Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The new Maruti Ertiga is a latest upcoming mini multi-purpose vehicle  (MPV) in India . It will be powered by a powerful K14 series petrol engine which is yet to be launched in India . Maruti Ertiga Diesel will also be available and will be powered by 1.3 litre DDiS engine . It has three rows of seats like the new Maruti Eeco and front looks are like the Maruti Ritz . Its wheelbase is equal to that of Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo , so it might compete with these .


Maruti Ertiga car specifications :



Spacious and ideal as family car
3 rows seats
Front wheel drive car
Wheelbase : 2740mm
Beige color Interiors
Roof mounted Air blower to keep the second and third row passengers cool
Length : 4265mm
Alloy wheels , High ground clearance
Power Windows and Power steering
Steering mounted music controls
ABS, Airbags
Macho looks


Engine :
Petrol : New K14 petrol engine , 1372cc VVT , 95bhp powered @ 13kgm torque
Diesel engine : 1.3L VGT 89bhp DDiS (same as in SX4 Diesel)


Maruti Ertiga Price : Between 6-9 lakh .
Will be launched in India in 2012 .

Apple iOS 5 announced – Makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch PC free !

Apple has announced the new iOS 5 operating system for its iOS devices – Apple iPad , iPhone , and iPod touch . There are many new features/functionality addition in the new version of the OS like the new Notification Center, iMessage and Newsstand . Apple has also announced the iCloud which will make the iOS device PC independent , that is no need of a PC to activate,update,or backup (sync) your iOS device as it will be done on Apple’s iCloud wirelessly and remotely . iCloud is the replacement of MobileMe , will be free !

What is New in iOS 5 :



Notification Center - easily view and manage notifications in one place without interruption
iMessage – new messaging service that lets you easily send text messages, photos and videos between all iOS devices
Newsstand - new way to purchase and organize your newspaper and magazine subscriptions
PC Free (iCloud) - iOS 5 users can activate and set up their iOS device right out of the box and get software updates over the air with no computer required


Apple iOS 5 is compatible with:


iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPad
iPad 2
iPod touch 3rd generation
iPod touch 4th generation

Aakash tablet goes on sale for Rs 2500 online

DataWind, the Canadian company that is manufacturing Aakash, has started the online booking and pre booking of the much anticipated low cost Android tablet. Online booking is for students' version of the tablet and pre booking is for UbiSlate 7, the upgraded version of Aakash.


Students' version of Aakash will be available for Rs 2,500 and will be delivered in seven days. The commercial version, UbiSlate 7 is priced at Rs 2,999. The payment mode for both the tablets is cash on delivery.


The commercial version of Aakash tablet will be powered by Android 2.3 and will have a resistive touchscreen, Cortex A8-700 MHz processor and graphics accelerator HD video processor, 256 MB of RAM and 2 GB of internal memory.


Other specifications are a one standard USB port, 3.5 mm audio jack, a 7 inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, resistive touchscreen, GPRS and WiFi support.


"The improved version of Aakash tablet will be available in retail outlets by January end," a spokesperson of DataWind told The Mobile Indian.


The tablet was to be made available in retail stores by the end of November. "The delay in the availability of the tablet has been due to upgradation in the tablet and some unforeseen delay in manufacturing," the spokesperson said.


To book and prebook student and commercial versions respectively of Aakash tablet, users have to visit DataWind's website and fill up the required form. In case of booking they will get a booking ID and a message which will state, "You will shortly receive an email confirmation from our support team with further details."


In case of pre booking users will get a confirmation message which will state, "The commercial version of the Akash UbiSlate 7 would be launched in early weeks of December. After the commercial launch we would get in touch with you to deliver your device as soon possible."


As a matter of fact, the confirmation message a reader will see is factually incorrect as The mobile Indian had reported earlier the Aakash tablet will be available only by January end.


Datawind has however not cleared how it is going to establish the identity of students who will book the cheapest version of Aakash tablet. When The Mobile Indian contacted spokesperson of Datwind he said, "Anyone can book the student version of Aakash tablet."


This defeats the purpose of providing students an affordable tablet as now anyone can place an order to get the tablet. Interestingly, now it has been revealed that the government has procured only 10,000 Aakash tablets for distribution in schools and colleges of the initial 1 lakh proposed.


It looks like the company was in a hurry to start the online booking process and has not done not proper homework before staring it.

Jaguar Bike

Royal Enfield 1928 Model

V-twins have been part of the Royal Enfield range since 1910. Motosacoche, JAP and Vickers engines were built in till the factory decided to start producing its own V-twin engine from the 1925 season. 
The twin model was sold in two types, the model 180 for the touring version and the model 182 for the sports version with lower handlebars. The 1928 range was the first year of the saddle tank models. 
A special feature of this model is that both brakes are operated by foot pedals. 
Max power output is about 27 HP; full Lucas electrics are on board and the machine has been restored to concourse condition.

