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.

*************

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.

**********

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.

**********

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.

********

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

*********

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.

**********

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.

**********

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.

**********

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.

*********

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet

Pros

Full-sized USB 2.0 port. Optional 3G. Excellent, though optional, keyboard folio case and accurate stylus pen.

Cons

A bit chunky. Frequent app crashes in our tests. Occasionally unresponsive screen. Subpar battery life.

Bottom Line

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet boasts excellent accessories that can transform the tablet into an on-the-go business machine. But short battery life and some stability issues make it a questionable choice for casual and corporate users alike.

Though tablets are growing more and more popular among mainstream consumers, they have yet to prove themselves as viable replacements for laptops when it comes to productivity. With the 10.1-inch ThinkPad Tablet ($499,16GB; $569, 32GB; $669, 64GB; direct), Lenovo puts forth a tablet aimed at business users, but it lacks reliability and performance that has made the company's ThinkPad line so successful in the corporate world. 

The most intriguing aspect of the ThinkPad Tablet is not the tablet itself, but its stylus and keyboard folio accessories, which cost an additional $140. There's some good design and functionality here including a full-size USB port, and an option to add 3G connectivity, but frustrating app crashes and some unresponsiveness hold this Lenovo tablet back.

Motorola Droid Xyboard 10.1 Tablet

Motorola Droid Xyboard 10.1 (Verizon Wireless)

Pros

Integrated LTE. Good looking.

Cons

Very expensive for what you get. No memory card slot. Poor Mac compatibility. Verizon's app store is awful.

Bottom Line

The Motorola Xyboard 10.1 is outpaced by other Honeycomb Android tablets which cost less.

The Motorola Xyboard 10.1 is not quite enough tablet, for too much money. While it's much more handsome than the Xoom tablet it replaces, the Xyboard can't overcome its high price or Google Android Honeycomb's ongoing trouble with third-party apps.

Physical Design and Pricing

Slim at 10 by 6.8 by .35 inches, the Xyboard comes with a soft-touch back and slightly cropped corners, like something out of "Battlestar Galactica." The front is dominated by the 10.1-inch, 1,280-by-800-pixel screen; it's not that bright, but has very rich colors and blacks. At 1.33 pounds, it weighs the same as the iPad 2 ($499-$829, 4.5 stars), which is an average weight for a tablet this size.

The Power button and Volume rocker, along with the main 5-megapixel camera and stereo speakers, are on the back panel; there's a VGA camera on the front. The battery isn't removable, and there's no memory card slot, so the whole thing feels like a single, solid, seamless slab. It's classy, to be sure.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Pros
Fast. Makes it easier to find Honeycomb apps. Attractive UI adds useful features.

Cons
Remote app doesn't work well. Honeycomb still lacks tablet-oriented apps.

Bottom Line
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is as good as a midrange Honeycomb tablet can get nowadays.If anything can save the Honeycomb tablet field, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus ($399 list, 16GB) can. Slim, elegant, and entertainment-focused, this is about as good as a 7-inch Google Android Honeycomb tablet gets. But while Samsung manages to solve one of Honeycomb's most critical problems with a custom app store, this product line is still slightly uncomfortably wedged between budget and high-end tablets.

Physical Design and Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus looks like a shrunken-down version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 ($469, 3.5 stars) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 ($499, 3.5 stars.) These are the best-looking, best-built Android tablets on the market, slim black and gray slabs (in this case, 7.6 by 4.8 by .39 inches and 12.1 ounces) clearly made of quality materials. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 will slip unnoticeably into a coat pocket. It's lovely.

The LG CINEMA 3D LW5700 TV

No more worries about lack of 3D content. LG's CINEMA 3D provides remarkably improved 2D to 3D conversion function which offers more realistic 3D images at any moment. Enjoy any 2D content in full depth of 3D images.

Get ready for the finest, most cinematic 3D entertainment you've ever experienced in the comfort of your home. Forget the heavy, uncomfortable glasses and the dizzying picture quality of conventional 3D technology. You can now indulge in what 3D was meant to be, just like at the movies. The LG CINEMA 3D TV. The new standard in 3-dimensional excellence.

No more dizziness, nausea, or discomfort. LG's CINEMA 3D technology eliminates flickering shutters from the glasses, allowing you to freely indulge in 3D images for an extended time without dizziness or weariness. While our advanced CINEMA 3D glasses eliminate flickering images, our Next Generation 3D panel provides clearer, blur- free images. Enjoy a superior viewing experience with no overlapping images, or dizziness associated with conventional 3D technology.

