Samsung Galaxy Tab India: Price, Features & Specification

Samsung Galaxy Tab India: Price, Features & Specification

Samsung Electronics launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab in India at a price of Rs 38,000. New Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7-inch Multi-touch display tablet running the latest Android OS v2.2. Samsung Galaxy Tab is a compact communication and entertainment device that can slip in to your pocket and is always connected, lightweight and smart.

Samsung Galaxy Tab features high speed 3G connectivity, Wireless LAN Wi-Fi & the latest Bluetooth v3.0. new Samsung Galaxy Tab sports a large 4000 mAh battery and is powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor. You can do video calling with the 1.3 mega-pixel front camera and capture pictures with 3 mega-pixel rear Camera.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Price in India: Rs. 38000/-

Samsung Galaxy Tab Key Features:
- Quick social networking integration
- Digital Compass
- Full HDF video playback support
- Tv out option
- Light sensor
- Supports 1000 of Android Apps
- Organizer
- Image editor and viewer
- Thinkfree Office
- Google Maps
- A GPS

Spice View D: 3D Mobile Price at Rs. 4299

Spice View D mobile handset is first 3D display handset launched in India at an extremely affordable price of Rs. 4,299. Domestic handset-maker "Spice Mobility" proudly announced its launch as View D is a unique mobile handset and its features and USP makes it stand out of the crowd. It has been made for the users who wish to use smart mobile phones with latest technology and cool features. Interestingly, without using 3D glasses, one may view images and videos on this phone in 3 dimensions and this kind of experience is going to be unique for every mobile user of the nation. Plus, one may get the unique experience with utmost ease.

The company has estimated that 20,000-30,000 View D mobiles would sell in a month. In a price-conscious country like ours, this is a huge task to accomplish but View D being an innovative mobile handset will hopefully meet the expectations of people and the sellers both. The handset will be exclusively available all across 750 Hot Spot Spice retail stores in India. According to figures from IDC, more than 38.63 million mobile handsets were sold in India during second quarter of 2010. This gives a clear idea of the demand of affordable mobile handsets in the country.

Coming on to the specifications of the Spice View D handset, first is its 2.4-inch auto-stereoscopic 3D display which can toggle to 2D screen. The phone is also equipped with 2 megapixel camera, dual stereo speakers, MP3 player, FM Radio, stereo Bluetooth and 16GB expandable memory. Its ‘remote wipe’ feature in View D helps you manage the data on phone remotely if the phone is lost or stolen.

Spice View D Features:
- Dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
- 3D Phone
- Auto-Stereoscopic Display
- Remote Wipe
- 2 MP Camera

Spice View D is dual SIM GSM phone with unlimited phone book memory and may also be used as a modem. Spice View D has all the potential to capture the market. Looking at the popularity and demand for 3D experience, Spice planned to tap this growing fervor for 3D and the result was making and launch of Spice View D. It is the result of innovation and in ever flooded Indian mobile market a unique model called as Spice View D will make waves.

Aroma AD335: Dual SIM Touch Screen Phone @ Price Rs. 2299

Aroma Mobiles, a new entrant in the mobile phones and accessories segment, today announced its first touch screen phone, Aroma AD335. The stylish, bold Aroma AD335 is a Dual SIM touch screen phone with stylus with 2.0” TFT screen, packed with all multimedia features required in your phone.

It comes with Bluetooth, digital camera, video player and recorder, so get ready to be entertained. You get enough storage capacity with 1000 contacts in phonebook and memory expandable up to 4 GB. This phone is also equipped with GPRS, WAP and MMS connectivity, so you will never be too far from your contacts and updates.

With some unique features like Mobile tracker, torch, voice changer/ background sound and auto call recording ensures it’s a feature packed value for money phone available at price of Rs 2299/-.

Speaking on the launch of its first touch screen mobile phone, Mr Pawan Chadha (Director- Sales, Marketing & Service), Aroma Mobiles and Accessories Pvt Ltd, said, “We are always evolving and trying to patronise customers with something new. With AD355, is our first endeavor with touch screen technology. It enables the budget so that an average man can boldly proclaim- “I can enjoy premium features at an affordable price with my AROMA AD335”.

