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LG Officially Launches the Nexus 4 in India – Rs. 25,999 /- (PR) (Hands On)
The Google Branded Nexus 4 was launched in the US, last year and was expected to reach India early December 2012. LG gave word today that it has officially launched the Google Nexus 4 Smartphone in India for a Price of Rs. 25,999 /-., talk about delayed Indian Standard Time. The Nexus 4 has been launched and is available through online as well as offline vendors.

Most of us are already familiar with the Specs and Features of the Nexus 4, and the fact that the latest version of Android is instantly seeded to owners. The roundup for the Nexus 4 includes, a Qualcomm SnapdragonTM S4 Pro CPU 1.5 GHz Krait, with Android 4.2 .2. The Display is a 4.7 inch 1280 x 768 px IPS LCD display with Gorilla® Glass 2. Read full Specs and PR below.

In either case the Nexus 4 seems like a better proposition than another Android 4.2 Smartphone launched today.

Nexus 4 Specification:
Display
Touch
Camera
Battery
Audio/Video
Data Connectivity
Memory
Processor
Advance Features
[toggle title=”Press Release”]New Delhi, 16th May, 2013:– Designed collaboratively by LG and Google, Nexus 4, the newest smartphone in the Nexus line-up from Google, was announced today for availability in India. With a sophisticated hardware design from LG, your favourite Google Apps, and the latest version of Android™, Nexus 4 puts the best of Google in the palm of your hand.

“LG Electronics is pleased to partner Google on the release of the Nexus 4 in India,” shared Mr. Soon Kwon, Managing Director, LG Electronics India. “We added the best of our talent to our strength, and the result is a feature- packed smartphone that packs superb hardware under a slim hood. With LG Nexus 4, consumers would be delighted by the perfectly balanced combination of style, function and power. The smartphone encourages consumers to explore a world of possibilities and also helps them balance between business and entertainment”

Built for speed
Nexus 4 comes with a cutting edge Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor, so you’ve got speed and power to spare. Zip around the web, experience rich 3D graphics and gameplay, and effortlessly switch between multiple apps without ever missing a beat. With 2GB of RAM and the fastest version of Android ever, Nexus 4 is the snappiest Nexus smartphone yet.

Capture and share your world
Nexus 4 comes with a high performance 8MP camera and takes stunning Photo Sphere images, letting you capture every detail of the world around you. Up, down and all around you, it’s like no camera you’ve ever seen; with Nexus 4, you can snap pictures in every direction that come together into incredible, immersive Photo Spheres that put you right inside the scene. Plus, photos upload themselves with Instant Upload so you’ll never lose a shot.
All of this comes to life with stunning clarity and crisp, natural color on the vibrant 1280by768 4.7inch True HD IPS Plus display supported by Zerogap Touch technology. Gently curved glass edges allow your finger to slide smoothly on and off the 320ppi screen, while cutting edge display technology means you feel like you’re touching every pixel, protected by scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2.

Information at your fingertips
Nexus 4 comes with the latest Google apps, putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand. The latest version of Google Now is built in, which keeps you even more organized – get reminders about upcoming flights, restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations and even nearby photo opportunities – when and where you need them. Get to the places you care about quickly and easily with Google Maps™ for Android. With turn by turn GPS navigation, live traffic info, and integrated driving, walking and public transit directions, getting from A to B has never been easier. 3D Maps and rich satellite imagery give you a more realistic sense of what’s around you while features like Street View and Indoor Maps make sure you always know what’s in front of you.

With this and a host of other new features, LG Nexus 4 is bound to transform and elevate a consumer’s smartphone experience. LG’s Nexus 4 is priced at Rs 25, 999 and will be available at selected LG exclusive brand shops, Multi brand outlets and speciality stores ( modern trade ) across India.

