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External DVD writer Price list

2012-01-31T09:02:00.000-08:00

External DVD writers are used by connecting the drive through USB cable. Below are the price list of external dvd writers with quick specs.

External DVD writer price list:

External DVD writer

1.Transcend Slim Portable CD/DVD Writer
Features:

Reads and writes Dual Layer discs
Includes CyberLink Power2Go media writing software
Elegant slim modern design with rounded edges and easy to carry
Cd Rw Max Read Write Speed:24 X
Cd R Max Read Write Speed:24 X
Interface:USB 2.0
Weight:375 g
Height:22.5 mm
Width:142 mm
Depth:156.2 mm

Transcend Slim Portable CD/DVD Writer price in India is ₹2175.

2.Samsung Tray Load slim DVD Writer:

Features:

Power Source:USB
12cm and 8cm disc support
Firmware live update
Prevents buffer under run error and enables high speed writing
Manual disc eject option
Height:19 mm
Width:141 mm
Depth:157 mm
Weight:420 g
Interface:USB 2.0

Samsung Tray Load slim external DVD Writer price in India is ₹2365.

3.Buffalo MediaStation 8x Portable CD/DVD Writer:

Features

Integrated USB Cables for Improved Mobility
Bus Power LED let you know when the power supply is short
CyberLink Media Suite Includes : Power2Go & InstantBurn
Interface:USB 2.0
Weight:340 g
Height:19 mm
Width:145 mm
Depth:153 mm

Buffalo MediaStation 8x Portable CD/DVD Writer price in India is ₹1854.

4. HP 8X External Slim Multiformat DVD/CD Writer:

Features:

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling
Edit and Share 8.5 GB of Data
High Speed
Double-layer Recording
Record
Back up Critical Files
Interface:USB 2.0

HP 8X External Slim Multiformat DVD/CD Writer price in India is ₹2400.

5.Iomega Super Slim Portable DVD Writer:

Features:

Ultra-thin and lightweight
Includes Nero Essentials software for easy CD and DVD burning
Interface:USB 2.0
Height:16 mm
Width:133 mm
Depth:152 mm
Weight:281 g

Iomega Super Slim Portable DVD Writer price in India is ₹1920.

6. Transcend Slim Portable CD/DVD Writer:

Features:

Power Source:USB
Weight:375 g
Height:22.5 mm
Width:142 mm
Depth:156.2 mm

Transcend Slim Portable CD/DVD Writer price in India is ₹2088.

7.Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner:

Features:

Interface:USB 2.0
Height:17.1 mm
Width:140 mm
Depth:131.3 mm
Weight:250 g
Cd Rw Max Read Write Speed:24 X
Cd R Max Read Write Speed:24 X
Cd Rom Max Read Write Speed:24 X

Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner price in India is ₹2098.

8.SLIM 8X DVD RECORDER

Features:

Interface:USB 2.0
Height:23 mm
Width:141 mm
Depth:155 mm
Weight:360 g
Cd Rw Max Read Write Speed:24 X
Cd R Max Read Write Speed:24 X

SLIM 8X DVD RECORDER price in India is ₹2110.

9.ZEBDRIVE external dvd writer:

Features:

Operating System:USB 2.0
Power Source:USB
Dvd Rom Max Read Write Speed:8 X
Dvd Minus R Max Read Write Speed:8 X
Dvd Minus Rw Max Write Speed:8 X
Cd Rw Max Read Write Speed:8 X
Cd Rom Max Read Write Speed:24 X
Cd R Max Read Write Speed:24 X

ZEBDRIVE external dvd writer price in India is ₹2078.

10. IMATION BLU-RAY Writer: It is external blue-ray writer from Imation.

Features:

Read Speed: 6x BD-ROM / BD-R / BD-R DL
5x BD-RE DL / BD-RE; Write Speed: 6x BD-R SL / BD-R DL
2x BD-RE SL / DL
Status Indicator
USB bus power

IMATION BLU-RAY Writer price in India is ₹12,600.

Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 Price and Specs

2012-01-29T07:23:00.000-08:00

Samsung Champ Delux Duos C3312 is dual sim phone with dual standby phone from Samsung. This Samsung Dual sim phone sports 2.8 inch QVGA touch screen display. The display has a screen resolution of 240*320 pixels. The dimensions of this Samsung duos are 55*101.8*12.1mm. This Samsung Duos phone has 1.3 mega pixel camera.

Samsung Champ Delux Duos C3312

Features of Samsung Champ Delex Duos C3312:

1.3 MP Primary Camera
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
2.8-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
GPRS and EDGE Enabled
Multi format audio player
GPRS and EDGE connectivity
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 16 GB

Pros and Cons of Samsung Champ Delux Duos C3312:

Pros Champ Delux Duos C3312:

Affordable price
Multi format audio codec supported music player
Dual standby features

Cons of Samsung Champ Delus Duos C3312:

Low powered processor causes mobile hangs.

Cost of Samsung Champ Delux Duos C3312:Samsung Champ Delux Duos C3312 price in India is ₹3925.

Samsung Champ Delux Duos C3312 Specification:

SIM: Dual SIM, GSM + GSM (Dual Standby)
Operating Freq:GSM - 900, 1800
User Interface: TouchWiz
Java: Yes
Display: 2.8 inch touch screen
Screen resolution: QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
Primary Camera: Yes, 1.3 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:No
Video Recording:Yes
Size:55 x 101.8 x 12.1 mm
Battery:Li-Ion, 1000 mAh
Expandable memory: Yes. Upto 32GB through microSD
GPRS:Yes
Edge:Yes
3G:No
Wifi:No
WAP:Yes, v2
USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
GPS Support:No
Bluetooth:Yes
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
FM:Yes
Ringtone:MP3
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, WMV, H.264

LG Optimus Sol E730 Review Price Specification

2012-01-28T19:58:00.000-08:00

LG Optimus Sol E730 is a Android Gingerbread OS running smartphone. This Optimus series phone is powered by 1GHz ARMv7 processor and has 512 MB of RAM. It has 3.8 inch ultra AMOLED capacitive touch screen. Internal memory of this LG phone is 1GB and memory can added upto 32GB through microSD card slot.
LG Optimus Sol E730 sports 5 MP rear camera and VGA front camera. The camera is capable of recording HD videos at 1280*720 resolution. The connectivity options available with Sol E730 are GPRS,EDGE,3G , USB, Bluetooth and WiFi. Push mail and WiFi direct are the other features of this phone. This Sol E730 is tethering enabled. The competitors for this model is Micromax A85.

LG Optimus Sol E730

Quick list of LG Optimus Sol E730 Features:

Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
5 MP Primary Camera
0.3 MP Secondary Camera
3.8-inch Ultra AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Display screen resolution is WVGA, 800 x 480 Pixels
1 GHz ARMv7 Processor
512MB RAM and 1GB internal memory
HD Recording
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB

Pros and Cons of LG Optimus Sol E730:
Pros of Optimus Sol E730:

3.8 inch ultra AMOLED display with cornering Gorilla glass
Excellent camera
1 GB internal memory and Adreno GPU
Good battery life
Decent processor

Cons of Optimus Sol E730:

No Flash for rear camera
512MB RAM is little low for the price.

