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Smartphones, tablets blamed for loss of vision

2012-10-09T13:27:00.001+05:30

NEW DELHI: Smartphones and tablets may be a fun way to kill time, connect with friends and beat stress but prolonged viewing of these devices is driving many users to the eye doctor, specially teenagers.

In one such case reported from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, an 11-year-old boy from Jammu developed near-sightedness (myopia), a condition in which the patient has difficulty in viewing things at a distance. The boy spends too much time playing games on his smartphone, say his parents.

"Normally, if one has trouble seeing objects at a distance, his near vision is also affected. But this was not the case with the 11-year-old. The boy had no problem in reading his textbooks but he could not read the text written on the blackboard. He was prescribed glasses with a minus power but that didn't help. Then he came to us," said Dr Harbansh Lal, senior consultant eye surgeon at SGRH. Tests showed that the child's vision was normal but the cilliary muscles that permit the lens to change its shape in order to focus on near or distant objects had contracted.

"The child started using computers and cellphones at the age of seven. Prolonged focus on a near object can lead to the contraction of eye muscles over a period of time. This is exactly what happened with him. The eye muscles could not relax themselves easily which made it difficult for him to see objects at a distance," Lal said.

Though the transient effect of prolonged focus on any near object - for example computers - is common, doctors have been coming across many teenagers whose eyes have suffered long-term damage because of excessive use of mobile applications.

"When we focus on a near object, both eyes converge and
the muscles are used excessively. This leads to stress and irritation. We give muscle relaxants to such patients, put them on continuous exercises like moving the eye on all directions and offer medications, if required," said Dr Tinku Bali Razdan, associate consultant ophthalmologist at SGRH.

Doctors advise that one should avoid the continuous use of gadgets like tablets, smartphones and notebooks. "After every 20 minutes, one should look at a 20 feet distance for 20 seconds. This helps to relax eye muscles and check any spasm or contraction," said Lal.

He added that the gadgets should be kept at a distance of at least 50 cm - an arm's length. "Use of humidifier while working in air-conditioned rooms is advised to stop dryness of eyes which causes pain and irritability," the doctor said.

A recent study conducted by Assocham showed 88% adolescents in metros - aged between 15 and 18 - own mobile handsets while 40% teenagers aged 13-15 use cellphones. The study also found that 90% parents had bought mobile phones for their children because they were preoccupied with their jobs

"Nowadays, there are computer applications for babies also. Children as young as two years are hooked to them. My two-year-old daughter is always playing on the tablet, which is wrong," said Razdan.

LG currently testing Optimus G Nexus with Android 4.2

2012-10-06T16:49:00.002+05:30

Secondary reports suggest that LG is currently testing Optimus G Nexus smartphone with Android 4.2 version.

LG is reportedly working on the next "Nexus" device dubbed as LG Optimus G Nexus. This year Google will open the Google Experience Device handset participation to more than one company. LG will be one those participants and is almost ready with its Google Experience Device - Optimus G Nexus. AndroidAndMe received details from a source about using the LG Optimus G Nexus with Android 4.2 version running on it.
LG is working on one of the Nexus devices dubbed Optimus G Nexus. The source who claimed to have briefly used the LG Optimus G Nexus stated that the device looked similar to the current Galaxy Nexus. LG will shed the sharp edges in current L-Style devices and has stamped the word Nexus at the phone's back. In the word Nexus, the X has four element colors on it.

The Optimus G Nexus has LG logo at its back and there will be an 8 megapixel camera at the back.
The number of transitions and types will be increased along with several other improvements in the Android 4.2 version. As of now, the details about the features included in the Android 4.2 version are scarce.
We take these reports as the grain of salt and urge the users to wait for the new breed of Nexus devices expected to launch in four to six weeks from now.

Hands on Karbonn Smart Tab 1

2012-10-06T16:48:00.003+05:30

Karbonn's first Android tablet is a 7.1 inch unit with 1.2 GHz processor and Android 4.0 operating system. Here is our first impression of the device.

