Samsung India launches the world’s first OMH handset, Mpower 699

Samsung is looking to change that with the launch of the world’s first OMH phone, Mpower 699, in the Indian market in cooperation with Qualcomm.

The revolutionary OMH technology, available on the CDMA platform, gives mobile customers the flexibility to buy a CDMA handset and SIM cards from various CDMA operators of their choice, since the network settings for the connection shift from the phone to the OMH SIM card.

Announcing the launch of Samsung Mpower 699 in the Indian market, Mr. Jung Soo Shin, President & CEO, Samsung South West Asia HQ stated: “This OMH launch represents a paradigm shift in the dynamics of the CDMA ecosystem with consumers now having the flexibility to choose an operator at their will at any point in time. OMH empowers a CDMA customer as never before and will serve to fuel the growth in the CDMA handset market. We at Samsung are proud to be leading this innovation with Qualcomm and appreciate the support given by CDMA operators towards popularizing OMH.”

“OMH handsets, such as Samsung’s feature rich Mpower 699, play a central role in offering Indian subscribers the freedom, flexibility and choice to easily change or upgrade their handsets. With currently more than 100 million CDMA subscribers, we expect OMH to play a key role in driving the growth of CDMA in India,” said Kanwalinder Singh, Senior Vice President of Qualcomm Inc and president of Qualcomm India and South Asia.

The switch over process to new OMH SIM cards from existing R-UIM/SIM connections is very easy, the company says, adding that the phone also supports the existing R-UIM/SIM for voice and SMS as well as data services. In addition, the OMH SIM too is backward compatible to support all previously launched CDMA handsets which support R-UIMs/SIMs.

As for the phone itself, here are the specifications:

Screen: 2.2 inches, 256K colours, 176x220 pixels resolution

Camera: 1.3-megapixel, video recording; no autofocus/LED flash

Storage: 20MB internal memory; microSD card of 1GB (expandable up to 2GB)

Multimedia: FM radio with RDS, speaker phone, MPEG-4/MP3/AAC player

Connectivity: Bluetooth, microUSB (with USB charging)

Battery: 4 hours talk-time; 12 days stand-by time

Packaged with stereo earphones, a travel adaptor and a data cable, the Mpower 699 is priced at Rs 7,100.

Sony India launches DSC-TX1 and DSX-WX1 low-light cameras with HD video

Sony has launched two new Cyber-shot cameras – one sleek and stylish, the other with a wholelot of zoom – in India, both of which are the first out of the company’s stable to use the new Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor technology.

“By redesigning the way these cameras capture light, Sony is leading the industry by creating this easy way to take amazingly clear, vibrant photos in low lighting scenarios,” said Phil Lubell, director of the digital imaging business at Sony Electronics.

Conventional image sensor architecture has required wires and other circuit elements to be positioned above the light sensitive photo-diodes, limiting the imager’s light gathering capability. Positioning these elements behind the photo-diodes, the Exmor R image sensors can gather more light, resulting in approximately twice the sensitivity compared to conventional sensors.

To further extend low-light shooting performance, the TX1 and WX1 cameras incorporate the hand-held twilight and anti-motion blur multi-shot modes introduced in Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Using the Exmor R CMOS sensor’s high speed, these modes capture six separate images in less than a second and utilise Sony’s BIONZ processor to combine the shots into a single image of extraordinary detail.

In addition, the TX1 and WX1 cameras also include Sweep Panorama and 10 frames per second burst shooting features, in smaller, more compact bodies that match nearly any unique style. Capturing wide landscapes is as easy as “press and sweep.” The BIONZ imaging processor automatically stitches the pictures together to create one stunning panoramic photo.

With HD video capability, these cameras record HD movies in 720p high definition MPEG4 format for stunning large-screen home movie playback. You can record up to 29 minutes (or up to 2GB file size) in 720p format.

In its slim profile of just 16.5mm, the fashionable 10.2-megapixel TX1 features a new operation on the touch panel that lets you scroll through images with a flick of your finger and directly access menus on the 3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display.

