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Beautiful Car For Just Rs 1,30,000 Only

2008-03-31T04:40:00.000-07:00

This Car is launching in India only for Rs 1, 30,000 Car name is: RENAULT YENI Will be launching in India in collaboration with Mahindra.. for Rs 1,30,000 Which is the another budget car to compete TATA and FIAT500.After launching this car I think we will be see all these cars instead of bikes on the roads.

So now tell me how many of you are going purchase this car???But definitely there will be very good competition after releasing this car, so hurry up!!!

Read full Story @ shareordie.in

Apple’s TV Wonder

2007-12-16T20:35:00.000-08:00

Apple has started shipping the revolutionary Apple TV, a box that lets you play the downloaded movies, pictures and music on TV. It has been priced at $299 and it comes inbuilt with a 40GB hard disk which can store up to 50 hours of movies, 9000 songs or 25,000 pictures.

The Apple TV box is a wireless module which is easy to install. It comes with a handy remote as well. It works both on Mac and PC with iTunes as its medium. So, the content sold on iTunes can be readily watched on TV without any conversions.

The biggest drawback of Apple TV is its inability to act a digital video recorder (DVR). The world seems to be dancing to the tunes of recording TV shows and watching them at our own leisure time. Apple TV might lose its market to TiVo in the US.

Apple might be doubling its profits if Apple TV emerges as popular gadget. While it cashes in on the money made on the box itself, it would be improving the sales on iTunes store simultaneously. Only time will tell if it’s a big hit or a tame loser.

Product Page

The world’s most exclusive earphones ever made

2007-12-16T20:30:00.000-08:00

he world’s most exclusive earphones ever made.

Designed by Mr. Thomas Heyerdahl / Heyerdahl Jewellery / Oslo / Norway. “iDiamond ear” is made of 18 karat massive gold, set with a total of 204 diamonds / 1.65 carats. For details scroll down. Retail price: 4,350 EUR / 6,400 USD + VAT

Jeweller Mr. Thomas Heyerdahl in Oslo / Norway is launching ”iDiamond ear” for commercial sale.

Earlier this year, Mr. Heyerdahl created the world’s most expensive iPod, named ”iDiamond”. “iDiamond” was crafted as one unique and single piece of jewellery, not for commercial sale, and will be auctioned away for charitable cause in London (March 2008).

Following the overwhelming response to iDiamond from media, customers and the industry, Mr. Heyerdahl decided to go ahead with his idea for the world’s most exclusive earphones for commercial sale. This new creation of Mr. Heyerdahl is named ”iDiamond ear”.

“iDiamond ear” uniquely and most innovatively combines traditional handcraft with modern technology into a high end exclusive piece of jewellery with comprehensive high-tech earphone functionality.

Each carefully crafted pair is set with 204 diamonds, adding up to a total of 1,65 carats. “iDiamond ear” will be produced in a limited edition series of 1000 numbered pairs for exclusivity.

“iDiamond ear” will be available at leading jewellery stores worldwide from February 2008.

Thomas Heyerdahl proudly presents the new "iDiamond ear" earphones.

3G for the LG Shine

2007-12-16T20:27:00.000-08:00

It has to be one of the best handsets around at the moment, the LG shine with its super large screen was launched earlier this year to much appraisal, it even picked up an award at the Shiny awards for Best Fashion Mobile Award, which is pretty good for a new phone.

Now to make the phone even better LG have added the shine phone to the many now that have 3G connectivity.

Depending on where you go, the prices will vary, but the best way to get one of these without having to fork out is probably to get it on a contract.

Product Page [LG UK]

Source [Shiny Shiny]

Photos: PCs of the future

2007-06-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

Microsoft held a design contest for new PC concepts, and Bill Gates himself showed off some of the top contestants during his keynote speech at the Windows Hardware and Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Los Angeles. The prize winners certainly broke traditional molds, ranging from the "Bulb PC" (pictured here) to one dubbed "Made in China," sort of futuristic tablet using a chopstick-like stylus. See more photos from the show at this gallery.

Super Desktop : Dell Dimension C521 for $499

2007-06-02T05:04:00.001-07:00

We don't usually post a computer as a Deal of the day, since packages can vary so much. But if you choose the no-frills, no-extras, no-peripherals bundle from Dell, you can have an entirely decent home system for $499--down from the everyday price of $729. A 19" LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse and 56K PCI modem are included, and for more money you can add speakers, increase memory or bump up other capabilities.

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 3600+
Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
Monitor: 19" Samsung 920NW widescreen LCD monitor
Memory: 1GB dual channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz-2DIMMs
Hard drive: 160GB serial ATA hard drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
Optical drive: 16x DVD+/-RW drive
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE integrated graphics GPU
Sound: Integrated 7.1 channel audio

Dell Dimension C521
(Credit: CNET Reviews)

What: Dell Dimension C521 basic home desktop computer system
How much: $499
Shipping: Free
Where: Dell.com
When: Through unknown date
Click here for CNET's product review.

Nokia's Luna: a stylish slider made of glass

2007-06-02T04:46:00.000-07:00

Mobiles : Nokia 8600 Luna

Nokia today announced the Nokia 8600 Luna, a new luxury slider handset that combines a soft-touch stainless steel body with a layer of smoked glass. When closed, you can see the illuminated keypad glow and pulsate underneath the glass. Named after the goddess of moonlight, the Luna's features aren't too shabby either--quad-band GSM support, a 2-megapixel camera, a music player, Bluetooth, and a stunning display.

Nokia expects the Luna to be available during the second quarter of the year (which should be pretty soon), and estimated retail price is 700 euros. No U.S. carrier has been announced yet, but since it's a quad-band GSM phone, you could probably try getting an unlocked version for a higher price.

For more photos of this and other new Nokia phones, click here.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC W200, a 12.1MP digi-cam

2007-06-02T04:33:00.000-07:00

Sony Cybershot DSC W200 digital camera : Designed to make photo-viewing crystal clear, Sony announced the DSC W200 digital camera featuring a high-definition component output. This new Cyber-shot W-series camera offers direct connection to an HDTV, which is ideal for integrating full 1080 HD photo-viewing into a home theater. The Cybershot DSC-W200 camera stands at the top of its line and is the most compact 12-megapixel camera in the industry. The Sony W200 features a Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens; traditional, eye-level viewfinder; and a large, 2.5-inch LCD screen wrapped in a sleek metal body. The Sony Cybershot DSC-W200 digital camera will ship in May for about $400 in the color silver.

Review:

The good: Compact, attractive design; optical image-stabilizer; manual exposure mode.

The bad: Requires far more light for low ISO shots than most competitors; exceptionally long flash-recycle time and disappointing shot-to-shot performance; image-processing artifacts; LCD has poor off-angle viewing; proprietary USB cable.

The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200's 12-megapixel sensor raises the price of an otherwise decent snapshot camera, with little benefit. The W90 and W80 are better deals.

Software Review : Any Video Converter

2007-06-02T03:58:00.000-07:00

Software : Video Convertor

Requirements : Windows NT/2k/XP
License : Freeware
File size : 11.5MB

Any Video Converter is a video converting tool with easy-to-use graphical interface, fast converting speed and excellent video quality. It allows you to effortlessly convert video files between every format. It can convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for iPod/PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player or smart phone. It also supports any user defined video file formats as the output. Any Video Converter makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the any format video with your iPod, PSP, mobile phone or MP4 player.

Download here.

Battle of the 3+ megapixel cameraphones

2007-06-01T12:36:00.001-07:00

Comparing cameraphone image quality can be a tough nut; apart from obvious things like poor focus or grainy quality, it can be a pretty subjective beast. PhoneArena went wild with high end handsets to give us a "thousand-angle" view of what it takes to stand out in an über (notice the umlauted u? We don't do that often, so this is serious business) shootout between three 3 megapixel cams --including the D900, K800, and N93i -- and the KG920 and N95 at 5 megapixels. Each handset is put through a series of grueling tests including shooting outdoors, night shots, and macro mode with points awarded based on how they fare in each challenge.

tag: Handsets, Multimedia, LG, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson

Google launches Google Gears for offline webapps

2007-06-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

One of the great parts about web apps is that they are on the web, and can be accessed from
anywhere you have net access. One of the worst parts about web apps is that they are on the web, and if you don't have access to the net you don't have access to the apps. Google has long been talking about being able to move web apps onto the desktop and let them work offline, and now is putting that talk into action. Today they launched Google Gears, a browser plugin that enables web apps to run even when no connection is present.

