Samsung, a strong supporter of Windows 7, will be migrating all of its corporate PCs worldwide to the new operating system beginning in 2010. The Green IT collaboration effort between the world’s number one memory company and the world’s number one software company is expected to contribute to the revival of IT markets that have been depressed from the economic downturn.

At the beginning of September, Samsung initiated its own global marketing campaign centered around “Less Energy, More Speed”, initially focused on its energy-efficient, 40nm-class, 2Gb DDR3 DRAM. Also, Microsoft has announced significant reductions in power consumption with the new power management function in its recently released Windows 7 operating system.

“Windows 7 was designed as a more environmentally-sound and energy-efficient OS, particularly evident in its managing of memory and when shifting into lower power mode,” said Kim James Woo, Country Manager of Microsoft Korea. He added that “users will enjoy the benefits when Windows 7 and DDR3 are combined.”

“There is no doubt that the combination of Windows 7 and 40nm DDR3 in new PCs will make users very happy,” said Dong-Soo Jun, executive senior vice president of memory marketing at Samsung Electronics. He added, “If you opt for 4GB of memory in a Windows 7-based system, over typical 2GB-based systems used today, you’ll see an increase in performance, while using less power, thanks to the efficiency of Samsung’s 40nm DD3 DRAM.”

In the ensuing months, while measuring the effects of this and other collaborative Green IT efforts, Samsung will continue to examine the potential for other areas of global cooperation with Microsoft in IT technology development.

[Via: Samsung India]

The TouchSmart 300 and 600 both models are capable of recognizing multiple gestures like pinch, rotate, arc, flip, press and drag. James Mouton, senior vice president and general manager, Desktop Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP said that, “Since the launch of the first TouchSmart PC nearly three years ago, we’ve worked closely with a growing number of software companies and independent vendors to develop built-for-touch applications that give consumers and businesses rich interactive multimedia experiences”.

The HP TouchSmart 9100 has been specifically designed for Business class users. The PC takes away the 23-inch display and styling of the 600-series, and offers a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, up to 8GB of memory, 250GB to 500GB of HDD space (or a 64GB SSD) and a choice of NVIDIA GeForce 200 or GT230M graphics. There’s also an optional TV tuner, and a choice of slot-loading DVD or Blu ray drives. The 9100 is compatible with Windows 7 operating system.

The HP TouchSmart 300 will cost $899 (approx. Rs. 41,757) while HP TouchSmart 600 will $1,049 (approx. Rs. 48,725) and the HP TouchSmart 9100 business laptop will cost at $1,299 (approx. Rs. 60,360). All of these PCs will be available in market by this December.

The three latest additions to LG’s expanding smartphone line-up and the first to include the new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system include a full touchscreen device, a touch slider with QWERTY keyboard and a QWERTY bar-type handset. The three phones will be aimed at different segments of the market ranging from premium to affordable smartphones. The phones will be introduced initially for early adopter customers in Europe, the United States and Asia before being made available globally.

Designed with usability in mind, LG’s latest smartphone offerings will highlight the touch-friendly, easy-to-navigate interface of Windows Mobile 6.5 which delivers an easier and faster smartphone experience for users. These Windows phones will be supported by LG’s own distinctive S-Class User Interface, which offers a unique 3D experience that works with Microsoft’s familiar operating system.

“This initial launch is a strong testament that LG is committed to offering a spectrum of choices for our broad range of customers,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our work with Microsoft on mobile devices reflects our strategy of offering the best in both hardware and software in all our smartphones.”

The latest version of Windows Mobile includes an upgraded Internet Explorer Mobile browser with a new engine and a customized version of Adobe Flash Lite for accessing sites previously unable to render properly on a handheld. Windows Mobile 6.5 will also include free access to Microsoft’s My Phone service where customers can perform automatic backups of photos, music, contacts and text messages from their handheld to the web for easy access any time.

“With familiar software like Microsoft Outlook, Windows Media Player and Windows Live, these phones will give people the confidence to get things done with the software they would normally expect from their PCs,” said Todd Peters, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corp. “LG’s portfolio of stylish Windows smartphones gives people the ability to choose the model that best suits their style and budget.”

