Gingerbread Firmware Upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Ace

Samsung  officially released Gingrebread OS upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Ace users. The up gradation of firmware increases phones performances such as battery life and overall performance of the mobile improves.

Steps to be followed to upgrade Samsung Galaxy Ace firmware to Gingerbread:

• Download the latest version of  Samsung Kies(Ver. 2.1.0.11095_121_6) from Samsung Downloads
• Install the Kies to your PC
• Back up all your data such as contacts, messages and media files to be in safer side.
• Ensure that battery is fully charged
• Connect the mobile to PC through USB(Even though wireless sync in supported in Latest version of  Kies, connecting through USB is recommended for Firmware upgrade)
• Samsung Kies automatically pops up which says there is a Firmware upgrade.
• Click on Update to download and install the updates
• Ensure while downloading and installation is in process, do not use the phone or disconnect the phone from PC.
• Depending on the Internet speed the download time will vary. However it take approximately 20-30 mins with average speed.
• Once installation is completed,device will restart. Disconnect the cable and reconnect. The phone firmware is automatically upgraded to Gingerbread OS.
• Enjoy the new Android Gingerbread in your Samsung Galaxy Ace phone.

Note: 

• Upgrading firmware will not void warranty as it is a official upgrade from Samsung.
• Memory used after up gradation is almost equal to earlier. Only slight increase in memory usage.
• While connecting the phone, if Kies do not show pop up on Firmware upgrade, then open Kies and click on your model. On the right side, you will get a option to download the update.

Motorola RAZR XT910 Review Price Specification

Motorola RAZR XT910 is a new smartphone from Motorola. This is the re introduced model from popular RAZR series.  The New Motorola RAZR is one of the slimmest smartphone having 7.1mm thickness. This new smartphone runs on Android Gingerbread OS and 4.3 inch Super AMOLED advanced capacitive touch screen display. The RAZR XT910 is powered by Dual core 1.2GHz Processor with 1GB RAM.
The Motorola RAZR and New Nexus smartphone comparison is given in Samsung Galaxy Nexus Vs Motorola RAZR

Motorola RAZR XT910

Features of New Motorola RAZR XT910:

• Runs on Android ver.2.3 Gingerbread OS
• 8 MP rear Camera with LED flash and auto focus
• 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced Touchscreen
• 1.2 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor
• PowerVR SGX540 Graphics
• Full HD video Recording support
• Wi-Fi , 3G with 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• Expandable storage capacity upto 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Motorola RAZR XT910:

Pros of RAZR XT910:

• Slim and Stylish design
• Good quality display
• Fast and powerful processor with 1GB RAM
• Excellent Sound quality
• Excellent call quality

Cons of RAZR XT910:

• Still running Gingerbread version. 
• Little expensive
• Average Battery life

Motorola RAZR XT910 Price: The price of Motorola RAZR XT910 in India is ₹ 33,990.00.  The Amazon price is $693.57.

Motorola RAZR XT910 Sales Box Content: Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable.

New Motorola RAZR XT910 Specification:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Java:Yes
• Processor:1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A9, Dual Core
• Graphics:PowerVR SGX540
• Dimention:68.9 x 130.7 x 7.1 mm
• Weight:127 g
• Display: 4.3 inch SUPER AMOLED advanced
• Camera: 8 MP with LED flash and autfocus
• Front Camera: 1.3 MP
• Video recording: Yes. Full HD video recording supported
• GPRS:Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
• Edge:Yes, Class 12
• 3G:Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering:Yes. USB tethering and WiFi tethering
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth: Yes, v4, Supported Profiles (EDR OPP, DUN, SPP, GAVDP, AVDTP, AVCTP, A2DP, AVRCP 1.4, HFP 1.5, DID, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN-NAP, PBAP, SM, GATT, ATT, GAP, HR)
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, AAC+, MIDI
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback
• FM:Yes
• Battery:Li-Ion, 1780 mAh
• Talktime:9 hrs (2G)
• Standby Time:305 hrs (2G)

Samsung Omnia W Review Price Specification

Samsung Omnia W is a latest Windows mobile OS based smartphone from Samsung. The smartphone has 3.7 inch display and powered by 1.4 GHz processor. The Windows mobile ver 7.5 Mango is much promising than its earlier version. The compact and stylish design with new Windows OS makes this phone interesting. This model is also know as Samsung I8350.

Samsung Omnia W

Samsung Omnia W Features:

• Runs on Windows phone OS ver. 7.5 Mango
• 1.4 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM
• 8 GB of Storage
• 3.7 inch Super AMOLED Display
• 5 MP rear camera and VGA front camera
• 720p HD Video recording
• WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G connectivity options.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Omnia W:

Pros of  Omnia W:

• Compact and Stylish Design
• Windows Mango OS is impressive
• Performance is excellent
• Intuitive user interface
• Good battery life.

Cons of Omnia W:

• Battery cover removing mechanism
• Limited apps to download comparing Android OS

Samsung Omnia W Price: Price of Samsung Omnia W in India is ₹ 19,900.00.

Samsung Omnia PC Suite: Omnia W is compatible with Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center. 

Samsung Omnia W Specification:

• OS: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
• Form factor:Candybar
• Dimentions: 4.57 x 2.31 x 0.43 (116 x 58.8 x 10.9 mm)
• Rear Camera: 5MP with auto focus and LED flash
• Front camera: Yes. VGA
• Processor: 1.4 GHZ Single Core
• RAM: 512 MB
• Internal memory: 8GB
• Display: 3.7 inch Super AMOLED Capacitive multi touch
• Bluetooth:2.1
• Wi-Fi:802.11 b, g, n
• USB:USB 2.0;microUSB
• 3G:HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s,HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
• Battery: 1500 mAh
• Talk time: 14 hours(2G);6.5 hours(3G)
• Standby Time: 490 hours(2G);380 hours(3G)
• FM: Yes
• Audio Player:Yes
• Video Player: Yes
• PC Sync: Yes.Computer sync, OTA sync

Maxx MT 255 Review Price Specification

Maxx MT 255 Maestro is dual sim phone with Dual Standby.  This Maxx mobile has 3.5 inch full touch screen display. Maxx MT 255 comes with 2MP rear camera and VGA front camera. This Maxx MT 255 comes with anti theft tracker and free memory card with video and audio.

Maxx MT 255

Features of Maxx MT 255 Maestro:

• 3.2 inch full touch display with Desktop widgets
• 2 MP rear camera and 0.3 MP VGA front camera
• Audio and Audio Player
• Java Enabled
• Social networking enabled.
• FM radio
• Expandable memory upto 8 GB through microSD
• Bundled 4GB memory card with preloaded audio and video
• PC Suite enabled.

Maxx MT 255 Price: Price of Maxx MT 255 in India is ₹ 3,116.00.

PC Suite for Maxx MT 255: Maxx MT 255 is compatible with mySync Software. This PC connectivity is useful for synchronizing the contacts, audio,video and many more. For know more on mySync a detailed post is available in Maxx Mobile PC suite. 

Maxx MT 255 Specifications:

• Dimension: 111*53.5*13.2mm
• Weight: 65.8g
• Display: 3.2 inch TFT
• SIM: Dual sim with Dual Standby
• Phonebook Capacity:2000
• SMS Capacity: 500
• Expandable memory: Upto 8GB through micro
• Bluetooth:Yes
• WAP /GPRS:Yes
• Mass Storage:Yes
• PC Suit Support:Yes
• Java: Yes
• Battery: BAT69 1000mAh
• Talk time: Upto 4 hours
• Standby time: Upto 350 hours.

