tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234691316999378192024-03-05T22:55:04.105+05:30Wheels 'n' GadgetsGet freaking latest new about cars, bikes, gadgets, mobiles n iphoneAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05709757661987935256noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623469131699937819.post-40192324595276415832012-02-02T07:44:00.001+05:302012-02-02T07:44:29.314+05:30New Maruti Suzuki DZire Launched<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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145mm longer than the current Swift, the new Dzire has been resurrected
with a quirky yet queer design. Priced between Rs 4.79 Lakh to 6.54 Lakh
(ex-showroom Delhi) for the petrol version and Rs 5.80 to 7.09 Lakh for
the diesel version, this betrunked three box sedan now also features a
dual tone dashboard, integrated stereo (higher variants) and a host of
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As a competitor in a bare bones entry level sedan market, the Maruti
Suzuki Dzire was built for the clear purpose of being a cost effective
mass market three box passenger car. And having sold over 3.3 lakh units
till date in the domestic market, it’s safe to say the vehicle did what
was expected of it.<br />
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matter of time before MSIL got busy with carving out the look for its
next generation Swift Dzire. With a boot just 145 mm longer than the
current generation Swift hatch, the new Dzire has now been launched with
a refreshed look and feel. Restricted to 3995mm in length to take
advantage of the lower excise duty advantage for cars under the 4,000mm
mark, the boot on the new Swift Dzire has been compromisingly reworked (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/new-swift-dzire-boot-space-comparo/11348/1" target="_self" title="Boot Space Comparo">Read : Boot Space Comparo</a>), but still offers a healthy 316 litres of trunk space.<br />
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<br />Performance and fuel efficiency figures on the new face-lifted or
rather boot deflected sedan has certainly gotten better with both the
petrol and diesel models. The K12M VVT petrol engine powered model
delivers 87PS of power @ 6000rpm and a decent 114Nm of torque @ 4000
rpm. But is now capable of going from 0-100kmh in just 12.6 seconds, and
offers a company claimed fuel efficiency of 19.1 kmpl. <br /><br /><br />The
acclaimed 1.3litre DDiS engine will continue to power the diesel version
generating 75PS of power @ 4000rpm and a solid 190Nm of torque @
2000rpm. Going by the reputation of this engine, a forward sprint of
0-100kmh in just 14.8 seconds and a company claimed efficiency figure of
23.4kmpl shouldn’t be too far from the data that our rigorous Road Test
(<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/new-swift-dzire-first-drive/11287/1" target="_self" title="Read First Drive">Read : First Drive</a>) of the car will eventually fetch us.<br />
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For added convenience to city dwellers, MSIL has also introduced a
four speed automatic transmission with the petrol engine model for now.
Hopes are however that this mechanism is extended to the diesel version
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the inclusion of an all new dual tone dashboard, an integrated stereo
on higher models and climate control air conditioning. Safety on the new
Maruti Swift Dzire is one of the most noteworthy improvements with a
host of safety features such as front dual SRS airbags, ELR seatbelts,
ABS, Brake Assist, EBD and an Engine Drag Control system all now part of
the this reworked next gen D’zire package (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/special-coverage/the-new-swift-dzire-special-coverage/11486" target="_self" title="New MSIL Swift DZire">Read : Special Coverage</a>).<br />
<br />Priced between Rs 4.79 Lakh to 6.54 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for
the petrol version and Rs 5.80 to 7.09 Lakh for the diesel version the
new Swift D’zire will go head to head against the likes of the Tata
Indigo CS, and continue to compete against the <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Toyota">Toyota</a> Etios and <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Mahindra">Mahindra</a>
Logan. If one were to go by the new D’zire’s on paper credentials, it
could very well prolong its long standing success in this segment in the
years to come.<br />
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<strong>VARIANT WISE PRICING FOR THE NEW MARUTI SWIFT DZIRE :</strong><br />
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</div>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05709757661987935256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623469131699937819.post-35698483291405639552012-02-01T10:00:00.004+05:302012-02-01T10:00:50.877+05:30Engine and Transmission on the New 2012 Bajaj Pulsar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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tap at 9500 rpm and makes 18.3Nm of torque at 8000 rpm. The engine is
liquid cooled, a first for a homegrown machine and one which is compact,
high tech, has all the robustness of design and build to benefit from
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How many times has it been said that the heart of a <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Ferrari">Ferrari</a>
is its engine and just as many times it has been mentioned that if one
had to denote the signature Ferrari engine it had to be a V12. Maybe
this sort of a geneology could also be applied to the Pulsar because the
DNA of this brand is its engine technology – homespun tech that has
proved itself in the art of making power and delivering efficiency
without being harmful to the environment. The DTSi twin spark digital
ignition technology came up through the simple expedient which has
remained a Joseph Abraham hallmark to this very day: initiate complete
and total combustion as quickly as possible so that no unburnt fuel goes
out as harmful tailpipe effluents while power and torque are high
without the need to drink more fuel. If that’s not all the obvious
benefits to this approach mean not much is needed by way of exhaust
after treatment and also the fact that the engine operates at a higher
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motor as well but one that has now been taken to newer heights with the
employment of what is indeed the world’s first ever three-spark plug
head on a single cylinder motorcycle engine! Again let us not be so
simplistic as that in just sticking up three sparklers and hoping it
will take care of everything else. There is method in the madness and
also another way as to the differentiation of the design and character
that Joseph and his team have adopted when configuring the engines for
the KTM Duke 200 and the Pulsar 200 NS. While the former is a double
overhead cam unit operating four valves, the latter is also a four-valve
head but a single overhead cam unit actuates these four valves. The
engine is liquid cooled, a first for a homegrown machine and one which
is compact, high tech, has all the robustness of design and build to
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First off let us clearly outline the fact that the bottom
end and the reciprocating mass comprising of crankshaft, connecting rod
and piston of both the Duke 200 and the Pulsar 200 NS are common. The
bore and stroke of both bikes measures 72mm x 49mm making for a 199.5cc
swept volume. Apart from that, everything is different and the top end
is key to the new Pulsar mill. What Bajaj learnt from the DTSi success
was that the people didn’t know much what it stood for but knew it
helped deliver power and efficiency so in the new Pulsar 200 NS they
decided to skip the techno babble and go straight to the point and term
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Again unlike the Duke 200 which runs fuel injection with a large 38mm
venture throttle body, Joseph adopted a 33mm venture Ucal carburetor
which helps give consistent fuel metering and also with the superbly
configured pent roof combustion chamber and slight squish bands designed
in, the Triple Spark layout employs a central master plug and two slave
plugs on either side. A completely independent mapping system is
wrought into the ignition that works on its own using Bajaj Auto’s very
own proprietary algorithms to help the flame front propagate completely
all over the combustion chamber. Nothing has been left to chance and
while earlier Pulsars with the DTSi tech did produce a pronounced engine
knock on the top end (happens always when rapid combusting is called
for), this time the combustion is even more rapid but the knock is all
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</div>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05709757661987935256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623469131699937819.post-14031440865944088742012-02-01T09:59:00.001+05:302012-02-01T09:59:18.210+05:30Design & Style Overview of the new 2012 Bajaj Pulsar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Many a time a
successful product is very difficult to replicate and take forward.
