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Guys theInteractive features are as follows: iAstro Start your day with guidance from the stars. iAstro provides daily predictions as per your Sun Sign and Numerology. Get simplified Panchang for next 3 days with Rahu Kaal and Shubh Kaal and also details about each Sun Sign. Press iTV key on remote to launch the Interactive Home. Choose iAstro from the list using the ok key from remote. Choose from the sections shown on iAstro Home. iCity iCity is a comprehensive guide to your city. You will get information on shopping, events, ordering food, recharge outlets, local businesses, their location on the map and the traffic situation in case you wish to reach there. Press iTV from your remote and choose iCity. iLearn Learning is fun with Airtel digitalTV. We bring to you lessons for young students designed to make learning fun. They will love it if they can watch TV and revise their classroom lessons all together. Learning is fun with Airtel digitalTV. We bring to you lessons for young students designed to make learning fun. They will love it if they can watch TV and revise their classroom lessons all together. Covering Classes 1 – 5 <highlight the options on the screen> the Multiple Choice Questions and the Video Learning Modules run parallel to the school curriculum keeping your child abreast with the lessons in a fun way! Choose the class from iLearn home. You can also choose to view Video Based Learning or view the Time Table for the next week. iMatinee No more standing in long queues or waiting on the telephone booking lines for booking movie tickets. Now using your TV you can buy movie tickets for the latest movie on, at the multiplex near your home. We have all the famous multiplexes with us showing details of the tickets available for the latest blockbusters. You can book for up till 2 days in advance and leisurely walk-in the hall to enjoy the movie with your friends or family. Press iTV and choose iMatinee to view the latest movies on, in your city. iNet iNet brings alive the Internet right on your television set. You can stay updated with stock updates, news, views and more using widgets or you can browse the Airtel website (airtel.in) on your television! Experience internet on television for the first time only on Airtel digital TV. iNews iNews is an exciting news application which lets you see multiple news channels at once. You no longer have to wait for your section to come on the news. You can see all sections of the news one 1 screen One Mainstream news channel – NDTV 24X7 One Business news channel – NDTV Profit Headlines Sports News National News International News Showbiz News Weather Forecasts, and Special Features - all in one screen! This is not all you can actually ‘read’ the headlines and summary of each story to get a quick update on the news. So now the news works on your demand. To watch press iTV key on your remote and choose iNews. iShop Shopping no more means spending hours in the sun or traffic. You can now order flowers, buy mobile phones, digicams, home appliances, etc from the comfort of your home. Airtel digital TV brings you a unique shopping experience where your TV will show a wide variety of products offered to you at a great discount. All you need to do is browse through our catalogue and shop right from the comfort of your home. To watch press iTV key on your remote and choose iShop. iSports iSports is all about loving your sport. We bring to your fingertips a larger than life experience inside the world of sports. View player stats, detailed live scores, on-demand highlights and much more. It gives extensive details about cricket, multiple videos, statistics, player profiles, team status etc. - all in one click. Enjoy the experience by going to iTV home page and choosing iSports. To watch press iTV key on your remote and choose iSports. iTravel Wondering where to head to on the next long weekend? Do you end up making the travel plans without your family and wish you could include ‘all’ of them next time you choose your destination? We offer a unique solution to your travel planning dilemma. Now your TV can bring your travel options right to your living room where all family members can come together and make travel plans. iTravel service provides hotel room details for top destinations all across. All you need to do is press the iTV button on your remote, choose iTravel and choose your destination. You will see a list of hotels with room rates, inclusions, etc to make sure you have the perfect holiday. Bon Voyage!

