Nokia N81 and N81 8GB Shipping

Multimedia computers, Nokia N81 and Nokia N81 8GB are now available globally. The phones come with dedicated music and gaming keys, and more memory for more storing and playing.

Bringing a new user interface (UI) to the Nokia Nseries is the 3D Multimedia Menu introduced in these devices. The menu makes it easier to discover and enjoy digital content as well as the Internet, and share experiences with others. The N81 and the N81 8GB also offer millions of music tracks through the Nokia Music Store. With their integrated Nokia Music Players, creating play lists and managing music collections on the move is a breeze. Compatible, high quality headphones or speakers can be used along with the standard 3.5mm headphone connector for enhanced sound quality. Besides, the devices afford a preview of the N-Gage games service, which includes playable demos of EA Sports FIFA 07, Asphalt 3: Street Rules, and Space Impact Light. When N-Gage actually launches later this year, the full application will be available for download on these devices. The Nokia N81 is shipping for about 360 Euros/$512/Rs 20,300 before subsidies or taxes, while the Nokia N81 8GB is available for around 430 Euros/$612/Rs 24,300 before subsidies or taxes.

Hitachi announces first 4TB desktop drives .

Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, the hard drive arm of the Japanese conglomerate, announced on Monday that they have developed the world's smallest read-head technology for hard disk drives (HDD), in a move that would strengthen its position in the drive market.
Called current perpendicular-to-the-plane giant magnetoresistive (CPP-GMR) heads, Hitachi's new technology is expected to quadruple current storage capacity limits to four terabytes (TB) on a desktop hard drive and one terabyte on a notebook hard drive.
Currently, the top-of-the-line desktop drives come with 1TB storage capacity, which can hold text of approximately 1 million books, 333,000 digital images, 250 hours of high-definition movies, and 1,000 hours of standard-definition video or 250,000 MP3 songs.
Headquartered in San Jose, California-Hitachi GST said its researchers have successfully reduced a key component in hard drives to a nanoscale that would allow the company to continue to increase the density of drives.
Researchers have shrunken the existing recording heads by more than a factor of two to achieve new heads in the 30-nanometer to 50-nanometer range, which is about 2,000 times smaller than the width of an average human hair that ranges from 70 microns to 100 microns.
The two companies said they have co-developed high-output technology and noise-reduction technology for the CPP-GMR head. In order to increase the signal output from the head, they have used a high electron-spin-scattering magnetic film material in the CPP-GMR layer, and also developed a new technology for damage-free fine patterning and noise suppression.
Consequently, the signal-to-noise ratio, a significant factor in determining the performance of a head, was extremely perked up. Heads with track widths of 30 nm to 50 nm have the S/N ratios of 30 decibels (dB) and 40 dB, respectively.
“Hitachi continues to invest in deep research for the advancement of hard disk drives as we believe there is no other technology capable of providing the hard drive’s high-capacity, low-cost value for the foreseeable future,” said Hiroaki Odawara, Research Director, Storage Technology Research Center, Central Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd.
“This is an achievement for consumers as much as it is for Hitachi. It allows Hitachi to fuel the growth of the ‘Terabyte Era’ of storage, which we started, and gives consumers virtually limitless ability for storing their digital content.”
Fifty nanometer track heads will hit the market in 2009, while 30 nm tracks are expected to hit in 2011. Hitachi was due to present the advance in developing next-generation recording heads for hard disk drives at the Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference on Monday (Oct.15) in Tokyo.
In January, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announced the launch of industry's first terabyte (TB) hard drive for desktops, intended to deliver superior performance, reliability and capacity as well.
Demonstrated at 2007 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the 1-Tbyte Deskstar 7K1000 drive uses perpendicular magnetic recording technology to enhance storage capacity and has SATA 2.0Gbps and PATA-133 interfaces plus "ramp load" design to make the drive more power-efficient, Hitachi has said earlier.
With ultra-high storage capacity, the 3.5in, 7200 RPM Parallel-ATA/Serial-ATA hard drive boosts consumers’ ability to store video, photos, music and other valued data to new heights, the company said.
Multi-Terabyte drives from the world’s leading hard-disk drive maker Hitachi come at the time when the people around the world have been connecting digitally. Consumers have entered an era where they can capture everything on digital still or video, and can save those content to listen or share in future. For this purpose, they need ultra large capacity drives and 4TB drives meet such requirements.

