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NEC India is one of the leading network, display and IT solution provider company that has launched a new collection of handy and eco friendly projectors for the M Series, that includes the M230 X, M260W, M260X, M300W, M300X and M350X. The models have been premeditated with an aim to tackle the needs of commercial and educational institutions working on a tight budget and still require wired or wireless network projectors that have remote control and monitoring capabilities.

The models have been developed keeping in thought the users experiences and thus the models have included user – friendly features that has improved the installation and further ease-of-use of the application as such. The NEC M Series Projectors have been equipped with a wired / wireless (optional) LAN port and a HDMI connector for assisting the projection of high quality digital images on the screen. It also allows the users to connect the projector to a computer by using a USB cable. The best part is that this projector has a viewer function allowing one to project of the screen, the data stored on the USB memory with the help of plug and play mode and this enables presentations to be made and amended without actually using a computer.

The NEC M-Series Projectors are geared towards the most innovative process of all times and it is called the environmental friendly operation. This operation enables the projectors to come equipped with the options that say “Auto Eco Mode”. The use of this mode automatically adjusts brightness of projected images to suit to the environment of the room or the hall.

The NEC M Series Projectors are the projectors that are powered to offer five thousand to six thousand hours of lamp life, which is when it is used in Eco Mode. This lamp life helps in reducing the maintenance costs. With an objective to keep the audience spell bounded and engaged during the course of presentations, the NEC M-Series Projectors deliver extraordinarily bright images having a high contrast ratio of 2000:1. There are some additional features related to eco-friendly options of the NEC M-Series projectors that include energy – saving functions like power save, carbon savings meter, direct power off and quick setup.

Speaking about the NEC M Series Projectors, the head of NEC India, said that NEC products are exclusively designed and developed subsequent to a comprehensive investigation of the consumer requirements. He also said that with the NEC’s new range of the M-Series projectors, the company has aimed to strengthen the small and medium educational institutions and businesses in their operations. The projectors are very convenient and portable and so it addresses the business requirements of any institution.

The key feature which makes HMX-U20 stands apart is its 3x optical zoom – a novice feature which is seen rarely seen in the one of its kind pocket video camera. The maximum resolution which one can get is at 1080p/25fps thus giving it a good quality and colors which make it look natural.

Another feature which makes it affordable to the critics is its affordability. If one shops out of India, the product is available at a price of around $ 180. For a unique product at such a distinguishable price, it would be useful us to go through the features of the product which are as under:

Battery-charging built-in USB cable:

A feature which helps you to recharge your camcorder battery with a built-in USB cable in case your DC adaptor is not available. Also, one can simultaneously make use of an uploading feature at the same time.

Connecting with other HDMI devices:

Your camcoder can help you connect directly to your TV, computer or DVD player, thus making you conviniently connect your camcorder with a single cord.

High-resolution photo feature:

The gadgets high resolution photo feature helps to take digital photos and vidoes and enjoy your memories to your hearts content.

Intelli-Studio:

The feature helps you to view, edit and share video files from any PC, anywhere in the world with the support of its built-in software that goes along whereever you go.

Smart Auto Feature:

The feature detects settings which is the best scene to use, so that photos and videos are always captured in the best setting environment thus giving good features in which ever condition the photos are taken.

Simple one-touch file upload:

Easily share your files with your loved ones with the help of YouTube and other social networking sites with the help of one touch direct upload button after connecting to a PC.

Time Lapse Recording:

The feature helps you to create the beauty of a sunset in HD detail by utlising still frames taken at pre-set intervals and putting together sequentially to create a video file that speeds up the slow passage of time.

Smart Album:

The smart album feature allows the user to scross the entire image library and organize images in various different ways which include favourite, face, colour and content.

Ergonomically designed:

Ergonomically – the word describes the ease with which the product supports the body. The 7-degree body shape provides solid grip so you can shoot video without putting awkward stress on your shoulder and arm.

Wrap-up:

Over all, the product reviews and opinions are mixed and people are just about but OK with this product. A technology freak can nevertheless get a hand over the product for his or her own benefit or trial purpose.

The mouse has a well – built and a comfy feel to it and adds the feel of Hipstreet. It completely has finished the need for cleaning. The company Hipstreet has claimed that the HSM 02 Optical Mouse has been designed with the thought of the long hours of usage that people do when they sit beside a desktop or a computer. The HSM 02 has the compatibility with the Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7, Linux and Mac and hence, Hipstreet has introduced the mouse as a maintenance free mouse that can be used on any type of surface, without the use of the any kind of mouse pad. The mouse has connectivity with a cable that is 1.35 m long and has PS2 / USB connector. The grey and black combination is presently available in Rs 279, with other variants on the upper side.

