July 2010

Tata Motors Sanand plant quickly ramp-up production of Nano

by Paul Joseph July 31, 2010 Featured

Tata Motors has recnetly announced that with its 250,000-unit/year Sanand plant becoming operational ahead of schedule, the company will speedily ramp up production of the Tata Nano . Accordingly, the company has begun intimating retainee-customers that their cars are coming up for delivery. This is the final step, before the company opens up sales of the Tata Nano. Retainee-customers are those who had retained their booking with the company though not selected among the first allottee-customers from out of the booking process of 2009. Despite a steep increase in input prices, their Tata Nanos are being priced only three to four percent higher, depending on the model, than the price announced at launch. The terms and conditions of booking had provided that the applicable price of the car for a retainee-customer would be notified at the time of delivery. Also, as announced at the booking, they have received interest on their deposit. The allottee-customers, still awaiting delivery, will get their cars at the same price as announced at launch on March 23, 2009. Tata Motors would like to reward the loyalty of the allottee-customers for bearing with the company through a prolonged period of delivery, given the capacity constraints till the Sanand plant became operational. As a gesture of goodwill and gratitude, the company has announced for them a choice among a one-year free annual maintenance contract (AMC), or free accessories worth Rs.4000/- or an extended warranty. The Tata Nano has already received an overwhelming response. With the ramp-up at the Sanand plant, customers desirous of the car will soon be able to freely purchase the Tata Nano .

Tagged as: cars, price, tata, time

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Saturday Startup Review: ScanCorner.com – Now Digitize Your Memories

by Paul Joseph July 31, 2010 Featured

Have you ever got annoyed with bad scanning quality of your old childhood photo or your grandparents wedding photo, or scratches on photos that put off its impact? Scancorner is emerged as an outsourcing company to scan and restore old photos, negatives, slides and any other offline media. One sentence description: You can now preserve precious moments by digitizing old photos, negatives, slides and other offline media. About Startup: Scancorner was started in April 2010 and is operational in Switzerland, Spain and India. They remove dust and scratch, and also provide color enhancement. The company also makes backups of all pictures on their secured servers to make it available for customers if ever needed in the future. Charges Media Resolution Price 35mm Color Negative 3000 dpi 9 INR 35mm Slides 3000 dpi 9 INR Paper Photo (Individual or In Albums) 600 dpi 9 INR Black & White Negative 3000 dpi 14 INR About Co Founder: Raghuram KS, Co Founder and CMO, has worked in China and India during 2008 for the Arvid Nilsson Group as a Director of Business Development. Funding Status: Not known WAT’s HOT: Though it’s a startup, there are very few players, or no players, who are effectively operational in India on this model. So they have huge market potential. Their major target audience could be the older generation who will probably have huge collection. Also, with the number of Facebook users above 65 years of age have increasing considerably, ScanCorner could help them digitize their pictures from back in the day and share in with family on the social networking website. WAT’s NOT: In India, ScanCorner have a great scope. Internationally, we are a bit skeptical as there are well-established players like ScanCafe who are better known as compared to the startup. Also, if the target audience is in fact the older generation, then conveying the technological aspects of the business will be a bit difficult considering their technical know how. One aspect that did catch our eye was that ScanCorner has pretty much replicated the ScanCafe website. Considering the two companies have almost the same names and similar websites, is this an attempt by the startup to steal some audience from the bigger fish in the sea? Related Posts UTV To Help Indian Celebrities Go Digital – Start With John Abraham SMS Marketing – Beneficial For Some, Annoying To Many Paypal India Discontinues Electronic Transfer – Withdraw Payments Via Cheques Only Mobile Revolution Takes Off Through Mobile Apps Women Prefer Social Networking, Email Over Shopping : ViziSense Workshop On Social Media For Business Register Here Looking for a Social Media Agency? Try WATConsult – India’s Leading Social Media Agency

Tagged as: business, china, color, india, marketing, media, pictures, shopping, white

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Nokia N8 to foray in India by September, 2010

by Paul Joseph July 31, 2010 Featured

It is not certain that Nokia N8 will release in early September or will take longer than 4 weeks to arrive. But the good news about the launch of the Nokia N8 in India is that it will soon make it to the markets in India.This is official and Nokia buffs are elated. Nokia N8 is a feature packed device that will be launching at a price tag of Rs.22,000 . The colours in which this smartphone will be available are confirmed as black, green and silver. For all those who still are unaware of this much awaited piece of amazing gadget, we must tell that Nokia N8 works on Symbian 3 Operating system and has an awesome 12 Mega Pixel camera with advanced features like Carl Zeiss optics and the Xenon Flash. There is HDMI connection, premium-quality dolby digital plus technology, social networking and voice-guided navigation also integrated in the handset.