Specification:
CPU Qualcomm SnapdragonTM S4 Pro CPU 1.5 GHz Krait
Network Unlocked GSM/UMTS/HSPA+
GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
HSPA+ 42
Dimension 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm
Operating System Android 4.2 .2
Weight 139g

Display
Type LCD/True HD IPS+
Size 4.7” diagonal
Resolution WXGA (1280 x 768) pixel resolution (320ppi)
Etc Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2

Touch
Type/Handwriting Zerogap/Yes

Camera
Main Camera 8MP
Flash LED 1EA
Front Camera 1.3MP HD

Battery
Capacity/Type 2,100mAh/Lipolymer
(Embedded)
Talk Time 11.9 hours (Tx power 10dm)
Standby Time 564.5 hours (DRX 8)

Audio/Video
Audio Codec MP3/AAC/AA+/eAAC+/AMR NB/ WAV/WMA/MIDI
Video Codec MPEG4/H.263/H.264
Audio Jack 3.5mm
2nd Microphone Yes

Data Connectivity
Bluetooth/USB/WiFI
3.0/2.0HS/802.11 a/b/g/n (Dual Band)
GPS/HDMI/NFC Yes with GLONASS Support / Yes (Slimport)/ Yes (Android Beam)

Memory
Internal RAM/ROM 2GB/16GB

Processor
Quad Core 1.5GHz

Advance Features
Wireless Charging Yes
Wireless Display Yes

About LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics, South Korea was established in January 1997 in India. It is one of the most formidable brands in consumer electronics, home appliances, IT hardware and mobile communications space. In India for a decade, LG has earned a premium brand positioning and is the acknowledged trendsetter for the industry.
LGEIL’s manufacturing unit at Greater Noida is one of the most eco-friendly units among all LG manufacturing plants in the world. The second Greenfield facility is located at Ranjangaon; Pune has the capacity to manufacture GSM Phones, Colour Televisions, Air Conditioners, LCD TVs, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Monitors and Optical Disc Drives.

About Google Inc.
Google is a global technology leader focused on improving the ways people connect with information. Google’s innovations in web search and advertising have made its website a top internet property and its brand one of the most recognized in the world.[/toggle]
May 16, 2013
Panasonic P51 Launched in India with 5 inch HD screen, Quad Core CPU, Magnetic Cover and Stylus

Panasonic at a press conference here in New Delhi, India, Has launched a new Android 4.2 Jelly Bean based smartphone. Dubbed the Panasonic P51, the device is powered by a Quad Core 1.2 Ghz CPU of an unspecified make. The Panasonic P51 also has 4 GB of internal storage and 1 GB of RAM.

The Exterior of the Panasonic P51 is designed mainly of plastic and the front consists of a 5 inch 1280 x720p HD IPS LCD display. For imaging the Panasonic P51 also has an 5 MP main camera and a 1.3 MP front facing camera capable of HD video.

This 3G enabled phone from Panasonic also has Dual Sim Capabilities and included in the box is a magnetic flip cover, that just like Apple’s iPad smart cover will turn on or off the display when flipped open or close respectively. The Panasonic P51 also has a massive 2500 mAh battery, and despite that remains 8.5 mm slim and 135 gms in weight.

This is Panasonic’s first foray into the “Budget Quad Core, Dual Sim” handsets and by the looks of the Phone is powered by the Mediatek 6589 Chipset as all the specifications align with the device.

UPDATE : The phone has been launched at a price of Rs. 26,900. A total of 10,000 more than expected. It has also been confirmed that the chipset on the inside is a Mediatek 6589 same as the one seen on the Canvas HD.

Panasonic P51 Hands On

The Panasonic P51 is only 8.5 mm thick, its got nice curves and a raised bezel sort of design which makes it appear, as if, the display is floating above the body. The ID is unique but it is certainly not premium looking, as Panasonic claims it to be.

The over all design of the phone seems ordinary, the front has a ASAHI made Dragon Trail glass, which Panasonic claims is better than Gorilla Glass. Panasonic also claims they have put in some camera features like smile shot and auto enhance, that seem to be just software implementations. Honestly the quality and the outlook does not seem justified for the price.

The fact that Panasonic claims that performance is top notch when compared to competition, is worry-some especially because one manages to buy two of the other units be it Micromax, Karbonn or any other for the price of this one unit.

At first is it factually clear that someone somewhere screwed up. The Price seems to have been royally messed up even if Panasonic has really managed to offer up the experience they say they have, on the flip-side LG has launched the Nexus 4 in India, which comes at a price cheaper than the Panasonic P51.

May 16, 2013
Panasonic to Launch Quad Core P51 in India on May 16th

Panasonic is finally ready to take on the Android Ecosystem all over again, and they will launch their first device right here in India on May 16th. The Panasonic P5i is expected to run on a Quad Core Chipset clocked at 1.2 GHz, and will have a 5 inch HD display, an 8 MP main camera and a 2.1 MP front facing camera.

