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Ultrabook

IDEAPAD U300s

The slim U300s Ultrabook is built in collaboration with Intel, is a unique statement for consumers that value style and responsiveness equally. It has a 13.3’ ultra-slim 16:9 widescreen HD display, 4GB DDR3 memory and up to 128 GB of SSD storage. IdeaPad U300 features up to 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, it boots up 33% faster with Lenovo Enhanced Experience Technology and is ready to roll irrespective of the the task.

Further, it has a thickness of 0.6 inches (14.9mm), the U300s is built from a single-piece aluminum shell to create a sleek and lightweight product weighing in at less than three pounds. It includes other smart technologies like breathable keyboard, an Intel Advanced Cooling Technology that allows air to flow in through the keyboard and out of the sides and rear hinge. This design removes the need for vents on the underside of the notebook – making it ideal for long periods of use. IdeaPad U300 comes with the Lenovo Long Life Battery provides the U 300s up to 8 hours of productive use or an incredible 30 days on standby, Lenovo RapidCharge, the battery can be charged to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes and includes Bluetooth 3.0, high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 (x1) and USB 2.0 (x1) connectors, as well as an integrated 1.3M (720p HD) webcam.

The IdeaPad U300s features HD graphics support, an HDMI output and integrated stereo speakers with SRS Premium Surround Sound for an immersive sound experience. You can bring computer content to life-sized magnitude wirelessly onto a big screen from the U300s Ultrabook with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology.

Availability: The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s will be available in all Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and select Large Format Retailers (LFR)

Price: Rs 67, 990 (Taxes extra)


Tablet

Milagrow TabTop

Powered by a 1.2 GHz A2918 cortex processor and 1GB DDRAM, the Milagrow TabTop PC is a smartly-built, full-featured, fully loaded, fast and portable device. The Milagrow TabTop PC comes armed with built-in 3G module, compatible with most Indian 3G providers, direct ports in terms of USB host, Full USB, HDMI, SD card, 8 computer-5 device wifi modem capability, 1080 Full HD,  Adobe flash 11, mult-touch-A+ grade-LED backlit-Capacitive-4:3 screen, WiFi-Bluetooth-LAN capability, multi task and 10+ hours of battery life (5000 mAh).

Milagrow TabTops PC delivers exceptionally fast performance with its 1.2 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM and has 16/32 GB of internal storage  The tablet showcases the best of the Android 2.3.1 version coupled with 50 customized pre-loaded applications designed specifically to meet the aspirations and usage of Indian consumers. The latest generation of Android ensures an interactive, customizable home screen with moveable widgets, notifications and tabbed browsing – on a multi touch capacitive 8’ screen with LED backlit 1024x768 widescreen HD display, enabling video content that’s richer and clearer than ever before. Support for HDMI enables viewing of videos and movies on larger HD screens.

The Milagrow TabTops PC also boasts of dual cameras, Live TV capability, 2 USB slots, LAN networking enabling connectivity for up to eight other computers, Bluetooth connectivity, WiFi modem, and many more features. The tablet supports up to 10 hours of video playback and charges in half the time of some competitive tablets on the market.

Price: Milagrow's 16GB version is priced at Rs 24,990 and 32GB comes at Rs 29,990


Routers

Linksys E and X Series

Cisco has unveiled its range of Wi-Fi products with the launch of Linksys X-series as well as new routers in the Linksys E-series portfolio. These products will be readily available in stores across India.

The Linksys X-series, a range of all-in-one home wireless products, help consumers to simply create a high speed wireless home network that works with both DSL and cable broadband connections. The Linksys X-series is the ideal solution for consumers to go wireless with their fixed broadband connection and for those who want to upgrade to wireless-N. The new all-in-one solutions provide consumers with the flexibility to connect to cable and DSL broadband connections when moving to a new home or switching service providers.

Continuing its legacy of leadership in home networking, Cisco has refreshed its Linksys E-series wireless router family and with the launch of the Linksys Wireless-N Range Extender. The new lineup of Linksys E-series routers provides the power required for today’s connected home. Providing speeds up to 450Mbps its key features include 3x3 spatial stream configuration for improved coverage, external power amplifiers to maintain signal strength over a greater distance and reduce dead spots, and virtual USB technology to connect USB printers, storage, and other devices to the network Also new on select E-series models is the native IPv6 and 6rd support. These new products set a new standard for speed, range, and ease-of-use and feature the latest industrial design that combines looks and advanced functionality - recently earning the Linksys E4200 the prestigious 2011 red dot product design award for design, innovation and quality.

For consumers who are experiencing weaker signal strength or so called ‘dead spots’ in the home, Cisco introduces the Linksys Wireless-N Range Extender, which is designed to take an existing wireless signal and then repeat it throughout the home to ‘extend’ the signal. The Linksys Range Extender also acts as a wireless bridge – connecting a wired printer, Internet enabled TV or game console to the wireless network through its integrated Ethernet port.

Linksys X-Series Hybrid Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Routers features

Ideal for sharing Internet access, surfing the web, emailing, printing wirelessly and connecting to a DSL connection or cable modem.

  • Includes a Wireless-N router with wireless transfer speeds up to 300 Mbps*
  • Equipped with Fast Ethernet ports to connect wired devices
  • Includes Cisco Connect software that helps consumers set up their wireless network in a few easy steps on a Windows or Mac computer.

The Linksys X3000 Advanced Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router (MRP Rs 11,999)

Equipped with a StorageLink USB-port to connect and share storage devices over the network. It is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect wired devices and transfer files or stream media at higher data rates.

Price: The Linksys X series starts from Rs 9,499 onwards and The Linksys E series starts from Rs 5,999 onwards.


Digicam

FujiFilm FinePix S2950

This camera has powerful zoom and outstanding quality in High Definition (HD).

The compact body digital camera-FinePix S2950 has been aesthetically made keeping the young generation in mind. Professional as well as amateur photographers can showcase their photography skills with this highly user friendly camera. The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) automatically switches display from the LCD to the highly responsive electronic viewfinder as you put your eyes on EVF. Dual Image Stabilization is the combination of high sensitivity and CCD shift image stabilization that works to eliminate blurred photos by freezing action and minimizing blurs at maximum zoom range. S2950 is equipped with SR AUTO, an auto 6 scene-recognition function with fully loaded detection functions that detect faces, blinks and smiles that help you to take pictures with perfection.

FinePix S2950 has an impressive 14 megapixel resolution that won’t miss the finest details of your subject. Images are captured sharp, clear and in vivid colors, even when printed at large sizes. It is a highly sensitive camera with maximum sensitivity of ISO6400 resulting in photos appear natural and more true to life even with limited available light. Fujinon 18x and Wide 28mm zoom lens has been used in this camera making it one of the most competitive digital camera available in the market. The user gets optimal image quality for both HD video and still images through Fujifilm's unrelenting supportive functions with Fujinon Lens. The camera has a 7.62 cm large LCD screen. The bright LCD display makes it easy to compose great photos and sharing pictures is a pleasure, thanks to a high-impact 230,000-dot resolution.

Price: Rs 10,999



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