HP Pavilion dv2701TX Special Edition Entertainment Notebook PC.

Ihad been planning to buy a new laptop for a while, since my older one was giving problems.  (By the way, on 24-Apr the new version of  8.04 LTS, codenamed Hardy Heron, was released.  I downloaded that and installed it on my old machine, and was very happy with it.)  The new computer cost about Rs 45,000 (which is far less than the amount I paid for my old computer two and a half years ago!).  It has an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.67 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM (which I am planning to upgrade later), and a 160 GB HDD.  I love the build quality of this computer, it feels sturdy and the design is very nice.  In fact, I took feedback from my friend Maheshwaran (who runs  on this — and he told me that his HP laptop was "used as a pillow while travelling" and had "fallen off a study table", and was still working fine.  Personally I think the 14.1 inch widescreen is the perfect size for a laptop, and that's what I went for.  I love the bright screen on this computer.  Besides all that, the computer has a very aesthetic design (seen in the picture above, which is swiped from the HP website).  In general, no complaints about the computer so far.

new Sony Ericsson play station

You could be forgiven for wondering why this should be news, but the fact is Sony Ericsson has been keeping their official cards close to their chest with their new hybrid smartphone.

However the manufacturer has now come clean and made the Xperia PlayStation official. That said the company is not completely spilling the beans as you will still have to wait for the official announcement on the 13^th February when the Mobile World Congress takes place.

You might also be wondering what the fuss is about as much of the information about the Xperia PlayStation was leaked at successive intervals for the past 6 months or so.  But for those who have had a sleep since then and forgotten what its specifications are then a quick rundown might be useful.

Features include Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon QSD8255 processor and a 4 inch 854 x 480 pixel touchscreen and an Adreno 205 GPU. There is also 512MB of RAM/ROM, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, dual-microphones (for noise reduction) and a microSD card slot.

The Xperia PlayStation is a hybrid smartphone combining mobile phone technology with Sony Ericsson’s well known PlayStation games technology.

The Xperia PlayStation is an Android device capable of running the Android 2.3 operating system.

Perhaps the only thing that isn’t yet known is whether any games will be pre-installed on the handset. The gaming facility itself is a slide-out with controls not dissimilar to those found with the original PlayStation.

samsung new notebook

From its founding in 1969, Samsung has grown from a small export business to the world's largest electronics company. We now produce world-leading products in a range of categories, and our mobile computing products have swiftly grown to play a prominent role in this leadership. Through a dedication to quality, performance, technology, design and
service, Samsung has risen to become one of the fastest growing PC vendors
in the world.

We have worked tirelessly to craft laptops that satisfy the ever-growing demand for performance on the go, pushing the boundaries to offer mobile computers that sport the longest battery life in the industry [Computer Shopper Magazine, UK, 2009]. With Samsung's AllShare™ technology, connecting and sharing between your mobile laptop and other electronic devices could not be simpler. It's this investment in performance that has won us awards including "Product of the Year 2009" from Wired (US), Mikro PC (Finland), and PC World (China & Poland).

We use a tried-and-tested three-step development process that guarantees unrivalled product quality. Firstly, we manufacture the vast majority of our laptop components ourselves, so that we can attest that each element is world-class. Secondly, our notoriously rigorous quality assurance programs ensure that only the best products make it through our reliability labs. Lastly, our excellence in manufacturing - within proven ISO certified conditions - guarantees the highest quality standards, every time. These unique characteristics and our commitment to global environmental standards ensure that our laptops offer unrivalled product quality.

As witness by a growing design trend within the notebook PC segment, a laptop's aesthetic is one of the most important considerations when making a purchase. Through our worldwide design centre and partnerships with world-leading product designers, we have created laptops with style. Our product range, with its sophisticated Crystal design concept will continue this devotion to aesthetic excellence. It's no surprise that we have won so many prestigious design awards such as the iF and IDEA Design awards and the Good Design 2009 "Gold Award".

