Toshiba To Introduce 16GB microSDHC

Toshiba has reinforced their memory card line-up with the launch of a 16GB microSDHC card. Toshiba further announced the addition of ultra fast read/write 8GB and 16GB SDHC cards to its line-up.

Weighing 0.4g, the 16GB microSDHC card supports class 2 SD speed with a maximum write speed of 6MB per second. It can store 270 hours of music at a bit rate of 128kbps.

All of the new SDHC memory cards comply with the SD memory standard Ver. 2.00. The two new SDHC cards support class 6 ultra fast read/write speed with a maximum write speed of 20MB per second.

Toshiba says the mass production of the new SDHC cards will start in December, while the production of new microSDHC card is slated to start in January 2009.

Fujitsu Siemens Offer New Theft Protection Solution For Notebooks

According to a survey, more than 50% of all business travellers have confidential company data on their notebook and 65% do not take any security precautions at all against loss or theft. As the number of notebooks with sensitive data being stolen is increasing rapidly in recent years, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has offered its latest security package based on the latest anti-theft technology from Intel and Computrace.

The complex anti-theft protection, that uses the security solutions SystemTrack and DataProtect, meets the increasing requirements of its customers for effective security concepts and company data protection. It will be available as an option in select ESPRIMO Mobile models and in the Lifebook T5010 and Lifebook E8420.

The users are required to register their laptops with the Computrace Customer Centre. In case of a theft or a loss, the customer can report to Computrace Customer Center directly by telephone or online, just like the loss of a credit card. While the SystemTrack tracks stolen hardware in real time and detects its location as soon as the device is connected to the Internet or Intranet, DataProtect is used for particularly sensitive data.

The support desk can access the system and save the confidential data centrally in the system or completely delete the data. If the device is returned to the customer, he can remove the protection and boot the system again using a special password.

FSC says the anti-theft protection solution will be available in selected models from the first quarter 2009.

HP Offers World’s First Multi Touch Consumer Notebook

HP has brought the multi-touch technology to consumer notebooks with TouchSmart tx2.

Described by HP as the industry’s first convertible notebook PC with multi-touch technology designed for consumers, TouchSmart tx2 is build upon the touch innovation developed by HP for its TouchSmart desktop PCs.

The tx2 gives customers the choice to set aside the keyboard and mouse in favor of a more natural user interface - the fingertip. The HP MediaSmart software suite on the tx2 allows users to more naturally select, organize and manipulate digital files such as photos, music, video and web content by simply touching the screen.

With the ‘capacitive multi-touch technology,’ the tx2 enables the use of gestures such as pinch, rotate, arc, flick, press and drag, and single and double tap. The convertible design with a twist hinge allows consumers to enjoy the TouchSmart in three modes: PC, display and tablet.

Hp’s tx2 is powered by the AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor or AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor and is built on Windows Vista Home Premium. It offers a 12.1-inch diagonal BrightView LED display.

The HP TouchSmart tx2 is available for ordering in the U.S. with a starting price of $1,149.

Syncing your Google Calendar

Google Calendar now supports the CalDAV protocol -- an evolving, open standard for calendar synchronization. So you can synchronize your calendars with a number of mobile devices and desktop applications.

Apple iCal and Mozilla Sunbird
You can now sync your calendar with applications that support CalDAV, such as Apple's iCal and Mozilla's Sunbird.

Microsoft Outlook
Google Calendar Sync for Outlook lets you sync events between Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar. You determine the direction of information flow, as well as the sync frequency. It's compatible with Microsoft Outlook versions 2003 and 2007, and operating systems Windows XP and Windows Vista.

BlackBerry mobile devices
Google Sync for BlackBerry synchronizes your device's native calendar with Google. It automatically runs in the background, so you can attend to other tasks and still be reminded of your appointments.

Android devices
It's easy to connect an Android-powered phone to Google Calendar using the phone's preloaded Calendar application. New events are pushed in real-time to your phone and any changes you make on-the-go are immediately available on the web.

Read the complete post at Official Gmail Blog: Syncing your Google Calendar

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Vers Introduces 1.5R iPod Clock Radio

Vers has introduced the new Vers 1.5R radio/alarm clock for iPod. Finished by hand, each Vers system takes over a week to build and each one is unique.

