Category: Multimedia and Storage

Sony launches 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System: BDV-N990W
Sony India today introduced the BDV-N990W 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System.

BDV-N990W features Sony’s S-Master Full Digital Amplifier. It is also capable of reproducing a wide dynamic range and frequency response, the S-Master efficiently delivers higher quality sound. With Sony’s unique ‘3D Surround‘ technology, this system delivers an ever-realistic 3D sound experience with incredible depth and presence for Blu-ray or broadcast content by creating an optimized virtual sound field.

With Wi-Fi built into BDV-N990W, users can easily access, enjoy and share a wider range of online entertainment.

The new Home Theatre System is DLNA certified, allowing convenient content transfer with compatible devices. Users can enjoy music and photos stored on their Smartphone or Tablet on a grander scale, by simply using the throw function to transfer content to the Home Theatre Systems quickly and easily. The same applies for music or photos stored on PC, where users can simply access them via home network and play them back on the big screen. For more convenience; users can set up their mobile devices as remote control for the entertainment system. With Media Remote and Remote Keyboard application, Sony Tablet or Smartphone can be used to adjust the settings or can be used as a keyboard for typing. Users can also dock their compatible iPhone® or iPod® and charge it via USB while listening to playback music.

BDV-N990W is priced at Rs. 39,990 and is available at all Sony Center and major electronic stores across India.

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Sony launches 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System: BDV-N990W

Powerful audio and sharper picture combined with Wi-Fi connectivity
- High Definition Audio and Video
- Wireless surround amplifiers make positioning equipment hassle-free
- Wi-Fi connectivity for convenient access to Internet and online content
- Stylish design and feather touch buttons
- Multiple format playability (MKV,MP4 and AVC)
New Delhi, 12^th July, 2012: Sony India introduced BDV-N990W, the latest 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System. It defines the next generation of home entertainment with richer & powerful sound, sharper & clearer picture and wireless connectivity to a wide range of online entertainment content. BDV-N990W enhances video content immensely, thereby creating an ultimate 3D viewing experience in Full HD.

Setting new standards in sound with 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System

BDV-N990W features Sony’s S-Master Full Digital Amplifier. It is also capable of reproducing a wide dynamic range and frequency response, the S-Master efficiently delivers higher quality sound. With Sony’s unique ‘3D Surround‘ technology, this system delivers an ever-realistic 3D sound experience with incredible depth and presence for Blu-ray or broadcast content by creating an optimized virtual sound field.

The newly launched 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System has curved lines and slender satellite speakers, inspired by Sony’s distinctive Monolithic design concept. The speakers’ two-way setting layout provides the flexibility needed for various home-décor arrangements by allowing users to position the speakers vertically or horizontally.

BDV-N990W is equipped with innovative, compact and energy-efficient Magnetic Fluid Speakers that use ferrofluid (ferromagnetic fluid) instead of dampers to delivers virtually flawless, distortion-free sound. BDV-N990W features four streamlined and elegant floor stand speakers that deliver powerful total output of 1,000W.

Convenient connectivity

With Wi-Fi built into BDV-N990W, users can easily access, enjoy and share a wider range of online entertainment.

The new Home Theatre System is DLNA certified, allowing convenient content transfer with compatible devices. Users can enjoy music and photos stored on their Smartphone or Tablet on a grander scale, by simply using the throw function to transfer content to the Home Theatre Systems quickly and easily. The same applies for music or photos stored on PC, where users can simply access them via home network and play them back on the big screen. For more convenience; users can set up their mobile devices as remote control for the entertainment system. With Media Remote and Remote Keyboard application, Sony Tablet or Smartphone can be used to adjust the settings or can be used as a keyboard for typing. Users can also dock their compatible iPhone® or iPod® and charge it via USB while listening to playback music.

Streamlined design with a touch of elegance

BDV-N990W feature a stylishly slim, sculptural design inherited from Sony’s Monolithic Design concept that fits well into the modern home décor. The black piano-finish surface is fingerprint-proof and the slot-in disc drive gracefully integrates into the streamlined player. BDV-N990W features a flexible layout where 2-way setting is made possible as the player can be placed flat or 30 degrees tilted. Thanks to the specially designed dot pattern, the control board surface remains clean and free of fingerprints even after repeated usage.

BDV-N990W is priced at Rs. 39,990 and is available at all Sony Center and major electronic stores across India.

About Sony India Pvt. Ltd.

Sony India is one of the most recognized consumer electronics brand in the country, with a reputation for new age technology, digital concepts and excellent after sales service. In India, Sony has its footprint across all major towns and cities in the country through a distribution network comprising of over 10,400 dealers and distributors, 270 exclusive Sony outlets and 23 direct branch locations. Sony India also has a strong service presence across the country with 255 service outlets. Manned by customer friendly and informed sales persons, Sony’s exclusive stores ‘Sony Center’ are fast becoming the most visible face of the company in India. A distinctive feature of Sony’s service is their highly motivated and well-trained staff that provides the kind of attentive and sensitive service that is rare today.

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July 16, 2012
A gigantic 160″ curved screen to address all of your gaming needs!

Taking the F1 simulator racing experience to an altogether different level, a Sweden-based manufacturer of large curved screen solutions for front and rear projection, called Norman Design has come up with portable and gigantic 160” curved screen solution for customers who use screen for F1 training.

