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The Nokia 9300 smartphone, billed as an ideal all-in-one device for users, is now available in India.

Key features include a hands-free speakerphone and conference-calling capability; a full keyboard with eight application shortcut keys and two 65,536 colour displays; a tri-band operation for use across five continents; 80 MB built-in memory plus a multimedia slot for additional memory.

The Nokia 9300 also integrates infrared and Bluetooth capabilities, giving users additional options to wirelessly synchronize their devices to a desktop PC or a laptop, as well as exchange data with other mobile devices.

"The Nokia 9300 will appeal to a wide range of professionals who want powerful functionality from a data-enabled device without compromising the look, comfort, simplicity and usability of a standard mobile phone," says Sanjeev Sharma, managing director, Nokia India.

Tissot T-Race

Tissot, which is part of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watch-making conglomerate, has launched the Tissot T-Race in India. Inspired by the features of the mountain bike and the high-speed motorcycle, this new watch from Tissot is being promoted as a perfect timepiece for biking enthusiasts.

Every element of Tissot T-Race is designed to evoke two-wheeled sports. The crown protection and bezel with its slanting ventilation shafts are inspired by braking discs.

The bracelet resembles a rubber tire-track. The attention to detail is evident both in the design and in the materials used; just like the frame of the top competing bicycles, the case of this watch is specially formed in the latest material, high in carbon fibre content, to ensure a combination of lightness and solidity.

The dial of the watch with its three 1/10 of second, 30-minute and 60-second counters is reminiscent of the high-speed motorbike speedometers and is encircled by a tachometer to test one's performance in the race.

Priced at Rs 15,050 and Rs 15,950, this timepiece is available in 142 outlets across the country.

Pinnacle Deko 1000HD

Pinnacle Systems, a leader in digital video solutions, has launched the Pinnacle Deko 1000HD "" a cost-effective, broadcast quality solution for high-definition (HD) real-time graphics creation and playback.

Deko 1000HD is designed for a wide range of live-to-air applications ranging from sports events to MOS-enabled newscasts.

Deko 1000HD provides a straightforward path for video professionals who need to add HD production capabilities but do not require the advanced features of Pinnacle's flagship Deko 3000HD system.

Deko 1000HD delivers in native 720p and 1080i HD resolutions the full set of capabilities, internal clip playback, real-time motions and effects found in the standard definition Deko 1000 model

Deko 1000HD provides broadcasters with:

Full 720p and 1080i HD resolutions. Deko 1000HD delivers native HD graphics that meet the increased quality demands of HD viewers.

Easy SD to HD transition. Deko 1000HD incorporates the same broadcaster-focused workflow found on standard definition Deko systems. Pinnacle Deko 1000HD also supports the simple use of existing assets in the 16:9 HD format.

Cost-effective HD. Pinnacle Deko 1000HD is priced to provide a complete solution for local broadcasters, as well as larger facilities seeking entry into HD or that require additional Deko seats for specific applications and workgroups.