Nolan N85 Vortex Helmet

Nolan N85 Vortex Helmet
Lightweight aerodynamic polycarbonate shell with built in spoiler
VPS system is slider bar activated with the internal shield both scratch and anti-fog coated
Nolan N85 have a fully removable, washable Clima-comfort interior is treated to be anti fungal and anti microbial
Separate cheek pads for custom fitting options with N85 Solids
Dual top vents with exhaust in rear spoiler
Chin vents direct air across face shield to help prevent fogging
Optically correct, push button quick change shield offers UV400 protection
Shield is new Pinlock high performance ready
Original Nolan Micro lock retention system
Meets or exceeds DOT standards

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Nolan N85 Virage Helmet

Nolan N85 Virage Helmet
Lightweight aerodynamic polycarbonate shell with built in spoiler
VPS system is slider bar activated with the internal shield both scratch and anti-fog coated
Fully removable, washable Clima-comfort interior is treated to be anti fungal and anti microbial
Separate cheek pads for custom fitting options
Dual top vents with exhaust in rear spoiler
Chin vents direct air across face shield to help prevent fogging
Optically correct, push button quick change shield offers UV 400 protection
Shield is new Pinlock high performance ready
Original Nolan Microlock retention system
Meets or exceeds DOT standards

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Tradition, art and charity mixed together at Moscow Raceway

Today's Pre-event for the eni FIM Superbike World Championship Russian Round was a mix of national folklore and art skills. Following an amazing performance by three dancers who pirouetted across the Paddock Show stage in traditional dresses, World Superbike and Supersport riders were involved into an unusual master class of painting.

Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team), Chaz Davies (BMW Motorrad GoldBet), Loris Baz (Kawasaki Racing Team), Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike), Leon Camier (FIXI Crescent Suzuki) and Carlos Checa (Team Ducati Alstare), joined by Yakhnich Motorsport Yamaha duo of Sam Lowes and Vladimir Leonov and Rivamoto Honda's Eduard Blokhin took on the "colourful" challenge.

Armed with brushes and paints, riders put their hands on ceramic plates and personalised them with a theme of their choice, using the traditional Russian handicraft "Zhostovo" technique.

These unique items will be put up for auction and the funds raised will help homeless children of the Moscow region, who have also been invited by circuit organisers for a special visit to the track, scheduled for tomorrow morning.

A real hand-decorated "Zhostovo" art piece, in store for the best performer in the event, went to Eduard Blokhin, whose plate was exquisitely painted by his little daughter.

Further information about the auction will be available at www.worldsbk.ru and on WSBK social media.

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Sofuoglu leads Q1 at Moscow Raceway

The first qualifying session for the Supersport World Championship saw Kenan Sofuoglu (Mahi Racing Team India Kawasaki) topping the timesheets under the cloudy skies of Moscow Raceway. The defending Champion managed timed 1'38.088 seconds to edge Yakhnich Motorsport Yamaha duo of Sam Lowes and home rider Vladimir Leonov.

Current points leader Lowes did his best to take first position back from his main rival for the title and was able to narrow the gap to the front to a final 0.152 seconds, on the last lap, despite some drops of rain falling on the track in the closing stages.

Great performance for Andrea Antonelli (Team Goeleven Kawasaki) and Alex Baldolini (Suriano Racing Team Suzuki), who finished 4th and 5th respectively ahead of Michael van der Mark (Pata Honda World Supersport), Jack Kennedy (Rivamoto Honda), Fabien Foret (Mahi Racing Team India Kawasaki) and Roberto Rolfo (ParkinGO MV Agusta Corse).

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Bradl celebrates historic pole in California

The 2011 Moto2™ World Champion stormed to the top grid spot with an impressive final sector. On Sunday, he will share the front row of the grid with championship leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) and Alvaro Bautista (GO&FUN Honda Gresini), who help to make up an all-Honda front row at Laguna Seca.