Funnily enough we had spotted Panasonic’s name during the launch of the Mediatek 6589 chipset, and the rumored specs of the Panasonic P5i manage to match those seen on the Canvas HD. Maybe Panasonic is getting ready to launch a budget phone in India?, or maybe its all hokum. Either way we will know when we make our way to the launch of the Smartphone on 16th May and get you all the details here on iGyaan.

So Stay Tuned!

May 14, 2013
Oppo to launch Find 5 in India Starting Rs. 27,445

Oppo is prepping to launch its flagship phone the Find 5 in India for a price of Rs. 27,445 for the 16GB variant and Rs. 31,259 for the 32 GB variant. The company made famous by the Apple lawsuit in china is now foraying into international markets with their Android powered smartphones.

The Find 5 has a 5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors and 441PPI IPS pixel density with features technology that combines touch sensors like on the HTC One and LG Optimus G making the display float on top. Its screen is also protected by Gorilla 2 Glass and has the super slim 3.25mm bezel which makes it appear slimmer in profile.

The Find 5 features a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor which rivals that on the Xperia Z, Optimus G and Galaxy S4. The Sensor has Stacked CMOS technology with with HDR, it features an f/2.2 aperture, 4-layer coating and blue glass filters. The Burst mode enables100 photos at 5 frames per second .

The front facing camera has 1.9-megapixel resolution and will capture HD Video.

For hardware the Oppo Find 5 series has a Qualcomm APQ8064 Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with the Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB RAM.

The Oppo Find 5 comes out of the box with Android 4.1.2 and their own custom UI, the handset will soon be updated to Android 4.2. Color options include a Black and a White version, and should go on sale in India in the coming weeks. Expect full reviews, with comparisons on iGyaan soon after.

May 14, 2013
Exclusive : Samsung Galaxy S4 India version Hands On

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S4 in India on the 26th of April 2013. It is believed that the flagship smartphone for the Korean company will come for Rs. 42,900/- and the device will be launched in two colors namely the Black Mist and the Frost White.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 in India will be available initially in a bundled offer which will include a flip case and some accessories. The Smartphone has received many a critical acclaim globally thanks to its many features and software enhancements.

Galaxy S4 Front

Galaxy S4 White Rear 13 MP Camera

Galaxy S4 Bottom

Galaxy S4 Right Side

Galaxy S4 Top

In the hand the Samsung Galaxy S4 seems a lot more robust than its predecessor, however the feel is still plasticky. The device does end up looking a lot more elegant thanks to the brushed aluminum “look” bezel and the nicely pattered back panel which is better visible in the black mist color. Although the Galaxy S4 sports a larger 5 inch display, it does not look a lot bigger than the S3, in fact the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a lot more rounded and fits well in the hand as well as in the pocket.

Galaxy S4 Camera UI

Galaxy S4 Screen Visibility

Galaxy S4 Front 2 MP camera

Galaxy S4 Hardware Button

Galaxy S4 Rear Camera

Galaxy S4 Black Bezel Front

The interface on the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a lot more refined than on other Android phones, including other Samsung Phones. The devices we saw were prototypes, however they ran wonderfully well, with no lag, gestures were great too as you will see in the video.

[pullquote_left] The phone does magic![/pullquote_left]The TouchWiz/Nature UI is now easily recognizable and does not have a lot of differentiation from previous editions, the built in features from the past like multi window, pop up play along with some new UI elements like, finger hover and retina sensors make using the device magical. From a consumer point of view the phone does magic, which in a sense of the word sets it apart from devices that don’t do “magic”.

With just a limited time spent with the two Galaxy S4’s I can safely say that the white color is much better and looks a lot more nicer than the Black, however the black is a lot more elegant and with that a finger print magnet.

With the launch just around the corner, the Samsung Galaxy S4 may just as well be the biggest hype this quarter from Samsung and with the details of the Note 3 leaking out, we can safely assume that its not the last hype for 2013.

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April 24, 2013
Exclusive : Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch in India set at May 10, Price Rs. 44,999/-

Just like last year, our Samsung insider has told us that Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy S4 on May 10 for India available either the same day or soon after via the online Samsung Store. The company has decided to keep the price of their newest flagship at Rs. 44999/- for the 16GB variant.

