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LG Optimus Black Unboxing and Hands On with Video

The LG Optimus Black Was announced just recently in India, and we are here today with a quick unboxing and hands on preview of the device.

Important specs include:

Name	Type
Operating System	Android OS v2.2
Dimensions	122mm x 64mm x 9.2 mm
Weight	109g
Display Screen	4 inch WVGA IPS LCD
Processor	1 GHz Cortex A8 Processor
RAM	512 MB
Storage	2GB Internal + 32GB Optional
Camera	5 MP Rear : 2 MP Front (AF)
Video	720P VIDEO @30 fps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, A-GPS, Bluetooth v3.1 with EDR
Battery	1500 mAh Li-Ion

The Price of the Device is about : Rs. 19,800 in the Market

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Video Unboxing

July 20, 2011

Micromax Launches the A70 Android Handset in India (PR)
Micromax has finally launched the new Android Handset the A70, its the highly awaited successor to the Andro A60. The device has been bounced around the internet and blogosphere for quite some time, and the A70 term first came into play in december during the launch of the A60. Earlier this year leaked images of the device showed up on various websites.

The phone is now officially available in the market for a price of Rs. 8999/-

Key Features Include
- Android 2.2 (Froyo)
- Camera Primary 5.0 MP Secondary – VGA
- 600MHz Processor
- 8.128cm Multi Touch Capacitive Screen
- M! – apps – application store by Micromax
- WCDMA 2100 MHz
- HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
- Mi-Fi Pocket Wireless Internet
- GPS
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- Battery 1450mAh
- Proximity Sensor
- Gravity Sensor
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Micromax strengthens its Android portfolio: introduces the A70
- Packed with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and powered with a 600MHZ processor
- Pre – loaded with M!- apps – application store by micromax
New Delhi, July 19, 2011: Micromax Informatics Limited (“Micromax”), the third largest mobile brand in India, has set a new trend in the growing smartphone category with the launch of A70 today, the latest android device offering from Micromax with a capacitive touch screen and a dual camera for a better user experience.

The A70 comes with a 3.2” TFT HVGA capacitive touch screen, 65K color display and a resolution of 320×480 pixels. It runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and is powered by a 600 MHz processor, which helps you achieve your desired tasks much faster. The A70 is also equipped with a 5.0 MP primary camera and a VGA secondary camera.

The A70 is a 3G enabled device which supports download speeds upto 7.2 mbps and upload speed upto 3.6 mbps. The phone is also compatible with multiple audio/video formats and with the help of Officesuite Viewer ensures you that your work never suffers, even if you are on the go. The phone also boasts a gravity sensor and a proximity sensor making your web browsing experience even better.

The device also comes with some preloaded applications like Moneycontrol Markets, Ebuddy, Opera Mini, MiRoamer- Mobile radio, Saavn, Mosho, Mundu Live TV, Facebook and Whatsapp etc. There’s also Micromax app store (M! – apps) for all other requirements. The A70 has an internal memory of 160 MB and is expandable upto 32 GB.

A70 is available at an attractive price of 8999/ – The model will be available across India. For more information, please visit www.micromaxinfo.com

About Micromax:

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

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July 20, 2011

The HTC Sensation Full Review

After the sudden downpour of benchmark gods in the division of mobility, HTC also let out its dual core beast amidst the ever growing population. The HTC Sensation is the first dual core phone from HTC and also the highest resolution device from the company. Lets see if it actually fares decently well with the competition in the market.

BUILD QUALITY

If you want benchmarks for build quality when it comes to mobile devices, HTC is the global standard. HTC has always managed to surprise us with their quality and build standards. Solid unibody construction along with a tough front facing gorilla glass display which is not only impact resistant, but is also very scratch resistant. The back of the device has rubber accents in strategic locations making it an easy to handle and operate phone. The device is well build and you can see that as soon as you pick up the device in your hand.

With no shaking and rattling this device is robust and built to last. The upward edged glass is functional and is easy on the fingers as you slide off – off the screen. The designers of the HTC Sensation took everything into perspective from the aesthetics to the functionality and the intelligent placement of the buttons – which by the way are extremely tactile and responsive.

