Forget mouse, keyboards and touch-screens: Try the Leap

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Forget mouse, keyboards and touch-screens: Try the Leap

Imagine interacting with your computer with your natural hand movements which are interpreted instantly with remarkable accuracy. It is claimed to be more accurate than a mouse and asreliable as a keyboard. With this device, you can control a computer in three dimensions with your natural hand and finger movements.

It looks similar to a small iPod sized USB peripheral that creates a 3D interaction space of 8 cubic feet to precisely interact with and control software on your laptop or desktop computer. It’s like being able to reach into the computer and pull out information as easily as reaching into a cookie jar.

For an introductory price of just $70(Approx Rs.3,900) this device is available for pre-order on their website. Check out the video below.

Friday, 6 July 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

1GHz Tablet with ICS from Asxus

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It is called as iBerry and it comes from the house of Asxus. Looking at the name of this 1GHz tablet, seems like they got inspired from ‘i’Pad, Black’Berry’ & Asus. For just Rs.5,990 this seven inch tablet comes with good touch screen that supports 800 x 400p resolution and it comes with a dedicated dual Mali-400 graphics engine. Along with that, it is powered up with a 1 GB of DDR3 RAM and a storage capacity of 4GB, which can be expanded to 32 GB through the MicroSD card slot. The tablet also features a mini-HDMI output capable of handling full HD 1080p video playback. It is Wi-Fi-enabled (b/g standards), supports 3G through USB dongles and has a front-facing camera.

Just like most of the tablets these days, this tablet too runs on the Android ICS 4.0.

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Karbonn Smart Tab 1

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Karbonn has also joined the tab bandwagon with the launch of its Smart Tab 1. Priced affordably at Rs. 6,990, Karbonn claims to offer better gaming experience and video with this tab. People looking for use of tablet for entertainment could find this tab appealing. 

The screen size is 17.8 cm. While the OS is Android, v4.0.3, Ice Cream Sandwich, the processor is 1.2 GHz Processor. It also offers an expandable memory upto 32 GB. Along with Wi-Fi support, the 3G support is offered through USB Dongle. The makers claim a music playback time of 25 Hours and Full HD Video Playback of upto 10 hrs

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HCL Me Tab X1 and U1

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HCL has already tried its hands in the budget tablet market with its Me Tab X1 and U1 but probably could not make its presence felt in the market. Now it seems like it plans to review its position by introducing yet another tablet based on Google’s latest mobile OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Dubbed as HCL Y2, the device is expected to cost Rs. 15,000 and be available in August 2012. The tablet will be not only support Wi-Fi but 3G SIM capabilities too. Some of the other featurs include a 1GHz Arm Cortex A8 processor, 512 MB RAM and access to HCL Me App Store.

Monday, 2 July 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

Samsung Galaxy Beam

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Have you every carried your projector in your pocket: Try Samsung Galaxy Beam!

Believe it or not, Samsung has made it possible to carry a projector in their new smartphone in their Galaxy Series. Called as the Galaxy Beam, this projector phone can show you a 50 inch wide screen on a wall with Videos, Photos and movies. How exciting can that be! The phone by itself sports a 4" WVGA TFT screen and a 5MP camera with Flash. With a 1GHz processor and Android Gingerbread, it has 768MB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory.

Key features of this phone are as follows:

- Dual-Core 1 GHz Processor

- 5MP Camera with Flash

- 10.16cm (4.0") WVGA TFT

- HSPA 14.4 network

- Android 2.3

- 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

- 768MB RAM, 8GB Internal Memory

- MicroSD (up to 32GB)

The price of this phone in India is close to Rs.30,000.

Thursday, 28 June 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

Nokia 808 PureView: The 41MP camera phone is coming to India this week

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Nokia 808 PureView: The 41MP camera phone is coming to India this week. 

For those who were waiting for this 41MP phone to launch in India, hold your breath as Nokia now plans to launch this phone on coming June 6, 2012. With its groundbreaking image technology, the Nokia 808 PureView lets you take photos with extraordinary detail and creativity. It features a 41 megapixel 1/1.2" sensor and a high resolution f/2.4 Zeiss all-aspherical 1-group lens. Though this piece of marvel was unveiled back in February at the Mobile World Congress. 