With a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, the TX1 camera lets you focus as little as 0.4 inches from your subject for extraordinary close-up shots. The 4x telescopic zoom is perfect for capturing far-away subjects, and Sony’s Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation helps overcome camera shake.

The 10.2 mega-pixel WX1 camera has a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display and is just over three quarters of an inch thin – an ideal choice for DSLR owners who also want to carry a compact, high performance digital still camera.

The WX1 camera features a Sony G lens with an extraordinary wide angle 24-120mm 5x optical zoom. This lens’ f/2.4 maximum aperture offers nearly twice the light gathering capability of conventional lenses, and works together with the Exmor R sensor and low-light shooting modes to provide low-light photography beyond the abilities of other compact cameras.

These cameras also include all the next-gen software technology that Sony cameras are famous for, such as intelligent auto mode, face detection, scene selection, red-eye removal, anti-blur, smile shutter, etc.

The TX1 is available in a grey colour scheme for Rs. 20,990, while the WX1 with black casing retails for Rs. 19,990.

Hitachi GST launches Fast 500GB Laptop Drive

Hitachi GST has unveiled its fifth-generation, 7200 RPM mobile hard disk drive — the Hitachi Travelstar 7K500. The 500GB, 2.5-inch, 3Gb/s SATA drive has been designed for notebooks, gaming systems and professional external storage solutions. The new Travelstar 7K500 is a hardy drive and the fastest in its class delivering up to 56 percent higher capacity and 16 percent better application performance than its predecessor. It also provides best-of-breed operating shock and outstanding power management for sturdy, unplugged notebook performance. The Travelstar 7K500 is also one of the first mobile drives to be compliant with the Trusted Computing Group’s (TCG) Opal storage security specification, a new open standard designed to strengthen data protection and safeguard notebooks in the event of system loss or theft. When the Hitachi BDE option is enabled, the hard drive will encrypt all data that comes from the system as it is written to the media. When read back, the drive decrypts the data so that it can be understood by the system. Since the hard drive is doing the encryption work, there is no impact on system performance
“Portable PC shipment growth continues to be one of the most significant market drivers underpinning 2.5-inch disk drive demand, and is a major reason why IDC expects the 2.5-inch mobile HDD market will grow at a 16.8 percent 2008-2013 compound annual growth rate,” said John Rydning, research director for hard disk drives at IDC. “Hitachi’s new 500GB mobile 2.5-inch HDD with a 7,200 rpm spin-speed provides PC OEMs an opportunity to differentiate PCs with both capacity and performance.”
The Travelstar 7K500 has also been designed for energy efficiency with superior low power consumption at 0.69 watts idle power and 1.8 watts during read/write operations, leading to longer battery life in notebooks and other mobile applications. Volume shipments of the Travelstar 7K500 will begin later this month. Capacities include 120GB, 160GB, 250GB, 320GB and 500GB.

Intel Introduces Core i5, P55 Express Chipset

Intel introduced several high-performance desktop and server processors today which includes the eagerly awaited Intel Core i5 processor series, two new Intel Core i7 processors and the Intel Xeon processor 3400 series bring Intel’s latest Nehalem microarchitecture to mainstream desktop and entry-level server markets. Formerly codenamed “Lynnfield,” these new chips are based on Intel’s Nehalem microarchitecture and are designed for consumers who need top-notch performance for digital media, productivity, gaming and other demanding applications.
These processors, along with the new Intel P55 Express Chipset, are available today. The Core i7 and i5 processors are the first Intel processors to integrate both a 16-lane PCI Express 2 graphics port and two-channel memory controller, enabling all input/output and manageability functions to be handled by the single-chip Intel P55 Express Chipset. Previous Intel chipsets required two separate chips. The chipset supports 8 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Ports (2.5GT/s) for flexible device support. The chipset also supports, dual graphics cards in a “2x8” configuration, six SATA 3 Gb/s Ports, and RAID levels 0/1/5/10. Up to 14 USB 2.0 Ports can be supported with the chipset’s integrated USB 2.0 Rate Matching Hub, along with Intel High Definition Audio for premium digital sound. The new processors are the first to use the new Land Grid Array (LGA) 1156 socket.
Intel’s new Xeon processors and Intel 3400 and 3420 chipsets are aimed towards small businesses and educational institutes for purpose-built servers. These new products improve productivity by running email, file, print and dynamic Web serving tasks more efficiently, Intel claims. They also seemingly improve education by enabling dependable classroom collaboration and making school administrative services more productive.

