Samsung C5130 Launched In India

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Samsung India has launched the C5130 in Indian market. Designed specially for users with active social life, the handset’s homescreen comes with 8 favorite SNS shortcuts including Orkut, Picassa, Facebook, and YouTube. Owing to its integrated full HTML browser and 3G capability, users can easily surf internet on their devices, at a faster speed. With this capability, users can access favorite sites for news, weather updates and various blogs.

“The C5130 mobile is clearly targeted at the youth who are looking at staying connected with their friends at all times, need fast and easy internet access and good multimedia features in their phones, all features being made available to them in an attractively priced package, as indeed the C5130 does”, states Ranjit Yadav, Director -IT & Telecom, Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. The Samsung C5130 offers a 1.3 megapixel camera with image editor functionality to edit images and customize them as well. It supports Bluetooth that allows users to upload and share images with their loved ones.

The C5130 packs in MP3 player and FM Radio which entertain users while on the go. Users can customize the look of their devices as it is pre-installed with three types of user interface. The handset supports expandable memory up to 8GB, mobile tracker and talktime up to 13 hours. Users need to shell out Rs. 6,200 to purchase the stylish Samsung C5130 slider handset.

[Via: unwireindia]

Nokia 6600i Slide Launched In India

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Indian consumers who want style in their mobile phone at an affordable price can now go out and buy one after Nokia announced the launch of its new slide phone - Nokia 6600i Slide . Priced attractively at Rs 13,000, the phone has dimensions of 93.0 x 45.0 x 14.2 mm and weighs just 110 grams.

The new slide phone also has the capability of doubling as a modem. Some of the best features in the 6600i include Nokia Xpress audio messaging, and speed dialing for SMS sending. Nokia 6600i is equipped with a TFT screen of 2.2″ , which supports a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA). It also has a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and double LED flash.

The Nokia 6600i has an in-built Nokia Music player and offers support for mp3, .wma, .aac, eAAC, eAAC+ formats. Furthermore FM radio users can access channels from 87.5-108 MHz with RDS support. Coming to the e-mail features, the Nokia 6600i supports IMAP4, POP3, SMTP formats. Nokia also said that e-mail attachments are also supported by the phone. Web browsing is made easier with the Nokia Browser, while Nokia Maps application offers GPS and navigation support.

The Nokia 6600i has 20 MB internal user memory, which is expandable to 16 GB via the micro SD slot. The new phone is available in black and silver colors and has a talk time of four hours on GSM networks. Nokia 6600i also offers seamless network connectivity support for 3G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, 3G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSCSD, UMTS (3G) networks, 850,900, 1800, 1900, 2100 services.

[Via: unwireindia]

Nokia E72 Launched In India

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Nokia E72, the much awaited device has finally arrived in India. Nokia E72 device is considered the successor to the very famous E71. Nokia E72 brings a rich mobile email and instant messaging experience right out of the box, making it the perfect device for people that want to be productive in both their personal and professional lives.

Ilari Nurmi, Vice President at Nokia said, “Despite the outstanding market performance of the Nokia E71, we still continually look for ways to enhance the device,” “So we included the desktop like email experience from the Nokia E75 and gave it a new optical navigation key for more intuitive scrolling through menus, emails and fast panning of images. We also upgraded the camera to 5 megapixels and added a standard 3.5 mm audio jack.”

The phone also comes pre-installed with Nokia Messaging and a host of Office Productivity Suites. For the first time, users will be able to set up instant messaging (IM) accounts provided by Nokia Messaging direct from the home screen. In just a few steps, device owners will be able to connect to their favorite IM accounts such as Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk and Ovi, amongst many others.

Other notable features include A-GPS and compass with integrated Maps, including lifetime walk and 10 days of turn-by-turn navigation if activated within the first three months. Conversations are also clearer with active noise cancellation, and a torch can be activated with a single press of the spacebar key. Nokia E72 has more or less everything that the E71 fell short of. The phone has been priced at Rs. 22,989.

[Via: unwireindia]

Nokia N97 Mini Unvieled In India

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Nokia, on Monday, unveiled in India, the new addition to its Nseries range, Nokia N97 mini, which among other things enables the user to lifecast. N97 Mini comes with Lifecasting with Ovi that would open up the next innovative chapter of personal and location-aware internet. Offered in partnership with the world’s largest social network, Facebook - Lifecasting with Ovi is the first application to let people publish their location and status updates directly to their Facebook account from the home screen of a mobile device.