Samsung S8600 Wave 3 Review Price Specification

Samsung Wave III (3) is a New Samsung Smartphone with Bada OS. This Samsung Wave S8600 Wave 3 runs on latest Bada 2.0 OS.  This smartphone has Aluminum back cover with brushed metal finish. Edges are made nicely rounded. There is physical Home button with two touch sensitive "Back" and "Option" buttons.  The SIM and microSD are accessed by  sliding back cover.

Samsung Wave III  has large 4 inch capacitive touch screen. The smartphone is powered by single core 1.4 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM.  It is having 4GB internal memory and expandable memory through microSD is 32GB.   The phone has 5 MP rear camera and VGA front camera.

Samsung Wave 3

Samsung S8600 Wave 3 Featrures:

• Runs on latest Bada 2.0 OS
• Super AMOLED display
• Large 4 inch display
• 4GB internal memory and Expandable upto 32GB
• 5 MP camera with LED flash and Auto focus
• GPRS/EDGE, 3G, WiFi connectivity options

Pros and Cons of Samsung Wave 3:

Pros of Wave III:

• Good premium looking style
• Large 4 inch Super AMOLED display
• 4GB of internal memory and 512 MB RAM
• Good camera image quality
• HD 720 p video recording

Cons of Wave III:

• Limited set of apps to select
• Bada OS has some limitation on its performance.
• Mail client is average

Samsung Wave 3 Price: The price of Samsung Wave III in India is ₹ 18,280.Price in US: $ 455;Price in UK: £ 280

Samsung Wave 3 Specifications:

• Dimensions:125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm
• Weight:122 g
• 2G Network:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network:HSDPA 900 / 2100
• Display: 4 inch; Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with Gorilla Glass
• Processor: 1.4 Ghz single core processor
• RAM: 512 MB
• Internal memory: 4GB
• External memory: Upto 32 GB through microSD
• OS: Bada OS 2.0
• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE:Yes
• 3G:HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
• WLAN:Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth:Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
• USB:Yes, microUSB v2.0
• Rear Camera:5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Video Recording:Yes, 720p@30fps, video light
• Front camera:Yes, VGA

Tata Nano 2012 Model Released

Tata Nano a dream car of many people got upgraded.  In terms of technology Nano has done wonders. This small car is popularly known ₹1 Lakh car. This car holds many patents for its technologies.
 Tata Nano 2012 many changes in its external ascetics and internal. In terms of technology and engine too some improvements done. Below is the points which describes the improvements in Nano 2012. Complete review on Tata Nano 2012  is given in Tata Nano 2012 Review

Tata Nano 2012

Improvements and Changes in Tata Nano 2012 over its predecessor:

• Color options for the car is increased to 10. In that 8 colors are newly added one.
• New stylish wheel cap is introduced to LX models and Half Wheel cap for CX model
• Left side mirror is added. This was one of the major complaints and feedback from Nano Customers. 
• Exterior color themes are inserted to interior too.
• Changes made on AC to increase the efficiency.
• New seat trim incorporated to both CX and LX models
• Power is increased from 34 bhp tp 37 bhp
• Maximum torque is increased 51Nm from 48 Nm
• Fuel efficiency increased. As per Tata, Nano 2012 gives 25.6kmpl compared to 23.6 of Old model.
• The Carbon dioxide cap is reduced to 92.7g/km. This is the lowest CO2 releasing car in India.
• Prices are same as that of old model.

Tata Nano 2012 Price: Based on models, the price of Tata Nano is decided. The starting price is ₹1.35 Lakh and   higher end is ₹1.96 Lakh. Below is the list of prices and models.
Tata Nano Standard: ₹1.35 Lakh
Tata Nano CX: ₹1.7Lakg
Tata Nano LX: ₹1.96 Lakh

Available Colors of Tata Nano:
Nano Standard:

• Serene White
• Rouge Red
• Aqua Blue 

Nano CX

• Serene White
• Rouge Red
• Neon Rush
• Papaya Orange (M/P)
• Meteor Silver (M/P)
• Champagne Gold (M/P)

Nano LX:

• Papaya Orange (M/P)
• Sunshine Yellow (M/P)
• Champagne Gold (M/P)
• Mojito Green (M/P)
• Pearl White (M/P)
• Meteor Silver (M/P)

Tata Nano 2012 Specifications:

• Overall Length:3099 mm
• Overall Width :1495 mm (Without ORVMs)
• Overall Height:1652 mm
• Wheelbase:2230 mm
• Ground clearance:180 mm
• Minimum Turning Circle Radius: 4 m
• Seating Capacity:4 persons
• Fuel Tank Capacity:15 Litres
• Kerb Weight:  
•  Nano Std:600 kg
•  Nano CX:615 kg
•  Nano LX:635 kg
• Boot Space:With rear seat folded: 500 Litres;
  Without rear seat folded: 80 Litres

Engine and Transmission of Tata Nano 2012:

• Engine Type:624 cc, 2 cylinder, MPFI
• Maximum Engine Output:38 PS @ 5500 ± 250 rpm
• Maximum Torque:51 Nm @ 4000 ± 500 rpm
• Maximum Speed:105 kmph
• Gradeability:30%
• Transmission:Synchromesh on all forward gears, Sliding mesh on reverse gear with overdrive on 4th gear
• No. of Gears:4 Forward + 1 Reverse

Canon IXUS 310 HS Review Price Specification

Canon IXUS 310 HS is a stylish compact camera which can take decent shots.  It is made of a steel body. The camera features large 3.2 inch LCD touch screen on the rear, The playback buttons placed in rear and few other controls like toggle switch for switching between manual and auto mode, an on/off button and zoom rocker are located at the top next to the shutter release button.Mini HDMI  and mini USB are at side of the camera and memory card slot is underneath the camera.
Canon Ixus 310HS has 12.1megapixel CMOS sensor and it uses Canon's HS technology.This technology is used for capturing better images in low light environments.  The camera has 4.4x optical zoom and image stabilizer.  The inbuilt image stabilizer reduces the blur in images.  SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are compatible with this point and shoot camera.

Canon ISUS 310 HS

Canon IXUS 310 HS Features:

• 12.1 Megapixels
• Optical Zoom: 4.4x
• CMOS Image Sensor
• 3.2 inch LCD touch screen Display
• Mini HDMI and mini USB
• Image stabilizer
• SD,SDHC and SDXC memory card support
• Full HD 1080p Video recording
• 1000 mAh battery which take upto 180 shots.

Pros and Cons of Canon IXUS 310 HS:

Pros of IXUS 310HS:

• Stylish and attractive design
• Good low light performance.
• Full HD 1080 p video recording
• High speed video mode
• Large LCD screen

Cons of IXUS 310HS:

• Expensive for a compact camera.

Canon IXUS 310 HS Price: Price of Canon IXUS 310 in India is ₹ 19,995.00(£260).

Canon IXUS 310 HS Sales Box Contents: Battery Pack NB-6L ( with terminal cover), Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Wrist Strap WS-DC10, Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST, Getting Started Guide, Digital Camera Solution Disk, Warranty Card, 4 GB SD Card.