History has shown more products biting the dust in their second evolved
avatars and mind you many rivals would be thinking the same about the
second generation Pulsar. Sadly the second avatar is not an evolution
but a revolution, probably the nicest of them all, and maybe that�s why
the urge to think out of the box yet deliver in time honoured brand
strength is what this stunning new Pulsar 200NV is all about, says Adil
Jal Darukhanawala who got first crack at this most important new
motorcycle of 2012</b></div>
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A decade of dominance is one way to look at the
legacy of the Bajaj Pulsar but an even greater significance of this
sporty motorcycle is the fact that it created the sports bike class in
Indian motorcycling unlike at any other time in Indian motoring history.
The first gen Pulsars were great for their time and truly set the cat
amongst whatever one would care to term the competition but today the
latter is more evolved, more determined and more eager to break free and
try to usurp leadership of the Pulsar class.</div>
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Right at the very start I must pour cold water on
the above assumption of the competition because the spanking new Pulsar
200NS (the suffix standing for Naked Sports) has redefined what a Pulsar
is and stands for while pushing the envelope so further away from the
rest that the fact that the Pulsar continues to remain a dynamic target
is attested once again. First off there is nothing remotely close about
the new Pulsar from its predecessors barring the name! In fact, even the
typescript is subtly changed and while the apparent visage is stunning
and tightly packaged, the technology across the bike has helped the
Indian motorcycle cause leapfrog itself into the next decade! When
Joseph Abraham, chief technology officer of Bajaj Auto and head of Stars
Ahead, the R&D department of the company does things, he doesn’t do
things in half or three-fourths but goes the whole hog and this has
been the case with this stunning second generation offering.</div>
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ZigWheels.com has not just the complete details
about the new bike but we also managed a short riding session aboard
this new powerhouse to bring you this exclusive no-holds-barred story of
what promises to take Pulsar power to a whole new level and beyond
anything the competition has on offer.</div>
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It might be very easy to say Bajaj Auto had the help of its Austrian
partner KTM to help it design the new second generation Pulsar when the
real story is that Bajaj Auto in fact did the whole shebang with the
stunning new small capacity KTM Dukes! Also not very well know is the
fact that Rajiv Bajaj is very strong on design and knew that his team
had to have a top class design team and while he wasn’t averse to
getting many international consultants to help out in the past, he then
went and hired some of the best in the world to work and set up a truly
modern state-of-the-art design studio within the company. Among the many
things incorporated within Bajaj Auto’s Stars Ahead set-up was the
coming on board of none other than ex-BMW Motorrad design whiz Edgar
Heinrich and he worked closely with Joseph Abraham to perfect the
overall stance, makeup and proportions of the new Pulsar (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/2012-bajaj-pulsar-200ns-world-exclusive-first-ride/11446/1" target="_self" title="New Pulsar First Ride">Read : First Ride</a>).</div>
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<br />As can be seen from the exclusive images of the Pulsar 200NS,
the lineage can be made out to a certain extent but then the bike and
its stance and proportions are different, radical, wild and appealing in
the way the mass centralization has been taken to a whole new level.
The most apparent bit about the new bike is its striking style with the
wrap around tank shield, the split seat, the Darth Vader headlamp, the
colour coordinated theme and sculpted front mudguard, the delectable
rear registration plate carrier, etc. The bike is in the streetfighter
mould and makes no apologies about this fact of its makeup. In fact it
thrives on its aggressive, in-your-face appeal and the extent to how far
the stylists have gone to can be found in the rear view mirrors which
have been specially drawn and sculpted to carry a homogenous look all
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One of the biggest success stories in the Indian two-wheeler industry, over the years the Bajaj Pulsar has continued to become a bigger brand than its maker itself. But if you thought that Bajaj Auto was content with a 50% market share in the premium class of motorcycles, think again. The next generation of the Pulsar is all set to devastate its competition. Welcome the all-new 2012 Pulsar 200NS. Your one stop source for everything you wanted to know about the brand new Pulsar<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b>The most awaited
motorcycle of 2012 and one that will set the course of Indian
motorcycling for the next decade to come, the all-new Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
has made its grand arrival. Expected to be priced under a lakh of
rupees (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Pulsar 200NS is as good as it gets!
