Google Nexus S Price in India, US & UK

Google’s now got its own product page live for the Nexus S from Samsung. It’s also got a gyroscope as do the existing Galaxy S phones — integrated VoIP support, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Interestingly, the phone’s quoted as having nothing more than a 1GHz Cortex A8-based Hummingbird processor, seemingly shooting down rumors that this thing would be rocking the Orion dual-core setup.

Here’s the rundown of Google Nexus S:

• 4-inch WVGA display
• triband HSPA with AWS support (no HSPA+, seemingly)
• 5 megapixel autofocus camera, 16GB of onboard storage
• 720p HD video recording, NFC
• 512MB of RAM
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack
• 1500 mAh battery

This thing is all but official anyway, but for what it’s worth. Google Nexus S, Android 2.3 gingerbread OS will be soon available in India through online retailer infibeam at mid January or Late January and also available in some store of Mumbai. Google Nexus S will be soon available in India for Rs. 24,000 through infibeam. The Nexus S will be available for purchase “online and in-store from all Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores,” either unlocked or with a T-Mobile plan. Across the US dollar & UK pond, look for the Nexus S to hit at Perfecto Mobile’s Handset Cloud, Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy.

ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s: Hot New Guts and Accents To Match

What started as an unsure experiment has blossomed into a solid lineup of tweener PCs. There are four ThinkPad Edges now, each packing second-generation Intel Core processors. And the E220s and E420s might actually make you forget they're business machines.
The aesthetic improvements on the 12.50-inch E220s and 14-inch E420s are small but important touches: a soft-matte exterior to do away with all that smudging. Metal accents that add a smidge of splash without being overbearing. And most welcome for business travelers, bodies that are both one-inch thick or less and 3.5 and 4 pounds, respectively. And on the E420s, that's including an optical drive.
The two notebooks come in Core i3, i5, and i7 Sandy Bridge flavors, and offer optional 4G/WiMAX connectivity. Both support up to 320GB hard drives or 128GB SSD, and the smaller model maxes out at 4GB RAM versus the 14-incher's 8GB. Both feature the same high-definition LED display, and the spill-proof Edge keyboard that was such a pleasant innovation on the original model.
The E220s starts at $900, while the base E420s will cost you $750, and you can get your hands on both starting this April.

Lenovo Adds Curves, Style and Attitude to Next-Gen ThinkPad Edge Small Business Laptops
Marries Urban Attitude and Performance-Driven Technologies with ThinkPad Quality and Reliability

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – January 3, 2011: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced two new laptops that elevate small-to-medium (SMB) business computing with luxurious and sophisticated design, cutting-edge technologies and extra features to go beyond business computing. The ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s laptops catch attention with their jaw-dropping, premium design. Small details make a big difference: the stunning infinity screen, a matte finish that's soft to the touch and real metal accents project a cosmopolitan image. The laptops are also business performance powerhouses, featuring increased performance and integrated graphics in the upcoming second generation Intel® CoreTM processor technology, Lenovo's Enhanced Experience 2.0 for rapid boot up and a range of wireless connectivity technologies. They also crossover for serious play with Dolby Home Theatre® audio and high definition video conferencing.
"How we think about PC design and the entire computing experience is changing," said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Think Product Group, Lenovo. "The new ThinkPad Edge premium laptops give users technology that's extremely personal, beautiful and powerful so they can accomplish their business goals and keep up with their personal lives."
Eye-Catching, Intriguing Design
With a chic, modern and clean appearance, Lenovo designed the 12.5-inch E220s and 14-inch E420s to turn heads. Strikingly thin and light, the E220s measures less than one inch thick and weighs less than 3.5 pounds1 for excellent portability, while the slightly larger E420s starts at just one-inch and four pounds2. They both feature metal accents that frame the black, soft-matte exterior.
Inside they display an infinity screen for a TV-like appearance. The contemporary ThinkPad keyboard, recognized for providing the same comfortable typing experience as ThinkPad classic laptops, and an extra large clickpad fill the inside. The keyboard is spill-resistant too for peace of mind against accidental spills. For SMBs who need a physical device to play media, the E420s has a hidden, slim, slot-loading DVD player/burner.
Work Hard: Hard-Core Performance Under the Hood
Just as much attention went into the technology inside of the PCs as the elegant exteriors. To power both data-crunching, multitasking business activities and fun, personal entertainment, the E220s and E420s offer choices of upcoming Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.
Since every second counts, especially for busy SMBs, Lenovo created the Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7 to speed up boot time by 30 percent on select models with Rapid Drive technology3. Rapid Drive takes advantage of an SSD for faster boot speed. Lenovo also optimized the preload, drivers and BIOS for speedy start up.
Additionally, the laptops feature all of the latest wireless connectivity technologies: WiFi and optional mobile broadband and 4G/WiMAX4.
Play Hard: Beyond Business Features
When it comes to play, the E220s and E420s offer a premium experience starting with Dolby Home Theatre® audio. Clear, crisp Dolby certified audio makes music and videos rock. The laptops come equipped with Lenovo's enhanced video conferencing technologies including a high-definition web camera, noise-cancelling keyboard software and high performance microphones and speakers. They also feature an HDMI port to show presentations to clients or to relax and watch on a PC monitor or flat-screen TV.
More Choices for a Perfect Business Edge
Lenovo also announced the ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 laptops for SMBs who need an attractive business-class laptop at an attractive price. They pack greater productivity technologies in a thinner design with upcoming Intel® CoreTM technology and the Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 with Rapid Drive on select models.
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Pricing and Availability5
The ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s will be available beginning in April through www.lenovo.com and business partners. Models begin at approximately $899 and $749, respectively. The ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 will be available beginning in April with models starting from approximately $599.