Cost of LG Optimus Sol E730: LG Optimus Sol E730 price in India is ₹16,990. The price in United states(US) is $440 and in United Kingdom(UK) it is £270.

LG Optimus Sol E730 Specification:

Dimension:62.5 x 122.5 x 9.8 mm
Weight:110 g
Operating Freq: GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface: Optimus 2.0
Java:Yes
Processor:1 GHz ARMv7
Graphics:Adreno 205
RAM: 512MB
Embedded Internal memory: 1GB
Display: 3.8 inch Ultra AMOLED
Screen resolution: WVGA, 800 x 480 Pixels
Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
HD Recording:HD
Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Auto Focus
Internet Features:Email, Adobe Flash 10.1
Preinstalled Browser:Android, WAP 2.0
GPRS:Yes, Class 10, 48 kbps
Edge:Yes, Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 2.9 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
WAP:Yes, v2
USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth:Yes, v3
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
DLNA: Yes
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, AC3
Video Player:Yes, Supports MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, HD Video Playback
FM:Yes
Sound Enhancements:Dolby 5.1
Ringtone:MP3
Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass
Additional Features :Wi-Fi Direct, PC Sync4, Voice Input

LG Optimus Net Dual P698 Review Price Specification

2012-01-26T09:03:00.000-08:00

LG Optimus Net Dual P698 is a dual sim Android smartphone. It has 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen and measures 59 x 114 x 12.1 mm and has a weight of 124.6 grams. Optimus Net Dual P698 is powered by 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of RAM. This Android dual sim phone from LG has 3 MP camera and connectivity options of 3G, Wifi, USB, Bluetooth, GPRS and EDGE. As this LG dual sim phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, Net Dual P698 is Tethering enabled. This phone also be used as WiFi hotspot.

LG Optimus P698

Features of LG Optimus Net Dual P698:

Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
3 MP Primary Camera with 4X digital zoom
Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
800 MHz Processor and 512 MB RAM
Wi-Fi Enabled
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB
USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot.

Pros and Cons of LG Optimus Net Dual P698:

Pros of Optimus Net Dual P698:

Dual sim with Dual standby Android OS.
Good connectivity options
Good camera

Cons of Optimus Net Dual P698:

Low battery life.
No Front camera

Cost of LG Optimus Net Dual P698:LG Optimus Net Dual P698 price in India is ₹10,499 (Flipcart price).

LG Optimus Net Dual P698 Specification:

Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Java:No
Processor:800 MHz
RAM:512MB
SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM (Dual Standby)
Display: 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen
Screen Resolution:HVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels
Primary Camera: Yes, 3 Megapixel
Secondary Camera: No
Video Recording:Yes, 640 x 480
Zoom:4X Digital Zoom
Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Auto Focus
Dimensions:59 x 114 x 12.1 mm
Weight:124.6 g
Type:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
GPRS:Yes
Edge:Yes
3G:Yes
Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth:Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (EDR)
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
DLNA:Yes
FM:Yes
Ringtone:MP3, WAV
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV
Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264

Hero Impulse Review Price Specification

2012-01-24T22:34:00.000-08:00

Hero Impulse is new 150cc bike from Hero Motocorp. This is the first project from Hero Motocorp after ending partnership with Honda. This Impulse is good for a commuter as well as the person who is looking for sports bike. The huge ground clearance makes this bike perform good in rough roads. The Hero Impulse has 19 inch front wheel, 17 inch rear wheel and a ground clearance of 245mm.
Hero Impulse comes with 149.2cc engine which produces maximum power of 13.02BHp at 7500 RPM and peak torque of 1.36kgm at 5000RPM. Hero Impulse price and mileage are given below.

Hero Impulse

Hero Impulse Features:

High torque ATFT engine
High ground clearance for rough terrain riding
Raised fender and large diameter front wheel with “stud pattern’ type tyres
Sturdier front suspension with long stroke and large front disc brake for cross country riding
Nitrox gas-filled mono shock rear suspension
Straight pull spokes at the rear for touch terrains
Low maintenance seal endless drive chain
Digital-analog combo meter console with ‘service due’ indicator
Sharp edgy graphics
Motocross seat
Sporty high mount muffler

Hero Impulse mileage: Hero Impulse mileage on India n road is 40kmpl to 55kmpl. The fuel tank capacity is 12 liters.

Cost of Hero Impulse: Hero Impulse price in India are given below.

Hero Impulse on road price in Delhi is ₹74,730.

Hero Impulse on road price in Mumbai is ₹78,330

Hero Impulse on road price in Kolkata is ₹74,048

Hero Impulse on road price in Chennai is ₹76,086

Note: Prices may vary based on changes on road taxes and accessories taken.

Video Review of Hero Impulse: A very comprehensive on road video review of Hero Impulse is done by Autocar India.

Hero Impulse Specification:

Dimensions:

Wheelbase:1360mm
Ground Clearance:245 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity:11.1 Liter (Min) - 2.6 Litre (Usable Reserve)

Engine Details:

Type:Air cooled, 4- stroke single cylinder OHC , Self start
Displacement:149.2cc
Max. Power:9.7 kW (13.2 Ps) @ 7500 rpm
Max. Torque:13.4 N-m @ 5000 rpm
Ignition:D.C - CDI Ignition System

Transmission and Chassis details:

Gear box:5 Speed constant mesh

Suspension

Front:Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear :Swing Arm with Mono Suspension with Nitrox

Brakes

Front Brake:Dia 240 mm Disc
Rear Brake Drum:Internal expanding shoe type (110 mm)

Wheels and Tyre:

Front Tyre Size:90 / 90 x 19 - 52 P
Rear Tyre Size: 110 / 90 x 17 - 60 P

Electrical

Battery:12 V - 4 Ah, MF Battery
Head Light:12 V - 35 W / 35 W - Halogen Bulb (Multi -Reflector Type)
Tail Stop Lamp:12V - 0.5 W / 4.1 W LED Lamp
Turn Signal Lamp:12 V - 10 W (Amber Bulb) x 4 nos (Multi-Reflector-Clear Lens)

Micromax X333 Review Price Specification

2012-01-23T09:46:00.000-08:00

Micromax X333 is a stylish dual sim touch screen mobile. This X333 comes with 2.8 inch resistive touch screen with screen resolution of 240*320pixels. This Micromax Dual sim mobile is powered by Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery which gives talk time upto 3 hours and standby time upto 200 hours.
Micromax X333 has 75kb of internal memory and it can be expanded upto 8GB through microSD or microSDHC. In terms of multimedia features, this Dual sim touch screen mobile offers audio player, video player and integrated FM player with recording feature.

Micromax X333

Features of Micromax X333:

Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
2.8 inch TFT Resistive Touchscreen
FM Radio with Recording
Audio and Video player
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 8 GB
GPRS and Bluetooth enabled

Price of Micromax X333: Micromax X333 price in India is ₹2665.