**********UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 12:01 AM ET ON WEDS. OCT. 8********** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: BLACKBERRY TAKES THE WORLD BY STORM ON THE MOST RELIABLE NETWORKS IN EUROPE AND THE U.S. Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and RIM Deliver the Power of a Smartphone with the World’s First Tactile Touch Display on a BlackBerry BASKING RIDGE, N.J., NEWBURY, England, and WATERLOO, Ontario – Verizon Wireless, Vodafone Group (NYSE and LSE: VOD) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® Storm™ will be available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers in the U.S. and Vodafone customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand next month. Designed to appeal to both consumers and business customers, the BlackBerry Storm combines the powerful communication features and productivity tools of a global BlackBerry smartphone with revolutionary technology that provides for easy and precise touch screen typing on the world’s first tactile touch display that responds like a keyboard and combines multi-touch and gesture support for intuitive selection and application navigation. In the U.S., BlackBerry Storm customers will benefit from the nation’s most reliable wireless voice network and the pervasiveness of Verizon Wireless’ reliable high-speed Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network for rich Internet browsing. Building on the strong business heritage of BlackBerry, the Storm offers consumers a host of fun and practical features, including: • Large high resolution screen coupled with a rich multi-media suite • Text (SMS), picture messaging (MMS), the ability to watch 30-second video clips, instant messaging and access to popular social networking sites • Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time. “The BlackBerry Storm offers our customers more ways to stay connected to both their personal and professional lives – whether in their community or around the globe,” said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon Wireless. “The BlackBerry Storm combines the reliability of our network with the dependability and network efficiency of the BlackBerry platform to deliver our customers the ultimate wireless experience – all in one of the coolest smartphones available on the market today.” The Power is in The Touch The BlackBerry Storm comes with a unique touch screen that gives a distinct ‘click’ confirmation when depressed ever so slightly, very similar in experience to a keyboard-based BlackBerry smartphone. An easy to use menu adds support for multi-touches, taps, slides, swipes and other gestures, so customers can easily select, scroll, pan, and zoom for smooth navigation. The tactile touch screen display gives customers worldwide a choice of virtual keyboards – RIM’s SureType® layout in portrait and a full QWERTY* layout in landscape orientation. Relevant features such as cut and paste are only a touch away for the ultimate smartphone experience. World Class Smartphone The BlackBerry Storm is a top of the line mobile phone with global connectivity. In the U.S., the BlackBerry Storm gives Verizon Wireless customers EV-DO Rev. A/CDMA – technology – and (2100Mhz) HSPA/UMTS as well as quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM for global use. The BlackBerry Storm 9500 from Vodafone supports (2100Mhz) HSPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks. Browse the World Over Customers will enjoy a full HTML high performance browser that works in either portrait or landscape orientation. Navigating Web sites is fast and easy with the touch screen interface that lets users tap to zoom in and slide their finger to scroll. Icons along the bottom of the display allow for quickly accessing “Favorites”, opening the virtual keyboard to enter text, switching between “Page View” and “Column View”, as well as the ability to toggle between “Pan” mode and “Cursor” mode. The enhanced browser supports file downloading, streaming audio and video, and with its built-in RSS support, new content from supported Web sites can be automatically pushed to the user. Packed with Additional Features The BlackBerry Storm, exclusively from Verizon Wireless and Vodafone, also includes the following features and functions: • BlackBerry® Internet Service, BlackBerry® Unite!, BlackBerry® Professional Software and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support for seamless integration with corporate email systems and the security and IT policy controls that enterprise customers require • Edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the handset • 3.2 megapixel camera, with variable zoom, auto focus, and a powerful flash that also provides continuous lighting when recording video; the camera records video in half-VGA resolution (480×320) or at 176×144 for MMS • 1 GB of on board memory storage and 8 GB microSD memory card included in expandable memory card slot • Media player that can find content on the handset in an instant, display pictures and slideshows quickly, play movies smoothly in full screen mode in any orientation, and manage an entire music collection; playlists can be created directly on the handset and there’s an equalizer with 11 preset filters – including “Lounge”, “Jazz” and “Hip Hop” – for customized audio ranges when using wired headphones or external speakers • Sleek, elegant design with contoured corners, stainless steel back and chrome side-accents that frame its large (3.26”), touch sensitive, glass lens display; its exceptional 360 x 480 resolution at 184ppi, offering the highest resolution display ever introduced on a BlackBerry smartphone, is crisp and colorful with clarity that’s easy on the eyes • A sensor automatically adjusts to ambient light for ideal screen viewing and an orientation sensor allows customers to use the handset in a portrait or landscape position Additional details related to availability and pricing will be announced in the coming weeks. To learn more, visit www.verizonwireless.com/storm. * Virtual keyboards are also available in AZERTY, QWERTZ and other configurations to support different language groups. # # # About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. About Vodafone Vodafone is the world’s leading international mobile communications group with approximately 269 million proportionate customers as of 30 June 2008. Vodafone currently has equity interests in 27 countries across five continents and over 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com About Research In Motion Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM’s products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM’s periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. RIM has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services. [vIa:BB]

hey FEVIN-RAJ dont u say again that lets wait for sterling group after videocon. aint it . . . . i suppose TATA)SKY to be the best in plans . .the simplest