Karbonn today formally launched its 7 inch Android tablet Karbonn Smart Tab 1. The tablet boasts a 1.2 GHz processor and Android 4.0 operating system. It comes in white colour and is good to look at.

The pricing is also attractive at Rs 7,990 and the device comes with a Reliance Netconnect dongle free. But how is it in terms of performance and looks?

Make apps for Blackberry 10 OS; Rs 5 lakh from RIM guaranteed

2012-10-06T16:48:00.000+05:30

BlackBerry OS 10 is being talked about globally, and why not? With OS 10, BlackBerry has a lot at stake.

Research In Motion (RIM) is getting ready to strengthen its application base on the newBlackBerry 10 beta platform for which the company has released development tools and developer alpha devices ( test devices ).
RIM is also luring app developers with a minimum revenue commitment of Rs 5 lakh ( $10,000,) for every app made by them that is approvedon the BlackBerry OS 10 platform.

Alec Saunders, vice president of developer relations, RIM, said at the BlackBerry World event in Delhi, "RIM will guarantee developers of quality apps a minimum of $10,000 in annual earnings, if the developer's revenue comes in under the $10,000 mark during their first year, RIM will pay them the difference."
But there is a catch: In order to qualify for RIM's amazing offer, the apps in question must first meet a strict new quality certification program of RIM's app team, after which it will be officially approved for sale in the App World. Hold on! That's just the beginning. The next step is that the app must generate at least Rs 50,000 ($1,000) on its own before RIM's offer of Rs 5,00,000 comes into play.

Karbonn to launch Android Jelly Bean tablet for Rs 11,000

2012-10-06T16:47:00.001+05:30

Along with Jelly Bean or Android 4.1, Smart Tab 4 will have Gorilla Glass and will be powered by a 1.5 GHz processor.

Karbonn Mobiles, an Indian handset player, is all set to launch an Android Jelly Bean tablet in August for Indian consumers.
Pardeep Jain, managing director, Karbonn Mobiles, said, "We will be launching Karbonn Smart Tab 4, a 9.7 inch tablet based on Google's latest operating system Jelly Bean in August."

He further added, "As we strive to offer consumers an affordable mobile solution, Karbonn Mobiles will price Karbonn Smart Tab 4 around Rs 11,000."
Karbonn Smart Tab 4 will have a Gorilla Glass screen and it will be powered by a 1.5 GHz processor. It will support WiFi, 3G through a USB dongle and Bluetooth for connectivity.
Jain also said, "Another version of Smart Tab 4 with SIM functionality will be launched in September and it might come bundled with a leading telco's SIM and free data."
Google at its recently held Google I/O conference in San Francisco has taken the wraps off the successor to the current Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, known as Jelly Bean (Android 4.1), which adds improvements to search, voice typing and notifications.
Starting in mid-July, Google will start rolling out over-the-air updates of Jelly Bean to Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Xoom and Nexus S, and will also release Jelly Bean to the open source community during that time.

Huawei launches a new data card for Rs 2199

2012-10-06T16:46:00.002+05:30

All data card require users to install driver on the PC before it can be used also a dial up process is there to connect. Huawei Hi-Link doesn't need all that.

Huawei, the largest player in data card business, has launched first plug and link data card, the HiLink E303Cs.
HiLink E303Cs automatically connects users to the Internet in less than 15 seconds after the data card is inserted into the USB port, without the need for a dial-in process, driver installation or manual configuration.

According to Huawei this new dongle is up to 75 per cent faster than products currently on the market. The HiLink E303Cs is the first EDGE/GPRS/GSM-compatible product in the Huawei HiLink series that supports HSPA+">HSPA+network with 7.2 Mbps Downlink.
The HiLink is available across India at an afforable price of Rs 2199.
Huawei also plans to launch the series of dongles with WiFi to cloud feature and a stylish dongle named Mini for Indian consumers.

Ubisoft Uplay companion app released for Windows Phone

2012-10-06T16:44:00.003+05:30

Ubisoft releases a new companion app for the Windows Phone devices owner to get the extra features, free content and downloadable content.