Launched in July, the LG Application Store will offer add-ons for all three devices as well as future LG smartphone devices. The site expects to offer up to 2,000 downloadable applications by the end of year.

[Via: infibeam]

The company has an aim of becoming a market leader in dual SIM market and now has a 16 product portfolio catering to this market.

The recently launched handset features as below:

DS 210 mobile phone has a 3.2 Megapixel camera, MP3 & MP4 player with audio equalizer to boost the sound effect, T Flash support up to 8GB. The phone is a slider phone with very rich looks.

DS 180 is bar phone giving comfort to use it. The phone features 2 Megapixel camera, torch light, FM & MP3 player.

DS 440 “Sleek” has stunning looks with slim body design. The mobile phone features a 2 Megapixel camera to capture photographs in high resolution, MP3 player and FM radio with recording.

DS 100 will come with features like sleek chrome finish design, messaging & menu in Hindi, GPRS for ease of internet browsing, MP3 player and torchlight. DS 150 includes the features such as digital camera, messaging & menu in Hindi, torchlight and GPRS for ease of internet browsing.

DS 170 is adorned with cool features like touch screen making life easy, 2 Megapixel camera, GPRS for ease of internet browsing and a high decibel music speaker for entertainment. DS 200 has features like VGA camera for continuous video recording and playback, MP3 player and Bluetooth.

E 106 comes with features like touch screen, 2 Megapixel camera to capture photographs in high resolution, Bluetooth and FM radio with recording. MC160 has great picture quality with 3 Megapixel cameras, high end music device enable the user to unmatched sound experience.

[Via: infibeam]

Needless to say, you’d best get a large capacity hard drive to work with the HD Media Player Docking Station in an optimal setup, although there is always the option to push in a memory card or USB storage device for additional flexibility.

Video output includes HDMI and YpbPr, giving one full HD resolution in the process. In addition, the HDD docking design allows one to backup or copy media files in a jiffy. You can bring home the HD Media Player Docking Station for $199.

[Via: ubergizmo]

In India, for the first time the system, dubbed as VPC100, is the first of a new line of concept products that the company plans to launch leading the way for next-generation computing and entertainment solutions. ViewSonic’s VPC100 All-in-One PC provides a smart computing choice featuring a stylish design and offering superior performance increasing affordability, mobility and productivity.

All-In-One PC with exquisite design is one of the thinnest desktops available at just 35mm. IT offers an attractive space saving profile in a 19″ ( 18.5″ viewable) LCD Display with 16:9 aspect ratio. The PC has an amazing 1,366×768 resolution that allows users to watch HD movies, browse Internet, play games or view documents with crisp details. The Al-In-One PC provides plenty of power for day to day desktop computing and entertainment requirements as is powered by Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom processor and added with 1GB memory.

The All- In-One PC is compact still versatile, able to operate independently, hardwired into a LAN network or wirelessly in any 802.11b/g WiFi network providing the freedom of locating one’s PC anywhere in office or home yet having full access to the internet and enhancing the overall Internet surfing experience.

“The launch of this new stylish, concept driven and feature-rich product line from ViewSonic demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Indian market and its potential in delivering affordable yet technologically superior product lines which will set benchmark for the industry to follow. I am confident that ViewSonic`s All-In-One PC will surprise and delight users with its unique balance of space saving features coupled with power-packed performance and style”, said Gautam Ghosh, the Country Manager, ViewSonic Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

Sporting advanced multimedia capabilities with a built-in DVD/RW burner, All-In-One PC from ViewSonic also has 2×3-watt speakers, 1.3 megapixel webcam and a mic optimized to video-conference easily. Not yet over, ViewSonic VPC100, designed for Windows XP sports four high-speed USB 2.0 ports offering versatile connectivity, while the 4-in-1 card reader allows users to transfer and share photos, files with ease. Moreover, the VPC100 design as the green energy-saving makes it quieter than a notebook and offers the smallest heat dissipation among desktops.

ViewSonic’s authorized distributor Redington India Limited will make the ViewSonic’s All-In-One PC available all over India from July 2009 onwards and is priced at Rs.31, 999/-.