Tagged as: handset, launch, markets, nokia, nokia mobiles

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Honda VFR1200F picture review

by Paul Joseph July 31, 2010 Featured

India’s one of the largest two-wheeler market leader, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has recently launched the new sports tourer ” Honda VFR 1200F ” in India with the expansive price range of Rs 17.5 lakh (ex-showroom-Delhi). Bold look of the newly launched Honda VFR 1200F will attract the hug crowd and is expected to get overwhelming response from the Indian buyers. The sporty looks of new VFR will surely create charisma which will catch the heartbeat of the massive bike lovers. The new Honda VFR 1200F was already shown at the 10th anniversary of Delhi Auto Expo 2010. Where it was also getting a excellent attention from the visitors. The most awaited VFR 1200F is additionally packed with awesome features which makes it very stunning superbike in the auto market. The Honda VFR 1200F has got cutting-edge massive engine with innovative and new generation technologies that is sure to become futuristic sports power plant. The new superbike is comes loaded with liquid cooled, 76 degree, SOHC, V-4, four valve per cylinder which churns a top power of 170 bhp at 10,000 rpm while produces a maximum torque of 129 Nm at 8,750 rpm. It has got a good capabilities to deliver fuel economy of around 12 kmpl in the auto market. Besides, the fuel tank capacity of this bike is comes around 18.5ltr. The bike’s most outstanding features is the V-4 engine, but only because the dual-clutch automatic transmission is optional. We always found that the massive braking system desirable in the high-end capacity motorcycles and the all new Honda VFR 1200 F is also available with disc brakes with CBS at both the wheels. The front brake is 320mm disc brake with CBS and the rear one also of 276 mm single disc with CBS. The sound braking system of the bike will decelerate the speed of the bike even at higher speed. The all new Honda VFR 1200F available with cutting-edge suspension system that is often seen in MotoGP bikes only. The front shock absorber is 43mm cartridge shocker with spring preloaded adjustability; 4.7 inches of wheel travel while the rear one is Honda Pro Arm® single-sided swingarm with single gas-charged shock generates most advanced rear suspension action; features handy remote spring preloaded adjuster, rebound damping adjustability and 5.1 inches of wheel travel. You can’t notice the rear shocker from rear or side view as it is located under the seat. The sports tourer motorcycle offering best braking system that provides superb handling and control. ABS is the latest technology for brakes nowadays. Slipper clutch is also available for Honda VFR 1200F which can be used under hard braking. 1545mm of wheelbase and single side swing arm contribute to chassis rigidity and ultimate balance of the machine. The company hopes that the new massive sports bike will compete with Suzuki Gsxr, Suzuki Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Dyna and Harley Davidson Softail.

Tagged as: auto, bike, from-the-indian, fuel, harley-davidson, india, motorcycle

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PayPal Electronic Withdrawal Service Continues in India

by Paul Joseph July 31, 2010 Featured

Just three days after PayPal decided to discontinue electronic transfers in India and dismayed its Indian customers, Paypal has decided to reverse its decision. Dickson Seow from the PayPal Communications team posted on the official PayPal blog that Indian users can perform electronic withdrawals right now as they did before. Going the extra mile to serve its customers, the company has also decided to still provide the US$5 processing fee refund for any cheque withdrawals made from July 29 until further notice. This decision reversal by PayPal in such a short period clearly shows the importance of India as a market to the company and explicitly demonstrates the fact that customers are the # 1 priority for the company. Also it seems that Paypal has rather been quick to resolve issues with RBI which were the reasons to withdraw electronic service in the first place. We have contacted paypal for an interview in this matter and shall update as we have their answers. The official announcement made by PayPal is present here and is also the link to look out for further updates. Related Posts Paypal India Discontinues Electronic Transfer – Withdraw Payments Via Cheques Only Facebook’s Deal With MOL Brings Facebook Credits Within Your Reach The Future Of Content Monetization In India – Pay Per Piece Of Content? Diwali Shopping To Bring Gold Rush For eCommerce – PayPal Survey CII Digital Media Conference – We are Live tweeting Workshop On Social Media For Business Register Here Looking for a Social Media Agency? Try WATConsult – India’s Leading Social Media Agency

