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XFX’s GeForce 7900GS graphics card

Features: This high-end graphics card features 256-bit memory interface, GDDR3 memory, superscalar GPU architecture, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, NVIDIA CineFX 4.0 engine, and 128-bit studio-precision computation. It sports an adaptable programmable video processor, spatial temporal de-interlacing, and dual 400 MHz RAMDACs.

Price: Rs 15,500
Contact: Navinder Singh Chauhan
Tel: (22) 6709 0810
E-mail: navinderc@rptechindia.com
Website: xfxforce.com

Kingston’s portable media player

Features: This digital music player comes with a multi-region FM radio and 2-inch colour LCD video screen. It can play several audio formats including MP3, WMA, OGG and WAV, and video formats such as MPEG 1 & 2, AVI, WMV and ASF video. It can also display JPEG images and text documents.

The player comes in capacities of 1 and 2 GB, and provides a miniSD slot that can be used for adding storage. K-PEX will be available as a kit including a USB 2.0 cable, USB host cable, line-in cable, earphones, transcoder software CD, protective cover, lanyard, user manual, and a quick start guide.

Price: 1 GB K-PEX Rs 5,640; 2 GB K-PEX Rs 7,050
Contact: Rajesh Panicker
Tel: (022) 2659 2961
E-mail: techsupport_india@kingston.com.tw
Website: kingston.com/asia

Logitech’s Curve Headphone

Features: This lightweight set of headphones for your mp3/CD player comes in three colours. The manufacturer says that the product is water-resistant, and comes with optional comfort rings for a more secure fit while on the move.

Price: Rs 2,195
Contact: Navinder Singh Chauhan
Tel: (22) 6709 0810
E-mail: navinderc@rptechindia.com
Website: logitech.com

Dell’s XPS M1210 notebook

Features: Here’s a 12.1-inch widescreen notebook with dual core processors and optional discrete graphics. Its specs include an Intel Core Duo processor (up to T2600, 2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2 MB cache), a maximum of 4 GB of shared memory, a Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive of 100 GB (max), and an optional 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 TurboCache. The notebook comes with a 1.3 megapixel Webcam, noise isolation ear-buds, Skype preloaded, Wi-Fi catcher one-touch control with next-generation Dell MediaDirect, and a 5-in-1 media card reader. It weighs about 1.98 kg.

Price: Rs 59,866
Contact: Indrajit Belgundi
Tel: (080) 2535 7311
E-mail: belgundi_indrajit@dell.com
Website: dell.com

ECS’ 945GTY-M microATX motherboard

Features: This microATX motherboard is built around an Intel 945GT Express chipset that supports the latest Intel Core Duo CPUs, PCI Express, SATA II, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0. It sports an Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics controller, and is Microsoft Vista-ready and Intel Viiv-certified.

An 945GT Express Northbridge chipset, Intel ICH7m-DH Southbridge I/O controller, integrated Intel High Definition Audio, Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics with 400 MHz core speed for fast graphics, optimised 3D, smooth video playback on HD displays up to 720p or 1080i resolutions, and FSB of 667/533 MHz with support for up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 SDRAM in two slots round off the feature-set.

For connectivity there’s a PCI-E x16 slot, PCI-E x 1 slot, 2 PCI slots, 1 VGA, 1 parallel port, 8 USB 2.0 ports, 2 Serial ATA II (3 Gbps), high-definition 8-channel ALC883 audio CODEC, and 1 x Intel 82537L Gigabit LAN controller.

Price: Rs 7,200
Contact: Ghanshyam Soni
Tel: 98192 32311
E-mail: ghanshyam@mediatechindia.com
Website: ecs.com.tw

Apple’s iPod nano

Features: The nano has an aluminium body and is available in five colours. It supports gapless playback, offers 24 hours of battery life, and doubles the capacity of the previous generation of nano players. It can display album art and photos. The nano ships with iTunes 7 and supports the iTunes store.

Price: 2 GB Rs 9,800; 4 GB Rs 13,200; 8 GB Rs 16,400
Contact: Avinash Ramachandra
Tel: 98860 39424
E-mail: avinash.ramachandra@asia.apple.com
Website: apple.com