Slightly more compact than the company’s Vers 2X system, the 1.5R is designed with wood selected from managed plantation sources, 100% post-consumer recycled packaging materials and energy-efficient components.

The precision digital tuner, large, backlit LCD, and 15 watt full range speaker give the Vers 1.5R big system features and sound quality in a surprisingly compact package.

"We have to give credit to our customers for the 1.5R idea," says David Laituri, co-founder of Vers. "They asked for a compact AM/FM/iPod sound system with the natural 'Vers sound,' so we built it for them. We think of it as a 'hybrid' design, since it's a great bedside sound system, but really works well in any room of the home."

It plays and charges all docking iPods (except generation 3 iPod). It comes with an 18-function IR remote. Users can choose to wake to AM/FM radio or to music in their iPod.

Available in Cherry, Natural Walnut, Dark Walnut, Bamboo, Black Gloss and White Gloss, Vers 1.5R is priced at $200 -$220 depending on the finish.

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Gmail now spiced up with colors and themes

Gmail is now offering 30 odd themes to spice up your inbox. There's a shiny theme with chrome styling, another one that turns your inbox into a retro notepad, nature themes that change scenery over time, weather driven themes that can rain on your mailbox, and fun characters to keep you in good company.




To customize your inbox, go to the Themes tab under Settings.

Read further at the Official Gmail Blog.

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ASUS Unveils World’s Fastest Business PDA Phone

Asus has introduced the ASUS P565, powered by an 800 MHz processor, making it the fastest business PDA phone in the world.

This is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional phone, featuring ASUS’ latest touch-driven user interface Glide, that Asus claims delivers ‘graphics and system performance beyond anything else on the market at present’. The fast processor renders the P565 particularly amenable to multitasking, while Glide enables users to switch between tasks rapidly with their fingertips.

The 2.8" touchscreen offering a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, delivers clarity for both personal photographs and spreadsheets. It also offers 3 MP camera, 256MB flash memory and 128MB of DDR SDRAM, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and a microSD slot with SDHC support.

The P565 also comes with a potent suite of business-oriented features and software, including push mail, business card recognition and Microsoft Office Mobile. Other useful applications such as Anytime Launcher and Multi-Home enable users to view their calendars, the times of local and visiting cities, weather reports, online news and much more. The talk time is 3 hrs with 3G and 4 hrs with 2G.

There is no word on availability or pricing yet.

Dell Expands Art House Series With Three Exclusive Product Red Designs

Dell has expanded its Art House offerings with the unveiling of the (Product) Red artwork for the Dell Studio laptops, supporting The Global Fund’s fight against AIDS.

The artwork exemplifies the unique visions of artists passionate about fighting AIDS in Africa. The artwork is permanently infused into the Dell Studio laptop’s display back. Dell says it is extremely durable, resists scratches and won’t fade.

Customers can personalize their Studio laptop with original artwork by three artists: Joseph Amedokpo, Siobhan Gunning and Bruce Mau.

“Dell continually innovates through offering unique ways for people to pursue their passions and express their individual style,” said Michael Tatelman, vice president, Dell global consumer sales and marketing. “By bringing these amazing artist designs together with a meaningful cause and our technology, we create new opportunities for self-expression.”

The Dell Studio 15 starts at $649 and the Dell Studio 17 starts at $799. Dell’s (Product) Red portfolio also includes the new XPS One 24 desktop, the Dell V505W all-in-one printer, XPS and XPS M1530 laptops.

For each Dell (PRODUCT)RED design purchased , Dell contributes $20 to the Global Fund, helping to save lives and eliminate AIDS in Africa.

Nokia Launches E63 Messaging Device

Nokia has announced the latest addition to its Eseries range with the new Nokia E63. Nokia says it has been designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. Build on the foundation of the successful E71, the Nokia E63 brings the QWERTY keyboard form factor to a broader audience at a great price.

"The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category, let us know that we are heading in the right direction. People want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the Internet. With the Nokia E63 you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts," says Soren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Nokia.

With a single key press, users can switch from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data, to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites.

