Comparison of Top light weight Laptops

Light weight tablets are the useful for the people who travel a lot. Nowadays ultra books are also in the market. But that costs more. If you are price conscious then here is the list of light weight laptops with affordable price tag. The laptops provided in this post are Apple Macbook air, Dell Inspiron 13z, Sony Vaio VPC-SB25, Lenovo IdeaPad Z370, Dell Vostro V131.

Macbook Air

1. Apple Macbook Air: This is the lightest laptop in this comparison post. It weighs on 1Kg.Macbook Air comes with Core i5-2467M chipset, 1.6 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM.
Advantages of Apple Macbook Air:

• Great aesthetic, slim, backlite keyboard

Disadvantages of Apple Macbook Air:

• No Optical drive

Summary of Apple Macbook air specification:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-2467M, 1.6GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• SSD: 64GB
• Display: 11.6 inch
• USB ports: 2
• OS: Mac OS X Lion
• Other features: WiFi, Bluetooth, Backlit keyboard
• Weight: 1KG

Apple Macbook Air price in India: ₹55,000

2. Dell Inspiron 13z:  It is light weight laptop with powerful configuration available for a reasonable price.

Advantages of Dell Inspiron 13z:

• Includes MS Office 2010 starter, 2GB Dell Online backup, powerful configuration,

Disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 13z: 

• No Optical Drive.

Summary of Dell Inspiron 13z Specification:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-2450M, 2.5GHz
• RAM: 4GB
• Hardisk: 320GB
• Display: 13.3 inch
• USB ports: 3
• OS: Windows 7 Home basic 64 bit 
• Other features: WiFi, Bluetooth, card reader
• Weight: 1.76KG

Dell Inspiron 13z Price in India: ₹42,780

3. Sony Vaio VPC-SB25: It is a stylish and lightweight laptop from Sony

Advantages of  Sony Vaio VPC-SB25:

• Pleasing design, backlit keyboard

Disadvantages of Sony Vaio VPC-SB25:

• Weak configuration considering price

Summary of Sony Vaio VPC-SB25:

• CPU: Intel Core i3-2310M, 2.1GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Hardisk: 500GB
• Display: 13.3 inch
• USB ports: 3
• OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 
• Other features: WiFi, Bluetooth, Backlit Keyboard
• Weight: 1.72KG

Sony Vaio VPC-SB25 Price in India: ₹47,990

4. Lenovo IdeaPad Z370: This is a value for money laptop with all round package.

Advantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Z370:

• Sturdy build, powerful processor, attractive price tag

Disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Z370: 

• Little heavier on these segment

Summary of Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Specification:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-2430M, 2.5GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Hardisk: 750GB
• Display: 13.3 inch
• USB ports: 3
• OS: Windows 7 Home basic 64 bit 
• Other features: WiFi, Bluetooth, card reader
• Weight: 2KG  

Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Price in India:₹36,990.

5.  Dell Vostro V131:  It is a business class, affordable and fairly powerful laptop.

Advantages of Dell Vostro V131:

• Good design, metallic finish, customizable configuration

Disadvantages of Dell Vostro V131:

• No Optical drive

Summary of Dell Vostro V131 Specification:

• CPU: Intel Core i3-2350M, 2.3GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Hardisk: 320GB
• Display: 13.3 inch
• USB ports: 3
• OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit 
• Other features: WiFi, Bluetooth, card reader
• Weight: 1.85KG

Dell Vostro V131 Price in India:₹42,790.

Best 125cc fuel efficient Bikes in India

125cc bikes provide best of power and low maintenance cost. Due to the increase in popularity, various models are introduced into this segment.  125cc segment bikes not only fulfills commuting requirements, it also provides stylish look and comfortable riding experience.  Here is quick list of top 5 125 cc bikes based on the mileage they offer. The 125cc bikes compared here are Yamaha Gladiator,Suzuki Slingshot,Bajaj Discover,Honda Stunner,Hero Glamour.  Prices gives here are in ex showroom prices.

Top 5 Fuel efficient 125cc Bikes:
Hero Glamour: Hero Glamour is the 125cc bike from Hero motocorp.  It has 124.7cc  air cooled engine which produces 9PS of power. This bike has the ability to reach 0-60kmph in 7.1 sec.  The top speed of Hero Glamour is 98.3kmph.

Summary of Hero Glamour Specification:

• Engine:124.7cc  air cooled 4-Stroke single cylinder OHC
• Max. Power:6.72 KW (9BHP) @ 7000 RPM
• Max. Torque:10.35 N-m @ 4000 RPM
• Gear box:4 Speed constant mesh
• Length:2005 mm
• Width:735 mm
• Height:1070 mm
• Wheelbase:1265 mm
• Ground Clearance:150 mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity:13.6 Ltrs (Min)
• Kerb Weight:125 Kg (Kick) / 129 Kg (Self)

Hero Glamour Mileage: 69kmpl

Hero Glamour Price:  ₹52,500

Honda Stunner: Honda Stunner is a stylish 125 cc segment bike. It has 124.7 cc engine which produces max power of 11.15PS.  This bike reaches 60 kmph from 0 in 6.1 sec.  The top speed of Honda Stunner is 112kmph. It has 11liter fuel tank and gives 68.3 kmpl mileage. 

