Nokia and Vodafone launch the new and exclusive Nokia 6730 classic

Nokia and Vodafone today announced the exclusive launch of the new Nokia 6730 classic. This mid-level S60 3rd edition handset features quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, dual-band UMTS/HSPA, 2.2-inch QVGA screen display, 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera, GPS/aGPS, FM radio, Bluetooth 2.0, 48MB of internal memory and microSD expansion. Vodafone will be the exclusive carrier and will start offering the 6730 classic across all markets this June. Pricing is yet to be determined but it is pretty sure this handset will not break anybody’s piggy bank — this little guy is destined to be a freebie on most contracts.



Official Nokia Press Release:

Nokia and Vodafone launch the new and exclusive Nokia 6730 classic giving access to full range of Vodafone services


Espoo, Finland - Consumers wanting a feature packed mobile only have to look as far as the new Nokia 6730 classic, which begins shipping in June and will be available exclusively across Vodafone's global footprint. Mobile internet, Vodafone Music Client and personal and business email access along with mobile navigation capabilities are all included in the Nokia 6730 classic. The device utilises S60 software which means customers can easily download their choice of additional applications from the web.

Nokia 6730 is a great all-round handset - just as perfect for mobile internet users as for music fans who want to take their tracks with them. This product follows a successful line-up of Vodafone exclusive devices from Nokia and is another great example of their collaboration. "

With the Nokia 6730 classic, getting lost and being out of touch with your friends could be a thing of the past thanks to the mobile navigation capabilities on the handset. The services offer accurate turn by turn instructions helping both drivers and pedestrians to find their way. It also provides access to comprehensive point of interest databases and both white and yellow pages information making it easy for the user to find their destination, whether that is an address, a company or even a person.

"'Feature packed' describes Nokia 6730 classic really well. With its iconic design - available in sleek black or white - the device is a perfect upgrade for Nokia 6500c or 6300 users or anyone seeking an elegant device, optimized for mobile internet and navigation. What's more, this mobile comes with industry-leading power-saving features and accessories
About Nokia
Nokia is a pioneer in mpeople obile telecommunications and the world's leading maker of mobile devices. Today,people connected in new and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology with personalized services to enable people to stay close to what matters to them. It also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

About Vodafone
Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile telecommunications company, with equity interests in 27 countries and Partner Markets in more than 40 countries. As of 31 March 2009, Vodafone had approximately 303 million proportionate customers worldwide. For further information, please visit :Vodafone

JVC launches new full HD LCD monitor for digital SLR users

Most of us would purchase a high definition LCD TV for entertainment purposes, checking out the latest Blu-ray releases on them while drooling at the level of detail such sets offer. Well, JVC takes a different route this time round with their new Xiview LT-42WX70 being a 42″ class 120Hz 1080p LCD TV monitor which caters specifically to digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts who do plenty of shooting using high-end digital SLR cameras. The Xiview LT-42WX70 will make room for shutterbugs to see the subtle colors, details and textures of their images faithfully reproduced for the first time on a HD LCD TV right smack in the middle of your living room.

The monitor will come with expanded color space capacity that encompasses 100% of HDTV broadcasting’s (sRGB.904) color space alongside a coverage rate of 96% for Adobe RGB, which is the color space for still photographs taken on high-definition digital SLR cameras. These capabilities will make room for accurate reproduction of both video and still photographs. In addition, the LT-42WX70 will also come with 52 picture-quality adjustment properties for tweaking both still and video images source-by-source according to the exact colors and tones of your preference. Not only that, JVC’s very own GENESSA Picture Engine is able to churn out video images without blur, color bleed or noise for clear images with smooth movement.

The inclusion of 120HzClear Motion Drive III (100Hz for PAL video signals) in the engine also further reduces the amount of blurring, which is a problem that is normally associated with LCD TVs. Sounds like the perfect thing for sports and action movie enthusiasts since their entertainment of choice tend to have plenty of movement that can be smoothened out. With the 3D real time, motion-estimated Hadamard noise reduction being applied, noise will be further eliminated along with blur suppression. If you’re interested, JVC is offering the JVC LT-42WX70 for $2,399.95.

