Intex has launched a new phone in its V.Show projector series, called the Intex V.Show Mini Theatre (IN 8809). Similar to the first projector phone from the company, the Intex V.Show IN 8810, which we’ve reviewed, the Intex V.Show is a ‘mobile projection tool’ that is also capable of viewing and projecting MSOffice files. It can also display text and PDF files, apart from videos, pictures, and web portals. It is priced at Rs. 6,300 (MOP)
Just like the IN 8810, the Intex V.Show Mini Theatre IN 8809 is a dual-SIM handset, of the GSM +GSM type. It comes with a 3.5mm jack to help connect the phone to external speakers during projection. Another important projection-specific feature is the support for a wide-variety of video formats. The phone also comes with Intex Zone pre-loaded, giving users access to such apps as Facebook, Google, mobile tracker, auto call record, answering machine and games, as well as Opera Mini and Bolt mobile browsers.
The phone is a quad-band device with GPRS and WAP connectivity, and comes with FM radio with scheduled recording functions. The phone’s built-in storage is 87MB, which can be expanded to 16GB with microSD cards. The Intex V.Show Mini Theatre IN 8809 also offers Bluetooth connectivity, with A2DP. It has a 2.4 inch QVGA 262k colour display, weighs 142 grams, and just like its big brother, is thick at 17.5mm. It has a 2MP camera onboard, along with a 1000 mAh Battery that promises with 168 hours of standby time, and 3 hours 30 minutes of talk time.
OverviewProjector Phone
Multi SIM
Analog TV
Document Viewer
Videos on Demand
Quad band
6 cm, 262K QVGA Screen
3.2MP Camera
FM with recording
MP3
Video Recorder
Video Player 3gp, mp4, avi, flv, rm & rmvb
1200 mAh Battery
GPRS, EDGE
JAVA
Stereo Bluetooth
Projector Phone
Multi SIM
Analog TV
Document Viewer
Videos on Demand
Quad band
6 cm, 262K QVGA Screen
3.2MP Camera
FM with recording
MP3
Video Recorder
Video Player 3gp, mp4, avi, flv, rm & rmvb
1200 mAh Battery
GPRS, EDGE
JAVA
Stereo Bluetooth
A rather mysterious device that has been making waves since August 2010 as the Verizon or HTC World Phone, the HTC Merge is another QWERTY slider like the Desire Z, but, instead of being a solely-GSM device, is being called a CDMA world phone.
If you're wondering what being a 'world phone' means for the HTC Merge, earlier rumours of the device implied it would be a CDMA/GSM hybrid that is capable of operating on both types of providers, across the world. But now with it being called a 'CDMA world phone', we are a bit unsure if it will support GSM at all, or simply multiple CDMA bands. Dual GSM/CDMA support seems most likely though. Conflicting specifications from various sources, including LetsBuy.com and GSMArena.com, didn't help verify the claim however. Here's how a recent company press release described the device:
"HTC prides itself on creating unique solutions that meet the needs of different customers, and with features like a full keyboard and global 3G roaming, the HTC Merge smartphone is the perfect example of this commitment. Combining the functionality of Android with the HTC Sense experience, the HTC Merge is the perfect device for those customers who are looking for a reliable mobile experience with the features and functionality of a smartphone, whether it's at home or travelling around the world."
With a similarly sized 3.8-inch (480x800 pixel resolution) capacitive touchscreen, the HTC Merge also runs on Android Froyo, just like the Desire Z, and also bears a 5MP with LED flash, capable of 720p HD video recording.
The phone is now destined to arrive in India soon, and LetsBuy.com has made the phone available for pre-order, priced at Rs. 35,000. Potential buyers should refer to the LetsBuy site, where they can get more information about booking procedure and payment methods.