Canon IXUS 310HS Specifications:

Dimension

• Weight:Approx. 185 g (including battery/batteries and memory card)
• Size:100.6 x 55.4 x 25.0 mm

Pixels

• Optical Sensor Resolution (in MegaPixel): 12.1 Megapixels

Zoom

• Digital Zoom:Approx. 4x
• Optical Zoom:4.4x

Display

• LCD Type:PureColor II G Touch (TFT)
• Image Display Resolution: 461,000 dots
• Video Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 24 fps
• LCD Size: 3.2 inch

Sensor

• Sensor Type:CMOS
• Sensor Size:1/2.3inch

Lens

• Auto Focus:Single, Continuous
• Color Filter:Primary Colour
• Focal Length:4.3 - 18.8 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 - 105 mm)

Power

• Power Supply:Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
• Battery Type:Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L (battery and charger supplied), Approx. 180 shots, Approx. 240 min. playback

Interface

• USB Cable:Hi-Speed USB
• PicBridge :Yes
• Audio Video Interface:A/V output (PAL/NTSC)

Media and Software

• Operating System:Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3, Mac OS X v10.5 10.6
• Memory Card Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus

Image

• Image Sizing:4000 x 3000
• Video Format:MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)] iFrame
• Image Format:JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

Flash

• Flash Range:50 cm 5.0 m (W) / 50 cm 2.0 m (T)
• Built in Flash:Yes
• Flash Modes:Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro

Shutter Speed

• Minimum Shutter Speed:1 1/1600 sec. (factory default), 15 1/1600 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode)

Regular Features

• Sync Terminal:Yes
• Metering:Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or Touch AF frame)
• Image Stablizer:Yes (lens shift-type), 4-stop. Dynamic IS (in Movie)
• ISO Rating:AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Red Eye Reduction:Yes
• Self Timer:Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom
• Face Detection: Yes
• Shooting Modes:Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (3.0MP), Best Image Selection (3.0MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (3.0MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Creative Light Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks
• Continuous Shots:Yes, 3.4 fps. High-speed Burst (3.0mP): 8.2. (until memory card becomes full)
• White Balancing:Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Micromax X40 Review Price Specification

Micromax X40 is dual sim phone from Micromax mobiles. This X40 comes with inbuilt projector which project office presentation, documents with multi format document reader, or movies.  The weight of the phone is 148 grams and has a dimension of 117mm*51mm*17mm.  Micromax X40 comes with portable Tripod stand.

Micromax X40

Features of Micromax X40

• Inbuilt projector
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 2 MP Primary Camera
• 2.36-inch Display
• Mundu Radio
• Alphanumeric Keypad
• GPRS Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 4 GB
• Multi format document reader
• Multi format audio and video player.

Pros and Cons of Micromax X40

Pros of X40:

• Built in projector
• Portable Tripod
• MS Office support

Cons of X40:

• Low expandable memory capacity
• No EDGE or 3G support

Micromax X40 Price: Price of Micromax X40 in India is ₹ 5,094.00.

Micromax X40 PC Suite: Micromax X40 is compatible with PC suite and Free Micromax PC suite is available in Micromax PC suites 

Micromax X40 Specifications:

• Form Factor:
  Bar Style
• Band:GSM 900/1800 MHz
• Dimensions:117mm*51mm*17mm
• Weight:148gms
• Display:6cms, QVGA, Internal / Screen Resolution 262K Colors
• Camera:2 MP
• Music:Multi Format Music Player
• Video Support:3GP
• FM Radio:Yes
• Messaging:SMS / MMS
• Games:Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes.ver.1.2
• GPRS/WAP/MMS: Yes
• Expandable Memory:Upto 4GB through microSD
• Battery Type:Li-ion 1000mAh
• Talk Time:Up to 3 hours
• Standby Time:Up to 200 hours

Motorola Fire XT Review Price Specification

 The Motorola Fire XT is a mid range Android smartphone.  The phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and has 800MHz processor and 512 MB RAM.  Fire XT comes with 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen display with screen resolution of 320*480 pixels. The screen features Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer sensors.
 Motorola Fire XT has 5 megapixel rear camera wit various camera features such as auto focus, LED flash  and Digital zoom. The phone is video recording enables. Fire XT also has VGA front camera which facilitates video calling.
Motorla Fire XT has audio player, Video Player  and FM radio. In terms connectivity, phone has GPRS, EDGE, 3G with HSDPA 7.2 MBPS and 384 Kbps HSUPA, WiFi. Android Features like access to Android market, USB tethering, WiFi hotspot are available.

Motorola Fire XT

Features of Motorola Fire XT

• Android V2.3 Gingerbread OS
• 3.5 inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 5 MP rear Camera
• 0.3 MP front Camera
• 800 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512 MB RAM
• GPRS and EDGE connectivity
• 3G with HSDPA and HSUPA support
• Wi-Fi and WiFi hotspot features
• USB tethering
• Expandable Storage Capacity  upto 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Motorola Fire XT

Pros of Fire XT:

• Affordable price
• Good connectivity options
• Android Gingerbread OS
• Audio and Video players
• Light and thin design

Cons of Fire XT:

• Internal memory only 150 MB
• Low resolution screen.

Motorola Fire XT Price: Price of Motorola Fire XT in India is ₹ 12,465.00(Flipcart.com).

Motorola Fire XT Sales box contents: Handset, Battery (3.7V/1390mAh), Charger (100-240V/5.0V, 550mAh), Headset, microSD Card, Data Cable, Battery Door.

Motorola Fire XT Specifications:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 Gingerbread
• Java:Yes
• Processor:800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
• Graphics:Adreno 200
• Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel with auto focus, LED flash and Digital zoom
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Video Recording:Yes, 24 fps
• System memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
• Internal memory: 150MB
• Expandable memory: upto 32GB
• battery:Li-Ion, 1390 mAh
• Talktime:7 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:504 hrs (2G), 480 hrs(3G)
• GPRS:Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
• Edge:Yes, Class 12
• 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 384 Kbps HSUPA
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• WAP:Yes, v2
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (EDR)
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, MIDI, eAAC+
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
• FM:Yes
• Sensors:Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer
• Domension:61.9 x 114 x 11.9 mm
• Weight: 84.3 g

Motorola Defy Plus Review Price Specifications

Motorola Defy plus is upgraded version of Motorola Defy.  This smartphone powered by 1GHz processor and  512MB RAM. This Defy plus runs on Android Ver 2.3 Gingerbread OS.

Motorola Defy Plus has 3.7 inch WVGA capacitive touch screen display which has screen resolution of 480*854 pixels.  The smartphone sports 5MP camera with auto focus and LED flash.

Motorola Defy Plus

Features of Motorola Defy Plus:

• Android V2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 3.7-inch Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Processor
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB through microSD
• 2G And 3G Network Support
• WiFi with Wifi Hotspot and USB tethering
• GPS enabled with AGPS
• Audio and Video Player
• FM Radio

Pros and Cons of Motorola Defy Plus:

Pros of Defy Plus:

• Solid build quality
• Ability to withstand hazards with tough Gorilla glass
• 5 Mega Pixel Camera
• Moto Blur feature
• WiFi Calling and GPS
• Excellent call quality

Cons of Defy Plus:

• Rough and tumble aesthetic is might not appealing for every one.

Motorola Defy Plus Price: Price of Motorola Defy plus in India is ₹ 17,900.00.

Comparison between Motorola Defy and Motorola Defy Plus:

Motorola Defy Plus is a improved version of Defy. So below are list of improvements of Defy plus over Defy.