Micromax X333 Specification:

Form Factor:Full Touch Bar Style
Band:Dual GSM Band 900/1800 Mhz(900/1800 MHz)
Weight:61.7 gms
Dimensions:103.65mm*57.2mm*13.35mm
Display:2.8 Inch,65 K TFT(240*320 Pixels)
Audio player:Yes.Multi Format ( MP3, WAV, AMR)
FM Radio:Yes.
FM recording:Yes
Camera:VGA
Video Player:Yes
Expandable Memory:SD Card upto 8 GB
Bluetooth:Yes
SMS/MMS/GPRS:Yes
Battery:Li-ion 1000mAH
Talk Time: upto 180 minutes
Standby Time: upto 200 Hours

Tethering of Android Devices

2012-01-23T07:23:00.000-08:00

Android Froyo and later versions support Tethering of the devices. Tethering is nothing but using your cellphone or internet enabled mobile device as a modem for another device such as PC, Notebook or PDA. Tethering can be done with most of the Android smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Galaxy note etc.

Steps to use USB tethering: Sharing the data connection of mobile devices through USB
If you are using Windows 7 or recent versions of linux such as Ubuntu there is no need to install any thing on your PC to do tethering. However if you are using Windows XP or older versions of Linux then you need to prepare your system to do tethering. First let us start with tethering with Windows XP.

Download the configuration file tetherxp.inf to your Windows XP PC from here
Connect your Android smartphone to PC through USB cable.
On Android phone, go to Home->Menu->settings.
Open Wireless&network then select Tethering & Portable hotspot
Check USB tethering
In Windows XP PC new hardware Wizard opens as soon as you enable USB tethering on your cellphone. Chose 'No, not at this time' and Click 'Next'
Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
Using Browse option select the file tetherxp.inf which you have downloaded in step1.
After Windows XP finishes installing the software for Android USB Ethernet/RNDIS, click Finish.
Now you can use data connection of your smartphone or mobile device from you Windows XP device.

For Windows 7 or equivalent OS follow only step 2 to step 5 as there is no need to configure or install drivers.

Bluetooth Tethering:

Steps to sharing data connection of mobile device to PC through Bluetooth.

Pair your Phone with your computer.
Configure your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth.
On your cellphone Open the Settings from Menu.
Open Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Check Bluetooth tethering.

Using Android Smartphone as WiFi Hotspot:

On phone. go to Menu-> Settings
Select Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Check Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Uncheck Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi.

Steps to Follow to secure mobile WiFi Hotspot:

Open the Settings application.
Touch Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Ensure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is checked.
Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
In the configuration, you can change SSID, configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, with a preshared key (PSK).

Samsung Wave Y S5380 Review Price Specification

2012-01-21T19:19:00.000-08:00

Samsung Wave Y S5380 is a touch screen Bada OS based smartphone from Samsung. This smartphone runs on Bada OS version 2.0 operating system. Wave Y S5380 is powered by 832 MHz processor. The dimension of this Wave smartphones are 58.2 x 110 x 12.3 mm and has a weight of 102.4 grams.
Samsung Wave Y S5380 has a rear camera of 2 megapixel which is capable of recording MPEG 4 videos at a frame rate of 30fps. The 1200 mAh battery promises to give a talk time upto 13 hours on 2G network and upto 4 hours on 3G network. The connectivity options available with this Wave Y S5380 are WiFi, WiFi Direct, 3G, Bluetooth and USB.

Samsung Wave Y S5380

Features of Samsung Wave Y S5380:

Runs on Bada OS v2.0
2 MP Primary rear Camera
3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
832 MHz Processor
FM Radio, Audio and Video player
Wi-Fi , WiFi Direct and 3G connectivity
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32GB.

Price of Samsung Wave Y S5380:Samsung Wave Y S5380 price in India is ₹7140.

Samsung Wave Y S5380 Specification:

Operating Freq:GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
OS:Bada Ver 2
User Interface:TouchWiz
Java:Yes
Processor:832 MHz
Display:3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen
Screen Resolution :HVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels
Primary Camera:Yes, 2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:No
Video Recording:Yes, 30 fps
Other Camera Features:Image Editor
Size:58.2 x 110 x 12.3 mm
Weight: 102.4 g
Battery type:Li-Ion, 1200 mAh
Talktime:13 hrs (2G), 4 hrs (3G)
Standby Time:570 hrs (2G), 390 hrs (3G)
Internal:150 MB
Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
Internet Features:Email
Preinstalled Browser:WAP, Dolfin 3.0
GPRS:Yes
Edge:Yes
3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
WAP:Yes, v2
USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS
Bluetooth:Yes, v3
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
FM:Yes
Ringtone:MP3
Audio Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264

Acer Aspire One 722 Review Price Specification

2012-01-15T15:30:00.000-08:00

Acer Aspire One 722 Review: This Ace net book has 'water drop' design with appealing glossy black paint. This Aspire One 722 is a slim and lightweight net book. The weight of this Acer net book is just 1.25Kg. Connectivity options with this model are audio jacks, card reader, three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and VGA port. The speakers are placed in the bottom and are facing downwards. Due to this sound gets little muffled.
Acer Aspire One 722 comes with chicklet styled keyboard with generous track pad. The keys are well placed and very comfortable to type even for prolonged typing sessions. This Aspire One 722 is powered by AMD' dual core C-50 APU which runs at 1GHz and has 2GB DDR3 RAM. The Hard drive capacity of this net book is 250GB. Even though the CPU is little slower, the GPU easily manages to decode 1080p videos. This Aspire One 722 sports 4400 mAh battery which delivers upto 7 hours of work.

Ace Aspire One 722

Features of Acer Aspire One 722:

1GHz AMD dual core processor
2GB DDR3 RAM
250 GB SATA Hard drive
4400 mAh battery
Windows 7 Home premium OS.

Pros and Cons of Acer Apire One 722:

Pros of Aspire One 722:

Slim and Stylish design
Comfortable keyboard with well placed keys
Large track pad
Ability to play 1080p videos
Affordable price.

Cons of Aspire One 722:

No USB 3.0 ports
Little slow performance.

Price of Acer Aspire One 722: Acer Aspire One 722 price in India is ₹18,560.

Acer Aspire One 722 Specifications:

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1GHz AMD Dual Core Processor
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6250 graphics
Display: 11.6-inch LED Back lite Display
Screen Resolution:1366×768 Pixels Screen resolution
RAM: 2GB DDR3 RAM
hard Drive: 250 GB HDD
Connectivity options:Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB ports
Webcam, Mic
Battery: Standard
Battery Life up to 7 Hours

Budget Graphic cards Pricelist and Specification

2012-01-15T06:51:00.000-08:00

There are many graphic cards in the market with various price range depending the specifications and features offered. Below are the some of the entry level budget graphic cards for comfortable gaming at full HD resolutions.

