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Panasonic’s ToughBook CF 73

Features: The ToughBook CF 73 laptop can support up to four integrated wireless technologies simultaneously, so one can have CDMA/EVDO, GPRS/EDGE, GPS and bluetooth all working inside the laptop. It has built-in antennas for all kinds of wireless communication.

The ToughBook has outdoor readable LCD screens. Another feature is the fan-less design and absence of an air vent. Instead, the ToughBook is cooled through the body itself because of a casing that breathes. All covers are sealed by specially-developed synthetic resin to protect against water and dust.

Price: Rs 3,00,000
Contact: Vijay Seth
Telephone: (011) 3959 5355
E-mail: vijay@thirdwaveonline.com
Web site: www.panasonic.com

LG’s RD 6230 Jukebox

Features: RD 6230 is the new MP3 phone from LG CDMA. The phone can play songs. The user can create 10 play lists. The jukebox has an external memory slot for a Mini SD card, and a memory storage range of 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB and 512 MB.

It has a video camera and recorder where images can be viewed in 640x480 resolution. Additional features include 17 preloaded ring-tones, 20 downloadable from R World, 5 downloadable via MMS, 14 MP3 ring-tones (3 preloaded and 11 downloadable from R World) and a phone book that can be used to store up to 2,000 contacts.

It also comes with 30 SMS templates, 120 SMS storage capacity, long-messaging service up to 462 characters, and Hindi SMS with auto memory of 100 words.

Price: Rs 7,999
Contact: Jaydeep Gupta
Telephone: (0) 98113 54445
E-mail: jgupta@lgezbuy.com
Web site: lge.com

Allied Telesyn’s MiniMAP 9100 networking solution

Features: MiniMAP 9100 is an Ethernet and IP multi-service access networking solution. The iMAP access solution supports Triple Play services over copper and fibre infrastructure, and enables services such as VoIP, IP video, Video-On-Demand and Virtual Private Networks.

Built around the company’s carrier-grade Ethernet technology, the MiniMAP 9100 series consists of AT-TN9101, AT-TN9102 and AT-TN9103. With features such as IP filtering, DHCP relay and Layer 4 IP flow metering, the iMAP solution is useful for video services.

In addition, iMAP access solutions support 10 Mb, 100 Mb and Gigabit Ethernet services, as well as POTS, xDSL, GEPON and T1/E1 private circuits.

Price: Rs 4,00,000 onwards
Contact: Subhasish Gupta
Telephone: (0) 98867 97414
E-mail: sgupta@alliedtelesyn.com
Web site: alliedtelesyn.com.sg

ZyXEL’s G-570S wireless access point

Features: ZyXEL Communications has launched ZyXEL G-570S multipurpose wireless access point. The product combines Bridge, Repeater, Access Point and Wireless Client functionalities, and employs ZyXEL’s Wireless Super G acceleration and One-touch Intelligent Security Technology (OTIST) features.

ZyXEL G-570S doubles standard 802.11g wireless data transmission speeds with its Wireless Super G technology. When enabled, the technology boosts the connection speeds between the G-570S and Super G-enabled Wireless AP and client with a speed of 108 Mbps. It comes with a detachable antenna and adjustable transmit power for different applications.

It supports WPA/WPA2/WPA2-PSK, 802.1x and 152-bit WEP encryption technology for data transmission. With its OTISTTM technology activated, the highest level of security will be automatically established between G-570S and OTIST-enabled wireless clients to protect the wireless traffic from hackers or unauthorised users.

Price: Rs 6,250 plus taxes
Contact: Sagar Tawade
Telephone: (22) 5623 8376
E-mail: sagar.tawade@landmark-services.com
Web site: zyxel.com

WebVOIZE’s IP120 IP VoIP phone

Features: The WebVOIZE IP120 is a Voice-over-IP phone that meets the needs of both business and personal communication. It allows free global calls from IP Phone to IP Phone, and low-cost calls to landlines and mobile phones. The IP Phone comes with full keyboard alphabet buttons that make instant messaging possible without a PC. It has a two-line graphic display, message-waiting indicator, and call hold/transfer, among other features.

The WebVOIZE IP Phone comes with up to 1,000 minutes of free calls to any landline or mobile phone in the world.

Price: Rs 4,725
Contact: Viggie Bala
Telephone: (044) 4264 0099
E-mail: india@webvoize.com
Web site: webvoize.com

Excel systems’ CardScan 600c

Features: CardScan 600c is a business card reader. It scans the printed information from business cards (up to 15 per minute) onto the appropriate fields of an electronic address book. The scanner captures business cards directly onto the computer. Without typing, the user can build a database either in CardScan’s address book, in Outlook, or in any other contact manager.

It has over 50 powerful software features which help to search, sort and use contact information efficiently. It saves the colour images of both sides of the cards, plus all the information they hold in searchable data form. The user can search by typing in just a few letters of anything he remembers, and can sort contacts into multiple groups for rapid access. The user can also save to the Web for access anywhere and secure backup. There is the AccuCard service to keep contact records up-to-date.

The user need not retype contacts from one program into another. CardScan Executive is compatible with Microsoft Outlook, ACT!, Lotus Notes, GoldMine, Palm OS, smart phones and Pocket PCs.

Price: Rs 13,900 plus taxes
Contact: Ashok Jain
Telephone: (022) 2206 2755/56
E-mail: excelsystems@vsnl.com
Web site: excelsysindia.com