Motorola QUENCH XT3 Android Phone Price @ Rs. 12,990, Now in India

Motorola Mobility India Private Limited today announced the launch of the QUENCH XT3 in India. With a winning combination of power, usability and style, the QUENCH XT3 is designed to bring to you the power of Android1 2.1 and an easy and fun touch screen mobile Internet experience at an attractive price.

“We are offering innovative and exciting Android-powered devices to a larger Indian audience for whom affordability and features in a sleek form factor make the difference. With the QUENCH XT3, we are targeting those users who are interested in smartphones but haven’t yet made the leap to invest in one,” said Faisal Siddiqui, country head of India, Motorola Mobility. “The value for money Motorola QUENCH XT3 is elegant and intuitive with a high style quotient. For the Indian consumers, we have a special festive offer---with the purchase of every Motorola QUENCH XT3, you get an adidas jacket and 2 pairs of movie tickets absolutely free4!”

The slim and sleek QUENCH XT3 is Motorola’s entry-level Android-powered device to date and is just 12.5mm thin, weighs a featherweight 114 grams, and fits naturally and easily into the palm of the hand with a comfortable soft-touch finish. The user can navigate the phone with either the bright, high-resolution 8.1cm (3.2inch) capacitive touch screen, or with just one hand using a convenient trackball that keeps the screen finger-free for easy viewing.

Pinch-and-zoom features, 3.5G1 speed and WiFi1 connectivity help the user surf the web1 effortlessly and ensure that you’re always connected with friends and colleagues1. A 3 megapixel camera with digital zoom and LED flash ensures great pictures and videos that can easily be uploaded to favourite social networking sites1&2.

The Motorola QUENCH XT3 supports the Android platform, a vast range of Google services1, and access to more than 100,000 applications and widgets on Android Market1. An expanded search function helps the user to keep track of all data on the phone, such as bookmarks, browsing history, contacts and more. It even helps find data in applications, a useful feature in a phone with support for up to 32GB of storage and space for thousands of songs and dozens of hours of video2.

Motorola’s winning design gives the QUENCH XT3 a premium feel at a price that’s right for everyone. There’s never been a better time to make the leap to a sleek, trendy, full-featured, Android-powered smartphone.

Key Features Include:

*A 3 megapixel camera with digital zoom and LED flash

*Android1 2.1 platform

*8.1cm (3.2inch) HVGA screen, 320 x 480

*Capacitive pinch and zoom display

*Extras1 such as 3.5G1 and Wi-Fi access, aGPS and stereo Bluetooth make QUENCH XT3 a solid Android-powered device.

*Supports varied music formats---MP3, MIDI, OGG VORBIS, PCM/WAV, AAC LC/LTP, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+

*Accelerometer

*Full HTML browser with Webkit for PC-like browsing

*Video: Capture / Playback / Streaming, H.263, H.264, Mpeg-4

*MP3 Player

*Preloaded Social Networking Sites (e.g. Myspace / Facebook)

*Premium, pocketable design, 12.5 mm thin

*Expanded search function makes it easier to find information online or within the device to keep track of all data on the phone, such as bookmarks, browsing history, contacts and more, serve up Google web search results based on location1, or launch applications. It comes powered with a 600 MHz processor.

*The Trackball allows browsing through menus and web pages without obstructing the screen.

*Android Market1 has more than 100,000 applications and widgets, and there are opportunities for limitless customizations and enhancements to QUENCH XT3.

*Size: 116 x 56.8 x 12.5mm

*Internal Memory : 512 MB flash, 256MB RAM

*Expandable up to 32GB

*3.5mm (0.35cm) headset jack

Availability: The Android2.1-powered QUENCH XT3 is available in India at an attractive Best Buy price of Rs 12,990 (MRP: Rs 14,990). With every Motorola QUENCHXT3, get an adidas jacket4 and 2 pairs of movie tickets absolutely free!

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Lemon 3G Mobiles in India Price @ Rs. 3500

Lemon Mobiles, the value for money mobile brand promoted by Fastrack Communications Pvt. Ltd. has announced to bring in affordable 3G enabled handsets for the Indian masses. The 3G handset will be in the markets by November 2010 following which the company has plans to launch the Android phone. This way Lemon Mobiles plans to add more cookies in its jar.

