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Honda new scooters

It’s a great new addition to honda scooter line that combines sportbike-inspired styling, on-the-go convenience and great fuel economy into a package that makes riding fun. With room for two, a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 125cc engine, a Honda V-Matic automatic transmission and tons of convenient storage everywhere, there’s only one question left.



It’s the Details that set the PCX apart.


There’s nothing wrong with retro, but when you’re riding every day you need a scooter that offers you all the modern conveniences and features that the PCX does. Its advanced technology and design not only make the PCX practical, they make it more fun to ride.


More: http://powersports.honda.com/2011/pcx.aspx

Honda New Small Concept Car

Honda New Small Concept debuts at the 10th Auto Expo

Honda to launch new model based on the Honda New Small Concept by 2011

(Tuesday, January 05, 2010,New Delhi)

With its commitment to provide technologically advanced vehicles, the Honda New Small Concept is a ‘true Honda’ – futuristic design with maximum cabin space. The ‘Efficient Energetic Exterior’ based on front-forward design lends the Honda New Small Concept an appealing dynamic presence.

Honda's design principle ‘Man Maximum - Machine Minimum’ has defined the underlying approach in the design concept of the Honda New Small Concept. A wide platform with a stable center of gravity was adopted to create a highly efficient compact size car without compromising on the cabin space hence greater passenger comfort.

Developed at Honda’s Automobile R&D Center in Japan, the Honda New Small Concept is designed to be a family car with a capacity to comfortably seat 5 adult passengers.

While a lot of attention has been paid to the fact that the CR-Z comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, it is, in fact, also available with a high-tech Continuously Variable Transmission or CVT. CVTs are generally considered to be the most efficient type of transmission in terms of fuel economy, which is why most hybrid vehicles are equipped as such.

Imagine, if you can, the rear gear-set on a bicycle. You will notice up to 10 separate gears starting with the smallest and getting larger towards the middle of the hub. The pedal stroke effort varies depending on which gear the chain rotates. Now imagine that the rear gear-set does not consist of separate gears but is a smooth cone with the wide end closest to the wheel, just like the largest gear on a bicycle. A belt would still rotate around the cone but it can be moved up to the wider part of the cone or down to the narrow part of the cone in one smooth motion. While this is not exactly how the Honda CVT operates, you can see how the principle of a gearless transmission can work. Since shifting conventional gears results in less efficient performance, city MPG suffers as a result. This is why the city MPG rating is significantly higher for the CVT.

To give the driver a sporty feel, Honda engineers have mapped out seven gear points for use when the paddle shifters are used. This gives the driver a greater sense of control and immediacy. The paddle shifters can be used for down-shifting when coming to a stop, increasing engine braking, or they can be used to keep a higher RPM when driving through a corner, allowing for instant exit power. Whatever your preference, both transmissions provide a fun driving experience.

Specifications and Features

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun in addition to efficiency and economy. The CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda’s compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system allowing the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal modes.

CR-Z [1]

- 1.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)

- 122 horsepower (estimated) @ 6000 rpm (combined engine + IMA)

- 128 lb-ft. of torque (estimated) @ 1,000 – 1,500 rpm (123 lb-ft. for CVT), (combined engine + IMA)

- AT-PZEV CARB Emissions Rating

- Preliminary EPA Estimated Fuel Economy, CVT (City/Highway/Combined): 36/38/37 miles per gallon [2]

- Preliminary EPA Estimated Fuel Economy, MT (City/Highway/Combined): 31/37/33 miles per gallon [2]

- Overall Vehicle Length x Width x Height (in): 160.6 x 68.5 x 54.9 (including antenna)

- Wheelbase (in.): 95.8

- Weight (lbs., preliminary estimates): Approximately 2,670 (MT) to 2,725 (CVT)

- 3-Mode Drive System (Sport/Normal/ECON)

- Eco Assist™ System

- 6-Speed Manual Transmission (standard)

- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Paddle Shifter System (available)

- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control

- Automatic Climate Control

- 16-inch Alloy Wheels

- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

- Security System with Remote Entry

- Cruise Control

- 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with MP3/windows with MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability and 6 Speakers [3]

- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack

- USB Audio Interface [4]

CR-Z EX [1]

Adding to or replacing features on the CR-Z

- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® with Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls [5]

- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition (Available) [6]

- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off

- Fog Lights

- Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

- Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather (6MT)

- Textured Aluminum Pedals

- 360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability and 7 Speakers including Subwoofer

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हिंदू धर्म और दर्शन का पहला विश्वकोष तैयार

ग्यारह खंड,60 लाख से ज्यादा शब्द, हजारों चित्रयुक्त विवरण और दुनिया भर के 1200 से ज्यादा विद्वानों और शोधार्थियों की 20 साल की मेहनत. ये संक्षिप्त परिचय है हिंदू धर्म के अपनी किस्म के पहले और संपूर्ण विश्व वांग्मय का.

