Unboxing and Hands On – Page 16

Unboxing the Samsung Ultrabook NP530U4B-S02IN

Samsung’s new series of Notebooks have started to arrive at the iGyaan office. The first one to show up is the NP530U4B-S02IN, and it looks pretty impressive. The overall design of the laptop/notebook is really sleek and lightweight, the outer shell is metallic aluminum, while the underside is made with fiber glass that’s light but resistant to wear and damage. With fast boot the computer boots-up in just 20 seconds while Fast Start wakes from sleep in 2 seconds.

The laptop boasts the new Samsung Series 5 ULTRA’s 35.56cm (14.0) HD SuperBright screen which is coated with an Anti Glare coating, with Image Enhancer technology and an AMD Radeon™ HD7550M (1GB) graphics processing unit.

The company claims a battery life of upto 6.5 hours of usage, but we will test it out in a real world environment.

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Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)


LCD	35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display (1366 x 768), Anti-Reflective


Dimension (WxDxH)	333.0 x 229.5 x 20.9mm (13.1″ x 9.0″ x 0.82″)
Weight	1.79Kg (3.94 lbs)


Graphic Processor	AMD Radeon™ HD7550M
Graphic Memory	1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)


System Memory	6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Memory Slot	1 DIMM Slots


HDD	1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB
ODD	Super Multi Dual Layer


Main Chipset	Intel HM65


Sound	HD Audio
Sound Effect	Mic Noise Suppression SoundAlive™
Speaker	4 watts Stereo Speaker (2 watts x 2)
Integrated Camera	1.3 megapixel HD Webcam


Wired Ethernet LAN	10/100/1,000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless LAN	Inte®l Centrino® Advanced-N 6230, 2 x 2 802.11 abg/n (up to 300Mbps), Widi Support
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V3.0 High Speed


VGA	Yes
HDMI	Yes
Headphone Out	Headphone-out/Mic Combo
Mic-in	Headphone-out/Mic Combo
Internal MIC	Yes
USB	(Sleep-and-Charge) 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0
Multi Card Slot	4-in-1 (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes
DC-In (Power Port)	Yes


Keyboard	87 Key 86 Key
Touch Pad	Touch Pad (Scroll Scope, Flat Type, Gesture UI)


Virus	Norton Internet Security (60-day Trial)*
Lock	Security Slot
Recovery Solution	Samsung Recovery Solution
S/W Security	BIOS Boot Up Password HDD Password Norton Internet Security (60-day Trial)* Absolute Data Protection (90-day Trial)*


AC Adapter	60 watts*
Standard Battery	8 Cell (45.3Wh)

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Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)


Standard DVD	OS DVD
Installed S/W	Universal Printer / Scanner Driver Easy File Share Easy Migration Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Samsung Support Centre Microsoft Office Starter 2010 WildTangent Game Console Windows Live Norton Online Backup (30-day Trial) Skype Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Youcam Software Launcher Intel® Anti-Theft Technology Intel® Identity Protection Technology

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Price	Recommended Market Price : Rs. 54,390/-

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In the Box you get the laptop, manuals and the charger, alongside a software restore disk.

Check out the Images below and stay tuned for the video (uploading now).

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May 29, 2012

Sony Xperia U Hands On

Sony is just about to release the Xperia U in the Indian market, for a price of Rs. 17,000/-. For that price we believe the Xperia U has a lot to offer.

The first thing that comes to attention as soon as you handle the device is different light bar at the bottom of the phone. The bar is identical to the one on the Xperia S but with one major difference. It can change colors according to the theme selected. Not only the light bar, but also a small cover at the bottom of the device can be changed to match the theme of the phone’s screen.

In terms of build quality the phone is really solid, and feels really sleek and comfortable in the hand. It is fairly thick at 12 mm and has a light weight of 110 grams. It currently runs Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) (Upgrade to Android 4, Ice Cream Sandwich, planned in Quarter 2 2012) ,which is beautifully skinned with their Timescape UI, on top of a 1 GHz STE U8500 Dual Core processor. On the back it has a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and will be available in two colors black and White, with several replaceable bottom caps.

