
There is nothing like a safe drive on Indian roads. But with a Mercedes-Benz M-Classrecently awarded top rating by the Euro NCAP crash testyou will at least be safer than the rest. Equipped with six air bags,belt tighteners,belt force limiters,crash-responsive NECK-PRO headrests and PRE-SAFE passenger safety system,the SUVs ensure its occupants an excellent standard of protection. The PRE-SAFE system uses the drivers braking and steering behaviour to recognise critical situations and activate preventive safety measures.
A handy contest
HPs You on You project invites contestants to create and share videos that express who they are,but showing just their hands. The contest uses YouTubes latest video creation tools to allow participants to submit videos showcasing their individual passions,causes and creative gifts in any genre. Entries can be submitted at HPs YouTube microsite till August 30,2009. HP will give away 300,000 in cash and prizes for the winners of what will be the broadest worldwide YouTube contest till date.
One for the record
Stuck with a huge collection of old records in the digital age? Now,you can digitize 12 LPs by getting home an Ion USB turntable. The conversion is so easy,you just have to plug the little turntable into the nearest USB port,fire up the EZ vinyl software and start converting your collection. No need to fiddle around with clumsy adaptors,special drivers and mismatched software. The belt-driven USB Turntables can also be connected to any home stereo. Cost: about 116 on firebox.com.