The phone will be named as the W100 3G phone and will be available in the price bracket of INR 3,500. While mainstream consumers now are obsessed with the megapixels available on the camera, built-in memory, FM radio etc, launch of 3G services will rope in a new host of buzzwords like ‘dual camera’, Mobile TV and video calling to the common man’s mobile.

Gopal Kalra, Director, Fastrack Communications said, “Our aim has always been to provide feature rich offerings to our customers. 3G launch is expected to create a new market segment. By bringing in 3G handsets we would provide our customers with a ubiquitous access to a host of entertainment and enterprise applications.”

Sandeep Mushran, Director, Fastrack Communications further added, “Though the 3G handset is attractively priced the acceptance amongst our customers would also highly depend on the tariffs and pricing of 3G services. Currently, we have a wide range of products which are suitable for the Indian market and with the 3G handset we want to offer robust quality without being too expensive.”

The 3G handset will be available pan India and the company would like to drive the 3G penetration across its customer base and help them feel connected. By doing so the company intends to take its customers to the next level of connectivity. Some of the features which the Lemon 3G handset will have are live TV, video calling on 3G network, browser, multimedia and dual camera.

Karbonn K406 Price, Karbonn K406 Dual SIM Music Phone in India

Karbonn Mobiles has unveiled its latest offering for music lovers, the Karbonn K406. The K406 is a dual SIM music phone, and is equipped with an array of stylish and attractive features. The phone comes at a Market Retail Price of Rs 2590. The phone has a 4 hours continuous talk time and 400 hours standby time, along with USB plug-in. Other attractive features include a VGA camera, Bluetooth, torch light, video player, GPRS/MMS/WAP, mobile tracker, hot keys for audio player and data security.

Karbonn K406 Features:
The Karbonn K406 promises to be a treat for music lovers, with its Hi-Fi Sound for both FM as well as MP3 playback and crystal clear loudspeaker output. The phone supports MP3 and MIDI Formats Of Music (Midi, MP3, MP2, AAC, AMR-NB, Melody, AMR-WB, AAC+, eAAC). Users can play songs in the background while they browse the phone. An expandable memory of up to 8GB empowers users to carry their music on-the-go. Listening to FM is made all the more enjoyable, with one touch FM channel change, FM alarm, FM recording and playback and FM loudspeaker.

According to Shashin Devsare, executive director, Karbonn Mobiles, "The Karbonn K406 is for today’s music aficionados who like to carry their music with them. The phone is powered by hi-fi sound output and a high quality audio experience and is sure to appeal to music enthusiasts."

He further added, "Karbonn Mobiles has always been a trendsetter in bringing in new features at affordable prices and in this festive season the K406 is not only an exciting mobile phone to have for oneself but the perfect choice to gift near and dear ones as well."

ViewSonic LED Monitors; ViewSonic Full HD VX2250wm LED Monitor Launched

ViewSonic has launched its Full HD VX2250wm-LED Monitor. The company recently launched their “Go Green” initiative where they announced the shift towards Green LED.

The 22” (21.5” Vis.) VX2250wm-LED is an ideal monitor for the green conscious customer unwilling to compromise on picture quality and advanced features. With a slim, sleek design and powerful 1920x1080 resolution for crystal clear quality, the VX2250wm-LED provides a stylish and sophisticated display while simultaneously providing up to 40% energy savings over a typical 22” monitor. Ideal for those looking to lower their energy usage without lowering quality, the VX2250wm-LED allows any consumer to follow the simple message ‘Go LED. Go Green!’

“In today’s scenario the conscious entrepreneurs are concentrating on the greener part of the technology for reducing energy consumption and carbon emission. VX2250 wm is serves the best of their targets without negotiating on their entertainment experience” said Gautam Ghosh, Country manager ViewSonic India. Also added “The ViewSonic VX2250wm-LED allows users to make a significant energy saving while providing unrivalled picture quality and a rich feature set, and we are proud to be leading the way in the green LED movement.”

The VX2250wm-LED not only provides clear and sharp image quality with a 10,000,000:1 Mega DCR and Full HD 1080p ViewLED technology, but also benefits from intelligent colour corrective technology with a mercury-free WLED backlight that automatically detects image signal and intelligently controls backlight brightness for blacker blacks, purer whites and more clearly defined grays.

