SanDisk's 32GB SSD for notebooks

SanDisk Corporation's 32GB, 1.8-inch solid-state drive (SSD) is a replacement for the standard mechanical hard disk drive (HDD). SanDisk SSD offers field-proven durability to keep mobile PCs working in the toughest of conditions and improves the overall user experience.

Earlier military, aerospace and telecom industries had only been using the large capacity flash-based drives as these segments demand high performance and reliability under challenging environmental conditions. But the constant decline in the cost of NAND flash memory has been making SSD a viable and economical alternative in a wide variety of applications, including mobile PCs aimed at enterprise and consumer users. SanDisk plans to further increase the adoption of SSDs by reducing the cost of flash memory in the coming years.

The 32GB SSD represents the fifth generation of flash-based SSDs developed by Msystems, which was recently acquired by SanDisk.

SanDisk SSD 1.8-inch 32GB SSD is currently available only for original equipment manufacturers.

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Junkie's haven

Seems like Holland believes in the addict's dictum: don't drink and drive; smoke weed and fly! After legalising euthanasia and prostitution, the country has now cleared the sale of marijuana in medical stores.

Prescribed as an appetite enhancer and painkiller for people with AIDS, multiple sclerosis and Tourette's syndrome, the drug is distributed by Maripharm, which advertises its products as "standardised, vacuum-packed and bearing patient infromation and does advice." While marijuana prices vary from $50 to $400 an ounce on the streets, Maripharm sells it at $225 an ounce.

What else? Buyers and sellers are lobbying for medical insurers to underwrite marijuana bills! » Continue reading

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Genius SlimStar 820 Solargizer desktop keyboard+mouse combo

Taiwan-based Genius' 2.4GHz wireless laser desktop combo, Genius SlimStar 920 Solargizer includes a wireless solar keyboard and a power saving laser mouse, offering eco-friendly features.

Genius SlimStar 820 is specifically designed to use minimal battery power by transforming the light source into power. Apart from the solar energy supplied, there are additional back-up sources like the USB cable charger and batteries that avert any kind of power shortage. The 17 hot keys along with one-touch keys for office tool of this specific keyboard enhance work efficiency.

Adding more value to this desktop combo, is the high definition ergonomic, wireless laser mouse. With the help of this mouse one can adjust the dpi resolution according to one's need, thereby enhancing the accuracy when moving the cursor. The mouse has ultra power saving technology, required for continuous operation, for up to 15 months. To further extend the power saving, a power switch is available for even longer battery life. The mini dongle receiver gives the freedom of working from up to 10 meters away. One can simply store it underneath the mouse for convenience.

The Genius SlimStar 820 Solargizer desktop keyboard+mouse combo is available in India for a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Rs.7,500 (INR). » Continue reading

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Believe it or not: A 5MB hard disk drive of 1956

This is the hard disk drive with a memory of 5MB in 1956. In September that year, IBM launched the 305 RAMAC, the first computer with a hard disk drive (HDD). The HDD weighed over a ton and stored 5MB of data. If the hard disk was so big, what would be the size of a CPU?

Let us start appreciating the 4GB drive of the 1990's lying down somewhere in the corner of the attic. » Continue reading

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Lenovo Y300 and Y500 notebooks

Lenovo's Y300 and Y500 are feature rich notebooks incorporating biometric face recognition technology that enhances data security and allows the notebooks to be used by multiple users seamlessly. Additionally the Y500 has advanced Dolby home theater, a Shuttle Center for easy navigation between TV tuner card that combine together to make it an ideal notebook for multimedia enthusiasts. The Y300 and Y500 is ideal for the home and SOHO user.

The face recognition feature is supported by Veriface software. It creates a digital map that becomes the system's 'password'. The technology recognizes multiple users and logs onto the windows operating system and other applications without requiring users to remember a single password. In the event of an unauthorized attempt, the notebook photographs the user and stores the image in a log for verification.


The integrated Dolby home theater that is built into the notebooks allows listeners to hear music, movies and games and enjoy surround sound experiences in a variety of playback environments. For listeners who enjoy music or movies late at night, the Lenovo Y500 offers virtual surround sound over any set of headphones. For listeners at home who need a simple, inexpensive way to enhance their entertainment, the notebook delivers virtual surround sound using just two speakers.

The lenovo 3000 Y300 & Y500 are available exculsively in India. The Y300 costs Rs.61,990 while the Y500 is priced between Rs. 31,990 and Rs.69,990. » Continue reading

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Genius Navigator 380 - the optical mouse with a VoIP phone

Taiwan-based Genius' Navigator 380 is a VoIP mouse that can support up to six instant messengers (IM) like Skype, MSN, Yahoo, GoogleTalk, QQ and AIM and combine these IMs into one window. Besides, there are seven buttons in Navigotor 380 especially for the phone functions -- phone on/off, list up/down, volume up/down.

Mouse Buttons


Phone Buttons

Genius Navigator 380 can be carried along with a notebook and features a 1,200 dpi optical engine. The LED on the mouse blinks when there is a call through the IMs. And if the PC speaker is on, the ringing will also alert an incoming phone call. The mouse opens like a clamshell mobile phone. The Genius Navigator 380 is available in India for Rs.1,850 (INR). » Continue reading

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