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It looks like a typical PMP device but in reality its a gadget for the weak eyes. It is a magnifier from Himskorea, the Sense View P430 which features a 4.3" TFT-LCD monitor and has six color select options.. The camera is placed at the rear side and magnifies the desired area. It has six different color options and the ability to capture images. The Sense View P430 works on Lithium polymer batteries which gives upto 4.5 hours of continuous usage. This electronic magnifier 'Sense View' is for the elderly with weak eyesight. If you put the magnifier on a certain part of a book or magazine, it enlarges the part as much as you want. It is possible to capture images also.

The Vosonic VP8360 is a powerful multimedia viewer with a 3.6” TFT LCD and 2.5” HD capacity (40~120GB) giving you more room and fun to play. The VP8360 basically takes its predecessor VP8350's concept up a notch by introducing a more standard rechargeable battery and "enhanced ergonomics". It's also a bit bigger due to the use of a 2.5-inch hard drive, rather than the VP8350's 1.8-inch drive giving you an option to nsert a 120GB HDD in there. It also supports a whole slew full of formats (ranging from standard stuff like MP3, WMA, MPEG4 to e.g. MOV and several RAW profiles). The "image tank" character is emphasized by the Compact FlashTM Card type I/type II (CF), Memory Stick® (MS), Secure Digital Card (SD)/MultiMedia Card (MMC) and IBM ®MicroDrive card compatibility. It has also got some games like Tetris to keep you busy while you're waiting for your files to transfer.

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 is an excellent, very compact performing digital Camera. The 7.2 megapixel sensor, 3x Optical zoom, nice 2.5 inch LCD, and "Stamina" battery life produces good images and excellent battery life. About the size of a deck of cards, it's easily pocketable and still performs well indoors. A 1/2.5 inch Super HAD CCD has an effective resolution of 7.2 megapixels (3072x2304 pixels). You can also capture images at 3:2, 5M, 3M, 2M, 2M, VGA, and 16:9. Two quality settings (Fine and Standard) vary the JPEG compression rates. A small optical viewfinder is also available if you're in a pinch and can't see the LCD (or are saving battery juice). With the Sony W70, you can shoot in full Auto, Program Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, and Movie modes. The W70 features a 5 point auto focus (or center auto focus). You can focus on subjects as close as 19.7 inches in Normal mode and 0.72 inches in Macro mode. The W70 has 58MB of internal memory and an additional slot that accepts Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Pro Duo memory. The formats used by the w70 are JPEG for still images and MPEG1 compliant movies (with monaural sound). A "multiconnector" plugs into the camera with USB (2.0) jacks and AV jacks on the other end of the cable. An additional jack works with the optional AC adapter to provide power for the camera. All in all it is an excellent buy when it comes to getting quality pictures and great battery life. The camera is available for prices close to $300.

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The Nokia N93 is Nokia´s new camera phone flagship and the ultimate mobile device for spontaneous video recording. Offering uncompromised digital camcorder, telephony and rich Internet communication functionalities. The Nokia N93 features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, DVD-like video capture and 3x optical zoom. You can connect the Nokia N93 directly to your TV for a widescreen movie experience or upload your images and video to online albums or blogs. Moreover, you can create high-quality home movies and burn them to DVD with the included Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 software. UMTS and Wi-Fi 802.11g show that this phone is not bad, but I think it has too slow processor to handle skype properly and generally only QVGA resolution for such a phone, seems not enough. The N93 features large internal memory of up to 50 MB, which can be further expanded with a hot swap miniSD card of up to 2 GB, allowing users to capture up to 90 minutes of DVD-like quality video or close to 2500 pictures. The N93 is expected to be available from July 2006, in three colours: silver grey/deep plum, frost white/metallic red and frost white/mocha brown.