Microsoft Enters Local Search Market With 'Live Search 411'

Microsoft thinks it has the 411 when it comes to challenging rivals Google and Yahoo in the lucrative market for local Internet searches and related services.

Completing the latest round in an ongoing revamp of its online services, the software maker on Tuesday unveiled Live Search 411 -- a combined voice and Web offering that allows users to locate local businesses or other points of interest through the telephone, PC, or mobile Web browser.

Phone users can call a toll-free number from any type of phone to find and get automatically connected to businesses within a given area code.

For PC or browser-enabled mobile users, an interactive feature overlays relevant information onto maps generated by local Web searches, including weather data and real-time traffic conditions that the service uses to create the best driving route to a destination.

"Microsoft is building on several years of innovation in imagery and 3-D visualization" to deliver the new services, said Satya Nadella, corporate VP of the Search & Advertising Platform Group at Microsoft, in a statement.

Microsoft developed Live Search 411 in partnership with Tellme Networks, which Microsoft acquired earlier this year for an estimated $800 million to $1 billion with an eye to stepping up its presence in the voice-enabled devices market.

Last month, Microsoft rolled out several enhancements to its core Live Search portal, including updates designed to improve results for queries related to entertainment, shopping and health care.
The efforts are all part of Microsoft's plan to increase revenues from online services such as search advertising. But the company has a long way to go.
According to market watcher comScore, Google held 56.5% of the search market as of August, Yahoo held second place with 23.3%, while Microsoft was a distant third with just 11.3% of all search traffic generated by businesses, home users and educational institutions.

Nokia Announces Global Shipment of N95 8 GB Multimedia Computer

Nokia has announced the worldwide shipment of the Nokia N95 8GB multimedia computer. The Nokia N95 8 GB is the memory-packed big brother of the Nokia N95 multimedia computer.

"Our Nokia Nseries family has expanded with added pizzazz and performance with the Nokia N95 8 GB, a device as personal as it is powerful," said Jonas Geust, vice president, Multimedia, at Nokia. "We've reached a pinnacle with the Nokia N95 and now with the addition of one of the largest ever displays, built-in Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) and improved battery power, the Nokia N95 8 GB takes entertainment enjoyment to another level."

Boasting up to 8 GB of built-in memory, the Nokia N95 8 GB has all the key features of its predecessor, including a 5 MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, built-in A-GPS, WLAN, HSDPA and a two-way slide. The sleek black N95 8 GB also features a luminous 2.8" (240 x 320 pixel) QVGA display, so watching videos, browsing the Internet or viewing maps is a pleasure. With its expanded memory, the N95 8 GB offers up to 20 hours of video or up to 6000 songs.

Nokia said entertaining oneself has taken on a whole new meaning with this multimedia computer, optimized for enjoying videos, playing games, or even locating favorite destinations with A-GPS.

The device's DVD-like quality video capture and control allows film fanatics to create their own movies and share their creations and favorite movies with others by using the easy 'transfer to PC functions', allowing uploads to their social networking profiles and other online sites.

The Nokia N95 8 GB supports services like Nokia Music Store and N-Gage Games. Users can access millions of music tracks from the Nokia Music Store or get a sneak-peak at N-Gage gaming, live later this year. Users can test out games like FIFA 2007 and Asphalt 3: Street Rules. Once N-Gage goes live, they will be able to try games for free before deciding on buying.

With A-GPS, Nokia N95 8 GB users can whiz to their locations on Nokia Maps faster and enjoy maps for over 150 countries.

Explore the world, find specific routes or locate services such as restaurants and hotels, covering more than 15 million points of interest. Users also have the option of buying additional features, such as city guides and voice guided navigation.