Here is the best part of the news, the Samsung Galaxy S4 set for India is the Exynos based Octa-core variant and not the quad-core as most were expecting. Although Samsung might change over to a quad core variant if the sales are slow as they were for the S2 in India and the company then launched a cheaper ~~Single core~~ alternate chipset variant adding a G at the end of the model number.

Samsung has taken a similar strategy with the Samsung Galaxy S4 ( or plans to) with the company expecting good sales numbers based on the hype created by the launch. Post that they plan to shift to a quad core variant similar to the one in the US.

Apart from the chipset the Samsung Galaxy S4 also has a 5 inch 1920x1080p Super-Amoled display, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage for the Indian variant, along with a 13 MP camera at the rear capable of full hd 1080p video at 30fps.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 also has Android 4.2.2 along with the latest TouchWiz UI .

March 18, 2013
Live Coverage : Samsung will Launch the Galaxy Note 2 in India Today (Video)

Samsung will Launch the new Galaxy Note 2 in India at 2:00 PM IST at an even that will be held in Hyderabad. Make sure you bookmark this page to get the latest updates and watch the Live Video stream.

September 27, 2012
Motorola and Intel announce the new Droid Razr i (PR)
The Motorola and Intel mating has delivered the RAZR i , and it runs on ntel’s latest mobile chips (2GHz processor),Motorola calls it their biggest phone since the Razr.

Motorola Razr i features:
- “Edge-to-edge”4.3-inch AMOLED display
- 2,000mAh of battery a
- Kevlar coating + water repellent design
- Intel’s 2GHz processor inside
- 8-megapixel camera
- New User interface
- One second start-up to get the camera with dedicated camera butto
- NFC
- Android Beam
- Unlocked bootloader
The phone will come with Android Jelly Bean out of the box and will be available starting next month in Europe. We doubt it will hit the Indian market anytime soon, especially since Motorola started shutting shop in India.

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Introducing the Powerful Motorola RAZR^™ i with Intel Inside^® and an Edge-to-Edge Display

Say hello to the full-screen phone

Motorola Mobility in partnership with Intel Corporation introduced the powerful Motorola RAZR™ i with Intel Inside®: the new full-screen smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand. Its Super AMOLED Advanced 4.3-inch display spans from edge-to-edge with virtually no border – giving you more screen with less phone. RAZR i is the first smartphone that can achieve speeds of 2.0 GHz thanks to a fast Intel® Atom™ processor. Jump from a game to a text and over to a playlist, then off to browse the Web – all without stopping and on a long-lasting battery that is 40 percent more powerful than the competition1.

The power of Intel Inside means you also get an instant-launch 8-megapixel camera that can load in less than a second2. Just use the dedicated camera key so you get the shot you want. When there’s action involved, multi-shot mode lets you snap 10 pictures in less than a second. And with the illuminated sensor located on the back and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities, you’ll get a great shot, even in challenging lighting conditions.

“Together with Intel, we’re redefining what people can expect from a mobile device. A camera that launches in an instant, Web pages that load blazingly fast and a device that’s the perfect balance of screen size and fit in hand,” said Jim Wicks, senior vice president, Consumer Experience Design, Motorola Mobility. “RAZR i delivers just that when you put an Intel-fast processor in a beautifully designed phone and add in extra long battery life.”

“Motorola RAZR i with Intel Inside naturally blends together the value propositions of high performance Intel Architecture and great battery life, Motorola Mobility device innovation and the Android™ platform,” said Erik Reid, general manager, Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group. “Intel’s goal is to provide compelling technology options that translate into great user benefits and experiences. RAZR i is a great proofpoint in the collaboration and we’re thrilled to be working with Motorola to bring this edge-to-edge experience enhanced with Intel Inside to people around the world.”

Powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Jelly Bean), RAZR i puts the Google universe in your hand. Google Play™ gives you access to more than 600,000 apps and games, millions of books and thousands of movies. Get where you need to go with Google Maps for Android™ with free turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. And when your hands are full, use Voice Actions for Android™ on RAZR i to compose a text, get directions, make a call, play a song…or simply Google something. RAZR i also features near field communication (NFC) technology so you can send contacts, links, maps and more directly to compatible phones with Android Beam™. Just hold the phones together and tap the screen.

