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Samsung Notebooks

2008-12-22T21:30:00.000-08:00

Samsung India today announced its entry into the portable PC segment with a comprehensive lineup of Notebook PCs and also made a foray into the fast growing Netbook Segment with its N series. The Notebook lineup includes notebooks in different categories – Premium, Thin and Light X series ; Mobile Optimum-Q series and the All rounder , Mainstream– the R series.

“The comprehensive Notebook range being launched today reflects Samsung’s design and manufacturing leadership, with up to 75% of the components going into the Notebooks, being manufactured by Samsung. From memory to hard drives to the LCD display and batteries – at Samsung, we control every aspect of each notebook, from its chassis design to its hardware and software integration. This is what sets Samsung apart from its competitors and gives the customer, the reassurance on product quality and reliability”, said Mr. Ranjit Singh Yadav, Director-IT, Samsung India.

With its entry into the Indian notebook market, the Company which was hitherto only in the IT peripherals space, is providing a complete PC solution to its customers. The X360 and X460 are 13.3 inch and 14.1 inch premium thin and light notebooks. The X360 is weighing 1.29 kgs and achieving an incredible 10 hours of continuous usage. Both X360 and X460 support Samsung’s latest 300 nits Super Bright LED backlit LCD display, which help consumers to view content in broad daylight while being on the move.

Samsung’s X-Series highlights a huge emphasis on ultra portability and design without compromising on the performance. Both the X360 and X460 feature the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors and Intel New Wireless LAN (802.11n). The X360 and X460 have a rugged magnesium alloy chassis and a strength providing aluminum plate behind the LCD, a ‘pebble’ style keyboard and lightweight components that bring new meaning to the phrase ‘thin-and- light”. While the X360 is priced at Rs. 115,014/-, the Samsung X460 Notebook is priced at Rs. 80,614/-.

All Samsung Notebooks feature 1.3MP webcam, Bluetooth 2.0, HDMI (with the exception of the Netbook NC10) output and Silver Nano keyboard. With these top-end specifications, Samsung’s notebooks are designed and built for the customers seeking the latest technologies integrated into highly mobile platforms.

Samsung’s famous Touch of Color design – with its black to red color gradation featured in Samsung HDTVs and desktop monitors – are found in the Q and R series notebooks. The Q310 is a highly portable all purpose notebook featuring a 13.3 inch wide LCD display while the R610 features a 16 inch wide LCD with HD Compatibility , 512 MB memory and 17 key full size numeric keypad , making it a delight for gamers. The Samsung Q & R Series (R460 and R610) feature the latest Intel® Centrino® 2

mobile processors, advanced graphics, large hard drives and a unique Touch of colour glossy design at very attractive pricing. While the Q310 is priced at Rs. 61,694/-, the R series are priced in the range between Rs. 34,604/- to Rs. 62,339/-.

Samsung’s NC10 is a netbook with a 10.2 inch wide LED display, enhanced capacity battery, Intel’s ATOM N270 Processor, 160 GB hard drive and weighs 1.33 kg*. The sleek and stylish NC10 comes with a 3-in-1 Multi memory slot, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and a built in 1.3 mega pixel webcam. Most impressive is the 93% full size keyboard and its standard 5200 mAH high capacity 6 cell Lithium battery, providing up to eight hours of use on a full charge. The NC10 is priced at Rs. 28,477/-.

Samsung Notebooks will be available to consumers through micro retailers as well as large format retail. Said Mr. Yadav, “With the launch of Samsung Notebooks, our focus in the coming year will be to enhance our consumer interface for our IT products.”

Simmtronics First Netbook

2008-12-08T06:26:00.000-08:00

Simmtronics which is better known for its inexpensive memory modules, has decided to venture into the netbook segment with the announcement of the company's first netbook, based on Intel's Atom mobile CPU. This netbook will be available in the Indian market this year.

The company plans to start its production at its Roorkee factory as the volume increases. The new compact and lightweight netbook will be similar to other netbooks, as it sports a 10.2-inch screen, comes with Intel Atom processor N270 at 1.6 GHz core speed and 1 GB of RAM.

The company has kept the distribution and marketing plans at a low-profile owing to ongoing economic slowdown and increasing numbers of delayed payments and defaulter cases. At present, the company does not wish to invest in branding and marketing promotions. Nevertheless, whenever the market corrects, it will launch a full-fledged range of netbooks, in partnership with Intel. The company expects to sell 400 units of netbooks by end of December.

