Breathtaking !!!...that's what the pictures that you are about to see are.I know the post does not fit the portfolio of this blog, but could not resist sharing this .
Scientist Antonio Moreano, snapped this ghostly albino whale shark in the waters at Darwin, the northernmost island of the Galapagos in South America.Antonio was amazed to see the 30-foot female beast swimming just below the surface and dived in to get a closer look.According to online magazine Divernet, brave Antonio jumped into the water with just mask and fins to snap the creature as it approached the boat.It is claimed the sighting is the first report of an albino whale shark.Brit dive trip organiser Anne-Marie Kitchen-Wheeler said: "Antonio told us how he had immediately recognised the creature as a whale shark from its size - but thought it must be swimming upside-down to have been so white."
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The Nokia N96 will be going against the Apple iPhone next month. The release date of N96 has been advanced -- it was only expected sometime past October. The N96 has all the right specs to go against the iPhone, which will be officially available on August 22nd.
First things first -- price? Well, the official price of the N96 is currently believed to be around INR 40000, the iPhone will sell for Rs. 31,000 for the 8GB version and Rs. 36,100, for the 16GB version. Although, it would be wise for Nokia to price the N96 significantly less than the iPhone 3G -- it is, after all, Nokia's market share to lose.
On to the comparison then. While the iPhone includes a 3.5-inch screen, the N96 comes with a 2.8-inch one -- the iPhone's is a multi-touch screen, while the N96's isn't. The iPhone seems to enjoy a better footing as far as its user interface is concerned; especially with that 3.5-inch screen. In every other aspect however, the Nokia N96 seems to have an upper hand. - The Nokia N96 has dedicated keys for dialing and SMS. The iPhone 3G comes with a virtual keyboard. - Both devices will come with 16GB of internal memory. However, the N96 supports the microSD format which will allow for an additional 8GB of storage. The iPhone has no expansion slots. - Both devices will support 3G. - The N96 supports Bluetooth with A2DP, the iPhone does not offer A2DP support. Both phones offer WiFi. - The N96 sports a 5MP Carl Zeiss lens with auto-focus and an LED flash. Compare this to the iPhone's 2MP camera. Both support photo geotagging. - Both devices will support A-GPS. The N96 adds value to this feature by bundling maps from three countries along with the unit. India, Singapore and the UAE will come bundled with a 3 month navigation license across eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Mumbai and Pune. - N96 comes preloaded with Wave Secure, a S60 security application that allows consumers to track their handset in the event it is lost or stolen. It also allows them to backup their phone data over the Internet. - Both devices support multimedia features and play videos and music. Here too, the N96 will add value to its proposition: it will come bundled with a full-length Hindi feature film -- Om Shanti Om, 50 music videos, and a mix of 100 Hindi and 100 English songs. - The N96 will also pack along three N-Gage games, with an unlimited license on for the 3rd edition of Asphalt Urban. - The N96 also comes with an additional VGA camera on its face for making video calls. Handy when we do get 3G connections. - The iPhone has the Appstore for third-party applications, while the N96 has the plethora of Apps made for the Symbian S60. If you are wondering which of these phones to pick up, I would suggest waiting a bit until a the nokia is launched and a formal review is available. Which one would you go for -- the iPhone 3G or the Nokia N96? You can book your Nokia N96 at www.nokia.co.in/N96. Note that you will need to pay a pre-order amount of Rs. 4,000. The N96 will be available come September. Cheers!!!
The recently released, Nokia N96 is a 3G Smartphone that comes with a number of features and is definitely a phone of great superiority. The N96 comes with a dual slide opening mechanism that offers a classic look to the phone.The high end Nokia N96 comes with a large 2.8 inches TFT screen that displays up to 16 million colours with a screen resolution of 240 X 320 pixels. The internal memory of this phone is 16 GB and also comes with a microSD memory slot that enables the user to extend the memory up to 8 GB.The Nokia N96 is basically camera and media focused handset that comes with a 5 mega pixel camera featuring Carl Zeiss Optics Tessar lens, auto focus, LED flash and several other settings. The N96 supports video recording, video playback and video streaming. A second camera is discretely provided so that the user can take part in video calling. The N96 comes with built in music player with sound equalizer that supports various formats. It also comes with an integrated FM radio.The Nokia N96 Smartphone is loaded with a number of latest mobile technologies that include 3G HSDPA technology, EDGE technology, WLAN and Wi-Fi technology. Various connectivity options such as Bluetooth and USB connection point are also provided so that the user can connect the handset with other compatible devices for data transfer and download. The user of this phone can easily surf the internet on their handset. To stay in contact with others, the phone comes with various messaging services such as SMS, MMS, email and instant messaging services.The nokia n96 is a true Smartphone integrated with several innovative features. The user of this phone will never be deprived of advanced technologies and will stay connected as well as entertained.
