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ASUS Launches Eee Pad Transformer Tablet in India
Asus has Launched the Eee Pad Transformer tablet in India, with the optional dock.

The 16Gb WiFi only version was launched for Rs. 32,899/- and the optional dock will run you back Rs. 7500/-.
- 10.1-inch IPS display (1280×800 pixels)
- 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 SoC processor
- 1GB of RAM
- 8 hours of battery life
- 5MP rear autofocus camera
- 720p HD video recording
- mini HDMI, microSD/SD, and microUSB
The laptop dock has a full sized keyboard, a touchpad, 2 USB ports, and a battery pack, giving it up to 14 hours of usability.

Honestly if you ask us the device seems a bit expensive for the price, especially since the company will launch an upgraded Transformer 2 Tablet later this year in India.
July 22, 2011
Tata DOCOMO launches ‘Endless Music’ Service

Tata DOCOMO has launched its ‘Endless Music’ Service in select parts of the country.

“Mobile phones are the newly evolved 24X7 music stations. Endless Music service offers a reservoir of songs that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. This service enables customers to listen as many musical tracks as they wish on to their mobile phone, at a nominal subscription charge of Rs 2/- per day. Through this service, we at Tata DOCOMO aim at changing the way music is consumed and reinvent the ways our customers experience music every day. With the launch of Endless Music service, Tata DOCOMO customers can access best of the music content.” said Mr Rishi Mohan Malhotra, Head VAS, Tata DOCOMO.

To avail this service, customers have to dial IVR Short Code 59090 (Toll Free). The service is auto renewable on daily basis.

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In step with efforts to bolster its VAS portfolio, Tata DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices today launched another innovative service — Endless Music, a complete bank of music with various categories and sub categories. Under this service, customers can enjoy and listen to endless music for the entire day and can also download ringtones of their favorite songs by paying a subscription charge of Rs 2/- per day with no extra/hidden cost attached to it. What’s more! With an additional cost of Rs 1/- per day customers will also get the benefit of downloading unlimited Call Me Tunes (CMTs). This service is available for all the Tata DOCOMO post-paid and pre-paid customers across all the circles.

Commenting on this interesting proposition, Mr Rishi Mohan Malhotra, Head VAS, Tata DOCOMO, said “Mobile phones are the newly evolved 24X7 music stations. Endless Music service offers a reservoir of songs that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. This service enables customers to listen as many musical tracks as they wish on to their mobile phone, at a nominal subscription charge of Rs 2/- per day. Through this service, we at Tata DOCOMO aim at changing the way music is consumed and reinvent the ways our customers experience music every day. With the launch of Endless Music service, Tata DOCOMO customers can access best of the music content.”

To avail this service, customers have to dial IVR Short Code 59090 (Toll Free). The service is auto renewable on daily basis.

Notes to Editor

About Tata DOCOMO

Tata DOCOMO is Tata Teleservices Limited’s telecom service on the GSM platform-arising out of the Tata Group’s strategic alliance with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO in November 2008. Tata Teleservices Limited has received a license to operate GSM telecom services in 19 telecom Circles and has also been allotted spectrum in 18 of these Circles. It has rolled out its GSM services in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orrisa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Haryana-Punjab, Kolkata, Rest of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, UP East, UP West, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, while Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited has launched GSM services under the Tata DOCOMO brand in the Mumbai and Rest of Maharashtra Circles. Tata DOCOMO has become the first Indian private operator to launch 3G services in India in all the nine telecom Circles where it won the 3G license. In association with its partner NTT DOCOMO, the brand finds itself suitably positioned to leverage this first-lover advantage. With 3G, Tata DOCOMO stands to redefine the very face of telecoms in India. Tokyo-based NTT DOCOMO is one of the world’s leading mobile operators-in the Japanese market, the company is the clear market leader, used by over 50 per cent of the country’s mobile phone users.

