Y - Issue 175 - June 21 2011 - Y-oman.com

Clint Derric EgbertTechnology NewsiF Mode Folding BicycleIt’s been a boom season for bicycle traders here in the Sultanate over the past fewmonths, and as more and more people take to the pastime, it’s important to mentionthat there is the iF Mode Folding Bicycle available for cyclists to spoil themselves with.Although priced at a crazy £1699.99 (1,065 rials), the iF Mode Folding Bicycle, as thename suggests, uses a special system that enables the bicycle to collapse for easystorage. The best part is that the wheels automatically link together to become sortof a trolley, allowing it to be rolled around as opposed to carried by hand. For moreinformation, go to www.firebox.com.Ricoh PXIf you’re looking for a camera that you don’t have to worryabout damaging every time you pull it out of its carrycase, then you can rest assured that the Ricoh is back,stronger than ever. This bad boy is designed to withstandthe most challenging weather conditions and even themost careless of users. Completely dust resistant, waterresistant and shock resistant, the Ricoh PX is a camerathat you will never have to babysit. So the next time yourtwo-year-old is looking for something to suck, bite or throwaround, rather than your fragile mobile phone, give himthe Ricoh PX. Otherwise, use it how it’s meant to be used– to click brilliant pictures. Priced at $299 (115 rials), youcan find more information on the product at www.coolestgadgets.com.Crystal USB Desktop SpeakersLooking to juice up your boring PCdesktop? Well, the Crystal USB DesktopSpeakers are here to provide that extra‘oomph’ to your work place. Just asthe name suggests, these speakersproduce crystal clear audio that will allowyou to listen to your favourite music athome, or even on the go, once attachedto your laptop or notebook via a USBcable input. Sized at 1.6” x 2.1” x 3.5”(4 x 5.4 x 9cm) this $29.99 (11.5 rials)device is compatible with Windows98/SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac 9 and 10.For more information, log onto www.thinkgeek.com.One Touch Photo DialerMany of us have problems remembering numbers, and for some people (likeme) it’s just darn right impossible. So thankfully, we have the One Touch PhotoDialer that simply allows you to put a face to a number. Priced at just $39.95(15 rials), users can now make phone calls by simply touching their picture thatwill be saved among the most commonly called numbers. It’s now impossibleto call someone who you don’t want to, thanks to the 1.5” x 1” buttons on thescreen. Numbers can be fed into the system via a recessed numeric keypad onthe back of the device, but it’s important to mention that the One Touch PhotoDialer only works on landline phone. For more information, go towww.hammacher.com.Molecules launchesMicromax at EmaxMobile enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that thelargest Indian domestic mobile handset company,Micromax, has launched operations in Oman at the Emaxstore in Muscat City Center. Providing customers witha wide range of low-cost QWERTY keyboard phones,universal remote controls, gaming phone options, dualGSM capability phones, along with many other brilliantfeatures, Micromax products stay clear of ridiculouspricing. This brilliant combination of affordable pricingand up-to-date technology and features has alreadymade it hugely popular in India.“We are very soon coming up with newer models ofMicromax Mobiles like the Android, 3G, touch screenfeatures, etc. Micromax has been highly appreciatedand accepted by the people of Oman in all segments,which has encouraged us to get our product listed allover Oman. Micromax is currently the only Indianmobile handset manufacturing company approved byTRA (Telecommunication Regulations Authority) to offerinternational warranty in Oman,” said Munawar Muneer,Director Molecules LLC.The launch was held in the presence of high profiledignitaries from various business segments and the teamand top management of EMAX and MOLECULES LLC.The ceremony was graced by Mr. Naresh Sharma, DGMOperations of Landmark Group Oman, and Mr. TariqMohammed Al Balushi, Managing Director MoleculesLLC.“We are proud to be associated with Molecules LLC.Micromax mobiles being a part of our showroom makesus feel more proud as we are aware about the successof Micromax in India, and the response in the Omanmarket has boosted us to make Micromax mobiles a partour store,” said Head of Operations at Emax, UjjawalTankha.He also revealed that Emax plans to extend its servicesto other parts of Oman in the future, by establishing twomore showrooms in Sohar and Salalah.32 33