Motorola A1200R phone, new MING with support widget

Motorola has decided to release an updated version of its Linux smartphone, MING A1200, which it was released in 2006 and became quite popular, especially in the Chinese market. The innovation device is the name of Motorola A1200R, it is announced in Argentina. Probably the smartphone will be released in several countries in Latin America, it is not clear whether the units in other regions. By appearance, Motorola A1200R hardly differs from predecessor: the same as touch screen and translucent lid.

Basic characteristics of the device, remained the same is the touch screen with a resolution of QVGA, 2 MP camera, slot for microSD memory card, FM tuner interface and support for Bluetooth. However, there are several new features. These include, for example, support for widgets: widgets preinstalled weather, news, currency, and measurement converter, and the remaining users can download and install it. Also an opportunity to edit document in Microsoft Office format and business card scanner on the basis of OCR (Optical Character Recognition). About when to start selling Motorola A1200R model and how much will it cost, it is not yet reported.

How to make your refrigerator use minimum energy when filled with food?

• Not once the food gets cold. The cooling wection should be kept full, with enough room for some cool air to circulate for even cooling, and the freezer compartment should be tightly packed, so that the frozen foods can keep one another cold.
• If there is not enough food to fill the freezer, it is suggested to put more ice trays or some containers of water.
• Frozen food in a fully packed freezer will survive a power failure for quite a while if the door is kept shut.
• Some extra water containers in the cooling section will also minimize the amount of in rushing warm air that has to be cooled when the door is opened and shut.
• There are other ways to keep your refrigerator's condenser from working over time.
• It is permissible to let hot food cool some what before refrigerating it as long as cooling period is not long enough to permit bacterial growth. Never use warm or hot water to make ice cubes.
• Cover moist food, so that the refrigerator does not waste energy evaporating the moisture.
• Check for the recommended temperatures, 37 to 40 degrees fahrenheit in the cooling section and under 5 degree fahrenheit in the freezer compartment.
• Clean the condenser coils behind the refrigerator the way the manual says, and make sure there is enough room behind and above them for the warm air to escape.
• Make sure the door seals are tight; Test them to see if they hold on to a dollar bill when you tug it.
  
• The most important, keep door opening to a minimum, repace several items at a time rather than making seperate trips.
  

New iPhone, 600 MHz processor and video recording

The processor is a new generation of iPhone will be far more productive than the previous model. Its clock frequency is 600 MHz. The existing model of Apple device running 400 MHz processor, a new iPhone will be about 1.5 times as productive. In addition, it will receive 256 MB of RAM and up to 32 GB of internal memory. . With regard to building the new will more subtle, but its form remains unchanged. Also new iphone will have the opportunity to record and edit video. Moreover, the new version of the operating system, iPhone 3.0, the final version of which will be released in summer, includes the necessary software.

An interesting point concerning Apple laptops and associated with their name: soon, all aluminum models will be called the MacBook Pros and the name MacBook laptops to remain in the plastic case. In addition, iPhone mini all the same will be released, but later. Its size will be 3/4 dimensions of the existing iPhone. A new generation of iPhone, which is expected this summer, most likely, it will be presented at the conference WWDC, to be held from 8 to 12 June in San Francisco.

World's first battery that charges on air.