“It’s really nice to be on pole, for sure,” says LCR Honda MotoGP’s Bradl, who last year finished seventh from ninth on the grid. “It was one of the best laps I had ever done. I put a lot of effort into this qualifying because I knew it was going to be tough.

“I had a clear track with my second tyre and I just went for it. I was really happy, especially with the last section which I think I was doing really fast. It’s really nice to be here and I will enjoy it. For sure, it will be a little bit different for tomorrow, but we know we have the pace and we will keep going.”

Prior to Saturday, Bradl had clinched his first ever MotoGP™ front row start just two races ago when he qualified third for the Dutch TT at Assen.

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Marquez wins Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix

On Saturday, Bradl had stormed to a maiden pole position while Marquez suffered a crash in qualifying. On Sunday, the Spaniard patiently followed the German before pulling off a clean manoeuvre at the end of the 19th lap. Five riders failed to make the distance at the notoriously difficult anti-clockwise circuit, the shortest on the calendar.

Marquez’s third victory of the year equals the sum of reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo. The Repsol Honda rider sank as low as fourth after a poor start, but stayed ahead of Bautista in the early stages and crucially pulled off a confident pass on Rossi at the world-famous Corkscrew corner. He soon homed in on Bradl, overtaking the German and winning by 2.2 seconds. In doing so, Marquez wins for the second time within the space of a week and steals former double champion Freddie Spencer’s record of being the youngest MotoGP™ rider to triumph in consecutive Grands Prix. Furthermore, he makes history by becoming the first rookie rider to win at Laguna Seca.

Bradl’s ride to second was one of calm and composure. A clean getaway allowed the LCR Honda MotoGP rider to head the field from his first ever pole in the top class. The 2011 Moto2™ World Champion was assisted by the fact that those behind him were battling early on, but by the 17th tour had the recovering Marquez only two tenths of a second behind. Once the overtake had occurred two laps later, Bradl comfortably managed a two-second gap back to Rossi to clinch his maiden premier class podium, improving on his previous best of fourth – achieved on three occasions.

Having not finished on the podium until he won Round 7 at Assen, Yamaha Factory Racing’s Rossi has now taken the chequered flag inside the top three for as many races in a row. The Italian, who had famously overtaken Casey Stoner at the Corkscrew five years ago, was this time passed in the same place by Marquez before holding off a significant attack from Bautista over the closing laps; the Spaniard briefly edged ahead before the final corner, but was kept behind. Another third place for Rossi sees him jump ahead of Cal Crutchlow for fourth in the standings.

Laguna Seca had always promised to be a weekend of damage limitation for both Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing) and Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team). Both men continued to suffer with left collarbone injuries as they finished fifth and sixth, with Pedrosa having moved ahead of his rival in an overtake at the Andretti Hairpin. The duo finished in front of Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Crutchlow, who on Saturday had been left confused by a crash before taking part in Q2 with his second bike.

The top ten was completed by Ducati Team’s Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso – who during the race made side-to-side contact on the start/finish straight – and Avintia Blusens’ Hector Barbera, who became the first rider other than Aleix Espargaro to lead the CRT runners in 2013. Espargaro crashed at the last corner, while Power Electronics Aspar teammate Randy de Puniet retired with technical problems. Tech 3’s Bradley Smith also stopped with mechanical gremlins, while the first two retirements were PBM’s Michael Laverty and NGM Mobile Forward Racing’s Claudio Corti.

In 11th, Ignite Pramac Racing’s Alex de Angelis scored while covering for the injured Ben Spies, while Colin Edwards finished 12th for Forward Racing. The top 15 was completed by Danilo Petrucci (Came IodaRacing Project), Karel Abraham (Cardion AB Motoracing) and Yonny Hernandez (PBM).

With the first half of the season now completed, MotoGP™ heads into its summer break before returning with the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix in mid-August. Marquez carries a 16-point advantage over teammate Pedrosa and has finished on the podium in eight of his first nine races since joining the premier class as reigning Moto2™ World Champion.