LG's CINEMA 3D glasses weigh only 16 grams - almost half the weight of conventional 3D glasses. Unlike conventional 3D glasses, you don't have to worry about recharging your glasses. As LG's CINEMA 3D glasses are battery-free, there are no harmful electromagnetic waves generated. Avoid the high cost of conventional 3D glasses. LG's CINEMA 3D glasses are very affordable, so you can buy as many as you need to enjoy the 3D experience with family and friends.

Up to two times brighter than conventional 3D TVs. The LG CINEMA 3D TV produces brighter and clearer pictures by bringing the best out of the backlight units.

LG's CINEMA 3D gives you the freedom to enjoy consistently clear and bright 3D pictures in any position. Unlike conventional 3D TV's, LG's CINEMA 3D enables you to lie down or lean back without any image balckout. LG's CINEMA 3D technology provides a 3D viewing angle that is wide enough to allow bigger audiences.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 750

Samsung GALAXY Tab 750 gives you a better experience for work and play. Sharper HD quality screen, better web browsing with flash, better multitasking, and even better speed with HSPA. More possibilities on the go.

Better Design

The new GALAXY Tab 750 offers a superlative experience with the thinnest and lightest large screen tablet available! Enjoy unmatched mobility thanks to the amazingly thin and light body. At just 565 grams and 8.6mm slim, it's time to shed the load!

Better Web browsing

Thousands of top websites use rich Flash applications, so whether you’re browsing the web or viewing online multimedia content, you’ll be able to see it all with your GALAXY Tab 750 and Adobe® Flash® player support. It’s time to get browsing with ease!

Better Entertainment

Experience cinema magic with Full HD Playback on the glorious 25.65cm tablet screen. The dual speakers surrounding the screen create a surround sound effect that makes movie watching even more realistic. Enjoy having both front and rear-facing cameras built in on the tablet for better video chat on Google or Skype as well as HD photography! Ti's time to stay entertained, wherever you go.

Better Screen

High definition 25.65cm display delivers excellent screen sharpness. With 1280 x 800 WXGA display boasting a pixel density of 149PPI (pixel per inch), you can enjoy better details. With richer graphics for movies, photos and programs, it's time to enjoy life-like display.

Better Multi-tasking

1GHz Dual Core processor, takes multitasking to a whole new level. Now, switch between multiple windows with ease withought interrupting the various programs in the background. It's time to do it all, to get the jobs done!

Better Speed

With both HSPA (21Mbps) and WiFi access, you can be connected 24 x 7 wherever you are. Enjoy fast and stable connections to the internet for speedy browsing, downloads and more!

***********

Samsung GALAXY Tab 730

Samsung GALAXY Tab 750 gives you a better experience for work and play. Sharper HD quality screen, better web browsing with flash, better multitasking, and even better speed with HSPA. More possibilities on the go.

Better Design

The new GALAXY Tab 750 offers a superlative experience with the thinnest and lightest large screen tablet available! Enjoy unmatched mobility thanks to the amazingly thin and light body. At just 565 grams and 8.6mm slim, it's time to shed the load!

Better Web browsing

Thousands of top websites use rich Flash applications, so whether you’re browsing the web or viewing online multimedia content, you’ll be able to see it all with your GALAXY Tab 750 and Adobe® Flash® player support. It’s time to get browsing with ease!

Better Entertainment

Experience cinema magic with Full HD Playback on the glorious 25.65cm tablet screen. The dual speakers surrounding the screen create a surround sound effect that makes movie watching even more realistic. Enjoy having both front and rear-facing cameras built in on the tablet for better video chat on Google or Skype as well as HD photography! Ti's time to stay entertained, wherever you go.

Better Screen

High definition 25.65cm display delivers excellent screen sharpness. With 1280 x 800 WXGA display boasting a pixel density of 149PPI (pixel per inch), you can enjoy better details. With richer graphics for movies, photos and programs, it's time to enjoy life-like display.

Better Multi-tasking

1GHz Dual Core processor, takes multitasking to a whole new level. Now, switch between multiple windows with ease withought interrupting the various programs in the background. It's time to do it all, to get the jobs done!

Better Speed

With both HSPA (21Mbps) and WiFi access, you can be connected 24 x 7 wherever you are. Enjoy fast and stable connections to the internet for speedy browsing, downloads and more!

***********

The New Apple Mac mini

Up to 2x faster processors and graphics.*

High-speed Thunderbolt I/O. It’s mini in size only.

