Dell XPS M1730 Notebook Released in India

The good-looking beast is here to entertain PC gamers. The best entertainment time pass, gaming allows users to face an entirely new world and virtually get hold of evils. But, to enjoy the mobile gaming performance a superior featured product should be used.

Dell, thus, expands its XPS line with the launch of M1730 gaming notebook PC in the Indian market. Boasting to be the world's first notebook to utilize AGEIA PhysX Mobile Technology and Logitech's GamePanel LCD, the XPS M1730 delivers realistic movement and environmental interaction at super fast speeds and at the same time allows gamers to view game stats, develop new macros and track important system information without signing off from the game.

Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 processor at 2.2GHz, the M1730 also supports Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 (2.4GHz) or Intel Extreme Edition Core 2 Duo X9000 processor (2.8GHz) with support for overclocking to 3.2GHz (Bin+2). This allows consumers to make a choice from any of the three processors.

The latest gaming laptop features the NVIDIA SLI technology with DirectX 10 graphics, a backlit keyboard with separate 10-key number pad, a 17-inch high-definition UltraSharp widescreen display with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, TrueLife technology (wide viewing angle), response time of 7 milliseconds and 260 nits brightness.

In addition, it is compatible with Dell's LightFX application to manipulate the system's multi-colored perimeter lighting LEDs.

"Dell is committed to the creation of PCs that will take hard-core gamers to new frontiers," stated Girish Mehta, Director of Consumer Marketing, Dell India. "The XPS M1730 engineering team worked with developers on leading titles such as such as The Orange Box from Valve's Half Life 2 and 2K Games' BioShock to help ensure this notebook can deliver the full-throttle power required for the most anticipated PC games."

The other features of the XPS M1730 include 4GB dual channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 8x DVD+/-RW, Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g Wireless with WiFi Catcher, Bluetooth version 2.0+ and 2 megapixel webcam with microphones. It also sports 4 USB 2.0, Dual-link DVI-I (support for 30-inch displays), IEEE 1394a, S-video with component, composite, S/PDIF support, 8-in-1 card reader, HDMI via DVI adapter, Consumer IR, dual headphones, microphone (stereo line-in) and support for 5.1 audio out.

Also termed as the Beast, the laptop supports Microsoft Windows Vista Premium and Windows XP Professional and includes ExpressCard Consumer IR Travel Remote Control as well as 80WHr Lithium-Ion battery. It comes included with 200GB 7,200 RPM hard disc drive and an optional 64GB solid state disc (SSD) drives or traditional platter hard drives along with Optional Blu-ray Disc Drive are also available.

Three lively colors - Crimson Red, Sapphire Blue and Smoke Grey make the Dell XPS M1730 shine. At a price starting from Rs. 1,00,800, the gaming laptop is immediately available across the nation.

RIM's BlackBerry Bold aims at business users

TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd ((RIMM.O) is launching a new high-end version of the BlackBerry aimed at its core base of business users, but it hopes the sleek new smartphone will also catch on with the broader retail market.

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Shares of RIM jumped on Monday, climbing C$8.76, or 6.6 percent, to C$142.11 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. On Nasdaq, the stock was up $8.84, or 6.7 percent, at $141.61.

The BlackBerry Bold, as the new smartphone is called, is the first BlackBerry to support high-speed HSDPA cellular networks and comes with integrated GPS, Wi-Fi and a host of multimedia features.

"It's really a step up in function in many core aspects of the system," RIM Co-CEO Jim Balsillie said in an interview.

The smartphone rolls out globally this summer and will cost between $300 and $400, he said. AT&T (T.N) will be its lead carrier in the United States.

Citi Investment Research analyst Jim Suva wrote in a note to clients that the timing of the launch of the third-generation smartphone was ahead of his expectations. Third generation, or 3G, essentially refers to advanced and high-speed wireless services.

"We had expected a 3G device later this year," he wrote. "We estimate the Bold could increase RIM's quarterly shipments by 200,000 to 400,000."

While Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM hopes the Bold will entice corporate users to upgrade the handsets they currently use, Balsillie said he "wouldn't be surprised if it gets picked up by the consumer."

The device will be a test of whether the shaky U.S. economy is making corporations less willing to spend on new wireless hardware. Some analysts have expressed concern that companies will delay upgrades or cut back on spending on items such as the BlackBerry.