HIS Radeon HD 6850

Graphic cards and Specifications:
1.Sapphire Radeon HD 6790: This is a great value for money graphic card with its great performance.
Quick Specs of Sapphire Radeon HD6790:

GPU: Radeon HD6790
Memory: 1GB GDDR5
Memory bus width: 256 bit
Core Sped: 840MHz
Memory speed: 1200MHz
Video output: 2 DVI ports, HDMI and DP

Sapphire Radeon HD 6790 Price in India is ₹8000.

2. MSI N550GTX-Ti Cyclone II 1GD5/OC: It is one of the best variant of GTX 550Ti with an excellent custom cooler.

Quick specification of MSI N550GTX-Ti Cyclone II 1GD5/OC:

GPU: Geforce GTX 550Ti
Memory: 1GB GDDR5
Memory bus width: 192 bit
Core speed: 950MHz
Memory speed: 1075 MHz
Video output: 2 DVI ports, HDMI and DP

MSI N550GTX-Ti Cyclone II 1GD5/OC Price in India is ₹8,100.

3. Sapphire Radeon HD 6770Vapor-X:A factory over clocked variant with vapor chamber cooling for a affordable price.

Quick Specification of Sapphire Radeon HD 6770Vapor-X:

GPU: Radeon HD 6770
Memory: 1GB GDDR5
Memory bus width: 128 bit
Core Speed: 860 MHz
Memory Speed: 1200MHz
Video Output: 2 DVI ports, HDMI and DP

Sapphire Radeon HD 6770Vapor-X Price in India is ₹7200.

4. Sparkle GeForce GTX 460: It is old generation graphic. But it provides great value for money.

Quick Specification of Sparkle GeForce GTX 460:

GPU: Geforce GTX 460
Memory: 1GB GDDR5
Memory bus width: 256 bit
Core speed: 700MHz
Memory Speed: 900MHz
Video Output: 2 DVI and mini HDMI

Sparkle GeForce GTX 460 price in India is ₹9000.

5. HIS Radeon HD 6850: It is a powerful graphic card and consumes less power. It comes with multiple video outputs.

Quick Specification of HIS Radeon HD 6850:

GPU: Radeon HD 6850
Memory: 1 GB GDDR5
Memory bus width: 256 bit
Core speed: 775 MHz
Memory Speed: 1000 MHz
Video output: 2 DVI ports, one HDMI and DP.

HIS Radeon HD 6850 Price in India is ₹9500.

Top Five best Android Smartphones

2012-01-14T07:10:00.000-08:00

Android OS is one of the popular smartphone OS. The popularity of the Android OS increased consistently over the years due to its huge apps market, open source code and the ease of use. With release of new Ice cream Sandwich version Android is reaching new highs. Below are popular Android smartphone with price and features. These five Android smartphones are rated as best Android smartphones by CNET reviews.

Top Five best Android smartphones:
1.Samsung Galaxy Nexus(Unlocked): This is the first smartphone to feature Android Ice Cream sandwich version. Gorgeous screen, good design, solid build quality and powerful dual core processor are the pros of this phone.
Quick specs of Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250:

Google Nexus

4.65 inch Super AMOLED 720p HD Contour Display.
5MP low-light optimized rear camera with flash, touch focus,face detection
Latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
1.3MP front camera
Dual core 1.2GHz Cortex A9 processor
PowerVR SGX540 GPU
1GB RAM and 16/32GB internal memory

Price Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 price starts from $669 for 16GB version.

2. HTC Rezound: Even though this HTC smartphone is little bulky, the performance, beautiful display and multimedia features makes this phone one of the top choice for Verizon Wireless customers.
Quick Specs of HTC Rezound 4G:

4.3 inch S-LCD capacitive multi touch screen display.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
Beats Audio technology for studio quality sound and iBeats headphones
1.5 GHz dual core processor
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot service)
3G/4G LTE connectivity
8-MP camera with Full HD 1080p video and 2-MP front camera
6 GB memory plus 16 GB microSD card; Bluetooth 3.0 stereo music
Up to 6.75 hours of talk time and up to 261 hours (10.9 days) of standby time

Price of HTC Rezound 4G : HTC Rezound price starts from $299.99 and $199 with Verizon wireless.

3.Motorola Droid Razr: The thin design, good set of features and blazing fast performance makes this Droid Razr one of the top Android Smartphone.

Quick Specs of Motorola Droid Razr:

OMAP Dual Core 1.2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM
4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced multi-touch display
8-MP camera rear camera with full HD 1080p video recording
Front camera for Video Chating
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot service)

Price of Motorola Droid Razr: Motorola Droid Razr Price starts from $649.99.

4.Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket: 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display along with a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, an NFC chip, and support for AT&T's LTE network are mail features of this Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.

Quick specs of Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket:

Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket

Runs on Android Gingerbread OS
1.5 GHz dual-core processor
4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus multi-touch display
ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity(compatible with nationwide 4G HSPA+ network)
8MP rear camera with Full HD 1080p video capture
16 GB internal memory
Wirelss-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Mobile Hotspot capabilities)
Up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 250 hours (10.4 days) of standby time

Price of Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket: Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Price starts from $599 and $199 with AT&T.

5.HTC Evo 3D: Dual core processor, larger batterym Glasses free 3D Display and ability to capture 3D videos and photos makes this best buy phone.

Quick Specs of HTC Evo 3D:

1.2 GHz Dual core snapdragon processor
Android Gingerbread OS
Glass free 3D display and capture 3D photo and Videos
Dual 5 megapixel cameras with zero shutter lag
stereo sound recording
Ultra-fast 4G connectivity
Built-in mobile hotspot

Price of HTC Evo3D: HTC Evo 3D price starts from $199.99.

Nokia Asha 300 Review Price Specification

2012-01-11T11:29:00.000-08:00

Nokia Asha 300 Review: It is a new Asha series phone from Nokia. Other Asha series models are Asha 200 and Asha 303. Nokia Asha 300 is a touch and type device. It has 2.4 inch resistive touch screen and alpha numeric keypad. The display screen has a screen resolution of QVGA 320*240 pixels. Asha 300 measures 49.5*112.8*12.7mm and weight is 85 grams. This new Asha phone is powered by 1GHz processor and runs on Series 40 OS.
The Nokia Asha 300 has 5 mega pixel camera with 4X digital zoom. The camera has features like fixed focus, self timer, sequence mode and full screen view finder. The Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery provides talk time upto 6 hours on 2G and upto 4 hours on 3G network. The standby time of this phone when fully charged is upto 597 hours on 3G network. This Asha 300 has 140MB of internal memory and supported expandable memory upto 32GB. This phone has GPRS, EDGE, 3G and WiFi connectivity options. Nokia Asha 300 is a PUSH mail supported phone from Nokia. This Asha phone comes pre loaded with apps like Facebook and angry birds.

Nokia Asha 300

Features of Nokia Asha 300 touch and Type:

Runs on Series 40 OS
5 MP rear Camera with 4X digital zoom
2.4 inch resistive Touchscreen
1 GHz Processor
Alphanumeric Keypad
FM Radio, Audio player and Video player
GPRS,EDGE,3G and WiFi enabled
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB

Price of Nokia Asha 300: This model is not yet hit the stores. However expected Nokia Asha 300 price in India is ₹5,860($130).

