I am back again to give you my two cents on what I think are the most happening gadgets in the tech part of the world. Here I go…
Iphone 3G
Rs 24,000 onwards
Browse games and applications. And then, download and install them directly onto your iPhone. Like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. This nifty gadget has GPS maps that will help you find your location, get directions, and track progress along your route. You can search your contacts, manage your emails better and view more attachments. So what are you waiting for? Surf the web and download email over fast 3G cellular networks. Airtel and Vodafone are bringing it to India.
Orb speakers
Rs 10,000-Rs 1 lakh
They are small, round, and quite beautiful. But turn them on, and everything about them is big: a big, beautiful sound usually reserved for much larger speakers. A big change aesthetically over those clunky old behemoths of sound. Meet Orb, the recently launched line of handmade, highly affordable and décor-friendly speakers. The spherical Mod1 satellite speaker is made from high carbon steel uses rare earth magnets to produce big, full sound from the smallest possible package. The speakers are round and measure only about 4 3/16 inches in diameter, so they fit anywhere. Best of all, they are modular and upgradable. To buy, visit www.orbaudio.com.
Suunto Lumi
Rs 15,400-Rs 18,500
Get your hands on Finland based Suunto’s new Lumi, a sports watch designed for women who enjoy an active lifestyle. The first outdoor watch of its kind, Suunto Lumi combines advanced ABC (altimeter, barometer, and compass) functions with new benefits including sunrise and sunset times, personal day counter, an intuitive user interface, and a menu in four languages. The best part of it is that it is a high-quality outdoor watch that combines fashion with functionality. Plus, it can be customised with accessories like different-coloured and patterned straps. With the carabiner jacket, the watch is protected against rough handling and can be attached anywhere. Visit www.suunto.com.
Nikon D700
Rs 1.25 lakh
The latest from Nikon’s stable is a digital SLR camera loaded with a 12.1 megapixel FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm. This is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. It is best suited for advanced and professional photographers as it offers stunning image quality, accurate colour reproduction and revolutionary low-light performance. It has 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow you to frame a shot using the camera’s three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. Another highlight is the new active dust reduction system. A must-have for any photographer working on FX-format.
Sony Bravia LCD TV
Rs 25,900-Rs 2.99 lakh
Vibrant, crisp and true-to-life. We are talking about the next-generation LCD TVs (40 to 52-inch) from Sony that deliver spectacular images that are sharp and vibrant every single time. The latest W, V and S series in the Bravia range are a lot more than just these. They are equipped with MPEG noise reduction to give a true-to-life picture quality. The range also allows one to pack in sports, movies and games with an amazing backlit picture, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of sleep timer and picture freeze. This is truly a screen with higher resolution aimed at the future. And it is stylish to boot.