Nokia E63 includes Wi-Fi connectivity, easy access to Mail for Exchange and dedicated key access to contacts, calendar and email. Users can record and view images and videos on bright landscape display. They can listen to music downloaded from the Nokia Music Store, or other sources, via the standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

The Nokia E63 users also get free access to 1GB of online file storage on Ovi. It allows them to get remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline.

Available in ruby red or ultramarine blue options, the Nokia E63 is expected to start shipping in the next few weeks for EUR 199, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Flip Intros MinoHD World’s Smallest HD Camcorder

Pure digital now lets you capture and share HD video in an easy and affordable way with its latest introduction - the Flip MinoHD.

The world’s smallest high definition camcorder, Flip MinoHD can record up to 60 minutes of HD video at 1280 x 720 resolution onto four gigabytes of onboard memory. The on-board application installs directly when connected to any PC or Mac. Drag-and-drop interface allows for easy browsing, playback, organizing and video archiving. You can also capture still photos from any standard or high definition video.

“Consumers have embraced Flip Video because it delivers on the promise of making video simple, affordable, and fun,” said Jonathan Kaplan, Pure Digital’s chairperson and CEO. “Flip MinoHD, along with our new FlipShare software, now make it easy for anyone to capture and share their stories in stunning HD quality.”

Flip claims the MinoHD is the first and only “designable” HD camcorder. Customers can choose from thousands of professional designs or custom-design their own Flip Mino or MinoHD at TheFlip.com with no extra cost.

You can also get your MinoHD in black at Amazon, BestBuy, WalMart and other leading retailers for $230.

Saitek Introduces Eclipse III Backlit Multimedia Keyboard

Saitek has unveiled the Eclipse III Backlit Multimedia Keyboard, a sleek backlit keyboard featuring touch-sensitive lighting and volume controls, and ergonomically placed shortcut keys.

The new Eclipse III Backlit Multimedia Keyboard features adjustable, multi color backlighting highlight key controls. The touch-sensitive control panel lets users change settings quickly and easily. Color and keyboard settings remain even after system reboot.

The two stage height adjustment and removable wrist rest increase user comfort. Offering laser-etched, soft touch, durable keys, the USB plug and play device includes pass through headphone and microphone audio ports for simple connectivity.

The pricing for the new Eclipse III Backlit Multimedia Keyboard has not unveiled yet by Saitek.

Cygnett Offers GrooveNeo iPod Speaker Alarm Dock

Cygnett has unveiled GrooveNeo dock, an iPod accessory that works as a speaker system and alarm clock. With GrroveNeo, you can wake up to your favourite iPod tracks, AM/FM radio or buzzer

It features large format digital time displays and touch-sensitive keys for easy programming and operation. The dual 2.75” full-range speakers bring power & energy to every track on your playlist with real-time bass response. The easy dock & play system charges your iPod while it plays.

A full-function remote is also provided to control both your iPod and GrooveNeo. The GrooveNeo dock is available now for $90.

ViewSonic Introduces Two Sleek 8 inch Digital Photo Frames

ViewSonic now offers you an excellent gift for anyone on your list, including yourself. It has introduced two new 8-inch digital photo frames, the DPG801BK and the DPG807BK. The digital photo frames include cutting-edge SwifTouch touch-screen technology to provide a clutter- and smudge-free display.

The digital frames sport 800x600 high resolution screen to displays your photos in beautiful color and vivid detail. 512MB of internal memory provides ample photo, video and music storage. You can enjoy your favorite MP3 music along with your photos.

Pictures can be easily uploaded to the frames through a thumb drive, memory card, USB cable or computer. You could also zoom in up to 16 times, browse thumbnails or create an image slideshow with transition effects and audio. The hidden control buttons illuminate to show your menu selections only when needed.

The DPG801BK can display Motion JPEG, while the DPG807BK can display MPEG1, MPEG4 and Motion JPEG for video.

The DPG801BK is available for $119, while you can have DPG807BK for $159.

Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device

Honda has unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight. It helps reduce the load on the user's legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. Honda claims the device is designed for people who are still capable of walking on their own.

The product has a relatively simple structure consisting of seat, frame, and shoes, and the user can put it on by simply wearing the shoes and lifting the seat into position. The structure to position the device between the user's legs minimizes the required footprint, therefore making it easier for them to maneuver.