Nokia Asha 300 Specification:

Operating Freq: GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
Java: Yes
Processor:1 GHz
SIM:Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen:Yes, Resistive
Keypad:Yes, Alphanumeric
Display: 2.4 inch resistive touch screen
Colors: 262K
Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:No
Video Recording: Yes
Zoom: Digital Zoom - 4x
Other Camera Features: Fixed Focus, Full Focus, Self Timer, Image Editor
Dimensions: 49.5 x 112.8 x 12.7 mm
Weight:85 g
Battery: Li-Ion, 1110 mAh
Talktime: 6 hrs (2G), 4 hrs (3G)
Standby Time: upto 597 hrs
Internal memory:140 MB
Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
RAM:128 MB RAM
GPRS:Yes
EDGE:Yes
3G: Yes, 10.2 Mbps HSDPA; 2 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi:Yes
WAP: Yes, v2
USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
GPS Support:No
Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (EDR)
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV
Video Player:Yes, Supports 3GPP, H.263, H.264, MPEG-4
FM: Yes
Additional Features: Calendar, To-do List, Notes, Recorder, Calculator, Clock, Nokia Life Tools, Nokia Money, Video Streaming, Audio Streaming

New Tata Safari Storme Ultra LCV and ICV unveiled

2012-01-10T18:20:00.000-08:00

Tata motors unveiled new model of Tata Safari named as Storme in Delhi Auto expo. The new Safari comes with new styling, with bunch of new features and specifications. The Storme has 2.2-liter 16-valve common rail (DiCOR) engine which produces 140 PS power and 320 Nm torque with a variable geometry turbo, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.It has clean, smooth lines which provides traditional corporate look to this new Tata Safari.The new features added are a new grill, projector headlamps and a 'power bulge' on the bonnet. The rear gets chrome-tipped exhaust and a new, half greyed-out tailgate with the spare tyre now underneath the SUV. On the inside, the Storme is more spacious and has new luxurious beige seats matching the leather-wrapped steering wheel and wood-accented dashboard and door trims.

New Tata Safari-Storme

Tata Motors also showcased its new range of Ultra LCV and ICV models. These models comprise a series of variants from 5 to 14 tonnes. The Ultra LCV and ICV will be powered by new generation 3-litre (140 PS) and 5-litre (170 PS) common-rail, 16-valve DiCOR engines, which gives higher aggregate life, longer service intervals and low NVH.

Another model displayed is Tata's LPT 3723. This is India's first 5-axle rigid truck with a payload of 25 tonnes. The truck is powered by a Cummins 6BT 5.9-litre engine (209 PS power at 2500 rpm) mated to a 9-speed gearbox.
Tata Motors showcased several stunning new initiatives on alternate fuels including the Tata Starbus Fuel Cell Concept and Tata Paradiso G7 Multi-axle Coach.

Other interesting concepts showcased by Tata motors in Delhi Auto expo are Tata Nano concept, the Tata Pixel concept, the Tata Indica Vista Concept S2, the Tata Manza Nova concept, the Tata Aria, AT concept, the Tata Sumo Gold and the Tata Xenon concept. Other commercial vehicles displayed are the Tata Prima 7548.S, Concept, and the Tata Prima 3138.K AT, the Tata Venture Ambulance, the Tata Ace Refresh and the Tata Super Ace (left hand drive).

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 unveiled

2012-01-09T08:04:00.000-08:00

The new Thunderbird 500cc bike launched in the 2012 auto expo Delhi. On the occasion of launching the Thunderbird 500, MD & CEO Eicher Motors Ltd Mr Siddhartha Lal, said that “When we launched Thunderbird in 2002, it was a one-of-its kind model on the Indian roads that redefined the cruiser segment. Today, with the launch of the Thunderbird 500, fitted with the UCE and a host of design enhancements, Royal Enfield has again upped the ante in leisure motorcycling which we have been pioneering for over half a century in India. With touring enthusiasts forming the core of our customer base, the Thunderbird 500 gives them more power, comfort and style for long-distance riding.”

Thunderbird 500cc

The new Thunderbird has redesigned seat, new lock mechanism accessible through the side panel and true to its touring-friendly nature, it gets a separately mounted pillion seat that can be removed to accommodate luggage. The handle bar also modified to improve the bikes ergonomics, the pillion grab rail is also new and the bike also gets bungee points to tie luggage. All the new foot pegs, new design mirrors and the LED tail lamp now have the Royal Enfield logo embossed on them.
The Thunderbird 500 also comes with two digital trip meters which shows track of total trip mileage and intermediate mileage. Fuel tank capacity of this new Thunderbird is 20-litre. It got hazard lamps in the switch gear, which is a first of its kind for a motorcycle manufactured in India. Rear disk brakes mounted on the new oval section swing arm, supplied by Bybre, add to the stopping power of the bike.

The price of the Thunderbird 500cc is not revealed. This new Thunderbird will hit Indian road in the last quarter of 2012.

Reference:http://www.autocarindia.com.

Tata Nano CNG and Nano with Disc breaks unveiled

2012-01-07T09:39:00.000-08:00

Much awaited CNG version of new Tata nano unveiled today in Delhi Auto show 2012. Addition of CNG variant will make this people car more economical and more Eco friendly. The release date of new Tata nano is not revealed on the auto expo. Speaking to the media persons, Mr.Ravi Kanth, vice chairman of Tata motors said that, even though CNG variant of Tata nano is showcased, the diesel version of Tata nano will take some more time to hit the roads.

Tata nano CNG

Once Nano CNG is launched, it will offer customers a more cost-effective and fuel efficient car which will appeal to a large audience especially considering fuel prices in the country. Other than CNG version, a new concept of Tata nano with front disc break also kept display in Delhi Auto Expo.

Review on Tata nano petrol variant is given in Tata nano 2012 review.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus officially Launched

2012-01-04T08:48:00.000-08:00

Samsung finally released enhanced version of its popular Galaxy Ace model and the new smartphone is named as Samsung Galaxy Ace plus. The improvements on Galaxy Ace plus are Android Gingerbread OS, Bluetooth 3.0, 3GB user memory, 512MB RAM and expandable memory upto 32 GB. The Processor speed too increased to 1GHz.
On the occasion of launching, JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics told that "Samsung Mobile is opening 2012 with the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY Ace Plus, which will help enhance the GALAXY brand following the huge success of the GALAXY S, GALAXY SII, GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini. The GALAXY Ace Plus benefits from the Android™ Gingerbread platform and Samsung services, which provide a better mobile experience for more consumers.”.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus will be available in Russia starting this month and it will gradually move to other part of the world. The new Galaxy Ace plus will be priced approximately 299 Euros($388).

