Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Most Expensive Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2011-2012
World's Most Expensive Cars
What is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you had the money and opportunity, you would probably spend a small fraction of it on a collection of supercars for your private garage.
" Here are the 10 most expensive production cars on the market; we will not include concept cars. "
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Apple iPhone 4S (Sprint) – [Review]
The Apple iPhone 4S for Sprint makes it easy to call, take photos, surf the Web and play games - the tasks that most people want to accomplish with their smartphones.
Pros
- Excellent Web speeds
- Terrific camera
- Solid call quality
- Siri is intriguing
- Lots of apps
Cons
- No 4G
- Poor social-networking integration
- On-screen keyboard is quite small.
What do you do with your phone? If you're like most Americans, you make some calls, take some photos, and send some texts. Maybe you kill time with some games, check Facebook or Twitter, and look things up on the Web. If that's you, then the iPhone 4S ($199-$399 with contract on Sprint) is your phone: it's the best cameraphone in the U.S., the fastest Web-browsing phone and one that has finally licked the iPhone's calling problems. That makes it our current Editors' Choice on Sprint.
Nokia introduces C2-05 and X2-05 feature phones, with the new Nokia Browser
Nokia has announced two new feature phones, Nokia C2-05 and X2-05, scheduled to launch globally by the end of Q4 2011. According to Nokia, the two phones provide both “looks and power, for less.” The devices are apparently perfect for the younger generation, who often treat their phones as electronic jewellery, and yet want smartphone features like internet and apps, all at an affordable price.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Porsche 911 GT2 sports car bonnets get treated with special art work
The world’s fastest street legal sedan, Brabus Rocket 800 is based on Mercedes-Benz CLS
While Mercedes Benz in making its presence felt at the Frankfurt Motor Show, it’s time for German tuners Brabus to makes it presence felt too. The tuners have come out with the fastest street-legal version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the 2012 Brabus Rocket 800. The Rocket 800 can hit top speeds of 230 mph and adds a new oomph to the concept of luxury sedans. The car sports a new exterior design including large air intakes, wider wheel arches, a rear wing and a rear diffuser, apart from the aerodynamic updates.
The $1 million Maxximus Prodigy super car runs on liquid natural gas
If fuel prices are giving you a heart burn, then switch to LNG, or Liquid Natural Gas powered vehicles without compromising on opulence. One such attempt comes from North America based Maxximus, a supercar called the Prodigy. The car is said to run on a proprietary 330 ci engine, with twin turbochargers. The Maxximus Prodigy can hit speeds of 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds flat, and 0 to 100 mph and back to 0 in just 8.9 seconds flat.
Spin the Ferrari FF in snow at a driving course in Aspen
If you have ever driven on iceeee, you would know the perils of and risks, even if you are driving the most road safe luxury car. And who would know better than luxury auto makers Ferrari? And keeping that in mind, the brand is rolling out its “Pilota on Ice” driving program for its US customer base. Beginning January 2012, owners and guests of Ferrari
Bugatti Galibier Hyper-Saloon will hit the markets with a significant design change
Bugatti Galibier has been a long awaited release from Bugatti, and by the lookssss of things the luxurious sports saloon will not be what you first saw a few months ago. Reports suggest that Galibier's design has been "significantly altered", after the company decided to incorporate Bugatti customer's inputs. The car was first launched at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, and runs on a 16-cylinder engine which can be powered with biofuel as well as gasoline. Priced at about €1 million ($1.34 million) the car is said to hit markets by 2013 or 2014.
Garia Mansory Edition is a customized carbon fiber golf car
Ferrari 458 Spider to be out for $257,000 in US
If you are looking to add a good steaming hot exotic sports car to your garage that gives of the right oomph and is super fast too, then set your sights up on the Ferrari 458 Spider. With orders rolling out by January 2012, the car looks absolutely delicious and sports a 4.5-liter V8-powered and sports a retractable roof too. Expect the car to cost you around $257,000, if not anything higher!
Bentley collaborates with Linley for 10 limited edition Continental Flying Spurs
The Bentley Flying spurs will now have some additional oomph, thanks to a collaboration that the brand has entered with British design company Linley. Meant for the Chinese markets, the cars will feature select Linley veneers in Santos rosewood on the fascia, console, waistrail and roof console which is a first for any car, ever. The Linley Helix motif is inspired by the Linley Helix Furniture Collection, and the car springs more suprises than you can imagine.