ASUS launches P7P55D Series Mobos

Asus launched the Asus P7P55D Series motherboards. Featuring the Intel P55 Express chipset, the P7P55D Series supports the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel Core i7 and Core i5 Processors for maximum performance. The P7P55 Series is based on “Xtreme Design” to optimize overall system performance and hardware reliability. Asus claims it also includes the latest Hybrid Technology—Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid OS—to give users intelligent performance enhancement, active cooling, and rapid online access.
Equipped with a specially-designed onboard chip, the P7P55D Premium is the first motherboard to natively support 6Gbps data transfer bandwidth with the latest SATA storage interface, claims Asus. With this expansion bridge, the P7P55D Premium has the potential to achieve almost double the throughput from existing SATA compatible drives. By eliminating any transmission bottlenecks, the expansion bridge enables 50% faster reading and writing of disk data. For other P7P55D Series models, Asus also provides an expansion card to achieve the same results.
Users can also expect maximum power efficiency, extremely cool operations, and enhanced component longevity from the P7P55D Series. With its Hybrid Phase Technology—combining Asus Xtreme Phase with Asus T.Probe—the motherboards delivers maximum efficiency and stable power. P7P55D Premium’s 48 Hybrid Phase technology is the most power-efficient design in the industry, surpassing other 48-phase prototype motherboards, claims Asus. A new frequency conversion technology further improves efficiency by maximizing energy utility. High-grade materials also help enhance component longevity and further minimize power loss. Additionally, the P7P55D Premium includes Stack Cool 3+, and is the world’s first motherboard with four layers of 2Oz copper in an 8-layer PCB design. This delivers ultra-cool performance even under extreme overclocking conditions, claims Asus.
With its new Hybrid Processor, the P7P55D Series lets users achieve superior overclocking performance with the latest Intel CPU and the ASUS TurboV EVO, which functions like a second microprocessor. Both novice and hardcore overclockers can easily boost system performance with TurboV EVO’s intuitive interface.
Pricing and Model No:
1. P7P55D Premium – Rs. 22,750 (excluding taxes)
2. P7P55D Deluxe – Rs. 18,650 (excluding taxes)
3. P7P55D EVO – Rs. 16,375 (excluding taxes)
4. P7P55D PRO – Rs. 14,450 (excluding taxes)
5. P7P55D – Rs. 12,275 (excluding taxes)

Samsung's high-end digital camera

Samsung Digital Imaging Co Ltd today unveiled the WB5000, a 12.5 mega-pixel camera fitted with the most powerful lens ever offered on a Samsung compact digital camera.
Joining the company's advanced WB Series, the WB5000's high-performance Schneider-KREUZNACH lens offers an impressive 24x optical zoom with a 26mm wideangle focal length (35mm film equivalent focal range of 26mm-624mm), which can be used for shooting highquality digital still images as well as recording 720p HD video in H.264 format.
"Photographers of all skill levels are going to be drawn to the WB5000's features," said Choong Hyun Hwang, vice- president of Strategic Market- ing at Samsung Digital Imaging Company. "The versatility of the lens gives any user, whether you're a soccer mom on the sidelines or an enthusiast looking to create a stunning image, the ability to be prepared for just about any shooting scenario. Serious shooters will gravitate toward the WB5000's aperture and shutter priority modes as well as full manual control and RAW support. For the entrylevel shooter, Samsung's Smart Auto takes simplicity to a new level, ensuring a great shot every time without having to be concerned about camera settings."
The WB5000 puts high-definition video recording in the palm of users' hands. The camera can record 720p HD video using H.264 compression, an advanced codec that allows users to record video for longer periods of time. For added versatility, users can zoom in and out while recording video, taking full advantage of both the camera's 26mm wide-angle focal length and 24x optical zoom.

