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D-link Launches a host of 3G Devices

D-Link today launched a gamut of 3G products that include an exclusive range of portable Wi-Fi devices namely – D-Link Le Petit Mini USB Router (DWR-510), D-Link DWR-131 Ethernet Router & D-Link myPocket™ DIR-456U 3.75G HSUPA Router.

D-Link DWR-510 – ‘Le Petit’ as we called it is a Mini 3.75G USB Router (DWR-510) that offer users with maximum convenience and portability, delivering mobile download speeds of 7.2 Mbps. In areas without wireless access, the mobile routers deliver concurrent Internet connectivity for devices like iPads, smartphones and laptops, all through a single mobile connection with 3.75G High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA).

D-Link DWR-131 – D-Link DWR-131 is a Portable 3G Ethernet Router that provides users with all the flexibility of mobile broadband access. With a 1700mAh battery, simply plug in a compatible 3G dongle to take advantage of 3.1 Mbps download speeds on the move or connect to a fixed line to allow Internet access for nearby Wi-Fi capable devices. This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network must be set up, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable. The DWR-131 allows commuters to connect to the Internet and check e-mail or chat online while travelling by bus or train.

DIR-456U – D-Link myPocket™ DIR-456U 3.75G HSUPA Router is a successor to D-Link DIR-456. This mobile, pocket-sized router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once connected, users can enjoy data transmission and media streaming on-the-go. Simply insert UMTS/HSUPA SIM card, and share 3.75G Internet connection through a secure 802.11g wireless network. With this revolutionary router one can enjoy a download speed of up to 7.2Mbps.

Pricing & availability:

All these products will be made available all across India through leading retail outlets & its vast channel network. D-Link DWR-510, DWR-131 and DIR-457U will be available at an estimated street price of Rs.7299/-, Rs.4299/- and Rs.6899/- respectively. D-Link 3G devices come with one year warranty.

May 19, 2011
iDVM is the Digital Voltage meter companion for your iDevice

iDVM Digital Multimeter — the world’s very first iDevice-enabled voltmeter, from Redfish Instruments. Designed specifically for auto/ electrical engineers in mind the Device uses Ad-hoc wireless network to connect with whatever iDevice you have. Once you’ve purchased the multimeter and downloaded the accompanying iDVM app, you’ll be able to gather electrical measurements from up to 30 yards away from your target, log data over extended periods of time and export your findings in spreadsheet or graph displays.

Priced at just $220 (Inr 10,000)

Press Release

Redfish Instruments Introduces World’s First iPhone-Enabled Wireless Multimeter

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Redfish Instruments, Inc., a provider of iPhone- and iPad-enabled electronic test and measurement equipment, announced today the introduction of the iDVM™ Digital Multimeter. The iDVM multimeter wirelessly connects to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch via an ad hoc wireless network allowing users to acquire, visualize, and share electrical measurement data on their Apple devices. The iDVM app can be downloaded free from the Apple App Store.

According to Patrick O’Hara, Redfish Instruments’ president and CEO, “The unique pairing of the iPhone or iPad with a digital multimeter provides a user experience that is truly revolutionary. Not since the advent of the LCD has the multimeter been so substantially enhanced.” Regarding the market opportunity, Mr. O’Hara commented, “The iPhone and iPad provide a known user interface that permits customers to interact with electronic test and measurement tools that was not possible prior to this post-pc era. We believe that our new iDVM voltmeter is the first of many new uses for this tremendous interface; we’re excited to be an early pioneer.”

Traditionally, multimeters have not provided an easy method of exporting or saving data. The iDVM permits a user to log data over an extended period of time using the iPhone or the iPad as the storage device. For example, service engineers can use the iDVM to collect data and store it in a report for submission to their clients, or keep the data on the voltmeter for their own records. Using the GeoTag feature of the iPhone or iPad, service engineers can even identify their location as part of the data. The iDVM is built in the USA using all USA-made parts, and uses rechargeable batteries.

The iDVM was designed for a wide range of users-from automotive technicians, to advanced embedded systems engineers, to electrical or building contractors, to field service workers.