The VX2250wm-LED is designed to create a high-quality complete multimedia experience. With integrated stereo speakers, DVI and VGA inputs, this complete system provides the perfect combination of precise images and powerful sound capability. Complete with a flexible VESA Mountable slim design, the VX2250wm-LED provides a customizable green-friendly home or office display solution.

The energy saving VX2250wm-LED comes at a price of Rs. 8,999/- in India

Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 Introduced by Logitech

Logitech introduced the Logitech Wireless Mouse M310, an easy-to-use, full-size mouse that just works. Designed to make things easy, the newest Logitech mouse features the tiny, plug-and-forget nano-receiver.

The hand-friendly contoured design of the M310 features soft rubber side-grips that feel good in either hand — even after long hours of use. The mouse offers smooth, responsive laser tracking on nearly any surface, for easy text selection and effortless scrolling that laptops with touchpads can’t compete with.

“The M310 delivers a reliable connection with virtually no delays or dropouts, even in the busiest wireless environments, thanks to the nano-receiver, which features Logitech® Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology.” said Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager - India & South West Asia.

And, you can stay productive for up to 12 months without battery hassles (depending on user and computing conditions.) The On/Off switch helps conserve power, smart sleep mode extends battery life, and an indicator light eliminates surprises.

Pricing and Availability: The Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 is expected to be available in India beginning in October for a suggested retail price of Rs 1245.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 is distributed by Savex Infomatic in India.

Fly CG588 Dual SIM Mobile Launched by Tata Indicom & Fly Mobiles

Tata Teleservices Limited, the country’s fastest-growing dual-technology telecom service provider, and Fly Mobile, the mobile handset brand of UK-based Meridian Group, has announced the launch of an exciting new handset—the CG588—loaded with a full Qwerty keypad, mobile e-mail service and on-the-fly access to social networking sites.

The Fly CG588 has a special active dual-SIM combination of CDMA and GSM, allowing users greater flexibility in choosing their operator of choice. The handset comes pre-loaded with Fly Buzz!—a potent combination of Nimbuzz! and Snaptu applications—which help users stay connected on multiple popular platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, etc., at speeds of up to 153 Kbps.

Fly CG588 price at Rs. 4,795.

“The new handset, CG588, is an exciting handset with an alluring form factor, enabling customers to have a differentiated telecom experience,” Mr Sunil Batra, President of CDMA Operations at Tata Teleservices Limited, said. “The device is an affordable solution for those who want to stay connected to the Internet and access information services on their mobile phones, while having the convenience and dependability of a high-performance dual-SIM CDMA-GSM handset. The phone has an ergonomic QWERTY keyboard and makes for easy navigation, communication and Internet access. We are delighted to partner with the Meridian Group and look forward to many such alliances to further enrich our repertoire of state-of-the-art handsets,” he added

The Fly CG588 is bundled with an attractive offer from Tata Indicom for both voice and data usage. With a first recharge of ` 104, customers will get 1 GB free data usage, 250 local On Net minutes, 250 Local Off Net minutes and 250 SMSs worth` 1,500. With this offer, Fly CG588 will take mobile messaging and social networking deeper into the Indian market, making it easy to access and use for a wider array of the country’s telecom users.

Prem Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Telecom, India, said: “We are very excited about the launch of the CG588 with Tata Teleservices Limited. CG588 is a feature-rich handset with a full QWERTY keypad and easy access to the Internet for surfing. The dual-SIM capabilities of the phone, offering both CDMA and GSM operation, is not just a strong USP in metropolitan cities, but is also highly appreciated in Tier II and Tier III towns. Today’s youth want to be connected on the go and carry a mobile phone that has an attitude—the CG588 is yet another product from our stable that is in keeping with our stated objective of providing best-in-class technology and style at an affordable price point.”