Head to our special coverage of the new Pulsar!</b></div>
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India’s second largest bike-maker Bajaj Auto took the wraps off the
next-generation Pulsar today in Mumbai. Revolutionary, radical and
realistic, the new Pulsar 200NS (the NS denoting Naked Sports) will be
the successor to the country’s highest sold performance motorcycle, the
Pulsar. After completing a successful decade long stint and crossing the
esteemed milestone of selling over 4 million Pulsars, Bajaj Auto is
geared to make its second innings an even bigger success with the new
Pulsar and it has all the right weaponry in its arsenal to take on the
premium motorcycle market in the country once again.<br />
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Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and world class level of
components, the brand new Bajaj Pulsar 200NS is entirely engineered by
Bajaj Auto and it is a marvel how its maker has managed to package the
best of everything into one motorcycle without demanding a hefty premium
for it. Powered by a 199.5cc 4-valve, liquid-cooled single cylinder
engine, the Pulsar 200NS achieves the goal of more from less in an
absolute modest fashion yet rewarding the rider with all the jollies he
desires.<br />
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Fed by a 33mm Mikuni carburetor, the engine pumps out 23.52PS at
9,500rpm and 18.3Nm of torque at 8,000rpm. Developed in-house by Bajaj
Auto, the new Pulsar once again comes with ground-breaking of triple
spark plug for improved efficiency without having to compromise on
overall performance.<br />
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It is incredible how Bajaj Auto has managed to get absolutely every single aspect of performance (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/2012-bajaj-pulsar-200ns-world-exclusive-first-ride/11446/1" target="_blank" title="New Pulsar First Ride">Read: First Ride</a>)
motorcycling for the street so right. But when you trace the Pulsar’s
development over past ten years, the picture becomes a lot clearer with
consistent updates every year, an R&D division that is always on its
toes yearning for a faster and quicker Pulsar, teams dedicated to get
feedback from online biking forums and motorcycle blogs and to top it
all, a visionary like Rajiv Bajaj heading the operation.<br />
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This is exactly what millions of Indian bikers and countless
Pulsarmaniacs have been expecting from the bike-maker that brought power
to the people a decade ago (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/2012-bajaj-pulsar-ten-years-of-the-bajaj-pulsar/11452/1" target="_blank" title="Decade of the Pulsar">Read : Ten Years of Pulsar</a>)
in the form of the Bajaj Pulsar. And in its newest avatar, it pays a
fitting homage to the icon that the Pulsar brand has become over the
past ten years and one that will continue to reign supreme for the
coming ten years as well.<br />
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The new Bajaj Pulsar 200NS is expected to hit the roads by April 2012
but the price for the motorcycle is yet to be disclosed. Although it is
expected that the price will be on the higher side of the current
out-going Pulsar 220F DTSi, the company has clearly stated at the unveil
of the bike in Mumbai that the price will be under the one lakh rupee
range.<br />
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Ten years after the first Pulsar twins made their debut,
Bajaj Auto is now ready with an all-new Pulsar that will be unveiled
today in Mumbai. Stay logged onto ZigWheels for an exclusive feature on
the new Pulsar. It is meaner, badder, quicker and faster than ever
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Recent attempts at using holographic and fibre optic technology have received critical acclaim including a holographic laser projector that projects interactive images onto any surface. For example, a working keyboard could be projected onto your desk<br />
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<b style="color: #666666;">Eye Tracking: Control Anything With Your Eyes</b><br />
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Eye tracking technology has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. Traditionally used by marketers, two companies are now building systems that allow disabled people to control their wheelchairs by simply moving their eyes.<br />
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<b style="color: #666666;">Biometrics: Receive Emails Direct to Your Vision</b><br />
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Back in November, we reported on the story that bionic contact lenses are being created to view emails directly in your eyes. According to our poll, a staggering 56% of respondents would be willing to use this type of biometric technology. <br />
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<b>The Impulse is a
sensible offering at the right time but what is impressive is the fact
that its maker did the correct thing to shod it with the right dual
purpose tyres otherwise it would have been a tarmac-only machine</b></div>
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The one big thing which strikes at the very core of the Hero Impulse is not that <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Honda">Honda</a>
gave Hero a brilliant parting gift but the fact that the Japanese bike
maker knew what sort of machine this country needed, for the masses! I
have also held the view that dual purpose on-off road motorcycles are
the proverbial SUVs of the two-wheeled world and just as we see the bulk
of Scorpios and others of their ilk proliferate in two-wheel drive
form, the Impulse is a no-nonsense humble machine packaged not just to
look the part but also deliver a most important and welcome new
direction to mass-market commuting.</div>
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While the enthusiasts might cry hoarse about the Impulse
having the very same and proven mechanicals as found on other 150cc Hero
Hondas, this is the key to reliability and usability while also giving
much needed excitement and smiles on all those who ride to commute.
Suddenly we find better control, a more dominant and comfortable perch
on the saddle and typical refinement and ease of use for the everyday
bike rider.<br />
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<br />The Hero Impulse (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/hero-impulse-road-test/10688/1" target="_self" title="Hero Impulse">Read : Road Test</a>)
is a sensible offering at the right time but what is impressive is the
fact that its maker did the correct thing to shod it with the right dual
purpose tyres otherwise it would have been a tarmac-only machine. This
simple expedient along with its robust but simple chassis and sorted out
suspension geometry makes the Impulse probably the right tool to tackle
Indian roads. By so doing it has also helped its maker get off to a
flyer sans the Honda suffix.<br />
<br /><br /><br />Mention must also be made about the two other bikes
which the Impulse pegged back. Both the Honda CBR250R sports bike and
the large hearted Boxer 150 commuter from Bajaj Auto are stand-out
offerings in their respective categories and for sure both are destined
for leadership in class. The Impulse though took the top spot given its
welcome all-new take on motorcycling which thankfully is for the masses
while also satisfying the specialists - somewhat! Hard to fault this
approach.<br />
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<b>With the XUV500 Mahindra has moved away from its Jeep-inspired lineage but kept its tough-as-nails DNA intact</b><br />
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The most talked about vehicle over the past year, even prior to its launch was <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Mahindra">Mahindra</a>’s
so-called global SUV which as everyone now knows manifested itself as
the XUV500. The term global SUV is a misnomer for this is a vehicle
which blurs the distinction between saloon, SUV or soft-roader and also
MPV while being right on the ball as regards design and build,
mechanicals and packaging, ride and handling, performance and fuel
efficiency. However, what is important is that all these attributes
which we mention are always a given for any decent car maker offering an
all-new product.<b> </b></div>
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But for Mahindra & Mahindra it was also a mighty challenge to
move into mainstream automotive manufacturing courtesy the XUV500
breaking new ground as the firm’s first all-monocoque offering, the
first Mahindra with a transverse engine layout driving the front wheels
(of course an all-wheel drive offering is also part of the range) via a
six-speed transaxle, again a first for the venerable jeep maker.</div>
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And did I say jeep maker? Well, banish this thought once and for all
because with the XUV500 Mahindra has moved away from its Jeep-inspired
lineage but kept its tough-as-nails DNA intact. In fact it might have
sharpened it in many a new way while also delivering a sheen of polished
refinement to the art of all-terrain motoring. That the XUV500 (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/mahindra-xuv-500-road-test/9996/1" target="_self" title="Mahindra XUV500 RT">Read : Road Test</a>)
turns in a strong performance from the moment one gets into the
driver’s seat is just as much of a revelation as is the space and the
comfort for the occupants, the superb ergonomics and the high value user
proposition it maintains from end to end.</div>
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Of course, there are certain style elements which might not be to
everyone’s liking and some details in the cabin are quirky while there
are certain elements which yet need beefing up (the clutch for instance)
but none can beat the magic of the package at a price point which makes
the competition weep! Makes one wonder why the MNC car makers couldn’t