PureView Pro is an imaging technology used in the Nokia 808 PureView device. It is the combination of a 1/1.2" large, very high resolution 41 MP with high performance Carl Zeiss optics. The large sensor enables pixel oversampling, which means the combination of many sensor pixels into one image pixel. PureView imaging technology delivers high image quality, lossless zoom, and improved low light performance. It dispenses with the usual scaling/interpolation model of digital zoom used in virtually all smartphones, as well as optical zoom used in most digital cameras, where a series of lens elements moves back and forth to vary the magnification and field of view. In both video and stills, this technique provides greater zoom levels as the output picture size reduces, enabling 4x zoom in full HD 1080p video, 6x lossless zoom for 720p HD, and 12x zoom for nHD (640x360) video.

Quick Specifications:

- 3G Enabled.

- Nokia Belle OS

- 1.3 GHz ARM 11 Processor

- Accelerometer, proximity, compass

- Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh (BV-4D)

- 41 MP (38 MP effective, 7152 x 5368 pixels), Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Xenon flash

- Screen 4.0 inches with 360 x 640 pixels res

- Memory 16 GB storage(32GB eM), 1 GB ROM, 512 MB RAM

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Micromax A45 Punk

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Meet the new Punk from Micromax!

Available for just Rs.5,499, the Micromax A45 Punk is a very to-the-point Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) phone that has been powered by a 650 MHz processor. The phone has a 3.5 inch touchscreen that supports a resolution of 320 X 480. It also has a 2MP rear camera, FM and the AISHA. Though AISHA is quite close to Siri, it still has quite a long way to go but as for the application it can help you do a lot of things with your voice. 

The device memory is expandable upto 32GB and the company promises a talk time of 4.5 hours.

Well, with that configuration its hard to say if its a super-phone but with that price tag it certainly seems to be a total value for money phone.

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Here comes the Jelly Bean: Android 4.1 with "Google Now"

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Here comes the Jelly Bean: Android 4.1 with "Google Now"

Google recently previewed the next version Android which is dubbed as "Jelly Bean". Its fast and can be faster for searching content on the internet and sharing stuff between phones. 

As a part of this update, comes the "Google Now"! A wild card search engine that takes your location and time to fetch the search results. Google Now works by considering your search history, calendar and location and makes your searches more relevant. For e.g: If you add an event to your calendar, Google Now helps you to get there on time by selecting the best mechanism available for commutation including public transport. Once you tell your phone about your flight schedule, it updates your schedule by checking up with the actual Flight Status.

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Sony starts rolling out the Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia

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If you own a Xperia Arc S, Xperia Neo V or a Xperia Ray then you are in for a treat! Keep checking your phone for updates as Sony has released the Ice Cream Sandwich update starting from these three phones. HTC, Samsung, Motorola and other manufacturers have made similar announcements quite sometime back but apparently none of them have started off with the ICS update for India. 

As for the other range from Sony, the company is expected to roll out the update to more phones towards the end of May/start of June including the Xperia Arc, Xperia Play, Xperia Neo, Xperia Mini, Xperia Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, Xperia Active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman.

Monday, 30 April 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

New HCL Tablet- & 7 Inch Under 8000 Rs.

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This 7" tablet is powered by Android 4.0.3 along with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels capacitive touchscreen display. Under the hood is a 1 GHz processor with a high performance PC. Tablet also has a front camera and 512 MB of RAM and storage of 4GB which can be expandable to 32 GB.

It also has a full USB, mini USB and Micros SD card slot. For 3G this tablet has to be dependent on an external 3G dongle. It comes binded with Rs.3K 'take-aways' that also include discounts on air tickets from Cleartrip.com.

Overall an awesome value for money tab!The price of this tablet is Rs.8,000.

Saturday, 7 April 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

Micromax launches 7-inch Android ICS Funbook tablet at Rs 6,499

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Micromax has launched a tablet - Funbook - that runs Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The device has a 7-inch (17.78 cm) multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.22GHz Cortex A8 processor.

Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax Informatics Limited has claimed it to be the slimmest tablet in India. Besides, it is touted to be the first made in India tablet.

Priced at Rs 6,499, the Micromax Funbook has a 0.3 megapixel (VGA) front camera and 512 MB RAM. It is available in two colours - slate grey and midnight black.

It comes bundled with Tata Photon 3G dongle to keep you connected on the go. It also offers HDMI connectivity and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity.

The tablet has an internal memory of 4GB, which can be expandable up to 32GB. It is said to support 1080p video playback.

The Funbook tablet comes engineered with a 2800mAh battery, which can give users browsing time of approximately 5 hours. The tablet is also light in weight.