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Rossi delighted with third consecutive podium

The Italian finished third for the second race in succession, building on his Assen win and last week’s solid result in Germany to move up to fourth in the World Championship standings, 20 points adrift of his injured teammate Jorge Lorenzo.

Indeed, Rossi’s recent run of form has coincided with Lorenzo’s difficulties due to his broken collarbone, whilst Dani Pedrosa’s injury weakness and Cal Crutchlow’s off-colour Laguna Seca ride opened up the podium options.

“I’m so happy about this podium,” Rossi stated. “It’s more important and positive than Sachsenring because we suffered a bit with the Yamaha here. It looks like we had some disadvantage compared to the Hondas, but I had a good race with good pace and I was the first Yamaha.”

“I had a fantastic start but did not have enough pace to stay with Stefan (Bradl) and then Marc (Marquez) did a great overtake on me. Anyway, he was also too fast for me and from that moment I had a great battle with Alvaro Bautista who was very strong today.

“I tried to push and push constantly without making any mistakes. I had a big, big moment with the front where I had to pick up the bike with the elbow so I thought, ‘that is a sign’, as I didn’t crash at that point. I had some trouble with the back-markers because the blue flags were not clear, so Bautista cut the gap and we arrived at the last corner together; but I’m so happy about this, it’s a third podium in a row and I’m happy about the race and the result.”

Rossi now heads into the summer break ahead of the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, which will signal the start of the second half of the 2013 season in mid-August.

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Shoei Qwest Overt Helmet

Shoei has developed a brand new, high grade shell design. Ventilation is integrated into the shell for a more streamlined look. The aerodynamically improved shape utilizes an air spoiler to reduce drag and lift, as well as diminish weight pressure on the neck, while riding at high speeds. All Shoei helmets undergo rigorous wind tunnel testing in developing a design that can withstand severe real world riding conditions.

Aerodynamic Shell Design
Upper Air Intake Vent is positioned to maximize air volume into the helmet interior
High performance fiber materials are combined with extremely elastic organic fibers to create a shell structure that is ultra-lightweight, rigid and resilient
3-D center pad and multi-layered, polyurethane foam cheek pads
Q.R.S.A. (Quick-Release Self-Adjusting) base plate allows for tool-less shield removal and installation
The spring-loaded base plate (U.S. patent pending 11/799935) pulls the shield back to contact the window beading evenly and ensures a proper seal
Scratch-resistant coating
99.9% protection from harmful UV A & B rays
Snell-M2010, DOT
3.644 lbs / 1,653 grams (approx, for Size Medium Solid Color)

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Shoei X-Twelve Elias 2 Helmet

Shoei has been one of the leaders in the chase for perfection of motorcycle racing helmets. The X-12 holds the distinction of being one that all others are judged by. The Elias X-12 edition features the latest technology borne from feedback from MotoGP and World Superbike riders, like Toni Elias, and passed onto you.

Features:
Q.R.S.A. (Quick Release Self-Adjusting) Base Plate System
CW-1 Shield
AIM+ Shell Construction (Snell M2010-Approved)
5 Shell Sizes
Aero Edge 2 Spoiler
Ventilation System
Dual-Layer EPS Liner
3D Max Dry Interior System
E.Q.R.S. (Emergency Quick Release System)
Chin Curtain
Breath Guard
5-Year Warranty
Currently Shoei products can only be shipped to U.S. customers

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Shoei RF-1100 Transmission Helmet

Reaching out to that next level of performance, the Transmission is a helmet that broadcasts a message of race styling against a backdrop of pure touring excellence. A refined evolution from the iconic RF-1000, Shoei has listened to both real world feedback and the hard facts of the wind tunnel to shape and craft a helmet that meets every demand of the street motorcyclist. Taking on all climates and riding conditions, the Shoei RF-1100 is a best seller for a reason; it is the finest street motorcycle helmet available today.

