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User privacy plunges as Android aggressive adware and malware rise With adware gleaning more user data from people devices than they would normally need too and developers bundle more than one adware framework into their apps, user privacy is increasingly at risk. More and more unknown third parties now have access to user browsing history, phone numbers, and everything they need to compilepersonalized user profiles making android users vulnerable. Detecting aggressive adware and malware is now as easy as it gets. Bitdefender’s mobile security for Android puts an end to threats that could compromise your data, or worse. Featuring an active and an on-demand scanner, it lets you know if an app is malicious before your run it. Bitdefender mobile security for Android is the perfect solution for fending off malware and securing data from intrusive and aggressive adware.
D-Link unveils DDS In its bid to offer world-class customer support system, D-Link India recently announced the inauguration of its new service initiative christened ‘D-Link Direct Service’ – DDS Centre in Goa. With this the company has invested towards nurturing its relationship with customers & also establishing a strong support infrastructure. D-Link Direct Service (DDS) is a revolutionary service initiative from D-Link that aims to offer customers with complete peace of mind. Infact the motto of D-Link Direct Service is ‘Service at you door-step’. Now with D-Link Direct Service (DDS) in action the customer hassle of going to the nearby service centre with the faulty product unit & then going back to collected the repaired unit will be eliminated. Once the customer logs-in the complaint with D-Link toll free support, D-Link will arrange for the product in concern to be picked from customers’ door-step & will have it replaced with a working model there and then. Once the complaint is logged into the system, customer will also receive a SMS stating the
status of the advance replacement unit dispatched. D-Link Direct Service (DDS) facility has been set-up at Goa. The DDS Service was unveiled by Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, Chairman - Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd. (Government of Goa), MLA Sanguem, Goa, in presence of D-Link Distributors, Customers and employees. D-Link Direct Service is a one-stop service solution. In its initial phase D-Link Direct Service facility will be made available on selective range of D-Link products in India and will address the service support requirement of customers present West & South India. Post May 2013 this service will be made available to all customers PAN India.
TP-LINK maintains lead in Global WLAN Market in 2012 The latest IDC WLAN tracking report reveals TP-LINK has maintained a dominant lead in the global WLAN market share rankings by units shipped in Q4 of 2012, continuing to lead the industry in global WLAN market share in the whole of 2012. IDC is a leading IT market research and advisory, ranking the world’s wireless networking equipment vendors by product shipments and revenues. The overall success has come from a focus on the networking and communications industry to provide the best quality both in product and especially in service. TP-LINK strives to ensure that they function in a way that makes customer’s lives easier.
Simmtronics ties up with Digilife Distribution The only Tablet manufacturer in India, Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd. has joined hands with Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services Ltd (DDMS), a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems Ltd. and one of the leading distribution house in India. This partnership will foster a relationship between the two superpowers and further the distribution of Simmtronics Tablets in India. Simmtronics is well known for its manufacturing strength and has positioned itself by constantly launching new models.
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neoteric organizes AJA Channel Partner Meetings MMD India ties up with Global Infonet MMD, a wholly-owned company of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips, announced the appointment of Global Infonet as its exclusive distributor for South India for Philips monitors. Global Infonet will be responsible for distribution of the entire range of Philips monitors in these regions. Global Infonet is one of the leading national IT distributors in India with more than 20 offices in India. The company has been supporting leading brands from IT industry and handling products like laptop, printers, monitors etc. With its immense experience of more than 5 years, Global Infonet promises to offer a broad array of future bound, well-structured core technology solutions across diverse verticals.
neoteric infomatique has become a distributor for AJA Video Systems, widely known as AJA, a world-class manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video solutions. neoteric is a National Distributor for AJA’s entire product portfolio in India and has been conducting channel partner meetings in Mumbai and Delhi this past week. With these partners’ meetings, AJA seeks to further build, enhance and expand its presence in the Indian market. The objective of these focused Channel Partners Meets is to familiarize the Partner community with AJA’s latest cutting-edge products and communicate to
them about how, with AJA Video Systems, they can dive deep into the latest industry trends and technology that is shaping the market.
Kobian goes aggressive on the road shows in Tier II & III cities Kobian continues to target the customers & partners of tier II & III cities of India through their road shows. With the focus to create awareness on the advanced technology Mercury tablets which are available at competitive prices, Kobian aggressively made its presence in the growing cities of Tirunalveli, Nagarkoil, Madurai and Ahmadabad; apart from the metro cities of Chennai and Hyderabad. The road shows gave prospective customers an opportunity to have hands-on experience on the complete range of Mercury tablets, available in India. The road shows conducted in the beginning of the JFM 2013 quarter, the road shows were well targeted towards young students, middle management executives and parents with kids.
WatchGuard 3-city technical training for channel partners FusionStor Partner Engagement in India Programme concludes successfully WatchGuard Technologies successfully conducted two days hands-on technical training on 21st & 22nd Feb. ’13 for its channel partners in Mumbai. The training was done by WatchGuard expert trainer, Mr.Carlo Alvarez, who has been specifically called for this purpose. WatchGuard has organized similar trainings for two more cities – Chennai & Delhi on 25th & 26th Feb. and 28th Feb. & 1st March 2013, respectively. The agenda covers training on WatchGuard award-winning Extensible Threat Management (XTM) network security solutions.
FusionStor Technologies organized Partner Engagement Programme in Mumbai and Delhi. The meet in Mumbai was held on 20th February, 2013 followed by Delhi on 20th March, 2013. The main aim behind organising this programme was to provide partners a platform to exchange knowledge, interact and develop a better understanding about FusionStor offerings and products. In both the events FusionStor displayed its products, demonstrated and discussed about their functions, support and specifications. Mr. Amod Phadke, CEO- FusionStor, Mr. Venkatesh Prasad, Country Head-
Global Infonet (National Distibutor), Mr. Atul Gosar, CEO- Network Techlabs (Regional Distributor) and Mr. Chanchal Deshwal , CEO- KCIS attended the event.
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Channel Partners Reap Benefits from Gigabyte Service Centers Edimax ties up with Citifone Trading Edimax expands their business by successfully placing their products in LFRs. Edimax has appointed Citifone trading as their national distributor, who would introduce Edimax products across different LFRs in their network. This was a conscious decision taken by Edimax as part of their business expansion plans for 2013. Edimax’ upcoming of routers that include Dual-band category, Travel router, 3G router, Range extenders and Wi-Fi USB adaptors will be sold by the new LFRs. The after sales policy will remain the same and customers can directly contact the Edimax technical support team for immediate support.
Channel partners of Gigabyte Technology have gone on record about the benefits they are reaping from the company’s Exclusive Service Centers set up in H2 2012. They feel the centers’ proximity to regional IT market hubs, ample availability of buffer stock, high-end repair machines backed by skilled engineers, have managed to bring in a novelty to the Indian IT hardware post-sales support scenario – all resulting in immense benefits to them and their businesses. Zinkesh Kumar Sakariya, Nirman Computers
The new service centers have not only helped in improving the sales Gigabyte motherboards, but also their brand goodwill in the market, according to Zinkesh Kumar Sakariya of Chennai’s Nirman Computers, a Gigabyte Value Partner. “We could not have asked anything more from a vendor than a full-fledged service center and that too, within the main IT market’s vicinity,” he says.