Ubisoft has released a new companion app called Uplay for Windows Phone platform. Flavoured with exclusive services and free content, the new Uplay app is available for the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango or higher running smartphones from the Marketplace. The Uplay app offers Game guides and even unlockables related to the Ubisoft games one has purchased and completed.
Developer as well as publisher of games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and several other top games, Ubisoft now released a companion app for Windows Phone. The Uplay app connects the user to the Uplay account which can be used to unlock the game extras such as weapons and also buy some games from the Ubisoft's online shop.

Ubisoft too has taken the EA route to offer its popular game as digital download through the online shop. The Uplay Win lets the user redeem the free content such as weapons, new characters or additional map packs if available for a particular game. If you are stuck somewhere in a game and can't figure your way out, then you can quickly check the Uplay Games pane to search for the game guides.

Just like the Xbox LIVE, Uplay also offers the avatar management in the user profile. Of course, there is the Uplay Shop to purchase the games online along with the mobile content available for download.

Now we know not why Ubisoft planned to push out its own companion app when Microsoft itself has an Xbox Companion app which will take the Windows Phone to next level.
Ubisoft Uplay app is available for free from the Windows Phone Marketplace.

Samsung Galaxy Chat with Qwerty keyboard announced

2012-10-06T16:43:00.003+05:30

Samsung announces an entry-level Galaxy Chat smartphone with a Qwerty keyboard and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich loaded on it.

Samsung has formally announced the Galaxy Chat smartphone with Qwerty keyboard and candy bar form factor. It features a 3.0 VGA">QVGA touchscreen display.
The new Galaxy Chat will feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz UI layered on top of it. Samsung's own ChatON instant messaging application is pre-loaded on this handset.

Galaxy Chat appears to be youth focused smartphone with two megapixel camera at the back for quickly clicking photos and sharing over social networks. It offers 4 GB onboard storage and capability to expand the storage to up to 32 GB with a micro SD card. Other features of this handset include Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi support, and micro USB 2.0 port.

Smartphone come pre-loaded has loaded S Planner apps and Quickoffice Editor on the phone to add some business productivity aspect to it.
Samsung Galaxy Chat will launch this month in Spain and then will be made available in other markets that include Europe, Latin America, Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia. Samsung did not announce the price but claimed that it will be sold at a competitive price point.

Nokia Lumia 610 to be launched in India tomorrow for Rs 11,000

2012-10-06T16:42:00.004+05:30

Nokia's Lumia 610 will be based on Windows Phone Tango OS, which is expected to be an affordable smartphone.

Finnish mobile and smartphone manufacturer Nokia had announced the cheapest Windows Phone based Lumia 610 smartphone back in the month of February during the Mobile World Congress, and now the company is all set to launch it tomorrow in India.
Sources familiar with the development said to The Mobile Indian, "Nokia will be launching its Windows Phone based Lumia 610 smartphone in India tomorrow."
Even, Vipul Mehrotra, director and head of smart devices, Nokia India had earlier said to The Mobile Indian, "Nokia will be launching Windows operating system based smartphone Lumia 610 and Lumia 900 in July end or by Mid-August in India." But it looks like Nokia has changed its plan and it is going to launch the Lumia 610 instead of waiting for three more weeks.

The price of Nokia Lumia 610 is expected to be around Rs 11,000 which has already been confirmed to The Mobile Indian by the Nokia India managing director, Viral Oza.
Nokia's Lumia 610 will be based on Windows Phone Tango operating system, which is expected to be an affordable smartphone. However, the phone will not have low end hardware specifications as the Windows Phone Tango based Lumia 610 will come with an 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM and 8 GB of onboard memory. Along with that the device will also feature a 5 megapixel camera and MMS capabilities.
Besides, the Lumia 610 will come preloaded with Nokia apps like Nokia Music, Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, and will be available in four colours - White, Black, Magenta and Cyan.
The company has begun the roll out the Lumia 610 in certain Asian countries including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.http://www.themobileindian.com/news/7399_Nokia-Lumia-610-to-be-launched-in-India-tomorrow-for-Rs-11000

