Samsung Galaxy SIII launched in India

Samsung Has launched its flagship model Samsung Galaxy SIII in India on Thursday. This new Galaxy Smartphone runs on latest android OS Ice Cream Sandwich and powered by quad core 1.4GHz processor with 1GB of RAM.  Samsung Galaxy S3 price in India is set to be ₹43,180. However Flipcart best buy offer price on S3 is ₹38,900. It is available in two colors. The white color variant will be available immediately and Pebbel Blue variant will be little delayed.
Samsung Galaxy SIII is first announced at  press event in London early May. It has 4.8 inch Super AMOLED screen with a screen resolution of 720p. Customers can chose two internal memory options 16GB and 32GB.  Other features of Galaxy S3 are 32GB storage with a slot for microSD card, 8MP camera with burst mode, zero shutter lag and backlit sensor, 2,100mAh battery, Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth. The phone has a dimensions of 70.6 x 136.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs 133 grams. For more details view Samsung Galaxy S3 Review.

Key Specification of Samsung Galaxy S3:

• Dimensiion:70.6 x 136.6 x 8.6 mm
• Weight:133 grams
• 1.4GHz quad core processor with 1GB RAM
• 16GB/32GB internal memory
• Expandable memory through microSD card is 32GB
• Runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS with  TouchWiz Nature UX user interface.
• 8MP rear camera with Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face and Smile Detection, Image Stabilization, Auto Focus, Image Edito
• VGA Front camera
• 2G, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA, WiFi and USB connectivity
• MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263, HD Video Playback video formats supported
• MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC audio formats supported
• Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, RGB Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass sensors
• S Voice, Social Tag, S Beam, Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Input

Bajaj Discover 100 4G Review Price Specification

There are many new comers into the 100cc commuter bike segment. The new Entrant is Bajaj Discover 100 4G.  It has 94.38cc Single cylinder 4 stroke air cooled engine with max power upto 7.7@7500rpm and max torque of 7.85Nm@5000rpm. The new Bajaj Discover has 8 liter fuel tank(2.5 liter reserve) and provides a mileage upto 89kmpl on highways and 70kmpl on city traffic. This new 100cc bike is available in 4 color shades, Black blue, Black Green, Black Magneta, Flame Red. Bajaj Discover 100cc price in India is ₹44,500.

Key features of Bajaj Discover 100 4G:

• 94.38cc Single cylinder 4 stroke air cooled engine
• Max power upto 7.7@7500rpm
• Max torque of 7.85Nm@5000rpm.
• Upto 89kmpl mileage on Highway and upto 70kmpl mileage on city road
• 5-speed gearbox-All down 5 speed gears for smooth ride
• Front and rear Drum brakes

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bajaj Discover 100 4G:

Pros of Bajaj Discover 100cc:

• Good on road mileage
• Comfortable riding
• decent look and design

Cons of Bajaj Discover 100 4G:

• Lacks power and Pickup
• Develops timer chain noise

Bajaj Discover 100 4G Specification:

Engine

• Type :Single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled
• Displacement:94.38 cc
• Compression ratio:9.8 : 01
• Max. Power :7.7Ps @ 7500RPM
• Max. Torque:7.85Nm @ 5000RPM

Transmission

• Clutch Type:Wet multiplate
• No. of gear:5
• Gear shift pattern:All down

Suspension

• Front:Telescopic, wheel travel 130 mm
• Rear:Nitrox, wheel travel 110 mm

Brakes

• Front:Drum, 130 mm
• Rear:Drum, 110 mm

Tyre

• Front:2.75 X 17" (Unidirectional)
• Rear:3.00 X 17" (Unidirectional)

Fuel Tank

• Fuel tank capacity:8 liter full (2.3 liter reserve)

Chassis

• Type Single down tube

Electricals

• Battery:12V, 5Ah
• Head lamp:35 / 35 W
• Tail / stop lamp:LED type
• Horn type & no.:DC / one

Dimensions

• Length:2040 mm
• Width:760 mm
• Height:1087 mm
• Wheel base:1305 mm
• Ground Clearance:162 mm
• Kerb weight:115 kg

Tips to Increase the Battery Life of a smartphone

Many of the smartphone comes with powerful features. The biggest disadvantages of smartphones is battery. Here are some simple tips to increase the battery life of smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy series smartphone, Nokia smartphones, Micromax Smartphones, Motorola smartphones. 

Tips to increase the battery life of the Smartphones:

Screen Brightness: Most of the smartphones comes with a light sensor which is used to automatically adjust brightness of the display. However it is highly advisable to decrease the screen brightness to the lowest possible manually to increase the battery life. The automatic settings constantly alters the brightness and that leads to higher battery consumption.Also keeping the screen timeout as short as possible to save more battery.

Wireless Connectivity: Functions such as EDGE,3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS are the most important part of a smartphone. However it is also consumes more battery.  You can disable the service when you are not using these service will boost the battery life. Even switching to 2G from 3G whenever possible will also help.

PUSH Notification: When PUSH notification service is enabled, phone constantly pings various services to check for updates. This will lead to Data connectivity or WiFi is being used constantly to check for updates. Some smartphones even play a sound and display a notification on the screen. The number of different notifications you leave on will have a direct impact on the phone's battery life.

Background Tasks: Normally, when we press the home button does not not exit the apps, it actually moves into the background.  This will help will help with quicker multitasking. However the problem here is that, the background apps consumes hardware resources(Except  iOS where the apps are completely suspended). Use Task manager to exit apps completely and give a boost to the battery life.

Haptic Feedback: Many touchscreen smartphones offer haptic feedback which is nothing but a slight vibration while typing, pressing an on-screen button or in some phones, every time the screen registers a touch. Check if you can turn this feature off or control when the vibration occurs. You can also choose to turn off the vibrate notification for calls/SMS when the ringer is on.

Using Apps: Each platforms such as Blackberry, Android or iOS has many good apps to save battery. Here are some of them. 

Battery Saver Pro for Blackberry Devices and iOS platform: Provides a clean graphical user interface with features to monitor processes, optimise usage for display/wireless connections, set alerts for low battery and can show a battery usage graph.

App for Windows Phone: BatterySaver:BatterySaver lets you pin live tiles on your home screen to quickly toggle between various battery consuming functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & GPS.

App for Android devices: JuiceDefender:This app offers balanced, aggressive or extreme battery saving presets.Select one and it automatically manages phone features to improve battery life. You can even customise individual options to create a preset of your own. 

Canon IXUS 510HS Review Price Specification

Canon IXUS 510 HS is a stylish ultra compact camera from Canon. It boasts 12x optical zoom lens, 10.1 megapixel back illuminated CMOS sensor, 3.2 inch wide viewing angle touch screen and built in WiFi. This canon compact camera is capable of recording 1080p HD video videos at 24fps and has latest DIGIC 5 image processor. It is available in silver, black, purple, blue and pick. Canon IXUS 510 HS price is £349 in UK and price in US about $550.