Designed with premium protective materials, RAZR i is built to go everywhere. A diamond cut aircraft-grade aluminum4 frame surrounds the display, which is made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass, to deflect both scratches and scrapes. On the back, RAZR i is made DuPont™ KEVLAR® strong3. Spilled coffee? Caught in the rain? Don’t worry. RAZR i is protected with a splash-guard coating-even on the electrical boards inside.

RAZR i already has a long battery – and when you set up the SMARTACTIONS™ battery savings rule your phone will automatically adjust to squeeze more out of each charge. Whether you want to maximize your last ounce of power, or prevent your phone from ringing during a meeting, SMARTACTIONS will automatically trigger specific actions. Motorola’s exclusive Guide Me app comes preloaded with interactive, swipe-by-swipe tutorials for tons of features – no instruction manual required. Also unique to Motorola, the interactive Circles Widget allows quick access to notifications, weather, time and more.

Availability and pricing
Motorola RAZR i will be available in black beginning in October in select European and Latin American markets including the U.K., France, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico with more to be announced. A stand out white version will also be coming to select markets. Pricing and availability will vary by country, so please visit www.motorola.com/razri for the latest information.

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September 18, 2012
Sony Xperia Tipo coming on 16th September 2012 for Rs. 9850
Sony Mobile Communications India will launch their next Xperia phone the Tipo, targeted at the budget buyer, on the 16th of September 2012. The Xperia Tipo may not be the cream of the crop when it comes to specifications, but surely adds another to the list.

Specifications Include :
- 800MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor
- 512MB of RAM
- 3.2-inch TFT display with a HVGA resolution
- 3.2-megapixel rear camera
- 2.5GB of internal storage
- microSD card slot with 32GB of storage expandability
- 50GB of free Box.net cloud storage account
- 1,500 mAh battery pack
- Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
The phone is expected to retail for a Price of IN Rs. 9850.
September 10, 2012
Philips Launches Home Theatre Systems, GoGEAR MP3/MP4 players, Docking Speakers and Headphones 13 products
ds9800w Fidelio Sphere

Wow talk about launching big, Philips today at an event held in Delhi, launched 13 new products ranging from Home Theatre Systems, GoGEAR MP3/MP4 players, Docking Speakers and new range of Headphones.

According to ADA Ratnam, President, Consumer Lifestyle, Philips India:

[quote]Innovation backed by deep consumer insights lies at the heart of all Philips products. The new range of products is a reflection of our commitment to delivering authentic and vivid sound experience combined with cutting edge technology and contemporary design to address the ever-evolving entertainment needs of the Indian consumer.”[/quote]

Created keeping India in Mind the full range of products from Philips have been either designed or tweaked to work with the Indian conditions, where headphones are break and sweat proof, and dust resistant and Home theatres have been designed keeping the high bass requirements of the Indian consumers.

Home Theatre Systems:

HTS2511 and HTS2512:
- Compact speakers with Dolby Digital surround sound
- 300W RMS
- Playback DVD, VCD, CD or a USB device.
- HTS2511 and HTS2512 are priced at INR 9890.
HTS3533, HTS3532SL and HTS3532BL:
- Surround sound and DVD video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI for near-HD images
- EasyLink feature to control all HDMI CEC devices via a single remote.
- The HTS3533, HTS3532 (SL and BL) are priced at INR 12890 and INR 10890 respectively.
HTS6543 and HTS6553:
- 3D angled speakers
- DVD, VCD, CD and USB devices
- HDMI for high definition movies
- EasyLink feature to control all HDMI CEC devices via a single remote.
- HTS6543 and HTS6553 are priced at INR 20990 and INR 23990 respectively.
GoGEAR:

SoundDot Mp3

GoGEAR SoundDot MP3 Player

This 2GB music player is a very compact and portable accessory, which can be worn around the neck or on a sleeve very lighweight and very budget friendly, available in a series of colors.

The GoGEAR SoundDot is priced at INR 1599.