Online retail site LetsBuy.com has listed the yet globally unreleased Sony Ericsson Arc and Neoas available for pre-order bookings in India. Surprisingly, the Xperia Arc flagship and ultra-slimAndroid phone is priced at a modest Rs. 28,990 on the site, with the smaller and less capable Xperia Neo seeming quite a bit more expensive in comparison, priced at Rs. 24,990. Read ourXperia Arc and Neo articles for more details, including specifications
In other, but very much related news, Flipkart, another Indian online retail site, has listed the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, a.k.a. the PlayStation Phone, on its site. Priced at a rather expected more-than-Rs.30,000 tag, the Xperia Play is listed at Rs. 32,000 for pre-order bookings. For more information on the Xperia Play, read our comprehensive coverage of the device.
Sony Ericsson is expected to officially announce all three devices in India soon, with launch events in April. The Xperia Play has also been the subject of launch rumours elsewhere in the world, with a March 31st release expected in the United Kingdom. The same rumours also indicate that the gaming phone will come with six games pre-installed: Crash Bandicoot, FIFA 10, Bruce Lee Dragon Warriors, Tetris, Star Battalion, and Sims 3
So far, there has been no news about the Xperia Pro that Sony Ericsson unveiledalong with the Xperia Neo.
HP isn't Apple. Sure, it surprised and pleased many with the unveiling of a 9.7-inch tablet running webOS, but the company didn't have the confidence—or is it ability—to let every journalist in attendance actually touch this sleek, sexy-looking consumer device out in the open. We did get hands-on time later in a private session that we were not allowed to photograph or video.
When Apple launched the iPad in 2010, a parade of journalists marched from Apple CEO Steve Job's razzle-dazzle unveiling to virtually unlimited hands-on experience with the device. I remember picking it up, playing with it, getting a feel for the metal-clad tablet's heft and the burnish of its aluminum back. I even created a short video. There were no boundaries.
HP had multiple kiosks set up for us to watch company representatives march through a relatively canned replay of the demo we saw moments before on the Herbst Pavilion stage. Up close the device looked just as good, which made it all the more frustrating that I couldn't touch the HP TouchPad.
From what HP tells us and what I saw, the device is 1.6 pounds (like the iPad) and features a 1024-by-768 resolution screen (also like the iPad). The TouchPad's black/grey body is virtually devoid of buttons. There's a volume button on one side, a power button on the other edge and a home button on the face, but the latter is pretty hard to see (a thin bar lights up when you touch it). Unlike the iPad, the TouchPad has a front-facing camera; HP opted to not include a rear-facing one. One product manager joked that they couldn't envision people holding the TouchPad up and videotaping whatever was in front of them. That seemed like a fairly facile excuse.
With the world already very familiar with what a 9.7-inch tablet can do, it's what's inside the TouchPad that will set it apart from the rest. As we expected, the TouchPad runs webOS. Not webOS 2.0 or 2.1, mind you, but an as yet unnamed version of the touch-friendly OS. WebOS looks just as good to me as it did two years ago when Palm first introduced it at CES 2009. There are still cards that you sweep through and can dismiss with a flick. What's built into the TouchPad, though, takes good advantage of the device's larger screen. HP told me that most current webOS apps will work on the TouchPad and some will size up to fit the screen.
HP showed us how smoothly the TouchPad can handle tasks like e-mail management, where you get a multi-paned window to see subject lines while reading the body of your messages. There's a bar of real estate at the top that can quietly alert you to incoming messages.
HP is also taking full advantage of the fact that webOS will span across multiple devices including the new, tiny Veer phone and the Palm Pre 3. When Palm first introduced the Pre in 2009, it also unveiled its unique inductive charging system. Now the company has extended that technology in some very smart ways. As you would expect, the TouchPad gets its own inductive charging station. However, those conductive coils can pass data, too. You can touch your Pre 3 to the TouchPad screen and the phone will recognize the action and, for example, send the URL for the site you're viewing on the TouchPad to the phone, which then automatically launches the site in its browser. The Pre 3 and TouchPad can share more than just URLs and, as a result, the data shared between the two is encrypted. Plus, not just any Pre can touch your TouchPad and communicate. The two devices have to share the same profile.
