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NAS: Buffalo LinkStation Duo

Features: The LinkStation Duo is a multimedia, network storage solution for the home and small office, which is a two drive NAS solution that can be configured in RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for redundant storage. The LinkStation Duo integrates with iTunes and allows access to music files from the software.

The technical features include in-built support for BitTorrent, Memeo AutoBackup Software for Windows and Macintosh, and one touch direct copy to transfer media files from a digital camera/camcorder. It caters to various systems as it has a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port. It also supports UPS connectivity via an USB port and there is an in-built DLNA/UPnP Certified media server.

Price: Rs. 36,000
Contact: Milinda Banerjee
E-mail: b-milinda@melconinc.co.jp
Web site: www.buffalo-asia.com

Memory card: Transcend Ultimate Class 10 SDHC

Features: These SDHC cards boast of 16 MBps write and 20 MBps read speeds that help process data quickly and prevent lag when recording 1920 x 1080 Full HD videos at 60 fps. To meet the requirements of high-megapixel DSLRs that can fill memory cards quickly, Transcend Ultimate SDHC cards are available in high-capacity sizes ranging from 4 to 16 GB.

The 16 GB SDHC card can store up to 6,552 pictures (based on 5 megapixel JPEG compression format), over 88 hours of standard quality video (MPEG-4 video at 384 Kbps), or 240 minutes of HD video (AVCHD at 9 Mbps).

Price: Rs. 1,100 for TS4GSDHC10 (4 GB), Rs. 2,200 for TS8GSDHC10 (8 GB), and Rs. 4,500 for TS16GSDHC10 (16 GB)
Contact: Vibhor Aggarwal
Telephone: +91-9810038796, +91-33-22131221/23
E-mail: vibhor@supertronindia.com
Web site: www.trascendusa.com

Digital camera: Fujifilm FinePix J27

Features: This is a 10 megapixel sensor digital camera that boasts of a 2.7-inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom, Scene Recognition and Face Detection technology with Automatic Red-eye removal. It also has a Panorama mode that works by stitching together three consecutive shots to produce a panoramic picture.

The camera features Picture Stabilisation mode, which ensures that image blur is kept to a minimum. Additionally, with an ISO sensitivity of up to 3200 (at 3 MP), the camera lets you capture detailed images with low noise in low-light conditions. Then there is movie mode with sound as well as a digital zoom function.

Price: Rs. 7,999
Contact: Manish Bobal
Telephone: +91-124-4325555
E-mail: manish.bobal@fujifilmindia.com
Web site: www.fujifilm.in

Graphics card: XFX ATI Radeon HD 5670

Features: This graphics card supports DirectX 11 and it comes with ATI Eyefinity technology that enables users to expand across up to three displays. ATI CrossFireX technology dual mode support also enhances gaming performance, as does the card’s GDDR5 memory, which delivers twice the bandwidth per pin of GDDR2 memory.

Its other features include DirectCompute 11, ATI PowerPlay technology, 40 nm process technologies, and ATI Stream technology. Additional video enhancing features include Accelerated Video Transcoding and HDMI 1.3, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support, and ATI Avivo Technology Enhanced Unified Video Decoder 2.

Price: Rs. 6,500 for 512 MB/DDR 5 and Rs. 7,500 for 1GB/DDR 5 version
Contact: Raj Bhatt
Telephone: +91-22-67090811
E-mail: xfx@rptechindia.com
Web site: www.rptechindia.com

Internal DVD writer: Sony DRU 870S

Features: This internal DVD writer can record at a maximum of 24x DVD read/write and 48x CD read/write. It can record and read all DVD and CD formats on Windows Vista/XP/2000 at 24X. The drive features a SATA interface for easy installation into desktop PC cases and comes bundled with Nero 9 Express Essentials DVD/CD mastering software. 

Some of its other features include the fact that it automatically adjusts CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction for smooth reading, optimized writing quality with automatic writing strategy adjustment, buffer underrun protection, Dust Proof Technology, vibration reduction system and it comes in an eco-friendly retail package made of recycled paper.

Price: Rs. 1,900 with a one year warranty
Contact: Sales Team
Telephone: +91-22-67090828 
E-mail: response@rptechindia.com
Web site: www.rptechindia.com