For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com, www.tataindicom.com and www.tataDOCOMO.com

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July 13, 2011
Edit : The iPhone 5, What to Expect?
The Anticipation clock of most humans starts to ring with the sight of an Apple Product Launch. This time around people are expecting 3 new launches. The iPod refresh, the iPad with some minor changes and most importantly the iPhone 5 (or iPhone 4s).

The iPhone is the most successful smartphone ever made, with in excess of 18.5 million devices sold this year the iPhone has set records that are yet to be matched. Why everyone loves the iPhone? There could be several answers:
- The User Interface
- The OS
- The Hardware
- The Looks
- The Company Name / Brand Value
- Pricing
It could be any or all of the factors from above, we really don’t know. The iPhone has always been marketed as a magical device, with the right amount of hype. Keeping price at a point where it was just above the competition and just low enough to be an approachable target (for those looking for a smart phone) . This strategy has also led people into believing that Apple Devices are super premium and most people in India still hold them at gold value (sometimes more value that those useless super value phones).

Whatever the reason behind the iPhones popularity, we know a new one is coming and following rumors and yearly cycles , here is what we think the iPhone 5 is going to be like.

Name

The most obvious guess for a name of the upcoming iPhone would be the iPhone 5 , but unless Apple is planning some major changes the new iPhone may just as well be called the iPhone 4s. Whatever said and done the word “iPhone” will be there and a 5 would sound much better than an iPhone 4s. Some people suggest that the new device will be called iPhone 4 HD, but that seems like an unlikely name for a device from Cupertino.

Hardware

There is no guessing the obvious, Apple has already shown off their A5 chipset in the iPad 2 , and just like the iPhone 4 had the iPads chip, the next iPhone will have the new Apple dual core A5 chip. This will boost the speed and performance of the iPhone 5 (we are just going to stick to that name for now) upto four times. Also, in tow will be RAM upgrades and a bigger 8 megapixel camera sensor, which has been talked about.

Various rumors and speculation points to a larger Edge to Edge display on the front of the device. A possible 3.8 inch or even 4 inch capacitive display can do no harm to Apple’s Jesus phone, giving it a larger screen – real estate would require pumping in more pixels per inch to retain the “Retina Display” badge.

Design

Now this is where the controversy starts. The iPhone 4 had a impressively new design which was loved by everyone when it was launched. Mostly everyone appreciated the new stainless steel design, although there were some who said that it was not as nice looking as the original iPhone. The new design brought a lot of possibilities for Apple especially in the components department. A machined design meant that they could stuff their components into the phone and still have room for a large battery. The frame of the iPhone was the most impressively designed structure to be ever used in a SmartPhone, leaving only the glass front and back in question, which did end up weakening the whole device and making it prone to damage.

The Antenna design, dubbed Antennagate put Apple in the wrong kind of limelight and has ever since been know as the “break all or make all” theory for last years Jesus phone. Everyone thought the antenna problem would diminish the sales of the iPhone 4, but it actually gave them so much publicity that the device did better than expectations from the company HQ.

Using a similar antenna on the next iPhone would be a not-so-smart move from Apple, although there are those who would still buy the device, a large chunk of the audience would think that Apple ignores the consumer, and move onto alternatives.

The tear drop design has had many references in rumors of the upcoming iPhone 5, a device machined out of Aluminum (unibody is Apple’s forté) which is really slim for the most part but thicker in arears that will hold the antenna and battery. A device of such design will do fantastically well with the young consumer base of Apple’s baby.

Operating System

We all know the iPhone 5 will have the iOS 5, which will radically enhance the usability of the phone. With dedicated notifications, iMessage, iCloud, Newsstand, Twitter integration, Wireless Device syncing, new photo editing, and the use of volume button as a dedicated camera shutter release. The iOS 5 is ready to give stiff competition to its competitors, still remaining the most secure and bug free mobile OS below the stratosphere . There are still basic features missing from the iOS, bluetooth file transfer being one of them.

One More Thing!

Apple may introduce a new cheaper iPhone this year, to target the Android buying generation. A similar strategy already kind of exists with the iPhone 4 being the pedigree and the iPhone 3Gs being sold for Rs. 19,990 (USD 400).