Maruti Suzuki Cervo

2012-10-06T16:39:00.001+05:30

Latest update on Maruti Suzuki Cervo
5th Oct 2012
Maruti Suzuki Cervo, the much awaited compact hatchback will be launched in the festive season. The largest car manufacturer of India has decided to launch the Cervo during Diwali to grab maximum sales. A replacement of Maruti 800, the Cervo plans to overtake the most successful model Alto. After introducing the car in Japan, the company has already attained huge market response. Auto analysts believe that post launch Maruti Cervo will emerge as a best-seller in the Indian auto market.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo’s USP includes performance oriented engine, attractive price tag and extremely stylish appearance. As per as design is concerned, Cervo will be offered as a five door compact car having a spacious passenger cabin. Maruti Suzuki believes that Cervo will be counted among the most designed influenced cars, which have been introduced by the company in the Indian auto market.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo holds a 0.7 litre petrol engine, which is incorporated
with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology that assists the engine to deliver low emissions with a decent fuel economy. Although the engine emission of Maruti Suzuki Cervo is low, it does not compromise on the grounds of fuel economy. The power-train of Cervo enables the car to deliver an impressive mileage of 22 kmpl in city and 26 kmpl on highway.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo has a wheelbase of over 2,000 mm, which will provide good stability to the car. The company anticipates that Cervo will attract the youngsters as it is provided with sporty and appealing exteriors and interiors. The Cervo flaunts funky exterior, which incorporates fascinating curves and smooth lines that connects front fascia with its rear end. The eye designed headlights offered in the Cervo are quite stylish. In order to make the front fascia attractive, the car holds a honeycomb radiator grille, finished with chrome strip.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo’s rear end is provided with a unique look which is complemented with stylish rear wiper and spoiler. Taillight cluster is almost identical to the headlight cluster but has compact dimensions. Rear-end cluster holds dotted LED brake light and turning indicators. The appearance of rear end is further improved by fitting a compact antenna on the roof which also provides a sporty look to the car.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo apart from mesmerising exteriors is also provided with charismatic interiors that have spacious seating arrangements for the passengers of both rows. All seats are provided with seat belts, which add to its safety essence. As per as the driver console of the car is concerned, it is expected that it will be provided with a three spoke adjustable power-assisted steering wheel, which will assist the driver to hold complete control over the car.
Maruti Suzuki Cervo is also believed to come with broad dashboard, air conditioning vents at both ends and a colour illuminated instrument panel just behind the steering wheel. Analysts further expect that the car will hold 12 inch wheels. All these minor features add to the appeal of the car, making it a head turner. In addition, it is also anticipated that the car will be provided with a spacious boot which will help the passengers to carry sufficient amount of luggage.
About Maruti Suzuki Cervo
Maruti Cervo is the upcoming starting range small car in India that will replace Maruti’s iconic and oldest small car – Maruti 800 – in the country. The Maruti Cervo is expected to come powered by a 0.7L, 660CC petrol engine along with maximum power capability of 60bhp. The car would be shelved in the price segment of sub Rs 2 lakh where it will further shorten the price gap between the Alto series and India’s cheapest car Tata Nano.
The Cervo model is already available in the Japanese market where it has been receiving an overwhelming response from the Japanese buyers. However, the company is expected to shed a few features in the Indian version of the car, in order to keep its price as competitive as possible.
Blessed with a new generation sporty look, the Maruti Cervo will be targeted at the young buyers who give more preference to the design and style of the car over the engine power. The major competitors of the Cervo model in the country will be Tata Nano, Hyundai Eon and upcoming ultra low cost (ULC) car from Nissan-Renault-Bajaj joint venture. The new Maruti Cervo is expected to be launched in the country in first half of next year.
Engine & Specifications of Maruti Cervo
As mentioned above, the Maruti Suzuki Cervo is expected to be powered by a 660CC petrol engine that would be capable of generating a peak power of 60 bhp along with a top torque of 64 Nm. The new generation petrol engine of Cervo is expected to come blessed with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) that would boost the fuel economy of the car considerably. Considering a rising demand for automatic transmission run cars, the company may decide to roll-out Cervo in both 4-speed manual and an automatic transmission version.
Performance of Maruti Cervo
Blessed with a range of new generation performance enhancing features, the current model of Maruti Cervo has been highly appreciated for its powerful performance. The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology of the Cervo model ensures minimum power-loss along with maximum fuel efficiency and lower carbon emission level. The Cervo model is expected to deliver a high fuel economy in the range of 20 to 24 kmpl.
The highly sophisticated automatic transmission of Cervo enables it to zip through the city traffic, effortlessly. The car is speculated to cross the speed barrier of 100 km/h in 25 seconds and will have a top speed of 115 km/h.
Exterior, Interior & Safety of Maruti Cervo
The Cervo is a hatchback model with five doors and sitting capacity for four. The car looks sporty. The design of head lamps, fog lamps and the tail lamps have been done well and add to the beauty of the car. The interiors are made in a well balanced fashion with plenty of classy and contemporary features.
The Maruti Cervo is a youthful car that carries a sporty appeal thanks to the sexy curves and unique flow lines used throughout the exterior. The car has been provided with a compact face by using a human-eye like head-light cluster along with a smiling grille, right below the headlamps. The interior is admirable and spacious and comes loaded with a range of new generation comfort & convenience features that comprises of power windows, power steering, AC etc.
However, some of these features are expected to be absent in Indian version of the car. The safety features that are expected to find place in this car include two airbags, front and side impact beams, engine immobilizer, passenger side rear view mirrors, child safety lock, seat-belts, anti-theft system etc.