[Via: infibeam]

When hooked up, these iPods will be able to be controlled using the systems’ remote controls, where content can be sent to 2nd and 3rd zones that have been set up in the home. The SC-series units are powerful enough to reproduce uncompressed Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks which are found in movies recorded on Blu-ray discs.

As for the Elite VSX-21TXH and VSX-23TXH models use Direct Energy Class A/B amps with hand-picked DSPs. The Pioneer Elite SC-25 and SC-27 will be out this August, retailing for $1,700 and $2,000, respectively, whereas the Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH and VSX-21TXH will be out later this month for $900 and $700, respectively.

[Via: ubergizmo]

SAMSUNG Anycall Star S5230C adds a new Social Networking Widget to connect with various popular social networks including Facebook, MySpace, Picasa, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Users can upload their photos easily with its “Communities” function and can keep close touch with their friends and families.

SAMSUNG Anycall Star S5230C compact form factor provides a large 3-inch 26M color display allowing enjoyable control of the full touch function. The screen also supports a handwriting recognition feature, which makes inputting text easier. With its Photo Contact feature, users can call and send SMS to their friends instantly when browsing the album.

The Star S5230C has a 3.2 Mega-pixel auto-focus camera with advanced camera technologies such as Smile Shot and many shooting modes and scenes. Users can also record videos in 320 x 240 pixels at 15fps. The screen can also detect which way the phone is being held and changes the display from portrait to landscape automatically.

The Star S5230C brings an excellent listening experience to users with its Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSeTM) technology, and it also comes with an FM radio ; the music player also supports a wide range of music file formats including MP3/AAC/ AAC+/ e-AAC+/ WMA/MIDI. It also provides 85MB internal and micros (up to 8GB) memory for enjoying music and movie..

With its built-in NetFront browser v3.5, users can also enjoy a comprehensive internet experience from their phones with a range of applications, including RSS Reader, Gmail, and GoogleTM.

[Via: infibeam]

Lenovo T400s thickness is 0.83 inches and weighs approximately four pounds. This laptop weighs 20% less than its predecessor ThinkPad T400. The slim figure is due to its the 14.1-inch LED screen, the solid state drive storage and the second generation Top Cover Roll Cage.

Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, ThinkPad, Lenovo said, “We’ve created products like our ThinkPad T400s laptop to bring thin and light computing to mainstream corporate users”. “We’ve applied thoughtful design in balancing the need for greater portability with strong performance and usability.”

T400s slim laptop smoothly merges combines power-packed performance with a thin and light frame. Lenovo T400s is powered optionally by Intel 2.53 GHz Core2Duo processors, and has a 9.5 mm slim DVD burner or Blu-Ray player.

The Ethernet, WiFi and optional WiMAX3, WWAN, 3 Bluetooth and ultrawideband connectivity keeps connected even on move. In addition to these laptop also includes 4mm Express card slot or 5-in-1 multimedia card reader, nearly six hours of battery life, two megapixel webcam, support for up to two monitors via Display Port and VGA connector along with built-in USB/eSATA port.

Lenovo T400s, an energy star 5.0 compaliant laptop can support SSDs up to 128GB and HDDs up to 250GB. Three new connectivity options will be offered by this latest T400s device, are ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini-Dock Series 3 and ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus 3 for users with a need for expanded workspace.

For added convenience, it has incorporated larger Delete and Escape keys on the keyboard. You can locate the keys in the touch pad without looking down due to a new textured feel given to locate it. In order to avoid the food crumbs to enter in keypad the space between the keys has been reduced. The video and audio quality of the network connections is also enhanced by Lenovo.

Lenovo T400s can be bought now via the company’s official website and business partners. The starting price of the laptop is $1,599 (approx. Rs.78, 150). The ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 can be yours with just $149 (approx. Rs.7283), Mini Dock Series 3 will be prices at $199 (approx. Rs.9725), and the price of Mini Dock Plus Series 3 is $299 (approx. Rs.14615).

[Via: infibeam]

This device hooks up to your TV set, displaying the text scanned in magnified magnificence, making it a snap to read, although page turning might require more effort on your part. Guess the TV has just found another use, and we would recommend a HDTV for optimal results with the $99.95 ezRead scanner.