Summary of Honda Stunner Specification:

• Engine:124.7cc, 4-stroke single cylinder
• Maximum Power:11 Bhp @ 8000 rpm
• Maximum Torque:11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• Gear Box: 5 speed
• Length:2012.00 mm
• Width:734.00 mm
• Height:1113.00 mm
• Weight:128.00 kg
• Ground Clearance:173.00 mm
• Fuel Tank:11.00 ltrs

Honda Stunner Mileage: 68.3kmpl

Honda Stunner price: ₹51,425

Bajaj Discover: It has 124.4cc  single cylinder air cooled engine which produces 11PS of power. For reaching 0-60km/h  on the Discover takes 6.9sec and bike maxes speed is at 102.2km/h.  Bajaj Discover comes with 8 liter of fuel tank and gives average mileage of 68kmpl.
Summary of Bajaj Discover Specification:

• Engine:124.6 cc,DTS-i, 4-stroke, Natural air cooled
• Max Net Power:11 ps @ 8000 rpm
• Max Net Torque:10.8 nm @ 5500 rpm
• Gears:5 Gears, All down
• Wheelbase:1305 mm
• Ground Clearance:165 mm
• Kerb weight:118.5 Kg

Bajaj Discover Mileage: 68kmpl

Bajaj Discover Price: ₹48540.

Suzuki Slingshot: It produces 8.5 PS of power from its 124cc single cylinder air cooled engine. Suzuki Sligshot will do 0-60km/h in 7sec and touches a top speed of 104km/h.  It delivers average mileage of 66kmpl and has 12liter fuel tank.

Summary of Suzuki Slingshot Specification:

• Engine:124 cc,Air-cooled, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, SOHC
• Maximum Power:8.5 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
• Maximum Torque:10 Nm @ 3500 rpm
• Gears:5 Speed
• Length:2035.00 mm
• Width:770.00 mm
• Height:1075.00 mm
• Kerb Weight:128kg
• Ground clearance: 160 mm

Suzuki Slingshot Mileage:66kmpl

Suzuki Slingshot Price: ₹48,887

Yamaha Gladiator:Yamaha Gladiator is powered by a 123cc single cylinder air cooled engine and produces 11PS of power.This bike will do 0-60km/h in 7.02sec and touches a top speed of 106.61km/h.

Summary of Yamaha Gladiator Specification:

• Engine:123.7cc Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve 
• Gears:5 Speed constant mesh
• Length:2,065mm
• width:730mm
• Height:1,100mm
• Ground clearance:160mm
• Kerb weight:123kg (Standards) / 127kg (Deluxe)

Yamaha Gladiator Mileage:65kmpl

Yamaha Gladiator Price: ₹50,000

Nokia Lumia 610 Review Price Specification

Nokia Lumia 610 is the new Lumia series affordable phone released by Nokia. It runs on Windows phone OS ver 7.5. Lumia 610  runs on 800MHz processor and has 256MB RAM.  This windows smartphone has 3.7 inch capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 480*800 pixel resolution with corning Gorilla glass. Nokia Lumia comes with 8GB internal memory and Li-ion 1300 mAh battery. Rated battery life is upto 10 hours and 30 mins of talk time and upto 670 hours of standby time.

Nokia Lumia 610

Features of Nokia Lumia 610:

• Windows Phone OS 7.5
• 3.7 inch capacitive touch screen
• 8GB of internal memory and 256MB RAM
• 1300 mAh battery with upto 670 hours of standby time and 10 hours 30 minutes of talk time
• 5MP Rear camera with auto focus and LED flash
• 720 p video recording
• 2G, 3G and WiFi enabled

Pros and Cons of Nokia Lumia 610:
Pros of Lumia 610:

• Affordable price tag
• Free Nokia music, maps and transport apps
• Good battery life

Cons of Lumia 610:

• No memory expansion option
• No front facing camera

Nokia Lumia 610 Specification:

• Operating Freq:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900;3G:HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
• OS:Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
• Java:No
• Processor:800 MHz
• RAM:256MB
• Size:119 x 62 x 12 mm, 77.6 cc
• Weight:131.5 g
• Display: 3.7 inch capacitive touch screen
• Screen resolution:480 x 800 pixels
• Primary Camera: Yes, 5 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:No
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes,720p@30fps
• Camera Features:Geo-tagging, face detection,autofocus, LED flash
• Battery type:Li-Ion 1300 mAh (BP-3L)
• Talktime:Up to 10 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 30 min (3G)
• Standby Time:Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 720 h (3G)
• GPRS:Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
• Edge:Class 10, 236.8 kbps
• 3G:HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
• Wifi:Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes
• GPS Support:Yes, with A-GPS support
• Bluetooth:Yes.v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Internal memory:8 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot:No
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player 
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player

Cost of Nokia Lumia 610: Nokia Lumia 610 price in India is ₹11,000.

Nokia Lumia 900 Review Price Specification

Nokia Lumia 900 is the new addition to Nokia Lumia Series. Like other Lumia series phones, this smartphone too runs on Windows Phone OS 7.5 (Mango). It has 4.3 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Lumia 900 has 1.4 GHz single core processor with 512MB RAM. It sports dual cameras. The rear camera has 8MP pixel with Carl Zeiss lens and dual LED flash. Lumia 900 also has 1MP front facing camera for video calling. Nokia Lumia 900 is powered by 1830 mAh battery which is according to Nokia, highest capacity battery ever.  Below is the quick difference between Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 900.

Nokia Lumia 900

Comparison between Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 900:
Display: Lumia 900 has bigger screen size than Lumia 800. Nokia Lumia 900 has 4.3 inch AMOLED screen compared to 3.7 inch AMOLED screen of Lumia 800. There is no major difference in visual changes as both the smartphone sports 1.4 GHz single core processor.
Connectivity:  The Lumia 900 comes with DC-HSPA network tech where 800 had mere HSPA+.
Processor: Both have 1.4 GHz single core processor
OS: Both the smartphones runs on Windows Phone OS 7.5.
Camera: Nokia Lumia 900 has rear camera as well as front facing camera. But Lumia 800 features only rear camera. There is no changes in rear camera in the both the Lumia phones.
Battery: Lumia 900 is powered by 1830 mAh battery Vs 1450 mAh battery of Lumia 800. However as Lumia 900 has bigger screen, hence more screen to illuminate. Overall it is interesting to see the battery life of Lumia 900.
Cost: Sim free version of Nokia Lumia 900 costs €480 whereas Nokia Lumia 800 costs £400.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Nokia Lumia 900:
Pros of Lumia 900:

