ASUS ET2012 AIO

ASUS has today launched 4 All-in-One PC models in India. These include the ET2012IUKS, ET2210INKS and touch screen models ET2012IGTS and ET2411INTI. The various models launched feature stylish and ergonomic, space-saving designs and are wall-mountable. They also feature exclusive ASUS SonicMaster Technology for improved audio clarity, louder volume and more detailed audio, Full HD video and DTS stereo sound, USB 3.0 for high speed data transfers, integrated graphics and HDMI-output for cinematic multimedia experience.

ASUS will adopt a 2-pronged strategy for its metro and non-metro customers. “We will work with local partners in Class C and D cities, and make the products available in select retail stores in metros. Our focus will be more toward the smaller cities because the real market for AIOs lies there and not in the metros which are already saturated,” Shetty said. Asus expects its partners to make at least 10 percent profits on the AIOs. The company will train the partners under its Sales Promotion Incentive Fund program, conduct road-shows, and set up demo centers at retail outlets.

The ASUS-exclusive SonicMaster Technology employed in the AIOs refines every acoustic detail in pristine quality to deliver lossless audio – reproducing richer and more distinct vocals at a wider frequency range. ASUS utilizes a host of innovative solutions to deliver crystal-clear, immersive audio that is perfect for both music and movies. Engineered by audio experts, SonicMaster technology utilizes a fine-tuned digital signal processor to deliver an expanded sound range, improved fidelity and more distinct vocals.

All ASUS All-in-One PCs will come with a 3 years onsite warranty. ASUS desktops reflect a tradition of the finest product quality, innovation and longevity. Based on PCWorld USA’s 2011 Reliability and Service Survey, users ranked ASUS as the leading choice for Windows-based desktops, citing high satisfaction due to reliability, value and quiet operation. ASUS desktops received further praise for performance, design, and connectivity.

ASUS VG23AH 3D IPS LED Monitor

ASUS today launched VG23AH, the 3D IPS LED monitor. Designed to be a well-rounded and customized display for entertainment and gaming, the display features ASUS All-in 3D technology, providing users with the smart choice when it comes to the ultimate 2D and 3D multimedia.

It immerses users in a cinematic 3D home theater experience with crisp, clear visuals accompanied by audio from its built-in 3W stereo speakers. With a wide-view angle IPS display, 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio, and ASUS-exclusive Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology, the VG23AH delivers a colorful visual experience in Full HD 1080p. It features a host of connectivity options that allows for greater compatibility with an array of media devices by way of dual HDMI 1.4 ports, single-link DVI, and D-sub input options. It has been ergonomically designed with the user in mind, with swivel, tilt and height adjustment capabilities; along with battery-free 3D glasses for a comfortable viewing experience.

“This monitor provides users with an immersive, cinematic 2D and 3D home theater experience. ASUS All-in 3D technology features an exclusive hotkey that converts any 2D to 3D content easily while battery-free 3D glasses ensure a comfortable viewing experience. With a wide-view angle IPS display, 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio, and ASUS-exclusive Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology, the VG23AH delivers colorful visuals in Full HD 1080p. Connectivity comes by way of dual HDMI 1.4 ports, single-link DVI, and D-sub ports. It is ergonomically designed with swivel, tilt and height adjustment capabilities,” commented Mr. Vinay Shetty, Country Head – Component Business, ASUS (India),

Stereoscopic 3D immersion
The VG23AH features Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) 3D technology that transports users into an immersive 3D virtual world. The technology used in FPR 3D monitors separate the 3D images that are delivered to the left and right eye simultaneously to deliver flicker-free 3D visuals that are easy on viewers’ eyes.

It does away with complicated system setups thanks to ASUS All-in 3D technology, so even users lacking in the technical knowhow can easily access this 3D world via an exclusive hotkey, which allows users to convert any 2D to 3D content easily. Despite this, there is no compromise in performance; with the VG23AH providing crisp and smooth 2D and 3D visuals. This visual feast is complemented by built-in 3W stereo speakers that provide an aural experience to savor.

