Friday Magazine - 22 Oct, 2010 - Tech Special Feature

1. TECHNOLOGY
Merlin Watch Phone M70 Merlin I-Theater 3D Cordless HP Envy 14 1099EE Kodak Pulse
What it is: watch phone What it is: video glasses What it is: Notebook PC What it is: Digital picture frame
Key features: FM radio and MP4/MP3 Key features: Displays a virtual screen Key features: Bluetooth wireless Key features: Receive pictures via email
player; keypad and handwriting input; in front of your eyes; Connects to any networking; 2-in-1 integrated Digital from computers and mobile phones;
web camera, voice dial up, voice AV device, gaming systems or your Media Reader for SD cards and add pictures with built in Wi-Fi
recorder; WAP, Bluetooth, GPRS satellite box; while travelling, can MultiMedia cards; 1 HDMI capability; easy set-up with no software
download connect to iPod Video, Iphone or a port, 1 stereo headphone- to install; intuitive touchscreen
Available at: Dubai Duty Free, Plug-ins, portable DVD player out, 1 headphone-out/ interface for easy interaction with
Compume, Jackys, Emax Available at: Dubai Duty Free, Plug-Ins, microphone-in combo photos; store up to 4,000 pictures
Tip: Use it as a Compume, Jacky’s, Emax jack, 3 USB 2.0 ports Tip: The frame automatically refreshes
Nintendo DSi XL strap-on Tip: Check battery life before buying (3rd shared with the pictures when new ones are
What it is: Hand-held gaming console MP3 player in eSATA port), 1 added to the albums
Key features: share photos wirelessly; the gym. You can eSATA + USB port, Available at: All major electronic stores
play music, record with the even 1 RJ45 ethernet port; and hypermarkets
microphone; download games and answer calls Mini display port
applications directly to your system like special agents Available at: Jacky’s
Tip: Record and play with your voice in movies who Electronics/GITEX Shopper
Available at: eMax stores across the seem to talk Tip: It’s a premium model, fully loaded
UAE to their wrists! machine for business-oriented people.
Creative X-FI2 16GB EA Sports Active
More Workouts
Catch the wave
What it is: Flash Portable Media Player
Specs: Built-in speaker, FM Radio What it is: Fitness
with 32 preset stations, clock, alarm, workout game
calendar, task, contacts organiser Key features: 35
Tip: Use the bookmark function to new exercises and
remind you which track you were on fitness activities;
With Gitex just over, it’s time you got up-to-date with or where you in your audio book. get fitness and
Available at: emax nutrition tips from Samsung YP-RO
the latest in personal entertainment/lifestyle devices. professionals from the fitness book What it is: MP3 Player
Hina Navin Bhatia picks a few must-have gadgets to (included) Key features: 4GB/8GB option for
Tip: Use a resistance band (available memory capacity; battery time: 30
help you surf the net, listen to songs, watch movies, in store) that allows you to complete hours for audio playing; FM radio
the exercises properly. Tip: Download your music anywhere
take calls... all while on the move Available at: Virgin Megastore and just drag and drop on this player
for music on the go.