Asus India showcases channel commitment with “Giant Lion’s Pride Channel Summit” Asus India, a technology leader committed to innovation and perfection, recently organized its Giant Lion’s Pride Channel Summit held in Singapore from March 15, 2013 to March 18, 2013. The company believes in quality and innovation of its products and this summit was yet another initiative by the company to encourage and strengthen its channel. The Giant Lion’s Channel Summit was aimed at empowering Asus’ channel partners by arming them with tools, services and knowledge to strengthen their confidence in the brand and avail them with appropriate understanding of the company and its products. The summit trained the partners with useful resources to ensure they have all of the information they need to provide better presales, marketing and technical support.
Rashi Peripherals supplies for demand in webcams at the Zebronics expands Service Network Zebronics has announced that it has latest UID project opened additional service outlets in In-
Government of India’s most ambitious project Unique Identification project by providing every citizen of India, a unique identity is kick started throughout the country. We as a team are distributing the Logitech Pro-9000 webcams for Logitech across the country through its 64 branches. This magnanimous task would be achieved when the Rashi Team works together so that the process can take place in even the rural areas of the country.
dia’s fast-emerging cities to address the country’s expanding market and customer needs. Operating under the just launched “ZebCare” brand, the service outlets aim to cater to the needs of customers in smaller towns like Varanasi, Allahabad, Bareili, Bhopal, Surat, Asansol, Vijayawada, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mysore, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam etc. which are currently experiencing an economic boom and increasingly tech-driven lifestyles. There are two kinds of ZebCare outlets – Zebronics Service Centers which are operated by the Company, and Zebronics Authorised Ser-
vice Providers which form the service partner network. Zebronics is known for their innovative and wide range of peripherals and accessories including PC Cabinets, speaker systems, portable media players, headphones, laptop accessories, power supplies etc markets products with the motto premium value at budget prices.
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he Smart TV has marked its pres ence in India with several vendors bringing out innovative models. The market is still in nascent path as the price ranges are yet to come down. But the premise of nearly 130 million TV viewing homes, the market is bound to grow and stabilize in the coming times. A smart TV is a television set that, besides being able to receive broadcast television channels is capable of connecting to the Internet either through an Ethernet port or via a WiFi network (integrated or USB dongle) and runs applications of social networking, entertainment and widgets like weather information. With internet penetration on the rise and the broadband penetration growing across India even in the smaller towns, the Smart TV is likely to find a strong foothold in the consumer market. The key driving factor is that people have opened up to internet extensively on their PCs or smart phones. So the idea of watching the video content like Youtube on Television is very attractive. This convergence of technology where the home
PC becomes redundant is a striking option for the end-consumer. This greater broadband penetration and exciting innovations offered by Smart TV vendors is helping the customers make a decision in favour of the Smart TV. With TB digitization, increasing internet usage and general affinity towards advanced technologies like HD and 3D, the market for Smart TV looks very encouraging and positive in the future. In India the market for Smart TVs has just started. Samsung was the first company to launch its Smart TV in India in early 2011. Today there are several vendors of-
fering Smart TV. Presently, the market is still at a budding stage contributing to 5% of panel TV sales from which it is growing steadily. Smart TV market in India is still in the nascent stage but is displaying a healthy growth rate. The market growth is expected to stem mostly from the increasing demand for web-enabled TVs from individual customers, encouraged by the increasing number of functions and features offered by the smart TV vendors. By the next year, it is expected to grow high as 1015% of the category. In developed markets, it’s a significant category as internet
“ A smart TV is a television set that, besides being able to receive broadcast television channels is capable of connecting to the Internet either through an Ethernet port or via a WiFi network (integrated or USB dongle) and runs applications of social networking, entertainment and widgets like weather information. With internet penetration on the rise and the broadband penetration growing across India even in the smaller towns, the Smart TV is likely to find a strong foothold in the consumer market.
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Smart TV in demand Manish Gupta, Group Business Manager, neoteric infomatique ltd. The LED panel market continues with a good run in the market. Do you see an increased growth reach in the Indian market? Now all OEMs have increasingly started focusing on LED panels as a medium for generating awareness. LED panels have light weight and better visibility, low power consumption and a long life cycle. Customers get better TCO with LEDs in comparison to LCDs. All these factors determine the obvious growth in the LED market in times to come.
With innovative technological advancements constantly, the LED segment has become highly competitive. Is it a challenge to keep the customers and partners updated on the latest trends? In today’s era, the internet is the best medium apart from other media like print and TV for communication to masses. Advancement in technology has entailed much faster communication in India, as it is globally. Also, OEMs keep on doing channel meets for creating awareness amongst the channel community. So, it’s hardly challenging to keep the customers and partners updated on the latest trends.
You can do web browsing, gaming, video streaming and IPTV; you can use all PC features on the big screen and a single device will give you features of both the TV and the PC. This itself becomes the main attraction point !
Is price sensitivity affecting the The smart TV market has sale of the high end models in the witnessed a buoyant growth in the B and C class cities? Indian market. What are your Of course! Every product line has expectations from this segment? its own target audience and the B & C This is a purely new segment to focus, although its features have been integrated in some TVs since a couple of years through the SET top box. Most of the OEMs have launched their products in this category but still a lot is to be done to create awareness. This will replace the desktop at home eventually. I foresee multi-fold growth in this segment in coming times.
class cities have price sensitive customers. But now, market dynamics is changing and the premium products have started selling in B & C class cities as well.
Is the 3D monitor market being affected by the lack of 3D content in India? Yes, content availability plays the major role. Content is the king!
What are the integrating features of Which are the key market drivers Smart TV that makes it attractive to for the Smart TV in India? the Indian consumer? TV network digitization and InterA Smart TV is a combination of a TV and a PC. A PC when integrated with a TV is called a Smart TV. You get all the features of a PC in a Smart TV.
net penetration would be main key drivers, together with advancement in hardware like Wi-Fi, high-end graphics for gaming etc.
penetration is at 80-90%. The CyberMedia Research team strategized the growth of the Smart TV industry on a product life-cycle (S-curve) and it emerged that the adoption of the product has not reached its potential and rapid growth is yet to begin. The main reasons for the current slow adoption of Smart TVs in India are the high price of television sets and the relatively small percentage of the population who prefer multi-usage television sets. According to CyberMedia Research, the range of screen sizes for Smart TVs in India is 32-65 inches. However, the concentration of television models available is in 32 inch screen size, followed by 42 inch screen size sets. Smart TVs in India are adding exciting innovative technologies for the viewing by Indian television enthusiasts. A balanced proportion of 3D and 2D televisions are available in the Indian Smart TV market with 44% of the models featuring 3D viewing. But the sad part is that this is not matched with the availability of 3D content in the Indian market. Not a single channel in India is available in 3D and the buyers of such television sets need to resort to watching DVDs of 3D versions of popular movies like Avatar. LED (Light Emitting Diode) based displays dominate the Smart TV market in India with 65% of television sets available with LED displays. The remainder of smart TV models are available in LCD or Plasma technology. From a price perspective, the range of the Smart TVs available is quite wide primarily because of the size, 2D/3D and display technology of the television. Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic and others are some of the key players that are offering smart TVs based on 2D and 3D technologies. By the end of 2012, it is expected that top 3 players of the market are expected to hold more than 80% of the market share. If we look at different models from vendors, a base model Smart TV starts from INR 28,490 offered by Panasonic and the highest in range is priced at INR 449,350 from LG. 87% of the models of Smart TVs available in the market have WiFi capability and can connect with Internet wirelessly. However, only 22% of these have integrated WiFi and do not require any USB dongle, etc. to be able to connect to WiFi. Social networking applications that allow sharing of content over different ser-
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“ Today there are several vendors offering Smart TV. Presently, the market is still at a budding stage contributing to 5% of panel TV sales from which it is growing steadily. Smart TV market in India is still in the nascent stage but is displaying a healthy growth rate. The market growth is expected to stem mostly from the increasing demand for web-enabled TVs from individual customers, encouraged by the increasing number of functions and features offered by the smart TV vendors.
