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Microsoft has reportedly launched the SideWinder gaming mouse, which mainly targets hardcore computer video game fans. In case of this mouse, everything from cable thickness to it's weight to the way it glides can be customized to suit individual preferences. The mouse weight can be adjusted anywhere between 5 and 30 grams in 5 gram increments. Three buttons instantly switch between DPI 400, 800, and 2000, else settings can be customized using special software. Users can also select from three sets of mouse feet for that perfect 'glide' effect. According to Microsoft, the SideWinder mouse features a 2,000 dpi resolution, 7080 frames per second image processing, 20G max acceleration, 45 inches per second max speed, and an amazing 9 million clicks on each of the main buttons. The mouse includes a Quick Launch Button; 5 programmable main buttons; advanced gaming software for programming macros and profiles and customizing game settings; a wide metal scroll wheel; and vertical metal side buttons. Interestingly, the SideWinder comes with the first ever LCD on a mouse to keep track of game functions and settings. The SideWinder mouse is expected to ship in October for around $80 (Rs 3,278 approx)

Microsoft Unveils the SideWinder

Microsoft Unveils the SideWinder:

Microsoft has reportedly launched the SideWinder gaming mouse, which mainly targets hardcore computer video game fans. In case of this mouse, everything from cable thickness to it's weight to the way it glides can be customized to suit individual preferences. The mouse weight can be adjusted anywhere between 5 and 30 grams in 5 gram increments. Three buttons instantly switch between DPI 400, 800, and 2000, else settings can be customized using special software. Users can also select from three sets of mouse feet for that perfect 'glide' effect. According to Microsoft, the SideWinder mouse features a 2,000 dpi resolution, 7080 frames per second image processing, 20G max acceleration, 45 inches per second max speed, and an amazing 9 million clicks on each of the main buttons. The mouse includes a Quick Launch Button; 5 programmable main buttons; advanced gaming software for programming macros and profiles and customizing game settings; a wide metal scroll wheel; and vertical metal side buttons. Interestingly, the SideWinder comes with the first ever LCD on a mouse to keep track of game functions and settings. The SideWinder mouse is expected to ship in October for around $80 (Rs 3,278 approx)

Nokia Unveils the 'Prism Collection'

Nokia Unveils the 'Prism Collection'
To cater to its style-conscious customers, Nokia has unveiled the 'Prism Collection', comprising the 7900 Prism and the 7500 Prism handsets.
The name 'Prism Collection' derives from the use of revolutionary colors, materials, and graphics. The new handsets show off an exclusive diamond-cut design, with sharp-angled lines, geometric patterns, and graphic light-refracting colors. The 7900 Prism has a sleek, liquorice-black front, and comes with an anodized aluminum backcover that is coin-stamped and laser-etched in the signature diamond-cut design.
The 7900 features an Organic LED main display with support for up to 16 million colors, and sports light-focused screensaver graphics.
It has what is called a 'living wallpaper' that cleverly changes through the day according to time and battery and signal strength. Besides, the handset comes with a gallery selection of 49 illumination colors. The colors, once chosen, emit from the graphic key-mat and the LED display. Lights are also emanated from the top of the phone to signal missed calls and messages. Other features of the 7900 Prism include: Dual band 3G technology, Quad band GSM capability, 2MP Camera, and 1GB internal memory.
Meanwhile, the other Prism phone, the 7500 Prism is more or less like the 7900. It's polished black exterior is merged with bright, interchangeable color accents.
Other features of the 7500 Prism include: 2MP Camera, and ability to play music for 9 hours and hold up to 1,500 songs on an optional 2 GB microSD card, among others.
Both new phones are expected to be available in this quarter of the year for around EUR 400 (Rs 22,300) for the Nokia 7900 Prism, and EUR 210 (Rs 11,700) for the Nokia 7500 Prism. The prices are exclusive of taxes and subsidies.

Pune docs take to Gandhigiri to rescue Sanjay - Sify.com

Pune docs take to Gandhigiri to rescue Sanjay
Friday, 10 August , 2007, 11:35
Pune: Even as Sanjay Dutt gets busy doing carpentry in the Yerawada Jail in Pune, his hardcore fans outside are planning on a novel approach to help... the Munnabhai way.
The philosophy of persuasion with love and patience — as preached by Dutt's character in the film Lage raho Munnabhai and called Gandhigiri — is what they have in mind. And guess what? These fans are doctors themselves. Bhalchandar Gaikwad, an administrative director at a pharmaceutical company in Pune, has decided not to sit back and watch the law take its own course.
He and a group of his friends are going from door to door gathering public opinion about the TADA court judgement giving Dutt six years of rigorous imprisonment for illegal possession of arms during the Mumbai blasts of 1993. Bhalchandar and his 165 friends organise meetings of student groups, IT professionals, office goers, businessmen and people from various backgrounds gathering their perspective about the case.
'The campaign is definitely not going to be the usual protest march, slogan shouting or placards. It's going to be done through Gandhigiri,' says Bhalchandran.

Seven 7

there's scarcely a religion that doesn't get excited about the number seven.
Hindus believe in the seven chakras

It all stems, scholars say, from an ancient Babylonian enthusiasm for the number

Seven is not only a prime (always popular), it is also a Mersenne number
the number of bones in the necks of most mammals
notes in a musical scale
visible colours

However, there is a catch for those marrying on 07/07/07 and hoping for abundant good luck as a result of having a relatively easy anniversary to remember.
Historically, little of great joy or peace has happened on 07/07.
London bombings of 07/07/05. No doubt that explains why excitement about 07-07-2007 is considerably more muted in this country than in America.