Samsung Launches INNOV8 In India

Samsung Mobile today strengthened its multimedia phone portfolio by launching its ultimate mobile entertainer, the 8 megapixel camera phone, Samsung INNOV8, in the Indian market. 

"Samsung Innov8 is made for users who want to enjoy the best possible multimedia entertainment with their mobile phone. With the 8-megapixel camera, pre-embedded 3D games, high speed data connections and much more, users can experience the true benefits of mobile entertainment", said Sunil Dutt, Country Head, Samsung Mobile.

Recognized as Samsung's first ever 8-megapixel camera phone, Samsung Innov8 uses the latest in imaging applications such as smile shot, blink shot and face recognition. Users can enjoy personalizing and editing their photos, videos and music with Movie Maker and Story Board applications. The handset also acts as a digital photo frame, allowing users to display their favorite images on its 2.8 inch, 16M color LCD. 
The 32GB memory (16GB Internal and 16GB MicroSD Card) provides sufficient content storage. It also supports a wide range of video player formats including DivX, WMV, Real Player and MPEG4 and the AV experience is enhanced with Samsung's DNSe 2.0 audio engine. The Innov8 is being launched preloaded with two Aamir Khan movies.

The phone comes pre-embedded with two games, Asphalt and FIFA 08. With an optical mouse and 4-way navigation key, users can enjoy a PC-like browsing experience. The handset also offers HSDPA high speed Internet, Wi-Fi and EDGE/GPRS connectivity. It also sports Bluetooth with an A2DP profile. The phone is equipped with A GPStechnology, offering navigation and geo-tagging services and it runs on a Symbian OS V9.3, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2.
The Samsung Innov8 is priced at Rs. 45,999.

Samsung's 8MP Camera Phone Now Official

According to the reports and a press release the handset is the world’s slimmest full-touch 8-megapixel camera phone. 

The Pixon has a 3.2-inch WQVGA touch screen display and features that include x16 digital zoom, auto-focus, fast-shutter, face detection and geo-tagging since it comes with internal GPS. Other features include a media player that supports Samsung's DNSe for audio, an FM radio, Bluetooth with A2DP and microSD card support for external memory.The handset also has a dedicated website called - The Photographic Adventures of Nick Turpin.

"Now everyone will be able to ‘get their pics on’ so much more quickly and easily. For the first time you will have a camera on your phone capable of delivering the quality of image of a regular camera. The big benefit is not just the ease with which people will now be able to capture and share camera-phone shots, but the quality of those shots when taken," said Geesung Choi, President of the Samsung Telecommunications Business.

The Samsung Pixon will be available first in France in mid-October and soon in most European and Asian countries.

ZTE Launches The U990

ZTE Corporation has officially announced the U990 device - an HSDPA TD-SCDMA mobile handset. 

This handset, first unveiled last week, is ZTE's third high-end TD-SCDMA mobile handset model and will soon be available in the market. The two other previous models were the U980 and U981.
The U990 has a transmission rate of up to 2.8 Mbps and supports dual mode TD-SCDMA/EDGE allowing seamless transition between the two networks. It runs on Windows Mobile 6.0, is 3G and EDGE-enabled and equipped with both GPS/AGPS navigation technologies.

"We are proud to be the first company in the industry to offer HSPDA mobile handset with TD-SCDMA intelligence, truly another significant achievement for our handset business. Our technology know-how and excellent product offering reaffirm our leading position in the mobile handset area.  We are introducing this home-grown technology to worldwide market to provide end users the best mobile experience," said Mr. He Shiyou, Executive Vice President of ZTE Corporation.

Dell Adds to Studio Line

Dell has announced the global launch of the Studio Desktop and Studio Slim Desktop - the newest additions to Dell's Studio line.

With a starting price of Rs. 53,400, these PCs include standard graphic support for DirectX10, optional Blu-ray Disc players and built-in HDMI for easy connections to HDTVs. The new Studio desktops feature a glossy black design finish and users can choose from the Dell Studio Desktop, with a traditional mini-tower chassis, or the Dell Studio Slim Tower, that's good for space-constrained environments.
The systems feature six USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back), a built-in 1394a port, integrated graphics that support DirectX 10, HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV or high-definition display, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in 16-in-1 media card reader and 350 Watt power supply on the Studio Desktop and 250 Watt power supply on the Studio Slim Desktop.Optional features include video card upgrades from ATI, Blu-ray Disc drives, Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, Built-in TV tuner with remote control and a Wireless keyboard and mouse.

HP Launches New Range of Notebooks

HP has launched a brand new series of trendy Compaq notebooks aimed at those who would want access to features from powerpoint presentations to multimedia entertainment.

The latest Compaq series features a backlit keyboard, finger print reader, HDMI 1.3, a built in TV tuner card, Blu-ray drive and an infra red remote control.
"This astounding product is a result of HP's extensive research, focusing on user preferences amongst the youth. Keeping in mind the priorities of today's young generation, HP has factored in features like the flush glass finish and the 3D drive guard. A unique blend of looks and durability, the new range is both attractive and sturdy. Now, the generation next can not only enjoy the multimedia experience but flaunt their notebook with a oodles of style", said Rajiev Grover, Director - Consumer Products, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard India.
The new Compaq notebooks are priced in the range of Rs. 26,990 to Rs. 48,990.