HSM 02 Optical Mouse is the basic desktop mouse introduced by Hipstreet. This unique optical mouse comes with a USB cable and a 3D scroll wheel. It is very comfortable to use the mouse as the mouse top has a feel of velvet. This new product by Hipstreet fits the imagination of the user.

The HSM 02 Optical Mouse is getting popularity among the masses of users as this is probably the only mouse that does not require any kind of maintenance. This is what the vision of Hipstreet was! To invent the technology that allows the user to enjoy the feel of the mouse without even thinking of any kind of maintenance for the mouse. The mouse works well on any kind of surfaces and also is working on very rough surfaces. It was great experience to use the mouse on the scrape paper that is used to scrape off the rust from iron. With a little scratched on the bottom surface of the mouse, the HSM 02 Optical Mouse probably has passed the roughest test that a user can give to the mouse.

The mouse was also used on the wet surfaces and its performance was good. But of course, it does not work under water. The mouse has taken on the streets at a much faster rate than expected as the HSM 02 Optical mouse is one sturdy and one of a kind comfortable mouse available in the market for usage. The mouse is one good choice if you are needing a mouse for your computer.

Dell Latitude E5420 is the toughest corporate laptop that is purposely designated as rugged. The dark grey, anodized aluminum case with its magnesium-based interior and sturdy hinges with lock, gives the look of a hard laptop. The price is tagged at rupees eighty four thousand only, for the 14 inches screen and Intel Core i5 configuration, Dell Latitude E5420 has best features for video-chat support and portability.

The laptop Dell Latitude E5420 is equipped with 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2520M, Intel HD integrated graphics, 4GHz of DDR3 RAM and loaded with 64-bit Windows 7 Professional operating system. The Dell Latitude E5420 is a class apart with its nine and half hour battery life, and this is almost three times greater than the laptops in the top charts. This lithium battery is of 97 Watt Hour and allows the optimized usage by controlling the brightness and switching to power saver mode while working.

The Dell Latitude E5420 has more than a few features that are liked by the corporate buyers and their elements. It has got both joystick and touchpad. The wonderful keyboard has satisfactorily sculpted the keys and its backlight comes to ON, the moment one touches any key.

Small, silvery audio control buttons let one quickly to fiddle with the volume of the sound. Other amenities include external hardware Wi-Fi button, SD Card and Smart Card slots.

The 14 inches LED-backlit widescreen display is crisp and bright, with an strangely high resolution of 1600 x 900. The Dell Latitude E5420′s built-in speakers give out surprisingly robust audio. However, if one needs to put a audio jack, it has one common audio microphone joint port.

Dell Latitude E5420 comes with a small 250 GB hard disk fitted inside, having an rpm of 7200. The other options consist of larger encrypted drives, and small solid-state drives that can be attached to get the desired storage space. The customer gets three USB 2.0 ports, out of which, one is a combined USB-e-SATA port. HDMI, VGA, Ethernet gigabit are a few other ports available for the use along with a DVD burner.

The bundle for Dell’s software for its commerce customers is least. The customers get the starter edition of Cyber Link’s PowerDVD and Roxio Creator for using the DVD burner.

Dell has always meant business and Dell Latitude E5420 is a perfect make by the company for the corporate world. With its rugged and tough looks, it gives the impression of a hard standing of the company.

Brand Sony is always a brand for premium layer people and when it comes to the company`s HDR-PJ50, a 1920×1080 HD video camera the consumer well knows what he is paying for in the market.

As far as the reviews go, it looks like the company has well made an effort to make its product acceptable to the creamy layer class of people. Let us study the key features that the product has in store for its top priority users:

The main functional features:

The outside body…

The HDR-PJ50, a 1920×1080 HD video camera comes with a 220 GB hard disk drive which is coupled with an in-built, high contrast projector that can throw up to 60 inches from a distance of just 3 metres. A classic product to show off your standard of living to your friends, fellow mates and competitors!

The projecting Experience…

Get the feel of watching a movie or your own memorable holiday on a full large screen with a perfect playback experiences. The gadget can do this function with the help of 5.1 surround sound, clear phase stereo speakers, 7.1 MP sensor, 12X optical zoom and full HD recording capabilities.

