ViewSonic launches VSD220 Smart Display Touch Screen at Rs. 31,999

ViewSonic has launched the VSD220 Smart Display Touch Screen in India. VSD220 Smart Display features a 22-inch Full-HD Touch monitor with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and is powered by a dual-core, ARM-based OMAP 4 processor from Texas Instruments (TI). It will be available in India in December, at a price of Rs. 31,999, with a 1 year warranty.

ViewSonic's VSD220 Smart Display Touch Screen provides a PC-less web connection with a dual point optical touch screen and an integrated Android OS with Google GMS certification. The monitor allows for tablet-like browsing on a 22-inch display and traditional PC computer features in a single package.

TI’s multicore OMAP 4 processor powers the VSD220 and includes a micro HDMI for plugging in a notebook or a tablet. The VSD220 also includes 3 USB ports, a Micro SD card and RJ45 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options. A built in 1.2 MP webcam and integrated microphone allows for videoconferencing and taking of pictures. SRS Premium sound speakers are also integrated with the VSD220.



Source:- ThinkDigit

Byond launches Mi-Book L9 laplet for Rs. 8,499

Byond Tech has announced the launch of a new device called Mi-Book L9. The company dubs the device as a 'Laplet', the combination of tablet and laptop. The Byond Mi-Book L9 is available for Rs. 8,499.

Some of the key specs of the Byond Mi-Book L9 are:-

• Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich 
• 9-inch capacitive 5 point touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels resolution)
• A8 1.2GHz processor
• 512MB of RAM
• 8GB built-in storage, expandable storage up to 32GB
• VGA front camera
• G-sensor
• microUSB
• Wi-Fi
• 3G
• 6,000 mAh 

Check out the full specifications of the device in the table below:

Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus start getting Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean update

Google has started rolling out Android 4.2.1 to Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus.

If one is using a Galaxy Nexus smartphone, the update is available for those using the Takju and Yakju versions of the handset. The update is available as an over-the-air update and the software is still in the process of being rolled out. If one does not see the option to update their device, then you need not worry as it should roll out soon enough. However, XDA has provided download links if one wants to manually update their handsets. Those with a custom recovery mode can download the zip file, copy it on to your device and flash it through the same.

Here are the links to download Android 4.2.1:
Galaxy Nexus Takju JOP40D
Galaxy Nexus Yakju JOP40D

A few days ago, a strange issue for devices running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform was reported. The entire month of December was missing in the People app.

Based on the posts issued by users of the latest Nexus devices, the update is just 1.1MB and the build is dubbed JOP40D. The major feature of this version is that it addresses the December event glitch that had been prevalent in the earlier build of Android 4.2. With this update, all other features remain the same as the previous version.

A few days back it was reported that Google had promised that a fix would be available soon. In an official post, Google had acknowledged that it discovered a bug in the app update that left out the month of December in the People app. The niggling bug facing users of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean clearly meant that those with birthdays, anniversaries or other important events scheduled for the month would be left in an odd spot. 

Google wrote in its post, "We discovered a bug in the Android 4.2 update, which makes it impossible to enter December events in optional fields of the People app (this bug did not affect Calendar). Rest assured, this will be fixed soon so that those of you with December birthdays and anniversaries won't be forgotten by your friends and family."




Source:- Tech2

Apple confirms new iMac will hit shelves November 30, reveals pricing

Apple has announced that the new iMac will hit shelves on November 30, 2012, just a couple of days away. The iMac was unveiled at the same event where Apple showed off the iPad Mini. But not surprisingly, it was somewhat overshadowed by the tablet.

The new Apple iMac (read our hands-on preview) is just 5mm at its thinnest, and does away with the optical drive. The chassis is a combination of aluminum and glass enclosure. Apple claims that the display package has been redone to reduce ambient lighting reflections by up to 75%.

The refreshed iMac also includes third generation quad-core Intel Core i5 processors that can be upgraded to Core i7, 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and the latest generation Nvidia GeForce graphics processors that according to Apple deliver up to 60 percent faster performance. A new implementation, Fusion Drive, is an innovative new storage option that gives customers the performance of flash and the capacity of a hard drive by combining 128GB of flash with a standard hard drive to create a single storage volume that intelligently manages files to optimize read and write performance.

Here is the pricing (exclusive of VAT), as shared by Apple:

• 21.5-inch iMac (2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.2 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M): Rs 85,900
• 21.5-inch iMac (2.9 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M): Rs 99,900
• 27-inch iMac (2.9 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M): Rs 1,22,900
• 27-inch iMac (3.2 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX): Rs 1,34,900
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Apple confirms that the 21.5-inch iMac will start shipping towards the end of November and will be available at Apple Authorized Resellers. For the 27-inch iMac, you would have to wait a bit, because they will start shipping sometime in December.



Source:- ThinkDigit

Intex launches Intex Aura mobile phone for Rs 1,690

Intex Technologies has nationally announced the launch of its new phone, the Intex Aura.The phone is priced at Rs 1,690.