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Ease of Mouse Movement is a lookout for any Serious gamers. Sandio is all set to give gamers an edge with the Game O' 3D gaming mouse. Any product that promises to transfer to a mouse the movement commands that were formerly restricted to the keyboard is bound to draw some interest. Sandio Technology is showing off one such mouse, the Game O', at E3 this year, calling it "the first and the only six degrees-of-freedom 3D mouse in the IT industry." The 2000 dpi laser mouse seems to allow players to move in around in 3D space by translating mouse motions into 3D in-game movement, as opposed to just aiming a weapon's crosshair's, when the button above the scroll wheel is depressed. 3D movement is actually accomplished by a joypad on the left side of the mouse that's controlled with your thumb. Sandio will be releasing the Game O' "soon," for the not-unreasonable price of $80.

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The MIO-A701 Smartphone ships with a lot of goodies - USB cable, car charger, mains charger, dashboard mounting kit, windscreen mounting kit, software CDs, stereo headphones, a leather carry case, a spare stylus, and a screen protector. The A701 uses Microsoft's ActiveSync to allow the transfer of files, emails, contacts, MP3s, videos, etc., and has to be installed on your PC. The 240x320 pixel QVGA (Quarter VGA) screen, is clear and bright. The back light settings are very easy to manage. The Mio A701 doesn't have a keypad, and instead relies on a more PDA-like interface to interact with the user. This is to be expected as the A701 runs on the latest version of Windows for mobile devices, Windows Mobile 5. You can choose to select the individual letters using the stylus and virtual keyboard on the screen, you can use the Palm-like graffiti method of data entry and draw each letter individually, and there is a third method - the transcriber which deciphers ones handwriting and convert it to a text message! With all these cool new features and very light-weight body The MIO-A701 is an excellent buy.

Meet the ultimate card reader available in the market, USB Geek Q-Reader, with it's six individual sockets, including one each for the latest formats MMC Micro and T-flash. The Q-Reader boasts the ability to read a total of 31 different memory card formats. Available in blue, white or black plastic and measuring approximately 4" long x 2.5" wide x 0.75" thick and weighing just 2.2 ounces, this portable adapter can be easily tucked into an empty spot in any gear bag. This card reader boasts USB 2.0 transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. There is also a mini-USB connection is on the bottom of the device.

Cards supported include: SM , SMC, xD, SD, mini SD, SD-Ultra, SDC Card MS Slot, MMC, MMC II, HS-MMC, RS-MMC, MS, MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, MS MG, MS MG Pro, MS MG Duo, MS MG Pro Duo, CF-I, CF-II, CF Ultra II, Micro Drive, 1.8inch HDD, MD Card, MS Rom, SMC Card, T-Flash, MMC Micro, MMC4.0, RS-MMC4.0.

Meet Sony Ericssons contender to gain a foothold against Nokias Latest N-Series phone - The Sony Ericsson M600. The dual-mode thumbster measures only 15-milimeters and is designed for UMTS and tri-band GSM/GPRS networks. Each key on the QWERTY keyboard handles two letters, one is chosen depending on the angle that you tap it. The display is a 2.6-inch 262k with 320 x 240 resolution. USB 2.0 support allows for fast transfers of MP3, AAC and video at 30 FPS. 80MB of onboard memory for storing your emails, attachments and multimedia files, Sony Ericsson also adds a 64MB Memory Stick Micro to the bundle, their latest ultra-small memory format for compact mobile devices. The Sony Ericsson M600 is available in Granite Black and Crystal White beginning Q2 2006 globally.

Pioneer's new DEH-P810 Bluetooth-enabled head unit allows you to stream audio from your bluetooth enabled Mobile Phone or any other Bluetooth device directly to your Car's sound system. This car stereo is CD, WMA, MP3 and AAC compatible, and can not only be used as a handsfree car kit but it also supports A2DP, so you can "stream" your audio in stereo from your Bluetooth enabled MP3 player also. The Pioneer DEH-P810 will be an excellent buy for people who like to listen to the uptodate music they have on their mobiles on the go. This model is available only in Japan now and and its Japanese price converts to about $660.