HARDWARE

There is no questioning the latest hardware in the Sensation, the latest dual core processors a very high resolution screen, functional 8 megapixel camera with full HD video at 1080p.

DESIGN

While it may not be as clean and sleek as the Samsung Galaxy S2, The Sensation wasn’t meant to be. HTC Sensation takes its design cues from the practical and robust hues of life. You can call it a Range Rover in front of a 7 series ( Galaxy S2) while both may have powerful engines, the rover is more practical in India, is tougher, bolder and solid. Nothing describes holding the HTC Sensation better than this, Its a premium SUV in the smartphone market.

PHONE AND MESSAGING

Superior audio in and out from the Sensation during calls, is the only main thing we saw. The network performance was excellent and sustained throughout our test period. 3G and WCDMA performance excelled in the Sensation as we literally hogged the bandwidth of our providers. With brilliant performance from even the likes of an MTNL trump number ( usually 2 – bars, and weak performance in our area), we were literally amazed at how well this phone handled networks. With as little as two dropped calls in two weeks of testing, this phone has scored the top rank in the iG Phone- Networks Review till date.

The touchscreen on the Sensation is a 4 point multitouch, what that means is that you can have 4 simultaneous inputs. What it also means is that you can use the onboard keyboard as fast as you can move your thumbs. As soon as you lift the finger and tap the next letter, the device is already recognizing your input and will accept the desired letter. Brilliant keyboard , with an definable auto-correct smooth interactions throughout.

DATA & INTERNET

Getting a phone like the sensation and ignoring the Internet connectivity is like buying a spacecraft without the intention to visit the moon. The device is built for online connectivity, with a superb end user experience while browsing the web, streaming audio, playing multiplayer games or even watching an iGyaan review or two. The connections to WiFi are strong and stable, the device can connect to our wireless networks in areas which other phones would term as dead spots. In a head to head comparison the WiFi network on the Sensation was much better than that on the Galaxy S2.

The Hotspot feature is possibly the one we used the most on the Sensation. Because, the network performance was so great, we were able to share our 3G networks over 7 devices and were able to enjoy the shared bandwidth and download speeds of the connection. We did struggle to upload our posts from a off road cafe on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway over a 512kbps upload connection split 7 way, but the Sensation is not to blame for it.

BATTERY LIFE

Unlike the Galaxy S2 the Sensation has a very stable OS, add to the mix a brilliant power management framework and you get a brilliant powerhouse with excellent battery life.

Values	2G	3G	WiFi
Talk Time	upto 9 Hours	6 hours	–
Standby time	48 Hours	36 hours	7 Days
Web Browsing	8-9 hours	5 hours	5 Hours
Video Streaming	4 Hours	2.5 Hours	4 Hours
Music Streaming	14 hours	9 hours	14 hours

GAMING

We found that most games work great with the device and we had no issues with incompatibilities. The only issue that we did see is the difference in display size. Some apps failed to recognize the QHD display on the HTC Sensation and came as mini boxes within the screen of the Sensation, limiting them to their maximum pixel size. The processor is managed well with the GPU and can deliver great graphics and a brilliant gaming experience. Align those with excellent sensors, including a gyroscope and a brilliant touch screen, you have yourself a gaming device

DUAL CORE

We feel HTC did a better job than LG did on the Optimus 2X and Samsung on the S2. Sure the Optimus 2x is cheaper and Samsung has better benchmark results, HTC is more organized and professional and the framework and implementation of the hardware is built to last. The OS is tweaked to give little or no errors and is bug and crash free. Graphics and Implementation of the user interface elements is absolutely stunning and smooth. The Sensation impressed us in all hooks when it came to stuff under the hood, yes it didn’t score high on quadrant, but it can with a little tweaking. Currently the Sensation is a mature device and not as young and energetic as the Galaxy S2 especially when it comes to Processor and Graphics.

ADD ON NOTES

The Sensation has a much higher resolution display in comparison to the S2, but the super Amoled plus trumps the extra resolution 4 times over. The Amoled plus screen is extremely vivid and lifelike. We faced a lot of network issues on the S2, but none on the Sensation, the battery drain issue faced on the S2 was also nowhere to be found on the Sensation. The device does not overheat and performance is smooth throughout.

