Burns up to 50 GB of Data and Keeps Video in Native HDV 1080i

The new drive(model BWU-100A) supports up to 50 GB of data on BD-R (write once) or BD-RE (rewritable) discs or up to four hours of high-definition video using HDV 1080i on a BD-RE 50GB disc.
The new drive is capable of burning a full 25GB disc in about 50 minutes.

For personal content captured on a HDV camcorder, the BD drive is optimized for keeping the video in the native HDV 1080i for playback on home players compatible with BD-AV format and PCs with BD drives installed.
Sony’s BD drive also supports recording of standard single layer 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW/RAM discs, 8.5GB DVD+R Double/Dual Layer Discs, and CDs, making it a multi-format burner.

Its only an advisory from Nokia. The battery will not explode.

The Nokia-branded BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. This product advisory does not apply to any other Nokia battery.
Nokia has identified that in very rare cases the affected batteries could potentially experience over heating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge. Nokia is working closely with relevant local authorities to investigate this situation.

Nokia has several suppliers for BL-5C batteries that have collectively produced more than 300 million BL-5C batteries. This advisory applies only to the 46 million batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006. There have been approximately 100 incidents of over heating reported globally. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers with a BL-5C battery subject to this advisory should note that all of the approximately 100 incidents have occurred while charging the battery. According to Nokia’s knowledge this issue does not affect any other use of the mobile device. Concerned consumers may want to monitor a mobile device while charging that contains a BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory.
While the occurence in the BL-5C batteries produced by Matsushita in the time-period specified is very rare, for consumers wishing to do so, Nokia and Matsushita offer to replace for free any BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory.

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The HTC Touch allows users to control touch screen-based devices by recognising and responding to the sweep of a finger across the screen. It can also distinguish between finger and stylus input and then respond accordingly. The HTC-designed homescreen provides one-touch access to emails, text messages, calendar appointments and contacts, as well as current weather conditions and forecasts for hundreds of cities around the world.

“The HTC Touch is the first device to feature TouchFLO, the new underlying touch screen technology developed by HTC,” said Peter Chou, Chief Executive Officer, HTC. “We are excited to partner with Airtel and bring this device to the India and we are confident that the HTC Touch will have a positive impact on the India telecommunications market as it brings a new level of simplicity to the powerful and function-rich device experience that today’s mobile consumers demand.”

“Our partnership with HTC to introduce India’s First TouchFLO technology featured mobile phone underlines our commitment to innovation. We are very excited at the opportunity to bring to our Airtel users a best in class product, which is elegant, stylish and equipped to deliver a power packed performance. This phone will be available exclusively on Airtel”, said Sanjay Gupta, chief marketing officer, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel.

Priced at Rs 19,900/-

Cupertino has decided that independently developed iPhone apps will be web-based, meaning they can be created, tested and demonstrated on almost any computer the can run Safari. This now includes XP and Vista machines, immediately and vastly broadening the potential pool of developers. Further, legions of iPhone users surfing the web with Safari will only encourage site designers to optimize their pages for Apple’s browser, which in turn could allow Safari to gain market share among all web users, especially given the availability of Safari for Windows. That greater Safari adaptation makes iPhone web surfing more attractive, spurring sales, and thus the virtuous circle Jobs & Co. surely dream of becomes complete.

The Vibez has the kind of sleek design and innovative features missing in other would-be challengers to the tyranny of white earbuds. Now if you’re like most people, when you think of free-spirited defiance of oppressive conformity, you think Germany. OK, maybe not. The scroll wheel is magnetically mounted and actually rotates, with a glowing pointer whose brightness indicates position. It’s smooth, curved “soft-touch” housing looks like it could be inspired by high-fashion sunglass cases, and has a back of high-grade chrome steel. Compatible with both MP3 and Windows Media files, it automatically organizes your music library according to title, artists, album, genre and other key facts, even allowing searches for artist covers of original artist’s songs. It also displays photos and cover art on its 32mm x 25 mm screen. It comes in 8 GB and 12 GB versions, which are currently offered by merchants on PriceSCAN.com for just shy of $170 and $200, respectively.

Kodak has unveiled an 802.11b WiFi card for its Easyshare Printer Dock Plus. With the card inserted in the dock you can send pictures from a docked Easyshare camera across your wireless network, allowing you to share, display or print anywhere the signal is strong enough. The dock also becomes a wireless printer for any 802.11b-enabled computer or Easyshare camera. It should be available in June for just under $100.

So not only does Kodak not want you to go to Wal-Mart to print your photos, they don’t even want you to walk over to your computer and plug your camera in. This may fall into the category of giving us what we didn’t know we needed, or just giving us what we don’t really need, but either way it’s a strong attack in the ongoing American war on physical activity. Its been interesting watching Kodak reinvent (and save) itself as a digital imaging company, and it’s good to see that process involves innovation and not just massive layoffs.

Going for a trek? If you’re not entirely confident about the route, it’s a good idea to carry a GPS with you so you can find your way out if you get lost.

Magellan has introduced a supersexy new line of outdoor GPS units that will help you find your way back to civilization. The Triton line boasts color screens, a more-user-friendly interface than previous outdoor GPSes, and National Geographic topographic maps. Some of the units also work with the VantagePoint desktop software, which lets you transfer additional maps to the device, as well as grab waypoints and other media from the GPS.

The top-end Triton 2000 ($499) includes everything but the kitchen sink: a 2.7-inch touchscreen; built-in base maps; 2-megapixel camera ; SD card slot; LED flashlight; compass; barometer; and a speaker/microphone so you can record, then attach audio notes to waypoint files. On the other end of the spectrum, the $129 Triton 200 has a 2.2-inch color screen, built-in base maps, and a compass screen. There are four additional models in between, all with varying levels of features and pricing, so you can easily find the one that suits your needs. Look for the Triton line to hit stores in September.