast and colour reproduction to deliver a new level of picture quality to consumers. Perfect for folks who enjoy both still and motion pictures, Full-time Full HD will provide razor-sharp motion images, an experience similar to that they enjoy at the cinema.

These new Panasonic panels are made in Japan, and boast a lifetime rating of up to 100,000 hours - that’s roughtly 30 years of viewing assuming you plant yourself in the couch for 8 hours a day, letting the TV feed you with shjow after show. Other features of these lead free panels include being a mere 1″ thin, boasting a wider viewing angle of 178 degrees.

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Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS announced



There are just a handful of names when it comes to reliable GPS navigation technology, and Magellan ranks as one of them. Having said that, what can you expect from their latest solution to your navigational woes, the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS device? This is one extremely slim device that will come with a relatively widescreen 4.7″ color touchscreen display, boasting many user-friendly features that are not only helpful but practical which we’ll look at later right after the jump. You will also find Magellan’s OneTouch user interface throw in for good measure, where it enables the user to perform advanced navigation tasks thanks to its built-in voice command capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth calling.

Check out the following premium features found on the Magellan Maestro 4700 :-

* Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu: Access favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks. Reach your favorite cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch. To meet consumer requests, the Magellan Maestro 4700 now offers an additional twelve bookmarks to save favorites.
* Bluetooth Compatible Hands-Free Calling: Make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone. Access your phone’s address book to access up to 1000 numbers directly from your Magellan Maestro 4700. The noise-cancelling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly.
* Predictive Traffic: Analyzes past traffic patterns when creating a route to help you avoid known delays. Choose to stay on your current route or go with suggested less congested routes.
* Instant Access to All Points Of Interest (POI): Perform one search and get results from both the standard POI database and the Magellan-exclusive AAA TourBook guide. Results are organized in a tabbed format.
* “Find Your Car” with Pedestrian Mode: Remembers the location of your car in parking lots, airports, malls, universities, amusement parks or stadiums. When your day is done the Magellan Maestro 4700 will automatically guide you to your car.
* 3D Landmarks: Displays visual cues to help drivers perform maneuvers and find destinations.
* Larger Fonts: Makes viewing easier and safer while driving.
* Intuitive, Context-Driven Touch Zones: Provides drivers with a completely interactive map screen.
* New Address Book: Makes adding an address a snap with smart address summary that lets users save complete itineraries.
* QuickSpell with Smart City Search: Allows quick, single-address entry or convenient multi-destination trip planning, including route optimization.

Surprisingly enough, this device has been priced at just $299.99, where it will ship with a windshield mount and cradle; 12-volt vehicle power adapter; USB cable, protective pouch, adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting; and quick reference guide.

Iphone 3G S ready to challenge Blackberry


Well, Apple’s new iPhone 3G S launched on Friday morning with several new featrues with improved and better technology. This new version of the iPhone has OS 3.0 in it with added features along with 46 security patches which makes it more beneficial for businessmen who were using Blackberry from a long time. Iphone 3G S is already challening the Blackberry in terms of the features and better security in it.The new OS 3.0 gives a driving download speed to the Iphone. Some reviews say that soon its going to leave Blackberry behind.The new Iphone has the capability to record and send voice recordigns on the move. Also, the feature copy and paste is added to this new Iphone. And for security purposes there an excellent feature called Remote Wipe which deletes all your data of the Iphone if its lost, so that no one would be able to use it. One area in which the iPhone 3GS does have an advantage with enterprises is Web applications. “Web applications are very important to enterprises these days and we’ve tested various devices to see which ones can read the formatting on our reports, and the iPhone does a very good job there,” Greengart said.

But the time will tell that who is gonna succeed and who is gonna move forward.


MUMBAI, INDIA: The Spice D-1111 features a 2 MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory up to 2GB, Push mail, access to Microsoft Outlook, Nimbuzz, cricbuzz.com, naukri.com and jeevansaathi.com. Reuters and Opera Mini comes pre-loaded on the handset.

The phone also features email2SMS service that allows users to read their complete emails on the move as SMS without having to activate GPRS or download any software. Spice Mobiles is offering 1 month free subscription of Emails2SMS service on the D-1111.
Speaking on the launch, Kunal Ahooja, CEO, Spice Mobiles said, "Spice Mobiles has always endeavored to drive innovation in the mobile handset industry and set new benchmarks through user-friendly and smart product offerings. With the launch of Spice D-1111, we have introduced world-class dual-SIM (GSM+CDMA) Windows Mobile in India. This unique gadget caters to working professionals who work hard and believe in having fun."

The Spice D-1111 comes bundled with a 512MB memory card, leather pouch and a screen guard and is priced at an MRP of Rs. 18,499.


Apple MacBook Pro 15in June 2009 release

Review The recent rapid evolution of Apple’s laptop range continues apace this month, with changes to virtually every model. The 15in MacBook Pro – or, to be precise, the 15.4in MacBook Pro – received a major update back in October when Apple introduced its new ‘unibody’ aluminium design, so we weren’t expecting anything other than the occasional speed-bump in the immediate future. However, there’s more to this latest model than a simple tweak to the processor speed.