• Very fast network speeds
• Big and bright display
• 1.3 MP front facing camera
• Colorful and new apps

Cons of Lumia 900:

• No memory expansion option
• Similar design as that of Lumia 800
• Average camera performance

Nokia Lumia 900 Specification:

• Operating Freq:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900;3G:HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100;4G:LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100
• OS:Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
• Chipset:Qualcomm APQ8055 Snapdragon
• Processor:1.4 GHz Scorpion
• Graphics:Adreno 205
• Java:No
• Sensors:Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• RAM:512 MB
• Size:127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm
• Weight:160 g
• Display:4.3 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
• Screen resolution: 480 x 800 pixels(~217 ppi pixel density)
• Primary Camera:Yes, 8 MP with Carl Zeiss optics
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 1.3 Megapixel
• Camera Features:Geo-tagging,autofocus
• Flash:Dual LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 720p@30fps, video stabilization
• Battery type:Standard battery, Li-Ion 1830 mAh (BP-6EW)
• Talktime:Up to 7 hours
• Standby Time:Up to 300 hours
• GPRS:Yes, Class 33
• Edge:Yes, Class 33
• 3G:Yes,HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps DL, 25 Mbps UL
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.0
• GPS Support:Yes, with A-GPS support
• Bluetooth:Yes.v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
• NFC: Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Internal memory:16GB storage
• Expandable Memory Slot:No
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player

Cost of Nokia Lumia 900: Nokia Lumia Price in UK is £459.99.

Comparison Between iPhone 4S and HTC One X

iPhone 4S and HTC One X are the two revolutionary smartphones available in the market. HTC One X is known for its quad core processor with Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. In other hand iPhone 4S is known for its innovative features and fast performance. Choosing the right phone between iPhone 4S and HTC One X is purely based on the persons requirements. Here is the compare and contrast review on iPhone and HTC One X  based on following factors: Design, Display, Processor, Camera, Connectivity, OS, Battery and Storage.

Comparison between iPhone 4S and HTC One X:
Design: Both the phones have similar thickness. However HTC One X is slightly bigger and lighter than iPhone 4S. The dimensions of HTC One X are 134mm x 70mm x 9.3mm and weighs 130 grams. iPhone 4S has a dimensions of 115.2mm x 58.6 mm x 9.3mm and weighs 140 grams. Interms of compactness both phones score equal.
Display Screen: HTC One X 4.7 inch IPS 720p HD  screen with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels. The pixel density produces is around 312ppi mark. iPhone 4S however, has 3.5 inch Retina Display with a resolution on 960*640 pixel with pixel density around 329 ppi.  In this HTC scores more than iPhone due to the large screen and the higher screen resolution even though it lacks in pixel density.
Processor: Comparing both the smartphone, we notice one big difference between the two. HTC One X has Quad core 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 processor with 1GB of RAM. As this runs with quad core processor, performance is exceptionally fast. iPhone 4S comes with Dual core 1GHz processor(A5 )  which is customized for best results. Blending with iOS 5, it gives mind blowing performance. Here HTC One X scores more as it has more powerful processor than iPhone.
Camera: Both phones have 8MP rear camera and flash. iPhone has useful features such as auto focus, tap on focus, face detection on still images and geo tagging.  HTC One X has updated lens at f2.0 which is revolutionaries your low light photography with smart flash. HTC features the new Sense 4 overlay including HTC image Sense, a new suite for camera which improves shutter speed. Comparing  both  the phones, major difference is iPhone 4S has VGA(0.9MP) front camera where as HTC One X has 1.3MP front camera.
Connectivity: Both the phones have all the basic connectivity options. iPhone has 4G connectivity and HTC has microUSB slot and 3.5mm headphonejack, and  pogopins for docking.
OS: iPhone 4S comes loaded with latest iOS 5 OS with voice assistant app called Siri. HTC One X comes with Latest Android OS ICS. Blending of HTC Sense 4.0 UI and ICS gives excellent graphical look and feel. HTC One X also comes with the Beats by Dr Dre audio circuitry inside to improve the quality of your digital music.
Battery: iPhone 4S is powered by 1420 mAh battery and HTC One X is powered 1800 mAh battery. Even though HTC phone has higher capacity, overall battery performance between the two will same due to additional cores and large screen.
Storage: iPhone 4S provides a options to chose from various internal memory models such as 16GB,32 GB and 64GB. HTC One X comes with only 32GB variant and 25GB of dropbox storage. Here biggest drawback for HTC is, Dropbox cannot be used for storing apps and like. Also for using the Dropbox internet is must.
Conclusion: Here is the major differences between the HTC One X and iPhone 4S. As we can see it comes down to a personal choice based on the preferences each persons has. Therefore it is important that you consider your requirements and budget to chose the best one for you.

Sony Xperia S Review Price Specification

Sony Xperia S is the first Sony's flagship ship smartphone in its Xperia range at least until the mobile maker launch 4G Xperia Ion. The new Xperia S comes with a sleek design with a large display which provides very high screen resolution. It has 4.3 inch HD 1280*720 pixel capacitive touch screen.  The display provides gloriously vibrant touch screen experience with a very high level of details. The pixel density is at 342 pixels per inch which sharper than the 330 ppi on the iPhone 4S retina display.  Infact it is the highest ppi of any smartphone released so far.
The Sony Xperia S is powered by 1.5 GHz dual core Qualcomm snapdragon MSM8260 processor which provides faster performance to the smartphone. It also comes with NFC( Near Field Communication) built in. Overall this smartphone is faster than Galaxy S2. Xperia S sports 12MP rear camera. According to Sony, it will be possible to take photos in just 1.5 seconds from standby and doubles as a full HD 1080p video recorder. The camera uses Sony's Exmor R image sensor which offers higher sensitivity and less image noise on low light.
The Sony Xperia S comes loaded with  Android Gingerbread OS. However Sony is expected to release Android ICS update shortly. The phone comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB internal memory according to the choice.  The Xperia S comes with powerful 1750 mAh battery which is expected to provide longer standby and talk time.