Fact Sheet:

Make	Maruti Suzuki
Model	Cervo
Fuel Types	Petrol
Price	Rs. 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs
Key Specifications	0.7 litre engine, generating maximum power of 60 bhp and highest torque of 64 Nm at 3500 rpm.

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2012-09-22T16:39:00.001+05:30

Apple iPhone 5 fever rages despite grumbling over maps

2012-09-22T15:49:00.000+05:30

Apple Inc fans queued around city blocks worldwide on Friday to get their hands on the new iPhone 5, pointing to a strong holiday season for the consumer device maker despite grumblings about the mapping app in the new smartphone.
The iPhone 5 -- thinner, lighter and with a 4-inch screen -- went on sale in stores across the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia, with mobile carriers reporting record demand that looked likely to stretch Apple's supply capacity.
"The line for the iPhone 5 was 70 percent greater than the line for the iPhone 4S despite Apple taking two (times) as many online pre-orders," said Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. He expects Apple to sell 8 million of the new smartphones over the weekend.
The long lines of excited buyers prompted optimism on Wall Street. Deutsche Bank raised its target on Apple stock to $850 from $775, saying "demand indicators are tracking very strongly."
The iPhone is Apple's highest-margin product and accounts for half of the company's annual revenue. Apple shares were up 0.5 percent to $702 in afternoon trading in New York.
JPMorgan estimates the phone could provide a $3.2 billion boost to the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter - a boost almost equal to the whole economy of Fiji.
Apple's rival and component supplier, Samsung Electronics Co, tried to spoil the party, saying it plans to add the iPhone 5 to its existing patent lawsuits against Apple.
Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5 last Friday and
booked more than 2 million orders in the first 24 hours - double the first-day sales of the previous iPhone, the 4S. Shipping time for online orders is three to four weeks.
Prices for the iPhone 5 start at $199 for a 16 GB model and range as high as $399 for a 64 GB model.
As Apple began delivering the new phone, struggling competitor Research in Motion, which makes the BlackBerry, had to admit that it was once again having service problems in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The iPhone 5 supports faster 4G mobile networks and also comes with a number of software updates, including Apple's new in-house maps feature, which is based on Dutch navigation equipment and digital map maker TomTom's map data.
But not everyone was impressed. Some users criticized the maps feature for a number of geographical errors, missing information, and a lack of features.
And not everyone was thrilled with Apple's success.
Hundreds of French iPhone fans lining up at Apple's main store in Paris got an earful from disgruntled store employees and others protesting against Apple policies.
Marching in front of the Paris store were about 20 former staffers of independent Apple distributors that closed after struggling to compete with Apple's own stores. Joining them were three Apple store employees striking to protest Apple's refusal to offer staffers meal vouchers and a yearly bonus of an extra month's pay - perks that are standard for many French workers.
In San Francisco, Apple store worker Cory Moll, who is seeking to start a union and is the founder of the Apple Workers Retail Union initiative, stood outside the main downtown store with a placard showing his support for the French workers and those who assemble Apple products in Asia.
