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  • MSI Announces Wind U160MX Netbook

    MSI Announces Wind U160MX Netbook

    MSI has expanded their Wind line-up with the launch of the Wind U160MX netbook, a product called by MSI as the “dream machine”.

    The Wind U160MX has

    • Intel Atom N455 processor (1.66 GHz)
    • 10” LED screen (1024×600)
    • DDR3-667 memory (2 GB max)
    • SATA harddrive (250 GB or 320 GB)
    • Integrated video (Intel GMA 3150)
    • 2-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC), Fast Ethernet
    • 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1,
    • 0.3 Mpixel webcam
    • 3-cell battery.

    The lappy also features TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology, which increase the CPU clock to boost the performance, and a power-saving function that extends the battery life up to 8.5 hours without charging.

    Information on pricing was not revealed.

    OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

    MSI’s stylishly sexy Wind U160MX is gorgeous, slender, and light. It features the Intel Atom N455 processor which supports up to 2GB of DDR3 memory and sports MSI’s exclusive TDE technology, ECO Engine power-saving technology, Easy Face biometric software, Easy Viewer photo manager, the S-Bar tool bar, and up to 8.5 hours of battery power.

    Taipei—MSI has unveiled the beautiful 10.1-inch Wind U160MX netbook which packs Intel’s dual-thread architecture-supporting Atom N455 CPU, DDR3 memory, and MSI TDE technology. The U160MX is powerful and its battery runs up to 8.5 hours on just one charge.

    Eric Kuo, associate vice president for global sales, MSI Notebook, explains that the U160MX netbook is less than one inch thin and tips the scales at just one kilogram including the battery. The U160MX has a unique circular display axle and is sheathed in a brush finish black coating that protects against smudging. This elegant netbook also comes with a Chicklet keyboard, MSI’s ECO Engine power-saving technology, Easy Face biometric software, the Easy Viewer photo manager, and the S-Bar tool bar. Stunningly beautiful and equipped with powerful MSI applications, you’ll fall in love with it.

    Ultimate in high tech

    In a class of its own: The feather-light Wind U160MX features a display axle with a power button recessed into one end and an independent Chicklet keyboard set off by the shimmering silver glow of the touchpad mouse buttons. Meticulously crafted inside and out, the Wind U160MX is an elegant piece of work in a class of its own.

    Chicklet keyboard: The U160MX also comes with MSI’s Chicklet keyboard with each key independent from the others for solid, silent typing. Each stroke of the keyboard underscores the dedication put into the design and production of every detail.

    10.1-inch LED screen refreshes in just 8 milliseconds: The Wind U160MX comes with a power-sipping 10.1” LED backlit display that refreshes in only eight milliseconds—more than twice as fast as traditional laptops, so it offers a smooth, clear, crisp picture when you watch movies and animation as well as better detail and richer colors. Now, you can have cinema-quality visual entertainment on a netbook.

    High performance, extended battery life*

    Intel’s latest Atom N455 processor: The Wind U160MX employs Intel’s new generation Atom N455 processor and supports DDR3 memory. At 6.5 watts, it not only sips power, but also enhances performance by 10% and extends battery life by 15%.

    TDE turbo technology: MSI’s TDE (Turbo Drive Engine technology) instantly kicks the Wind U160MX into overdrive, so the system doesn’t bog down when processing heavy-load applications, like image processing software.

    ECO engine power saving technology: MSI’s exclusive ECO technology allows the user to extend the Wind U160MX’s battery life with the touch of a finger. You can choose from among five power management scenarios—Video Game, Film, Presentation, Word Processing, and Turbo Battery, effectively maximizing battery life. Actual tests show that the MSI Wind U160MX can run up to 8.5 hours on one charge. *Actual battery time will vary with differences in computer use and settings.

    i-Charger: The U160MX netbook also comes with MSI’s i-Charger technology which pumps more power through USB slots, so you can recharge devices up to three times faster. Now, while others are waiting for their mobile devices to recharge, you can be enjoying yours.

