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Amd’s Ati TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac is more than just a tv tuner

Mac users has something to cheer as AMD's new HDTV solution for Mac Ati tv wonder 650 combo USB is available at most of the leading computer retailers accross North America.This device integrates two TV tuners to receive off-the-air ATSC/HDTV broadcasts as well as analog television programming.The company says,"The ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac transforms Mac desktops and notebooks alike into ultimate TV entertainment systems, with full personal video recorder functionality. With the included ATI tvPORTAL TV application for Mac, users can watch, pause, or record high definition TV1. Even analog TV is made brilliant on the Mac as the ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac produces sharp, true-to-life analog TV images. With full featured Electronic Programming Guide in ATI tvPORTAL, users can schedule and manage TV recordings with ease".

"AMD continues to bring The Ultimate Visual Experi ence to consumers' displays and screens including HDTVs, PCs and game consoles. Today AMD expands that visual experience with high definition multimedia entertainment for Mac customers," said Matt Skynner, vice president, AMD Graphics Products Group. "AMD is enhancing the Mac experience with HDTV support from ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac."

With a manufacturers suggested retail price of US$149,the ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB is being distributed by VisionTek, a leading supplier of 3D graphics and desktop enhancement products.The product is Bundled with ATI tvPORTAL™ Software Suite which lets you to watch TV and DTV on your Mac and Record MPEG-2 videos with ease to your hard drive.

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Google SMS service launched in India

Google the leading search engine has launched it's mobile SMS service in India. With Google SMS service which is still in beta stage the mobile users can get local business listings, movie showtimes, weather, facts, dictionary definitions, and other local or web information just by sending an SMS to 54664 or 5GOOG.

This service is currently available to Airtel,BSNL,Reliance and BPL subscribers across Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Google doesn't charge for sending and receiving queries but the users would be charged with standard rates for sending text messages depending on the network operator.

"There's no denying the importance of text messaging in India, and the launch of Google SMS is a natural next step for our mobile strategy," said Vinay Goel, Head of Products, Google India. "Millions of new mobile users are being added every month, and Google SMS will provide them with a quick and easy way to get the information they need when and where they need it." according to google press center.

For more information you can visit www.google.co.in/sms for online Demo and additional features.

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