Sony Xperia S

Features of Sony Xperia S:

• 1.5 GHz Dual Core Processor with 1GB RAM
•   Android Gingerbread OS upgradable to ICS
• 12MP Rear camera with Exmor R image Sensor
• Full HD Video Recording
• 4.3 inch HD 1280*720 pixel Capacitive touch screen
• 16GB or 32 GB internal memory
• 1750 mAh battery

Pros and Cons of Sony Xperia S:

Pros of Xperia S:

• Gorgeous large very resolution Display
• Fast Dual core processor with 1GB RAM
• Good camera

Cons of Xperia S:

• No Expandable memory card slot
• Not impressive design

Sony Xperia S Specification:

• 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100 - LT26i, HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 -LT26a
• OS Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Chipset Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon
• CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz
• GPU: Adreno 220
• Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Messaging:SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
• Browser: HTML5, Adobe Flash
• Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
• GPS:Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
• Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
• Available Colors: Silver, Black
• GPRS: Up to 86 kbps
• EDGE: Up to 237 kbps
• 3G: HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
• NFC:Yes
• USB:Yes, microUSB v2.0, HS, USB On-the-go support
• Camera:12 MP, 4000x3000 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabiliz

Cost of Sony Xperia S:Sim free version of Sony Xperia S price in UK is £430. 

Comparison between Galaxy Y Duos and Micromax A75

Samsung Galaxy Y duos S6102 and Micromax A75 superfone lite are the two dual sim Android smartphones with great feature sets and affordable price.Both the smartphone have some common features such as Dual sim support with Dual standby, Android Gingerbread OS, capacitive touch screen,3MP rear camera and multimedia features. Here is comparison between Galaxy Y Duos and Micromax A75 based on the advantages over the others.

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Y Duos and Micromax A75:
Advantages of Micromax A75 over Galaxy Y Duos:

• Micromax A75 has 3.75 inch display screen with the screen resolution of HVGA 320*480 pixels. The display screen is approximately 0.61 inches larger than the Galaxy Duos which has 3.14 inch display screen with QVGA 240*320 pixels.
• Has front camera for Video Calling
• A75 has better video recording capability with 30 fps where as other has video recording at 20 fps
• Has 4x digital zoom compared to Galaxy Y duos 2x digital zoom
• Has LED flash
• Price is  lower than Y Duos S6102

Advantages of Samsung Galaxy Y Duos over Micromax A75:

• Galaxy Y Duos has powerful processor than A75. It has 832MHz processor compared Micromax phone 650MHz processor.
• Slimmer and lighter than Micromax Android Dual sim phone. Samsung phone has a dimensions of 60 x 109.8 x 11.95 mm and has a weight of 109 g. In other hand A75 has a dimensions of 63.5 x 120 x 10.9 mm and weighs 135.4 g.
• Both the phone have similar batteries. However battery management on Samsung Galaxy Y Duos is better than the other. It offers talk time upto 17 hrs on 2G and 6 hrs on 3G. 
• Galaxy Y Duos S6102 has 384 MB RAM and Micromax A75 has only 256MB RAM
• Chances of getting Firmware upgrades is more on Y Duos than A75.

Comparison between Galaxy S2 Vs HTC One X

Samsung Galaxy S2 is the powerful Android smartphone with gorgeous display screen and lightening speed processor.  The Galaxy SII is the slimmest and lightest smartphone available in the market. Meanwhile HTC One X is the first quad core powered Android smartphone from HTC.  The new HTC One X launched at MWC 2012. Here is the quick comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC One X.

Comparison between HTC smartphone and Samsung smartphone

Differences between Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC One X:
Design and Dimensions: Galaxy S2 has a dimension of 125.3*66.1*8.49mm and has a weight of 116 grams.  In other hand HTC One X has a dimensions of 134.4*69.9*9.33mm and weighs 130 grams. Here Galaxy S2 gets points as it is lighter and thinner than One X.
Display:  Samsung Galaxy S2 comes with 4.27 inch Super AMOLED plus with a screen resolution of 800*480 pixel.  HTC One X sports 4.7 inch Super LCD screen with a resolution of 1280*720 pixels.  This multi touch screen uses Super IPS LCD2 which is promise to offer brighter, clearer and sharper video output than Super AMOLED plus Screen. As per Specs, One X gets a point here. However overall difference in the display screen is not very  huge.
Processor: The HTC One X comes with 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 quad core processor with ULP GeForce GPU.  Galaxy S2 comes with 1.2 GHz dual core processor which is fast enough for a smartphone.  Overall HTC smartphone earns one more point as it powered by quad core processor and better GPU.
Operating System: HTC One X runs on Android ICS and Galaxy S2 has Gingerbread OS. However Samsung is offering ICS Firmware upgrade to Galaxy S2 from March 13th. Overall both smartphone earns one points in this section.
Camera: Both the smartphone has 8 MP rear camera. However Samsung Galaxy S2 has 2 MP front camera compared to 1.3 MP front camera of HTC One X.
Storage: Galaxy S2 has 16GB internal memory and memory can be added upto 32GB through microSD. HTC One X has 32GB internal memory and access to 25 GB free Dropbox(Cloud memory) for 2 years. It does not support microSD. Unless you are in a place where you have full internet access, Galaxy S2 is the better choice.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy S2 is powered by 1650mAh battery and One X has 1800 mAh battery. This is the tricky here. Even though HTC One X has bigger battery, battery life may not be as good as S2. This is because of its larger display screen and quad core processor.
Connectivity: Both the smartphone have the similar connectivity options. 