    Exclusive applications

    Easy Face biometric software: The Wind U160MX comes equipped with MSI’s own facial recognition software which works in concert with the high definition webcam to protect data biometrically. Easy Face remembers passwords for MSN accounts as well as login passwords for websites and systems and can integrate all passwords for your personal accounts under one lock and key—your unique facial features. It remembers passwords, so you don’t have to. What’s more, the U160MX comes with Webcam Companion (an Internet webcam application), Visual Effect 2 (a conferencing application), and Print Creation (for printing), so this one machine can meet all of your needs.

    S-Bar: The Wind U160MX boasts MSI’s S-Bar toolbar, which consists of shortcuts for major OS programs and hardware as well as MSI’s own applications. It allows you to control all system functions, auxiliary programs and applications as well as an array of programs, such as applications to save power and boost performance as well as MSI’s multimedia software and the webcam, the projector, the wireless, Bluetooth, volume control, screen brightness, and standby mode. Operating multimedia was never easier.

    U160MX Spec

    Processor Intel Atom Processor N455
    Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Starter
    Memory DDR3-667MHz up to 2GB
    Display 10.1″ WSVGA LED backlight
    Graphics GMA 3150
    Video Output 1x VGA
    Hard Disk Drive 250GB/320GB
    Optical Disk Drive N/A
    Interfaces 3x USB 2.0, 2-in-1 card reader
    Sound Stereo Speakers with Intel HD Audio
    Communication 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, 1x 10/100M LAN
    Webcam 0.3M
    Battery 3-Cell Li-Ion
    Dimension (WxDxH) 265 x 165 x 19.8~25.4mm
    Weight 1kg (w/3-cell Battery)
    Other Features EasyFace, S-Bar, i-Charger

     

  • Sony VAIO S updated with Core i5-2410M CPU and Radeon HD 6470M graphics

    Sony VAIO S updated with Core i5-2410M CPU and Radeon HD 6470M graphics

    Sony has just refreshed its Vaio S line with newer processors and graphics modules.

    Read the full specs below followed by the official press release.


    London, 22nd February 2011

    Power in Motion: boost your productivity with new VAIO S Series

    Slim, stylish 13″ notebook PC by Sony packs greater stamina with less to carry

    * Thin and light with elegant new ‘full flat’ design for enhanced mobility and superior robustness
    * Work and play longer with new smart battery concept
    * 13.3″ VAIO Display Plus
    * Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System for balanced stamina and performance
    * Fast Boot and quick web access for increased productivity
    * Backlit keyboard and ambient light sensor
    * VAIO “everywair” 3G WWAN (selected models)

    Power, design and mobility come together beautifully with the new VAIO® S Series of 13.3″ slim notebook PCs from Sony.

    The slim, light VAIO S Series features a stylish new ‘full flat’ design that’s crafted in magnesium with a wide aluminium palmrest for strength, lightness, usability and looks. There’s also a cleverly concealed hinge mechanism that doesn’t distract your view of what’s on screen. Overall thickness shrinks to less than 24mm, while weight is a travel-friendly 1.75kg (approx.).

    The VAIO S Series introduces a smart new battery concept that lets you keep working day and night without a pause. The internal lithium polymer battery provides power for up to 7 hours of on-the-go computing (in Stamina mode). It’s partnered by a second thin, flat optional lithium polymer extended battery that can be charged separately from the PC and added without removing the internal battery. The second battery attaches without having to switch off the PC, boosting stamina to up to 14 hours if you’re far from mains power.

    Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System switches seamlessly between the integrated GPU and high-performance AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series card (with either 512MB or 1GB VRAM), according to the task at hand. Whether you’re watching processor-intensive HD videos or just simply note-taking, you’ll always enjoy the optimum balance between performance and battery stamina.

    The 13.3″ VAIO Display Plus screen brings all your documents to life with excellent brightness, colour contrast, clarity and detail. The LCD’s advanced low-reflection coating allows easy viewing in any lighting conditions, offering the optimum balance of suppressing reflections while maintaining clear images. With a resolution of 1366×768, the real wide aspect ratio display is perfectly proportioned for browsing dual web pages side by side.