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Lenovo Thinkpad X201i (2.4 GHz i3-370M Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 12.1-Wxga, W7p, LED)
Lenovo ThinkPad 0578F7U Notebook - Core i3 i3-370M 2.4GHz - 14-Inch - Centrino 2 - 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 320 GB HDD - DVD-Writer - Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - Windows 7 Professional x64Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019727U 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black)
Lenovo ThinkPad X100E 11.6-Inch Netbook (Black)

Nikon Coolpix L22 Review

Nikon Coolpix L22 Review



Point and shoot digital cameras are pretty handy if you cell phone/smart phone isn t one that boasts of an exceptional camera. So is the Nikon Coolpix L22 one to be carried around or will it be forgotten in a crowd? Lets find out!

Package and Contents

The packaging of the Nikon Coolpix L22 is the same as that of its younger brother the L21. The cardboard box houses 2 x AA alkaline batteries, a USB cable, Installation CD, manual, strap and the camera itself.


First Impression

The camera has a plastic body with a brushed aluminum finish with a standard black mat finish at the back and a coloured front (our review unit was a silver one). The camera is no eye catcher unless you pick up one the more fancy colours namely the red, blue or the black one. The device does feel solid in ones hands and the most striking feature is the 3-inch LCD display at the back.


Performance

For a box price of just Rs 7450, the device does pack quite a punch with an array of customizable features which begins with a maximum picture resolution of 12 MP, White balance options, continuous shoot, colour tone options (vivid, black and white, etc) and the same backlit options as its predecessor (the L21) such as portrait, landscape, night portrait, indoor, beach snow, sunset, dawn, the list is quite long.

In terms of actually clicking the images, the image quality is crisp at 12MP resolution, and can be viewed with great comfort on your big TV.

The lack of an SD card straight out of the box is felt as the device can click and store only 2 images taken at maximum resolution on the internal memory. The camera also runs on 2 x AA alkaline batteries. Out of an average pair of batteries expect to click around 240 images.

The 3-inch LCD is something that the device can boast about, as images look crisp and clear on it. The quick access buttons along side the menu button are well laid out on the right of the LCD.


Verdict

All in all this is a good entry level point and shoot for all those hoping to get good picture quality along with control over a few functionalities such as white balance, continuous shoot to name a few.


Box Price- Rs 7450.

Specs:
12MP camera
3.0-inch LCD display
3.6x Zoom
2x AA Batteries
19MB internal memory
Video capture resolution of 640x480

Pros
Easy point and shoot
Array of backlit shooting modes
Image quality is good


Cons: None

Cool New Cell Phones coming in 2009

MotoZine ZN5 packs a 5-megapixel camera

The first product from Motorola's partnership with Kodak, the Motorola MotoZine ZN5 features a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory and settings for low-light environments. The camera also has a fun panoramic mode, which stitches continuous shots into a single extended image. Pictures can be uploaded and shared in one click to the Kodak Gallery or any other photo-sharing site. Other notable features of the MotoZine include a 2.4-inch high-resolution screen, dual compatibility for GSM and Wi-Fi, and stereo Bluetooth.

Already available in China, the MotoZine ZN5 is expected to roll out worldwide later in 2008. Motorola has not yet announced pricing or a carrier for North America.