The N95 8 GB multimedia computer has an estimated retail price of EUR 560 before taxes or subsidies.To celebrate the launch of the N95 8 GB, Nokia has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) to offer a Nokia N95 8 GB, which comes pre-loaded with the full-length Spider-Man 3 feature film in Europe and selected countries in Middle East and Africa region.

"The Nokia N95 8 GB opens up a wealth of exciting options for film fans as they can now watch world-class movies like Spider-Man 3 whenever they want, wherever they want. Pre-loading a film with such fantastic special effects truly shows off the device's advanced capabilities. With its ground-breaking features, users can now fully appreciate the meaning of entertainment on-the-go," said Ilkka Raiskinen, Senior Vice President, Multimedia Experiences, Nokia.

The movie comes in ten languages and subtitle combinations. The Nokia N95 8 GB also includes a unique Spider-Man 3 message and ring tone, wallpaper and screen saver, specially crafted for the new device. Spider-Man 3 games, ring tone and additional video clips will also be available via the Download! Catalog in selected countries/

Nokia said it selected Spider-Man 3 to show off the full capabilities of the device due to overwhelming demand from Nokia Nseries users. When asked which film Nokia Nseries users wanted to watch on their device, Spider-Man 3 was voted the 'most wanted movie'.

Now See TV on BSNL GSM Handsets

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced its 'TV in mobile handset' service in some parts of the country. Which means: GSM customers of BSNL will be able to watch as many as 12 television channels on their mobile handsets. These include: NDTV, Aaj Tak, Times Now, CNBC, ETV, TV9, Zoom, and Bindaas. By the year end, a total of 32 channels is expected to be brought under the 'TV in mobile handset' net.
Currently, the service is available on select Nokia handsets; to be extended later to Sony Ericssson and Motorola handsets. Apalya Technologies, whom BSNL has entered into a partnership with, will provide content (TV signals) made available on BSNL GSM handsets. To view TV content on their handsets, BSNL GSM customers will have to visit mimobi.tv via their phones. For the next 30 days, the service is free-of-charge, and is available (presently) in the Eastern and North Eastern regions of India.

Asus Announces P525 PDA Phone

Asus India has introduced its P525 quad-band PDA phone, which is designed to deliver a complete mobile business solution. The P525 comes with a built-in numeric keypad, and incorporates push email and Wi-Fi support, among other features.

The PDA phone leverages push email functions to deliver real-time synchronization with email, phone books, and calendar items.

With built-in Wi-Fi and GPRS support, the phone provides wireless online connection even when wireless hotspots are not available. Along with Skype-in and Skype-out functions and Bluetooth wireless technology, plus support for Office applications like Excel and PowerPoint, the P525 delivers what Asus claims is 'a truly mobile office'.

The phone's 2 mega pixels digital camera with auto-focus doubles as a business card recognition device, making organizing business cards a breeze.

The numeric pad makes for easy input, while users who prefer using a stylus can use the 2.8-inches touch-screen display. One hand menu navigation is facilitated via the five-way joystick. For saving sensitive information securely, the phone comes with a unique feature, 'MySecret'.

Specifications of the P525 include: 416MHz Intel processor; quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS; 128MB Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM; 2.8-inches TFT display (240 x 320 pixels, 65,000); 1300 mAh Li-ion battery; 3.5hrs of talk time; 150 to 200hrs of standby time; 2 mega pixels camera with auto-focus and flash light; WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth version 2.0, USB 1.1; miniSD card slot; and stereo headset with 2.5mm audio jack. The P525 is available through India Digital Life Style Distributors for Rs 21,550.

Sony plan 160GB PS3?

Following the news last week that Sony are to offer a 60GB PS3 value pack at a price of £349 and a new 40GB entry level PS3 model at £299, QJ.net believe that a 160GB unit is being developed for the Japanese market. The news has apparently been leaked from Sony Computer Entertainment International's Japan offices, where a spec list has appeared online revealing new model: CECHG06. "The PS3 160gb will have a slightly upgraded Wi-Fi and Bluetooth receiver. Also the PS3 will be available in both Black and Silver, come with an unamed Blu-Ray movie, demos and trailers packed onto the HDD and a voucher for 2 PSN titles for the first number of customers," said an anonymous source. "At the moment the unit is only confirmed for release in Japan. A date has not been fully specified but is expected after November".