    The backlit isolation keyboard allows comfortable typing by day or night. There’s also an ambient light sensor that automatically dims brightness of the high-quality VAIO Display to conserve power when the lights are low.

    The VAIO S Series is designed with day-to-day productivity firmly in mind. Fast Boot gets you up and running 50% faster than a conventional notebook when loading Genuine Windows® 7. It’s a valuable time-saver if you’re on a deadline or rushing for the airport. There’s also a conveniently-placed WEB button that powers up your PC for Internet access in seconds. It’s ideal for checking any last-minute e-mails while sitting in a café or departure lounge.

    Available on selected models, embedded VAIO “everywair” 3G WWAN lets you connect on the move via your mobile broadband operator at up to 7.2Mbps.

    Co-ordinated accessories include the BPSC24 external battery that’s supplied with its own charging adapter. There’s also a new flat-design port replicator that can dock with the VAIO S, allowing you to work while the attached BPSC24 battery charges.

    The new VAIO S Series slim, ultra-mobile notebook PCs are available from the end of March 2011.

  • EcoTech : Solar Mobile network towers will save the country – 260 crore liters of Diesel

    EcoTech : Solar Mobile network towers will save the country – 260 crore liters of Diesel

    Hindustan Times reports that in a government initiative – a R 120-crore project  under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), will kick off in  Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and involve state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and tower infrastructure firm GTL and Indus Towers. Under the project the existing towers will be transformed into solar powered towers.

    Of the 400 towers, installed at R30 lakh each, 100 will be of BSNL. The ministry will subsidise about 30 % of the tower costs. Usually these towers require large amounts of electricity and are connected to the National Grid

    “But, in the uneven areas where the grid connectivity is erratic, ministry has planned to construct Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) plants to generate DC electricity, which in turn will be stored in the battery to get consume for transmitting signals” Said, minister for new and renewable energy Farooq Abdullah.

    The ministry claims that in an estimate the country will save up to 260 crore liters of Diesel annually

    Multiplied by 40 = 1,040 Crore Rupees saved annually (approximate)

    A little more research by iGyaan.in led to Delta Hybrid Renewable Energy Solutions (RenE), which were announced recently on 31st Jan 2011. Delta announced that their RenE solutions feature a modular power supply concept that can use any combination of solar power, wind turbines, mains power, diesel generators and fuel cells, which may reduce payback time as well as electricity bills for over 50%.

    “With RenE, telecom customers can go all green using only renewable energy sources whether it’s in the heart of the city or in the remotest areas of the globe. Compared with utilizing the more expensive traditional energy sources, using renewable energy sources alone or in a hybrid solution may bring down payback time from 7 to 2 years, varying with site designs,” says Krzysztof Puczko, Product Manager, RenE-Hybrid Power Systems.

    Delta Hybrid solution includes Solar panels, generator, AC/DC power system, and battery. The product is made out of state of the art facility at Rudrapur which has green building credential too. Best Suitable for Rural or Remote Sites as it offers complete integrated power system which is Simple to install and easy to maintain with added advantage of Remote Control and Monitoring including Data Logging. All in all, RenE is an energy-efficient and OPEX-optimized solution for ensuring lower CO2 emissions.

    Here is to a greener India, cheaper communication and hopefully, better performance.

  • Apple to possibly introduce Light Peak high speed connection with the Next Macbook

    Apple to possibly introduce Light Peak high speed connection with the Next Macbook

    CNET is reporting that Apple will introduce a new high-speed connection technology with either their upcoming MacBook Pro or another product altogether. Light Peak : a technology by intel: fits the bill, since Apple has been backing it up since the beginning. With a Macbook refresh visible at a short distance, it seems that the rumor may actually be true.

  • Blackberry Monaco – leaked on Video – A CDMA Berry we don’t want?

    The upcoming Blackberry Monaco follows where the Storm 2 left out, But, this one is slated for Verizon. That means the version displayed on video is a CDMA phone, something that is not wanted in India. Needless to say a fully optimized GSM version will be available, but looking at the performance of the device in the leak video below, makes us wonder if we really even want a GSM version. Hopefully, RIM can smoothen the OS before the launch.


