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.