Billiard dining table unites playing and dining on one platform
If you love playing billiards and having friends over, then the Parigi and Cabochon billiard dining tables by MBM Billardi are just for you. Just remove the top panels of the dining table and there you will have yourself a billiards table. Modern yet aesthetic they are best suited for contemporary homes. The tables are crafted from seasoned wood with the elements of billiards fashioned by numerical control machinery for precision. Cabochon billiard table is made of carved wood and has an inset oval crystal mirror, which is held together by aluminum frame. While each leg of the table is cast in silver metal.
A $1.2 million Mercedes Benz S600L Pullman for the President of India
President of India, Pratibha Patil’s limousine has been upgraded for a Mercedes Benz S600L Pullman. Named after the luxurious and spacious open-plan Pullman railway coaches, the S600 exhibits the same spaciousness owing to an overall length of 6356 mm. This is made possible due to its spacious interior to its 4315mm wheelbase, which is 115 cm longer than that of the long version of the special-protection S-Class. Speaking of protection the vehicle is armoured with features that provide cover from military-standard small-arms projectiles and fragments from hand grenades and other explosives.
Its other safety features include the ability to run on flat tyres, a self-sealing fuel tank and a fire-extinguishing system. The vehicle is powered by a twelve-cylinder bi-turbo engine with a displacement of 5513cc and an output of 517 horse power. Enough power to effortlessly steer through danger zones in case of emergency situations. Its interiors are designed in a way to enable passengers to sit facing each other, while a partition between the driver’s seat and the passenger’s compartment has been added to ensure privacy.
The car that took around a year to build is estimated to cost over $1.2 million. Especially for the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pullman, the developers designed about 550 new components made from steel. They join together with the body shell of the Pullman to create a fully-enclosed cell, which is one of the key factors behind the vehicles durability.
A new smaller Mercedes SLS planned to compete with Porsche 911
In a bid to woo young drivers and give fierce competition to rival cars like the Porsche 911 and Jaguar C-X16 the brand new Mercedes SLS will feature a twin-turbo engine that will be smaller than the original gullwing SLS. While
still in the inception stages, the car is said to feature "a front-mounted V8 engine" with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo that can go from 0-60mph in four seconds and hit top speeds of 185mph.While pricing is not yet official, the new model is touted to be priced starting at €80,000 ($106,640).
still in the inception stages, the car is said to feature "a front-mounted V8 engine" with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo that can go from 0-60mph in four seconds and hit top speeds of 185mph.While pricing is not yet official, the new model is touted to be priced starting at €80,000 ($106,640).
My guide for the new $35 Aakash Tablet
Availability: The government will roll out 100,000 units of the Aakash tablet initially. The details of the availability of the device are bit sketchy. The government says it will distribute the device to students through the institutions they are studying. So, best way to find out exact availability of Aakash tablet is to contact your concerned department of your college/institution.
Commercially, the device will be launched in November. Pre-booking for the Aakash tablet (retail version is known as UbiSlate) has already started.

Price: Well, the Aakash tablet will be available for students at a subsidised price of nearly Rs. 1,730. However, the exact price of the Aakash is nearly Rs. 2,276, which the government paid for its procurement. As per the official website, the Aakash tablet a.k.a UbiSlate will be commercially available at Rs. 2,999.
Plans: As per official website, UbiSlate will come with an unlimited mobile Internet at Rs.98/month.

Specs: The Aakash tablet comes with a seven-inch 800x400 resistive touchscreen. It runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS and is powered by 366 MHz + HD video co-processor. For connectivity, it has an inbuilt WiFI support and can connect a datacard for 3G and GPRS connectivity. The device comes with a 2GB of storage memory, which can be extended up to 32GB via microSD. It has a 256 MB RAM. The device supports document formats: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT, ODP and can run PDF viewer, Text editor. It has a 2,100 mAh battery which is promised to give 3 hours of backup depending upon usage.Check out more spec details here.
Versions: Yes, there are two versions of the Aakash tablet. The subsidised Aakash tablet will miss few features such as inbuilt cellular modem and SIM to access Internet. The retail version is likely to sport full-fledged specs as announced by the government.
Developed by: The Aakash tablet is designed, developed and manufactured by a Canada-based firm called DataWind in co-ordination with IIT Rajasthan. According to reports, DataWind plans to launch a high end version of the device in less price sensitive markets such as the UK and US.
Is Aakash really world’s cheapest tablet?
Media seems to love tagging India as the “cheapest market”, especially after the launch of Tata Nano. However, it’s not same for the Aakash. After some search on Internet, we found out that there are a number of tablets available in the same price range and that too with better specs.