But these rumors point to a completely new and cheaper device id, possibly a US $ 200 iPhone ( they could relaunch the 3GS at 200 $/ or drop in a sim card in the iPod touch). Nobody really knows till Steve walks up on stage ( hopefully) with the next “Magical” device and amazes the audience watching the event worldwide.

No matter how many expectations are met, the iPhone 5 is coming and its coming soon. So hold on to your monies and wait for its arrival, for you never know what technologies might make you drop loyalties and compel you to make the switch.

Here is a list-up of all the expectations we have
- A Completely new design
- An 8 Megapixel camera possibly on the opposite side of the back panel.
- Separate Camera Flash for better allumination
- Larger screen with the same Retina resolution
- The new A5 chip with 1 GB RAM
- 32/64 Gb capacities
- HD Facetime Camera
- Slimmer profile
- Back panel made out of tougher glass/ Aluminum / Steel
Expectations can run wild, leave a comment below if you have any other expectations!

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July 11, 2011

Spice Mi 410 Full Review

The Mi 410 is the first attempt from Spice to attack the 1 GHZ smartphone market in India. Possibly the only phone to offer these specs at a pretty decent price. Lets look into the Spice MI 410 carefully.

BUILD QUALITY, HARDWARE & DESIGN

The Spice MI 410 is built to last, metal accents and a full metal back cover, a metal frame and solid construction make the Mi 410 an extremely robust device. The volume rocker and the power button are flush with the device and highly tactile. The screen is also scratch resistant, but its no gorilla glass.

The device or its internals don’t shake or rattle and the phone is like one solid piece of hardware. Talking about hardware, lets look at the specs.

OS	ANDROID 2.2
Processor	1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
Flash ROM	2GB eMMC
Ram	512MB
Dimensions	122X 66X 9.9 mm
Weight	143 gm
Display	4.1-inch Capacitive Touch Screen , 800 X 480 WVGA
Camera	5 MP rear with HD Video, 0.3MP front
Battery	1400 mAH
Talk Time	Upto 380 Mins GSM , Upto 300 Mins (3G)
Standby Time	Upto 300 Hours
Network	Quad band GSM , Tri-band 3G, HSDPA/HSUPA , up to 14.2 Mbps
Connect	Bluetooth v2.1 EDR
Other	Supports Flash 10.1
Price	Rs. 14,000/-

Design on the Mi410 is pretty good too with a flat slab/tablet type structure on the device. It one of those designs that may not appeal to all in the beginning, but grows on you as you begin to use the device. Honestly, it kind of reminds us of end 2010 HTC phones, with really prominent edges.

CAMERA & MULTIMEDIA

The rear camera on the Mi410 is a 5MP autofocus camera which does a good job of focusing, you can actually see the camera move when its trying to focus, making it an exceptionally great autofocus mechanism. It also utilized 4 point metering to gain a focus point allowing it to be accurate in most situations, indoor, outdoor or night mode.

Video quality is also decent with jitter free recording and smooth capture. While in video mode the zoom option while recording is missing, but was not quite missed.

The screen is nice and vivid and has a comparatively large ppi at 227.55 ppi. With a native resolution of 480×800 pixels making it a very good display. We have no complaints with the display and in-fact were quite happy with it. The screen is good for watching videos and browsing the internet. The ppi is rich enough for reading books, documents and articles without trouble. Let us remind you that its no retina display, but its possibly one of the best resolutions you can get for the price.

The inclusion of stereo speakers caught our attention at the get go. Its surprising the kind of sound you can get from these speakers. In a normally quiet environment the speakers are sufficient for watching videos and movies. The speakers are loud and clear with accurate channel mapping.

The touch screen on the Mi410 seems like a bother initially, after a bit of playing around we found out that the maximum issue is with the lock screen, where the screen response seems to be less, it also seems like a software glitch, as we upgraded to 2.3 the touch sensitivity issue reduced significantly, but is still there. Pinch to zoom and scrolling work fine and are not affected by the issue.

The included earphones are simply ordinary and don’t expect much from them. While they can be used for simple handsfree usage, if you want to enjoy music on this device, invest in a good pair of earphones.