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Features:

3.65-inch HVGA TFT display with 32x480p resolution
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
1 GHz Processor
3GB user memory and 512MB RAM
Expandable memory up to 32GB through MicroSD
5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash
7.2Mbps HSDPA support
Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, A-GPS, USB 2.0
Samsung’s TouchWiz UI, Music Hub, Social Hub, ChatON
1300mAh Li-ion battery

Samsung unveiled another Android smartphone called M Style for Korean market. This Samsung M Style will feature 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, a single-core 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB of storage, and a 3-megapixel camera and Android 2.3 with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. Even though exact release date is not disclosed M style price is expected to be around $500.

Spice MI-280 Review Price Specification

2012-01-04T07:03:00.000-08:00

Spice MI 280 Review: This is a entry level Android dual sim smartphone from Spice mobiles. This Spice MI280 is powered by 650 MHz processor with 512MB RAM and a GPU. Even though this is a entry level low priced Dual sim Android phone, it has 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen, 3.2 MP rear camera, VGA front camera for video calling and GPS with AGPS. The other features of this Spice android phone are proximity sensor, push mail, expandable memory upto 32 GB. The connectivity options available with this Android phone are WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth and USB.

Spice MI 280

Features of Spice MI 280:

Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
3.2 MP rear Camera
0.3 MP Secondary Camera
2.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
650 MHz Processor
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Spice MI 280:

Pros of MI280:

Dual sim Android Gingerbread OS
Front camera
Well priced
Good connectivity options

Cons of MI 280:

No flash and auto focus.

Price of Spice MI280: Spice MI 280 price in India is ₹5299.

Spice MI 280 Specification:

SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor:650 MHz
Display: 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen
Resolution: 320*240 pixel
Primary Camera: Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
Camera effects: Color effects;Brightness level adjustment;Multishot;
Video recording:25fps
Digital zoom:8x
Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Battery: 1200mAh
Talk time: Upto 3 hours 15 mins(2G); Upto 2 hours(3G)
Standby Time: Upto 6 days 2G; Upto 4 days on 3G
3G:Yes;HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps;HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wifi:Yes
Tethering : Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes with Google Maps
Bluetooth:Yes
Music Player:Yes
Video Player:Yes

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Review Price Specs

2012-01-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Review: This is one of the best and affordable Dual sim mobile. This entry level dual sim mobile from Samsung has dual standby features which provides convenient of two mobiles in one phone. This Samsung E1232B has 1.8 inch TFT LCD screen which has screen resolution of 160*120 pixels. The dimensions of of E1232B are 46*111*13.mm and wight of the phone is 75 grams.
Hero Music E1232B features Paragon Lite UX user interface and 5 way navigation key which helps to explore the phone effectively. There music player with dedicated music hot key. The back cover of the phone is made up of scratch and fingerprint resistant pattern. This Samsung Entry level dual sim phone wins over Dual sim Nokia X1-01 because of its Bluetooth connectivity option, great signal strength, good build quality and finally price.

Samsung Hero Music E1232B

Features of Samsung Hero Music E1232B:

Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
Alphanumeric dust resistant Keypad
Robust and Good design
Stereo FM Radio
Expandable storage up to 4 GB through Micro SD
Scratch and Fingerprint resistant patterned body
Long battery life
Torch light
Bluetooth Connectivity
Paragon Lite UX user interface
Dedicated music hot key and direct access to inbox and other regular apps even when phone is locked.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Hero Music E1232B:
Pros of Hero Music E1232B:

Bluetooth Connectivity.
Long battery life
Good signal strength
Affordable price.

Cons of Hero Music E1232B:

Ideally none. However addition of PC suite compatibility could have been better.

Price of Samsung Hero Music E1232B: Dual sim Samsung Hero E1232B price in India is ₹1599(flipcart.com).

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Sales box content: Handset, Battery (1000 mAh), Charger, Headset.

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Specification:

SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM (Dual Standby)
Keypad:Yes, Alphanumeric
Operating Frequency :GSM - 900, 1800
User Interface:Paragon Lite UX
Java:No
Display:1.8 inch TFT LCD
Screen resolution: QQVGA, 160 x 120 Pixels
Dimension:46 x 111 x 13.9 mm
Weight:75 g
Battery :Li-Ion, 1000 mAh
Talk time:11 hrs (2G)
Standby Time:580 hrs (2G)
Phone book memory: 1000 contacts
SMS memory: 500 SMS
Call memory: Yes
Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 4 GB
WAP:No
GPS Support:No
Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3
FM:Yes
Ringtone:MP3

Spice Mi-350n Review Price Specification

2012-01-02T05:45:00.000-08:00

Spice Mi-350n is a Dual sim Android smartphone from Spice mobiles. This Dual sim Android smartphone has dimensions of 116*61*12.75mm and weight of 136 grams. The Spice Mi-350n is powered by 650MHz processor and runs on Android Gingerbread OS. It has 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive touch screen with proximity sensor. The display has a screen resolution of HVGA 320*480 pixels.
Spice Mi-350n comes with 3.2 mega pixel rear camera with auto focus and a VGA front camera for video calling. This smartphone comes with 1400 mAh battery which provides talk time upto 5 hours and standby time upto 200 hours. In terms of connectivity this phone features GPRS,EDGE, Bluetooth, 3G, USB, and 3G. The comparing Spice Mi-350n with Micromax A75, Spice phone wins over price and specs especially battery life. This Mi-350n is available in Grey color.

Spice Mi-350n

Features of Spice Mi-350n:

Android v2.3 Gingerbread OS
3.2 MP Primary Camera with auto focus
0.3 MP Secondary Camera
3.5 inch Capacitive Touchscreen
650 MHz Processor
2G and 3G Network Support
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
WiFi and Wifi Tethering
170MB internal memory and Expandable memory upto 320GB

Pros and Cons of Spice Mi-350n:

Pros of Spice Mi-350n:

Very affordable.
Good build quality
Good connectivity options

Cons of Spice Mi-350n:

3G can be used on only one sim.

Price of Spice Mi-350n: Spice Mi-350n price in India is ₹7710.

Spice Mi-350n Specification:

SIM: Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
Operating Freq: GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
OS: Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor:650 MHz
Dimensions:116*61*12.75mm
Weight:136 gms
Battery: 1400 mAh
Talk Time:Up to 5 hrs
Stand by Time:Up to 200 hrs
Primary Camera: Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Other Camera Features:Auto Focus
3G:Yes
Wifi:Yes
Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth:Yes
GPRS:Yes
EDGE: Yes
Audio Player: Yes
Video Player: Yes

Nokia E6 Review Price Specification

2011-12-31T21:55:00.000-08:00

Nokia E6 Review: Nokia E6 is a touch and type series smartphone from Nokia. It has 2.46 inch capacitive touch screen with qwerty keypad. The display has screen resolution of 640*480 pixels. The dimensions of the this touch and type smartphone are 59 x 115.5 x 10.5 mm and weighs 133grams. It has 8 mega pixel rear camera with dual led flash and a VGA front camera. The camera is capable of recording HD videos at 25fps. Nokia E6 is available in Black and silver colors.
Nokia E6 touch and type is powered by 680MHz ARM II processor with 256MB of RAM. This phone runs on Nokia Symbian Anna OS. The internal memory of this Nokia mobile is 8GB and expandable memory is upto 32GB. Li-Ion 1500 mAh (BP-4L) battery provides talk time upto 7 hours in 3G, 14 hours in 2G and standby time of 744 hours on 3G and 681 hours in 2G. Nokia E6 got some good connectivity options like GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. Detailed Nokia E6 specs are given in later part of the post.

