Tata DoCoMo 1 Paise Per 10 Seconds Night Calling
DETAILS:
Cost - Rs. 19
All Local calls - 1 paisa per 10 seconds [ From 11pm to 7am ]
Videocon Free STD Minutes + 2 paise per sms
DETAILS:
Cost - Rs. 29
Free STD Minutes to any network - 50 Minutes
First National SMS of the Day - Rs1.50
After that National SMS - 2 paise per sms [ Fair usage policy limit 1000 SMS/day ]
Vodafone UNLIMITED Night Calling for Karnataka
DETAILS:
Cost - Rs. 22
Local Vodafone calls - UNLIMITED [ From 11 pm - 7 am ]
Validity - 15 Days
Samsung launches next gen 14.6 MP camera in India
Samsung has announced the launch of NX10- a mirror-less interchangeable lens camera for the Indian market. The NX10 is available in two versions- one with 18-55mm lens kit costing Rs. 42,990 and the other with 30mm Pan Cake lens at Rs. 44,990.
The Samsung NX10 has a DSLR embedded inside the compact frame, which integrates the APS-C sized CMOS sensor. The 14.6MP camera has a 3 inch AMOLED screen and also supports HD movie recording. It consumes low power and has a contrast ratio of 100,000:1 vs. 500:1.
"The new Samsung NX10 marks the start of the next generation of cameras. For the first time in the market, Samsung has successfully integrated an APS-C size sensor into a compact body by eliminating the mirror box, meaning that our users can now be as creative as they want to be on the move without having to compromise on image quality," said Ravinder Zutshi, Deputy MD, Samsung India Electronics.
Creative's EP-3NC earphones to cut ambient noise by 90 percent
Creative Technology has announced a new in-ear earphone the Creative EP-3NC that boasts of reducing ambient noise by up to 90 percent. The in-ear earphones use a single AAA alkaline battery, which has an extended battery life of up to 100 hours.
The earphones come in three sizes with silicone eartips, which is optimal for using in long hours. It comes with a 9mm Neodymium magnet driver that supports in-flight entertainment. Also packing in with the earphone are an airline adapter and a travel pouch for storage. The Creative EP-3NC is one of the lightest pairs of Active Noise Cancelling earphones available today.
It also has a push to hear Monitor button that allows the user to hear environmental sounds without removing the earphones.
Ernest Sim, Regional Sales Manager for the Indian Subcontinent, Creative said, "The Creative EP-3NC earphones have been designed keeping in mind the needs and convenience of today's traveler. The earphones are one of the lightest pairs of Active Noise-Cancelling earphones available in the market today and have an added feature that enables the user to keep listening to his/her favorite music or movie in passive mode without Active Noise- Cancellation even after the battery power has run out - an advantage for travelers who find themselves without extra batteries during a trip."
The weight of the product is 27 grams. It is suggested that the price will be Rs. 5999.
MTNL Will Provide 3G and Wi-Fi Services At Cheapest Rates to JNU
In an endeavorer to provide an exclusive, affordable and dedicated telecommunication network to the students and educational institutes, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) the leading total telecom service provider has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.
The MOU was signed in the presence of Minister of state for Telecommunications and IT Mr. Sachin Pilot, Mr. Kuldeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, MTNL and Prof. B.B. Bhattacharya, Vice-Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.
Speaking on the new initiative of MTNL, Sachin Pilot, said “JNU is a premier institute in the country, MTNL has offered to facilitate the students of the University to access the Local Area Network (LAN) of JNU using MTNL 3G network.With this initiative MTNL would provide Wi-Fi connectivity to all the JNU Hostels at its own cost to ensure that students, staff, and faculty are able to access affordable high speed Broadband Internet anywhere in the hostels.”
To ensure seamless conectivity with the good coverage and good quality of service, MTNL has set-up four additional 3G towers (BTS) on campus to cover the sprawling JNU Campus. The capital expenditure for this is being incurred by MTNL as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, he added.
Apart from the above, shortly all MTNL 2G and 3G Mobile service users in JNU would also be able to make unlimited free calls to each other. The operator will provide Wi Fi Broadband service the students at very affordable charges of Rs.199 per month in place of Rs. 599.
iBibo Ties up with MTS, Launches Gaming & Voice Based VAS
After that they will receive an incoming call from ibibo asking to record their message like voice mail. The audio of recorded message will be uploaded as a new ‘beep’ on ibibo immediately with a status of “I have recorded a new voice beep on ibibo. To listen, sms PLAYBEEP
to 5676746 or go to link given by ibibo”. As per my personal experience this service is cool enough to attract new users to ibibo, as Indian social networking sites like Zapak, Bigadda, IndyaRocks are not as par with Facebook or Orkut here.
Ibibo also launched Group SMS over the past couple of months. It allows users to create and subscribe to groups, enabling one-to-many and many-to-many SMS. Ibibo hosts some most popular online social gaming like “The Great Indian Parking Wars” and “Teen Patti“.Toshiba's "Libretto W100" is first dual touch screen notebook
Toshiba brings to you a fresh outlook for notebooks. It has launched "Libretto W100"- the world's first dual touch screen Windows mini notebook PC. Also released is "Portege R700", Toshiba's lightest and thinnest full function laptop.
The Libretto W100 comes with two touch sensitive screens with 7 inch display. It is mainly targeted at prosumers. The Libretto W100 can be held both vertically or horizontally as per the user's requirement. The lower screen also functions as a virtual keyboard, making the device function like a laptop.
