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LG G Pad 2 10.1:- Wi-Fi & LTE Model Launched

September 15, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

LG has headed one step forward to launch its upcoming tablet G Pad 2. It has been officially announced that tablet will be showcased at IFA event at Berlin next month. Tablet has two variant i.e. Wi-Fi & LTE and will hit the market in three continents namely North America, Europe and Asia. Details on its pricing & availability will be announced at Berlin event.

In addition to G Pad 2 10.1, G Pad 2 8.0 which has been announced earlier this week will also be showcased at IFA event.

Specification:-
Tablet features 10.1-inch WUXGA display with 1920 * 1080 pixel resolution and pixel density of 224 ppi. It has been powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.26 GHz and coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It will be running Android Lollipop out-of-the-box without any word on its upgradation to Android MarshMallow. It accounts 16 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded via. microSD card.

Connectivity:-
It sports 5 MP rear cameras and 2 MP cameras at front. Both the variants connect Wi-Fi and bluetooth. Basic difference between both the variants is LTE model comes with MicroSIM supports which supports 4G. Tablet will be available in brilliant bronze color and comes with 7400 mAh battery.

Ergonomics:-
Tablets weights 489 grams and measure 254.3 * 161.7 * 7.8 mm in dimension.

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1- Huawei Mediapad M2
2- Micromax Laptab
3- Samsung Calling Tablet

Reader mode has been added to tablet and for the sake of eyes which while reading reduces the intensity of blue right. It has Dual Window mode, means at a time you can run two Apps with quick memos. It comes preloaded with Microsoft office and features 100 GB of One Drive storage for two years.

Operating System
OS	Android Lollipop
Version	5.1
Upgradable	NA
Up to	NA
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes (LTE)
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	No
PROCESSOR
Speed	2.26 GHz
Brand	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Type	Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	2 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
Expandable Upto	Not Disclosed
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	10.1 inch
Display Type	WUXGA LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1920 * 1080 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	7400 mAh
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	Yes (LTE)
2G/EDGE	Yes (LTE)
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	254.3 * 161.7 * 7.8 mm
Weight	489 g
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Not Disclosed Yet
What Else?
These–>	100 GB Online Data storage for 2 years, Microsoft Office, LTE
Official Page	LG.com
Best Buy
Price		Coming soon

Swipe Ace Voice Calling Tablet at Rs. 7,299

September 10, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Swipe Technology has launched new tablet dubbed ACE which can be used for Voice calling with 3G support. It will be available at all leading E-commerce website including Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal. It had official pricing of Rs. 7,299 but it would be interesting to see variation in its pricing from all major e-commerce websites.

Specification:-
Specification features, Android Kitkat v4.4. It has been backed by 1.3 GHz Quadcore CPU with unspecified chipset coupled with 1 GB of RAM. Tablet packs 16 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded via. microSD card upto 32 GB. Tablet has got screen size of 6.95-inches with pixel resolution of 1024 * 600.

Connectivity:-
Apart from Voice Calling connectivity includes dual SIM Support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and microUSB. It sports 5 MP rear cameras with Auto LED flash and 2 MP cameras at front. It will be landing the shelves in two classic colors i.e. Black & White. Battery is of 2800 mAh which is rated to deliver 10 hours of voice calling & 96 hours in standby mode.

Designing has been the major area which the company has focusing. Swipe touts that it has been designed especially to operate with single hand.

Many tablet manufacturing firms had launched Voice calling tablet in past few months. But among those Tablets Micromax Canvas Tab P480 specs. are impressive which can be yours for just Rs. 6,999. Highlight of tablet are Dual Sim Voice calling tablet with 3G support, Dongle support and 1.3 GHz MediaTek Quadcore processor.

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4
Upgradable	NA
Up to	NA
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.3 GHz
Brand	Unspecified
Type	Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	6.95 inch
Display Type	LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1024 * 600 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	2800 mAh
Average Battery Life (hrs)	10 hrs (Voice calling)
Standby Time (hrs)	96 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
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, USB cable and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	Dual Sim, 3G support, Design for Single hand
Official Page	Swipe.com
Best Buy
Price		Rs.7,299 (Buy now)

Micromax Canvas Tab P680:- Voice Calling Tablet with Lollipop

September 2, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Micromax has expanded its Canvas series with Tab P680 which has been priced Rs. 9499. Tab 680 has dual sim support with 3G connectivity and offers voice calling via. hand-free mode. It has built-in dual speaker.

Specification:-
Tablet runs Android Lollipop v5.0, featuring 8-inch IPS display with pixel resolution of 1280 * 800. It has been powered by 1.3 GHz Quadcore processor coupled with 1 GB of RAM. Tablet packs 16 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded via. microSD card upto 32 GB.

Connectivity:-
Apart from 3G, Tab P680 includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. It sports 5 MP rear cameras with autofocus LED flash and 2 MP cameras at front to support 3G calling. Battery is of 4000 mAh and will come out in Metallic copper color.

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1- Calling Tablet under 5000
2- Videocon VA81M
3- Acer One Hybrid

Micromax has launched another tablet dubbed P480 which comes in standard size of 7-inches and has dual sim slots with 3G support. It supports Voice calling and has been priced Rs. 6999 is among best valuable Micromax tablet.