Shell-Integrated Spoiler
Incorporates the aerodynamic advantages of a spoiler into the shell
Consistent shell thickness guarantees proper strength and weight
Reduces lift and drag during high speed riding
Dual layer EPS liner provides enhanced impact absorption while not impeding cooling air flow
Fully removable, washable and replaceable liner
Liner is three dimensionally shaped to match the contours of a rider’s head
5 Shell sizes for custom fit
SNELL M2010/DOT
Variable Ventilation System
Three intake and six exhaust vents allow perfect balance between airflow and silence
Larger lower vent port and streamlined vent shutter increase airflow while reducing whistling and road noise
Ease of use with riding gloves
CW-1 Shield & QRSA Base Plate System
Protects form 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays
3D injection molding ensures a distortion free view throughout entire field of vision
Works in conjunction with optional Pinlock® Fog-Resistant System
Optional CWF-1 Racing Shield accommodates tearoffs
QRSA Base Plate System allows smooth and easy shield changes
Patented spring loaded technology ensures a wind and waterproof seal
AIM+ Shell Construction
Proprietary technology integrates a six-ply matrix
Hand laid interwoven layers of fiberglass with organic fibers and resin
Strongest, lightest and most elastic shell
Dual layer EPS liner provides enhanced impact absorption while not impeding cooling air flow

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Shoei Qwest Sonoma Helmet

Inspired by the journey and the adventure that accompanies every motorcycle ride, the Shoei Qwest Sonoma is a helmet designed to enhance and complement the experience along the way. Shaped by countless hours in Shoei’s wind tunnel, details like foam placement along with the lightweight aerodynamic shell design combine to cancel out noise while reducing drag and lift. Add in an industry leading ventilation system and over 50 years of helmet building experience and the affordable Shoei Qwest not only gives you all day riding comfort, but the finest touring helmet available.

Shell & Integrated Spoiler
Wind tunnel tested aerodynamics
Shell integrated spoiler reduces lift and drag during high speed riding
Consistent shell thickness guarantees proper strength and weight
AIM+ Shell Construction
Proprietary technology integrates a six-ply matrix
Hand laid interwoven layers of fiberglass with organic fibers and resin
Shoei’s strongest, lightest and most elastic shell available in 5 sizes
SNELL M2010/DOT
3.644 lbs / 1,653 grams (approx, for size medium solid color)
Ventilation Performance
Larger lower vent shutter for ease of use with riding gloves
Strategically positioned upper vent for optimal air intake
Uniquely positioned upper exhaust vents take better advantage of negative pressure suction
Dramatically improved cool air and hot air expulsion
CW-1 Shield & QRSA Base Plate System
Protects form 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays
3D injection molding ensures a distortion free view throughout entire field of vision
Works in conjunction with optional Pinlock® Fog-Resistant System
Optional CWF-1 Racing Shield accommodates tearoffs
QRSA Base Plate System allows smooth and easy shield changes
Patented spring loaded technology ensures a wind and waterproof seal
Interior Comfort System
Dual layer EPS liner provides enhanced impact absorption while not impeding cooling air flow
Fully removable, washable and replaceable multi-layer cheek pads
Three dimensionally shaped to match the contours of a rider’s head
Multi-layer cheek pads available in six thicknesses for a custom fit

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Shoei RF-1100 Glacier Helmet

A force of nature, a glacier is all about pressure and time. Pressure to cut through the things that stand in its way and the time to shape its designs. Sharing these qualities, the Shoei RF-1100 Glacier is a helmet that molds the qualities it wants and forces them together over the course of development. And when all is complete, a scene of safety, comfort and beauty is all that is left behind. Painted to stand out, the Shoei RF-1100 is a best seller for a reason; it is the finest street motorcycle helmet available today.

