Yellow dimension

The new 3-D televisions are barely out of the box,and the one-upmanship among manufacturers has begun. Sharp,which has been losing market share to Sony,Samsung and others,is adding yellow. Until recently,the standard spectrum for colour television has been red,green and blue,which among TV manufacturers became known as RGB. All of the millions of colours we watch on TV have been recreated by using various amounts and various mixes of red,green and blue. Adding a fourth colour alters the colour equations for digital flat-panel televisions. Sharp says the tweak creates brighter,more vivid colours,which it attributes to higher light transmission through the panel and a wider gamut of colours.

Music to your ears
Carrying forward its Walkman phone legacy,Sony Ericsson will soon launch the Zylo and Spiro which will marry music with social networking. The two phones will have all social networking options from Twitter to Facebook,along with the now-popular TrackID function that allows users to access the track name and artist of the song they are hearing. While the two phones will debut the hi-definition FLAC format that promises a superb audio experience. Users will also be able to share photos on Flickr and Picasa as well as upload video clips to YouTube with just two clicks.

Drive away
THE Logitech G27 Racing Wheel will make gamers feel they are actually driving through the grueling F1 tracks of the world. While the dual motor force feedback enables users to feel every inch of the road and subtle information about the car’s performance,the six-speed shifter helps select the right gear for the task ahead. There is a push-down reverse gear and true-to-life accelerator,break and clutch pedals that deliver precise throttle,braking and shifting control. The 16 programmable buttons with the D-pad helps map useful game functions on the wheel itself or on the shift module. Price Rs 24,995.

On The middle path
India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd is trying to woo the large middle class segment with its stylish YBR 110 commuter bike. The YBR 110 has electric start,air cooled four-stroke SOHC engine which provides excellent low-end torque for everyday riding and a four-speed slick gearbox with perfectly spaced gear ratios that provides optimum torque throughout the rpm range and ensures stress-free riding in congested conditions. The bike is priced at Rs 41,000 and will be available in black,red and black & red combination.