conjure up such a package or did they give up even before they started? </div>
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<span id="advenueINTEXT" name="advenueINTEXT">Datawind, the maker of the <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/world%27s-cheapest-tablet">world's cheapest tablet</a> has put up for sale about 30,000 <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/tablets">tablets</a> online at a price of Rs 2500 each, with a delivery period of seven days.<br /> <br /> The seven inch tablet with <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Android">Android</a>
2.2 is now available through its portal aakashtablet.com. "We have put
up on sale about 30,000 tablets online, which will have a cash on
delivery of 7 days. We have achieved pre-sale orders of about 400,000
tablets from individuals and corporates. But current supplies will only
be limited for individual buyers," <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Datawind">Datawind</a> CEO and founder Suneet Singh Tuli told ET.<br /> <br /> Aakash's next commercial version called the Ubislate 7, which has a faster processor, is slated to be launched late January. <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Ubislate-7">Ubislate 7</a>
is set to have a 700 Mhz processor compared to</span> the 366 MHz processor in
Aakash. Ubislate 7 will be priced at Rs 3000 for sale online.</div>
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Datawind though seems to be struggling with customer service issues for
online retail, even though the sale is only for a limited number of
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According to sources, the Indian government is also
planning to provide a new specification for Aakash, which may come with a
faster processor and better battery life. The current version of <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Aakash">Aakash</a>
has a battery life of about 1.5 hours. An email to the Ministry of
Human Resource and Development, which is supplying the tablets to
schools and colleges remained unanswered.</div>
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The government till
now procured only 10,000 tablets. It has still not procured the
remaining 90,000 tablets for distribution in schools and colleges, even
as other nations have expressed interest to the government for similar
low-cost computing initiatives.</div>
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Sharing your thoughts and experiences with your <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Friends">friends</a> on social networking sites has become a customary way of communication. <br />
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But not all the personal two-pence you put out on the webscape is safe
with employers now keeping an eye on your online antics. In an age where
blogs, micro-blogs and social networking sites are blurring the line
between private and professional lives, you could do well to wise up and
work on your manners to 'block' yourself from risking your job. <br />
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<b>Share smart</b><br />
To share anything and everything on your <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Facebook">Facebook</a> (FB), <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Twitter">Twitter</a>
or blog is not as good an idea as being judicious is. Whatever enters
the web world seldom gets erased completely and software is designed to
fish out 'deleted' information even after years. If your luck is
star-crossed, an offensive 'comment' you made and 'deleted' can also be
retrieved and used against you. <br />
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Shishir Dave, a seasoned HR
(Human Resources) consultant, says, "In a flourishing metro,
Facebook-Twitter usage is very high among the working class. The trend
of online surveillance is catching up and there are agencies to do
background checks. We get many requests from employers to check up
online profiles of prospective <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/employees">employees</a>
to find out whether (s)he is a job-hopper, party animal, alcoholic, has
criminal antecedents, etc. You never know which post or remark may
boomerang on you. If you are already down and your <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/boss">boss</a> needs to hammer a final nail in, even an abusive <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Tweet-%28musician%29">tweet</a> or a post could be it." <br />
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Ask yourself : What impression does my online paraphernalia give to an employer? <br />
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<b>Think before you upload</b><br />
An <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/employer">employer</a>
discovering unflattering or inappropriate photos can be disastrous to
your image. Uploading intimate, obscene, wasted-looking or drunken party
pictures are obviously a strict nono. Un-tagging yourself from friends'
indecent pictures may also save blushes. Dave says, "We usually warn
out-of-hand employers to behave themselves. It is better to give them
the benefit of doubt once. If the employee persists with his loose-talks
or improper behaviour online, we issue him/her a notice and eventually
decide to sack them. But in most instances, a warning has always
sufficed." <br />
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Ask yourself: Do I want colleagues to see this? <br />
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<b>Choose 'friends' wisely</b><br />
In US and UK, tons of employees have been given the boot for wisecracks online. A <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Massachusetts">Massachusetts</a>
teacher, Dr June Talvitie was shown the door for calling her students
'germ bags' and their parents 'snobby, arrogant' on Facebook. An IT
teacher in the UK was shown the door for posting a 'jesting' comment on
her rowdy teenage students. In both instances, a school staffer had
squealed on the professors. <br />
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So think twice before adding
someone who you haven't met or before posting an off-hand comment. "You
never know how and via which friend your post can land up in the
newsfeed of higherups," Dave adds. <br />
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HR assistant in a British
bank, Stephanie Bon, got fired for her post: "Our new CEO gets 4,000
pounds an hour. I get 7. That's fair." Again, it was Bon's colleague who
reported her. Dave explains, "The work ethics in America and Europe is
very strong and hence employees run into trouble if they make
inappropriate comments. Calling your boss an ass in the US may fetch you
a libel suit and pink slip, but in India, you get away saying a lot of
things online as a proper system is not in place to deal with these
instances." <br />
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Ask yourself: Will this get me fired? <br />
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<b>Safe surfing</b><br />
To keep your networking profile secure, up your privacy settings to the
hilt. But then, nothing actually is private as the internal security
walls are not too difficult to break open with the correct software. "HR
can easily crack open private information of an employee if it receives
a tip-off on his misbehaviour," says Dave. "But even if the top boss
wants, it is logistically impossible for the HR of big companies to
track employees' online lives. So unless a staffer complains against a
particular post, we don't keep a watch on him." <br />
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Ask yourself: Would I say this aloud at work? <br />
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<b>Overdoing the updates</b><br />
Status updates can get really immediate, with dense minute-byminute
account, especially with the on-the-move Tweeple sorts. But it may not
always be a grand idea to let the world know which mall you are shopping
in or which coffee shop you are chilling out at. This cautionary goes
especially for girls, who could be enlightening their potential stalker
with dangerous details. Let us not even get in to how your boss and
colleagues will think of you as somebody who does nothing except fool
around on FB or Twitter. <br />
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Ask yourself: Does anyone care if I'm buying toilet paper? <br />
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Being overcautious online spoils the sole purpose of its carefree
existence. Just go easy on excesses. The safest bet for cribbing and
ranting about your depressing job would be at that good old haunt - the
nearest bar! <br />
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<b>10 Things that give you away </b> <br />
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1 References to drug abuse <br />
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2 Extremist or intolerant views <br />
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3 Criminal record <br />
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4 <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Proof-%28musician%29">Proof</a> of excessive alcohol consumption <br />
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5 Indecent pictures <br />
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6 Foul language <br />
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7 Links to unsuitable websites <br />
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8 Lewd jokes <br />
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9 Silly e-mail addresses <br />
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10 Silly groups </div>
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<span id="advenueINTEXT" name="advenueINTEXT">As fans of Google's <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Android">Android</a> mobile software well know, each new version is named after a sugary treat, such as <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Gingerbread">Gingerbread</a> or <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Honeycomb">Honeycomb</a>.