We saw a single 3D video game played live on the device and, despite the inability of any demoer to fly a virtual plane straight, the Qualcomm Snapdragon dual core CPU seemed to provide enough juice to run the game cleanly.
HP said the TouchPad can print wirelessly to many printers. In practice, the print function worked smoothly on the TouchPad, but appeared to go slowly to the wireless printer. The demo I saw managed to botch the output and only printed one quarter of the photo.
As you would expect, the TouchPad can manage music, photos, and videos with aplomb, though HP did not repeat the Kung Fu Panda 2 trailer video in the up-close demos. HP has partnered with Dr. Dre Beats to produce higher-quality audio on the device through the speakers and headphone jack. Too bad they didn't demonstrate that for me. HP told me the Dr Dre sound profiles weren't a part of this build.
I did finally get some hands-on time with the TouchPad and came away impressed, at least with what I could do. As I expected, the device felt no heavier than an iPad and despite the lack of a brushed metal back, was no more slippery than the iPad, though the plastic back is a fingerprint magnet. I had some time to fiddle around with the interface. I flipped through the cards, viewed photos, tried the e-mail interface and even the bluetooth-enabled messaging connection.The keyboard is excellent: I love that you can resize it (three options) and that the apostrophe is on the main set of keys and not under shift. A set of number keys along the top of the keyboard is also a nice touch.
It did, however, become clear to me why HP could not pull an Apple and let journalists have a hands-on free-for-all. There is just too much we could not try. The single 1.3-megapixel camera wasn't enabled on this build. The music-player app is no more than a screen shot. I have no idea how you might use the micro USB port to side-load data. We're told, by the way, the tablet will ship in 16 and 32GB versions, but there is no SD card slot to add memory (the high-end iPad offers 64 GB of internal storage). The Amazon Kindle app appeared to work smoothly on the device, but with a 3G version not due until after the summer, it's unclear how the TouchPad will work with Amazon's 3G-based Whispernet.
We also have no details on pricing, though HP promises to be "competitive" and while HP spent an inordinate amount of time letting a handful of partners talk about how wonderful it is to work with HP, the identities of most major app partners and what they'll be delivering is largely a mystery (I do not count Time Inc., because it seems to partner with virtually everyone).
From a distance and later up close, the TouchPad looks promising. On the other hand, the world has changed quite a bit since Palm first launched webOS, and what was exciting back then is now widely imitated. One only has to look as far as the RIM Playbook to see webOS' influence.
Even though HP was afraid to let journalists hold the TouchPad in the wild, it is showing some backbone by going head-to-head with Apple's iPad. No 7-inch tablet for them (they left open the possibility that one could come later). By making a device that's almost the exact same shape, size, and weight (1.6 lbs.) as the iPad, HP is inviting direct comparison. From a hardware perspective, it's a good matchup. The interface and overall integration of features like mail notification and video calling is actually probably a win for the TouchPad. With its connection to the Palm Pre 3 (via Bluetooth) it can do things the Apple iPad cannot do. On the apps side, well, there's currently no comparison and HP's story is, at the moment, not a strong one. They are delivering an SDK and holding a developers event tonight. Problem is, I've been to this dance before and HP did not have a good answer for why they didn't show more mind-blowing apps
HP, however, has a secret weapon and it comes in the form of the cryptic announcement by HP that the webOS would be coming to desktops and laptops. HP offered no details on what this actually means, but with so many PCs out there and so many more about to be sold, this could be the most attractive proposition for would-be webOS developers.
Acer has launched yet another model of its popular Aspire One netbooks in India, hoping to capture another demographic with the new name, and new colours. Called Aspire One Happy, the good ol’ Acer netbook offering is now available in four “adorable” colours with equally mushy names. The new model also brings with it a pre-loaded dual operating system, allowing users to boot either Windows 7 or Android.