Sirius has announced their updated version of the Sportster Series of Plug and Play satellite radios with 44 minute buffers. This proves it can still bring life to Gadget World outside Laptops and Camera Phones. The Sportster4, which is small enough to easily transport between home and car, maintains the same recording capacity and features as its predecessors. It adds a new vehicle dock that includes an auxiliary input for your MP3 player. Additional features include 30 presets, bundled remote, favorite artist alerts, and game reminders to keep you updated on score changes. Sirius has announced that along with the Sporster4, there will be accessories like boombox docks soon to follow. Sportster4 will be in the market later this month for around $170.

Presenting the first-ever HD DVD-ROM integrated in a notebook, The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 beautifully redefines the high-definition experience in a revolutionary 4-in-1 entertainment center. It is packed with powerful multimedia features and a multitude of worlds firsts. The Qosmio G35-AV650 lets you watch 1080p HD DVDs on the stunning 17" diagonal widescreen display. The HDMI connector with support for 1080i means you can also connect your Qosmio to HD TV's8 to enjoy your movies and games in stunning detail, in a larger format.

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INTEL CORE DUO 1.83Ghz Centrino Processor,1024Mb DDR RAM, 200Gb (2x100GB) Hard Disk Drive, DVD+-ReWriter Drive (DVD Burner), 17” UXWGA TruBrite TFT Colour Screen, nVidia GeForce Go7300 256Mb Graphics Card, 56K V.92 Modem, Finger Print Reader,TV-Tuner, Remote Control, 10/100 LAN, 802.11b/g Wireless LAN, 4x USB 2.0 Port, 1x IEEE 1394 Firewire port, 1x VGA Port, 1x S-Video Connector, Windows XP Media Center Operating System.

Samsung unveiled its SGH-X828 naming it the 'World's Thinnest Phone' with the thickness of the iPod Nano at a mere 6.9mm (0.27-inches), beating the current slim phone, EV-K100 by 1mm. Other than its sleekness, it is feature loaded with a 2 megapixel camera, MP3 playback, Bluetooth connectivity, 262 million colours, TV out and an internal memory of 80MB. The Price of the device has not yet been confirmed. The phone should be out in Europe by the name SGH-X820 and Russia this week, with China to follow in June.

Nokia has announced their quad-band EDGE clamshell phone 6126.
The phone is very sleek with only 17 mm thickness and weighs 112 g. Two displays are present in the phone. The main display is a 2.2" 16.7 million True Color QVGA display. The external display is 256K colors with 128 x 160 pixels resolution. Nokia 6126 supports various music formats, has a microSD card slot and thus can be considered as a music phone to face the tough competition from the Sony Ericsson Walkman Phones. On the features list is EDGE connectivity, Bluetooth, MicroSD card slot and the MP3 player. The Active standby mode of this phone displays the calendar and to-do list of items. The Series 40 phone supports Audio / Video streaming and delivers decent 3D gaming performance.

The Phone will be available in the US int he second quarter of 2006.

Korean mp3 player company Woodi has released another cool and compact media player on the start - the Woodi CA-C360. The Woodi CA-C360 has a 1.8 inch color screen and measures only 39x54x11mm and weighs 34g. This small portable media player plays mp3, wma, mtx, asf and wav files. It features an FM tuner, voice recorder and line-in recording. The CA-C360 comes in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB storage configurations.

This Ferrari Learning Laptop is a cute little gadget aimed at ages 5 and up. The with LED backlit trackpad and exclusive mouse design features 60 age appropriate and educationally sound content covers these key development areas by using activities and games including 10 in Spanish for second language acquisition.

The kids can now play and learn essential 1st and 2nd grade skills while practicing fundamental keyboard skills. 60 Activities and games include 50 games in English and 10 games in Spanish. There are 14 Vocabulary/Grammar/Spelling games. 20 Math/Logic/and Memory games. 9 Creative arts games that incorporate music activities. 7 Computer skills utilizing Keyboard functions and tools. Help your children hold the pole position to being first in their class and enhancing their computer skills with this great learning tool. Includes a mouse, Strap carry handle and mouse pad.