• Processor : Both phones are using same processor  Cortex A8, but Defy Plus has slightly overclocked speed of  1GHz.
• Chipset : Defy plus has TI OMAP 3620 whereas Defy has its predecessor TI OMAP 3610.
• ROM and Internal memory : Defy Plus has a separate 1 GB ROM and 2GB internal memory whereas Defy has 2GB total memory which is shared by ROM and internal memory.
• OS : Defy plus runs on Android  Ver.2.3 Gingerbread whereas Defy runs on  Android 2.2 Froyo.
• Battery : Defy Plus has 1700 mAh whereas Defy has 1540 mAh.
• Overall Performance: There is a assured 25% better performance in Defy Plus over Defy 

Motorola Defy Plus Sales Box Content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable.

Motorola Defy Plus Specifications:

• Operating Freq: GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Processor: 1GHz 
• System memory: 512 MB RAM, 1 GB ROM
• User  memory: 2GB
• Expandable memory: Upto 32 GB through microSD
• Dimensions:59 x 107 x 13.4 mm
• Weight: 118 g
• Primary Camera:5 Megapixel with Auto focus and LED flash
• Secondary Camera: No
• Video Recording: Yes. 30fps.
• Display: 3.7 inch Scrach resistant capacitive touch Gorilla Glass
• GPRS:Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
• Edge:Yes, Class 12
• 3G: Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 2 Mbps HSPUA
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (EDR)
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
• Sensors:Accelerometer, Ambiant Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass

Blackberry Bold 9900 Review Price Specification

Blackberry Bold 9900 look similar to Blackberry Bold 9000. The Bold 9900 is thinner and slightly smaller than the Bold 9000.  The 9900 has 2.8 inch 640*480 pixel capacitive touch screen which is precise and responsive.  The phone is powered by 1.2 GHz processor and has 768MB RAM. The internal memory of the phone is 8GB and it can be expandable upto 32GB through microSD.

Blackberry Bold 9900 has good audio and video player which supports codec like MP4, AVI, 3GP, MOV and WMV formats.  The video plays HD videos upto 720p.  The camera is 5Megapixel with fixed focus  and supports HD video recording at 720p. This Bold 9900 supports NFC, WiFi, 3G.

Blackberry Bold 9900

Features of Blackberry Bold 9900:

• New BlackBerry 7 OS
• 2.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 1.2 GHz Processor
• HD Recording
• NFC support
• 2G And 3G Network Support
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• 8GB internal memory
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB through microSD

Pros and Cons of Blackberry Bold 9900:

Pros of Bold 9900:

• Great design with svelte form factor
• Sharp touch screen display
• Good qwerty keypad
• HD video recording
• Good camera quality
• NFC support

Cons of Bold 9900:

• Expensive
• Low battery life
• Blackberry OS 7 compatibility issues

Blackberry Bold 9900 Price: Blackberry Bold 9900 price in India is ₹ 33,000.00($699.99).

Blackberry Bold 9900 Sales box contents:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, User Manual, Carrying Case, Polishing Cloth

Blackberry Bold 9900 Specifications:

General

• Form:Bar
• SIM: Single SIM, GSM
• Touch Screen:Yes, Capacitive
• Keypad:Yes, QWERTY
• Business Features:Document Viewer, Pushmail
• Call Features:Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Hands Free, Loudspeaker, Call Timer
• Handset Color: Black

Platform

• Operating Freq: GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:BlackBerry OS v7
• Java: Yes
• Processor:1.2 GHz

Display

• Type: TFT LCD
• Size: 2.8 Inches
• Resolution: VGA, 640 x 480 Pixels
• Colors:16 M

Camera

• Primary Camera: Yes, 5 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera: No
• Flash: LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720
• HD Recording: HD
• Zoom: 4X Digital Zoom
• Camera Features:Face Detection, Image Stabilization, Geo-tagging, Zero Shutter Lag, Multiple Scene Modes

Dimensions

• Size: 66 x 115 x 10.5 mm
• Weight: 130 g

Battery

• Type: Li-Ion, 1230 mAh
• Talk time:6 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:307 hrs (2G), 307 hrs (3G)

Memory

• Internal: 8 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• Memory: 768 MB RAM

Connectivity

• Internet Features:Email
• GPRS: Yes
• Edge: Yes
• 3G: Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering: Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support: Yes, A-GPS with BlackBerry Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP, AVRCP 1.3, PBAP, HSP, HFP, SPP, SSP, DUN, MAP)
• Audio Jack: 3.5 mm

Multimedia

• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, M4A, 3GP, M4V, AVI, ASF, WMV, HD Video Playback
• Ringtone:MP3, MIDI, Polyphonic

Regular Features

• Call Memory:Yes
• SMS Memory:Yes
• Sensors:Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass
• Additional Features: Liquid Graphic, L35-key Backlit Keyboard, Optical Trackpad, BlackBerry Messenger, NFC Support, Organizer, LED Indicator, Sleep Mode, Password Protection with Screen Lock, AES or Triple DES Encryption with BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Dedicated Keys, Voice Input
• Important Apps: Vlingo, Wikitude, BlackBerry Travel, ScoreMobile, Facebook

iPone 4S price in India unveilled

Apple iPhone 4S is launching on 25th November in India. As per the reports Airtel, India's largest telecom operator and Aircel started taking the pre orders on Apple iPhone 4S. The pre orders are supposed to be started from 18th November.

Apple started selling iPhone 4S from 14th October in US. The Apple iPhone 4S is a similar looking phone as that of iPhone 4. However there are many upgrades in its hardware and its OS.

iPhone 4S is powered by dual core processor, has a higher end graphic chip and has  8MP camera. A unique voice based feature called Siri is added. This new feature enables users to carryout features like setting alarm through voice commands.

Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4S Price: Price of Apple iPhone 4S in India at Airtel stores are as mentioned below.
iPhone 4S 16GB: Rs 44,500 ($865)

iPhone 4S 32GB: Rs 50,900 ($990)
iPhone 4S 64GB: Rs 57,500 ($1,120)
iPhone 4 8GB: Rs 37,900 ($740)
iPhone 3GS 8GB: Rs 20,900 ($405)

For complete review is given in Apple iPhone 4S review.

HTC EVO 3D Review Price Specification

 The HTC Evo 3D is a HTC's new flagship smartphone. Even though phone weighs 170grams,it  still  do not feel like heavy.  Evo 3D has 4.3 inch 3D LCD capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 540*960 pixels.  This HTC Android phone has 5MP rear camera with Dual LED flash and  front facing 1.3MP camera along with sensors like Gyro, Proximity and Ambient light sensors. HTC has included a physical shutter button for the camera and a switch to toggle between 2D and 3D mode. MicroSD hot swap feature is available to add external memory.
 HTC EVO 3D is powered by 1.2 GHz  dual core processor with Adreno 220 GPU based on Qualcomm's MSM8660 chipset. The smartphone runs on Google Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS and has Sense 3.0 user interface.  Userinterface makes swift and fluid  which makes navigation effortless.  Sense 3.0 has bundled apps like Adobe reader, Facebook, HTC Hub, HTC likes, Polaris office Sound hound etc. Notification bar has been modified to show recently closed apps on the tab and a Quick settings Tab, which has toggle switches for WiFi, GPC etc.
HTC EVO 3D is a quad-band phone with HSDPA and HSUPA 3G support.  The smartphone has connectivity options such as WiFi 'n', Bluetooth 3.0. This phone do not have support for NFC or USB on the go but it has MHL support. EVO 3D comes with bunch of 3D games such as 3D version of The Sims3 and NFC; Shift.

