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  • inFORM: The Next Giant Leap For Touchscreens

    inFORM: The Next Giant Leap For Touchscreens

    Touchscreen is the interface of choice for interaction with digital world for quite a while now. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, refrigerators, even RO water purifiers now come with touch screens. But there is always a divide in such devices; there is no physical feedback. The devices we use, respond to our stimuli and act on our instructions. We have access to our loved ones thousands of kilometers through video conferencing services like skype, but it still lacks the physical appeal of holding hands. Now MIT’s Tangible Media Group with their Project called inFORM intend to change that.

    The inFORM was created by Daniel Leithinger and Sean Follmer and overseen by Professor Hiroshi Ishiiis. It is an attempt to look at the future of interactive interfaces. The surface looks like living clay columns which rise to form shapes and graphs as instructed. The project of course is in a rudimentary stage but the practical applications are unlimited.

    inFORM is great for Work and Play
    inFORM is great for Work and Play

    The technology behind inFORM is inspired by the pin screens which are used for animation purposes. Each block in inFORM is connected to a motor and controlled by a laptop. Using the inputs you can not only move the pins to render digital content physically, but can also register real-life objects interacting with its surface , for which they have hacked the Microsoft Kinect.

    The Tangible Media Group intention with this project is to assess the interfaces of the future. This can be incredibly advantageous for professionals like Designers, Architects, and Engineers who can instantly see their creations in a 3D model and access the flaws of their designs too. The best part is that they can edit and interact with their designs.

    For us regular folks, it can be used for physical game of chess with your friend sitting in Australia while you sit in Norway. With Virtual Reality(VR) gaining steam with Oculus and Project Morpheus, inFORM can be used to define the missing element of touch. So while you are having a VR walkthrough in the park, the inFORM surface can stimulate its surface in accordance to where you are in your VR world, you can feel different surfaces like grass, rocks maybe even rivers under your feet. Now that would be a truly immersive experience.

    InFORM will be greatly beneficial for Education.
    InFORM will be greatly beneficial for Education.

    Even in the field of education this technology can bring a paradigm shift. Now instead of just reading about the movement of tectonic plates in geography class, students can see them move in 3D models. Subjects like Science, Maths, and Geometry will get a lot more comprehensible for students who get to see their theorems and formulas in action.

    This project doesn’t fail to impress even if it is in a nascent stage. Like touch screens gave way to gesture controls that is found in Kinect and Wii and they too are giving way to VR technology, inFORM might be the new claimant for the next innovative technology revolution. Maybe we are closer than we think in terms of interacting with real world atoms instead of digital pixels. We are back into the physical world; the circle seems to be complete.

  • Latest Chrome OS Update Brings Drag-and-drop Features For Touchscreens

    Latest Chrome OS Update Brings Drag-and-drop Features For Touchscreens

    The Chrome OS users have been enjoying the latest OS features and the touchscreen benefits since September. The latest update of the chrome OS, brings up touchscreen text selection and drag and drop support.

    The platform’s latest version also brings up a number of other changes including the ability to choose audio sources from the tray menu and the addition of on-by-default Quickoffice editor for Word and Excel. Users can now also check their connection using a diagnostics tool and share folders and files direct from the File app. If you’re using any Chrome OS device, you can expect to get the OS 30 update in few days from now.

     Some highlights of these fixes are:

    • Audio source selector in the tray menu
    • Quickoffice (Beta) editor for Word & Excel files on by default
    • Improved UI for release channel switcher – owner accounts 
    • Touch enabled text selection on touch devices
    • Touch enabled drag and drop on touch devices
    • Connectivity diagnostics tool enabled on the Chrome offline page
    • Ability to share folders and files from Files app
    • Better sandboxing for Native Client
  • Intel Showcased 4th Generation Processors at The “India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour”

    Intel Showcased 4th Generation Processors at The “India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour”

    Intel today organized India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour, and showcased a wide range of devices powered by Intel’s latest processors.

    The aim of the seminar was to showcase the advanced technology supported by Intel 4th generation processors, which helps users to interact with technology in various innovative ways like gestures, touch and voice commands.

