Samsung Galaxy S Advance and Galaxy Pocket Launched

There is two more addition to Samsung Galaxy series smartphones. The first one is Samsung Galaxy S advance(GT-I9070) and second one is Samsung Galaxy Pocket(GT-S5300).  Samsung Galaxy S advance price in India is ₹26,900 and Samsung Galaxy Pocket price in India is ₹,8150. Here is the quick look into specification and features these two models.
1. Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070:  Samsung Galaxy S advance is announced on January 2012. It has 4inch WVGA Super AMOLED display with screen resolution of 480*800 pixels. Samsung Galaxy S advance is powered by 1GHz dual core processor with 768MB RAM and 2GB ROM. Internal memory is available with two options 8/16GB.  It has microSD expansion slot through which memory can be added upto 32GB.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance runs on Android Gingerbread OS and user can access Google Mobile Services and download free apps from the Samsung Apps store.  This Samsung Galaxy smartphone comes loaded with three content hub namely Readers' Hub, Social Hub and Game Hub. Galaxy S advance sports 5MP rear camera and FM radio. Other features of this smartphone are ind My Mobile, a lost-phone management system that enables users to trace their lost phone via a web browser (samsungdive.com) and allows remote deletion of data.  Connectivity options available on this GT-I9070 are  HSPA 14.4mbps connection speed , Wi-Fi Direct and BT3.0.

Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070 Features and Specification:

• Runs Android Gingerbread OS
• 1GHz Dual core processor with 768MB RAM and 2GB ROM
• 8/16GB internal memory
• Upto 32 GB expandable memory through microSD
• GPRS,EDGE, 3G, WiFi, USB and Bluetooth enabled
• 5MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash
• 1.3MP front camera

2.Samsung Galaxy Pocket GT-S5300: It is entry level Galaxy series Android phone announce in February 2012. Galaxy Pocket is powered by 832MHz processor. It supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps and advance Wi-Fi connectivity. Galaxy Pocket runs on Android Gingerbread OS and users can access Google Mobile Services and download free apps from the Samsung Apps store. 

Samsung Galaxy Pocket has 3 GB internal memory and expandable upto 32GB. 

Samsung Galaxy Pocket GT-S5300 features and Specification:

• Runs on Android Gingerbread OS
• 832MHz processor
• 2MP rear camera 
• QVGA front camera
• 2G,3G, WiFi, Bluetooth enabled
• Expandable memory upto 32GB

New Sony Xperia Series Smartphone Comparison

Sony recently released 5 new Xperia series smartphone. As on release these Xperia phones will come loaded with Android Gingerbread OS and upgradable to Android ICS. Here is the quick specs and price of Sony Xperia S, Sony Xperia  P, Sony Xperia U, Sony Xperia Sola and Sony Xperia neo L.

Sony Xperia Phones

1. Sony Xperia S:
This Sony flagship smartphone features 4.3 inch scratch resistant TFT capacitive touch screen with 12.1MP camera and 1.5GHz Processor. Xperia S is available in White and Black colors.
Sony Xperia S Specification:

• 12.1 MP rear camera with auto focus
• 1.3 MP front camera
• 4.3-inch scratch-resistant TFT capacitive  touchscreen
• 1.5 GHz Qualcomm dual core processor with 1GB RAM
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread [upgrade to Android 4.0 ICS planned in Q2]
• 16 million colours, 1280x720 pixels
• Dimensions-5 x 2.5 x 0.4 inches and weight: 144 grams
• 2G,3G,Bluetooth, NFC and WiFi enabled
• Li-ion 1750 mAh battery with standby time upto 450 hours and talk time upto 8 hours 30 minutes.

Sony Xperia S  Price in India is  ₹32,549.

2. Sony Xperia P:  It sports 1GHz dual core processor with 8 MP rear camera with full HD video recording. Sony Xperia P is available in Black, Silver and Red colors.
Sony Xperia P Specification:

• 8 MP rear with  auto focus, full 1080p HD recording, 2D & 3D Sweep Panorama, LED flash
• 4-inch Reality Display with Sony's WhiteMagic technology, Mobile BRAVIA engine, mineral glass
• 1 GHz Qualcomm dual core processor
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread [upgradeable to Android 4.0 ICS]
• 16 million colours, 960x540 pixels
• Size - 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm and weight  120 grams
• 16GB internal memory and 1GB RAM
• 2G,3G,Bluetooth, NFC and WiFi enabled
• Li-ion 1305 mAh battery with standby time upto 470 hours and talk time upto 6 hours.

Sony Xperia P Price in India is ₹25,500.

3. Sony Xperia U:  This Sony smartphone is powered by 1GHz dual core processor and has 5MP rear camera. It is announce on 2012 February and  available in Black & White [with caps in Pink & Yellow]

colors.