Some of the key specs of the Intex Aura are:-

• Dual-SIM 
• 1.3-megapixel camera
• 1,800mAh battery 
• FM radio with live recording
• micro SD card expandable up to 16GB
• Connectivity: Bluetooth with A2DP, USB port, GPRS/ WAP 

Samsung launches Windows 8-based ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro in India

Samsung Electronics today launched a slew of Windows 8-based devices, including the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro, a touch-enabled notebook - Series 5 ULTRA Touch, a Series 9 Ultrabook and an AMD-based Series 5 Ultrabook. 


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HTC started rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for HTC One X

HTC Corporation has started rolling out Android 4.1, Jelly Bean for the HTC One X. The update brings Google’s latest operating system to the One X, along with a newer version of HTC’s own flavour of Android, Sense 4+. Other improvements include a new UI with better performance, a new landing page and a new Event/Map view in the gallery app, and improvements to power management.

The update seems to have been rolled out across the world, as users of the XDA forums from various parts of the world, including India, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and Sri Lanka have reported of having received the update. 

The update has been rolled out in two parts, and owners of the One X will first be prompted to download a 1.65MB package, after installing which a larger update that’s around 360MB in size will be downloaded. 

If you own an HTC One X and want to update the operating system to Jelly Bean, connect to Wi-Fi or a broadband connection before you update as you’ll need a stable connection for the downloads to be completed. Make sure the phone’s battery is charged to at least 80 percent before you start the update as the phone switching off while the update takes place may lead to your handset being bricked. To check for updates, go to Settings -> About -> Software updates -> Check now.



Source:- Tech2

Nokia unveils dual-SIM Asha 205 and Asha 206 low-cost feature phones

Nokia has announced the Asha 205 and the Asha 206 feature phones running on the Nokia Series 40 (S40) OS. Both the phones boast of dual-SIM capabilities. For now, no India pricing or availability has been revealed, but both the phones are priced at $62 (Rs. 3,500 approx) making them some of the most affordable phones in the Asha line-up.

Asha 205

• 2.4-inch screen with a 320 x 240 resolution
• 64 MB of built-in memory
• 0.3 MP camera 
• QCIF video 
• QWERTY keyboard for typing

Asha 206 

• 2.4-inch QVGA screen
• 64MB of built-in storage
• 1.3 MP camera 
• Regular keypad 

Both the phones also feature a Facebook button that lets users jump straight to their social networking account. 

WishTel launches Ira Icon HD; an 8-inch 720p HD budget ICS tablet

WishTel, announced the launch of an 8-inch tablet, Ira Icon HD. The tablet is priced at Rs. 2,999

Some of the key specs of the WishTel Ira Icon HD are:- 

• 1.2GHz processor 
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
• 8-inch TFT LCD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
• 1GB RAM 
• 1024 x 768 pixels resolution
• Connectivity: 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 
• 8GB of built-in storag, expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card 
• 2.0 MP rear 
• 0.3MP VGA front camera
• 6,000 mAh battery

LG launches ND8520 docking speaker in India for Rs. 20,990

LG Electronics has launched the ND8520 docking speaker in India for Rs. 20,990. The docking speaker offers some impressive specifications such as 80W output, 2.1 channel sound, built-in Subwoofer, PBA (Precise Balancing Algorithm), as wellas wireless playback via AirPlay or Bluetooth Remote App.

The LG ND8520 docking speaker also offers a variety of connectivity options like iPod / iPhone / iPad Direct Docking, Smart Square, USB playback, and portable-in. The USB port supports MP3 and WMA playback. All of these features can be controlled using the speaker’s own remote control as well as LG’s Bluetooth application, which can be accessed from a smartphone. The dock also has an alarm clock radio.

The LG ND8520 docking speaker offers a simple smartphone-like touch interface that lets users access and manipulate all the functions of the speaker, even entire libraries of music stored on external devices. For example, if the user swipes the screen, a menu for music playback is displayed, while on the side, the Smart Square screen displays menus for other features, including a radio.

Pantel launches Penta T-Pad WS802C-2G tablet for Rs. 8,299

Pantel has added another tablet to its catalogue. Called the Penta T-Pad WS802C-2G, the tablet boasts of an 8-inch display and is priced at Rs. 8,299.

Some of the key specs of the Penta T-Pad WS802C-2G tablet are:-

• 8-inch display
• 1.2GHz processor
• 1GB DDR3 RAM
• 8GB of built-inl storage, expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card
• 5,000 mAh
• 3D graphics accelerator
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 3G USB dongle support

A keyboard with inbuilt stereo speakers has been designed for the device and is priced at Rs. 1,499. The keyboard accessory has connectivity options such as a host and mini USB port, HDMI port, and Bluetooth. The WS802C-2G comes preloaded with a bunch of apps that includes Facebook, Skype, and Angry Birds.

