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 19th, 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.
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.
HCL Infosystems revealed their 2012 road-map at an event here in New Delhi today. Mr Princi Bhatnagar, VP and Head Consumer Computing, HCL started out by telling us about what the future consumer scenario would look like. The next generation consumers would be made up largely by youth who’d want value-for-money products with a style quotient and functionality. Affordable IT would become a necessity.
He was followed by Mr Gautam, Head of mobility division, HCL who gave a few numbers regarding HCL’s position in the tablet market. Currently, they have an overall market share of 18%.
Pariniti Chopra with Mr. Princy Bhatnagar and Mr. Gautam
Princy Bhatnagar at the event
HCL also revealed 2 new products, the Beanstalk AIO PC and the Smart Series1044 Laptop.
[quote]HCL Infosystems has a strong tradition in consumer computing products and today with the unveiling of the first set of Consumer Computing 2012 products we are taking another significant step as a manufacturer of computing devices. The all new range is a perfect balance of technology and lifestyle backed with innovative and sleek features. The next gen HCL devices are loaded with premium features, but at the same time offer absolute value-for-money to our customers, Mr Princy Bhatnagar said. [/quote]
The Beanstalk AIO PC
2 models of the Beanstalk range have been launched, the Beanstalk AD1V0027 (MRP Rs 33696/-) and the Beanstalk AD1V0028 (MRP Rs 37908/-). Both sport features like a 47 cm LED Backlit, anti-glare display and 2GB DDR memory models. Both are powered by 2nd generation Intel core processors. They will come with an “Edutainment” pack which includes several free DVD’s ranging from games to learning to movies.
The Smart Series Laptop
Also launched was the HCL Smart Series 1044 Laptop, at a starting point of Rs 20990/-, weighing just 2 kilograms. It’s powered by the Intel Processor B815, the device adorns a stylish look with a sturdy Maze texture finish to enhance durability. It comes with a 14.o” HD (LED Backlit) screen and 1.3 MP camera to support video chat.
All the three computers would be available from purchase starting today itself.
It was also announced that a new Ultra Book and a Tiny Top PC would be launched later this year.
The ultra-book which will be launched later this year.
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HCL Infosystems unveils Consumer Computing 2012
Charts robust road map for computing consumer products
First set of Next Gen Computing Products launched – Beanstalk series AIO PC and Smart Series 1044 Laptop
Showcases the soon to be launched HCL Ultrabook and the Ultra Small PC – HCL Tiny Top
Computing Devices with unique combination of Play, Learn and Entertainment
Sleek, innovative and premium features yet absolute value for money
New Delhi, 19th June, 2012: HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s Premier Hardware, Services and ICT Systems Integration and Distribution Company launched Next Gen devices at a press conference in the capital city today and reiterated its presence in the consumer computing space. Building on their success of over three decades, HCL Infosystems launched the new Beanstalk range of AIO (All in One) PC and the Smart Series Laptop and also showcased its range of lifestyle technology products including tablets and the soon to be launched HCL Ultrabook and the Ultra Small PC – HCL Tiny Top. The new products encompass the elements of Play, Learn and Entertainment for its users. These products are packed with unique features and innovations, designed to suit diverse technology requirements of modern times.
At the launch Mr. Princy Bhatnagar, VP and Head Consumer Computing, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, “HCL Infosystems has a strong tradition in consumer computing products and today with the unveiling of the first set of Consumer Computing 2012 products we are taking another significant step as a manufacturer of computing devices. The all new range is a perfect balance of technology and lifestyle backed with innovative and sleek features. The next gen HCL devices are loaded with premium features but at the same time offers absolute value for money to our customers. With this launch, HCL Infosystems fortifies its space in the consumer computing space by redefining consumer experience and we are now poised for more growth in this segment.”
HCL Infosystems has launched the AIO (All-in-One) PC under its Beanstalk range. Packed with edutainment features, presently two models under this series has been introduced – HCL Beanstalk AD1V0027 (MRP: Rs. 33696/-) and the HCL Beanstalk AD1V0028 (MRP: Rs. 37908/). Both the models sports features like a 47 cm (18.5”) LED backlit, Anti glare display and 2GB DDR memorymodels. Powered by 2nd generation Intel core processors, the Beanstalk AIO’s has elegant looks and has a sleek, unique space saving design. The machines also have unique acrylic at the stands to give a crystal finish. The Beanstalk AIO’s has Crystal Clear Audio as it has integrated bottom speakers with perforated louvers for excellent audio quality. The AIO’s are also eco-friendly as itminimizes power consumption and is ROHS (Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Additionally, the AIO’s also will provide customers with the “edutainment” advantage by offering aPlay, Learn & Entertainment Kit. For play, the pack will have an activity zone with DVDs worth Rs. 2000/- consisting of 20 original games. Again for Learning, education content worth Rs. 10,000 powered by Britannica Student Library and for Entertainment, a Hungama coupon worth Rs. 2000 with free song & video download will be respectively provided in the pack.