[vIa:dth-radio-iptv] Bharti, R-ADAG rivalry spills over to DTH arena NEW DELHI: After telecom, the corporate rivalry between R-ADAG and Bharti has spilled over to the DTH arena. And early indications are that this will be a sizzling hot battle as well. Even before Bharti Airtel could launch its DTH operations, R-ADAG’s DTH company Big TV tried to steal the thunder from its launch marketing campaign by releasing advertisiments that closely resembled the latter’s teaser ads. Mid last week, Bharti Airtel had released its teaser advertisements with the tag line, “see you at home soon” and “see you at home on October 9” without mentioning the name of the company or the product offering that was being advertised. Reliance ADAG’s DTH arm Big TV a few days ago launched its own ads with a similar ad and tag line which focused on its pay per view movie channels which it plans to introduce during the festive season. Both the DTH players logos use red-and-white colours, which added further to the confusion. DTH blogs across the Net expressed utter confusion about who’s advertisements the teasers belonged to, as both looked very similar and used the same tag line. When contacted, Big TV CEO Arun Kapoor refused to comment. Bharti Airtel CEO & JMD Manoj Kohli said, “We had decided to release the teaser advertisements during the Navratri period. Also, we had decided the media launch on the same day (Tuesday) as per our original plan. We will launch the main campaign on October 9 as indicated by the teaser ads. So everything is as per our plan. We believe we have a superior product. We have heard all about these imitations but nothing has deviated us from our plans.” Bharti digital television’s ad agency JWT refused to comment. Madhukar Kamath, the MD & CEO of Mudra Communications who manages the Big TV account said: “Big TV is a superior product. We look for every single consumer connect opposrtunity to drive home our superior product quality, and we will continue to tap whatever similar opportunities are available in future as well.” In the past, cola majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi have indulged in advertising wars often with spoofs directed at each others’ tag-lines and story boards. [vIa:ET] as far as i kow the p[lans of tata sky are the best in the market actually each and every dth operator is trying to confuse the end user . . . .so that they can maeke money thats it . . . tat's best and the simplest plans

Bharti Airtel to launch DTH services 7 Oct, 2008, 1424 hrs IST, ECONOMICTIMES.COM Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of Airtel digital TV, its Direct To Home (DTH) Satellite TV service. The service will be available to customers through 21,000 retail points including Airtel Relationship Centres in 62 cities across the country starting October 9, 2008. At present there are five DTH players in the Indian market. On the occasion, Mr Manoj Kohli, CEO and Jt. MD, Bharti Airtel saud, "Today we are starting a new chapter in our journey, one that adds a new dimension to our existing product portfolio and is a major step towards transforming Airtel from just a telecom brand of lifestyle enabler. The launch of Airtel digital TV is the culmination of our three screens strategy, which is to be present across mobile phone, computer and TV screens." Airtel digital TV uses the latest MPEG4 standard with DVB S2 technology, which translates into exceptional picture clarity and consistent high quality audio for the customer. This latest technology also enables delivery of more complex interactive content and is High Definition ready. Also, Airtel digital TV uses 20% larger dish antenna that offers better performance during rain. Mr Atul Bindal, President- Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel, added, "We believe that the Indian DTH segment offers immense growth potential going forward. Given our deep understanding of Indian customer, we believe that Airtel has created an excellent product offering. With added benefits of Airtel's strong brand equity and wide distribution network, we are well placed to emerge as a leading player in the segment." Besides the latest technology., Airtel digital TV brings many firsts to the DTH segment in India: 1) Universal remote for both Set Top box and TV that offers enhanced viewer convenience 2)Highest Set Top Box memory enabling more interactive applications 3) Exclusive content such as World space radio 4) Interactive applications such as iMatinee (Book cinema tickets), iTravel (Browsw and book travel packages), iShop (Shop on TV for your favourite brands), iCity (Get your city's information) and Widgets (Update yourself on latest stock news). 8 screen iNews, 2/4 screen iSports 5) Amazing games with high quality graphics, refreshed every six weeks 6) Audio gain control for uniform audio levels across all channels 7) Simple and intuitive search 8) On screen account meter 9) Last viewed channel in case of power disruption/switch off 10) Low battery indicator on the screen. The customer care is available in 8 different languages and a team of 800 professionally trained service engineers. In the End the war will start when Videocon Launches it D2H . . . Am waiting eagerly for that