Micromax has partnered with Pearson, Everonn and Vriti to bring digital education to users. On the other hand, the company has also joined hands with Bigflix, Indiagames and Zenga to bring entertainment one its tablet.

The tablet will be available at 1,00,000 retail outlets across 50 cities in India.

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The STUNNING 24ct gold MacBook Air

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Introducing the "Macbook Air SUPREME FIRE Edition" that is uniquely designed and crafted by Stuart Hughes. It is encrusted with 25.5 cts of ‘I'F' Flawless diamonds, a magnificent total of 53 individually set sparkling gems sit beautifully in their solid 24ct gold Apple logo. The whole housing is made from highly polished solid 24ct gold, weighing in the region of 2,600 grams.This Exclusive Laptop brings together luxury and top of the industry technology, all of which result in an exquisite work of art. This item is of a limited edition of only 10 units to be made. 

This is the top of the range 2.13GHz model, Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 1066MHz frontside bus 2GB Memory, 128GB solid-state drive1 and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics. 

Cost of this exquisite device - Rs.1.80 Crore.

Tuesday, 3 April 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

Acer Aspire AS5349-2635 Price-Latest 15.6″ inch Windows 7 Laptop

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Acer Aspire AS5349-2635 Notebook Key Features & Technical Specifications: 

• Processor: Intel Celeron B815 CPU @ 1.60GHz (2MB Cache)
• Display Type: 15.6″ inch Active Matrix TFT Color LCD Panel
• Intel HM65 Express Chipset
• OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium(64-bit)
• RAM: 4 GB DDR3 1066MHz
• Hard Disk Drive: 320GB SATA @ 5400 RPM
• Intel Integrated Graphics
• WiFi- IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Inbuilt Webcam
• Memory Slots: 2
• 2-in-1 Card Reader
• Optical Disk Drive: DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
• Slots: Microphone-in, 3 x USB2.0, RJ-45, HDMI, VGA
• Battery: 6 Cell
• Battery Life: Up to 4 hours
• Power: 65W
• Software Included: Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials, Microsoft Office Starter
• Dimensions: 381 x 254 x 35.6 mm
• Weight: 2.4 kg

Acer Aspire AS5349-2635 Laptop Price in India is Coming Soon!

Saturday, 31 March 2012 by VAIBHAV RATHORE · 0 comments

Fly Turbo IQ285 Android 2.3.4 Smartphone

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Fly has just unveiled a new flagship smartphone in Russia, the Fly Turbo (model IQ285).

This smartphone is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and runs Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread operating system.

The Fly Turbo IQ285 smartphone packs a 4.3-inch capacitive multi-touch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal memory.

New Turbo Android smartphone brings a main 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording (1280 x 720 pixels), and a secondary 0.3MP front camera for video calls.

In term of connectivity, Fly Turbo smartphone has Wi-Fi 802.11.b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, a microSD card slot, GPS, NFC, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm jack headphone.

Dimensions of Fly Turbo are 128 x 63.6 x 10.9 mm and weighs 137 grams and its 1500 mAh battery is enabling up to 3.5 hours of talk time, 200 hours of standby.

Other feature is ambient light, proximity and orientation sensors.

The Fly IQ285 smartphone is works in GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz and WCDMA 2100 MHz.

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Google Nexus tablet a ‘done deal,’ claims report

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Google Nexus tablet a ‘done deal,’ claims report

The Google Nexus Tablet is all set to go, an Android enthusiast claims; it is even cheaper as compared to Kindle Fire. Mr. Eric Schmidt, Chairman at Google stated that the company planned to market a tablet of the highest quality. According to the reports, the Mountain View based firm had reached out to Asus for designing a Google branded slate based on Eee Pad MeMo tablet. Earlier reports indicated that the Google Nexus Tablet will be available for the price range between $199 and $249. It is likely to be revealed at CTIA Wireless trade show of 2012 in New Orleans that takes place from 8th May to 10th May.

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Motorola Atrix 2

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If you are looking out for a neat and affordable smartphone with cool as well as sensible specs, this is exactly what you need!

Post the Razer fever, Motorola could never gain proximity with the Indian mobile consumer. Blame it on Motorolas pricing stratagy or maybe even the offering. However, seems like Motorola has sketched a new blue print for capturing the Indian smartphone market. The seceret ingredient they are adding this time is "affordability".