    Devices which were on display during the session include 2-in-1 devices, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Value PCs, and Smartphones, which are based on Intel processors.

    2013 has been a special year for us, with the launch of 4 processors and the Silvermont micro-architecture. These innovations have been a step towards revolutionizing the way we interface with computing devices through touch, voice, facial recognition and gesture-based interactions. With the launch of Bay Trail later this year, we will only take another step in making this a reality and the event today is aimed at showcasing how the consumer’s experience can be taken to the next level”- says, Thaine Creitz, Director Consumer Channels Group, Intel Corporation.

    Intel 4th generation processors are Equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video to facilitate easier and faster conversion of videos. The session included showcasing of the ArcSoft ShowBiz, which is a Windows 8 UI application to produce videos quickly using the Intel Quick Sync Video feature. You can create videos in various different formats like Blu-ray, DVDs, 3D videos, etc and also inter convert them easily and quickly.

    Many products were showcased during the presentation including the Dell XPS18 which might launch in India soon, it has a giant touch screen of 18.4 inches with Intel Pentium / i3 / i5 processors, memory(RAM) is 4 / 4 / 8 GB, hard disk option would be 320 / 500 / 500 GB + 32 SSD, this device would have Windows 8 64 bit and the giant device weighs 2.2 Kg. This device costs $ 899.99 / 999.99 / 1349.99 respectively. You can find the images below.

    Xolo Q1000s Unboxing iGyaan 11

     

    Intel also showcased the mini CPU, which can make the towers portable. You can check some images below:

     One of the tablet that was showcased during the event was the Ramos W32, comes with a 10.1 inch screen, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of in built storage and is priced at $259.99:

    Besides of all these products, Intel showcased alot more. The company has tied up for smartphones with Indian manufacturers like Xolo and Lenovo and has plans to get some more partners to boost up its smartphone range. 

    [toggle title=”Press Release”]Intel hosts “India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour”

    Showcases wide range of devices based on touch, gesture and voice recognition technologies

    New Delhi, September 10, 2013: Intel today organized an interactive “India Retail Innovation &

    Technology Tour” to showcase and demonstrate an all new “Fast-Easy– Safe” computing experience

    through a wide range of high performance devices powered by Intel’s latest processors. The session

    featured a wide array of form factors including the latest 2-in-1devices, Ultrabooks™, Value PCs,

    Tablets with Android* and Windows 8* and Smartphones based on Intel processors. An exciting

    range of demos and applications were showcased on these devices to highlight the benefits and

    goodness of Intel® Architecture.

    Applications to show touch with performance and enhanced gaming experience

    Intel® Quick Sync Video, built right into the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor, uses dedicated

    media processing to make video creation and conversion faster and easier. With it you can create

    DVDs or Blu-ray* discs, create and edit 3D videos, convert 2D video files into 3D, and convert

    video for your portable media player and for uploading to your favorite social networking sites—

    all in a flash. The session included showcasing of the ArcSoft ShowBiz

    application to produce videos quickly using the Intel Quick Sync Video feature.

    Also available in new 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors, the Intel® Iris™ Pro graphics

    5200 and Intel® Iris™ graphics 5100 give consumers a better gaming experience with more stunning

    performance than ever before. One notable app that takes advantage of these new graphics to deliver

    a visually stunning racing experience is Codemasters GRID 2

    one could get a richer application experience on Intel® Architecture. In addition to great graphics,

    Ultrabook device users can enhance their experiences with touch, sensor and gesture input.

    At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco this week, Intel will officially introduce

    Bay Trail, Intel’s first 22nm SoC for mobile devices based on the company’s new low-power, highperformance Silvermont microarchitecture. Bay Trail will power a range of innovative designs most

    notably tablets and 2-in-1s.

    During the year Intel has also delivered the biggest increase in battery efficiency in the

    company’s history with the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors. These 4th gen Intel Core

    processors combine stunning PC performance with tablet-like mobility, accelerating the category of

    2-in-1 devices. With power levels as low as 6 watts in system design power, Intel is enabling thinner,

    lighter, cooler, quieter and fanless designs, while adding broad new human interfaces to computing

    devices through touch, voice, facial recognition and gesture-based interactions.

