Toshiba India, expands its product offerings to the Indian customers with the introduction of 11 new laptops models. This new range of products, under its Satellite and Satellite Pro brands, will offer affordable quality as well as stylish designs, to meet the varying needs of Home Users, SOHO and SMB. 

                                              

Strontium has unleashed three new series of USB flash drives, the Key, Spin and Hulk. All three USB Series are compatible with USB 2.0 Technology with the data transfer rate of up to 480MB/sec. These are available in 2GB to 128GB storage capacities. They are truly plug and play devices which can be plugged into any USB port and it will automatically get detected by the computer as a removable drive. All three models support Windows, Mac & Linux OS.

The pricings are as follows:

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, introduces two new notebook lines as well as a specialized netbook designed specifically with the business user in mind. The two new notebook lines – P80 Premium series and P30 Essential series – and the new NB30 Pro netbook provide a range of connectivity, security, durability and design-based computing options for professionals in the office and while on the road.

P80 Premium Series
The P80 Premium series notebooks are designed to meet a wide range of business needs and include a powerful Intel Core i5 processor, a docking station connector that provides a "single click" connection and easy access to wide array of ports, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity option and 320 GB hard drive. The notebooks are available in two HD LED backlit screen sizes – 14-inch (P480) and 15-inch (P580) – with a matte finish ideal for image work as well as documents, spreadsheets and presentations. With a built-in Webcam and integrated microphone, the P80 series can be used for video conferencing and virtual presentations.
The P80 series will be available for sale through Samsung resellers beginning late May for an MSRP of $999.

P30 Essential Series
Samsung's P30 Essential series includes features business users expect in a notebook including a scratch resistant exterior texture. The P430 (14-inch) and P530 (15-inch) also contain the Intel® Core i3 processor, 250 GB of hard drive space and a 6-cell battery that boasts up to a 4.5 hour battery life. Weighing 5.5 and 4.9 pounds, respectively, these notebooks are light enough to be carried every day, while packing the computing power a small office or home office user needs to run a business.

The P30 series will be available for sale through Samsung resellers beginning late May for an MSRP of $849.

NB30 Pro Specialized Netbook
The Samsung NB30 Pro specialized netbook has been adapted from the NB30 consumer model launched earlier this year. The rugged durability of the original model has been enhanced with features designed for the business user including Windows 7 Professional OS and increased memory size. It maintains the free-fall sensor which automatically parks the HDD spindle, helping avoid damage to the hard drive if the netbook is dropped, a specially-designed durable casing, and the water resistant keyboard to prevent potential damage from contact with up to 50cc of spilled liquid. These are all ideal features for the business traveler looking for the portability of a netbook and added durability to match a busy lifestyle.

The NB30 Pro will be available in late May through Samsung resellers for an MSRP of $519.

With the telecommunication in India having paved path for the entry of 3G in the Indian spectrum, experts from telecommunications industry from across the country gathered at a conference organized by Indian Merchants’ Chamber to discuss the “Impact of 3G & BWA on Mobile VAS”.  The conference highlighted key topics of importance for the Mobile value added services in India and how 3G will open the door to innovative value added services which will bring everything to just one convergent device.

The conference addressed the topic on the evolution, challenges, opportunities, and trends in Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS). Discussion revolved around 3G applications, the role of Handset Manufacturers to complete the Ecosystem of being ready for 3G, value proposition for the operator and the expectations of the content developers from 3G. The spotlight was on the mobile TV services as well as the impact of 3G on mobile gaming and streamlining of innovative ideas to create casual gamers.

  

“Third generation mobile subscriber base in India is expected to reach 90 million by 2013. With the onset of 3G technology, there will be high data transfer rates over longer distances, efficient bandwidth use, map and positioning services and multiplayer gaming. Mobile services include both voice and VAS. The mobile services market which is estimated to be close to Rs 95,000 crore by 2010 and over Rs 1,30,000 crore by the end of 2015, is witnessing decline in average revenue per user, it is VAS that will provide impetus to the market. While 3G will change the face of telecommunications as entertainment, infotainment and voice communications will be available in just one convergent device, it will also pose challenge to content providers. The focus should be on introducing content which is not only innovative but also affordable in order to encourage mass adaptability”, said Mr. Nitish Mittersain, Chairman, IMC and CEO, Nazara Technologies.

Mr. Gul Kripalani, President, IMC said, “3G is now set to revolutionize mobile communications by introducing high speed connectivity and infotainment to Indians. Besides, 3G will further improve the level of tele-density and broadband penetration which will in turn have a direct effect on the overall economic growth of the county. However, the key drivers for MVAS in India in wake of 3G will be innovative content, improved customer services, and increased affordability of handsets as well as VAS. In times to come, major chunk of subscribers will come mainly from rural areas and for 3G as a technology to flourish in India it would be imperative to carve a strong hold on the rural sections of the country.”

3G is bringing a technology revolution in the country which will change the future of telecommunications in India. According to various estimates, the number of mobile handsets users will reach nearly 800 million in next 4 years, and 3G will change the way we communicate. With the mobile value added services (VAS) market pegged at around $45 billion, the latest trends which are currently doing the rounds are 3G spectrum which is going to create a paradigm shift in the VAS market  in india. With the onset of 3G technology, there will be high data transfer rates over longer distances, efficient bandwidth use, map and positioning services and multiplayer gaming.

Asus has launched the newest variant of their Eee PC range, the Eee PC 1201T.

The latest netbook from the Eee PC Seashell Series features AMD MV-40 CPU and RS780MN chipset, supports 1080p HD video experience and has a 12.1" widescreen display with HD (1366x768) resolution. Stylishly designed incorporating cues of the Eee PC Seashell series; it also has a large ergonomic chiclet keyboard. 

Stanley Wu – Country Product Head – System Business, Asus (India) said, "The Eee PC 1201T is our latest 12" netbook that is feature rich and packs in a powerful configuration. Featuring the AMD MV40 processor, 2 GB RAM and 320 GB hard disk, this netbook is aimed at users who want more processing power and storage capacity from their netbooks. The build quality and finish is top notch and we hope that it appeals to the users looking for a more powerful netbook than those available in the market at the moment.” He further added, “If you see the evolution of the Eee PC which can be heralded as the first netbook ever, what began as a basic 7” netbook has today transformed into a 12” feature rich multimedia device and this is largely a result of the demand in the market for such products."

The Eee PC 1201T features the 2nd Generation AMD Ultrathin platform, which provides balanced performance across a myriad of applications. It draws its inspiration from seashells and its opalescent and glossy exterior is crafted by the innovative in-Mold Roller technology.

The Eee PC 1201T comes preinstalled with ArcSoft SimHD, which up scales standard definition video content to high definition. SimHD, a plug-in for ArcSoft TotalMedia Theater, enhances the quality of images and supports a wide range of file formats.

With the exclusive Asus Super Hybrid Engine's increased power efficiency, the Eee PC can deliver a long battery lifespan - eliminating worries about power while on-the-go and easily keeps users connected for full day.

The Eee PC Seashell costs Rs. 21,490 excluding taxes and comes with a one year warranty.