Interestingly, they also have released the source code for the plugin, perhaps to encourage adoption for multiple platforms and to get more interest in Google Developer Day. Obviously support will be limited at first, but the ultimate goal is to allow people to use any online apps offline until a connection can be restored, which would be particularly useful to people with unstable or slow connections, or to prevent work from getting cut off in the event of an outage.

tag: Google, Google Gears, Technology News

Download YouTube Videos Via KissYoutube.com

2007-06-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

The Easiest Way to Save Youtube Videos is via KissYoutube.com

Kiss YouTube. Download YouTube videos the easy way. Either put kiss in front of the youtube.com video URL in the address bar, or go to the site and enter in the full URL there. Result – video on your hard drive. You lucky, lucky hamster, you.

Just in front of the youtube.com domain name, insert the word ‘kiss’. Eg. http://www.kissyoutube.com/watch?v=tRTk0RPXtW4 # Press the ‘Enter’ key and it will bring you to this website. Click on the download link provided to save the video to your computer.

tag: YouTube, Download YouTube Videos, Download Videos

Intel debuts 0.7 inch thick notebook

2007-06-01T12:14:00.001-07:00

Portability is half the game when it comes to notebooks, and manufacturers have been pushing year after year to make notebooks smaller and lighter. Intel is getting ready to demo one of their newest designs, which promises to be the thinnest notebook in the world. The “Metro” notebook is very light at 2.25 pounds, and is thinner than many PDAs and cell phones. It is only 0.7” thick, though other dimensions aren't specified in the article. Regardless, that's impressive – especially if they don't have to skimp on other functionality of the machine.

The design is still in the prototype stage, so it may be some time before it sees life. The article speculates it may enter the manufacturing stage as early as this year, which would be doubly impressive. They'll definitely be giving Toshiba a run for their money with something that small.

tag: Intel, Gadgets, Laptops, Notebook, Intel 0.7 inch thick notebook

Nokia Announces 6500 Classic and Slide

2007-06-01T11:26:00.000-07:00

Nokia today announced two new handsets, the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide. Along with third generation WCDMA technology and contemporary designs, these new devices are aimed at driving the benefits of third generation technology to the mid-range market.

"With the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide, Nokia is combining these areas of expertise to deliver a compelling blend of design and technology at a mid-range price point," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Broad Appeal Business Unit, Nokia.

"While features like the aluminum "loop" structure of the Nokia 6500 classic or the Carl Zeiss optics found in the Nokia 6500 slide separate these devices from the pack, it is the balance of features and style that will make them irresistible to customers", said Ropke.

Nokia 6500 classic

Crafted from 360 degrees of anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is 9.5mm thin. According to Nokia, each Nokia 6500 classic is individually polished, ensuring that no two phones are exactly alike, while diamond polishing used on the beveled display aperture and cold stamped logo demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship.

Featuring dual band 3G technology and quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming, the Nokia 6500 classic also features a full 1 GB of internal memory. It is equipped with the Series 40 interface, includes a 2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and an integrated music player. Furthermore, a unified micro-USB connector simplifies charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single compact port. This allows for the Nokia 6500 classic to be easily used as a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop computer - all with one cable.

The Nokia 6500 classic is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007.

Nokia 6500 slide

The Nokia 6500 features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and the addition of autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom. It also uses 3G technology. The TV-out jack will allow users to be instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs. The TV-out feature can also be used for video calling.

It's equipped with a hard coating that helps to prevent scuffs, scratches, and even fingerprints.

The Nokia 6500 slide is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007.

Tag: Nokia, Mobile Phones, Mobiles, Nokia 6500, Latest Phones, Gadgets, Nokia 6500 Classic

XFX Launches 8500GT, 8600GT, 8600GTS in India

2007-04-19T09:38:00.000-07:00

Graphics Card : Nvidia GeForce 8 Series

XFX introduced its latest range of graphics cards in the GeForce 8 series. The new 8 Series cards is made up of the Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT, 8600 GT and 8600 GTS.

Sunny Narain—VP, Sales and Marketing, XFX—HongKong, said, "The GeForce 8 series will deliver unparallel levels of graphics realism and performance and will help gamers to get the best graphics without burning deep pockets." He further added, "With the new series XFX is ready to cater to a larger audience base including users looking in for performance as well as Enthusiasts who need nothing but the best."

For starters, advanced unified architecture will improve 3D game features creating more lifelike character animation and rich, immersive gaming environments. The Nvidia Lumenex engine will deliver incredible image quality and stunning High Dynamic Range (HDR) lighting effects with twice the precision of previous generations. A high-speed memory interface and dual-link DVI output is going to enable extreme HD gaming at resolutions up to 2560x1600.

"DirectX 10 unified architecture in 8600 is going to provide sheer delight and entertainment to gamers as well as well as help improving Vista performance dramatically," said Mr. Kapal Pansari, Business Manager, Rashi Peripherals introducing the new series.

Some of the innovative technologies that the 8600 graphics series boasts of are Dual Dual-Link Technology, HDTV Ready and HD Gaming, SLI Ready, Dual DVI and DVI to Analog adapter. Besides the 8600 GTS series boasts of HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) a technology to protect digital entertainment content. HDCP has been implemented across both DVI and HDMI interfaces.

The latest 8 Series cards are certified for Microsoft Windows Vista, and are essential for accelerating the Windows Vista Experience. The cards will enable faster desktop response time, support multiple monitors and provide instant access to multiple open windows for more efficient multi-tasking.

XFX 8600 series graphics card will be available along with 3 years warranty at a suggested end user price beginning Rs 6,200 for 8500GT, Rs 10,000 for 8600 GT and Rs 16,500 for 8600 GTS from all the 50 Rashi branches and select Rashi partners across India.

Tag: XFX Launches 8500GT, 8600GT, 8600GTS, Graphics Card, Nvidia GeForce 8 Series, Nvidia

Mozilla Thunderbird 2 Released

2007-04-19T09:26:00.000-07:00

Software : Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird 2, the latest version of the free open source email client, is available worldwide today.

Thunderbird 2 allows users to manage and organize email with tags, advanced folder views, and fast inbox and message searches. Users can also customize Thunderbird 2 with add-ons that match individual preferences.

"Thunderbird 2 has powerful new features and proven security, delivering an improved e-mail experience to users worldwide," said Scott MacGregor, lead engineer for Thunderbird at Mozilla. "In Thunderbird 2, we incorporated the proven benefits of tagging to email. Tagging initially gained popularity on blogs, photo and link-sharing sites as an intuitive way to organize online information so users could easily find desired content."

By integrating professional networking tools, VOIP calling, and shared address books directly into Thunderbird, users can expand the email client into a versatile information and communications hub.

Thunderbird 2 is built using the same open source development model as the Mozilla Firefox Web browser. This development process incorporates feedback directly from users and the talents of Mozilla's community of open source contributors to deliver a powerful, free and modern email application.

Thunderbird 2 is available now as a free download for Windows, Mac and Linux, in more than 30 language versions

Get Mozilla Thunderbird

Tag: Mozilla Thunderbird 2, Mozilla, Thunderbird, Software

Google's Office Suite Gets Presentation App

2007-04-19T09:08:00.000-07:00

Google chief, Eric Schmidt unveiled a new add-on for Google spreadsheet, at the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco designed to help users make presentations with its office suite.

Schmidt called it the 'killer app', although he avoided comparisons to Microsoft PowerPoint. Google has not released more details about the presentation software, but representatives revealed that users would be able to store documents online and let anyone with a free Google account view the slides, spreadsheets or documents online.

The basic difference between Microsoft's Powerpoint and Google's presentational software is that users are required to download Microsoft's software, where as people may use Google's software over the Internet by simply logging in through a Web browser, without having to download any software. However, Google will reportedly give away two versions of the presentation software this summer, and it will sell a Premier version with extra storage for $50 (Euro36.90) per year.