PRICE : There has been a lot of debate over when Nokia N96 will be launched, well that debate is now over, its officially launching in September 2008. Now people are debating over Nokia N96 Price...well if my sources are correct, expectit to cost somewhere near INR 40,000.
VERDICT : It goes without saying that people who'll actually consider buying this behemoth, will also be considering the Apple iPhone. The iPhone has already been launched amidst a lot of technical speculations and lukewarm reactions from the genpop. The n96 is due to be launched in India in september, i would suggest that it's worth the wait...the reviews from across the glode where it has already hit stores are brilliant...but it will be a tad expensive than the iPhone...but then if you can spend 36000 on the iPhone i guess adding another 4000 won't be a problem.
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The gym at infosys employee care center (above)
The infosys global education center (above) The campus at mysore (below)
The hostel room (below)
The education center (below)
The food court (below)
The employee care center (gym,swimming pools and all that's good at mysore..below)
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This is what awaits us at infosys.... hope for the best, but prepare for the worst ... cheers!!!
It all started with Chocolate. Five years ago, LG wasn't considered a strong brand in mobile phones. Now, LG phones are everywhere. The launch of the chocolate phone almost two years ago repositioned the once lacklustre company as a design leader. Hoping to maintain its fashionable position in the market, LG has come out with another Black Label Series phone called the LG Secret KF750.
Design
Carbon fibre, fake leather, glass and metal are materials you'd usually expect to find on the inside of a car. Wild and wacky LG has put them on this phone. You'll either think it's an inspired design move or you'll scoff, but we think it looks very swish. It feels satisfyingly heavy, like there's actually something inside of it, which is a refreshing change from the so-light-they'll-snap-when- you-sit-on-them phones we sometimes see.
As with the Viewty, the Secret allows you to shoot video at up to 120 frames per second, which means you can shoot slow-motion videos and you can also speed videos up à la Benny Hill. You can add music by overlaying it on to a video while you're shooting or afterwards to create a music video. Post editing tools also let you add special effects, which are gimmicky but fun nevertheless.
Behind its serious exterior, the Secret is actually a very fun phone.
Another fun feature is the Secret's odd touchscreen; it only works when you activate the 'touch media' menu. Once accessed, you can touch the screen to view photos and documents, listen to the radio and play games or music. It works very well but we think it's a real shame that you can't use it throughout the Secret's user interface, as you can on the LG Viewty, for example.
The Secret has one last piece of unknown knowledge to reveal. It comes pre-installed with a Google package that includes Google Maps for mobile and Gmail, although this could vary based on your network. Getting online is fast over HSDPA (3.5G) and once we had downloaded all our favourite apps, including Opera Mini, we were happily browsing away without any problems. You can even watch YouTube videos but quality will vary depending on your connection.
Performance
Battery life lasted for over two days with moderate use, which is impressive considering the Secret's size. Depending on how much you use the camera, Internet and other features, you may find that the battery runs out much faster. Audio quality from the MP3 player was made better by the fact that the Secret comes with a 3.5mm headphone adaptor so you can use you own headphones.
Conclusion
Life is good, especially when you own a mobile phone that has looks as great as the Secret and all its features, too. Putting aside the annoying fact that you can only access the touchscreen functionality via a special menu,the secret is a pretty good phone.A combination of a solid handset with some fun features means it will keep you sweet like chocolate until your next upgrade.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 looks more like an object of art than a piece of consumer electronics. The tendril pattern etched into its aluminum lid (available in black or red) and the patterned vents on its base both bring to mind an illuminated manuscript or a fine textile. But a laptop it is, and for its $1,899 price tag, the IdeaPad U110 is a pretty good ultraportable. Despite its compact size, the IdeaPad U110's screen and keyboard are comfortable to use for long stretches. Its case is stocked with current-generation components and a decent set of features--though media fanatics should note that its DVD burner is an external drive. The fastidious should also note that the very shine that makes the laptop so appealing is easily dulled by fingerprints. Despite these imperfections, the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 offers a combination of price, features, and performance that's competitive with such ultraportables as the Toshiba Portege R500 and the Sony VAIO TZ150, inside a package of unparalleled beauty.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is imperceptibly smaller than one of our favorite 11.1-inch ultraportables, the Sony VAIO TZ150. It gives up 2 inches in screen size to the 13.3-inch MacBook Air, but the U110 weighs a full pound less (when using its four-cell battery). Toshiba's Portege R500, on the other hand, weighs less--just 1.7 pounds--and gives you an extra inch with its 12-inch screen. Aside from its diminutive size and stunning design, the IdeaPad U110 is remarkable in its sturdy construction, thanks to an aluminum cover and magnesium-aluminum case.