Shell-Integrated Spoiler
Incorporates the aerodynamic advantages of a spoiler into the shell
Consistent shell thickness guarantees proper strength and weight
Reduces lift and drag during high speed riding
Dual layer EPS liner provides enhanced impact absorption while not impeding cooling air flow
Fully removable, washable and replaceable liner
Liner is three dimensionally shaped to match the contours of a rider’s head
5 Shell sizes for custom fit
SNELL M2010/DOT
Variable Ventilation System
Three intake and six exhaust vents allow perfect balance between airflow and silence
Larger lower vent port and streamlined vent shutter increase airflow while reducing whistling and road noise
Ease of use with riding gloves
CW-1 Shield & QRSA Base Plate System
Protects form 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays
3D injection molding ensures a distortion free view throughout entire field of vision
Works in conjunction with optional Pinlock® Fog-Resistant System
Optional CWF-1 Racing Shield accommodates tearoffs
QRSA Base Plate System allows smooth and easy shield changes
Patented spring loaded technology ensures a wind and waterproof seal
AIM+ Shell Construction
Proprietary technology integrates a six-ply matrix
Hand laid interwoven layers of fiberglass with organic fibers and resin
Strongest, lightest and most elastic shell
Dual layer EPS liner provides enhanced impact absorption while not impeding cooling air flow

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Asus Memo Pad HD7 8 GB

Specifications
Asus Memo Pad HD7 8 GB
Network2G
3G
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		196.8 x 120.6 x 10.8 mm (7.75 x 4.75 x 0.43 in)
302 gram
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
800 x 1280 pixels (~216 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot

8 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
v4.0

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7; Mediatek MT8125
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5, Adobe Flash

Yes
Yes
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
720p@30fps
Black, pink, gray, white, green

- Loudspeaker
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch up to 10 fingers
- ASUS Waveshare UI
- Accelerometer, compass (sensors)
- 16 GB One Year ASUS Webstorage Space
- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Voice memo/dial
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Po battery (15 Wh)
Up to
Up to 10 h

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Asus Memo Pad HD7 16 GB

Specifications
Asus Memo Pad HD7 16 GB
Network2G
3G
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		196.8 x 120.6 x 10.8 mm (7.75 x 4.75 x 0.43 in)
302 gram
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
800 x 1280 pixels (~216 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot

16 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
v4.0

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7; Mediatek MT8125
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5, Adobe Flash

Yes
Yes
5 MP, 2592 Ñ… 1944 pixels, autofocus
1080p@30fps
Black

- Loudspeaker with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch
- ASUS Waveshare UI
- Accelerometer, compass (sensors)
- 16 GB One Year ASUS Webstorage Space
- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Po battery (15 Wh)
Up to
Up to 10 h

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Specifications
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Network2G
3G
4G		GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
LTE
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
212 gram
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
1080 x 1920 pixels (~344 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
16 GB, 2 GB RAM
microSD, up to 64 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G/4G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Yes
Yes
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
v4.0 with A2DP, aptX

microUSB v2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v5.1 (Lollipop)
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400; Adreno 330
SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5
Stereo FM radio, RDS
A-GPS, GLONASS
Yes
8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus
1080p@30fps, HDR
Purple, black, white

- Loudspeaker
- Micro-SIM
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch up to 10 fingers
- IP58 certified, dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter
- Shatter proof glass (protection)
- Triluminos display
- X-Reality Engine
- Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, sweep panorama
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (sensors)
- ANT+ support
- DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Voice memo/dial
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery
Up to 790 h (2G)/820 h (3G)
Up to 14 h (2G)/16 h (3G)

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Sony Xperia C

Specifications
Sony Xperia C
Network2G
3G		GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
HSDPA 900 / 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		141.5 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
153 gram
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
540 x 960 pixels (~220 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
4 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Yes
Yes
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
v4.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7; PowerVR SGX544
SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5
Stereo FM radio, RDS
Yes
Yes
8 MP, f/2.6, autofocus, LED flash
1080p
Purple, black, white