NEW DELHI: British Telecom on Monday announced a tie-up with state-owned telecom BSNL to offer managed services spanning basic, leased line,I nternet, mobile and broadband services. Under the deal, BSNL would provide British Telecom (BT) with access to its pan-India broadband network as well as its access services, while entitling BT as a 'most preferred customer' status providing it access to value-added services as well as a single point of resolution for all queries and fault management services, BT said in a statement. BSNL in turn would gain access to BT's global MPLS network and BT's managed service expertise, which includes, network integration, managed security, managed datacenter, hosted CRM/ Contact Center and remote infrastructure management services, it added. The tie-up aims to focus on offering end-to-end services for large transformational projects. BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Kuldeep Goyal said: "As BSNL transforms into a premier integrated communications service provider, a robust managed service offering is key to our future operations." BT India Managing Director Sudhir Narang said: "The BT BSNL partnership brings together thecapabilities of both companies to provide a comprehensive IT and communications service capability in a single service offering." [vIa: ET]

no idea abt that

yes its true it supports sms from mobile . . .have used and tested

no no news till nw . . . but dth admin started on website its airtel.in/dth

@puneet i wish every one cd c the warnings that wd hv been gd enuff! . . . atleast other members cd c to it why we were warned.

but man the main ingredient in the game is the STB, and they are of no use with other operator same as four year old RIM phones . . . work with their operators only! . . . each and every operator have their own T&C. . some owns the STB, some DISH . . . .how much STB will a person hv to purchase even after TRAI order nothing has been done in this regarding . . .

same is the case with me . . . i was issued some warnings some quite time back . . . the warnings were removed bt the tag no way . .who cares man . . . what to do . . its still @ 0% if it was raised to some level it wd have looked good and if others cd c the tag . . . they wd hv been curious why i am warned . . . yeah i agree i was also a started like situ but now have learnt a quite that what is forum . . .have been aware of that . . . now i try to follow rules as much as i can! . . . BUT NO BODY ISSUES ME WARNINGS mods . .sorry! for shouting In the last Thanx all members once again for the support and assistance in any form that i have got from you and will expect the same from all follow memebers

NEW DELHI: The much sought-after 3G iPhone and BlackBerry may soon be available in the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) network. The country’s largest telecom service provider, BSNL, is in talks with Apple and BlackBerry to launch the services in India in its own network. According to BSNL executives, talks with BlackBerry are at an advanced stage and this handset is likely to be available to BSNL’s customers by the year-end. On the other hand, subscribers on the PSU’s networks may have to wait longer for access the 3G iPhone as talks with Apple are still lingering in preliminary stage, BSNL executives added. If BSNL were to tie-up with Apple, the state owned telco would be the third player after Airtel and Vodafone to offer 3G iPhone in India. However, BSNL will be the first player in the Indian market to offer 3G service on the iPhone. Airtel and Vodafone will only have 3G spectrum if they bag these radio frequencies in the upcoming auctions. The government has already granted BSNL 3G radio frequencies and the telco is expected to launch high-end services on its 3G network early next year. “We are in talks with Apple to launch 3G iPhone in our network since we will be the first ones to launch the 3G services here. We are also awaiting the launch of BlackBerry in our network by end of this year,”said BSNL CMD, Kuldeep Goyal. [ViA: ET]