Nokia E6 Touch and Type

Features of Nokia E6:

Symbian Anna OS
2.46 inch TFT capacitive Touchscreen
Touch and Type functionality with QWERTY keypad.
8 MP rear Camera with dual LED flash
0.3 MP front Camera
680 MHz ARM11 Processor
GPRS, EDGE, 3G and WiFi enabled
HD Recording at 25fps.
8 GB internal memory
Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB through microSD.

Pros and Cons of Nokia E6 touch and Type:

Pros of Nokia E6:

Stylish and sturdy design
Good camera performance
Touch and type with capacitive touch and qwerty keypad.
Good call quality
Excellent battery backup.

Cons of Nokia E6:

Small screen size

Price of Nokia E6: Nokia E6 Price in India is ₹17,100. The E6 price in UK is £219.95.

Note: Nokia released firmware update for Nokia E6. The update version is 022.014. To update the firmware just connect the phone to PC through Nokia PC suite and use update software app.

Nokia E6 touch and type sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Pouch, Quick Guide, Product Info Guide

Nokia E6 Specification:

Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:Symbian (Anna)
Java:Yes
Processor:680 MHz ARM11
Keypad:Yes, QWERTY
Display: 2.4 inch capacitive touch screen
Display resolution: 640*480 pixels
Primary Camera:8 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Flash:Dual LED
Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720, 25 fps
Dimension:59 x 115.5 x 10.5 mm
Weight:133 g
Internal: 8 GB
Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory:256 MB RAM, 1 GB ROM
Hot Swap Support :Yes
GPRS:Yes
Edge:Yes
3G:Yes, 10.2 Mbps HSDPA; 2 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
WAP:Yes, v2
USB connectivity: Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering : Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Ovi Maps
Bluetooth:Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.264, H.263, 3GP, HD Video Playback

Comparison of Galaxy Y and Micromax A75

2011-12-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

Samsung Galaxy Y and Micromax A75 are Android smartphones from Samsung and Micromax mobiles. Both the smartphones are belongs to sub 10K price range and runs on Android Gingerbread OS.In this comparison, only tech differences are provided. It is known that Samsung is well established company compared to Micromax. However Micromax is growing year after year.

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Y and Micromax A75:

Dimension:The dimensions of Samsung Galaxy Y is 104 x 58 x 11.5 mm and Micromax A75 is 120x63.5x10.9 mm. That is Samsung phone is smaller than Micromax mobile and thicker than A75.
Processor: Galaxy Y has 832 MHz processor with 300MB of RAM and A75 has 650MHz processor with 256MB RAM.
Weight: Galaxy Y is lighter than Micromax Superfone lite with weight of 97.5grams while other one is 135grams.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy Y has 2 Mega pixel camera with full focus and no flash.Micromax Superfone lite A75 has 3 MP camera rear camera with flash. It has even VGA front camera.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy Y has 1200mAh battery with talk time upto Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 20 min (3G) and standby time upto 850 h (2G) / Up to 540 h (3G) and Micromax A75 has 1300 mAh with standby time upto 250 hours. Here even though Micromax A75 has little higher battery capacity, Galaxy Y gives better battery life due to smaller display size.
Display: Galaxy Y has 3 inch touch screen with screen resolution of 320*240 pixel resolution and Micromax A75 has 3.7 inch touch screen with 320*480 pixel resolution. Micromax Superfone lite gets better score here as it has bigger screen size and better screen resolution.
SIM: Micromax Superfone lite A75 sports dual sim with dual standby where as Samsung phone is single sim.
Bluetooth: Samsung Galaxy Y has Bluetooth latest version 3.0 With A2DP, HS, AVRCP which is seen in higher end models like Samsung Galaxy S2. However Micromax phone has most common Bluetooth version 2.1 With A2DP.
Price: Samsung Galaxy Y price in India is ₹6875 and Micromax A75 price in India is ₹8495.

To read more detailed review on these models you can continue reading on Samsung Galaxy Y review and Micromax A75 Review.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 Review Price Specification

2011-12-27T08:34:00.000-08:00

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 is a Android Honeycomb OS based Tablet from Samsung. The version of the Honeycomb OS used in this tablet is 3.1. This Galaxy Tab is powered by 1GHz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM. Touchwiz 4.0 user interface which is in cooperated in this tablet enables the users to screen capture, Task manager and some useful gesture controls.
This Galaxy Tab 730 has 8.9 inch capacitive touch screen display with a screen resolution of 1280*800 pixels. The display is made up of Plane to Line Switching(PLS) screen. The display provides good viewing angles and good brightness. The Samsung 730 has 3mega pixel rear camera with auto focus and 2 mega pixel front camera with full focus. The camera supports full HD 1080p video recording and video calling over internet with applications like Skype or Gtalk. This Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 is also known as Galaxy Tab 8.9.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 Features:

Android Honeycomb version 3.2 OS
8.9-inch TFT capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz Dual Core Processor with 1 GB RAM
3 MP rear camera with auto focus.
2 MP Secondary Camera with full focus.
Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity options
Full HD Video recording
Video calling

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Tab 730:

Pros of Tab 730:

Customized Android Honeycomb OS
Touchwiz 4.0 UI
Excellent screen resolution
Fast performance.

Cons of Tab 730:

High price.
Few bugs
Plastic back
lack of ports.

Price of Samsung Galaxy 730: Samsung galaxy 730 price in India is ₹31,830($569).

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 Sales box content: Tablet, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, USB Kit, Quick Start Guide.

Samsung Galaxy 730 Specification:

Series: Galaxy Tab
Processor:1 GHz Dual core
perating System: Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
User Interface: TouchWiz 4.0 User Interface
Sensors:Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor
RAM:1 GB DDR2
Internal Storage:16 GB/32GB
isplay Type:8.9 inch TFT with 1280 x 800 pixels
Display Features: PLS Screen
rimary Camera: 3 megapixels
Secondary Camera:2 megapixels
Video Recording:Yes , HD Recording at 1280 x 720
Camera Features:Auto Focus, Full Focus
Wi-Fi:Yes , 802.11 a/b/g/n
3G:Yes , HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
USB:Yes, USB 2.0
Bluetooth:v3
Dimensions:157.8 x 230.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight:453 g

Canon IXUS 1100 Review Price Specification

2011-12-26T08:41:00.000-08:00

Canon IXUS 1100 HS is a point and shoot camera from Canon. It is small in size but big in its features. This IXUS 1100 HS is 22mm thick and weighs only 200grams. This IXUS camera comes with 12Mega pixel back illuminated CMOS sensor, 12X optical zoom with image stabilization, Full HD 1080p video recording with HDMI out and 3.2 inch touch screen. The competitors for Canon IXUS 1100HS is Sony's CyberShot HX9V which has 6 MP CMOS sensor, 16x optical zoom with stabilisation, 3-inch LCD, full HD movie recording and built in GPS. The Sony's CyberShot HX9V price in India is attractive than IXUS 1100. The Sony model costs just around 17K($365).