Samsung rolling out Jelly Bean for Galaxy Tab 2

Samsung has started rolling out the Android Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Tab 2. Once installed, this will update the version to Android 4.1. This update is available for download and install over-the-air (OTA). There is also a option of updating via the Kies desktop software.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S III halted in India

Samsung decided to suspend the roll out of the Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III in India. Samsung has provided a reason for the suspension of the rollout to a user of the Samsung Galaxy S III. A website has received an email from a user who was contacted by Samsung. The South Korean manufacturer told the user in an email that it had earlier released an update for the Samsung Galaxy S III, but suspended it due to some technical reasons. Samsung has not specified when the update will be available again.

This update was initially available for download over-the-air (OTA) or through Samsung’s Kies software. To update the firmware, all that the users of the S III had to do was head over to the phone’s settings, and check if it was available. The size of the update was 291MB.

Sony India introduces Vaio Duo 11 at Rs. 89,990

Sony India today showed off its efforts with the next generation hybrid Ultrabook, the Vaio Duo 11. This device can switch between being a tablet and being a full-fledged ultrabook.

The Sony Vaio Duo 11 has an 11.6-inch Full HD touch panel. The Surf Slider design allows you to switch between tablet and ultrabook mode by just sliding the display forwards and up or back and down. The hybrid device features the Opti-Contrast panel which is slightly different from a conventional touchscreen panel – the touch panel and the LCD are joined together with glue, as compared to the conventional panel that has an air gap between the LCD and the touch panel layer.

The Vaio Duo 11 comes with a variety of connectivity options as well – two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, Ethernet, memory card slot and a full HDMI port. One of the USB 3.0 ports also doubles up as the Sleep Charge port, which lets you charge any connected phone even while the Duo 11 may be in sleep mode or completely shut down.

Sony’s mobile and tablet technologies called the xLoud and Clear Phase are also implemented on the Vaio Duo 11. Dolby Theater v4 makes an appearance as well. Sony will bundle the device with noise cancelling earphones. Incidentally, unlike other noise cancelling earphones, they do not have any integrated battery, but use the battery from the Duo 11 itself. Meaning, if we use these earphones with any other device, they will work as basic earphones without the noise-cancelling feature.

Just to run you through the specs on the Vaio Duo 11, an Intel Core i5-3317U processor will power it. This is the same one clocked at 1.7GHz that we have seen on multiple ultrabooks. This will be paired with 4GB of system RAM, and storage will be on a 128GB SSD. No word yet on whether the SSD will be available in various capacity options. A 64-bit version of Windows 8 will come preloaded on the device, but is the base edition, that should not be confused with Windows 8 Pro or Windows 8 RT.

Sony has said that this device will be available in India starting end of December 2012, and will be priced at Rs. 89,990.


Source:- ThinkDigit

Aircel launches Pocket Internet Games recharge card

Aircel, one of India’s telecom providers, has launched a new retail recharge card titled ‘Aircel Pocket Internet Games’. It is a retail initiative that will allow Aircel subscribers to download and play unlimited games along with unlimited internet access at affordable prices.

Aircel has associated with DisneyUTV and Electronic Arts (EA) to provide gaming content. Pocket Internet Games offers more than 1500 titles from EA and Disney’s gaming library for the gaming enthusiasts. These would include some of the most popular and sought after games like Need for Speed, EA Cricket, FIFA, Medal of Honor and Pirates of Caribbean, among others. The user can download any number of games and play immediately without staying connected. In other words, it certainly gives gaming enthusiasts across the country a great chance to savor the taste of globally popular games uninterruptedly on their mobile phones. Moreover, the unlimited internet bundled also allows limitless surfing on mobile.

Aircel has released a series of six exclusive card designs for Pocket Internet Games, which would be available over the retail counters for mobile users. Depending upon the response, the company plans to bring in more such designs to refresh the youth interest and engagement with the product. The games are available for almost all the handset types except iPhones, Windows OS & Android. Games on these platforms are coming soon.

An Aircel prepaid connection and a GPRS enabled mobile handset is all that one would need to break away from the mundane moments of life and enter the exciting world of limitless gaming.  Aircel Pocket Internet Games is targeted at youth and young working professionals with its tariff plans and availability.

 

The Pocket Internet Games is available at the following denominations across Delhi:

• Unlimited 2G data for seven days for Rs 43
• Unlimited 2G data for 14 days for Rs 69

Source:- Tech2

Asus launches four AIO PC models in India

Asus has recently launched four all-in-one (AIO) PC models in India. These include the ET2012IUKS, ET2210INKS, and touch screen models ET2012IGTS and ET2411INTI. 

The Asus ET2012IUKS is available in India for Rs 30,000, the ET2012IGTS for Rs 44,400, the ET2210INKS for Rs 43,000 and the ET2411INTI available for Rs 66,600. All these prices are not inclusive of taxes.

Read their specs over here

New iMacs on schedule for November-December launch

Over the past few days, rumours have indicated that the new range of iMacs has been delayed, and that it would land on shelves only in 2013. However, 9to5Mac now reports that the redesigned iMacs will be launched this month or the next.

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S III suspended in India

Samsung India has confirmed that the Jelly Beam update for Galaxy S III is no longer rolling out in India. The update reportedly contained bugs and was creating issues for those already updated, thus Samsung has stopped the update.