Samsung Galaxy Note gets official ICS update

Ever since Google  launched latest Android OS called Android Ice Cream Sandwich(ICS), many users are awaiting for the official firmware upgrade to ICS from Gingerbread. On March 13th, Samsung started giving ICS update to its top Android smartphone models such as Galaxy S2, Galaxy S2 LTE, Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1.  However on that day, Galaxy Note users got only bug fix refresh.
Now Samsung officially announced Android 4.0 ICS update to Galaxy Note with new platform and a premium Suite. The new Firmware update for galaxy note will be available worldwide from second quarter of 2012.
On the occasion of announcement Samsung team said that " the Ice Cream Sandwich update brings an entirely new look and feel to Android on Galaxy Note, with a more intuitive user interface that includes a redesigned App menu for easier multi-tasking.The software package includes extra multimedia features and a range of new S Pen optimized applications in addition to an OS upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.The upgrade also introduces innovations such as Face Unlock, Snapshot, Android Beam and others".
Below is the video on the Premium Suite with Ice Cream Sandwich:

Low cost Android Tablets Launched

Two Indian companies, Intex and Zync launched low cost Android  OS running tablets. The Intex tablet is called as i-Tab and Zync tablet is named as Zync Z-990. Intex Technologies i-Tab comes bundled with 3G card and inbuilt LAN adapter.  The i-Tab has 8 inch capacitive touch screen, inbuilt WiFi  and GPS software supported by Google maps, internal memory of 8GB which expandable upto 32GB through microSD.  The battery back up will be around 5-6 hours. The price of i-Tab is ₹11,900.
Zync tablet Zync Z-990 is the cheapest tablet available in the market which runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. This is the first Android ICS running tablet launched by Indian company.The Zync Z-990  has 7 inch high resolution display screen, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory upto 32GB through microSD.  The price of Zync Z-990 tablet is set at ₹8,990.  Zync Tablet is lighter than i-Tab at 380 grams and  has additional HDMI port which is not available on i-Tab.
With the introduction i-Tab, Intex expanded its tablet portfolio with in built 3G in larger screen models. The new Intex tablet is mainly targeting youth and housewives with low cost.
Both Intex i-Tab and Zync Z-990 tablets are available on various e-commerce sites.

INTEX i-Tab

Summary of Intex i-Tab Specification and features:

• 8 inch capacitive touch screen
• Bundled with 3G data card and LAN adapter
• inbuilt WiFi and GPS software powered by Google maps
• 8GB internal memory 
• Upto 32GB expandable memory through microSD
• 1GHz Cortex A8 Processor
• 8 inch Capacitive Touchscreen Display
• Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
• Bluetooth,USB Port
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Embedded Games: Angry Birds, Solitaire, Talking Tom
• Preloaded Apps: Word, Excel, Power Point viewer
• 5000 mAh Battery
• Battery Life: Up to 5-6 hours

Zync Tablet Z-990

Summary of Zync Z-990 Specifications and Features:

• 7 inch high resolution touch screen
• 4GB Internal memory
• Expandable memory upto 32 GB through microSD card
• Runs on Android ICS

Micromax X271 Review Price Specification

Micromax X 271 is a stylish GSM+GSM dual sim phone with dual standby feature. It has 2.4 inch QVGA display with a resolution of 240*320 pixels. This Micromax Dual sim phone has a dimensions of 50.7*119.7*13.46 mm and weighs 91 grams. Micromax X271 sports VGA rear camera to capture most memorable snaps on the go  Micromax X271 is powered by 1500 mAh battery which provides upto 8 hours of talk time and upto 15 days of standby time. The price of Micromax X275 is provided in the last section of the post.

Micromax X270

Summary of Micromax X271 features:

• VGA Camera
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby 
• 2.4-inch QVGA screen
• Alphanumeric Keypad
• Wireless FM Radio with Recording
• GPRS, WAP, USB and Bluetooth connectivity
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 8 GB
• 8 Hours of talk time and 360 hours of standby time

Pros and Cons of Micromax X271: Below are the quick pros and Cons of Micromax X270 dual sim phone based on the user reviews.

Pros of Micromax X271:

• Stylish and compact design
• Long battery life
• Good voice call quality
• Excellent loud speaker 

Cons of Micromax X271:

• Dual active is not available
• Low quality bundled headset
• PC suite is not bundled

Micromax X271 Sales box content:Handset, Battery, Charger, User Manual, Warranty Card

Micromax X271 Specification:

• SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
• Operating Frequency:GSM - 900, 1800
• Size:50.7 x 119.7 x 13.46 mm
• Weight:91 g
• Display: 2.4 inch 
• Screen resolution:QVGA 240*320 pixel
• Primary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Video Recording:Yes
• Camera Features:Photo CLI, Night Vision, Brightness Level, Zoom Level 2, White Balance, Effect, Scene Mode
• Battery type:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
• Talktime:8 hrs
• Standby Time:360 hrs
• Expandable Memory Slot:Yes.microSD, upto 8 GB
• GPRS:Yes
• WAP:Yes, v2
• USB connectivity:Yes
• Bluetooth:Yes, v1.2, Supported Profiles (HFG, OPP, A2DP, ARVCP)
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• FM:Yes, with Recording
• Ringtone:MP3, MIDI, WAV
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, MIDI, WAV
• Video Player:Yes, Supports AVI, 3GP, MP4

Cost of Micromax X271: Micromax X271 Price in India is ₹1905.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Features and Price

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is the latest addition to Samsung Galaxy Series Android phone. This phone runs on Android Gingerbread OS and has 800 MHz Dual core processor with 768 MB RAM.  The new Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 comes with 1500 mAh battery for longer talk time and standby times.  This new Galaxy phone sports 5 MP rear camera with LED flash and VGA Front camera for video calling. With the launch of this phone, Samsung has Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Ace Duos and the Galaxy Ace 2 under Galaxy Ace series.Below is a quick comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace and Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Overview

Improvements on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 over Galaxy Ace:

• Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 comes with Dual core 800MHz processor compared to single core processor its predecessor.
• 768 MB RAM in Ace 2 where as Ace has only 512MB
• Internal memory is increased to 4GB compared to 150MB
• 1500 mAh battery in Galaxy Ace 2 where as 1350 mAh battery in Ace
• 3.8 inch capacitive touch screen in the new galaxy phone where as 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen in the earlier model
• Rear camera  and Front camera remained same in both the models..