The handycam features 29.8 mm wide angle Sony G lens which can project up to 60 degree diagonal image on any flat surface (ofcourse assuming that the surface is dark enough!). However, care has to be taken that no additional wires, cables or a computer is required for the device to project the videos and imaeges.

The projector also includes Optical Steady Shot technology with Active Mode which helps in providing less impact on the video captured out of shaky and wobbly movements.

The specifications of the product includes:

HD Video Codec: MPEG4-AVC/H.264

SD Video Codec: MPEG2-PS

Media Storage Type: 220GB Hard Disk Drive

Movie Recording on Memory Stick and SD/SDHC Memory Card

Image Sensor: 1/4-inch”Exmor R” CMOS Sensor

Image Processor: BIONZ

Sony G Lens / 30mm Lens

12X Optical Zoom

160X Digital Zoom

Audio Format supported: Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator / Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

Built-in Zoom Mic

7.1 Mega Pixels (3072 x 2304, 4:3) still picture

Optical SteadyShot (Active mode) Image Stabilization

3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus (230K dots / Wide 16:9), Touch Panel

Dimensions (W x H x D): 64 x 66 x 128mm

Weight: 440 gms

The camera`s anti-shake technology proves to be a good substitute for its camera shake function to help users get sharper videos.

If you get all this, the product is surely proves useful with a price tag of Rs 59,990 in the Indian market. Enjoy watching your memorable holiday on a large screen and that too in not in black white screen but colours.

Writer Rating: 4 stars

Personal Review: Good for creamy class people who can pay off the price!

Micromax – the brand which might be relatively new to the Indian markets as compared to its predecessors is slowly finding it’s place amongst competitors. The mobile company has maintained its development of new phones in the market and has launched Micromax M2.

According to the critics in the market, the phone is a sister concern of IPod since it claims to be a dedicated music phone and reviewers have justified it to some extent also! In other words, one can state M2 as a dual sim phone with a music bias.

Some of the key underlying features of the cell phone include – an industry leading technology – click wheel which is a mechanism similar to Iphone for navigation for touch and click; the 2 inch display which has a QGVA resolution; a VGA resolution camera.

The phone boasts of a multi format MP3/Video player which is coupled with a 2GB on board memory for storage. On the connectivity front, the phones connectivity is standard coupled with a 3.5 mm headset jack. Along with this, the gadget is accompanied with a full sized adjustable headphone and a handsfree kit too.

Since the phone`s sound output is SRS wow HD certified, the music quality is likely to be on the better edge.

The phone is governed by an 850 mAh lithium ion battery pack which ideally lasts for 1-2 days including music and calling. However, this is sans the bigger headphones.

Following are the key features which neatly describe the music phone:

Band: GSM 900/1800 MHz

Dual SIM

Dimensions: 113×44.8×10.8mm

Display: 2 inch 240×320 TFT screen with Touch wheel

Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Multi Format Music Player with SRS WOW HD

3.5mm Jack with dome headset

Stereo FM Radio

Video Player 3GP/MP4 formats

Video Recorder

Games

Bluetooth with A2DP

GPRS/WAP/MMS

Internal Memory: 2GB

Battery: Li-ion 850mAh

Talk Time: Up to 8 hours

Standby Time: Up to 6 days

However, one key feature which is likely to put the music savvy users off is that the phone does not have an upgradeable memory storage limiting its size to about 2GB on board memory.

All in all, the cell phone proves to be an ideal deal for an average buyers pocket with it’s price falling in the range of Rs 4000-4,500. I would surely call it a decent bargain in place of an Ipod. One get’s a music gadget along with a phone at an affordable rate.

For our Apple users – the IPAD 2 is different than the original IPAD more importantly in terms of its refined shape in terms of its thinness and increased speed, making it a brand new product by itself.

The Apple IPAD2 weighs few ounces smaller than its predecessor. This is 1.3 pounds versus the original 1.5 pounds and is 0.34 inches thick (which equals nearly 33% than its original version).

On the speed front, critics have claimed that the new A5 processor in the IPad 2 is two times faster than the original version. The apps and the websites load more quickly. It is reported that in the newer version, the applications and the websites load faster and the 3-D games appear more detailed.

These few important factors are the one which make the tablet a perfect use in his or her professional field, especially those people who are constantly moving around. The gadget can become a replacement kit as against X-rays for doctors, an interactive blueprint for or architects and a text-book, note-taker and daily planner for students. The more light and thin the gadget is the more useful is it for professional purposes.

