BIOSTAR unveils H61MH Motherboard

BIOSTAR MICROTECH INT’L CORP, one of the leading manufacturers of motherboards and computer peripherals Worldwide introduce H61MH motherboard. The new product is based on Intel H61 chipset, and supports the operating systems like Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The latest addition to the BIOSTAR family has a wide range of ports, connectors and interfaces for proper operation of the system. The product supports Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3 and Pentium LGA 1155 (Sandy Bridge) with TDP up to 95 watts.
The product is available with two DDR3 DIMM slots that support upto 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1066/1333 MHz, and supplements two expansion slots for PCI single slot PCI-E x1 2.0 slot and one PCI-E x16 2.0. So, in case the user needs more than integrated graphics can support (Full HD video and DirectX 10.1), it is possible to switch to a powerful discrete graphics card with PCI-Express x16 2.0 interface
The additional feature this product offers  are four SATA2 3Gb / s ports, six USB 2.0 ports (four on board and two more on the panel), productive 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN controller based on the Realtek RTL8111E chip, and high-quality 6-channel HD Audio based on Realtek ALC662 chip. Board is equipped with all the up to date video outputs, including digital HDMI and DVI, Analog Interface VGA.
H61MH is build with the latest technology BIOSTAR has come up in last few years such as BIO-Remote2 Technology for remote control of PCs via mobile devices Android or Apple, and the Charger Booster Technology, which allows to reduce by 42% while charging battery mobile iPad or iPhone via USB. Board is equipped with high-quality capacitors with solid electrolyte. H61MH is equipped with two SATA cables, optional interface panel, Quick assembly and a CD with drivers and instructions. Delivery of BIOSTAR H61MH to India market has already begun. And the product is available at a price of Rs 3600+Taxes.

Beetel unveils '3G Supreme' Wi-Fi pocket router

Beetel Teletech, a Bharti Enterprises group company and one of India’s leading manufacturer and distributor of telecom and allied products, today announced the launch of a 3G Wi-Fi pocket Router-Beetel 3G Supreme for the Indian market. The 3G Supreme can be connected to a mobile phone (cellular) carrier and provide internet access for up to ten Wi-Fi enabled peripheral devices like mobile phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, gaming consoles etc.

The device will cater to multiple users at home, small businesses and even enterprises to use internet service at a very low cost. The device is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2+, Mac OSX (10.5.X Intel based CPU) and Linux (Optional). The Beetel 3G Supreme has a battery usage time up to 3-5 hrs when active. This innovative device comes at an MRP of Rs. 6000 and Rs.6500 (with LAN adapter).

Nokia lays off 3,500 employees

Nokia is planning to lay off an additional 3,500 employees, as the company continues to restructure after announcing its decision to focus on Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system.
The affected employees work in manufacturing, location and commerce, and supporting functions, Nokia said on Thursday.
In manufacturing, Nokia plans to close its factory in Cluj, Romania by the end of 2011, as the company's Asian factories provide greater scale and proximity benefits, according to Nokia. The company is also reviewing how to best take advantage of manufacturing operations in Salo, Finland, Komarom, Hungary, and Reynosa, Mexico. The planned changes will impact on the number of personnel in 2012, it said.
Nokia is also consolidating its location assets including NAVTEQ and Nokia's social location services operations. Going forward, Nokia will concentrate its development efforts in Berlin, Boston, Chicago and other supporting sites, while closing its operations in Bonn, Germany and Malvern, US.
The changes are painful, yet necessary, and will turn Nokia into a "more dynamic, nimble and efficient challenger," CEO Stephen Elop said in a statement.
The closure of the Cluj factory and related adjustments to the supply chain is estimated to impact about 2,200 employees. The changes in the location and commerce business are estimated to affect approximately 1,300 employees, according to Nokia.
The layoffs are in addition to the measures Nokia announced earlier this year. In April, Nokia said it will outsource Symbian activities to Accenture, transferring 2,800 employees to the company in the process, and cutting about 4,000 jobs.
Nokia is currently in a tough spot because sales of its existing Symbian-based smartphones have dropped faster than expected, and large volumes of Windows Phone-based devices aren't scheduled to arrive until next year.

Zebronics Launches Zeb-NC4000 Laptop Cooler

Thermal issues and laptops go hand in hand. It is therefore wise to use a laptop cooler. That is, unless you're content using it on a desk, which practically defeats the very purpose of a portable device. If expensive coolers have put you off from purchasing this necessary evil, here's something that should interest you. Zebronics has launched a dual-fan laptop cooling pad for half the price of a single-fan cooler. Priced at Rs 750, the Zeb-NC4000 Premium Laptop Cooling Pad packs in two 70 mm fans operating at a speedy 2300 RPM to deliver an airflow of 16 CFM.

The accessory is advertised to house not just laptops ranging between 11" and 17" in size, but also portable devices such as tablets and netbooks. To secure your laptop, the Zeb-NC4000 employs two hinged holders at the bottom, which can be retracted for easy storage. Its detachable USB power cable can be stowed away inside the cooler for further convenience. The cooling pad features a stand designed to assume five different angles. This should make finding the perfect typing position easy. Built using aluminium and plastic, the Zebronics Zeb-NC4000 weighs under a kilo. While this may not be exactly lightweight, the build quality hopefully will make up for its bulk.

Dell Planning More Handsets For India

Dell India Executive Director and GM (Commerce and SMB), Mahesh Bhalla said,"The mobile phone business is doing really well and we have received tremendous response to the devices. Though the category is still in nascent stage, we are confident of it growing significantly". The company has five models of smartphones and tablets in India at present including the Dell Streak5, XCD35, Venue, and Venue Pro. The new handsets will run Windows and Android according to Bhalla.

Bhalla also stated that the company is not thinking about introducing low-cost handsets as of now. He argued that India is not a market driven by price alone, and that people seek value. He pointed out that Dell smartphones are already available in the sub-Rs 10k category as well, but rather than focusing on price cut, the company wants to offer a better experience and features.

When asked about the tablet market, Bhalla said that the market is small in India and it is too early to be able to predict the future. Dell has not mentioned the names or even the number of handsets it plans to launch. We think that Dell might be planning a Diwali bonanza for everyone by timing the launches in the festival season. While it has already been clarified that the prices will not be low, the handsets better be good.