The sturdy construction seems to owe something to Lenovo's business-focused ThinkPad line. But the IdeaPad U110 is considerably different from the company's other flagship ultraportable, the $2,476 ThinkPad X300. The latter maintains the familiar ThinkPad DNA--rectangular black case, great keyboard, and such corporate-friendly features as WWAN and a Trusted Platform Module--while still allowing for innovation in design and cutting-edge components. The IdeaPad U110, on the other hand, is focused on the consumer market, and as such gives Lenovo more freedom to experiment with design while still incorporating new technologies. Speaking more concretely, the 11.1-inch, 2.4-pound IdeaPad U110 is considerably smaller than the 13.3-inch, 3.4-pound ThinkPad X300.
The entire keyboard deck on the IdeaPad U110--including the keyboard, touch pad, mouse buttons, and quick-launch keys--is one flush surface, all in a glossy piano finish. At first the flatness of the keys, and the lack of space between them, had us worried about typing comfort. But closer inspection revealed that the keys have a slightly concave surface, and while the keyboard did feel noticeably less than full-size, typing was remarkably comfortable and error-free. Part of the reason: Lenovo extended the keyboard quite nearly to the edges of the system, similar to the HP 2133 Mini-Note, to accommodate larger keys than would ordinarily be found on such a compact laptop. Unfortunately a concession had to be made when it came to the touch pad; the IdeaPad U110's narrow depth means the touch pad sits uncomfortably low on the keyboard deck, and its mouse buttons are part of the laptop's front edge. We were able to complete a day's work with this setup, but would likely want to pack a travel mouse for better ergonomics on lengthy trips. Also, the meticulous among us might be put off by the shiny interior, which easily picks up fingerprints. (Lenovo does include a chamois cloth to help you keep the IdeaPad U110 looking sharp.)
Above the keyboard you'll find another stunning aesthetic touch: a row of glowing orange launch buttons, framed with a curling ivy design evocative of the IdeaPad U110's etched lid. The keys, which include a button to launch an audio manager as well as two keys that launch programs of your choice, appear only when you run your finger across the black panel above the keyboard. To the right of these "hidden" keys sit light-touch volume controls (mute, volume up and down) that are always illuminated. On the far left side are the power button and the Novo button, which provides quick system recovery should you lose the battle against a computer virus; during times of peace the Novo button toggles among different power settings to help you manage battery life.
It's worth mentioning that the IdeaPad U110 is currently available in only one fixed configuration, which simplifies the shopping process but also prevents users from customizing their system with higher-end components, such as a solid-state hard drive (as found in the MacBook Air and the Toshiba Portege R500).
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Here are a few screenshots of the next big thing from Microsoft after Xp...and am not counting vista for obvious reasons...either ways not a lot is know about this nextGen OS from the Microsoft stable.The project was apparently launched in 2000 and codenamed "vienna" and "blackcomb". Have a look at these breathtaking pictures. Click on the images below to see full size images
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After pretty much capturing the market with specialized phone series like the Walkmans and CyberShots, Sony Ericsson is all set to launch Bravia-branded phones with built-in TV tuners. The displays on these phones use Sony's Bravia technology. The Sony Ericsson SO903iTV is intended to be used in a landscape orientation. It has a 3-inch screen, a 2 megapixel camera, microSD card support (huh? No Memory Stick Micro?) and, as mentioned before, a TV tuner with time-shift recording.
The SO903iTV will only be available on NTT DoCoMo in Japan. Release of this phone in other parts of the world is probably not happening, but since other branded phones (Walkman, CyberShot) are available elsewhere, why stop this beast from entrancing the world??!!! Am hoping it hits our shores soon...One reason why it's not being launched here could be the unavailability of 3G tech.
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Pico Series USB drives are incredibly small, stylish and offer up to 8GB data storage and feature up to 30 MB/s (200X) transfer speeds. Measuring a mere 1.50”x0.50”, not only are they ideal for transporting data, digital images, and presentations, they are also the perfect accessory to adorn key chains, mobile phones, or your neck as a necklace.
Specifications:
• Weigh less than 6g
• Up to 30MB/s (200X) data transfer rate
• Fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Powered by USB bus - no external power is required
• Durable solid-state storage - 10 years data retention
• Hot Plug & Play – enable you to install and uninstall Pico anytime
• PICO-A: Swivel, water resistant
• PICO-B: Retractable
• PICO-C: Water resistant, rugged
Dimensions:
PICO-A: 38.7mm x 12.4mm x 3.9mm
PICO-B: 31.8mm x 18.8mm x 4.4mm
PICO-C: 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm
The Super Talent Pico is currently available in 1-8GB capacities so you can pick a capacity that best fits your budget or requirement. Please note that there are three models, Pico A (Swivel, water resistant), B (Retractable) & C (Water resistant, rugged). Dimensions for each are: PICO-A: 38.7mm x 12.4mm x 3.9mm, PICO-B: 31.8mm x 18.8mm x 4.4mm, PICO-C: 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm. Take a peek at them below.
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