Dashain SMS in Nepali and English

Bijaya Dashami ko subha awasar ma yahan upasthit sabai manubhawab haru lai Hardik Magalmaya Subhakamana

चङ्गा चेट, रमाइलो भेट
खसिको रेट, मासुको प्लेट
जुवाको खाल, चिउराको थाल
६५ साल दशै बब्बाल
Happy Dashain

पानी खोज्दा बियर भेटियोस,
धार खोल्दा wine बगोस,
chicken खादा, साम्प्रो परोस,
mutton खादा, ह्यकुला परोस,
एही नै दशै को शुभकामना।

घ्याम्पो भरी रक्सी होस्
निधार मा टिका होस्
साथी भाई हरु सँग रमाइलो होस्
हात म एक्का trial होस्।
Happy Dashain

Thuloko aashis,
Saanoko maya,
Dashainko ramjham
sadhai rahi rahos.
Happy DASHAIN !!!

Three people are asking ur mobile no. with me.
I didn't give ur no but I gave home address to them.
They are coming at ur home in this Dashain.
They are Sukha, Shanti and Samriddhi.
Please welcome them. SUBHA DASHAIN. enjoy !!

It is time to feel good, time 4 reunion, time 2 share happiness, time
to feel being loved, time 2 show ur love, time 2 live for others and time to
wish for peace. HAPPY DASHAIN. cheeeeeers.

A Cup of hot hello, A plate of crispy wishes, a spoon of sweet smiles and A slice
of great success Specially 4 U. .. Wish a very very HAPPY BIJAYA DASHAMI

May ur happiness b as big as Ganeshji's ear, ur problem b as tiny as his mouse,
ur LIFE b as long as his trunk n moments b as sweet as his Laddu. HAPPY PEACEFUL DASHAIN

A RELAXED mind, A PEACEFUL soul, A JOYFUL spirit, A HEAL THY body,
Be A Heartfull of Love, May U have all these Everyday. Happy Dashain!

Look Outside...
It's so pleasant!
Sun Smiling For you...
Trees Dancing for you...
Birds singing for you...
Because I requested them All to wish You. HAPPY DASHAIN

Before the Golden Sun Rise,
let me decorate each of the Rays with Wishes of Success, prosperous
and Happiness 4 u and 4 ur Family. HåpPY D@SH@iN

Here is 7 great tips and tricks to optimize your netbook

1. Use a lightweight Media Player and codec pack to play all your favorite videos and music (e.g. Cole2k Codec Pack and Media Player Classic HC 1.2).

2. Uninstall programs you no longer use, especially trial software, as these can clutter up the drive. TuneUp Uninstall Manager of our TuneUp Utilities 2009 helps you immensely with that, because it tells you which programs you regularly use and which you don't.

3. Defrag the hard drive to better manage your data and keep your computer running fast. We recommend using TuneUp Utilities 2009 to safely and consistently do this on a regular basis.

4. Reduce the user interface of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and other Web browsers to better utilize the smaller “real estate” on your netbook. Right-click on the upper menu bar of your browser and uncheck unnecessary menu items.

5. Go back to the classic Windows look and feel. Animations can hinder the system's performance. To do that, right-click on your desktop and go to “Properties” (XP) or “Personalize” (Vista). Under the “Design” entry, select the classic design and hit “OK.”

6. Disable unnecessary devices, such as Bluetooth, FireWire, and Wi-Fi, to save battery power.

7. Don't run too many applications at the same time. Multitasking is better suited for a laptop, whereas netbooks are designed for basic use such as word processing and simple Web browsing.

PUT CLIP ART-CLIPPING IT UP

If you want to put clip art and you don't konow how to put is here
STEP1: Open an existing microsoft office powerpoint.Select on the standard toolbar at the top of your document, and then click from the drop-down menu.
STEP 2: Move your mouse to in the dialog box. Click on the clip-art that you like.
STEP 3: Use the function in the Clipart Task Pane on the right side of your slide to find a catalog of clip art options. It will produce relevant images as the result found in the image library.
STEP 4: Browse through the clip art. To insert an image, click the arrow on the right of the picture and select from the menu of options. After adding clip art to your slide, manipulate the size and placement of the image.

