Sony Launches World's First *1 OLED TV

Sony today introduced the world's first*1 OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TV, "XEL-1". The 11-inch OLED TV "XEL-1" proposes a ground-breaking new TV design, with its astonishing thinness measuring approximately 3mm (at its thinnest point). "XEL-1" also incorporates Sony's independently developed "Organic Panel*2", which realizes advantages such as high contrast, high peak brightness, color reproduction, rapid response time, all of which combine to deliver unparalleled image quality.*1 As of October 1, 2007. Based on Sony research.*2 Name of Sony OLED panel
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Terrestrial Digital/BS/110 Degree CS Digital TV "XEL-1" (11" panel)
Dec 1, 2007
¥200,000
* Main Features of "XEL-1"
Thinness: Proposes new TV form factor measuring approximately 3mm thinness (at its thinnest point)
High contrast: Reproduces realistic images using exquisite shades of black, and flexible control of color tone and gradation
High peak brightness: Faithfully reproduces picture glow
Excellent color reproduction: Delivers pure and vivid colors in both dark and bright images
Rapid response time: Smoothly reproduces fast-moving images such as sports scenes
Low power consumption
Thinness: Proposes new TV form factor measuring approximately 3mm thinness (at its thinnest point)As OLEDs are light-emitting, there is no need for a separate light source such as a backlight system. Sony's "Organic Panel" consists of an organic material layer of just several hundred nanometers thickness, with two extremely thin glass panels aligned on either side of the organic material layer. This realizes a new TV form factor measuring approximately 3mm at its thinnest point.
High contrast: Reproduces realistic images using exquisite shades of black and flexible control of color tone and gradationWith its light-emitting structure, the OLED display can prevent light emission when reproducing shades of black, enabling "XEL-1" to reproduce very deep blacks (contrast ratio 1,000,000:1). Furthermore, XEL-1 can control all the phases of light emission from zero to peak brightness, generating color expression and subtleties conventional displays cannot match.
High peak brightness: Faithfully reproduces picture glow"Super Top Emission," a technology unique to Sony and incorporated in its "Organic Panel" has a high aperture ratio which allows for efficient light emission from the organic materials, realizing high peak brightness. This enables "XEL-1" to faithfully reproduce light flow such as reflections of sun light or camera flashlights through the image reproduced on the display.
Excellent color reproduction: Delivers pure and vivid colors in both dark and bright imagesIn order to use OLED to generate the full spectrum of Sony's TV color requirements, Sony developed its own proprietary organic materials, with bright coloration. In addition, the micro-cavity structure of "Super Top Emission" and the color extracting technology within its embedded color filter enable "XEL-1" to reproduce natural colors beautifully. As a result, the fresh colors of ripe fruit and shades of deep cobalt blue can be stunningly reproduced. The "Organic Panel" can also sustain its color reproduction capability in scenes of diminished brightness, enabling "XEL-1" to faithfully recreate even dark movie scenes using the colors that were originally intended.
Rapid response time: Smoothly reproduces fast moving images such as sports scenesSince OLED can spontaneously turn the light emitted from the organic material layer on and off, OLED is capable of very rapid response times. Newly developed OLED drive circuits enable "XEL-1" to reproduce fast moving images such as sports scenes smoothly and naturally.
Low power consumptionOLED does not require a separate light source due to its light-emitting structure, therefore it can be powered using very low voltages. This means that OLED TVs consume extremely low levels of power compared with other display devices. The power consumption of "XEL-1" is as low as 45W.

Godrej launches new EON washing machines

Godrej Appliances launches its new EON Washing Machine with DAC Technology. This breakthrough Dynamic Aqua-Power Control (DAC) Technology can sense and adjust to water and power cuts by monitoring the flow of water and power into the washing machine, and set the machine accordingly. If there is a break in water or power, it goes into 'sleep mode'; and when the water and power supply resumes, the wash gets reactivated and continues from where it stopped. For those who aren't too comfortable with leaving the machine on and leave the house, just put the machine on manual mode. When the power or water is available the machine activates itself and starts to give your clothes the whitest wash, if there's a power or water-cut then as mentioned above the machine slips into Sleep mode and restarts when there's water and power. The two machines, GWF 650 PS DAC and GWF 620 FS DAC come in capacities of 6.5 and 6.2 kgs respectively. Both are equipped with a steel drum, five programmes, four water levels, spin free mode, Fuzzy logic technology, child lock and 2-year warranty. Also, these washing machine sets a trend of sorts by sporting some exciting colours including melon red, kiwi green, yellow nectar and icy blue. The GWF 650 PS DAC is priced at Rs 12,500 and the 620 FS DAC is available at an MRP of Rs 14,000 The EON Washing Machines will be available in the north markets through Godrej's own showrooms and dealer network.