Company is currently looking into this and is likely to release a fixed update soon. Samsung had originally started the Android 4.1 OTA update around two weeks ago.

Intex Aqua 5.0 smartphone launched for Rs 9,990

Intex Technologies nationally launched Aqua 5.0 today, adding to its range of budget smartphones. The company, in its official statement, shares that it aims to tap the growing demand of smartphones in tier two and tier three cities. The Aqua 5.0 is priced at Rs 9,990.

Some of the key specso the Intex Aqua 5.0 are:- 

• 5-inch touchscreen
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 4GB of internal memory
• 4GB microSD card slot (expandable up to 32GB)
• 5MP auto focus rear camera 
• 1.3MP front camera supporting video calling
• Connectibity: dual-SIM capability,  Wi-Fi
• 2000mAh 

BenQ launches L7000 series LED TVs

BenQ, a provider of digital lifestyle solutions and LED displays, is expanding its LED TV L7000 Series. The L7000 Series has an IPS panel and ultra-slim bezel. An ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio of 1 million:1 gives better colour. BenQ L32 7000 LED TV has an IPS panel with 1366 x 768 resolution, 8W RMS X 2 Speakers, 16.7 million colour depths, HDMI high-speed multimedia interface, 24p Real Cinema, and Senseye - BenQ's exclusive digital image enhancement technology.

Some of the features of the BenQ L7000 series:

• Ultra-slim bezel
• Connectivity with USB multimedia play: The built-in USB 2.0 port provides a way to share digital content on the big screen with family and friends.
• BenQ Senseye Human Vision technology
• 24p Real Cinema: When playing 24p (24 frames per second, progressive) encoded content through HDMI, BenQ's Real Cinema mode adds duplicate frames in order to reduce the appearance of unnatural artifacts.
• Wide-angle viewing: An ultra-wide viewing angle of 178 degrees ensures that sharper details, higher contrast, and authentic colours can be viewed and shared by everyone from left, right, above and below.

The new series of LED TV comes in two sizes 32-inches and 37-inches. These are available at a price of Rs 25,000 & Rs 32,000 respectively across India. For more information, visit the official BenQ website.

Ubisoft to release huge patch for Assassin's Creed III

 Ubisoft has now detailed a large upcoming patch that is aimed at fixing around a hundred other bugs of Assassin's Creed III. According to a post on the official forums, Ubisoft will be releasing the patch by the end of next week. The company has also said that the PC version of the game will ship with all the patches apply, giving PC gamers a considerably less buggy experience than console gamers at launch.

On the single player side of things, there are many bugs in story missions where mission objectives couldn't be completed because of various bugs. There are many fixes to bugs on the multiplayer side of things as well, including one where a lose streak wouldn't get triggered even after the appropriate amount of deaths. While all the bug fixes apply to both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 versions of the game, the consoles are getting platform specific bug fixes as well, with major bugs in the Westpoint DLC for the PS3 being fixed. The Xbox 360 version saw the removal of the map icon for the Benedict Arnold DLC, as the DLC is exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version of the game. You can catch the complete patch notes on the Ubisoft forums. There are many story spoilers mentioned in the patch notes, so spoiler warnings apply.

TomTom opens up maps to developers

Mapping software company TomTom has made its vast mapping data available to apps developers, providing an alternative to companies that now use maps from Google Inc and Apple Inc.

Dutch-based TomTom, best-known for its car navigation systems, launched its location-based services platform on Thursday as it looks to compete in a crowded marketplace for Web and mobile maps.

The platform is available for free on a trial basis but developers have to pay if they use the data for commercial purposes.

The new service provides developers access to location and navigation data - including traffic management and routing - and can also be used for collecting location-based intelligence, said Peter Davie, director of product management licensing at TomTom.

Mapping has emerged as a critical application in the mobile computing economy, and TomTom has lagged in taking advantage of the smartphone revolution.

TomTom, the largest navigation device maker in Europe and one of the top three digital map makers globally, has been hurt as consumers increasingly opt for free or cheap navigation software available on smartphones and tablet computers.

The new cloud-based service is a first step in taking advantage of the huge opportunities in the sector, and TomTom says it has had a lot of inquiries from companies interested in using TomTom maps for location data.



Source:- Reuters

ZenFocus launches myZenTAB 708B tablet for Rs 5,999

ZenFocus has launched the myZenTAB 708B, an entry-level tablet. It is currently available at a special festival promotion price of Rs 5,999 through distributors and dealers all over India.

Some of the key specs of the ZenFocus myZenTAB 708B tablet are:-

• 7 inch capacitive 5- point multitouch screen
• 512MB DDR3 RAM
• Mali-400 graphics processor
• 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera
• Android Ice Cream Sandwich
• 4GB inbulit memory
• Supports Flash 11.1
• Boxchip A13 chipset based
• Connectivity: 3G dongles, WiFi support for 802.11 b/g/n

Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out

Google has now started rolling out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to a range of its older devices, including the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7.

If you own a Galaxy Nexus, you should receive a notification for the update on your handset. In case you haven't, head over to Settings>About Phone> System Updates to get the latest version of Android.