Lifecasting goes beyond just publishing your status - it is about building deeper and closer connections between people. It triggers new kinds of communication patterns, such as sending messages or status updates or even navigating to a friend or a place. Lifecasting with Ovi is available on Nokia N97 mini via Nokia Beta Labs. The new device was launched during Nokia N-Tour-Age, an interactive-technology-solutions showcase of Nokia’s premium devices and services. Designed for the style-conscious consumer, who is active on social networks, the Nokia N97 mini is a smaller mobile computer with stylish stainless steel cues, featuring a tilting 3.2″ touch display, QWERTY keyboard and fully customizable homescreen that makes each Nokia N97 mini as unique as a fingerprint.

The Nokia N97 mini delivers a truly personal internet experience in a compact handset based on the iconic design of the Nokia N97. Users can personalise the homescreen of their device even further with thousands of different applications and services available from the Ovi Store. From games, videos and podcasts to productivity tools and web services, Ovi Store is the easiest way to fill the Nokia N97 mini’s homescreen with applications that reflect individual tastes. Available in three stylish colors, viz, Cherry black, Garnet and White, the Nokia N97 mini will start shipping in the last week of November 2009 at an MRP of Rs 30,939/- only.

[Via: Economic Times]

ViewSonic to launch Windows XP phone ‘VPC08’

Monday, November 16th, 2009

As a globally recognized leader in visual display technology, ViewSonic is all set to enter the mobile market and will soon launch a Windows XP phone, the ViewSonic VPC08. The phone, which will run on Windows XP platform, is being viewed as a perfect merger of PCs and mobile phones.

The ViewSonic VPC08 will come with a 2-megapixel camera placed at the back. It has an Intel ULV-series processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB HD, and supports TF card expansion. The new ViewSonic VPC08 is made in the clamshell style and mini-notebook form factor. It is equipped with two screens and keyboard and this VPC08 smartphone is look like Nokia E90.

There is no information about the launch date of the ITG Windows XpPhone but it is expected to sell at $800. The phone is currently restricted to China alone, but will soon be shared with the rest of the world and it has.

[Via: infibeam]

LG launched New Mobile Phone GW525, GT505 & GM730

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

LG India has launched of 3 new handsets in the mobile category - GW525 , GT505 and GM730 . Resembling miniature computers all three handsets offer features that boast of powerful processors, abundant memory, easy operating systems and social networking services. Designed with usability in mind, LG’s offerings will highlight the touch friendly, easy to navigate and user friendly interface which delivers an easier and faster experience for users. The new phones not only possess features that ease out business operations but also offer great social networking tools.

The new range offers seamless and unrivalled mobile experience making them an extremely convenient device. We are positive that these new offerings will function as a complete professional as well as personal organize and play a pivotal role in growing the mobile handset category in the coming months . said Anil Arora, Business Group Marketing Head, LGEIL. The GT505 not only gets the user to their destination; it also affords them fast connection to the internet once they are there, either via WiFi or HSDPA 3.6. Take a photo with its 5.0MP

Built around a 3D cube layout, the S-class UI of LG GM730 and Windows Mobile combination makes the device quite easy to operate. Email, for example, is easier to set up and use because the phones schedule and contact lists are connected. This means users can send and receive messages using less key presses than on regular smartphones, making the process of sending an email smoother than ever.

Advanced multimedia features such as a 5 megapixel camera, MP3 player and numerous action-packed games make this phone a full-featured entertainment device. The LG-GM730 incorporates LGs signature style with a slim, seamless profile and smooth, stylish rounded edges. At just 11.9 mm and highlighted by an elegant chrome band, this slim handset is the perfect on-the-go device for new as well as experienced Smartphone users.

A brilliant set of gadgets by LG are priced at a very affordable range in various store in India. LG GW525, GT505 and GM730 are priced at Rs. 14000, Rs. 15000 and Rs. 22,500 respectively.

[Via: unwireindia]

Samssung Omnia II i8000 Launched In India

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

After the huge success of Samsung Guru Series, Star Series, Metro Series & recently launched Corby Series Samsung India has launched a new mobile in Omnia Series - The Omnia II i8000. This Omnia series handset incorporates various high-performance features. Powered by Windows 6.1 Mobile platform, this handset is a perfect blend of style, multimedia and business performance.

The Omnia II incorporates a host of motion-enabled features including 3D photo album, video library, music library, browser bookmarks and FM Radio. The handset also offers support for online mobile widgets as well as popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Picasa, Flickr and more. The 8GB internal memory can be expanded via a 32GB memory card. Omnia II sports a stunning design with a sleek finish. But the appeal of this phone lies in the intuitive 3D user interface and the 3.7″ AMOLED touchscreen display.