Hero Honda launches New Karizma ZMR with PGM-Fi Technology

Hero Honda launched a new model of their power bike – Karizma ZMR. The engine power of this new version of Karizma is – 225 cc and will be targeting higher teens and up to the age of 24 years. The cost of this bike will be about Rs 91k INR. Karizma ZMR will be available in the market in all showrooms in India, at the end of the September 2009.
This bike is launched to compete with the already established higher end pulsar 220 DTSi. The changes of this new version is not just external but internal as well, the engine power has been increased from 16.8PS to 17.6PS. Among other changes is the fuel injection that replaces the old carburetor and the oil cooler that will keep the engine air cool. It has a led tail lamp and brand new and stylish head lamps. The speedometer section has a few new add-ons like the real time fuel consumption indicator, trip meter, clock etc.

Hero Honda is trying to focus on the premium bike market of India, which is above 150cc segment. This new bike is another attempt on the same channel. The sale of Hero Honda has been rising in this market for the last few years.
The remarkable feature of this bike though is the programmable fuel injection PGM-Fi technology that promises better fuel usage, which can result in more efficiency and higher top speeds.

Chrysler launches new model of sebring sedan

This is the power train NOT JUST THE CAR

Powertrain
Ranging from 173 horsepower to 235 horsepower, Sebring's different engine choices let you take on the open road. Each one is designed to deliver power with efficiency (up to 30 mpg hwy [1] ) to make Sebring a smart choice any way you look at it.
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2.4L DOHC 16-Valve I4 engine
Standard on:
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3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 Engine Comfort
The Chrysler Sebring Sedan lets you tailor your environment with its standard eight-way power driver’s seat and two-way manual passenger seat. And to make you even more comfortable, Sebring comes equipped with standard heated front seats. Two different settings let you take the chill out of any winter day.
Available on:
Limited
AutoStick® Transmission
Available on:
Limited

Exterior Styling
The Chrysler Sebring Sedan's sleek design starts with its chrome-accented grille and uniquely grooved hood. Then it flows into the integrated headlamps down the vehicle's side, ending on the sculpted rear taillamps. Everything on Sebring is crafted in such a way as to capture the essence of movement.
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Body Color Door Handles

New Mercedes-Benz E350 launched in India

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (the W212 E350) was launched in India today, in Delhi. With more than ten million units sold worldwide over the last six decades, the Mercedes E-Class is one of the most successful business / luxury saloons in the world, and the new E350 - which we think looks really good - should make sure M-B keeps one step ahead of the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 in India.As you would expect, the new E-Class comes with a host of cutting-edge technologies - the car probably features almost every automotive electronic system that enhances luxury, comfort, safety and handling. The new Mercedes-Benz E350 launched in India is fitted with a 3.5-litre petrol V6 that produces 268 horsepower and 355Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a seven-speed 7 G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Suspension is McPherson strut with coil spring (front) and multi-link independent with coil springs (rear). The car rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.The new E350 is priced at Rs 47 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

Ford unveils the Figo, new small car for India

One of the world's largest car maker i.e. Ford Motor Company unveiled a new small car at a press conference in Delhi, India on Wednesday. The subcompact, which is called the Figo, will be produced in India for the Indian market, as well as for export to other Asian countries and Africa.

The Figo's launch "signals Ford's intention to compete in India's largest and most important small-car market segment," the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker said in an announcement.

A little over 1 million passenger cars are sold in India each year, according to Ford spokesman Mark Schirmer. The automaker expects India to become the third largest market for small cars, behind the U.S. and China, by 2030.

India-based Tata Motors and Japan's Suzuki Motors are currently among the country's biggest-selling carmakers.