HOW TO CHANGE DATE AND TIME

Click on the time that is displayed in the task bar.This will bring up the Date and Time Properties box.You can also right-click on the time by clicking on the `Adjust Date and Time' menu option.Highlight (Hour,Minute and Second.) Then change (Day, Month and Year.)Don't forget to press apply button.

Nokia RX-51 a.k.a N-900 and Maemo 5 get some hands-on time

Here are some of the salient features of the review, although we recommend you read the entire article:
*A side-slider form factor, unlike the kick-stand of the N97. The build quality is comparable to that of the E75.
*The resistive touchscreen persists, although it is a lot more responsive than the N97, probably because of Maemo 5 replacing S60. A variety of visual effects and smooth transitions give it an iPhone-like feel, which was sorely missing in the N97.
*The 5-megapixel camera is the same as that on the N97, but a much-needed lens shutter keeps it clean this time around.
* Maemo 5 does not differ greatly from Maemo 4 for the Nokia N810, but offers a faster boot time and there is partial compatibility for old Apps.
In conclusion, the author writes that it probably won’t become a hit, but the Nokia N900 is still a powerhouse of a phone that is important for the industry and sets the platform for bigger things to come from the Finnish manufacturer.

Source:thinkdigit.com

Sony Ericsson launches two new affordable Walkman phones – W205 and W395

It seems that low-end music phones are the order of the day, as Sony Ericsson has introduced two new slider Walkman handsets for the Indian audience: the W205 for Rs 5,795 and the W395 for Rs 8,395.

Both the phones deliver a great music experience with the Walkman player, FM radio with recording and TrackID music recognition, which helps one find details of a song, even if one’s not sure of the name. The phones also come with a 1GB Memory Stick Micro card for storage purposes.
The W205 also enables users to easily share the handset with family and friends – its multiple phonebook feature lets up to four users create personalised contact lists that are kept separate. It comes packaged with Sony’s premium HPM-64 Bass Reflex headphones.
The W395 allows users to enjoy super loud music through special stereo speakers that boost sounds. The phone’s package includes the HPM-62 stereo headset for a great audio experience.
At the launch of the new phones, Mr. Sudhin Mathur, General Manager, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India said: “Being the pioneer in the music phone category, our ‘Walkman’ phone range has universally been lauded for the quality music experience offered. The basic premise behind the launch of the affordable Sony Ericsson W205 and W305 walkman phones is to further extend this experience to those who love portable music but have never had the Walkman phone experience.”
Features of the W205 Walkman phone include:
- 1.8-inch TFT screen (65K colours, 128x160 pixels resolution)
- 5MB internal memory, expandable up to 2GB via Memory Stick Micro (M2)
- 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording
- Bluetooth v2.0; No 3G, No Wi-Fi, No GPS
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Walkman media player
- TrackID music recognition
- Up to 9 hours of talk-time; 425 hours of standby time; 13 hours of music playback
- Weighs 96 grams
Features of the W395 Walkman phone include:
- 2-inch TFT screen (256K colours, 176x220 pixels)
- 10MB internal memory, expandable up to 4GB via Memory Stick Micro (M2)
- 2-megapixel camera with video recording
- Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP; No 3G, No Wi-Fi, No GPS,
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Walkman media player
- TrackID music recognition
- Up to 8 hours of talk-time; 480 hours of standby time; 12 hours of music playback
- Weighs 96 grams

HP launches external hard drives for automatic backups

If you need to backup your precious data – be it photos, videos, music or documents – but can’t find the time to do it, let Hewlett-Packard’s new SimpleSave external hard drives do it for you.
Protecting personal content with SimpleSave is as easy as plugging the drive into a USB connection, so families can feel confident that their precious memories are safe.
"With SimpleSave, once connected, backup is automatic and virtually hands-free," said Jason Zajac, vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Attach Group, HP. "As the worldwide leader in personal computing, our goal is to make technology simple and useful, ensuring no learning curve and no complicated choices to make."