इसे भारतीय संस्कृति शोध प्रतिष्ठान, ऋषिकेश ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय हिंदू शोध संस्थानों की मदद से तैयार किया है.

हरिद्वार महाकुंभ के दौरान एक अत्यंत विशिष्ट और भव्य समारोह में इसका लोकार्पण किया गया जिसमें तिब्बती धर्मगुरू दलाई लामा से लेकर योग गुरू बाबा रामदेव, विश्व हिंदू परिषद के अशोक सिंघल, बीजेपी नेता लालकृष्ण आडवाणी, नजमा हेपतुल्ला और हिंदू धर्म के सैकड़ों धर्माचार्यों के साथ-साथ ईसाई, सिख, जैन और बौद्ध धर्म के प्रतिनिधि गुरू भी उपस्थित थे.

संतों के बीच फ़िल्म स्टार विवेक ओबराय की मौजूदगी भी आकर्षण का केंद्र बनी रही.

भारतीय संस्कृति शोध संस्थान के निदेशक चिदानंद मुनि कहते हैं कि, “ईसाई, इस्लाम, बौद्ध और सिख सभी धर्मों के अपने-अपने विश्वकोष हैं लेकिन सात हज़ार साल पुराने हिंदू सनातन धर्म का विश्वकोष अब तक नहीं था अब इसके प्रकाशन से ये कमी पूरी हो गई है. प्रयास ये है कि लोग आज तक मंदिरों में जाते हैं लेकिन आज इस विश्वकोष के जरिये धर्म खुद लोगों के पास पहुंचेगा.”

संदर्भ ग्रंथ

इस अवसर पर दलाई लामा ने बधाई देते हुए कहा कि वो इसका लोकार्पण करते हुए खुद को गौरवान्वित महसूस कर रहे हैं.

दलाई लामा ने कहा कि, “ये विश्वकोष न सिर्फ हिंदू धर्मावलंबियों के लिए एक महत्त्वपूर्ण संदर्भ ग्रंथ होगा बल्कि पूरे विश्व में धर्म और दर्शन के अध्ययन में भी इसका योगदान होगा.”

सीधे नेपाल से कार्यक्रम में शामिल होने पहुंचे योग गुरू रामदेव ने कहा कि, “हिंदू धर्म एक आध्यात्मिक और वैज्ञानिक चिंतन पद्धति है और बौद्ध, सिख और जैन धर्म और अन्य जुड़े हुए संप्रदाय इसी का विस्तार हैं.”

एक नज़र में देखा जाए तो इस विश्वकोष में हिंदू धर्म के योग-ध्यान-दर्शन, आयुर्वेद, सांख्य-मीमांसा, प्राचीन खगोल, भूगोल, कला, विज्ञान, यज्ञ और कर्मकांड की पद्धतियां, वेद-उपनिषद् पर टीका, रीति-रिवाज और संस्कारों के विशद् वर्णन के अलावा बौद्ध, जैन, सिख धर्मों और हिंदू धर्म की शाखाओं और संप्रदायों का भी विस्तार से विवरण है.

इससे पहले भी हिंदू धर्म को कोषबद्ध करने के छिटपुट प्रयास हुए हैं लेकिन वे ज़्यादातर शब्द कोष के रूप में हैं और एक या दो अंकों में ही समेट दिये गये हैं.

चिदानंद मुनि कहते हैं कि, “दरअसल सबसे बड़ी चुनौती यही थी कि हिंदू धर्म कभी भी संस्थागत नहीं रहा है और उसमें इतने मत-मतांतर हैं कि उन्हें एक सूत्र में पिरोना आसान नहीं था लेकिन शायद यही हिंदू धर्म की विशेषता है.”

इस मौके पर मौजूद वरिष्ठ बीजेपी नेता लालकृष्ण आडवाणी ने इस अनूठी पहल का स्वागत किया और कहा कि इससे हिंदू धर्म दर्शन की गहराई के बारे में दुनिया को और जानकारी मिलेगी.

Source: BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/hindi/india

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Apple iPad

All of the built-in apps on iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these that apps you can’t do on any other device.

Mail

Photos

Video

YouTube

iPod

iTunes

iBooks

Maps & more..

A large, high-resolution LED-backlit IPS display. An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch screen. And an amazingly powerful Apple-designed chip. All in a design that’s thin and light enough to take anywhere. iPad isn’t just the best device of its kind. It’s a whole new kind of device.

