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Linksys E4200 is a maximum performance router having Dual – Band Wireless – N, having a dual – band having 450 Mbps on 5 GHz band. This router is works on fast Gigabit Ethernet having fast throughput and due to this, it has a long range. This router also supports the NAS functionality, enabling the effective and efficient networking features and has an excellent Web interface. Linksys E4200 router has a compact and a nice design and also comes with Cisco Connect – software helping the users to set up and management of home wireless network easily.

Linksys E4200 has a major upgrade over the Linksys E3000. It has better design, Web interface and has faster performance that makes the functionality of the Cisco Connect application. The power adapter that comes along with the package is bulky and the guest networking feature has a limitation for ten clients only. There is no built support for 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band.

Rs 9,000/- for the Linksys E4200 is quite a price for this piece, of Dual – Band Wireless – N advanced router. This advance router is the first from Cisco that has the capability of making both the savvy users and novices happy. The easy to use application by Cisco Connect is comprehensive in terms of Web interface, stellar performance and has a great appealing design.

The router is loaded with one WAN port and four LAN ports on the back side with the usual array of LEDs in the front giving out the status of the router. All the ports have Gigabit capability meaning which they can support a throughput of 1000 Mbps. There is also a push button for WPS or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The router comes with the installer software that takes about five odd minutes to make the router get into working condition.

The router automatically makes the router select the 2.4 or the 5 GHz band which means that you will not be able to select the band of your choice manually. This is how a similar system from Apple works and that system is AirPort Extreme. The router logs in using the same name and password in both the bands and you can change that as an administrator.

The Linksys E4200 if used along with a dedicated NAS server like the Synology DS410, the router will be excellently utilized very efficiently for heavy duty media and file sharing objectives.

The latest motherboard from Intel is the Zotax Z68 ITX motherboard. The Zotax Z68 ITX motherboard has been built with advancement – the built in WiFi. It is a potential motherboard that has the full room for the Intel’s HD3000 GPU.

The motherboard has the Z68 Express chipset as the basic architecture supporting Intel HD Graphics 2000 / 3000 ready on it. It has a LGA 1155 socket that makes it a second generation Intel Core series board. The RAM that is used on it is the DDR3 having a memory speed of 2133 MHz. The capacity of expanding the memory is up to 16 GB in two 240 – pin DIMM slots.

Apart from the basic support for the DirectX 10.1, it is also supporting OpenGL 2.1. There are two port connectors for Ethernet supporting 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps. The WiFi is of the standard 802.1 n/g/b.

A very good feature that is present on this very high speed board is the high speed data transfer from the hard disk ports. It has two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports. As a standard the presence of the PS/2 port has become a must now days.

A plethora of USB ports are present on the board. About the USB 3.0 there are two on the back panel and two on pin header. And about USB 2.0, there are four on the back panel and four on pin header. This makes the board rich with twelve USB ports in total and there is only one passive cooler to dissipate the heat otherwise.

The maximum resolution support is for 2048 x 1536. This gives ample space for the users to expand their horizons. The board is received in a package with the additional contents like four SATA cables, two WiFi antennas and one I/O back plate, one 8-pin power extension cable, one USB 3.0 low profile bracket, one USB 3.0 header and a mini – DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter.

Like all the other recent boards from Gigabyte and Asus, they too have the same features but they do not over clock like the Zotax Z68 ITX and thus gives the Z68 ITX an upper hand in the calculations that are done.

Though the price of the Zotax Z68 ITX board is a bit high, but it gives the full value of money in its performance and hence has hit the homerun.

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.

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!

Tablet computers have been around for quite a while. They are a very specific niche market. The Apple iPad did not exactly break ground with the concept. However, they did break ground by having a massive array of applications readymade to utilize a tablet computer. As well as this, it was also able to handle 3G connections for roaming Internet virtually anywhere you can get a 3G signal (in later models). While it may be cheaper for someone to just buy a notebook – and give you some greater functionality – it may not be as user friendly or accessible for some people.

The Apple iPad has a very specific niche market. You are not required to be technologically savvy in order to use it. In fact, if you have an Apple iPhone or use a similar touch screen enabled phone then the learning curve in learning to use the Apple iPhone will be non-existent. The Apple iPad is a device that is better suited to people who need or want to use mobile computing as well as have the opportunity to use the Internet anywhere without hassle. A good example of how the Apple iPad can be a great mobile computing device is for people who have limited space to carry a notebook while traveling and still want to be connected to their email, various entertainment options and a machine in which they can use to work.