PHONE & MESSAGING

The sound quality from the earphones and the outgoing sound from the mic is great, and more than expected. While network strength is constantly 1 bar less, it does not affect the usage of the device and in our signal measurement test we would get a consistent -60db value.

Messaging and typing on the keyboard is achieved with ease and effortlessness. The keyboard is well spaces with large keys and responsive, the touch sensitivity issue does not occur in the keyboard, that why we insist its a software issue and not hardware (we could be wrong too).

BATTERY LIFE

A lot of people asked us to test the battery and we did some extensive tests on the battery.

VALUES	2G	3G	WiFI
Talk Time	5 Hours	3.5 Hours	-NA-
Standby Time	72 Hours	50 Hours	5 days
Internet Browsing	5-6 hours	5 hours	8 hours
Video Playback	3 hours	3 hours	3 hours
Video Stream	2.5 hours	1 Hour	3.5 hours
Music	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours
Music Stream	7 hours	5 hours	8.5 hours

We noticed a well managed battery life even with the wifi hotspot on. Battery was inconsistent and scores above are average from out tests.

CONCLUSION

The Spice Mi410 is an extremely great option at its price. With features usually found in devices upwards of 20k. This device also looks, feels and performs like an expensive phone, so it should be a satisfying experience for the user. The fact that this handset is easily root-able will let people exploit the real benefits of the device. The screen issue may bother some , but it is not enough to not let us recommend this phone to some one who has this device in mind.

PRICE : 14,000/-

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UNBOXING VIDEO

REVIEW VIDEO

CAMERA SAMPLE

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July 5, 2011

Facebook to launch Facebook Credits for India today

Social networking site Facebook will finally introduce a payment system ‘Facebook Credits’ for Indian users. Members can then spend the virtual currency across various games or applications on Facebook.

Facebook Credits is already a popula virtual currency in many countries.

Facebook will introduce a new payment system Facebook Credits in India from July 1,” a company spokesperson told media.

Starting July 1, we will require all social game developers on the Facebook canvas platform to process payments through Facebook Credits. Facebook Credits is currently used in more than 350 applications from 150 developers, representing more than 70 percent of virtual goods transactions volume on Facebook,” Facebook Platform Marketing Manager Deb Liu wrote on the company’s official blog in January

This will also help various brands, which use the medium of Facebook to retail them goods through their social pages. Many developers such as Zynga, Playfish, CrowdStar , Digital Chocolate, PopCap and Arkadium have already adopted Facebook Credits for in-game virtual goods.

July 1, 2011
SENTINEL – The First Women’s Security App

MindHelix Technologies LLP, a Kochi based IT company, has launched an app called SENTINEL which is the first app designed with women’s security in mind. The app can send instant alerts in case of any problems. A forced power-off of the phone or an improper exit of the application will trigger an alert to be sent. Prolonged signal loss will also cause a ‘fail safe’ alert SMS and email to be sent from the company’s server.

Co-Founder & CEO Christin Emmanuel George said

[quote]We want to add a direct emailing or texting to nearest police station as soon as possible. We hope to get their consent in receiving and acting on such information.[/quote]

According to a survey by Assocham Social Development Foundation, more than 53% of women feel unsafe in their workplace, especially at night. With crimes against the fairer sex on the rise, applications like these could provide a sense of security for women. Records show that crime rates against women have increased dramatically in the metros.

Sentinel can send multiple SMS and e-mail alerts to preconfigured numbers and e-mail ids. The alerts would include last known location, direction of travel, mode of transportation and vehicle number (which the user can enter). The app has been designed for smart phones including all devices with Android, Blackberry, Symbian, iOS and Java operating systems. The application was designed with the urban woman in mind and requires a continuous cellphone signal.

The free app can be downloaded from http://sentinel.mindhelix.com/

July 1, 2011
Edit : Should You Buy The iPhone 3Gs?