We already have a seven-inch tablet running Android 2.2 OS with an 800 MHZ Cortex-A8 processor, 256 MB RAM and 2GB hard drive, built-in camera at a price of $ 39.71. Check out the product here. And if you slightly go up, you have Maxtouuch 7inch Tablet PC.
Similarly, there a number of Chinese companies offering tablets running various Android versions with better processors between the price range of $40-50. The Aakash tablet offers nothing extraordinary other than its ultra low price. If it is overhauled on the specs front with a slight price hike, the Aakash could catch up with other high end but affordable tablets in the market.
So, if the retail price for a single unit from an Indian retailer for a more powerful tablet is Rs 5,000 ($100). We are almost sure that the same tablet can be ordered in bulk to get the pricing down to the range of $50. The point is, perhaps the specifications and technology for the Aakash tablet could have been better, especially when you count the exemptions of duty and other benefits that would have been applied to the $35 project. Going by the specifications and the fact that the tablet with run Android 2.2, it's performance might just be below acceptable levels. Unless the Google Android 2.2 OS on the Aakash tablet is heavily modified for performance boost on slower processors, the lag and response of the tablet with a resistive screen can result in a frustrating experience. We hope to get our hands on the $35 gadget soon, we will reserve our final verdict for the detailed review.
5 main reasons not to be bummed by the iPhone 4S
Sure, you wanted the "iPhone 5," whatever that is, but here are five reasons this was a great week for Apple.
One of the benefits of my position is that I get first dibs on a lot of cool industry events. So, with less than a week's notice, when I received an invite to attend Apple's presumed iPhone 5 launch, I jumped at the chance to go. Making the travel plans work on PCMag's budget meant layovers in Phoenix and Boston, two separate airlines, a redeye flight, a Zipcar reservation, and a luxurious one-night stay at the Quality Inn Civic Center San Jose. But it was all worth it because I got to be in the room when Apple's new CEO unveiled, after months of rumors and wild speculation, an iPhone 4 with faster parts.
That's right. We were expecting the iPhone 5, and we got the iPhone 4S. If the name alone was not indication enough that this is an incremental upgrade, there is the telling detail that the phone looks exactly the same. No five-inch screen, no aluminum casing, no tear-drop contouring. Hell, the iPhone 4S doesn't even have 4G! Indeed, the bloggers and tech press have been blasting their disappointment all over the Web. Not me. Sure, I am disappointed. I didn't get to see a shiny new gadget, but Apple showed off something even more important this week: an innovation-based business plan for digital domination.
Now, if you are one of those folks that just wants a phone with a bigger screen, stop reading now. You aren't going to like what I have to say. But if you are willing to bear with me for a while longer, let me tell you five reasons this was a great week for Apple.
1: The iPhone 4S is a Better Phone
We will have to get the phone in for testing before we really understand how it performs, but on the specs alone, the iPhone 4S seems better than its predecessor. A faster, dual core A5 processor, 8MP camera, 1080p video recording, and eight hours of battery life are all needed improvements. You can read my "Hands On With the Apple iPhone 4S" for more details, but the important thing is that the company is still iterating and enhancing its product lines. That is a good sign, for any tech company. And besides, I don't think a bigger screen would make the iPhone any better. What do you want, a Streak 5?
2. iOS 5 Launches October 12th
The way I see it, Apple is like a NASCAR team with two cars, the iPhone and iPad, drafting off one another and pushing each other along. The engine in both of these cars is iOS. At the end of the month, Apple will roll out iOS 5 to all of its devices, including existing iPhone 4 and iPod touch users. If past roll outs are any judge, this will be a swift and relatively painless process. This kind of thing is unfamiliar to Android users like me that are still waiting for last year's version (v2.3) of Android to reach my handset. It will utterly befuddle the millions of BlackBerry users out there who probably don't even know that are multiple versions of the Blackberry OS. Apple is gaining market share, and it isn't doing it with OSX; it is doing it with iOS.
3. iCloud is Coming Down to Earth
Maybe I am cheating a bit by separating out iCloud from iOS, but I think it is worth examining on its own. Critics will say that Google has Google Music, and Amazon has Cloud-based storage, but iCloud is going to take cloud services a step further. It isn't just going to be a place to back-up your digital life, it is going to synchronize all of those items and make them available to you from your entire Apple device. Take photos on you iPhone and the will be automatically synched to your iPhoto photostream on both your Mac and your iPad. Not only will iCloud quickly change the way users interact with digital services, it is going to create tremendous incentives for anyone in the Apple ecosystem to buy even more Apple hardware.