This exclusively new 160” screen solution is the latest from the house of Norman Design, and has been especially built for customers who use screen for Formula 1 training. It comes complete with F1 body which is also movable in all directions to 1.5 G with the F1 game. The company provides the complete F1 simulator solution at a cost price of about $114,285. However, 160” screen solution for enjoying the seamless image quality can also be purchased without a simulator with Intel 17-PC and software.

Weighing only 50 kg, the 160” screen solution takes only about 1 hour to assemble. And, PC with special software is also required for reproducing the image from the seamless multi projector which is mounted behind.

Also, the company provides a complete simulator with velved 63” monitor with PC and software at a reasonable price of about $14,300. And, for the simulator with inclined 50” screen solution, the company only charges $5,430.

July 16, 2012
Acer launches TravelMate P243 notebook for Rs. 35,000

Acer has announced the launch of a new laptop in its TravelMate seriesThursday . Dubbed as TM P243, it has been priced starting Rs. 35,000.

The Acer TravelMate P243 features a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor (Ivy Bridge) with the choice of dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 630M GPU. It has a 14-inch LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect, which reportedly uses 30% less energy. Storage and memory options extend up to a 750 GB HDD, and 8GB of RAM.

The laptop also offers data protection through its Acer ProShield Security, Acer Office Manager (AOM) and eRecovery Manager.

[quote]Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, spoke on the launch of the Acer TM P243: “Machine specs, astounding visual graphics with multimedia capabilities, modern software solutions etc are a given in this era. We have consciously made an effort to redesign the entire range of Acer products keeping in mind the key aspects that are important for the SMB segments such as Security and Durability. The TravelMate P243 boasts of Acer’s own dynamic security technology solution that takes care of Data Protection. At the same time, we also believe that the TM P243 is one of the sturdiest notebooks in the market.[/quote]

July 16, 2012
Lenovo to overtake HP as the world’s biggest PC maker

Chinese maker Lenovo appears poised to topple Hewlett-Packard as the world’s No. 1 personal computer brand by the beginning of 2013. Figures published late last week by market research firm Gartner showed Lenovo with 14.7 percent of the global market in Q2, just behind H-P on 14.9 percent.

This followed a decline of 12 percent in H-P’s shipments during the quarter, according to Gartner. Not much over a year ago, Lenovo was the No 4 maker worldwide, but it overtook Acer in mid year, then passed Dell in the third quarter of 2011 to nail down second spot, which it has hung onto ever since.

Dell meanwhile has slumped to fourth place. According to Gartner, H-P shipped 13.06 million PCs in Q2, followed by Lenovo (12.8 million), Acer(9.64 million) and Dell (9.35 million). The figures include netbooks but not tablets such as the iPad.

July 16, 2012
ViewSonic Unveils Ultraportable LED Projectors PLED-W200, PLED-W500

ViewSonic Corp., launched two ultraportable and energy-efficient LED projectors. Featuring diminutive form factors and 30,000-hour, long-life LED lamps, the PLED-W500 and PLED-W200 support 3D technology with 120Hz frame rates for 3D visuals, and can project 33-40″ screens from a 1 m distance. They also feature versatile USB connectivity, while the built-in Microsoft Office/PDF viewer and SD/SDHC card reader can display documents and play multimedia files without needing a PC. The projectors of PLED-W500 and PLED-W200 are priced at Rs 61,000 and Rs44,000

[quote]”The ultraportable LED projector transforms the projector from a cumbersome gadget to an incredibly lightweight, compact device that can be carried anywhere to meet all your projection needs,” said Mr. Kuldeep Ramaiya, Country Manager, India. “With their high-brightness, long-life lamps, the ultraportable LED projectors are superior to others in the same class” he added[/quote]

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ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today launched the ultraportable and energy-efficient LED projectors. Featuring diminutive form factors and 30,000-hour, long-life LED lamps, the PLED-W500 and PLED-W200 usher in a new category of ViewSonic projectors. They support 3D technology with 120Hz frame rates for exciting 3D visuals, and can project 33-40″ screens from a 1 m distance. They also feature versatile USB connectivity, while the built-in Microsoft Office/PDF viewer and SD/SDHC card reader can display documents and play multimedia files without needing a PC. The projectors of PLED-W500 and PLED-W200 are priced at Rs 61,000 and Rs44,000

“The ultraportable LED projector transforms the projector from a cumbersome gadget to an incredibly lightweight, compact device that can be carried anywhere to meet all your projection needs,” said Mr. Kuldeep Ramaiya, Country Manager, India. “With their high-brightness, long-life lamps, the ultraportable LED projectors are superior to others in the same class” he added.

PLED-W500

The PLED-W500 shines with its innovative, stylish new look. The piano-black mirrored surface and geometric inset buttons make the projector modern, sleek and elegant, ideal for business presentations and multimedia entertainment. With dimensions of 214 x 164 x 42 mm, the PLED-W500 is compact and weighs only 1.18 kg. 500 ANSI lumens, superior in the LED pocket projector category, provide 20,000 hours of brightness for energy and cost savings. The 1.4:1 short throw ratio projects a 33″ screen from a 1 m distance with high native WXGA resolution. 2GB of onboard memory allows you to store documents and multimedia files, enhancing presentation efficiency. With HDMI 1.3 support, simply connect the PLED-W500 with a PC, tablet or other device to enjoy a widescreen gaming or home theater experience. You can also view smooth 3D video with a 120Hz refresh rate using active shutter glasses. PLED-W500 has versatile USB connectivity, built-in Microsoft Office/PDF viewer and SD/SDHC card reader which can display documents and play multimedia files without needing a PC.