Now starting at $599.00

Up to 2x faster processors

The latest dual-core Intel Core i5 processors come standard on Mac mini. Choose a 2.3GHz or 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, or configure Mac mini with an even faster 2.7GHz Intel Core i7. With up to 2x the performance of the previous generation, Mac mini keeps up with computers twice its size.1

When you’re using processor-intensive applications, Turbo Boost 2.0 increases the clock speed up to 3.4GHz. Hyper-Threading lets each core run two threads, so OS X multitasks even more efficiently. And an integrated memory controller connects fast 1333MHz memory directly to the processor, so it gets right to work on your data. In short, Mac mini is a littlUp to 2x faster graphics.

Game on.

The 2.5GHz Mac mini features a discrete AMD Radeon HD graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory. That brings up to twice the power to graphics-intensive applications and gives you a super-responsive gaming experience.2 The Intel HD Graphics processor in the 2.3GHz Mac mini delivers plenty of power for everyday tasks like managing photos and editing HD video.

Thunderbolt. The fastest, most versatile I/O

in any desktop. Of any size.

The new Thunderbolt technology in Mac mini is phenomenally fast. It features two 10-Gbps channels for data transfer. That’s up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. But beyond speed, Thunderbolt technology gives you unprecedented expansion capabilities. You can daisy-chain as many as six Thunderbolt peripherals, including the new Apple Thunderbolt Display. And since Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, your Mini DisplayPort devices plug right in, tooe box of vroom.

Apple TV

Apple TV

HD movies and TV shows.

Play Netflix, YouTube, and Vimeo videos.

Watch MLB and NBA games — live or on demand.

Enjoy your music and photos from iCloud.

AirPlay streaming from your iOS devices.

802.11n Wi-Fi

Apple Remote

In Stock

Free Shipping

$99.00

A lot of entertainment. In a very little box.

With Apple TV, everything you want to watch — movies, TV shows, photo slideshows, and more — plays wirelessly on your widescreen TV. No managing storage. No syncing to your iTunes library. HD movies and TV shows from iTunes and Netflix play over the Internet on your HDTV, and music and photos stream from your computer. All you have to do is click and watch.

Apple i Pad 2 Features

Now with iOS 5 and iCloud, it just got even harder to put down.

Starting at $499.00

Buy online and get free shipping or in-store pickup:

Two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording. The dual-core A5 chip. 10-hour battery life.1 Over 200 new software features in iOS 5. And iCloud. All in a remarkably thin, light design. There’s so much to iPad, it’s amazing there’s so little of it.

Technology so advanced,

you’ll forget it’s even there.

When you pick up iPad, it becomes an extension of you. That’s the idea behind its innovative design. It’s just 0.34 inch thin and weighs as little as 1.33 pounds, so it feels completely comfortable in your hands.2 And it makes surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books so natural, you’ll wonder why you ever did it any other way.

Dual-core A5 chip.

It’s fast, times two.

Two powerful cores in one A5 chip mean iPad can do twice the work at once. Multitasking is smooth, apps load quickly, and anything you touch responds instantly. And with up to nine times the graphics performance of the first-generation iPad, everything on iPad 2 is even more fluid and realistic, from gameplay to scrolling through your photo library.

Instant On.

Touch and go.

Pick up your iPad, press the Home button, and it wakes from sleep instantly. That’s because iPad features fast, efficient, and reliable flash storage that lets you access data quickly. So everything effortlessly springs to life.

Battery life keeps on going. So you can, too.

Even with such a thin, light design, iPad has an incredible 10-hour battery life.1 That’s enough juice for one flight across the ocean, or one movie-watching all-nighter, or a week’s commute across town. Because iPad hardware and software are made for each other, the power-efficient A5 chip works with the iOS software to keep battery life from fading away.

Two cameras. And a big hello to FaceTime for iPad.

Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 Comes with the Latest in Desktop Design

Lenovo’s desktops and laptops are normally very business-minded, with apparently little thought given to style. But not the IdeaCentre A600. It has looks to compete with HP TouchSmart and Apple iMac. Lenovo actually claims that it’s the thinnest AIO computer in the market today, and from its looks, it’s most likely true. It’s not a touchscreen AIO like HP’s TouchSmart series though, but the A600 introduces a different form of interaction altogether in the form of its 4-in-1 remote control. 

3K Computer releases RazorBook 400 CE

Netbooks seem to be all the rage these days, and just when we think that netbooks are the lowest common denominator when it comes to a decent computing device for use on-the-go, along comes 3K Computer and their new Windows CE-powered netbook which will definitely attract plenty of attention with a price point of a mere $150. Dubbed the RazorBook 400 CE, you will get a bare bones configuration which makes this much less underpowered compared to even the original Eee PC 701 which was released quite a while back, but still able to keep you connected online for extremely casual web browsing, email checking and making the odd VoIP call from time to time.