    Speaking at the event, Mr. Thaine Creitz, Director Consumer Channels Group, Intel

    Corporation said “2013 has been a special year for us, with the launch of 4

    processors and the Silvermont microarchitecture. These innovations have been a step towards

    revolutionizing the way we interface with computing devices through touch, voice, facial recognition

    and gesture-based interactions. With the launch of Bay Trail later this year, we will only take

    another step in making this a reality and the event today is aimed at showcasing how the consumer’s

    experience can be taken to the next level”.

    Intel also announced the launch of the Silvermont microarchitecture earlier this year. The

    technology is aimed squarely at low-power requirements in market segments from smartphones to

    the data center and delivers industry-leading performance-per-watt efficiency. The highly balanced

    design brings increased support for a wider dynamic range and seamlessly scales up and down in

    performance and power efficiency.

    About Intel

    Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds

    the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional

    information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

    Intel, Intel Core, Intel Atom and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other

    countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.[/toggle]

     

  • Sonata Announces TouchScreen Wristwatch

    Sonata Announces TouchScreen Wristwatch

    Titan’s Sonata has announced the launch of its the first ever touch screen watch that does away with most of the physical push buttons on the digital watch.

    The touch screen watch is a multi-function sports watch with a high water resistance and comes packed with features such as light, stop-watch, multiple time display, day, date, alarm, and is available in three vibrant colours.

    The watch is part of Sonata’s Super Fibre Ocean Series and is available at an introductory price of Rs 1,499.

  • Sony Xperia Tipo coming on 16th September 2012 for Rs. 9850

    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.

  • Microsoft applies for a High Performance Touchscreen Patent

    Microsoft applies for a High Performance Touchscreen Patent

    Microsoft Recently demonstrated a high performance touchscreen prototype, that would reduce the touch lag of a device from 100ms to 1ms. Microsoft has filed a patent protecting its endless research on the subject. 

    The Effect of touch response lag once reduced will bring the experience of touchscreen devices to a brilliant level. Instead of a laying line , users if drawing on a touch screen tablet, will experience almost no lag as if the ink was coming from the finger. 

    Micrososft may throw these screens into future Microsoft Tablets, if they do, expect them to be superiorly responsive. 

    [USPTO]

  • First Blackberry 10 device leaks, points to London

    First Blackberry 10 device leaks, points to London

    Oh my dear berry addicts, looks like the world is abuzz with Blackberry news once again. The bitter sweet fruit that has seen a major downfall in the recent years is finally trying to put its pieces together. New prototypes have surfaced for the upcoming Blackberry 10 phone lineup, which the company is supposedly launching this year. 

    Research in Motion is hosting the BlackBerry Jam event in a few short days where they plan on giving out a few prototypes of the handset running this OS to developers for testing apps and whatnot. 

    According to various sources this particular unit is only meant for development and is a open version of what may finally become Blackberry london. Some reports also point towards the origins being Blackberry Colt, however that seems highly unlikely. 

    Either way most analysts are pegging Blackberry’s return time to at least 5 years, we will have to see if these devices help bring it back up.

  • HP announces Six Ivy Bridge desktops (PR)

    HP announces Six Ivy Bridge desktops (PR)

    HP has just refreshed their lineup of All in Ones and Desktops with the new Intel IVY-Bridge Chipsets, featuring a total of six new quad-core models that’ll be available directly from HP in June. 

    The three All-in -Ones include  

    Omni 220qd
    • Ivy Bridge platform
    • Beats Audio 
    • cantilever design 
    • $999 starting
    Omni 27qd
    • 27-inch display
    • Ivy Bridge platform 
    • $1,199 starting
     TouchSmart 520xt
    • touch-enabled 23-inch display 
    • $999 starting
    • Ivy Bridge platform

    The Three desktops include HPE h8t, available for $699, and the HPE h8xt starting $799 and HPE Phoenix h9t starting at $1,149. 