Canon IXUS 1100 HS Point and Shoot camera

Canon IXUS 1100 HS Point shoot Features:

12.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 12x
CMOS Image Sensor
3.2 inch touch screen display
Full HD 1080p Video recording
Various in camera effects.

Pros and Cons of Canon IXUS 1100 HS:

Pros of IXUS 1100 HS:

Compact and attractive design
Lots of shooting modes
12X optical zoom
Good image processor with great pictures

Cons of IXUS 1100HS:

Poor battery life
Glossy plastic surface which catches fingerprints.

Price of Canon IXUS 1100HS: Canon IXUS 1100HS price in India is ₹24245 and in UK it is £284.40.

Canon IXUS 1100HS Point and Shoot camera Sales box content:USB Cable, AV Cable, Software CD, Neck Strap, Lithium Battery Charger.

Canon IXUS 1100HS Specification:

Dimensions:99 (W) x 58.9 (H) x 21.9 (D) mm
Weight:206 g (Including Battery and Memory Card)
Optical Sensor Resolution:12.1 Megapixels
Digital Zoom:4x
Optical Zoom:12x
LCD Info Display:TFT Pure Color II Touch
Image Display Resolution:461,000 dots
LCD Size:3.2 inch
Sensor Type : CMOS
Sensor Size:1 / 2.3 inch
Power Supply:AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (Optional)
Battery Type:Li-Ion NB-9L Rechargeable Battery
USB Cable:Hi-Speed USB 2.0
PicBridge:Yes
Audio Video Interface:Audio / Video Output (NTSC / PAL)
Flash Range:30 cm - 3.1 m (W), 1.0 m - 1.7 m (T)
Built in Flash:Yes
Flash Modes:Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External Flash:Yes
aximum Shutter Speed:1/4000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed:15 sec
Macro Mode:Focus: 1 - 50cm (0.4in. - 1.6ft.) (W)
Metering:Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Image Stabilizer :Lens Shift type
ISO Rating:Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Red Eye Reduction:Yes
Self Timer:Yes, 2 and 10 sec
Face Detection:Yes
Shooting Modes:Smart Auto, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids and Pets, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Review Price Specification

2011-12-25T06:21:00.000-08:00

Samsung Galaxy Y is a entry level Android smartphone from Samsung. This phone runs on Android Gingerbread OS and powered by 832MHz processor and has 300MB RAM. The dimensions of this Galaxy phone are 58 x 104 x 11.5 mm and weighs just 97.5grams.
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 has 2 mega pixel rear camera with 2x digital zoom and Geo tagging features. This Galaxy Y has all connectivity options like GPRS, EDGE, 3G, microUSB and Wi-Fi. As this runs on Android Gingerbread OS, it has all android features such as tethering, WiFi hot spot, access to download apps from Android market. Samsung Galaxy Y competitor is Micromax A75.

Samsung Galaxy Y

Features of Samsung Galaxy Y S5360:

Android Gingerbread OS
2 MP Primary Camera with 2X digital zoom and geo tagging
3-inch TFT capacitive touch screen
Audio and video player
FM Radio
GPRS, EDGE,3G and WiFi 802.11 b/g/"N"
Bluetooth 3.0 HS
832 MHz Processor with 300 MB RAM and Broadcom Videocore IV GPU
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Y:

Pros of Galaxy Y S5360:

Compact and stylish design
Affordable price
Good performance
Good quality camera for the price tag.
WiFi 802.11 b/g/"N" and Bluetooth 3.0 HS
Excellent audio player

Cons of Galaxy Y S5360:

Low screen resolution
No flash(For camera)

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Price: Samsung Galaxy Y price in India is ₹7350.

Samsung Galaxy Y PC Suite: Samsung Galaxy Y is compatible with Samsung kies version 2.1.0.11112_41_7. Free download of Samsung Kies is available from Samsung support page or you can download it from Free download of Samsung Kies.

Samsung Galaxy Y Sales package Content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, User Guide

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Specification:

Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface: Touchwiz
Java:Yes
Processor:832 MHz
Display:3 inch capacitive touch with QVGA 320*240 pixel resolution
Primary Camera: Yes, 2 Megapixel
Video Recording:Yes, 15 fps
Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Image Editor
Dimension:58 x 104 x 11.5 mm
Weight: 97.5 g
Battery: Li-ion 1200mAh
Talktime:6 hrs (2G)
Standby Time:120 hrs (2G)
Internal:160 MB
Included Memory Card:2 GB
Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
3G:Yes,7.2 Mbps HSDPA
Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
WAP:Yes, v2
USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth:Yes, v3
Audio Jack:3.5 mm
Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV
Video Player:Yes, Supports MPEG-4, 3GPP, H.263, H.264
Sound enhancements: DNSe, WOW HD™, SRS CS Headphone™(5.1 channel surround)

Windows Phone OS Mango Smartphones

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Windows Phone OS version 7.5 is the latest mobile OS from Windows. In the era of Android and iOS, Microsoft is trying expand the market share with this latest version Mango. Microsoft has partnership with Samsung,HTC, Nokia and Acer mobiles. Here are the some of the Windows Mango OS based smartphone with features and Price.

Lumia 800 smartphone

Microsoft Phone Mango Based Smartphones:
1. Nokia Lumia 800: This is the first smartphone from Nokia to feature Windows Mango OS. Below are quick specs of Lumia 800 and features.

8 MP Primary Camera
3.7-inch AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
1.4 GHz Scorpion Processor
HD Recording
Wi-Fi Enabled
Micro SIM Feature

Nokia Lumia 800 Price in India is ₹29,999. More details in this is given in Lumia 800 Review.

2. Nokia Lumia 710: It is slightly lower end model of Lumia 800.

Features:

5 MP Primary Camera
3.7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
1.4 GHz Scorpion Processor
HD Recording
Wi-Fi Enabled
Micro SIM Feature

Nokia Lumia 710 Price in India is ₹19,999. Review is given in Nokia Lumia 710 Review.

3. Samsung Omnia W I8350: Samsung Omnia W has 3.7 inch capacitive touch screen display with 1.4 GHz processor.

Samsung Omnia W

Features:

5 MP rear Camera
0.3 MP front Camera
3.7-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
1.4 GHz Scorpion Processor
GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi Connectivity
512 MB RAM and 8GB internal memory

Samsung Omnia W Price in India is ₹18,299. For details, read Samsung Omnia W Review.

4.HTC Radar: It is Windows based smartphone from HTC mobiles. It has 3.8 inch touch screen with 1GHz processor.

Features:

5 MP Primary Camera with auto focus
0.3 MP Secondary Camera
3.8-inch Touchscreen
1 GHz Scorpion Processor
2G and 3G Network Support
Internal memory of 8GB

HTC Radar Price in India is ₹23,990. For more on this read HTC Radar Review.