With the launch of the HCL Smart Series 1044 Laptop, HCL Infosystems has aimed to offer a premium laptop at an attractive price point starting from an MRP of Rs. 20990/-. With power packed features and latest technology, the Smart Series 1044 laptop offers exceptional on-the-go experience with unmatched connectivity and portability. Weighing just over 2 kilograms and offering access to high speed internet through in-built gigabit LAN & HDMI ports, the HCL ME 1044 is all set to redefine mobility. Powered by Intel Processor B815, the device provides for improved graphics, smarter performance, longer battery hours and ensures an unmatched cinematic experience. The laptop adorns a super stylish look with its sturdy Maze texture finish to enhance durability and also has a high strength surface to prevent scratches.
The Smart Series Laptop comes with a 14.0″ HD (LED backlit) screen and a 1.3 Mega Pixel camera to support video chat. The laptop provides for a great user experience with a chocolate keyboard (which enhances typing speed as there is less of sagging of the keys) and a touch pad supporting multi gesture functions. The in-built advanced Dolby audio system enhances sound clarity and overall multimedia experience. The Smart Series 1044 also comes with “BuzzTop” by Hungama (powered by Intel) that provides an immersive and engaging media experience to the user . The laptop also provides for superb thermals, which is ideal for Indian conditions. The Smart Series 1044 laptop is ideal for families who needs to upgrade from a desktop to a laptop to match today’s lifestyle and their children’s modern computing needs as well as for students who are looking a smart laptop with premium features.
The Beanstalk AIO PC and the Smart Series 1044 laptop will be available in stores in Delhi and across India from today onwards.
Earlier this year in April, HCL Infosystems had also launched the powerful and stylish ME U1 Tablet and a path breaking education tablet – the MyEduTab that makes learning easy and fun.
About HCL Infosystems:
HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.4 billion (Rs.10,754 crores) is India’s premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization. India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India’s largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more. HCL today has India’s largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India’s largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL’s award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers, alike.
This implies that the coming generations of the iPhones could sport a removable back cover
US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that reveals one of their research projects involving a camera device that provides the user with configurable optic options. The unique aspect to this is the device’s removable back panel. Although Apple’s patent background mentions a mobile phone, their actual summary and patent detailing mention nothing of a phone in any traditional way. So the device could either represent a next generation iPhone or a standalone camera that Apple has been playing with since 2009. While Apple has toyed with the idea of adding various lenses to handhelds via an external accessory in the past, their concepts were never in-line with Apple’s great design ethic. Today’s design seems to properly address the need for better portable device optical options while retaining an Apple-like form factor. The only real question remaining is this: Is Apple designing this removable back panel design as part of a standalone camera or as part of the iPhone’s reinvention. Which do you think it’ll be?
Imagine a scenario wherein you’re in your office giving a presentation to your boss when suddenly he tells you he has an urge to eat, what would you do? Lo and behold! – the Darwin Triangular BBQ, a briefcase that unfolds into a compact grill.
Priced at 52$, this rather interesting piece of “kitchenware” may not be able to dish out the same capacity as your backyard griller at home, but you can still squeeze at least four burgers onto it at one time. Handy eh?
A word of caution- Don’t try to take it through airport security.