Key Features of Canon IXUS 510HS:

• 12.1MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 12x zoom (28-336mm equivalent)
• ISO 100-3200
• 3.2in, 461k-dot PureColor II Touch LCD
• Powered IS Smart Auto (32 scenes)
• High-speed Burst (7.8fps) and Super Slow Motion Movie
• Movie Digest (combines still images with short video clips)
• Weight (with battery): 206g / 7.27 oz.
• Dimensions: 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9 x 2.3 x 8.7in)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Canon IXUS 510HS:

Pros of Canon IXUS 510HS:

• Good sharp image quality
• vivid colors
• Built in WiFi features

Cons of Canon IXUS 510HS:

• Highly priced

Canon IXUS 510HS Sales box Content: User Manual, Battery Charger with Rechargeable Lithium Batteries, USB Cable, 4 GB Memory Card, Camera Pouch (Inside the Box)

Canon IXUS 510HS Specification:

• Weight:142 g (Camera Body Only), 163 g (with Battery and Memory Card)
• Dimensions:85.8 (W) x 53.5 (H) x 19.8 (D) mm
• Optical Sensor Resolution:10.1 Megapixels
• Digital Zoom:4x
• Optical Zoom:12x
• LCD Display:Touch Screen Panel
• Image Display Resolution:461,000 dots
• Video Display Resolution:1920 x 1080, 24 fps
• LCD Screen Size:3.2 inch
• Sensor Type:CMOS
• Sensor Size:1/2.3 inch
• Auto Focus:TTL
• Manual Focus:Yes
• Color Filter:Primary (RGB) Color Filter
• Focal Length:4.0 (W) - 48.0 (T) mm (35 mm Equivalent to 28 (W) - 336 (T) mm)
• Power Supply:Power Adapter CA-DC 10 (Included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70)
• Battery Type:NB-9L Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
• USB Cable:Hi-speed USB
• PictBridge:Yes
• Audio Video Interface:Audio / Video Output (NTSC, PAL)
• Operating System:Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3, MAC OS X 10.6, MAC OS X 10.7
• Upgradeable Memory:Yes
• Memory Card Type:Micro SD / Micro SDHC / Micro SDXC 
• Image Sizing:3648 x 2736 (L)
• Video Format:MOV, H.264
• Audio Formats:Linear PCM (2 Channel Stereo)
• Image Format:JPEG, EXIF 2.3, DCF, DPOF 1.1
• Flash Range:50 cm - 2.5 m (W), 1.0 - 1.5 m (T)
• Built in Flash:Yes
• Flash Modes:Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off
• External Flash:Yes
• Maximum Shutter Speed:1 / 4000 sec
• Minimum Shutter Speed:15 secMacro Mode Yes, 1 - 50 cm
• Metering:Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot
• HDMI:HDMI Out
• Image Stablizer:Lens-shift
• ISO Rating:Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Red Eye Reduction:Yes
• Picture Angle:28 mm Wide-angle
• Self Timer:Yes, 2 and 10 sec
• Face Detection:Yes
• Shooting Modes:Auto, Program, Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie, Smart Auto, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
• Continuous Shots:Yes, 2.6 fps (P Mode), 6.1 fps (High-speed Burst Mode)
• White Balancing:Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Cost of Canon IXUS 510HS: Canon IXUS 510HS price in India is ₹22,305.

 

Returning Last Row value in Excel

There are situations we update the worksheet frequently by adding new data to its Columns. We need to reference the last row of the columns  which is the value most recently added. Finding the last row or column can be achieved through Excel Formula Index or Using the VBA code.  Below is the Example for finding the last row reference using Excel formulas.

Sample data:

For finding the last column reference in G2 we need to write the formula"=INDEX(B:B,COUNTA(B:B))" similarly finding the last row for the column C we need to use the formula "=INDEX(C:C,COUNTA(C:C))" and For D column the formula is =INDEX(D:D,COUNTA(D:D)).

Explanation on the above example to find the last row reference:

The above Excel Formulas use COUNTA function to count the number of non empty cells in column C. This value is used as the second argument for the INDEX function. In the above example, in column B the last value is in row 5 and COUNTA function returns 6 and INDEX function returns the 6th value in the column.

This works good for most of the situation. But not for all conditions. If the column has one or more empty cells interspersed, determining rge last non blank cell is a bit more challenging because COUNTA function do not count the empty cells.  In this situation we need to use array formula to return the content in the last non empty cell.

Below is the sample formula considering above sample data.

=index(C1:C600,max(ROW(C1:C600)*(C1:C600<>""))) 

The above return the last non empty in the first 600 rows of Column C even if column C contains blank cells.  Please note that it is a array formula and hence you need to press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to enter the formula. You can change the row range or column other C. If the last non empty cell occurs in a row beyond row 600, you need to change the two instances of 600 to a larger number. The fewer the rows referenced in the formula, faster the calculation speed.

Below is the another formula to return last non empty cell in a row(in this case row 1):

=INDEX(1:1,MAX(COLUMN(1:1)*(1:1<>"")))

To use this array formula for a different row, change the three 1:1 row references to correspond to the correct row number.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 Review Price Specification

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 is a new Tablet from Samsung which runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. It has 7 inch TFT Capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 1024*600 pixels. This new Galaxy Tab sports 3 MP rear camera and VGA front camera for video calling. Galaxy Tab 2 P310 is powered by Dual core 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. It has 4000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 price in India is ₹19,990 and the price in US is $249.

Features of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100:

• Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
• 3 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100:

Pros of Galaxy Tab 2 P3100:

• Good screen resolution
• Powerful processor with 1GB RAM
• Good battery life

Cons of Galaxy Tab 2 P3100:

• microUSB port instead of USB 2.0
• Display screen is not AMOLED screen
• No LED flash

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 PC Suite: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 is compatible with Samsung Kies and Samsung Internet Manager for using the tab as a modem to connect to the PC and updating the Firmwares.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 Sales box content:Tablet, Charger, Data Cable, Quick Start Guide

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 Specification:

• Dimensions: 122.4 x 193.7 x 10.5 mm
• Weight: 345 g
• Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core
• Graphics: PowerVR SGX540
• RAM:1GB
• Voice Call: Yes
• Supported Networks: 2G: GSM 850, 900, 1900; 3G: UMTS 2100
• Series: Galaxy Tab
• Operating System: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• User Interface: TouchWiz UX User Interface
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro Sensor
• Internal Storage: 16 GB
• Expandable Storage Capacity: 32 GB
• Memory Card Slot type: microSD
• Display Type: 7 inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen, PLS Screen
• Screen resolution:1024 x 600 pixels , 16 M Colors
• Primary Camera: 3 megapixels
• Secondary Camera: 0.3 megapixels
• Video Recording: Yes , HD Recording at 1280 x 720 (30 fps)
• Other Camera Features: Geo-tagging, Smile Detection
• Mail Features: Email , Pushmail
• Document Support: Document Viewer , Document Editor
• Business features: Polaris Office
• Battery:4000 mAh Li-Ion
• Wi-Fi: Yes , 802.11 b/g/n
• 3G: Yes , HSDPA 21 Mbps; HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
• Other Internet Connectivity Options: GPRS , Edge
• Pre-Installed Browser: Android
• Video Playback: Yes , Full HD Playback
• Video Formats Supported: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7/8/9, VP8, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV
• Audio Formats Supported: MP3, AC3, FLAC, MID, WAV, eAAC+
• Radio: No
• GPS: Yes , A-GPS
• Map Support: Google Maps
• Connectivity Features: Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot
• USB: Yes, Micro USB 2.0
• Audio Jack: 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
• Bluetooth: v3

Karbonn K3000 Gamester Review Price Specification

Karbonn K3000 is a entry level full touch dual sim phone from Karbonn. It has 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen with 2MP rear camera. Karbonn K3000 offers multi format format audio and Video Player with 3.5mm audio jack.  This touchscreen phone comes with many loaded games and apps such as Angry Birds, Sketch Notes, 3D UI for Enhanced User interface, Remote control of handset, FM Radio with recording, Expandbale memory upto 32GB, Modem, Webcam support and data protection. Karbonn K3000 is powered by 1000 mAh battery. Karbonn K3000 price in India is ₹2,899.

