Author: Bharat Nagpal

  • Fujitsu is launching a waterproof Tablet next month, the Arrows Tab LTE F-01D (PR)

    Fujitsu is launching a waterproof Tablet next month, the Arrows Tab LTE F-01D (PR)

    Fujitsu is all prepped to launch a waterproof Tablet, making it the first company with such a device. The waterproof tablet called the Arrows Tab for some wicked reason, is completely soak proof. The device also boasts decent specs

    • 10.1-incher WXGA display
    • Dual-core processor running Android 3.2
    • 1.3 megapixel front-facing / 5 megapixel rear camera
    • Up to 32GB of storage 
    • Waterproofing seals and air tight vents.
    The interesting bit would be how Fujitsu prices this device, the fact that is might as well be the first waterproof tablet. But also it won’t be the last
    [toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”no” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]DOCOMO to Unveil First Tablets for LTE Service

    TOKYO, JAPAN, September 8, 2011 — NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the unveiling of the first tablets compatible with its extra-high-speed next-generation LTE service, Xi™ (read “Crossy”). The “docomo Tablet GALAXY Tab 10.1 LTE SC-01D” will go on sale in Japan in the beginning of October and the “docomo Tablet ARROWS Tab LTE F-01D” in the middle of October.

    Both tablets feature large 10.1-inch displays and are powered by dual core CPUs running on Android™ 3.2. The light, thin and fast docomo Tablet GALAXY Tab 10.1 LTE SC-01D is DOCOMO’s LTE-optimized version of the GALAXY Tab 10.1, the latest large-screen tablet in the globally popular GALAXY series. Customized for DOCOMO services such as sp-mode™, docomo market and Area Mail™, the device offers excellent operability and mobility. Its 8.6mm body weighs just 565g and it comes with a high-capacity 7,000 mAh battery.

    The docomo Tablet ARROWS Tab LTE F-01D, the first Android-based tablet manufactured by Fujitsu Limited, also boasts a thin, lightweight body, measuring 11.3mm thick and weighing just 597g. Its IPX5/IPX7 waterproof design enables users to enjoy video and one-seg mobile TV even while relaxing in the bathtub*. Highly convenient “Hand Gesture Control” enables operations to be performed with simple hand gestures without touching the device – perfect for checking recipes or performing other tasks while the user’s hands are wet or messy.

    In conjunction with the launch of these inaugural Xi-compatible tablets, DOCOMO will offer four new broadband applications, including the popular Hulu and Qik Video services, which are specially suited to Xi’s high-spec mobile video/TV, communications and online gaming capabilities.

    In addition, DOCOMO will partially reorganize its device lineup by establishing a separate series for tablets, called “docomo Tablet,” in recognition of the growing number of tablets in the market and the differences in usage and needs compared to smartphones. Going forward, DOCOMO will work closely with content providers to steadily expand the range and attractiveness of docomo Tablet content for enhanced user experiences.[/toggle]

  • 3TB Hardrives go Head to head – Seagate Barracuda XT Tops charts

    3TB Hardrives go Head to head – Seagate Barracuda XT Tops charts

    Folks over at HotHardware decided to put all the new 3TB HDDs to test and up to their claims. The Seagate Barracuda XT came out like a winner from the whole fight, considering it has an 4GB ssd built onto the platter, it was quite obviously leading.

    Check out the full test at link below

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  • Vodafone Launches new Blue handset with dedicated Facebook button for Rs 4950/-

    Vodafone Launches new Blue handset with dedicated Facebook button for Rs 4950/-

    Vodafone has announced the new Vodafone Blue handset at just Rs 4950/- 

    The phone has a designated button that lets the user upload pictures, visit profiles and update status in a single click . It basically allows you to do the Facebook magic. The device updates as counters, notifications, and displays Facebook posts regularly in the background. 

    Additionally, Vodafone Blue will be launched in India, with unlimited access to Facebook for a year from the date of its purchase.

    The mobile internet plays a central role in the daily lives of millions of Vodafone customers, many of whom are avid Facebook users. Vodafone Blue is the answer to our youth’s mobile social networking needs. The phone has been designed to let everyone experience the fun of connecting with friends on the go, at a pocket friendly price. With our unique, fully integrated Facebook customization, the Vodafone Blueoffers a compelling, out-of-the-box experience.”