However, all Galaxy Nexus devices are being updated to Android 4.2 yet. There are three versions of the Galaxy Nexus smartphone: the Galaxy Nexus Takju, which is sold through the Google Play Store; an international version called the Galaxy Nexus Yakju; and the Galaxy Nexus Yakjuxx, which is sold by Samsung.

As of now, only the Galaxy Nexus Takju is receiving the Android 4.2 update. The international version, the Galaxy Nexus Yakju was the first to receive Android 4.1.2, and it should be only a matter of time before this handset receives Android 4.2. 

Google has recently announced Android 4.2, and this version still retains the Jelly Bean branding like Android 4.1. The camera app of Android 4.2 now features the Photo Sphere, which enables users to take high resolution, 360-degree photographs on all axes, giving the pictures a look much like Google Street View. You will instantly be able to share the photograph on whatever medium you desire, including Google Maps, if you want to make the picture public.

The new keyboard, making its debut in Android 4.2, supports gesture-typing. This allows you to type out words without having to tap on the screen, and instead, sliding your finger across the keyboard over letters that are part of the word. This is a lot like the Swype keyboard by Nuance that is commonly found pre-installed on Samsung devices.

Another big feature in the new version is the ability to have multiple profiles for tablets. This allows users to share their tablets without the fear of having their privacy compromised due to another person using the same device. Users can have a separate profile with different accounts, settings, and apps, for different members of the family, for instance. Schools could use the same tablets for different children from different classes.

One more major feature of the latest version of Android is the update to Google Now, a service that Google introduced with the Jelly Bean version (4.1). Google has added more features to Google Now. The service can now alert you of flight and hotel recommendations, as well as about nearby attractions, photo spots, movie times, and concert timings. All this comes thanks to the new Knowledge Graph by Google, which, according to Google, gives you more information on things you didn't even know you were looking for. While looking for websites, the new Knowledge Graph could lead you to more in-depth information on subjects that are closely related to your search.

The update will also add the Miracast functionality to the Android platform. It will allow users to display the content playing on their screens to a TV, DVD Player, or any other device that supports Miracast. A trade name for Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast is an 802.11n compatible network for display-sharing.



Source:- Tech2

Samsung announces Samsung Galaxy Note II Incredible Art Piece initiative in India

Samsung has announced the launch of ‘Samsung Galaxy Note II Incredible Art Piece’ a first of its kind initiative by the company to create a digital art piece that will break the Guinness World Records title for the most artists contributing to a single art piece. The current world record is held by Great Britain with 201,958 contributions. Self portraits by over 200,000 children from across the UK projected onto Buckingham Palace as part of Children & the Arts’ self portraiture project makes up the existing record that was established in April 2012. 


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Lenovo unveils IdeaCentre Q190 and new C-Series all-in-one PCs

Lenovo has announced its new IdeaCentre Q190, as well as new additions to the C-Series all-in-one line. The IdeaCentre Q190 is touted as the “world’s smallest full-function desktop PC,” making it an excellent option for those in the market for an entry-level, space-saving computer. The C-Series additions, meanwhile, give shoppers looking for an all-in-one PC a variety of options.

The IdeaCentre Q190 measures in at a measely 22mm in width (less than 1-inch), and features full HD graphics, an optional Blu-ray drive, and a max of 7.1 surround sound, making it an excellent option for a home theater system. Inside you’ll find Intel Core i3 processors, with the system running Windows 8. The tiny computer will be available in January starting at $349.

The C-Series all-in-one computers each offer up to 1TB of hard drive space, with the exception of the C540, which offers up to 2TB. You can get up to 8GB of RAM, and will have access to a 720p HD webcam, the Lenovo Education portal, and Dolby Advanced Audio V2. The C340, C440, C540, C345, and C445 models are all running Windows 8.

The C240 and C245 models have an 18.5-inch display, and have a starting price of $349. The C240 has an Intel Celeron CPU, while the C245 has an AMD E2 dual-core processor. The C340 ($499), C440 ($519), C540 ($549), C345 ($479), and C445 ($499) models are specifically optimized for entertainment, and come with Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System and Lenovo Eye Distance System, which lets the user know if they’re too close to the screen. The C340 and C345 have 20-inch displays, the C440 and C445 have 21.5-inch displays, and the C540 has a 23-inch display. The C240 and C245 will be available in November, while the rest will be available in January.


Source:- Slashgear

Lenovo launches ThinkCentre Edge 62Z all-in-one desktop

Lenovo has launched the ThinkCentre Edge 62Z, an entry-level all-in-one desktop for small businesses.Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62z will be available at Think exclusive stores and multi brand outlets, starting from Rs 26,000.