• World's first battery fueled by air that could provide storage of energy 10 times as compared to those available today and can be used in electric cars, mobile phones and laptops.
• The revolutionary "STAIR" (St. Andrews Air) battery charged in a traditional way but as power is used or discharged, an open mesh section of the battery draws in oxygen from the surrounding air. This oxygen reacts with a porous carbon component inside the battery, which creates more energy and helps to continually charge for the cell as it is being discharged.
• This battery differs from the traditional battery using the chemical component lithium cobalt oxide, in as much as it uses porous carbon and oxygen drawn from the air and the cell is much lighter than current batteries.
• The cycle of air helps to recharge the battery as it is used. It has a greater storage capacity than other similar sized cells. It can emit power upto 10 times longer. The key is to use oxygen in the air as a reagent rather than carry the necessary chemicals around inside the battery.
• The battery is much smaller and lighter and hence better for transporting small applications. The size is also crucial for anyone trying to develop electric cars as they want to keep weight down as much as possible.
• In addition to being light it would be cheap as the porous carbon matrix which holds the Lithium battery ought to be economical.
  

Beware of electric shocks from iPods.

• Are you a user of iPods or iPhones and love to hear songs using head phones or ear buds.
• Then beware of electrical shocks, warns the technological giant Apple.
• The risk of electrical shocks is greater when the iPods or iPhones are used with head phones or ear buds in places with dry air.
  

SONY INTRODUCES THREE MAINSTREAM ALPHA CAMERAS DESIGNED FOR FIRST-TIME DIGITAL SLR BUYERS

Sony is making it easy for first-time digital SLR buyers to step up from point-and-shoot digital still cameras with the introduction today of three new easy-to-use α (alpha) cameras (models DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230), four new lenses, a flash and accessories.

Uniquely Matched to Customers’ Needs
The new cameras are designed to overcome challenges faced by many customers taking their first steps in DSLR photography. Without compromising performance and versatility, the new models are smaller, lighter, easier to use and offer innovative expansion options not found in other systems.
Light and Compact
The 10.2 megapixel α230 camera is the lightest, most compact alpha DSLR camera body ever at 15.9 ounces. The 10.2 megapixel α330 and the 14.2 megapixel α380 cameras are also smaller and lighter than their predecessor models (the DSLR-A300 and DSLR-A350, respectively). These cameras are also more compact and feature an intuitive control layout that allows for easy single-handed operation.

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization is built into each camera body, so every α-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.

Quick AF Live View System
Both the α380 and α330 cameras offer Sony’s Quick Autofocus (AF) Live View technology, so you can frame photos on the camera’s LCD screen as well as in the optical viewfinder. Through the use of a dedicated image sensor, Quick AF Live View maintains the rapid response of a DSLR, while avoiding the focus delay common to other live view systems.

The new cameras feature a 2.7-inch (diagonally) Clear Photo LCD™ screen that is easy to view even in bright sunlight. Additionally, the LCD on the α380 and α330 models can be tilted up or down, making it easy to frame your subject from high or low positions, otherwise difficult to see using an eye-level viewfinder. The range of adjustment has been increased from their predecessors, making it even easier to get shots from difficult angles.

By combining Quick AF Live View and an adjustable LCD, users can frame the scene without holding the camera in front of their face, allowing parents, for example, to maintain eye-contact when photographing their children for more natural expressions.

An HDMI™ terminal gives you the option of connecting your camera to a compatible HDTV and playing back your images in high definition quality (HDMI cable required, sold separately). Additionally, BRAVIA® Sync™ works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television’s remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately).

The new cameras include dedicated slots for high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/DSHC media (sold separately).

Built-in Help Guide
The α380, α330 and α230 models are Sony’s first DSLR cameras to feature a graphical user interface (GUI) with built-in on-screen Help Guide.

The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.

Systems, Lenses and Flash
Making it easier for first-time DSLR users to get started, the new Sony cameras come in camera-and-lens packages. In addition to the two new standard zoom and telephoto lenses that are offered with the camera bodies, the company introduced new portrait and macro lenses. These purpose-built lenses make it much easier to obtain professional-looking, creative results.

Optimized for use with APS-C sized image sensors, these lenses feature a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) that enables in-lens auto focus (AF) drive for smooth, quiet operation, and high optical performance in a compact size.

The DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens (model SAL-1855) incorporates aspherical and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements to provide an all purpose lens with outstanding image quality. The DT 55-200mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens (model SAL-55200/2) features an ED glass element and helps bring distant subjects closer, ideal for capturing sports. Both the SAL-1855 and SAL-55200 lenses are available separately, or packaged as kits with the new cameras.

To make the benefits of portrait and macro photography easier and more accessible, Sony is introducing a DT 50mm F/1.8 portrait lens (model SAL-50F18) and DT 30mm F/2.8 (model SAL-30M28) macro lens. The wide aperture SAL-50F18 lens helps users capture beautiful portraits with gently defocused backgrounds while the SAL-30M28 macro lens captures intricate close-ups. Both techniques are difficult to achieve with standard lenses.

To help users take better shots with flash, Sony offers an affordable, compact external flash unit (model HVL-F20AM) that is simple to operate. Unlike a camera’s built-in flash, this external flash provides higher output (Guide Number 20), and enables users to bounce light off the ceiling to eliminate harsh shadows and achieve more even illumination when shooting indoors.

Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders will begin on May 18, 2009 at www.sonystyle.com/retail and at selected retailers nationwide. The cameras and a range of accessories will be available in July at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), at military base exchanges and at authorized dealers nationwide.

The α380L, α330L and α230L will cost about $850, $650 and $550, respectively. The L series one-lens kit comes with the SAL-1855 standard zoom lens.

The α380Y, α330Y and α230Y will cost about $1050, $850 and $750, respectively. The Y series two-lens kit comes with both the SAL-1855 standard zoom and SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lenses.

• The SAL-1855 standard zoom lens will cost about $200.
• The SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lens will cost about $230.
• The SAL-50F18 portrait lens will cost about $150.
• The HVL-F20AM flash will cost about $130.

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Sony A230, A330 and A380 specifications

	A230	A330	A380
Price	• $550 (one lens kit) • $750 (two lens kit)	• $650 (one lens kit) • $850 (two lens kit)	• $850 (one lens kit) • $1050 (two lens kit)
Sensor	• 10.2 million effective pixels • 10.8 million total pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor • 1.5x FOV crop • RGB primary color filter	• 10.2 million effective pixels • 10.8 million total pixels • 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor • 1.5x FOV crop • RGB primary color filter	• 14.2 million effective pixels • 14.9 million total pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor • 1.5x FOV crop • RGB primary color filter
Anti-dust measures	• Sensor shake system • Static-free anti-dust coating
Image Stabilization	• SteadyShot INSIDE stabilization
Image sizes	• 3872 x 2592 • 3872 x 2176 • 2896 x 1936 • 2836 x 1632 • 1920 x 1280 • 1920 x 1088		• 4592 x 3056 • 4592 x 2576 • 3408 x 2272 • 3408x 1920 • 2288 x 1520 • 2288 x 1280
Image quality	• RAW • RAW + JPEG • JPEG Fine • JPEG Normal
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Lens mount	• Sony Alpha lenses (also compatible with Minolta and Konica, Minolta AF lenses)
Autofocus	• 9-point AF
Autofocus Modes	• Single-Shot AF • Continuous AF • Automatic AF • Manual focus/ Auto Selectable
AF Area mode	• Wide • Spot • Local
Focus Features	• Predictive control • Focus lock • Eye-start AF
AF Assist	Pop-up flash strobes
Exposure mode	• Programmed auto (P) with flexible program • Shutter-priority auto (S) • Aperture priority auto (A) • Manual (M) • Auto • Auto Flash Off • 6 Scene Modes
Metering	TTL metering: • 40 Segment • Honey-Pattern SPC
Exposure compensation	• +/- 2.0 EV • 1/3 EV steps
Sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Shutter	• 30 to 1/4000 sec
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Shade • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Flash • Custom
Image parameters	• Preset modes: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B&W • Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness (-/+3 steps)
Viewfinder	• Optical fixed eye-level • Pentamirror type • Frame coverage 95% (approx.) • Viewfinder magnification approx. 0.83x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 • Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen	• Optical fixed eye-level • Pentamirror type • Frame coverage 95% (approx.) • Viewfinder magnification approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 • Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen
LCD monitor	• 2.7" TFT LCD • 230,400 pixel • 100% coverage • Selectable in 5 steps	• 2.7" tilting TFT LCD • 230,400 pixel • 100% coverage • Auto Brightness Control (Auto setting in 2 steps, manual setting in 5 steps)
Live View	N/A	• Tiltable 2.7” Live View LCD w/ 1.4x or 2x selectable Smart Teleconverter • 90% frame coverage (30 fps display rate) • Real-time Image adjustment
Built-in flash	• Auto pop-up • Manual pop-up in P, S, A or M modes • Guide number approx. 10 at ISO 100
Flash mode	• Auto • Auto (Flash-Off) • Fill-flash • Rear flash sync • Red- Eye Reduction • Slow sync • High speed sync • Wireless Off-Camera Flash
Shooting modes	• Single-shot • Continuous • Self-timer • Self-timer Continuous • Bracketing • Remote Commander
Self-timer	2 or 10 sec
Continous shooting	2.5 fps	2.5 fps (2 fps in Live View)
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) • HDMI • Video
Storage	• Memory Stick PRO Duo • SD / SDHC cards
Power	Lithium-Ion battery pack NP-FH50
Battery life	Approx. 510 shots with viewfinder (CIPA standard)	Approx. 510 shots with viewfinder, Approx 230 images in Live View (CIPA standard)	Approx. 500 shots with viewfinder, Approx 230 images in Live View (CIPA standard)
Dimensions	128 x 97 x 68 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 2.7 in)	128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 2.9 in)	128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 2.9 in)
Weight (no batt)	452 g (1.15 lb)	491 g (1.29 lb)	489 g (1.28 lb)
Supplied accessories	• BC-VH1 Battery Charger • NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery • Shoulder strap • Body cap • Video cable • Software CD-ROM