    [CrackBerry]

  • RIM-Blackberry shows that the Playbook can be playful too! On Video

    RIM-Blackberry shows that the Playbook can be playful too! On Video

    So everyone thinks that the new upcoming playbook from Blackberry’s stable is more official, more corporate and more business oriented than anything that matches its name. Well RIM is here with a video hat proves everyone (yeah thats you) wrong. Check it out and see how RIM IS utilizing the recently acquired The Astonishing Tribe, with two major apps now and more to come later.


  • Google Adds 10 new file formats to Google Docs

    Google Docs now supports a full range of e-documents, already supporting a huge chunk of useful formats now add sthe following

    • Microsoft Excel (.XLS and .XLSX)
    • Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 / 2010 (.PPTX)
    • Apple Pages (.PAGES)
    • Adobe Illustrator (.AI)
    • Adobe Photoshop (.PSD)
    • Autodesk AutoCad (.DXF)
    • Scalable Vector Graphics (.SVG)
    • PostScript (.EPS, .PS)
    • TrueType (.TTF)
    • XML Paper Specification (.XPS)

    Its just brilliant news for on the go document readers and users like US!

    [Google]

  • Samsung Plans to sell 10 Million 3D TVs , while LG only targets 5 in 2011

    Samsung Plans to sell 10 Million 3D TVs , while LG only targets 5 in 2011

    This year is the year of the gadgets and the Chinese should add another type to their calendar! While in Korea competition is heating up, where in the red corner heavyweight Samsung plans to sell 10 million of the eye hurting, brain killing 3D hdtvs this year, Lightweight LG at the blue corner will only aim to sell 5 Mill.

    LG products are often considered cheap and less reliable, in India at-least, they have a shorter lifespan, But, come-on LG a low target may = lower sales. We know you want to be better! So ramp up the quality and set the bar high!

  • Dell Venue – Android Amoled Monster – Full Review + Video and Sample Shots

    Dell Venue – Android Amoled Monster – Full Review + Video and Sample Shots

    Android, Android and more Android! Are you already sick of it? We sure are not!

    The latest flagship Android smartphone from Dell’s stable is less of a shocker. Check out our Review

    The Build Quality

    For the Dell Venue , we have two independent views when it comes to build. The front of the device is this shiny, rugged and curved gorilla glass. The chrome trim and good tactile buttons make it an added bonus. But, the poorly designed back cover and cheap plastic utilization suddenly turns our view around.

    The overall construction of the device is pretty solid and delivers where most leave off squeaking and rattling. The Dell Venue seems really bulky in the hand and not as refined as the Desire HD when you hold it in your hand.

     

    Hardware Specs

    The Dell Venue like others in this price range comes with a  whole set of Top notch hardware, But in this age of technology, what was top notch yesterday is a poor mans tale today.

    • Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor
      (We are already discussing dual core hybrids now)
    • 512 MB RAM, 1 GB ROM (is it enough?)
    • 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash (Bah!)
    • 4.1 inches, 480 x 800 pixels, AMOLED, 16M Colors capacitive touchcreen.
      (Now this is wow! resolution still a tad low if you ask us)
    • Android 2.2 (why not 2.3, why, why ?)

    Those are the only specs worth talking about the rest comes down to the usual WiFi, BLuetooth, MicroUSB, MicroSd- upto 32Gb.

    Overall hardware is good and the performance of the device is also good. But, the Quadrant Score shows a whole new story, averaging from 600-700 on the scorecard. The result is simply pathetic!



    Multimedia and Camera

    Now this is where the Dell Venue raked up on the Points. The Amoled screen is simply superb! The Blacks are so deep that you don’t see the difference between the screen and the surrounding bezel.