well this is somewhat better video i found

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2008- With the latest edition of Sony’s Reader Digital Book, announced today, readers can truly let their fingers do the walking. An interactive touch screen display allows for the most intuitive digital reading experience to date. The new model, PRS-700, will join the PRS-505 model in the Reader family to give consumers a choice of how they would like to read electronically. Svelte and stylish, the newest Reader still sports the dimensions of a slimmed down paperback book. The textured black casing and soft black cover contribute to its envy-inspiring design. And, at about 10 ounces, it’s the perfect way to carry all of your favorite books with you wherever you go. A sizeable six-inch display with touch screen capability allows booklovers to flip pages with the slide of a finger. In addition, readers can easily search terms within a document or book, create notes using the virtual keyboard and highlight text with the included stylus pen. Five pre-set text sizes are available so readers can find the one most comfortable for them and for those who need an even closer look, zooming in is as easy as tapping the screen. The device still features high-resolution, high contrast electronic paper display technology which provides a reading experience very much akin to ink-on-paper. The result is crisp text and graphics that are highly readable, even in bright sunlight. For times when ambient light is not available, Sony is the first to offer a built-in LED reading light. Expanded memory offers enough capacity to store about 350 average digital books. Using optional removable Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards, this Reader can hold literally thousands of books and documents. “Readers now have another choice in digital books,” said Steve Haber, president of Sony’s Digital Reading Business Division. “This new model has the eye-popping design and intuitive functionality that people have come to expect from Sony.” The new Reader will be available next month for about $400. It will come complete with a USB cable, eBook Library PC companion software and a color-coordinated, protective soft cover. Both the PRS-505 and the PRS-700 models along with their optional accessories can be purchased direct through www.sonystyle.com, at more than 40 Sony Style® stores nationwide and at authorized retailers across the country. [vIa:SonY]

for just . .reading an ebook . . . just reading an ebook!~~~

well if this happens the situation will improve a lot . . . rather its quite difficult as the bussiness pattern of RCOM is quite unusual

You don't need expensive laptops for surfing the Net. Intel will launch devices starting from Rs 5,000 using its smallest processor 'Atom'. It also announced 'Connected Indians', a movement to connect the billion Indians.. FORGET USING costly laptops for surfing the Internet, while on the move. A bonanza has been lined up for the Indian consumers by Intel, which is planning to launch affordable devices starting from Rs 5,000 using its smallest processor ’Atom’, launched early this year. The company this week showcased prototypes of some of these devices, soon-to-be-launched in the Indian market. Intel official revealed that the devices have been assembled by Genuine Intel dealers and the same could be made available to the consumers with price starting from Rs 5,000. The manufacture of such devices has been made possible due to the Atom processor, which is specifically made to cater to the needs of low-cost and cheap Internet devices for users. Atom is currently used in Notebook devices manufactured by HCL, Wipro and Zenith, whereas the Nettops has been launched by Maxtone, Vardhman and Intex. Intel has also announced ’Connected Indians’, a movement to connect the billion Indians with the help of government, industry and private entrepreneurs. Src: merinews.com