The official Google blog also shed more light on the new add on, stating that the presentations package will use technology from a Google-acquired San Franciscan/Australian startup called Tonic. It said, "It just made sense to add presentations to the mix; after all, when you create slides, you're almost always going to share them. Now students, writers, teachers, organizers, and, well, just about everyone who uses a computer can look forward to having real-time, web-based collaboration across even more common business document formats."

Google's free Office-like services, which will carry advertising at a later stage, have been seen as a threat to a business that produced nearly a third of Microsoft's revenues last year. However, Schmidt insisted that Google was not trying to steal Microsoft's customers with its own internet-based productivity tools. He also downplayed the comparisons by saying it does not have all the functionality nor is it intended to have all functionality of Microsoft Office. He said it seems to be a better fit to how people use the Web.

tag: Google, Technology, Google Office, Presentation App

Software Review : Get Paid To Share Legal Music By Grooveshark

2007-04-08T23:04:00.000-07:00

Music Sharing : GrooveShark

Did You Know? That now can get paid to share legal music all thanx to the new Alpha Release of Grooveshark which is an online Music and Songs sharing service

Grooveshark Alpha Service

Did I hear someone say piracy? Certainly not. This service is totally legal and free as it clarifies that Grooveshark is a legal system that compensates artists, publishers, and all other copyright holders for each song that is downloaded. Forget Kazaa, Limwire, Bearshare and all those Music sharing softwares which are not legal and make you nothing. Now all Music freaks can make money out of their hobbies and that too legally

Why Use Grooveshark

Use Grooveshark for the following reasons:

Make Investment-Free Money
Make Money legally by sharing music
Keep all of your current songs and import playlists
Discover new and much liked music from the network
Sync your library with any player from iPods to iRivers

Grooveshark Alpha Features

Here are some of Grooveshark’s best features:

Share music and Interact with others to get paid
Online Web Based Application that needs no installation
Get personalized music and song recommendations
Make a network of friends and participate online socially

You can also view deailed Grooveshark Features

Grooveshark Preview

Here is a preview of the online web based p2p application

Grooveshark Alpha Signup

The current Grooveshark release is a private and limited alpha version which is designed for technical feedback so if you are interested and wish to participate in the development of the application then:

Groove Yourself Now

Technorati Tags : Free Music Share, Get Paid, Grooveshark, Online Music Share, P2P, Share Music Online

Apple is reinventing the iPhone

2007-04-08T22:55:00.000-07:00

Mobiles : Apple iPhone

It looks like Apple found another word to attach an “i” to - iPhone.
Apple’s 1984 invention - Macintosh - has changed the computer industry, in 2001 Apple shocked the music industry with their iPod, and now, in 2007 Apple is taking the phone industry to a new step. What can be smarter than smartphones - iPhones.

Here are the Top 8 features of the new iPhone:

No more keys nor stylus, the iPhone uses new technology called “Multitouch”
Runs Mac OS X
iPhone synchronizes through iTunes
2 megapixel digital camera
3.5-inch, 160 dot-per-inch color screen
Speaker, microphone and iPod dock connector
Synchronizes contacts from a PC or Mac, featuring “Visual Voicemail”
iPhone’s text messaging interface looks similar to iChat with a touch keyboard

How much this beauty would cost?
The price will be $499 with a two year contract for a 4GB model, or an 8GB model for $599. It’s expected to be released in the United States in June.

Check out the official iPhone website. As usual, the toy looks pretty cool and inspirational

Technorati Tags : Apple iPhone Apple iPhone Apple Reinvents iPhone reinvent

Guides : 9 Ways to Triple Your Google AdSense Revenue

2007-04-08T22:45:00.000-07:00

Guides : Adsense Revenue

If everything about two blogs are identical (theme, traffic and contents) but differ only in Google Adsense placement, will their income be the same? I asked this to myself and look what I found…their income will most likely different. The worst case scenario is that one blog's income maybe one third of the other.

How can you be sure that your Google Adsense placement will bring you the fullest possible income for your blog? We have no time to experiment creating another identical blog nor we do not have the luxury of time to experiment all combinations of ad placement. But we can follow and observe how high adsense blogger place AdSense ads on their blog.

So, I look around, make some research and this is what I found so far.

1. Link Units can be a very good source of Adsense revenue if placed somewhere near the site navigation links.
2. Ads that do not blend with the background do not perform well.
3. Ads that are located in the sidebar and below the page fold are rarely visible to the site visitors.
4. Ads that are located in the sidebar generally do not perform well.
5. The perfect location for the Search Box is in the upper right corner. Additionally, the search results page should use the new Adsense code that allows visitors to search without leaving the site.
6. A 250x250 wide format ad unit mixed with the blog content (near the post title) implemented using div float tag is usually very effective. (I cannot use this approach in beta-blogger template. If any body knows how to do it please tell me).
7. Ads place at the end of the post is usually effective for lengthy post. Users would typically read the full post and then look for pointers to extra reading.
8. Consider the Adsense Heat diagram as your guide
9. New visitors to a blog are also interested to know more about the blog author so their eyes will automatically search for "About Us" or Profile section of the blog. So it makes sense to place a small 200x200 ad just below the profile section since that space receives lot of attention from new visitors. (I will be working to implement this one).

The above knowledge causes me to change my blog's layout. I now have a search box at the upper right corner and I no longer have Adsense ads in the sidebar. I cannot yet say if this is the best Google AdSense layout for my blog. But knowing this is what successful bloggers do, it give me some comfort zone.

If you want to know more about Google Adsense Optimization, visit posts

Technorati Tags : Google AdSense Revenue Adsense Google Google Earning Guides Make Money

Launch : Apple iPhone Expected On June 11

2007-04-08T22:44:00.000-07:00

Mobiles : Apple iPhone

It has been discovered through CNET that the much awaited Apple iPhone is expexted to hit the markets on June 11 The date is still unofficial but has been confirmed through CNET members as they called a Cutomer Service Manager at Cingular and they were then transferred to the Sales Department. A representative gave them the Apple iPhone Release Date and said that unfortunately he did not have any more information regarding the release.

It is to be noted that June 11 marks the first day of the Worldwide Developers Conference so the release date of Apple iPhone is not much big of a coincidence. The conference ends on June 15.

There have been a lot of rumors about Apple’s much anticipated iPhone but all have been proved fake or unauthentic. However as this date is found from Cingular representative so everyone has high hopes to it.

There will be both 4GB and 8GB models for $499 and $599 USD and will be a Cingular Wireless exclusive

You can take a quick review of iPhone Features on CNET

Technorati Tags : Apple, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone Release, iPhone, iPhone Release, iPhone Release Date, June 11

Software : Top 10 Windows Vista Facts

2007-04-08T22:36:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Interesting and Informative Facts about Windows Vista

1. Complete Name:
It is the only Windows ever with a complete name. (All others were either named after the years they were released in e.g Windows 95/98/2000 or named in short formed abbreviations e.g. Windows NT, Windows XP)

2. Largest Operating System Ever:
It is the largest Windows OS coming out. It is 1.4 times bigger than Windows XP (Meaning if you rate Windows Vista as 5 stars, then Windows Vista gets 7 stars definitely). Windows Vista will have the maximun number of editions too.

3. Graphics Hardware:
It will be the only Windows OS that will make use of the available hardware for its graphics needs.

4. Windows Sidebar:
It is the first Windows OS to have a integrated sidebar and widgets in it.

5. Aero Styles:
Though Aero Themes and Glassy Windows Styles are not uncommon. Windows Vista would still be the first Windows OS ever to use the Aero Style as default Windows Style.

6. Logon Music:
As Informed by Vista developers, It is the the only Windows OS to have the longest Startup/Logon Music ever.

7. Logoff Music:
Just as Vista is unique regarding the new logon music feature, it is also unique in the sense that it is the first Windows OS ever to have a human voice in Logoff/Shutdown music (Yes, Vista will have Female voice in Logoff Music).

