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The Way Of The Future

From palmtops to hand-held browsers to personal navigators, svelte models churned out by digital labs are rewriting the very definition of communication. Generation-next chips aren't just slaves to programming lingo. These gizmos make artificial inte

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The Way Of The Future
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SAMSUNG TFT MONITOR
Ultraflat monitor that works with TV, dvd, vcr and, of course, the PC. Comes with a built-in TV tuner.

BPL WEB TV
Allows the user Net access on the telly. Comes with a rider, though: downloads not possible. Price band: Rs 2,500-5,000.

NOKIA CONCEPT PHONE
Web-enabled multimedia phone that also has a browser. Uses Third Generation technology for Net access. Global launch expected in 2001.

SAMSUNG WEB VIDEOPHONE
Internet video phone complete with multimedia, fax, smart media and computer all rolled into one. Available in India later this year. Expected price: upwards of Rs 65,000.

ERICSSON BLUETOOTH HEADSET
Connects to the phone via radio link within a 10-metre radius. World launch slated for late 2001.

ERICSSON SMART PHONE
Mobile phone with touch-screen display. Functions as a personal digital assistant with WAP access. To be available later this year. Price Rs 45,000 plus.

ERICSSON CHATBOARD
A miniature keyboard add-on for mobile phones which enables e-mail and other communication. Already available. Price inclusive of phone: upward of Rs 15,000.

MOTOROLA FLIP PHONE
Compact-design, light weight and WAP-enabled. Already available at Rs 22,000. Other models can be had under Rs 10,000.

SAMSUNG MP3 PHONE
Multimedia phone, with built-in MP3 player that allows the user to download and play music from the Net. Also equipped with a voice recorder. Available later this year. Price: Rs 45,000 plus.

SAMSUNG WATCH PHONE
PC-portable wrist-worn communicator with telephone, watch, calculator and personal organiser. To be available later this year. Estimated Price: Rs 50,000

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