Android is about to get even sweeter with Ice Cream Sandwich - a
smooth, feature-rich operating system that will run first on the
delectable Samsung <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Galaxy-Nexus">Galaxy Nexus</a> smartphone. <br /><br /> The combination of Google's software and Samsung's hardware makes the Galaxy <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Nexus-One">Nexus one</a>
of the best candidates to compete with Apple's latest iPhone, though
its price is steep. It will be available Thursday in the US for $300
with a two-year <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Verizon-Wireless">Verizon Wireless</a> contract. <br /><br /> Like the previous phone in the Nexus line, the <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Nexus-S">Nexus S</a>, the Galaxy Nexus was jointly developed by <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Google-Inc.">Google Inc.</a> and <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Samsung-Electronics">Samsung Electronics</a> Co. It features a slim frame with a large, curved glass screen that's comfortable for chatting with <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Friends">friends</a>
and excellent for watching videos. There are 32 gigabytes of built-in
storage space on the Verizon version of the phone, but no external slot
for a microSD memory card. <br /><br /> The screen, a pocket-busting 4.65
inches at the diagonal, makes the iPhone's 3.5-inches look diminutive.
And despite the size, the Galaxy Nexus manages to weigh just 4.8 ounces,
slightly less than Apple's offering. <br /><br /> On it, videos and Web
pages looked crisp and bright, with rich colors. I started watching a
video during testing - an HD copy of "The Help" that I rented from
Google's Android Market - and had to force myself to break away to test
other features of the device. <br /><br /> With the latest version of
Android under the hood, the Galaxy Nexus is packed with new and improved
features. Many of them are great; others are simply great in theory. <br /><br />
Overall, the software looks fresher and less cluttered. The virtual
"buttons" that usually sit at the bottom of the screen have been
redesigned. There's still a "home" and a "back" button, but no "menu"
button to pull up various options within an app. Instead, there's now a
"recent apps" button that shows what you've been doing lately on the
phone. <br /><br /> Another neat change: The buttons are completely virtual,
so they change directions when you flip the phone sideways and
disappear when you're viewing photos or videos. <br /><br /> Other changes
to Android include an overhaul of its virtual keyboard, meant to make it
easier to type without messing up - something I've always had trouble
with on the stock Android keyboard. I was often able to type more
accurately than in the past, but sometimes still ended up with
unintended words in my messages. <br /><br /> The Android browser and <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Gmail">Gmail</a>
are updated, too. Gmail's new functions include the ability to search
emails while offline, while the browser is zippier and has a "request
desktop" option so you can check out webpages in their non-truncated
desktop version. <br /><br /> One new feature that falls into the "great in
theory" category is Face Unlock, which uses facial-recognition
technology to unlock the phone from standby mode. To set it up, you take
a picture of your face with the phone. Then, all you have to do to
unlock the phone is stare at the screen after you press the power
button. <br /><br /> Most of the time it didn't work, though, probably
because the phone couldn't recognise my face from certain angles. I was
also able to fool it by holding up a shot of my face on an iPhone. So
much for security. <br /><br /> Ice Cream Sandwich also has Android Beam,
which lets you share such content as a Web page, map or video between
two Android phones by bringing the backs of the phones close together.
It only works with phones that have this Android software and near-field
communication technology, though, so unless you and your friend both
buy the Galaxy Nexus you'll be out of luck at launch. <br /><br /> More
immediately useful was the phone's 5-megapixel camera, which is the
snappiest I've seen on any Android phone. There was almost no shutter
lag between shots, even when I had just turned the camera on. <br /><br />
Still, I would have preferred a higher-resolution sensor-8-megapixel
cameras are quickly becoming common on smartphones. In addition, photos I
took could have been brighter, though this can be improved on somewhat
by using some of the available editing options, including numerous color
filters and adjustable contrast options. <br /><br /> Like the <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/iPhone-4S">iPhone 4S</a> and some other high-end smartphones, the Galaxy Nexus can record high-definition videos in 1080p - the best <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Resolution">resolution</a> you can get on a consumer camera. I had some fun taking <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sunset-%28musician%29">sunset</a> videos with a time-lapse feature, and there are some goofy filming effects to play around with, too. <br /><br />
And yes, you can make calls on the Galaxy Nexus. Its thin body and
curved screen make it comfortable to hold against your ear, and calls
generally sounded good. <br /><br /> Sadly, high-speed <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Ne%28x%29tworks">networks</a> guzzle battery power like a <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Milkshake-%28musician%29">milkshake</a>, so I wasn't able to spend a ton of time using the device on a single battery charge. <br /><br /> The phone Google loaned me to test was a version that works with AT&T or <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/T-Mobile">T-Mobile</a>,
so I couldn't test its speed or battery life with the carrier actually
selling it in the US, Verizon, or with its high-speed 4G network. <br /><br />
Using both T-Mobile's standard 3G and speedier HSPA+ networks, at
least, I got about three hours and 15 minutes out of the Galaxy Nexus
for <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Surfing">surfing</a>
the Web, streaming a movie, sending instant messages, chatting on the
phone and other activities. The phone got quite warm with all this use.