Check out our hands on images below and stay tuned for the video.

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May 12, 2012

Lava Xolo X900 Hands On featuring, One X, Xperia S and iPhone 4s

The Intel based Android smartphone comes to India first, and has managed to create quite the buzz. The phone is powered by an Intel Atom Processor Z2460 which is a single core chip clocked at 1.6 GHz and Hyper Threading, there is also a 400 MHz GPU on the SOC.

The x900 has a 4.03 inch display with a 1024 x 600 px resolution and gorilla glass protection. The back of the device is home to an 8 MP camera with 1080p whereas on the front has a 1.3MP and 480p for video chat

The overall look of the phone is quite a disappointment, the build looks cheap and plasticky, it also has flimsy panels and the buttons are not tactile. the phone can easily be passed off as a cheap chinese replica model. The back however, has a nice soft touch rubber finish and is possibly he only real thing working for this phone in terms of aesthetics.

Benchmarks on this device blew out of the roof with impressive results all around, you will see in our hands on video. The phone is priced at Rs. 22,000 (US $ 425) which seems justified for the hardware and the performance, but not for aesthetics or build quality.

Check out the hands on images, featuring the best of the devices from today. Stay tuned for the Hands on Video

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Video (Coming Soon)

May 11, 2012

HTC One V Unboxing and Hands on

The HTC One V was launched alongside the One X, but kind of remained on the back burner. Powered a single core processor vs the quad+1 core of the One X, the low price of the One V seems justified.

Hold the device in your hand and you are reminded by how HTC’s build quality has always been great, a metal unibody shell surrounds the device and the front sports a 3.7 inches 480×800 px display. On the inside you will find a 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, Adreno 205 GPU, 512 GB Ram and 4GB of storage(which is also consumed by the OS) You can choose to add a 32GB microSD aswell.

At the back of the One V you will spot a 5 MP camera which does do 720p video and there is no front camera. The design element follows on the first few android devices ever made sporting a frontward chin at the bottom of the phone.

The overall size and feel of the phone seems good, and it fits comfortably in the hand or in the pocket.

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Video Unboxing and Hands on

May 11, 2012

Nokia 808 PureView Hands on At Launch in New Delhi

Nokia announced its plans for the new Nokia PureView 808 for India, yesterday at a press conference in New Delhi. The company is excited about the technology and is pleased to bring its flagship camera device to the Indian shores. The device will be available early next month with a price tag around the 45k range. The Nokia 808 purview sports a stunning 41MP sensor (38 effective) with Carl Zeiss optics.

The new PureView oversampling technology allows the device to render 41 MP photos to a 5MP size for easy photo sharing over networking sites like Facebook and Flickr. Users can also click at full resolution and modify the images on a pc if so required. Nokia claims that the device is capable of effective 38MP images via the sensor with a file size of approx 14-20 mb. All files are stored in jpeg format and the company has no plans to include RAW or any other format.

The device also uses the same oversampling technology to downsize the video to 1080p at 30fps and 25fps among other formats, you also get 3x lossless zoom and super image stabilization in full hd 1080p , come down to 720p to get 6x lossless zoom and to 360p for upto 12x lossless zoom and capture.

The company also plans to introduce many add-on accessories for the device, including a tripod mount and an extended battery pack which will offer an additional charge in a compact form.

We went hands on , so check out the images and stay tuned for a quick hands on video.

April 11, 2012

HTC One X Unboxing and Hands On

The One X is possibly one of the most sought after Android devices in the market today. After playing much with it at the launch of the device, we finally got the box of the device and were itching to get it unboxed.

A wonderful polycarbonate shell and an amazing display, mixed with an amazing camera and beats audio is what is being projected, but thats not all that makes the device. A slim and wonderful device with a great look and feel. Check out our images below and stay tuned for a video.