Ford has invested $500 million in its factory near Chennai, India, to prepare it for high-volume production of the Figo, the automaker said, doubling the plant's capacity to 200,000 units per year.

The Figo was designed and engineered in India, Ford said, but it's based on the existing small-car engineering platform that's already used for the Ford Fiesta.

Ford currently sells a version of the Fiesta in India, as well as three of its other car models. While all of these Ford models would be considered small cars in the U.S., they're each bigger than the Figo, which is about the size of a Honda Fit.

According to Ford, small cars like these makes up about 70% of the Indian car market. "[That's] where the meat of the Indian market is," Ford spokesman Mark Schirmer said.

Tata Motors launches Freelander 2 in India

It can't be easy trying to launch a new model in a country with a 100% import tariff but the job is not made much easier when you look at the other vehicles that are also available in the same market.

For 3,500,000 rupees (around £45,000 or the price of a small flat in Bangalore) you can get the same spec Freelander 2 as sold in the US and EU. But other SUVs are available for less than half that cost from the likes of Hyundai and Toyota.

India is seen as an important market by all motor manufacturers as more traditional local markets continue to contract (and as more strict rules on safety and emissions come online) Hopefully Land Rover, under the expert guidance of the TATA parent company, will be able to take advantage of this.

Soft Solutions Ltd.launches new product for batch file and document conversions

Soft Solutions Ltd.,Delhi has launched a new product - Universal Converter for file and document conversion. The company is having expertise in software products related to document conversion and file format conversion. The software provide maximum file format conversion to 17 different file formats including all major formats such as PDF, HTML, Word, Doc, PNG, JPEG, , preserving the exact look and content of the original document, complete with fonts and graphics. The software does not require any other software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat or even Reader. Universal Converter - Free All-in-One PDF, HTML, Word, Doc, TIF, JPG, PS, SVG File Converter Universal Converter is a All-in-One free file converter that converts files to PDF (PDF/A, PDF/X), HTML, Word, Doc, PNG, JPEG, BMP, PCX, TIFF, PS, EPS, TXT, PSD PCL, SVG and all other major file formats. It is a Batch file converter software which can convert any printable document to all major file formats in just one click of mouse, maintaining the exact look and content of the original document, complete with fonts and graphics. Universal Converter provides security features such as password protection and a unique content copy protection to the converted documents. The content copy protection feature prevents others from copying your document's content. Universal Converter provides maximum file formats and features than any other file converter available on internet. Universal Converter appears like a normal printer on a Windows PC. Users can convert any document to the desired output format by printing it to the Universal Converter printer from any Windows application. Using an application's Print command you can print anything to this printer. Instead of printing on paper, Universal Converter converts document to the desired output formats. You can actually see the Universal Converter object in the Printers folder [Start - Settings - Printers]. Universal Converter is a software product and contains no hardware parts. Universal Converter converts any application data to PDF, HTML, DOC, TIFF, JPEG, BMP including those created with drawing, page-layout, or image-editing programs. Using the application's Print command, you can create files directly from Microsoft Office applications, database applications, word processing applications or common authoring applications. You can also distribute your converted documents by e-mail or store them on internet, hard disk, or a CD. Universal Converter also works as a preview tool.

Nokia launches N86 8MP

Hook up your compatible TV to enjoy videos on a larger screen.
A built-in A-GPS receiver, compass and turn-by-turn navigation** take you where you want to go.
High speed Internet access brings a world of information to your fingertips.
Listen to your music and podcasts with superb stereo sound.
Try and buy compelling N-Gage games.
The attractive design, scratch-resistant front and convenient kickstand are a pleasure to hold, and use.

* The availability of particular products, services and features may vary by region. Please check with the Nokia dealer nearest you. These specifications are subject to change without notice.

** This device comes with a 10 day drive navigation license for your region.
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Tata Motors launches new version of Tata 407 Pickup, Super Ace, Ace EX

India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors launched the all new versions of Tata 407 Pickup along with two new offerings from the Ace Platform, 'Tata Super Ace' and 'Tata Ace EX'.
While the 407 Pickup has a payload of 2.25 tonne, the Tata Super Ace and Tata Ace EX has an engine capacity of one tonne.With the introduction of these new products, the company hopes to further strengthen its position in the sub-one-tonne to three tonne segment, it said in a statement.However, it did not divulge the prices of the new offerings.