The line of buyers at the store wound around several blocks.
A FLINTSTONE PHONE
The launch drew crowds of customers at Apple stores worldwide.
Hundreds of people lined up around the block at Apple's store on New York City's swanky Fifth Avenue.
Kadijah Perez, 26, a Bronx resident, had not heard about the map issues. She said she wanted to use the phone for navigation, adding, "Hopefully, they'll just fix it."
In Annapolis, Maryland, customers settled in lawn chairs waiting for the Apple store in Westfield Annapolis Mall to open. A man walking by quipped: "I'm beginning to believe (Mitt) Romney. The economy is bad. People are starving."
Waiting in line for anything was a first for Annapolis resident Robert Delarosa, 37, who skipped buying the iPhone 4 due to bad reviews but is now tired of his iPhone 3GS.
"I'm stuck with this old 3GS, a Flintstone phone," he said.
In London's central Regent Street, about 1,300 people lined up to buy the iPhone 5, nearly twice as many as showed up for the previous iPhone.
The iPhone 5 "is both the fastest and biggest selling iPhone to date on our network. Pre-order sales are up more than 50 percent compared to the iPhone 4S," a Vodafone UK spokesman said.
In Germany, 19-year-old musician Okan Yasin had waited since lunchtime on Thursday to be at the front of the queue at the Frankfurt Apple shop. Proudly holding a sign saying "Ich bin Nummer 1" (I am Number 1), he said:
"I just need to have it. I know that the new iPhone from a new features perspective hardly has anything extra to offer. But I just needed to be here. It's the hype, man!"
In Australia, about 600 people queued around the block at the Apple store in Sydney, the first in the world to hand over an iPhone 5 to a buyer. Customers were limited to buying a maximum of two phones.
In Tokyo, the lines stretched several blocks.
"It's thin and light. I've used Samsung before, but the operation, the feeling, of the iPhone is better," said Wataru Saito, a semiconductor engineer who had been queuing in Tokyo since mid-afternoon on Thursday - with his suitcase, as he had a flight to catch on Friday.
In Hong Kong, people carrying rucksacks filled with cash waited outside the city's main Apple store, hoping to snap up phones for resale. Staff there chanted "iPhone 5, iPhone 5."
Most of those waiting were fans already hooked on Apple's earlier iPhones and best-selling iPad tablet computers.
"I feel like if I leave it at home, I go a bit crazy," said James Vohradsky, a 20-year-old student who queued for 17 hours with his sister. "I can't do my normal day without it."
Vohradsky said the iPhone 5's lack of a mobile payment chip was "a bit of a letdown." Apple did not embed Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, used to turn cellphones into mobile wallets, into the new smartphone.
RUNNING OUT
There was concern that not enough new phones were available to meet demand.
Softbank and Singtel, Singapore's biggest mobile phone operator, said demand had exceeded previous offerings from Apple and there was worry the company would not be able to keep up.
Japanese carrier KDDI Corp said it had already run out of the new phone, and Australia's Telstra Corp Ltd reported online orders sold out in a record 18 hours. Telstra said it was discussing bi-weekly restocking with Apple.
Apple plans to sell the new phone in 100 countries by the end of the year, ramping up competition in a smartphone market that has already reached fever pitch.
Apple is up against phones that run on Google Inc's Android software, which has become the most-used mobile operating system in the world, while Samsung has taken the lead in smartphone sales.