Tagged as: business, digital-media, features, india, media, social, social-media, web

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Honda unveils VFR 1200F in India with Price range Rs.17.5 lac

by Paul Joseph July 30, 2010 Featured

Honda VFR 1200F launched in India with Delhi Ex-showroom Rs. 17.5lac today. This is a biggest hit by Honda to launch its VFR in India as a great sports as well with a touring combination bike. As we know the Honda show cased the VFR 1200F at International Auto Expo 2010 at Delhi earlier this year. This is Great to say that Honda VFR launched with many exiting feature in this bike, most awaited feature in the bike is dual transmission availability as we can say that 1. As it can run with 6-speed manual transmission. 2. It can also run with a dual clutch Automatic transmission. 3. As well with a ABS (anti lock breaking system) is also available The Honda VFR 1200F comes in vacuum-moulded cast aluminium chassis. Honda VFR is equipped with the 1237cc engine capacity, liquid cooled V-4 which generates 172bhp at 10,000 rpm, torque of 129nm at 8750 rpm. The bike is weighted with 267kg and its Innovative cylinder layout, Throttle By wire, and Future Generation Shaft drive system, integrals include Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission. Its has a 18.5 liters of fuel-tank capacity. The bike as more features equipped as 43mm cartridge-type front fork and Pro-Link monoshock with gas-charged damper at the rear. The Honda VFR is available in different metallic colours Seal Silver Metallic, Pearl Sunbeam White and Candy Prominence Red. Honda VFR 1200F Specifications : Engine Type: 1237cc liquid-cooled V-4 Final Drive: Shaft Induction: PGM-FI 44mm throttle bodies Ignition: Digital electronic Transmission: 6-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission) Bore and Stroke: 81mm x 60mm Suspension: Front – 43mm; 4.7 inches travel, Rear – Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single gas-charged shock; 5.1 inches travel. Brakes: Front – Dual 320mm discs, CBS 6-piston calipers with ABS, Rear: Single 276mm disc, CBS two-piston caliper with ABS. Tires:Front – 120/70 ZR17 radial, Rear – 190/55 ZR17 radial Wheelbase: 60.8 inches (1545mm) Rake: 25-deg Trail: 101.0mm (4.0 inches) Seat Height: 32.1 inches (815mm) Fuel Capacity: 4.9 gallons Colors: Candy Prominence Red, Seal Silver Metallic, Pearl Sunbeam White colours. Curb Weight: 591 lbs (VFR1200F) / 613 lbs (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission) Price : Ex-showroom Delhi Rs. 17.5 lac

Tagged as: bike, digital, india, silver, specifications, white

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Huawei to sell a million smartphones in India

by Paul Joseph July 30, 2010 Featured

Huawei Technologies , a China based vendor has plans to sell a million smartphones in Indian smartphone market this year. The company will sell these smartphones through its own retail channels under its brand name. Earlier, company products like mobile phones and wireless data cards for laptops were sold by local service providers and telecom operators like Tata Teleservices , Bharti Airtel , and Reliance Communications used to put their own brand name on them. After introduction of new security regulations by GOI, imposed from February 2010, Huawei has planned to target the smart phone market with 20 new mobile models. These mobiles will be priced between Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 12,000 . Like other Chinese handsets, these mobiles will also be made of chipsets from Qualcomm. Some Huawei smartphones will run on open source Android operating system and the rest on the Brew MP operating system from Qualcomm. These phones will be available in India through retail channels from August 1, 2010.