Vivid color performance and visual experience
The VG23AH brings users into a spectacular colorful world in Full HD 1080p and its IPS panel provides a 178° wide-view angle on both vertical and horizontal planes, with minimal color shift.

ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio provides lifelike images with an 80,000,000:1 contrast ratio, giving users the darkest of blacks and the brightest of whites; while Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology optimizes video performance and image fidelity by enhancing color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Six preset video modes (Scenery, Theater, Game, Night View, sRGB and Standard) can be selected via a hotkey.

Extensive connectivity options
The VG23AH features a smart design with dual HDMI 1.4 output ports. These twin ports provide 3D Blu-ray support, and allows for greater flexibility with the display being concurrently connected to both a game console and Blu-ray disc player and can be easily switched on/off when in use. In addition, it offers extra connectivity options by way of single-link DVI and D-sub ports.

User-friendly design
The VG23AH has been ergonomically designed to ensure that users always find a comfortable viewing position thanks to its swivel, tilt, and height adjustable stand.

It also comes with lightweight, battery-free 3D glasses. These FPR 3D glasses are flicker-free as the two lenses receive the images for the left and right eye from the display simultaneously. These glasses feature an ASUS-exclusive design, and do not contain any electrical components, with the user not needing to worry about charging the battery. These 3D glasses ensure a comfortable fit for the user. The VG23AH comes with a pair of 3D glasses, along with additional 3D clip-on glasses.

VG23AHH Spec Overview

Some additional details about the product:
Exact product name/model number: VG23AH
Price: Rs. 18, 500/- (excluding taxes)
Contact (Company Name): ASUS Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Phone: 18002090365

F6000U

It’s that time of the year when festival upon festival calls upon music, dance and celebration. And besides near and dear ones, some preferred gadgets too make the occasions special. F&D, one of India’s leaders in the manufacture of multimedia speakers announces an extension to its line with the F6000U, a 5.1 multimedia speaker which is packed with a home theatre surround sound for momentous performances.

This system, i.e. the five satellite speakers and their base are packed with enhanced convenience and easy operation. The user-friendly remote control and catalogue will mean that the gizmo will become a part of your drawing room or bedroom in no time!

At the core of this product is a thumping Bass effect with 6500 watts PMPO power output. With the speakers helping in 360-degree dispersion of sound waves for Hi-Fi surround sound, the subwoofer within its 8-inch powerful bass driver too will enhance the experience. And by the way, we’re talking about a massive 6,500W output here!

The F6000 U is designed so to understand its user and blend in with his moods and behaviours: from a bright LED display to easy connectivity to PCs, MP3 players, TVs and DVD players, its USB device and SD card slot are a boon for any music lover. That said, its digital FM player, by using advanced PLL technology only gives superior reception. The system’s ‘heavy duty’ look of a metal grill is backed by style, with a high glossy surface.

Perhaps the best part, and one which would totally help rocketing budgets this festive season, is the speakers’ price. At only Rs 10,990, they meet all the needs of entertainment lovers who add a new dimension to their festival this year. Commenting on the launch of the latest F6000U, Mr Rajesh Bansal, Director F&D said: “This Diwali, our 5.1 multimedia speakers will not only promise, but deliver an amazing sound experience. They’re a proud new addition to our product range.”

With Navratri at the doorstep and Diwali to follow, these stylish and performance-oriented speakers will leave no corner of your home and heart untouched by your favourite sound.

Photokina Star 2012

FUJIFILM’s latest offering X-E1, the second in the X series interchangeable lens camera, has won the “Photokina STAR 2012” award sponsored by PHOTO PRESSE and “digit!” magazines traditionally awarded at Photokina. The award honours products and concepts that stand out for their innovative nature and their trendsetting technologies.

Following hot on the heels of the highly acclaimed FUJIFILM X-Pro1, the X-E1 boasts the same 16 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor with top-class OLED electronic viewfinder, a smaller body with built-in flash and the same X mount for the FUJINON XF lens series.