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vices are very essential to a Smart TV. Facebook is available in most Smart TV models followed closely by Twitter. Other applications that are preinstalled in Smart TVs include Skype, Web Browser, Youtube and Picasa in that order. According to 6Wresearch, Indian Smart TV Market is expected to reach Rs. 54000 crores (USD $10.41 billion) by 2017, growing at a CAGR of 87.02% from 2012-2017. Although Smart TV market is miniscule currently (India smart TV market was valued at $0.22 billion in 2011) the growth is expected to be exponential over next few years The report points out that lack of awareness as the major issue that Industry needs to address with Smart TVs. Even retailers are unaware of the basic features of the Smart TVs that they sell, and hence are unable to educate consumers about the benefits of Smart TVs. This issue is set to become a major hurdle for the market. The channel partners need to be trained on the exciting features of Smart TV which will go a long way in helping the end-consumer make an informed intelligent choice. The report states that, Indian Consumer’s demand for multi-functional services, on-going TV network digitization and increasing internet penetration is helping Indian Smart TV Market, which is expected to ship 9.86 million units of smart TVs in
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that lack of awareness as the major issue that Industry needs to address with Smart TVs. Even retailers are unaware of the basic features of the Smart TVs that they sell, and hence are unable to educate consumers about the benefits of Smart TVs. This issue is set to become a major hurdle for the market. The channel partners need to be trained on the exciting features of Smart TV which will go a long way in helping the endconsumer make an informed intelligent choice.
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2017, at a CAGR of 109.93% from 20122017. In 2011, Smart TVs in India accounted for less than 5.0% of the total flat TVs unit shipments and the same is expected to cross 50% market share bye 2017. As far as panel TVs are concerned, price erosion was happening till last year. The same features which were available in high-end TVs are now being given even in
a 32-inch television, so in that sense, prices have come down or new price points have emerged. For example, today consumers can have a Smart TV at Rs37, 000 as well as Rs2,73,000, but the products have not become cheaper, and price cuts do not seem possible in the current environment. The TV category is growing in single digits for the industry. Within that, the panel category is growing at 50% whereas CRT is de-growing at 20%. CRT is seeing negative growth year-on-year. But the category still accounts for 60% of the market and is being bought in rural pockets. CyberMedia Research does not anticipate a major price slash in the Smart TV segment soon and expects the Smart TV to cater to a very niche segment looking for high end products. The least used feature currently would be the 3D view as there is no channel offering 3D content in India at present. 3D is very niche. 3D content has been a challenge, but with Smart TVs, there is a huge set of applications on the TV itself. With smart TVs, consumers can view the same content as they watch on the internet. With broadband penetration expected to rise further, there will be more homes in India that will be using Internet as well as the television services. For these homes, Smart TV will provide an innovative experience.
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eScan offers
real time protection Infofriend spoke with Mr. Anil Gupta, AVP - India, eScan on the market scenario and expectations from the security market in India. can Security Network, Advanced Virus Control and sophisticated Heuristics Algorithms, to ensure safe computing environment to our customers. It comes with some of the most innovative features such as Secure Delete that allows users to permanently delete files and folders without the fear of having them retrieved through the use of third-party applications. This helps them to prevent the misuse of their personal information. In addition, eScan v14 comes with many such advanced features ensures smooth computing experience to our customers that while they are preforming dayto-day online activities such as browsing the internet, shopping online, performing online transactions, or social networking. We are receiving overwhelming response.
How would you evaluate the present security market in India? As per Gartner, Indian security software market with a CAGR of 16.4 % until 2013, while it is estimated to grow to US$ 320 million in 2014. Despite unstable market conditions, the security industry has done well due to increasing base of IT users. There is a rapid growth in the internet usage amongst IT users in India that in turn has driven an increase in cyber threats. Moreover, India is continuously witnessing an increased penetration of IT services in various verticals such as Education, ITeS, Telecom, banking, Hospitality, to name a few. In order to enhance their competitiveness amongst the brands within the market, enterprises are dependent on the latest technologies such as Cloud, Virtualization, Managed Security Services, Mobility, etc. which has led IT security as one of their major concerns. Hence, expert IT security technologies to curtail security risks are in demand.
In the home segment, which are the major persistent threats to be tackled by the security vendors?
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AVP - India, eScan What kind of protection does eScan offer for protection from malware Technology, and sophisticated Heuristics attacks? Algorithms together ensure safe computeScan range of security solutions are specially designed to provide real-time protection to digital devices as well as confidential data stored in them from evolving security threats, such as Viruses, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers, Rootkits, Botnets, Hackers, Spam, Phishing and other such cyber threats. eScan products comprises of MicroWorld-WinSock Layer (MWL), a revolutionary concept in scanning Internet traffic on a real-time basis that tackles a threat before it reaches the applications. Along with MWL, eScan’s other advanced futuristic technologies, such as eScan Security Network, Advanced Virus Control, Domain and IP Reputation Checker Technology, Non Intrusive Learning Pattern
ing environment to the IT users.
eScan is first of its kind to introduce version 14 internet security suite in the market among its peers, how would you evaluate the product portfolio and its presence in the market? We are the first to launch the version 14 of our security suite in to the market that is compatible with Windows 8. eScan’s version 14 comes with cloud security and comprises of advanced technologies such as eScan Security Network, Advanced Virus Control, MicroWorld Winsock Layer Technology, Domain and IP Reputation Checker Technology, Non-Intrusive Learning Pattern Technology, eS-
In today’s scenarios, the common threats that an average computer user faces are Viruses, Worms, Trojans, identity theft, Spyware, Adware, Phishing scams, network scans and attacks, social engineering, and other content security issues, network outbreaks, firewall traffic control etc. There are certain ISPs who provide internet connectivity, however in this process every PC on the network from a LAN and the network shares are laid open for scrutiny by non-authorized users. In such scenarios, any network-based malware / Trojan / virus can wreak havoc and information can not only be stolen by these programs but these networked PCs are also susceptible to hacking attacks.
What is your message to channel partners? We would only like to say that, ‘eScan is for them (VARs), eScan is with them and eScan is because of them.’
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ZEB-BT8000RUC First time in India, 360 sorround sound Unique single box design with four-sided sound throw for 360 degree surround provides rich, immersive listening experience
Boombastika ZEB-SW4500RUCF • Support SD/MMC memory cards • Support USB pen drives • Support MP3 file playback with bit-rate upto 320kpbs • Built in FM Radio •LED display • Remote control
Power Grid – Zebronics Portable power charger available in 2400mAh, 4800mAh and 7200 mAh.