Fly CG588 Features:

- CDMA+GSM active dual SIM combination—Supports both Voice and Data up to 153Kbps on the same bandwidth configuration, offering high performance, high-capacity wireless Internet access

- Mid-end QWERTY phone with five-way scroll

- Dedicated camera key and volume key

- Fly Buzz!—Combination of Nimbuzz! and Snaptu applications which provide on-the-go access to Facebook, Twitter, Google Talk, Yahoo! and MSN Messenger, Flickr, etc. 5.8-cm 262K color TFT display

- 1.3-Mega Pixel Camera and video player with recording capabilities

- MP3 audio player, FM radio, 3.5-mm universal audio jack

- Expandable memory up to 4 GB

- WAP & Bluetooth support

- CDMA USB modem—The CG588 can be connected to the computer for Internet browsing

1500 mAH battery—300 hours of stand-by time, up to 8 hours hours of talk-time on CDMA and GSM networks

Micromax modu T Mobile Phone Coming Soon in India

Micromax Informatics Limited (Micromax), which is the largest Indian domestic mobile handsets company, in terms of units shipped during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and the third largest mobile handset seller as at March 31, 2010 announced an exclusive partnership with Israeli based company Modu Limited (“modu”), to launch the co-branded and customized modu T phone in India.

modu T, a 3.5G touch phone was awarded a Guinness World Records for being the lightest touch mobile phone in the world. The phone has a 2.2” touch screen and memory card slot for external memory card (capability up to 32GB). The phone has functionalities and applications which include web access, Instant Messaging, direct links to different social networks, a built in FM radio, GPS, music player. modu T includes a wide variety of applications such as: YouTube, Google Search, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, TuneWiki, eBuddy, Snaptu & operates on Qualcomm’s Brew operating system.

modu T is unique in its modularity, enabling connectivity with the different “fy” devices, which allows the phone to acquire additional features and functionalities which extend the user experience to higher levels.

Says Vikas Jain, Business Director, Micromax, “We are excited to work with modu, and bring this unique phone to the Indian audience with the Micromax touch. The modu T phone, co-branded and customized with Micromax gives consumer this modular mobile experience. Innovation has been a driver for Micromax success in India and we believe that by bringing the modu T phone to India, we are targeting “the aspirational” segment of Indian consumers, who are the early adopters of technology and passionate about electronic gadgets. The modu T phone is a new device that capitalizes strongly on the innovation and style statement and we are happy to introduce it to our set of customers. ”

He further adds, “The fy devices provide an enhanced ecosystem, with multiple new functions added to the phone to enable users the freedom to choose, to change and to express themselves. Initially we will provide 2 “fy” devices that make the phone multi functional and we are working with modu to introduce more fy devices in the near future. The modu T phone will be available in India from 22nd October 2010 and will be launched with pre-bundled 2GB memory card and both “fy” devices under a special launch promotional offer for the auspicious Indian festival of Diwali”.

Dov Moran, CEO and founder of modu, comments, “We are quite fortunate to be launching in a dynamic market such as India with Micromax and with what we believe is a break-through product as the modu T. It is an opportunity for both companies."

The modu T “fy” family of devices, which enhances and completes the user experience, includes:

Camerafy your modu T phone and capture moments while staying super compact. Simply slide your modu T phone into the compact and intuitive 5MP camerafy and start capturing and sharing your most memorable moments.

Sportfy your modu T phone and instantly turn it into your exercise companion. You can listen to your favorite music, get training information during and after your workout and track your route and performance online.

Intel Diwali Offer On Purchase of Intel processor Based PC

Intel in India has launched a festive campaign to celebrate Diwali and guide PC buyers to make smarter choices in their personal computer purchases. This campaign which started on October 15th includes attractive gifts with every purchase of an Intel processor based personal computer from respective Intel Channel Partner stores and ends on November 15th.

The campaign is aimed at educating and accelerating PC usage amongst the buyers of personal computers and will showcase a complete range of desktops and laptops. There is a wide variety of Intel Core Processor Family based products which the consumer can choose from this Diwali. The Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processor based PCs deliver fast performance that adapts to the individual needs of consumers.

Commenting on the campaign, Gopal Swaminathan, Director Sales & Marketing Group, Intel South Asia, said “Diwali symbolizes growth and prosperity and is the perfect occasion to purchase a personal computer, which is a multi-functional device that consumers can use to work, learn and play, as well as to take full advantage of today’s technological advances to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. Intel is committed to making computers more affordable and accessible to help enhance lives through technology and innovation and our Diwali campaign is yet another step in this direction.”