At present, the Simmtronics netbook will be available in three colours - red, black and white.

Priced at Rs 21,999 plus taxes and with a back to bench one-year warranty, the netbook will be made available by 15 December this year.

Sony Vaio Z Series

2008-11-22T10:48:00.000-08:00

Sony has launched the new VAIO Z series in India.

Weighing in at 1.48 kg, the VAIO Z laptops come in a matte black finish and boasts of a carbon fibre body. The centre of the silver hinge contains a part of the battery and houses the recessed power switch. A seamless sheet of brushed aluminum covers the keyboard panel framing its individual keys.

Available in two new models - VGN-Z13GN/B and VGN-Z12GN/B - the notebooks are priced at Rs 1,24,900 and Rs 99,990 respectively.

Running on Intel Centrino2 Processor Technology, the VGN-13GN/B is equipped with a 4 GB DDR3 SRAM and a 320 GB hard disk drive while the VGN-12GN/B comes with 2 GB DDR3 SRAM and a 250 GB hard disk drive. Both models have Microsoft Windows Vista Business pre-installed and come with G-Sensor Shock Protection technology to counteract sudden movements helping to prevent damage and data loss.

Consisting of two graphics processors - NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS GPU for full graphics acceleration and Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD for mobile situations - the system lets users manually choose either SPEED or STAMINA mode. The setting is changed via a conveniently located switch above the keyboard and does not require rebooting.

VAIO Z is equipped with a biometric fingerprint sensor for speedy logins and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security chip and proprietary hard disk drive password protection software to help protect data from unauthorized access.

The laptops' displays have a 16:9 aspect ratio at 1600 x 900 pixels, built-in 802.11n wireless LAN capabilities, an optional Blu-ray Disc optical drive, an HDMI port, three USB ports, Memory Stick media/SD card slot and microphone and headphone jack and a PC Card (type-II) slot.

The new VAIO Z series will be available at Sony owned stores, select national retail partners, as well as select Sony authorized dealers across the country.

New Compaq Series

2008-11-22T10:47:00.001-08:00

HP has launched a brand new series of trendy Compaq notebooks aimed at those who use laptops mostly for presentations and multimedia entertainment.

The latest Compaq series features a backlit keyboard, finger print reader, HDMI 1.3, an in-built TV tuner card, Blu-ray drive and an infra red remote control.

"This astounding product is a result of HP's extensive research, focusing on user preferences amongst the youth. Keeping in mind the priorities of today's young generation, HP has factored in features like the flush glass finish and the 3D drive guard. A unique blend of looks and durability, the new range is both attractive and sturdy. Now, the generation next can not only enjoy the multimedia experience but flaunt their notebook with oodles of style", said Rajiev Grover, Director - Consumer Products, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard India.

The new Compaq notebooks are priced in the range of Rs 26,990 to Rs 48,990.

Lenevo: New Range of Laptops | U330, G230, G430, Y330, S9, S10

2008-11-22T10:45:00.000-08:00

Lenovo has introduced a new range of notebook PCs with five choices of screen size and a diverse palette of color, style and design. The range is loaded with features including expanded facial recognition for simple and convenient log-in, gesture recognition for ease of use, one-key rescue system to recover data with just one touch and High-definition entertainment features.

Amar Babu, Managing Director, Lenovo India announced on the occasion, "Having received an overwhelming response to our consumer PC range, we are investing further in the Indian market with the launch of this impressive new product range. The consumer PC segment is one-third of the total PC market in India and is growing at a very fast pace. We are riding this wave and we believe this new range offers the best mix of great looking products with great features to consumers."

Lenovo's new product range comprises of the U330, a premium, high-end, ultra-thin and ultra-light laptop; the Y330 a mainstream notebook aimed at high-definition entertainment and the S9 and S10 which are compact, fashionable Netbooks designed for everyday computing. This is rounded up by two other laptops namely the G230 and the G430 which are aimed at the budget market. Each of these laptops come equipped with features such as One-key rescue, Bright Vision, Dolby, Veriface, frameless screen and all the engineering of Lenovo.

The U330 comes with a deep blue glossy cover, 13 x 0.9 inch dimensions and weighs 1.95 kgs. The U330 is equipped with the latest version of VeriFace facial recognition technology, Dolby Home Theatre and touch-sensitive multimedia controls. The notebook comes equipped with HDMI with DDR III, ultra slim LED backlit display panel and a built-in DVD burner.