While our laptops are some of the most reliable on the market, we understand your demand for outstanding after sales service and warranty. So we're committed to providing the best, most timely customer service in the industry. Thanks to our global service network in 78 countries and our incredibly fast turnaround time - ensuring vast majority of all laptops are returned to customers within 3 days - we're proud to be recognised as leader in delivering customer service satisfaction (ranked #1 for customer satisfaction in the notebook PC category by PC Pro UK in 2009).

16.1 Mega Pixel W Series 5x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot (Black)

16.1 Mega Pixel W Series 5x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot (Black)

• Spectacular clarity with 16.1 mega pixels.
•  Zoom in on life’s great moments with a 5x Optical Zoom.
•  Combining other features like the HD Movie Recording and Sweep Panorama, 
• Cyber-shot W570 offers an imaging excellence unlike any other.

new samsung wave s8530

Design                   Full Touch Bar
Platform                 GSM&EDGE Band Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)3G
                             Band 8500 / 2100GPRS  YesEDGE
                             Yes3G  HSDPA 3.6 MbpsOperation System 
                             Samsung bada OSBrowser  Dolfin Browser 2.0Java MIDP2.1
Size                      Weight 135g
Display                  Internal Technology SUPER CLEAR
                             LCDInternal Resolution WVGA 480x800Internal Size 3.7 inches
Battery                   Capacity (Standard) 1500mAh
                              Talk time (Standard) Up to 13.5 hoursStandby (Standard) Up to 600 hours
Camera                  Camera Resolution  5 MegapixelDigital  Digital x4Flash
                             Flash LEDAuto Focus  YesShot Mode YesPhoto Effects YesISO Yes
Video                    Video player  HD video 1280x720
                            Video recording  HD video 1280x720@30fps
                            Video messaging YesVideo streaming  YesVideo telephony  Yes
Music & Sound      Music Player  MP3  technology  SoundAliveMusic Library  Yes
                            Fun & Entertainment Business & Office

Memory                2GBSMS Memory 1000External Memory  microSD (Up to 32GB)

Samsung Wave S5253 GSM Handset

3.2 inches 262K colors WVXGA TFT LCD screen
bada platform with Samsung Apps and Wi-Fi
3.2 MP camera with 2x digital zoom
Music player, Music recognition and FM radio with RDS and recording
Social Hub
Touchwiz 3.0, A-GPS
Palringo Multi-IM
Native Facebook & Twitter clients
Find Music, tag & recommendation
3.5mm jack, 2 GB card inside the box
Leather pouch included

Product Details

Samsung Apps
Samsung Bada platform is an integrated system that allows users to conveniently download applications
It is easy to download apps from varied categories through the air directly to the phone.
Applications can also be downloaded to a computer first and then to the phone thru KIES


Integrated Social Hub & Touchwiz 3.0
It is to initiate SNS, IM and email services from the Phonebook with the Social Hub
The Touch Wiz 3.0 delivers the most intuitive, the most customized UI available
Hybrid widgets & 10 home screens and the quick panel are available
Sweep to call or message in the phonebook feature available.

3.2 inches 262K colors WVXGA TFT LCD screen
bada platform with Samsung Apps and Wi-Fi
3.2 MP camera with 2x digital zoom
Music player, Music recognition and FM radio with RDS and recording
Social Hub
Touchwiz 3.0, A-GPS
Palringo Multi-IM
Native Facebook & Twitter clients
Find Music, tag & recommendation
3.5mm jack, 2 GB card inside the box
Leather pouch included

Product Details

Samsung Apps
Samsung Bada platform is an integrated system that allows users to conveniently download applications
It is easy to download apps from varied categories through the air directly to the phone.
Applications can also be downloaded to a computer first and then to the phone thru KIES

Integrated Social Hub & Touchwiz 3.0
It is to initiate SNS, IM and email services from the Phonebook with the Social Hub
The Touch Wiz 3.0 delivers the most intuitive, the most customized UI available
Hybrid widgets & 10 home screens and the quick panel are available
Sweep to call or message in the phonebook feature available.