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Blackberry Curve 9380 Price in India – 3.2-inch Touchscreen BlackBerry 7 OS Smartphone

RIM has launched the new full touchscreen Blackberry Curve 9380 smartphone .It sports a large 3.2-inch touchscreen display with an optical track-pad below it  and is loaded with the latest BlackBerry 7 OS . This the is a slim and sleek all-touch design smartphone with light weight and premium build quality .

Blackberry Curve 9380 features

Display :                                 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen , 480 x 360 pixels resolution

Secondary Navigation :          Optical trackpad , navigation keys

Processor :                             806 MHz

Camera :                                5 mega-pixel with LED flash

Memory :                               512 MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory

Storage :                                Expandable up to 32GB (MicroSD card)

NFC support

Wireless LAN :                     Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Office :                                  Documents To Go (Premium)

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

GPS Navigation with A-GPS

BlackBerry protect

Social Feeds 2.0 and Social networking applications

Cost in India: INR 19,500

Available now in India .

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Audi R8

Audi R8 Review


Audi R8 is a two-door coupe that exudes the elegance of a Formula One racer car. The stylish super-car flaunts muscular exteriors and luxurious interiors. Superior ride and handling is provided by the vehicle, through its finely tuned suspension system. The interiors of the coupe are spacious for two people, with a small cargo shelf provided in the rear portion. With a powerful petrol engine, the car accelerates rapidly and promises to deliver commendable top speed.


Exterior


The sporty exteriors of Audi R8 contribute to its commanding presence on the move. The single- framed radiator and bi-xenon headlamps add to the bold looks of the car. The distinctly designed car flaunts narrow taillights, large air dams, four tail pipes and retractable spoiler in the rear end. Audi R8 surely offers a comfortable ride to its occupants.


Engine


Under the hood of Audi R8 lies a powerful 4.2 L V8 FSI petrol engine, which pumps out a power of 420 bhp @ 7800 rpm and a maximum torque of 317 Nm @ 4500-6000 rpm. The engine is linked to 6 speed manual gearbox. The car accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and promises to deliver a top speed of 301 km/h.


Interiors


The capacious interiors of Audi R8 are richly appointed, exuding the elegance and sophistication of the cabin of a motor sports car. It features highly comfortable seats, upholstered in finest Nappa or Alacantra leather. The trendy instrument panel flaunts a premium music system with stereo effect and 12 loudspeakers. It also gets navigation system and parking-sensor system. The coupe has a cargo shelf, which provides space for storing small bags.


Ride And Handling


Audi R8 has been equipped with magnetic ride adaptive damper system, with shock absorbers. The front and rear suspension systems work in coordination, to absorb the bumps on potholed Indian roads. A special fluid is used in the shock absorbers that further add to the smoothness while driving on critical road conditions.


Safety


The advanced safety features of Audi R8 ensure a relaxing ride and maximum protection to the passengers. Apart from the Antilock Braking System (ABS), electronic stability control and traction control, the car comes with seat-mounted and knee-protecting airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system, remote anti-theft alarm system and tyre pressure monitor system.


Variants, Price and Color


Audi R8 is priced at Rs 1.17 Crore (approx) and has only one variant - R8 4.2 L FSI. It is available in four vibrant colors, including Metallic Jet Blue, Metallic Ice Silver, Pearl Effect Daytona Grey and Pearl Effect Phantom Black.


Colours


Brilliant Red
Ibis White
Ice Silver
Jet Blue
Daytone Grey
Phantom Black
Suzuka Grey
Lava Grey
Aurum Beige
Teak Brown
Sepang Blue




Cost



Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro
4163cc Petrol, Manual, 5 kpl                   Rs. 1,15,32,000
Check onroad price


Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro R tronic
4163cc Petrol, Automatic, 4.8 kpl           Rs. 1,19,43,305
Check onroad price


Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder
5204cc Petrol, Automatic, 7 kpl                  Rs. 1,42,28,163

Check onroad price


Verdict

The Audi R8 is perhaps one of the best things that Audi has produced since the original Quattro. After the arrival of the Audi R8, suddenly the market seems to be abuzz with one more option for people who were seeking to buy the Porsche 911. Undoubtedly one of the best everyday supercars, this is what you want to get yourself if you’re looking for great driving dynamics, speed and want to let people turn around and ask “who’s that in the swanky car?”

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Sunburn Chopper-A limited edition bike

The All new Sunburn Chopper is designed specially to be unveiled at the Sunburn festival 2011 @Goa.
This is a limited edition bike
The bike costs around 8 lakhs.
The sunburn festival is on 27,28,29 of this month.
For more details click here.


The hot Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia was clicked by the cameramen as she unveiled the first look of the bike: Sunburn Chopper. 


Neha Dhupia looked lovely in her white top and posed alongside the costly (read Rs.8 lakhs) bike! 


She said at the event: “When Mr. Singh (Joint MD, Percept Limited) told me to unveil the Sunburn Chopper along with him, I agreed instantly because this is a limited edition bike and a collector’s item and I am sure there will be hard core patrons of Sunburn who would love to own this mean machine.” 


