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Smart Namo Phablet Coming with 1.5GHz Turbo Boost And 2GB RAM for Rs. 21,111

Namo Android devices named after the Gujarat cheif minister of India Narendra Modi abbreviated as NaMo. These Namo devices are a range of devices out of one which is Smart Namo Android Phablet.

Smart-Namo-Phablet

Image source: Android Advices

Smart Namo Android Phablet sports a 6.5 inch Full HD Display of 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and is powered by a 1.5GHz clocked Quad Core processor and 3100mAh battery. Along with 2GB of RAM, the phablet has 32GB of internal memory which can be further expanded via microSD card up to 32GB. This device features a 13 MP auto focus camera with LED Flash which is capable of 1080p Full HD video recording along with the front camera of 2MP.
This Namo device runs on Jellybean 4.2.1 Android mobile operating system which can be upgradable to Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS in near future. This phablet also comes with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, aGPS all of which is packed within 9.5mm of thickness and 230 grams weight.

Features

  • 6.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display
  • 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MTK6589T processor
  • Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) (Upgradeable)
  • Dual SIM (3G + 3G) with Dual Standby
  • 13 MP auto focus camera with LED Flash, 1080p Full HD video recording 2 MP front-facing camera
  • 9.5mm thick and weighs 230 grams
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G (HSDPA: 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA 5.76 Mbps),
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS
  • 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB
  • 3100mAh Li-ion-Polymer battery

Pricing and Availability

Smart Namo Android Phablet comes with the price tag of Rs. 21,111 along with the Free 32GB of Memory card. There is no information about the availability of the device yet but stay tuned we will keep you posted.

Comparison

Recently launched Namo devices is unlike any other budget smartphones in India which have already stagnated the market so what’s the point of something more. It basically is for the promotion of Gujarat Cheif Minister Narendra Modi as the elections are coming up which is pretty much understandable by everyone. This Smart Namo Phablet also uses MediaTek SoC alike every other budget smartphone in India. MediaTek has got so much from the smartphone manufacturers due to its low-cost and good performance which makes it the best option. This Smart Namo Phablet uses MT6589T which is the next generation chipsets which turbo boost. Now what we want to see is how well it performs because Rs. 21,111 for a 6.5 inch phablet is just touching its limits and who knows Namo might rise.

LG Introduces The Smallest And Lightest Portable Photo Printer In India for Rs. 14,990

LG Electronics on 30th July 2013 announced it’s smallest and portable LG PD233 Pocket Photo Printer in India. LG pocket photo printer is literally pocket sized and therefore prints pocket sizes pictures totally justifying it’s name. The photo printer is one of the smallest and lightest mobile phone printing devices ever developed that works well with both Android and iOS devices.

LG Pocket Photo Printer

The pocket printer produces 5.1 x 7.6cm (2 x 3 inch) prints, perfect for sharing or displaying directly from the mobile device that too on the go. The mobile photo printer has inbuilt battery which powers the device and wireless technology which pairs up the with Android or iOS device and prints photographs effortlessly. The printer make use of inkless printing technology from Zink which does not need any ink cartridges. ZINK’s inkless paper system preserves images longer and produces less smearing.

The LG Pocket Photo Printer can also print QR codes on photographs which makes it easy to link any physical image with an online community by accessing the QR codes with any barcode scanning app. Printing photographs on the mobile printer is possible after downloading and installing the free LG Pocket photo app. The Pocket Photo App also includes templates and allows editing, decorating, re-coloring etc. to enhance pictures for any occasion for example the Pocket Photo App can be used to print customized birthday invitations, thank you cards, or even business cards with a personal QR code.

LG Pocket Photo Printer is available across LG stores for Rs.14,990/- starting today.

HTC One Mini Is Here– Is It A Good Choice? Lets Find Out!

Following the success of the HTC One, the Taiwanese company has shrunk its flagship device, in the form of the HTC One Mini. In a bid to prove that “bigger is not always better”, it’s HTC’s way of venturing into the miniature smartphone market. Since the launch of the Galaxy S4 Mini, what can this palm-sized Android contender offer in the mobile phone arena? Let’s find out.

Design

Keeping the premium aluminum build, the Mini was brought down to a handier size of 4.3-inch from the original’s 4.7-inch display. It’s 5mm slimmer and 20 grams lighter than its big brother. Perhaps, the only difference in the design is the white plastic band clad around its edge, which breaks up the aluminum embellishment at the top and bottom parts of its back. This provides an added protection on the device.

HTC One Mini

Sony Launches Xperia Z Ultra Smartphone in India for Rs. 46,990

Sony India today on 30 July 2013 announced the amazing Xperia Z Ultra in India which packs a lot of unique features. Counting on the new features Xperia Ultra Z is the world’s slimmest smartphone to be launched till now. Secondly it is the first device to launch with Snapdragon 800 in India and third it has 6.4inch full HD triluminos display powered by the Sony’s latest X-Reality for mobile picture engine to deliver the most immersive viewing angles. And last it is the first phablet to be waterproof which sums up for its uniqueness and makes it different from others.