Sony Xperia U Specification:

• 5 MP rear camera with auto focus, 720p HD video recording, 2D & 3D Sweep Panorama
• 3.5-inch Reality Display, Mobile BRAVIA engine, scratch-resistant mineral glass
• 1 GHz Qualcomm dual core processor
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread [upgradeable to Android 4.0 ICS]
• 16 million colors, 854x480 pixels
• Size - 112 x 54 x 12 mm and weighs 110 grams. 
• 4GB internal memory and 512 MB RAM
• Li-ion 1320 mAh battery with standby time upto 472 hours and talk time upto 6 hours 36 mins.

Sony Xperia U Price in India is ₹16,499.

4.Sony Xperia Sola:  This is also Dual core processor powered Android smartphone from Sony. It is announced on March 2012 and available in Black, White and Red colors.

Sony Xperia Sola Specification:

• 5 MP rear, auto focus, 720p HD video recording, 2D & 3D Sweep Panorama
• 3.7-inch Reality Display, Mobile BRAVIA engine, scratch-resistant mineral glass
• 1 GHz Qualcomm dual core processor
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread [upgradeable to Android 4.0 ICS]
• 16 million colors, 854x480 pixels
• Size - 116 x 59 x 9.9 mm and weighs 107 grams
• 8GB internal memory and 512MB RAM
• Li-ion 1320 mAh battery with standby time upto 470 hours and talk time upto 6 hours

Sony Xperia Sola price in India is ₹19,999.

5. Sony Xperia neo L:  It is also known as Sony MT25i and available for Chinese market. This Sony smartphone announced on March 2012.

Sony Xperia neo L Specification:

• 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash,Video calling, touch focus, geo-tagging
• VGA Front camera
• Android OS, v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 1 GHz Scorpion processor
• 1GB Internal memory and 512MB RAM
• Expandable memory upto 32GB through microSD

Sony Xperia neo L price is not yet revealed.

KTM 200 Duke Review Price Specification

KTM 200 Duke is a 200cc segment sporty look cruiser.Even though this bike has 200cc engine it produces maximum power of 25Bhp@10000 and 19.2 Nm @8000rpm which is relatively higher  than other 200cc segment bikes. Other 200cc commuter bikes normally produces maximum power of 15-18Bhp. KTM 200 Duke has best in class power to weight ratio of 184PS/ton.  It available in Orange shade with sporty graphics/decals. The ex showroom price of KTM 200 Duke is ₹1,17,500.  Average mileage of KTM 200 Duke is 30kmpl.

Features and facts of KTM 200 Duke:

• Powered by a 199.5cc petrol engine 
• Maximum power is 25 bhp at 10000 rpm 
• Maximum torque is around 19.2 nm at 8000 rpm
• Best-in-class power to weight ratio of 184 PS/ton 
• Mono-shock suspension at rear 
• Large-travel Telescopic suspension at the front 
• Alloy wheels 
• Sporty Graphics and body work 
• Dual Muffler Exhaust 
• High gear ratios for quick acceleration 
• 6 Speed Manual Transmission 
• Digital Ignition

Pros and Cons of KTM 200 Duke:

Advantages of KTM 200 Duke:

• Stylish sporty look
• Good power
• Excellent  power to weight ratio
• High gear ratio

Disadvantage of KTM 200 Duke:

• Available in only one shade

KTM 200 Duke Specification:

• Engine:Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
• Displacement:200 cm³
• Bore:72 mm
• Stroke:49 mm
• Starting aid:Electric starter
• Transmission:6-speed, claw shifted
• Engine lubrication:Forced oil lubrication with 1 rotor pump
• Primary gear ratio:22:72
• Secondary gear ratio:14:43
• Cooling system:Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
• Clutch:Clutch in oil bath / mechanically operated
• Ignition system:Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
• Frame:Tubular space frame made from steel tubes, powder-coated
• Fork:WP Suspension 4357
• Shock absorber:WP Suspension 4618 EM
• Suspension travel Front:150 mm
• Suspension travel Rear:150 mm
• Brake system Front:Disc brake with two-pot brake caliper
• Brake system Rear:Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs
• Brake discs - diameter front:300 mm
• Brake discs - diameter rear:230 mm
• Chain:5/8 x 1/4” (520) O‑Ring
• Steering head angle:65°
• Wheel base:1,361±15 mm
• Ground clearance (unloaded):170 mm
• Seat height (unloaded):810 mm
• Total fuel tank capacity approx.:10.5 literes Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)
• Weight without fuel approx:125 kg

Mahindra Duro 125 DZ Review Price Specification

Mahindra Duro 125 DZ is a new power scooter from Mahindra. It has air cooled 124.66 cc 4 stroke engine. The maximum power of this scooter is 8Bhp@7000rpm and maximum torque is 9Nm@5500rpm. The top speed of Duro 125DZ is 80 km/h and gives a mileage of around 40kmpl. Mahindra Duro 125 DZ is available in Fiery Black,Pearl White,Cappuccino Brown,Mystique Grey,Royal Purple,Supreme Silver,Derby Red color shades.