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    PALO ALTO, April 24, 2012 – HP today expanded its consumer desktop portfolio, adding five models powered by Intel’s 3rd generation Intel® Quad-Core™ processors that deliver intelligent performance and enhanced built-in security.

     

    Intel’s new 3rd generation Core processors offer up to twice the HD media and 3-D graphics performance as well as significant processor performance as previous generation. Consumers will appreciate the added protection against viruses, malware and rootkits provided by Intel® Secure Key and Intel® OS Guard.

     

    HP Omni 220qd: A sleek all-in-one PC that offers a streamlined cantilever design and optional features such as Beats Audio™ for a PC that sounds as good as it looks.

     

    HP Omni 27qd: The company’s first 27-inch all-in-one PC and the first non-touch HP PC to feature HP’s exclusive Magic Canvas software for a truly engaging experience.

     

    HP TouchSmart 520xt: Designed for consumers who demand a premium multimedia and touch experience.

     

    HP Pavilion HPE h8t and h8xt: Provides the ultimate computing experience in a sleek and simple design. Select models can support up to three displays.

     

    HP Pavilion HPE h9t Phoenix: The company’s most powerful Pavilion platform to date, it is engineered to run power-hungry applications such as video editing and games with ease.

     

    For an in-depth look at the HP consumer desktops powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors, check out TheNextBench.

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  • Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT S6102 Unboxing and Hands on Video

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

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

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

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

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

    Box Contents

    Tech Specs:

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

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

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

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

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

    Battery
    Stand By Time N/A
    Talk Time Up to 7 hours
    Li-ion 1650 mAH
    Memory
    Internal Memory N/A
    External Memory Yes, Up to 32GB
    Memory Slot Yes, Micro SD Card

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

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

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

    Others
    Colours
    Black


    Applications :
    Samsung ChatON, Samsung Apps, Google Apps


    Also Known As :
    Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos I589, Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos SCH-I589

    Check out our Hands on Images and Unboxing Video Below:

    Images

     

    Video

  • Samsung launches new remote with Siri like voice commands

    Samsung launches new remote with Siri like voice commands

    Heard rumors of an Apple TV with Siri voice control, well Samsung’s not even waiting for that to launch as the company has already launched a new remote with voice activated functionality. The new remote is a Universal remote and can be used on all Samsung Televisions and Home Theater systems. It drops all flavor of buttons to be replaced with voice features. 

    While the remote will use a combination of Bluetooth and IR to connect to a range of existing and upcoming TVs, Samsung is yet to give out an official list of supported devices, or even if the remote will work cross brands.  The remote can also be used for controlling a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, etc.

    With the possibility of Apple taking the HDTV industry by storm major companies are not waiting around to see what the outcome is, as they did with the iPhone and iPad. All brands including Samsung, Sony, LG and Philips showed off Voice activated features in their displays at CES 2012.

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  • iGyaan Holiday Guide : Best Smartphones for 20000 Rupees

    iGyaan Holiday Guide : Best Smartphones for 20000 Rupees

     

    Continuing on with our Tradition of Holiday Guides today we bring the best phones under the 20,000 Rupees mark (15,000 – 20,000), Of course you can check out our under 15,000 guide and Under 10,000 Guide if they better suits your purpose.

    (In order of preference) 

    Android Phones  

     Samsung Galaxy R (Rs. 20,000) : Have 20k to spend? This is our pick for smartphone under the 20 thousand mark. The dual core smartphone is available at online retailers for prices well below 19k including deals, searching will get you a good deal. The phone performs great and a review done for the second time, by us, will fill you in on required info.

     

     

    LG Optimus 2X (Rs 18,599) : Although the phone fared poorly in our review, The device has been rooted, modded and been patched to fix all software glitches of the stock ROM, This is a alternative dual core smartphone for the modder and cellphone tweaker. This phone will keep you busy for hours. If you plan to mess around with software on your device this is your poison. Although this may not help you Our Review is here

     

     

    Motorola Defy Plus (Rs 17,000) :  The best rugged phone in this class, with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 512MB ram a 3.7 inch WXGA screen and endless hours of outdoor fun. This is your device if you love the outdoors but want in on the latest smartphone action. The Defy Plus will most probably get the ICS update since it has all supporting hardware ( Considering that Motorola is almost a Google entity now) . Our complete review with the higher priced Xperia Active is here.