    -Mr. Kumar Ramanathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Essar

    Facebook wants to make every phone social and Vodafone has taken the integration of Facebook to the next level with the Vodafone Blue. We are really happy that Vodafone has brought the phone to India and enabling people to experience Facebook free of charge from the mobile device for a year”

    -Henri Moissinac, Head of Mobile Business, Facebook

    The device basically is a Qwerty phone with a touch navigation, 2.4″ landscape display and QWERTY keypad with features like a 3.5 mm headset jack, FM Radio,  multiple simultaneous Facebook Chat sessions,  2 megapixel camera.

    The device is available now.

     

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    Vodafone Essar, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, in its endeavour to provide differentiated experience to its customers today launched a revolutionary phone –Vodafone Blue. Specifically designed to put the Facebook experience into the heart of the handset,Vodafone Blue will allow users to easily share and connect with their friends anytime, anywhere. The phone is designed specifically to bring an ‘outstanding and affordable integrated mobile Facebook experience’ to pay-as-you-go customers.

     

    The Vodafone Blue, developed in collaboration with Facebook, brings the qualities of a classic Smartphone together with popular social networking functions – from status updates to sharing a photo – into the hands of millions of people in an attractive, intuitive mobile phone, competitively priced at MRP. Rs 4950/- (inclusive of all taxes) only.

     

    The uber-cool Vodafone Blue has a designated button that lets the user upload pictures, visit profiles; update status at a single click. The phone takes Facebook integration to a different stage by providing all kinds of updates as counters, notifications, and displays Facebook posts regularly in the background. Additionally, Vodafone Blue will be launched in India, with unlimited access to Facebook for a year from the date of its purchase.

     

    Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kumar Ramanathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Essar said, “The mobile internet plays a central role in the daily lives of millions of Vodafone customers, many of whom are avid Facebook users. Vodafone Blue is the answer to our youth’s mobile social networking needs. The phone has been designed to let everyone experience the fun of connecting with friends on the go, at a pocket friendly price. With our unique, fully integrated Facebook customization, the Vodafone Blueoffers a compelling, out-of-the-box experience.”

     

    Commenting on the launch of the phone, Henri Moissinac, Head of Mobile Business, Facebook said, “Facebook wants to make every phone social and Vodafone has taken the integration of Facebook to the next level with the Vodafone Blue. We are really happy that Vodafone has brought the phone to India and enabling people to experience Facebook free of charge from the mobile device for a year”.

     

    Vodafone Blue: Powering the new era of mobile social networking in India

     

    Every aspect of the Vodafone Blue design reflects people’s desire to stay up-to-date and communicate with their friends anytime, anywhere.

     

     

      • Ready to go, straight out of the box: Facebook is built into the handset’s core – it’s running the moment the customer turns on the mobile phone.

     

      • Truly integrated messaging: Facebook messages appear in the handset’s inbox alongside texts and email.

     

      • Simple photo-sharing: photos taken using the Vodafone Blue’s 2 megapixel camera can be shared with friends with a single click.

     

      • Easy to stay in contact: friends’ Facebook profiles are automatically synchronised in the Vodafone Blue’s address book.

     

      • Multiple Chat: Chat with all your friends as Vodafone Blue enables multiple Facebook Chat sessions simultaneously.

     

      • Always available: The phone updates regularly in the background, flagging new items on the home screen.

     

      • One-click control: the customizable Facebook ‘F’ button can be assigned to one of a number of tasks, including instantly posting a status update with photos from the gallery or with links from the browser.

     

      • Attractive form-factor: touch navigation, 2.4″ landscape display and QWERTY keypad are ideal for typing chat, email and status updates. Comes with Opera Mini 5 Web browser for fast internet browsing

     

      • Music on the Go : Fully integrated FM Radio and music player with 3.5mm jack

     

     

     

     

    For additional details and other terms and conditions, please refer www.vodafone.in

     

     

     

    Notes to Editors

     

      1. The Vodafone Blue is a Vodafone concept, developed in collaboration with Facebook and manufactured exclusively for Vodafone
      1. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

     

     

    Notes to Editor

     

    About Vodafone Essar

     

     

     