SA060 Mp3

GoGEAR SA060 MP4 Player:

A touchscreen Media player for a good price, features include :
- FLAC & APE lossless codec support
- 3.2” HVGA color display
- Touch-screen control
- Kinetic scrolling
- Text reader to view text files
- 4/8GB internal memory
- GoGear SA 060 (4GB) is priced at INR 5999.
Docking Speakers:

The most Interesting products to us were the docking speakers launched today, starting with the most impressive :

DS9800W Fidelio Sphere
- AirPlay stream songs directly from iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad and also iTunes
- SoundSphere technology
- natural, deeper and wider sound impression.
- DS9800W is priced at INR 65990.
AJ3270D

AJ7030D

AS111

AS111 – Android Docking
- Plays and charges your Android powered phone
- Auto-synchronizes its clock with your device
- Songbird so you can sync music between your phone and PC, and a free app for even more functions.
- AS111 is priced at INR 5999.
AJ3270D: for iDevices
- iPod/iPhone
- Compact clock
- Plays and charges the latest iPod/iPhone models
- Protective cases compatible
- Wake up to the radio or a buzzer.
- AJ3270D is priced at INR 3999.
AJ7030D: for iDevices
- iPod/iPhone or FM
- Smart dock lets you charge your devices
- Protective casing compatible
- Dual alarm to wake you and your partner at different time
- AJ7030D is priced at INR 6490.
Headphones:

The all new range of Philips O’Neil headphones has been launched in India, including the extra tough Stretch

Stretch:
- 40mm drivers
- Dynamic bass
- Universal mic
- Cable stretch relief
- Tangle free cable & reinforced connectors
- Noise isolating super soft ear cushions.
- SHO 9560 is priced at INR 4499 and SHO 9565 is priced at INR 4999.
Bend:
- Dynamic 30mm drivers
- flexible headband
- cable stress relief prevents breakage
- tangle-free cable with reinforced connector
- SHO 4200 is priced at INR 3499 & SHO 4205 with mic is priced at INR 3999.
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AJ3270D

AJ7030D

AS111

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PHILIPS PUMPS UP ITS LIFESTYLE ENTERTAINMENT PORTFOLIO WITH NEW, INNOVATIVE RANGE OF PRODUCTS

Launches a new range of Home Theatre Systems, GoGEAR MP3/MP4 players, Docking Speakers and Headphones

New Delhi, India: : Driven by innovation and an obsession with capturing sound in its purest form, Philips, India’s leading lifestyle brand, today expanded its Lifestyle Entertainment portfolio with the launch of a range of state-of-the-art entertainment solutions – Home Theatre Systems, GoGear MP3/MP4 players, Docking Speakers and Headphones – designed to deliver a superior entertainment experience.

Unveiling the new range of products, ADA Ratnam, President, Consumer Lifestyle, Philips India, said, “Innovation backed by deep consumer insights lies at the heart of all Philips products. The new range of products is a reflection of our commitment to delivering authentic and vivid sound experience combined with cutting edge technology and contemporary design to address the ever-evolving entertainment needs of the Indian consumer.”

Created specially for India with the Indian consumers’ unique entertainment needs in mind, the new range offers innovations like a customized user interface in the Home Theatre Systems reflecting the local cultural preferences – Cinemaa setting for movies,Sangeet for music and Cricket for sports. Focusing heavily on sound innovation and high-end technological expertise, Philips brings new propositions like 3D angled speakers to disperse sound evenly around the room for a truly immersive experience and technological advancements like Fullsound^TM – to bring your MP3 music to life; SafeSound – for maximum music enjoyment without hearing damage and Philips Songbird – to discover, play and sync your music, among others for a richer on-the-go entertainment experience. Catering to the changing entertainment desires of today’s consumer, Philips also brings to you the toughest set of O’Neil headphones designed to provide users with pure listening pleasure. The SoundSphere technology of the amazing Docking Speakers, equipped with AirPlay, allows users to indulge in the experience of natural, deeper and wider sound impression with direct access to music from their iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.

All the products in the new range will be available at all leading retail stores across the country starting August, 2012.

Home Theatre Systems:

The new Philips Home Theatre Systems are designed to disperse powerful sound evenly around the room to bring cinema right into your home. With a customized user interface and better bass and thump to match, this new range promises a truly blockbuster home entertainment experience.

Customized on-screen display: Adjusted User Interface naming to fit cultural differences

Customized sound settings: More Bass for a better movie and sports experience

Customized subwoofers: 23% bigger subwoofer for better thump

HTS2511 and HTS2512: These compact speakers with Dolby Digital surround sound are designed to pump up your home entertainment experience. Their 300W RMS power delivers great sound for your movies and music which can be played from almost any source, be it a DVD, VCD, CD or a USB device.