Price of the Device is Rs. 37000/-

Specifications

April 10, 2012

The New iPad 3rd Gen Hands On

The new iPad ( newest iPad? Newer iPad? what? ), also known as the 3rd generation iPad, was waiting for me in my office when i returned. What next, quick unboxing and hands on time of-course.

The same packaging that we have been seeing from the original iPad, the iPad 3 also comes with a similar packaging. In the box you get the iPad, a 10w charger-adapter, 30-pin dock – USB 2.0 cable, a quick start handout, warranty and important information along with a sim removal tool ( only 4G version) .

We got the 64GB WiFi + 4G version (not that 4G will do us much good here, but 3G should work proper), in the white color. Check out the images below and we are struggling to get the video up by tonight. So stay tuned.

April 9, 2012

Samsung Star 3 Duos Gets Unboxed and Reviewed on iGyaan (Video)

Another one of those duos phones, the Samsung Star 3 Duos is the next version of the Samsung Star Series and is a great add on to their existing lineup. Priced just in the Rs. 5000 price bracket the phone delivers quite a bunch of surprises.

Wifi, Dual sim, Facebook, Twitter, and even Sammy’s own Chat On messenger – the TouchWIz esque UI is a good add on as well. The phone feels great in the users hand is well built for a long lasting experience.

Good speakers and microphone make it a good phone aswell. The network seems capable, although the range of the wireless is weak according to us.

April 3, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 – Unboxing Video

Another morning treat, its always fun when Bharat gives us these surprises in the morning. The new Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 gets handled and unboxed. The First dual sim Android device with touch and type from Samsung. Check out how this device looks and feels in the video.

March 16, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT S6102 Unboxing and Hands on Video

Nothing better than a quick video from Bharat in the morning to spur up the senses. iGyaan goes hands on with the new Galaxy Y Duos, the Dual Sim brother of the widely popular Galaxy Y.

Check out the video and stay tuned for the full review.

March 14, 2012

Hands on with Intel’s Medfield – Penwell Android 4.0 ICS Tablet codename Red Ridge

We went hands on with the Intel Medfield reference tablet for OEM manufacturers, at the Intel Retail and innovation tour 2012, developed by Intel to give manufacturers an idea of the performance of the Intel SOC.

Initial impressions of the Tablet were quite impressive, it was very lightweight and sleek, the tablet has a very responsive touchscreen and the usual Android lag was un-noticeable. The tab is8.5 mm thin (0.33-inch), weighs under 1.5 pounds (less than 680 grams) and packs a 28Whr battery for upto 9 hours on the go usage and a heavy 30 day battery standby claim. Further specs including processor speed and GPU were not disclosed.

The Tablet also has inbuilt NFC and HDMI Out.

March 13, 2012

Intel Showcases new Technology at the Retail and Innovation tour in New Delhi

Intel on Monday introduced their new technology and features in New Delhi, India. Talking majorly on the new trend of ultrabooks, Intel showcased some reference designs and some already existing retails products.

The company also showed off its lineup of Tablets and All in One PC’s with touch screens. The new line also includes some interesting technological improvements including smart cache and better battery life performance.

The highlight of the event was Intel’s new smart security technology, which like Apple iCloud, lets you monitor and secure your laptop if lost or stolen. This new layer of security is added at the base level firmware below the Bios of the manufactured machine. Which will not change even if the laptop is re-flashed with a new operating system.

Intel also showcased the unique identifier for online security that is now inbuilt into their chipsets. Just like the One Time Password Generator handed out by banks to secure login credentials of your bank accounts, this technology can now be directly used via your personal laptop hence eliminating the need for a one time password device.

March 13, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos SCH i589 Unboxing and Quick Review (video)

We get our hands on the Samsung duos series for 2012, Starting off with the top Galaxy Ace Duos SCH i589. The device features dual sim capabilities for CDMA/CDMA or CDMA/GSM capabilities .

