Acer goes 3-D

3D Laptop

Close on the heels of the first Android laptop, Acer has announced a full-size laptop that displays 3-D content. Just put on a pair of those strange wraparound glasses, a pair of which is packed with the computer.

It is a novelty, and one that we expect will run out of gas sooner or later. But innovation is the name of the game here, and the $780 Acer 5738DG hits that mark with its TriDef 3D package, which includes the specially coated 15-inch screen and software. The TriDef app also enables 2-D to 3-D conversion in games and applications supporting DirectX 9 and above. And, yes, it comes with Windows 7.

The thinnest one

Sony claims its latest VAIO X is the world's lightest and thinnest laptop. At 655 gm and just about a half-inch thin, it is anyway setting a new benchmark in notebook technology. Despite its slender looks, the durable carbon fiber body ensures the X Series absorbs the bumps and knocks of daily use and travel.

For reinforced durability, the X features a solid state drive with no moving parts, seamless aluminium keyboard panel for structural rigidity and an 11.1" scratch-resistant widescreen display.

It has a multi-touch pad which can help zoom in and out, flip through pictures, rotate items and scroll vertically and horizontally without even touching a mouse. The X series is loaded with Windows 7 but comes at a fat price of Rs 64,990 plus.

Perfect photo scanner

Epson's latest Perfection V600 Photo Scanner has been designed for the demanding photo enthusiasts. It features a class-leading optical resolution of 6400 x 9600 dpi that provides unbeatable image quality as well as Epson's proprietary Digital ICE (Image Correction Engine) Technology that uses both hardware and software processes to remove dust and scratch marks from film and photo scans. Equipped with ReadyScan LED Technology, the scanner's LED lamp requires no warm up time. The V600 is priced at an affordable Rs 16,999 for the features it sports.

Light without power

Appliance maker Jaipan has something for power-cut hit rural, and urban, India - a bulb with a power backup. Jaipan's Magic Bulb can illuminate without power for about five hours using backup power saved in its battery. The bulb consumes only 1.6 watt and gives out illumination of 9 watt. The Magic Bulb is priced Rs 350.