Over Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, it's possible that the phone's
battery would drain even faster if you're doing a lot of downloading. <br /><br />
Another bummer: Verizon is blocking the Galaxy Nexus from supporting
Google Wallet, which is supposed to allow the phone to be used to buy
items in some stores by tapping it to payment terminals. <br /><br />
Generally, though, the Galaxy Nexus is a well-rounded smartphone that
serves up a noticeably freshened-up version of Android with sleek
hardware. Delicious, indeed. </span></div>
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<b>Honda's latest
attempt at making a small car for India seems to be even more
"enthusiastic" compared to its last 'jazzy' entry. We get behind the
wheel of this spirited little hatchback to find out whether the Brio
hits the right spot</b></div>
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Let’s get one thing out of the way – <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Honda">Honda</a>
makes great cars. There’s absolutely no doubt about that. But of
course, it’s not so difficult to make good cars, even great ones, which
start at double-digit lakh prices. Bring that figure down to half that,
and you’ll see that it’s not such an easy task. Not that auto makers in
India fail at this task, but just that the competition this down the
order is far more cut throat and to stand out against the established
competition is a fairly monumental task. Honda managed to burn, or let’s
say slightly singe its fingers with the Jazz – a car which proved that
you can have one of the best products in this hotly contested segment,
and yet fail to make waves if the pricing is not right.<br />
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Honda did correct this factor eventually, with a significantly
revised pricing for this wonderfully equipped and rather generously
sized hatch, and boy did that do wonders for its sales. So with that
lesson firmly in mind, Honda wasn’t about to put out a repeat
performance when coming up with an entry level hatchback which would go
head to head against established hot sellers such as the <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Hyundai">Hyundai</a>
i10 and the lot. Now Honda does have a lot riding on this little car,
given the fact that the entry and mid-order hatchback segments account
for most to the top selling cars in India. Also given the fact that
Honda has a fairly small product portfolio in India, it becomes even
more critical to get each car right. But as we’ve said before, Honda
never gets its products wrong, and this fact couldn’t be better iterated
after you take a look at the new Brio.<br />
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<b>The outside story</b><br />
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The Brio certainly is a
looker. In this segment where classical designs are more appreciated
than anything radical, the Brio has everything working in its favour.
While it doesn’t have the sharp, funky lines of its rival, the <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Chevrolet">Chevrolet</a>
Beat, or the radical futuristic styling of its elder sibling, the Jazz,
it still manages to stand out in a crowd quite easily. The well
proportioned stance with short overhangs is something that really gives
the car a dynamic look. While Honda’s designers might want to describe
the styling as 'double triangle' or the like in the language only
automobile designers can speak and very few apart from their ilk can
understand, what is clear to understand is that the Brio does look like
it’s moving forward at a good clip even when its standing still,
especially when viewed bang-on from the side.<br />
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This is accentuated by the slashed crease just below the shoulder
line and a parallel crease near the bottom of the car. Then there is
there is a wide stance with its flared wheel arches, reminiscent of more
sporty cars which really improves the appeal by leaps and bounds. This
wider track combined with the car's relatively short wheelbase of
2,345mm as well as the lack of overhangs at either end, and the Brio
comes across as a little rally car that would be more at home spewing
dust on special stages rather than pootling about town. The front of the
car bears the typical Honda traits that we’ve come to accept now, such
as the large ‘H’ badge on the grille.<br />
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Then there is the rear of the car. Now most people, especially
after looking at the pictures, might say that the all-glass tailgate
with the small, sharp clear glass taillights, looks strange. One might
even be forgiven for thinking this, as pictures really don’t do it
justice. But one look at that rump in the flesh is enough to convince
you of how wrong you were. The thick black accents on the glass
tail-gate combined with the round lights inside the clear-glass
taillight cluster give it the look of a cartoon character from
traditional Japanese anime. It makes the car look especially cute and
endearing when looked at from the rear angle, and it is probably the
most instantly recognisable backside on any Indian hatchback at the
moment.<br />
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While some pundits might be harking on
about the end of the world in the year to come, the year 2012 does hold
many goodies of the four-wheeled kind for Indian automobile consumers
and connoisseurs alike. This year itself has already seen some rather
critical launches from many of the established players in the Indian
market, but come 2012, it seems the ante is going to be upped much
further. Not only are the companies which have a strong footing in India
planning to release some much needed updates and fresh launches, 2012
will also see some brand new companies make their foray into the Indian
automobile space. One thing is for sure, 2012 is definitely going to be
an exciting year with regards to automobiles. Here's a list of cars we
believe will be launched next year</div>
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reason. A lot of metal for your money, and space to boot sedans make for
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whole barrage of SUV's headed its way. This is arguably going to be
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category. The segment for long has been dominated by one Japanese
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The most desirable segment of the lot.
Exotic, sizzling hot and fast enough to get you into trouble, sportscars
will always make us go weak in the knees. Expect some high speed action
in this segment...</div>
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Come 2012 and the two-wheeler space in the country will reach the brim before exploding with activity that shall last for a long time. With international players eager to get a piece of the second largest two-wheeler market in the world, the market is surely set for exciting new launches in 2012 featuring everything between the volume segment and the import category of motorcycles. The 250cc and the 600cc segments will play a key role with major of the world's motorcycle companies entering these two classes with a host of products including some localized options as well as imports. All in all, the bikers in India have a reason to smile in 2012 and be prepared to part with their cash for there are going to be plenty of interesting options to choose from. Happy vroom year ahead!<br />
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Superbikes of 2012 (1,000cc and above) </h1>
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The big mommas of the motorcycle world have
been around for sometime now and this segment needs to stir up big
time. 2012 promises to be just that with Kawasaki bringing in its 1,000c
plus monster to India as well as some other exciting launches in the
luxury cruiser segment to battle with the might of the Harley-Davidsons!</div>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209042369121675132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623469131699937819.post-16721224983441605702011-12-18T10:30:00.001+05:302011-12-24T13:12:30.535+05:30New Honda City Launched<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Honda Siel Cars India has launched a facelift of its popular mid-size
sedan, the City. Apart from the refreshed looks and the addition of
features like a sunroof on the option variant, another big move is the
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With refreshed interiors and exteriors, the Honda City's new version
will be available at a base price of Rs.6.99 Lakhs, ex-showrrom Delhi
and will be available in four trim versions namely, Corporate, E, S, V.