The 10.1-inch Aspire One Happy netbook is available in “Candy Pink, Lavender Purple, Lime Green and Hawaii Blue.” Bearing much the same form factor as the Aspire One D260 and 532h, the AO Happy weighs 1.25 kg, and is just 24mm thick. It is powered by a (now rather outdated) Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz processor and Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 chispet onboard. We wonder which of the manufacturers will bring the AMD Fusion SoC to Indian netbooks first, with Toshiba’s NB550 looking promising.
Other specs remain much the same as last time, except that even though Acer Aspire One Happy sports the Android operating system, ostensibly for quicker boot times, internet and mail access, and digital media consumption, it doesn’t have a embedded 3G wireless modem like its predecessors, the Aspire One 532h and D260. We’ll let you know the version of Android operating system as soon as Acer gets back to us. Do not expect Market support though.
The Acer Aspire One Happy bears an End User Price (EUP) of Rs. 16,376, and an MRP of Rs. 17,999 (same as the D260).
Although we're probably months away from any type of iPhone 5announcement, a Chinese site claims to have new pictures of the rumored product.
Engineering images obtained by iDealsChina show iPhone 5 to have a much larger, edge-to-edge screen that covers most of the front of the phone. However, besides the bigger screen, the device looks much like the iPhone 4.
"We just got what appears to be mold engineering drawings for iPhone 5," the site says. "These would be used by case designers to create plastic, TPU, aluminum, silicone, and leather cases. A while back we [heard] rumors that iPhone 5 would have a curved back but these images show iPhone 5 with the same form factor as iPhone 4 but with an edge-to-edge screen."
This statement could debunk the rumors that came out earlier this week that the back design of the next iPhone would be different. Sources said Apple would abandon the current glass back in favor of a metal back that would be similar to the original iPhone. Apple is reportedly nixing the glass back because of frequent scratching and difficulty painting that part of the phone.
Additionally, Apple could be rethinking the external frame that doubled as the iPhone 4's antenna. The external antenna led to a flood of bad press for Apple when it was revealed that holding the phone in a way that covers the antenna, dubbed the "death grip," could interfere with wireless signals. Apple would instead use the Apple logo on the back of the phone to transmit signals.
Whenever product rumors surface, there is always a question of whether or not they are real. But the newest images are in line with shots of an iPhone bezel that were posted on iDealsChina last month. However, MacRumors says that the authenticity of the previous images has been questioned.
There have also been rumors that Apple would unveil different sized iPhones. A Recent leaked image from a Chinese iPhone parts supplier show a slightly bigger, 4-inch screen. The iPhone 4 has a 3.5-inch display. There have also been reports that Apple would produce a smaller iPhone, but The New York Timesrefuted that claim, and said that the main focus is lowering the price on the phone.
12 March, 2011
Spice Mobility , one of India’s fastest growing mobile phone manufacturers just launched the M-5700 FLO. The Spice M-5700 FLO is an affordable touchscreen phone which is targeted towards college students and those looking for an entry level touch based device.
The Nikon D3s is a serious, professional body with quality and ergonomics to match. It is fast, and works very well in low light and at higher ISOs with an extended usable ISO range compared to most other dSLRs. This is the camera to shoot action in less than perfect light. If photography is your bread and butter and you can swallow the price (Rs. 2,89,950), you won't regret it. However, given well lit conditions, there are much better bodies around, with higher resolutions that would offer finer detail.
Pros
Extremely well built, with good weather sealing
Brilliant high ISO image quality - probably one of the best cameras around for shooting in low light
Produces sharp, detailed images with good resolved detail
Very good auto focus system
Perfectly substantial grip and ergonomics - everything is so spaced out
Cons
Bulky and heavy, a good workout if you're looking to carry it all day
12.1 megapixels was considered a mediocre resolution in 2008
AWB tends to add a warm cast under incandescent lighting
Menus are very complex, and memorising where which option is, is an uphill task
At close to 3 lakhs, did we mention it's expensive?
