6210,Nokia's New Navigator Phone

Nokia 6210 navigator phone was launched India on August 4 2008.Coasting Rs. 18000, the handsets come with the maps free 6 months.It comes with 2.4inch screen,loaded with GPS-enabled maps.Value additions include real time voice visual guidance,2D/3D night time map views and option yo add the user's favourite locations

Nokia 6210 Navigator offers a 3.2 megapixel camera as well as Nokia Maps 2.0. The Nokia 6210 Navigator supports assisted GPS (A-GPS), which enables the GPS receiver to acquire the satellites in just seconds. The device is ready for use out of the box, even without a SIM-card. Local maps are pre-loaded on the 1GB memory card of the Nokia 6210 Navigator and map updates are included in the sales price.

Nokia 6210 Navigator features:

* S60 3rd Edition * 2.4 inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) display

* 2.4″inch TFT QVGA color display * Web browser

* Instant messaging * Push Email

* Music player * Visual Radio

* FM radio * 120 MB internal memory

* support for up to 8GB memory * 1GB microSD card

* Bluetooth 2.0

* GPS and support for A-GPS* WCDMA900/2100 HSDPA, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 (Europe/Asia)

* WCDMA 850/1900 HSDPA, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 (North America)

THE NEW BMW 5-SERIES

The monopoly in design of BMW has been accepted all over the world.This time also there is no change in that.Now they released the BMW 5-series.Along with the attractive head-light tail-lamp units very beautiful interior is included in it.Both six cylinder engines in the 5 Series are updated with more power. The addition of the twin-turbo 535i, featuring the same engine as the excellent 335i coupe.

Price range is from $44,300-82,900 .

SPECIFICATIONS

BMW 5-Series specifications include engine,transmission,drivetrain,bodystyle,color choices,standard features and options,etc.
Choice of Metallic Colours & Leather Interiors

Sapphire Black Met with Beige Leather
Silver/Grey Met with Grey Leather
Titan Silver Met with Grey Leather

Fuel efficiency

City-17 Km/L
High Way-27 Km/L

Exterior

2-way pwr tilt/slide moonroof-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, sliding sunshade, open/close from exterior lock
Adaptive brake lights
Body-color pwr heated mirrors-inc: reverse gear activated passenger-side auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory
Chrome & matte-black side window trim
Daytime running lights
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory
Front/rear body-color bumpers
Halogen automatic headlights
Halogen free-form fog lights
Heated driver door lock cylinder
Rain-sensing windshield wipers-inc: articulated passenger-side wiper arm, single-wipe control, heated washer jets

Interior

10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: pwr head restraints, 2-position driver seat memory
Adjustable front center armrest
Alarm system w/interior motion detector
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, radio data system (RDS)
Auxiliary audio input in back of center console
Bluetooth wireless technology
BMW Ambiance Lighting
BMW Assist-inc: auto collision notification, SOS button, roadside assistance, (4) year subscription
Central locking system-inc: double-lock, selective unlock
Check control vehicle monitor system
Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key)
Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature
Cruise control
Dark poplar wood trim
Dual front/rear cup holders
Dual front/rear reading lights
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer w/variable warning segment
FM diversity antenna
Fold-up rear center armrest
Front/rear open door storage compartments
Fully finished trunk w/reversible mat
iDrive system w/on-board computer/controller
iDrive system-inc: on-board computer/controller, (6) programmable memory keys
LCD main & trip odometers
Leather-trimmed 2-level center console compartments w/climate-controlled lower compartment
Leather-wrapped pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: auto tilt-up, audio controls, cruise controls, Bluetooth phone controls, 2-position memory
Leatherette seat trim
Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight
Prep for CD changer & Sirius satellite radio
Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, aft end of center console & trunk
Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, trunk
Pwr trunk release
Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, close from exterior lock
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry w/multi-function remote-inc: interior light activation, remote trunk release, window down, moonroof open, alarm
Seatback storage compartments
TeleService activation
Tire pressure monitor
Tri-zone automatic climate control-inc: auto air recirculation, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest function, humidity control, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
Vehicle & key memory

Mechanical details

17" x 7.5" star spoke alloy wheels (style 138)
17" x 7.5" star spoke cast alloy wheels (style 138)
3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic
3.0L I6 engine w/Valvetronic
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
Direct ignition system w/knock control
Drop-down tool kit in trunk
Dual exhaust system
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)-inc: dynamic traction control (DTC), dynamic brake control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)-inc: dynamic traction control (DTC), dynamic brake control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, brake fade compensation, start-off assist, brake drying, brake standby, comfort stop
Electronically controlled engine cooling
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)
Engine start/stop button
Front/rear aluminum subframes
Front/rear stabilizer bars
P225/50R17 all-season tires
P225/50VR17 all-season tires
Pwr water pump
Rear wheel drive
Space saver compact spare tire
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Vehicle-speed-sensitive Servotronic pwr steering-inc: variable assist, variable-ratio
Volume-controlled oil pump

Safety

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
Battery safety terminal
Daytime running lights
Dual front 2-stage smart airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual-threshold deployment sensors
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)-inc: dynamic traction control (DTC), dynamic brake control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement
Front safety belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters
Front side-impact airbags
Front/rear Head Protection System (AHPS II) curtain airbags
Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter)
Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
Interlocking door anchoring system
LATCH attachments for rear seats

Apple iPhone,3G Phone

The iphone revolutionized how we will all interact with our handhelds,and everyone else is straining to catch up.Apple is now trying to catch the attraction of cellphone users from india with twice speedy phones with half the price.Early it was released in india with Rs.16000 and nw it is brought down to Rs.8000.

