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  • Omega launches new constellation range

    MUMBAI: The ambience was perfect, the music apt, fashion and prestige personified, and the style quotient at an all time high. All this was present at the opening of the first two exclusive ‘Omega boutiques’ in Mumbai.
     
     
    On the occasion Omega International president Stephen Urquhart and Swatch Group India country manager G. Kannan, also announced the launch of Omega’s latest collection – Omega Constellation Quadrella. The first watch of the collection was presented to Omega Brand Ambassadress Sonali Bendre Behl who also hosted the evening.

    While inaugurating the boutiques Urquhart, said: “With the increasing popularity of Omega watches in India, it was only imperative that we honour demand from our distinguished customers and give them exclusive access to their favourite watches. Mumbai, being the financial capital of the nation – was our obvious choice. These Omega boutiques offer a centre for information, activity and permanent communication with India’s discerning customers”.
    One of the Omega boutiques is located in the chic corridors of The Grand Hyatt Plaza. Operating in collaboration with La Classique Popley, the boutique spread over 350 sq. ft. promises to lure lovers of prestige timepieces. The second Omega boutique is located on the ground floor in swanky new CR2 Mall at Nariman Point. Spread across 500 sq. ft., the store will be operated in collaboration with the Ethos Group, which has experience in watch-retailing. The new boutiques have been designed in contemporary, international style with furniture and display windows.

     
     
    Talking about the new Constellation Quadrella collection Urquhart said, “Throughout its 50-year history, the Omega Constellation has evolved at a non-stop pace. The Collection’s unique appeal makes it one of the best-selling watches in the world and a cornerstone in the Omega collection. We are confident that the collection will be appreciated by the Indian consumers as well.”

    Bendre said, “I am really pleased to have been associated with Omega for five years. The Omega Constellation Quadrella is a perfect buy for those who are looking for an elegant, classy, timeless timepiece.”

     
     
    Adding more glamour and fashion to the evening were models who showcased the latest Omega collections. The spirited celebratory mood was kept alive through the evening by well-known Jazz band Take 4 enthralling guests with their classic repertoire.

  • Samsung India unveils new range of mobile phones

    MUMBAI: Samsung today showcased its latest range of mobile phones. The range also displayed select models that are slated for launch in the Indian market in the next 8 to 12 months.
     
     
    Samsung India Electronics presented ways for consumers to communicate, interact and share their experiences with unique features and concepts in mobile phones.
     
     
    The mobile phones on display presented a host of firsts’ in mobile
    communication in India. Some of these are:

    The first mobile phone in the world with hard disk drive and space of 1.5 GB
    The first 5 mega pixel camera phone with a 2-inch display with 16 million colors in a QVGA TFD LCD screen and 32 MB extension memory
    The first 3.2 megapixel camera phone with optical zoom that supports TV output function
     
     
    Samsung unveiled the Swing Bar design B100 – the first phone to support satellite digital multimedia broadband (DBM) services and features a MP3, TV output, video recording and two mega pixel camera.
    For the business consumer on the move, Samsung showcased its M500, mobile intelligent terminal Palm PDA. This phone has a transmission speed of 2.4 Mbps and also supports video on demand.

    Speaking at the event, Samsung South West Asia Worldwide and India director, sales and marketing H C Ryu said, “The consumer has been demanding more and more features in their phones. To address these needs of the consumer, we put together our consumer research, marketing, engineering and technology teams together to create phones that will set trends in design and technology. The phones that we are unveiling today are the ultimate in style and technology.”

    The entire range of mobile phones will be on display at the Samsung Stall in the Mobile Expo in New Delhi from 9 to 12 February.

  • Tanishq launches branded Platinum range for women

    MUMBAI: Tanishq unveiled its exclusive branded Platinum range today which promises to provide women with an opportunity to express their individuality.
     
     
    While epitomising today’s emerging woman, Tanishq’s Platinum range also introduces a new concept and image of platinum jewelry in the Indian market.
     
     
    Tanishq marketing head Ruchira Puri said, “The Tanishq Platinum range exudes a feeling of exclusivity, sophistication and class, adorning the person in a graceful and brilliant manner. We believe that the range carries an appeal for today’s woman of substance and would captivate and enthrall our customers with its delicate beauty and individualistic style. This elegant and beautiful collection represents accessories which are understated yet express myriad facets of the unique women we are speaking to.”
     