Xperia X1's unique Windows Mobile interface

Another handset slated to hit North America later in 2008 is Sony Ericsson's sleek Xperia X1, the first product to be marketed under the Xperia subbrand. Encased in a stainless-steel body, the phone features a 3-inch VGA touch-screen with a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard. Sony Ericsson touts the Xperia as being as adept for work as it is for play, with a wide range of enterprise and entertainment features. Just as HTC did, Sony Ericsson is introducing its own overlay to Windows Mobile. Xperia Panels UI allows users to customize up to nine desktop screens with their favorite content and applications.

Sony Ericsson has not yet announced a price or a carrier for the Xperia X1.

Affordable Samsung Rant

Ideal for text messaging, the Samsung Rant has a horizontal-slide full QWERTY keyboard. The handset also comes with a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory (up to 16GB), and quick access to Sprint Navigation, Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV. The Rant is one of many new phones to adopt Sprint's new OneClick user interface, which allows users to customize their phone's home screen with their favorite features and content.

The Samsung Rant will be available in October for $50 with a two-year contract. It comes in red or black, though Best Buy will offer an exclusive purple option as well.

Dual-slider Samsung Highnote for music lovers

Another new Samsung for Sprint handset is the Highnote, a slim music phone with a unique design. The Highnote can slide in two directions: Up reveals a dial pad, and down exposes the phone's built-in stereo speakers. The device features a scroll wheel to navigate through Sprint's OneClick interface. As with other Sprint multimedia phones, customers have access to Sprint Navigation and Sprint Music Store as well as to a Web browser, e-mail and texting. The Highnote has expandable memory (up to 16GB), stereo Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headset jack.

Virgin Shuttle

Virgin Mobile USA's first 3G EvDO handset, the Shuttle, is ideal for users who want a multimedia phone but don't want to commit to a contract. Reflecting Virgin's recent acquisition of Helio, the Shuttle is the company's first handset to integrate features from the Helio portfolio, such as access to social networking communities and other mobile sites. In addition, the Shuttle will be the first to use Virgin Mobile's location-based services from uLocate. This small slider phone has a 1.3-megapixel camera, a 2-inch screen, a music player, stereo Bluetooth and SD Card support.

Going on sale this month exclusively at Best Buy, the Shuttle costs $80 on Virgin's Totally Unlimited plan; or you can opt for monthly or pay-as-you-go add-on Mobile Web data plans.

LG Invision

The LG Invision is AT&T's smallest phone to include AT&T Mobile TV. Running on AT&T's 3G network, the Invision invites TV fans to enjoy programming from CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile and NBC2Go on the the handset's 2.2-inch screen. The Invision offers plenty of music features, too, with access to AT&T Mobile Music, side-loading compatibility from Napster To Go and streaming digital radio by XM Radio Mobile. The music player's customizable equalizer supports all unrestricted MP3 files.

The Invision is available now for $100 with a two-year AT&T contract. Customers must pay additional costs for access to Mobile TV and XM Radio.

The stylish LG Lotus, another new phone on the Sprint network, is a full QWERTY flip phone that resembles a square makeup compact. Besides having a sophisticated design, the Lotus comes with built-in GPS, a 2-megapixel camera, an integrated music player with external music controls, and up to 12GB of expandable memory. The Lotus's 2.4-inch wide-view display incorporates Sprint's OneClick customizable interface for fast access to texting, the Web, e-mail and the user's favorite content and features. The Lotus has EvDO support, too, so customers can take advantage of Sprint's broadband and entertainment services.

Competitor to the ubiquitous iPhone is the Samsung Omnia, powered by Windows Mobile 6.1. This model is 100 percent touch-screen, but it includes an optical mouse for navigation. Samsung joins the ranks of mobile phone manufacturers that have customized their own variations on Windows Mobile 6.1: The Omnia includes Samsung's TouchWiz user interface, which enables users to personalize their home screen. The Omnia comes with Microsoft Office Mobile, GPS and a 5-megapixel camera; it is available with a capacity of 8GB or 16GB, with an extendable slot. The 3.2-inch WQVGA LCD screen on the Omnia is slightly smaller than the iPhone's 3.5-inch screen, but it's larger than the 2.8-inch screen of the HTC Touch Diamond.

The Samsung has not yet announced availability dates, a carrier or pricing for North America.