Available at: Axiom, Carrefour, Eros,
Acer Stream (Innovative device) Merlin Pocket Theatre 3D DENON Headphone - AHD2000BK Merlin Swim MP3 Jumbo, Jacky Electronics
What it is: Multimedia Smartphone What it is: Portable 3D movie player What it is: Over-Ear Headphone What it is: MP3 player
Specs: 1 GHz processor with 3-D Key features: Parallax Barrier auto Key features: Metal hybrid compound Key features: plays MP3/WMA files;
graphics engine, ideal for gaming; stereoscopic 3D digital display; free moulded housing; micro-fibre FM stereo radio; built-in rechargeable
Android Eclair 2.1; can store 500 convertibility between 2D and 3D diaphragm; acoustic optimiser; high battery; 2GB built-in memory – stores
songs, 1,000 photos, 2 full-length content; built-in 8GB memory; Hi-fi quality OFC cabling; Gold plated over 1,000 songs; 100 per cent
movies stereo sound aluminium connector; lightweight waterproof
Available at: Sharaf DG, Carrefour, Tip: Watch any movie and photo in 3D magnesium frame; cloth mesh cable Available at: Dubai Duty Free, Plug-Ins,
Jacky’s, Plug-Ins, eMax, i2, Jumbo, without glasses jacket Compume, Jackys, Emax
E4U Available at: Dubai Duty Free, Plug-Ins, Tip: Capable of Tip: Charge player only after it is dry
Tip: Plenty of Compume, Jacky’s Electronics, Emax reproducing ultra
multimedia low frequencies
and and clear bass
entertainment Edifier Luna 5 encore notes the kind
possibilities. What it is: Docking station – an all-in-one you would
audio system never have
Key features: for iPod, iPhone and MP3 experienced
players; one-piece unit; elliptical shape before. Available
speaker panel; 5 driver speaker system; at: emax
digital FM tuner with preset stations
Available at: Virgin Megastore, Apple
iStyle, Sharaf DG, Plug-Ins, Jackys, Geant,
CompuME, Eurostar and ECity
Tip: Includes cables to connect other
devices
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More the merrier
If you believe entertainment is heightened
when in the company of family and friends,
here are some funky gadgets that are sure
to reiterate your belief.
Kinect for Xbox 360 games give you the freedom to jump,
What it is: Gaming peripheral duck and spin your way through a
Key features: Easily hook up with unique adventure.
friends with Video Kinect, no headset Available at: e-Max after November 10, Bang & Olufsen (BeoLab 5)
required but 175 MB of memory and 2010 What it is: Loudspeakers
Xbox LIVE Gold membership is Tip: Kinect will work both standing up Key features: Adaptive Bass Control;
required; sign into your profile by just or sitting down, but do place it above Acoustic Lens Technology; Moving
stepping in front of the sensor; Kinect or below the television. Microphone System; Thermal
protection for all loudspeaker units;
2500 watts RMS output
Available at: Bang & Olufsen showrooms
Tip: Adaptive Bass Control will listen
to and analyse the sound of the room
and tailor the speakers’ performance
accordingly.
Panasonic 3D Camcorder - HDC- Sony PS3 Slim –
SDT750 250 GB
What it is: 3D Camcorder What it is: Game console
Key features: 3D image shooting Key features: 250GB HDD
with 3D conversion lens; storage; internet ready
advanced 3MOS image with built-in Wi-Fi; two
sensor system; high- USB ports; connect to
density 1080/50 progressive compatible USB devices
recording; crystal engine and with b/g/n networks.
PRO; Leica Dicomar lens; iA Available at: Jacky’s
(Intelligent Auto) function; 35mm electronics stores Electronics
wide-angle lens; manual ring Tip: This model is the world’s first Tip: You can connect up to
Available at: Al Futtaim Panatech 3D Camcorder that comes with fixed 7 controllers wirelessly at
showrooms and all leading focal length for 3D shoots. a single time.
LG Projector (AF115)
What it is: Home cinema projector
Merlin Home Multi Media
Center Premium
HP TouchSmart IQ600 PC
What it is: personal computer INTRODUCING HITACHI LED TVs
Key features: Full HD projector; 30000:1 What it is: Digital Media Player Key features: Intel Core2 Duo Processor The Hitachi LED TV is an ultra-thin technology masterpiece. Distinct crystal
High contrast ratio; 4,000 hours life Key features: 3.5 SATA hard disk with T6500; Windows 7 Premium 64-bit; 4 detailing and bezel design makes it look good. The latest energy-saving
time 2 Terra-bytes storage; GB DDR3 SDRAM memory; Slot-load innovations and eco-friendly components will make you feel great. Take a
Available at: Emax at Mirdif City wireless Lan and Ethernet SuperMulti DVD Burner; wireless look at the Hitachi LED TV at any of the showrooms below. It's the future.