Added features of new Mahindra Duro 125 DZ:

• Increased Wheelbase
• Improved Legroom
• Brake Lever Lock Mechanism
• New Graphics and Decals
• Telescopic Front Suspension
• Better Stability and Handling
• Wider and Bright Halogen Headlight
• Better Mileage - 53kmpl
• Higher Ground Clearance - 155mm
• Wider and Comfortable Seats
• Improved Braking System

Pros and Cons of Mahindra Duro 125 DZ

Advantages of Mahindra Duro 125DZ:

• Stylish design
• Super refined punchy 125cc engine
• Comfortable riding
• good ground clearance

Disadvantages of Mahindra Duro DZ:

• Body rattles more than the other scooters of this segment

Mahindra Duro 125DZ Specification:

• Engine:4 stroke, 124.6 CC
• Starter:Self and Kick Start
• Transmission:Automatic (Gearless)
• Max. Power:6.0 kW @7000 rpm
• Max. Torque:9.0 Nm @5500rpm
• Max Speed:80 kmph
• Front and Rear Brakes:130 mm dia
• Tyres:3.5" X 10"
• Suspension:Front-Telescopic, Rear-Hydraulic
• Petrol Tank capacity:6.5 liters
• Curb Weight:114 Kg
• Overall Length:1814 mm
• Overall Height:1275 mm
• Saddle Height:790 mm
• Overall Width:770 mm
• Wheelbase:1270 mm
• Ground Clearance:(Min)155 mm ( static, no load condition)

Cost of Mahindra Duro 125 DZ:  Mahindra Duro 125DZ price in India is ₹44,153(Ex-showroom price)

Canon Powershot SX240HS Review Price Specification

Canon Powershot SX240HS is a compact point and shoot camera.  SX240HS sports 12.1MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor.It has latest DIGIC 4 image sensor. This powershot series camera has 20X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom and capable of recording HD videos.

Features of Canon Powershot SX240HS:

• 12.1 megapixel Camera
• CMOS Image Sensor
• 20x Optical Zoom and 4x Digital Zoom
• Full HD Recording
• 3 inch TFT Colour (Wide Viewing Angle)
• 35 mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25 - 500 mm
• f/3.5 - f/6.8 Aperture

Pros and Cons of Canon Powershot SX240HS:

Advantages of  Powershot SX240HS:

• 20x optical zoom
• Good HD video output
• Exhaustive feature-set

Disadvantages of Powershot SX240HS:

• Price is the concern

Canon Powershot SX240HS Salesbox Content: User manual, Battery charger with non-rechargeable Lithium batteries, AV cable, USB cable and 4 GB Memory card

Canon Powershot SX240HS Specification:

• Weight:201 grams (Camera Body Only), 224 g (with Battery and Memory Card)
• Dimensions:106.3 (W) x 61 (H) x 32.7 (D) mm
• Optical Sensor Resolution:12.1 Megapixels
• Digital Zoom:4x
• Optical Zoom:20x
• LCD Display:TFT Colour (Wide Viewing Angle)
• Image Display Resolution:461,000 dots
• Video Display Resolution:1920 x 1080, 24 fps
• LCD Screen Size:3 inch
• Sensor Type:CMOS
• Sensor Size:1/2.3 inch
• Auto Focus:TTL
• Manual Focus:Yes
• Color Filter:Primary (RGB) Color Filter
• Focal Length:4.5 (W) - 90.0 (T) mm (35 mm Equivalent to 25 (W) - 500 (T) mm)
• Power Supply:Power Adapter CA-DC 10 (Included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40)
• Battery Type:NB-6L Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
• Microphone:Stereo
• USB Cable:Hi-speed USB
• PictBridge:Yes
• Audio Video Interface:Analog 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:SD / SDHC / SDXC 
• Image Sizing:4000 x 2664 (3:2)
• 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 - 3.5 m (W), 0.9 - 2.0 m (T)
• Built in Flash: Yes
• Flash Modes:Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off
• External Flash:Yes
• Maximum Shutter Speed:1 / 3200 sec
• Minimum Shutter Speed:15 sec
• Macro Mode:Yes, 5 - 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:25 mm Wide-angle
• Self Timer:Yes, 2 and 10 sec
• Face Detection:Yes
• Shooting Modes:Manual, Av, Tv, Program, Live View Control, Auto, Easy, Movie Digest, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet and Movie
• Continuous Shots:Yes, 2.4 fps (P Mode), 10.3 fps (High-speed Burst HQ Mode)
• White Balancing:Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Cost of Canon Powershot SX240HS: Canon Powershot SX240HS price in India is ₹19,395.