     

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V ( Rs 17,499) :  Five words : “Timescape plus Mobile Bravia Engine” define what Android on a smartphone should look like. There is nothing that looks and performs as good as the TimeScape UI (Considering only Android OS)on Sony Ericsson Phones ( according to us) The phone is powered with a 1GHZ scorpion processor and features a 3.7 inch Screen with MBE. It has 512 MB Ram and Android 2.3 with a confirmed upgrade for Ice Cream Sandwich. Our Review is Here 

     

    There are of-course others that didn’t make the list, Our Reviews can be seen for those:

    Blackberry 

    Curve 9360 (Rs. 19,000) : The curve that runs OS 7, a fix for those who are not yet ready to shift to a full touch Blackberry, and those who are not ready to switch to Android or the likes of iOS. The device is the slimmest Blackberry yet at only 11mm. 800 MHz processor 512MB Ram and 512MB Rom. Check out our Video.

     

     

    Curve 9380 ( Rs 20,000): The first full touch curve, it brings BB OS 7 and a range of nice changes to the blackberry users, 800 MHz cpu , 512 MB Ram and 512 MB Rom is carried on from its younger cousin above. The device also features a nice 3.2” HVGA+ touch screen with a 480 X 360 pixel resolution at 188ppi. Check out our full review.

     

    iOS

    iPhone 3Gs ( Rs 20,000) : Two years old but still selling strong, the iPhone 3Gs supports iOS 5, iCloud, iMessage, Airplay and everything except FaceTime. If you hurry you can cash in on the new iOS 5.0.1 Jailbreak and even get Siri working on it. What else could you ask from a two year old phone. in terms of specs, it runs at 600MHz, has 16GB internal storage and 256MB Ram. The AppStore is the largest app market although most new apps may not perform great on the 3Gs. But hey you still get asked the question : “You have an iPhone”? Read our Editorial Here

     

    Symbian

    Nokia E6 (Rs. 17,000) : The business power seller from Nokia, If you don’t use a Blackberry, you use a Nokia E Series phone. A Qwerty marvel from Nokia, the device features 2.46-inch Touchscreen making it the first Touch Type – Nokia E Series. The device is loaded with Symbian Anna and comes with a 680 MHz processor, 8 MP camera and a very long battery life, bundled with a excellent build quality. Check out our Unboxing and Review Video

     

    Nokia 701 (Rs. 17,800) : Although stocks are limited on this recently released phone, it seems like a promising option for the Symbian lover, Running the new Symbian Belle Nokia Belle, the device features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 640 x 360 px. Inbuilt NFC, 1 GHz processor and 8MP Camera with 720p (30fps) Video. Our Review will be out shortly.

     

     

    Windows Phone

    Samsung Omnia W (Rs 18,990) : Launched upwards of 25k , Samsung has fiercely dropped the price of the Omnia taking into record the Nokia Lumia Marketing campaign. The device has a nice 3.7 Inches WVGA Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor, and 5MP AF Camera With LED Flash including a VGA front camera. Comes with Windows Phone Mango 7.5 and Samsung Apps. Our Review is Coming Soon

     

     

    Nokia Lumia 710 (Rs 19,999) :  Finally available the Nokia Lumia Series brings the first versions of Nokia Phones running WP7.5 to India. Powered by a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion Processor the Lumia 710 is the smaller sibling of the highly advertised Lumia 800. This device has 3.7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display screen with 480 x 800 pixel and a 5MP camera + LED flash. It also has a 512 MB RAM and has Adreno 205 GPU. iGyaan Review Out Shortly.

     

    Other phones that were not designed for Windows 7.5, but still support it fully include the following,( and you can possibly find a good deal on them):

    HTC HD 7 : 19,500

    HTC Mozart : Rs 19,000

    Dell Venue Pro : Rs 20,000

     

    Stay tuned for more Holiday Guides.

