Product Launch

Skytone’s Android netbook - Alpha 680 - to hit markets within 3 months

skytoneWith China-based Skytone's Alpha 680 netbook sending ripples of excitement after its online spotting earlier this week by Computerworld blogger Seth Weintraub, Skytone's co-founder Nixon Wu has confirmed that the netbook is going through final testing process, and will hit the markets within three months.

Roughly priced at $250, the Alpha 680 will run on Google's Android operating system, and will make use of the economical and energy-efficient ARM processor - used in mobile phones, including iPhone - rather than the commonly-used Atom processor used in most netbooks.

Microsoft confirms release of Windows 7 RC on schedule – April 30

Microsoft Windows 7 Launch ConfirmedAccording to Microsoft’s late Friday confirmation, the much-awaited Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 will be released to early adopters on its schedule – April 30.  

Giving the latest news about the stable and completed code for Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system, manager Brandon Le Blanc said in an official blog posting that while mass availability of the OS will begin from May 5, users who subscribe to Technet or Microsoft Download Network (MSDN) will be able to download the release candidate on April 30 itself.

Tata Nano bookings close; around one million cars booked!

Blackwell to begin three-month trial of the Espresso Book Machine!

Blackwell to begin three-month trial of the Espresso Book Machine! According to the 'Daily Mail' reports, a revolution of sorts appears to be on the cards with regard to bookselling - particularly searching for the exhausting search for those out-of-print, obscure and otherwise long-forgotten books, as well as the out-of-stock novels!

Honda to enter small-car segment; launch ‘JAZZ’ by June this year

Honda to enter small-car segment; launch ‘JAZZ’ by June this year     After a long-waiting period Honda Siel Cars (HSCI), the largest player in the mid-size cars, has finally decided to enter the small car market segment, with launch of its latest model 'Jazz'.

According to reports, the new car will have a new 1.2 litre engine, which was developed exclusively for the Indian market, carrying highest fuel efficiency in its segment.

In addition, Jazz will have all the features found in a premium large car.

Indian Railways, IRCTC to jointly introduce ‘Book a Taxi Service’

Indian Railways, IRCTC to jointly introduce ‘Book a Taxi Service’If you are presently finding traveling to railway station with family or friends a difficult task, then there is good news for you.

In a latest development, Indian railway has decided to offer taxis at the door steps of passengers by dialing call-centre number '139'.

Presently, the round-the-clock enquiry service 139, run by IRCTC offers services like information about PNR status, arrival/departure of trains, seat availability and fare and accommodation.

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