BlackBerry's clamshell Pearl

Since the beginning of the BlackBerry, this iconic messaging device has been synonymous with the flat, easy-access, candy-bar-style phone. But with the new BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip -- Research in Motion's first flip phone -- the paradigm changes. And it's about time: Flip phones hold a lot of appeal, and a recent J.D. Power study noted that nearly 70 percent of current cell phone customers use a flip phone. The Pearl 8220 Flip is more compact than other BlackBerry models, making it easy to slip into a pocket. The phone has an outside secondary display for previewing calls and messages, and for viewing the time. The keyboard looks similar to that on other Pearl models: It has 20 keys, and uses SureType Technology coupled with a spelling checker. The new phone has surprisingly strong multimedia chops, too: Turn the phone on its side to watch video in wide-screen mode; upload pictures to Facebook or Flickr; or use BlackBerry Media Sync to transfer music from your iTunes collection to your phone. The built-in GPS and integrated BlackBerry Maps (for location-based information and directions) will help you find your way, and integrated Wi-Fi supports phone calls and data streaming.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip will be sold via T-Mobile in the third quarter of this year.

BlackBerry Bold 9000 makes a bold and confident statement. This eagerly anticipated smart phone boasts a stylish design, with leatherette accents at back and a gorgeous 480-by-320-pixel, 65,000-plus-color display upfront. (That's twice the BlackBerry Curve's resolution, albeit at the same screen size) The keyboard has a sculpted, comfortable feel. And the phone features a range of connectivity options, including tri-band HSDPA, quad-band EDGE, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi and stereo Bluetooth. This model also has a 2-megapixel camera, and assisted and autonomous GPS (with BlackBerry Maps). Like the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip, this model supports BlackBerry Media Sync for importing music from iTunes on your PC.

The BlackBerry Bold will be available exclusively on AT&T in October.

It may look similar to its sibling, the HTC Touch Diamond, but viewed side-by-side the HTC Touch Pro is clearly thicker. No wonder: The Touch Pro has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard -- a feature that hard-core messaging types may prefer over the Diamond's on-screen soft keyboard. The unit carries a 2.8-inch LCD screen with VGA resolution, and it runs Windows Mobile 6.1. The screen dominates the upper portion of the unit; it rotates sideways to landscape orientation when you turn the device to use the keyboard. Like the Touch Diamond, the Touch Pro incorporates HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface on top of the Windows Mobile 6.1operating system; the HTC interface simplifies frequent tasks such as messaging, checking your calendar and placing calls. It also has integrated GPS with turn-by-turn navigation, built-in Wi-Fi and a 3.2-megapixel camera.

The YouTube-friendly Touch Diamond

At 4 by 2 inches, the candy-bar case on the HTC Touch Diamond is about as wide as the Apple iPhone 3G's screen. The svelte (0.45-inch deep) Diamond isn't superthin, but it is slim enough to fit into your pocket. The 2.8-inch VGA touch-screen display provides crisp, bright images; and as with the iPhone 3G, you get an on-screen software keyboard for text input. The Touch Diamond's operating system is Windows Mobile 6.1 -- but you might not notice that at first glance because you can accomplish many tasks through HTC's customized TouchFLO 3D interface, which puts contacts, text messaging, e-mail, media (video and music), and Internet access at your fingertips. A built-in accelerometer automatically rotates the screen if you tilt the phone on its side. The device is primed for multimedia, too: It has a YouTube application for viewing any YouTube video over cellular or Wi-Fi; its music player handles MP3, AAC and WMA format audio; and it comes with 4GB of internal memory.

The Touch Diamond is available now from Sprint for $350 with a two-year service contract.

Voicetag Brings Voicemail Service To Facebook

For those of you who don’t think voicemail is counterproductive, there is a new app on Facebook called Voicetag that lets you send voicemail messages to individuals or groups. This is not the first such app on Facebook (see Voicemail or TringMe), but it works with regular phones and incorporates SMS messages.

The app is very simple. You select a Facebook contact you want to leave a voice message for (or you can set up group aliases), and add an optional text message. Then, instead of using a computer microphone, you enter the number where you are at and Voicetag calls you. After leaving your message, the recipient gets a notification via Facebook and can play the Voicetag from his or her browser. You can also leave messages to groups from your cell phone by texting Voicetag. It will then call back your cell phone and you can leave a message. The service is free for now.

Voicetag was built by a startup called Ringful to showcase its voice app APIs. (It hopes to compete with BT’s Ribbit and Gizmo). Voicetag’s future feature list includes:

• The ability to not only record but also deliver voice messages to phones, in addition to the online voice Inbox we have today.
• The ability for the message recipient to interact with the message via touch tone when they hear the message on the phone (imagine that you can send out a voice poll on “where do we want to eat tonight? punch 1 for XYZ; punch 2 for ABC”, and get the votes back in text message!)
• The ability to start ad hoc group / conference calls among facebook friends.
• The ability to call your Facebook friend on the phone no matter where she is in the world, and no matter how many times she has changed her phone number since you last talked.