Sahara Launches Rechargeable Optical Mouse

Sahara Computers, has launched a new rechargeable optical mouse with up to 800 dpi.The Sahara 640B3BT4 Rechargeable Optical Mouse comes with advanced optics localization pattern and precise cursor movement. The receiver and charger of this new optical mouse come in one base with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The receiver can be used as a charger.

The mouse comes with 27MHz wireless RF technology with a 360 degree receiving feature and can be used from a distance of 1.5 meters. It features skid-proof silicon rubber pads on both sides and has a transparent cover with a stainless steel strip on the top surface.

The Sahara 640B3BT4 Rechargeable Optical Mouse is available through Sahara Computers authorized Channel Partners and ITJ Retails at a price of Rs. 999 without taxes.Source

Creative Zen Stone Plus With In-built Speaker Announced

IDLDPL (India Digital Life Style Distributors Pvt. Ltd.) will soon make available the Creative Zen Stone Plus with in-built speaker.Apart from the built-in speaker the second version of Zen Stone Plus features a small OLED display with customizable equalizer settings and functionalities including stopwatch, FM/AM radio system, recording facility etc. This MP3 player comes with a translucent silicon skin and a clip to hold onto pockets.

Available in 2 GB and 4 GB capacities the player can store up to 1000 songs. Apart from MP3 and WMA formats, the Zen Stone Plus also supports audible files and unprotected AAC files (including iTunes Plus).
Powered by USB cables from a PC, the player does not require drivers to synchronize with a desktop or laptop. By downloading Creative Media Lite, one can easily rip CDs, manage folders, transfer files and access other essential functions.
The Creative Zen Stone plus is available in matte black, dark blue, pink or champagne and features a smooth, contoured design for a natural, comfortable fit in the hand. The 2 GB version will be available for Rs. 3699.Source

Samsung Out With New DVD, Blu-ray Players

Samsung today announced the launch of its next generation DVD Players in the Indian market, including its first Blu-ray player BD-P1400. The flagship model of the new 2008 DVD range is the Samsung Pebble ( DVD F1080), which is a High Definition 1080p up conversion DVD Player.

Samsung DVD-F1080

The unit is small and slim and can up convert standard 480p discs to 720 p, 1080i or 1080p. It also features multimedia file playback capability, including DivX, MP3, WMA, MPEG4 and more. It is priced at Rs. 5, 900.

"The introduction of newest line of DVD and Blu-ray players signals to consumers that the home viewing experience will come with a more striking look, a clearer sound, more stunning color and easier connectivity than ever before", said R. Zutshi, Dy. Managing Director, Samsung India.

Samsung BD-P1400

The new BD-P1400 Blu-ray player also seems impressive, with all the arsenal needed for a multimedia overhaul, like HDMI 1.3 and more. It comes in at the right time, and is not too differently priced from competitors. It is priced at Rs. 29, 000/.
In addition to the Pebble and BD-P1400, Samsung today also announced the launch of seven new DVD players here. Some of the new features that have been introduced in the 2008 DVD line up include: Best Playability, FM Tuner, Power Resume Function, USB 2.0 connection, CD ripping and 14 bit Video DAC. These players also have the cool D2RS technology, which aims and claims to play all kinds of scratched DVDs.Source

i.Tech Releases Bluetooth v2.1 Stereo Headset

i.Tech's new Clip D-Radio Bluetooth headset features CSR's hi-tech BlueCore5-Multimedia silicon. For the uninitiated, CSR are biggies in the wireless hardware space, and this collaboration seems to be something cool. The Clip D-Radio is the world's first stereo headset to support v2.1+EDR of the Bluetooth specification and provides the wireless streaming of high quality audio from a handset, music player or its built in FM radio.

CSR's multimedia BlueCore products claim to be the only Bluetooth ICs on the market to integrate a DSP. CSR has designed BlueCore5-Multimedia to provide high grade audio performance for stereo headsets with its CODEC providing 95dB SNR. BlueCore5-Multimedia's flexible DSP architecture allows designers to add additional features to help boost the performance and functionality of their end designs (such as the FM radio in i.Tech's Clip D-Radio). The headset's BlueCore5- Multimedia system is specially designed to eliminate interference when taking a call. It also is combined with CSR's proprietary CVC technology for boosting performance

iTech has up to seven hours of quality audio streaming time, or up to 150 hours whilst on standby for the radio headset. In support of the latest Bluetooth specification v2.1+EDR, the headset is compatible with both A2DP and AVRCP profiles to enable connectivity to a wider variety of music sources whilst maintaining the ability to easily switch between phone calls and stereo music.Source

GTA IV (Indian Release) Delayed

As most of you have already realized by now, Grand Theft Auto IV's Indian release has been delayed. We got in touch with the game's local distributors who could not give us a new date but they're optimistic about getting the game within a week or so.

The reason the game's been delayed is because Take Two is facing acute shortage and since India is not a high priority market we just have to sit patiently and wait till they send us stock. Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened to us and I'm dead sure it's not the last time.Source

Creative Launches MuVo T200

Creative recently introduced in India the Creative MuVo T200, equipped with a full color LCD display screen and a built-in USB connector. Users can now personalize this player by selecting from six color themes to be displayed on the vibrant full color LCD screen to reflect their personalities, listening moods and music preferences.

"The tiny Creative MuVo T200 functions as both a MP3 player and a USB storage device. Its ultra compact design, with dimensions of only 25 x 77.7 x 11 mm and a feather light weight of only 20.6 grams, make it very convenient for users to bring along wherever they go", said Toh Sork Lee, Regional Sales Manager, India, Creative Technology Ltd

Available in black, white and pink, the Creative MuVo T200 supports MP3, WMA and Audible music formats and is available in 2GB and 4GB storage capacities. Users can store up to 500 of their favorite music tracks and enjoy up to 9 hours of seamless music playback with a single charge of the rechargeable battery.

The player is equipped with a 65,000 full color LCD screen (24 x 6 mm viewing area), and comes with a built-in FM radio and voice recorder. The Creative MuVo T200 is priced at Rs. 3399 and Rs. 4999 for 2GB and 4GB respectively.Source