    Vodafone Essar is a member of the Vodafone Group and commenced operations in 1994 when its predecessor Hutchison Telecom acquired the cellular license for Mumbai. The company now has operations across the country with over 143 million customers. Vodafone Essar has been awarded the “Best Mobile Service Provider 2011” at the Aegis Graham Bell Awards 2011. Also, in a survey conducted by India’s leading business weekly, Vodafone Essar was awarded ‘Most Respected Company’ in the Telecom Sector for 2010 and the ‘Most Trusted Service Brand’ in India for 2010, by a leading financial daily. Vodafone India, in line with its group philosophy has released the Corporate Sustainability Report for India – Footprints 2010-11. To view the online version of the report, please visit www.vodafone.in

     

    Vodafone is one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies by revenue with over 370 million customers in its controlled and jointly controlled markets as at June 30, 2011. Vodafone currently has equity interests in over 30 countries across five continents and more than 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com

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  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers 84% growth in sales (PR)

    Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers 84% growth in sales (PR)

    Toyota has jumped up the car sales in India, by a whopping 84%. The Innova recorded sales of 4305 units.Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered sales of 11693 units in Aug 2011 as compared to 6361 units in Aug 2010. The Corolla Altis and Fortuner recorded a sales of 913 units and 897 units respectively.

     

    We have registered a growth of 84% in Aug sales. The growth is primarily led by our flagship model Innova and our latest offering Etios and Etios Liva. Last month we sold 2710 and 2824 units of Etios and Etios Liva respectively. We thank our customers for their encouraging response to the Etios and Etios Liva. We are now looking forward to the festival season. Toyota wishes all its customers a happy festive season.”

    Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Marketing

    Toyota has two plants in India feeding the sales, the one in Bangalore has capacity of 80,000 units , while the second plant on the outskirts of Bangalore, where the Etios Sedan and Hatchback Etios Liva are in production, has a capacity of 70,000 units.

  • NEC MultiSync P241W eco Monitor Launched (PR)

    NEC MultiSync P241W eco Monitor Launched (PR)

    NEC has globally launched their new 24 inch IPS panel

    • 1920 x 1200 e-IPS
    • 8ms response time
    • Ambient light sensor 
    • ECO Mode options
    • USB hub with DisplaySync Pro
    • Use a single keyboard, mouse and monitor to access two PCs
     

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    NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS ADVANCES THE MULTISYNC P SERIES WITH NEXT GENERATION 24-INCH DESKTOP DISPLAY
    CHICAGO – September 2, 2011
    Widescreen P241W Offers Entry-Level Professional Graphics Users an Affordable Alternative

    NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the first model in the new generation of the MultiSync® P Series with the 24-inch widescreen MultiSync P241W desktop monitor and added the P241W-BK-SV to the renowned SpectraViewII™ Series.

    Ideal for web graphics and photography applications, the P241W utilizes an e-IPS panel for great imaging performance. This sRGB monitor offers users working in color-critical environments the opportunity to take advantage of professional-grade desktop display features without breaking budgets. Its widescreen real estate, USB hub with DisplaySync Pro™ and completely customizable Picture Modes greatly improve user productivity.

    The P241W-BK-SV features hardware color calibration using the NEC SpectraView kit to deliver accurate color in a simple to use and affordable package. The kit, which is compatible with both Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows operating systems, includes an optimized calibration sensor based on the highly acclaimed X-Rite Eye-One Display2 and award-winning SpectraViewII calibration software. To learn more about how to calibrate your NEC display with SpectraViewII, watch this YouTube video from Art Marshall, Product Manager for Professional and Medical Displays at NEC Display Solutions.

    “The new MultiSync P Series combines reliable, accurate screen performance with all the cutting-edge technology included in the MultiSync PA Series at a budget-friendly price,” said Marshall. “One of the more unique features of the P241W is the ability to utilize two computers simultaneously through DisplaySync Pro and the integrated USB hub, which functions as a KVM device. This capability is invaluable to graphics professionals, and we’re excited to introduce this feature into the MultiSync P Series.”

