Nokia N79 launched in India

Nokia has launched the N79 in India with a special offer of preloaded 'Anthems 1998-2008', a compilation of 19 all-time favorite classic club songs and 17 new age music videos, presented by the Ministry of Sound. 

The Nokia N79 comes with a 4GB microSD card, features an FM transmitter and offers music playback time of up to 30-hours. It is also equipped with AGPS with voice navigation, 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games and a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED Flash.

"The Nokia N79 packs cutting-edge technology into a super-sleek, compact design – a characteristic typical of the iconic Nseries," said Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing, Nokia India. "It has been designed for those who want a device that is as appealing as it is powerful. This balance of performance, style and entertainment means that it is a defining step forward from the popular and very successful Nokia N72 and Nokia N73," he further added.

Each Nokia N79 pack comes with two additional interchangeable Xpress-On covers in different colors that have an inbuilt microchip that ensures that when the back cover is changed, the display theme changes automatically to match the color of the cover. These covers are available in five colors - Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red.
The Nokia N79 is priced at Rs. 22,939.

New GoGear DAP by Philips

Philips has announced a new addition to their popular GoGear range of media devices – the SA2940. The SA2940 with its 1.5 inch color display(128 x 128 pixel resolution) is actually an upgrade to their previousSA2825 model, which was equipped with a monochrome display. 

The new color display will be able to show off the album art as well as photos. It will feature Philips' Full Sound technology and will also come with a set of preset EQs as well as a customizable option. This 4GB capacity device is in all other aspects quite the same as the previous model and is still of course quite light weight at 30g. It still retains its glossy square shape with navigation controls on four sides of the display. 
Philips has not yet announced a price for the SA2940 or the availability yet, so stay tuned.

18.5 Inch LCD launched by Acer

Acer has announced the launch of its 18.5" LCD monitor, X 193HQ, for the Indian market. The X 193HQ features a slim profile with an adaptable black color scheme and rear-cable management. The control buttons are located below the panel to enable easy cleaning and intuitive use.
Available at Rs. 8,500, X 193HQ complies with Windows Vista operatingsystems. The wide viewing angle of the monitor maintains color consistency and image clarity.

The Acer Empowering Key allows full access to the Acer eColor Management onscreen interface and enables varied advanced controls for ultimate image quality. Bundled with the unique Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) tool, this monitor automatically detects image signals and intelligently controls the backlight brightness to make the black 'blacker' in a dark scene, and make the white 'whiter' in a bright environment.
"Acer has always been at the forefront in supporting the latesttechnologies that enhance customer experience", said S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India. "Setting a new standard for quality and value, Acer X Series monitors are an attractive and functional addition to any home. With the X 193HQ, we have once again pushed the boundaries of digital lifestyle with advanced product features and eye-catching style."
Acer X 193HQ LCD monitor is currently available in the major cities across India.

Sony launches Cyber-shot DSC-T77 in India

The 10.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 has been launched in India.The 13.9mm slim camera has a 4x optical zoom and features powerful "intelligent" shooting functions such as intelligent scene recognitiontechnology, Smile Shutter and face detection technologies with child and adult priority. 

The DSC-T77 has a 3-inch touch-screen LCD, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, Optical Image stabilization as well as eleven scene modes and in-camera image management. It also features a BIONZ processor, High Sensitivity (maximum ISO 3200) and Clear RAW Noise Reduction and Dynamic Range Optimiser (DRO) 
Available in two colors, Black and Silver, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 will be available at the Sony owned store, select Sony authorized dealers, as well as national retail partners across the country. 
The DSC–T77 is priced at Rs. 15,990.

LG Prada II officially announced

LG has officially announced their latest mobile phone, the LG Prada IIwhich is the new version of their popular Prada mobile phone.

"Almost identical to the highly successful original, the new telephone has a hidden secret. In one smooth movement the ultra-thin keyboard slides from under the handset. 

       
As serenely as it appears it slides invisibly, effortlessly away - a modern icon of mobile style and design with an extra competitive edge."
It has a QWERTY keyboard, a 5 megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens. Also features WiFi accessiblity, full web browser, 3G 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity.