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Micromax Canvas Tab P470 3G Tablet @ Rs. 6,899

December 24, 2014 by Ankur Pratap 3 Comments

Micromax has launched its Internet voice calling tablet with 3G connectivity, dubbed Canvas Tab P470. It has landed the shelves and will cost Rs. 6,899 against it. It comes in two color variants i.e. Classic Silver and Mystic Grey.

Specification:-
On the specification front, this tablet will feature 7-inch TFT display with a pixel resolution of 1024 * 600. The OS platform will be of Android Kitkat v 4.4.2 and will be powered by 1.3-GHz MediaTek MT8312 dual-core processor coupled with 1 GB RAM. It packs 8 GB as internal memory backed with external support of 32 GB via. microSD card.

Connectivity:-
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and micro USB. It has dual sim support with 3G connectivity and it can be used for Internet calling. It supports 21 Indian languages. It sports 5 MP rear camera with fixed focus and backed by 0.3 MP front camera for video calling. It packs 3200 mAh powerful battery, which claims to support 158 hours of backup in standby mode and 11 hours of talk time.

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1- iBall Slide Octa A41
2- Swipe Slate Pro
3- Ubislate 3G10

Last Tablet by Micromax:-
Micromax last month has launched its first tablet which was powered by intel processor named Canvas Tab P666. It was launched with price tag of Rs. 10,999. Some of the features were, 8-inch WXGA IPS display, 5 MP rear camera with front end of 2 MP.

Although, the tablet by Micromax has good response in terms of usage and satisfaction. Tablets by Micromax comes in medium range but with high end tablet specifications. They are worth buying.

Specification of Micromax Canvas Tab P470:-

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4.2
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	NA
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.3 GHz
Brand	MediaTek
Type	MT8312 Dual Core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	8 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	7 inch
Display Type	TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1024 * 600 pixels
CAMERA
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	0.3 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	3200 mAh
Average Battery Life (hrs)	11 hrs (Voice calling)
Standby Time (hrs)	158 hrs
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	Yes
2G/EDGE	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Btversion	4.0
MEDIA FILES SUPPORTED
AudioFiles	Yes
Video Files	Yes
Dongle supported	NA
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	NA
Hard Drive (upto)	NA
ERGONOMICS
Weight	306 g
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, OTG cable, USB cable and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	21 Regional Language, WhatsApp, Facebook and Dual-Sim
Official Page	Micromax.in
Best Buy
Price		Rs.6,899 (Buy now)

iBall Slide Octa A41 with Octa-Core Processor

December 23, 2014 by Ankur Pratap 1 Comment

iBall has launched its first Octa-core processor tablet termed Slide Octa A41. Earlier in November, Slide 6531-Q40 was launched. It will be exclusively available on Flipkart and will cost Rs. 12,999 against it.

Specifications:-
It will sport 7-inch HD IPS display with a pixel resolution of 1920 * 1080 followed by Android Kitkat v4.4 as Operating platform. It had been powered with ARM Cortex-A7 Octa-core processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It packs 16 GB as internal storage and can be expanded to 32 GB via. microSD card. Battery is of 3500 mAh and comes in black color variant.

Connectivity:-
It has a single sim slot which support voice-calling with 3G connectivity. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB 3.0. It packs sporting camera of 8 MP at back with LED flashing while front resembles 5 MP.

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1- Ubislate 3G10
2- Micromax P666
3- Asus Padfone Mini

Ergonomics:-
It measures 193 * 115 * 8 mm in dimensions.

iBall has been launching its tablets at regular interval and are priced in budgeted range. The specification with iBall tablets are unique and it can be quoted “Pay less get More” slogan. Since, the counterpart to the iBall is that they lack in customer recognition. But, the tablets of iBall are better than rest.

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.7 GHz
Brand	Cortex A7
Type	Octa Core
MEMORY
RAM	2 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	7 inch
Display Type	WUXGA IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1920 * 1080 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	8 MP
Secondary ( Front)	5 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	3500 mAh
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	Yes
2G/EDGE	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Btversion	4.0
MEDIA FILES SUPPORTED
AudioFiles	Yes
Video Files	Yes
Dongle supported	NA
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	NA
Hard Drive (upto)	NA
ERGONOMICS
Dimensions	193 * 115 * 8 mm
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, OTG cable, USB cable and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	Hands-free Mode, SMS and MMS Enabled, 28 nm Leading Multi-core CPU, MicroSD: Compatible with SDHC Card, Octa core processor
Official Page
Best Buy
Price		Rs.12,999 (Buy now)

Samsung Bend Tablets: Look at its Best

December 22, 2014 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Technology trends which is expected in upcoming tablets can shock you. Most of the tablet manufacturing firm are working on flexible display technology. These screens can be bent to be used as keyboard or stand.

Innovative Trend:-
Samsung is all set to work on a project which can bend the screen of tablet to keyboard or stand. LG is also working on rollable display. The main motto behind it, ability to transform lower part of the flexible screen and use it in four different modes.

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Four different mode:-
First mode is to adjust display standing straight up and body half bend, which is genuine mode for presentation and multitasking. The bended portion can be used as keyboard.
Another mode is to bend the screen opposite to the direction of our body and vice-versa to use it as tablet stand. In this mode you can watch videos without holding the tablet in your hand.

Last mode is tilt mode as in Lenovo Yoga tablets.

When talking of usability, first mode can entertain us by using the bend part as a virtual keyboard. Another mode can be used in sleeping and standing position. While, tilt mode can help us in using tablets in any position either on the desk, office or market.

Samsung has lose its ground in the past, but in order to maintain its market, Samsung is trying hard to come out with innovative technology.

Swipe Slate Pro with 9.7-inch Display

December 15, 2014 by Ankur Pratap 1 Comment

Swipe has launched its Slate Pro tablet featuring 9.7-inches display with Voice calling features. It will be exclusively available at India leading e-commerce website i.e. Snapdeal. It has been priced Rs. 9,654. Earlier in November, Swipe has launched its hybrid tablet dubbed Ultimate.

Specifications:-
Slate Pro will run Android Kitkat v4.4.2. It will have enlarged screen of 9.7-inch HD IPS display with a pixel resolution of 1024 * 768. It will be powered by 1.3-GHz quad-core processor embedded with 1 GB of RAM. It packs 16 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB via. microSD card. It has single sim slot which supports voice calling with 3G connectivity. Battery is of 6400 mAh for long lasting support.

Connectivity:-
Connectivity includes, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GPRS and microUSB. The tablet has been loaded with 2 MP rear camera followed by 0.3 MP at front.

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2- Lenovo Tab S8
3- Nokia N1

Ergonomics:-
The tablet weights 613 grams and measures 240 * 170 * 8.8 mm in dimensions.

Though, there are few tablets which can be even counted on hand supporting voice calling. Swipe has come up with the voice calling tablet with wider screen. It will attract student and business segment because they are preferring wider screen slate and voice calling too.

Inspecting the specs :

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4.2
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.3 GHz
Type	Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	9.7 inch
Display Type	HD IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1024 * 768 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	2 MP
Secondary ( Front)	0.3 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	6400 mAh
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	Yes
2G/EDGE	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Btversion	4.0
MEDIA FILES SUPPORTED
AudioFiles	Yes
Video Files	Yes
Dongle supported	NA
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	NA
Hard Drive (upto)	NA
ERGONOMICS
Dimensions	240 * 170 * 8.8 mm
Weight	613 g
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, AC Travel Charger, USB Cable, Headset, User Manual, Warranty Card
What Else?
These–>	Voice-Calling, 3G connectivity, 9.7-inches screen
Official Page	Swipe.com
Best Buy
Price		Rs.9,654 (Buy now)

Cheapest Tablet! UbiSlate 10Ci & 3G10

December 12, 2014 by Ankur Pratap 8 Comments

Datawind on Tuesday has launched India cheapest 10-inches tablet termed UbiSlate 10Ci and UbiSlate 3G10. Both the tablets has been exclusively launched with leading e-commerce website i.e. Snapdeal. The price against the tablet UbiSlate 10Ci is Rs. 5,999 and UbiSlate 3G10 has asking price of Rs.9,799.