    The video performance is extraordinary thanks to the display, and possibly the curved glass front. The display makes video on this almost lifelike –

    Now, if only we could stretch the display (rolls eyes)

    The Loudspeaker is best in class period, Dell has somehow managed to stuff their Android lineup with superior quality speakers. Surprisingly, no one seems to talk about them, But, how could they not? These Phones have possible the best in device speaker we have heard ever. The bass is so good it makes you want to play he song over and over again. The speaker delivers quality sound with high volume, great bass and mid, trebles can be tweaked.

    Camera on the Dell Venue is an 8 Megapixel snapper which has autofocus, touch to focus, macro mode and the works when it comes to effects/ brightness settings and timer etc. Images look not so great on the device but great on a computer screen. This may be due to a mis-calibration between the Amoled screen (which displays colors differently) and the Camera, who knows? This however didnt bother us much, and we were happy as long as the images were the way they should be.

    Video on the device is also good and smooth – 720p HD video with a whole flurry of effects and settings makes the video mode a lot of fun to use. The 1Ghz chip allows for fast processing and you can download several apps from the marketplace and do your editing right on the device.

     

    Phone and Messaging

    We always stress that a smart phone should at first be a smart – PHONE. The Dell venue was a bit of a let down in performing that, we got frequent signal drops and connection failures. It even failed to get a proper signal at times. The “no service” signal bothered us for quite some time, a couple of reboots and it was gone.

    3G Connectivity was (the best word for it ) a “Bi$%h” we couldn’t get the damn thing to connect to 3G.

    Messaging on the other hand was a breeze the onboard keyboard comes with swype and a bunch of other input options, The reponsiveness of the touchscreen along with clear letters makes typing fairly simple and quick. This makes emailing and sms on the Dell Venue a fun exercise.


    Gaming and Internet

    We never talk about gaming in our reviews, But, this time we just had to make an exception. The Screen (have we mentioned before how much we love it) makes gaming so much fun with the deep colors, it almost makes you never want to stop, become game playing zombies tilting the device and driving your car, shooting the other zombies or blowing up those crazy “egg stealin” Pigs.

    Uhhhhh. Brains!!!!

    Internet browsing is a breeze, kinetic scrolling, accelerometer, pinch to zoom and slide to scroll work brilliantly without showing any form of LAG. Did we mention the greatness of the Amoled display? makes browsing and reading on websites atleast 4x better. The Venue comes preloaded with flash for the browser so seamless internet for all the folks.

    Battery Life

    The Venue had a phenomenal battery life in our tests.

    1. Phone Calls : 5.5 hours
    2. Web browsing 8 – 9 hours

    We couldn’t test web browsing over 3G because well the damn device wouldn’t get a connection. piff!

    Video Review



    Conclusion

    A strong device from Dell, in terms of build and hardware capability, Beautiful screen, great battery life.

    But it all boils down to poor connectivity and phone call ability and that has let us down a lot. Unless phone calls is not your main criteria for buying a “Phone”,

    The device is priced at INR 28,000/-

    Our Recommendation = ” LET IT PASS”

    [xrr rating=2.75/5 label=”We Rate it” imageset=shiny_yellow_star display_as=fraction_stars]




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  • Qualcomm shows off AllJoyn peer-to-peer sharing / gaming technology on video

    Qualcomm shows off AllJoyn peer-to-peer sharing / gaming technology on video

    Qualcomm has introduced an open source software system that doesn’t actually have with Qualcomm hardware, if implemented in a particular app, it can enable peer-to-peer sharing with others similar devices et apps based on location.

    The system works on interlinkage which is based on a webkit browser integration, that allows devices to be seamlessly to be connected via either bluetooth, WiFi, Infrared, Wi-Fi Direct and fast track naming a bunch of connections, which lets connections happen from 20 ft upto several kilometers. So basically we will rock games between communities without paying for cloud integration. Next Level Multiplayer!

  • Samsung introduces a super quiet robot vacum : Tango

    Samsung introduces a super quiet robot vacum : Tango

    The newest vacum cleaner from Samsung termed the “intruder” is super quiet at just 50db of noise level, Priced in Korea for about 750,000 Won (32,,000 Inr). The company plans to launch it worldwide by August 2011.


