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Apacer Handy Steno AH325

Features: AH325 has an easy-to-use retractable USB connector and features a contemporary architecture style called Zen. It also boasts a cap-less design. Instead, it has a retractable USB design that lets users eject the USB plug with the thumb. This is also advantageous as the USB plug remains inside the body of the drive when not in use and prevents dirt accumulation, which is a major cause of USB Flash drive failure.

It is USB 2.0 certified, backward compatible with USB 1.1, and true plug and play supports hot swapping function. It is also USB Bus-powered with no external power required. This drive, which is being touted as eco-friendly, as it bears no additional painting or components, is available in varying capacities ranging from 2 GB to 32 GB.

Price: Rs 699 for 4 GB and Rs 1,099 for 8 GB model
Contact: Shivaraj Neelangi
Telephone: +91-80-41529061
E-mail: shiva_neelangi@apacer.com
Web site: www.apacer.com

Asus M4A78 HTPC Motherboard

Features: M4A78-HTPC series motherboards are based on the AMD 780G chipset, which fully integrates HDMI/DVI support to display HD videos smoothly. It also has audio innovations like the Asus Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi and DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC Technology. It also comes with a user-friendly media center dubbed Home Theater Gate and a low-noise, energy efficient Tranquil Mode. The tranquil mode function reduces the fan speed and the noise by almost 28%.

The other specifications of the series include AMD 780G/SB700 chipset, up to 160 GB DDR2 memory and 8-ch HD audio support. It also supports a remote control that has a range of approximately 10-feet. The remote allows users to launch the music player and Internet radio as well as activate the tranquil mode.

Price: Rs 6,300 (excluding taxes)
Contact: Vinay Shetty
Telephone: +91-22-67668800 / 1800-209-0365
E-mail: media_india@asus.com
Web site: www.asus.in

HP Pavilion p6000 PC

Features: Powered by Intel Core2 Duo Processor, p6000 PC boasts of features like Backlit OSD, aqua-white LED indication, and EasyClip. It supports components like AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core Processor or Intel Core2 Duo processor, and CD/DVD burner design. It also provides extensive storage expansion in a tool-free design with HP Pocket Media Drive bay.

The technical specifications include Microsoft Windows Vista Basic/ Home Premium, 1 GB / 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM, 320 GB / 500 GB 3G Serial ATA hard drive at 7200 RPM, 15-in-1 card reader, integrated High Definition Audio with up to 7.1 surround sound ready, and integrated front I/O (microphone, headphone, 2 USB ports).

Price: Rs 29,990
Contact: Ketan Patel
E-mail: ketan.patel@hp.com
Web site: welcome.hp.com/country/in/en/welcome

Transcend JetFlash V15 Flash Drive

Features: JetFlash V15 comes preloaded with the advanced Trend Micro USB Security software. This capless flash drive features a retractable USB connector with lock-switch, which makes the drive easier to use and protects it from damage during travel. It is fully compatible with hi-speed USB 2.0 and has easy plug and play installation.

It also comes with JetFlash elite software pack, which includes PC-lock function that makes JetFlash a key to lock any computer; secret-zip function that compress and/or Password protect saved files using AES Encryption; E-mail function wherein it can be used to securely send, receive, and save e-mails; AutoLogin function that allows automatically login to Web sites where users have a password; and DataBackup function to take backup, restore, and synchronize any data.

Price: Rs 1,500 for 4 GB and Rs 2,900 for 8 GB
Contact: Vibhor Aggarwal
Telephone: +91-9810038796
E-mail: vibhor@supertronindia.com
Web site: www.transcendusa.com 

Wacom Intuos4 Pen Tablet

Features: Intuos4 Grip Pen features Wacom’s new proprietary Tip Sensor technology, offering users near-zero (one gram) starting pressure. Additionally, the Intuos4 pen delivers 2048 levels of pressure, doubling the resolution of the pen’s pressure curve to further enhance feedback and expand the creative effects within software applications that support pressure sensitivity.

The Intuos4 Grip Pen also features a pressure-sensitive eraser and two customizable side switches (pen buttons) for setting commands such as double-click and right-click on the pen. Each Intuos4 pen tablet includes the bundled software, including Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac) / 7 (Win), Corel Painter Sketch Pad, Autodesk Sketchbook Express, Nik Color Efex Pro filters and Wacom Brushes.

Price: The Intuos4 tablet is offered in four sizes – small for Rs 14,000; medium for Rs 21,280; large for Rs 28,700; and Xtralarge for Rs 46,200
Contact: Rajeev Nagar
Telephone: +91-11-26691748
E-mail:  rajeev.nagar@wacom.co.in
Web site: www.wacom-asia.com