Rumoured specs

* Code: CECHG06 (SPECIFICATION)

*Sony PlayStation 3

* 160GB 2.5 SATA 5400rpm HDD

* CELL Broadband Engine (65nm process) @ 3.2ghz

* PPU x1, SPE x8* RSX GPU (65nm process) @ 550mhz

* Blu-ray Optical Disc Drive @ 2x

* Memory Card Reader- Memory Stick Duo, Compact Flash, Secure Digital

* 6x USB 2.0 ports* 2x HDMI 1.3 ports

* 3x Gigabit ethernet ports

* DUALSHOCK 3 controller

The announcement of two new PS3 packs so soon after the launch of Sony's console has annoyed some of the early PS3 adopters.But, in an interview with Games Industry.biz, UK managing director Ray Maguire shrugged off any user complaints. "As products evolve the offerings change because they have to adapt to the needs of the consumers but I don't think it's been particularly confusing in six months to go from stand alone, to a bundled proposition into a low price entry level model."

A&G Grapher 5.72

Plot and customize any 2D or 3D equation.

Function Graph! Graphing equations never been easier...
Graphing equations has never been any easier! This function grapher is as easy to use as typing down the desired equation (e.g. y=sinx+x2) and clicking on the Draw button to graph the equation. 3D graphing can be achieved by simply introducing a "z" variable in the equation. You can customize the axis by specifying the number of divisions, number of units in each division, color, thickness and more.
Advanced function graph software for graphing equations ...
Graph equations of any complexity! The advanced function calculator included in the graphing software can handle any equation. Most function graphers such as TI 83 graphing calculator put limitations on the format of the equations to be drawn. For example they can only plot equations that begin with y= or z=. A&G Grapher however can handle any combination of x y z variables. Therefore equations can be as simple as y=sin(x) or as complex as y+xy = sin(x).
Graph equation and use the available tools...
In addition to graphing equations, there are several tools included in this advanced function grapher for analyzing and modifying the plotted graphs. These tools can be used for rotation, matrix manipulation, computation of area under the curve, plotting slopes and tracing graphs. Graphs can be printed, or saved as BMB picture files or copied and pasted in your word

document. * Graph equations with unlimited complexity: o 2D example: y+xy = sinx o 3D graphing example: x+z=siny-cosz * Quick tools for zooming in and out and changing axis center * Customizable graph axis, resolution, color, rendering * Modifier tools such as Matrix transformation and rotation * Analyzer tools such as tracing, area under the curve calculation, slope calculation, x-y-z value table * Print and Preview tools * Ability to save equations as Rich Text Format (*.rtf) files * Ability to save graphs as Bitmap (*.bmb) files * Ability to copy graphs and paste them in other applications

In order to plot the graph of an equation follow these simple steps:

(1) Type the equation in the equation box As soon as you start

typing a new equation, a check mark will automatically appear in the corresponding selection box. If you want to prevent an equation from being graphed, then simply uncheck the selection box.

For multiplication, you ncan omit the multiplication sign (*). For example instead of 2*x you can simply type 2x. Other examples include 2(x), 2(x+y) and 2xy.

If you want to raise an expression to a power of some number or expression (e.g. x2), use the key. The equation editor will automatically shift the power part of the expression up. Press the Enter key to return to the base line.

When typing functions such as sin() or cos(), you only need to type the first letter and the editor will automatically fill-in the rest. The following table summarized the functions that are supported:

Functions = Short keys

sin=s

cos=c

tan=t

asin (arcsine) = as

acos (arccosine) = ac

atan (arctangent) = at

abs (absolute value) = ab

log = l

e (constant e) = e

(2) Click on Draw button You can also press the shot-keys Ctrl+Enter to draw the equations. Other short-keys include Ctrl+'+' to zoom-in or Ctrl+'-' to zoom-out or Ctrl+'X' to reset the axis center.

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