Top 5 gadgets that won’t rocket your pocket this Diwali

The season of lights, sweets, gifts and wishing each other has almost taken the plunge, leaving all of us with soaring excitement about how to surprise our loved ones. Why not be a little ‘just out’ this time and bring in a tech-filled festive season. So here we list out Top 5 gadgets that won’t only save you from digging a hole in your pocket this Diwali, but will also make your loved ones feel special.
For Cervantes, ‘he who sings scares away his woes’, but for you it might stand next to being flip-side. Well, to delight your loved ones this Diwali, the Creative Zen X-Fi2 music player crawls on to our list. The super exquisite device furnishes an ultra slim exterior to complement one’s style statement and is well-lit with refulgent traits. Buckled down to make that special person kick up her heels, or say his shoes for that matter, the creatively framed player sports a noteworthy 3-inch touchscreen and Xtreme Fidelity X-Fi audio technology. The integration of video-out functional capability for viewing videos and photographs on a TV via an optional cable further makes it nab some extra brownie points. This one will make you fork out Rs. 7,000 for 8GB model, while the 16GB version settles for Rs. 9,500.

If getting by without entertaining tidbits is challenging for your dear ones, the second druthers from our table may look all bright to you. To help one stay plugged into a social network while being on the wheels, LG’s Optimus should be thought over without any puzzlement. The smartphone brimmed with useful features keeps one occupied with a wide selection of Android applications and enhanced social networking functions. If eager enough to ice up your dear one’s delight on receiving it, its 3 megapixel camera can partner you. Access to Twitter, Facebook and Bebo accounts is also provided by the handset’s Social Networking Client. You can buy this handset for Rs. 12,500.
Our next pick just reminded us of an old proverb – ‘a book is like a garden carried in the pocket’. If your loved ones enjoy stowing their reading backyard when on the move, here’s a perfect option. To nourish that reading habit, EC Media’s Wink XTS multi-functional e-reader should get lauded. The device hugs an impressive 6-inch display that exhibits 800 x 600 resolution and sports a 16-level grayscale. Dressed in an eye-catchy wrapping, the elegant e-reader covers many miles with its support for 15 languages. It also keeps one engrossed with the backing of publishing houses such as Penguin, Roli, Oxford University, Harper Collins and Permanent Black. The integration of Wi-Fi connectivity, GPRS, USB 2.0, and audio and video playback support are some other characteristics to draw one’s attention. The e-reader carries a price tag of Rs. 11,490.
Here comes our next option which falls slightly heavier on being among our favorites. With the gala time and phrase of celebration, cherishing memories is something which would convince that sensitive part in you. LG’s beautifully sketched out F8010N digital photo frame falls in just at the right time. All ‘in the saddle’ to vivify old memories, the moment-preserver comes fitted with a vibrant 8-inch widescreen and will prove to be ‘on the button’ for viewing and sharing images. Concerns like storage folder, image browsing, slide/multi show and image pause/zoom are taken care of as well. This particular pick will also lend support to various file formats while enlivening the journey with 800 x 600 resolution. You can grab this one for Rs. 8,990.
Missing on a photographic equipment to capture those special memories during the festive season is simply infeasible. Topping off our recommending list, the FinePix Z700 from Fujifilm makes a great gift this season. To freeze your moments of festivity, the sleek 12 megapixel device will make one realize how ‘every picture matters’. Adorning a 3.5-inch 460k-pixel LCD, the entrancing unit walks the scene with EXR sensor technology, and the latest digital imaging technology merged with new YouTube and Facebook web-uploaded tool. In order to serve with incredible features, the camera offers high-definition movies in 720p with sound and high-quality still playback. If vibrancy in shades is something your loved ones get attracted by, then tinges of black, red and pink can make them even more tickled pink. Users can snap up this camera for Rs. 12,999.
Well, with this, our helping hand comes to a nap. Hopefully, these hot gadgets will not only make you feel good about spending, but will also spawn a special day of memories. So here we leave you with warm wishes for this coming festive season. A very Happy Diwali to all our readers! By the way before we sign off, which one have you finally fixed upon to sift out?