Apple announced iPhone 3G in June 2008 and released in July 2008 with an amaizing price that evryone can afford.It has 2G network and 3G network ie. GSM & HSDPA.It also contain features like Built-in GPS receiver,iPod audio/video player,TV output,Photo browser/editor,Voice memo etc.

The Apple iPhone features a large 3.5 inch touchscreen with a resolution of 480x320 pixels. There is only one button on the front, the so-called home button. Other than that, the iPhone is entirely operated by the touchscreen; if you want to call, send text messages or navigate through the menu; everything happens through the touchscreen. The touchscreen Apple used for the iPhone is heat-sensitive. You can't use your fingernails or a stylus pen to operate the screen. Nevertheless; the screen is extremely sensitive which makes using it a pleasure. Thanks to this, the mobile phone responses very fast, which enables equally fast typing as on physical buttons. Compared to current touchscreens, the touchscreen of the Apple iPhone belongs to the top. Even outside in bright sunlight you can still read the screen without difficulty. The fingerprints that stay behind on the screen may, however, prove to annoy you after a while, since you have to operate it with your fingers, but wiping it clean now and then does the trick.

Specifications
Dimensions .......................115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
Weight ...............................133 g
Display Type ....................Touchscreen, 16M colors
Dislay Size ........................320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches
Ringtone Type .................Polyphonic & MP3
Phonebook memmory ....Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Card slot ...........................No
Phone Memmory ............8/16 GB shared memory
Data ...................................GPRS & EDGE
Wireless LAN ...................Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth ..........................Yes, v2.0
Infrared port ....................No
USB ...................................Yes, v2.0
OS ......................................Mac OS X v10.4.10
Messaging ........................SMS, Email
Browser ............................Safari
Games ...............................Yes & Downloadable
Available Colors ...............Black(8/16 GB), White (16 GB)
Camera ..............................2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
Battery ..............................Standard battery, Li-Ion
Stand-by ...........................Up to 300 h
Talk time ..........................Up to 10 h
Price ..................................$199

WANNA PLAY GAMES:GO ONLINE

46 million Indian online gmaers wait to compete

With ever increasing penetration of the broadband in the country,the size of netizens has touched a new peak of more than 46 million users.The proliferation of the internet has not only opened newer avenues of acquiring knowledge,but has also boosted the online gaming community.

Today,India is not just a gaming content developer for the world but has nearly three million online gamers,who are constantly competing to win the games.These avid online gamers are expected to push the online gaming industry to cross RS.800 crore within the next two years.

Recently the focus has shifted from merely servicing the overseas market to developing the industry in india itself as the potential is tremendous and the players are serious.The developers have already started focusing on developing and customizing the gaming content to suit the local favours.

Zapak,one of the pioneers of online gaming in india have already setup gameplexes(dedicated cyber cafe that gives online gaming services).The company currently has 10 gameplexes and the number is expected to more than double by the end of this year.Moreover these online gaming is a perfect stage for showing tallents and collect rewards for their efforts.However,according to NASSCOM,overall gaming segment(mobile,computer and console games)is likely to cross RS 1,700 crore in the next two years.

Google's Android,A threat to Symbian Phones

Open source invades the last frontier of mobile OS.

GOOGLE HAS BEEN ENDLESSLY waiting for the operating systems(OS) for the mobile phones,and has finally selected "ANDROID".

Google will soon be offering the "Android" OS for the mobiles which has become a reality thanks to the open handset alliance,a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies which have come together to accelerate innovation in mobile and offer consumers a richer,less expensive,and better mobile experience.

Symbian,the common OS in the existing mobile phones will soon face a daunting challenge from Android,which is claimed to be the first complete,open and free mobile platform.That's not enough,the

search engine giant,Google has launched the Android Developer Challenge,which will provide US$10 million in awards for great mobile apps built on the Android platform.

The contest which is open from 2nd januvary 2008 till march 3rd,is attracting developers from around the globe to develop applications that surprise and delight mobile users.The alliance boasts of who's who of the mobile industre,and company like LG is launhing its next mbile phone(KU990)loaded with Android.Samsung is also exited and has lined up few new models for the new year.The future of mobile phones is diificult to predict as companies like Intel,Nvidia and Motorola have joined the Android-base bandwagon.

With the rise of Google's android ,symbian may be the history of mobile platforms.Let us expect less expensive mobile phones with more advanced and rich features like that of Apple's Iphone.