Look and Feel: A seriously professional body
Looking at the D3s face on, one cannot help be impressed at the sheer size of the camera. Those wanting sleek cameras will find the Nikon D3s to be a sumo-grade heavyweight, while pros will appreciate the heavy, solid lines and reassuring heft, and the substantial grip that makes even theD300sseem like a cheap toy. In fact, the sturdy magnesium-alloy frame has been given one of the chunkiest rubber grips your money can buy. As a result, the Nikon D3s is very comfortable to hold. Ones fingers do not have to bend, and at no point does hand-space feel insufficient. As one would expect with such a large grip, all the buttons are well spaced out, sufficiently to render them usable even if you are wearing gloves. Quite a bit of the surface is metal as well, and on the whole, the D3s looks and feels rugged enough to endure years of hard use with the elements - no doubt as Nikon intended.
The integrated vertical grip makes the Nikon D3s look even bigger, but in fact, if you add a battery grip to the Nikon D700, (that doesn't have an integrated vertical grip), it will become marginally higher than the D3s, and slightly heavier. The vertical grip is a must for professionals who need to take portrait-inclined shots without altering the camera position and having to tilt ones hands. Equally important, when paired with costlier and larger FX lenses, the D3s doesn't feel unbalanced. Lighter bodies tend to tip forward because of the disproportionately high weight of the lens. The rubber coating on the vertical grip is not as substantial as the one on the horizontal grip, but it is sufficient. The shutter release button has a nice positive feel, and the shutter makes a reassuring click. In comparison, the Nikon D300s has a very dead feel to it. The Nikon D7000, (read its full reviewhere), and Canon EOS 7D, (click hereto read its full review), are closer to the solid sound of the D3s' shutter.
Spice Mobility , one of India’s fastest growing mobile phone manufacturers just launched the M-5700 FLO. The Spice M-5700 FLO is an affordable touchscreen phone which is targeted towards college students and those looking for an entry level touch based device. The 2.8’’ (7 cm) super smooth QVGA touch screen and its sleek design make it stand out as one of the most stylish and feature packed phone in the dual SIM category. Priced at Rs. 3699(MRP), Spice M-5700 FLO comes in two color options – Yellow & Black The phone supports 2 GSM connections and is equipped with a 1.3 Mega Pixelcamera to capture pictures and record videos. The music lovers will cherish the MP3 features and FM with 3.5 mm audio jack available on M-5700 FLO. Its expandable memory makes sure its users get ample storage to keep their favorite pictures and videos. Not just that, this phone is also equipped with Stereo Bluetooth to help you share images, music and videos with friends. The handset boasts of social networking and instantmessaging applications that will keep the users connected with friends and family 24×7. It supports Yahoo, Facebook, Nimbuzz and Snaptu – consortium of social networkingand other utility applications.
According to Samsung Mobile Romania, the Korean consumer electronics giant will be releasing aGingerbread update for its first-generation Android flagship device – Galaxy S.
Launched with Android 2.1 Éclair onboard, the Galaxy S took its own sweet time getting anAndroid 2.2 Froyo update, and now, fortunately just a few short months later, it is getting a Gingerbread update. The world certainly expected it sooner, after all, Samsung had been working closely with Google for the past year to develop the Gingerbread-lead device, the Google Nexus S.
The Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) will first get an Android v2.2.1 update by March 20th, before getting an Android 2.3 Gingerbread by the end of March.
For those of you wondering if the Samsung Galaxy S will be phased out soon, think again – Samsung is pushing both the Galaxy SL and Galaxy S models, and you can expect prices to drop but availability remain after the Galaxy S II launches.
We've heard numerous anxious queries from our readers ever since Froyo was released, would the Galaxy 3 or 5 ever get an update?Samsung has definitely strengthened its consumer base with this move, putting its after sales support in good light, even if the update came almost a year after Froyo was released, and more than six months afterthe two phones released.
