Tech launch: Benq 3D monitor & Motorola Quench XT5

Benq 3D LED monitor

BenQ has launched a special treat for gaming fanatics and 3D movie buffs; a 23.6-inch, full HD, 3D-ready and LED backlit LCD monitor. With a 120Hz refresh rate, the monitor supports playback of 3D movies and supported games when used in conjunction with an Nvidia 3D Vision Kit (Rs 7,000). To appeal to hardcore gamers, the monitor features a rotatable and height adjustable stand, 2ms response time, Picture by Picture (dual video sources playing side by side), multiple inputs including DVI and HDMI and a Smart Scaling function, which allows the monitor to work well with games running at various screen resolutions.

Price: Rs 31,200

Best buy price: Rs 13,990


Motorola Quench XT5

The latest Android phone from the Motorola stable, the Quench XT5 is very similar in design to the XT3, though it has a 5MP camera with LED flash as opposed to a 3.2MP camera of the XT3. The XT5 has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, trackball navigation, Android 2.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS, all in a slim 12.5mm package that weighs 114 grams. Memory is expandable to 32GB with a micro SD card, and a 2GB card is bundled in the box. The XT5 also comes bundled with special data offers from Aircel, for both prepaid and postpaid customers.

Price: Rs 15,990

Best buy price: Rs 13,990