Recently they have launched the Motorola Atrix 2 in India for a price tag of just Rs. 22,990. Though it comes to India months after the global launch, it actually has specifications that can stand almost shoulder to shoulder with Samsung Galaxy S2. Price though is drastically low! Check out the specifications below.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread
4.3-inch qHD display with a resolution of 540×960
1GHz dual-core processor
8GB Internal Memory expandable up to 32GB using a MicroSD card
1GB RAM
8MP camera with auto focus, LED flash and 1080p video recording capabilities at 24fps
VGA front facing camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v 2.1+EDR, USB 2.0
3.5mm audio jack
aGPS, eCompass, Light and Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer
1735mAh battery
Dimensions are 66 x 125.9 x 10.49mm
Weighs 147g

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Is the new iPad just HD and nothing more?

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Is the new iPad just HD and nothing more? 

Yesterday Apple unveiled the third generation of its popular iPad with a lot more features than just the HD screen. Other features include 4G or LTE compatibility, a high-resolution display and a'quad-core processor' for display. Yes, you read it right. It now comes with a QUAD CORE processor for display in an attempt to make the existing competition irrelevant. Following are key features of this new iPad.

Processor and graphics

It now has a Apple A5X ARM-based unit. Though it has quad-core graphics but overall it is still a dual-core based unit.

Retina display

The new iPad has a stunning retina display just like the iPhone 4 and 4S. The resolution goes to a 2048 x 1536 pixels.

5MP Camera with 1080p Video recording

5MP i Sight camera that can record 1080p video and also has a 5-element lens plus auto face-detection, auto focus lock and image stabilization for video.

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Girard Perregaux Opera Three: The 2.3 Crore Watch.

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Girard Perregaux Opera Three: The 2.3 Crore Watch.

The Girard Perregaux Opera Three is an amazing piece of engineering. There are components within the case that enable the piece to act as a miniature jewelry box. There is keyboard, 20 blades and a drum inside the watch along with 150 hand-mounted pins. There is a lever to allow the music to be played on demand and it can be personalized to taste.

It has a 18k white gold, alligator strap, sapphire crystal. It's water resistant to 50 meters and is self-winding and will hold 50 hours of power in reserve.

The price of this exquisite piece of Jewellery costs around 2.3 Crores.

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LG Prada 3.0: The fashion Phone

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LG Prada 3.0: The fashion phone.

If you're expecting a phone that feels like pure luxury in a somewhat-reasonable price then this handset is something that you need. Apart from the Fashion house logo on its back, it comes with a 1GHz Cortex-A9 processor a SGX540 PowerVR GPU and a 4.3" touch screen that supports a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels with 16M colors. It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and comes with a dual cameras from which the primary is 8 mega pixels primary with LED flash & Auto Focus support the resolution of 3264x2448 pixels and a 1.3 MP secondary camera.

Following are the features of LG Prada 3.0:

4.3" NOVAPlus Touch Screen Display

Android 2.3 Gingerbread

1GHz Dual Core Processor

8MP Cam

1080p Video Recording

3G

Bluetooth3.0

WiFi

Though announced back quite sometime, LG has not yet released this in India. But despite of these specs, the price of this phone is expected to be almost shoulder to shoulder with Samsung Galaxy S2 just because it is a Fashion phone. Are you game for one?

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Google Announcement : Self Driving Car Test

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Google had announced their self-driving car project a couple of years back to make driving safer, more enjoyable, and more efficient. Having safely completed over 200,000 miles of computer-led driving, Google now is sharing one of its videos with us. They went in for a special drive on a carefully programmed route to experience being behind the wheel in a whole new way. This test was a organized technical experiment, but we too think it's also a promising look at what autonomous technology may one day deliver if rigorous technology and safety standards can be met.

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BenQ Joybee GP2: Pocket size projector for your Smartphone!

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BenQ Joybee GP2: Pocket size projector for your Smartphone!

BenQ has brought in a real cool solution for all those of you who want to carry your entertainment on the go! The device shown in this post has 2W stereo speakers and projector capability. Just plug in your iPhone or iPod and enjoy a 720p HD-ready short-throw projection with 200 ANSI lumen brightness. The best part is that you can also plug in your SD card or USB pen drive and save upto 2GB on board. 

Technical Details

- All-in-one iPhone/iPod dock, Mini HDMI port for iPad, USB & Streaming USB connections

- HD/WXGA (1280x800) Native Resolution, Full HD Ready

- Bright 200 LED powered ANSI Lumens with 2400:1 Contrast Ratio

- LED Light Source, up to 30,000 lamp hours

- Optional Battery and 2W Speakers

Price: Rs.39,167

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