According to Samsung Mobile Romania, the I5500 Galaxy 5 will get an update by 20th March, while the I5800 Galaxy 3 wil gets its taste of Froyo by the end of the month.
10 March, 2011
Phone TypeTouchscreenColor262K colors,Dimension:102.9X56 mmWeight with Batt.
Standard (g)86.5gStandby Time, Max (hrs)Up to 500 HoursTalk Time (hrs)Up to 8 Hrs
DisplayTFT resistive touchscreen, 240x320 pixels, Battery Capacity (mAh)Li-Ion 900 mAh
INTERNET: WAP (version)WAP 2.0 Wi-FiYes
PIM : AlarmYesPhonebook 1000 Contacts
Java (version)Yes (MIDP 2.0)Video CameraYes
Built-In GameYesFM RadioYesSpeaker PhoneYes
Built-In CameraYesCamera Resolution (MP)
2MPInternal Memory30MBExternal MemoryMicroSD up to 4GBMP3
YesBluetoothYes, v2.1 with A2DPTouch ScreenYesVideo RecordingYes3.5 Audio Jack
Apple has released the latest version of the iOS operating system a bit in advance of its announced March 11th release date, allowing users to update their third and fourth-generationiPhones and iPods, as well as first-generation iPads, right away.
Available for download over iTunes, the iOS 4.3 update brings functional, interface, browser, and performance improvements with it. Major changes are listed below. If you are a iOS device user, let us know what you think of the new operating system in the comments section below – does it slow down your third0generation device or eat away its battery life, or, is it too cool for words?
Major new features and improvements:
Personal Hotspot* - Share iPhone 4 cellular data connection with up to 5 devices (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB)
iTunes Home Sharing - Play music, movies and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2)
New AirPlay features** – a) Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV. b) Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV
Faster Safari performance - Apple Nitro JavaScript engine
HD video out- Wsing the Apple Digital AV Adapter***, view 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display
Ping features - Push notifications for comments and follow requests; Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen; Parental controls
New Settings - Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert; iPad side switch setting to lock screen rotation or mute audio notifications and sound effects; Single tap conference call dialing with a pause to send a passcode
X505 Psych is of Dimensions 104.8x56x12.9 MM with Dual SIM
It has full touch screen QVGA display of 2.8 inches.
This phone is basically Java supportable to run all the Java apps and games.
The new look and appearance 2 Psychedelic Back Panels Inside new feature included in this Micromax X505.
Its available in 2 Colour : Black, White.
Micromax X505 is armed with 2 megapixel camera and the best featuring mobile handset.
It support Video Player such as MP4, 3GP and AVI. It is having Multi Format Music Player
Yamaha Audio Amplifier and 3.5mm Jack. Music player of this phone is with Pre-loaded MTV
content and SRS WOW HD. This mobile is equipped with all the social media features mobile
As a perfect social media mobile phone like Quick Access To Facebook, Multi-Instant messenger
Nimbuzz , Social networking Consortium – Snaptu, Integrated Opera Mini Browser.
X505 comes with Li-ion 900 mAh Battery which gives Stand-By Time Up to 5 days and Talk-Time Up to 3 hours
One of the best facility expected from this mobile handset. There is no perfect news about the internal memory
This handset but you can expand its memory upto 8 GB via Micro SD Card. It support GPRS/WAP/EDGE.
Bluetooth with A2DP feature is also included to the list of features of X505 Psych.
The new Micromax X505 Psych is a 2.8-inch full touchscreen stylish mobile phone featuring 2 megapixel camera and changeable back covers.Micromax Psych is a music centric mobile phone and comes pre-loaded with MTV content in collaboration with the Music Channel MTV.It is the first Micromax MTV music mobile phone .Psych is short of Psychedelic , a range of popular music styles and genres . Micromax Psych also features Yamaha Audio Amplifier and SRS WOW HD music technology for enhanced music listening experience.