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Specification:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• User Interface:TouchWiz v3.0 UI
• Java:Yes.via Java MIDP emulator
• Processor:Dual-core 800 MHz
• RAM:768MB
• Size:118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm
• Weight: 122 g
• Display: 3.8 inch PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen
• Screen Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
• Primary Camera: Yes,5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels
• Secondary Camera:Yes. VGA
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 720P@30 fps
• Battery Type:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
• Internal memory:2.7 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE:Yes
• 3G:HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps
• WLAN:Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth:Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
• NFC:Optional
• USB:Yes, v2.0 microUSB
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• GPS:Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
• FM:Yes.Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV, 64 Polyphonic
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, MIDI
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP
• Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Launching date and Cost of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2: It is available for pre order in UK(United Kingdom). The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 price in UK is £250. 

Evolution and comparisons of iPads

On last Wednesday Apple launched its much anticipated new iPad.  As expected the new iPad comes with lot of surprises. Next week the new iPad will be on sale in US and several other countries.  The new iPad features super high resolution screen(higher than even a full HD TV), faster processor with dual core CPU and quad core GPU, better camera for stills and Full HD videos and support for faster 4G/LTE wireless networks.  Keeping these features in mind, below are quick comparison between new iPad, iPad 2 and iPad.

Specifications of new iPad:

• Prices: 16GB Wi-Fi-only model for $499, 32GB for $599 and 64GB for $699; 4G models cost $130 more
• Screen size: 9.7 inches diagonally
• Thickness: 0.37 inches
• Weight: 1.44 pounds (1.46 pounds for 4G model)
• Screen resolution: "Retina display," 2048 by 1536 pixels
• Cameras: 5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing
• Video recording: high-definition (1080p, comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat-panel TV), up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Battery life: Upto 10 hours
• Dual-core A5X processor (quad-core graphics subsystem)
• US wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless
• US release date: March 16, 2012

Specifications of iPad2:

• Prices:16GB model with Wi-Fi for $399, 3G-capable version for $529 (Originally same as new iPad pricing)
• Screen size: same as new iPad
• Thickness: 0.34 inches
• Weight: 1.33 pounds (1.35-1.36 pounds for 3G models)
• Screen resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels
• Cameras: High-definition (720p) camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing
• Video recording: high-definition (720p, comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat-panel TV), up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Battery life: 10 hours
• Dual-core A5 processor
• US wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless
• US release date: March 11, 2011

Specifications of iPad:

• Display: 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display
• Resolution: 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Processor: 1GHz Apple A4
• Rear camera: No
• Front camera: No
• Battery: Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Weight: 680g (WiFi), 730g (WiFi + 3G)
• Thickness: 13.4 mm
• Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR technology
• Storage: 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB
• Models: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G
• Price: $499/ Rs 27,900 on wards

Samsung Star 3 Duos S5222 Review Price Specification

Samsung Star 3 Duos is a new touch screen dual sim phone from Samsung mobiles. It has 3 inch capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels. This new Dual sim phone comes with 3 MP rear camera with support for video recording.  Connectivity options available on Star 3 Duos are WiFi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and USB connectivity. Samsung Star 3 Duos is powered by Li-ion 1000 mAh battery which provides a talk time upto 14 hours of talk time and 520 hours of standby time.

Samsung Star 3 Duos

Summary of Samsung Star 3 Duos:

•  3 MP Primary Camera
•  Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
•  3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
•  FM Radio, MP3 Player and Video Player
•  GPRS,EDGE, WiFi and USB Connectivity
• Upto 14 hours of Talk time and 520 hours of Standby time
•  Expandable Storage Capacity upto 16 GB

Pros and Cons of Samsung Star 3 Duos:

Pros of Star 3 Duos:

• Dual sim with Dual standby feature
• Good sound quality
• Responsive smooth touch display
• Stylish design

Cons of Star 3 Duos:

• No 3G connectivity
• No GPS support

Samsung Star 3 Duos Sales box Content: Handset,Charger,Battery,Headset,Data cable,User guide

Samsung Star 3 Duos Specification:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 900, 1800
• User Interface:TouchWiz Lite 2.0
• Java:Yes
• Size:58 x 102 x 11.5 mm
• Weight:95 g
• Display: 3 inch Capacitive touch screen
• Screen resolution: QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
• Primary Camera:Yes, 3 Megapixel
• Video Recording:Yes, 15 fps
• Other Camera Features:Zoom Level - 2x
• Battery type:Li-Ion, 1000 mAh
• Talktime:14 hrs
• Standby Time:520 hrs
• Internal memory:20 MB
• Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 16 GB
• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE:Yes, Class 12
• 3G:No
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• WAP:Yes, v2
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• GPS Support:No
• Bluetooth:Yes, v3
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV
• Video Player:Yes, Supports H.263, H.264, MP4
• SMS Memory:500
• Phone book Memory:1000
• Additional Features:Virtual QWERTY Keyboard, Hindi Language Support, TV Campaign, MMS Enabled, Organizer, Games
• Important Apps:Smart Apps, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, MSN, Google Talk, ChatON Messenger

Cost of Samsung Star 3 Duos: Samsung Star 3 Duos price in India is ₹5390.

