Cisco Cius Android Tablet Launched

Networking and communications giant Cisco has launched its Cisco Cius tablet PC device for the customers.

The Cius tablet is specially designed to work with Cisco's business VoIP products.

The tablet sports a 7-inch multi-touch screen and includes a 5 MP rear camera and a front facing camera with video conferencing capabilities and high definition video recording. The device will run on the Android 2.2 operating system.

According to a company spokesperson, the Cius is targeted at various important sectors like the healthcare, retail, financial and manufacturing industries.

The tablet will support features like Cisco Collaboration and Unified Communication applications including Cisco Quad, Cisco WebEx, Cisco Unified Presence, instant messaging, e-mail, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager voice and video telephony.

The Cius tablet will wear a price tag of $1,000 and is set to be released next year.

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HP Unveils DreamScreen

HP Unveils DreamScreen- Interactive Digital Device For Families

HP has unveiled its whole new creation 'DreamScreen', an interactive digital device that caters to ‘shared environment’ like families.

“The device is designed to offer features and content to each member of the family. Users can browse internet, get the latest news and play games, providing a PC-like experience,” HP India vice president and general manager (Personal Systems Group) Sunil Dutt said.

The device has touch-screen with icons similar to the mobile phones’. It is almost similar to iPad by features and looks. HP, however, says that iPad was a personal device, while ‘DreamScreen is more oriented towards a shared environment and designed for use by families.’

The device provides access to Internet services like education, video chat, e-mail, movies and news.

“A tap of a finger takes the families to the information, education and entertainment they seek. With such an easy way to access the Internet, Indian families will now be able to fulfill their aspirations and be a part of the digital age,” HP Global Market Development Strategic Advisor Satjiv S. Chahil said.

The company is in partnership with Airtel, Tata Teleservices Apalya, Edurite, India Games, India Today, NDTV and Yatra for content providing services.

DreamScreen is priced at Rs. 19.999 and will be available starting this November 25 in 700 outlets across 60 cities.

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Latest OlivePad Tablet

OlivePad 3.5G from Olive Telecom has been launched in Nepal. India’s OlivePad tablet computer was first launched in the mid of 2010.

The OlivePad tablet PC is equipped with loads of features video calls, Internet browsing and social networking. The device is enabled with 3G and has an inbuilt GPS and comes bundled with Map my India service.

With 7 inches wide captive touch-screen, the device supports video calls, Navigation, Route Calculation, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, YouTube and USB. The OlivePad sports a 3 mega pixels camera, music player and e-book reader.

The Olive Pad also comes with preloaded DataViz Documents that allows users to view, edit and create Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. Another interesting feature of the phone is Mobile TV powered by Zenga TV. Now users can catch their favourite TV shows OlivePad with live TV powered by Zenga TV.

Thus, with a 6 month free subscription, the users can enjoy watching Colors, MTV, UTV Bindaas, UTV Bloomberg & UTV Movies. However, it is not clear whether this service is extended to Nepal as well.

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Notion Ink's Adam Tablet Computer

The Adam Tablet, developed by a Bangalore-based technology firm Notion Ink, is one among the several tablet computer set to rock in 2011. With CES 2011 flooded with tablet computers, the year is expected to be the year of tablets.

Though several tablets computers are set for launch this year, Indian-made Adam Tablet is certainly special as it made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Adam Tablet entered the show majestically at par with other gadgets from world renowned firms.

Among the much-awaited tablet computers in this year, Notion Ink’s Adam Tablet has a special place. The reason is not only because it is an Indian-made tablet computer, but also because of its stunning features, which gives cut-throat competition to global tablet PC majors. The company also has plans to launch the device in the United States.

The tablet comes with a 10 inches wide display and is based on Google’s Android platform.

The Indian-made tablet computer comes equipped with best features. The Adam Tablet’s specifications include NVidia Dual Core Tegra 250 Processor, Transflective Screen for smart and active display, 185 degree Swivel camera, 1080p HD video output via HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD, USB and mini USB support and Adobe air and flash.

It took almost three years for the company to build the tablet. The tablet comes in different variants- one with Backlit LCD and Wi-Fi only priced at $375.33, Backlit LCD, while the other model is equipped with Wi-Fi + 3G, which comes priced at $425.33.

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Microsoft’s WindPad Tablet Computer

Microsoft’s WindPad Tablet Computer Launched In India At Rs. 34,990

Following the launch of Samsung Galaxy and Apple’s iPad, now Microsoft’s WindPad tablet computer was launched in the Indian market. The tablet PC with rich features comes priced at Rs. 34,990 in India.