Key Features of Karbonn K3000:

•  2 MP Primary Camera
•  Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
•  2.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
•  FM Radio with Recording
•  GPRS Enabled
• Loads pre loaded Java apps
•  Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Karbonn K3000 Specification:

• Operating Frequency:GSM - 900, 1800
• User Interface:3D
• Java:Yes
• SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
• Display:2.8 inch Capacitive touch screen
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• Battery:1000 mAh
• Preinstalled Browser:WAP
• GPRS:Yes
• WAP:Yes
• Bluetooth:Yes, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Music Player:Yes
• Video Player:Yes
• FM:Yes, with Recording
• Call Memory:Yes
• SMS Memory:Yes
• Phonebook Memory:Yes
• Sensors:Accelerometer
• Additional Features:Remote Control of Handset, Torch with Dedicated Key, Webcam Support, Games, Sketch Note
• Important Apps:K-Zone Applications

Karbonn A7 Review Price Specification

Karbonn Smart A7 is a one more budget android Dual sim phone from Karbonn. Karbonn Mobiles earlier launched Karbonn Smart A9 which was a Dual sim Android smartphone with 1Ghz processor. Karbonn A7 has 8.9cm capacitive multi touch display with HVGA 320*480 pixel screen resolution.It has 800Mhz processor and 512MB of RAM. Karbonn A7 is powered by 1420 mAh battery which promises to provide standby time upto 100 hours and talk time upto 4 hours.  Karbonn A7 price in India is ₹7,490.

Key Features of Karbonn Smart A7:

• Dual sim(GSM+GSM)
• Runs on Android Gingerbread OS
• 3.5 inch multi touch capacitive touch screen
• Expandable memory through microSD card is 32GB
• 1420 mAh battery with talk time upto 4 hours
• 2G,3G and WiFi Connectivity
• 5MP rear camera and VGA front facing camera

Advantages and Disadvantages of Karbonn Smart A7:

Pros of Karbonn A7:

• Dual sim
• Large multi touch capacitive screen
• Decent screen resolution for the price
• Good Camera

Cons of Karbonn A7:

• Mediocre processor

Karbonn A7 Specification:

• Operating Frequency:Dual-band GSM 900/ 1800 MHz
• OS: Android Gingerbread
• Display: 3.5 inch(8.9 cm) Multi touch capacitive touch screen
• Screen resolution:HVGA,320*480 pixels
• Internal Memory:512 MB
• Expandable memory slot:Yes.MicroSD upto 32 GB
• Battery: Li-ion 1420 mAh
• Talk time: Upto 4 Hours
• Standby time:Upto 100 Hours
• Camera:5 MP with Dual LED Flashlight
• Front camera: Yes. VGA
• WAP browser:Yes
• 3G: Yes. HSDPA 7.2mbps
• WiFi:Yes
• Image Format:jpeg jpg bmp gif png
• Audio Format:MP3 MIDI WAV AMR AAC AAC+Video FormatH.263 H.264 AVI 3GP MP4
• Bluetooth:Yes
• USBP:Yes
• Built-in data/fax Modem:Yes

Creating Drop Down list in Excel

Excel provides a function create a drop down list in any of the cells in Excel work sheet without the need of any  EXCEL VBA codes.  The Drop down list can be created using data validation features. The drop down content might be a text,numeric values or dates.

Step to create drop down list in Excel using Data validation feature:

• Enter the list of items in a range of excel sheet. 
• Select the cell where you want to create drop down list
• Choose Data->Tools->Data Validation
• In the data validation dialog box, click Settings tab
•  In the Allow drop down list, select list
• In the source box, specify the range that contains the list
• Make sure "In-Cell Dropdown" option is checked and click OK

Note: 

1.If your list is short, then you can type the list items separated by commas in the Source box in the Data Validation dialog box instead of selecting range

2. In the earlier versions of Excel, list of items required to be in the same sheet as the cell that contains drop down list. In Excel 2010, the list can be in the any sheet. So if you are planning to share the date with others who use older version of Excel, then ensure the list of items range is in the same sheet.

3. Alternatively, you can put the list on Any sheet as long as it is a named range.  You can Define a range by choosing Formula->Defined Names->Define Name to define the name of the range.

Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Y Duos and Karbonn A9

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 is a dual sim Android smartphone from Samsung. It has the almost similar design and specification as that of Galaxy Y. Samsung Galaxy Y duos is the most affordable Dual sim Android phone from the Galaxy Series smartphones.
Karbonn smart A9 is the Dual sim Android Phone from the Karbonn. It has lot of features and specifications with which it is ready face competition from Galaxy Y Duos. Here is a Specification wise comparison between Karbonn Dual sim Android smartphone and Dual sim Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Y Duos and Karbonn A9:
Display:

• Samsung Galaxy Y Duos: 3.14 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of QVGA 240*320 pixels.
• Karbonn A9:3.8 inch capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of WVGA 480*800 pixels.

Karbonn A9 has bigger screen size with higher screen resolution. It has WVGA 480*800 pixel resolution compared to QVGA resolution of Galaxy Y Duos.
Processor:

• Samsung Galaxy Y Duos:832MHz processor with 512MB RAM
• Karbonn A9: 1GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM

Both the smartphones has the similar RAM. However Karbonn A9 has got edge over Y duos as it has 1GHz processor compared to the 832 MHz processor of Y Duos. So ideally A9 will perform the task much effortlessly.
Memory:

• Samsung Galaxy Y Duos: 160MB built in memory and upto 32GB expandable memory through microSD card
• Karbonn A9: 1GB internal memory and upto 32GB expandable memory through microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos has very less internal memory compared to the A9. It is big let down for a Samsung phone.

Camera:

• Samsung Galaxy Y Duos: 3MP rear camera
• Karbonn A9: 5MP rear camera and VGA front camera

Here once again Karbonn A9 has the edge. It has higher mega pixel and rear camera which will give much better snaps. It also has Front facing camera for video chatting and calls wheres as Galaxy Y Duos doesn't.

Battery:

• Samsung Galaxy Y Duos: Li-ion 1300mAh battery
• Karbonn A9: 1600 mAh battery

Karbonn A9 has relatively higher capacity battery. However as it has larger screen size and higher screen resolution, it offers similar battery duration as that of Galaxy Y Duos.

Price: 

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos: ₹8990(~$169.6)

Karbonn A9: ₹9199(~$173)

Summary: Karbonn A9 smart is performs much better in terms of Specifications. It has better screen size and resolution, good camera and front facing camera, good battery and decent 1GHz processor. Specification wise without any doubt Karbonn A9 has clear edge. However Samsung Galaxy series has brand reputation and good number service centers all over the world. Karbonn A9 has limited service centers and yet growing manufactures. 