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2012-09-16T09:28:00.005+05:30

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2012-09-16T09:26:00.003+05:30

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2012-09-16T09:26:00.001+05:30

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2012-09-16T09:25:00.001+05:30

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2012-09-16T09:00:00.000+05:30

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2012-09-16T08:50:00.002+05:30

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Para Duo for iPhone 5

2012-09-16T08:48:00.002+05:30

- Compatible with Apple iPhone 5
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Apple EarPods

2012-09-16T08:47:00.002+05:30

MRP: 1600

Digit Rating: Good

4/5

Features:

Performance:

Value:

Design:

PROS

Great sound for the price
Surprisingly strong bass considering it's not an in-canal design
Inexpensive
Includes small carrying case

CONS

Design still doesn't fit everyone
Doesn't block out any external noise and some sound leaks out

Summary

Apple's new EarPods are the better-fitting, better-sounding earbuds iPods and iPhones should have had all along.

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900

2012-09-16T08:44:00.000+05:30

Mobiles-and-PDAs

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900

Vishal Mathur

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Posted on 22-09-2011

Comment on article

MRP: 28950

Digit Rating: Good

4/5

Features:

Performance:

Value:

Design:

PROS

Brilliant bright and vivid display
Touchscreen capability is a value add
QWERTY keypad is the best we have seen so far
Elegant looks and sleek form factor

CONS

Still not enough apps
Battery life isn't as good as the Bold 3
Pricey

Summary

Sporting a price tag of Rs. 32,490, the Bold 4 does look like it has come nicely dressed in a suit with a crisply pressed shirt. However, beyond the looks, there is a bit of familiarity to the entire package. OS7 looks a lot like the OS6, and the age-old problem of not enough apps just persists. The touchscreen plus QWERTY combo works well. However, we would recommend the latest Bold just for its superb display and the fantastic keypad.

*Test Scores Log Sheet*
Brand	Blackberry
Model	Bold Touch 9900
Street Prices (Rs)
Price (MRP, Rs)	32490
Features
Physical Specs
Form Factor	Bar
2G Network Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands	HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800
Screen Resolution	640 x 480
Screen Size (inches)	2.8
Maximum Screen colours	16M
Touchscreen / Dual Screen (Y/N)	Touchscreen
Battery Rating	1230 mAh
Dimensions (L x W x H)	115 x 66 x 10.5 mm
Weight	130 grams
Expandable Memory Type	microSD
RAM (in MB)	768 MB
SoC (CPU, GPU)	QC 8655
CPU Clock speed	1.2 GHz
No. of CPU cores	1
Hot Swappable (Y/N)	Y
Available Colours	Black
Other Features
Operating System (Tested with)	Blackberry OS7
Charging via USB (Y/N)	Y
Hardware Keypad (Regular/QWERTY)	QWERTY
Accelerometer (For auto rotate)	N
Address Book Capacity	Unlimited
No of calls in register	Unlimited
Talk Time / Standby Time (3G) *	6 hrs / 307 hrs
No of Profiles # / Customisable	6 / Y
Offline Opearability (Y/N)	Y
Inbuilt GPS / A-GPS support (Y / N)	Y / Y
Connectivity
Browsing (GPRS/EDGE/3G)	Y / Y / Y
EDGE max speed (in kbps)	237 kbps
3G max speed (in mbps)	14.4 Mbps
Connectivity (WiFi/Bluetooth/IR/USB)	Y / Y / N / Y
Bluetooth Version/A2DP support	2.1 / Y
Camera Specs
Camera Resolution (Mega Pixels)	5
Video Capture Resolution	1280 X 720
Auto focus / flash	Y / Y
Type of flash	LED
Secondary camera for video chat	N
Mirror for self portrait (Y / N)	N
Camera Settings (So 10)	6.75
Zoom (Optical/Digital)	Digital
Multimedia
Music Formats supported	MP3/eAAC+/WMA
Video formats supported	MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264
FM Radio / RDS (Y/N)	N / N
Accessories
Bundled Accessories	Wall charger, data cable, pouch, memory card
Size of memory card provided	2GB
Build and Ergonomics (So 10)
Surface materials used	8
Overall build and in-hand feel	8
Quality of moving parts	7.75
Design and ergonomics	8.5
Keypad design (on-screen or hardware)	8.5
Menu and interface	7
Settings and ease of navigating menus	7.5
Camera menu options	6.75
Performance
Signal Reception and Voice Clarity (So 10)
Zone 1	7
Zone 2	5.75
Zone 3	4
Handsfree Clarity	7.5
Loudspeaker Clarity	7
Earpiece Clarity	7.5
Handsfree Volume	7
Loudspeaker Volume	7.5
Earpiece Volume	7.5
Bluetooth Transfer Speed (in KBps)	181
Imaging and multimedia tests
Captured Photo Colour	7
Captured Photo Crispness	7.25
Captuted Photo Detail	7.5
Captured Video Quality	7
Effectiveness of integrated flash	6.75
Music Quality (loudspeaker)	6
Music Quality (handsfree)	6
Volume levels (loudspeaker)	7.5
Volume levels (handsfree)	7
Display (So 10)
Crispness	8
Colour	7.25
Contrast	7.5
Font rendition	7.5
Legibility in bright sunlight	7
Video playback	6.5