Top 5 Digital Photo Frames to display fun-filled Diwali memories

Following the departure of monsoon every year, the Indian festive season sparks off with a series of vivid celebrations, culminating into a shimmering grandeur. While Diwali 2010 makes its way through twisted lanes and expansive landscapes, the technological space has been churning out several devices to twirl these celebrations into an even impressive affair. As the spell of radiating lights advents on the horizon and you relive special memories through this gala, we look at the Top 5 digital photo frames which will breathe life into some frozen moments. Surfing through the assortment of products in this segment, we’ve settled down with the subsequent top five digital photo frames to gild your Diwali basket.


As the glittering rays of light add to the glow on your loved ones’ faces, you can freeze a perfect family picture this Diwali and preserve those amazing flashes in the 8-inch PF830 digital photo frame from Transcend. Flaunting 800 x 600 resolution images on its ultra-bright screen, the 4:3 aspect ratio of the offering enhances the display which has been enveloped in glossy black and white enclosures. Furthermore, the Transcend PF830 is capable of not only flashing still images but also playing videos and music for supplementing your Diwali parties, all for Rs. 8,000. Embedded with a plus calendar, alarm and clock, the frame comes with an intuitive graphical user interface as well as an internal memory of 2GB. This storage capacity can be further expanded with SD, SDHC, microSD, M2, MS, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo and MS PRO-HG Duo memory cards.
Those who prefer to commemorate an ecological Diwali can surf through the 7-inch Kodak Pulse digital photo frame laced with touchscreen interface and Wi-Fi connectivity. Capacitated to manifest still images in 800 x 600 resolution, this device stores up to 4000 photos and can be employed without any software installations. Its Wi-Fi capability makes it possible for users to add photos from their computing systems, Facebook accounts and even Kodak Gallery websites. The LED backlighting and Energy Star certified power adapter of the device will take care of your environmental concerns while augmenting the ambit of a greener Diwali. Enclosing your festive memories in its mercury free panel, the Pulse is available for Rs. 8,250.
Dishing out a range of digital photo frames for differing tastes, Sony has recently launched the DPF-A710 for those seeking an innovative yet affordable option in this space. Now up for grabs at Rs. 3,990, this S-Frame product could fit just right into your list of Diwali specials. The Sony DPF-A710 flaunts crisp details and bright hues while displaying 480 x 234 resolution images with an aspect ratio of 16:10. Its 128MB internal memory is capable of housing approximately 250 pictures which can be easily transmitted with a USB cable. Besides, the integrated smart auto-orientation sensor enables users to position the frame as per their likes. Finally, the green cause is not left out either as the offering has been assimilated with LED-backlight.
Designed to serve suave, style conscious users, the Logitech F8010N digital photo frame can be a visual treat this season. Gleaming in a vibrant sheathing with a price tag of Rs. 8,990, the 8-inch widescreen of the solution exhibits 800 x 600 resolution pictures in rich, dazzling colors. It supports JPEG RAW, PEG, BMP, GIF, PNG and JPEG formats while enabling effortless navigation as well as image transitions with a remote control. Further, the device has been enclosed with features such as a storage folder, image browsing, slide/multi show and pause/zoom options. The embedded USB port allows easy transfer of graphics as the 2GB memory of the photo frame can store your collection of images.
Traversing through the chart of latest innovations, we spotted another creation from the S-Frame series for adorning the chandelier of Diwali glimmers. Sony’s DPF-D1020 digital photo frame makes for a sophisticated possession and comes with a luxurious price tag of Rs. 8,990. Outfitted with a 10-inch LCD screen, this device facilitates users to not only view 800 x 480 resolution images but also watch SD videos. The implanted mono speaker can deliver an astonishing experience as it renders music playback. Those who wish to augment the 2GB storage space of the solution can insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, SD or SDHC memory cards.
Whether you wish to grab a gift for yourself or someone special, these digital photo frames can chip together another chapter of journeys through wonderful times. Make your pick to showcase those stories of smiles and infuse a vivacious shade into this year’s Diwali celebrations. We wish that all you techno freaks have a safe and prosperous Diwali while deriving the most out of your advanced as well as eco-friendly gadgets.