The new FUJIFILM X-E1 camera features a colour filter array with a random pixel arrangement. The distinctive arrangement of the colour filter array is very effective in the enhancing noise separation in high-sensitivity photography.

Mr. K Tanaka, Managing Director, FUJIFILM India said, “We are very proud to be honoured with Photokina STAR 2012 award. With the interchangeable lens technology, X-E1 has promises to be an exciting addition to the X series range. It has the ability to create the “bokeh” effect which creates an aesthetic out-of-focus effect when shooting with a shallow depth of field. This product has all the features to satisfy the needs of our discerning customers.”

X-E1 with attractive classical design and wide appeal is available in two variations Silver and Black.

According to Rohit Pandit, Executive Vice President, FUJIFILM India, “With X-E1 the user can view the new heights of photography, thanks to FUJIFILM’s creative ‘Film Simulation Modes’ to simulate the distinctive textures of conventional photo film. One can use the high saturation ‘Velvia’ for landscape shots with stunning primary colours, ‘ASTIA’ for faithful smooth skin tone reproduction and the more versatile ‘PROVIA’ for its natural look, as well as two additional settings based on professional colour negative films.”

· The only operator in the county to offer such a service

Now, drive smart as Airtel brings a new app exclusively for its customers that enable users to view their location on a map and plan the route from one place to another. SmartDrive is assisted by a voice based turn by turn navigation that gives real time information updates on traffic situation on roads around. What’s more, it also suggests the subscriber an alternate route in case of traffic congestion on the normal route.

Airtel, with the launch of SmartDrive, becomes the first operator in the country to offer such a product giving real time traffic flow information along with other valuable information.

Airtel customers can download the app from www.airtellive.com/smartdrive using their mobile or by sending SMS smart to 54321. Following are the subscription charges for SmartDrive

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SmartDrive is a complete navigation application offering the following services

A. Search for POI (Points of Interests)

Search For POI

With SmartDrive you can easily search and get the exact positions for your destinations. POIs are grouped into categories like restaurants, theatres, shopping malls etc. Once the application is downloaded this feature can be used absolutely free of cost.

B. Voice Navigation

Voice Navigation

SmartDrive will guide you to reach the place of your choice by giving you turn by turn directions. What’s more you can choose the fastest way you want to take as SmartDrive will also give approximate time the journey will take basis the traffic on the various routes.

C. Live Traffic information

Live Traffic Information

Traffic is calculated basis the number of GPS devices being used on the particular road and their average speed and historical trends of traffic. Currently, it is live in Delhi &NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore cities and will be live in Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune by December. The app gives traffic status on major roads in a colour coded format as described below –

· Red – implying heavy traffic

· Yellow – Medium and

· Green – Free flow of traffic

D. The application also has features like

· Share the app with a friend

· Trip recorder – to record all trips you make when using voice navigation for later reference

· Wikipedia information of places for which information is available.

· Add frequently visited locations to favorites so that you don’t have to search again and again

· Weather information about the place

Strontium JET USB Flash Drive

Strontium Technology has announced a new JET USB Flash Drive which is based on the USB 3.0 standard and is a perfect option for facilitating fast, multi-stream data transfer. These are shock resistant and have Textured Metal Casing with LED Backlight.

Strontium’s new JET USB Flash Drive, weighing nearly 11.3g is ideal for desktops and notebooks with USB 3.0 ports and is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0.With an increasing demand for high-speed transmission of large capacity of HD video, files, digital artworks and presentations, the computers are constantly trying to keep up with the pace of higher performance management.

All the way through, USB 3.0 technology makes it that much convenient to enjoy all the speed of modern digital life in the size of one’s palm.JET USB features a shock resistant and robust cap design. The exclusive metal casing displaysan elegant texture, and it is complemented with a beautiful LED backlight feature that exudes anaura of sophistication.This will be the one and only data solution for consumers with JET speed performance.