The iPhone 3Gs was a hardware revision device for the iPhone 3G, bringing more CPU power and Ram to the equation. The iPhone 3GS also brought about a better 3.2mp camera with tap to focus.

We got information of the impending re-launch of the iPhone 3Gs on 24th June. Without fail the 3Gs reappeared at the new price point of 20k. Now the question remains does the iPhone 3Gs qualify as a good option? Does is present a value for money deal?

Here is what we think.

The iPhone 3GS was originally launched in 2009 in the US and 2010 in India. The Device features a 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, PowerVR SGX535 GPU, 256 MB RAM, and upto 32GB of storage. The device also currently features iOS 4 and works brilliantly with iOS 5 (we’ve tested it and can verify, that till beta 2 iOS 5 works great on 3GS).

Reading a whole bunch of articles written by Tech – Bloggers , I was shocked at how blatantly the iPhone 3GS was being shot down. Though in a personal opinion the 3GS is an old hardware based device and has specs which would disgruntle almost anyone looking for souped up smartphone. The iPhone 3Gs bring a lot more, than any device at the price point can.

Lets look at it point by point.

1. OS

iOS by far is the simplest of operating systems, designed to be used by a finger. The UI is fluid and begs you to interact with it. Currently multitasking between apps is great on iOS where most Android handsets in that price range don’t support true multitasking, the iPhone 3GS has it and it works great. Using the right setup you can do a lot of things on your device. Wireless sharing of emails, pictures and music, streaming internet radio and movies, home automation, wifi printing and even controlling a quadro-copter the hundreds of thousands of apps from the App Store let you make your imagination run wild, and then, there is an app for that. The Apps are designed to run perfects in harmony with the iOS infrastructure.

The best part (according to me) of iOS for someone who does not understand or have the time to understand the intricate details of technology, is that the system is safe and bug free. Because third party apps go through a strict verification process, seldom do you find an App which would slow your device down. So no matter what you install or how many you install, Apps will not slow down the OS. That makes perfect sense for someone who is not a techie.

On the other hand Android brings the ability to customize the OS, and play around with it, the more you edit and tweak the OS, the more your chances of a system restore appear. Now there is no need to throw a banter, you can be extremely safe with Android, you just have to know what you are installing and what all does it access. But in Android, third party apps can have a built in snooper sending all your information back to the designer of the app.

2. BUILD

While it isn’t an iPhone 4, the 3Gs is pretty solid when it comes to construction. One of the most beautiful phones available today the 3Gs is available in black and white and millions of customization options are available, from skins, decals to plain covers, flip covers, leather covers, plastic covers, branded covers and hard cases. The most number of accessories ever made for a phone? the iPhone stands at number one in that record.

3. Conclusion

When we first heard rumors of the iPhone 3Gs being relaunched, we heard a price point of about 16,500/-. But, when the actual price came to be 20,000/- we lost confidence that Apple would do well selling its last year legend. Sure there are those who would love to buy the 3GS for its “Brand” and its simplicity, there are also those who will buy it for the sheer number of apps and usability features that these apps will give.

There are better options in terms of hardware specs, the rugged motorola defy is much cheaper and its water proof, the Galaxy S, the Nexus S, The Galaxy Sl, Wave 2, Blackberry Bold 3, Nokia N8. Sure these devices have better hardware, But we can promise one thing No operating system in our opinion comes close to the smooth and lag free experience of the iOS running on the iPhone 3GS (Of-course we mean at that price point)

So if you don’t have time to mess with your device / Smartphone get the iPhone 3GS because it doesn’t get any better than this. But if you are more of a tech friendly person get an Android device you will be much happier with the open-ness of Android infrastructure.

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June 27, 2011

Spice Mi 410 – Unboxing, Hands on, Pictures and Video

So we finally got the new Spice Mi 410 here in our studios. So here it is the Unboxing and quick review video for your pleasure. As always stay tuned for the complete Review.