     
    Puri adds, “Being a high value item and also a style statement, we felt the need for Tanishq’s branded range of jewelry in this category as it offers trust and exclusivity of design to the consumer.”
    The new range is priced at Rs 5000 and onwards and will be available only in Tanishq Boutiques across the country.

  • BBC’s new complaints procedure goes live

    BBC’s new complaints procedure goes live

    MUMBAI: An emphasis on greater transparency, objectivity and accountability underpins the BBC’s new procedure for handling editorial complaints across its channels in the UK. This procedure has gone live.

    The streamlined procedure is designed to make it easier for the British public to make a complaint and obtain, where appropriate, a speedy correction.

    A new code of practice has been published on the site bbc.co.uk/complaints. The aim is to ensure that the public is aware of what to expect when they make a complaint.

    The website will report on the volume and range of complaints it recieves. Where it is relevant the BBC will issue responses and details of clarifications, corrections as well as remedial actions being take

  • Nokia launches Nseries multimedia device range

    Nokia launches Nseries multimedia device range

    MUMBAI: Nokia has launched Nseries branded range of next generation multimedia devices. Packed with the latest technologies such as 3G, Carl Zeiss Optics, megapixel cameras, multi-gigabyte memory, VHS resolution video and WLAN, the Nokia Nseries offers new fusions of digital media and mobility to the hands of mobile users.
     
     
    Consumers can now use a single device to do everything from snapping print-quality images, reading email, listening to music, browsing their favorite websites, watching mobile TV and much more.
    The Nokia Nseries multimedia range is styled to meet the expectations of the most demanding customers with stainless steel finishes and black pearl and smooth silver color pallets. The first Nokia Nseries products are expected to become available during the second quarter of 2005 followed by several more by the end of 2005, says a company release.

     
     
    Featuring large color displays, HTML web browser and streaming video, the Nokia Nseries devices enable access to entertainment, news and information anywhere, anytime. The Nokia Nseries range helps consumers balance personal and work life with a broad range of productivity features such as push email with attachments and full organizer features. PC synchronization of music, images, videos and organizer data are made simple with Nokia PC Suite and multiple connectivity options.
    As Nokia Nseries is based on the Series 60 smartphone platform, users can choose from more than 3 000 applications to add new functionality to their device. Rich communication is naturally at the core of all Nokia Nseries devices, including telephony, two-way video call, video sharing and multiple messaging options.

     
     
    “This next step in digital convergence brings together mobile devices, Internet content, still and video cameras, music, email and much more. Nokia Nseries devices share similar design traits as mobile phones, but they are actually powerful pocketable computers with a comprehensive set of multimedia features,” says Nokia Multimedia EVP Anssi Vanjoki.
    “The Nokia Nseries offers the world’s most powerful functionality in the mobile space. As Nokia Nseries is based on Series 60, people can choose from thousands of add-on applications to customize their device to best suit their needs. The Nokia Nseries range is the perfect choice for customers who want to have mobility with the latest technologies and great design – for both work and play,” he adds.

    The Nokia Nseries products

    Being the world’s first camera phone equipped with Carl Zeiss optics, the Nokia N90 offers superior quality photography with a possibility to instantly print and share the shots over distances. Boasting a 2 megapixel camera and VHS resolution video capture among its advanced imaging features, the Nokia N90 multimedia helps people to capture memories at their convenience. Based on a pioneering multi-hinge twist-and-shoot design, the Nokia N90 is expected to become available during the second quarter of 2005.

    The Nokia N91 multimedia is the company’s latest device optimized for music. Consumers can store up to 3000 songs on the integrated 4-gigabyte hard disk, making the Nokia N91 a true mobile jukebox. Packed with multiple connectivity options, such as 3G WCDMA, WLAN, Bluetooth and USB 2.0, the Nokia N91 makes it easy for people to manage and enjoy their favorite music when and where they want. The Nokia N91 is expected to become commercially available worldwide by the end of 2005.

    The Nokia N70 multimedia is the world’s smallest Series 60 based 3G WCDMA device with a 2 megapixel camera, combining the elegant Nokia Nseries design with easy mobile photography. Offering the full Nokia Nseries multimedia feature set, including push email, HTML browser, music player and FM radio with stereo audio, the Nokia N70 is expected to become available during the third quarter of 2005.