Nokia's N800 Internet Tablet Arrives in the Middle East

Emirates Computers has announced the launch of the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet in the UAE. The sleek, widescreen Nokia N800 Internet Tablet combines seamless wireless connectivity with a host of advanced features, for anytime, anywhere internet access. The N800 represents the ultimate portability, integrating the internet into daily life for a new level of connectivity.



The ultra-sensitive touch-screen and handwriting recognition features provide an intuitive user interface. Users can enjoy an extraordinary multimedia experience thanks to the integrated multimedia capabilities, high-resolution display and high audio quality speakers. The device comes with a host of free, built-in applications that provide easy access to everything from internet radio and instant messaging to web browsing and email. Users can also take advantage of internet calling with video or conduct video conferences with the integrated web camera.


A wide variety of freely downloadable open-source applications further enhance this Linux-based device, such as the Maemo Mapper, a free GPS software that allows it to be used as a convenient personal navigation system. Other applications include Orb, which lets users instantly enjoy digital media providing total connectivity to stream photos, music, video and TV.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers ‘Power of Mobility’ Hits the Road

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced the launch of its ‘Power of Mobility’ project. This sees a series of high-profile individuals, heavily reliant on mobile technology push Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ mobile products to the absolute limit. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has one of the broadest mobile product ranges from handhelds to notebooks and tablet PCs, from entry level to the very high end.

In a bid to demonstrate the level of efficiency that its mobility products exude, the company is giving its mobile devices to a number of people to use on their travels. They will submit pictures and maintain an online diary of their experience. The project started with accomplished mountaineer Sorin Nistor and extreme road warrior Richard Bron. Both are proficient in putting a device through its paces, and will be looking for the very best in connectivity, reliability and durability.

They recorded their experiences twice a week through regular on-the-road reports that are available at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/aboutus/testimonial/mobility-experience.html Sorin Nistor has accumulated 40 years of mountaineering experience and taken part in six expeditions. He took the LIFEBOOK P7230 on his latest expedition of the Himalayan Gasherbrum 2 – at 8,000 metres it’s the 13th largest mountain in the world.

He tested the notebook’s embedded connectivity and integrated video camera in some punishing mountain conditions, including ice, snow, high winds and high temperatures. Richard Bron is CEO of digital media company Blueprint Digital. His customers include Hollywood movie producers, and some of the world’s largest retailers and recording artists including Robbie Williams. In a typical month he crosses three continents, so connectivity is crucial for keeping in touch with customers and associates around the globe, as well as his family in London.

Richard trialed the LIFEBOOK T4215 convertible notebook with integrated UMTS and the Pocket LOOX N110 mobile navigator. “No other vendor on the market can match the diversity, design and depth of our mobility offering,” said Louis Jouanny, Head of Mobility Marketing at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. “Our broad portfolio of devices with embedded UMTS meets today’s growing need for ubiquitous connectivity, and we pride ourselves on having a mobile device for every scenario.”

Smells Like...

Microdia has launched a series of flash drives called Flash-key Fruit-A-Roma. The company has added fruity scents and colours to these new flash drives.



According to the company, "Fruit-A-Roma USB drives are the first of their kind to offer fresh fruit flavours that you can actually smell." The Fruit-A-Roma flash drives are currently available in four different fruity scents - Orange, Strawberry, Grape and Green Apple.

Absolute Nirvana - Creative's Aurvana DJ Headphones

Creative has announced the Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones. Sophistically designed with brushed metal and diamond-cut finishing, these powerful headphones offer precise audio reproduction for discerning music listeners, DJ mixes and home studio monitoring use. Built for ultra-comfort using high-grade acoustic components, the Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones are ideal companion products for any MP3 or portable media players with a regular headphone jack.

It also perfectly complements Creative's latest range of X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio systems, offering a truly remarkable listening experience. The Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones follow after the launch of our award-winning Creative Aurvana In-Ear Earphones to bring forth Creative's leadership in offering premium performance personal audio products to complement the demands of today's digital music. The Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones are designed with high performance and optimal comfort in mind.

The powerful yet lightweight Neodymium drivers with Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire voice coils allow the headphones to accurately reproduce music or sound from any media source. The plush leatherette earpads significantly reduce ambient noise, making the headphones ideal for use in a noisy club environment or in the quiet comfort of your home. Key Features and Benefits of Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones Acoustically-tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers with Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils for accurate and linear response.

Angled earcups optimally direct sound into the ear canal. The Circum-Aural closed-back design with comfortable leatherette ear-pads ensures excellent noise isolation. The Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones can be paired with the high-fidelity Creative X-Fi audio solutions such as Creative Xmod, Creative X-Fi Sound System Z600 and any MP3 or portable media players with a regular headphone jack, including Creative's latest ZEN series of MP3 players such as the Creative ZEN Vision W, Creative ZEN Vision:M and Creative ZEN V Plus. The Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones are now available in retail stores in the UAE at a suggested retail price of AED379 ($103).

Speed, Style and the Ducati Name - But its not a Motorcycle!

Inspired by Ducati’s legendary racing motorcycles, Sandisk has launched its new flash drive - the sleek Sandisk Extreme Ducati Edition. A tribute to Ducati’s distinctive Italian design and engineering, the new drive has the same glossy red chassis and black trim as the Ducati Corse team motorcycles now racking up victories on the MotoGP circuit.

The true “Ducatisti,” as aficionados of Ducati motorcycles call themselves, will appreciate the attention to detail in the Sandisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive, including the Ducati Corse logo on top of the drive and the red tail light that illuminates whenever the drive is inserted into the USB port of a computer.

On the inside, the drive offers a generous 4 gigabytes (GB) of capacity and front-of-the-pack read and write speeds of 20 megabytes per second - the fastest of the Sandisk portfolio of consumer USB drives. In other words, there isn’t a long wait to fill the drive’s big fuel tank with documents, photos, music and other digital data.

The Sandisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive comes with a custom lanyard, as well as Sandisk’s RescuePRO Deluxe software for recovering data that is accidentally deleted. The drive is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and versions 10.1.2 or better of the Mac operating system.

The drive has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $124.99 in the United States. It is expected to be available in North America and Europe in August, and worldwide in September. The drive will be sold through high-end niche retailers, high-end department stores, Ducati network shops and other outlets, including on-line. It is also available for pre-order on Sandisk's web site at www.sandisk.com/ducati.