Sony Ericsson announces its first collection of Bluetooth™ watches for women 24 September 2008 London, UK – 24th of September, 2008 – Convenient, good looking and distinctive, the Bluetooth ™ MBW-200 range of Bluetooth™ watches is an expansion of the highly successful Bluetooth ™ MBW-150 range. With three different sophisticated designs to match your personality, be the first among your friends to control your phone with your watch. Missed an important call or SMS because you couldn’t hear or find your phone at the bottom of your handbag? With the MBW-200 this is now a thing of the past. Using innovative Bluetooth™ technology, the watch displays the caller ID and vibrates as your phone is ringing or when you receive an SMS. Reject or mute the call with a button on the watch or use the Bluetooth™ headset or mobile phone to answer the call and start chatting. “The MBW-200 series is the next step in the development of Bluetooth™ wireless technology.” said Karmen Mandic, Product Business Manager, at Sony Ericsson. “Now women can buy a Bluetooth™ watch that gives them both wireless functionality and an opportunity to express their personal taste. We’re all looking for products that make our lives more convenient. With a glance at your watch you can see who is calling, what the time is and with a push of a button you can change your music or use it as a music remote control when your phone is on the other side of the room– all in one stylish device.” Designed in partnership with watch industry leader Fossil and the Bluetooth™ knowhow of Sony Ericsson, the MBW-200 series comes in three distinct designs; Sparkling Allure, Contemporary Elegance and Evening Classic. The Bluetooth™ Watch Collection features scratch resistant mineral crystal glass with an anti-glare coating for optimum readability and glow. The discreet, yet stylish and clear monochrome OLED display is invisible when not in use and clearly visible on a bright day so that you can see who is calling or which track is playing with ease. Can’t decide which stylish Bluetooth™ Watch is for you? Sony Ericsson has teamed up with three leading female tennis players to show how each MBW-200 watch has a distinct personality to match anyone’s personal style and fashion tastes. The Sparkling Allure Edition, as modelled by 19-year-old Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova, is glamorous, yet strong and sporty – created for the ultimate young and funky fashionista. With its on trend white leather strap and display with crystal décor stones, this stylish number is perfect for making a fashion statement while being practical and convenient. The Contemporary Elegance Edition, as modelled by 18-year-old Danish ‘Princess of Tennis’ Caroline Wozniacki, is perfect for the young professional who wants to stay focussed on the job at the same time as staying connected. Enjoy the benefits of the stainless steel watch with its efficient call handling and make a dazzling impression wherever you are. The Evening Classic Edition, adorning 19-year-old Hungarian superstar Agnes Szavay, has a classic yet casual profile. The stylish leather strap and discreet black face can be worn in any environment, whether at home, in the office or on a weekend away. For those who are always on the move the vibration alert of an SMS, or out of phone range, means that never again will you miss an important message. Bluetooth™ Watch MBW-200 collection features: Bringing together contemporary design and cutting edge Bluetooth™ technology Reject or mute call through the watch Vibrates on new SMS/MMS - and an out of range warning – when 10 m away from your phone Discreet yet clear caller ID - OLED display Play, pause, stop or skip a track on your phone’s music player Quartz movements for exact time keeping – both digital and analogue Auto pairing™ - easier to connect the watch to your phone Water resistant up to 3 ATM Allergy safe stainless steel Mineral crystal scratch resistant face with antiglare coating The MBW-200 range is available in selected markets in Q4. Sony Ericsson will also expand the MBW-150 range with yet another design. The MBW-150 Classic is a sporty edition with a brown leather strap and white face that will be available early next year in selected markets. The Sony Ericsson MBW-200 at a glance MBW-200 Time indicator Analogue Digital from mobile phone Discreet call handling Caller ID in display Reject/mute call through watch Change volume Music player control Play, pause, stop, next track skip Change volume SMS/MMS message alert Vibrates on new SMS/MMS Out of range warning Vibration alert at 10m from phone Standby time Battery indicator Bluetooth functionality for up to 7 days Analogue time keeping for up to 7 days Specifications In-Box: Bluetooth™ Watch Charging clip Standard charger CST-60 User guide Exclusive box 3 different variants Evening Classic Black dial with crystal décor Black detail on crown Black leather bracelet Stainless steel clasp Stainless steel case 60g weight Contemporary Elegance Display with crystal décor stone Red minute hand Pattern detail on dial Brushed stainless steel bracelet Double security clasp with stainless steel folding blade Stainless steel case 60g weight Sparkling Allure Rose gold rim with crystal décor stones Rose gold hands with white fill Mother of pearl look ‘carbon fiber’ texture display White crocodile leather bracelet Chrome finish polish on case Rose gold clasp Weight 60g Size: 37.3 x 39.6 x 14 mm Availability and versions Available in selected markets from early Q4 2008. Legal 1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. © Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008. [vIa: SE] indeed a good watch . . aka BT h/F

Source: Daily News & Analysis NEW DELHI: A decision to permit news in private FM radio stations may be taken by the government around end of this year, almost three years after the Prime Minister’s Information, Communication and Entertainment Committee okayed the proposal. Sources said only reading of news put out by Doordarshan, All India Radio and accredited local and international newswire agencies will be allowed. While news is allowed in private television channels, FM radio stations can only broadcast entertainment and music content. News is however allowed on All India Radio (AIR). Top I&B officials were not available for comment. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), which regulates both telecom and media sectors, had earlier this year recommended news in private FM radio, with some restrictions. It is likely that the information and broadcasting (I& ministry may accept the Trai recommendation on the matter. But, a view on allowing news and current affairs in private FM will have to be taken by the Union Cabinet. If the government goes with the Trai recommendation, private FM radio stations would be able to access news content from select sources. In September, the Union Cabinet had taken the decision to allow FM broadcasters to set up subsidiaries and demerge their businesses. The radio industry had called it a welcome step and had said that allowing news may be the next move. Also, even as the industry had expected relaxation on the ceiling in foreign investment in FM radio, it continues at 20%. The I&B ministry had several months ago decided to rationalise the foreign investment cap across media segments. But, inter-ministerial consultation on the matter is still not completed. Perhaps, by the end of this year, FDI ceiling across many media segments, including FM radio and direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting, may be increased. Private FM radio players have been seeking reforms in the sector for financial viability and diversity in content to be able to reach out to all categories of audience. The regulator had observed in its recommendation earlier this year that, “one of the barriers for further growth identified by the Authority during the consultation process relates to the restriction of existing guidelines that do not permit news and current affairs on FM radio broadcast.” Trai had added that “information requirements of large section of unserved population and those who lack access to information through other means like internet, television services, etc can be conveniently met without any cost to the receiving population only through FM radio services.”