While we have mentioned a few of the pointers above, a product review would be incomplete without entailing some more details of the product for the users. We have compiled some of the features in the thumbs up and the thumbs down format. The thumbs up format are a notification of those key features which gel which the critic favorites while thumbs down comprises of those features which the critics. The factors are as under:

Thumbs up:

ü Applications:

The first thing about any smart gadget which comes up in mind these days are the applications. The new Apple IPad 2 has around 65,000 applications, which gives it a perfect head start against its competitors.

Stars: 3

Pros: Extra surfing options.

Constructive utilization of time.

Cons: Sometimes too much is a problem!

ü Smart Cover:

Who wouldn’t wan`t to protect their gadgets from the smudges and fingerprints which is a general phenomena that arises in touch screen gadgets these days? Apple IPad 2’s smart cover micro fiber lining boasts of boasts of keeping your gadget clean and users have well rated this feature of their instrument.

Stars: 4

Pros: Helps the gadget last longer

: Protection is always better than cure!

Cons: Can`t really think of any!

ü Battery Life:

When it comes to battery, one can only think of one slogan last long really long! Surely, Apple IPad 2 lives up to it. The battery approximately lasts around 2-3 days. Do you really want more?

Stars: 4

Pros: More battery = More Power = More Surfing!

Cons: Beware – it`s harming your eyes!

Thumbs down:

While the new gadget is really an eye candy for the go getters and technology lovers, it does have some of its own pitfalls which wouldn’t put them off. Nevertheless, we have taken pains to highlight a few of the factors which are likely to put off the users.

û Games up gradation:

While the IPad 2 offers a vast collection of games, the manufacturers have forgotten to upgrade them!

Stars: 2

Pros: The new collection offers a great variety

Cons: The X factor taken for a toss

û Resolution:

While the critics expected a higher screen resolution, the IPad 2 has retained its original resolution viz.9.7 in 1,024 X 768.

Stars: 2

P.S: We would prefer giving a miss to this feature of the gadget!

Conclusion: While the new Apple Ipad2 surely does have it’s own pitfalls – at the end of the day, it is a gadget which is surely going to find place in the hands of youth!

Price: $499-$829

Apple has abandoned its slim and light Ipod with decently sized display and clickwheel and unveiled the Ipod Nano with a completely new touch screen technology. (The in factor with all the mobile phones!).

The new device is a full touch screen device that brings to mind something more like a large, living postage stamp than a portable music player. This is a complete departure from the older version. The music gadget boasts of only three hardware buttons. These include one larger button on the top right for power / sleep; two smaller, circular ones on the top left for volume controls.

Let`s check out the feature list of this music gadget in a better detail:

Hardware:

Slightly wider – 1.54-inch 240 x 240 capacitive multi touch LCD display. The touch screen provides larger accuracy. The Ipod Nano, weighs roughly around 21 grams as compared to the older version which was around 36g, making it barely noticeable when you attach it to your shirt or strap it on your bag.

Software:

While hardware is all about devices, the software is all about simplicity and ease to use features. On this front, the company has done away with some of it’s older features and stuck around to a more easy to use simple features with which you can only listen to songs and look at the videos. It has done away with the video camera and the ability to pay back the video thus making the gadget simpler. Along with that the company has done away with a lot of extra stuff which include contacts, calendars, notes amongst others. The other software which we shall talk about a bit of in detail include – the interface and the sound quality.

Interface:

According to the critics, the new interface provides a better insight than the classic iPod interface. While the options for sorting and playback remain the same, the multi touch iOS-ness helps you get away with the endless scrolling through menus to search what you are exactly looking out for. Reviewers have claimed that the Nano`s new interface is a mixture of a wide variety of tried and tested frameworks, making the gadget so appealing that they have at times mistaken the gadget to be an actual phone.

Describing some of the key additions and subtractions in the interface would be worthwhile.

While the company has dedicated icons for podcasts, FM radio, video recorder, Apple has left the “add” and “edit” button for play lists for the user to explore. Another noticeable feature is what while one can use the multitouch to rotate the screen to the orientation required, the photos don`t provide that option. In this category, one has to double tap to zoom to view the required snap shot.

Sound Quality aka playback:

Again here, reviewers have given a thumbs up to the sound quality of the given the size and price point. The noticeable point is that while the bass feels full and deep, the highs were less cutting than the other players. However, the gadget fails to compete with recognized players like Zune and Walkman as regards quality but that can be discounted.

The final verdict!