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Use Xtion PRO developer solution to make motion-sensing applications and games The world’s first and exclusive professional color (RGB) PC motion sensing software development solution with plugn-play USB design OPNI NITE middleware compatible SDK makes the motion sensing applica-
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Plantronics Voyager Legend ECS – A970M – A DELUXE (V1.0) • The next generation of an iconic Bluetooth headset • Up to 7 hours talk time • Up to 11 days stand by time • Bluetooth V3.0 • Wideband audio • Audio prompts include audio caller ID • A2DP for audio streaming
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Kingmax PRO Extreme Series
Cadyce 3G/4G Travel Router rocks the market
Loaded with an Ultra High Speed boost, Kingmax PRO Extreme Series memory cards offer serious memory solutions with ultra fast read and write functions for a range of devices. As the fastest category of memory card available today, PRO Extreme cards enable lightning fast read and write speeds. Featured exclusively with SDXC and SDHC products, PRO Extreme cards increase shot-to-shot speed for HD recording (even in 3D), in addition to improving traditional data recording functions. Kingmax PRO Extreme Series memory cards reach maximum read speeds of 90MB/s and maximum write speeds of 60MB/s*.
Cadyce a leading networking and lifestyle brand having a global presence has announced the availability of their Battery Powered 3G/4G Wireless 150 N travel Router in the month of March 2013. Keeping user’s desire in the mind this device is specially designed for people on the go; this compact router connects to the Internet from any 3G/4G cellular phone signals and user can access the Internet on the go. No installation is required; simply plug the 3G/4G modem into the router to share an Internet connection. Compatibility is the most important aspect to consider when you're selecting a 3G travel router, and it has no compatibility restrictions. 150Mbps Wireless N Travel Router is the ideal travel companion, with pocketsized dimensions and powered by its own powerful internal 1700mAh battery, users
can work or play for hours on end. The device is also incredibly easy to use, allowing users to rapidly set up an Internet connected wireless network in as little time as it takes to plug in their 3G USB router or WAN cable and when finished, this device can be used to create a Wi-Fi hub. You can access your 3G internet connection through this router by using mobile phones, laptops or computers simultaneously. Since it supports WEP, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK Wireless Security you can Secure Network Connection and People can ensure connectivity and business continuity with Auto Internet Failover from WAN port to 3G/4G USB mode.
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Installer in Dr.Web 8.0 for Windows Updated DR.Web, Russian developer of information security software, has updated the installer module in the eighth version of Dr.Web Security Space and Dr.Web for Windows due to the component’s enhanced capabilities. The updated version of the module incorporates a routine to restore the default product configuration file. It may come in handy if the configuration file has been corrupted and the anti-virus can not be updated. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Thermaltake Urban Series — Urban S71 Thermaltake has introduced Urban S71 mainstream full-tower, categorized in windowed and non window version. The Urban Series has a sophisticated and cutting-edge look; designed for users who looks for powerful performance and high expandability but a flamboyantly appearance or more simple and sophisticated look. Urban S71 built with brushed aluminum finish front door panel to mask the
extrusive drive devices ( 3 ODD and 6 HDD drive bays), not only unify the appearance, but also provide a simple yet elegant aesthetic; the sophisticated look can also be part of decoration at home to enhance living quality. Furthermore, the preinstalled sound-damping foams for extreme silence purpose on both side panels of Urban S71 non window version reduce noise and acoustic levels within the chassis.
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Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72 Z Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 92z Desktop All in One Desktop The Sleek Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72Z comes with unmatchable performance, convenience and eco friendliness. The AIO is designed with an easy to carry rubberized handle and VESA mount to avoid cable clutter. It allows you to perform with latest 3rd generation Intel Core processor. Whether it is performance, convenience or energy efficiency, ThinkCentre Edge 72Z is designed to deliver it all. Key Features • Mainstream AIO powered
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with 3rd generation Intel Core processors Boot HDD Accelerator and up to 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory Complimented with an ENERGY STAR compliance for superior energy efficiency Spill resistant keyboard that can be easily slid under the 20” wide screen Easy to carry rubberized handle and built in Standard VESA mount The Lenovo Edge 72Z is priced at Rs. 27,500/- + tax.
The Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 92z AIO is engineered for those who want the best technology for enterprise use, advertising, designing, or studies. Powered with Intel Core i7 Quad Core (65W) CPUs and 2GB optional discrete graphics, the new AIO saves up to 70% space on the desk, is easy to set up, mount, and move. This classy AIO is optimized for Microsoft Lync qualified VoIP features as well as USB 3.0, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth to promote collaboration.
Key Features • AIO equipped with latest 3rd generation Intel Core processors • Fitted with a large 21.5” wide LED 1080p HD display ? • Optional 10 Point Multi Touch Screen for Interactive use • 2GB optional discrete graphics ? • Saves up to 70% of the office space and can be fitted anywhere in your workplace The Lenovo Edge 92Z is priced at Rs.73350 + tax.
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Autodesk 2014 Design and Creation Suites
iBall Slide 6309i tablet iBall has introduced an all new offering in its range of tablets, the Slide 6309i. iBall Slide 6309i comes with screen size of 17.5cm (7"), the screen is just right – big enough to read and view clearly, and small enough for easy portability. At 310 grams, the device is super light. The tablet is equipped with two cameras – a 2.0 Megapixel camera in the back, and an added camera at the front for video chatting. The iBall Slide 6309i runs on 1.2 Ghz ARM Cortex A9Processorand 1GB DDR 3 RAM. It’s powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, one of the world’s most loved and trusted operating systems. It comes equipped with 4 GBs of storage built in.
The new Autodesk, Design and Creation Suites has been launched in India. The new range of suites offers unprecedented access to the Autodesk 2014 software portfolio spanning the desktop and cloud. The suites also allow building, product, plant, and factory design; engineering, construction and infrastructure; and entertainment creation professionals to innovate more. For the first time, the 2014 Design and Creation Suites include new reality capture software and services that easily incorporate both laser scans and digital photographs of the physical world into the 3D design and engineering process.
A key addition to the 2014 portfolio of suites is Autodesk ReCap, a family of new reality capture software and cloud services that simplify the process of creating intelligent 3D data of physical objects and environments using laser scans and photos. Rather than beginning with a blank screen, designers and engineers can add, modify, validate and document their design process in context.
RAPOO E6500 keyboard for Android users RAPOO has launched ultra-slim Bluetooth keyboard - RAPOO E6500 for android tablet users. E6500 keyboard is designed to provide the right comfort and speedy access with the advanced Bluetooth 3.0 technology which extends the working range up to 10m. E6500 has 13 android hotkeys for media control, internet browsing etc. and is compatible with Android tablets & smartphones wirelessly. E6500 is a Bluetooth Keyboard designed for Android tablet users. It has 80 standard keys and 13 Android hotkeys to function, Home, Back, Search, Web Browser, E-mail, Previous Track, Play/Pause, Next Track, Mute, Volume Down, Volume Up, Lock/Unlock Screen, and Menu. E6500 comes with a USB adapter to plug in for charging. It is also compatible with the devices with Bluetooth function and even connects to latest windows version. RAPOO E6500 wireless keyboard is priced at Rs 4,049.
GlacialTech V-Shield Series VF Laptop Cooling Pad Genius SW -2.1 330 speaker Genius has introduced its new 2.1ch compact subwoofer speaker system, the SW-2.1 330 for the Desktop users. With its compact size and black sleek design, it is a perfect match for any workstation or desktop computer. The SW-2.1 330 has 10 watts of total output power. The 4-inch subwoofer driver delivers a strong bass from a wood cabinet.
GlacialTech has rolled out its latest VShield Series VF Laptop Cooling Pad. The VF cooling pad is particularly made for better heat dissipation and balance between performance and silence. V-Shield series VF laptop cooling pad features a high performance ultra-quiet 180mm fan and a large cooling vent, which helps to blow out the heat of the laptop and let it be at nominal temperature. It increases the life of the laptop and hence boosts the performance of the notebooks. The VF cooling pad provides the excellent balance between performance and silence.
