With Gitex around the corner, e+ takes a look at some more options in the tech world.

New iPod Nano
Apple introduces the thinnest iPod ever featuring a sleek new design and a new glass enclosure , in nine vibrant colours. The new iPod incorporates Apple's breakthrough Genius technology which automatically creates playlists from songs in your library that go great together. The iPod also features a refined user interface, a high resolution portrait display and built-in accelerometer which switches to Flow when rotated and goes into Shuffle mode when lightly shaken. The 16GB model holds up to 4,000 songs, 14,000 photos and 16 hours of video along with 24 hours of playback time.

  • Cost: Dh649 ( 8GB), Dh849 (16GB)
  • Available at: Apple authorised retailers

KodaK V1273 Digital Touch Screen Camera
Kodak's new slim and stylish touch screen camera V1273 is a must have when you pack your knapsack. It's easy to use and pocketable. Added features are: face detection technology, panorama stitch mode which combines up to three shots into one large image, digital image stabilization to reduce blur caused by camera shake and the patented Kodak Perfect Touch.

  • Cost: Dh1,599
  • Available at: Major electronics stores

Plantronics Discovery 925
The Plantronics Discovery 925 is a Bluetooth earpiece that blends an elegantly simple VFrame design with crisp sound quality. The easy set up, AudioIQ noise control technology and unique carrying case with rechargeable battery let you stay in touch and in style when you are on the move. The Plantronics Discovery 925 also allows you up to 5 hours talk time and 7 days standby with a single charge. The Bluetooth earpiece comes with three sizes of eartips which give you a tailored fit.

  • Cost: Dh464 per unit.
  • Available at: Cellucom and all major electronics stores from next month.

HyperX S0-DIMMs Notebook Memory
Kingston Technology announces the 800 MHz notebook memory. The HyperX S0-DIMMs is made to support the new notebook systems standardised on the faster 800MHz platform. The new Kingston's memory is perfect for the notebook users who want higher performance. Other options include: lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support.

  • Cost: Not available
  • Available at: All Kingston authorised retailers

Miniature Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!
This ultra small sound blaster is Creative's ultimate creation. The USP powered Creative Sound Blaster uses the X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio technology to let users experience ultra-realistic sound effects and 3D that totally immerse them in the game. Sporting a sleek and distinctive black finish, the X-Fi Go is incredibly lightweight and incorporates Read/Write Protection which prevents important files from being accidentally deleted. Other key features are: X-Fi Crystalizer and the X-Fi Cmss-3D which expands stereo MP3's, digital movies and games into virtual surround.

  • Cost: Dh199
  • Available at: Major electronics stores.

Quran on your TV
LG launches world's first Quran-enabled TV allowing viewers to read, search, bookmark and listen to the Holy Quran. This plasma/LCD TV, available only in the Middle East allows viewers to listen to the Quran and bookmark the passages , all on the TV screen. The Holy Quran includes all 114 suras, allowing users to search for a specific sura or verse and bookmark up to 10 favourites with their remote control. A multilingual interface allows viewers to navigate and read the text in Arabic and Persian.

  • Cost: Dh4,999 (42 inches), Dh7,999 (50 inches)
  • Available at: Major electronics stores

Dell Studio 1535
Cellucom's next creation is the Dell Studio 1535 with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor of 2.0 Ghz. Options include 3GB RAM, 250GB HDD, DVD RW Super Multi, FPR, WiFi, 15.4 inch WXGA, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and 256MB of dedicated graphics. The laptop comes ready with the Windows Vista Premium.

  • Cost: Dh4,299
  • Available at: Cellucom

VS2420 Powered Speakers
It's a compact , value-priced sound system. This sound system with its custom-engineered dual full-range 2.5 inches ported speakers deliver clean and full spectrum sound.The efficient satellites allow you to get surprising highs, mid-range and lows without taking up any extra space on your desktop. With the VS2420 you can adjust volume controls at the touch of a finger and you can control your iPod, MP3 player or CD player through a second input jack.

  • Cost: Dh139
  • Available at: Major electronics stores

New iPod Touch
Apple is back with second generation iPod touch featuring a thin contoured metal design, a 3.5 inch widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi wireless networking, built in speaker and many other functions. With the iPod touch you can listen to millions of songs, watch movies and thanks to the App store download you can play hundreds of games. One of the newest features of this iPod is the iTunes 8 Genius feature which allows you to create playlists on the go, and the built-in Nike + iPod support which placed in your Nike+ shoe connects with the iPod touch to track the number of miles run or synchronise with the latest generation gym equipment.