The HTS2511 and HTS2512 are priced at INR 9890.

HTS3533, HTS3532SL and HTS3532BL: These powerful compact speakers are designed to upgrade your home entertainment experience with exposed speakers drivers offering powerful surround sound and DVD video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI for near-HD images. It also comes with an EasyLink feature to control all HDMI CEC devices via a single remote.

The HTS3533, HTS3532 (SL and BL) are priced at INR 12890 and INR 10890 respectively.

HTS6543 and HTS6553: These classy compact speakers allow you to bring the power of cinema to your home and drive your home entertainment experience even further. Their 3D angled speakers disperse sound evenly around the room for an enhanced sound experience. These can be played using any source – DVD, VCD, CD and USB devices and HDMI for high definition movies – and include an EasyLink feature to control all HDMI CEC devices via a single remote.

The HTS6543 and HTS6553 are priced at INR 20990 and INR 23990 respectively.

GoGEAR:

Philips GoGEAR MP3/MP4 players come bundled with innovative features to ensure a superior on-the-go entertainment experience:

            Fullsound^TM: To bring your MP3 music to life

            SafeSound: For maximum music enjoyment without hearing damage

            Surround for movies: To put you in the middle of the action

            Philips Songbird: To discover, play and sync your music

  LikeMusic: For playlists of songs that sound great together

GoGEAR SoundDot MP3 Player: SoundDot is a small, colourful and fashion-like accessory. It’s a simple device which is comfortable to wear especially for everyday activities like walking, exercising, or even cleaning the house. It comes with a built-in clip for convenient and hands-free use and Fastcharge – a quick 6-minute charge for 60 minutes of play to get you going while on the move.

The GoGEAR SoundDot is priced at INR 1599.

GoGEAR SA060 MP4 Player: SA060 offers the superior sound experience and makes you enjoy all the multimedia you can pack in. With SA060, you get the FLAC & APE lossless codec support for precise sound quality, 3.2” HVGA color display for superb video enjoyment, Touch-screen control for smooth and intuitive navigation, Kinetic scrolling for quick and intuitive library browsing, Text reader to view text files and a 4/8GB internal memory to stuff in all that you need to enhance and share your multimedia experience.

The GoGear SA 060 (4GB) is priced at INR 5999.

Docking Speakers:

Whether you’re looking for a sleek wireless speaker packed with features or just a simple way to listen to your iPod or iPhone music out loud, the new range of Philips docking speakers is all you need.

DS9800W: The stylish Philips DS9800W comes equipped with AirPlay which enables you to stream songs directly from iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad and also iTunes. Its SoundSphere technology gives you a chance to experience the natural, deeper and wider sound impression.

The DS9800W is priced at INR 65990.

AS111 – Android Docking: Now you can gear up to get great sound as this speaker plays and charges your Android powered phone and auto-synchronizes its clock with your device. It comes packaged with Songbird so you can sync music between your phone and PC, and a free app for even more functions.

The AS111 is priced at INR 5999.

AJ3270D: This docking station helps you enjoy the pleasure of starting your day right – with favorite music from your iPod/iPhone. This compact clock plays and charges the latest iPod/iPhone models, even with protective cases on. If you prefer, you can even wake up to the radio or a buzzer.

The AJ3270D is priced at INR 3999.

AJ7030D: Be prepared to rise and shine to favorite tunes from your iPod/iPhone or FM with the dashing Philips Clock radio that will brighten up your room – and mornings. Its smart dock lets you charge your devices without the need to remove its protective casing and comes with a dual alarm to wake you and your partner at different times.

The AJ7030D is priced at INR 6490.

DS1150: The compact Philips DS1150 docking speaker delivers full and rich sound and automatically synchronizes with your iPhone/ iPod’s clock settings. You can also enjoy an adjustable night light and the convenience of charging a second mobile device.

The DS1150 is priced at INR 5999.

Headphones:

Philips O’Neil: The all new range of Philips O’Neil headphones is the toughest set of headphones in the market, designed to suit different consumer needs.

Bend: Philips O’Neil Bend provides powerful sound with Dynamic 30mm drivers delivering deep and dynamic bass. The flexible headband provides enhanced durability. The cable stress relief prevents breakage, and the tough tangle-free cable with reinforced connectors provides enhanced strength.

