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Technology
products nowadays are launched at a fast clip and every week we see
manufacturers filling the market with new options. Over the past couple
of weeks, India has seen the launch of several gadgets including
smartphones, tablets, TVs and GPS navigators. If you seek to buy a new
device soon, then you have quite a few options to pick from.
Here is a list of 10 new gadgets launched recently in the Indian marketplace.
Here is a list of 10 new gadgets launched recently in the Indian marketplace.
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Acer Iconia W3 - Rs 27,999
The
all-new Acer Iconia W3 tablet has an 8.1-inch screen, 1.8GHz Intel Atom
CloverTrail dual-core processor and 2GB RAM. Acer Iconia W3 runs on the
full version of Windows 8, supports all desktop apps and comes with
free Microsoft Office suite.
Iconia W3 comes in 32GB and 64GB variants and has 2MP cameras on the front as well as the back. This tablet has Wi-Fi and microUSB, weighs 540gram and offers 8 hours of battery life. This device has been priced at Rs 27,999 for the Indian market, in direct competition to Apple iPad mini and Samsung Galaxy Note 510.
Iconia W3 comes in 32GB and 64GB variants and has 2MP cameras on the front as well as the back. This tablet has Wi-Fi and microUSB, weighs 540gram and offers 8 hours of battery life. This device has been priced at Rs 27,999 for the Indian market, in direct competition to Apple iPad mini and Samsung Galaxy Note 510.
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Samsung Galaxy Core - Rs 15,350
The
all-new Galaxy Core features a 4.7-inch TFT touchscreen with 800x480p
resolution and 200ppi pixel density. The device is powered by Android
4.1 (Jelly Bean) and runs on a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200
processor, coupled with 1GB RAM. For storage, the manufacturer offers
8GB onboard memory in the device, along with 32GB microSD card support.
Connectivity features in Samsung Galaxy Win include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB 2.0. A 5MP camera with LED flash is strapped to the back of this smartphone, while a VGA unit is placed in the front. It is powered by a 2,000mAh battery, supports dual-sim functionality, available in white colour and costs Rs 15,350.
Connectivity features in Samsung Galaxy Win include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB 2.0. A 5MP camera with LED flash is strapped to the back of this smartphone, while a VGA unit is placed in the front. It is powered by a 2,000mAh battery, supports dual-sim functionality, available in white colour and costs Rs 15,350.
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Huawei Ascend Mate - Rs 24,900
Huawei
Ascend Mate features a display with 1280x720p resolution that can be
used while wearing gloves. It is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor
made by Huawei, coupled with 2GB RAM. Powered by a 4,050mAh battery and
running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Emotion UI, this device has
8GB storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card.
On the connectivity front, Ascend Mate features 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. The device has an 8MP rear camera and a 1MP front HD snapper. priced at Rs 24,900, the device weighs a hefty 198 gram and measures just 6.5mm along the waistline.
This device's battery is said to last up to 2 days on a single charge and can act as a power pack for other smartphones. The power control system boosts the battery life of the handset by 30%. The keyboard of the device can be reduced in size and moved towards the left or right, so that users find it easier to type on the large screen even with just one hand.
On the connectivity front, Ascend Mate features 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. The device has an 8MP rear camera and a 1MP front HD snapper. priced at Rs 24,900, the device weighs a hefty 198 gram and measures just 6.5mm along the waistline.
This device's battery is said to last up to 2 days on a single charge and can act as a power pack for other smartphones. The power control system boosts the battery life of the handset by 30%. The keyboard of the device can be reduced in size and moved towards the left or right, so that users find it easier to type on the large screen even with just one hand.
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Micromax Canvas Lite - Rs 8,499
The
all-new Canvas LiteA92 has a 5-inch touchscreen with 800x480p
resolution and 187ppi pixel density. This handset's dual-core Mediatek
chipset is backed by 512MB RAM; it also has 4GB internal storage and
supports up to 32GB expansion via microSD card.
On the back of the phone is a 5MP fixed-focus camera with LED flash, but Canvas Lite does not have a front-facing unit. Connectivity features in the device include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB. Micromax claims that the 2,000mAh battery of the phone offers 6 hours 30 minutes of talk time.
On the back of the phone is a 5MP fixed-focus camera with LED flash, but Canvas Lite does not have a front-facing unit. Connectivity features in the device include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB. Micromax claims that the 2,000mAh battery of the phone offers 6 hours 30 minutes of talk time.