PLED-W200

The pocket-sized PLED-W200 offers ultimate mobility. Measuring 130 x 126 x 32 mm and weighing only 420 g, the PLED-W200 is ultrathin and easily carried in a briefcase. Its LED light source with 250 ANSI lumens lasts 30,000 hours while producing brilliant color. With a built-in 32 GB SD/SDHC card reader, Microsoft Office/PDF viewer and dual integrated 2W speakers, display Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and other multimedia files without needing a PC. The PLED-W200 also features 1.16:1 short throw ratio that can project a 40″ screen from a 1 m distance with high native WXGA resolution.

ViewSonic’s ultraportable LED projectors are thin, compact and lightweight for easy mobility between meeting rooms and on the go. Innovative new look & energy-efficient LED lamps with 20000 hours ( PLED-W500) 30,000-hour lifespan (PLED-W200) makes PLED series the best choice for the professional usage. 0-second power-on and power-off makes presentation immediately, and no need to wait for the projector to cool down. The PLED-W500 and PLED-W200 provide 500 and 250 lumens of brightness, respectively – superior to others in the pocket projector category.

Developed with Texas Instruments’ high performance DPP6401 image processing chip, the projectors support 3D graphics with 120Hz frame rates for exciting 3D gaming and movies using active shutter glasses. With the built-in 32 GB SD/SDHC card reader and Microsoft Office/PDF viewer, the projectors can play Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and other multimedia files directly.

Notes to Editor

About ViewSonic

ViewSonic® Corporation, headquartered in Walnut, California, is a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics, and communications solutions. Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solutions as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, tablets, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. For further information, please visit http://ap.viewsonic.com/in.

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July 14, 2012
Your Canon Camera may cause an allergic reaction!

Canon has just released a statement saying the front rubber grips of some Canon T4i DSLR cameras may cause an allergic reaction. The grips could also turn white after a short period of time, which combined with the possibility of allergies, can cause big problems for users.

According to Cannon’s statement, the front rubber grips of some EOS REBEL T4i units produced in certain lots during the sixteen-day period between May 31st through June 15th, 2012 may turn white after a short period of time due to the presence of the substance zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamate) is what causes the rubber surface to turn white. the quantity of rubber accelerator used in the affected production lots was slightly higher than usual.

Zinc bis is what can cause allergic skin reactions. To find out if your T4i is affected, you’ll have to plug in your serial number into Canon’s website. You’ll only need to do this if the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”.

July 9, 2012
Dell to launch Ubuntu based laptops in India

Dell, the second-largest computer seller in India, will sell personal computers loaded with the free operating system Ubuntu.

Ubuntu, is a widely used Linux-based open source software and Dell India, along with Canonical Ltd., the UK-based owner, has decided to sell personal computers based on it.

[quote]The machines — including the new Inspiron 14R and 15R — will be available with Ubuntu pre-installed from June 21 and more models are slated for release later in the year, Canonical CEO Jane Silber told reporters.[/quote]

Starting this month, the Ubuntu installed laptops and netbooks will be available in 850 Dell stores in India. Dell in India currently sells PCs loaded with Windows, the proprietary operating system, of Microsoft.

June 22, 2012
Inspan focuses on Corsair Force GT 240, 480 SSDs

Inspan Infotech, one of the largest IT distribution companies for motherboards and hardware components, aggressively focuses on the sales of Corsair Force GT 240 and 480 SSDs. The efforts are being put to increase the sales of SSDs with the increasing demand for these units across the country.

[quote]The market is demanding for Corsair Force GT 240 and 480GB units because of its slashing prices. The products of Corsair have always been known for its superior quality and innovative technology and if the combination is available at a lower price, who will not ask for it said Sudhir S, Managing Director at Inspan Infotech. Our partners are all ready to make this available for their customers and we are more than happy to serve them said Sudhir S.[/quote]

The demand for Corsair Force GT 240 & 480GB SSDs is increasing with the decreasing prices of SSDs. It is across the country and Inspan plans to target all the metro cities and also encourage its partners to get the awareness of the same in tier II and tier III cities in their specific regions.

These products are designed for performance and durability. Force Series GT SSDs support the Windows 7 TRIM command. This allows them to store only the data they need and perform memory optimization to ensure the fastest possible write speeds. Because SSDs have no moving parts, they can handle shock, vibration and temperature changes far in excess of traditional hard drives, which are important for desktop PCs, and essential for notebooks. There is also no noise or vibration as compared to the traditional drives and the lower power consumption helps keep things cool inside the PC.

Price, Availability and Warranty

Corsair Force GT 240 – Rs 19,990

Corsair Force GT 480 – Rs 38,990

The products come with a warranty period of 3 years and are available ex-stock.