Some of the key specs of the ThinkCentre Edge 62Z are:

• Third generation Intel Core processors up to i3
• Memory expandable up to 8GB of DDR3 1600MHz SDRAM
• Keystroke noise suppression and high-quality webcam
• USB port disable for protecting data against theft , through external devices.
• Optimised data security with self-encrypting drives, hardware password and BIOS port lock (optional)   
• Three-year standard warranty

ThinkCentre Edge 62Z is an option for traditional desktop users who are looking at a clutter-free workspace, with integrated Wi-Fi connectivity. Lenovo claims that at a starting price of Rs 26,000, the all-in-one is designed to save 65 percent of workspace as compared with a traditional desktop while offering the same performance. ThinkCentre Edge 62Z is designed to be power- efficient, and is certified Energy Star 5. 

My Diwali Wish List

It’s that time of the year when splurging money becomes a necessity. The glorious festival of lights is upon us, and I wish I could have everything I want. So this Diwali, the techie here at Tech Biscuits have made his very own wishlist in the hopes that the gods will shine down on  him with gifts this season. I’m not much of a miser to actually save up a huge sum of money to buy these, so if you happen to be my sister, father, distant relative, or even long-lost twin, don’t hesitate to order one for me. 

 Canon EOS 550D

I enjoy photography. This year, I would like to buy the Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera. I have a basic point and shoot digicam Canon A3100 IS. That camera made me realize my true passion. Because of that camera, I started my photo blog World Behind Lenses. Now this Canon 550D will help me to take splendid photographs. It comes with the world best CMOS censor that supports 18.2 MegaPixels. The camera shoots slow-mo videos with Full HD (1080p). Price at 30,000 rupees, its ah..... well above my budget :P. Guys seriously, please don't hesitate to order one for me. Here's the link.

LG 55LM8600 3D HDTV

I’d also like to have the LG 55LM8600. Sure, I might not actually have the space for it at home, but if need be, I’ll break stuff down to put it in. The tiny bezel and sharp features make it a seriously cool product, but more importantly—and this is aside from it being a Smart HDTV—the colours are quite vibrant and Dual Play will make it an excellent option for gaming. Built in Wi-Fi and DLNA support will make it easy for in-home connectivity as well. For a vidiot like me, this TV would be the ‘bomb’... pun intended

Gibson Les Paul Standard

I played guitar since 2006. I want for this Diwali a Gibson Les Paul Standard. Yeah, it might be a tad too expensive at more than Rs. 2 lakh, but trust me, it’s the best guitar on the planet. Holding one is like holding your first-born child. It’s beautiful, soothing and inspires you to play.  It’s been THE choice of the greatest guitarists ever, right from Clapton, Zakk Wilde and Jimmy Page to Slash. What more can I say? I’m not much of a miser to actually save up this kind of money to buy one, so if you happen to be my sister, father, distant relative, or even long-lost twin, don’t hesitate to order one for me. Here’s the link.

Apple iPhone 5

Apple this month launched world's best smartphone iPhone 5 for just a small sum of 50,000 bucks. Can't have much to say about this ,as you all know that it is the best.

Macbook Pro with Retina Display

This year Apple also launched a new model in their flagship Macbook series. This Retina Display Macbook Pro is available in two variants- 13 inch and 15 inch. It is slim, light weight and packed with all high performing stuffs. There is only one word to describe it- AWESOME.

Again guys, I am telling you " I’m not much of a miser to actually save up a huge sum of money to buy a Macbook Pro, so if you happen to be my sister, father, distant relative, or even long-lost twin, don’t hesitate to order one for me."

Batman Arkham City Collector's Edition

I don't why I love batman so much. Batman has been my role model since my childhood. He is my favorite super hero. The way he beats his enemy, not by any super power but by tactics and skills, impresses. I wish my city had one. Once again, " I’m not much of a miser to actually save up a huge sum of money to buy a Macbook Pro, so if you happen to be my sister, father, distant relative, or even long-lost twin, don’t hesitate to order one for me." Here's the link.

How To Download video from Youtube without any software

Downloading video from Youtube , for some, is a very tedious task. Genrally we use different softwares to download videos. But here's an alternative :

• Search the video in Youtube. After searching, right click on your video (don't open it ), then click on copy link address.

• Open KeepVid (keepvid.com).
• Paste the video url here. Click on download.
• A Java update bar will come on the top ( if you're using Chrome). Click on "Run this time".

• KeepVid will show the available video formats. That Java bar will once again come up. Again click on "Run this time".

• Click on the desired Video format. Then a save dialog box will appear. Click on save.

Aakash 2 tablet launched, available for Rs 1,130

President Pranab Mukherjee today unveiled the much-awaited ultra low-cost Aakash 2 tablet PC at an event in New Delhi. Designed, developed and manufactured by DataWind, the Aakash tablet, also dubbed as the Aakash 2.0, will be available to students at a subsdised price of Rs. 1,130. DataWind is supplying the Aakash tablet to the Indian government at Rs. 2,263 per unit.

• Some of the key specs of the Akash 2 are:-
• 7-inch multi-touch 4-point capacitive display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 
• 512 MB of RAM
• Cortex A8 1 GHz processor
• 4GB built-in storage, microSD card slot that supports storage up to 32 GB
• Connectibity:-micro USB, Wi-Fi b/g/n 
• 3,000 mAh battery

The launch, held on the occasion of the National Education Day, was part of a two-day workshop conducted by IIT Bombay for teaching faculties in engineering colleges using remote training applications developed at IIT Bombay’s Open Source development lab. The Aakash 2 platform has been developed by IIT Bombay that includes 3D-modelling, C++ programming, remote and collaborative training applications, robotic control and live assessment tools. IIT Bombay has partnered with the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), to assist with the hardware testing and logistics.