It also includes switchable graphics to enable the user to run energy-efficient integrated graphics while on battery power and switch to high-definition discrete graphics for more powerful performance when “plugged in.” For security it comes with Lenovo’s Active Protection System (APS), a feature pioneered on ThinkPad notebooks, which helps protect the data on the hard drive if the notebook should fall. If the operating system should crash, users can recover their data at the touch of a button with the One-Key Rescue System. The U330's price starts at Rs 63,990.

BenQ R45

2008-11-22T10:44:00.000-08:00

BenQ has launched its R45 Joybook in India.

The 14.1-inch widescreen laptop powered by a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, features an extra-bright 200 nits. Its patented UltraVivid technology enhances display quality of all applications ranging from video to multimedia.

The BenQ R45 Joybook is also equipped with the nVIDIA GeForce 8400M G distinct graphics, with the ability to produce digital video via the integrated HDMI interface (High Definition Multimedia Interface). It also has two 1.5W speakers with smart noise suppression and echo cancellation along with an integrated microphone for high quality video calls, other audio and visual applications and an integrated 2-megapixel webcam with power buttons.

BenQ R45 Joybook is available with all BenQ authorized dealers for Rs 47,000.

Asus Eee PC 904HA

2008-11-22T10:42:00.000-08:00

ASUS has announced the launch its Eee PC 904HA laptop. Specifically designed for those who are constantly on-the-move and require a portable productivity companion, the new Eee PC 904HA delivers a generous storage capacity in the form of a 160GB SATA hard disk drive. The use of a SATA drive provides fast data transfers and enables users to carry more data along with them than previously possible, while Intel Atom processor provides the muscle for productivity. The device also boasts of 6-cell battery for a battery life of up to 7 hours.

About the launch of this new variant of the Eee PC, Mr. Stanley Wu - Product Manager, Notebooks and Eee PC, ASUS (India) commented, "The Eee PC 904HA is the latest addition to our Eee Family range of products. This new model aims to provide users with the perfect combination of ample storage space (160 GB) along with longer battery life (up to 7 hours) for one day computing on the go. Based on the feedback that we’ve received from users, we’re confident that the Eee PC 904HA which cut a niche for itself amongst the current plethora of netbooks available in the Indian market."

The Eee PC 904HA features an 8.9-inch screen size. It supports a resolution of 1024 x 600, allowing you to view a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right for easier reading and editing of documents.

The Super Hybrid Engine incorporated in the Eee PC 904HA offers a choice of performance and power consumption. This helps the device to have a battery lifespan of up to 7 hours.

The Eee PC 904HA is equipped with a massive 160GB SATA hard disk to offer the most storage space available in the Eee PC line. Windows XP is its operating system.

The Eee PC 904HA easily functions in any connected environment with its Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g for fast and complete connectivity on the go. It also features Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.

The Eee PC 904HA is priced at Rs 22,990 (excluding taxes) and comes with a warranty period of one year.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

2008-11-21T09:46:00.000-08:00

Lenovo has introduced its IdeaPad S10e netbook, a laptop targeted towards students.

"Following the popularity of our recently introduced consumer netbooks, we are expanding our IdeaPad netbook line with models customised to the unique needs of students, teachers and education customers," said Scott DiValerio, president, Americas, and senior vice president, Lenovo."With technology choices including solid state drive storage, Windows or Linux operating systems and flexible warranties, we're enabling our customers to use Lenovo netbooks in a variety of settings, from instruction in the classroom to wherever they study, collaborate and learn."

The Lenovo netbook provides basic functionality for word processing and light multimedia capabilities. A built-in webcam on the 10.1-inch display makes creating and sharing video messaging simple. The laptop also features Quick Start that allows students to quickly check email, browse the Internet, conduct video conferencing, view photos or listen to music without having to fully boot the operating system.

The netbook comes equipped with a 4 GB solid state drive for reliability or a hard disk drive up to 160 GB, Intel Atom processor, several choices of memory sizes and a variety of ports for expansion. Users can connect through Ethernet, WiFi and optional Bluetooth. Outfitted with a standard ExpressCard 34 slot, the netbook can also be enabled for mobile broadband. Choices of operating systems include Microsoft Windows XP Home and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop from Novell.

Lenovo is offering flexible warranties extending up to three years, and shorter warranty periods covering limited-parts replacement.

The IdeaPad S10e netbook will be available through Lenovo education sales and business partners from November end.