Anyhow, catch the images of Neha Dhupia with the stylish bike here: 


Neha Dhupia Photo Gallery / Stills / Images / pictures

Download Foursquare Symbian client for Smart phones

foursquare.com have their own applications for iPhone, Blackberry, Android,palm Etc. But the application is not compactable with symbian Phones. Symbian users were using services like waze and gravity. Or update check in with http://m. foursquare.com. Symbian Foursquare is a mobile application for foursquare service. This application is developed by ThinkChange http://www.thinkchange.mobi/ . Sym4square is for Nokia symbian Smartphone devices. Its build with the official api of Foursqure.com.


You can download it from www.symbianfoursquare.com.


Follow @sym4square on twitter for more updates.
Now your check in can update from your phone.


Supported phone list as follows


Supported Phones (Symbian S60 V5)
Nokia: 5230, 5233, 5235, 5530, 5800, C6, N97, N97 Mini, X6, N8
Samsung: GT i8910 Omnia
Sony-Ericsson: U1 Satio, U5 Vivaz, U8 Kanna

FourSquare Symbian App

Foursquare is a mobile application that is a cross between a friend-finder, a social city-guide, and a game that rewards you for doing interesting things. Foursquare lets you "check in" to a place when you're there, tell friends where you are, and track the history of where you've been--and who you've been there with. Foursquare challenges you to explore your city in new and fun ways by earning points, winning mayorships, and unlocking badges and specials for trying new places and revisiting old favorites.


symbian version of the foursquare is developed by thinkchange.mobi its called sym4square


Supported Mobile Phones
Nokia: 5230, 5233, 5235, 5530, 5800, C6, N97, N97 Mini, X6, N8
Samsung: GT i8910 Omnia
Sony-Ericsson: U1 Satio, U5 Vivaz, U8 Kanna




U can download it from http://technological-info.blogspot.com/2011/12/download-foursquare-symbian-client-for.html

Apple loses bid for ban on Samsung

Judge denies Apple request for U.S. ban on Samsung gadgets

In the ongoing global patent battle between Apple and Samsung over smartphones and tablets, a U.S. judge has denied Apple a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily prevented Samsung from selling four of its devices in the United States.


In a ruling issued late Friday, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh decided that allowing Samsung's Galaxy S 4G, Infuse 4G, Droid Charge, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices to remain on sale would not harm Apple enough to justify the injunction. She also said such an injunction would likely benefit other gadget makers at Samsung's expense.


In an around-the-world-in-80-lawsuits scenario, Apple has been arguing that Samsung's products infringe its design patents and copy the iPhone and the iPad. Samsung, meanwhile, has fired back with its own patent-related claims against Apple. In addition to the U.S., the battle has touched down in Australia; the Netherlands; Germany; parts of Asia, and France and Italy; among other places.
In a statement about Friday's ruling, reported by PCMag.com, Samsung said Koh's decision on the preliminary injunction "confirms our long-held view that Apple's arguments lack merit. In particular, the court has recognized that Samsung has raised substantial questions about the validity of certain Apple design patents. We are confident that we can demonstrate the distinctiveness of Samsung's mobile devices when the case goes to trial next year. We will continue to assert our intellectual property rights and defend against Apple's claims to ensure our continued ability to provide innovative mobile products to consumers."


As noted by PCMag, Koh didn't buy all of Apple's design complaints. For example, she said in respect to smartphones that "a size that can be handheld, a screen that encompasses a large portion of the front face of the smartphone, and a speaker on the upper portion of the front face of the product" are not necessarily aesthetic features but functional ones that would make sense, and be legally allowable, on phones from Apple competitors.


Despite Friday's ruling, Apple could still win the overall lawsuit. Samsung, though, might be able to tweak its gadgets to sidestep the patent issues and continue selling its devices--a strategy the company is currently trying in Germany.


So far, it doesn't appear that Apple has issued an official statement on Koh's refusal to grant the preliminary injunction. Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet referred Reuters to previous Apple statements about the case and told the news agency that Samsung's "blatant copying is wrong."


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Bajaj pulsar 2012

Bajaj Auto, the second largest motorcycle maker in the Indian market, is planning aggressively to expand its operations in the Indian market. The company has planned an investment of Rs 500 crores in its India operations to enhance the production capacity. A significant chunk of this investment will also be used in the development of a new variant of firm’s popular brand – Pulsar – in the country.


While speaking to the reporters in Mumbai last week, Bajaj Auto Finance President Kevin D’sa, said, “We are investing Rs 500 crore till FY’13 for expansion. We had already spent Rs 150 crore last year.”
The new Pulsar variant will be based on a new technology along with futuristic looks. The new bike is expected to be launched in the Indian market within a few months (December/ January).
During the quarter ended in September 2011, the firm registered an increase of Rs 726 crore in its net profit, at revenue of Rs 5,342 crore, accounting a profit growth of 6 percent along with a revenue growth of 21 percent. The sales volume of the firm surged 16 percent to 1,164,137 units, during this quarter.

While further informing about the company’s estimates of total production by the end of this fiscal, Mr. Bajaj said, “We expect to produce about 4.5 million vehicles and hope exports will surpass 1.5 million units this fiscal.”