- Loudspeaker
- Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch up to 4 fingers
- Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass (sensors)
- MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/eAAC+/WAV player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Voice memo/dial
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Ion 2390 mAh battery
Up to 588 h (2G)/605 h (3G)
Up to 14 h (2G)/12 h 25 min (3G)

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Asus P550

Specifications
Asus P550
Network2G
3G		GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
UMTS 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		121 x 70 x 16.5 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 0.65 in)
188 gram
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
240 x 320 pixels (~114 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
256 MB, 64 MB RAM
miniSD, miniSDHC
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Class 10

384 kbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
v2.0

v1.1
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Marvell PXA270M 520 MHz
SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Vibration; downloadable polyphonic, Midi, MP3 ringtones
WAP 2.0 / HTML (PocketIE)

SiRF Star III chipset
Yes
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
Yes
Silver
MIDP 2.0
- Mini-SIM
- Pocket Office
- MP3/WMA/AAC/AAC+ player
- Organizer
- Voice memo
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1530 mAh
Up to 350 h
Up to 5 h

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Asus P527

Specifications
Asus P527
Network2G
3G		GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		113 x 58 x 15.4 mm (4.45 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
125 gram
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
240 x 320 pixels (~154 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
128 MB, 64 MB RAM
microSD
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Class 10
Yes

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
v2.0
Yes
v1.1
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S; TI OMAP 850
SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Vibration; polyphonic, Midi, MP3, WMA, WAV ringtones
WAP 1.2.1/2.0
FM radio
SiRF Star III chipset
Yes
2 MP, 1600 x 1200 pixels, autofocus
Yes
Silver
MIDP 2.0
- Mini-SIM
- Business card scanner
- Voice Recognition
- MP3 Player
- Pocket Office
- Organizer
- Voice memo
- World time
- Stopwatch
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Standard Li-Ion battery
Up to
Up to

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Asus Z801

Specifications
Asus Z801
Network2G
3G		GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		92 x 46 x 23.5 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.93 in)
110 gram
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
240 x 320 pixels (~200 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		1000 entries
20 received, dialed and missed calls
64 MB
microSD
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Class 10



v1.2 with A2DP

v1.1
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java

SMS, EMS,MMS, Email
Vibration; polyphonic, MP3, AAC, WAV, AMP ringtones
WAP 2.0
FM radio

Yes
2 MP, 1600 x1200 pixels, LED flash
Yes
Silver
MIDP 2.0
- Mini-SIM
- Second external display, 128 x 128 pixels, 1.0 inches
- Audio/ Video Player
- Predictive text input
- Organizer
- Stopwatch
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Standard battery, Li-Ion 750 mAh
Up to 300 h
Up to 5 h

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Toshiba Excite Pro

Specifications
Toshiba Excite Pro
Network2G
3G
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
630.5 gram
LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
2560 x 1600 pixels, 10.1 inches (~299 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot

32 GB, 2 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
v4.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Alert
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core Cortex-A15
Email, Push Mail, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5


Yes
8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Yes
Silver/black

- Loudspeaker with stereo speakers
- Multitouch up to 10 fingers
- 3.5mm jack
- Geo-tagging, touch focus
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass (sensors)
- HDMI port
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264/WMV player
- Organizer
- Document viewer
- Photo editor
- Voice memo
- Predictive text input (Swype)
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Po battery (33 Wh)
Up to
Up to 11 h

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Toshiba Excite Write

Specifications
Toshiba Excite Write
Network2G
3G
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
671.3 gram
LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
2560 x 1600 pixels, 10.1 inches (~299 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
32 GB, 2 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
v4.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Alert
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core Cortex-A15
Email, Push Mail, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5
Stereo FM