June 20, 2012
Adobe launches Creative Suite 6 in India
Creative Suite 6

Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced their toolkit for design, web and video professionals with the unveiling of Adobe® Creative Suite 6 product line in India. Powerful new releases of 14 CS6 applications and four Creative Suites – Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design Standard, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Production Premium; and Adobe Creative Suite 6 Master Collection – drive home Adobe’s continued innovation across creative markets.

[quote]Designers get a ton of innovation with CS6 with milestone release across all our flagship products, said David Wadhwani, Senior Vice President, Digital Media at Adobe. With CS6 we’re also introducing new products, new mobile workflows and advanced publishing capabilities that show we are laser-focused on ensuring design, web and video pros have everything they need for the delivery of high-impact content and apps.[/quote]

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Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the ultimate toolkit for design, web and video professionals with the unveiling of Adobe® Creative Suite® 6 product line in India. Powerful new releases of 14 CS6 applications and four Creative Suites – Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design Standard, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Production Premium; and Adobe Creative Suite 6 Master Collection – drive home Adobe’s continued innovation across creative markets.

“Designers get a ton of innovation with CS6 with milestone release across all our flagship products,” said David Wadhwani, Senior Vice President, Digital Media at Adobe. “With CS6 we’re also introducing new products, new mobile workflows and advanced publishing capabilities that show we are laser-focused on ensuring design, web and video pros have everything they need for the delivery of high-impact content and apps.”

The release is particularly significant for the large Indian creative community, which is riding a wave of digital content, media and connectivity proliferation in the country. India’s Media and Entertainment industry is expected to register a CAGR of 15 percent to reach INR 1,457 billion by 2016, according to a recent FICCI-KPMG Report. The imminent arrival of nationwide 4G network connectivity along with affordable tablet devices are expected to generate significant tailwinds fueling growth in digital content creation and consumption.

“Adobe CS6 release has come just ahead of what is likely to be a period of unprecedented new opportunities for the Indian creative industry. This release includes what the creative professionals will need to bring their vision to life and manage how and where it is delivered to the end audience – whether on smartphones, tablets, the desktop or through traditional media,” said UmangBedi, Managing Director – South Asia, Adobe Systems. “Adobe is a leading provider of HTML tools, enabling designers to work efficiently and effectively, creating across devices and platforms such as iOS, Android, Windows Mobile or Symbian.”

Expressing his views on the launch of Creative Suite 6 in India, Naresh Malik, Global COO – Media & Creative Services, Reliance MediaWorks said, “The prospect of being able to produce an outstanding piece of creative work at a much faster pace, for myriad content consumption devices and platforms, and share it with the world at the click of a button, is transforming the creative process across industries. At Reliance MediaWorks, we are leading this transformation to deliver cutting-edge film post production, global imaging, creative as well as production services and have partnered closely with Adobe, leveraging their Creative Suite portfolio. We find ourselves at a very exciting time in the history of entertainment and creativity, and are equally excited about the possibilities Adobe’s Creative Suite 6 holds for taking the creative process into a new realm altogether.”

“Adobe has a winner on its hands yet again. The upgrades and the new features in Creative Suite 6 are not only innovative but immensely compelling, especially to a diversified media group like ours. Our teams cannot wait to leverage the entire range of exceptional features that this suite of products has to offer,” said KushalRuia, Creative Head, ACK Animation Studio.

Major CS Upgrades and All-New Muse Anchor Landmark Launch for Designers

The performance and workflow enhancements in Adobe Photoshop CS6 (see separate press release), InDesign CS6 and Illustrator CS6 will result in significant time savings for print, web and mobile projects.
- In Photoshop CS6, designers will experience incredible performance, powered by the Adobe Mercury Graphics Engine, enabling near instant results from essential editing tools, including Liquify, Puppet Warp, Transform and Lighting Effects.
- Adobe has built on Photoshop’s breakthrough Content-Aware capabilities with advanced new Content-Aware Patch and Content-Aware Move features.
- Illustrator CS6 debuts a revamped modern interface and features include a new Image Tracing Engine, Pattern Creation and Gradient Strokes. The Mercury performance system delivers speed and stability, including 64-bit support for Mac OS and Windows.
- InDesign CS6 continues to blaze a trail in publishing, streamlining the creation of multiple layouts from a single set of content with new Adaptive Design Tools – Alternate Layout, Liquid Layout, Content Collector Tools and Linked
Content.
- A brand new application, Adobe Muse, a radical new tool that enables designers to create and publish HTML5 web sites without writing code, was also announced today.
Adobe Doubles-Down on HTML5 Tooling for Web Professionals

Innovative new workflows and capabilities across Adobe tools simplify the creative process for today’s web designers, developers and interactive professionals.
- Web pros can conveniently integrate HTML5 animations, created with Adobe Edge Preview, into their Dreamweaver projects, driving home Adobe’s leadership in tooling for the HTML5 web standard.
- Dreamweaver CS6 addresses the challenge of responsive web designs with the ability to build fluid grid layouts replacing the tedious manual process of creating and configuring separate CSS-based interfaces for phone, tablet and desktop.
- Through direct integration with Adobe’s recently announced PhoneGap Build service, Dreamweaver CS6 helps round out a Web professional’s skillset and enables them to produce native mobile applications for multiple platforms.
- Flash Professional CS6 users can easily translate and transition their skills to HTML5 using the Flash Professional Toolkit for CreateJS. Flash Professional CS6 also helps designers to create exciting and impactful gaming experiences and advancements include the ability to generate sprite sheets that improve workflows and performance.
- Pre-built native extensions and new packaging options, leveraging the latest Adobe Flash Player and AIR runtimes, help expand and ease app delivery to Android and iOS devices.
Production Premium CS6 Pushes Boundaries of Video Creativity