    A partial list of features of the MultiSync P241W includes:

    e-IPS LCD technology provides for the widest viewing angles available with minimal off-angle color shift
    16:10, 1920 x 1200 native resolution
    96.7% sRGB color gamut, 71.4% NTSC coverage
    1000:1 typical contrast ratio
    8ms response time (G to G)
    360 cd/m² typical brightness, 250 cd/m² with Digital Uniformity Correction enabled
    XtraView+™ (89°U/89°D/89°L/89°R) viewing angle, which provides the widest viewing angles with minimal off-angle color shift
    Internal 14-bit 3D programmable lookup tables (LUTs)
    DisplayPort, VGA and two DVI-D inputs
    Built-in USB hub (2 up, 3 down) with DisplaySync Pro to control two computers with only one keyboard and mouse
    Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture capabilities, which allow two video signals to be viewed simultaneously in a secondary window configuration
    ICC Profile Emulation for quick access to alternate color spaces
    Color Vision Emulation, which allows a real-time preview of Type P/D/T color vision deficiencies in support of Color Universal Design
    Touch capable
    AmbiBright™ ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on external lighting conditions
    ECO Mode™ and carbon footprint reduction
    Four-way ergonomic and quick-release stand (tilt, swivel, pivot and 150mm height adjust) with locking base
    SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution, which includes software and colorimeter to provide automated monitor matching and calibration for accurate, consistent and repeatable color performance (included with P241W-BK-SV)
    Optional accessories include SpectraViewII software (SVII-SOFT), colorimeter (MDSVSENSOR), complete SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution (SVII-PRO-KIT) and hood (HDPA212426)

    The P241W features a 4-year limited parts and labor warranty with 48-hour Advanced Exchange, including the backlight, and will be available for September 2011 shipment with an estimated street price of $749. The P241W-BK-SV with SpectraViewII color calibration sensor and software will be available in September 2011 with an estimated street price of $999.

    About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
    Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com. For digital images, please visit http://www.necdisplay.com/products/digitalmedialibrary/.

     

     

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  • iPhone 5 production begins without iOS 5

    iPhone 5 production begins without iOS 5

    Now that the iPhone 5 is set to launch soon , Apple’s manufacturing partners have reportedly begun assembling the iPhone 5 according to a new report from Macotakara.

    Foxconn, who handle 85% of iPhone 5 production, and Pegatron, which has picked up a contract for the remaining 15%, have begin manufacturing parts for the expected jesus phone. Citing information from an anonymous source, the report also notes that finished devices are not yet being packaged, as the release build of iOS 5 has not yet been finalized.

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  • Range Rover Evoque Spotted in Pune : Will Launch End 2011

    Range Rover Evoque Spotted in Pune : Will Launch End 2011

    The Range Rover evoque is the most anticipated SUV from Tata owned Land Rover Automobiles. The SUV is a highly economical SUV to sport a Range Rover branding, a new modern design and styling and a fairly low price of 38-52 Lac (fairly low compared to regular Rovers)

    The Range Rover Evoque is expected to hit India end 2011, beginning 2012, bringing a whole new segment into the Range Rover brand. A segment which has picked up over 200% in the past year in India. The company plans to take on sales from people looking for alternatives to the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 . Range Rover expects to sell over 500 units initially during launch.

    The Range Rover Evoque was spotted in Pune with the protective strips on, whats interesting is that the vehicle appears to be a coupe, which may or may not be launched in India.

  • Team-Touchdroid dual boots Android on TouchPad

    Team-Touchdroid dual boots Android on TouchPad

    While we still un-package our touch pads, Team Touchdroid has managed to dual boot WebOS and Android 2.3 on he Touchpad. Since the Fire sale, touch pads are all over the place and everyones got in on the action. Especially folks trying to boot Cyanogen Mod 7 on the Touchpads. But looks like its going to be stock droid for now.

    For the time being the touchscreen is not working, but expect a quick fix. If you managed to score a Touchpad this might interest you.

     

  • Apple Wins German injunction against Samsung, Galaxy Tab 7.7 removed from IFA

    Apple Wins German injunction against Samsung, Galaxy Tab 7.7 removed from IFA

    Apple has won the injunction filed in German Courts for the immediate halt in sales and display of the Samsung Galaxy Tablet. Several vendors in and across Europe have stopped selling the Galaxy Tablets launched this year. Samsung pulled its new Android tablet from both the IFA show floor and its German website on Saturday, in compliance with a Friday decision handed down by the same Düsseldorf Regional Court court that banned sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 last month. The 7.7-inch slate had previously been on display with a sticker that read “Not for sale in Germany,”.

    Samsung said  that it “respects the court’s decision,” and vowed to do everything it could to defend its intellectual property. 

  • Samsung CEO : We will never buy WebOS

    Samsung CEO : We will never buy WebOS

    Samsung CEO during the IFA trade show in Berlin on Friday said Samsung would “never” make the purchase.

