Whats this we hear, the Dell Streak 7 is launching in the US on Wed 2nd Feb, for a measly 450$ and that too without contract. T-Mobile will also be offering the 7-inch, Android 2.2 tablet for just $200 (on contract ) starting this Wednesday.What does this mean for India? Well Folks, this means that the Streak 7 could be priced around 20-22K INR! That would definitely be a brilliant price for this tablet.
Source T-Mobile, @TMobile (Twitter)
LG has just confirmed Its Optimus 3D which sports a dual-lens 3D camera, a glasses-free LCD display, and HDMI / DLNA for sharing on whatever 3D sets you have
PRESS RELEASE
LG TO UNVEIL WORLD’S FIRST FULL 3D SMARTPHONE AT MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LG TO UNVEIL WORLD’S FIRST FULL 3D SMARTPHONE AT MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2011
3D Recording-Viewing-Sharing of Life’s Precious Moments Anytime, Anywhere
SEOUL, Feb. 1, 2011 – At this year’s Mobile World Congress, LG will unveil the LG Optimus 3D, the world’s first 3D smartphone offering consumers a full 3D experience right in the palm of their hands.
The LG Optimus 3D addresses the lack of 3D content issue — one of the biggest problems facing the 3D market — with a complete platform for a one-of-a-kind experience on a mobile device. LG’s most advanced smartphone to date will feature a dual-lens camera for 3D recording, a glasses-free LCD panel for 3D viewing and diverse connectivity options such as HDMI and DLNA for 3D content sharing anytime, anywhere.
Further details and a live demo of the LG Optimus 3D will be offered at Booth #8B178 at MWC in Barcelona from February 14 to 17.
VIA : LGTwitter
Motorola Mobility India Private Limited yesterday launched MILESTONETM XT800, India’s first AndroidTM-powered CDMA EVDO/GSM dual standby mode/dual SIM touch screen smartphone that allows the user to choose the network. It also has WiFi/WAPI1 and world phone1 capability.This device, however, runs Android 2.1. Hopefully, 2.2 in the near future.
Key Specifications Include
“We have specially designed the MILESTONE XT800 to provide infotainment-on-the-go for consumers who want a device that matches the demands of an hectic lifestyle like that of a senior professional,” said Faisal Siddiqui, country head for India, Motorola Mobility. “We believe in bringing the power of Android closer to the Indian consumer–stylish and unique form factors, innovative and compelling features and, experiences that offer greater flexibility and ease of use. MILESTONE XT800 delivers on all this and much, much more!”.”
MRP of Rs 31,999. It comes with an HDMI cable for TV output and a 2GB micro SD card in-box.
If you know the Playbook, you know that you will need a BB phone to do most of the work for the Playbook. This is just simply demonstrated by the Preview video shown by RIM themselves. The video shows that technical skill may be involved and the playbook may not catch the eye candy of the Lower-gen BB user.
Mercury launched their latest ‘Roxy‘ & ‘Viva’ Mobile phones. Both the phones are targeted at the budget conscious buyers,
The Viva:
The Roxy
“Choices are unlimited today, but we add style and quality which makes Mercury the preferred choice. Being in IT industry for over 2 decades Mercury has the competitive edge in technology of display, clarity and specifications & these helps us in improving the product and package it with the latest trends in mobile technology. We shall be launching a new series of mobiles in the coming months, so the excitement is just building….” Said Ms Sushmita Das, Country Manager – Kobian Pte Ltd
Price information is not available yet.
Airtel has finally made Airtel Money come true with the first mobile wallet service by a telecom operator in India. Aimed at offering customers with an efficient alternative to cash transactions.
Now available in Gurgaon, the service will soon be launched across several other key cities in India in a phased manner.
How it works
The mobile phone is fast emerging as a device that enables our lives in more than many ways. Taking this a step further, we are proud to launch airtel money as a first-of-its-kind service from a telecom operator, that transforms the mobile phone into a secure and convenient wallet which customers can use to load money and use it for shopping and making payments. We see a huge potential for mCommerce services in India and are confident that the launch of airtel money will facilitate a paradigm shift in the way consumers transact”. Said Mr. Atul Bindal, President – Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel
Airtel customers can dial 12121 to get the service – currently in Gurgaon only.