Honda Dream Yuga Review Price Specification

Honda Dream Yuga is a entry level commuter bike. It has 109cc 4stroke air cooled SI engine with max power of 8.5Bhp@7500rpm and max torque of 8.91Nm@5500rpm.  On road mileage of Honda Dream Yuga on city is 55kmpl and 70kmpl on highways. Fuel tank capacity is 8 liters. It has Telescopic Fork front suspension and Tube type both side operation rear suspension. It comes with tubeless tyre and drum brakes for both front and rear tyre.  Honda Dream Yuga is available in 5 color variants namely Monsoon Grey Metallic, Alpha Red Metallic, Maple Brown Metallic, Force Silver Metallic, Black. It also available in 3 different variants namely Kick start spoke wheels, Kick start alloy wheels, Self start alloy wheels.  Honda Dream Yuga Price details given in the later part of the post. It will face tough competition from Suzuki Hayate 110cc commuter bike.

Key Features of Honda Dream Yuga:

• 109cc Air-cooled 4 stroke engine
• 8.5bhp@7500rps max power
• 8.91Nm @5500rpm max torque
• Self/kick starting system
• 4 speed constant mesh transmission
• Front and Rear Tubeless tyres

Advantages and Disadvantages of Honda Dream Yuga:
Pros of Honda Dream Yuga:

• Good on road mileage
• Good comfort and handling
• Stylish and sturdy build quality
• Tubeless tyres

Cons of Honda Dream Yuga:

• No Disc Break Options

Honda Dream Yuga Specification:

Engine:

• Type: Air cooled,4 stroke, SI engine
• Displacement:109cc
• Bore*Stroke:50mm*55.6mm
• Compression Ratio:9:0:1
• Max power:6.35Kw(8.5Bhp)@7500rpm
• Max Torque: 8.91Nm @5500rpm
• Valve system: OHC,2Valve
• Fuel System : Carburetor
• Starting system:Kick/Self start
• Lubrication:Forced and Wet Pump
• Air Filter:Viscous Paper Filter
• Gears: 4 speed constant mesh
• Gear shift pattern:All back

Dimensions:

• Kerb Weight: 108Kg
• Length: 2022mm
• Width: 733mm
• Height: 1095mm
• Wheel Base:1285mm
• Ground Clearence: 161mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity:8 liters

Electrical:

• Ignition: Fully Transistered
• Battery: 12v, 2.5Ah
• Head lamp: 12V 35/35W

Cost of Honda Dream Yuga: Honda Dream Yuga on road price is ₹52,800 to ₹56,800.

Type Rupee Symbol using Keyboard

As Rupee got a symbol, Microsoft added Rupee symbol font to the windows update. Once the drivers for Rupee symbol is installed, it can be used in MS Office applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point or any Windows application. Rupee Symbol can be typed using the keyboard, even if it is not printed in the keyboard. The Rupee symbol can be typed in Dell Keyboards, Logitech Keyboards or any keyboards.

Below is the step to Download and Install the Rupee Symbol:

• Download the free Rupee symbol driver update from Microsoft Driver update Page from Here.
• Select the the version of your operating system such as Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 and the 32bit version or 64 bit version.
• Install the update and restart the PC
• Go to Control panel. 
• Select Clock, Language, and Region, and then click Change keyboards or other input methods
• On the Region and Language screen, click Change keyboard on the Keyboards and Languages tab
• On the Text Services and Input Languages screen, click Add
• On the Add Input Language screen select English (India), and then select the India keyboard check box
• Restart the system to use the Rupee symbol
• Keyboard shortcut to use Rupee symbol is Ctrl+Shift+4($) or Ctrl+Alt+4($). This will type rupee Symbol ₹.

Note: Some times the Keyboard changes to other than Keyboard India. To set back Keyboard India go to keyboard symbol in the right bottom screen and set the desired keyboard. 

Once the Rupee symbol got installed, In MS excel, currency format shows the Rupee symbol so that you can use Rupee symbol in Excel for Currency calculations.

Source: This useful article has been taken from Type Indian Rupee Symbol using Keyboard Keys.

Samsung Focus 2 Review Price Specification

Samsung Focus 2 is Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS running smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity. This is the third Windows phone which supports AT&T''s two 4G networks behind Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan 2. Samsung Focus 2 has 4 inch Super AMOLED display screen with screen resolution of 480*800 pixel(~233ppi pixel density).  This Samsung Windows phone sports 1.4GHz processor, 5MP rear camera which is capable of recording videos at 720p HD video and a front facing camera. Samsung Focus 2 price is just $50 with a two year service agreement.

Key features of Samsung Focus 2:

• Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
• 1.4GHz scorpion processor
• Adreno 205 GPU
• 5MP rear facing camera with 720p HD video recording
• VGA front facing camera for video calling
• 8GB internal memory
• 4G LTE Connectivity
• Li-ion 1750 mAh battery

Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Focus 2:

Pros of Samsung Focus 2:

• Stylish attractive design
• Decent display screen
• Solid 5MP rear camera 
• Front facing camera
• 4G LTE Speeds
• Attractive price tag

Cons of Samsung Focus 2:

• No expandable memory
• Average battery life
• No mass storage mode; Zune-only file management and sync
• No Bluetooth file transfers
• No Flash (nor Silverlight) support in the browser
• No DivX/XviD video support (automatic transcoding provided by Zune software)

PC Suite for Samsung Focus 2: Samsung Focus 2 is compatible with Zune software.

Samsung Focus 2 Specification:

• Operating Frequency:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900;HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100;4G:LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 2100
• OS:Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
• Java:No
• Processor:1.4GHz processor
• Chipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon
• Graphics:Adreno 205
• Size:121.7 x 62.7 x 11 mm
• Weight: 122 grams
• Display: 4.0 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen
• Screen Resolution:480 x 800 pixels(~233 ppi pixel density)
• Primary Camera: Yes,5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels
• Secondary Camera:Yes, VGA
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes,720p@30fps
• Camera Features: autofocus,Geo-tagging, image stabilization
• Battery type:Li-Ion 1750 mAh
• GPRS:Yes.Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
• EDGE:Yes.Class 12
• Speed:HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• GPS Support:Yes, with A-GPS support
• Bluetooth:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Internal memory:8 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot:No
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/WMV player
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Messaging:SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

Cost of Samsung Focus 2: Samsung Focus 2 is available for $50 with two year service agreement.

DATEDIF Function in Excel

DATEDIF  function calculates the difference between two dates and expresses the result in terms of months, days or years. Even though it is very useful function Excel, there is no documentation in excel help documentation.  This tip will show you how to use DATEDIF function.
DATEDIF function syntax:
=DATEDIF(date1,date2,interval)
Date 1 and Date 2 are standard dates or a reference to a cell that contains a date. Date 1 should be earlier than  or equal to Date 2. Third argument Interval is a text string that specifies the unit of time that will be returned.
Various valid interval codes are as follows:
m: The number of complete months between two dates Date1 and Date2
d: The number of days between two dates Date 1 and Date 2
y: The number of complete years between Date 1 and Date 2
ym: The number of months between Date 1 and Date 2. This interval excludes years. So it works as though the two dates are in the same year.
yd: The number of days between Date 1 and Date 2. This interval excludes years. So it works as though the two dates are in the same year.
md: The number of days between Date 1 and Date 2. This interval excludes both year and month.  So it works as though Date 1 and Date 2 are in same month and the same year.