The new SimpleSave hard drive family consists of two products: SimpleSave Portable, available in 320GB and 500GB capacities and powered by USB 2.0; and SimpleSave Desktop, available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, which require an external power supply.
In addition, the 2.5-inch portable model is designed with a shock-resistant case to protect the drive from the bumps and jolts of everyday usage.
The hard drives are designed with heat-dissipating cases that stay cool and run quietly without a fan.
Both devices feature the preinstalled SimpleSave backup software that automatically finds and backs up the data on the PC. After the first backup, it is smart enough to only save updates and changes.
A single drive can be used to back up all the PCs in the home, with data from each PC clearly identified by name on the drive to make finding and restoring a specific PC's data a snap.
Other features include:
• Hundreds of file formats supported: Supports the most common file types for photo, music and documents including AAC, BMP, DOC, GDF, GIF, JPG, MP3, MPEG, PPT, PDF, TAX, TIFF and XLS.
• Frequent backup update: Backs up new and changed files every time the PC is idle for five minutes.
• Plug-and-play storage: Ready to use when connected to a USB port.
• Support for large files: NTFS file system offers improved support for metadata and use of advanced data structures, improving performance, reliability and disk space.
• Two-year warranty.
The 320GB SimpleSave Portable will be available for Rs 5,510, while the 500GB Portable will cost Rs 7,450.

In the SimpleSave Desktop range, the 1TB hard drive will cost Rs 7,500 and you will have to shell out Rs 15,700 for the 2TB drive.

Xbox 360 failure rate is over 50 percent!

A consumer survey by Game Informer magazine has revealed some astounding facts, the prime among them being that one out of every two Xbox 360 units sold is malfunctional; yet, owners will be undeterred by the hardware failure and still buy the console in the future!

Game Informer conducted a survey of over 5,000 readers, asking them questions about all three next-gen video game consoles.

The Xbox 360 has been notorious for a string of technical failures, the most widely renowned being the dreaded ‘Red Ring Of Death’. This author himself has faced that problem and knows quite a few others who have encountered Microsoft’s new version of the BSOD.

The survey found that the Xbox 360 has a 54.2 per cent failure rate, compared to 10.6 per cent for the PS3 and the Wii's 6.8 per cent.

“Microsoft also seized the gold medal for unhelpful customer service, taking nearly a month to repair or replace a console, while Nintendo and Sony stuck closer to a week. Only 37.7 percent of Microsoft customers found the company's customer service was "very helpful," compared to 51.1 percent of Sony and 56.1 percent for Nintendo,” reported The Consumerist.

The only positive aspect for the Redmond giant was that of the three consoles, the Xbox 360 is definitely used the most. “About 40.3 per cent of 360 owners play it 3 to 5 hours a day, with 37 per cent of PS3 owners doing the same. And unsurprisingly, a full 40.4 per cent of Wii owners turn that console on less than an hour a day,” Gizmodo wrote.

The most shocking number from the survey – and frightening from a consumer perspective – is only 3.8 percent of Xbox 360 owners said they'd never buy another Xbox because of hardware failure. And we thought we were the only masochists around.

Source:thinkdigit

All for one

iDea wireless Home Dock is the first of its kind that supports iPod, PSP, MP3 player and MP3 mobile phones. There are four docks all together for the operation of the players. It is also the first wireless dock with a remote control unit that supports the iPod `Menu', click wheel's scroll up and down with just a press of a button. Moreover, this is the only wireless dock that supports `Night Listening' mode. Since it supports the wireless broadcast, you may lower the TV and Hi-Fi volume to keep it quiet outside and still listen to the music through the self-amplified wireless HD-Audio headset. Sony Walkman MP3 and Walkman Phone also comes under it's supportive devices to share music wirelessly. This product is available at Genial Techno Trading Pvt Ltd at Kamaladi. Priced at Rs 18,000. SPECS · Supports iPod, PSP, MP3 player and mobiles · It is also a remote control system.