    Via : Engadget

  • HTC upgrades its fleet with new Desire S, Wildfire S and Incredible S

    HTC upgrades its fleet with new Desire S, Wildfire S and Incredible S

    HTC has just announced 3 new phones at the MWC right after the Flyer Tablet.


    The first is the Incredible S, With:

    • 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 b
    • 768MB of RAM
    • 720p HD video
    • 8 megapixel camera
    • Dual-LED flash and autofocus
    • 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
    • 1450mAh battery
    • Resolution is 800 x 480.



    Not too far Behind is the Desire S with

    • 3.7-inch
    • HTC Desire inside a new aluminum unibody shell
    • 5 megapixel Camera
    • MSM8255 chipset
    • front-facing camera (1.3MP)
    • 768MB of RAM
    • 1450mAh battery
    • Gingerbread (2.4)

    And Finally the all new Wildfire S which is essentially the original Wildfire but with HVGA resolution and Android 2.3 Gingerbread preloaded.

    All three devices to be available in the next quarter

    Read the Full Press Release

    HTC LAUNCHES THREE NEW SMARTPHONES WITH HTC SENSE™

    HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S™ and HTC Incredible S™ deliver premium style, power and speed

    BARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 15, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled three new versions of its most popular and advanced smartphones – HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S. The new smartphones continue HTC’s commitment to expanding the market for advanced smartphones while providing distinct choices in design, power and value. Each phone also includes HTC Sense, HTC’s unique customer-focused user experience that puts people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way. 

    “HTC developed the HTC Sense experience to bring cutting-edge innovation to our customers in simple and natural ways that just make sense – this is what HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S represent best,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “These new phones offer an exhilarating mix of style, innovation and features that extend people’s mobile experience in ways that feel personal and completely original.”

    HTC Desire S

    As a successor to the popular and award-winning HTC Desire, the new HTC Desire S blends stunning design with power and speed. Inspired by the HTC Legend™ smartphone’s aluminium design, the HTC Desire S is sculpted out of a single block of aluminum making it feel solid and natural in your hand. With Qualcomm’s new 1GHz Snapdragon™ MSM8255 processor, the HTC Desire S offers snappy performance and power. It offers dual front and back cameras, High-Definition video recording and the 3.7-inch WVGA display presents multimedia content brilliantly.

    HTC Wildfire S

    Building on the popularity of the HTC Wildfire™ smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S smartphone is an affordable, compact and playful device that packs a powerful smartphone experience. It enables people to maintain and build connections and friendships through popular sites like Facebook®, as well as through voice and text messaging. You can instantly tag your friends in photos before posting them on Facebook, or share your latest discoveries from the Android™ Market at the touch of a button.

    HTC Wildfire S is one of HTC’s smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide – and boasts a distinctive 3.2 inch, HVGA display.

    Celebrate your individuality and choose from a wide variety of colors including black, purple and white. The phone’s home screen is fully customizable with your favorite apps, widgets and content, while a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus, expandable microSD™ memory and support for a variety of audio and video formats make a great all-around multimedia device that slips easily into any pocket.

    HTC Incredible S

    The alluring HTC Incredible S smartphone combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different. Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device. Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand.

    HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology. Thanks to the HTC Incredible S’s front facing camera and video call functionality, users will constantly be able to chat with their friends face-to-face.

    Availability

    The HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S smartphones, will be broadly available to customers across major European and Asian markets during Q2 2011.

  • Sony Ericsson Announces the Xperia Play at Mobile World Congress

    Sony Ericsson Announces the Xperia Play at Mobile World Congress

    After months of leaks, rumors and blatant denials from Sony Ericsson, the most anticipated device from there stable is finally here the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.

    The best part its playstation certified.Tech Specs include

    • Latest version of the Android platform (Gingerbread version 2.3)
    • 60fps play-back
    • Snapdragon 1Ghz processor
    • Enhanced graphical processor unit the Adreno 205
    • Dedicated gaming controls for real console quality game play
    • Four-way directional keys
    • ABCD keys with PlayStation iconography
    • Left/right shoulder keys
    • Two analog touch inputs for joystick action
    • 4-inch brilliant multi-touch display
    • 5.0 megapixel camera

    Look at the official Images along with three intro vids from Sony Ericsson.