8. Vista Beta Versions:
Vista boasts to own the most BETA versions as an OS (Windows XP got less).

9. Error Detection:
Windows Vista, if hangs, will tell us the reason why Windows has hung. It will be the only OS to tell us why it has hung up.

10. Microsoft Claim:
According to a claim by Microsoft, Vista cannot be hacked and it is difficult for Viruses to infect it. But with all those security holes it doesnt seem like a true fact now does it?

Tecnhorati Tags : Windows Vista Reviews Windows Microsoft

Softwares : Top 5 Orkut Software and Utilities

2007-04-08T22:32:00.000-07:00

Essentials : Softwares

A list of Top 5 Orkut Utilities to make your surfing scrapping and posting more easy and fast.

1) Orkut Toolbar (Recommended):

With Orkut Toolbar all you need is to type your entire text without any formatting code and then select the desired parts of the text and apply the format using the toolbar buttons. A very useful and must have utility indeed.

Download Orkut Toolbar

2) Orkut Cute:

Orkut Cute is a freeware program which let you send scraps (the public messages that anyone can leave on anyone else’s profile) to all your friends in Orkut and all your other online social networking communities. The program also informs you when you receive new scraps and new topics in yours communities.

Features:

Alerts you when you receive new scraps.
Scrap all of your friends (be careful with this one).
Receive notifications when forums are updated.

Download Orkut Cute

3) Scrapboy:

Scrapboy is a kind of browser for orkut. By Using Scrapboy you can browse orkut and know when you or your friends receive new scraps. Sending scraps from your desktop is also as easy as writing an instant message. Keeping in touch with your friends was never more fun and easy.

Download Scrapboy

4) Orkut Scrap Helper:

Features:

Scrap those who have scrapped you in a single step.
Persistent link to Your scrapbook.

Download Orkut Scrap Helper

5) Sorkut:

This toolbar searches the threads with specific words in the title. Just give the commumity id of the community you want to search, enter the search term and click Search. Its basically an automation that an ultra patient person would go through for searching the threads he wants.

Download Sorkut

Technorati Tags : Softwares Orkut Software Utilities Downloads Orkut

Softwares: RapidHacker Final Build 2.0 LATEST

2007-04-08T22:21:00.000-07:00

Essential : Softwares

RapidHacker Final Build 2.0

Author: xyr0x
Langauge: Visual Basic, MS VisualC++
ReleaseDate: February 13th, 2007.
Platforms: Windows 98, ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, home/pro, Windows Vista

New features
- Change Resolution For better appearance, is it's designed under 1024x768 Display
- Better Cookie Removal (Fixed some issues)
- Restore (Now RapidHacker restores your Internet Configuration, back to its original configuration)
- Put www.informationleak.net as Default for OnPageLoad, when applications executed. (neat advertising imho for my favorite site in the whole worlds!) haha
- Changed GUI to darker appearance, instead of boring Gray.
- Added some detailed information where specified/clicked around the program.

NOTES: Even though RapidHacker, says RapidHacker, it can also be used for any other Download site.
e.g Megaupload, and soforth. I just chose RapidHacker, just to anounce it as it takes advantage of
RapidShare.

Download : http://www.gigasize.com/get.php/1123984/RapidHackerFinalv2DHZMOB.rar
Password : WWW.HEARTODARK.COM

Bypass Windows Genuine Advantage WGA Validation:updated v1.7.17.0

2007-04-08T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hacking Windows

latest WGA crack is 100% working on Windows Update, Microsoft Download Center and no nag screens.

**********

Install Notes:
1. Extract into a new empty folder
2. Run installer.bat

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2007-04-08T14:32:00.000-07:00

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Asus Ships R2H UMPC to The Indian Market

2007-04-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

Category: Mobiles

Better late than never! Asus has finally shipped its R2H UMPC which we had first heard about, way back in August last year.

The R2H as reported earlier, packs in a power saving a 900MHz Celeron M ULV processor, 768MB DDR2 533MHz memory, 1.8" 4200RPM 60 GB HDD , Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 802.11a/b/g, GPS, fingerprint reader, SD card reader and three USB 2.0 ports. The OS being shipped with the R2H is Windows XP Tablet.

The R2H UMPC is now available in India for a price of Rs. 77,990. This we feel is a great price point for a UMPC as comparable offerings from Sony are priced nearly Rs. 20,000 higher.

Samsung's F700 iphone Killer

2007-04-01T03:11:00.000-07:00

Category : Mobiles

Samsung today announced a new addition to its Ultra portfolio with the introduction of Ultra Smart F700. This revolutionary mobile phone will be showcased at 3GSM World Congress, the largest telecommunications event, next week. The F700 features unrivaled design and brings a superior range of multimedia experiences to consumers.

The phone features a full touch screen user interface on its 2.78 inch colour display (440x240 pixel resolution), has a slide-out full QWERTY keypad, and VibeTonz technology that provides tactile feedback to the user.

A “Drag and drop” method of touch screen was adopted for easier menu navigation along with music play list control for an expanded multimedia experience. Volume, play lists, brightness of screens as well as other menu control can be controlled utilizing the touch screen.

As speed is becoming crucial for data communications, Samsung has included the latest trends in mobile to the Ultra Smart F700. The Ultra Smart reflects the latest speed of 7.2 Mbps under the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network. Once the 7.2 Mbps HSDPA network completely deployed, F700 users can download an mp3 song (about 4MB each) in 4.4 seconds. A full HTML browser along with the QWERTY key pad enables easy access to the internet for e-mail and data services. Using the new F700, business and creative professionals are able to view content on a stunning 2.78″ color display. The device features first class entertainment with a top-of-the-line 5 mega-pixel camera with auto focus and Bluetooth. With 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, it makes it easier to watch videos, listen to songs, share high-quality photos, or catch up on email on the move.

“The introduction of our Ultra Smart F700 reflects the needs of today’s consumers by including features such as touch screen, enhanced connectivity to mobile internet, and access to an array of multimedia content,” said Geesung Choi, President of Samsung’s Telecommunications Network Business. “The Ultra Smart F700 is a good example of how mobile phone will evolve in the future. Samsung will focus on bringing products that reflect and pursue our position as a premium leader”.

Google Pack Gets Adds More Free Features

2007-03-31T23:56:00.000-07:00

Google has added some new features to its Google Pack service.The free collection of software applications now includes antivirus, antimalware, and antispyware tools.

The Google Pack version of Symantec's Norton Security Scan is designed to remove all existing viruses, Trojans, and worms found on a user's PC and provide tips on how to improve PC security. Meanwhile, the free Google Pack edition of PC Tools' Spyware Doctor offers on-demand spyware detection and removal as well as real-time protection.

Google has also included Photos Screensaver that can turn your screen into a digital picture frame that displays the latest photos from friends, family, and favorite photographers.

Google Pack downloads and installs these applications and the Google Updater, included in the Google Pack, keeps them up to date.

Google Pack Beta is available in 12 languages, runs on Window XP and Vista, and supports Internet Explorer 6.0 and Firefox 1.0 and higher.

Download Google Pack here.

Samsung Debuts the Metallic D840 in India

2007-03-31T23:20:00.000-07:00

Category : Mobiles

Samsung Telecommunications India has announced the launch of its Metallic Series phones in India. It is targeted at the Indian youth market.

Features of Samsung D840:

It comes in a Super Slim form and a metallic silver exterior.
It is measured 11.9 mm in thickness and a weight of just 100 gm.
The D840 features 2 Megapixel (4x digital zoom) Camera.
It has MP3 player with integrated dual speaker, multi-format music player for listening music on wireless Bluetooth stereo headsets, fast forward / rewind option and Direct TV Out function for sharing entertainment while on move.
The phone also offers 80 MB of internal memory and external MicroSD memory for data storage.
The handset also has features such as 262k TFT QVGA Color Screen, Triband, Bluetooth wireless support, Email and mobile printing for business users.
The handset is also secured through Samsung’s mobile tracker, emergency SMS alert and privacy lock.

