Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Newsletter for September 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
GM sets price for compressed natural gas option in full-size vans
GM lists prices for CNG vans
DETROIT – General Motors said Tuesday that it will cost $15,910 for customers to outfit full-size Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with compressed natural gas equipment.
The CNG option includes a natural gas capable V8 engine, heavy duty trailering equipment, and a dedicated CNG system.
That means that the …. Original article : GM sets price for compressed natural gas option in full-size vans.
Microsoft raising Xbox Live subscription prices in US, UK, Mexico and Canada
Microsoft hiking Xbox Live subscription prices
NEW YORK – Microsoft is raising subscription prices for its popular Xbox Live Gold online gaming service in the U.S. and three other countries.
Beginning Nov. 1, an annual Gold membership will cost $60, up from $50. A three-month subscription will cost $25, up from $20. And a one-month …. Source : Microsoft raising Xbox Live subscription prices in US, UK, Mexico and Canada.
BlackBerry users rejoice, as it gets two-month Govt. extension to set up servers in India
BANGALORE/KOLKATA – BlackBerry users in different parts of the country rejoiced on Tuesday as its makers got an extension of 60-days from the Government of India with affect from Aug.31, 2010 to set up their servers in India.
Blackberry sellers in Bangalore said they were … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BlackBerry users rejoice, as it gets two-month Govt. extension to set up servers in India.
Sony a33 & a55 SLT Cameras: First Look
With a series of DSLR cameras flooding the market from Nikon and Canon, Sony is not behind. It challenges the family of DSLR cameras by releasing the SLT a55 and SLT a33. This will be the first pair of cameras to flaunt Sony’s translucent mirror design technology. These two cameras feels like DSLR and produces …. Read the original article : Sony a33 & a55 SLT Cameras: First Look.
Canon Revolutionizes the Concepts of CMOS Image Sensor
Canon has always been the pioneer in the photography business and holds patents in many bleeding edge technologies over the ages.
Concepts regarding CMOS Image Sensors went through distinct upheaval as the company rolled out world’s largest CMOS image sensor with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm.
This sensor moved 40 times ahead of its …. Read the original article : here.
Nokia Dual Sim Mobile Unveiled
DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Desperate to claw back the markets share it has lost to regional competitors in the Indian market, Finnish mobile handset behemoth Nokia has launched 2 dual SIM handsets for the Indian users. The company has been losing market share steadily to the other regional companies for the last few years. Korean … Read : Nokia Dual Sim Mobile Unveiled.
Summary Box: India BlackBerry ban averted for 60 more days
Summary Box: India BlackBerry ban averted for now
TEMPORARY REPREIVE: India is withdrawing its threat to ban BlackBerry services for at least 60 more days. The deadline had been Tuesday for BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. to give security officials lawful access to encrypted data.
UNTIL THEN: India’s Department of Telecommunications will study the … Read more »».
The Ultimate Game Chair V3 Fascinates the Gamers
Fascinated with games? Want them to go real? Here is something that is sure to add Ecstasy to your gaming experience.
The Ultimate Game Chair is for sure the best among all the gaming accessories that have hit the market till date. This sleek geek chair is power packed with almost all the features that one …. Read the original article : The Ultimate Game Chair V3 Fascinates the Gamers.
Sleep Well with Dreamate Sleep Inducer
Do you return to your home tired, exhausted, outrun by the rat race every day only to face more the very next morning?
Here is exactly what you need — a sound sleep to de-stress yourself. Dreamate Sleep Inducer helps you in doing that. Today life takes a lot more from you than it provides you, …. Source : Sleep Well with Dreamate Sleep Inducer.
Samsung Dual Sim Guru Mobile Phone Launched
KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Today, Samsung India launched Samsung Guru Dual Sim Mobile Phone. These days, the number of Mobile networks in India is increasing constantly. Each one of them provides a better offer than the other. So, the Dual Sim Guru had been one of the most awaited Mobile phones of this year …. Read the original article : Samsung Dual Sim Guru Mobile Phone Launched.