     It’s not right that acquiring an operating system is becoming a fashion”

    Samsung already owns a proprietary OS – BADA , and also manufactures mobile phones on various other platforms including Android, Widows Phone 7, Brew etc. Although CEO  Choi Gee Sung has said that the company will not buy WebOS, sources claim that Samsung is in talks about licensing WebOS from HP for their upcoming smartphones. 

  • Leaked : iPhone 5 launch is 1st week of October

    Leaked : iPhone 5 launch is 1st week of October

    Thanks to a leaked image of a Best Buy staff memo, it has been made clear that Preorders of the iPhone 5 will begin soon enough. The memo explained that the iPhone 5 Launch will happen in the 1st week of October and Sprint (US) is getting the iPhone as-well. That means unlocked CDMA /GSM variant or Dual band iPhones from the US. Either way, if the launch is happening during the 1st week of next month, Apple should be prepping a press invite as you read this.

  • Blackberry Bold 9900 / Bold Touch 4 Unboxing and Hands On

    Blackberry Bold 9900 / Bold Touch 4 Unboxing and Hands On

    A quick Unboxing and Preview of the new Blackberry Bold 9900, QWERTY + Touch  phone from RIM’s Stable.

     

    Bold 9900/9930 Features and Specifications

    Size 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm, approximately 130g
    Display 2.8″ capacitive touch screen display – VGA (640×480), 287 dpi resolution
    Keyboard Ultra-easy QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad
    CPU 1.2 GHz Processor
    Memory 768 MB RAM; 8 GB on-board memory, plus microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB cards
    Camera 5.0 MP camera, supports 720p HD video recording
    Accelerometer/Magnetometer Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), Digital Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity Sensor
    GPS Built-in GPS / aGPS
    Wifi

    Dual-Band Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5 GHz:

    • 9900: Tri-BandHSPA+,Quad-BandGSM/EDGE
    • 9930: Dual-BandCDMA/EV-DORev.A,Dual-BandHSPA+,Quad-Band GSM/EDGE
    Bluetooth Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR support
    Operating System BlackBerry 7 OS
    Battery 1230 mAh removable, rechargeable battery

  • Amazon Tablet to launch in November for 12,000 Rupees

    Amazon Tablet to launch in November for 12,000 Rupees

    Despite confirmed news on the Amazon India launch still pending, Amazon will initiate a worldwide launch of the Amazon Tablet “coyote” and premium tab “hollywood” in November. The cheaper “Cayoue” tab will cost about 12000 rupees. The Tablet runs a heavily skinned version of Android , in a cover flow-esque UI. The Tablet was designed, initiated and made possible due to an outsource R&D company.

     Amazon has already passed on the information of the impending launch of Amazon India, Its just a matter of time now.

  • Toshiba announces AT200 ultra slim 10.1 tablet with 7.7 mm thickness (PR)

    Toshiba announces AT200 ultra slim 10.1 tablet with 7.7 mm thickness (PR)

    Boom – the Tablets go wild. The new Toshiba AT200 tablet defies all bounds by shedding tablet waist to just 7.7mm. Specs on this marvel include a 10.1-inch LCD with 1,280 x 800 px resolution backed by a  TI OMAP 4430 processor at 1.2GHz packaging up to 64GB of onboard memory plus microSD slot. It also has an eight hour battery and a 5 MP camera.

    [toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”no” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]Toshiba unveils its world-class, ultra-thin, ultra-light tablet

    Toshiba AT200 tablet built to exceed expectations at only 7.7mm thin and 558g with full 10.1″ screen

    Neuss, Germany, 1st

    September 2011 – Toshiba Europe GmbH unveiled an exciting new product today – the ultra-thin 25.7cm (10.1”) AT200 tablet. Despite measuring only 7.7mm from front to back, the Toshiba AT200 delivers a broad range of essential ports and interfaces. It offers an amazing wide-view display for comfortable content consumption plus full web browsing capabilities to meet the preferred usage for tablets. Every bit as powerful as it is stylish and robust, this tablet is built to exceed expectations. The Toshiba AT200 will be available in the fourth quarter of 2011 in Europe.

    Ultra-thin, ultra-powerful

    “The new ultra-thin 25.7cm (10.1″) tablet Toshiba AT200, featuring Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb, is the latest in a long line of Toshiba products that are masterfully engineered”, said Marco Perino, General Manager DS Digital Products Division. “With a thickness of only 7.7mm and a weight of just 558g, the elegant Toshiba AT200 is highly mobile yet extremely smart and powerful.”