Supporting all popular office formats like MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, HTML, and Standard Image formats, the D840 displays downloads exactly as they appear on the desktop PC to view, manipulate and send. Through the Direct TV Out function, the phone enables business users to make presentations via the handset. In addition, the phone allows users to read rework documents through Offline mode on flight. The phone’s Auto Time Update feature will automatically reset the time zone and show users the correct local time, when out of the country.

H.C. Ryu, Managing Director, Samsung Telecommunications India said,

Indian youth are very fashion and style conscious. The launch of D840 reinforces our commitment to deliver cutting-edge technologies, superiorly designed mobile to the modern youth. It is designed for consumers who wish to stand out from the crowd, showcasing unrivaled performance, advanced functionality and world-class design.

Price : Rs. 13499

Source : Tech2
Technorati Tags: Samsung Electronics, D480, Mobile Phones

Streakr - A meta Search engine of all social networking sites

2007-03-16T06:02:00.000-07:00

While on net we recently discovered a new social network and social networking meta search engine, Streakr. The main URL still says the site is coming soon. The new engine lets you search the profiles on the major networks (MySpace, Hi5, Bebo, and Facebook) as well at it’s own social network. It appears to be a hook to draw people into their main service, like Wink did when they launched their own profile search and Rapleaf had with UpScoop. Profile management tool ProfileLinker also has a search engine.
Streakr’s social network is like Delicious for cool kids and is a less flashy take on Trig. It includes a profiles, a toolbar, and a stumble upon feature that lets you flip through links in a given category. Here’s the one for video.
The profiles look a lot like MySpace, consisting of the usual details, about me, photos, and seizure inducing layouts. Xenia is Streakrs’ Tom. However, where MySpace puts a blog and comments, Streakr puts in favorite links and your “thumbs up” rating for each. You can input the links into your profile manually, or use the Streakr toolbar to add links to your profile and vote on them. The toolbar also provides an interface to all the other functionality on the main site, and is currently only for IE, requires the .NET framework, and takes forever and a day to download and install.
There are a couple other sites with social networking meta search. Here’s the lowdown on a few:
WinkWink is fast and simple. It searches Friendster, MySpace, Bebo, LinkedIn, and Live Spaces. It also has advanced search features, like location, sex, status, age, and interests. It also lets you narrow your search by those fields after your first search.

ProfileLinkerProfileLinker is the most comprehensive search engine, with 84 social networking sites including general, blog, cultural, dating, professional, student, and special interest networks. Unfortunately you have to log in to use it.

UpScoopUpScoop comes ahead in ease of use. Unlike the others, UpScoop searches by email based on all the contacts in your address book. It searches Bebo, Classmates, Ecademy, Flickr, Friendster, Hi5, Livejournal, Multiply, MySpace, Ringo, Tickle, Tribe, Yelp, Mog, and LinkedIn. While it finds the vast majority of your friends off the bat, some drawbacks are that it can take UpScoop up to a couple hours to search for the last few and the need to hand over your email credentials.

Via - techcrunch.com

Top 3 Ultimate Dual-Core Ultra-Portables Lappies

2007-03-14T00:25:00.000-07:00

Category : Technology
I had just reviewed Laptops which are ultra-Portable and i mainly prefer on battery backup
life, I had not just selected ultra-portability but also with Dual-core processors and internet connectivity .. Demerits there lapies does not have good keyboard.. One of my friend Afaque Quadri is having a maccho machine .. Model name is Lg dx-5200 series but it does not come into portable so i had not posted it..

We have however taken a conscious decision not to include laptops with 11.1-inch screens. These tiny laptops compromise on processing power and screen resolutions and do not offer a very comfortable computing experience. Hence we have chosen to leave them out of this feature.Asus U5F

Asus really needs no introduction. They have steadily released some impressive products that are appreciated for the quality of their products and the performance they offer. One such product is the Asus U5F which was introduced in 2006. The Asus U5F was a 12.1 inch ultra-portable laptop that ran on the Core Duo platform and had been featured in quite a few of our previous roundups. It has now been "refreshed" with new specifications and hence makes a return to this list.

The Asus U5F weighing a mere 1.5 Kg is built on the Core2Duo platform and features the full range of processors to choose, from the T7400 which is clocked at 2.33 GHz to the T5500 processors which are clocked at 1.66 GHz. The LCD panel on the U5F, has also been upgraded and is now a 12.1 ColorShine LCD with a native resolution of 1024x768. It is now powered by Asus’s excellent splendid screen technology which promises excellent color output with great contrast and sharpness. We have seen this technology being used before and it delivers promising results.

For system memory, Asus has equipped the U5F with 512 MB of DDR2 memory (upgradable to 1.5 GB) and an 80 GB HDD rounds up storage space. In terms of peripheral connectivity, this laptop is fully equipped with 3 USB 2.0 slots, 1 Express card slot, a Firewire Slot and an 8-in-1 media card reader. The U5F is an interesting choice when it comes to battery life. It allows a customer to select batteries that are a tradeoff in terms of the increased weight vs. battery life available. The base battery is able to easily offer around 4 hours and the higher capacities can easily scale 6 ½ hours with moderate levels of use.

The U5F, with its powerful dual-core processor, excellent 12.1 inch display panel and great battery life makes it an ideal ultra-portable for road warriors. Unfortunately ASUS, in keeping with its Indian pricing policy seems to have missed a trick here.
Cost : Rs 80000/- Upwards

Dell XPS M1210

Dell like ASUS offers great products. Quite a few of their products have been part of our roundups and lists and have often won in their respective categories.

The XPS M1210, is an entertainment oriented ultra-portable, that offers some excellent specifications. It is built on the Core2Duo platform and like ASUS, offers the full range of C2D mobile processors. The LCD panel on the XPS M1210 is a 12.1 Inch LCD panel with a native resolution of 1280x800, which makes it HD Ready (720p). Dell unlike a lot of other manufacturers offers a healthy amount of RAM with all its laptops. This is well reflected in the fact that, Dell ships the base model of the XPS M1210 with 1 GB RAM. Most manufacturers offer 512 Mb of ram in comparison for base models. Dell unlike others also offers a lot of storage space. The XPS M1210 is currently being sold with an 80 GB model for the base version and offers a free upgrade to 120 GB.

Dell has equipped the XPS M1210 with a dedicated graphical solution. The XPS M1210 utilizes a dedicated Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 video card with 256MB of memory which allows Windows Vista to be run in all its glory. This amount of graphic memory and particular Nvidia chipset is normally utilized on more expensive laptops-- to find it on an ultra-portable is a virtually unheard of move. For peripheral connectivity, Dell has certainly not left anything. The XPS M1210 offers four USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, VGA, and S-Video-out ports and two headphone jacks. There is also an Express Card slot present and a five -in-one media card reader that recognizes Secure Digital, Multimedia Card and Memory Stick Pro formats.

Dell like ASUS has adopted a multi-battery approach for the XPS M1210. The M1210 offers a variety of batteries which offer extended battery life but compromise on the weight of the laptop. At a base level, the Dell is easily able to cross 3 ½ hrs and with its extended battery it is possible to reach nearly 7 hrs.
All in all with its powerful processor, huge amount of system memory dedicated graphical solution and extensive peripheral connectivity the Dell XPS M1210 offers a VFM that is second to none.
Cost : Rs 59000/-

Acer Travelmate 3012WTMi

Acer is a manufacturer, that does not often get its due when it comes to laptops. They make some very good laptops which offer excellent features and great battery life. The Travel mate 3012 WTMi is one such laptop, although being a year old still offers great VFM.

Though Acer has not yet shifted its to the Core2Duo platform, it has not crippled the 3012 either. The 3012 ships with a core-duo T2300 processor which offers plenty of power for multi-tasking and multimedia purposes. The rest of the system specifications are not too shabby as there is 1 GB of system memory and storage space of 80 GB. Similar to the other products in this roundup, the screen on this laptop is a 12.1 inch LCD panel which offers an HD ready resolution of 1280x720. For its peripheral connectivity Acer has equipped the Travelmate with three USB ports; a FireWire port, a Type II PC Card slot; a memory slot for SD and Sony Memory Stick Flash cards; and both D-Sub and DVI monitor outputs.