    Official Press Release

    ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Are Americans ready to play? Sony Ericsson and Verizon Wireless think so. Sony Ericsson today announced that its new Xperia™ PLAY, the world’s first PlayStation Certified smartphone, will be available on the Verizon Wireless Network in the Spring 2011.

    “This Spring, expect to see a lot of people with their heads down and thumbs up,” said Peter Farmer, Head of Marketing for North America, Sony Ericsson. “Xperia™ PLAY combined with the power of the Verizon Wireless network gives you everything you need in a smartphone and the one thing you want – the ultimate gaming experience.”

    Xperia™ PLAY is powered by the latest version of the Android platform (Gingerbread version 2.3) – and is PlayStation certified, which ensures an optimized gaming experience featuring content from the PlayStation Suite. Xperia™ PLAY will provide a best-in-class gaming experience right out of the box with many of the most popular games pre-loaded, including Asphalt Adrenaline 6, Bruce Lee, Star Battalion, The Sims 3, and Tetris. More than 50 additional titles from top franchises at leading game publishers will be available for purchase at launch.

    “Working with Sony Ericsson to bring the world’s first PlayStation Certified smartphone to the nation’s most reliable network builds on our commitment to deliver the best mobile gaming and entertainment experience to our customers,” said Jeff Dietel, vice president-marketing for Verizon Wireless.

    According to the Entertainment Software Association’s 2010 consumer survey, in the United States:

    67 percent of households play computer or video games
    42 percent of heads of households report they play games on wireless devices, up from 20 percent in 2002
    The average game player age is 34 and 40 percent of game players are women

    Facebook users can enter the First2Play contest and could be one of the first 10 people to get the Xperia™ PLAY by visiting www.facebook.com/SEUSA.

    Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY Key Features:

    PlayStation Certified gaming experience
    Latest version of the Android platform (Gingerbread version 2.3)
    60fps play-back enabled through the Snapdragon 1Ghz processor, optimized with enhanced graphical processor unit the Adreno 205
    Dedicated gaming controls for real console quality game play, including four-way directional keys, recognizable ABCD keys with PlayStation iconography, left/right shoulder keys and two analog touch inputs for joystick action
    4-inch brilliant multi-touch display
    5.0 megapixel camera

  • Nokia Launching more Dual Sim Phones- especially for the Indian Market this year

    Nokia Launching more Dual Sim Phones- especially for the Indian Market this year

    Nokia was announcing its Microsoft alliance at the Mobile World Congress today, and in a Q&A session related to Symbian the Company’s CEO Stephen Elop Said

    “We have fresh new products [on the low end] that we’re introducing into the Indian market that have features like dual-SIM.”

    That means Nokia doesn’t essentially want to get rid of Symbian altogether but use it in budget phones, that will target the India’n market especially.

    This is possibly the only thing Nokia needs to revive its standing in our country, as a mass market product, the masses are in for Dual Sim phones! The interesting thing to see however is that weather or not Nokia will be able to give a product that beats the quality of the existing Indo-China companies. And Symbian is definitely better than the generic Chinese OS on each of those devices.

  • Sony Ericsson Announces the Xperia Arc, Neo and Xperia Pro

    Sony Ericsson Announces the Xperia Arc, Neo and Xperia Pro

     

    Sony Ericsson Live at Mobile World Congress, Have just announced a flurry of cellphones

    First the already announced Xperia Arc is showcased

    With 4.2″ Reality Display

     

    But the proud moment comes when SE announces the newest powerhouse the Xperia Neo

     

    Features Include

    • HD Video
    • Bravia Engine
    • 8 Mp camera
    • In-built HDMI connector
    • Android 2.3
    • Folders


    The Next Device is the  Xperia PRO. This features a Slide out Qwerty keyboard, along with similar specs to the neo. All devices are expected to be available next month.

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