VIDEO UNBOXING

IMAGES

SPECS

OS	ANDROID 2.2
Processor	1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
Flash ROM	2GB eMMC
Ram	512MB
Dimensions	122X 66X 9.9 mm
Weight	143 gm
Display	4.1-inch Capacitive Touch Screen , 800 X 480 WVGA
Camera	5 MP rear with HD Video, 0.3MP front
Battery	1400 mAH
Talk Time	Upto 380 Mins GSM , Upto 300 Mins (3G)
Standby Time	Upto 300 Hours
Network	Quad band GSM , Tri-band 3G, HSDPA/HSUPA , up to 14.2 Mbps
Connect	Bluetooth v2.1 EDR
Other	Supports Flash 10.1
Price	Rs. 14,000/-

June 26, 2011

Apple’s iPhone sales in India under the scanner

The Apple iPhone sales in India are under the Indian Governments scanner for alleged anticompetitive behavior. The main reason for this probe is Apple’s ability to limit the sale of their handset via only two major carriers – Namely Airtel and Aircel.

A Competition Commission of India official said on Wednesday that a case was filed against Apple about a month ago. The complaint alleges that the company violated competition law by selling the iPhone 4 through only two mobile operators, Bharti Airtel and Aircel. The official, speaking anonymously, said the Commission would look into the complaint’s merits. He did not disclose the complainant.

Apple had this to say :

Both carriers sell unlocked iPhone 4s with optional data plans. Some third-party retailers also carry the handset separate of any wireless contract, so there is no anticompetitive activity being carried out.

June 24, 2011
Internet Usage up by 50% in Tier-2 Cities

Last year, the majority of interet users in India were from the Metros. However, the trend in internet usage is shifting towards non-metro cities. Senior Director Nitin Mathur, Yahoo India, had this to say:

[quote]”Internet penetration is very low in India right now as compared to other nations. It would surely touch 24 crore by 2015 and given the size of India’s population this too would not be enough. But we see more and more people using internet through mobile devices rather than PC’s. Even right now of the 8 crore internet users more than 2.5 crore access it through mobile devices. As 3G enabled handsets become cheap mobile internet would be the next big thing in the country which would take penetration to the remote corners of the country”[/quote]

He also said that the company was working towards implementing Yahoo Mail in regional Languages. The company has also started a “Learn with Yahoo” program which educates and trains new users on various aspects of the internet including email, search, and internet safety etc.

June 17, 2011
25 Year Old Man Killed by a Chinese Phone

A 25 Year old man, Dhanji Damor from the Panchmahal district of Gujarat, India, was killed by his phone while attempting to make a phone call while the phone was plugged in for charging. He recieved a massive electric shock and was pronounced dead on arrival by doctors at a local hospital.

This just goes to show the shoddy design and construction of devices from China as well as a lack of quality control. If you can’t afford a branded device then it might be worth your life to not buy a cheap knockoff. Its always safer to purchase a device from a known company. It’s incidents like these that give Chinese technology a bad name which is rather scary if you’ve ever taken a look behind your iDevice.

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June 17, 2011
India’s $35 Sakshat Tablet Coming This Month
The Indian Govt. funded and subsidized 35$ tablet codename “Sakshat” will finally release this month. The tablet was originally pegged at a end 2009 release, But after several trias and fails the tablet is now finally set to release.

The tablet was designed and developed by MIT will be powered by Android OS and is currently being manufactured at the HCL Technologies plant.

Basic Specs include
- 7 inch Touch Screen
- Inbuilt keyboard
- Video conferencing
- Multimedia
- 32GB hard drive
- 2GB RAM
- Open Office, SciLab and Internet browsing.
- Wifi and USB – IO
The tablet is pegged for University students and will be available for a final price of Rs. 2200/- . We will try and get one device atleast for a quick show and tell here at iGyaan.
June 17, 2011
ASUS Introduces the PA246Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor
ASUS has introduced the PA246Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor for India. It has a P-IPS display which reproduces 98% of the ADOBE RGB color space. It also has a rotating screen which is 100% scaleable. ASUS claims that the display is so vivid that it will display almost the entire color spectrum of a photograph taken with a DSLR camera.