With concerns to battery life, this notebook is neatly in a league of its own. The 3012WTMi is able to reach over 5 ½ hours available on a single charge on the standard 6 cell battery. Acer also has another unique feature for its batteries. A standard recharge on most laptops takes around 2 ½ hrs. In comparison, Acer has implemented a quick recharge function, which is able to return the laptop to full power in under 80 mins.
Cost : Rs 77500/-

Indians Tops in Asia for most number of Billionaires

2007-03-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

NEW DELHI: India became home to the most billionaires in Asia, pushing Japan back to the No. 2 spot, according to Forbes magazine's 2007 rankings of the world's richest people.

Lakshmi N. Mittal, the London-based steel magnate who spearheaded the takeover of European steel maker Arcelor SA, was the richest Asian — and the world's fifth-wealthiest — with a net worth estimated at US$32 billion, the magazine said.

India added 14 new billionaires since last year to bring its total on the list to 36 with a combined wealth of US$191 billion, Forbes said, contrasting sharply with the 400 million Indians who still live on less than a dollar a day.

Japan's 24 billionaires had an estimated combined net worth US$64 billion, according to the list, while Hong Kong came in the third spot with 21 billionaires, and China was fourth with 20.

Globally, the number of billionaires reached a record 946, Forbes said.

The rankings underscored how China's and India's rapid economic growth are altering the balance among the world's wealthiest men and women.

The United States may still have 44 percent of the world's total billionaires, but many of them are dropping through the ranks and are being overtaken by business tycoons from Asia and other emerging economies, including Russia and Mexico, the Forbes' list showed.

Only five Americans were in the top 20 that included three Indians.

Hong Kong-based business tycoon Li Ka-shing was Asia's second-wealthiest individual and ninth overall with net worth of US$23 billion., the list showed.

The rich in China and India, the world's two most populous, cashed in on nearly every opportunity created last year by their increasingly globalized economies, from a boom in stock markets to soaring commodity and real estate prices, the magazine said.

Their wealth accumulations have also manifested in a growing demand for luxury goods — from Louis Vuitton bags to Porsche cars — in this once impoverished part of the world.

Rolls-Royce, for example, is expanding its workforce by about 25 percent to meet demand from China. Merrill Lynch said this week that it plans to open more private banking centers in India to tap its growing cash-rich population.

Ranked third and fourth richest in Asia were two Indian brothers, Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani, who split their father's business after months of feuding in 2005.

Mukesh Ambani, whose Reliance Industries is largely focused on petroleum and petrochemicals, was No. 14 with wealth totaling US$20.1 billion. His brother Anil, whose diversified business interests include telecommunications, power generation and finance, ranked 18 with an estimated net worth of US$18.2 billion.

In 2005, Mukesh Ambani ranked 56 and Anil stood at 104.

The Ambanis' rise was mostly driven by a surge in share prices. Stocks of Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries have risen 84 percent in the past year, while shares of Reliance Communications and Reliance Capital — companies controlled by the younger brother — increased 49 percent and 26 percent respectively.

Notable among India's rich were five software engineers, who featured in the billionaires' list, riding on the country's success in becoming the world's outsourcing hub. Three of them came from Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's second-largest software exporter.

The list had some other surprises.

Japan's resort and railroad kingpin Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, who ranked as the world's richest in 1987, dropped off the latest list altogether.

Crashing land prices in early 1990s toppled him from the top rank, but he remained a billionaire with tremendous influence in Japan's political, sports and corporate circles until charges of insider trading and falsifying records in 2005 sparked a dramatic drop in his fortune.

The methodology of the rankings remains similar to the practice Forbes followed in previous years.

The worth of an individual's holdings in public companies was based on the Feb. 9 closing stock price, and the value of private companies was estimated by evaluating comparable public firms in the industry and by consulting with experts in the field.

World Cup Campaign Launched by Google India

2007-03-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

Google India has unveiled its Cricket World Cup Campaign today, offering cricket fans an interactive experience through the Internet.

The campaign will help users write, share, debate about and enjoy the Cricket World Cup through an integrated platform of Google products like Google Desktop, personalized homepage, Blogger and Orkut through a special landing page, www.google.co.in/cricket. The platform aims to be a one-stop shop for all information related to the World Cup, allowing visitors to access regular updates, post individual comments and analysis of the game.

Sundaraman K, Head of Sales, Google India said, "Google aims to constantly improve its users experience by designing products that make things easier and deliver better results than what was available before. Cricket is one of the key passions of users in India and this campaign is designed to bring people across communities together, offering them a unique cricket experience across different Google platforms."

Moreover, cricketer and commentator, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, will host an expert blog 'Cricket Zone' with Krish Srikkanth' at www.worldcupwithkrish.blogspot.com. This blog will allow users to interact with cricket experts as well as other bloggers on the performance of the various teams and engage in match analysis among other interactive sessions. Krish will also bring expert content to an interactive social networking experience through Orkut, on Krishcricket community.

As a part of this initiative, Google is also hosting a blogging cricket contest, entries for which can be submitted at www.google.co.in/cricket/contest. This will include posts on anything from on-the-ground reporting from West Indies to viewers' opinions on the progress of the various teams at the World Cup. Both existing and new users will get an opportunity to participate in the contest.

Google will also have a fully equipped Blogger vehicle that will visit Bhopal, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, educating people on the use of Internet and blogging for self-expression. This educational road show will begin on March 19, 2007 from Chandigarh.

Asus Lamborghini VX2 - A Super Notebook!

2007-03-12T06:28:00.000-07:00

Category : Technology

ASUS has bared the latest line-up of ASUS-Lamborghini notebook series with the introduction of the VX2 models. The new super-notebooks not only feature the looks of the Italian iconic exotic cars, they also tend to be at par as far as performance is concerned. Based on the latest Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology and being specially designed for Microsoft Windows Vista operation system, the next generation device offers brand new capabilities in security, performance, reliability, and manageability for an extreme mobile computing and “tactile” experience. Designed with the signature colors of Lamborghini yellow and black, this latest edition also has the special mirror painting surface of the LCD cover. A leather bound palm rest area completed with yellow stitching just like that of a car interior captures the Lamborghini luxury in a new tactile way.

Speakers placed on the sides of the keyboard deliver a distraction-free audio performance. The fan lid of the notebook located on the back adopts the wheel rim concept, giving the practical feature a touch of ingenious creativity. People at Engadget think that it should be packing a 15.4-inch WSXGA+ display, Centrino Pro or Core 2 Extreme, 512mb NVIDIA 8700, have VGA as well as 1394, S/PDIF, 1.3 megapixel camera. Unfortunately, there's no word on when the VX2 will actually ship or its estimated price as of yet.

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Spend $230,000 for Gaming PC

2007-03-12T05:41:00.000-07:00

Man-made has always has little things it can be proud of when it comes to gadgets. Whether it’s Mr. Crapper’s convenient flushable toilet, or the flexible toothbrush, we’re always raving about the latest released gadgets to our friends, both geeks & non-geeks.

I myself am getting my new PC this coming Monday, valued at $3,500. It’s a pretty impressive rig, but not half as mean as the one I’m about to show you! Matthew Sheil, an amateur pilot living in Sydney, Australia, somehow persuaded his bank to give him a $230,000 ‘moving house’ loan, which he then proceeded to spend on this ultimate Voodoo-PC rig.

“The whole setup is controlled by 13 quad-core Voodoo PCs. For the video the designer has used 42-inch Philips Ambilight LCD screens and for those aircraft controls Matt has got Saitek’s X52 joystick and toggle. The experience inside the simulator is even better than that inside the original cockpit. The simulator pilot will feel the finest detail of piloting a 747 inside the cockpit that even includes the G-Forces, thanks to the high-end hydraulic systems installed in the setup.” says BornRich.org

Pagani Zonda R - Every Man's Dream Car

2007-03-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

Category : Transport

Italian automaker Pagani has revealed plans for a track-specific version of its Zonda supercar. Called the Zonda R, the new coupe was designed with one goal in mind: "the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety," the company said. It is expected to compete against the Ferrari FXX.

The Zonda R was designed from scratch, with only 10 percent of Zonda F components being
carried over. It features a 750 horsepower from Mercedes' AMG division, derived from the CLK GTR race car.