In the first phase, DataWind is going to supply 100,000 units of Aakash 2 to IIT Bombay, which intends to distribute them to Engineering University and College students in the country.

The commercial version of the Aakash 2 unit is branded as the UbiSlate 7Ci, and is available for purchase on DataWind’s website. “We wish to use technology to fight poverty with a passion. Access to computers and internet will help deliver a better quality education and level the playing field for all Indians,” says DataWind CEO Sunit Singh Tuli.

According to reports, the government has shortlisted 244 engineering colleges in the country that will work as remote centres for “Aakash in Education” programme, coordinated by IIT-Mumbai under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT). The programme will cover all engineering colleges in due course.

The Subrao Nilekani Chair Professor at IIT Bombay, Dr. Deepak B. Phatak, heads the project at IIT Bombay with the support of C-DAC. Professor Phatak says “I'm not only confident, but sure that Aakash 2.0 is here to stay.”


Source:- ThinkDigit

LG launches the EA93, the world's first 21:9 ultrawide monitor

LG has announced the launch of its EA93 UltraWide Monitor, the world’s first monitor to boast a 21:9 aspect ratio. The 29-inch screen gives plenty of visibility and space with 2560x1080 resolution, a 4-way Split-Screen feature and 100% sRGB colour space expression to provide better multitasking and multimedia capabilities.

The monitor looks to be designed to maximize productivity, with an IPS display that attempts to deliver lifelike colours, and a massive screen-size that allows for multiple documents and windows to be opened simultaneously, as well as higher viewing space within documents, such as more columns in a spreadsheet, multiple pages side-by-side in a document, etc.

The unique 4-way Split-Screen feature is designed to be able to split the screen into two to four segments as per requirements, each with its own individual customizability, making multitasking and running parallel programs easier.

The monitor also supports connectivity to two external devices via Dual Link-up, giving consistent colour and shading schemes across all monitors/screens, and preventing the occurrence of inconsistencies that are usually seen in traditional dual-monitor setups.

Lastly, the monitor’s 21:9 aspect ratio is a very close scale resemblance to the aspect ratio of most high definition movie theatres. This allows the monitor to play movies with ease, even at high definition, without distorting the picture and/or sacrificing on quality of the image. The usage of IPS technology is also seen as an attempt to circumvent problems of viewing the screens from varying angles, which can lead to the viewer losing the image on the monitor.

Additional features include 400 nits brightness rating, a response time of 5ms GTG, an MHL connection to allow direct smartphone connectivity to the monitor, Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-By-Picture (PBP) support, Auto Ratio Control, etc., amongst many others.

There has been no official word on pricing yet from the company. The monitor is first being introduced in Korea this month, and will be rolled out across the world in the coming weeks.


Source:- ThinkDigit

Panasonic launches Toughbook CF-C2

Panasonic Toughbook today launched the Toughbook CF-C2, which it claims is one of the most durable and flexible business convertible PCs designed for healthcare professionals, aviation technicians, and automotive engineers. The device is the first Toughbook to be designed to take advantage of the new Windows 8 Pro operating system, whether in clamshell or tablet mode. Panasonic shares that the price of the product is 1 lakh onwards, exclusive of taxes. The Panasonic CF-C2 will be available India by January 2013.

In an official statement, Panasonic shared that the Toughbook CF-C2 is designed for mobile workers who need to multi-task and have multiple ways of data input using a performance PC. The new CF-C2 is more rugged with a smaller, more compact form and a new enhanced triple-hinge system for even more stable operation. The capacitive five-finger multi-touch display can be used both in tablet and clamshell mode, as the screen remains rigid to the touch due to its triple hinge. The 12.5-inch HD screen comes standard with IPS technology allowing wide viewing angles, strengthened glass, high contrast ratio, and 500Cd/ m2 brightness paired with a Panasonic anti-reflection layer.

Panasonic further shares that the CF-C2 has been designed to easily deal with the knocks and scrapes of a busy mobile workers day. The device can withstand drops of up to 76cm from 6 angles, and comes with a water resistant keyboard, touchpad, and strengthened glass on the LCD.

In the tablet and notebook operational modes, the CF-C2 comes with a removable, triangular hands-free strap, making the device easy to hold and operate with one hand in any position.

Panasonic claims that the CF-C2 Toughbook is ideal for field and service engineers. An optional serial port allows diagnostics and measurement legacy devices to be connected to the Toughbook. In addition, other options can be added via the flexible configuration ports, such as VGA ports or modems.

The device includes Bluetooth 4.0, Wireless LAN a/b/g/n and optional Sierra MC8305 3G module.

In industries where security and information protection are mandatory, such as healthcare, the CF-C2 can be equipped with near field communication or smart card slot. vProTM is a standard feature that allows for easy IT management of the device. Intel Anti Theft and Computrace security features are also supported.