HTC EVO 3D

HTC EVO 3D Features

• Android V2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 4.3-inch 3D Touchscreen
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
• HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB through microSD
• Audio and Video Player with Sound enhancement like SRS and equilizer presets
• Full HSDPA and HSUPA support
• WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity options
• Bundled 3D games

Pros and Cons of HTC EVO 3D:
Pros of EVO 3D:

• Fast dual core processor
• Dual LED
• Sense 3.0 Gorgeous screen
• Stylish and Solid build quality
• Multimedia features
• Bundled apps
• Good battery life
• 3D implemention

Cons of EVO 3D:

• No full HD 1080P recording
• Very less usable internal memory
• Only supports side by side 3D videos

Cost of HTC EVO 3D : HTC EVO 3D price in India is ₹30,000Rs.
HTC EVO PC Suite: As HTC EVO 3D runs on Android OS, Compatible PC suite for HTC EVO 3D is HTC Sync. The free download of HTC Sync is available. More information on this is given in  Free HTC PC Suite-HTC Sync.

HTC EVO 3D Specifications:
General

• Form:Bar
• SIM: Single SIM, GSM
• Touch Screen:Yes, Capacitive
• Business Features:Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail
• Call Features: Conference Call, Loudspeaker, Call Timer
• Handset Color: Black

Platform

• Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• User Interface:HTC Sense
• Java: Yes
• Processor:1.2 GHz, Dual Core
• Graphics:Adreno 220

Display

• Size: 4.3 Inches
• Resolution:qHD, 540 x 960 Pixels
• Colors:16 M
• Other Display Features:3D Display

Camera

• Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 1.3 Megapixel
• Flash:Dual LED
• Video Recording: Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
• HD Recording: HD
• Camera Features: Auto Focus, Geo-tagging, White Balance, Capture 2D Photos with Upto 5 Megapixel Resolution, Capture 3D Photos with Upto 2 Megapixel Resolution

Dimensions

• Size: 65.4 x 126.1 x 11.3 mm
• Weight:170 g

Battery

• Type:Li-Ion, 1730 mAh
• Talktime:9 hrs (2G), 7 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:355 hrs (3G)

Memory

• Internal:1 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• RAM:1 GB RAM

Connectivity

• GPRS:Yes, 114 kbps
• Edge: Yes, 560 kbps
• 3G: Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.7 Mbps HSUPA
• WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering: USB tethering, Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (A2DP, FTP, OPP, PBAP, AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, SPP, SDAP)
• HDMI Port:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes

Multimedia

• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV
• Video Player: Yes, Supports MP4, Xvid, WMV9, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, HD Video Playback
• FM: Yes
• Sound Enhancements: SRS Virtual Surround
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV, Polyphonic

Regular Features

• SMS Memory:Yes
• Sensors:Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope
• Additional Features:Gallery, Wi-Fi Tethering, Stream 3D Content Wirelessly to 3D TV, Wirelessly Video Chat, HDMI Connection, Voice Input, TV Out Port
• Important Apps: YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Friend Stream, Google Dictionary, Wikipedia, People Widget

Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket(AT&T) Review Specs

Samsung Galaxy SII(2) Skyrocket is a Galaxy series smartphone from Samsung.  This new Galaxy phone is runs on Android Gingerbread OS and powered by 4.5 GHz dual core processor.

Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket(AT&T) 

Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket Features:

• 4.5 inch Super AMOLED™ Plus display
• Android 2.3.5, Gingerbread 
• Access to over 250K Android Market apps
• 4G LTE speed network support
•  Powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
• 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash
• 2MP front-facing camera for video calling
• HD video recording
• WiFi,Bluetooth 3.0 USB PC sync

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket(AT&T):

Pros of SII Skyrocket:

• Bright and colorful 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus display
• Fast and powerful 1.5 GHz dual core processor
• NFC Ship and support for AT&T 4G LTE network
• 8 Mega Pixel camera with LED flash and auto focus
• 1080 P HD Video recording capability
• 2 MP front camera and Video calling support

Cons of SII Skyrocket:

• Limited AT&T 4G LTE network coverage
• Head to bottom Plastic body

Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket Price:  The Price of Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket starts from $249.99 with two year contract with AT&T.

Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket Specifications:

• Product Type: Smartphone With digital camera / digital player
• Service Provider:AT&T

Dimensions

• Width: 2.75 in
• Depth :0.37 in
• Height: 5.15 in
• Weight:4.65 oz

Cellular

• Technology: GSM / 3G
• Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / 3G 850/1900/2100 (Tri-band)
• Phone Design: PDA
• Caller ID: Yes
• Wireless Interface: Bluetooth 3.0

Platform and OS

• Operating System: Android 2.3 OS

Messaging and Connectivity

• Short Messaging Service (SMS): Yes
• Internet Browser: Yes.
• Messaging / Data Features:Text messages,Multimedia messages (MMS),Instant messages,E-Mail,Voice-mail

Display

• Diagonal Size:4.5 in

Accessories and regular features

• Included Accessories USB charger plug and Micro USB cable,Battery

Power

• Talk Time: Up to 420 min
• Standby Time: Up to 10.4 hours.

Using HTC Mobile as Modem to connect PC to Internet

Most of the HTC smartphones such as HTC Sensation, HTC explorer HTC Wildfire support tethering.  Tethering is sharing the the internet with capable other devices. There are two popular ways for tethering. That are WiFi tethering and USB tethering. WiFi tethering is sharing  internet with other Wi-Fi capable devices and USB tethering is sharing the internet through USB. For using your HTC smartphone as a Modem to connect your PC to internet you need to have basic things that are listed below.

Requirements for Using HTC mobiles as Modem to connect internet from PC

• HTC tethering enabled smartphone
• Mobile internet connection either 3G or GPRS.
• Computer with Windows XP with service pack 2 or higher

Steps to use HTC smartphone as a Modem through USB or USB tethering:

•  Download and install PC sync to your PC. You can download free download this from Free HTC PcSync
• Connect your HTC smartphone to PC throgh USB cable.
• Turn on Data connection on your Smartphone
• On Choose a connection type screen, select USB tethering, and then tap Done.

Steps to use HTC smartphone as a Modem through WiFi or WiFi tethering:

• Turn on Data connection on your HTC smartphone
• On the home screen of the phone go to MENU > Settings > Wireless & networks and select Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
• Now your starts broadcasting the WiFi network
• You can stop WiFi Broadcasting by deselecting Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
• For changing the network name and secure your connection Tap Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot setting in Wireless & networks menu.

Note:

• There is a limit on number of user connecting to your phone through WiFi tethering. Most of the HTC smartphone support upto 8 devices.
• Using WiFi tethering service will dry your Battery very quickly.

Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman Review Price Spec

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is a Android smartphone which is mainly focused on music lovers.  This Walkman smartphone runs on Android Gingerbread OS and powered by 1GHz processor.  This Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman uses latest Timescape 4.0 user interface.

Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman Features

• Runs of Android Gingerbread OS(Ver. 2.3.4)
• 1 Ghz Processor with 512 MB RAM
• 5 Megapixel rear Camera
• 720 p HD video recording
• Bluetooth, WiFi, 2G, 3 G connectivity options
• 3.2 inch TFT LCD capacitive touch screen.

Pros and Cons of Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman:

Pros of  Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman:

• Compact and trendy design
• 720p HD video recording capability
• Stereo speakers
• Timescape 4.0 User interface with xLOUD sound enhancement.