Honda says the walking assistant offers a natural walking experience, which is achieved by changing the amount of assisting force applied to the right and left legs through the control of two motors based on the information obtained though sensors in the shoes of the device.

The company has been doing research on walking-assisted devices since 1999. Honda developed the knowledge required to develop the walking assist device from its thorough study of human walking represented by the research and development of Honda's advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO. Honda will now begin testing the device in real-world conditions to evaluate its effectiveness.

MSI Offers EX623 16-inch Notebook

MSI has recently introduced its 16-inch EX623 notebook. Based on Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology, EX623 boasts a powerful NVIDIA Geforce 9500M GS graphic card with 512MB VRAM.

The 16:9 golden theatrical ratio display sports a 1366x768 resolution. A built-in 2.0 mega pixel webcam and an internal mic enables you to engage in real-time sharing and wireless communication.

MSI's Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. With a simple touch of the exclusive Cinema Pro button; you may immediately switch to Movie Mode. With ECO touch sensor, you can switch among the 5 different modes - Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode.

The standard 320GB hard disk drive comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium. EX623 is also equipped with up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, Bluetooth, WiFi b/g/n, eSATA port, stereo speakers, subwoofer, a 3-in-1 card reader, and USB 2.0 port x3.

There is no word on availability and pricing as yet.

OCZ Introduces Solid Series 2.5" SSDs

OCZ has launched its new Solid Series of solid state drives offering consumers the latest storage technology at an affordable price. Solid series SSD drives are available in capacities of 30GB, 60GB, and 120GB. The drives feature a 2.5" design, measuring 100 x 70 x 9.3mm and weighing 77g.

With 155 MB/s and 90 MB/s read/write speeds and seek times of less than 0.35ms, OCZ claims it makes Solid series up to 10x as fast on a seek-time basis than the best performing 2.5” HDDs on the market.

The new Solid Series supports RAID and are shock resistant. The addition of a mini-USB port also makes it possible for customers to update firmware when the new version becomes available. This ensures compatibility with future platforms.

All Solid Series SSD drives are backed a two year warranty. These are not recommended for use in laptops models purchased prior to 2007.

Gmail now offers voice and video chat

Google has launched voice and video chat -- right inside Gmail. It is an easy-to-use, seamless experience, with high-quality audio and video -- all for free.

All you have to do is download and install the voice and video plugin. Once you install the plugin, to start a video chat, just click on the "Video & more" menu at the bottom of your Gmail chat window, and choose "Start video chat." You'll have a few seconds to make sure you look presentable while it's ringing, and then you'll see and hear your friend live, right from within Gmail. You can click the "pop-out" iconto make the video larger, or click the fullscreen iconin the upper left-hand corner for a fully immersive experience.

The feature has been designed using Internet standards such as XMPP, RTP, and H.264, which means that third-party applications and networks can choose to interoperate with Gmail voice and video chat. It could take a day or so for this feature to be available in all Gmail and Google Apps accounts. If you want to download the plugin right away, visit http://gmail.com/videochat.

And if you need a webcam, there are a few models with special discounts through November 30th.

Read more at Official Gmail Blog: Say hello to Gmail voice and video chat.

Panasonic Unveils Toughbook H1 For Medical Professionals

Panasonic has announced the Toughbook H1, the first fully-rugged mobile clinical assistant (MCA) designed specifically for the medical professionals. The new Toughbook H1 integrates the low power Intel Atom processor with six hour battery life, standard daylight viewable screen and integrated Gobi technology in a sealed and easily-sanitized package.

The Toughbook H1 has been designed for easy disinfection, reducing the risk of germs being spread from patient to patient. The device is the first MCA to offer a fanless design and also features a smooth surface with sealed buttons, a gapless LCD screen and no exposed ports.

The rugged H1 is MIL-STD-810F tested and is capable of withstanding three foot drops. It is water-, rain- and dust-resistance and can easily handle being repeatedly sprayed and wiped with disinfectant.

Other features include 80Gb of storage, 1GB of RAM, a 10.4-inch XGA screen that is touch sensitive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The base H1 model is expected to start at $2,999 in the U.S. The Panasonic Toughbook H1 will be available worldwide in January 2009.