Sony A230 images

Sony A330 images

Sony A380 images

Sony Alpha A230L 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization and 18-55mm Lens

LG launches 'slim' Viewty Smart Mobilephone

The LG Viewty Smart has been launched and described as the slimmest of its kind on the market.

Equipped with eight megapixels of picture power, the handset has Intelligent Shot Mode, which marks the first time this feature has been incorporated in a mobile phone.

LG Viewty Purple

• Handset specifications
• Weight: 112.0
• Height: 103.0
• Width: 54.0
• Depth: 15.0
• Band: Quad

• Handset features
• 5 Megapixel Camera
• 3G
• Bluetooth Voice & Data
• Email
• HSDPA
• Internet Access
• MP3

The Viewty Smart has "significantly upgraded" software and hardware to make capturing images and getting in touch with people even easier.
While other camera phones merely concentrate on the number of megapixels, the Viewty Smart "changes everything".

It is the most advanced eight-megapixel camera phone on the market not only because of it high quality specs, but because of the unparalleled user experience it delivers.

Other features on the handset include a three-inch touchscreen, improved video capabilities and increased light sensitivity.

Viewty owners may be pleased to see a new version of the mobile.

Dell Launches New Monitors

Dell is on the warpath again with a new bunch of eco-friendly monitors, and they include the P2210, E190S and E170S. The 22" P2210 will come with a resolution of 1,680 x 1,050 pixels, alongside a range of viewing-angle adjustments. Connectivity options include VGA, DVI-D with HDCP and DisplayPort, while you get a quartet of USB 2.0 ports to further enhance its versatility on your workspace. As for the 19" E190S, it comes with a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, an 800:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 brightness. Last but not least is the 17" E170S that shares a similar eco-friendly design with the E190S, albeit being smaller in size. You get a resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 and a VGA port. All three monitors have met EPEAT Gold and Energy Star standards, so you can sleep easy knowing your latest purchase has a minimal impact on our environment. Dell is selling the P2210, E190S and E170S for $240, $130 and $110, respectively.

