Thursday, September 6, 2007

Humax Launches 19" HD ready LCD TVs

Humax, one of the world's largest set-top box manufacturers, has added to its digital TV range, with the launch of four new 19" and 22" HD ready LCDTVs. The new models combine a built-in digital receiver with new functions designed to add value for second room viewing. The LGB-19DTT, LGB-19DZT and LGB-22DYT all feature alarm clock and snooze features while the LGB-19DZT and LGB-22DYT models are packed with extra features for music lovers.

The LGB-19DZT and LGB-22DYT models are available in 19” and 22” screens and are great for both music and gaming lovers.

The internal digital tuner of the TVs gives users access to up to fifty Freeview TV and radio channels without the need for an additional set-top box. Available in black, the new TVs provide digital text and interactive services, as well as over the air upgrade capability which ensures maximum product life. In addition, the screens have PC input so they can be used as PC monitors.

Transfer Money Via Reliance Mobile Phones

Reliance Communications has launched "Money Transfer" through mobile phones across the country through it's tie- up with ICICI Bank.

This initiative offers Reliance Communications subscribers an alternative means of account to account transfer generally associated with banks and other agencies. Money Remittance market opportunity is estimated to be in the range of $24Billion annually including global remittances to India.

Through this arrangement, ICICI Bank's customers can transfer money to others having an ICICI bank account anytime, anywhere in the country using their Reliance mobile phones.

This service is available on Reliance Mobile World enabled phones including the recently launched Reliance Classic range of phones starting from Rs. 777 (Black and White) to Rs. 1234 (Colour Phones).

Anil Pande, Head Product Development , Reliance Communications said, "India is the fastest growing market in the world with a large mobile customer base and is also the world's highest receiver of remittances. In this context we believe M-commerce will be the next big thing. Our association with ICICI Bank brings a paradigm shift in the way domestic Money Transfer business is conducted in India, which is predominantly being done through the banks and other agencies."

ICICI Bank's Reliance mobile customers can go to the 'Finance' section > R World> Mobile Bank>M Banking>ICICI Bank>Saving Account to avail of this offer. The customers would be charged a mobile transaction fee of Rs.10 and can transfer up to Rs. 5000 with multiple transactions in a day. However the service will be free for an introductory period of 90 days.