Multi-Touch

The Multi-Touch screen on iPad is based on the same revolutionary technology on iPhone. But the technology has been completely reengineered for the larger iPad surface, making it extremely precise and responsive. So whether you’re zooming in on a map, flicking through your photos, or deleting an email, iPad responds with incredible accuracy. And it does just what you want it to.


Up to 10 Hours
Battery Life

To maximize battery life, Apple engineers took the same lithium-polymer battery technology they developed for Mac notebook computers and applied it to the iPad. As a result, you can use iPad for up to 10 hours while surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching videos, or listening to music.

Wireless

With built-in 802.11n, iPad takes advantage of the fastest Wi-Fi networks. It automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks, which you can join with a few taps. iPad also comes with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, letting you connect to devices like wireless headphones or the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

3G

iPad will also be available in a 3G model with superfast data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.3 So if you’re traveling or you happen to be somewhere without a Wi-Fi network, you can still get a fast connection for surfing the web, downloading email, or getting directions.

source: Apple.com
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Apple unveils new tablet computer, the iPad


Apple chief executive Steve Jobs revealed the culture-changing company's latest must-have device, a touchscreen tablet computer anointed the "iPad."

The long-awaited iPad has a 9.7-inch (24.6-centimeter) color screen and resembles an oversized iPhone. It is 0.5 inches (1.3 cms) thick, weighs 1.5 pounds (0.7 kgs) and comes with 16, 32, or 64 gigabytes of flash memory.

The cheapest iPad model, with Wi-Fi connectivity and 16GB of memory, is 499 dollars while the most expensive -- which includes 3G connectivity and 64GB of memory -- costs 829 dollars.

Apple said it would start shipping the Wi-Fi version of the iPad, which has a virtual keyboard but can also dock with an external keyboard, in late March.

The 3G version will reach the market in late April. The iPad is "unlocked," meaning buyers can pick preferred telecom service providers.

Dressed in his trademark blue jeans, black turtleneck and sneakers, Jobs walked around the stage and sat on a couch at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater as he unveiled the hotly anticipated gadget.



He showed off various iPad features which include browsing the Web, checking email, working with spreadsheets and charts, playing videogames, listening to music or watching video.



Jobs, who appeared thin but healthy, said Apple was launching an online "iBookstore" for the iPad and touted its abilities as an electronic reader of books, newspapers and magazines.



"You can have black-and-white, color, video in your books -- whatever the author wants," he said. "We think the iPad is going to make a terrific e-book reader, not just for popular books but for textbooks as well.



"Amazon has done a great job of pioneering this functionality with the Kindle," Jobs said. "We are going to stand on their shoulders." Related article: Apple's cult tech inventions



Jobs said the iPad has support from five big publishers and Apple will "open the floodgates for the rest of the publishers starting this afternoon."



Some technology analysts believe the iPad will render other e-readers obsolete, while a number of publishers are counting on it to sell digital versions of their publications.



The New York Times, Time magazine and National Geographic were among the partners whose content was displayed on the iPad on Wednesday.



"We want to make something that combines the best of print and the best of digital," Times digital operations vice president Martin Nisenholtz said as he showed off an early version of an app for the device. "We are incredibly psyched to pioneer the next stage in digital journalism."



Besides serving as an e-reader, the iPad runs almost all of the applications available through the Apple App Store for the iPod and iPhone.



"If you are thinking about buying a Kindle, you are probably reconsidering that decision. If you are a developer, you have one more reason to develop applications for Apple," said Interpret analyst Michael Gartenberg. Related article: The iPad? Also available with wings?



Apple simultaneously released a kit for software developers to tailor applications for the iPad.



Jobs said he expected the device to carve out a place between the laptop computer and the smartphone.



"Do we have what it takes to establish a third category of products in between a laptop and a smartphone?" he asked. "We think we've done it."



The iPad is "so much more intimate than a laptop and so much more capable than a smartphone," he said.



He said it has about 10 hours of battery life.



Analyst Rob Enderle of Silicon Valley's Enderle Group said the iPad could be "disruptive for a lot of markets."



"I have a hard time believing after seeing this that folks are going to want an e-reader that just does plain text and doesn't do format or color," he said.



Enderle believed iPads could also pose a threat to hand-held gaming systems and eventually videogame consoles.



Gameloft and Electronic Arts showed off slick games they had crafted with just a few weeks of preparation, saying the iPad opens countless "new doors." Related article: Apple defies sceptics to shake up S.Korea phone market



"We are going to be able to bring all of the other great EA games for the iPhone from the App Store to this device in no time," said Travis Boatman of EA's mobile studios.



Apple shares gained 0.94 percent to close at 207.88 dollars on Wall Street, but slipped a tad in after-hours electronic trading.

source:http://thejakartaglobe.com/afp/apple-unveils-new-tablet-computer-the-ipad/355452