Example for DATEDIF functions: Below is the sample excel sheet with two dates

Formula used here are:

=DATEDIF(A2,B2,"m") which return 73
=DATEDIF(A3,B3,"d") which return 2226
=DATEDIF(A4,B4,"y") which returns 6
=DATEDIF(A5,B5,"ym") which returns 1
=DATEDIF(A6,B6,"yd") which returns 34
=DATEDIF(A7,B7,"md") which returns 4.
This formula works on Excel 2000, Excel XP, Excel 2003, Excel 2007 and Excel 2010 without any extra addons.

Karbonn Jumbo K9 Plus Review Price Specification

Karbonn Jumbo K9+ is a new budget feature phone from Karbonn mobiles. It has 2.6 inch TFT display screen with screen resolution of QVGA 240*320 pixels.  This Karbonn Dual sim phone has 1800 mAh battery which will provide standby time upto 300 hours. Karbonn Jumbo K9+ features includes 1.3MP rear camera, audio and video player with SRS WOW HD sound enhancement and FM Radio with recording. From connectivity front, this phone supports GPRS,WAP and Bluetooth connectivity.

Karbonn Jumbo K9 Plus Features:

• 1.3 MP Primary Camera
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 2.6-inch LCD Screen
• GPRS Enabled
• FM Radio with Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 8 GB
• 1800 mAh battery with standby time upto 300 hours.

Cost of Karbonn Jumbo K9 Plus: Karbonn Jumbo K9+ price in India is ₹2055(~$38 US).

Karbonn Jumbo K9 Plus Specification:

• Operating Frequency:GSM - 900, 1800
• SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM (Dual Standby)
• Size: 50 x 115 x 15.5 mm
• Display:2.6 inch TFT
• Screen Resolution:QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
• Primary Camera: Yes, 1.3 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:No
• Video Recording:Yes
• Flash: Yes
• Battery :Li-Ion, 1800 mAh
• Standby Time:300 hrs
• GPRS:Yes
• WAP:Yes
• Bluetooth:Yes, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3
• Video Player:Yes, Supports 3GP, MP4, AVI
• FM:Yes, with Recording
• Sound Enhancements:SRS WOW HD
• Call Memory:Yes
• SMS Memory:500
• Phonebook Memory:1000
• Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 8 GB

Samsung Unveiles GSM only Galaxy Ace Duos

Samsung has launched global version of Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos.  Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos CDMA+GSM  version was released earlier in India with a price tag of ₹13,490 and it is available in the market. Now GSM+GSM dual sim version of Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos is launched to international GSM markets.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos GSM only version comes with 832MHz processor, 512MB of RAM and runs on Android Gingerbread OS. The phone has 3.5 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of HVGA 320*480 pixels(~165 ppi pixel density). The dimensions are 112.7*61.5*11.5mm and weighs 122 grams.  The new Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos is as slim as original Samsung Galaxy Ace and weighs just 10 grams heavier.
This new Galaxy smartphone has Samsung’s proprietary ‘Dual SIM always on’ feature, which automatically forwards calls from SIM 2 to the SIM 1 when when the user is talking on SIM 1, meaning there are no calls missed calls. Other features of the Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos are 5MP auto focus camera, 3GB internal memory and expandable memory upto 32GB through microSD card. The new Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos has 1300 mAh battery compared to 1650 mAh battery of CDMA variety.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos will first launch in Russia in June and it will roll out to other parts of world such as Europe, CIS, Latin America, Southeast and Southwest Asia, Middle East, Africa, and China.

Key Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos:

• GSM+GSM Dual Sim
• 3.5inch HVGA (320x480) TFT-LCD
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 832MHz processor with 512MB RAM
• 5MP camera with autofocus 
• Wi-Fi 802.11, USB 2.0, Bluetooth v 3.0
• 3GB internal memory, microSD slot (up to 32GB)
• 1,300 mAh battery
• Stand-by Up to 520 hours on 2G and Up to 410 hours on 3G
• Talk time Up to 6 h 30 mins on 2G and Up to 16 h 40 mins on 3G

Cost of Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos GSM version: The new Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos is not yet revealed. However it is expected to be priced similar to CDMA variant.

Motorola RAZR MAXX Review Price Specification

Motorola RAZR MAXX is a Android Gingerbread OS running smartphone with extra long battery. It has whopping 3,300mAh battery which provides a standby time upto 607 hours and talk time upto 17 hours and 40 minutes.  RAZR MAXX has 4.3 inch Super AMOLED advanced capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 540*960 pixels. The density of the phone comes around 256ppi.
Motorola RAZR MAXX sports 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front facing camera. Camera features are Touch-focus, geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization and 1080p video recording at 30fps. This Motorola smartphone has 1.2GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM,16GB internal memory, expandable memory upto 32GB. For connectivity RAZR MAXX supports 2G,3G, WiFi,USB and Bluetooth.

Key Features of Motorola RAZR MAXX:

• Extra long 3300 mAh battery
• 1.2GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM
• 4.3 inch Super AMOLED  Advanced capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass
• 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front facing camera
• 16GB internal memory
• Expandable memory through microSD card slot is 32GB

Advantages and Disadvantages of Motorola RAZR MAXX:

Pros of RAZR MAXX:

• Insanely very long battery
• Fast dual core processor
• Impressive media player
• Large AMOLED display screen
• Thinner than most of the competitive models.

Cons of RAZR MAXX:

• Not coming loaded with latest Android OS ICS
• Not much changes in the design of original RAZR MAXX

Motorola RAZR MAXX Specification:

• OS:Android OS, v2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to v4.0
• Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
• Processor:Dual-core 1.2 GHz
• RAM:1GB
• Size:130.7 x 68.9 x 9 mm
• Weight: 145 grams
• Display: 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass
• Screen Resolution:540 x 960 pixels,(~256 ppi pixel density)
• Multi Touch:Yes
• Primary Camera: Yes,8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels
• Secondary Camera:Yes,1.3MP
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 1080p@30fps
• Camera Features: autofocus,Touch-focus, geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization
• Battery type:Li-Ion 3300 mAh
• Talktime:Up to 17 h 40 min
• Standby Time:Up to 607 h
• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE:Yes
• 3G:Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
• Bluetooth:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• Internal memory:16 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Messaging:SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
• Browser:HTML, Adobe Flash

Cost of Motorola RAZR MAXX: Motorola RAZR MAXX price is £480/$749 and price in India is not yet disclosed.

Comparison between HTC One V and Sony Xperia U

HTC One V and Sony Xperia U are the two new smartphones with many similarities in terms of features and price. Both the smartphone announce in the month of February 2012. HTC One V has  single core processor and runs on latest Android OS 4.0 and Sony Xperia U has  dual core processor and runs on Android Gingerbread OS. Choosing the best among HTC One V or Sony Xperia U is depends on the requirements of each person. Here is quick Specification comparison between the two.

Comparison of HTC One V Vs Sony Xperia U:
Operating System:

• HTC One V: Android  4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Sony Xperia U: Android 2.3(Gingerbread)

HTC One V comes loaded with latest Android OS 4.0. Which is great move from HTC where there technically very few mid range smartphones comes bundled with Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
Sony Xperia U comes pre loaded with Android Gingerbread OS and expected to get ICS update soon. It is little surprising that, even though Xperia has Dual core processor and still running on Gingerbread OS. Here i prefer HTC One V as it has latest OS compared to Xperia U.
Processor and RAM:

• HTC One V:Single core 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM
• Sony Xperia U: Dual core 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM

Here Sony Xperia U get clear edge as it has one extra core compared to HTC One V. It will be faster and lag free in terms on performance. Both the smartphone have similar amount of RAM. HTC One V has Adreno 205 GPU and Xperia U has Mali 400MP GPU.