Check of the Specs
- 24.1″ (61.13 cm), 1920×1200, P-IPS
- DISPLAY COLOURS 1,073M colors / 102% NTSC / 98% Adobe RGB / 100% sRGB
- BRIGHTNESS 400cd/m2
- CONTRAST RATIO Native 1,000:1 / ASCR 50,000:1
- VIEWING ANGLE (CR ? 10) Horizontal: 178° / Vertical: 178°
- RESPONSE TIME 6ms (GTG)
- COLOR ACCURACY DELTA E < 5
- GAMMA ADJUSTMENT Yes (Support Gamma2.2 & 1.8)
- COLOR ADJUSTMENT 6-axis adjustment(R,G,B,C,M,Y)
- LOOK-UP TABLE 12 bits
- USB 2.0 x 2 ports, 7-in-1 card reader (compatible with MS, MSPRO, MSDuo, SM, xD, SD, MMC)
- DisplayPort 1.1a, HDMI 1.3, DVI, D-sub
- 3.5mm Mini-jack (for HDMI and DP only)
- 558.4 x 380.8 x 235 mm
- 7.3Kg
- Price : 31,000/-
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ASUS today announced the PA246Q ProArt Series monitor, a 24-inch LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1920×1200 (16:10 aspect ratio) that features a P-IPS panel with wide colour gamut, reproducing 98% of the Adobe RGB color space, and a 178° wide viewing angle. The PA246Q has also come with the ASUS-exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale and a highly adjustable stand to enhance users’ productivity. DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and D-sub inputs are included for easy connection to multiple devices.

“PA246Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor is a high-end product designed for discerning users and a target audience comprising of photographers, animators and graphics designers who are particular about true color reproduction and features that suit their specific requirements. With numerous built-in ports, 100mm of height adjustment, a huge display of 1.07 billion colors and unique features like QuickFit Virtual Scale, the PA246Q is the ideal solution for professionals with demanding visual needs. Now they can enjoy the display of almost the entire color spectrum of a photograph clicked from a DSLR camera.” said Mr. Vinay Shetty – Country Head, Component Business, ASUS (India).

Color precision of the highest level

The P-IPS equipped PA246Q reproduces 98% of the Adobe RGB color space, allowing it to accurately display almost the entire color spectrum of a photograph taken with a DSLR camera. The monitor also comes with a sRGB mode so that images meant for display on web pages will be shown as intended. The PA246Q is capable of displaying 1.07 billion colors, which is sixty-four times more colors than most conventional displays. Each PA246Q is also calibrated to minimize the color difference to Delta E less than 5, guaranteeing industry-leading color accuracy.

QuickFit Virtual Scale – One-click away for realistic scale measuring

The ASUS exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale provides real size document, photo and grid formats on top of open windows. It enables a real-sized preview of finished artwork with a simple press of a hotkey.

Overlay formats:
- Document: A4, Letter,
- Photo: 8″x10″, 5″x7″, 4″x6″, 3″x5″, 2″x2″
- Grid: Alignment, Centimeters, Inches
Users can use it as a guide to quickly and accurately preview images and photo in real size on the screen without actually printing it; achieve high efficiency while saving the planet by using less paper.

Highly versatile for maximum flexibility

The PA246Q is outfitted with an adjustable stand offering 100mm of height adjustment, -5°~+20° tilt, ±60° swivel and 90° pivot for portrait display. The PA246Q’s monitor body can also be removed from the stand for reconfiguration on a VESA-compliant mounting device.

Hassle-free with extensive connectivity

The PA246Q comes with numerous built-in ports for easy access to external devices and media. DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI and D-sub connections allow for a wide range of products to be displayed on the PA246Q. Picture-in-picture multitasking capability also allows users to view images from different signals. Two built-in USB ports enables instant file sharing with USB storage, charging and syncing smart phones or other media devices, and a 7-in-1 media card reader allowing for a quick and easy transfer of photos taken from a DSLR camera.