    All essentials on-board

    To connect with other devices the ultra-slim tablet comes with all essential interfaces and ports onboard: amongst them micro-USB, micro-SD, Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth®. The micro-HDMI ®-port allows streaming HD content to the large screen of a TV. Front and back HD cameras are ideal for video conferencing and augmented reality applications.

    High-quality media consumption – no matter where you are

    The Toshiba AT200 allows users to enjoy videos at home and while out and about. It features a brilliant 25.7cm (10.1″) high-definition screen that displays pictures with crisp colours and in full detail.

    Despite being ultra-thin, it allows up to eight hours of video consumption.

    Sound quality at its best

    To complement the first-class video capabilities the new Toshiba tablet with stereo speakers allows for a high quality sound playback. The Adaptive Sound Device Enhancer’s sophisticated algorithm maximises sound quality to achieve a quality that normally only can be found with large speakers. Plus, a technology called Sound Masking Equalizer identifies and enhances sound that is being masked or distorted by surrounding noise. The result is a well- balanced, powerful playback of music and video sounds even under high ambient noise levels.

    Endless usage possibilities

    Toshiba’s new tablet also offers a rich web browsing experience including support of Adobe® Flash® Player, access to more than 250,000 apps on Android Market™ and Toshiba Places for endless possibilities.[/toggle]

  • Micromax Becomes the 12th Largest Telecom Manufacturer in the world

    Micromax Becomes the 12th Largest Telecom Manufacturer in the world

    This seems like an achievement to announce proud, Micromax has become the worlds 12th largest Mobile handset manufacturers with about 1% of the market share. It may seem very low but 1 % has never been achieved by a growing company so fast.  Micromax shipped 4 million handsets and its next closest competitor remains Sony Ericsson.

    Read the full press release that explains Micromax’s POV

     

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    Micromax is now the World’s 12th Largest Handset Brand

     

     

     

    New Delhi, 1st September, 2011: Micromax Informatics Limited (“Micromax”), the third largest mobile brand in India achieved another milestone today and has become the world’s 12th largest handset manufacturer with 1% share globally. This is the company’s highest ever worldwide ranking. Micromax is now larger than all Japanese brands, including such famous names as Sharp and NEC. Micromax is ahead of Lenovo (2.6M) and closing the gap on Sony Ericsson (7.6M).

     


    According to the Global Handset Vendor Marketshare report from Strategy Analytics for Q2 2011, Micromax topped the micro vendor rankings, shipping an impressive 4.0 million handsets worldwide in Q2 2011. As per the report, Micromax commands an 8% share in its home market India, making the brand ranked third behind Nokia and Samsung in terms of volumes. Micromax grew 48% annually, leveraging its growing brand awareness, distribution reach, faster time-to-market and a diverse product portfolio.

     

     

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rahul Sharma Executive Director Micromax Informatics Ltd., said “This trend re-emphasizes the emergence of Micromax as a global mobility device brand and puts us as a competitive player on the global radar of telecommunication industry. The mobile handset market is a dynamic sector which changes with the ever changing needs of the consumers. Our commitment to bring innovative products which are relevant for our evolved customers has put us in a strong position to lead the markets we operate in.”

     

     

     

    The report tracks the world’s 30 largest handset vendors on a quarterly basis. Also, with the entry of 25 new micro vendors this quarter, the global legitimate handset shipments increased 12% annually to reach a record second quarter total of 358 million units in Q2 2011.

     

     

     

    Micromax product portfolio embraces more than 60 models today, ranging from feature rich, dual-SIM phones to QWERTY, touch-enabled smart-feature phones and 3G Android smartphones designed for younger consumers in suburban and urban markets.  Some of the latest innovations from Micromax are- Bling2, A70 android device and Van Gogh with build-in Bluetooth. Besides bringing the latest innovations in the mobile handset, the company also lays special focus on the packaging of the products to enhance the customer’s overall experience with the device. Most of the products come with innovative packaging and bundled accessories.

     

     

     

    About Micromax:

     

     

     

    Micromax, is the largest Indian mobile handset company, in terms of units shipped during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and the third largest mobile handset seller as at March 31, 2010 (Source: IDC’s India Quarterly Mobile Handsets Tracker, 1Q 2010, June 2010 release). Micromax has sales presence across India and global presence in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Maldives, UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan and Brazil.  

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