Cons of  Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman:

• Low screen resolution of 320*480 pixels.
• Mid range processor
• Screen size feels little small
• Music player is not great.

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman Price: Price of Sony Ericsson Live starts from £150 with contract.Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman WT19i Price in India is ₹14550

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman Specifications:

• Product type:Budget phone, Smart phone
• Connectivity:Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G
• Operating system:Google Android Gingerbread(Ver 2.3.4)
• Application store:Yes
• Touch screen:Yes. Capacitive
• Physical Keyboard:No
• GPS:Yes
• Form factor:Candy-bar
• Available colours:Black, White
• Screen size:3.2 in.
• Camera resolution:5 megapixels
• Video Recording: Yes. 720p HD
• Processor: 1GHz Processor
• RAM: 512 MB
• WiFi: Yes
• 3G: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes.
• Size (WxHxD) 106x56.5x14.1 mm
• Weight 115 g

Maxx Mobile PC Suite-Mysync

Maxx mobiles is one of the fastest growing mobile manufacturer. Maxx mobiles has vast series of mobile phones starting basic phone, dual sim phone, Android smartphones and high end smartphone. To support and enhance the mobile experience Maxx mobiles released a MySync  PC suite to help the users to synchronize the contacts, calender, moving files between the Maxx mobiles and Computer.

Maxx Mobile Android Phone

Features of Maxx Mobile MySync PC Suite

• Sync contacts, files between phone and PC
• Move multimedia files from PC to phone and vice versa.
• Connect the PC to Internet using Maxx mobile as a modem.

System requirements for Maxx MySync

• OS: Windows XP or higher
• RAM: 1 GB minimum and 2 GB recommended.
• Processor: Minimum 2 Ghz clock speed.
• Microsoft .NET framework

Maxx MySync do not supported by all models such as MX533, MX322, MX483, MX120, CD11, GC121, GC1000, MX362, MX503, GC333, MX250, MX124, MX122, MX333, MX404, GC343, GC735, GC355, MX470 AND MX122B .

Maxx MySync Free download: Maxx MySync PC suite CD comes in sales box of the Maxx mobiles which are compatible with MySync. However if you have lost the CD you can download it from Maxx mobile MySync free download 

Different Version of Nokia PC suites and Compatibility

Nokia has many handset models with different configuration and operating system. Depending on the version of the model, the Nokia suite version also changes. There is very useful table in Nokia site which will help you to figure out the exact version for your Nokia Mobiles. For Windows Mobile OS Based smartphones the suite is given by Microsoft which is compatible any manufacturers models.

Nokia PC Suite OS compatibility and version.

Below is the link to download Free Nokia PC suite
Nokia PC suite Ver 7.1
Nokia PC Suite Ver 5.8
Nokia Ovi Suite 3.2

For Windows Mobiles OS PC suites is given in my earlier post on HTC Mobile OS PC suite

HTC PC Suites- Connecting your Phone to PC

HTC PC suites are used to synchronize contacts, calenders and bookmarks of web browser between your HTC smartphone and PC. The PC Suites of HTC will also help you to connect your smartphone as modem to your PC to access internet from your PC.  The HTC PC Suite is knows as HTC Sync. This HTC Sync is compatible with all Android smartphones of HTC.

HTC Sync Contact 

Synchronization

Features of HTC PC Suite HTC Sync:

• Sync contacts, Calender and bookmarks of browser 
• Install third party Android application to your HTC smartphone from PC
• Move photos, videos and songs to your phone from PC.

HTC Smartphones and HTC PC suite: For Android smartphone and HTC smart the PC suite is HTC Sync. For Windows OS based smartphones, the Windows mobile device center and Microsoft Active Sync( Works with Windows XP or earlier) will work as PC Suites.

System requirements to install HTC PC Suite- HTC Sync:

• Intel® Pentium® III or higher processor clock speed recommended
• 1GB of RAM or higher recommended
• XGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
• 300 MB of available free hard disk space, and USB 2.0 is required
• Windows XP Home / Professional / Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 and 3 (32-Bit)
• Windows Vista Ultimate / Enterprise / Business/ Home Premium/ Home Basic Edition (32 & 64-Bit) Service Pack 1
• Windows 7 Ultimate/ Professional/ Home Premium / Home Basic Edition (32 & 64-Bit)
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 and 2010-32 & 64bit.

Installation of HTC Sync for Android Smartphones

• Download the free HTC Sync PC suite from HTC help page. To free download HTC PC Suite Click here
• Click on “Setup_3.0.5579.exe” to install it to your PC.
• Follow the Installation  Shield Wizard to finish the installation.
• It is highly recommended to close all running programs and temporarily exit your anti-virus program when you install the HTC Sync.
• Select the “Complete” Setup Type for faster and easier installation process, and then press “Install” to begin the installation. (For advanced users you could choose “Custom” to change the pre-defined shortcuts and the installed application folder path by your own.)
• After you saw the Install Shield Wizard Completed, please press “Finish” to exit the Wizard.

Connecting Phone and Running the HTC Sync:

• Use the USB cable to connect your phone to the PC
• When your phone prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.
• Wait for HTC Sync to recognize your phone. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for your phone.
• Click Save. The Device panel then opens. On the Device panel, you can set your sync options, see your phone's general information, check the used and available space on your storage card, and begin synchronization.

Tips:

• If you cannot see the HTC Sync option when you connect your phone to the computer via USB, please follow the Instructions below:
• Make sure you select USB Debugging in Settings > Applications > Development before connecting your phone to the computer
• Connect you Phone to the PC and wait 20 seconds for your phone to install HTC Sync on your phone.
• Unplug the USB sync cable.  Wait for 5 seconds.  Reconnect the Phone to the PC using the USB cable.
• Select “HTC sync” and wait for HTC Sync to recognize your Phone.  This process could take up to a minute your first time connecting to the computer.
• View the Help for detailed instructions of how to use the HTC Sync. (After you see the drop down menu by tapping the Help Button on the upper right corner, please tap the Help again to see the detailed instructions.)
•  The installation process takes around one minute. It is still recommended that you close all programs on your PC prior to starting the installation program and do not open any applications or files while the installation is in process.

Note: This post is taken from help file of HTC support. The PC suite is downloaded directly from HTC site and i have just given the link for the same. 

PC Suite For Windows Mobile OS based smartphones: For all Windows mobile OS based smartphones use Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center. For free download of Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center  visit Microsoft help page.

Sony DSC-TX55 Review Price Specification

Sony DSC-TX55 is a point and shoot camera from Cyber shot series of Sony.  This Cyber shot camera is dubbed as worlds slimmest camera. This Sony DSC-TX55 is just 12.2mm thick.

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55

Features of Sony DSC-TX55 Cyber shot Camera

• 16.2 Mega Pixel sensor resolution
• Exmor  R CMOS image sensor
• Full HD Video recording
• Wide range of shooting modes.
• 3D capturing capability
• 3.3 inch touch screen LCD Display

Pros and Cons of Sony DSC-TX55

Pros DSC-TX55:

• Slim and stylish design
• High resolution(16.2MP) sensor with auto focus.
• Clear image zoom option
• 3D image capturing abilities

Cons of DSC-TX55:

• Price is not very attractive.

Sony DSC-TX55 Price: Price of Sony DSC-TX55 Cybershot in India is 19,600Rs(flipcart.com) and Amazon store price is $329.