T-Mobile to Launch BlackBerry Driftwood/Onyx in September

T-Mobile will apparently bring you a new RIM handset in September. Codenamed either Onyx or Driftwood, this BlackBerrywill be a 3G-enabled 8900 handset. Here’s what the phone will offer you:

• AWS 1700MHz + 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA
• 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
• GPS
• Wi-Fi
• QWERTY keyboard
• Optical trackpad
• 480×360 screen
• Carbon fiber-like back battery cover

Samwung Hightech Full Touch Screen Mobile Phones-Samsung Star.(S5233)

• Couple of rungs higher in the big league of high-tech phones. Samsung, which already had 4 increditable touch screen phones to its credit, now has 3 new full touch screen phones in its kitty. Samsung star, star3G and BeatDJ are now part of the new range of touch screen phones launched in the Indian market, boasting of compact designs, user friendly nature and affordable prices.
  
• Samsung's star (S5233) which is a significant addition to Samsung's full touch screen mobile range, comes in a slim and compact body that measures a mere 11.9mm. Adopting a 7.63cm WQVGA full touch screen and Samxung's touch Wiz user interface with mobile widgets, the phone enables you to enjoy your mobile phone easily and intuitively. Using Photo contact, you can call a contact by simply touching an image. It also comes with stylus for greater convenience.
  
• The Samsung star has various multimedia features including a 3.2 mega-pixel camera with smile recognition capability. It supports multi-format playback and DNSE for easy use and better sound quality.
  
• That's not all, Samsung star comes with a unique Gesture Control feature that allows the user to unlock the touch screen or run an application by giving a gesture command. All you need to do is give a gesture command as per your preference and setting, and the phone will recognise the command and dial the number simultaneously. Additionally, you can also customise various applications like C-Call, M-Music, I-Internet etc...
• For musically inclined, the phone also features music recognition using Shazam's "Find Music" service. To enjoy various multimedia content, Samsung Star supports 50MB internet memory, expandable up to 8GB. Above all, you can enjoy full internet browsing with an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation. It supports Google applications like Google Search, Gmail, Google maps, online widgets and photo blogging. For convenience, the phone supports Virtual QWERTY keyboard for messaging and handwriting features.
  
• Samsung full touch screen handset range is getting a strong consumer acceptance based on its large full touch screen display, stylish form factor as well as the precision and ease with which the touch applications work, on the phones. Grab this phone to know what is next.
  

Big News on E-Readers: A Larger Kindle Screen

• Gadget-makers usually like to boast that the latest version of their device is smaller than its predecessor.

• Yesterday, Amazon made waves by doing the opposite, showing off a larger version of its Kindle e-reader in the hopes of luring college students and newspaper readers.

  Newspapers have been an "absolute bestseller" on previous models, said Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos. His company is hoping that a larger 9.7-inch screen will make the Kindle that much more appealing to that audience.

  "People love waking up in the morning to find that their New York Times, their Washington Post, their Wall Street Journal have been 'automagically' delivered overnight," Bezos said at a news conference in New York. "They like the fact that when they travel, their subscription follows them around."

  Like its predecessor, the new Kindle DX will be able to wirelessly download books or periodicals from Amazon's online store and display its contents in shades of gray, not color. But the new generation of the wireless book reader will have a larger screen and cost quite a bit more, $489 compared to the current $360.

  Amazon's ambitions for the new device are to shake up a few industries at once, as Apple's iPod did. Newspaper companies such as The Post, a partner with Amazon, are hoping to attract new, paying subscribers. Universities, meanwhile, are looking for ways to cut their paper expenses and free their students from having to lug around backpacks filled with heavy, expensive textbooks.

• "Our hope is to understand how people experience our brand on this relatively new type of device and how we might take advantage of the increased adoption of e-readers," he said. Many of the program's details are still in the works.

  The Times and the Boston Globe, which was threatened with the prospect of bankruptcy this week, have also partnered with Amazon to offer a similar type of trial program.

