The cool gadgets for summers

Communication and connectivity are the key to success in an era when everyone is hard pressed for time and needs to be in touch with the rest of the world. You have a good choice now so that you remain a step ahead of others. We bring you some of the latest gadgets for this summer. 

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

 Price: $449.99 (approximately: Rs 18,000) 

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, signifying a new phase in portable internet communication. You have ability to connect this pocket-sized device to the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot or over your Bluetooth mobile phone. The Nokia N810 allows you to make internet calls; check your e-mail or watch the latest videos or update your blog using the device's slide-out keyboard along with its stunning touch screen. Its built-in maps and satellite navigation helps you to find your way.

Whether you are at home, in the park or in a coffee shop, with the Nokia N810 you will never be far away. With the ability to check emails, read the latest gossip online or IM to your friends, share your moods on your favorite social sites; call via internet, or get closer by the video chat - with the integrated VGA camera - you'll never be far away from those you want to keep in contact with.

You may feel lost without it, but with the Nokia N810, you'll never lose your way. The Nokia N810 has an integrated GPS receiver which allows you to pinpoint your position and find a wide variety of points-of-interests:

Operating system and software

System: Internet Tablet OS 2008

Version: 2008    

Included Software: Clock, File Manager, Drivers, PDF Viewer

Display Type: TFT active matrix

Display Resolution: 800 x 480

Memory and Processor: Installed Memory      128 MB

Installed ROM    256 MB

Memory Technology DDR SDRAM

Processor Class   OMAP2420

Processor Speed  400 MHz 

Communications: Slot Types Provided: SD Memory Card

Wireless Connectivity      : Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Interface Provided: 1 x Hi-Speed USB ¦ 1 x headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Minimum Requirements: System Type PC

Power: Average Battery Life   4 hours

General Product Info

Included Devices       Carrying case, Stand

Input Method      Keyboard, Touch-screen, Stylus

Dimension   2.8 in x 5 in x 0.6 in (HxWxD)

Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505

Price: $300(approximately: Rs 12,000)

The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.

A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics.

This device is designed for people on the go; this device is compelling because it allows them to carry a wide variety of reading materials whether they are on a cross-country flight, in a doctor's office waiting room, or at a beach resort. The Reader can handle a stack of books and other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a 'book-like' reading experience unavailable with other electronic devices.

With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards make the device's library potential practically limitless.

More advanced users will appreciate the USB-based mass storage capability that allows them to use the device as a portable drive for the direct transfer of documents, images and other files to the Reader. A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is connected to a PC.

Display Type: E Ink

Display Resolution: 800 x 600

Color Depth:       4-bit (16 gray levels)

Communications: Slot Types Provided Duo:       SD Memory Card, Memory Stick

Interface Provided: Hi-Speed USB

Minimum Requirements:  System Type      PC

Power: Battery Technology Lithiumion

General Product Info

Included Devices       Protective cover

Dimension   6.9 in x 4.8 in x 0.3 in (HxWxD) 

Garmin Nuvi 660

 Price: $719.50 (approximately: Rs 28,800)

Product Details GPS Type Automotive

Waypoints 500

Features: Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF

Display: 4.3 diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white back-light and touch screen

Dimension 2.9 in x 4.9 in x 0.9 in (HxWxD)

Weight: 6.2 oz. (190 g)

Battery life: 3 to 7 hours

Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling

GPS Features

GPS Type: Automotive

Waypoints: 500

SBAS WAAS

Trip Computer Quickest route

Antenna Built-in

Functions: TMC (Traffic Message Channel)

Features: 2D / 3D map perspective, Built-in digital player, Built-in FM modulator, and Built-in speaker, Calculator, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth, JPEG photo playback, MP3 playback, Speed Camera warnings, and Built-in microphone

Display: Display Type: TFT

Display Size:  4.3 in

Display Color:  Support Color

Display Resolution:  480 x 272

Display Illumination: Yes

Connections Connector Type USB ¦ Antenna - MCX ¦ Headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm

Slot Type SD Memory Card

System Interface Garmin USB

Marijuana – pleasure or medicinal drug?

A bird’s only hospital

Bob's Banter: Naked Vegetarians..!

Foul murder, perverted response

Career in Ayurveda

In the name of honour

The cool gadgets for summers

Birds: Objects of beauty and wonder