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Sony’s waterproof tablet launched @ Rs 46,990
Sony on Wednesday launched Xperia Tablet Z with a price of Rs 46,990. Though the price is rather steep, the company believes that the tablet's slim and waterproof design will help it compete with other Androidtablets and Apple's iPad.
Xperia Tablet Z uses a Qualcomm quad-core processor running at 1.5GHz. It has 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage (extra 16GB microSD card will be bundled with the device) and a 10-inch screen with FullHD resolution(1920x1200pixels). The tablet is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Sony is saying that the tablet will be updated to Android 4.2 soon. The device has a 6,000 mAh battery.
Just like the Xperia Z smartphone, Sony's new tablet is water-resistant and dustproof. It packs in an 8MP primary camera and a 2.2MP front camera. Another unique feature of the tablet is IR sensor, which would allow users to control their television with it. Incidentally, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One that were recently launched in India also have this feature.
Despite its large screen, the tablet weighs just 495 grams. It is 6.9mm thick.
A senior Sony India executive told TOI that Sony is not going after the numbers with Xperia Tablet Z. "It is a premium product and we hope to attract customers who value great design and unique features like water resistance," he said. "We also feel that people who like their Xperia Z phone will love this tablet."
We checked out the device at its launch event in Delhi. Built using matte plastic that feels soft totouch, the tablet is incredibly light. It is also very thin and easy to hold. The design pattern is similar to that of Xperia Z phone. The tablet has a shape of rectangular box and unlike iPad or the latest Galaxy Tabs doesn't have rounded corners.
Indian inventor Ajay Bhatt honored for developing USB
The European Union today honored India-born inventor Ajay Bhatt-led team at the US tech-giant Intel that developed the Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology, one of the most important advances in computing since the silicon chip.
The European Patent Office announced the winners of the European Inventor Award 2013, which honors outstanding inventors for their contribution to social, economic and technological progress.
Some 500 guests attended the award ceremony at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, including Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and Michel Barnier, the European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services.
Ajay V Bhatt-led team, comprising of Bala Sudarshan Cadambi, Jeff Morriss, Shaun Knoll, Shelagh Callahan of the United States won the award for inventors from Non-European Countries, for creating and developing USB technology, one of the most important advances in computing since the silicon chip.
An industry standard today, USB not only allows users to more easily connect devices to a computer, it also streamlines work for hardware and software developers. It is found in billions of electronic devices all over the world, from webcams to cell phones and memory sticks.
56-year-old Bhatt is an Indian-American computer architect who helped define and develop several widely used technologies, including USB, Accelerated Graphics Port, PCI Express, Platform Power management architecture and various chipset improvements.
After completing his graduation in Vadodara, India, Bhatt completed his master's degree in New York. Bhatt joined Intel in 1990. He currently holds 31 US patents.
The European Inventor Award is presented annually by the European Patent Office, supported by European Union to inventors who have made a significant contribution to innovation, economy and society in Europe. Inventions from all technological fields are considered for this award. There is no cash prize associated with the award.
The 2013 awards were presented in five categories, in addition to the Popular Prize for the first time.
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