Alienware Unveils M17 Notebook Featuring Crossfire X Technology

Dell’s premier high-performance PC gaming brand Alienware has introduced the all-new M17 notebook. The 17-inch Alienware M17 offers High-Definition 1920 x 1200 resolution display for remarkable Blu-ray Disc and HD video playback.

Powered by the world’s first mobile quad-core processor, the Intel Core2 Extreme QX9300, Alienware M17 is their first notebook with ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology, featuring dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 cards.

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Alienware Unveils M17 Notebook Featuring Crossfire X Technology

Dell’s premier high-performance PC gaming brand Alienware has introduced the all-new M17 notebook. The 17-inch Alienware M17 offers High-Definition 1920 x 1200 resolution display for remarkable Blu-ray Disc and HD video playback.

Powered by the world’s first mobile quad-core processor, the Intel Core2 Extreme QX9300, Alienware M17 is their first notebook with ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology, featuring dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 cards.

Users can configure up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, and up to 1TB of storage in RAID 0. Other options include Blu-ray, HDTV tuner, and a facial recognition sensor. In addition, all Alienware 7200RPM drives feature Free Fall Sensor technology to further protect your valuable data.

“By incorporating the all-out performance of CrossFireX graphics and quad-core processing into Alienware’s award-winning notebook lineup,” says Frank Azor, executive vice-president for Alienware’s Product and Marketing Groups, “the M17 delivers an impressive feature set at a price point that doesn’t break the bank.”

Alienware M17 is now available at a starting price of $1399.

Google Earth Now Available For iPhone and iPod Touch

The world just got a little bit smaller. Google Earth is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing you to fly to the far reaches of the world from the palm of your hand.

The touch interface of iPhone is a very natural way to interact with the Earth. Just swipe your finger across the screen and you fly to the other side of the globe; tilt your phone and your view tilts as well. You can pinch to zoom in or out, or just double tap with one finger to zoom in and two fingers to zoom out.

You can use the 'Location' feature to fly to your current location and also search for places, businesses, and landmarks around the globe with Google Local Search. You can even browse millions of geo-located photos from around the world or read Wikipedia articles.

The software is now available for download in 18 languages and 22 countries via iTunes App Store.

Read more at Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Earth for iPhone

Dell Announces New Line Of Business Desktops

Dell today announced a new line of OptiPlex commercial desktops. The new OptiPlex systems feature innovations in serviceability, manageability, security and power consumption.

The company is introducing four new platforms:

• OptiPlex 960 - Dell’s flagship, heavy-duty desktop enables up to 43 percent less power consumption to reduce energy costs over previous generation of OptiPlex desktops. The optional QuietKit technology reduces noise by as much as 60 percent. Available in three chassis styles (mini-tower, desktop and small form factor), the OptiPlex 960 starts at $863.
• OptiPlex 760 - Offering mainstream security, productivity and energy efficient features with improved management capabilities, the OptiPlex 760 starts at $593.
• OptiPlex 360 - It enables the performance needed to help customers build their business and drive essential office productivity. The OptiPlex 360 starts at $476.
• OptiPlex FX160 - Dell’s first thin client; supports embedded or streamed operating systems for virtual desktop implementations. The FX160 starts at $399.

Dell's new OptiPlex desktops are available worldwide, according to the company.

Dell offers Bigger Bolder XPS One 24

Dell has launched the XPS OneTM 24 and continues the (PRODUCT) RED program that contributes to the fight against AIDS in Africa. The updated design boasts a 24-inch, edge-to-edge 1080p HD display and premium JBL dual stereo speakers and sub woofer for immersive entertainment experiences.

The XPS One 24 is an all in one desktop PC integrating an array of sought-after features, including HDTV, DVR, optional Blu-ray Disc player and recorder, component stereo system, video phone, and media library.

The XPS One 24 features NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT video graphics for eye-popping visuals, while Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 quad core processor handles complex multimedia activities.

Each purchase of an XPS One 24 (PRODUCT) RED system contributes $50-$80 (depending on the configuration) to the Global Fund, which helps fight HIV and AIDS in Africa.