Xperia Z Ultra

Features:

  • 6.4 inch Full HD display powered by Sony Bravia Engine
  • 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory expandable via microSD card slot
  • 8MP camera rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera
  • WiFi/Bluetooth/3G/NFC
  • Android 4.2
  • 3050mAh battery

Xperia Z Ultra

Pricing and availability:

Sony has tied-up with Vodafone to offer 8 GB free data download for the first two months of product purchase. The Xperia™ Z Ultra will be available across all Sony Centers and major electronic stores across India by 2nd August 2013 for Rs. 46,990. The Xperia Z Ultra will be available in Black, White and Purple color options. The Xperia Z Ultra also comes with three optional accessories which are the SBH52 which is dynamic Smart Bluetooth Handset, the Magnetic Charging Dock DK30 and the smart cover for the phablet.

Asus Upgraded Variant of FonePad Now Goes Online For Rs. 17,999

Few months back Asus launched the FonePad tablet in India for 15,999 with Intel Atom Z2420 1.2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB as its technical specifications. Recently Asus refreshed this FonePad for markets like India with better specs and more memory which appeared online on e-commerce websites for Rs. 17,999.

Asus FonePad

This refreshed variant includes a 7-inch LED display offering 1280×800 pixels resolution same as that on the original model but they have upgraded the chipset from 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 to the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2460 which has the same PowerVR SGX540 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It also comes with voice-calling support on 2G and 3G cellular network. On the software front, the tablet runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box but can be upgraded to version 4.2 later when the update is available. Apart from this one major change is in the internal memory which was 8GB earlier and now has been boosted to 32GB. So users can install a 32GB microSD card slot and get up to 64GB storage on this tablet. Other features remain the same including 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.2-megapixel front facing camera, 4,270mAh battery, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support.

Specifications:

  • 7inch 1280×710 pixels resolution IPS display
  • Intel Atom Z2460 chipset with 1.6 GHz processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • PowerVR SGX540 GPU
  • 32GB internal memory
  • microSD card expandble option
  • WiFi/3G/Bluetooth support
  • 2G with voice calling
  • 4,270 mAh non-removable battery
  • Micro sim card slot

Asus FonePad
Image Source : Indiatimes

Comparison

Comparing with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 in India this might look like a deal with better specifications but the user base and believe in the brand shall make a difference. Let’s see what Asus can do.

HTC Desire 600 With Active Dual SIM Standby Launched In India for 26,990 INR

HTC Desire 600 Dual SIM smartphone has been officially launched in India. The Dual SIM handset was announced back in May and went on sale earlier this month for ₹26,860.

HTC-Desire-600

HTC Desire 600 sports a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels resolution) super LCD2 display featuring a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q processor running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash, BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor.
It has active Dual SIM support that allows you to have both the SIM cards active all the time, facilitating you to receive a call on first SIM, even if you are already using the other. Along with this BlinkFeed, Video highlights, and HTC BoomSound with beats audio integration also come in the list.

Features

  • 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) pixels super LCD2 display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q processor
  • Android 4.1 (Jellybean)
  • Dual SIM with Dual Active
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor
  • 1.6 MP front-facing camera with BSI Sensor
  • 3.5 mm headset jack, Beats audio support
  • HTC BlinkFeed
  • HTC BoomSound, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
  • 3.5mm audio jack, Beats Audio
  • 1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
  • 3G (HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS
  • 1860 mAh battery

Pricing

The HTC Desire 600 has been priced at an MRP of ₹26,990. We think the pricing for the device is not justified as it does not packs anything extraordinary than what we can get for this price. Infact this chipset at 26k seems to be little expensive. Only USP about the device is its active dual SIM standby which definitely is unique and have been never seen before.

Google Unveils New Nexus 7 With Better Specifications

Nexus 7 the best $200 Android tablet which was announced last year at Google I/O just got even better. Google at an press event in San Francisco today on 24/07/2013 unveiled the new Nexus 7 2.0 with better specifications at a little more price.
After the numerous leaks which were already out before Google unwrapped its latest offering manufactured by ASUS. It’s the first tablet running Android 4.3 out of the box which will be available this month.

leaked nexus 7

Specifications:

  • Full HD display with 323 ppi
  • 7 point touch scratch resistant IPS panel
  • 1.5 GHz quad-core S4 Pro
  • Adreno 320 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • NFC / WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / Bluetooth v4.0
  • 1.2MP front-facing camera and 5MP rear camera
  • Dual stereo speakers
  • SlimPort Support
  • 16GB and 32GB memory
  • 4G LTE (optional)

Pricing

The updated Nexus 7 series will be available in 16GB WiFi, 32GB WiFi and 32GB LTE variants. As for now the WiFi-only versions, the 16GB Nexus 7 and the 32GB Nexus 7 shall be available for $230 and $270 respectively, and both of them will be available on July 30th from the Play store. No confirmed date has been announced for the availability of LTE version but it will be priced at $349. Bestbuy, Staples and Amazon will also be the retailers selling the tablets offline in the US. The new Nexus 7 will be launching in the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea and Spain, with more countries coming soon.