Comparison between Samsung QWERTY phones

Samsung has wide range of phones from basic phones to high end smartphones. Here is the quick list of Samsung phones with QWERTY keypads.  QWERTY keypad helps to type messages and mails easily.

Samsung QWERTY phone features and Price:
1. Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512: It is latest addition to Dual sim Android qwerty phone list.
Features:

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 3 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 2.6-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 832 MHz Processor
• 2G,3G, Wifi enabled
• PUSH Mail enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
• Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery with upto 1030 hours of standby time and upto 19 hours of talk time

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 Price in India is ₹9,500.

2.Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510: It is Android qwerty phone with good connectivity options. 

Features:

• Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS
• 2.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 3 MP Primary Camera
• 800 MHz Processor
• QWERTY Keypad
• GPRS, EDGE, A-GPS, 3G and Wi-Fi enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
• Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery with standby time upto 610 hours and talk time upto 11 hours.

Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510 price in India is ₹10,000.

3. Samsung Chat C322:

Features:

• Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 1.3 MP Primary Camera
• 2.2-inch TFT Display
• FM Radio with Recording
• QWERTY Keypad
• GPRS and EDGE Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 8 GB

Samsung Chat C322 Price in India is ₹3,590.
4. Samsung Ch@t 527:
Features:

• 2 MP Primary Camera
• 2G and 3G Network Support
• 2.4-inch TFT Screen
• QWERTY Keypad
• FM Radio with Recording
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 16 GB

Samsung Chat 527 price in India is ₹4,490.

5.Samsung Ch@t 369: This is CDMA phone with qwerty keypad.

Features:

• 3G Network Support
• 2 MP Primary Camera
• 2.2-inch TFT Display
• FM Radio with Recording
• QWERTY Keypad
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 16 GB

Samsung Chat 369 price in India is ₹5,990.

Nokia N9 Review Price Specification

Nokia N9 is the first Meego  OS running smartphone.  It is a feature rich smartphone with great aesthetic design. This Meego smartphone has 3.9 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 480*854 pixels.  Nokia N9 sports 8MP rear camera with dual LED flash, auto focus and Carl Zeiss optics.  It is available in two memory variants 16GB and 64GB with 1GB of RAM. Nokia N9 is powered by 1450mAh battery with standby time upto 380 hours and a talk time upto 11 hours.

Nokia N9 Features:

• Runs on MeeGo OS, v1.2 Harmattan 
• 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM
• 3.9 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen
• 16/64GB internal memory
• 2G,3G,WiFi, Bluetooth and USB enabled
• 8MP rear camera with video recording
• Front facing camera
• 1450 mAh battery with standby time upto 380 hours and talk time upto 11 hours

Pros and Cons of Nokia N9:

Advantages of Nokia N9:

• Curved 3.9 inch touch screen
• Eye catching design
• fast camera
• Innovative User interface

Disadvantages of Nokia N9:

• Lack of apps
• Average processor
• This is the first and last Meego based smartphone

Nokia N9 Specification:

• Operating Freq:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G:HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
• OS:MeeGo OS, v1.2 Harmattan
• Java:No
• Processor:1 GHz Cortex A8
• Chipset:TI OMAP 3630
• Graphics:PowerVR SGX530
• RAM:1GB
• Size:116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm
• Weight:135 grams
• Display: 3.9 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
• Screen Resolution:480 x 854 pixels, 3.9 inches (~251 ppi pixel density)
• Primary Camera:Yes, 8 MP,3264x2448 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics
• Secondary Camera:Yes
• Flash:Dual LED
• Video Recording:Yes, 720p@30fps,
• Camera Features:autofocus, Geo-tagging, face detection, touch-focus
• Battery type:Li-Ion 1450 mAh (BV-5JW)
• Talktime:Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
• Standby Time:Up to 380 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G)
• GPRS:Yes.Class 33
• Edge:Yes.Class 33
• NFC:Yes
• 3G:HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.7 Mbps
• Wifi:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
• USB connectivity:Yes, microUSB v2.0
• GPS Support:Yes, with A-GPS support; Ovi Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
• Internal memory:16/64 GB
• Expandable Memory Slot:No
• Music Player:MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA/FLAC player
• Video Player:Yes, MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
• 3.5mm jack:Yes
• Radio:Yes (Via third-party app)

Cost of Nokia N9: Nokia N9 price in UK for 16GB variant is £349.99 and 64GB variant costs £433.33. Nokia N9 price in India is ₹32,390.