Altec Lansing's 2.2 Speaker System launched

Altec Lansing has introduced the new Expressionist BASS desktop speaker system calling it the industry's first 2.2 desktop speaker system.

The Expressionist BASS is a two-piece PC speaker set, housing dual down-firing, radiating subwoofers built into each base. The Expressionist BASS contains subwoofers within the system's freestanding, cone-shaped body – thus eliminating the need for a third, bulky, bass-amplifying component. The cone-shaped architecture of the new Expressionist BASS adds significant acoustic value to the speaker system, while the rounded body decreases harsh edge diffractions which can typically "color" audio to the listener's ear – resulting in efficient frequency responses with low distortion for much cleaner, more natural sound.

"The evolution of digital music and media has dramatically increased PC-centric playback, so Altec Lansing engineered this integrated system to audibly and aesthetically complement the desktop," said Vicki Marion, president of Altec Lansing. "The unique chassis of the new Expressionist BASS is built to appeal to both eye and ear by amplifying fidelity as well as contributing a bold, distinctive new look to today's multimedia systems. Expressionist BASS proves that powerful, natural sound performance can come in a compact, space-saving package."

The platform of the speaker system channels power amplification in a downward motion - to radiate sound off hard surfaces and reflect audio in a 360-degree field. 4" (100mm) long-throw subwoofers are built into the base of each speaker. Engineered with two 1½" (40mm) drivers, mid- and high- frequencies are compartmentalized so vocals and details come through with total clarity.The cone-shaped chassis is fitted with bezels and fasteners, visible connectors and drivers, heritage horn tweeter components and precision machined cage details.
The Expressionist BASS speaker system also features an auxiliary input to provide convenient connection to any MP3, CD and DVD player.
Altec Lansing Expressionist BASS (FX3022) system will be available at an estimated street price of Rs. 5490 through its National distributor Rashi Peripherals and its branches across the country.

Gibson's Robot Guitar 2nd Gen.....!

When Gibson launched the Robot Guitar we were itching to check it out, and check we did. The auto-tuning system combined with the true Gibson tone was truly amazing. Now Gibson has announced the second generation of limited edition Robot Guitar.

What more can Robot Guitar offer when the stress is on auto-tuning? Well, this time Gibson claims the tuning happens within seconds, enabling artists to change the tuning in the middle of a performance (song). Named Dark Fire, the guitar uses what Gibson calls the Chameleon Tone technology with "infinite number of tonal possibilities".

The Dark Fire's tone potentiometer and CPA have also been redesigned so that turning the tone knob allows a very intuitive and significant change in tone, thus giving you even more ability to dial in your desired tone.That apart, the Dark Fire's battery system and power circuit have also been improved to get nearly 500 tunings from a single charge. As an added plus, you can also play the Dark Fire while the battery system is being charged.
It makes use of the popular P90h (single coil pickup) in the neck position and a Burstbucker 3 in the bridge position. The Dark Fire also gives you the ability to adjust and blend the acoustic sound from the piezo bridge pickup with the sound from the guitar's traditional pickups.

The Nintendo Wii......

The Wii made by Nintendo is a home videp game console. Its a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's Playstation3 . Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of both.

An astonishing feature of this console is its wireless controller, the Wii remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and it can detect movements in 3-D. Another distinctive feature of the console is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode. This is why the Nintendo Wii is one of the most popular gaming consoles in the whole world. The Wii is popular mainly because of its 3-D pointing device which makes movements on the screen as the users moves the remote controller. Overall the Wii is a value for money product and it is a great buy. Interested people can try out a price comparison with other gaming consoles and select the best product at the best price.

There are a wide variety of wii Games that are availlable in the market. When the Wii was launched on November the 19th, 2006 it was released with just 23 titles. But today when the Wii is about to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary it has hundreds of games to offer in the market. These games are availlable at various platforms of the market be it retail shops or online shops but cheap wii games are very easily availlable.

One of the most popular games for the Wii released this year is the wii fit which is an exercise game consisting of activities utilizing the Wii balance board peripheral. The best thing about this game is that it can be played by the whole family and the best part is you don't need to worry to exercise, the game itself makes you exercise and makes you fit. It calculates the BMI of a person, makes him/her do Yoga, Push-Ups and many other exercises. So it can be termed as the most health enhancing game ever made.

Another member of the nintendo family is the Nintendo DS which is a hendheld gaming console which has a dual-LCD screen. The bottom screen is a touchscreen and the console has an inbuilt microphone and is also equipped with wi-fi. The Nintendo DS has two more versions which were released later, the DS-lite and the DSi. These have many upgraded features.

Keep on reading to know more about other gaming consoles and a detailed review of the DSi and Ds-lite.

Transcend's 128 GB 2.5-inch SSD launched

Transcend has announced the release of its all-new 128GB high speed 2.5-inch Solid State Disk (SSD) in India.
Featuring a new controller, Transcend's MLC-equipped 128GB SSD delivers sustained read/write speeds of up to 145MB/92MB per second.

Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, "With the ever-increasing popularity of compact notebooks and high-end portable devices, the demand for solid-state disks (SSD) is greater than ever. Transcend is poised at the forefront of this new solid-state revolution, offering a new all-new high-speed range of SSD products with a fresh new look and phenomenal read/write speeds."

Transcend's 128GB Solid State Disk's integrated ECC (Error Correction Code) ensures reliable data transfer and increases system integrity. Its built-in wear leveling technology also guarantees ultra-long storage lifespan and data-retention durability for prolonged use. Transcend's 2.5" Solid State Disks are available in capacities ranging from 8GB to 128GB in SATA-II and IDE versions, and are all backed by a two-year warranty along with the support of a global service network.

The SSD is priced at Rs. 20,000.

PSP 3000 to be launched in India....!

At the PlayStation experience held in Mumbai this weekend Atindriya Bose, Country Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment announced that the PSP 3000 would hit Indian shores this November for Rs. 9,490.

The fantastic feature of PSP-3000 is its enhanced screen, an upgraded version of the already high-quality screen of the PSP Slim & Lite. The screen is engineered to produce a wide range of colors, delivering more definition. The anti-glare technology considerably reduces the glare caused by sunlight and harsh indoor lighting.

PSP-3000’s built-in microphone brings the PSP even closer to the forefront of cutting-edge communications technology. Users can say goodbye to microphone leads and head-pieces and can now simply speak into their PSP to communicate online – all that's needed is a Wi-Fi connection.