Yes
8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Yes
Silver

- Loudspeaker with stereo speakers
- Stylus
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch up to 10 fingers
- Geo-tagging, touch focus
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass (sensors)
- HDMI port
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264/WMV player
- Document viewer
- Photo editor
- Voice memo
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Po battery (33 Wh)
Up to
Up to 11 h

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LG Optimus L4 II Dual E445

Specifications
LG Optimus L4 II Dual E445
Network2G
3G		GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
HSDPA 900 / 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		112.8 x 64.7 x 11.9 mm (4.44 x 2.55 x 0.47 in)
125 gram
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
320 x 480 pixels (~152 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
4 GB, 512 MB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
Class 12
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9; PowerVR SGX531
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML
FM radio
Yes
Yes
3.15 MP, LED flash
480p@30fps
White, black

- Loudspeaker
- Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass (sensors)
- MP4/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1700 mAh
Up to 652 h
Up to 10 h 30 min

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LG Optimus L4 II E440

Specifications
LG Optimus L4 II E440
Network2G
3G		GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		112.5 x 64.7 x 11.9 mm (4.43 x 2.55 x 0.47 in)
125 gram
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
320 x 480 pixels (~152 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot		Yes
Yes
4 GB, 512 MB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB		Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
Class 12
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9; Mediatek MT6575
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML
FM radio
Yes
Yes
3.15 MP, LED flash
480p@30fps
white, black

- Loudspeaker
- Multitouch
- 3.5mm jack
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass (sensors)
- Xvid/MP4/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1700 mAh
Up to 600 h
Up to 12 h 30 min

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Toshiba Excite Pure

Specifications
Toshiba Excite Pure
Network2G
3G
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display		261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
598.7 gram
LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
1280 x 800 pixels, 10.1 inches (~149 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot

16 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
v4.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Alert
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java		Android OS, v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core
Email, Push Mail, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5


Yes


Silver

- Loudspeaker with stereo speakers
- Multitouch up to 10 fingers
- 3.5mm jack
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass (sensors)
- HDMI port
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264/WMV player
- Document viewer
- Photo editor
- Voice memo
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time		Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Up to
Up to 13 h 30 min

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Ducati describes bike plan for 2014

From the start of next season, factory outfits will be able to supply machines to private teams which will be able to run according to the 2014 rules, allowing them several differences when it comes to technical regulations.

“Since the new rules came out for next year, where it is actually possible for a full MotoGP bike to run in what would have been the CRT class – using the single ECU and single software – we are considering to make available the 2013 bike with this package,” Paulo Ciabatti, Ducati’s MotoGP Project Director, explains to motogp.com in an exclusive video interview.

“It has an advantage in terms of fuel; they will have 24 litres while the full MSMA MotoGP entries will have only 20, 12 engines instead of five and no frozen development for the engines.

“We think it could be an interesting package for some of the private or satellite teams and we are working on this plan. Ideally, we think we will make four available. We are discussing with some teams but nothing has been decided yet.”

Hoping to make final decisions on the matter by the Laguna Seca race weekend, Ciabatti confirmed that up to eight Ducati bikes (four as factory entries and four running as customer machines) could be on the grid next year.

“Theoretically, yes, but at the moment we are still talking to different teams and also talking to Pramac; it has been a long relationship with Paulo Campinoti and his team and we will obviously first find a solution with Pramac about next year and then discuss with other teams,” the Italian added.

Ahead of next season, Honda has put forward a proposal for running a 'production racer', although Ducati’s plan differs in that it intends to run modified versions of its current machine complete the universal Magneti Marelli ECU software.

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Tom Cruise ends whirlwind visit to Taiwan

Taipei (ANTARA News/CNA) - Hollywood star Tom Cruise left Taiwan for the United States on Sunday (April 7) , ending his three-day whirlwind visit to the country to drum up interest in his new film.