The wheelbase has grown by 47mm, the overall length by 394 mm and the track is increased
by 50mm. The bodywork and aerodynamics have been modified to offer maximum downforce.

The project began at the request of an Italo-American customer, enthusiast and proud owner
of three Zondas. It's not known how many Rs Pagani will build, but each car is expected to cost over $1.5 million.

The Estari DC15 notebook with dual touch screens

2007-03-12T05:12:00.000-07:00

Category : Technology

The Estari DC15 is driven by an Intel Dual Core Processor 1.83GHz. It comes with a 2 GB RAM and a 60-100 GB Hard Drive for storage. The marvelous 15” widescreen stares back magnificently at you with all the glory of a masterpiece. With support for USB and Wi-Fi, the Estari also provides with 2.5 hours of battery life. The most interesting feature of the DC15 is its dual touch screen which can be used either horizontally or vertically. The company has installed virtual keyboard software and users can even use wireless keyboards (or USB ones) if they feel uncomfortable with the concept. One drawback of this model is that it weighs a whole 5.9kg.

The price of the Estari DC15 is $4350 as stated by Mr. George Crist, President of Estari. Overpriced you feel? I’m with you.

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Cool Desktop Wallpaper Collection.

2007-03-12T04:37:00.000-07:00

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Cricket : World cup 2007 - Multiple ways to get the latest score/feeds/news/videos

2007-03-12T03:53:00.000-07:00

Guys.. from tommorow we will be in front of the idiot box watching late night.. There are 8 teams fighting for the world cup,

Records:

1. If Austraila wins it will have it for 3rd years which means Hatrick..

2. If West Indies wins it will have the record of wining a cup in its own host.

Here are a few sources of info to keep you updated with the matches:

The official site: Run by Indya.com, this is the official site and hosts interesting facts/trivia/videos of the world cup.
Google Gadgets: Download the G-gadgets and track the WC news here, and scores here
Yahoo pipes: There are a few cool pipes made by cricket enthusiasts. View mine here, All you have gotta do is grab the RSS feed in your feed reader and you have the latest news delivered to your desktop [get a comparison of feed readers here].

If you wanna throw Sehwag out or trade cricket stocks/ play fantasy games, bat here: Cricketeology, Cricstock, Cricketnext [they bought the right to webcast the matches], ZeeCrics, cricinfo.

To watch the matches online, try TVUPlayer, or other internet TV.

Both Y! and Google have launched multiple initiatives:
Google: Orkut community by Kris Srikkanth [his blog on blogspot], Google desktop gadgets, site, and of course, the Google cricket doodle!
Yahoo: has launched Y! India site, a blog, podcast by Sunny Gavaskar, and of course the Cricket qn. [again by Sunny] featured in Y! Answers.

Funny that the Sunny and Kris, India's best opening jodi are not opening together this time [podcasting for competitors, you see!].

Source: { Plugged.in }

Entertainment : Spider Man 3 Extended Trailer

2007-03-12T03:40:00.000-07:00

Build your Vista Premium PC Under Rs 40,000

2007-03-12T03:16:00.000-07:00

The launch of Windows Vista is just around the corner, 30th January to be precise. And all those peeps planning to get a new PC just need to hang on a little more (unless you are not planning to pay for your copy). In the ensuing article we will be building a Vista Premium PC. Unlike Windows XP, Microsoft this time around, specifies two different minimum hardware requirements for running Vista. They are:

A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.

Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.

So what can the Premium version do that a 'Vista Capable' can’t ?
In a single world 'Aero'. The new aero user interface is very visual, complete with features such as glass-like interface elements, translucent Start Menu and taskbar, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Taskbar Thumbnails.

Specification Table

Components	Model	Price (Rupees)
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo E6300	8,700
Motherboard	Asus P5LD2-VM	4,500
RAM	Transcend 1GB (512x2) DDR2 667 MHz	5,000
Sound	Onboard, 7.1 channel Realtek ALC882M	NA
LAN	Onboard, Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller 10/100/1000	NA
Graphics	MSI NX7300LE-TD128E	2,400
Optical Drive	Asus DRW-1608P3S 16X DVD Writer	2,100
Hard Disk	Western Digital SATA II HDD 160 GB	3,000
Monitor	Viewsonic VA1703wb 17” wide-screen LCD	10,750
Keyboard/Mouse	Microsoft Keyboard & Optical Mouse	800
Case	VIP 755 with 300 watts PSU	1,450
Speakers	Creative SBS 370 (2.1 Channel)	1,250
	Total	Rs. 39,950

Entertainment : 300 Review

2007-03-12T03:04:00.000-07:00

300 is a visual miracle of modern movie making, and a stunning looking film that makes up for every ounce of its lack of plot by painting a brilliantly beautiful image over every single frame of the film. How’s that for a run on sentence?

In short…This flick Rocks.

The primary draw of this film is the visual beauty of it…and beauty is a strange word to use here because some of the images in the film are truly horrific and disturbing…but beautiful none the less.

Director Zack Snider took the work of Frank Miller and smeared it all over the big screen with just as much tenacity and love of the source material as Robert Rodriguez did with Sin City. If you’re a fan of Frank Miller’s work (which I am, although I have never read 300), his style and look are all over this film. I don’t say that to suggest that the creators simply copied Miller’s work, because they most certainly did not. They took Frank Miller’s concept and general style and created and entirely new work of art that is truly unlike any film that has come before it in many respects.

Like the greatest action films of the past, 300 doesn’t let too much plot get in the way of the gory and violent action filled scenes that are the meat and potatoes of this flick. If you’re going to this movie looking for a film that will make you think, make you weep, and make you question the world around you…go to an art house theatre, and leave this movie alone. 300 knows what it is, and very clearly shows you what to expect when you watch the trailer. You’re not getting much more than the trailer promises, but it certainly lives up to hype those fantastic previews promised.

I saw this film with two old friends, and each of us enjoyed the movie for what it was…we didn’t go in expecting Shakespeare, and we came out having watched a bloody, savage, completely engrossing fist fight of a movie.

If you like action, you’re going to love this movie. If you marvel at stunning visuals on film, you’re going to love this movie. If you have ever wanted to just get up and whoop some ass you will love this movie. You will find yourself living vicariously through these characters, and ready to fight an army of uncountable proportions when you walk out of the theater.

I enjoyed the heck out of this movie today, and I’m going to see it again next week…this time in an Imax. I can’t wait…

Want another look at 300 from a writer who is much better at reviewing films than me? Check out the Filmsy review of 300 at our sister blog.

Apple generated $400 million in free publicity with the iPhone

2007-03-12T03:03:00.000-07:00

In a recent article, regarding Apple’s marketing, a Harvard business teacher, David Yoffie, claims that Apple’s announcement of the iPhone generated $400 million in free advertisement. And let’s be honest, did anyone manage to pickup a magazine or a newspaper in that same week and not know of the iPhone’s existence?

“No other company has ever received that kind of attention for a product launch,” Yoffie says. “It’s unprecedented.”

The rest of the article gives some of the reasons as to why Apple’s marketing strategies are always so successful. Apple owes a great part of their success due to the innovation of their products, and their ability to keep them simple.

Some Microsoft/Smartphone enthusiasts claim that the iPhone doesn’t do anything that a current-gen PDA can’t. If the battle was really about functionality, then the iPod would have been long dead by now, as there are hundreds of other DAPs that offer more features than it.

Being able “to do things” isn’t good enough anymore. I’m glad that the market agrees with that, and that companies are finally starting to open their eyes to that reality.

Mozilla Updates Firefox To Version 2.0.0.2

2007-02-26T19:40:00.000-08:00

The Mozilla Foundation has released some important security fixes for its free Firefox 2.0 browser and the original Firefox 1.5. This update brings the version numbers to 2.0.0.2 and 1.5.10. This new security rollout updates address issues with AutoComplete and changes the way "Save" dialog box displays for known file extensions.

There is also a fix for a bug where a mouse's scroll wheel would stop working. It also corrects two memory leaks which would lead to system slowdowns and sluggish performance.