CONCLUSION

The HTC Sensation is true competition to the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the hype around it. The S2 failed to deliver where it mattered most, the Sensation on the other hand does everything that its meant to and more. The Sensation also is a bit cheaper than the Galaxy S2 in the market and provides excellent user support throughout its service channels. The device is robust, well made and is built to impress. If you are looking for a good investment for your moolah, this is the true multi-taskers of choice.

If it wasn’t for the washed out display in comparison to the Super Amoled Plus, this device would have scored maximum score but for now :

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PRICE :IN Rs. 29,000/-

UNBOXING VIDEO

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REVIEW VIDEO

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July 14, 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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July 5, 2011

Spice Popkorn – M9000 Cinema Projector Phone Full Review

The Spice Popkorn is the first phone in India to have a built in projector and as such sets the standard for all future devices with this technology. Lets find out how it fared at the iGyaan Lab.

Build Quality, Hardware & Design

The Popkorn has a standard candybar design that is much thicker than a regular candybar phone due to the inbuilt projector. It feels quite solid and is comfortable to hold with its metal and rubberized plastic body. The phone weighs 123g and is quite a bit heavier than phones of a similar design, but due to its form factor, it still feels quite comfortable in the pocket.

One feature that we thought was a little delicate was the telescopic antenna. Its quite thin and fells like it will bend if a little too much pressure is applied. Be careful when expanding and retracting the antenna as you use this device.

The screen on the Popkorn is a 6cm 320x240px QVGA display which is quite vivid and displays good contrast in colours. Its nothing to boast about, but then its not the only display the phone has. The device has Dual SIM capabilities and supports GPRS and WAP connectivity. It also has built in bluetooth to allow you to connect your phone to a bluetooth device. It does not support 3G or WiFi.

Included Accessories

The phone comes with a tripod and a tripod mount. We felt that the quality of the tripod could be improved as it feels like it might tip over with the weight of the phone, but such is not the case. The tripod mount holds the phone securely and keeps it nicely balanced on top of the tripod.

Overall, the build quality of this device is exceptional, when you consider the fact that Spice has managed to stuff a projector into a device that weighs only 123g.

Camera and Multimedia

The Popkorn has a 3.2MP rear facing fixed focus camera that can capture images upto 2048 x 1536 px. It can also record video at a maximum of 15fps and also comes with a 4x digital zoom.The camera can be used as a webcam as well, once you plug it into your computer via the included USB cable.

The projector on the device, in our tests, has given a readable display of approximately 40 inches at its largest and 2″ at the smallest. That’s a HUGE screen from a tiny device. We recommend that the phone be setup so that the display is approximately 27″ to 30″ large as this gives the best picture quality. However, the projector is not extremely bright so using it in a well lit room is not advisable. Keep the lights off and the curtains drawn when using the projector. With many air vents around the phone, we did not notice any significant heating of the device, even after extensive use of the projector.

Another great use of the projector is to watch TV. The Popkorn catches analog TV signals from its telescopic antenna. Channels can be programmed and saved to the device so that you can view them at your leisure. While watching TV is a nice recreational activity, the phone also has a feature that can come in handy while at work. It has the ability to playback PowerPoint Presentations, and with the included laser pointer, you can make excellent professional presentations. You no longer need to carry your laptop to your meetings. Simply copy your ppt onto the memory card and carry the phone.

The phone also has built a built in FM radio, and with the telescopic antenna, you do not require headphones to catch a signal. It also has the ability to schedule and record FM radio so you can catch all your shows at your pleasure. The speaker phone is very loud and gives sufficient sound to be clearly heard in a large room. Spice has also included an external speaker which increases the audio output of the device many-fold. The speaker also has a built-in battery so it does not drain the battery on the phone while in use. A few cables have been included to connect as well as charge the speaker.

Phone and Messaging

The Popkorn supports Dual SIM cards. It also has a standard numpad which makes dialing and placing calls a breeze. The microphone and earpiece perform as expected and we have no complaints. As stated, the loudspeaker is really loud and provides a good hands free experience.