Some additional details about the product:

Exact product name/model number: PA246Q ProArt Series monitor

Price (M.R.P): Rs. 31,000/- (excluding taxes)

Warranty period: 3 years

Specification:

Model

PA246Q

DISPLAY PANEL

24.1″ (61.13 cm), 1920×1200, P-IPS

DISPLAY COLOURS

1,073M colors / 102% NTSC / 98% Adobe RGB / 100% sRGB

BRIGHTNESS

400cd/m2

CONTRAST RATIO

Native 1,000:1 / ASCR 50,000:1

VIEWING ANGLE (CR ? 10)

Horizontal: 178° / Vertical: 178°

RESPONSE TIME

6ms (GTG)

COLOR ACCURACY

DELTA E < 5

GAMMA ADJUSTMENT

Yes (Support Gamma2.2 & 1.8)

COLOR ADJUSTMENT

6-axis adjustment(R,G,B,C,M,Y)

LOOK-UP TABLE

12 bits

QUICKFIT VIRTUAL SCALE

7 real-sized document and photo modes

SPLENDID™ VIDEO INTELLIGENCE TECH

6 Splendid™ preset modes (Standard/Adobe RGB/sRGB/Scenery/ Theater/ User Modes) / 3 sets of color temperature

ASPECT RATIO CONTROL

1:1, “FULL”, “4:3″ ,”Over Scan” ( for HDMI and DP)

Built-in Devices

USB 2.0 x 2 ports, 7-in-1 card reader (compatible with MS, MSPRO, MSDuo, SM, xD, SD, MMC)

VIDEO I/O

DisplayPort 1.1a, HDMI 1.3, DVI, D-sub

AUDIO I/O

3.5mm Mini-jack (for HDMI and DP only)

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

0 ~ 100mm

PIVOT / SWIVEL / TILT

90° (Clockwise) /+60° to -60° / +20° to -5°

VESA WALL MOUNT

100mmx100mm

DIMENSION (WxHxD)

558.4 x 380.8 x 235 mm

NET WEIGHT

7.3Kg

MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION

Operating?75W / Standby< 1W / Off = 0W(Hard Switch)

ACCESSORIES

DVI cable, VGA cable, USB cable, DisplayPort cable, Power Cord, Warranty card, Quick start guide, Support CD

Product specifications and features subject to change without prior notice. Please check www.asus.com for further details.

Notes to Editor

About ASUS

ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than ten thousand people and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company’s revenue for 2010 was around US$10 billion.

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June 16, 2011
Welcome to the All New iGyaan

Is it Better? Is it Faster? Is it Sexier? Is It Fancier? Is it Chic ? Is it Epic? Is it Hot? Is it New? Is it Me? Is it You?

“No its the new iGyaan and We LOVE IT”!

After months and hours of turmoil and toil, We have finally Done it. Our servers are situated on the Internet Backbone in the Netherlands and we have customized the whole website to integrate all the new features and easy navigation for you convenience.

As with every new system, there are kinks and we will work them in the days to come, for now enjoy the new layout. Leave any feedback below, and be kind enough to report any errors.

We love you guys and without you igyaan could not grow so fast. So continue to bring the love and we will continue to give it back.

Oh and did we tell you that the website is now optimized to work on your, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry , iPod, Android, and mostly all major mobile phone browsers.

And we will soon have Apps for specific Operating systems.

We hope you Guys Enjoy the all new iGyaan.

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June 13, 2011
Ferrari Opens first Dealership in India in New Delhi
Italian supercar maker Ferrari has opened its first exclusive showroom in India. With prices starting from Rs 2.2 crore, four models are now available for bookings
- The California
- The 458 Italia
- The 599 GTB
- The four-door FF
India, the second-fastest growing car market after China, sold 15,702 luxury cars, including some 300 super-luxury machines, last year. This maket is growing at close to 60% rate.Ferrari aims to sell more than 100 cars by 2014.

“Ferrari is synonymous with sports. There are huge enquiries and we are confident that we will be able to sell more than 100 cars in next three years,” Shreyans Group Chairman Ashish Chordia said.

Shreyans, which is also an importer for Porsche and Ducati, hopes to open four more Ferrari outlets by next year.
May 28, 2011