May 18, 2011
Seagate GoFlex Satellite with Wifi and an Inbuilt Battery Revealed

In an interesting FCC filing, The Seagate GoFlex Satellite was Revealed. The Portable harddisk allows you to stream media and content directly from the drive without the need of wires. The network attached storage will also feature an iOS app which will enable users with an iOS device to stream directly to their handheld devices. The hard drive has 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and a 3.7V battery within its body. It will also feature a USB 3.0 port which will charge and allow the device to be docked the old fashioned way – with wires.

[VIA]

[FCC]

May 15, 2011
The Gecko Nano Pad

The Nano Pad is a hand-sized pad that makes use of nanotechnology to create a vacuum system onto which cellphones and other devices stick. One can put it on the car dashboard to hold iPods, mobiles, PDAs, MP3 players, pens, coins or even reading glasses. The pad forms a vacuum seal “like a gecko’s foot”, making your cellphone, camera or other small gadgets “hands-free” while you are driving or busy with something else. The Nano-pad only comes in one size but will stick by being placed on any part of a hard, flat surface. It comes in a variety of colours and can be used indoors as well as in your car. It is said to be heat and cold resistant so we shouldn’t face any issues leaving it in our cars in the Indian summer.

May 12, 2011
Tech Fun – The Eleventh Finger

Remember those iPhone styluses that came out a while back in Korea? No? We’re talking about the sausages (ingenious aren’t they?). Well we’ve seen some weird stuff in our time and this one is just another one on the list. Presenting the NOSE STYLUS!! The perfect accessory for the stylish techie who’s having a bath. Ever had your hands wet while having a bath and you wanted to send a text? Switch to the next track in your playlist? Answer a call? Needed another finger to play a game? Wanted to look like Pinocchio? Never fear… The nose stylus is here. Watch the video for more info.

May 7, 2011
AKAI Launches India’s Smallest LED TV
So what all can you get in 11,000 Indian Rupees? A good Android Smartphone, an iPod Touch or a decent Point and shoot camera. The new Akai LED TV is also one option that can be had at just 11,000 Rupees. Although, at just 19 inches the size of the TV is relatively small but what all can you expect in 11k. The Specs include
- dynamic contrast of 100000:1
- 1366 x 768 resolution
- 16.7 million display colours
- wide viewing angle
- Digital as well as Analog TV compatible
- VGA Port (D-sub 15 Pin)
- Onboard USB Port for Video Recording
- 150W PMPO Stereo with 3D Noise Reduction
- 450 x 270 x 330 mm
- 3.5 kg
What we really like is the DTV – Video record function that allows you to record TV on to a usb hard drive or pen drive. Did the TV just become more Value for Money? We think so!
May 7, 2011
Flexible Paper Phone shows off the Future of Flexible Displays – Today

The new Paper Phone concept takes off where multitouch left off, The technology integrates a flexible E-Ink display mounted on a sheet of Bend Sensors. The sensors record your bend movements and every time you repeat the movement the pre specified input action is triggered. Check Out the Video for a full in depth look at the tech in action.

May 5, 2011
iGyaan Road Trip : Electronics and Equipment: A Quick vacation Update
The iGyaan Crew decided to take a break, So, All of us poped up to Nainital and we took along our gear and equipment. This is a blog of whatever equipment I took. This does not include everyones equipment, only my personal and test gear.

LAPTOPS:
- Macbook Pro 15 Core i7
- Macbook Pro 13 Core i3
- HP DV6
- Dell Xps 17 (2011)
PHONES
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4 (Indian)
- Nexus S
- Samsung Chat 322
- iPhone 3GS
- HTC Desire S
- HTC Mozart
- Samsung Galaxy Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Pop(CDMA)
CAMERAS
- Panasonic DMC – GF1 + Lenses
- Canon 600D + Lenses
- Canon HFM 31
- Canon XL-H1 3CCD
Other
- Unbox knife
- Hunting Knife
- Portable Speakers
- Maglite 5D Flash Light
- Maglite Solitaire
- Hunter Spotlight
- Seagate 500gb Freeagent
- Seagate Freeagent GO 1 TB
- Seagate Freeagent GO Flex 1TB
- Transcend Portable 500Gb
- Technics 1200 Headphones
- Sony MDR EarPhones
- Belkin iPhone Mount for Car
- Belkin USB cigarette lighter port
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Apple Mighty Mouse
- Logitech Laser Pro Mouse
- A whole bunch of Cables and other little gizmos, Power adapters, power strips, multi plugs etc
We Had a great experience and decided to test out our stuff while on vacation. We will continue to update this post and give our insights on how a tech lover can travel within his comfort zone.
May 4, 2011
D-Link Launches 2-Port USB KVM Switch in India
D-Link KVM-222 – a 2 port KVM (Keyboard, Video & Mouse) switch, that allows a user to control two PCs from a single keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor console. D-Link KVM-222 comes with a audio support feature that allows the two connected PCs to share a set of speakers via. a standard 3.5 mm stereo jack.