Display:

• HTC One V: 3.7 inch Capacitive touch screen with 480*800 pixel resolution(~252 ppi pixel density);HTC Sense UI v4.0 
• Sony Xperia U: 3.5inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen with 480*854 pixel resolution(~280ppi pixel density);Timescape UI

HTC One V has larger screen size but Sony Xperia U gives higher screen resolution with higher pixel density. Sony Xperia U display screen comes with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine which makes the screen much crisp and bright. 

Camera:

• HTC One V: 5MP rear camera and no Front facing camera
• Sony Xperia U:5Mp rear camera and VGA front camera.

HTC One V has  5MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. The camera is capable of recording videos at 720 p and has useful features such Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, face and smile detection. 

Sony Xperia U has 5MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. It supports recording videos at 720p and has features such as Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabilization. Xperia U scores more here because it has additional VGA camera which HTC One V doesn't.

Storage: 

• HTC  One V: 4GB inbuilt memory and expandable memory upto 32GB through microSD card
• Sony Xperia U: 8GB internal memory

HTC One V has 4GB internal memory and it also supports memory expansion through microSD card. Xperia U has 8GB internal memory but do not supports memory expansion. I will be going with HTC One V here.

Price:

• HTC One V: ₹17,435
• Sony Xperia U:₹16,499

Sony Xperia U is much affordable than HTC One V even though it is dual core processor. 

Summary: HTC One V has advantages such as latest Android OS, Expandable memory and large screen size. Sony Xperia U has advantages such as Higher screen resolution, secondary camera and Dual core processor. It is upto you to decide which one to go for. Share your thought in comments.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX30V Review Price Specification

The Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V is a 18.2 megapixel compact camera featuring a 3 inch LCD screen display for easier self-portaits and built WiFi connectivity. The Cybershot DSC HX30V has 20x optical zoom lens with 25mm wide-angle setting and maximum aperture of F3.2,Sony’s Optical Steadyshot image stabilization and  improved GPS with logging.Sony Cybershot DSCHX30V priced at $394.99.

Features of Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V:

• 18.2 Mega pixel camera
• Exmor R CMOS image sensor
• 20X optical zoom
• 40X digital zoom
• ISO 100-ISO 12800 sensitivity
• F3.2 - F5.8 Aperture
• 3 inch TFT LCD display
• 25 - 500 mm focal lenght

Advantages of Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V:

• Excellent photo and video quality for its class
• Fast shooting performance
• Plenty of shooting options
• Long optical zoom

Disadvantages of Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V:

• Expensive compared to competitive models.

Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V Specification:

Sensor:

• Max resolution: 4896 x 3672
• Other resolutions: 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
• Image ratio(w:h): 4:3, 16:9
• Effective pixels:18.2 megapixels
• Sensor photo detectors: 18.9 megapixels
• Sensor size: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
• Sensor type: BSI-CMOS
• Processor :BIONZ

Image

• ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
• White balance presets: 7
• Custom white balance: Yes (1)
• Image stabilization: Optical
• Image stabilization notes: Optical SteadyShot
• Uncompressed format: No

Optics: 

• Focal length (equiv.): 25 – 500 mm
• Optical zoom: 20x
• Autofocus :Contrast Detect (sensor),Multi-area,Center,Selective single-point,Tracking,Single,Face- Detection
• Digital zoom:  Yes (40x)
• Manual focus: Yes
• Macro focus range: 1 cm (.39")
• Number of focus points: 9
• Lens mount: None

Screen / viewfinder

• Articulated LCD: Fixed
• Screen size: 3 inch
• Screen dots: 921,600
• Touch screen: No
• Screen type: XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
• Live view: Yes
• Viewfinder type: None

Photography features

• Maximum aperture: F3.2 - F5.8
• Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
• Maximum shutter speed: 1/1600 sec
• Aperture priority: No
• Shutter priority: No
• Manual exposure mode: Yes
• Subject / scene modes: Yes
• Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
• Flash range: 7.1 m
• External flash: No
• Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
• Continuous drive: Yes (10 fps)
• Self-timer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
• Metering modes:Multi,Center-weighted,Spot
• Exposure compensation: ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) ?
• WB Bracketing :No

Videography features

• Format:MPEG-4,AVCHD
• Microphone: Stereo
• Speaker: Mono
• Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Storage

• Storage types: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
• Storage included: 105 MB

Connectivity

• USB :Yes. USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
• HDMI: Yes
• Wireless:Yes. BuiltIn
• Remote control :No

Dimensions and Others:

• Environmentally sealed: No
• Battery: Battery Pack
• Battery description: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 battery and charger
• Battery Life (CIPA): 320
• Weight (inc. batteries): 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz)
• Dimensions: 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38")

Other features

• Orientation sensor: Yes
• Timelapse recording: No
• GPS:Yes, BuiltIn
• GPS notes: with GPS Log Recording function

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 3100 launched in India

Samsung has launched new Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich OS running tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 3100 in India.  It has 7 inch PLS display screen with screen resolution of 1024*600 pixels. The dimension of this tablet are 193.7*122.4*10.5mm and weighs 345 grams. The Samsung Galaxy Tab2 310 price in India is ₹23,250.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 3100 has 1GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM. Internal storage capacity is 16GB and expandable memory through microSD card is 32GB. This new Samsung Tablet sports 3 mega pixel rear camera and VGA front facing camera. Connectivity options of this are 3G, Wi-Fi and HSPA. The device has 4000mAh unremovable battery.
With the launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab2 3100, Samsung has 6 Android tablets in India. The other five Android Tablets from Samsung are Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Tab 750, Galaxy Tab 730, Galaxy Tab 680 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 620.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310

Summary of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Specification:

• 7 inch PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen
• WSVGA 1024x600 pixel screen resolution
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory
• Upto 32GB expandable memory through microSD
• 3 Megapixel primary camera
• VGA secondary camera for Video Call
• Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light Proximity sensors
• MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8 video codec support
• Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM video format support
• MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG audio codec support
• Li-ion 4,000 mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab2 310: Samsung Galaxy Tab2 310 supports Samsung PC suites Samsung Kies  and Samsung Kies air for firmware updates and PC synchronization.

Sony Xperia P Review Price Specification

Sony Xperia P is the new Android smartphone from Sony Xperia lineup. It has 1GHz dual core processor with 1GB RAM. There is a 4 inch capacitive multi touch screen with screen resolution of 540*960 pixels. Sony Xperia P is powered by Li-ion 1305 mAh battery which provides standby time upto 475 hours and talk time upto 6 hours.Internal memory of the phone is 16GB and do not has memory expansion option through microSD card.