The Bose SoundDock digital music system is an enhancement for the Apple iPod. Designed specifically to enhance and expand your enjoyment of the music stored on your iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini or iPod nano. Bose is the World Leader in Audio-ware and this product keeps its quality promise. Just slip the iPod into the docking cradle for the Bose sound effect. The iPod charges as it plays, so you enjoy music without interruption or fear of stopping due to low battery. The remote control included lets you control the SoundDock system from across the room. Its sleek, slender design fits almost any room’s décor.

Enjoy the songs on your iPod like never before. The SoundDock system is designed to play your favorite tracks with crystal clear clarity—allowing you to discover the real quality of the music being played. A host of proprietary technologies from Bose adds vitality and realism to your music. With Bose proprietary acoustic design, you enjoy a full, rich sound much greater than you would normally expect from such a small system.

Operating your SoundDock system is very easy. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play. Your iPod works as long as it has a dock connector on the bottom. There are no extra wires or adapters. The included remote allows you to control your music at the push of a button. And a stylish, sophisticated look means it can be the center of attention or blend in wherever you place it. You will see your iPod and the SoundDock getting along quite superbly from the moment you plug the iPod in. Happy Listening..

The USB Fan can completely change a hot and sticky situation in any Office into a calm, cool one in a matter of seconds. It is fast becoming a necessity for all office workers. The USB Fan requires no batteries as it is Powered by the USB port and its adjustable, flexible stem allows you to position it to blow in any direction you want.

This is a great buy for any kind of office with Computers. Just plug in the gadget and say good bye to the heat. The USB Fan is suitable for Mac/ PC/ Laptop.

Wacom Intuos 3 is arguably one of the best Graphics Tablets to hit the market. It has attracted tremendous interest. Launched as a successor to the Intuos 2,the Intuos3 has a 6x8 inch drawing surface mounted on a rectangular slab of plastic. Other models with different drawing surface dimensions are also available (4x5 and 9x12-inch). The Intuos 3 wireless pen is shaped differently than the older Intuos 2 version but is almost same functionally. It supports 1024 levels of pressure with tilt sensitivity, which results in differing effects on different pen pressures and tilts.

The ease of airbrushing using the Intuos3 in photoshop was pretty evident in the first try with extremely accurate motion and pressure sensors. The patented, pressure-sensitive pen works wonders with your graphical creations.

An eraser mode is achieved by inverting the pen as in a real pencil with an eraser on its top. Like previous versions, this pen has a two-button finger switch like other versions. The tablet also comes with a cordless mouse as shown in the picture. This mouse works only when the tablet in Mouse Pad mode.

The best and compelling new feature in the Intuos3 is a thin vertical Touch Strip on each side of the tablet that can be used to perform common functions requiring variable input. This strip can be used to zoom in or out the images that we are working on as in the touch sensitive circle around the buttons of the iPod used to adjust volume or select a song!!

We noticed that the Intuos3's new input features are useful, and the variable input of the Touch Strips is very instinctive, Wacom's software that was bundled does not come anywhere near to using the new features to full advantage. But although the Intuos3 is a great product to work for Graphics Professional, we doubt the reasons for an upgrade from Intuos 2.

The Nokia 6111 slide phone is one of the Latest Phones from Nokia. It sports a unique look and fits perfectly into your hands. The 6111 is lightweight, and easy to use, it will fit perfectly in your hand. It comes in silver, dark and pink color which will look good on ladies especially. Just Slide the face of this beauty and get easy access to an impressive range of functions, menus and applications. Take photos and shoot film to edit and share in landscape format, 1 megapixel sensor and 6x zoom, a 262,144-color display, visual radio and even a flash!

For Internet Connectivity, The Nokia 6111 has GPRS and EDGE. It also supports MP3 and AAC tones that can be stored in 21MB of user-available memory. You can share data easily with the Bluetooth, infrared, Pop-Port and USB connections on your Nokia 61111.

Lacking the high-resolution displays of its 6270 and 6280 brethren also announced today, the Nokia 6111 harbours a portrait-oriented display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. The phone also includes an e-mail client with support for POP3/IMAP4/SMTP protocols, as well as Nokia's Xpress audio messaging and Push-To-Talk, the latter of which also has its dedicated button.

The Retail Price of the phone in India at the time of writing this is Rs.13,800/.

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