Typing on the phone is also easy as the keypad is quite responsive and the keys are easy to press.

Data & Internet

The Popkorn supports GPRS and WAP. It has a browser that leaves a lot to be desired. One feature we found lacking was WiFI. It would have been great if we could use WiFi to browse the internet on the projector or even stream videos directly to the device via our desktops/laptops. Maybe they will include this feature in the next version of the device.

Conclusion

When we got this device, we had low expectations of its performance. However, after using it for a while, we were, quite literally, blown away. The phone by itself is comparable to any number of Dual SIM phones that are on the market today, but the other features that it packs set it a world apart. The Projector with its Video playback, Analog TV and Presentation capabilities left us in awe. For its price, it is possibly the most inexpensive projector on the market today. The fact that its a phone and can fit in your pocket just adds icing to the cake.

MRP: Rs. 6699/-

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Full Review

July 5, 2011
Samsung sneaks in the Galaxy Z
A new Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Z has appeared on the Three mobile network in Sweden, although there is no official word from Samsung as yet.

The Samsung Galaxy Z seems to be a downgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy S II, it features
- 4.2inch inch touchscreen Super Clear LCD
- 800 x 480 pixels
- dual core 1GHz processor.
- 5 megapixel camera on the back
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- WiFi
- GPS
- 8GB of built in storage
- microSD card slot
We are trying to get more information on the availability and launch prospects of this device in India, Price is set at 3995 Sweden Kr = INR. 28,000/-
July 2, 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

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
LG Optimus 2X Review

The First dual core smartphone in India, But does it have what it takes to stand up against the ever heating competition. Lets find out.

BUILD QUALITY

This is possibly the best phone from LG’s stable when it comes to build quality. The mix of materials is nice, so nice infact, that you wouldn’t make out that its an LG if we covered the branding. A very nice mix of soft touch back with steel and alloy bezel, a tapered gorilla glass that sumps down on the sides to give a fantastic feel of the device. Buttons are nice and tactile, only the top HDMI connector is kind of flimsy. But apart from that, top to bottom, front and back this device is constructed well.

HARDWARE

The Optimus 2X has an interesting mix of specifications, A dual core 1Ghz Tegra 2 Processor. A 480×800 pixels LCD display, An 8 MP camera, 8GB internal space, the usual Wifi Bluetooth etc, 3G, HSDPA and a 1500 mah battery. These specs put it right in the top few of this year when it comes to performance knock-ers.

CAMERA & MULTIMEDIA

The device is designed to perform when it comes to still images, with one of the best possible cameras we have ever seen on a mobile device the 8MP camera took the liberty to deliver good quality images even when the situation didn’t demand it. The low light performance of the camera is phenomenal and we were able to achieve some good low light shots, indoors.

Video quality on the other hand is a baby on its own dimensions. The 1920 x 1080p video at 24fps is poor and choppy, 720p video is fairly better at 30fps but still turns out choppy and jittery. The camera also boasts video -digital zoom, which does not perform well either, see sample below.

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Speaker on the Optimus 2X is not as loud as we would like it to be, sound is not loud enough we believe and sometimes can ruin the experience. The device otherwise is a multimedia powerhouse, like any other android device. It also has an inbuilt 8GB of storage from the get go and a 32GB expansion slot make it a paradise situation for data-media hungry users.

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The display does its job in the multimedia section and the overall experience is almost disturbance free. Movies play like a charm and gaming is good if not excellent. There are no touch response or accelerometer issues so you wont find yourself complaining on those vital facts while interacting with the device or many of the thousands of apps.

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PHONE & MESSAGING

The phone aspect of the device is brilliant and there were no issues in that, the network was strong and sound from both the earpiece and mic was excellent coming in and going out. This fact is also unlikely of an LG phone, where people often complain of network issues. The bars were strong, even while in transit, and we can safely say the device delivered more than we expected.

