Nokia N85 Launched in India

Nokia Nseries has launched the Nokia N85 in India.The dual-slider boasts of a 2.6" OLED screen and comes pre-loaded with 15 try-and-buy made-for-mobile N-Gage games and a voucher for one full game license. Dedicated gaming keys of the device light up when it is in gaming mode. 

"The Nokia N85 was created to be more than the sum of its parts, offering a complete mobile entertainment package," said Devinder Kishore, Director- Marketing, Nokia India. "Combined with landscape gaming and dedicated gaming keys for additional comfort, the Nokia N85 breaks the boundaries of mobile gameplay".

In addition to games, the Nokia N85 comes with multimedia features like in-built FM transmitter, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and location tagging capabilities, a three month integrated license for turn-by-turn voice navigation. Gaming, photos, navigation and music blend together with the newest Ovi and third party services via 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity to make discovering and sharing experiences quick and seamless.The Nokia N85 comes with an 8GB microSD card, which allows storing upto 6000 songs. It powers up to 30 hours of music playback time and the built-in FM Transmitter allows users to play music wirelessly through a car or home stereo.
The Nokia N85 has started shipping and will be retailed at an MRP of Rs. 27,299.

Motorola Launches The AURA

Motorola has introduced the AURA, a phone inspired by luxury watches, handcrafted design and high performance racing engines.The AURA has a circular display - the first on a mobile device - 16 million colors and 300 dpi resolution on the round LCD and a Grade 1, 62-carat sapphire crystal lens.

"AURA is Motorola's latest endeavor into the high-tier mobile device space and is the result of our continued inspiration to innovate in design, imagination and state-of-the-art handcraftsmanship," said Jim Wicks, corporate vice president and director of Consumer Experience Design, Mobile Devices, Motorola. "From the moment AURA owners hold their phones, they elevate their own experience in luxury and unmatched quality."
Encased in a stainless steel housing, the AURA has textures and patterns chemically etched into its surface. The Swiss-made main bearing, gears composed of Rockwell 50-55 hardened steel and 130 precision ball bearings work in tandem to drive the assisted-opening blade. Motorola likens the effect to that of opening a luxury car doorrather than accessing a mobile device. Its custom-engineered rotating mechanism is composed of more than 200 high-precision individual parts, and the gears are protected from harsh conditions with the same coatings used in high-performance racing engines. 
The AURA features Motorola's proprietary CrystalTalk technology and stereo Bluetooth.
AURA is expected to be available around the globe in Q4 2008. Pricing is unknown.

Epson Launches Entry-level Stylus TX101

Epson has launched the Stylus TX101 aimed at entry-level users like students and first-time buyers. Built into a compact design, the Epson Stylus TX101 is a multi-functionprinter that allows users to manage their desktop space by combining many functions - printing, scanning, copying - into a single device.

The TX101 uses Epson's DURABrite Ultra Inks that is smudge, fade and water resistant. It also uses INKdividual Cartridges, which allows consumers to replace only the depleted cartridge, maximizing the use of the cartridges.Epson maintains that the TX101 can print up to 26 pages per minute and boasts a copy speed of 3 seconds per A4 page. The Epson Stylus TX101 is also programmed with the Epson Creativity Suite that allows users to adjust skin tones, color casts and exposure levels. Also included is Red Eye Correction Tool and the Dust removal Tool. 
The Epson Stylus TX101 is priced at Rs. 3699 (MRP), with individual ink cartridges priced at Rs. 250.

Blu-ray in a TV by Sharp

Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market the 16-model AQUOS DX Series (including 52V-, 46V-, 42V-, 37V-, 32V- and 26V-inch models), the world's first series of LCD TVs equipped with Blu-ray Disc Recorders.

 

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In this series, consumers can not only watch TV but also play Blu-ray Discs/ DVDs and record in HD on Blu-ray Discs, all with a single unit. The TV itself is made from a Kameyama LCD panel, which is touted as having quite a high quality. Plus, the DX Series comes complete with Sharp’s 1-Bit digital amp for audio.As for recording and playing media, the Digital W Tuner lets consumers record programs while watching TV in MPEG-4, which allows for extended recording time while retaining the same exact full-HD quality.The DX Series also features 2X Mode and 3X Mode with Full-Capture Extended HD Recording, which allows recording of audio surround-sound data and extended HD recording.

OCZ Unveils Triple Channel Memory Kit

OCZ has unveiled the first triple channel memory kit designed specifically for the upcoming Intel Core i7 processor/Intel X58 Express Chipset. This new set has been optimized for the Core i7’s triple channel mode. The new modules which come in DDR3 3GB and 6GB kits ensure optimal performance via an ideal combination of low voltage requirements, speed, and latency.

OCZ engineered these 3GB and 6GB kits specifically for Intel's imminent platform," said Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. "By using special-screened, low voltage-capable ICs, these modules are the perfect complement for the Intel X58 Chipset to deliver the maximum performance by enabling low latency settings and higher system frequency."
Pricing and availability is unknown as of right now.