Ballmer: Microsoft will soon release 'Windows Cloud' OS Microsoft CEO reveals details of an upcoming operating system for developers writing cloud-computing applications By Jeremy Kirk, IDG News Service October 01, 2008 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer revealed a few details on Wednesday of a forthcoming operating system that will help developers write Internet-based applications. Within a month, Microsoft will unveil what Ballmer called "Windows Cloud." The OS, which will likely have a different name, is intended for developers writing cloud-computing applications, said Ballmer, speaking in London to an auditorium of IT managers at a Microsoft-sponsored conference. Cloud computing is a term often applied to programs that are presented in a Web browser, but the actual computing is performed at a distant datacenter. Ballmer was short on details, saying more information would spoil the announcement. Windows Cloud is a separate project from Windows 7, the OS Microsoft is developing to succeed Windows Vista. Companies such as Google and Salesforce.com have embraced the concept of delivering software over the Internet, as it can mean lower costs and less maintenance for those who use the applications. Microsoft, which has built its fortunes on desktop-based software, has been anxious to show it also has plans for adapting its software for the Internet. Ballmer was quick to point out that Microsoft doesn't envision products such as the Office productivity suite to move entirely off desktop PCs and onto the Internet. But Microsoft is working on a service that would let people do "light editing" of Office documents at places such as a public Internet kiosk, Ballmer said. "That's all I can say on that," Ballmer said. "Otherwise, we have no drum-roll announcement in a month." Microsoft is developing online components for many of its products such as its SharePoint collaboration software; the Exchange e-mail server and its Dynamics Customer Relationship Management software, Ballmer said. Microsoft calls its strategy "software plus services," where its core applications are augmented by Web-based functionality. Microsoft has been facing increasing pressure from Google, which offers a Web-based productivity suite called Google Docs and Spreadsheets. Ballmer was dismissive of Google, saying Docs and Spreadsheets has "relatively low usage" and that users want richer features in an office software package. "We want software more powerful than software that runs in a browser," Ballmer said. [vIa:iNfOwoRlD] Images [images Coutesy: arstechnica.com]

