Duros 8404 Tablet PC

DNA (Mumbai edition)
The Intel Atom 1.6GHz N270 is snappier than 1GHz Celeron M that was placed in last year’s Duros tablet. In an effort to make the 8404 viable once more, Duros has introduced an equally rugged new model with swappable battery and an 8.4-inch SVGA touchscreen. It will run Windows XP and is equipped with WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth and has 1GB of RAM.

Ultra Light Notebooks

The Hindu
Intex has come out with its compact and ultra-light notebooks. All those who want to pack their world in something as small as 'ten inch' can now opt for INTEX N101-WC1100. It comes in two uber-cool variants- chic red with a classy design. The miniature-PCs have a 10.1" display and weigh just 1.2-kg (with battery). Equipped with Intel Atom N270 processor, they are power efficient and provide a fast day-to-day computing experience. The notebooks are priced in the range of Rs.18900 to 19400.

Samsung launches LCD monitor series

Financial Chronicle

Samsung India on Monday announced the launch of its flagship series of LCD monitors ­ Samsung Lavender Series in the Indian market. The feature-rich, Lavender series, which is available in 21.5-inch and 23-inch screen sizes and cost Rs 12,500 and Rs 13,500 respectively, offer consumers complete display solutions for their entertainment and business needs.

Samsung HMX-U10 full HD

DNA (Bangalore edition)
Samsung’ new HMX-U10 fixed-focus, ultra-compact camcorder takes 10 megapixel stills or 1920 x 1080 Full HD H.264 video to SDHC cards. It also has a 2-inch LCD so you can playback, edit, or upload your videos using the built-in Intellistudio software and USB cable, to Youtube. Unfortunately, Samsung makes no mention of image stabilisation. It'll ship in September for $200.

Toshiba's 'ARTFUL' Laptops

New Delhi
The Times of India

Toshiba India has launched its new Artful series of notebooks. The range comprises 2 mini notebooks and 4 mainstream notebooks.

The new range is priced between Rs 22,990 to Rs 53,490 excluding taxes.

The range includes NB200 notebook, which comes in vibrant colors and textured design patterns. The 10.1-inch diagonal wide LED screen mini notebook comes in Cosmic Black Color with Fusion Stripes and Black Flat Keyboard and Satin Brown Color with matt finish.

There's a QWERTY keyboard and a laptop-sized touchpad. A 3D-accelerometer monitoring system dynamically detects free falls, shocks or vibrations. It rapidly moves the HDD head from between the platters protecting valuable data stored on the high capacity (up to 160GB) HDD.

The notebook is powered by 1.60GHz Intel Atom processor N270 / 1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor N280 with Intel 945GSE graphics chipset and comes preloaded with Windows XP Home. There's also Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, Wifi (802.11 b/g)and 10/100 Ethernet. There are also two USB 2.0 ports and a unique USB 2.0 port with sleep-and-charge function that enables users to charge portable electronics and mobile phones even when the unit is turned off. Its advanced multimedia and communication capabilities prove that a small form factor Notebook can yet be ready for business or multimedia applications. The NB 200 has a battery backup of 3.51 hours.

IBM RATIONAL TEAM WEBTOP

The Financial Express

Launching a slew of updates and new releases, IBM has unveiled IBM Rational Team webtop, the integrated user front-end for the platform powered by Jazz. IBM Rational DOORS was enhanced with new features to avoid paper based review process. IBM Rational change and IBM Rational synergy were updated according to a company release.

LAPTOP LITE WITH XP

DNA

Hewlett-Packard is getting small. A gaggle of miniaturised notebooks, announced this week and collectively called the Mini 1000, will be available in various configurations that begin at $379. The group is described as less capable than full-fledged laptops, but ideal for using the Internet on the go. Most models operate with Windows XP, including a $399 version available this week, fitted out with an 8.9-inch screen and an 8-gigabyte solid-state drive. For $50 more, buyers can get a 10.2-inch screen without increasing the case size (10.3 by 6.6 by 0.99 inches). Other variations include larger-capacity solid-state and revolving hard drives. A Linux version with mobile applications will be $379 when it ships in January. All have Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth is an option. A cellular-data version is due out in December. Weighing in at 2.25 to 2.4 pounds, depending on screen size, these devices can almost go from shoulder bag to purse - or even a generously sized pocket.