The price is, however, comparatively higher than the Apple’s iPad, which is priced at Rs. 27,990. The WindPad 100W is also the first tablet PC from Microsoft.

The tablet PC comes loaded with advanced features and has a 10 inches wide multi-touch display screen with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution. The WindPad tablet has two cameras- one at the front for video calling and the other at the rear side.

The other notable features of the tablet PC include mini HDMI, audio out, 2GB RAM and 32GB expandable memory with the help of SD Card, Wi-Fi and USB port. The tablet can withstand the battery hours of six hours and weighs about 800 grams.

The G-sensor, accelerator and Ambient Light sensor feature automatically adjusts the screen brightness.

The WindPad 100W tablet computer will be available at the Ezone outlets

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Latest HP Palm Topaz Tablet

With Samsung, Apple and Microsoft’s tablet PCs already rocking the tablet computer industry, another rival from HP- HP Palm Topaz is also in row to be launched this year.

HP Palm Topaz has so far received mixed reviews about its specifications and functionality. The Palm Topaz is equipped with 9.7 inches wide touch-screen display with Gorilla Glass technology and hosts 1.2GHz Dual-core Qualcomm MSM8660 processor and integrated Adreno 220 GPU. The display of Topaz offers 1024 x 768 resolution.

The tablet is equipped with 512MB RAM and has the storage capacity of 16G/32GB/64GB. And the Internet features include Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR and Wi-Fi. The device is equipped with a front-facing 1.3 mega pixels camera for video calling. The tablet can sustain battery hours of up to 8 hours.

A unique feature that Topaz can boast of is Cloud Canvas that would allow users to control other HP devices like printers. And the Touchstone v2 comes bundled with the device for wireless charging and sharing videos and audio, printing- all of these can be done wirelessly.

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Latest Cowon D3 Plenue multimedia player

Cowon D3 Plenue multimedia player based on Android is now available for pre-order in the UK. The D3 Plenue has been listed for pre-order by online sales firm Amazon at $370. The player has a 3.7 inches wide 800×480 AMOLED display screen and functions on Android operating system 2.1.

The device supports full HD 1080p video playback and is enabled with HDMI TV out and composite TV out.

The Cowon D3 Plenue player also sports Internet features like Wi-Fi 802.11 B/G, Bluetooth, G-sensor, built-in speaker, FM radio with recorder and MicroSDHC card slot. The player is equipped with NTFS file system that supports files bigger than 4 GB.

The D3 Plenue player supports video formats like MP4, AVI, WMV, 3GP, DAT, MKV and ASF. Video codec support covers DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV 9/8/7, MPEG 1 formats. The device can withstand 21 hours of battery in case of audio and 10 hours in case of video.

The device also comes in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions and is available for shipping around February 15.

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Apple's iPad Price

With rumors strongly suggesting Apple’s iPad 2 is on its way to launch in this summer, the price of first iPad version is likely to come down, according to sources.

Though it is not officially confirmed by Apple, it is being expected that owing to intense competition from its rivals like Samsung and Motorola’s Xoom, Apple would certainly reduce the price of its iPad. The prices are expected to come down as low as $199.

Besides, it is also to be noted that Apple’s iPad 2 is rumored to be launched somewhere around March or April. This could also be one of the reasons for price reduction.

According to unofficial reports, some of the well-known online selling firms including BestBuy and Amazon are set to drop the iPad prices. Whether it is rumor or fact, it is quite logical to guess that the company would try to push the sales of its earlier versions along with its new versions.

“iPad 2 is expected to be released in the Spring so retailers like Best Buy and Amazon should be busy clearing space, both physical and virtual to sell the device. I would expect iPads to drop down to $299 or maybe even $199 for a refurbished model. This probably won’t happen until Apple starts taking pre-sale orders of the iPad 2,” a source quoted.

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Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard

Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard is now available in India. 

Powered by light, the keyboard has thin body and was first launched in 

November 2010.

The users can now get the keyboard charged not only in solar light but also in any indoor lights, the company says. The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard relieves its users from the hassles of long cables. More to it, the keyboard can also function in total darkness for about three months.

“The keyboard is still the best input device for typing emails and IMs, updating your Facebook page or posting responses to your favorite blogs – and the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 is the next big innovation in keyboard technology,” Logitech country manager for India and South West Asia, Subrotah Biswas was quoted as saying.

Logitech is a Switzerland-based company and is a division of Logitech Group. Logitech International is into manufacturing peripheral devices to computers including keyboards, mice, microphones game controllers, webcams, headphones, wireless audio devices, and audio devices for MP3 players.

The Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard is priced at Rs. 5,995. In the US, the device is priced at $79.99.

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