The previous model was available in two main configurations, costing £1399 with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM, and 250GB hard disk, or a rather hefty £1749 with 2.53GHz processor, 4Gb RAM and 320GB hard disk. The 2.4GHz model has now been dropped altogether, while the price of the 2.53GHz model has been slashed to £1299 – although the hard disk on that model has been cut to 250GB and it has just a GeForce 9400M graphics processor, rather than the twin graphics processors found in the other 15” models.

There’s also a 2.66GHz model with 4GB RAM and 320GB hard disk that costs £1499, while the new top-of-range model that we test here comes in at £1699 with a speedy 2.8GHz processor, 4GB RAM and 500GB hard disk. All models have a 15.4in backlit LED screen with 1440x900 resolution.

It’s good to see that Apple has paid attention to the reviews – including ours – that commented on the rising prices of the new models that were introduced in October. Mind you, anyone that paid £1739 for the 2.53GHz model in October will probably be spitting blood right now.

As expected, our Mac benchmarking tests show that this model is about 10 per cent faster than its predecessor, making it the fastest Mac laptop we’ve reviewed to date. Like its predecessor, this model is also equipped with two separate graphics processors. For routine computing tasks there’s an integrated GeForce 9400M, or you can switch to a more powerful – and power-hungry – 9600M GT for games and other graphics-intensive tasks.
Apple MacBook Pro 15in

Closed system: the built-in battery can't be swapped out

The 9600M GT produces good performance, hitting almost 120fps in Doom 3, although the 63fps that we got from the less-powerful 9400M wasn’t bad either. To really put the machine through its paces we decided to use the Mac’s Boot Camp feature to instal Windows Vista and run a few PC benchmarks as well.

Firefox 3.5 - it's not a 'web upgrade'

Review "This isn't just an upgrade of the browser. It's also an upgrade for the web", says Mike Beltzner, Firefox product director, in his What's New in 3.5 video.

Hyperbole for sure, but it highlights the most interesting aspect of the browser wars, which is how each player is trying to influence the direction of web development.

From the user's perspective, Firefox 3.5 is better - but not dramatically so. The first notable new feature is private browsing, a catch-up with Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Google Chrome that lets you browse web sites without leaving traces in browser history or temporary files. Next comes Tear Off Tabs, which - as in Apple's Safari - allows tabs to be dragged into a separate browser window. A neat touch is Recently Closed Tabs and Recently Closed Windows, which gets you back where you were after accidentally closing a page.
Location-aware browsing is more exciting. A website can prompt for your location, and subject to your consent, Firefox will call a Google API to work out where you are. It implements a proposed W3C standard and has potential, though hardly any sites make use of it at the moment. The other snag is that Firefox currently relies on WiFi points and IP addresses and does not use GPS even if present. Which may explain why it was out by 125 miles when I tried it.
Geolocation in Firefox 3.5

Location-aware browsing: great, if accuracy's not your thing

The next perspective is performance. Firefox 3.5 has a new JavaScript engine called TraceMonkey that is dramatically faster. In our tests, it executed the Sunspider benchmark nearly three times faster than Firefox 3.0, though not quite as fast as Google's Chrome. When it comes to DOM manipulation though, there was little improvement.

Firefox scores well against its rivals in memory usage. IE8 and Chrome use a new process for each tab, which eats memory. Informal tests suggest that Firefox uses less RAM even with just one page open, and its advantage grows as further tabs are opened. In a quick informal test, Firefox used about the same RAM as Safari. Only Opera was slimmer.

Good for users then, but no big deal. What about web development? This is where it gets interesting. On the Acid3 test, at which IE8 fails badly, Firefox 3.5 is nearly but not quite perfect. The new browser also implements a good chunk of HTML 5, including an enhanced Canvas element with a text API, audio and video elements, a simple local storage API, downloadable fonts (a CSS feature), and JavaScript threading using web workers. The underlying story is an effort to push developers away from Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight and towards standard HTML, when implementing rich content, multimedia, and rich internet applications.

In this respect, Firefox 3.5 is more a statement of intent than a realistic alternative to Flash. The audio element only supports Ogg Vorbis or uncompressed wave audio, while video is limited to Ogg Theora.

Standards tussle

Adobe's Flash, by contrast, offers a consistent cross-browser runtime, integrated with its Creative Suite design tools that are used everywhere. It may be hard to convince Microsoft to implement standards that compete with Silverlight in IE. Still, it is a significant statement of intent, and a few years from now Adobe's hold on web multimedia may be less secure.

Another key question is whether Google, Mozilla, and Apple can avoid fragmentation of evolving standards. Google's Gears extension overlaps with much of what is in HTML 5.0, but has its own specification. Features like local SQL support are different in Safari and Chrome and not present at all in Firefox except for extensions.

When he worked at Google, Mozilla's Dion Almaer argued that: "HTML 5 and Gears will converge in the not too distant path." They need to. Otherwise, both will be undermined.

Existing users will find Firefox 3.5 solid though unexciting and will stick with it - if only for the sake of its rich library of add-ons, which are now its main advantage over Safari and Chrome. Developers will like the TraceMonkey JavaScript engine along with more bits of HTML 5.0.

In summary: a good release, which increases the pressure on Microsoft's IE. ®

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