Features of Sony Xperia P:

• Runs on Android Gingerbread OS
• Dual core 1GHz Cortex processor
• 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory
• 8MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash
• VGA front camera
• 2G,3G,WiFi enabled
• Li-1305 mAh battery with standby time upto 475 hours

Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia P:
Pros of Sony Xperia P:

• Beautiful design and brushed aluminium chassis
• Good build quality
• Bright and large display screen
• Decent camera
• Good internal memory

Cons of Sony Xperia P:

• No memory expansion option
• Non removable battery
• Still Runs Android Gingerbread OS

Sony Xperia P Specification:

• Operating Frequency:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G:HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - LT22
• OS:Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), planned upgrade to v4.0
• Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
• Processor:Dual-core 1GHz Cortex A9
• Chipset:NovaThor U8500
• Graphics:Adreno 205
• RAM:1GB
• Size:122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm
• Weight:120 g
• Display: 4inch LED-backlit LCD capacitive touch screen
• Screen Resolution:540 x 960 pixels,(~275 ppi pixel density)
• Display Screen features: Scratch-resistant glass,Sony WhiteMagic technology,Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Primary Camera: Yes,8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels
• Secondary Camera:Yes, VGA
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes, Yes, 1080p@30fps, continuous autofocus, video light
• Camera Features: autofocus,Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabilization
• Battery type: Li-Ion 1305 mAh
• Talktime:6 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
• Standby Time:470 h (2G) / Up to 475 h (3G)
• GPRS:Yes, Up to 100 kbps
• EDGE:Yes, Up to 296 kbps
• 3G:Yes,SDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes,microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go support
• Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS support
• Bluetooth:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• Internal memory:16 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot:No
• Music Player: Yes, Supports MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
• Video Player: Yes, Supports MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Sensors:Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Messaging:SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
• Other Features:SNS integration,SNS integration,HDMI port,Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Cost of Sony Xperia P: Sony Xperia P price in India is ₹25,500.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review Price Specification

Olympus OM-D  E-M5 is the latest micro four thirds compact system camera. E-M5 has worlds fastest auto focus system and worlds first 5 axis image stabilization system and 16.1 MP Live MOS sensor. It has some wonderful features such as dust- and splash- proof magnesium-alloy body, 1.44-million-dot electronic viewfinder, 3 inch articulated OLED touchscreen, 9 frames per second burst shooting, full 1080p video, and a sensitivity range of ISO 200-25600.  Olumpus OM-D E-M5 is available in silver and black colors. In UK it is available as a kit with M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for £1149.99. In US this Olumpus camera costs $999 body only and $1099 with the 12-50mm lens.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Olympus OM-D  E-M5:
Pros of Olympus OM-D  E-M5:

• Dedicated electronic viewfinder
• Great ergonomics
• Beautiful image quality
• Impressive low light performance
• Best-in-class image stabilisation
• Bright and responsive OLED screen
• Lightweight and comfortable to hold

Cons of Olympus OM-D E-M5:

• Takes a while to wake up from sleep mode
• No 3.5mm microphone input on the body itself
• Expensive

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Specification:

• Dimensions:121 x 89.6 x 41.9 mm
• Weight:373 g
• Digital video capture:Yes
• Audio capture:Yes
• Still image format (new):JPEG, RAW
• Max video resolution (new):1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps
• Optical sensor:LiveMOS
• Zoom range:By lens
• Light sensitivity:Auto, ISO 200 to 25,600
• Other useful features:Five-axis image stabilization
• Creative controls:Yes
• Resolution:16 megapixels
• Viewfinder type: Electronic
• Type of flash:Sync terminal
• Tripod mount:Yes
• Storage type(s): Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, SDXC
• Hotshoe:Yes
• LCD capability:Tilt
• Battery type(s)(new):Lithium

Cost of Olympus OM-D E-M5: Olympus OM-D E-M5 price in India is ₹77,000.

LG Optimus L7 P700 Review Price Specification

LG Optimus L7 P700 also known as Optimus L7 P705 is the biggest and beefiest of the L-series smartphones from LG mobiles. It runs on latest Android OS Ice Cream Sandwich. The Display screen has 4.3 inch in size and has resolution of 480*800 pixels which is equates to a middling 217 pixels per inch. LG Optimus L7 has 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM and Adreno 200 GPU. There is a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and auto focus. This L series phone also houses VGA front camera for video calling. LG Optimus L7 P700 is powered by Li-ion 1700 mAh battery.

Features of LG Optimus L7 P700:

• Runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM and adreno GPU
• 4GB Internal memory
• 5MP snapper with LED flash
• VGA front facing camera
• Powered by Li- 1700 mAh battery
• Expandable memory upto 32GB through microSD card

Advantages and Disadvantages of LG Optimus L7 P700:

Pros of Optimus L7 P700:

• Runs on latest Android OS
• Large screen size
• Good rear camera
• Front facing camera

Cons of Optimus L7 P700:

• Touchscreen some times unresponsive
• Underpowered processor

LG Optimus L7 P700 Specification:

• Operating Frequency:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G:HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
• OS:Android OS, v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
• Processor:1 GHz Cortex-A5
• Chipset:Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon
• Graphics:Adreno 200
• RAM:512MB
• Size:125.5 x 67 x 8.7 mm
• Weight:122grams
• Display: 4.3 inch IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
• Screen Resolution:480 x 800 pixels(~217 ppi pixel density)
• Primary Camera: Yes, 5 MP,2592 x 1944 pixels,
• Secondary Camera:Yes, VGA
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes.
• Camera Features: Autofocus,Geo-tagging, touch focus
• Battery type: Li-Ion, 1700 mAh
• GPRS:Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
• EDGE:Class 12
• 3G:Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• Internal memory:4 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
• Video Player: Yes, Supports DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
• FM:Yes.
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Messaging:SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

Cost of LG Optimus L7 P700: Sim free version of LG Optimus L7 P700 is available for £330. 

Karbonn Smart Tab1 Review Price Specification

Karbonn Smart Tab1 is a new Entry level Android ICS OS running Tablet from Karbonn. It has 7inch capacitive 5 point multi touch screen display with screen resolution of 800*480 pixels.  Karbonn SmartTab 1 is powered by 1.2GHz processor with 512MB of RAM. There is also 2MP front facing camera and 3G support through 3G dongle. Smartab1 has 3700 mAh battery which provides upto 7 hours of internet browsing time and 8 hours of video playback time on Ear phones. It also supports Full HD video playback and has 3D G-Sensor for Gaming Experience. This is biggest competetor to Micromax Tablet Funbook with higher specs and same price.

Features of Karbonn SmartTab1:

• 1.2Ghz processor with 512MB RAM
• 2MP front facing camera
• Full HD Video playback
• 3700 mAh battery
• Inbuilt WiFi support
• 3G support through 3G dongle
• Android OS 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• Upto 32GB expandable memory through microSD card

Advantages and Disadvantages of Karbonn Smart Tab1:

Pros of Karbonn SmartTab1:

• Attractive price tag
• Latest Android OS
• Powerful 1.2Ghz processor and 512MB RAM
• Full USB 2.0 port
• HDMI support

Cons of Karbonn SmartTab1:

• No assisted GPS
• No LED Flash
• No Built in 3G support

Karbonn SmartTab1 specification:

• Display Size: 7-inch Capacitive touch screen
• RAM: 512MB
• Screen Resolution:800*480 pixel
• Processor:  1.2 GHz
• OS: Android v4.0.3 (ICS)
• Camera:  2 Mega-pixel front camera
• Expandable Memory up to 32 GB
• Wi-Fi:  WI-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• 3G: Yes.3G Dongle
• HDMI Support:Yes
• Battery:  3700 mAh
• Internet Surfing Time:Up to 7 Hours
• Video Playback Time:Upto 8 Hours on Earphones
• Music Playback Time:25 Hours on Earphones

Cost of Karbonn SmartTab1: Karbonn SmartTab1 price in India is ₹6990.