Announcing the launch, Ranjeet Yadav, Director IT & Telecom, Samsung Electronics said, “Omnia II is designed to take user experience to the next level. It captures our vision to provide phones to the consumers which are not only great looking but provide even greater functionality and usability using latest technologies and messaging platforms.” With the launch of the Omnia II i8000, Samsung plans to strengthen its position in India’s touchscreen market. Samsung Omnia II i8000 has been priced at Rs. 28,990.00 which seems to be just perfect in comparison to features it offers.

HP launches 3 new TouchSmart all-in-one PCs

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

HP has recently come up with three new TouchSmart all-in-one PCs called the HP TouchSmart 600, the HP TouchSmart 300 and the HP TouchSmart 9100. The TouchSmart 300 incorporates a 20-inch display screen. The TouchSmart 600 features a 23-inch screen. Both the PCs offer support for Windows 7 operating system. As for the HP TouchSmart 300 and 600 consumer desktops, they’ll be available with AMD Athlon II X2 and Intel Core 2 Duo processors respectively, 4GB of RAM and a slot-loading DVD burner (with a Blu-ray player on the top-spec 600-1055). The 300-series get ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics and WiFi b/g/n, with the 300-1020 having a 500GB hard-drive and the 300-1025 getting 640GB and an integrated HDTV tuner.

The TouchSmart 300 and 600 both models are capable of recognizing multiple gestures like pinch, rotate, arc, flip, press and drag. James Mouton, senior vice president and general manager, Desktop Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP said that, “Since the launch of the first TouchSmart PC nearly three years ago, we’ve worked closely with a growing number of software companies and independent vendors to develop built-for-touch applications that give consumers and businesses rich interactive multimedia experiences”.

The HP TouchSmart 9100 has been specifically designed for Business class users. The PC takes away the 23-inch display and styling of the 600-series, and offers a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, up to 8GB of memory, 250GB to 500GB of HDD space (or a 64GB SSD) and a choice of NVIDIA GeForce 200 or GT230M graphics. There’s also an optional TV tuner, and a choice of slot-loading DVD or Blu ray drives. The 9100 is compatible with Windows 7 operating system.

The HP TouchSmart 300 will cost $899 (approx. Rs. 41,757) while HP TouchSmart 600 will $1,049 (approx. Rs. 48,725) and the HP TouchSmart 9100 business laptop will cost at $1,299 (approx. Rs. 60,360). All of these PCs will be available in market by this December.

Acer’s New Android based smartphone “Liquid” Unleashed

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Acer, the PC maker has debut in the mobile phone segment and has revealed its first android based smartphone on 14th of October. The handset is the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon processor based and world’s first Android 1.6 high definition smartphone.

The new handset is a part of Acer’s Liquid series and its model is Acer A1 Liquid. The Liquid features a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for snappy response, a Wide VGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution capacitive touchscreen display, and high-speed HSPA data connectivity. A1 is the third smartphone after the TG01 and the HTC HD2 to feature a 1GHz processor. It is also the first Wide-VGA smartphone in the market that should easily benefit from the latest release of the Android 1.6 Operating System (aka Donut).

The A1 Liquid is equipped with a 3.5-inch capacitive display that also aims to take full advantage of 3D gaming and to offer users a better Android experience. It will also feature a new UI. The phone will arrive with GPS system. The A1 Liquid will have all latest technology like 3G involved which will help users for social networking and video streaming.

[Via: Infibeam]

Samsung Guru 2120, 2130 and 1160 launched in India

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Samsung has just launched three new phones in India, all included in the affordable Guru series: Samsung Guru 2120, Guru 2130 and Guru 1160.

The 2120 and 2130 are the first Guru phones to feature a photo camera (a VGA one, more exactly). Their other specs are similar, including: 1.5 inch CSTN display with 128 x 128 pixels, Bluetooth, FM radio, music dedicated key, GSM/GPRS connectivity, Mobile Tracker, Bike Mode and MicroSD card support (up to 2GB).

Samsung Guru 2130 also has dual speakers. The Samsung Guru 1160 doesn’t have a camera and it features stereo FM radio, built-in torch, and a battery that can last up to 12 hours in talk-time mode. The prices of the new phones are as follows: Samsung Guru 2120 - 3,240 INR; Samsung Guru 2130 - 3,600 INR; Samsung Guru 1160 - 2,249.

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