The festival promotion features attractive offers for consumers including bumper prizes such as Intel Core i5 Processor based Notebooks, Intel Atom Processor based Netbooks and Transcend MP3 players. The bumper prizes offer is valid on purchase of PCs based on the new Intel Core processors.

Nokia C7 Symbian Smartphone Shipment Starts

The smartphone for the design-conscious social networker, the Nokia C7, has started shipping to customers around the world. The second Nokia smartphone based on the new Symbian platform, the Nokia C7 follows hot on the heels of the company's entertainment powerhouse, the Nokia N8.

The Nokia C7 combines stainless steel and glass in a sleek, full-touch design. The 3.5 inch AMOLED display is ideal for networking, with updates from Facebook and Twitter fed directly to the home screen, as well as one touch access to many popular email accounts including Ovi Mail, Yahoo!® Mail and Windows Live Hotmail. The Nokia C7 also opens up a world of apps, games, videos, and web and location-based services through the Ovi Store.

"The Nokia C7 is our second smartphone based on the new version of Symbian to hit the market," says Jo Harlow, head of smartphones at Nokia. "Designed specifically with the style-conscious consumer in mind, the Nokia C7 also brings excellent social networking abilities, making it perfect for people who want to check-in and stay up to date."

Following the release of this social-networking centric device, Nokia will be setting out to find the most active Facebook user from the more than 1.4 million fans on Nokia's own global Facebook page. Nokia will then pick five finalists who will each be provided with a Nokia C7 to organize a party using various social networks. The fan who best captures their party through Facebook - generating the most coverage with updates and posts - will win a Nokia C7 for themselves and 20 of their friends.

The estimated retail price of the Nokia C7 is EUR 335 before applicable taxes or subsidies, with pricing and availability varying from region to region, operator to operator.

Nokia N8 India: Price, Features Specifications

Nokia launched its latest and much anticipated smartphone, the Nokia N8, with Ovi services in India. Leading Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who had been living virtually on N8 for the last 48 hours, reappeared at the unveiling event with the device.

The first of a series of devices powered by Symbian^3, the latest edition of the world’s most used smartphone software, the Nokia N8 intuitively connects people to the places and services that matter most. It allows people to create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and content. The latest version of Ovi Store, available first on the Nokia N8, gives easy access to more apps. Keeping Indian consumers in mind, Nokia has introduced thousands of apps on the Ovi Store, optimized for the Nokia N8.

Speaking at the unveiling, D. Shivakumar, Vice President and Managing Director, Nokia India said, “The consumer is in the centre of all that we do at Nokia and we are constantly innovating to enhance user experience and address user feedback. The N8, our latest smartphone, sets a new milestone for Nokia in growth and innovation with the new Symbian ^3 platform that delivers our best smartphone experience required by the ever demanding consumer today. It is the first in a new generation of Nokia devices; devices that are faster, more intuitive and fun to use.

With the N8 we are delivering a great user experience and also starting the journey of a great developer experience. People who buy the Nokia N8, besides getting a portable entertainment center, will get more than 250 new experiences and features from a faster more responsive UI to visual multitasking. On the other hand, developers can easily create custom applications and services on Symbian^3, using the Qt framework and offer them to the world’s largest mobile user base of 175 million Symbian devices globally.”

Priyanka Chopra, who disappeared for 48 hours, was living her life on the N8 virtually and was extremely thrilled about the device. “Technology is an indispensable part of my life and I am a completely certified gizmo geek – For the last 48 hours, I have lived my life on N8. N8 enabled me to interact constantly and communicate directly with my fans and well wishers. It is an entertainment powerhouse and is the perfect combination of looks and rock solid performance. To add to that, it is a sleek and stylish masterpiece from Nokia which is my most favorite and trusted brand”, she said at the event.

The Nokia N8 is fast and easy to use and supports true multitasking, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them easily. Dubbed the world’s best camera phone, the Nokia N8 lets you take the highest quality photos in 12 megapixels and shoot HD-quality videos in supreme clarity with the 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics. You can edit photos and videos on-screen and choose from multiple ways to share them; transfer large files to an external hard-drive with the new USB-on-the-go (which allows you to connect to any USB device through a simple cable) or upload photos to social networks.

Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging the device into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from international as well as Indian channels. Social networking is second nature to the Nokia N8. People can update their status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly on the home screen. All this is delivered in a robust aluminum body in five new vibrant colours with a real-glass 3.5” AMOLED display.

The Nokia N8 will be available across the country from October 13, 2010, starting with Nokia Priority Stores, at an MRP of Rs. 26,259/-. Consumers can also avail the Nokia N8 on an Easy EMI scheme, paying for the device in three equal monthly installments (EMI) at zero percent interest.* Nokia has already been offering consumers the opportunity to experience the Nokia N8 live at Nokia Priority outlets in key cities and towns across the country

Transcend Diwali Offer; Buy Transcend JetFlash USB Flash Drive @ Get Exciting Transcend Prizes

Diwali is coming! To help celebrate India’s annual “Festival of Lights,” Transcend is holding a special USB flash drive promotional event for its Indian customers. From October 1 through November 14, 2010, register to take part in Transcend’s Diwali event when you purchase a JetFlash USB Flash Drive and receive a chance to light up your digital life with exciting Transcend prizes.

During the Diwali event, customers who buy a Transcend JetFlash USB drive and register its serial number will have the opportunity to win a great prize, a 640GB StoreJet 25M3 USB 3.0 portal hard drive. Moreover, forwarding the event message to friends will also earn customers a chance to win a 4GB MP330 digital music player; the more friends they forward it to, the greater their chances of winning will be. Last but not the least, anyone who becomes a fan on Transcend’s India Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TranscendIN) will be eligible to win a 16GB JetFlash V95 USB flash drive. Indian residents can choose from a large variety of Transcend JetFlash USB flash drives through Transcend’s online shopping portal.India has emerged as one of the most important markets for Transcend. Increasing usage of digital devices in India has created an abundance of digital data, which has fueled the demand for USB flash drives. Transcend has witnessed impressive sales growth in the region, and is determined to maintain its leadership position; Transcend recently launched an online shopping portal in India. Online shoppers who submit their email address will instantly be entered in a drawing to win a 4 GB JetFlash V95 USB drive during Transcend’s Diwali event.

Kingston 32GB microSDHC Card Launched in India

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products,announced the shipping of its first 32GB microSDHC Class 4 card. The ultra-large 32GB microSDHC card is the perfect mobile storage solution for entertainment and business applications as smartphone use integrates into everyday life.

“The need for additional portable storage has grown as the mobile phone has transitioned from a simple voice device to a powerful multifunctional tool which is used to email, listen to music, take photos and watch movies,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston.

“Mobile phones are about more than just staying in touch as we also use them to take pictures at our kids’ sporting events, shoot videos on vacation and post to social media sites. An extra 32GB of expandable memory takes these capabilities even further.”

Kingston’s 32GB microSDHC card is capable of storing nearly 29,000 photos, over 6,000 songs and more than 2,000 minutes of video. The card has worked flawlessly when tested on the latest crop of smartphones including the HTC Evo 4G and Shadow; Motorola Droid X; RIM (BlackBerry) Bold 9000; and, Samsung Instinct (SPH-M800).

Mobility and versatility are taken a step further as the card is available with a variety of adapters including SD and miniSD, allowing one card to be used in several devices. Kingston also ships the 32GB microSDHC card with a small USB reader for convenient data transfers. The 32GB microSDHC Class 4 card is backed by a lifetime warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Kingston 32GB microSDHC Class 4 Features and Specifications:
* Compliant: with the SD Specification Version 2.00 (Class 4)
* Versatile: when combined with an adapter, 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, 32GB
* Dimensions: 0.43" x 0.59" x 0.039" (11mm x 15mm x 1mm)
* Speed: Class 4 – 4MB/sec. minimum data transfer rate
* Operating Temperature: -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C)
* Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)

Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston's Flash Guide at kingston.com/flash_memory_guide.

Approximate number of standard JPEG pictures. JPEG file sizes vary based upon camera model and default settings, as well as user-selected resolution and compression mode settings. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed.

Approximate number of songs. Assumes 4MB file size. Results may vary based upon compression rates and devices used. Approximate minutes of video clips. Assumes MPEG1 format. 1.5Mbps file size. Results may vary based upon video compression rate.