SAMSUNG LAUNCHES GALAXY TAB 2 (10.1) TABLET

Samsung released the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) Tablet along with another one at the Mobile World Congress yesterday. The ’10.1’ in its name signifies its screen size.

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Tab 2 series with the launch of this 10.1-inch version of the tablet. The other one is Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), the tablet with a 7 inch screen.

Inclusion of a microSD card slot (for expansion) makes the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) tablet a really updated version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 series, which was launched last year. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is better suited for home use, according to Samsung.

While the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 2 is powered by the now-familiar dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB RAM combination its name still sounds primitive.

Resolution on the screen has been increased to 1280-pixels by 800 pixels on the 10-inch model.

Features:

• 1280 x 800 pixel PLS display

• Processor  - 1 GHz dual core

• 1GB of RAM

• OS - Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

• storage -16GB to 32GB

• Connectivity - 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0

• Cam description - 3MP rear camera and VGA front-facing camera

• 7000mAh battery

• Size - 10.1″ x 6.9″ x 0.38″

• Weigh - 1.3 pounds

Bose launches Speaker Systems at Rs 1.8 lakh

Bose Corporation, the branded Audio/Sound equipment maker from U.S. launched two speaker systems in India that is priced at Rs.1.8 lakh. While the price of one of the systems named ‘Lifestyle 135’ is Rs. 1, 79,882 the other one named ‘'CineMate 1 SR' is available at Rs. Rs 1, 12,388.

Both the systems are equipped with media consoles to go with six HD sources, AM/FM tuners and ports for iPod or iPhone.

"The products will be available in the Bose stores in next seven days," Bose Corporation’s India Director Ratish Pandey informed during the launch of the systems on Wednesday.

Intimating the specialty of the new products Pandey advocated that "Most conventional sound bars are bulky and hard to place...the new Lifestyle 135 and CineMate 1 SR systems deliver a powerful audio experience that defies their size and elegant design".

Bose Corporation is an American privately owned company, based in Framingham, Massachusetts which is best known for its loudspeakers, noise-cancelling headsets and automotive sound systems.

Presently Bose Corporations have a range of 31 outlets (Bose stores) in India in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Ghaziabad.

‘Lifestyle 135’ and ‘'CineMate 1 SR’ are 6 cms high, 93.4 cms wide and 12.44 cms deep. Bose Corporation is a pioneering company in audio equipments having its stores in many countries.

Aakash Tablet goes "BETTER" at $50

The Union HRD ministry has decided to go for a better Aakash tablet at $50 for the new version, called Aakash 2. The new adaptation will carry a 'capacitive' touchscreen display along with faster processor and some other minor improvements.

"It has been decided that we can go up to $50 for Aakash 2, which will come with a capacitive screen besides a faster processor and other features. However, under no circumstances will we go beyond $50," says a top official, reports Indian Express.

Although tagged as the cheapest tablet in the world, Aakash tablet has been criticized for its poor battery life, incompetent processor (that is unable to do multi-tasking) and poor display quality.

However in an attempt to structure these shortcomings the Union Human Resource Development Ministry is now ready for the next version of the tablet named Aakash 2 at an increased price tag of $50.

When a ‘resistive’ touchscreen technology was being used in the Aakash version, Aakash 2 will put in the ‘capacitive’ tech.  ‘Capacitive’ touchscreen technology works by sensing skin contact through a touching action while “resistive” technology needs a precise tapping action.

Tablet Aakash project has been the subject of many controversies with IIT-Jodhpur and Canadian firm Datawind that manufactured the device over technical specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S II sales reach 20 million

Tech giant Samsung took another step to dominate the gadget market, as it announced on Thursday that it has sold 20 million Galaxy S II units of Smartphones since its launch in April 2011.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's top smartphone maker of last year announced that sales of its forerunner product handsets Galaxy S II has exceeded 20 million units in less than a year, reports Reuters, the famous news agency from U.K.

The Samsung Galaxy S II is a smartphone that works under the Android operating system. It is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S and the predecessor of the Samsung Galaxy S III (till date not released).  It was earlier the slimmest smartphones with 8.49 mm thickness.

The South Korean electronics Company Samsung is facing a top competition and legal tussle these days from Apple Inc., the American multinational Corporation over patent issues. Apple has targeted specially Galaxy S II in some of its lawsuits, asking courts to ban its sales.

'Dhoom 3' set for Eid 2013 Release

According to recent recent buzz, Aamir Khan Starrer ‘Dhoom 3’ will be released on 25th January 2013 on the eve of Eid. ‘Dhoom 3’ is produced by Aditya Chopra and written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who had written the earlier versions of DHOOM.

The film will feature Aamir Khan playing a negative character while Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will stick to their earlier roles in the series.

Katrina Kaif will star opposite Aamir Khan while Rani Mukherjee will be also one of the main characters in Dhoom 3.

The film was earlier scheduled to release on 25th December 2012 on the eve of Christmas, but now it has been postponed till Eid 2013. Aditya Chopra reportedly wanted to make the film in 3D format inspired by the success of Haunted 3, but actor Aamir Khan is not persuaded as he thinks 'making a 3D film needs more expertise'.

It is also heard that Salman, who is releasing films on each Eid since last few years has agreed to give up 2013 for the sack of friendship with Aamir. He will reportedly play the role of a villain in Dhoom 4.

Kingfisher Turbulence: Mallya in Trouble? - Money hai to.. Honey Hai

It is hard to believe, but true that Vijay Mallya, the ‘king of good times’ is moving through a turbulence. The Kingfisher Airlines, promoted by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, has become sick now.

According to the rumours and speculations, the company is on the verge of a partial closure. However, Vijay Mallya rubbished these talks and promised full-fledged operation of his 240 scheduled flights.

He has blamed the cash crisis on tax authorities who have frozen Kingfisher's bank accounts over the outstanding dues.

Kingfisher’s Chairman Mallya has asked for fresh funds at a Friday meeting with 18 bankers, led by the State Bank of India (SBI), at its headquarters in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the Income-Tax department on the same day froze the carrier’s bank accounts because it has not paid its dues.

The bankers have stated that the Kingfisher Airways carrier is certainly in financial trouble for which it is going on cancelling its flights.

Mallya, who has been in the news for his colorful lifestyle is now making the buzz for his debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines. His lavish, flamboyant and playboy lifestyle, travels on his yacht, Scottish castle, beachfront mansion in Cape Town and other activities fascinate many Indians.

Coming to his other businesses, Mallya is also the chairman of United Breweries (Holdings), world's second-largest liquor maker which has annual sales of more than $4 billion.

He also co-owns the Formula One team Force India, the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore, the I-League teams Mohan Bagan A.C and East Bengal FC. He also publishes a Kingfisher calendar of beautiful Indian models – where he often appears flanked by them in photo shoots.

Vijay Mallya is the proud owner of one of the world's most expensive yachts and a cricket and Formula One team, for which he is known as India's Richard Branson.

Mallya could be in trouble because of the loss of Kingfisher Airlines. But, he is not down and out. It would be difficult to write a top level businessman like Vijay Mallya off. He will bounce back sooner than later.

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