  • Spice Mi 350n Unboxing and Comparison with A75 Superfone

    Spice Mi 350n Unboxing and Comparison with A75 Superfone

    The Spice Mi350n is an answer to the Micromax A75 Superfone, with dual sim and Android 2.3, the device offers similar specs and a cheaper price of Rs 7700 check out our Video Unboxing and quick comparison b/w the two devices.

     

  • HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Review

    HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Review

     

    The HTC Sensation XE has been a low baller in India, especially because it was launched soon after the Sensation, added only minor improvements that made major differences. Here is our review.

    Build Quality

    The Sensation XE, just like is predecessor, is built in a unibody fashion, with a sold structure and aluminum back panel with rubber edges. The front of the device has an outward curved gorilla glass which is shatter and scratch resistant. The HTC Sensation XE is superbly built and will last a lifetime by designers who 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. 

     

    Specs

    There is no questioning the latest hardware in the Sensation XE, the latest dual core processors a very high resolution screen, functional 8 megapixel camera with full HD video at 1080p not to forget the added Beats by Dre audio.

     

    DESIGN

    The Sensation XE is still the Range Rover that the original sensation was, you can infact say this is a higher end model, especially because it does not add any changes to aesthetics except the obvious beats branding and the red accents.

    PHONE AND MESSAGING

    Just like the original Sensation we got superior audio in and out during calls. The network performance was excellent and sustained throughout our test period. 3G and WCDMA performance excelled in the Sensation XE. The XE also continues the standard that the Sensation set as being the best in phone networks on our list of devices. Over all impressive.

    The touchscreen on the device is same as the original Sensation, allowing 4 point interaction, 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. This allows for really fast messaging and the keyboard has nice and large keys considering that the Sense keyboard is one of the most coveted Android keyboards yet.

     

    Beats Audio + Multimedia

    The Sensation XE not only features a Beats audio processing engine but also has one of the best included earphones/headphones with a smartphone. The iBeats come with a uniquely distinctive carry pouch and also have online microphone and remote for audio control. While you can’t compare the quality of audio to high end standalone headphones, these uniquely stand out far above normally included ones. Offering good, deep bass and excellent vocals. The device also instantly detects the iBeats, once plugged in, and activates the beats audio profile.

    The screen is a brilliant qHD Screen with a native resolution of 540 x 960 px, large enough to put any phone to shame, not considering of course the Galaxy Note and likes.  The screen is also no Amoled or Super-Amoled display so don’t expect it to be as vivid. But watching movies, reading text and playing games is great on this device. The Beats audio improves the overall multimedia experience a lot, making movies, music and just plain old videos sound better.

    The camera is an 8MP snapper the same from the Sensation, it captures stunning pictures and great full HD video. The camera app comes with a lot of features in the standard HTC style, which allows for a lot of tweaks to be made by the photographer at hand. On the front is a lowly VGA camera which offers decent VOIP capabilities and no video calling.

    BATTERY LIFE

    Values 2G 3G WiFi
    Talk Time unto 9.5 Hours 5 hours –
    Standby time 48 Hours 30 hours 7 Days
    Web Browsing 8-9 hours 5 hours 5 Hours
    Video Streaming 4.5 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours
    Music Streaming 15 hours 10 hours 14 hours

    In certain cases we saw improvement in the battery management on the Sensation XE compared to that of the HTC Sensation.

    Conclusion

    Although not a major improvement over the Sensation, in terms of looks and performance, the little add-on definitely make a big difference. The processor bump to 1.5GHz improves overall device performance and does not affect battery life. The beats audio improves the overall experience of the device and the earphone make an excellent add on. The device is robust, well made and is built to impress, a definite up above the competition.

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    Price  Rs. 32,599/-

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  • Micromax Superfone Lite A75 Unboxing

    Micromax Superfone Lite A75 Unboxing

     

    A quick unboxing and hands on with the recently launched Micromax Superfone Lite A75.  The device is a first from Micromax in many ways, including first under 10k with 3.75 inch screen, first with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and also the first Dual sim Android. Check out the video below.

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