The V trim version will be available in automatic transmission as well,
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Saki Inaba, Director Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said at
the launch, "Honda City is one of the most successful car brands in the
country and certainly the most desirable sedan in its category. Honda
City has achieved the No.1 rank in JD Power for the 11th time."</div>
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The City is powered by a 1.5-litre iVTEC engine, which churns out
118PS of power, and is known for its refinement. Safety features on the
car include ABS with Brake Assist, Dual SRS Airbags, and G-CON. The new
Honda City now also have Cruise Control for select models.</div>
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The Honda City will be available in six colors namely Carnelian Red
Pearl, Sparkling Brown Metallic, Urban Titanium Metallic, Bold Beige
Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Taffeta White. The prices of the
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Corporate- 6.99 lakhs</div>
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E- 7.70 lakhs</div>
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S- 8.20 lakhs</div>
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V manual transmission- 8.70 lakhs</div>
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V automatic transmission- 9.42 lakhs</div>
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V(sunroof) manual transmission- 9.50 lakhs</div>
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<b>Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. today opened the booking for the
diesel variant of its mid-sized sedan, the Nissan Sunny in a diesel
option with a starting price of Rs. 7.98 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi</b><br />
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Sharing the same ‘V’ platform and the 1.5 litre engine, both from the
Micra, Nissan Motor India has announced the prices of the Sunny in its
diesel avatar namely the XL variant at Rs. 7.98 lakhs and the XV variant
at Rs. 8.78 lakhs. Bookings for the car have been started.</div>
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The 1.5 litre, K9K engine, taken from the Renault
– Nissan Alliance has an ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 21.64 kilometers to a litre with the power figure of 86 PS @ 3750 rpm and
torque of 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm. The four cylinder engine is mated to a five
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Mr. Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director & CEO, Nissan Motor
India, said, “We are delighted to introduce the diesel variant of Sunny
for the Indian market. At a time when Indian market is witnessing an
increase in demand for diesel cars, Sunny Diesel with Nissan technology
of high performance and fuel economy will be the right choice for our
valued customers in their search for the most suitable sedan.”</div>
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In terms of safety, the Sunny diesel comes equipped with Anti-Lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake
Assist (BA),Engine Immobilizer and Airbags with its focus on young
professional with a lot of kilometers to travel on a daily basis. Mr. G M
Singh, Vice Chairman & MD, Hover Automotive India, Nissan’s
Marketing & Sales partner said, “Introduction of Sunny is another
major milestone in Nissan’s efforts to grow fast in the Indian market
which is growing at much faster pace compared to many other parts of the
world now. The fact that we are able to clock over 3000 sales for the
Petrol Sunny so far reinforces our belief that Indian customers prefer
Nissan’s products which are filled with innovation and excitement.”</div>
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The Nissan Sunny Diesel will be available in six colors namely Bronze
Grey, Blade Silver, Storm White, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black and Brick
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Over the past week we've had lots of people asking us what the minimum PC requirements are for <a href="http://www.needforspeed.com/therun" target="_self" title="Need for Speed The Run Racing Game">NFS The Run</a>. The minimum requirements are as follows:<br />
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OS: Windows Vista SP2 32-bit<br />
DirectX: DirectX 10<br />
Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Equivalent<br />
Memory: 3 GB<br />
Hard Drive: 18 GB<br />
Graphics card (AMD): 512 MB RAM ATI Radeon 4870 or higher performance<br />
Graphics card (NVIDIA): 512 MB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT or higher performance<br />
Sound card: DirectX Compatible<br />
Keyboard or Gamepad or Steering Wheel<br />
DVD Rom Drive<br />
Online: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection<br />
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OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit<br />
DirectX: DirectX 11<br />
Processor: 3.0 Ghz Intel Core 2 Quad or AMD Equivalent<br />
Memory: 4 GB<br />
Hard Drive: 18 GB<br />
Graphics card (AMD): 1024 MB RAM ATI Radeon 6950<br />
Graphics card (NVIDIA): 1024 MB RAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX560<br />
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible<br />
Keyboard or Gamepad or Steering Wheel<br />
DVD Rom Drive<br />
Online: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection<br />
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Steve Jobs, the visionary in the black turtleneck who <a href="http://www.apple.com/" target="_blank">co-founded Apple</a> in a Silicon Valley garage, built it into the world's leading tech company and led a mobile-computing revolution with wildly popular devices such as the iPhone, died Wednesday. He was 56. </div>
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His friends and Apple fans on Wednesday night mourned the passing of a tech titan.</div>
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"Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," Apple said in a statement. "The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."</div>
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More than one pundit, praising Jobs' ability to transform entire industries with his inventions, called him a modern-day Leonardo Da Vinci.</div>
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"Steve Jobs is one of the great innovators in the history of modern capitalism," New York Times columnist Joe Nocera said in August. "His intuition has been phenomenal over the years."</div>
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Jobs' death, while dreaded by Apple's legions of fans, was not unexpected. He had battled cancer for years, took a medical leave from Apple in January and stepped down as chief executive in August because he could "no longer meet (his) duties and expectations."</div>
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Born February 24, 1955, and then adopted, Jobs grew up in Cupertino, California -- which would become home to Apple's headquarters -- and showed an early interest in electronics. As a teenager, he phoned William Hewlett, president of Hewlett-Packard, to request parts for a school project. He got them, along with an offer of a summer job at HP.</div>
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Jobs dropped out of Oregon's Reed College after one semester, although he returned to audit a class in calligraphy, which he says influenced Apple's graceful, minimalist aesthetic. He quit one of his first jobs, designing video games for Atari, to backpack across India and take psychedelic drugs. Those experiences, Jobs said later, shaped his creative vision.</div>
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"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future," he told Stanford University graduates during a commencement speech in 2005. "You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."</div>
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/10/05/steve.jobs.timeline/index.html" target="_blank">View a time line of Steve Jobs' work</a></div>
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While at HP, Jobs befriended Steve Wozniak, who impressed him with his skill at assembling electronic components. The two later joined a Silicon Valley computer hobbyists club, and when he was 21, Jobs teamed with Wozniak and two other men to launch Apple Computer Inc.</div>