Redesigned by and for video editors, with major performance enhancements, the tools included in Adobe Creative Suite 6 Production Premium set a new standard in professional video.
- With dozens of new features Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 is the hub of any professional video workflow, featuring a sleek new editing environment. The powerful Adobe Mercury Playback Engine now supports OpenCL on MacBook Pros.
- The most significant After Effects release in a decade, After Effects CS6 is faster and more responsive than ever. With Global Performance Cache, previews are saved and ready to go- cutting the time spent bouncing between projects.
- New to Production Premium are Adobe® Prelude™ CS6, which streamlines logging and ingest workflows in post-production, and Adobe SpeedGrade, which contains powerful finishing tools for film finishing and color grading.
- Adobe Audition CS6 accelerates audio post-production: real-time clip stretching makes it simple to stretch clips to fit an edit; and Automatic Speech Alignment introduces a powerful new engine for automated dialogue analysis.
- A new 3rd party API for hardware integration – Adobe Mercury Transmit – allows broadcast video monitoring to connect directly into the Mercury Playback Engine via third-party cards from AJA, Blackmagic Design, and Matrox.
“The urge to be creative is ubiquitous, and harnessing the creative spark, in everybody from school children to creative pros, has never been more important,” said ShantanuNarayen, CEO at Adobe. “Everyone has the potential to create, and wherever, whenever inspiration strikes, Adobe will be there to help capture, refine and publish your ideas.”

Pricing and Availability

Adobe Creative Suite 6 products are available through Adobe Authorised Resellers and the Adobe Online Store athttp://shop.adobe.com/in. The estimated street prices (ESP) for the Creative Suite products are expected to be INR 1,56,577 for CS6 Master Collection, INR 1,14,421 for CS6 Design and Web Premium, INR 1,14,421 for CS6 Production Premium and INR 78,288 for CS6 Design Standard. Upgrade pricing and volume licensing are available.Taxes as applicable.

Education pricing for students, faculty and staff in K-12 and higher education is available from Adobe Authorized Education Resellers. For more information regarding education volume licensing for higher education and K-12 institutions please visit:http://www.adobe.com/in/education.html

For more detailed information about features, OS support, upgrade policies, pricing and international versions please visit:

http://www.adobe.com/in/products/creativesuite.html

For updates and news about Adobe India, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/adobeindia and follow us on Twitter: @AdobeIndia

Notes to Editor

About Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. For more information, visit www.adobe.com/in.

© 2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Creative Suite,Adobe Muse, Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe InDesign CS6, Adobe Flash CS6 Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, Adobe After Effects CS6, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, Adobe Audition CS6, Adobe Prelude CS6 and Adobe Fireworks CS6 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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June 20, 2012
SanDisk launches world’s fastest Micro SD and a trio of Cruzers

SanDisk claims this is the world's fastest Micro SD card

SanDisk launched what it claims to be the world’s fastest Micro SD card, the Extreme Pro microSDHC line of storage add-ons for your smartphone or tablet. It has advertised speeds of 95MB/s read and 90MB/s write. The card is expected to be available by the third quarter of 2012 and in 8GB and 16GB capacities. The 8GB model will be priced at Rs. 2,599 while the 16GB model will be available for Rs. 4,699.

It also launched four USB flash drives – SanDisk Extreme, Cruzer Glide, Cruzer Facet and Cruzer Pro. These USB drives are extremely efficient and promise very high speed. SanDisk also introduced the SanDisk SecureAccess software that allows encryption and password protection for selected files on the USB drive, also providing 2GB of online storage.

The Cruzer Glide is available in 4GB and 128GB and is priced between Rs 301 and Rs 6,161, Cruzer Pop is SanDisk’s thinnest USB drive amd comes in three colours. It’s available in 4GB and 32GB and is priced between Rs 259 and Rs 1,406.

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SANDISK INTRODUCES WORLD’S FASTEST MEMORY CARD
FOR SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS

Loads apps faster, transfers files quicker and improves overall system responsiveness with up to 95MB/sec read and up to 90MB/sec write speeds1

Ideal for users running multiple apps such as mobile games, email, photo capture and Full-HD2 video recording

Mobile phones will capture 525 billion images in 2012 and nearly one third of all video footage in 2014, according to IDC

MILPITAS, Calif., June 19, 2012-SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the world’s fastest mobile memory card. The SanDisk Extreme Pro® microSDHC™ UHS-I card is ideal for smartphone and tablet users who want to boost their device’s storage capacity while enjoying the fastest mobile experience.

Maximum Performance for Next-Generation Mobile Devices
The SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-I card enables smartphone and tablet users to fully enjoy their mobile device’s advanced applications.