Coming to the round off, the new version surely makes one feel like heaven, especially if you have been using the same iPod nano for a couple of years from now. While the gadget is surely for an upper end pocket, you can surely go for keeping in mind the slew of fresh additions and subtractions which are abruptly noticeable. The gadget is smart, fast and a capable player which is capable of pleasing the markets. A request to the nano (we are not referring to the Tata Nano here!) makers – Please reduce your price so that it can fit the masses as well!

There are plenty of notebooks available for under Rs 35,000/-, but a notebook with a nearly Rs 45,000/- starting price has to bring special thing to the table. Providentially, Dell’s XPS 15 offers a lot more than just a 1 GB NVIDIA graphics card and Core i5 processor. Blazing fast performance of the laptop and the 15-inch model of Dell’s revamped laptop line; supports fantastic JBL speakers along with high-definition webcam making the first for notebooks. Playing 3D content after hooking it up to an attuned TV, makes you take the plunge to get it at this price.

The Design

The Dell XPS 15 has a lid that is made of silver anodized aluminum that does not get sticky due to finger prints but has a dull color. There is a small black bar behind the lid that has backlit XPS logo, which flashes when the system’s asleep. The fine finish of matte continues to the sides and underneath, the areas frequently overlooked by other notebook developers.

The dark aluminum deck of the machine and diamond-cut, silver trimming surrounding the touchpad and the keyboard look modern. The speakers are present on both sides of the keyboard and have a unique pattern.

The dimensions of the hefty Dell XPS 15 are 15 inches x 10.4 inches x 1.5 inches and weighs around 6.1 pounds.

Dell XPS 15

Above the keyboard there are few status lights and there are some touch-sensitive buttons. First button is for launching Windows Mobility Center, which is a mini control panel allowing to easily manage Wi-Fi, display settings and Bluetooth. We are also able to set the backlight brightness for the keyboard. Second button is for the user-configurations. Third button is for launching the Dell Audio control center.

The 3.9 inches x 2.2 inches touchpad of the Dell XPS 15 has a shell that offers the friction and executes multi-touch gestures. The two discrete mouse buttons offer good perceptible feedback, a colossal benefit over competing notebooks that make one click the entire pad.

The Dell XPS 15 has the technology and the looks that satisfy the customer to their best. The service Dell has to offer is never even comparable to the companies in the market. The Dell XPS 15 is a notebook that speaks itself of the brand it has fallen into. With Windows 7 preloaded, it has become the best notebook that we have seen so far.

“It’s an iPhone without phone calls”, is how few of the reviewers describe Apple iPod Touch. Well, it is the next best against IPhone if it is not within the reach of your pocket levels. It`s always better to start the product by describing it’s key appealing and not so appealing features.

1. Thinner the better!

Apple`s products are always known to be thinner than their predecessors. The version is 7.2mm in thickness as compared to its older version which was 8.5mm thick. You would feel like you are holding a glass panel in your hand! Surely you know you aren’t!

1. The volume control:

While the earlier feature is surely and appealing one, this is the one which surely puts you off! This is especially true for the right handed people who have to train themselves to use the player as it is quite difficult to operate the player with the right! Keeping this apart, the keys are too small and almost flat. Also, they are a bit hard to press. Other button which is considerably ignorable is the power button on the top. Nevertheless, the convenience is how often a person uses the button.

Key features which put light on the model include:

1. Super slim design
2. Terrific display

1. Front facing VGA camera for FaceTime
2. Rear camera for HD video recording
3. Super fast, iOS 4.1 with App Store
4. iTunes Store and iBooks Store
5. Built-in loudspeaker
6. Gyro+accelerometer,
7. Excellent battery life

Key features which are likely to put the users off include:

1. Volume Control Keys
2. Poor quality still image capture
3. No FM radio
4. Poor earphones with original pack
5. Not enough loudspeaker volume for FaceTime calls

Since we have compared the phone to the IPhone or are calling it a sister concern of the phone, you should be ready to pay a hefty price for same. The product is available in two forms – 32 GB and 64 GB. While the 32 GB model can range anywhere between Rs 15,000 – Rs 20,000, the 64 GB can cost in the range of Rs 20,000-25,000. Now that

Wrap-up:

All in all, the Ipod touch is not a good option for a person who is already using a smart phone. It is however worth an option if the touch one has yet to make a jump from a ordinary handset. This is especially true for its features like HD video shooting, the new Retina Display, and a faster A4 processor which have been a contributing factor in making the product from just “nice to have” to a totally irresistible one.