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It's long been Silicon Valley legend: Jobs and Wozniak built their first commercial product, the Apple 1, in Jobs' parents' garage in 1976. Jobs sold his Volkswagen van to help finance the venture. The primitive computer, priced at $666.66, had no keyboard or display, and customers had to assemble it themselves.</div>
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The following year, Apple unveiled the Apple II computer at the inaugural West Coast Computer Faire. The machine was a hit, and the personal computing revolution was under way.</div>
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Jobs was among the first computer engineers to recognize the appeal of the mouse and the graphical interface, which let users operate computers by clicking on images instead of writing text.</div>
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Apple's pioneering Macintosh computer launched in early 1984 with a now-iconic, Orwellian-themed Super Bowl ad. The boxy beige Macintosh sold well, but the demanding Jobs clashed frequently with colleagues, and in 1986, he was ousted from Apple after a power struggle.</div>
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Then came a 10-year hiatus during which he founded NeXT Computer, whose pricey, cube-shaped computer workstations never caught on with consumers.</div>
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Jobs had more success when he bought Pixar Animation Studios from George Lucas before the company made it big with "Toy Story." Jobs brought the same marketing skill to Pixar that he became known for at Apple. His brief but emotional pitch for "Finding Nemo," for example, was a masterful bit of succinct storytelling.</div>
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In 1996, Apple bought NeXT, returning Jobs to the then-struggling company he had co-founded. Within a year, he was running Apple again -- older and perhaps wiser but no less of a perfectionist. And in 2001, he took the stage to introduce the original iPod, the little white device that transformed portable music and kick-started Apple's furious comeback.</div>
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Thus began one of the most remarkable second acts in the history of business. Over the next decade, Jobs wowed launch-event audiences, and consumers, with one game-changing hit after another: iTunes (2003), the iPhone (2007), the App Store (2008), and the iPad (2010).</div>
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/08/25/top.steve.jobs.moments/index.html" target="_blank">Review Jobs' top moments as a showman</a></div>
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Observers marveled at Jobs' skills as a pitchman, his ability to inspire godlike devotion among Apple "fanboys" (and scorn from PC fans) and his "one more thing" surprise announcements. Time after time, he sold people on a product they didn't know they needed until he invented it. And all this on an official annual salary of $1.</div>
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He also built a reputation as a hard-driving, mercurial and sometimes difficult boss who oversaw almost every detail of Apple's products and rejected prototypes that didn't meet his exacting standards.</div>
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By the late 2000s, his once-renegade tech company, the David to Microsoft's Goliath, was entrenched at the uppermost tier of American business. Apple now operates more than 300 retail stores in 11 countries. The company has sold more than 275 million iPods, 100 million iPhones and 25 million iPads worldwide.</div>
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Jobs' climb to the top was complete in summer 2011, when Apple listed more cash reserves than the U.S. Treasury and even briefly surpassed Exxon Mobil as the world's most valuable company.</div>
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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/markets/storysupplement/apple_10yr_stock_timeline/?hpt=hp_t1" target="_blank">CNNMoney.com: Apple stock under Jobs</a></div>
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But Jobs' health problems sometimes cast a shadow over his company's success. In 2004, he announced to his employees that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer. He lost weight and appeared unusually gaunt at keynote speeches to Apple developers, spurring concerns about his health and fluctuations in the company's stock price. One wire service accidentally published Jobs' obituary.</div>
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Jobs had a secret liver transplant in 2009 in Tennessee during a six-month medical leave of absence from Apple. He took another medical leave in January this year. Perhaps mindful of his legacy, he cooperated on his first authorized biography, scheduled to be published by Simon & Schuster in November.</div>
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Jobs is survived by his wife of 20 years, Laurene, and four children, including one from a prior relationship.</div>
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He always spoke with immense pride about what he and his engineers accomplished at Apple.</div>
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"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do," he told the Stanford grads in 2005.</div>
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"If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on."</div>
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<span class="postbody">The Nike + Sportwatch created in collaboration with the TomTom GPS is finally available for purchase in Italy. We have spoken in recent months smartwatch of Nike, a watch equipped with GPS receiver that allows you to record times, speeds and routes taken during training and competitions (all data capturing position during the race), able to measure the pace, heart rate and calories burned. </span><br />
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<span class="postbody"> The recorded data with Nike + can be downloaded to a computer through the USB connector on the end of the strap, while inside the watch can be kept up to 50 races with personal bests. The display features can be customized according to user needs. The Nike + GPS Sportwatch costs € 199 and is available on TomTom's site, on the Italian site of Nike and Nike Store throughout Italy</span></div>
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<span class="postbody">In recent years there has been a boom in electric toothbrushes with rotating head. These models are powered by AA batteries, often disposable. The model DiamondClean Philips, however, uses a USB port to provide a power source standards when traveling. </span><br />
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<span class="postbody"> Equipped with a travel case and a dock in the shape of glass for the bathroom, the Philips DiamondClean has two types of heads that rotate at 31,000 rpm to eliminate 100% of the plate in about 2 minutes. A full battery charge provides autonomy for 3 weeks. </span><br />
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<span class="postbody"> The device also provides 5 modes of vibration to help whiten teeth, the sensitivity of the gums or easy cleaning. In Great Britain is on sale for £ 250, about 286 €</span></div>
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<span class="postbody"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">MobiFrance has recently partnered up with Sony Ericsson to develop a concept cell called the French Luxury (FL). The FL is designed to commemorate France’s Independence Day by bearing a strong resemblance to the Eiffel Tower, the most recognizable French landmark. </span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="postbody">The KICHERER SLS Roadster Supersport GT/R is based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class. For this KICHERER created and mounted a sporty front spoiler, side skirts and a specially hand-made GT front grill. More accents are provided by the small aerodynamic fins that can be mounted on the bonnet and on the wings. A further highlight on the sports car is provided by the three-part 20 inch RS-1 lightweight complete wheels.The classic double-spoke design harmonises perfectly with the equally classic sports car silhouette of this retro-sports car. </span><br />
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