New Motorola ROKR EM30, EM28 and EM25 music phones succeed the ROKR E8

Motorola today expands its ROKR portfolio with the introduction of three new music-optimized devices that provide a range of styles for mobile music fans. The lineup includes the Motorola ROKR EM30, a candybar phone using Motorola's ModeShift technology, ROKR EM28, a clamshell device with sonic features and touch-sensitive keys, and ROKR EM25, a slider with FM radio sharing capabilities.

Motorola ROKR EM30

It uses Motorola's ModeShift technology to illuminate the keyboard -- red keys illuminate in music mode and a blue keypad appears in phone mode. In addition to the basics in talking and texting, the Motorola ROKR EM30 offers a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and Windows Media Player 11 compatibility. A microSD slot supporting 8GB memory cards has also been incorporated, along with stereo Bluetooth support and an FM radio with RDS technology. The Motorola ROKR EM30 is expected to be available in August 2008.

The Motorola ROKR EM28

offers mobile music in a familiar clamshell design and allows users to control their music using touch-sensitive keys that appear only when they're needed. An external screen on the front of the phone shows the name of the artist and song. The Motorola ROKR EM28 also features a 3D sound effect and an audio equalizer provides 11 pre-set music genres, including rock, reggae and pop. Users can also boost the bass up to nine decibels. The Motorola ROKR EM28 should be available later this fall.

The Motorola ROKR EM25

slider phone offers dedicated music controls and a new FMShare feature, which enables users to share a favorite station with friends by sending it in a text message using SONGID technology. It should start shipping across the globe later this fall.

MSI GX620 Notebook released.

The latest gaming laptops from MSI is now official with the release of the new GX620/GX720 models. Both models come with the Turbo Drive Engine allowing user to overclock the GX620/GX720, increasing the speed of the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor by as much as 15%. The models also features 320 GB HDD, up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM, Blu-Ray reader (optional), MSI’s VIVID Image Enhancement Technology, the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT 3D graphics card, and Dolby® 7.1 digital surround sound. The lineup of state of the art components will ensure realistic unparalleled gaming experience. This powerful notebook is housed in a sleek yet tough alloy case with strong red accents. Unfortunately, no pricing has been confirmed. With GX620/720, MSI has definitely step up for hardcore gaming-laptop competition.

Features

• The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
• Windows Vista® Home Premium
• 15.4" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design
• nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card (Built-in DDR3 512 MB VRAM)
• Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel Headphone Output Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby®
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

Creative Color Speakers and Headphones for Dell

Designed specifically for Dell, Creative has recently launched colored speakers and headphones to bring more fun in your music experience. The Inspire T10 speakers are tagged at $40 while the EP-610 headphones are $24. With variety colors to choose from to match your Dell computers, other features from the speakers including individual tweeters, bass enhancement, magnetic shielding and separate controls for volume and bass.

The Inspire T10 speakers are available in a variety of colors to pair with Dell computers. Key features on these include individual tweeters, bass enhancement, magnetic shielding and separate controls for volume and bass. A headphone connection is included as well.

• Features separate controls for Power on/off, volume and bass
• Offers 80 – 20000 Hz response bandwidth
• Works with PC multimedia, PC, notebook or MP3 player etc.

The EP-610 headphones are your garden variety in-ear earbuds which Creative says are ergonomically designed. It also includes a gold-plated plug. Both the speakers and headphones are available now.

• Features gold-plated plug that delivers crystal clear signals
• Offers 6 - 23000 Hz response bandwidth
• Works with PC multimedia, digital player etc.

LG KP106B Launched in India

Indian mobile users in search of affordable handsets have now a new option, as LG has just released the entry-level LG KP106B in the Asian country.

Coming in a candybar form factor, LG KP106B is nothing to get too excited about, as its design is a simple one and its features are only on the basic side. The new handset brings: dual-band GSM connectivity (900 / 1800 MHz), a 1.5 inch CSTN display with 128 x 128 pixels and 65K colors, FM radio, polyphonic ringtones, speakerphone, support for both English and Hindi, calculator, unit converter, world clock, alarms, stopwatch and an internal memory that allows the storage of up to 300 phone numbers and 100 text messages.

Anil Arora, Business Group Head, GSM, PCs and DAV LGEIL said, "By introducing this new basic phone in the market, we intend to cater to the needs of our entry level consumers who are looking for a handset which has a perfect blend of looks, features and brand name. The KP106B has a great battery life and hence an exceptionally superior phone in its segment and we are very positive that it will delight our customers."

The LG KP106B is available in the market for Rs. 2000.