Specification:-

Similarities:-
Both the tablets features sporting 10.1-inch display with pixel resolution of 1024 * 600. The RAM is of 1 GB with expandable storage upto 32 GB via. microSD card. Front facing camera is of 0.3 MP. While, battery accounts 6000 mAh capacity which supports 6-8 hours and comes in black variant only.

What’s Different:-
Ubislate 10Ci runs on Android Kitkat v4.4.2 and powered by 1.1-GHz Cortex-A9 Dual-core processor. Internal memory is of 4 GB with rear camera of 2 MP. It has no Sim slot.
Though, Ubislate 3G10 runs on Android Jelly Bean v4.2.2, embedded with 1.3-GHZ Cortex-A7 Dual-core processor. Primary camera is of 5 MP and Sim slot has been provided with 3G connectivity.

Specification	Ubislate 10Ci	Ubislate 3G10
1- OS	Android Kitkat v4.4.2	Android Jelly Bean v4.2.2
2- Processor	1.1-GHz Cortex-A9 Dual Core	1.3-GHz Cortex-A7 Dual Core
3- ROM	4 GB	8 GB
4- Rear Camrea	2 MP	5 MP
5- Sim Slot	No	Yes (3G)
6- Price	Rs. 5,999	Rs. 9,799
7- Official Page	Datawind10ci	Datawind3G10

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2- Jolla Tablet
3- Acer Iconia Talk S

Connectivity:-
Both the Tablets has Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth, GPS and microUSB. Only difference between the tablets are Ubislate 3G10 has Sim slot with 3G connectivity when compared to Ubislate 10Ci.

Ubislate in India is known for its cheap tablets and with the launch of Ubislate10Ci and Ubislate3G10 it is confirm that it has got the cheapest price label under 10-inches screen size. Talking about performance, Datawind tablets are on average position when compared on measuring scale.

Datawind always try to establish trend and set apart from its competitors and in doing so they have succeed. When the Datawind brand arrives at customer ear, perception of better offering at low price is created of its own.

Lenovo Tab S8 with 4G and Voice calling at Rs.16,990

December 12, 2014 by Ankur Pratap 2 Comments

Chinese Giant- Lenovo has launched Lenovo S8 with 4G technology and voice calling support. It will be exclusively available at India leading e-commerce i.e. Flipkart for Rs 16,990. It had been announced at IFA earlier this year.

Specification:-
It will feature 8-inch WUXGA IPS display backed by One glass solution touch-panel technology and pixel resolution of 1920 * 1200. OS will be Android Kitkat V4.4. Single Sim slot has been provided for voice calling support with 4G technology. It will be powered by 1.86 GHz Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core processor embedded with 2 GB of RAM. Internal memory pack 16 GB space.

Connectivity:-
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G . Battery is of 4290 mAh which last upto average duration of 7 hours with standby time of 396 hours. Rear camera is of 8 MP with LED flash backed by 2 MP front camera.

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Ergonomics:-
Tab S8 weights 299 grams and measures 209.8 * 123.8 * 7.9 mm in dimensions. It is especially designed for the business end. Users who are seeking for the tablets for professional services can have it.

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes (Internet)
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.86 GHz
Brand	Intel Atom
Type	Z3745 Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	2 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	8 inch
Display Type	WUXGA IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1920 * 1200 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	8 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	4290 mAh
Average Battery Life (hrs)	7 hrs
Standby Time (hrs)	396 hrs
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
4G	Yes
3G	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Btversion	4.0
MEDIA FILES SUPPORTED
AudioFiles	Yes
Video Files	Yes
Dongle supported	NA
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	NA
Hard Drive (upto)	NA
ERGONOMICS
Dimensions	209.8 * 123.8 * 7.9 mm
Weight	299 g
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, OTG cable, USB cable, Warranty card and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	4G, 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera, 16 GB RAM
Official Page	Lenovo.in
Best Buy
Price		Rs. 16,990 ( Flipakrt.com)