V-Shield series VF cooling pad offers an expandable USB which allows the product to connect to other USB devices. V-Shield series VF cooling pad is highly durable and accessible without any risk. It gives the laptop a luxurious look and the ergonomic groove design allows for a better, firmer grip while lifting the laptop. TheVF Laptop Cooling Pad is available at an affordable price of Rs. 600/only.
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Genius X-G510 gaming mouse
Seagate Wireless Plus mobile device storage Seagate Technology has announced the Wireless Plus mobile device storage, designed to wirelessly stream content for up to eight smartphones or tablets. Seagate Wireless Plus mobile device storage is accessed through the mobile Seagate Media app for Apple iOS, Android and Kindle Fire HD devices. The Seagate Media app has been developed for all major mobile devices, including Android, Kindle Fire HD, Apple iOS and any device that can connect to a Wi-Fi network. Seagate Wireless Plus mobile storage is priced at INR 16,000 (excluding local taxes).
Genius presents its new Gaming mouse the Genius X-G510. The Full-size design with its rubber coated grip fits great in both hand and it offer the highest level of comfort for gamers who like to play for hours on end. It has a size button design and can be customized to conquer any gaming challenge so one is always playing at a level above the competition. The DPI button instantly shifts multiple sensitivity levels between 500~2000DPI. Plus one can toggle rapidly between buttons using the profile switch and always know immediately which settings on is using. On board memory prevents game block for three different profiles and one
can customize up to 21 macro keys. The Braided USB cable provides a stable and smooth signal connection when engaged in combat. X-G510 is the perfect synthesis of precision, speed and comfort.
Rashi offers 2GB NVS Series Quadro graphic cards Rashi Peripherals has introduced NVIDIA NVS 510, multiple display 2D graphics card with a first time ever Graphics Memory of 2GB as compared to the earlier generation where Maximum available was 512 MB and support Maximum 16 Monitors on a single card. The NVIDIA NVS 510 offers the latest in graphics and display technologies along with industry-leading, multi-display management capabilities in an energy efficient, low-profile form factor. This makes it the ideal graphics solution for professionals who need to efficiently visualise and digest a great deal of information in the financial trading, command and control, and digital-signage markets. This is a new product in the package that Rashi Peripherals has to offer.
Trend Micro launches Worry-Free Business Security Traveler 515 Laser Mouse from Genius Trend Micro has launched the latest edition of Worry-Free Business Security Solution that continues the security promise and incorporates new features which protects from web viruses, hackers, and cyber attacks. Worry-Free Business Security is easy to install and use and it protects all computers—One solution for protecting PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. New features include the Fake AV removal tool that prevents malicious downloads.
Inspan Infotech has launched Traveler 515 Laser mouse from Genius. The advanced OPTO-wheel laser mouse, Genius Traveler 515 Laser, provides the right comfort in making documents and internet browsing effortlessly. It is designed with a fascinating scrolling experience for PC users; also a hyper speed scrolling function has been embedded to help users fly through long pages within seconds to expend the value of such innovation further. Featuring with precision laser sensor plus the high DPI resolution, Traveler 515 Laser delivers ultra smooth working performance and better surface coverage than the regular optical mouse. In addition to comply with the
launch of Vista OS, Traveler 515 Laser has built-in Vista hotkeys function of Flip 3D. Genius Traveler 515 is priced at Rs 875. It comes with a warranty period of 3 years and is available ex-stock.
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ZOTAC boosts GeForce GTX 650 Ti Series
Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti BoostT GPU Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost takes advantage of NVIDIA GPU Boost technology and the next-generation NVIDIA Kepler architecture to turbo charge your gaming performance. The Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST GPU that is designed to give a quality gaming experience at an affordable price. The Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST includes features typically reserved for more expensive, higher-end GPUs, including support for Nvidia’s GPU Boost technology that dynamically adjusts GPU performance to meet the real-time graphics processing.
ESET new Version 6 Products ESET has announced release of 6th version of its consumer products ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security along with exciting “1+1” offer on retail products. Upgrade from 5th version to 6th version of ESET products is absolutely free for current users and customers purchased the previous versions. From mid-April 2013 ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 and ESET Smart Security 6 packs will be available in retail stores all over India.
ZOTAC International, a global innovator and leading manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today boosts the GeForce GTX 650 Ti series with higher performance and automatic overclocking intelligence. The new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost graphics card delivers smooth high-quality 1080p gaming at an attractive price point. NVIDIA GPU Boost technology enhances the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost with dynamic overclocking intelligence that automatically determines when the graphics processor can increase the clock speeds and squeeze out more perfor-
mance. Adventurous users seeking greater performance can combine two ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boosts with NVIDIA SLI technology for up to double the performance.
RAPOO E6300 keyboard for iPad RAPOO has launched E6300 - ultra-thin Bluetooth keyboard for iPad. An E6300 keyboard is designed with 15 iPad hotkeys and working range up to 10m. E6300 keyboard connects with the stable Bluetooth 3.0 technology and is compatible even with Mac, Smartphone, tablet and PCs, wirelessly. The keyboard has high performance rechargeable lithium battery; 2-hours of charging can provide battery back-up of up to 1-month. E6300 is a Bluetooth Keyboard specially designed for iPad users. It is having 80 standard keys and 15 iPad hotkeys to surf Homepage, Search, Picture frame mode, Back, Play/ Pause, Forward, Lock/Unlock iPad, Delete one line, Restore, Show/Hide keyboard. RAPOO E6300 wireless keyboard is priced at Rs 4,049.
Asus Nexus7 tablet in India Asus India has announced the launch of Asus Nexus 7 tablet, which sports stellar specifications and a portable design. Powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, and Jellybean OS, this stunning 7-inch tablet enjoys an all-day battery life and more storage. Moreover, there is mobile data for an uninterrupted connection, making the tablet the perfect outdoor companion. Asus Nexus 7 comes with a textured tactile design for enhanced comfort measuring just 10.45mm thin and 340g light and featuring Android 4.2, which is the latest version of the world’s most popular mobile platform. Its 7" display delivers an advanced multimedia experience. It also features the Asus TruVivid
technology with Corning Fit Glass for improved color clarity, scratch resistance and a 178° wide-viewing angle IPS display ensures unrivaled visual acuity. The Asus Nexus 7 3G version will be available in India for MRP Rs. 21,999/whereas the Wi-Fi variant would be available in India for MRP Rs. 18,999/-.
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Rashi brings Asus Memo Tab to South & North partners
Zebronics introduces External Power Bank Zebronics has introduced its ‘Power Grid” line of mobile external power banks to meet the power charging needs of today’s mobile lifestyles. The ZEB-PG2400 model integrates an LED torch as an additional feature while the ZEBPG4800 and ZEB-PG7200 models are available with dual output of 1000mA and 2100mA respectively. A handy, graded LED indicator tells you when you need to re-charge the power bank. The new Power Grid line is available at pocket-friendly price of Rs. 1,450/- for ZEB-PG2400, Rs. 1,990/- for ZEB-PG4800 and Rs. 2,490/- for ZEB-PG7200.
Consequent to Asus official launch of Memo pad on 27th March, Rashi is all set to bring the product to the North & South Channel and Mobile retailers. The 7" Tab market is currently the fastest growing segment and it is right timing that Rashi is offering the products. Besides distribution, Rashi will also provide services as an Asus service provider. So for partner it is one stop shop. This Memo Tab consists of all the latest features in your wish list. It is a multiutility product which is designed to cater to the 3 basic needs of owning a tablet i.e. Web browsing, Social Networking & Researching, and the Asus Memo Pad ensures suave web browsing. The new Asus Memo Tab has a huge 7inch HD display which gives you an unforgettable visual experience. Asus Memo
Tab also has the latest Android 4.1 operating system ‘Jelly bean’ which is very user friendly and makes your TAB experience the best. It has one of the most innovative designs available in the current market and is available in three attractive colors named as Sugar White, Titanium Grey & Cherry Pink. All these features in a very affordable price range. Thus giving its user a full entertainment package and to enjoy a full fledge mobile experience a 7 hour long battery backup.
ECO-u600 Universal Power Pack from Genius Inspan Infotech has launched ECO-u600 Universal Power Pack from Genius. The Genius ECO-u600 universal power pack can charge smart phones and tablets even when the user is using it. ECO-u600 has 6800mA capacity that extends the battery life of these products. The sleek and elegant black cover goes well with most of the smart phone and tablet. The LED indicator indicates the battery capacity. KEY FEATURES • Extends smart phone and tablet battery usage • 6800mA battery capacity • 5V/1A for smart phone and 5V/2.1A for tablet usage • LED indicates battery capacity • Elegant sleek black surface Genius ECO-u600 universal power pack is priced at Rs 2,960.
WatchGuard enterprise strength security to wireless net- Foxconn unveils new Fan-less NanoPC AT-5250 works Foxconn has announced the launch of WatchGuard Technologies has announced the availability of two new Wireless Access Point products, providing customers with the same level of security for their wireless local access network (WLAN) traffic that they rely on for their traditional wired traffic. WatchGuard XTM customers can configure and manage their Wireless Access Points and XTM device from a single console, reducing setup time and maintenance costs.
the new fanless NanoPC AT-5250. Foxconn has reworked on the design of the entire NanoPC model, to make the better usage of the new cooling system. AT-5250 makes no noise while running due to its advanced design, the Nano-PC has been build without a fan. The choice of memory and hard drive is still left to the user with free slots. The latest AT-5250 is powered with
Intel GMA 3650 HD boosts graphics and CPU processing capabilities while maintaining energy efficiency to create a palmsized home theater PC capable of highdefinition video playback and lightningfast system responsiveness.
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TP-LINK 150Mbps Wireless Router The TL-WR720N is a simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection at Wireless-N speeds for surfing the Internet, email or online chat. The wireless N Router is 802.11b & g compatible, and gives users 802.11n performance up to 150Mbps at a remarkably affordable price. With built-in antennas, the TLWR720N has a sleek and exquisite appearance. Two LAN ports at the back of the product enable simple wired network sharing. The TL-WR720N supports up to 4 SSIDs. For guests and friends, users can set up additional wireless networks with additional SSIDs and passwords. It also supports Bandwidth Control, which allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each PC to effectively avoid bandwidth abuse.
Digilite introduces motherboard with Intel Dual-Core Atom Processor D2550 Digilite has announced the launch of its new motherboard DL-AD2550B-ITX with Intel Dual-Core Atom D2550 Processor. The new Intel Atom Dual-core D2550 processor brings the next-level computing experience to life with improved performance, low power consumption and new multimedia capabilities. This new motherboard is suitable for BFSI thin client/disk less requirements with printer port. Digilite has already shipped more than 5000 units for various banking requirement through its channels and SI’s. The DL-AD2550B-ITX supports THX TruStudio, specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios to the PC. DL-AD2550B-ITX offers ultimate solutions to enhance your media experience. The next generation music player plays all standard audio formats, manages large music collections, helps you dis-
cover music and offers a free online hard drive. Product Feature: · Intel Dual-Core Atom Processor D2550 (1.86 GHz) · Built-in Intel PowerVR SGX545, DirectX 9.0, Pixel Shader 3.0 · 1 x PCI slot, 1 x Parallel Port, 1 x Serial Port: COM1 · Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E DL-AD2550B-ITX is available in the market at the street price of Rs. 3900.00/and comes with a warranty of three years.
ZyXEL launches Switching Solution to boost Data Centre Performance ZyXEL Communications has announced the availability of a brand new Topof-Rack (ToR) Switching solution. The XS3900-48F is a high-density ToR switch with ultra-low latency to enable speedy modularized application deployments for next-generation data centres. The non-blocking switching architecture with forty-eight (48) 10GbE SFP+ ports and four (4) 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports delivers 1.28 Terabit-persecond switching capacity and 952.4 Megabit-per-second forwarding rate with an additional 9 MB packet buffer. The ultra-low latency on all ports and high network scalability makes the XS3900-48F the ideal choice for Top-of-Rack deployments in data centres. The switch can identify and communicate with other DCB-enabled network devices through the DCBX protocol.
Targus affordable backpacks Targus has introduced affordable backpacks for the Indian consumer. Targus is considered as the leading brand with range varying from Backpacks, Accessories, ipad & other tablet cases and iPhone cases. Keeping in with the local demand and expectations Targus through Rashi Peripherals have launched affordable backpacks designed for Indian consumer. Currently two backpacks of 16" with all the major features are just right for India.
These backpacks range offers Targus Quality and will be worth every penny spent. This comes with limited lifetime warranty which is icing on the cake. These are Targus Trek 16’’ Backpack @ MRP- 1099 & Targus Motor 16’’ @ MRP-1299 and are specially designed for comfort, protection & easy carrying of Laptops.
Netgear new SMB ReadyNAS storage line-up Netgear has announced a new portfolio of networked-attachedstorage (NAS) products which run on the newly developed ReadyNAS OS 6. These revolutionary devices are built on a custom platform designed as “storage made easy” for both the home and small to medium-sized businesses (SMB). Netgear also unveiled a suite of new downloadable applications for these products on the genie+ marketplace. The new product line also features seamless cloud-like file synchronization with ReadyDROP and Dropbox integration.
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Gigabyte GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI motherboard
AOC launches Breeze Tablets AOC has announced the launch of Breeze, marking its entry into the mobile device space with its new range of Tablets for the Indian market. The AOC Breeze 9.7 inch tablet comes with micro-HDMI port that enables users to connect and enjoy movies, games, music or presentations in HD quality in the Monitor, TV, and Projector. The Breeze is equipped with dual camera, a Micro USB port that helps connect with external storage devices and 3G dongle USB stick. AOC Breeze range of Tablets are all set to hit the Indian market by end of April, 2013 at affordable end customer price of Rs. 7,990/ - and Rs. 12,990/- for its 7" and 9.7" Tablets respectively.
STMicroelectronics embraces new RF Front-End Standard The STHVDAC-304MF3 antenna-tuning circuit has a 4-channel output for adjusting up to four tunable BST capacitors in the antenna-matching circuits of multi-band GSM/WCDMA/3G-LTE smartphones. A key feature is support for the MIPI Alliance RF Front End (RFFE), an emerging industry standard that simplifies cellular radio design. The STHVDAC-304MF3 is controlled via an RFFE-compliant 1.8V interface, and comprises a High-Voltage Digital-Analog Converter (HVDAC).
