Gadget Gyan

October 27, 2010 07:15 pm | Updated 07:15 pm IST

Zeus marks Videocon's entry in the AndroidTM phone market. Photo: Special Arrangement

Zeus marks Videocon's entry in the AndroidTM phone market. Photo: Special Arrangement

PC experience

Videocon Mobile Phones announced its entry in the AndroidTM phone market with ‘Videocon Zeus'. Its is an Android TM 2.1 (Éclair)-ready with a large 3.2 inch multi-touch (capacitive) screen with 600 M Hz Qualcomm M icroprocessor, 5M P camera, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and Push M ail amongst many other features. The Android TM-powered Zeus replicates the PC experience for the user on the move. Its operating system provides a seamless integration of the device with the Internet and also provides an intuitive access to over 70,000 applications in the Android TM Marketplace for easy download and installation. The Preloaded Applications on the Zeus opens up a whole new dimension of internet for the user.

Game on

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe recently announced PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) Essentials, a range of top PSP games re-released at low prices to give every user access to a huge range of great titles. The new range, encompassing everything from car chases and planet-hopping capers is priced at Rs. 699 each. The titles from acclaimed and best-selling franchises include Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, Wipeout Pulse, MedEvil Resurrection, Pursuit Force, Patapon 2 and Secret Agent Clank.

Tech talk

LG Mobiles has launched six open market CDMA phones: LG 6160, LG 6210, LG 6300, LG 6400, LG 510 and LG 235.

LG6160: MP3 player with 3.5mm jack, FM radio with recording, torch, up to 4GB expandable memory, Bluetooth and Hindi language support. Price: Rs. 2649.

LG6210: FM radio with recording, VGA camera, MP3 player with preset equalizers, Bluetooth, upto 4GB expandable memory, City Distance Calculator, BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator, EMI calculator and Panchang. Price: Rs. 2999.

LG6300: 2.1 channel active sub-woofer and side-stereo speakers, 2MP camera, MP3 player, Wireless FM and Bluetooth. Price: Rs. 4749

LG6400: 1.3MP camera, Wireless FM with FM recording, MP3 player with 3.5mm jack, big Screen (5.08cm), up to 4GB expandable memory, Bluetooth and built-in modem and Hinglish support. Price: Rs. 4425.

Cookie Zip (LG510): Advanced Internet access technology, 7.6 cm-wide WVGA full touch screen and One Touch social networking Price: Rs. 8000.

Cookie Spark (LG235): LG Cookie Glide, 5 MP camera and One Touch SNS update and Wi-Fi. Price: Rs. 5898

Play on the go

Mitashi Edutainment has launched its all new portable DVD Player, the TFD 9609 v1.0. It comes with a massive 22.86cms screen and an effective anti-shock feature. It plays DVD/CD/VCD/CD_R/CD_RW/HDCD/MP3/MP4/JPEG/DIV-X format even through USB, MMC card reader and also your cable channels by adding the TV Tuner feature. It comes with a car kit which includes a car pouch and a car charger. It is available at all leading stores. Price: Rs. 7490

Portable desk

Makoba, the elite and premium stationery store, has on its shelves PortaBook, the revolutionary, multi-functional laptop desk. This easy-to-use stand is available in five adjustable positions for improved comfort and visibility. It provides better ergonomic positioning to stop neck, back, and wrist strain that you usually confront while using a laptop. The handy design weighs just 14.3 ounces (around 400 gm) and can be folded flat and carried along with your laptop, in your hand or bag. Porta Book can also be used as a lap desk, for holding books and documents, thus enabling a hands-free reading experience. Essentials such as compact disks and documents can also be stocked up in this desk.

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