·Full HD Video Capture: Mobile phones will capture approximately one third of all video footage by 2014, according to IDC3. With a UHS Speed Class 1 rating (Class 10 equivalent), the new card allows consumers to record superior Full HD videos, even in 3D

·High-Quality Photo Capture: Mobile phones will capture 525 billion photos in 2012, roughly half of all photos captured this year, according to IDC4. The card is ideal for mobile imaging applications, offering up to 90MB/sec write speed for capturing multiple photos using burst mode with a UHS-I enabled mobile device

·Faster File Transfers: With up to 95 megabyte per second (MB/sec) read speed, the card moves files quickly between host devices

·Seamless Multitasking; Fast Downloads: The card allows consumers to smoothly run multiple applications at the same time and download files quickly using 4G LTE phones

“SanDisk offers the broadest mobile memory card lineup in the industry,” said Chris Loh, director, product marketing, SanDisk. “Our portfolio includes microSD cards with the fastest speeds, highest storage capacities and reliability that consumers demand.”

Availability and Pricing
The SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-I card is available on www.sandisk.com in 8 gigabyte (GB)5 and 16GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $59.99 and $99.99. The card is compatible with any microSDHC-slotted device and is ideal for UHS-enabled smartphones and tablets.

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SANDISK ANNOUNCES ITS FASTEST, THINNEST AND HIGHEST-CAPACITY
USB FLASH DRIVES

New USB 3.0 flash drive transfers files up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 drives at up to 190MB/s1

SanDisk’s highest-capacity USB flash drive features 128GB2 of storage

Stylish and ultra-thin drives now available for fashion fans and youths

MILPITAS, Calif., June 19, 2012-SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced a suite of USB flash drives that includes SanDisk’s fastest, thinnest and highest-capacity USB products ever. The drives offer consumers the storage they need to carry libraries of digital content with them wherever they go, transfer their files quickly and do so with style.

“Whether consumers are seeking super-fast transfer speeds, maximum storage capacity or a stylish fashion statement, we offer a drive to meet their needs,” said Bob O’Keefe, vice president, retail marketing, SanDisk. “SanDisk pioneered the USB drive and now offers one of the broadest lineups in the industry, with a wide range of form factors and reliability that consumers can count on to store their important files.”

SanDisk Extreme USB Flash Drive
The USB 3.0-enabled SanDisk Extreme® USB flash drive can transfer, store and share large files up to 10 times faster with speeds of up to 190MB/s. USB 3.0-enabled device shipments will surpass one billion in 2014, up from 70 million in 2011, according to NPD In-Stat*. The SanDisk Extreme USB flash drive provides the fast performance that these next-generation computing devices demand.

The drive dramatically reduces wait times for consumers. It can transfer smaller files almost instantaneously and larger files such as a 3GB file in 20 seconds or a 40GB file in four minutes3. The SanDisk Extreme USB flash drive is backed by a lifetime limited warranty4 and available worldwide now in 16GB to 64GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $64.99 to $159.99.

Cruzer® Glide™ USB Flash Drive
The 128GB Cruzer® Glide™ USB flash drive is SanDisk’s highest-capacity USB drive ever, and features reliable, secure and portable storage for photos, videos, music and other files. The drive is an ideal companion for anyone using ultra-thin notebooks, which are often limited to 128GB of storage. In such a configuration, the Cruzer Glide USB allows consumers to double their available storage with a convenient portable solution.

Backed by a two year limited warranty5, the Cruzer Glide USB flash drive is available worldwide now in 4GB to 64GB capacities with MSRPs starting at $19.99. The 128GB capacity will be available worldwide in Q3 2012 carrying an MSRP of $249.99.

Cruzer® Facet™ USB Flash Drive
For users whose style is reflected in everything they do, the Cruzer® Facet™ USB flash drive is a durable drive with stainless-steel casing designed with a variety of rich vibrant colors and a faceted texture. The Cruzer Facet drive combines function and personality, making it a fashionable way to store digital files.

It is available worldwide now in 8GB to 32GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $32.99 to $84.99.

Cruzer® Pop™ USB Flash Drive
The Cruzer® Pop™ USB flash drive is designed for young urban users looking for unique designs that complement their personality. The fun custom USB flash drive features rich colors and patterns plus a unique design that opens with a “pop” and conceals and protects the connector when not in use.

This new drive is SanDisk’s thinnest and is available worldwide now in 8GB to 32GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $32.99 to $84.99.

Available Software
Virtually every SanDisk USB drive and all drives in the new suite include secure file encryption and password protection. SanDisk® SecureAccess™ software provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection6 for private files while leaving the rest of the drive available for worry-free sharing. For added protection and convenience, two GB of secure online storage7 is offered for easy file backup and access from any web browser.

SanDisk also offers downloadable Cloud Catcher software, which allows users to backup and organize personal data from some of their favorite social media and online sites, hassle free on a SanDisk USB drive.

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June 20, 2012
Synology launches DiskStation DS112+

The NAM features two USB 3.0 ports to deliver fast file transfer speed up to 5 Gb/sec

Synology Inc. today launched DiskStation DS112+, an all-in-one NAS server that offers high performance with energy-efficient and quiet design for small and medium businesses.