Features:

· Available Capacity: 16GB
· Weight: 11.3g
· Dimensions: 55.5 x 18.5 x 8.5 mm (L x W x H in millimetres)
· Available in two Colours: Black and Blue
· 5 years hassle-free Strontium Limited Warranty
· Shock resistant and robust design
· Support USB 3.0 (version 1.0) High speed to Super speed DTR, backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
· High Speed Data Transfer from 40mbps*
· Device interoperates with USB 2.0 platforms -hosts support USB 2.0 legacy devices.
· Compliant with USB 2.0 specification backward compatible with USB 1.1
· Hot Plug & Play

Portronics 3D Digital Pedometer

Portronics, a leader in innovative portable and digital devices introduces its new portable device called, the Health Key, a digital pedometer. It is one of the world’s advanced 3D pedometers. The H-key Digital Pedometer utilizes latest generation 3D Technology which allows it to provide superior accuracy in any functional position, unlike other similar products that works accurately only if vertically placed. The H-key Digital Pedometer gives accurate readings whether it’s up, down or flat, on its side or at any angle.

The Health Key Digital Pedometer utilizes a Digital 3D Acceleration Sensor which is far more accurate than mechanical sensors used in other pedometers.

The H-key Digital Pedometer helps you to record your steps, distance, average speed, calories burned and time spent exercising. The data is displayed on a new bright LCD screen with a dual row display. The Health Key Motion Digital Pedometer filters out vibrations and only begins counting after it detects a sequence of continuous steps for greater accuracy. It runs on Coin Batteries and comes with a bonus strap and an instruction manual. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

Salient features:

Highly accurate and fashionable. You can carry it in your pocket or in a purse or wear it around your neck.
Record steps, distance, speed, calories burned and time with the world’s most advanced Tri-Axis Technology.
New 3D Sensor (X, Y, Z plane detection) provides superior accuracy in any position.
Counts up to 1 million steps with a 7-Day Memory and includes a built-in Clock, Calendar & Sports Timer and Auto Sleep Mode technology.

Pricing and Availability : Priced at a market price of Rs. 1249/-, the Portronics Health Key is available across the country in 2 different colours – Blue and Orange.

The Health Key has no additional maintenance cost.

AVerMedia HD Recorder

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., the preeminent name in digital multimedia technology, today introduced the Game Capture HD (C281), a standalone 1080i capture box for Playstation® 3 and Xbox 360. It guarantees a prompt and robust HD video capture ability to preserve your splendid video gameplays in 1080i. You don’t need to set up a PC beside your game boxes. The Game Capture HD can handle the whole HD gameplay recording task independently of PC. The installation is easy. By connecting Game Capture HD with your video game console via the accompanying Universal Component Cable, your HD video gameplay recorder is ready. The HD gameplay recording is now one-click away! The Game Capture HD will be soon available in this fall.

The Game Capture HD possesses an advanced H.264 hardware compression technology. It can achieve the delicate high definition video in the most HDD-efficient way. The on-screen display provides you the comprehensive recording information without interfering your gameplay. AVerMedia has overcome the time difference between live gameplay and the video compressed by the Game Capture HD. You will not feel the latency in your games while the on-screen display mode is on. Besides, you can take a screenshot during gaming or video playback. The gallery with thumbnail view guides you to the recordings or snapshots you’re looking for. It even allows you to choose the file storage by your own preferences. The USB port for external hard drive, the 2.5″ hard drive slot under the Game Capture HD also enhances its portability and stability.

In addition to the solid video capture features, the stylish shell of the Game Capture HD makes it a perfect match for your video game console. The enclosed Universal Component Cable for Game Consoles will stop your steps for looking for a compatible and reliable cable for your game boxes. It allows you to connect Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii with the Game Capture HD via one set of component video and RCA audio cable. It also relieves your hassle of switching connection between your game consoles. Plus, the dedicated remote control can help you record your gameplay without leaving your seat. To know more about the Game Capture HD

Strontium HAWK Solid State Drives

Strontium Technology has announced a new series of high-performance solid state drives called HAWK solid state drives. These are Hynix-made solid state drives with Strontium branding and after sales support. They are based on SandForce’s SF2281 controller and SK hynix flash.