I am in the habit of using having a notebook sitting on my coffee table as I am watching television. If I ever want more information (or want to keep an eye on my email, shares or just fill the advertisement breaks with something fun or interesting) on something I can see, I have an Internet connection right in front of me to do so. This can also be considered a niche that the Apple iPad fulfils.

The Voraxial Separator is a device that uses centrifugal force in order to separate different liquids. Because gravity will have a different effect on different liquids due to differing densities – it is a great solution to separate different liquids without causing unneeded ecological problems. This technology is relatively new and it is relevant at the moment with the current oil spill in the United States of America. Enviro Voraxial Technology (the firm responsible for the device) has approached British Petroleum with their device and touted it as a method to mop up the spill without causing greater strain to the wider environment. Their idea is to mount the device on the decks of ships and then send the ships out into the middle of the slick.

The device will keep the oil for later disposal and pump out clean water. It has been shown to work exceedingly well during testing and the method will work for large volumes of sludge as long as the device is large enough. It has the capacity to pump mega litres of clean water out per hour (again – this depends on the size of the device) and the water is cleaned to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standards. This means that any animals that happen to wonder into the cleansed water will not suffer the same fate as those who wander into the sludge.

It may just be the thing to help pull British Petroleum out of their predicament at the moment. This is if they are willing to invest in large enough processing plants that utilize the technology. Once the leak is plugged they still have to contend with one hell of a massive cleanup. They are already liable for prosecution from all manner of individuals who have been affected by the oil spill. Anything they can do to save face will ensure their long term survivability as a company.

Whilst it sounds like an exotic Japanese dish that consists of some amphibious fish – it isn’t. The Terrafugia is set to become the first roadworthy flying car available to consumers. Orders are already coming in and there is a backlog of over seventy orders that will ensure that the dream of the flying car is set to become a reality. The Terrafugia is more akin to an aircraft and it requires the driver to be a pilot in order to get the Terrafugia in the air. However, it is an aircraft that is legally allowed to be registered and driven on a road. The Terrafugia transforms from an aircraft into a car by folding its wings up so that the vehicle is car sized. It makes the Terrafugia easy to park in a standard car space and garage.

The transformation process takes approximately thirty seconds. While it may not any awards for being the most aesthetically pleasing vehicle – it’s essentially a flying car! The price is actually fairly reasonable for what is going to be the first flying car on the market (although it is out of reach for us normal wage earners). At around one hundred and ninety thousand dollars it is not cheap. It is a lot cheaper than I would have assumed it would be however.

It is not the fastest aircraft. If you consider what it is, that is not really an issue. It can travel at around two kilometres an hour while flying and can travel a distance of around eight hundred kilometres. It only has room for two people so it is not going to be a family oriented vehicle by any means. If you can afford it then it is probably going to be more about the thrill of owning it than having it for practical reasons.

There have been multiple advances since the initial release of the first Xbox in 2005. Price has fluctuated drastically from one model to another.  It has also gone through its fair share of revamping. The Xbox 360 has definitely made a name for itself using the online multiplayer interface entitled ‘Xbox Live’ and hit game titles including the ‘Halo’ and ‘Gears of War’ franchises. Millions of people from around the world have come together and enjoyed online gaming via these features.

The new Xbox 360 ‘S’ is the latest in modifications coming from Microsoft’s console gaming department.  It is packaged in a sleek glossy finished shell.  It has 2 new touch sensitive power and disc tray control buttons.  It comes loaded with a large 250 gigabyte replaceable hard drive and built in Wi-Fi adapter. These two units alone cost the buyer roughly an extra 100 dollars on previous units. When you open the package the hook up is very simple; you just plug and play and you are in on the action. A free month of Xbox live is packaged with the unit and allows you to get a very large sample of what the service has to offer. With no external USB Internet adapters required you are browsing movies, music and games that are available for download with purchasable credits that you can obtain with the click of a button.

The new Xbox 360′s internal hardware has also been modified with a new chip set and motherboard.  Along with a new cooling system it allows the gaming experience to much more enjoyable with less console noise and more stability. It is a shame all of these enhancements had to come so late in the Xbox 360′s career, but the New Xbox 360 is definitely worth the money and will provide you and your family hours of fun and excitement.