Key features:
- Access multiple PCs with one set of Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor and Audio
- Use remote control to switch independently
- Select PCs by using Remote Control button or Hot-key commands or AP
- Stereo audio support
- Compatible USB 1.1 specifications
- Support SVGA, VGA, XGA, WXGA, UXGA, WUXGA, QXGA and multi-sync monitors (the max. resolution is up to 2048*1536)
- Supports DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B
- Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7, Linux and Mac OS(10.3 and up) compatible
- No additional cable or adapter required
Availability & Pricing: D-Link KVM-222 is currently available all across India at a MRP of Rs. 3100/- & comes with 1 year warranty.
April 29, 2011
Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy S PMP Launched, Hands On (PR)

We are Live at the Samsung Forum 2011 and we got some hands on time with the new Samsung Galaxy S Personal Media Player which was just announced for India. Check out the images below and Stay Tuned for the demo Video.

Video Hands on (iGyaan Exclusive)

Key Features

* 141.3 x 78.2 x 9.9 mm
* 5.0 inches ( 400 x 800 pixel ) LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
* TouchWiz UI
* Multi-touch input method
* Touch-sensitive controls
* Swype text input
* Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
* Digital Compass
* 5 MP Camera with video recording, auto focus and LED flash
* 2 MP front camera
* Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
* 16GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 48GB
* Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB
* GPS with A-GPS support
* 1 GHz Processor
* Image and video editor
* 2500 mAH Li-Ion battery

April 14, 2011
Ralph Lauren gets Tech Fashion with Solar Powered Backpack
Ralph Lauren has just launched the Fashion Geek trend of the year, Pictured above (and below) is the latest backpack from the POLO brand owners collection. It features a full solar panel which can charge up your smartphone in a total of about 2 hours in sunny conditions. The backpack itself is completely waterproof and has several pockets. The panel generates a constat 3.45 watt current.

Check out the specs via RL’s website
- Comfortably thick, adjustable shoulder straps. Handle on one side allows for use as a bag.
- Top flap with adjustable buckle closure. Zip pockets on one side. “RLX Ralph Lauren” cutout on the flap.
- With proper sunlight orientation, the iPhone® and other mobile phones can be charged in two to three hours.
- 3.45 watt current generated, enabling charges to iPod® Classic and mobile phone devices.
- 20″ H x 14″ L x 1″ D. Made in Italy.
April 11, 2011
Panasonic to launch 100GB BD-RE XL this month in Japan

Panasonic will launch the worlds largest Rewritable Blu-Ray Disks this month, with a capacity of 100GB the new BD-RE XL also carries a whopping price tag of $118 US for each. These Blu-Ray Disks will be available on the 15th of April in Japan. and the newer version of the BD players from Pioneer and Buffalo already support these.

[Panasonic Japan]

April 4, 2011
Leaked Seventh – Generation iPod Nano to have a Camera hole

The new design of the touchscreen fitted iPod Nano was quite a controversial one, and it looks like Apple is adding a camera to it. The leak comes from a very reliable site, one whicha has a good track record, especially with Apple rumors.

The only thing that makes us wonder about the actual existence of this design is the positioning of the clip, the camera hole seems to be in the exact location of the clip hinge.

April 3, 2011
Kingston Launches new Class 10 MicroSDHC Cards in India
Kingston Digital, has announced the launch of its 4GB and 8GB Class 10 microSDHC card, joining the previously released 16GB Class 10 card.