This security rollout however has missed out quite a few vulnerabilities that were uncovered recently. Most of these were discovered by Polish researcher Michal Zelewski, who discovered a memory corruption flaw through which malicious software can be introduced into a system. The fixes for these bugs will be taken care of at a later date. The security update can be downloaded by either using Firefox's inbuilt auto-update program or by downloading the new version from the Firefox website.

Nokia E90 Communicator leaked out

2007-02-26T12:55:00.000-08:00

Many devices that will be launched during the 3GSM World Congress already leaked out, just as the Nokia E90 Communicator, a device that Nokia manufactured for the business user.

The photos that leaked out do not reveal the insides of the Nokia E90. Mobile Phone Helpdesk can already reveal some details about the Nokia E90, that will probably be presented at the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona.

When the E90 is opened up, a full keyboard and a big display with a resolution of 600 x 352 pixels will be revealed. The quad-band device would also have a 240 x 320 pixels external display. Both screens are to have 16.000.000 colours. Nokia E90 Communicator

Because the device is made for the business market, it will be equipped with everything one needs. The E90 will probably have HSDPA and WiFi, so the internet can be used effortlessly. Office documents will be supported and the full keyboard makes it easy to send messages.

If we will see the Nokia E90 Communicator in real life at 3GSM is still unknown, as are more details about the device. Mobile Phone Helpdesk will also inform you about this device at the 3GSM Congress.

After Apple iPhone comes the Zune Phone

2007-02-26T12:50:00.000-08:00

After Apple introduced her iPhone, more rumours are bubbling up about a Microsoft Zune Phone, a device that could become the ultimate multimedia device.

Microsoft did not officially announce the Zune Phone, but preceded by the Apple iPhone, the rumours could easily be true. The Zune Phone will be a multimedia device and a mobile phone in one, and it wil not operate on Windows Mobile. The Zune Phone should come to the market at the end of 2007, just as the Apple iPhone will.

Because the device does not operate on Windows Mobile, it has its own special look. The Zune Phone will, in contrast to the Apple iPhone, not have a touch screen. Next to communicating with Zune Marketplace, it is quite special to mention that the device will probably be able to communicatie with the Xbox 360. In this way it is possible to watch short self-made films on the television.

When and if we can ever see the Zune Phone in real-life, is still unknown. Maybe some more details about the device will be made public at the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona. If not, we will have to wait.

HTC Anounced three New Devices

2007-02-26T12:37:00.000-08:00

HTC announced three new devices at the 3GSM World Congress, under which one PDA, one smartphone and the UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) Athena, which was launched earlier with T-Mobile.

HTC aims for a broad public with her new products. With the launch of the HTC S710 (leaked out under name HTC Vox), the HTC X7500 UMPC (leaked out under the name HTC Athena) and the HTC P3350 PDA (leaked out under the name HTC Cavalier), HTC offers an appropriate device for every consumer.

HTC S710 - HTC X7500 - HTC P3350
The three presented phones all have their own specialties. The HTC S710 smartphone focuses on the SMS addicts that want a normal phone at one side, and still want a fulll QWERTY keyboard on the other. For the mobile worker and internet surfer, HTC brings the HTC X7500, a device with a large screen and dismountable QWERTY keyboard. And, last but not least, HTC offers the handy P3350 PDA, at which gathering and handling informatie is the keyword.

HTC S710
HTC S710 Smartphone
The HTC S710 Smartphone operates on the new Windows Mobile 6 Standard platform. The device weighs 120 grams and can be named quite compact with her 10 x 5 x 1,7 centimeters. The large 2.4 inch screen has a resoltuon of 240 x 320 pixels and offers 65.000 colours.

The device has a full slider QWERTY keyboard, that will be lovable for those SMS addicts. By opening the keyboard, the screen automatically turns to the right direction. The 2 megapixel camera guarantees nice photos, that can be put on the internet directly by using the webbrowser.

HTC X7500 / HTC Advantage / HTC Athena
HTC X7500, HTC Advantage or HTC Athena
What the real name for this UMPC will become, is something we could net get an answer to. In one leaflet, the device is marked as HTC Advantage, and until recently the device had the codename "HTC Athena". We expect that the final name will be HTC X7500, due to the names of the other devices.

The HTC X7500 is the same device as the T-Mobile Ameo. The device has a 5 inch display with a 640 x 480 resolution. The device operates on Windows Mobile 5 and is equipped with a 3 megapixel camera.

The keyboard of the HTC X7500 can be dismounted
Due to its size, the device cannot be seen primarily as a phone, but more as the extension of an office. The laptop can be left at the office because the device offers internet, e-mail and Office applications. Calling can only be done by handsfree or with a headset. However, the internet experience on the device can be named phenomenal.

HTC P3350

HTC P3350
HTC also launched a real PDA at 3GSM. The big touch screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels makes the device ideal for watching e-mail and internet pages, managing contacts and the agenda. The device has a built-in FM radio and has a 2 megapixel camera.

The HTC P3350 does not have UMTS support, what makes videocalling impossible. HTC did think of WiFi b/g support. The quad-band device is compatible with GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 networks and can also cope with EDGE networks for broadband data connections.

All announced HTC devices will come to the European market at the second quarter of 2007.

Indian Postal Codes Search Launched

2007-02-23T06:30:00.000-08:00

innINDIA.com, an India-centric portal, has launched an Indian Postal Code Search Service, with the help of the web services offered by Department of Posts, Government of India.

The service will enable users to search from around 50,000 postal codes, across India. Aaron Sarbagna, the CTO of innINDIA.com said, "We are looking forward to integrate some advanced features like Indian Map and Weather information in the following releases. I think it's important to realize that first and foremost innINDIA.com is a technology company, focused towards catering to the Indian population in particular."

Sarbagna also pointed out towards the future introduction of 'Fog Alert', 'Storm Warning,' as value added mobile enabled services.

Earlier this month, innINDIA.com released a Medical Search Engine, utilizing the coop service from Google.

The search engine is designed to provide a tailored search experience, built using Google's core search technology, which prioritizes or restricts search results based on websites and pages that has been scrutinized by an expert panel of medical professionals. The expert panel comprises of medical, bio-medical, pharmaceutical and bio-technology professionals... who have proven expertise in their respective fields and would review/scrutinize all relevant sites, before adding those to the index list.

Also, innINDIA is coming up with other Medical Services to beef up the Health Portal part of innINDIA.

Nokia N93i Pictures

2007-02-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

Nokia N93i Launched in India

2007-02-22T18:59:00.000-08:00

Nokia has introduced the N93i, with a digital camcorder and multimedia center that enables users to make short films on the device.
Optimized for mobile filmmaking, the Nokia N93i comes bundled with advanced features such as a 3.2 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 3x optical zoom, auto focus and close-up mode. The Nokia N93i can shoot DVD-like quality videos in MPEG-4 VGA at up to 30 frames per second, and allows stereo audio recording and digital stabilization. The device also comes with 1 GB MiniSD card that makes it possible to capture up to 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos.

The N93 has a metallic finish keypad and a mirror effect cover. The 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors has a 160° viewing angle, and there are dedicated camera keys to capture images, switch shooting mode and operate the flash.

Also, integrated into the Nokia N93i is a new personal video and photo blogging service called Vox, with privacy features that let share stories and thoughts over the Internet. Based on S60 3rd Edition software on Symbian OS, N93i comes bundled with Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 software, enabling professional quality movies on a compatible PC.
Designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, the Nokia N93i provides mobile broadband internet access for browsing, uploading content, and sending and receiving emails. Users may also use other features such as MP3 music playback, podcasts, stereo FM radio or mobile TV video streaming.

With direct TV out functionality, it is possible to have a communal screening of the film or photos, by connecting the Nokia N93i to a compatible TV with the supplied video-out connectivity cable. Alternatively, users may use the integrated wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to connect to a compatible UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled device.

As a part of Nokia's strategy to provide consumers the ultimate mobile filmmaking experience, Nokia has recently announced the Nokia Nseries Mobile Film Awards, aimed at encouraging promising film-makers and enabling them to express their imagination.

The Nokia N93i is available at an MRP of Rs. 35,750.

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