For users needing to Skype or capture photographic images of documentation in the field, the CF-C2 is equipped with HD 720p front web camera, which takes still images with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720, and a high resolution HD 720p rear documentation camera can be optionally added. The rear camera takes still images with a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536.

With its third-generation Intel CoreTM technology, the device has the processing power to deal easily with the needs of its users without the need for a fan. The CF-C2 is equipped with the Intel CoreTM i5-3427U vProTM ultra low voltage processor (3MB cache, up to 2.8GHz) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, and storage options (4GB RAM standard, extendable to 8GB).

The Toughbook CF-C2 has a bridge battery, which can be configured to meet the needs of its users’ working and weight requirements. The main battery can be changed without powering down the device. The standard six-cell battery configuration will deliver approximately 11 hours of operation (Mobile MarkTM 2007, 60Cd/m2), the three-cell smart battery delivers approximately five hours of operation, and the nine-cell high capacity battery provides approximately 15 hours of use.


Source:- Tech2

Asus launches Windows 8 dockable tablet, notebooks, convertible Ultrabook

Asus today announced the launch of a slew of Windows 8 devices from the Asus Touch family, including a dockable tablet (Asus VivoTab RT TF600TG), lightweight notebooks (Asus VivoBooks F202E and S400), and the Asus Taichi dual-screen convertible Ultrabook/ tablet that can display two screens simultaneously.

The 13.3-inch, dual LED-backlit, Windows 8 Pro Ultrabook comes with TFT LCD display, full HD non-glare with touch function, Intel Core i7-3517M (1.9G, 4M), HD camera 5M, stylus pen, RAM of 4GB DDR3 1600, and storage 256GB SATA3 SSD. The keyboard is backlit, with ambient light control, and it has a large multi-touch touchpad. It has built-in motion sensors, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0.

Mirror mode on the Asus Taichi shows the same image on both back-to-back screens, so could be used for making a presentation or displaying a movie, without the need for a bulky projector or clumsy external monitor. Each back-to-back screen can be used separately with different apps: one with the keyboard and multi-touch touchpad; the other with the multi-touch screen and stylus. Dual-screen mode is also good for presentations and the supplied Screen Share app lets the presenter see the script on one screen, while the audience views slides on the other. The Asus Taichi will be available in India at an MRP of Rs 139,999.

Asus VivoBook F202E comes with 11.6-inch LED backlight HD screen (1366X768, Glare); 3.6mm panel, and a capacitive touch panel with multi-touch function. It has the latest Genuine Microsoft Windows 8 operating system with third generation Intel core i3- 3217U (1.8G, 3M) Intel Chief River processor. It weighs 1.3kg. It has a metallic chassis with aluminium hair-brush textures. It encompasses USB 3.0, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0; multi gesture and larger click pad (104mm x 60.5mm), dual speakers of capacity 2W each, powered by Asus-exclusive Sonic Master Technology and an HD camera (720p). As per the official statement, its battery life is up to 5 hours.

It has DDR3, 4GB memory on board, 500GB HDD, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth4.0, and HD Codec audio along with Sonic Master Technology. The Asus VivoBook F202E will be available in India at an MRP of Rs 39,999.

Asus VivoBook S400 comes with a 14-inch LED backlight HD screen, a capacitive touch panel with multi-touch function. It has the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system along with third generation Intel Core i7-3517U (1.9G, 4M) processor. It has DDR3, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, and Bluetooth4.0. Asus VivoBook comes with an HD camera. The Asus VivoBook S400 will be available in India at an MRP of Rs 59,999.

The Vivo Tab RT has the Transformer design, and is supplied with its own mobile dock that provides a qwerty keyboard, trackpad, USB port, and built-in battery. It has a 10.1-inch HD Glare screen with capacitive touch/ multi-touch, Nvidia Tegra3 GPU, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and storage of 64GB EMMC. It also encompasses WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 2MP front webcam and 8MP back camera with flash, two cell Battery, and Windows 8 RT operating system. It comes with a docking station, and supports 3G and GPS. The Asus VivoTab RT TF600 TG will be available in India at an MRP of Rs 61,999.

Mitashi launches ICS-based Play BE 100 tablet for Rs. 6,790

Mitashi has forayed into the tablet segment with the launch of the Play BE 100. Priced at Rs. 6,790, the Mitashi Play BE 100 sports Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and a 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor. Mitashi says its new device is first of its kind 'Business Entertainment Tablet.'

Some of the key specs of the Mitashi Play Be 100 are:- 

• 7-inch capacitive touchscreen 
• 5 point multi-touch support 
• 800x480 pixel resolution
• Mali 400 GPU
• 2MP rear camera
• 1.3MP front camera for video calling
• 4GB of built-in storage, external micro SD card slot for additional storage
• 512MB of DDR3 RAM
• 3,000 mAh battery
• Connectivity: 3G via USB dongle, Wi-Fi, mini HDMI 1.3, microUSB 2.0 with OTG, and a 3.5mm jack