Messaging is simple for those with a knack of touch screens, the touch keyboard is reminiscent of design hues from the Apple iPhone keyboard, so is fairly fast and efficient, the touchscreen is responsive so you wont find yourself struggling. Whats more you can always install the various keyboards from the marketplace : Read Swype.

DUAL CORE GOODNESS! ?

We don’t know what LG did, we really don’t. Despite packing the best possible specs for a price thats realistic and affordable by those looking to buy serious smart-phones. The LG Optimus 2x fails to deliver. The UI is slow and buggy, and the overall interface reminds us of those cheap chinese made phones that are forced to run android on them. The NVIDIA Tegra processor was not exploited by LG it seems and in a hurry to reach the market before others they got stuck in poorly processed Hardware. The software integration to exploit the dual core systems is not seen properly in Android 2.2 froyo(os that ships with the device) you will see the device hang , crash, and bore you in many instances in the main UI, while working just fine within apps. LG really needs to roll out a software update fast if they expect to sell this handset in the market.

CONCLUSION

The LG Optimus 2x is there but not there, its awesome but a little boring. The device packs specs but does not integrate them. Hardware is not the key, Even a certain fruit company (read: Apple) has shown us time and again its not always about the hardware, its how usable you can make the product at the end of it. With the LG Optimus 2x you are just left hanging by a thread feeling incomplete. Despite holding a mammoth device you don’t feel confident.

iGyaan says : Give the Optimus 2X a nice wave goodbye, because you cant expect performance from a device that fails you from the get go.

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UNBOXING VIDEO

Full Review Video

June 14, 2011
HTC Salsa Launched : Unboxing and Hands on Pics (PR) : Video now up

Okay so HTC has officially announced the HTC Salsa, the phone with a dedicated Facebook button, As always we g0t the device and unboxed it for you viewing pleasure.

Check out the pictures below, and hang tight while the video is uploaded. (there were some issues and the video is being re uploaded – hang on )

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HTC Unveils the Social Phone HTC Salsa in India

Raises the bar for mobile social phones with the HTC Salsa

New Delhi, India – June 13, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the HTC Salsa in India. The HTC Salsa is powered by the Android operating system and features HTC Sense, HTC’s unique design philosophy that focuses on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. The phone is built entirely to be social, incorporating the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC Sense.

With the stylishly designed HTC Salsa, you can surf from one website to another with multiple browsing windows, zoom in and out of a page, and watch the text resize automatically on screen. You can merge your different email accounts together into one inbox. All the emails are color coded, so you know what’s what, and you can sort them by importance, groups or content. In keeping with its emphasis on easy social connectivity, the HTC Salsa also provides a one-touch access to the key functions of Facebook, integrated throughout the HTC Sense experience, through a dedicated Facebook button.

According to Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India, ““HTC has always understood that different people want different things and the new HTC Salsa offers special new ways to socialize through a mobile device. With Indians increasingly getting hooked on to the social web, we wanted to create the ultimate socially connected phone which makes this experience simple and convenient.”

The HTC Salsa offers a fast, high-performance smartphone experience. Capture the moment in high-resolution stills or video with the 5-megapixel camera and immediately share it with friends on the generous 3.4-inch, 480 x 320 resolution touch display. Upload your photos to Facebook at the touch of a button. For face-to-face conversations on the move, the VGA front-facing camera enables high-quality video calling.

Pricing & Availability

The new HTC Salsa will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 22,000* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.

* Prices may vary according to the local applicable taxes

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

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June 13, 2011
iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Flyer now Available, Price, Specs detailed with Unboxing Coming soon
Here is some great news for Tablet fans, The HTC Flyer is now available and selling at exclusive HTC vendors across the country. We already have a unit headed to us for unboxing and review. So expect a full coverage to follow suit.