RELEASE OF RIOS, RSP ANNOUNCED

The Financial Express

Riverbed Technology, technology provider in wide-area data services, today announced the upcoming release of enhanced versions of its Riverbed Optimisation System (RIOS), Steelhead Mobile and Riverbed Services Platform (RSP), which together will provide enterprises with a comprehensive solution for application acceleration and cost savings across data centre, branch office, and mobile worker.

APPLE LAUNCHES LED CINEMA DISPLAY

Mumbai
The Economic Times DNA

US-based IT major, Apple on Thursday launched its LED cinema display and redesigned laptops that offers advanced features to customers.

The cinema display features 24-inch LED-backlit wide-screen display with built-in iSight video camera, mike and speakers and an integrated MagSafe charger, three USB 2.0 ports and the new mini display port, the company said here in a statement.

"The new LED Cinema display is the most advanced display that Apple has ever made," Apple's Senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, Philip Schiller said in the statement.

The new LED Cinema Display will be available from November through Apple's authorised resellers for Rs 60,900, the company said.

The company also launched an all new MacBook family that redefines the notebook design for a cheaper price, the company said.

The new MacBook delivers top features like all metal enclosure, high performance 3D graphics and LED-backlit displays starting at Rs 79,700, the company said.

The product will be available through Apple's authorised centres from next month.

CANON INDIA LAUNCHES 85 NEW PRODUCTS

New Delhi
The Economic Times The Hindu Business Line The Hindu Mail Today Financial Chronicle

Digital imaging company Canon India on Wednesday said it has launched 85 new products in India, its biggest product launch in the country.

The company launched products across various divisions, which includes digital cameras, digital video camcorders, printers, All-in-Ones, digital copiers, software applications, cable ID printers and card printers.

Cable ID printing and card printing are two new areas that the company today entered into with this launch.

The card printers produce drivers licenses, employee badges, government and college ID cards, prepaid phone cards, IC chip cards and other identification cards and badges.

"The market size for this printer is approximately Rs 100 crore and it is growing at 30 percent per annum," Cannon India Senior VP Alok Bhardwaj said.

The Cable ID printers market is a niche one and these products are used for printing on sharp, durable and weather-resistant lettering on any labels or tubes like construction, control panel and manufacturing industries.

"Canon will be distributing these through a national distributor based in Pune called Onyx," he added.

ZENSAR TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES NEW SL PLATFORM

Pune, October 20, 2008
The Indian Express

The new ‘Second Life’ (SL) platform of Zensar Technologies Limited that allows users to enjoy various possibilities in the virtual world was inaugurated by Kiran Karnik, former NASSCOM president the other day. The new version allows users to create ‘Innovation Park’ on SL with features like recruitment, innovation, business promotion, induction, education and green Zensar.

Second life is an internet-based programme launched in 2003 and developed by Linden Research Inc. It is a downloadable client program, which enables its users to interact with each other through avatars thus providing a creative social networking service.

CELLUCOM LAUNCHES DESIGNER ACCESSORIES

October 20, 2008
Financial Chronicle

Cellucom, a retail chain for mobility solutions, is launching its limited edition mobility accessory range exclusively designed by fashion designer Raghavendra Rathore. The announcement is to be made in Mumbai on the opening day of Lakme Fashion Week, according to a Cellucom release. The company will roll out an exclusive range of designer mobile phones and laptop accessories which will include laptop skins, laptop sleeves, mobile slip-on cases and mobile jewellery. The accessories will be available at select Cellucom outlets across the country.

SYMANTEC LAUNCHES NORTON PRODUCTS

Chennai
The Hindu

Symantec Corp. has announced the launch of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 in India, setting a new standard for speed and performance with improved security against next generation network threats and risks, maintaining the goal of ‘zero-impact’ on PC performance, according to a release.

HP UNVEILS DESIGNER NOTEBOOK PCS

New Delhi
The Hindu

Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday unveiled four new laptops, including a special edition stylish notebook PC designed by U.S.-based renowned fashion designer Vivienne Tam.

The three new inspirational HP imprint designs notebooks are from the HP Pavilion DV4 and DV5 series. Priced in the range of Rs. 40,000-Rs.90,000, the state-of-the-art notebooks will be available in the market from the first week of November.

Similarly, the HP Pavilion Vivienne Tam special edition notebook PC will be launched in India early next year with a priced tag of around Rs. 45,000. HP has about 33 percent market share in the country’s laptop segment.