4. The iPhone is Going Mainstream
Those who test the latest hardware for a living tend to forget that average consumers pay for their technology and that $200 for a phone—plus a two year contract—is actually a lot of money. Apple has long been content to service the high end of the smartphone market, but now it is aiming lower, and broader. Turns out the old iPhone 4 will stay on the market and so will the iPhone 3Gs. In fact, Apple is slashing the cost of the iPhone 4 to $99 and the 8GB Apple iPhone 3GS will be available for free with a contract. This isn't just getting rid of inventory; Apple has decided to make the iPhone available at a range of price points that finally goes to $0. That is huge. Throw in the fact that Sprint customers will be able to sign up for the iPhone as well, and you could see significant iPhone adoption growth both in the U.S. and overseas.
5. Siri Works
Much was made of the fact that there was no "one more thing" at this week's event. I would suggest that Siri may be that one more thing. This voice recognition service will be built into all iPhone 4S devices. At the most basic level, it is a voice recognition system, albeit a pretty good one. Beyond that, it is an interface for dealing with online search engines and even your productivity apps. Ask "will it rain today," and Siri will use the date, local weather forecast, and your GPS to find the answer and then tell you in natural language. It is an amazing technology that could fundamentally change how we use our mobile devices. And the best part is, it works. Not perfectly, not consistently, but way better than you'd expect. Apple owns it and you can too for the price of an iPhone 4S.
Now, I'm not saying Apple has a clear path to global, mobile, and social domination. Android is still selling more units worldwide, Google has incredibly deep pockets, and Microsoft still has a few cards to play. Even so, all the hand-wringing about the missing iPhone 5 is just ridiculous. As Tim Cook reminded the audience as he left the stage: "Only Apple could make such amazing hardware, software and services and bring them together in such a powerful and integrated way."
He is the CEO, so he has to say "only." There are other companies that might be able to do the same. All I'm saying is, Apple is having a good week.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The most stylish BlackBerry Phone | BlackBerry Style 9670
Overview
Full Support System
Effortless Email and text
Master your messages with push notifications that alert you when you have a new email or text. See all your messages in one easy-to-manage list.
Connect in real-time, anytime
Whether you're planning a night out, swapping files or just touching base, BBM™ is your instant connection to the people in your life. And with unlimited message length, you can be sure your thoughts get across.
Multitasking
Jump from app to app in a flash on your BlackBerry Style smartphone. Your apps stay connected whether you're using them or not. So whatever you're up to, your notifications keep coming through.
WiFi and 3G
Enjoy fast downloads and browsing as you switch seamlessly between Wi-Fi® networks and high-speed 3G networks. The BlackBerry Style is super-responsive.
Creating Evolution In Flip
External Display
Flip your smartphone shut to protect the screen and keyboard, then use the external screen to check the time, screen your calls and preview messages.
Internal Display
Flip it open and enjoy the 360x400 pixel display — the same full screen view that comes with other BlackBerry smartphones. It's big, bright and easy on the eyes—ideal for video clips and web browsing.
BlackBerry Style 9670 Specifications
Size open
Height: 3.78” (96 mm)
Width: 2.36” (60 mm)
Depth: 0.73” (18.5 mm)
Weight: approximately 4.62 ounces (131 grams)
Size closed
Height: 6.91” (175.5 mm)
Width: 2.36” (60 mm)
Depth: 0.73” (18.5 mm)
Weight: approximately 4.62 ounces (131 grams)
Battery & Battery Life
1150mAHr removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Standby time: Up to 10.5 days
Talk time: up to 4.5 hours
Music playback: up to 14 hours
Camera & Video Recording
5.0 MP camera (no flash)
Continuous auto-focus
Flash
11 picture taking modes
Image stabilization
GA (640x480) video recording
Ringtones & Notifications
AMR, AAC, WAV, MP3, MID, WMA, MP4, M4A, QCP ringtones
Vibrate mode
User configurable
On-screen
Memory
512 MB onboard memory
8 GB media card included
Expandable memory—support for microSD card
Voice Input & Output
3.5 mm stereo headset jack
Built-in speakerphone
M4/T4 (open position) rating for hearing aids
Wi-Fi®
802.11b/g/n enabled
WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise
Cisco CCX certified
Wi-Fi® access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Bundle
Wireless Networks
Dual-band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EVDO Rev A networks
Security
802.11b/g/n enabled
Password protection and keyboard lock
Sleep mode
AES or Triple DES encryption with BlackBerry Enterprise Serve
Optional support for S/MIME
FIPS validation
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