Tagged as: bharti-airtel, india, mobile, teleservices

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Bajaj Avenger 220 tested

by Paul Joseph July 30, 2010 Featured

India’s one of the leading two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has recently launched an another higher capacity version of its cruiser bike, Bajaj Avenger in the market with the massive 220cc engine and impressive features which makes it very attractive cruiser motorcycle in the Indian auto market. Bajaj Avenger 220 refreshed version of its old horse, Bajaj Avenger. The new version of the This cruiser bike with 220cc engine that is being used in Bajaj Pulsar 220. The new bike model has a very similar looks of previous model. The elegant appearance of the Bajaj Avenger 220 is enhanced more with its large windshield and long handlebars. The new Bajaj Avenger 220cc is comes loaded with 4 stroke, single cylinder, DTS-i air cooled with oil cooler engine. The powertrain of new bike is produces top power output of 19.3 at 8400 bhp and generates a peak torque of 17.5 Nm at 7000 rpm from its 219.89cc engine. All the other features and specifications are kept same as outgoing Bajaj Avenger 200cc . The new Avenger has been offering a DC ignition system with low trigger start rpm to ensure easy button start. Further modification like battery charger level indicator on the tank, dual density seating and maintenance free battery. It comes at an amazing price tag of Rs 69000 (ex-showroom-Delhi). The new cruiser has available with a stepped up warranty of 18 months. The sporty look of the bike is fitted with the alloy wheels and the huge tyres present in the bike. The new cruiser bike 220 is bestowed with dynamic braking system, the front brake is hydraulic operated disc brake of 260 mm dia and the rear brake is drum brake. Besides, Bajaj Auto is current working on two new models such as Bajaj Blade and Bajaj Xcd, which are expected to be launched by the 2010-end. Apart from that launch, Indian bike lovers will see more launches in India that includes TVS Apache 220, Yamaha SS 125, TVS MAX, Yamaha SZ, Mahindra Cevalo and Yamaha Fazer 250.

Tagged as: bajaj, bajaj auto, bajaj bikes, bajaj-pulsar, bike, Indian, mahindra-cevalo, yamaha

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Google breeding a ‘New Weapon’ to beat Facebook

by Paul Joseph July 30, 2010 Featured

Google, having dominated the search engine industry for quite a while now, desires to conquer the social networking world too. This exact motive of Google’s has compelled it to ideate and carry out talks with leading online game developers like Playdom Inc , Electronic Arts Inc’s Playfish and Zynga . Rumour has it that of these three, Google has already made an investment in Zynga that approximately amounts up to $100 million, for the very purpose of launching an online gaming site. Google owns and manages Orkut, which apparently was the first to revolutionize social-networking in India with about 16 million users. However, with the introduction of Facebook in India and the fact that its user-base reached 15 million in no time, along with Twitter’s stiff competition with about 4 to 4.5 million users, Orkut’s fate seems to be in trouble. To counter this contest, Google has readied and executed a number of product offerings which have not fetched the anticipated gains. First, there was the launch of Google Buzz, a social-networking site built by Google to supposedly beat Facebook; but Buzz was given a ‘ thumbs down ’ by users with complaints of them being connected to unwanted acquaintances (like ex-husbands) and spam attacks on their inboxes. Buzz failed to impress. Attempt number 2 is called Google Me, which is still speculated to see daylight since its news of being launched in the recent past ; and hence to judge this attempt to be a failure as well would be too pre-mature. Google Me is stated to be an amalgamation of Wave and Latitude into one social network site. The latest news of Google starting off a social gaming site could be attempt number 3 and a new hope to revive itself and proclaim the number one spot in the social networking space. While things stand still for Google, at the other end of the river Facebook plans to set up an operations office (both online operations and user operations) in India considering the fact that the country proves to be a potential social networking market. This move is in light of Facebook’s plan of expanding operations in India by initiating local programs (that are in line with Indian customs) and building partner relationships accordingly. The number of acquisitions in the social media website field has multiplied in the last few months. To name a few: • MTV acquires Social Express and plans to initiate social games. • Walt Disney embraces the social media phenomenon by buying Playdom Inc. • A retailer of video games and accessories takes over Kongregate, a social gaming destination. Should we expect a similar sort of acquisition strategy to be deployed by Google? Or would it launch a completely new and unique social gaming site that is even more exciting than Facebook? Only time will tell. Related Posts It’s Official: Google To Launch Social Games – Invests In Zynga The Big News: Friendfeed Gets Facebooked – Gets Acquired for $50 Million Zynga – The Revolutionary Online Gaming One-Stop “Free” Shop Is Google Planning To Venture Into Social Gaming? Google Launches A New Product: Social Search Workshop On Social Media For Business Register Here Looking for a Social Media Agency? Try WATConsult – India’s Leading Social Media Agency

Tagged as: country, india, online-gaming, orkut, social-networking, zynga

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