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Set your ideas free

Create what you can imagine, build on the strengths of your team, and open up new possibilities.

• New prototyping, modeling, and visual design tools enable you to create innovative applications for Windows and the Web
• Create a shared vision as a foundation for creativity with SketchFlow ,in Microsoft Expression® Studio , and Team Foundation Server
• Take advantage of new opportunities & capabilities offered by multi-core programming and cloud development tools

Simplicity through integration

A single integrated development environment that takes your skills further and adjusts to the way you work.

• Complete all your coding, modeling, testing, debugging, and deployment work without leaving the Visual Studio 2010 environment
• Use existing standards and skills to target a growing number of application types including Microsoft SharePoint® and Windows^® Azure™
• Work your way through multi-monitor support, partner extensions, and a new editor.

Quality tools help ensure quality results

Powerful testing tools with proactive project management features help you build the right app the right way.

• Use the new IntelliTrace debugger to isolate the point of failure within a recorded application history.
• Stay ahead of the curve with proactive project management tools including new reports, dashboards, and planning worksheets.
• Know that you’ve built the right application the right way with manual and automated testing tools.

Tata Indigo Manza at Rs 4.8 lakh!

It's a great car - a full blown sedan with loads of space and some very enticing engine options that include not only a sweet 1.4 litre petrol mill, but also the awesome 1.3 litre Quadrajet diesel.

But there's something about the Indigo Manza that's even better than the powerplant and the space, in fact, better than the whole car itself - it's the price tag! Tata Motors launched the car today and has caused quite a bit of a stir with the entry level Aqua variant with the Safire90 petrol engine costing only Rs 4.8 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)! From there to the top of the line Indigo Manza, the car is offered in four variants - the others being the Aura, Aura ABS and the Aura+. Buyers will have the option of choosing between the Safire90 petrol engine and the Quadrajet90 diesel engine for each of the four variants with the top of the line Aura+ Quadrajet90 variant priced at just Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

MTNL To boost 3G in India

In a bid to Boost the 3G mobile service, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), India’s first 3G mobile service operator, today announced its partnership with leading mobile phone giant NOKIA as well as leading Laptop makers HCL Infosystems Ltd.

HCL will offer 3G Wireless broadband services on HCL’s select range of laptops and ME Net books. With this partnership MTNL 3G Data card, with its prepaid 3G GSM Wireless Broadband connections, would be available through HCL’s distribution channels  and in Mumbai and Delhi by mid November.

Mr. R.S.P. Sinha, CMD of MTNL, announced the partnership and saying, “MTNL Offer effectively brings 3G mobile and broadband services at more affordable prices than even 2G GSM mobile services.MTNL also that Bundled 3G Jadoo SIM shall be available with handsets of Nokia, HTC and Micromax makes. The operator also announced its 3G special offers of Festive season for Delhi circle with lowest Local-STD Voice and Video calls.

Majority of Indians use Twitter for news

Twitter may have gained immense popularity as a microblogging website but in India majority use it as a source for news.

A survey by technology site www.pluGGd.in says about 16 per cent of Indian users regularly 'tweet' to get news updates.While 11 per cent use it to stay in touch with their friends, 10 per cent use the website for research purpose, according to the survey.

The social networking site, launched in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, came into prominence in the country during the 26/11 attacks when eyewitnesses sent an estimated 80 'tweets' every five seconds, helping in compiling a list of the dead and injured.Analysts attribute the recent surge in its popularity in India to the controversial 'cattle class' tweet by Union minister Shashi Tharoor, who is an active Twitter user with nearly 3 lakh followers, arguably the largest in the country.

Micromax new candy bar phone X225 launched

The new Micromax X225 is a Dual-SIM GSM mobile.It features a music player,basic VGA camera,and microSD card slot for memory expansion.

The features of the new Micromax X225 mobile are:

• Dual SIM-Dual Standby
• Multi Effect User Interface
• Vibration Speakers
• VGA Camera
• Bluetooth
• Multi Format Music Player
• Expandable Memory(upto 8GB)

Price and Availability:The price in India of the new Micromax X225 , dual-SIM GSM mobile, is around Rs.2,700.

MOTOROLA launches multimedia MOTO ZN300

Motorola India Private Limited has launched the multimedia MOTO ZN300, a sleek slider with 3.1 megapixel camera and two MOTOYUVA WX candy bar entry-level handsets with FM radio - the MOTOYUVA WX160 and MOTOYUVA WX180.

The ZN300 has video recording too with 8x digital zoom and offers wireless printing. It has up to 32 GB removable memory.

It combines familiar digital camera functionality with strong features, giving you the freedom to shape pop culture, on your terms.

The handset has a 3.1 megapixel camera with LED flash. It comes with a USB 2.0 high speed connection, enabling transfer of pictures to computers and other devices.

The Moto ZN300 features Video Mixer, a powerful function that gives you the option to add customizable or preloaded transitions and sound effects to your videos.

The handset is available in the market at the price of Rs 7,999.

Spice Mobiles unveils Spice D-6666

Spice D-6666 features a 2.4 inch screen display with 320 X 240 pixels screen resolution, 2 megapixel camera with flash. The Spice D-6666 Dual SIM Mobile Phone boasts with Bluetooth, GPRS, WAP, and FM radio with recording, MP3 player and 4 GB expandable memory.

The M-Commerce application with N-GPAY is another feature that makes user’s life simpler by allowing users to make bank transactions, pay bills et al speedily and hassle free with just few simple clicks.

The phone features a mailing solution and Email2SMS. Now, this service is available on Corporate, Gmail and Indiatimes accounts and Spice is providing 3 months free subscription. 

The expected price of Spice D-6666 Dual SIM Mobile Phone is priced at Rs. 7999.