Micromax A78 Gossip Review Price Specification

Micromax A78 is a dual sim Android phone with touch and type interface. This phone runs on Android Gingerbread Ver 2.3 and has 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen with physical qwerty keypad. This Micromax Android Dual sim phone sports 3 mega pixel rear camera and VGA front camera for video calling. The connectivity options with this new dual sim touch and type phone are 3G,WiFi and USB. Micromax A78 is powered by 1300 mAh battery for longer battery life.  Other Android smartphone with dual sim and touch and type input is Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos.

Micromax A78

Features of Micromax A78 Gossip:

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 3 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 3.5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen 
• Physical QWERTY keypad
• 650 MHz Processor
• Wi-Fi, 3G and GPRS enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB 

Pros and Cons of Micromax A78 Gossip:

Pros of Micromax A78:

• Capacitive touch screen with physical QWERTY keypad
• Android Gingerbread with Dual sim 
• Secondary camera for video calling
• Much economical compared to similar models available in the market

Cons of Micromax A78:

• Mediocre performance
• Post sales service is a concern

Micromax A78 sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger,Headset, USB Cable, User Manual And Warranty Card

Micromax A78 Specifications:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 900, 1800; WCDMA - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor:650 MHz
• Display: 3.5 inch Capacitive touch screen
• SIM: Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
• Keypad: Yes, QWERTY
• Primary Camera:Yes, 3 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Size:63.5 x 120 x 10.9 mm
• Battery Type:1300 mAh
• Expandable Memory Slot:Yes.microSD, upto 32 GB
• 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes
• GPS Support:Yes with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v3
• Sensors:Gravity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor

Cost of Micromax A78: Micromax A78 price in India is ₹8150.

Apple new iPad overview and Price

Apple on Wednesday launched its much expected iPad2 successor called "new iPad". The design and dimension of the new iPad remained same as that of iPad2.  The major changes is display resolution. The new tablet from Apple sports 9.7 inch 'Retina display' with 2047*1536 pixel resolution. This is new trend setter for Tablets.
New iPad is powered by A5X processor. The new processor has 2 CPU cores and 4 GPU cores. The rear camera also improved to 5 mega pixel with HD video recording.  According to Apple the camera features advanced optics and backside illumination, which is useful for users to take better picture under low light.
The new iPad will come with 4G LTE connectivity. Even though 4G LTE is more power hungry,according to the company, new iPad will give a battery life of upto 9 hours on 4G and 10 hours on 3G.
The new iPad will be available in US from the third week of March. Release date in India is not disclosed.  On the occasion of releasing, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that  "Everyone's been wondering who will come out with a tablet that is better than the iPad 2? Everyone's been wondering this.Well, stop wondering. We are."

new iPad 3

Summary of new iPad features:

• new iOS 5.1 OS
• 9.7 inch Retina display with 2047*1536 pixel screen resolution
• Powerful A5X processor with dual core CPU and quad core GPU
• LTE (4G)Connectivity
• Bluetooth 4.0 support
• 5MP rear camera with Full HD video recording
• Nine hours of battery life on 4G and 10 hours on 3G

Price of new iPad:  The prices of new iPad are given below based on the memory variants and connectivity.

Price of new iPad with WiFi:

new iPad 16GB:$499

new iPad 32GB:$32GB

new iPad 64GB: $699

Price of new iPad with WiFi and 4G:

new iPad 16GB : $629

new iPad 32GB:$729

new iPad 64GB:$829

The new iPad price in India is not revealed yet. The new iPad is expected to launch in India late 2012.

Motorola Atrix 2 Review Price Specification

Motorola Atrix 2 is a dual core TI OMAP 4430 processor powered Android phone. This Motorola smartphone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.  It has 4.3 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of qHD, 960 x 540 Pixels.  Motorola Atrix 2 comes with 8mega pixel rear camera capable of 1080 HD video capture and VGA front camera for video calling. Camera performance quit good on bright natural light however on low light quality drops slightly.  Motorola Atrix 2 is powered by 1725 mAh compared to its predecessor Motorola Atrix 4G's 1930 mAh. Inspite of larger screen and lower capacity of battery this smartphone gives better battery life due to the efficient management of battery power.

Motorola Atrix 2

Motorola Atrix 2 Features:

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 8 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 4.3-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Dual Core Cortex-A9 Processor
• 8GB on board memory
• 1GB RAM 
• Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Motorola Atrix 2:

Pros of Atrix2:

• Sharp and Colorful 4.3 inch qHD display
• Dual core 1GHz processor
• HSPA+ support
• 8MP rear camera and VGA front camera
• HD video recording
• Webtop functionality

Cons of Atrix 2:

• No Fingerprint sensor
• Slight shutter lag

Motorola Atrix 2 sales box content: handset,Charger,Battery,Headset,Data Cable,2GB microSD card,User guide