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Videocon A55HD - Rs 13,499
The
new Videocon A55HD has a 5-inch OGS (One Glass Solution) display with
1280x720p resolution and has been priced at Rs 13,499. This handset is
powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, backed by 1GB RAM. Android 4.2,
the latest version of Google's free operating system, powers this
phone, which has 4GB internal storage.
On the connectivity front, Videocon A55HD has features like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB. An 8MP camera that has features like panorama and burst mode is on the back, while a 3.2MP unit is on the front. The phone has a 2,000mAh battery and comes with access to V-Store app marketplace and a free protective pouch.
On the connectivity front, Videocon A55HD has features like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB. An 8MP camera that has features like panorama and burst mode is on the back, while a 3.2MP unit is on the front. The phone has a 2,000mAh battery and comes with access to V-Store app marketplace and a free protective pouch.
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Mercury mTAB Lite - Rs 6,000
The
new mTAB Lite phablet runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) platform
and is powered by a 1GHz Vimicro Cortex A8 processor. This tablet has
512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage and supports 32GB extendable memory
through microSD card.
Connectivity options in Mercury mTab Lite inclide Wi-Fi, 2G, microUSB 2.0 and Bluetooth 3.0. It has cameras of VGA resolution in the front as well as on back. It comes with battery capacity of 2,700mAh and costs Rs 6,000 in the market.
Connectivity options in Mercury mTab Lite inclide Wi-Fi, 2G, microUSB 2.0 and Bluetooth 3.0. It has cameras of VGA resolution in the front as well as on back. It comes with battery capacity of 2,700mAh and costs Rs 6,000 in the market.
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Spice Coolpad Mi-515 - Rs 9,900
Chinese
smartphone maker Coolpad and Indian manufacturer Spice have together
launched the Spice Coolpad Mi-515 smartphone in the market at Rs 9,990.
This handset has a 5-inch IPS display with 960x540p resolution and runs
on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. This dual-sim phone has 1GBRAM, 4GB
internal storage and supports expansion up to 32GB via microSD card.
Spice COOlpad Mi-515 sports a 5MP camera with LED flash on the back, while a VGA unit is placed in the front. Connectivity options in this phone include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. This Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) powered handset runs on a 2,000mAh battery.
Spice COOlpad Mi-515 sports a 5MP camera with LED flash on the back, while a VGA unit is placed in the front. Connectivity options in this phone include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. This Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) powered handset runs on a 2,000mAh battery.
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Salora LED TVs - starting at Rs 22,000
This
new range of LED TVs from Salora includes 32-inch (1366 x 768 pixels)
and 39-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) models. Both TVs come with three HDMI
ports and a USB port that supports direct multimedia playback of select
audio and video formats. They also have dual 10W speakers and power
control feature that makes the televisions more energy efficient. The
39-inch TV is priced at 32,000, while the smaller model costs Rs 22,000.
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MapmyIndia Trailblazer 2 - Rs 16,990
The
second version of MapmyIndia's GPS navigator for motorcycles includes
many features from the original (charges from the bike battery, weather
seals) but now also includes Don't Panic, a faster navigation interface
with 3D landmarks and house-level addresses for 50 Indian cities on the
map.
The rider can listen to the voice guided directions using any Bluetooth headset. It's also multimedia friendly with support for photos, audio, video and texts from SD cards. It is available in the Indian electronics market at a price of Rs 16,990.
The rider can listen to the voice guided directions using any Bluetooth headset. It's also multimedia friendly with support for photos, audio, video and texts from SD cards. It is available in the Indian electronics market at a price of Rs 16,990.
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Simmtronics Xpad X-722 - Rs 5,999
The
Xpad X-722 is a 2G calling tablet with 7-inch screen and has been
priced at Rs 5,999. It comes with entry-level specs like 1Ghz processor
and 512MB RAM. This Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) powered tablet has
4GB storage (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card), dual cameras (2MP
rear and 0.3MP front), Bluetooth and WiFi.
The manufacturer claims that its 3,500mAh battery is good for 4-5 hours of internet browsing time. It is also 3G capable — a 3G data dongle can be used with the device via the USB host port.
The manufacturer claims that its 3,500mAh battery is good for 4-5 hours of internet browsing time. It is also 3G capable — a 3G data dongle can be used with the device via the USB host port.