Sony DSC-TX55  Sales box Content: Rechargeable Battery NP-BN / AC Adaptor (USB) / Multi USB Cable / Wrist Strap / Paint Pen / Power Cord / Tripod Adaptor.

Sony DSC-TX55 Cybershot Specification:

Dimension

• Weight:109 g
• Dimensions:92.9 (W) x 54.4 (H) x 13.2 (D) mm

Pixels

• Optical Sensor Resolution (in MegaPixel):16.2 Megapixels

Zoom

• Digital Zoom:20x
• Optical Zoom:5x

Display

• LCD Info Display:Xtra Fine OLED
• Image Display Resolution:1,229,800 dots
• Video Display Resolution:1920 x 1080, 60 fps
• LCD Size:3.3 inch

Sensor

• Sensor Type:Exmor R CMOS
• Sensor Size:1/2.3 inch

Lens

• Auto Focus:Yes
• Lens Type:Carl Zeiss Vario Tessa 26 mm wide angle lens
• Focal Length:4.7 - 23.5 mm (35 mm Equivalent to 26 - 130 mm)

Battery

• Battery Type:Li-Ion NP-BN

Interface

• USB Cable:Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Media and Software

• Expandable Memory:Yes
• Supported Memory Card Types:SD / SDHC 

Image

• Image Sizing:4608 x 3456
• Video Format:AVCHD, MPEG-4, AVI
• Image Format:JPEG (DCF, DPOF)

Flash

• Flash Range:3.7 m
• Built in Flash:Yes
• Flash Modes:Auto, Flash on, Slow synchro, Flash off

Shutter Speed

• Maximum Shutter Speed:1/1600 sec
• Minimum Shutter Speed:4 sec

Additional features

• Macro Mode:Yes, 3 cm - Infinity (W), 60 cm - Infinity (T)
• Metering:Multi Pattern metering, Centre-weighted metering, Spot metering
• Image Stablizer:Optical
• ISO Rating:Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Red Eye Reduction:Yes
• Self Timer :2 sec and 10 sec, Portrait 1, Portrait 2
• Face Detection: Yes
• Continuous Shots:Yes, 10 fps
• White Balancing:Auto (Intelligent), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set

Nokia Lumia 800 Review Price Specification

Nokia Lumia 800 is a first smartphone from Nokia running on Microsoft windows phone OS. It has 1.4Ghz Qualcomm Scorpion processor with 512MB RAM and Adreno 205 GPU.  Nokia Lumia 800 sports 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels. This Nokia windows smartphone has 8MP rear facing camera with features such as Autofocus, 3x Digital Zoom, Carl Zeiss Optics, Dual LED Flash and Geo-tagging.
Nokia Lumia 800 is powered by Li-ion 1450 mAh battery which promises to provide talk time upto 13 hours and standby time upto 335 hours.

Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone

Nokia Lumia 800 Features:

• New Windows Phone Ver 7.5  Mango OS
• 3.7  AMOLED capacitive touch screen display
• 1.4 GHz single core processor with Adreno 205 GPU
• 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM and 16 GB internal memory
• 8MP rear camera with f/2.2 Carl Zeiss Tessar Lens
• Dual LED flash and HD 720p Video recording
• 2G, 3G and WiFi enabled.
• Bundled pre installed Nokia Navigation software.

Pros and Cons of Nokia Lumia 800:

Pros of Lumia 800:

• New Windows Phone OS 7.5
• Great display
• Stylish and solid design.
• Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive with Offline navigation
• Good quality camera with Carl Zeiss lens.

Cons of Lumia 800: 

• No Front camera
• No Micro SD card slot
• No flash or silver light support in browser.
• No native Divx/Xvid support, video have to be transcoded by Zune
• No direct Bluetooth file transfer, 
• No WiFi Hotspot.

Nokia Lumia 800 PC Suite:  For file management and synchronization Zune can be used as PC suite.
Nokia Lumia 800 Specifications:

• Operating Freq: GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)
• Java:No
• Processor:1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion
• Graphics:Adreno 205
• RAM:512MB
• Size: 61.2 x 116.5 x 12.1 mm
• Weight: 142 g
• Display: 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen
• Screen Resolution:WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
• Display Features:Gorilla Glass Display, ClearBlack Display, Curved Glass
• Primary Camera: Yes, 8 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:No
• Flash:Dual LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
• HD Recording:HD
• Zoom:Digital Zoom - 3x
• Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Auto Focus, Continuous Touch Focus, Exposure Compensation, Auto and Manual White Balance, Carl Zeiss Optics, Image Editor
• Battery Type:Li-Ion, 1450 mAh
• Talktime: upto 13 hrs (2G), 9 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time: Upto 335 hrs
• Internal:16 GB
• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE:Yes
• 3G:Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• WAP:Yes, v2
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Bing Maps, Nokia Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, AVCTP 1.0, AVDTP 1.0, AVRCP 1.0, AVRCP 1.3, GAVDP 1.2, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, PBAP 1.0, RFCOMM 1.0, SPP 1.0, EDR)
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV
• Video Player:Yes, Supports H.263, ASF, H.264, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV 9, VC-1, HD Video Playback
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Sensors:3D Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Digital Compass

Cost of Nokia Lumia 800 : Nokia Lumia 800 Price in India is 28,000Rs and price in UK  is £349.99.

Canon Powershot A3300 Review Price Specification

Canon A3300 IS belongs to the family of Canon Powershot point and shoot camera.  This A3300 IS has 16 MP sensor and supports aspect ratio of 4:3. The dimensions of Canon powershot A3300 is 6.17mm*4.55mm and has weight of 149grams.

Canon A3300 IS Point and Shoot 

Canon Powershot A3300 IS Features:

• 16 Megapixels sensor
• Optical Zoom: 5x
• CCD Image Sensor
• 3.0 inch TFT color display
• 720 p video recording
• DIGIC 4 image processing system
• External memory cards supported: SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card and MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card

Pros and Cons of Canon Powershot A3300:

Pros of A3300 IS:

• Good number of features
• Excellent photo quality
• Affordable price

Cons of A3300 IS

• Shot to Shot time gap is little high
• Flat buttons

Canon Powershot A3300 IS Price: Price of Canon Powershot A3300 IS in India is 7949Rs.

Canon Powershot A3300 IS Sales Pack contents:Battery Pack NB-8L ( with terminal cover), Battery Charger CB-2LA/CB-2LAE, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Wrist Strap WS-800, AV Cable AVC-DC400, Getting Started Guide, Digital Camera Solution Disk, Warranty Card, 4 GB SD Card.