LG Launches Artistically Inspired Handset, Renoir Seoul, Korea, October 3, 2008- LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, announced the official launch of its LG-KC910, a slim yet feature-packed full touchscreen 8 megapixel multimedia phone. This artistic new handset, known as Renoir, goes on sale in Europe in early October and has a large palate of features like Wi-Fi, Dolby® Mobile from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), and camera capabilities that even surpass those found on standalone digital cameras. “Renoir is much more than a camera phone. It truly puts everything at your fingertips and provides a multi-sensorial experience through sight, sound and touch,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The 8 megapixel camera is only one aspect of the phone. Its unique combination of features, including a full touchscreen interface, Dolby Mobile for Music and built in support for Wi-Fi and A-GPS, allow Renoir to be used in equally unique ways.” Focus on Touch-Enhanced High Quality Camera Renoir takes super-sharp 8 megapixel pictures that can be edited in camera and are instantly ready for sharing online or printing. The phone’s list of features includes some that are usually only found on extremely high-end standalone cameras, such as Schneider-Kreuznach certified optics, a Xenon flash, auto and manual focus, sensitivity up to ISO 1600 and geo-tagging. Renoir takes the full advantage capabilities as a full touchscreen 8 megapixel phone, with unique touch-enhanced features. One feature, Touch Shot, makes it easy to get the right shot every time by allowing photographers to focus on any object by touching it on screen. The shutter fires automatically when the user’s finger is removed from the screen. Touch Shot, a first for a mobile phone, also reduces camera shake and eliminates the need to search for the shutter release button. One major advantage Renoir has over standalone digital cameras is its ability to connect to the latest 3G HSDPA networks and Wi-Fi. This eliminates the need to wait to share pictures with the world. They can be instantly and effortlessly uploaded and shared with the world from almost anywhere. Geo-tagging, enabled by Renoir’s A-GPS capabilities, makes it easy to keep track of where pictures were taken and plot them using online mapping websites. Special shot modes give pictures that special look that usually requires a professional touch. Beauty Shot removes spots and imperfections from people’s faces, while also making them appear brighter and clearer in photos. The feature is smart enough to recognize faces and only apply the effect to the right areas. Art Shot allows users to apply a number of creative preset effects, from common changes like black and white to less common and more nuanced ones like warm or cool tone. Share in an Unrivalled Multimedia Experience Renoir delivers a full multimedia experience that stimulates the senses. . Renoir is also the first handset created for the worldwide market to include Dolby Mobile. This integrated suite of audio processing technologies from Dolby Laboratories brings depth and richness as well as clean, powerful bass to deliver a more immersing and engaging listening experience for music. Renoir records video better than any other mobile phone, with the ability to capture super-high-quality 120 frame per second slow-motion video or to compress longer events using five frame per second time lapse recording. A noise-free microphone ensures that audio is just as crisp as the video it accompanies. Built-in support for DivX and Xvid encoded video means that Renoir can provide hours of entertainment straight out of the box. Just as with photos, Renoir can upload any user generated content it creates including audio, video or text, over 3G HSDPA networks or Wi-Fi. Renoir is ready for the complete web 2.0 experience, fully able to use web-based applications, including those that require GPS location. Touch the Intuitive, Customizable Interface Renoir works just like people think. Its user interface is both intuitive and easily customizable, based around a full touchscreen that provides the perfect canvas for multimedia. When first turned on, the handset greets users with a screen that is home to numerous widgets. These can be selected from a wide range of choices and dragged into place. Standing out among these are Renoir’s online widgets, which use live content from the web to provided up-to-the-second information on things like local weather. For applications like text messaging, Renoir allows users to choose what kind of input interface they want to use – either an onscreen QWERTY keypad, similar to a computer keyboard, or an alpha-numeric keypad, like what is found on most mobile phones. Another unique feature enabled by Renoir’s touchscreen is its picture-based speed dial, which allows users to quickly scroll through contacts and bring up more detailed information with just the touch of a finger. LG chose the name Renoir for Viewty’s successor to reflect its personality and level of multimedia sophistication. The handset’s designers drew inspiration from the way the impressionist painter of the same name used light and color to capture scenes that were beautifully rich in meaning. After making its initial debut in Europe in October of this year, Renoir will come out in Asia, Latin America and CIS in November, the Middle East and Africa in December and China in January of 2009. The 13.95 mm Renoir will be available in titan black and other color options depending on operator. LG will also launch another 8 megapixel handset in October, its super slim 13.70 mm slider, the LG-KC780. This phone will have a number of built-in features that make it a great on-the-go companion for taking portraits. [vIa:LG] @Honest Please Update the title of the topic to "Launched"

After reading the Price the First word that comes out of mouth - "WTF!!!" . .its hugely overpriced atleast they should have kept it in the price range on 25-35K. Its extremely costly

Full Specs LG KP500 specs will include: Quadband GSM (850/900/1800/1900), GPRS/Edge connectivity 3″ 240×400px 262K color TFT display/touchscreen 3 mpx (2048×1536 px) camera with 12 fps video recording Virtual on-screen QWERTY keyboard FM Radio Built-in motion sensor 46 MB of user memory microSD memory card slot Bluetooth A2DP, USB 900 mAh Li-Ion battery with 210 min talk and 330 hrs stand-by time Dimensions: 106.5×55.4×11.9mm Weight: 89 LG KP500 price in Ukraine will be $350 (~250 EUR). And, without subsidies, it should be similar in the rest of the world. So, there you have it. LG KP500 is rather cheap handset among it’s full touchscreen peers. But it is also very basic - no 3G, no Wi-Fi, no GPS, no flash and autofocus for a camera and no fancy DivX playback on that big display. But, I guess, a good option for a budget conscious full touchscreen phone fan. [vIa: uNWirEdvIeW]

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