The drives are meant to be an upgrade option for consumers who are looking to buy new laptop or desktop. With over 500MB/s of read and white performance, the HAWK SSD will make Mac Books and PCs run faster. In addition, SSDs feature enhanced durability, shock-proof, silent operation and are more reliable as compared to traditional hard drives.

Strontium HAWK SSD simply makes the computer more responsive than ever. With quicker boot up and shorter lead time in applications loading, it will definitely enhance your daily productivity and ensure your system takes flight to the next level. HAWK SSD is backed by a three-year warranty and the reliability of Strontium.

Strontium HAWK Solid State Drives Features:

• 2.5” Drive
• SandForce SF-2281
• MLC NAND Flash for Fast Performance
• Available Capacities: 120GB and 240GB
• Sequential Performance (256KB, MAX): Read: 510 MB/s, Write: 470 MB/s
• Random Performance (4KB, MAX): Read: 50,000 IOPS, Write: 38,000 IOPS
• Supports SATA I/ II/ III Interface
• TRIM Support (O/S Support Required)
• Power Consumption: 0.82W (Active), 0.26W (Idle)
• Mean Time between Failures (MBTF): 1.2M
• 3 years hassle-free Strontium Limited Warranty

Strontium HAWK Solid State Drives Pricing and Availability : Strontium’s HAWK SATA III will be exclusively available shortly with our e-commerce partner in India www.homeshop18.com and are offered in two different storage capacities i.e. 120 GB and 240 GB with part numbers SRSSDHK-25/120GIII and SRSSDHK-25/240GIII and are available with Strontium’s authorized distributors and e-retailers at a street price of Rs. 6999/- and Rs. 12999/- respectively.

Strontium AUTO Blue 16 GB

Strontium is pleased to announce the launch of AUTO USB drives designed especially for car audio-video systems.  Auto USB drive is small in size and light weight. It is made of high quality polycarbonate material which makes it heat and shock resistant.

“With the growing popularity of in-car entertainment systems with USB ports, users can now easily enjoy songs from their music library while driving. The ultra-fast write speeds will quickly copy songs and videos from computer and blazing read speeds will deliver stunning sound quality and impressive visual displays” said, Mr. Ajay Kogta, General Manager, Strontium Technology India.

Measuring 35×17.4×6.9mm and 3 grams, an 8GB Strontium AUTO USB drive can carry 2000 songs or 8 hours of video and can be put inside car audio system’s USB port and left there permanently. The drives come in blue and black colours and capacities of 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. They can be bought from major retailers, online shops, petrol pump stations and card dealers.

Features:

• Available Capacities: 4GB, 8GB and 16GB
• Available Colours: Black and Blue
• 5 years hassle-free Strontium Limited Warranty
• High Speed Data Transfer Performance:  Read speed from 25 MB/s and Write speed from 5 MB/s
• High quality polycarbonate body material that withstand high temperature and physical impact
• Universal Serial Bus 1.1, 2.0 & 3.0 compatible (USB)
• Supports plug and play
• Operation voltage: 4.5~5.5V DC from USB port
• Variable clock rate 0~480MHz
• Low power consumption
• USB Bus-Powered, no external power required
• Non-volatile storage and solid-state reliability
• Minimum 50,000 insertions
• MTBF (Mean Time between Failures): > 500000 hours to 1500000 hours
• Data Reliability: < 1 non-recoverable error in 1014 bits read
• Retention 10 years (Flash dependent)
• OS supported: Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
• Support Vista Ready Boost Function

Pricing and Availability : Available in black and blue colours, Strontium’s Auto USB drives are offered in three different capacities i.e. 4GB, 8 GB, and 16GB through Strontium’s authorized distributors and e-retailers at street prices of Rs. 249/-, Rs. 349/-and Rs. 499 respectively. For more information email Indiasales@strontium.biz  or visit http://www.strontium.biz/