Canon Powershot A3300 IS Specifications:

Dimension

• Weight :5.25 oz./149 g (Including the battery and memory card)
• Dimensions:3.74 x 2.23 x 0.94 in. (95.1 x 56.7 x 23.9mm)

Pixels

• Optical Sensor Resolution (in MegaPixel) :16 Megapixels

Zoom

• Digital Zoom 4x
• Optical Zoom 5x

Display

• LCD Info Display:TFT Color (wide viewing angle type)
• Image Display Resolution: 230,000 dots
• Video Display Resolution: 1280 x 720 (30fps)
• LCD Size: 3.0 inch

Sensor

• Sensor Type:CCD
• Sensor Size:1/2.3-inch type

Lens

• Auto Focus:TTL Autofocus
• Focal Length:5.0 (W) - 25.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)

Battery

• Power Supply:Battery Pack NB-8L, 2. Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Approx. 230 shots Approx. 5 hours
• Battery Type:Battery Pack NB-8L

Interface

• USB Cable:USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• PicBridge :Yes
• Audio Video Interface:Video: NTSC/PAL Audio Out: Monaural

Media and Software

• Memory Card Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMC plus Card   

Image

• Video Format:MOV (Image data: H.264
• Audio Formats: Linear PCM (monoaural))
• Image Format:Exif. 2.3 (JPEG)

Flash

• Flash Range:12 in. - 13 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) (30cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m, (T))
• Built in Flash:Yes
• Flash Modes:Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Slow Synchro, Smart Flash

Shutter Speed

• Minimum Shutter Speed:1 - 1/1600 sec.15 - 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
• Other Features
• Macro Mode:1.8 in (3cm) (W) - 1.6 ft. (50cm) (T)
• Sync Terminal:Yes
• Metering:  Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
• Image Stablizer:Optical Image Stabilizer
• ISO Rating:Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600, Low Light: ISO 400-6400
• Red Eye Reduction:Yes
• Self Timer:Approx. 10-sec delay/approx 2-sec delay/custom*
• Face Detection :Yes
• Shooting Modes:P, Live View Control, Auto, Easy, SCN1, Creative Filters2, Discreet, Movie3, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter4, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
• Continuous Shots:Yes 0.8 fps. (In P mode), 2.5 fps. (In Low Light mode)
• White Balancing:Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Nokia C2-06 Review Price Specification

Nokia C2-06 is dual sim touch and type phone from Nokia Mobiles. This Nokia mobile comes with 2.4 inch resistive touch display and slide out physical  keypad for fast typing.  Nokia C2-06 comes loaded with handy functionality such as push mail, 2G connectivity and many more.The difference between Nokia C2-03 and Nokia C2-06 is only aesthetic look. Comparison between Nokia C2-03 and C2-06 Specifications are identical and only major difference is  design of Back cover and price.

Nokia C2-06 Touch and Type if different from C2-03 by looks

Nokia C2-06 Touch and Type Features:

• Series 40 OS
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• Easy swap for sim swapping
• 2.6-inch Touchscreen
• 2 MP Primary Camera
• Resistive touch screen
• Alphanumeric Keypad
• FM Radio With Recording
• GPRS And EDGE Enabled
• Audio player
• Video Player
• Expandable Storage Capacity up to 32 GB through MicroSD

Nokia C2-06 PC Suite: Nokia C2-06 is compatible with Nokia PC suite.Free downloading and know more on sync contacts with PC,  view the my earlier post on Nokia PC Suite.

Pros and Cons of Nokia C2-06:

Pros of C2-06:

• Touch and Type functionality
• Easy swap for sim swapping
• Dual sim 
• Expandable memory.
• Eye catching design.

Cons of C2-06:

• No 3G connectivity
• Resistive touch screen

Nokia C2-06 Price: Price of Nokia C2-06 in India is ₹ 5,148.00.

Nokia C2-06 Sales Pack content and Warranty:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, User Manual. 1 Year manufacturer warranty on phone and 6 months on phone accessories.

Nokia C2-06 Touch and Type Specification:

General

• Form:Slider
• SIM: Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
• Touch Screen:Yes, Resistive
• Keypad:Yes, Alphanumeric
• Business Features:Pushmail
• Call Features:Conference Call, Loudspeaker

Platform

• Operating Freq: GSM - 900, 1800
• OS:Series 40
• Java: Yes

Display

• Size: 2.6 Inches
• Resolution: QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
• Colors:65 K

Camera

• Primary Camera:Yes, 2 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:No
• Video Recording: Yes, 176 x 144, 15 fps
• Zoom:  4X Digital Zoom
• Camera Features:Self-timer, White Balance, Image Editor

Dimensions

• Size: 51.4 x 103 x 17 mm
• Weight: 118 g

Battery

• Type: Li-Ion, 1020 mAh
• Talktime: 5 hrs (2G)
• Standby Time:400 hrs (2G)

Memory 

• Internal: 10 MB
• Included Memory Card: 2 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• Hot Swap Suppport: Yes

Connectivity

• Browser: WAP 2.0
• GPRS:Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
• Edge: Yes, Class 12
• 3G: No
• Wifi: No
• WAP: Yes, v2
• USB connectivity: Yes, micro USB, v2
• GPS Support:No
• Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1
• Audio Jack: 3.5 mm

Multimedia

• Music Player:Yes, Supports MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV
• Video Player: Yes, Supports H.263, H.264, AVC, MP4, WMV
• FM:Yes, with Recording
• Ringtone:MP3, 32 Polyphonic

Regular Features

• Call Memory: Yes
• SMS Memory:Yes
• Phonebook Memory: 1000
• Additional Features: Flight Mode, Calendar, To-do List, Notes, Recorder, Calculator, Clock, Organizer, Predictive Text Input, Handwriting Recognition, Flash Lite
• Important Apps: Facebook, Twitter

Samsung Primo S5610 Review Price Specification

Samsung primo S5610 is 3G enabled essential phone released recently by Samsung.  This S5610 has 2.4 inch display and has a dimension of 49.7*118.9*12.9mm. The weight of the phone is 91g,

Samsung Primo S5610

Samsung Primo S5610 Features:

• 5 MP Primary Camera with auto focus
• 2G And 3G Network Support
• 2.4-inch Screen
• Alphanumeric Keypad
• FM Radio RDS With Recording
• GPRS And EGDE Enabled
• Audio Player with 3D sound technology
• Video Player
• Expandable memory up to 32 GB through MicroSD

Pros and Cons of Samsung Primo S5610:

Pros of Primo S5610:

• Solid design with Metallic finish 
• 5 MP camera with Flash and Auto focus
• 3.5 G with HSDPA 7.2 MBPS connectivity support
• Good battery life
• Video calling camera.

Cons of Primo S5610:

• Price is little high considering Android smartphones available for the same price.

Samsung Primo S5610 Price: Price of Samsung Primo S5610 in India is ₹5,890.00.

PS Suite for Samsung Primo S5610: Samsung Primo S5610 is compatible with Samsung PC Suite called Samsung Kies ver. 2.0.3.11082_152_4. To download and no more about on this visit Samsung PC Suite.

Samsung Primo S5610 Specification:

General

• Form:Bar
• SIM: Single SIM, GSM
• Keypad:Yes, Alphanumeric
• Business Features: Pushmail; Mobile printing

Display

• Size: 2.4 Inches
• Resolution: QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
• Colors:256 K

Camera

• Primary Camera: Yes, 5 Megapixel
• Flash: LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 30 fps
• Camera Features:Auto Focus, Smile Detection

Dimensions

• Size: 49.7 x 118.9 x 12.9 mm
• Weight: 91 g

Battery

• Type: Li-Ion, 1000 mAh
• Talktime:15 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:960 hrs (2G), 680 hrs (3G)

Memory

• Internal:108 MB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB

Connectivity

• Preinstalled Browser:NetFront 4.1
• GPRS: Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
• Edge: Yes, Class 12
• 3G: Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
• Wifi: No
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• GPS Support:No
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm

Multimedia

• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WMA, eAAC+
• Video Player: Yes, Supports MP4, H.263
• FM:Yes, with Recording
• Ringtone:MP3

Platform

• Operating Freq: GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
• Java: Yes

Regular Features

• Call Memory: Yes
• SMS Memory:Yes
• Phonebook Memory:Yes
• Important Apps:Facebook, Twitter, MSN Messenger, Google Talk, Gmail