Gigabyte has introduced the X79SUP5-WIFI motherboard, which provides performance, reliability and additional features that prosumers and professional content creators demand. The GA-X79SUP5-WIFI reaches beyond standard PC technologies and features to offer the perfect platform to build a workstation that caters for needs of today’s creative professionals: Computer Aided Design – Digital Content Creators – Prosumers. The motherboard employs the award winning Gigabyte Ultra Durable 5 technology that includes high current capable components for the CPU power zone including IR3550 PowIRstage ICs from International Rectifier, 2X Copper PCB and high current Ferrite Core Chokes rated up to 60A, which together are able to deliver up to 60°C* cooler temperatures than tra-
ditional motherboards. Featured on a range of new motherboards based the Intel X79 and Z77 Express Chipsets, Gigabyte Ultra Durable 5 technology is the next evolution in quality motherboard design. Gigabyte X79S-UP5-WIFI motherboard is priced at Rs. 22,500 (approximately) and comes with a warranty of 3 years.
Sandisk launches Cruzer Orbit USB flash drive Sandisk Corporation has introduced the Cruzer Orbit USB flash drive, a versatile and stylish USB flash drive designed with a 360-degree swivel . Available in capacities up to 32GB*, this USB drive lets you carry your personal documents and favorite media with you. The drive is large enough to accommodate high-volume files such as videos, photos, music and office documents. The Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which allows you to create a password-protected folder for your sensitive files. The Cruzer Orbit USB flash drive also offers online storage and backup. The Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive is available in India at a price point of INR 580 to INR 2,096 for 4GB - 32GB* storage.
Mercury to launch Advanced Technology Tablets at Competitive Prices Kobian has set the road map on Mercury tablets for the year 2013-14. They are going to release 7+ tablets in the market during the quarter AMJ 2013 which will have all the competing features and much more to deliver the increasing needs of the customers. They have been designed tablets to meet the growing demands of students and business executives who are shifting their interest from traditional PCs and laptops to tablets. The new mercury tab-
lets will be compact in size with new designs that will deliver the style quotient. Kobian launched tablets under the brand of Mercury with rich features, well built-in quality, designed to meet the needs of customer at affordable prices.
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Josh A999 bar phone
RAPOO Bluetooth Foldable Headset H6080 RAPOO has launched Bluetooth Foldable Headset - H6080. H6080 headset provides 10 hours of continues back-up with just 2 hours of charging. RAPOO Bluetooth Foldable Headset H6080 is equipped with 4.0 audio connection technology bluetooth. The reliability of data transmission is enhanced and the Hi-fi effect is ensured. The core of the new technology also functions with the advanced self power management. RAPOO Bluetooth Foldable Headset H6080 realizes both the convenience of wireless and the improvement of sound quality.
Josh Mobiles has unveiled its latest creation, the A999 bar phone. With this, Josh continues to accelerate its strategy to connect with the next billion consumers who want to experience high performance gadgets at an affordable price. At its foremost, A999 is a dual SIM phone featuring the unique industry-leading ‘Easy Swap’ technology which can personalise and remember data from two sim cards. Also, the ‘magic sound’ and live wallpaper features are a strong USP for the value-seeking customer. Josh Mobiles has once again combined superior quality sound with unique design. A999 supports upto 8GB external memory and has a long-lasting 1200
mAH battery. Consumers can customise their contacts with great pictures, and share them with friends via social networks and Bluetooth. The best part of the tale, this desirable beauty is at an appealing best buy price of Rs 2,092/-. With its price and features, Josh’s A999 is a great package for young consumers.
Asus launches P9X79-E WS Motherboard Asus has announced the P9X79-E WS motherboard, designed to offer highly scalable expandability with seven PCI Express 3.0 slots, with support for up to 4way NVIDIA GeForce SLI or AMD CrossFireX in x16 links. The P9X79-E WS includes Asus Dr. Power, which helps prevent sudden shutdowns using power supply health monitoring and event notifications, and new dual server-grade Intel Ethernet. The motherboard features 91% power efficiency, enhanced heat removal, plus high speed storage and data transfers. Asus SSD Caching II on the P9X79-E WS delivers faster storage and system operation.
Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3, GA-H77-DS3H Amtrak Info System’s My Buddy - A712 G Amtrak Info System has announced the launch of its calling tablet My Buddy A712G. My Buddy – A 712 G is an android 4.0 (ICS) Operating System equipped with Cortex-A8 1.0 Ghz Processor, having 7" Capacitive Screen with multi-touch and a 800 x 480 Screen Resolution having Mali 400 GPU along with 0.3 MP Front Facing and 2 MP Rear Facing Camera.
Gigabyte has announced that its 7 Series Motherboards, designed to deliver the ultimate performance for 3rd generation Intel Core processors, have been giving entry level motherboards available in the market, a run for their money with its popularity among end-users. The models under the series that have topped the popularity chart are G1.Sniper M3 and GAH77-DS3H. The 7 Series Motherboards offer an extremely compelling case for a system upgrade, by combining the world’s first Dual UEFI BIOS, a new and unique All Digital power design, and the latest Gigabyte Ultra Durable 4 technologies. These motherboards offer a flawless up-
grade for Do It Yourself (DIY) PC users by presenting specifications and features that will be compatible with future CPUs, VGA cards, memory, SSDs, and wireless protocols for a long time to come. The G1.Sniper M3 motherboard is priced at Rs. 12,500/-.
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F&D A330U – 2.1 speakers
Antec CSK 3000 New Solution Series Cabinet Antec has launched the New Solution Series CSK3000 from its more popular ‘Quiet Computing’ segment. The CSK 3000 is designed to reduce the immense noise created by the air-coolers and CPU coolers while the system is in use. The cabinet is built with SGCC steel that ensures durability and it meets all the Thermally Advantaged Chassis (TAC) 2.0 guidelines. CSK3000 is attractive to look at and aggressively priced to meet the demands of customers.
Portronics launches Just Inn Portronics has launched Just Inn- 3 Port USB Hub and Card Reader Combo. Just Inn, a portable device as small as a finger is designed while keeping in mind the demand of multitasking functions in today’s era. Just Inn is 180 degree rotatable, a remarkable feature which increases its utility even more as a portable device. There is option to choose as per your laptop colour and your own taste. Just Inn is available in blue, black, pink and white. Portronics Just Inn is available for 399 INR /-.
F&D has introduced the new line of speakers, the A330U 2.1 speakers. This black beauty promises nothing less than a seamless crisp sound to your senses that will prove to be a useful companion for music lovers, especially those who like their surroundings thumping. Beginning from the style sphere, this black beauty has a unique cubic design with golden rings at its centre, giving an edge not many speakers offer. Housed in a wooden cabinet, the A330U delivers a strong and low distortion bass. Add to its design the ‘super volume knob’ along with a white LED ring with treble and bass control on the side panel, it becomes more user-friendly than you can think.
F&D’s core promise is excellent sound, and the A330U will help you add another dimension to your favourite music by giving crystal clear sound. Moreover, it also offers smooth connectivity to MP3 players, PC, TV, CD, DVD. The A330U is priced at Rs 3990 /-, make it the most desirable product in its category.
ViewSonic new TD2340, Windows 8 Certified 10-Point Touch Display Viewsonic has announced the availability of its 23" Windows 8 certified display - the TD2340. The TD2340 features a professional grade IPS panel with 1920x1080 full HD resolution and a 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for stunning picture and color performance. Market leading connectivity inputs including DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA, along with full USB HID compliance and VESA mount compatibility make this touch display one of the best Windows 8 certified commercial touch display investments. The touch screen with 7H surface hardness ensures high durability and touch accuracy, even in high traffic environments. The TD2340 will be available soon in India at an exciting MRP of INR45,990.