Network-attached storage (NAS) is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to heterogeneous clients

[quote]With DiskStation DS112+, Synology has introduced an invaluable selection for SMB users where high performance meets eco-friendly design, said Peter Chen, product manager of Synology Inc. This is the best option for providing users with fast and reliable solutions to share, sync and backup data with minimal time spent on setup process and management.[/quote]

It is powered by a 2.0 GHz processor and includes 512 MB of memory, boasting read and write speeds up to 107 MB/sec and 76 MB/sec respectively in a Windows environment. In addition, the DS112+ features two USB 3.0 ports to deliver fast file transfer speed up to 5 Gb/sec, a throughput speed at 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

The device will start world-wide shipping from today.

Check out the press release below :

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Release Date: June 19^th, 2012

Synology^® Presents DiskStation DS112+

Compact & Responsive, the Central Data Hub for SMBs

Taipei, Taiwan—June 19, 2012—Synology^® Inc. today launched DiskStation DS112+, an all-in-one NAS server that offers high performance with energy-efficient and quiet design for small and medium businesses.

“With DiskStation DS112+, Synology has introduced an invaluable selection for SMB users where high performance meets eco-friendly design,” said Peter Chen, product manager of Synology Inc. “This is the best option for providing users with fast and reliable solutions to share, sync and backup data with minimal time spent on setup process and management.”

Synology DiskStation DS112+ is powered by a 2.0 GHz processor and includes 512 MB of memory, boasting read and write speeds up to 107 MB/sec and 76 MB/sec respectively in a Windows^® environment. In addition, the DS112+ features two USB 3.0 ports to deliver fast file transfer speed up to 5 Gb/sec, a throughput speed at 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

The DS112+’s distinct chassis design enhances the overall airflow to keep the system running cool while minimizing the noise level to 18.4 dB(A) with its two side ventilation openings and a 60 mm low-rotation rear fan. As one of Synology’s top rated power-saving DiskStation, the DS112+ consumes only 14.6 watts in operation and further reduces to 6.34 watts when hard drive enters hibernation mode.

The DS112+ is running on DiskStation Manager 4.0 (DSM 4.0), the operating system of every Synology NAS Server. DSM 4.0 provides rich features to boost users’ productivity and simplify their tasks, all on a sleek user interface optimized for multitasking. Acknowledged for its continuous worldwide recognition, Synology received WINMAG Pro’s “2011 SMB Proof Award” for the same series DS411+II.

For more information, please visit

http://www.synology.com/products/product.php?product_name=DS112%2B&lang=enu

Availability
Synology DiskStation DS112+ is now shipping globally.

Synology at a Glance

Synology is dedicated to taking full advantage of the latest technologies to bring businesses and home users reliable and affordable ways to centralize data storage, simplify data backup, share and sync files across different platforms, and access data on-the-go. Synology aims to deliver products with forward-thinking features and the best in class customer services.

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June 20, 2012
Nintendo unveils Wii U along with 23 new games

The Wii U is the first Wii device to sport it's own screen.

Gaming giants Nintendo unveiled the launch version of their new family gaming device, the Wii U. Presenting the device at the Nokia centre at the E3 gaming event, Nintendo was light on details about the insides of the device, and chose to focus more on the game titles it’ll be bringing out this year for the console.

The Wii U has seen a massive change from what was showcased last year and is now a tablet styled device which comes with a bunch of buttons, including 2 analog sticks on both sides, a stylus and a camera on top of the device for both gaming applications and video chat! This is the first Wii device to sport a dedicated screen.

[quote]Game machines had to be connected to the TV. They couldn’t have a more important role than the TV. We decided our next system would have its own dedicated screen … and make it the first screen people go to when they go to the living room. With the Wii U gamepad we have the first dedicated personal screen in the long history of videogames said game designer and producer Shigeru Miyamoto.[/quote]

Shigeru Miyamoto at the presentation.

Apart from that, Nintendo announced 23 new game titles and by releasing some “hardcore games” made it evident that they were ready to make the Wii console a bit more mature as far as the games were concerned. News that the titles – including Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition; Aliens: Colonial Marines; Mass Effect 3; Assassin’s Creed 3 and ZombiU – are under development will help their appeal. Casual gaming titles like Mario, Wii Fit and Picmin 3 also make their way back into the device.

Nintendo also promoted the integration of its Miiverse social network, allowing a user’s friends to pass on tips or boast of their recent scores while play continued.

June 6, 2012
BenQ launches Joybee GP2, Palm sized Projector with iPhone Dock (PR)
BenQ at a press conference in New Delhi, launched their new Joybee GP2 Palm size Projector. The projector has an all-in-one Apple iPhone/iPod-compatible dock, optional battery pack, power-efficient 3LED projection, 720p HD-ready short-throw projection, 200 ANSI lumen brightness, HDMI multimedia connectivity , multiple format support, SD card slot, USB Reader , File Transfer to 2GB onboard memory from computers and two 2W stereo speakers.

‘Delivering on our commitment of providing efficient projection solutions for India, this new power packed projector, GP2 has been specially designed to combine ease-of-use with optimal performance allowing users to create Big Picture experience even in smallest of spaces. People today are always on the move and GP2 is the perfect answer for the collaborative needs of professionals as well as individuals. Joybee GP2 is a product that can be used while you are off for a vacation, organizing a party at your home or even at your office boardroom presentations by connecting it to Apple iPads, iPhone and other tablets via HDMI. It is an all-in-one pocket device that can serve both business as well as personal entertainment purpose.”