Technical Details
- Dimensions (width x height x depth): 122 x 195.4 x 13.2mm
- Weight: 420g with battery
- Display: 7 inch touch-sensitive screen with 1024 X 600 resolution
- CPU speed: 1.5 GHz
- Platform: Android with HTC Sense
- Memory:
  - Internal storage: 32 GB
  - RAM: 1 GB
- Connectors:
  - 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  - Standard micro-USB
- Camera:
  - 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus
  - 1.3 megapixel front camera
- Sensors:
  - Ambient light sensor
  - G-Sensor
  - Digital compass
- Audio supported formats:
  - Playback:.aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
  - Recording:.amr, .aac
- Video supported formats:
  - Playback:.3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv , .avi .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3)
  - Recording:.3gp
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 3.0 with A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
- GPS: Internal GPS antenna
- Battery:
  - Battery type: Rechargeable battery
  - Capacity: 4000 mAh
  - Standby time3: Up to 820 ~1470 hours
  - Video playback: Up to 4 hours
- Network:
  - HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/AWS/2100 MHz
  - Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Box content: Pouch PO S580, Data cable, Magic Pen ST D500, AC Adapter with ExtMicro USB Connector
Price Seems expensive for a 32GB version : Rs. 39,000/-
June 11, 2011
iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Salsa now Available, Price, Specs and Unboxing Soon!
Okay so here is the exclusive HTC new for iGyaan. HTC Salsa the dedicated Facebook phone from HTC is now shipping and in stock at most HTC dealers.

Check out the Details

Technical Details
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 58.9 x 109.1 x 12.3mm
- Weight: 120 grams with battery
- Display: 3.4-inch touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution
- CPU speed: 600 MHz
- Memory: Internal phone storage: 512 MB RAM: 512 MB
- Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack Standard micro-USB
- Network: HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MH
  z Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Platform: Android™ with HTC Sense™
- Camera: 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus and flash VGA front camera
- Sensors: G-Sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
- Multimedia: Audio supported formats:
- Playback:.aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
- Recording:.amr Video supported formats:
- Playback:.3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9),
  .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3), .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3)
- Recording:.3gp
- Internet: 3G: Up to 7.2 Mbps
- 802.11b/g/n
- Bluetooth®: Bluetooth® 3.0
- Battery: Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1520 mAh
- Talk time:
- WCDMA: Up to 474 minutes
- GSM: Up to 540 minutes Standby time:
- WCDMA: Up to 530 hours
- GSM: Up to 445 hours
PRICE : Rs 21,500/-

Stay tuned for a quick unboxing and hands on followup.
June 11, 2011
Asus K53SJ Core i5 Sandy Bridge Laptop Unboxing, With Pics and Video

The Asus K53SJ is one great laptop with great specs and a really affordable price point.

Priced at 36,000/ INR in the Market. Check out the specs and Unboxing video below.

May 27, 2011
Samsung Galaxy Pro Quick Video Preview

Here is a Quick Video Preview of the New Samsung Galaxy Pro

May 7, 2011
Samsung Galaxy Pro GT B7510 Unboxing and Hands On – iG in The Mountains : Update with Video
We went on a road trip See Here . So we decided to bring some review goodness along : Check out the new Samsung Galaxy Pro GT B7510

This is the First Dual Input (Touch and Qwerty) Android Phone from Samsung in a CandyBar form

Samsung Galaxy Pro GT B7510 Tech Specs
- Network : HSDPA 7.2Mbps 900/2100 / EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
- OS : Android 2.2 Froyo
- Display : 2.8? LQVGA (320×240) TFT-LCD
- Processor : 800MHz Processor
- Camera: Main(Rear): 3.0 Mega Pixel Camera AF
  (Single Shot, Beauty Shot, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Action Shot)
- Video : Codec : MPEG4/ H.264/ H.263/ WMV/ RV/ DivX/ Xvid
  Playback : WVGA @30fps
  Recording : QVGA @ 30fps
- Audio :MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, RA
- 3.5mm Ear Jack & Speaker, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, Voice Recorder
- Enterprise Solutions : Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
  ThinkFree Editor
  Value-added Features
- A-GPS
- Bluetooth® technology v 2.1
- USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi 802.11 (b/g/n)
- Accelerometer, Light, Digital Compass, Proximity
- 512MB + 2GB inbox + microSD (up to 32GB)
- 66.7 x 108.6 x 10.65mm, 103.4g
- 1350mAh
- Talk Time : up to11 hours
- Standby Time : up to 620 hours
Check out the Pictures Below.
May 4, 2011