Launchpad: Sony Cybershot HX10V

Every week,Launchpad,will bring to you hot launches from the world of technology. Watch this space for the latest and the best of gadgets,services,apps and much more.

Sony Cybershot HX10V

Sony recently launched a range of high-zoom,point and shoot cameras. (Low-zoom compact cameras have more or less been replaced by mobile phones.) Sonys HX10V features 20x zoom and a sharp autofocus,crisp,blur-free images even at around 15x zoom level. Sony claims that videos will not be disturbed by shaky hands with its stabilising technology. This claim stands true to some extent. The range starts from Rs 5,099.

Sennheiser RS 220

Good wireless audio is every audiophiles dream. Premium audio brand Sennheiser recently launched its top-of-the-line RS 220 wireless headphones. The RS 220 boasts of improved wireless transmission for uninterrupted audio. It can be connected to various outputs: analogue,co-axial digital and optical digital. Several audio sources can also be connected to the RS 220 at the same time. Sensor buttons on the transmitter and the headphones enable users to switch between sources. It has a range of up to 30m indoors.

Dhingana

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The easy-to-use tabs on the apps interface help users search songs,create playlists and shuffle music. Moreover,you can play songs from the playlists created by others. The app plays songs without interruptions on slower 2G networks. Dhingana also offers online radio service. This application lets users legally listen to Bollywood music for free. It claims to have over 2,00,00 songs from several Indian languages and genres. Songs are available in Hindi,Marathi,Telugu,Malayalam,Gujarati,etc. Available for Android,iOS,Blackberry and Symbian.

HP G series

HP updated its Pavillion G series notebooks last week. The new and improved notebooks emphasise on HPs focus on good design. The notebooks now feature stylish colours,mosaic-based design and bowl-shaped keyboard deck. The processors have been upgraded to Intels Ivy Bridge. Most of HPs recent laptops had good speakers and the company is looking to keep that streak going by introducing enhanced Dolby audio technology. The machines also have Coolsense to keep the laptop cool and Protectsmart to protect data from damage while travelling.