RIM helped dispel such worries last month when it delivered a higher fourth-quarter profit and a robust outlook.

UBS analyst Jeffrey Fan wrote in a note to clients he expects the company to launch between three or four new devices this year.

"We believe RIM's broadening portfolio should widen its appeal to the mass market," he wrote.

The Bold features the most vivid display ever on a BlackBerry, a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capability, and a media player for watching movies and managing music collections.

This isn't the first time a BlackBerry has been loaded with multimedia features to catch the eye of the retail customer. RIM has actively worked at diversifying its client base away from the executives, lawyers and other professionals who use the BlackBerry for sending secure wireless e-mail.

More than a third of RIM's 14 million subscribers are now classified as nongovernment and noncorporate.

The company has also rolled out customer-oriented applications such as Facebook software specifically designed for the BlackBerry. Last month, RIM said downloads of the application had topped the 1 million mark.

And in a separate announcement on Monday, RIM and Microsoft (MSFT.TO) said they will provide Microsoft Windows Live services such as instant messaging and e-mail on the BlackBerry.

Its pursuit of consumers has put RIM in increasingly direct competition with devices such as Apple's (AAPL.O) iPhone, which target the broad retail market.

Still, Balsillie said the Bold is aimed first and foremost at the business, or enterprise, audience.

"It's pretty fair to say that the Bold does quite a job for cementing our leadership in the (enterprise) side," he said. "We understand our roots and we understand the priority there."

RIM also announced that, along with Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) and Thomson Reuters (TRI.N)(TRI.TO), it will launch a $150 million venture capital fund that will invest in applications and services for the BlackBerry and other mobile platforms.

Asus-Lamborghini VX3 Notebook and PDA Phone Launched

Asus unveiled its Asus-Lamborghini VX3 Notebook in India. This limited edition range is developed keeping in mind the aesthetics and performance of the Lamborghini race car. The VX3 carries all the distinguished traits of the ASUS-Lamborghini VX notebook series. The 12.1" wide-screened notebook is based on Intel's next generation Penryn-based Core 2 Duo CPU and manufactured using the 45-nanometer process. It is available in the signature colors of Lamborghini, yellow and black. It has a  built-in high-resolution webcam on top of the screen that complements a sapphire crystal panel which is further complemented by the titanium alloy hinge backbone. The laptop comes with leather-bound palm rest. Along with VX3 notebook, Asus also introduced its PDA phone — ASUS-Lamborghini ZX1 — for luxury mobile users. The "beehive" textured air intake covers beside the front grille of the Lamborghini race car are incorporated on the top of the phone. The hood has a shiny surface, complete with the Lamborghini crest. It also has a highly-maneuverable 9-way navigational key. The back panel is covered with lightweight, but strong carbon fiber that is twice as tough as aluminum and five times stronger than steel. A high grade stainless steel casement is used to protect the camera compartment. The 2.8" touch screen phone is equipped with wireless 802.11b+g, Bluetooth v2.0+EDR, USB2.0 compatible and even GPS. The company claims that it is the first luxury PDA Phone that runs on Windows Mobile

Dell Unleashed a Gaming PC and Notebook

Dell unleashed the XPS M1730 — the beast, notebook for gamers.

The company claims that the notebook is the world's first notebook to incorporate AGEIA PhysX Mobile Technology and Logitech's GamePanel LCD. Its PhysX processor helps deliver realistic movement and environmental interaction at incredible speeds without affecting the overall performance.

The GamePanel LCD allows gamers to view game stats, create new macros and track important system information without leaving the game. The high-octane notebook supports overclocking  of Intel Core 2 Extreme processor X9000 to Bin +2 (up to 3.2GHz). It features Nvidia SLI technology with support for DirectX 10 graphics. It is the only notebook to feature the AGEIA PhysX 100M processor. 

The notebook offers personalized choices in three colors: Crimson Red, Sapphire Blue, and Smoke Grey. 

Its chassis is engineered to handle the thermal and power requirements of the most powerful next-generation graphics technology.

Other features include a backlit keyboard with separate 10-key number pad, a high-definition display with a lightning fast response time of 7 milliseconds  and support for Dell's LightFX application, allowing users and developers to manipulate the system's multi-colored perimeter lighting LEDs.