Toyota launches toyota 2010 Camry

The 2010 Camry is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 10 trims, ranging from the Camry-Grade 6-Spd MT to the XLE V6 6-Spd AT. Upon introduction, the Camry-Grade 6-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 169-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The XLE V6 6-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2010 Camry is freshened for 2010.

Audi introduces the new Q7 at INR 53,40,000

The Audi Q7 is a sporty, comfortable, high-performance car for leisure and business. It is the large Audi for customers looking for a vehicle that can take them anywhere and is roomy and flexible. And this character is immediately evident in the design: the side view with the low window area, the arched roof line and the tautly curved body surfaces presents a coupe-like silhouette.

The price of new Q7 model has been set at Rs. 53,40,000/-.

All engines in the Audi Q7 program are powerful and efficient direct-injection versions. Standard equipment includes a six-speed tiptronic that shifts swiftly and smoothly as it transfers the generated power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, which distributes it to the axles with modest emphasis on the rear. Some of the standard equipment of the new Audi Q7 includes 18-inch wheels and adaptive air suspension that enhances the sporty precision of the car's handling as well as its strong off-road performance.

LIC launches ‘Jeevan Mangal’

The Life Insurance Corporation of India launched a new policy ‘ Jeevan Mangal’, a Micro Insurance Policy, at its office, near Raghavaiah Park, here on Wednesday.
Describing the details of the policy, Senior Divisional Manager of Machilipatnam branch, P Mallikharjuna Rao said that the new plan was a term assurance plan with return of premiums on maturity where the policy-holder may pay premiums either lumpsum or in yearly, half- yearly, quarterly, monthly, fortnig htly or weekly installments and the minimum premium was Rs 15 per week.
Apart from this, the plan premium starts from Rs 10,000 and its duration is 10 to 15 years.
The policy also provides an insurance cover for accidents for policy-holders.
He said the plan was designed for the benefit of daily wage workers, labourers and poor people and it was run by SHG women and NGOs under supervision of LIC.


Bihar Governor Debananda Konwar launched the second micro insurance plan "Jeevan Mangal" of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in Patna .
"Jeevan Mangal" is a fixed term insurance policy that is maturity refundable with premimum.
The policy launched all india basis including chandigarh, kakinada, patna , and other cities by hon'ble ministers & governers.

New LG Chocolate phone with 4-inch wide screen

LG officially revealed full images and key specifications of the new LG BL40 Chocolate. The focus of this first official revelation is on the phone's new 4.0-inch wide screen LCD with an 800 x 345 resolution, and a Dual Screen User Interface that allows you to efficiently display two different types of content simultaneously. Furthermore, the screen is overlaid with curved tempered glass and is seamlessly encased in a glossy black finish and red highlights. The new LG Chocolate will be available beginning Q3 in 54 countries.

Kellogg's launches Honey Loops for kids

Kellogg's Honey Loops is the latest introduction to Kellogg's kid portfolio with an existent popular brand 'Chocos'. Crunchy, LOOP-SHAPED, Kellogg's Honey Loops has multi-grain flours from wheat , corn & barley and is enriched with vitamins A, B & C group and minerals like iron , calcium & zinc. The cereal also has the taste of honey.Kellogg's Honey Loops is available nationwide in packs of 125 gm & 300 gm for Rs.45 AND Rs. 99

Skoda Superb Cars in India

The Superb does not differ much from the Octavia or Laura but one thing for sure is that it looks more elegant and classy. It bears characteristic clean profile and simple design. The front grille and headlights add to the charm. The lines are well proportioned and are designed on executive cues.
The New Skoda Superb has finally been launched in India . Lot of inputs have gone into re-working the existing Superb and the New Skoda Superb is definitely bigger, better and more spacious than its replaced form. The Cruise Control feature in the New Skoda Superb eliminates driver fatigue over long journeys by giving rest to the accelerator pedal and maintaining constant speed. The Automatic Front Wipers with Rain Sensors automatically activates the front wipers and even adjusts their speed with the intensity of the rain.