Tech Specs:

General Information
Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Ace Duos
Weight	122 G
Form Factor	Bar
Dimensions	112.4×59.9×12.5 MM
Operating Frequency	CDMA 800 / 1900 / GSM 900 / 1800 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz \| CDMA 800 / 1900 / GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
Dual Sim	Yes, Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touch Screen

Display Details
Display Color	3.5 inches (8.89 cms), HVGA TFT Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos has a display size of 320 x 480 px
Display Features	Touch-sensitive controls, Multi-Touch Screen, TouchWiz UI
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass

Camera
Camera	Yes, 3 Mega Pixels Camera with Auto Focus and Geo-Tagging
Camera Res.	2592 x 1944 Pixels
Zoom	Yes, Digital Zoom
Video	Yes
Video Recording	Yes
Video Player	Yes, Video Formats : MP4, H.263, H.264
Camera Features	Image Editor

Software
Games	Yes
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Browser	Yes, HTML
Operating System	Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)

Call Records
Phone Book	Practically unlimited
Missed Calls	Practically unlimited
Received Calls	Practically unlimited
Dialed Calls	Practically unlimited

Battery
Stand By Time	N/A
Talk Time	Up to 7 hours
Li-ion	1650 mAH

Memory
Internal Memory	N/A
External Memory	Yes, Up to 32GB
Memory Slot	Yes, Micro SD Card

Message
SMS	Yes, Threaded View
MMS	Yes
Email	Yes
Instant Messaging	Yes
Social Networking Services	Facebook, Twitter, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Image editor

Music
Ring Tone	Vibration, Polyphonic, MP3
FM	Yes, Stereo FM radio with RDS
Music	Yes, Music Formats : MP3, WAV, eAAC+ with Loud Speaker and 3.5mm Audio Jack
Speaker	Yes
Headset	Yes

Data
GPRS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
Wirless Protocol	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Port	Yes, Micro USB 2.0
Edge	Yes
Infra Red	No
3G	Yes, Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
CPU	Yes, CPU : 800 MHz Processor, Chipset : Qualcomm MSM7627
Salespack	Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card

Others

Colours

Black

Applications :

Samsung ChatON, Samsung Apps, Google Apps

Also Known As :

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos I589, Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos SCH-I589

Check out our Hands on Images and Unboxing Video Below:

Images

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March 5, 2012

Samsung Wave M Unboxing and Quick Review

So we finally got our taste of the new Wave M, the cheaper version in the new range of BADA devices from Sammy. The Phone has a good set of specs and a decent price, but we sometimes feel Samsung is stretching its luck.

The device is well built to say the least, the touchscreen is very responsive and the list of included apps is interesting. The device does however lag a lot, and we saw this during our initial impression, its not a pretty sight.

In the Box is a charger, usb cable, 3.5mm headset with in-ear cups, the phone itself, a 1350mAh battery, a leather type cover and the warranty booklet along with quick start guide.

The back of the device is an interesting metallic texturized looking finish which is actually pretty smooth to touch and yet does not attract fingerprints. The buttons seem tactile and the device feels good to hold in the hand.

Initial impressions of the software lacked and the device failed to deliver during browser testing in the initial hands on (you will see in upcoming video).

Specs Include

832 MHz Processor
3.65 Inch Screen
Bluetooth 3.0
WiFi Direct
Bada 2.0
5MP Cam
3G

Price is about Rs.12,250 in the Market.

Video Unboxing Coming Up!

February 7, 2012

Samsung Champ Duos Deluxe C3312 Unboxing and Hands on !

The next revision of the Samsung Champ is here and with a bang. The Champ Duos Deluxe is a dual sim variant of the Champ lineup with added features, an improved touchscreen and a lot more apps in the newer user interface.

In the box of the Champ Duos Deluxe you will find a charger, handsfree , manual and warranties along with the handset itself. The first look of the device shows that the device is well built and can handle some beating.