  • Cost: Dh999 (8GB), Dh1299 (16GB), Dh1749 (32GB)
  • Available at: Apple authorised retailers

Kodak Easy Share M763
Kodak EasyShare M763 has a 7 megapixel resolution with a 3 x optical zoom IISO 1600 ratings to capture excellent pictures even in lowlight settings. All images are brilliantly displayed on 2.7-inch LCD. In this exceptional offer the camera is bundled with a G610 photo printer and 1 GB card memory.

  • Cost: Dh699
  • Available at: Major electronic stores and the Kodak booth at Gitex

Nokia 5800 Xpress Music
Nokia unveils the Nokia Xpress Music 5800 which features the innovative 'Media Bar' and 'Contacts Bar'. The 'Media Bar' is a handy drop down menu that provides direct access to music and entertainment and a link to the Web. The 'Contacts Bar'is another innovative function which lets you highlight four favourite contacts on your home-screen and, through a single touch, track a digital history of recent text messages, emails, phone logs and much more. The Nokia Xpress boasts a 3.2 inch widescreen display for vibrant colours and clarity and a 3.2 megapixel camera. For the music essential, the Nokia Xpress features two built-in sound stereo speakers for powerful sound.

  • Cost: Not available
  • Available at: Major electronics stores before the end of the year

XG P610X Data Projector
Altec introduces its latest data projector XG 610X. With Sharp's advanced DLP Optical Engine and dual 280-W high-brightness lamps, the P610x achieves 6,000 ANSI lumen*1 high brightness, delivering bright, clear images in large highly lit rooms. Thanks to its three-chip DLP Projection System, the projector provides stunning images without colour breaking even for large-venue displays. Its four-mode lamp switchover system allows you to choose the arrangement which suits your needs. And if the lamp burns out, projection performance can be maintained by using the other lamp without interruption.

  • Cost: Dh55,000
  • Available at: Major electronics stores

Viewsonic's Slim 'N Elegant Frames
Viewsonic introduces its new Slim 'n Elegant Series digital photo frames. The new series has a built-in storage capacity of 128 MB and Mp3 Multimedia playback function. The photo frames also feature two built-in speakers and support MP3, MPEG1, MPEG4, music and videos making them perfect as a stereo or mini theatre. All frames come complete with a compact remote control and user-friendly interface.

  • Cost: Starting from Dh349
  • Available at : All major electronics stores

HP DV4-1070
Cellucom's latest laptop boasts an Intel core 2 Duo processor with 2.5 Ghz. Options include: 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hdd, DVD RW , Remote, WiFi in addition to a 0.3 megapixels camera, bluetooth and 256 MB of dedicated graphics. The laptop carries a two year warranty and comes ready with the Windows Vista Premium + works.

  • Cost: Dh5,699
  • Available at: Cellucom

Kodak Easy Share M1033
M1033 is equipped for low light photo composition and captures vivid detail in low light conditions and fast action shots. Innovative smart capture automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment.

  • Cost: Dh899
  • Available at: Major electronics stores

Motorola Wimax USB Adaptor
Motorola's first WiMAX USB adaptor, USBw100 fulfils the promise of delivering high-speed wireless broadband while on the go. This thumb-drive-sized device plugs directly into laptops to provide mobile and wireless broadband connectivity indoors and outdoors. Thanks to its multiple antenna, the USB provides reliable and high-speed connectivity in all environments. The USBw100 is available in three versions to connect to the three bands approved around the world- 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz.

  • Cost: Not available
  • Available at: Motorola authorised retailers

Linksys Wireless Router WRT110
Linksys announces the new wireless router WRT110. The size of a small paperback book and with a sleek design, the WRT110 provides high-speed and long range wireless networking. Its MIMO smart antenna technology captures faint signals for extended range and reduced dead spots. The new device is not only much faster than Wireless-G when connected to Range Plus or Wireless-N but also works great with Wireless-G and –B devices. Every Linksys router comes with a LELA or Linsksys Easy Link Advisor, a clever digital assistant which explains how to set up the router and arrange the home network.

  • Cost: Approximately Dh290
  • Available at: All authorised Linksys retailers.

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