* Manufacturer Rated

TVs Epson launches innovative Android-based see-through mobile viewer

2012-09-16T08:42:00.001+05:30

Epson has announced the launch in India of its wearable display device – the Epson Moverio BT-100 see-through mobile viewer, which operates on the Google Android 2.2 Froyo platform. According to Epson, the “revolutionary mobile entertainment viewer lets you experience larger than life movies, images and more with crystal clarity.”

Unlike conventional opaque viewers, the Android powered BT-100 features advanced see-through lenses to keep you connected with your surroundings and online activities at the same time. While other personal viewing devices limit users to indoor power and bulky playback devices, BT-100 was designed from the ground up to move with you.

The Epson Moverio BT-100 is essentially a headset with micro-projection technology, and an Android-powered media player and controller. The device allows users to view streaming video, experience 2D and 3D content (in side-by-side format) and enjoy downloaded digital content on a large virtual 80-inch screen that’s perceived to be projected from 5 meters away. TV shows, movies and even side by side 3D content can be stored as MPEG4 files on the 4GB micro SDHC memory

http://www.thinkdigit.com/TVs/Epson-launches-innovative-Android-based-see-through-mobile-viewer_10776.htmlcard which is included. Audio is provided through detachable Dolby Mobile stereo sound earphones. You can therefore watch a wide variety of content in all kinds of environments, typically for example when you are traveling or waiting to catch a flight. Featuring built-in 802.11n wireless connectivity and nearly six hours of rechargeable battery life, the device offers an innovative, portable way to interact with content from virtually any location

Speaking at the launch Mr. Samba Moorthy, Director, Sales & Marketing said “Like pioneering personal entertainment products such as the Sony® Walkman* or Apple® iPod*, the Epson Moverio BT-100 see-through mobile viewer is poised to significantly change the way people experience, and even interact with content for personal enjoyment. One day, we believe such viewers will be common; and we’re proud to be one of the pioneers. It will also provide a new way for the service industry to add value to their products. So we intend to market its unique capability to schools, aviation and the travel industry, as well as high-end service providers such as nail parlours or private dental clinics; to give their customers a tailor-made entertainment experience.”

The Epson Moverio BT-100 is priced at Rs. 42,900 and will be available in major retail outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad. The device reminds us of Google Glass, which are also see-through heads-up display devices powered by Android, expected to ship sometime in 2013. They also feature a front-mounted camera. In late 2011, Sony also introduced its own set – the Personal 3D Viewer head-mounted display – though Sony’s offering was not see-through, and therefore meant for less portable applications.

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