HTC Evo 4G LTE Review Price Specification

HTC Evo 4G LTE is the latest Android ICS based smartphone from collaboration between Sprint wireless and HTC.  HTC Evo 4G LTE has most of the specifications as that of HTC One X AT&T version. However there are some minor extra with this smartphone.  The extra features of this phone are microSD card slot, dedicated camera button and metal kick stand.

Features of HTC Evo 4G LTE:

• Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• Dual core 1.4GHz Krait processor
• 1GB RAM and 16GB Internal memory
• Expandable memory upto 32GB
• 4.7 inch Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touchscreen
• 8 MP camera with Auto focus and flash
• Full HD 1080p video capture
• 720 x 1280 pixels screen resolution with pixel density around 312 ppi

Advantages and Disadvantages of HTC Evo 4G LTE:

Pros of HTC Evo 4G LTE:

• Powerful processor 
• Huge internal memory
• Stunning design and build quality
• Excellent camera

Cons of HTC Evo 4G LTE:

• Only available in United States
• Non user accessible battery

HTC Evo 4G LTE Specification:

• Operating Frequency:2G:CDMA 800 / 1900; 3G:CDMA2000 1xEV-DO;4G:LTE 800 / 1900
• OS:Android OS, v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• User Interface: HTC Sense 4.0
• Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
• Processor:Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
• Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon
• Graphics:Adreno 225
• RAM:1GB
• Size:134.8 x 68.9 x 8.9 mm
• Weight:134 grams
• Display: 4.7 inch Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touchscreen
• Screen Resolution:720 x 1280 pixels(~312 ppi pixel density)
• Primary Camera:Yes, 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 1.3 MP, 720p
• Flash:LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., video stabilization
• Camera Features: autofocus,Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, face and smile detection
• Battery type:Li-Ion 2000 mAh
• Talktime:Up to 7 h 30 min
• GPRS:No
• Edge:No
• 3G:Yes,Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
• Wifi:Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
• USB connectivity:Yes, microUSB (MHL) v2.0
• Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• DLNA:Yes
• Internal memory:16 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
• Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.263/H.264/WMV player
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3, WAV
• Sensors:Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Messaging:SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email

Cost of HTC Evo 4G LTE: HTC Evo 4G LTE Price is $699.99

Comparison between Karbonn A9 and LG Optimus Net Dual

Karbonn A9 Smart is new dual sim Android Smartphone from Karbonn mobiles. It has many features such as 3.8 inch display, 5MP camera and 1GHz processor. LG Optimus Net Dual P698 is a dual sim Android smartphone from LG mobiles with good set of features. Here is a quick specification wise comparison between Karbonn A9 and LG Optimus Net 698. Both the smartphone are Dual sim Android Smartphones.

Comparison between Karbonn A9 Smart and LG Optimus Net P698:
Display:

• Karbonn A9: 3.8 inch capacitive touchscreen with WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels resolution
• Optimus  Net P698: 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen with HVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels

Karbonn A9 performs well in this section. It ha larger screen size and has good screen resolution than Net P698.
Processor and Internal memory:

• Karbonn A9: 1GHz processor, 1GB internal memory
• Optimus Net P698:800 MHz processor, 160MB internal memory

Here undoubtedly Karbonn A9 score extra points. It has good processor and has larger internal memory

Camera:

• Karbonn A9:5 MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash, VGA front camera
• Optimus Net P698: 3Megapixel auto focus rear camera

Karbonn A9 has better camera with 5MP with flash whereas Optimus P698 has only 3MP camera and there is no front camera.

Battery:

• Karbonn A9: 1600 mAh battery, Upto 200 hours standby time, upto 4 hours talk time
• Optimus Net Dual:Li-ion 1500 battery, Upto 330 hours standby time, Upto 5 hours talk time

Karbonn A9 has higher capacity battery. However as it has larger screen size and higher clock processor, it provides lesser battery life than Optimus Net Dual. Here Optimus Net Dual has edge over A9.

Price:

Karbonn A9 price in India :₹9199

Optimus Net Dual price in India:₹9799

Summary: Karbonn A9 outperforms LG Optimus Net Dual P698 in terms of specification and price. However considering Karbonn is still growing mobile manufacturer, it has few service centers. 

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Review Price Specification

The Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a slim and sturdy 18x optical zoom digital camera from Nikon. It sports back illuminated 16 mega pixel CMOS image sensor for low light photography,an 18x, 25mm wide-angle lens with lens-shift vibration reduction and built-in GPS to track and correlate your photographs. Coolpix S9300 has Full HD video recording,3 inch high resolution(921k dot) LCD screen and range of special effects shooting modes such as Auto, Effects, Burst, Smart Portrait, Back lighting, Night Landscape, Scenes and Scene Auto Selector. It is available in 3 colors-black, silver, red and blue. The cost of Coolpix S9300 is £299.99 in UK and $349.95 in US.

Features of Nikon Coolpix S9300:

• Back illuminated16.0 CMOS image sensor
• 18x Optical Zoom and 4x Digital Zoom
• Full HD Recording
• 3 inch Wide Viewing Angle TFT LCD Monitor with Anti-reflection Coating
• 35 mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25 - 450 mm
• Auto, Effects, Burst, Smart Portrait, Backlighting, Night Landscape, Scenes and Scene Auto Selector shooting modes
• f/3.5 - f/5.9 Aperture

Advantages and Disadvantages of Nikon Coolpix S9300:

Pros of Coolpix S9300:

• Excellent zoom range
• Effective scene modes
• Slim form factor
• Macro mode is very effective
• Fast shooting performance

Cons of Coolpix S9300:

• Price is comparably higher considering competitors models

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sales box content: Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (with Terminal Cover), Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 Installer CD, Reference Manual CD

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Specification:

• Dimensions (WHD):108.7 (W) x 62.3 (H) x 30.6 (D) mm
• Weight (with battery and media):215 g
• Megapixels:16 megapixels
• Image sensor size and type:1/2.3-inch backside-illuminated CMOS
• Auto Focus:Contrast Detect AF
• Lens Type:NIKKOR Lens
• LCD size:3-inch LCD
• LCD Resolution/viewfinder:921K dots/None
• Lens (zoom, aperture, focal length):18x, f3.5-5.9, 25-450mm (35mm equivalent)
• File format (still/video):JPEG/MPEG-4 AVC H.264 (.MOV)
• Highest resolution size (still/video):4,608x3,456 pixels/1,920x1,080 at 30fps (14.7Mbps)
• Image stabilization type:Optical and digital
• Battery type, CIPA rated life:Li ion rechargeable, 200 shots
• Battery charged in camera:Yes; by computer or wall adapter via USB
• Storage media:SD/SDHC/SDXC
• Bundled software:Nikon ViewNX 2 (Windows, Mac)
• ISO Rating:Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (Auto gain from ISO 125 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (ISO 125 - 400, 125 - 800)
• White Balancing:Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual
• Continuous Shots:Yes, 6.9 fps

Cost of Nikon Coolpix S9300: Nikon Coolpix S9300 price in India is ₹18,382.