The XPS One 24 is available in the U.S. with price starting at $1,699.

OCZ Announces First 15” DIY Centrino 2 Gaming Notebook

OCZ has unveiled their latest 15”Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Gaming Notebook based on the Intel Centrino 2 platform. The laptop offers enthusiasts and gamers options to perfect their own mobile powerhouse for their own applications.

Featuring the Intel Centrino 2 platform, the 15.4-inch, 1280x800 notebooks OCZ DIY notebook comes equipped with ATI Raedon HD3650 GPU with 512MB of dedicated memory and DirectX 10.1 compatibility.

User-definable options include up to 8GB of DDR2 memory, along with a choice of hard drives ranging from 80 to 500GB at 5400/7200RPM. There is also a choice of optical drives between a dual-layer DVD drive and Blu-Ray player.

The rest of the specs include HD surround sound, A4-sized keyboard with a Vista key and a 6-cell battery.

OCZ is offering one year of warranty for the notebook, as well as LCD and the battery.

Your Gmail, wherever you are on the web, with Toolbar

If you're using Google Toolbar 5 for Internet Explorer (or Toolbar's Firefox version), you can add the Gmail custom button to make your life easier. With the Gmail button, you can get new message alerts, see previews of your mail and use Toolbar's search box to find any message no matter what page you're on.


Google Toolbar also has a "Send to" feature: when you click on the "Send to" icon, a Gmail compose window opens that automatically includes a link to the page you're currently on and any text you have highlighted on that page. This makes it easy to email your friends interesting pages you come across as you browse the web.

You can also add Google gadgets to your Toolbar to bring your favorite websites and online services closer to you.

Read complete post at Official Gmail Blog.

Google delays SMS Text Messaging for chat

Google had rolled out a new feature to Gmail Labs that lets you send SMS text messages right from Gmail. It combines the best parts of IM and texting: you chat from your computer and reach your friends no matter where they are.

But they found a glitch. When you'd try to turn it on, it wouldn't fully enable. So they've pulled SMS chat back to fix it. It will probably be back within 2 weeks, so stay tuned.

Read more at Official Gmail Blog: Almost new in Labs: SMS Text Messaging for chat

Samsung Announces I7110 Smartphone Based On Symbian OS

Samsung has announced the I7110, the latest slim and sleek bar type smartphone based on S60 and Symbian OS.

The I7110 offers a 2.6” AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen, to deliver outstanding experiences in navigation, multimedia, and connectivity. The AMOLED screen provides sharp images even under intense sunlight.

It also offers 5 megapixel camera featuring auto focus and LED flash, offers advanced video recording and play features and supports multi-codec formats including DivX. 50MB of internal memory and a SDHC-supported micro SD slot allows users to store digital contents up to 16GB.

It also boasts geo-tagging and navigation capabilities in pedestrian and driving modes. The FM transmitter enables drivers to receive the voice navigation guide via car speakers. The I7110 comes equipped with HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity. The smartphone’s 1,200 mAh battery can facilitate up to 11 hours of talk time and extended multimedia experience.

While the price has not been revealed, Samsung is planning to release their new Symbian based i7110 smartphone in Russia from November 2008.

Hammer Introduces Morespace Portable Hard Drive storage

Hammer Storage has introduced morespace Portable, a compact, lightweight portable hard drive that allows users to instantly add more space to both PCs and Macs.

With a skinnable face and compact design, morespace Portable features a 2.5 inch drive with capacities ranging from 160GB to 750GB. The USB 2.0 device weighs just 5 ounces and is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, allowing consumers to take data with them wherever they go.

Morespace Portable sets itself apart by the use of customizable skins - which also protect it from scratches. One skin is included with the morespace Portable unit to get consumers started.

"Morespace Portable is the perfect answer for the consumer that needs more storage capacity immediately, and needs to be able to take it with them and access it in multiple locations. Hammer Storage is able to break down cost barriers by utilizing Bell Micro's market leadership in hard disk drives and storage, giving us the ability to offer morespace Portable at the extremely competitive price point of less than 26 cents per GB of storage," said Andy Dorian, retail value add manager for Bell Microproducts.

While the price has not been revealed, Morespace Portable is expected to be available in early 2009.