No matter how many specs a phone has to offer, one of the biggest factors that affect our choice when we’re buying a new phone is the Camera! We put 5 smartphones to the test! Here they are (We rank them in 3 categories) –
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Outdoor- Close-up, Brightly Lit, Macro
Xperia S
5/5
Xperia P
4.5/5
Galaxy S3
4/5
iPhone 4S
3/5
One X
2.5/5
Indoor- Dim Lighting, Macro
iPhone 4s
4.5/5
One X
4/5
Xperia P
3/5
GS3
2.5/5
Xperia S
2/5
Outdoor- Far focus, Brightly Lit
Xperia S
5/5
One X
4/5
Xperia P
4/5
GS3
3.5/5
iPhone 4s
3/5
1. Outdoor – Close-up
Undoubtedly the best, the Xperia S with its 12MP camera produced an image that even Bharat Nagpal was proud of! Rich in colour and detail, it was hard to flaw the image. A close second was the Xperia P which clicked the image with a sharp focus and brilliant colours. The S3 delivered an image that was nicely detailed and sharply focussed, though the colours seemed a tad bit brighter than normal. The iPhone 4s captured a rather off-focus image but the colours and detailing were top-notch! On the bottom of the pile was the One X, not too surprisingly producing a dull and off-focus image.
2. Indoor – Dim Lighting
The iPhone 4S was the best in this category, with an image which had had perfect focus, brilliant colours and amazing detail! Out of the rest the One X surprised us by clicking a near perfect picture, which was lagging just a bit in detail. The Xperia P and Galaxy S3 followed with images which were didn’t have accurate colours but decent detailing. Last came the Xperia S, which disappointed us a lot as we expected more from it’s camera.
3. Outdoor – Far Focus
The Xperia S was once again the best, evenly focused, accurate colours, perfect image. Tied for second place were the One X and the Xperia P, with high detail images which were slightly off-colour. The Galaxy S3 produced an image which even though wasn’t as detailed as the rest, was perfectly focused. And at the bottom was the iPhone 4s, with an image which wasn’t focused or detailed, only the colours were accurate.
Summary
Xperia S (12/15)
With its 12-megapixel camera, the Xperia S is THE best of the lot when it comes to outdoor shooting, though indoor shooting could have been better.
Xperia P (11.5/15)
A close second was the S’s sibling, the Xperia P, which produced images that were sharply focused and amazingly detailed.
iPhone 4S & One X (10.5/15)
While the iPhone performed excellently indoors, it let us down in outdoor shooting with slightly off-focus images. The One X too was not as impressive as we would like it to be.
Galaxy S3 (10/15)
The biggest disappointment was the Galaxy S3 which boasts of an 8-MP camera but did not produce any exceptional image.
The One S comes with an older S3 processor instead of the S4
The HTC One S, which has drawn flak for being fitted with the dual-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm S3 processor instead of the better Qualcomm S4 Krait processor in some countries, is available for online purchase at a starting price of Rs 33,000.
The phone features a 4.3 inch AMOLED qHD display, 8MP rear camera, front camera, Android 4.0, HTC Sense 4.0, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and 1650mAh battery. It is also company’s thinnest phone till date with just 7.8mm thick body.
The pricing seems to be perfect but the old processor may just turn out to be a deal breaker.
The new version also brings in the option of using themes!
Opera 12 made its public debut today with numerous changes that mostly focus on faster browsing. The browser, whose mobile version is more popular than its PC counterpart, with this update brings in themes capability to dress up your browser, Do Not Track privacy support, and lots of performance enhancements. It also brings a couple of completely new ways to experience the Web involving your webcam and paged layouts, and HTML5 drag-and-drop.
[quote]You spend hours each day in front of a Web browser, said Opera CEO Lars Boilesen. Shouldn’t those hours be as fun and, occasionally, as productive as possible? We think so, so we made Opera 12 the smartest, fastest and most unique browser available.[/quote]
Opera’s hardware acceleration go beyond just web content, using your graphics processor to boost the rendering speed of the browser’s user interface as well, though we feel that the browser lags behind competition due to delayed updates which means that browsers like Chrome and Firefox already have what new versions of Opera have to offer.
Opera released a video to showcase the new version:
After selling over 1 lakh units of its previous models of 3G phones, from the “What an idea sirji” campaign, Aditya Birla group led Idea launched a new dual-sim (GSM+GSM) 3G device, the ID-918 made by Alcatel in China priced at Rs 5,994.
It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features include FM Radio, 150 MB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD (2GB card included), 512 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM and a 1300 mAh battery.
Along with the handset, Idea is also offering benefits worth Rs 2,340 apart from a 2 GB data per month for three months after 48-72 hours of recharge.
If you are rocking one of the new Xperia NXT phones then you might like to know about this new app called “Illumination Bar Notification”. The app is meant only for Xperia S, P and U and allows you to set up notification alerts by making the light in the transparent bar flash.