A long time ago, Nokia came out with the 5210 and later the 5500, both these phones were extremely rugged and water resistant. But, they were no smart phones, in fact the devices were poor built versions of Nokia’s existing line.
From then till now no one thought that, post the smartphone era, we would see a Smartphone which would defy the elements and prove to be a valuable competitor in the Market.
Enter the MOTOROLA DEFY, lets take an in-depth look at the interior and exterior of the device.
This device exceeds many others by leaps and bounds and does exactly what everyone wants, resists water and dust, the screen is tough and scratch proof, the construction is super rigid and environment proof, Drops on concrete and mis-pocket events wont deter the DEFY from doing what it promises to do, Stay with you till the absolute end.
Rubber backing, Rigid metal frame and outer body, along with gorilla glass and masculine rivets, which man would not want a defy?
The device delivers as promised and can live up to harsh expectations, dip it in water , throw it around even go through a wash cycle. check out our quick test video below
Buying a smartphone today leaves you expecting more for less. Lets see what we like about the device:
The device has all the fancy stuff you can get at the price + it has the rugged construction. We still miss HD video.
The Defy packs a 5 MP shooter which has auto focus, but, lacks tap to focus. Hopefully, an upgrade from motorola can add that feature to the device. I
mages come out sharp from the device and extremely quickly. Video on the other hand is just VGA and could have been HD video at 720p. That would make the camera on the defy, a complete package. The fact that you can shoot images and video underwater is what makes the camera an extremely fun instrument to use. Video at pool parties anyone?
As far as media playback goes, since the device runs Android, it is capable of a vast variety of formats and supported codecs. Everything is available either free or at a premium from the marketplace. The device packs enough power to play all sorts of videos and stream movies from the internet. The loudspeaker on the device is simply “superb” packs a punch has great sound coming from a sealed speaker.
Here at iGyaan we stress on Call quality a lot. Especially since the DEFY is priced slightly higher than other phones, we wanted that the device perform well. We got exceptionally clear sound from the earpiece, even as the device was dipped into water several times it continued to sound clearer than ever. the microphone is also exceptionally good at doing its job. Motorola made sure that the earpeice issue was resolved before launching the device.
We got zero dropped calls in our 4 hours of testing and no signal issues what so ever. The device is just plain a good phone.
Battery life was also pretty impressive we got on an average 5 hours of talk time on the device. About 8-9 hours on media playback, 6 hours of internet browsing and about 20-24hours of music playback. All of this with the WIFI on. The battery is a 1500mah battery, the large capacity plays a huge role in such battery performance.
The Defy runs Android 2.1 with MOTO BLUR- (yes MOTO BLUR works perfectly in INDIA). The performance of the device is great with a few hiccups here and there. The upgrade to ANdroid 2.2 should be rolled out soon, and should remove the lagging in the processor. Since this device has a 800 mhz cortex A8 processor , flash would work perfectly in the browser. We would also definitely love the move to sd card option.
Currently in its state the Moto Blur and customized UI from Motorola add to the experience of the OS. The OS is color-ful and has a lot of unique customizations that make life that much easier while using the DEFY.
An extremely well built phone / device with somewhat all the latest features. It does lack a few things (HD video, Android 2.2) but atleast a software upgrade would bring one of them. Water resistant and dust proof had us from the get go. The device is an absolute must for the outgoing individual, an outdoor person or even a clumsy fellow.
Priced at 18,000/- INR
WE SAY POCKET IT!
Check out the full Review Video and the remaining images below.
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Sony India, Today launched two new full featured Digital SLR cameras. Both the cameras are Interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash. The first SLT-A33 Sports a 14.2 Megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, listed Specs :
Priced at Rs. 37,990/-
The Second Is the SLT- A55VL which is slightly faster and a better performer with:
Priced at Rs. 47,990/-
Both come with a single lens kit, and are available at your nearest SONY dealers.