  Newspaper industry analyst John Morton said that such experiments may be "an encouraging development" for a struggling industry, but that the device is too expensive. "Even half that price would be a big barrier" to mainstream consumers, he said.

  Tech industry analysts said that the new reader could be an early example of a wave of similar gadgets to come.

  "This is an important experimental milestone for Amazon and the publishing and newspaper industry," said Tim Bajarin, a tech analyst with Creative Strategies. Still, he said, "it's way too early to tell how successful this will be."

  Five universities will soon be trying out the device on their campuses in limited test runs. This fall, the University of Virginia will make the Kindle DX available to MBA students at its Darden School of Business, said Ken White, vice president of communication and marketing at the school.

  Students typically have to use stacks of books and paper in their studies, he said, "and if we could eliminate all that paper, we would be extremely happy."

  Princeton University's chief information officer, Serge Goldstein, said that as more academic material is available online, more students are hitting the "print" button because they still prefer reading long texts on paper, rather than on a computer screen. The school's paper costs totaled $5 million last year.

  Princeton is still deciding which students and classes will be the beneficiaries of its upcoming Kindle test program, but it might not announce that information ahead of time. The school's administrators don't want to risk nudging students into taking a class just because they want the gadget.

  "We want to reach students interested in the course, not students interested in the Kindle," said Goldstein.

  Other universities taking part in the program are Arizona State, Case Western Reserve and Pace, where yesterday's news conference took place.

Kindle DX: Amazon's 9.7" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)

LG KP500!!!!!!!!!!

The LG Cookie KP500 is selling for around Rs.12,500 with a one-year warranty. The phone is a decent buy considering its main feature i.e. is a full-touch handset. If you look at it as a phone or a convergence device the Cookie isn't so sweet. It has a slow interface and lacks performance of most features that a phone at its price point would provide. I liked the phone for what it tries to achieve but won t recommend it for a demanding user.
If you really want a touch phone then I suggest you invest another 2-3K and pick the HTC Touch Viva or still better without extending your budget too far you can pick the Sony Ericsson G700. These phones have better features to offer other than the whole touch touch hype that you are after. Thanks to the iphone

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DELL XPS M1330 reivew!!!!!!!!!1

The first thought that comes to mind on unboxing the XPS M1330 is a big WOW. Unlike the boxy models that characterized Dell's designs so far, the M1330 adopts a more streamlined and slim approach. This is really visible in the lid area of the laptop, which is a good 30 percent slimmer than in previous models. Also, unlike in earlier models, the LCD panel is on a gentle slope that flows into the keyboard area.

The finish of the laptop is another area that Dell has drastically improved upon. The M1330 has a feather-like soft plain silver finish for the area around the LCD panel and a soft silver metallic finish for the keyboard area. The lid area can be configured with a variety of colors on a soft matte finish; our test machine was a beautiful crimson red.

The hinges also have received a makeover. They are rounded, slim, and have no extra flex thanks to the sturdy material used. When you combine the weight loss, the improved lid design, and the new 'slope design', what you get is a one elegant-looking machine.

The appeal of the laptop does not end there. The XPS M1330 has been redesigned to be even more functional than previous iterations. First off, the keyboard is a full-featured one and offers excellent tactile feedback. The touchpad is a bit smaller than usual but is well-designed and, when combined with the adequately large mouse buttons, offers very good levels of working comfort.

The LCD panel needs a special mention. It has a backlit LED panel with a native resolution of 1280 x 800 and offers some of the best contrast/brightness and black levels that I've seen on any laptop. The screen really jumps out at you with a vibrancy that is difficult to describe. Though the extra brightness may irritate some, once you get used to it it’s difficult to go back to a conventional screen.

In terms of its connectivity the M1330 is a bit of an odd duck. It offers a variety of external display connectivity options including HDMI, a Firewire port, and a multi-card reader. However, it skimps on the crucial USB ports and offers just two of them. This is a real letdown.