Motorola Atrix 2 Specification:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Java:Yes
• Processor:1 GHz Cortex-A9, Dual Core
• Graphics:PowerVR SGX540
• RAM: 1GB
• Size:66 x 125.9 x 10.4 mm
• Weight:147 g
• Display:4.3 inch TFT capacitive touch
• Screen resolution:qHD, 960 x 540 Pixels
• Primary Camera:Yes, 8 Megapixel with LED flash
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 1920 x 1080, 24 fps
• Zoom:Digital Zoom
• Camera Features:Multi-shot Mode, Panorama, Auto Focus, Geo-tagging, Image Stabilization, Pinch to Zoom, Image Editor
• Battery Type:Li-Ion, 1785 mAh
• Talktime : 8 hrs (2G), 8 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:303 hrs (2G), 382 hrs (3G)
• Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
• Memory:8 GB ROM
• GPRS:Yes, Class 10
• Edge:Yes, Class 10
• 3G:Yes, 21 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 Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (EDR, A2DP 1.2, AVRCP, HFP 1.5, HID 1.0 Host, HSP 1.2, OPP 1.0, PBAP 1.0, PAN-NAP 1.0, SPP, DIP, MAP)
• HDMI Port:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, MIDI
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, Xvid, DivX, HD Video Playback
• Additional Features:Predictive Text Input (Swype), MMS Enabled, Voice Mail, Custom Navigation, Dedicated Keys, Text to Speech Messaging, Calculator, Calendar, Task List, Adobe Flash Player 10.3, Streaming Media Internet Radio, Air Plane Mode, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Voice Input, TV Out Port
• Insatlled Apps:Gmail, Google Talk, Google eBooks, YouTube, Google Maps Street View, Google Latitude, Yahoo Messenger, Android Market, IM

Cost of Motorola Atrix 2: Motorola Atrix 2 is available in US for $99 with AT&T contract. Motorola Atrix 2 price in India is ₹22,990.  

Micromax A73 Superfone buzz review price Specification

Micromax  A73Superfone buzz  is new dual sim Android phone from Micromax Superfone series.  This new Dual sim phone runs on Android Gingerbread OS and has 650MHz processor.  Micromax A73 comes with 3.5 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with 2MP rear camera with flash and VGA front camera for video calling. This Micromax Dual sim Android phone is powered by 1300 mAh battery which is rated to provide a talk time upto 5 hours and a standby time upto 250 hours. With the introduction of A73 micromax Superfone series has 3 models namely Micromax A75, Micromax A85 and Micromax A73. Micromax dual sim Android phone with touch and type interface model Micromax A78 is the other model which is going to release shortly.

Micromax A73 Superfone Buzz

Features of Micromax A73 Superfone:

• Dual Sim with dual standby
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• 650 Mhz Processor
• 256MB RAM and 512 MB ROM
• 3.5 Inches TFT, Capacitive Touch Screen Display
• 2.0 MP rear camera
• 0.3 MP Front  Camera
• Upto 32 GB Expandable Memory

Pros and Cons of Micromax A73 Superfone:

Pros of Micromax A73:

• Android OS
• Front camera
• Good connectivity options
• Attractive price

Cons of Micromax A73:

• Average performance with 650MHz processor

Micromax A73 sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, User Manual And Warranty Card

Micromax A73 Specifications:

• Operating Frequency: GSM 900/1800MHz/WCDMA 2100MHz
• Processor: 650MHz
• OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• RAM: 256MB and 512MB ROM
• Dual Sim:Yes
• Dimensions: 108x62x12mm
• Display: 3.5 inch Capacitive touch screen
• Screen resolution: 320x480 Pixels
• Primary Camera: Yes.2.0 Mega pixel
• Secondary Camera:Yes.0.3 Megapixel
• Camera features:Flash Light, Multi shot, Night Vision , Digital Zoom
• Battery Type:1300 mAh Li-ion
• Talk Time:4hrs (2G), 5hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:250hrs
• GPRS:Class 12
• Bluetooth:Yes, 3.0
• USB:2.0
• WAP:2.0
• WiFi:Yes
• 3G:Yes. HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
• Digital Compass:Yes
• Sensors:Gravity sensor;Light sensor
• Radio:Yes, FM Radio
• Music Player:Yes;AMR,MIDI,AAC,MP3,AVI
• Video Player:Yes
• Installed apps:Toi, Quikr, Facebook, Whats App, IBIBO Cricardo, Polaris Office Suit, IBIBO Teenpatti, Micromax App Store, Saavn Music Application, Ebook

Cost of Micromax A73: Micromax A73 price in India is ₹7490.

Samsung Galaxy Y S6102 Duos Review Price Specification

Samsung Galaxy Y S6102 duos is new Dual sim Android phone from the Samsung Galaxy series. It is a sequel of entry level android phone from Samsung called Samsung Galaxy Y. Most of the specs remained same. However this new model comes with Dual sim with dual standby features and improved rear camera resolution. The new Galaxy Y duos comes with 3.2MP rear camera where as Galaxy Y was featuring 2MP. This Galaxy Y duos is powered by Li-ion 1300 mAh battery which provides a talk time upto 12 hours.

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102

Features of Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102:

•  Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
•  3.2 MP Primary Camera
•  Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
•  3.14-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
•  832 MHz Processor
•  GPRS,EDGE,3G and WiFi Enabled
• Tethering and Hotspot capability
•  Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102:

Pros of Galaxy Y Duos S6102:

• Dual sim and capacitive touch screen
• 3.2MP rear camera
• Android Gingerbread OS
• Affordable price
• Good connectivity options

Cons of Galaxy Y Duos S6102:

• There is no front camera
• No flash for camera

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, User Manua

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Specification:

• Operating Freq:GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• User Interface: TouchWiz
• Java:Yes
• Processor:832 MHz
• RAM:384 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
• Size:60 x 109.8 x 12 mm
• Weight:109 g
• Display:3.14 inch capacitive touch screen
• Screen resolution: QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
• Primary Camera:Yes, 3.15 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:No
• Video Recording:Yes, 24 fps
• Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Fixed Focus, Pinch to Zoom, Image Editor
• Battery Type:Li-Ion, 1300 mAh
• Talktime:12 hrs (2G), 6 hrs (3G)
• Standby Time:750 hrs (2G), 625 hrs (3G)
• Internal memory:160 MB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• GPRS:Yes
• Edge:Yes
• 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
• 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, v3
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, MIDI
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, WMV, H.264

Cost of Samsung Galaxy Y Duos: Samsung Galaxy Y Duos price in India is ₹9260.