The illumination bar can blink with different speeds or have a constant light depending on your preference. This app will only work on the latest range of Sony Xperia mobile phones that have the illumination bar (the transparent bar at the bottom of the phone). Currently this is the following models: Xperia S, Xperia P & Xperia U. On Xperia U multiple colors are available to choose from (Red, Green, Blue, etc).
Various Settings allow for custom notifications, including the light staying on till the SMS is read, or till the screen is unlocked. Go to the link below to download the app yourself.
A developer working on the Playbook has been able to run iOS apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook. The developer likens his project to WINE, which doesn’t do hardware emulation, but rather relies on a custom set of APIs to make the apps boot and run on the Playbook. The dependency of the said port is only possible properly if the app does not rely on Apple’s UIWebView or CoreData frameworks. businesscat2000 the developer, has yet to make the software publicly available, although he’s expressed a bit of interest. It remains to be seen whether this project will ever see the light of day.
Sony yesterday announced three colorful, entry-level Android handsets (9 days before the official countdown) via its Facebook page that are expected to ship in the third quarter of the year. Though no spec-sheets have been revealed, here they are!
Xperia Miro
The Miro is an entry level Xperia
Xperia miro packs a 3.5″ screen, 5MP camera, DLNA, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and, of course, a bunch of Sony exclusive software tricks to go with the adjustable illumination effects of the handset. There’s also a front facing camera for video chat. This is a Sony’s Facebook-centric smartphone, with the social networking site being integrated into the device.
Xperia Tipo, Tipo Dual
The Tipo dual has a dedicated sim-switch button
The Xperia tipo and tipo dual are basic Android ICS handsets with a 3.2″ display and 3.2 MP camera. The phones run on an 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor but only 2.5 GB user accessible memory out of the 4 GB onboard memory. The tipo dual features a dedicated SIM-swap key to help switch between SIM cards. Users can also preset the phone to swap between SIM cards at a particular time during the day. Both the devices feature identical specifications except for the dual-SIM capabilities on the Xperia tipo dual.
Check out these introductory videos put up by Sony-
The phone features the same Kevlar coating as that of the Droid Razr
The Motorola Razr Maxx, which was showcased at CES Las Vegas in January, is all set to hit Indian stores starting 24th July. The device is up for pre-orders online from Infibeam at a price of Rs 31,999/-.
The Razr Maxx features a 4.3-inch Super Amoled advanced touchscreen display with qHD (960×540) pixel resolution. It promises an impressive battery backup, providing a standby time of about 380 hours and 20.5 hours of talk time, 7.5 hours of web browsing with around 14 hours of video playback on a single charge.
Powered by dual-core 1.2 GHz mobile processor, the phone packs 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM, has an 8 megapixel camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera. It comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich onboard and has an 8 megapixel rear camera, capable of recording at 1080p at 30 fps. Like the Droid Razr, it comes with a Kevlar coating which adds to the device’s durability.
The app will turn the iPhone into an Xbox controller
Microsoft on Wednesday released an update for their My Xbox Live application for iOS (4.3 or later) which allows iPhone users to use the app to control their Xbox 360 consoles using a simple touch interface. The app also lets users launch games or apps on the 360 from the app on their phone without having to wade through tons of menus on the Xbox 360.
Even when the device is not connected to the Xbox, users can make changes to their profile, view their stats etc from their iPhone. Other additions to the iOS My Xbox Live app include improved authentication for increased stability, and high-resolution images for the new iPad. Remote control functionality is not yet available on the iPad.
The app was also released for Android but with restrictions, that is, users cannot gain any practical control over the Xbox, they can now check their Xbox Live profiles, friend statuses and the highlighted games.
If you do a lot of reading on your Tablet and your tablet is an Android one then you will be happy to know that Amazon has pushed out a new version of the Amazon Kindle app for Android.
The big addition is the ability to view two pages side-by-side in landscape mode (as seen above). Otherwise, you’ll now find additional options for margin and spacing controls, along with a number of bug fixes . Including the major bug that required you to re-sign in every time you restarted the App.
The MTag will come with an "all you can use" data plan
MTS today launched its fourth Android smartphone, the Mtag 401, which is going to be bundled with unlimited data plans. The phone, which features an 800MHz Qualcomm processor, 4-inch display with WVGA resolution, 1700 mAh battery, 3MP camera and 170MB of internal memory,comes with 256MB RAM is priced at Rs 8999 and is available in the market for purchase starting today.
According to reports, MTS also plans to launch an Android powered tablet later this year.