SHO 4200 is priced at INR 3499 & SHO 4205 with mic is priced at INR 3999.

Stretch: Philips O’Neil Stretch comes powered with 40mm drivers, dynamic bass, universal mic, cable stretch relief to prevent breakage and tough- tangle free cable & reinforced connectors. It also offers deluxe noise isolating super soft ear cushions.

SHO 9560 is priced at INR 4499 and SHO 9565 is priced at INR 4999.

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August 24, 2012
Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 10.1 N800 / N8000 in India Watch it Live. 12:00 PM IST

The Event to launch the Galaxy Note tab 10.1 will be broadcast live. Catch it first on iGyaan.

An dont forget to check out our exclusive Hands on Video

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August 24, 2012
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 shows up on Various Websites – Coming Early August
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch has started to show up on various shopping websites, the Tablet is the second generation Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch that was launched last year as a direct competition to the Apple iPad.

The tablet received critical feedback all over the world and faced several patent issues at Samsung fought legal battles with Apple on the design and usage of the tablet.

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P5100
- Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
- 3 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- 10.1-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
- 1 GHz Cortex-A9 Dual Core Processor
- HD Recording
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- 3G Enabled
- Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
The Tablet is expected to launch just shy of Rs. 30,000 and should be available in first week of August. Expect a full hands on Review as soon as the device is available.
July 24, 2012
Micromax Launches Superfone Ninja 2 A56 with 800 Mhz Cpu

Micromax has launched yet another Superfone in their Android lineup, the Superfone Ninja 2 is a successor to the Ninja which came with Voice Assistant Aisha. The phone is powered by a 800 MHz Powerful processor and will come with 2.3 Gingerbread Android.

The front features a 3.5 Inch Full Touch Screen, and on the back is a 3 MP fixed focus camera. For battery it is juiced by a 1400 mAH Battery and has a microSD slot making the storage Expandable Up to 32 GB.

There is no information on Price, or availability of AISHA on the Superfone NINJA 2. We will update you once we have more info.

July 2, 2012
Sony Xperia S Unboxing and Hands on Review

The Sony Xperia S, was launched recently in India, and despite the high price and low specs seems to doing just great in the market. The device has an impressive display one of the best till date, with a 1280×720 px resolution crammed into a 4.3 inch display along with the Mobile Bravia Engine .

First impressions of the device make you feel like the phone is more eye-candy and less functional, but that is quickly changed when you power on the device and the crisp display shows up. The phone appears to be very functional and responsive.

At the heart of the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 Dual Core chipset with 1.5GHz of speed, and a Adreno 220 GPU . The Xperia S has an whopping 12 megapixels of camera resolution at the back with full HD 1080p video capability. On the front is a 1.3 MP camera which is however capable of 720p video aswell.

The design is brilliant and the glowing bar in the bottom area looks exceptionally good. The back panel opens up to give access to the micro-sim slot, the battery is a 1750 mAh battery and is not changeable. The phone has a 16GB store with no micro SD expandability.

Check out the Images and size comparisons below and stay tuned for the full video review.

Images

Video Unboxing & Hands On (coming soon)

May 11, 2012
Exclusive : Samsung Galaxy SIII Launching in India 1st week of June, Prices out

So its time again for some inside news. Several of our sources are talking up the Samsung Galaxy SIII and the fact that it will be showing up in India early Next Month.

According to our Samsung insiders, the company will hold a launch event sometime in the 1st week of June and immediately have the device available in the market. The pricing information also seems to be hinting that the device will be launched at Rs. 35999/- as the MRP on the boxed unit of the Galaxy SIII.

The Samsung Galaxy SIII, an upgrade to the superbly popular Samsung Galaxy SII, was launched last week at an even held in London.

The company has taken a different approach to the design of its handset and instead of the boxy design have now gone with a more fluid and organic design with rounded edges. The S3 comes with a 4.8 inch Super AMOLED Display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 px making it 306 pixels per inch. An 8MP camera with HD video and a 1.9MP front camera for HD Video calling.

As far as the chipset is concerned, the Exynos 4212 Quad core with 1.4GHz clock speed goes under the hood along side a Mali-400MP GPU. Three storage options 16/32/64 GB storage and 1 GB RAM give the buyer possibly the best set.

Also according to our sources the Galaxy SIII will only be available in the 16GB version in India.

May 9, 2012