Upcoming Gadgets (Tech Friendly)
Laptops
Latest Laptops Availiable in Market with Configuration Details
Review: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Laptop
Sep 1st
Good
Excellent multimedia experience
Good looks
Attractive price
Samsung Ups Its iPhone Used CPU to 1GHZ
Sep 1st
Samsung launched a new ARM processor called Humming Bird, that uses the same design as the Cortex A8 which is in the iPhone 3GS. The upgrade to it is that this one clocks at 1GHz. The previous chip clocked at 883 MHz.
This is accomplished both by a smaller, more energy-efficient 45 nanometer process as well as partly customized circuits designed to handle the load.
Genius Launches FaceCam 1320; A 1.3MP Webcam for Instant Messaging
Aug 30th
FaceCam 1320 is the latest precision 1.3MP webcam from Genius. It works with Windows 7, Mac 10.4.9 above, 
and Linux kernel 2.6.21 above and applications like Skype, MSN, Google Talk, iChat, or Facebook.
FaceCam 1320 use the new IPM function can help prevent unauthorized outside access get control of your webcam. It gets up and down movement to a range of 130 degrees. The Genius Facecam 1320 is available at a price of USD 29.99 and comes with a 2 year warranty.
Intel To Buy Infineon’s Wireless Ops for $1.4 bln
Aug 30th
German chipmaker Infineon has agreed to sell its wireless unit to Intel for $1.4 billion, enabling the U.S.chipmaker to boost its pesence in the smartphone market. The cash transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011, Infineon said in a statement on Monday. The wireless unit will remain as a standalone business, Intel said. “The acquisition of Infineon’s WLS business strengthens the second pillar of our computing strategy – Internet connectivity – and enables us to offer a portfolio of products,” Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini said.
Three people familiar with the matter had told Reuters on Friday that Intel and Infineon would likely reach an agreement on the future of Infineon’s wireless operations within the next few days. Infineon shares closed down 0.9 percent at 4.61 euros ($5.86) in Frankfurt on Friday, recouping some of the losses they posted after Intel warned that its third-quarter revenue would fall short of its own expectations due to weak consumer demand on personal computers. Intel shares closed largely flat at $18.37. The move comes just over a week after Intel announced its $7.7-billion offer for McAfee Inc,its largest acqusition.
Toshiba Introduces Portege T210
Aug 30th
Toshiba India introduced its Portégé T210 series ultraportable laptops. It measures an inch thin and weighs 
less than 1.48kg. It also features a 11.6 inch Wide LED HD display.
The Portégé T210 laptops are dressed in Toshiba’s dual-tone Metallic Contrast Finish, sporting a patterned lid design on the outside in Luxe White Pearl with Fusion Chrome Finish, coupled with a silver interior with blended matte textured finish and chrome trim.
Equipped with energy-efficient Intel processors that enable multi-tasking and longer battery life, the Portégé T210 offers enough horsepower to handle everyday tasks and multimedia needs. The 1.48kg Portégé T210 features an LED-backlit 11.6″ Wide Clear SuperView HD widescreen display. Equipped with an ultra-low voltage Intel Core ULV processor, 500GB of storage and 4GB of DDR3 memory. The ultrathin laptop also feature HDMI ports and built-in Webcams, as well as smart Toshiba features, like USB Sleep-and-Charge, Hard Drive Impact Sensors and Toshiba Media Controller, ReelTime and Bulletin Board.
Actual features and specifications vary according to model.For detailed specifications, please visit www.toshiba-india.com/laptop.
HP Prepares Netbook With Dual Core Atom Chip
Aug 28th
HP’s preparing to launch a series of netbooks with Dual Core Atom chips. Documents on HP’s site indicate that HP Mini 5103 will use that chip. The product notes say the device will use the Intel Atom dual-core N550 1.5GHz processor.
The Mini 5103 is 2.6 pounds, with a 10.1-inch screen, uses a metal-encased design, and offers extra features such as mobile broadband powered by Qualcomm’s Gobi technology.
Notion Ink’s Adam Prices Leaked
Aug 28th
Notion Ink has found funding for their Adam and are reported to come out with four versions of the device. The 
prices of these four are as follows:
Fujitsu Launches LIFEBOOK AH530
Aug 26th
Fujitsu today introduces a new model of the LIFEBOOK AH530 featuring an external graphics card with dedicated 1GB video
iMac Could Go Multitouch
Aug 26th
A patent in Europe shows that the iMac may go multitouch. It would still utilize a mouse and a keyboard but the screen would be a touch screen. This arrangement could allow the iMac to run on iOS instead of OS X. This would mean that games like Angry Birds could be played on a 20 inch screen as opposed to just the iPhone, iPod Touch or the iPad.
Kobian Unfurls 20 Panels for Mercury Xpress Chassis Series
Aug 26th
Kobian unfurled an array of designer models under their Mercury Xpress Casing series. Its an extension of a range which has over 40 models. The case is powered by Mercury 450Watt Power supply which comes with 3 year warranty support.
The new Mercury chassis is designed for use with both ATX & MATX Motherboards. These latest Xpress Series cabinets include features like it is powered with Front USB ports, Audio connector, two Cooling fans one in the front wall and the other at the back wall to facilitate proper ventilation which is essential to achieve greater processor performance and to keep the components within their safe operating temperature limits.
Available in various range with Glossy panel and colors i.e. metallic black, black & silver and red & black. The range is available for Rs. 1,000.