Transcend 64GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card Transcend Information has announced the introduction of the 64GB microSDXC Ultra-High Speed Class 1 (UHS-I) memory card. With enough space to carry an entire collection of personal media files, the new 64GB microSDXC card also features high-speed transfer rates of up to 45MB/s (300x); perfect for users aiming to get the best performance results from their mobile device. Featuring capacities ranging from 8GB to an enormous 64GB, Transcend’s Premium Series microSDHC/SDXC UHS-I memory card lineup allows smartphone, tablet, and other portable device users to
significantly expand their multimedia storage space. With its impressive combination of high-speed performance and vast storage capacity, the 64GB microSDXC UHS-I memory card will undoubtedly satisfy mobile users for a very long time.
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Brocade New Fabric Vision Technology Brocade has announced Brocade Fabric Vision technology, an advanced storage area networking (SAN) hardware and software solution that maximizes uptime, dramatically simplifies SAN deployment and management, and provides unprecedented levels of visibility and insight into the storage network. Brocade Fabric Vision technology is a collection of breakthrough features and tools that enhance the company’s purposebuilt, data center-proven Gen 5 Fibre Channel portfolio to achieve industry-leading reliability, scalability and 16 Gbps performance. Brocade also announced the industry’s highest-density fixedconfiguration SAN switch along with enhancements to its fabric management software.
Asus HD 7790 DirectCU II OC Graphics Card Asus has announced the HD7790DCU2OC graphics card, which uses an overclocked AMD Radeon HD 7790 GPU and dual-fan cooling for high performance quiet operation. The HD7790DCU2OC graphics card offers DirectX 11.1 gaming and multimedia performance with power-efficient 28nm GPU technology, and supports the newest PC games in mid to high detail settings at full HD.
Kingston ships HyperX Memory Kits with Black PCB Kingston continues to celebrate its 10th HyperX anniversary by announcing all-new black printed circuit boards (PCB) on two of its product lines. Kingston’s high-performance HyperX Beast and entry-level enthusiast ‘black’ lines will incorporate black PCB under the signature heatspreader designs. HyperX Beast, a part of the Predator family, matches large capacity with ultrafast frequencies. Now featuring black PCB, HyperX Beast is available in various dual- and quad-channel kits in capacities from 8GB to 64GB and speeds up to an ultra-fast 2400MHz. It is perfect for hardcore gamers, PC modders, content creators and overclockers. The 2133MHz, 64GB and 2400MHz, 32GB Beast memo-
ry are the fastest and highest capacity certified Intel XMP-ready kits on the market. HyperX black is available as single 4GB and 8GB module or as an 8GB or 16GB dual-channel kit in 1333- or 1600MHz frequencies. HyperX black is ideal as a costefficient performance upgrade for an overall faster system or for increased in-game frames-per-second rate.
RAPOO 6080 Bluetooth 3.0 Optical Mouse RAPOO has launched 6080-Bluetooth 3.0 Optical Mouse. RAPOO 6080 is inbuilt with a low voltage indicator, which blinks when battery is about to drain out. The new low-power consumption technology and power switch allows the battery to last up to 6 months. It is designed to provide long distance connectivity of up to 10m. The left and right symmetric design provides extra comfort to the user. RAPOO 6080 mouse is designed for business and office users for whom comfort factor matters the most. The stylish RAPOO 6080 comes with Bluetooth 3.0 technology which gives an extra benefit of not bothering about receiver or wire. RAPOO 6080 Bluetooth mouse comes with a MRP of Rs 2,129.
GlacialTech unveils M-Flit Series Laptop Cooling GlacialTech has announced the launch of the latest M-Flit Series K1 and T1 laptop cooling pad, to help reduce the load on the system fans. M-Flit Series K1 device features two height settings for ideal viewing and perfect typing angle with two USB port extenders. M-Flit series laptop cooling pads enable the users to carry it anywhere because of its slim and light weight nature compared to its other cooling pads. It boasts a fully meshed surface for superior air flow plus two 160mm silent LED fans
that provide excellent cooling performance. K1 series cooling pad ensures that the components of laptop run smoothly at optimal temperatures. The best part is that the M-Flit Series K1 supports up to 17" laptops.
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Emerson Network Power Excitement Unlimited Rewards Scheme
Trend Micro Incentive Tour for Channel Partners As part of its recent channel incentive program, Trend Micro’s exclusive offer “Titanium Kharido, Bangkok Jao” earned Dealers/Resellers an opportunity to win a free trip to Bangkok on purchase of Trend Micro TITANIUM Products worth specific amount or exceeding. Subsequent to the first incentive tour, Trend Micro recently concluded its second edition to Bangkok and Pattaya for three nights and four days. A total of 130 channel partners across India were part of this second Channel Incentive Tour.
ESET Offers Buy 1 Get 1 Free ESET has launched 6th version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security offering “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” to resellers and end-customers. The new 6th version of ESET flagship products features advanced security tools such as ESET Anti-Theft that helps locate lost or stolen notebook and monitors its usage activity and ESET Social Media scanner provides safer social media experience. The offer will be available for purchase from 1st April to 30th June 2013 all over India.
Emerson Network Power has announced that it will reward its Network Solution Partners (NSPs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs) in India under the ‘Excitement Unlimited’ channel scheme on achieving pre-determined sales targets of UPS systems during April 2013. ‘Excitement Unlimited’ is a monthly scheme running through 1-30 April 2013. Under the scheme, channel partners will have the freedom to choose their target slabs and take home gifts of their choice on achieving them. The minimum sales target has been kept as low as Rs. 50,000. In order to better incentivize partners, Emerson Network Power also announced additional rewards for well-performing NSPs and VARs in A, B and C class cities. Targets for additional rewards have been set such that partners in smaller cities can easily qualify to win rewards equal to their counterparts in the larger cities. Partners stand to win prizes such as
smart -phones, DVD players, home-theaters, LCD TVs, and laptops under the ‘Excitement Unlimited’ scheme. They can also choose their own gifts as per the achieved sales targets by logging in to the recently introduced online gift redemption mechanism on Emerson.bvcrewards.com The scheme is applicable on sales of UPS products (excluding battery) from Ingram Micro by all registered NSPs and VARs of Emerson Network Power in India.
Nevales Networks Festive Offer Nevales Networks has come up with ‘Festive Offer’ for the emerging businesses on subscribing the N300X Security Gateway device. The subscriber is entitled with an assured gift from the leading brands in multimedia speaker, LED TV, touch screen desktop and mobile phone. The offer is valid from March 25 -31, 2013 on the subscription of Nevales’ managed security services. The subscribers for Nevales’ managed security services can take away the following assured gifts on purchase of the Nevales products1. On purchase of 2 boxes, avail Philips DSP-45U 5.1 Ch Multimedia Speakers 2. On purchase of 5 boxes, avail Akai 19 inch HD LED TV 19D20 DX 3. On purchase of 20 boxes, avail HP Dream Screen 400 All In One Touch Screen Desktop 4. On purchase of 20 boxes, avail SONY Xperia Z Mobile Phone
Terms & Conditions • Full and advance payment at the time of subscription. • Gift as per the subscription shall be received within 2-3 weeks on realization of the full payment. • Offer valid for limited period only. The Nevales N300-X Security Gateway integrates several crucial security features in a single management platform and is available on a subscription model. It ensures secure remote access of the centrally hosted web-application to all the branch offices and mobile users to perform sales, services, marketing and finance operations in safe and protected environment.
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