It features Wi-Fi technology choices topped out by optional Wireless-N. Systems also include a built-in Web camera and digital array microphone for gamers to clearly see.
 
The XPS M1730 also features:
—Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 processor at 2.2GHz
—17-inch UltraSharp widescreen (1920x1200) display with TrueLife technology (wide viewing angle, 7ms response gray to gray, 260 nits typical brightness)
—4GB dual channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
—200GB 7,200 RPM hard disc drive
—8x DVD+/-RW
—Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g Wireless with WiFi Catcher, Bluetooth version 2.0+
Choice of Microsoft Windows Vista Premium or Windows XP Professional 
—ExpressCard Consumer IR Travel Remote Control
—80WHr Lithium-Ion battery
—Optional 64GB solid state disc (SSD) drives or traditional platter hard drives, some supporting dual hard drive and RAID array configurations
—Optional Blu-ray Disc Drive

Dell also launched its premier gaming desktop — XPS 730 H2C edition that is claimed to be one of the most advanced gaming platforms on the planet.

It supports optional quad-core processors, quad GPU graphics solutions and up to four hard drives.

The XPS 730 H2C brings together technologies such as the new NVIDIA nforce 790i Ultra SLI chipset with standard ATX motherboard. It supports variety of optional high performance graphics solutions, including the ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 in four- way CrossFireX or NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT with SLI technology.

It has up to four hard drives factory installed, supporting a variety of high performance RAID arrays.

Its optional patent-pending H2C cooling solution has been enhanced.

Other enhancements include:
—Re-designed the CPU cold plate to provide more uniform cooling to all four processor cores, reducing the hottest core temperature when running at full load.
—Added an additional cold plate to cool the chipset.   Lower chipset temperature helps improve stability with front side bus overclocking.1
—Added dynamic speed control to the pump and fans to help eliminate audible noise when the system is at idle. 
—Added a separate fan to provide assured cooling to the CPU's voltage regulator components. 

External chassis armor choices include premium materials like 2.4mm anodized aluminum on the XPS 730 H2C in brushed aluminum in Silver on the air-cooled XPS 730.

Additional features:
—Standard ATX motherboard, 1 kilowatt 80PLUS power supply, and clean cable management for easy component upgrades
—Large, quiet pulse width modulation (PWM) fans   
—Support for the new Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA), enabling real-time and complete PC performance management, while delivering new control and monitoring features for thermal, electric and acoustic characteristics.

The Dell XPS M1730 is available at the starting price of Rs. 1,00,800 and the Dell XPS 730 H2C desktop is available at the starting price of RS. 139,900

Additional information about the product is available at www.dell.com/gaming. 

New details on Nokia E71 and E66

Recently, several good quality pictures of the new Nokia E71 and E66 appeared. As far as specifications go, the information is scarce and only a few facts are revealed. Both will have a 3.2-megapixel camera, WiFi, and 128 MB of internal storage.

Nokia E71 is the successor of E61i, with similar design, but slimmer body (10mm instead of 14mm). With that said, it uses QWERTY keyboard as a primary input source, but it has received a slight improvement over the one found on its predecessor. The keys are a bit bigger and closer together, and the space button is twice the size. The battery cover is now made of stainless steel (like the one on E51), above which is situated the autofocus camera with flash. On one of the side view pictures is shown a 2.5 mm headphone jack and a speaker grill at the bottom, this hints that it may possibly have stereo speakers. A GPS folder is shown on the screen, but it is yet unknown if the phone will have a receiver integrated or will be able to use external one only.

LG Decoy VX8610 and Motorola V750 closer to release?

New images have appeared, showing the Motorola V750 in all its glory. The V750 is one of two new devices planed to come out this summer with the launch of Verizon's new PTT service. Features include a large external and internal display, camera, EVDO, Bluetooth, mobile web, and 128MB of internal memory.

The LG Decoy VX8610 is now up on LG's accessories page and shows that it will use the same battery as the VX8700. The most interesting feature of the Decoy is the inclusion of a built-in Bluetooth earpiece, which is detachable from the back. It is also a slider phone, sporting a QVGA display and a unique trackball for menu navigation. Last month, we learned that the Decoy was scheduled for a May 30th launch. Now, with the accessories starting to be listed, we hope that this release date is on-track.