Centre and Oasis Centre connections to access connectivity; high definition audio
Tip: To prolong lamp life, always allow your home network with high performance ULTRA-THIN LIGHTNESS | CRYSTAL & BEZEL DESIGN | ECO-SENSOR | FULL HD
your projector to cool completely Available at: Emax, Dubai 2.0 speakers USES 40% LESS ENERGY | ZERO MERCURY | 4 HDMI INPUTS | 2 USB INPUTS | 100HZ
before turning off or unplugging. Duty Free, Plug-Ins, Available at: Jacky’s 42”AED 3999 47”AED 5499 55” LED TV + 32” L32N03A LCD TV AED 10999
Compume, Jackys, Electronics / GITEX
Tip: It plays all formats Shopper
and has direct torrent Tip: It has high
downloads. resolution and good
specs. Authorized Distributors: Eros Electricals, Sales Office, P.O. Box 1184, Dubai, U.A.E. Tel: 04-266 6216, Fax: 04-266 0745; www.erosgroup.ae ALSO AVAILABLE AT:
Available at: Dubai Deira 04-2222971 Karama 04-3350141 • Deira City Centre 04-2958885 • Mall of The Emirates 04-3413141 • Arabian Centre
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04-2845629 Mirdif City Centre 04-2845485 • Abu Dhabi: Madinat Zayed: 02-632 2974; Marina Mall: 02-681 7129; Tourist Club: 02-645 1831
• Sharjah: Main: 06-568 6067; Mubarak Centre: 06-562 0099; Sharjah City Centre: 06-533 3133 • Fujairah 09-2229108 • Ras Al Khaimah 07-2286636 Electronics

3. TECHNOLOGY
Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 contrast LCD
What it is: Digital boombox speakers Display; clip-on
for iPhone and iPod remote control;
Key Features: Audio Alignment shielded iPod/
– Drivers, enclosure and electronics iPhone dock
are balanced for optimum sound; Available at:
FM Radio tuner with four station Virgin Megastore,
presets; automatic music pause when Apple iStyle, Sharaf DG, Plug-
a call is received on the iPhone, Ins, Jackys, Geant, CompuME,
recharges while it plays your tunes; Eurostar & ECity
XdB bass-enhanced 5.25” side-firing Tip: Do not place the box on a
subwoofer; 7 band graphic EQ with bookshelf or on a rack where the side
four adjustable presets; connects up firing woofers are blocked.
to two additional audio players; high
Sony MHC-GZR999D
What it is: Mini Hi-fi component
system
Key features: 840W RMS, 9200W
PMPO; 7-inch LCD display; 3
DVD/VCD/CD changer with MP3
playback; USB direct MP3 recording
and playback function; USB movie
playback
Available at: Emax, Mirdif City Centre
and Oasis Centre
Tip: You can record from cassette tape
to USB
Samsung HT-C9950
What it is: home theatre
Key features: flexible mounting;
7.1 channel Dolby Pro Logic IIz;
Crystal Amp Pro; intelligent power;
3D Blu-Ray support and wireless
connectivity; slot-in type disc loading
Available at: Jumbo, Jackys, Eros,
Harman House, Carrefour
Tip: When purchasing high-end
products, always complement them
with components of similar quality in
order to achieve the best results.
Bose Lifestyle V35 home radio-frequency remote w/ LED Pioneer BDP-120
entertainment system Screen; 4 Jewel Cube speakers, What it is: Blu Ray DVD Player
What it is: Home theatre system 1 horizontal centre speaker and Key features: 1080P Picture Quality;
Key features: 5.1 surround sound; 1 Acoustimass module; AM/FM BD –Live compliant; internet
connects up to 6 high definition tuner; connectivity; USB Input; HDMI
(HD) sources; Unify Intelligent Available at: The Bose Store, Plug-Ins, Output
Integration System; dock for Audio Lounge; Thomsun Trading Available at: Emax
your iPod or iPhone; Tip: Follow its on-screen guide to Tip: Use HDMI Cable for Optimum
name each connection. AV Quality
It also suggests which type of – Hina Navin Bhatia is a
connection is best and an audible Dubai-based freelancer
beep confirms the connection.
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