–Rajeev Singh, Country Head & General Manager, BenQ India

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The GP2 can project for 30,000 hours without decrease in brightness. The projector has been launched and is available at a price of Rs 39,167 (MRP) across India.

New Delhi, March 28, 2012 – BenQ, World’s # 1 DLP projector brand today announced the launch of its second-generation Joybee GP2 in India for a big screen experience on the go.

A revolutionary mobile entertainer, the Joybee GP2 leads the category with unparalleled audiovisual multimedia experience on the go. These include an all-in-one Apple iPhone/iPod-compatible dock, optional battery pack, highly power-efficient 3LED projection technology, 720p HD-ready short-throw projection, 200 ANSI lumen brightness, superior multimedia connectivity (connectable to Apple iPads and other tablet computers via HDMI), multiple format support, SD card slot, USB Reader , File Transfer to 2GB onboard memory from computers and two 2W stereo speakers.

“‘Delivering on our commitment of providing efficient projection solutions for India, this new power packed projector, GP2 has been specially designed to combine ease-of-use with optimal performance allowing users to create Big Picture experience even in smallest of spaces. People today are always on the move and GP2 is the perfect answer for the collaborative needs of professionals as well as individuals. Joybee GP2 is a product that can be used while you are off for a vacation, organizing a party at your home or even at your office boardroom presentations by connecting it to Apple iPads, iPhone and other tablets via HDMI. It is an all-in-one pocket device that can serve both business as well as personal entertainment purpose. Said, Rajeev Singh, Country Head & General Manager, BenQ India.

Light and compact at a mere 565g, this palm-sized device features an all-in-one iPhone/iPod-compatible dock designed to put a spin to house parties, sleepovers, camping expeditions or even expeditions abroad. With a simple plug ‘n play, users can share videos, photos and games with their family and friends on a brilliant 160″ cinematic display or hit the beat via the music playback function effortlessly. The simultaneous charging capability ensures the fun will never stop. What’s more, BenQ has designed an optional battery pack to go with this nifty device, offering users three full hours of big picture when the battery is fully charged.

Everything about the GP2 is to provide you with a friendly user experience like no other. It is packed with multimedia connectivity applications to support just about any home entertainment and personal media devices and to process a variety of multimedia formats from videos, photos and music files to MS office and PDF documents. The USB Display feature allows users to connect their computers to the GP2 using a USB cable with no driver required, while the USB File Transfer function help users transfer their multimedia files to the 2GB onboard memory storage for light traveling.

The GP2 is built around a DLP chip along with an LED light source meant to last for the life of the projector. The GP2 can project for 30,000 hours without decrease in brightness when put in the Eco Mode. Its durable, filter-free DLP engine design makes it practically effortless to maintain.

The new BenQ Joybee GP2 is available at a price of Rs 39,167 (MRP) across India. For more information, please visit www.BenQ.co.in.
BenQ Corporation, a leading provider of networked digital lifestyle devices, is a multi-faceted company with strengths in product design, visual technology and mobile technology. BenQ offers unrivalled breadth and depth of products and integrated technologies across platforms through the brand promise of “Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life,” including digital projector, LCD monitors, laptop PCs, Netbooks, All-in-One PCs, LCD TVs, digital cameras, storage devices, eBook reader, mobile phones, storage media and human interface devices such as mice and keyboards.
The BenQ Group is currently comprised of 16 companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation (world’s top 3 manufacturers of large-size TFT-LCD panels), Qisda Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, Daxon Technology Inc., Daxin Materials Corp., Forhouse Corp., Light House Tech, SiPix Imaging, Lextar Electronics Corp. BenQ Guru Software Co., BenQ Hospital, Darwin Precisions, Ltd, Raydium Semiconductor Corporation, Cando Corporation and Wellypower Co., Ltd.

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March 30, 2012
Kingmax launches 64GB SDXC ProMax series cards in India
Kingmax has launched their new line of SDXC, SD 3.0 standard, cards in India. These cards are capable of read speeds up to 55 MB/s and write speeds up to 30 MB/s. According to Kingmax the cards are built to perform under those tricky high speed situations, and built to last through them.

Features :
- High speed and capacity to satisfy demand for Full HD still images/recording
- CPRM support
- Built-in write protection switch to prevent accidental data loss
- Support ECC and wear leveling functions
- Exclusive patented PIP packaging technology used for waterproof and dustproof SDXC memory cards
- Support SDXC host devices; do not support SDHC and SD standard devices/card readers
- Comply to RoHS
The cards are available in capacities of 8GB -thru- 64GB , there is no information on Market Price.
March 30, 2012
Limited Leica’s M9-P white color – will go on sale for US$ 31,770 in Japan

Have an extra love for photography, then this might just spark your taste buds. The new Leica M9-p will be offered to a select few in white color and will go on sale only in Japan. The price of this opulent extravagance you ask? Whats a mere US$31,770 or IN Rs. 16,77,500 to legendary mechanical skills.?

The important thing to notice is that the regular M9 costs only US $ 7999 or about IN Rs. 4,00,000. The added advantage of the limited edition white version except for the fact that its white is the bundled f/0.95 50mm lens out of the box.

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March 23, 2012