Addressing a press conference here, HP’s Senior Vice-President (Global Marketing) of Personal Systems Group (PSG) Satjiv S. Chahil said: “We continuously work to ensure that our HP Pavilion line appeals to new markets and segments. Vivienne’s fresh and authentic design speaks to an intrinsic part of a digital lifestyle-personal expression.” According to HP India’s President (PSG) Ravi Swaminathan, the company plans to strengthen its market leadership position with an aggressive ‘go-to-market’ strategy by increasing its retail footprint across 650 cities and expanding retail partner network to over 10,000 by this year-end.

HP DV4 AND DV5 NOTEBOOKS

October 06, 2008
DNA

HP’s introduced two new special edition series that feature new imprint designs: dv4 and dv5 special edition. The 15-inch dv5t special edition is available starting at $949 and is decorated with the HP renewal imprint finish. The Intel based dv5tse is available direct from HP and can be customised to order with a Bluray drive and up to a 400GB hard drive. The 14-inch dv4t special edition notebook starts at $1,099 and is wrapped in HP’s intensity imprint finish, which has a wave theme. An AMD based version called the dv5z special edition will be available form at Best Buy for $1,099. Special edition dv5tse and dv4se carry a $150 premium compared to standard edition notebooks with identical specs.

SONY’S ‘QUANTUM OF SOLACE

DNA

Someone has finally got their hot hands on the James Bond Quantum of Solace laptop and contrary to reports, it has not exploded, shot poison darts or been used to defuse a bomb... yet. Believe it or not, this machine is not actually a piece of high–tech spy gear – it’s a garden variety Sony Z series with the usual kit: Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 128GB SSD or 320GB hard drive, 3G connectivity, 4GB RAM, 13.3–inch LED backlit LCD, fingerprint reader, Motion Eye camera and Blu–ray drive. This piece of cinematic history will be limited to 700 units, and it’s expected to set you back a cool $4,000, but hey, check out that 007 logo! If that doesn’t get you some action, nothing will.

MICROSOFT UNVEILS NEXT VERSION OF VISUAL STUDIO AND NET FRAMEWORK

New Delhi
Business Standard

Microsoft Corporation today showcased its developer tools and platform, which will be named Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0. Microsoft described the next release through the following five focus areas: riding the next-generation platform wave, inspiring developer delight, powering breakthrough departmental applications, enabling emerging trends such as cloud computing, and democratizing application life-cycle management (ALM).

AGILENT SET TO LAUNCH NEXT-GEN DNA SEQUENCER

Hyderabad
The Hindu Business Line

Agilent Technologies, the $5.4-billion global measurement company, is set to launch the next-generation DNA sequencer by end of 2008.

The new high throughput crunching machine would be able to do pinpointed sequencing of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of portions of the human genome.

This would, in effect, mean faster and cheaper method of getting the desired genetic information from the sample of an individual. At present, DNA sequencers rapidly sequence the entire genome, giving out large amounts of data.

The DNA sequencer, called ‘Sure Select’, will be globally launched, including in India in the next 2-3 months, said Chris Grimley, Senior Marketing Director (Genomics), of Agilent Technologies Life Sciences Unit.

The machine would have the ability to sequence DNA in a massively parallel manner as well as easily target specific regions of the genomes under study, he said

Agilent Technologies is amongst the leaders in high throughput DNA sequencers. It had acquired Velocity XI, US towards the end of 2007 to enhance its robotic capabilities, he told Business Line here on Monday.

WEP LAUNCHES MANAGED SECURITY SERVICES

New Delhi, September 28, 2008
Business Standard

Bangalore-headquartered IT services provider WEP Solutions has launched its managed security services business. With its new managed security services (MSS) offerings, WEP solutions will cater to the security needs of mid-sized and large enterprises. WEP solutions MSS addresses business risk mitigation, business asset protection and business productivity by delivering an end-to-end security services offering

C-DAC LAUNCHES NEW SOFTWARE

Chennai, September 28, 2008
Business Standard

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), has launched a new software BOSS (Bharat Operating Systems Solutions) Linux 3.0 in 18 Indian languages which will help the governments across the country in rolling out their e-governance initiatives. The free open source software can be installed on C-DAC’s website. C-DAC has also signed an agreement for deploying this new operating system with four states including, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. By the end of the year, five more states will be signing an agreement with CDAC, according to M R Rajagopalan, director, C-DAC, Chennai.