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Card reader: Kingmax CR-01

Features: This multi-function card reader has icon-like flash card illustrations for all the corresponding cards to help identify the correct card type and the corresponding reader slot. It supports Ultra DMA transfer mode.

The key features include a 42-in-1 multi function that works with most memory cards and a standard controller that users can plug it into any USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. There is a leather case for better protection. The speed rating is up to 480 Mbps and operating temperature is of 0° to 60° C. It is ROHS.BSMI.FCC.CE compliant.

Price: Rs 680
Contact: Inderbhan
Telephone: +91-9871777591
Web site: www.kingmax.com

GPU: Asus EAH5970

Features: Equipped with Asus’ Voltage Tweak technology, the EAH5970/G/2DIS/2GD5 graphics allows users to raise GPU voltages from 1.05V to 1.35V, boosting GPU performance from 725 MHz to 950 MHz via the SmartDoctor application, as well as adjusting the memory clock from 4000 MHz to 5012 MHz.

Other features include support for DirectX 11, ATI Radeon HD 5970 graphics engine, 2 GB GDDR5 of video memory, 725 MHz engine clock, 4000 MHz (1000 MHz GDDR5) memory clock, 256-bit X 2 memory interfaces and PCI Express 2.1 bus standard.

Price: Rs 51,000 (excluding taxes)
Contact: Vinay Shetty
Telephone: +91-22-67668800 / 18002090365
E-mail: media_india@asus.com
Web site: www.asus.in

Security suite: Unistal BitDefender Internet Security 2010

Features: It locks out viruses, hackers and spam, while providing parental control and firewall protection. It features a security system called Active Virus Control, which constantly monitors all processes on a PC blocking malicious behavior before it can cause any damage.

Its other features include protection against viruses and other malware, it scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time, detects new threats based on two different proactive technologies, blocks spyware programs and Web pages, prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or instant messaging. Instant Messaging Encryption, reduces the system load, optimized scanning technology skips safe files for better scan speed and lower system load, and Laptop Mode prolongs battery life.

Price: Rs 1,750
Contact: A R Srinivas
Telephone: +91-11-47666200
Web site: www.unistal.in

Wireless Router: Netgear WNR 1000

Features: This wireless router comes with a Smart Wizard, which helps in automatic detection and configuration of the router for most ISP connections. It is secure with double firewall, protected and controlled access, SPI firewall as well as intrusion detection and protection features.

Its other key features include parental control and push ‘N’ connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). It provides better wireless coverage than older wireless G routers. It gives an extra performance boost when connected to wireless-N devices, and has Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack prevention.

Price: Rs 2,900 with a two year warranty
Contact: Sales Team
Telephone: +91-22-67090828
E-mail: response@rptechindia.com
Web site: www.rptechindia.com

Netbook: Simmtronics Simmbook

Features: Powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor and featuring the Intel Generation 3.5 Integrated GFZ Core Graphic VGA this netbook comes in black, blue and red with a 10.2-inch LCD screen (1024x600), 60 GB SATA HDD, and can support up to a 500 GB SATA HDD. 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz memory is standard. It has one SO-DIMM DDR2 memory slot that supports up to 2 GB. The netbook also comes with two built-in speakers with HD audio and it has an internal microphone. Other features include one PCI-E interface that supports 802.11 b/g, 1.3 megapixel PC camera, 10/100 Ethernet Controller, three USB ports and it supports operating systems like Windows XP SP2, Ubuntu 9.10 and Windows 7.

Price: Rs 13,999
Contact: Vinit Shangle
Telephone: +91-11-40570300
E-mail: sales@simmtronics.com
Web site: www.simmtronics.com