AcYut which means the "the imperishable " or "the one that does not fall down" in sanskrit does a dance performance on ‘papu can’t Dance ‘ from the movie ‘jaane tu ya jaane na’ at Quark 2009 at BITS – Pilani , Goa Campus.
AcYut is India’s first indigenously developed Humanoid and was developed at the Centre for Robotics & Intelligent Systems , BITS Pilani , India.
For more details, check out our blog at http://blog.acyut.com

Nov 18, 2009

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Nov 10, 2009

Nokia today initiated a charger exchange program in which consumers owning certain Nokia-branded chargers manufactured by a third-party supplier are recommended to exchange these chargers for free replacements. In India, this charger exchange program is limited to charger model AC-3E only, manufactured between June 15 – August 9, 2009,  for one Nokia phone,  the Nokia 7210. This does not impact the usage or safety of the Nokia phones in any manner.
During a routine quality control process, Nokia identified a potential product quality issue with certain chargers manufactured by one of its third-party suppliers. The plastic covers of the affected chargers could come loose and separate, exposing the charger’s internal components and potentially posing an electric shock hazard if certain internal components are touched while the charger is plugged into a live socket.
Nokia is not aware of any incidents or injuries related to these chargers. No consumer complaint has been received in India or globally regarding this issue and the charger exchange program is a responsible initiative to proactively inform consumers to exchange their chargers and safeguard them.
Only a limited number of charger model AC-3E manufactured by a third-party supplier between June 15 and August 9, 2009 are within the scope of the global exchange program.

For consumers to check to see if their chargers are part of this free exchange program, Nokia India has set up simple solutions that are accessible across the country.

A. IDENTIFYING CHARGERS TO BE EXCHANGED (only if you have bought  a Nokia 7210  after June 15, 2009): Consumers can identify whether their chargers are a part of the Charger exchange program in thee ways:
These are:
1.    A simple 3-step SMS solution:
§      Step-1: Every charger has a 27 digit code printed on it. Consumers are requested to Please Key in (CHG) SPACE (the 27 digit in the serial number of the charger).  Eg. CHG 4956279274091613752;0675370

§      Step-2: Please send this to 55555
§       Step-3:                   Consumers will then get a reply from Nokia ‘via sms’ that will inform them whether their  charger is included in this exchange program
§       This easy three step process will take a few minutes.
2.    Starting November 10, 2009, consumers can also walk into any Nokia Care Center or  any Nokia Priority Dealership store (NPDs) across the country and check if their chargers are a part of this exchange program.
3.    Consumers can also log into to http://chargerexchange.nokia.com   and fill in their charger details and verify if the charger is part of the exchange program.
B. EXCHANGING IDENTIFIED CHARGERS:
For exchanging their chargers, consumers have the following two options:

1.    Visit the nearest Nokia Care Centre: Replacement chargers are available at the 700+ exclusive Nokia Care Centers only across the country starting  November 10, 2009.
For more information on Nokia Care Centers, consumers can call 30303838 with the Local STD code of the city that he/ she is dialing from.
2.     Consumers can also fill in their address and contact details online on http://chargerexchange.nokia.com. Replacement chargers would then be couriered to the consumers.
Nokia recommends consumers with chargers within the scope of this exchange program to stop using the charger and exchange it for a free replacement at the earliest.

Dell Adamo XPS from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

· World’s Thinnest Laptop is 0.4-inch thin

· Adamo XPS Reinforces Dell’s Commitment to Craftsmanship and Design

· Advanced Head-Turning Design Offers Full Feature Set for On-The-Go Computing

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Nov 5, 2009 … Last spring Dell set the computing industry abuzz with the introduction of its Adamo brand, and along with it the world’s thinnest laptop PC. Today, the world meets a new champion of thin: The Dell™ Adamo XPS™, measuring 9.99mm or just four-tenths of an inch. Both laptops set new standards for craftsmanship, design and engineering excellence.

Adamo XPS is a stunning laptop whose design provides a unique experience. With the swipe of a finger, the keyboard appears from under the display as the system is open. The feature set challenged engineers to build the latest technology into a compact space, including:

· 4GB* DDR3 800 memory;

· Intel Core 2 Duo (1.4Ghz) ultra-low voltage processor;

· Thin 128GB SSD for faster, cooler, quieter and more durable storage than traditional hard drives;

· A 13.4-inch high-definition display.

The attention to detail is apparent in the black, jewelry box-like packaging that is as striking as the laptop itself. A tug on a cloth loop reveals the Adamo XPS and assorted accessories that accompany the system. The Adamo XPS was recently recognized as the hottest Windows 7 product by leading technology analyst Rob Enderle with Digital Trends.

Adamo, derived from the Latin word meaning "to fall in love," is a flagship in a line of products created to disrupt the personal computing space with the combination of new design aesthetics, personalization choices and sought-after technologies.

The Adamo by Dell brand was launched last March with the first Adamo laptop, which combined high-performance technologies in a finely-machined aluminum case only .65-inch thick.

The pencil-thin Adamo XPS weighs just over 3 pounds** and measures 13.39 x 10.71 inches. Dell expects to begin taking orders and shipping the Adamo XPS with Microsoft® Windows® 7 pre-installed in time for the holidays. The Adamo XPS is priced starting at $1799. More information is available at www.adamobydell.com

Found at http://gizmodo.com/5397393/dell-adamo-xps-hands-on-insanely-thin-and-just-insane

Found at http://interactiondesign.sva.edu/blog/entry/matt_mullenweg/