Files and icons can be dragged and dropped from one screen to another with the sweep of a finger. Its connectivity options allow the user to surf the net, read and type e-mails or messages, download newspapers, watch videos or access social networks.
The Portege R700 is a 13.3 inch laptop that is light in weight and comes with an ultra slim chassis. It has an Intel Core processor and 8GB RAM. With one time charging, the battery runs up to eight hours. The laptop is also equipped with a 3D sensor for protecting hard disk against drops and shocks. It enables high data transfer with the support of HDMI and USB 3.0.
"Toshiba's pioneering innovation and strength of engineering excellence enables groundbreaking technologies realizing into the designing of laptops in order to deliver an unparalleled blend of high performance, mobility and features to our consumers. All this and keeping in mind affordability." said Sivakumar. N, General Manager, TIPL (PC Division) on the release of the products.
MTNL Slashes ISD Rates For GSM Subscribers in Delhi
Triggering another price war in the International subscriber dialing (ISD) space, state-run telecom major and India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), today announced the massive reduction (up to 80%) in ISD call tariff for its 2G and 3G GSM mobile service customers in Delhi telecom circle.
MTNL Delhi’s Postpaid and Prepaid (Dolphin/Trump) subscriber can enjoy ISD Call to USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand at just Rs.1 (Existing Calls charges was Rs.6 to Rs.9.20 per minute). MTNL also offer the lowest ISD rates from all other operator for international callings to 26 countries across the globe.
According to the MTNL announcement, the new ISD call rates provides greater convenience to MTNL customers and gives best value for money as well as seamless & affordable connectivity with family and friends. The promotional offer will be available free of cost or without any pack to all MTNL GSM mobile service users in Delhi telecom circle.The offer is valid up to 90 Days from 26th June 2010.
According to the MTNL announcement, the new ISD call rates provides greater convenience to MTNL customers and gives best value for money as well as seamless & affordable connectivity with family and friends. The promotional offer will be available free of cost or without any pack to all MTNL GSM mobile service users in Delhi telecom circle.The offer is valid up to 90 Days from 26th June 2010.
Country Present call charges (per miniute Revised call charges (per minite) ARGENTINA Rs.18 Rs.3 AUSTRALIA Rs.9.2 Rs.5 AUSTRIA Rs.9.2 Rs.5 BAHRAIN Rs.9.2 Rs.3 BANGLADESH Rs.9.2 Rs.5 CANADA Rs.6.3 Rs.1 CHINA Rs.9.2 Rs.1 COLUMBIA Rs.18 Rs.5 CYPRUS Rs.9.2 Rs.3 HONG KONG Rs.6.3 Rs.1 INDONESIA Rs.6.3 Rs.5 IRAQ Rs.9.2 Rs.5 JAPAN Rs.9.2 Rs.5 JORDAN Rs.18 Rs.3 KOREA (SOUTH) Rs.9.2 Rs.3 MALAYSIA Rs.6.3 Rs.3 MEXICO Rs.18 Rs.5 PERU Rs.18 Rs.5 RUSSIA Rs. 9.2 Rs.5 SINGAPORE Rs.6.3 Rs.1 SWEDEN Rs.9.2 Rs.3 TAIWAN Rs.18 Rs.5 THAILAND Rs.6.3 Rs.1 U.S.A. Rs.6.3 Rs.1 UZBEKISTAN Rs.9.2 Rs.5 VIETNAM Rs.18 Rs.5
Aircel Launches GSM Services in Haryana
AIRCEL, India’s 5th largest GSM service provider today announced the commercial launch of its 2.5G EDGE enabled GSM Mobile Services in Haryana telecom circle.
Aircel introduces an inbuilt tariff on STD calls wherein the first minute is @75p, and the second minute onwards at 50 paisa. Also, Aircel offers On-net STD calls at lower rates,wherein its subscribers can enjoy STD call at 50p per minute to any
Aircel Mobile number across India.The company also launches a very user-friendly package at Rs.5 where in the user can avail maximum value for money i.e. talk time for Rs.4.50 and it enable its subscribers to make all local and STD at 50 paisa per minute on the same day. To address the migrants and travelers, there are attractive discounts on roaming to neighboring states like Delhi, UP and HP. Further-more, Aircel offers free calling value on seconds and minutes plan.
Aircel introduces, extremely innovative Pocket Internet cards which offer the consumers unlimited browsing, dialer tunes, free games and wall papers for a period of 30days @Rs.98.
Speaking on the launch of GSM Mobile services in Haryana, Mr. Gurdeep Singh, COO, Aircel said, “We are proud to be here in Haryana and present to our customers a National Brand with a strong local connect. We will be introducing products and services uniquely tailored to meet the special needs of our Haryana consumers. To reward high usage in a simple manner there is an inbuilt reduction in tariff on all local calls wherein the first minute is @60p, the second minute@50p and third minute onwards it is @40p. The Haryana launch augments the next phase of our Pan India roll-out.”
Virgin Mobile’s Ad Campaign Conferred With Bronze Lion Award
India’s only youth focused mobile service brand Virgin Mobile today announced that its traverse ad campaign bagged the prestigious Bronze Lion award under the print category of A26 Commercial Public Service at Cannes International Advertising Festival for the year 2010.