“Kingston’s Class 10 microSDHC cards are compatible with many of the latest mobile phones including Android smartphones and BlackBerry devices, hi-def cameras and the increasingly popular tablet PCs,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The Class 10 speed provides faster data transfer rates and the various capacities help satisfy storage needs for users with both light and heavy memory needs.”

In addition to the Class 10 cards, Kingston currently ships the microSDHC card in a Class 4 specification as both a standalone and part of the Mobility/Multi-Kit in capacities up to 32GB.

Kingston microSDHC Class 10 Features and Specifications:
- Compliant: with the SD Card Association specification
- Versatile: when combined with the adapter, it can be used as a full-size SDHC card
- Compatible: with microSDHC host devices; not compatible with standard microSD-enabled device/readers
- File Format: FAT32
- Reliable: lifetime warranty
- Capacities*: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
- Dimensions: 0.43″ x 0.59″ x 0.039″ (11mm x 15mm x 1mm)
- Speed: Class 10 – 10 MB/s. minimum data transfer rate
- Operating Temperature: -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C)
- Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185° (-40°C to 85°C)
- Weight: .1 oz. (2.7g)
We are happy to see that all future Smart phones in India will be welcome with a barrage of already compatible accessories.
March 28, 2011
Samsung Unveils GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, World’s Thinnest Mobile Tablets

Samsung has just announced its new Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1. They measure just .33-inches thick and they absolutely give the .34-inch iPad some real competition in terms of dimensions.

Price remains to be seen for India but in the US The WiFi 10.1 will hit on June 8th — the 16GB version will cost $499 (INR 25,000/- approx) and the 32GB $599 (INR 30,000/- approx). The 8.9 is $469 (INR 23500/- approx) and $569 (INR 28,500/- approx) for 16GB and 32GB.

Check out Full Specs in Images Below

Read The Full Press Release

Samsung Unveils GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, World’s Thinnest Mobile Tablets

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9 to feature the first customized Android™ 3.0 experience
ORLANDO, March 22, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the global leader in Android™ mobile devices, announced two new additions to its family of GALAXY Tabs, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, the world’s thinnest mobile tablets, measuring just 8.6 millimeters.

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation.

“The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are remarkable examples of Samsung’s constant innovation and show our dedication to designing premium tablets that fit the unique needs of consumers around the world”, said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “By combining Samsung’s innovations in design and display with
our exciting new user experience, we’ve created a new class of products that will lead the tablet market.”

Thinner & Lighter
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are the thinnest mobile tablets available. The GALAXY Tab 10.1 weighs 595 grams and 8.9 weighs 470 grams. Combining the GALAXY Tabs’ ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design adds to the outstanding mobility of these two products.

Super Fast
The new GALAXY Tabs will support HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times. Also, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 include a 1GHz dual core application processor for a powerful multimedia and web browsing experience.

Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu users can customize to display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds.
In addition, the interface includes an application tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player which can be launched while other major applications are also in use, including large file downloads and document editing. This Mini Apps Tray provides a mixture of convenience and flexibility previously unheard of with tablet devices.

The Ultimate Entertainment Hub
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are pre-loaded with Readers Hub and Music Hub giving consumers instant access to more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspaper (49 languages), 2,300 magazines (22 languages), and 13 million songs. The devices are also designed with Samsung’s Social Hub, which will aggregate email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.

Ready for Business
The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 will include an industry leading suite of solutions designed to give enterprise customers and IT managers more security. Developed in collaboration with industry-leading partners such as Cisco, Sybase, SAP and Citrix, Samsung’s enterprise mobility solutions will provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that users are able to operate more efficiently on–the-move.

GALAXY Tab 10.1
GALAXY Tab 10.1, with its WXGA TFT LCD display (1280 x 800) powered by 1GHz dual core AP, is 8.6mm thin and weighs only 595g. It is the perfect device for sharing and enjoying media content with family and friends. In addition, with its surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Flash 10.2, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 will deliver premium entertainment experience whether watching videos, movies or playing games.

GALAXY Tab 8.9
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 470g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is the perfect device for today’s mobile professional. Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook on the couch, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 now join the original 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an unmatched array of choices to select the mobile tablet experience that fits their needs

March 22, 2011