Cruise left Taiwan on a personal plane after making appearances to promote his latest sci-fi action film "Oblivion," in which he plays a veteran in the future who will determine the fate of mankind.

During his stay, the actor visited a local restaurant to learn how to make its signature xiaolongbao, or small steamed buns, on Saturday and attended the premiere of his movie in Taipei that night, where he was greeted by some 2,000 passionate fans.

Local media and fans praised the movie star as "down-to-earth" and "sincere." Cruise spent more than two hours shaking the hands of fans and signing autographs on the red carpet before the premiere.

"I`m very excited to be here. I haven`t been here for many, many years, so it`s really nice to be here," Cruise told local TV channel Television Broadcasts Satellite (TVBS).

Taiwan was the only stop on Cruise`s film promotion tour in Asia. It was the 50-year-old actor`s third visit to Taiwan. His last visit was in 2001 to promote his sci-fi film "Vanilla Sky."

He is scheduled to attend a premiere in Los Angeles on April 10. (U.M016)

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Jackie Chan leaves imprints in Hollywood for the second time

Los Angeles (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Chinese action film star Jackie Chan on Thursday became the first person to twice leave the imprints of his hands and feet in cement at Hollywood`s famed Chinese Theatre.

Chan, who has starred in some 150 films in a career spanning more than 40 years, first left imprints in the forecourt of the theater in 1997, adding to the collection that features screen legends from Clark Gable to Marilyn Monroe.

But over the years, as ownership of the theater changed hands, the cement slab featuring Chan`s prints was lost. Slabs are changed often to make room for new entries in the collection.

Representatives at the newly named TCL Chinese Theatre confirmed that Chan was the first two-time inductee. They said they did not know when the prints vanished but were sure that the slab was not stolen from the forecourt.

On Thursday Chan left imprints of his hands, feet and nose in cement, accompanied by his "Rush Hour" co-star Chris Tucker and "The Karate Kid" co-star Jaden Smith.

Chan, 59, told a crowd gathered for the occasion that he had always dreamed of having his prints in cement at the theater.

"My first time in the Chinese Theatre, I walked on the red carpet ... and I see that there are so many stars doing the interviews. And at that time I had nothing to do, standing there looking around," he said.

"During all those years I dreamed. Slowly, slowly, I got there," the actor said.

Chan has become one of China`s biggest film stars, crossing into Hollywood movies with his Kung Fu fighting skills and ability to do his own action stunts.

Last month at the Cannes film festival, Chan told Reuters that after countless broken bones and smashed teeth, he was giving up doing his own stunts but wanted to continue acting across different genres.(*)

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Next from Stevie Wonder: a gospel tune in Arabic?

Los Angeles (ANTARA News/CNA/AFP) - Soul music legend Stevie Wonder says he`s toying with the idea of including a gospel song in Arabic on an upcoming album dedicated to his mother.

"Gospel Inspired by Lula" is among several projects that Wonder, 63, has going right now, he told Rolling Stone in an interview posted Tuesday on the pop culture magazine`s website.

"We`re going to do some traditional gospel stuff, but I`m thinking about doing a gospel song in Arabic," he revealed.

"I`m going to twist it all up in different ways, because I think everyone needs to hear the word of the gospel ... whether they read the Koran, the Torah or the Bible, whatever they read."

Wonder`s mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, the daughter of a poor Alabama sharecropper, was credited as a co-writer on several of Wonder`s songs including "I Was Made to Love Her" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I`m Yours".

She died in Los Angeles in May 2006 at the age of 76.

"I promised her I would do it," said Wonder, who hosted singer John Legend`s induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame on Saturday. "She always wanted me to do it before she passed away."

Wonder`s other projects include a collaboration with Canadian producer David Foster that will see him recording both old and new material with a symphony orchestra.

"All of these are coming out relatively soon," the entertainer said, "but I never put a time on things, because the most important thing is that it`s good."
(Uu.H-AK)

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