Sony has just dropped a new Handycam, Full HD camcorder in the Indian market , Features include:-
Priced at 24,990 its available now.
India loves cricket. 3G is the biggest technological infrastructure upgrade for India, SInce well, 2G. What do you get if you mix the 2?
Well Live video on your 3G connection. Cricket in Office, cricket at work, in the gym and even at School.
We do expect an increase in VAS services, in traffic, packages, and subscribers Around the world cup – Said Anuradha Aggarwal – VP Brand Comm Vodafone
So, does that mean that Vodafone may launch 3G sooner than we expect it?
Source : NDTV
A Whole year after the launch of the iPad companies are talking about Windows 7 Tablets. The first to do this is MSI (HP slate limited to corp clients) the specs of the WindPad 100w
Priced at 710$
Update : Looks like the WindPad is officially been announced in India at a premium price of 34,990/- (which roughly translates 710$ in INR). Pricing loos okay to us for the first generation of Windows 7 Tablets. Expect it to fall to 20-25k range in a matter of months.
We are also trying to get a review unit.
Thanks : Abhinav
Sony has just announced 3 new headphones in Japan, sticking to product numbers as model names. The MDR-XB1000 cans offering enhanced bass. The MDR-XB41EX and MDR-XB21EX earbuds will come in a choice of several colors , with Sony’s own Bass enhancement technology, and new sound isolating processor.
We spoke to Sony India, A rep was able to tell us that the earbuds are confirmed for May 2011 launch, the HPs may come later.
Volvo has announced it will unveil the PHEV V60 in Geneva in March before releasing it for sale in 2012. Fully charged it will offer 50km (31 miles).
It has a 70hp electric motor mounted in the rear with a 12kWh Li-ion battery pack. A 215hp, 2.4 liter, five-cylinder turbodiesel remains in the front bonnet.
PRESS RELEASE
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
– another world-first from Volvo Car CorporationAt the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the V60 Plug-in Hybrid – a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption at 1.9 l/100 km.
In 2012 Volvo Cars will be the first manufacturer on the market with this new breed of hybrid – which is the result of close cooperation with the Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.The V60 Plug-in Hybrid features the very best properties from three different car types in one, single attractive sports wagon. This includes a possibility for the driver to drive up to 50 kilometres on pure electricity.
“This second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a superbly carbon dioxide-lean car packed with driving pleasure,” says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.D5 engine and Electric Rear Axle Drive
The front wheels of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be driven by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel, which produces 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70 horsepower, which receives its power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The car features a six-speed automatic transmission.“In order to get true car enthusiasts to think green, you have to offer them the opportunity to drive with low carbon dioxide emissions without taking away the adrenaline rush that promotes genuine driving pleasure. The V60 Plug-in Hybrid has all the traditional properties of a genuine sports wagon. What we’ve done is to spice it up with spearhead technology,” says Stefan Jacoby.
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be revealed at a press conference in Geneva on March 1st 2011.
Details of the BB messenger 6 leaked out, and looks like BB- Addicts will be gaming over the BB scape. It will work on all Blackberries on BB OS 5.0 and above, Allow users to use their BBM name as their gamer name, as well as update their status automatically to reflect completed gaming tasks. BBM 6 would also allow for larger chat groups and cross chat.
Source BB Community
Just after the release of the Blackberry PlayBook in Q2 2011, Blackberry plans to ship out a whole bunch of ne phones set for CDMA, what does that mean? Either, we will get a whole bunch of Blackberries for TATA and RELIANCE, or we might get similar GSM variants.
First is a device called the Montana which is basically a CDMA variant of the DAKOTA. Next is Monaco which is a Storm successor featuring a 1.2GHz Qualcomm core, a 3.7-inch WVGA display, and a 5 megapixel camera with HD video capture. The other two devices are the CDMA Apollo dubbed Sedona, and a next-gen Curve with NFC support.(which we talk about in our previous post)
Source : CrackBerry