Operating System
OS	Android Lollipop
Version	5.0
Upgradable	NA
Up to	NA
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Brand	Unspecified
Type	Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	8 inch
Display Type	IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1280 * 800 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	4000 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
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, USB cable and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	Hands-free Mode, Voice calling, Dual Sim, Built in Dual Speaker
Official Page	Micromax.com
Best Buy
Price		Rs.9,499

LG G Pad 2 8.0: Android Lollipop, Full Size USB

August 24, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

LG has introduced its updated second version of G PAD 2 8.0 tablet in Korea, which has been listed on its official webpage. Confirmation on its availability & pricing has not been revealed yet. G Pad first generation tablet was introduced in May last year.

Though it has been labeled as LGV498 and bears similar specification to its earlier version. Latest highlighted feature which can be seen in tablet is full-size USB port which act as connecting bridge to portable devices, keyboards and gaming controllers. It can also be used to charge other device.

Specification:-
Tablet runs Android Lollipop v5.0, 8-inch WXGA IPS display with pixel resolution of 1280 * 800. It has been powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quadcore processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. Tablet has been backed by 32 GB inbuilt storage which can be expanded via. microSD card upto 128 GB.

Connectivity:-
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It has camera at both ends without availability on configuration. It has got 4200 mAh battery and will be introduced in Titanium black & white color. Tablet weights 347 grams and measure 210.8*124.2*8.95 mm in dimension.

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1- Huawei Honor X
2- Galaxy Tab 3V
3- Nexus 7

Tablet comes with Stylus of 3.5 mm width, company own UI LG-Qpair 2.0 app which is used to connect Smartphone to access call & messages. Microsoft Office & Knockon feature has been also included.

Operating System
OS	Android Lollipop
Version	5.0
Upgradable	NA
Up to	NA
Calling Feature
SIM slots	NA
Network(s)	NA
SIM Calling	NA
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Brand	Qualcomm Snapdragon
Type	Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	1.5 GB
Internal Memory	32 GB
Expandable Upto	128 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	8 inch
Display Type	WXGA IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1280 * 800 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	Yes
Secondary ( Front)	Yes
Video Capture	Yes
BATTERY
mAh	4200 mAh
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	NA
2G/EDGE	NA
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	210.8 * 124.2 * 8.95 mm
Weight	347 g
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, USB cable and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	Microsoft Office, LG-Qpair 2.0, Full size USB, Knock on
Official Page	LG.com
Best Buy
Price		Yet to Announce

Galaxy Tab S2:- Samsung Thinnest & Lightest tablet Ever

August 10, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Samsung is planning to launch its tablet Flagship dubbed Galaxy Tab S2. It has been announced by Samsung that Tab S2 is the lightest & thinnest tablet ever manufactured. It will land the shelves starting august and will be available worldwide. Still pricing has not yet been declared, but it would be priced similar to iPad Air 2.

To capture the major segment, Samsung will launch in two variants i.e. 8-inch and 9.7-inch. If you wish to buy a Wi-Fi tablet or tablet with Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity, then you can stick to Galaxy Tab S2 because it is available in both configuration when it comes to connectivity. Both the Tablet has Super AMOLED display.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Operating System
OS	Android Lollipop
Version	5.0
Upgradable	NA
Up to	NA
Calling Feature
SIM slots	NA
Network(s)	NA
SIM Calling	NA
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.3 GHz
Brand	NA
Type	Octa core
MEMORY
RAM	3 GB
Internal Memory	32 GB or 64 GB
Expandable Upto	128 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	8 inch & 9.7 inch
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Resolution	2048 * 1536 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	8 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2.1 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	4000 mAh and 5870 mAh
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
4G	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
Thickness	5.6 mm
Weight	275 g & 392 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–>	100 GB Cloud Storage free for 2 years, Microsoft Office and Fingerprint scanner
Official Page	Samsung.com
Best Buy
Price		To be Announced

Among its Size, Tab S2 is the thinnest tablet accounting just 5.6mm in thickness. It would be a perfect substitute to Apple iPad Air 2 which measure 6.1mm in thickness. It come out-of-the-box with built-in touch enabled fingerprint scanner supporting high-tech authentication and security.

It runs on Android Lollipop and has been powered by Quad core processor coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It packs 32 GB or 64 GB inbuilt storage two variants to choose from which can be expanded via. Micro-SD card upto 128 GB.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS and Bluetooth. Both tablet sports 8mp-rear and 2.1mp-front cameras.

Last Flagship Smartphone by Samsung was Galaxy S6 which was successfully accepted worldwide and it has also turned Android market share in US. Both the tablets comes preloaded with Microsoft office and 100 GB cloud storage for first two years.

Tablet will fall among the high end tablet and will be priced higher as per the hardware specification and if Samsung is touting as thinnest tablet then it would have impact on the sale of Apple iPad air.

Spice Mi-710 & Mi-730 : Calling Tab at Rs 4999

July 22, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Spice has launched two new low cost tablets dubbed Mi-710 and Mi-730. Both the tablet has been listed on Homeshop and can be purchased at Rs. 3,999 and Rs. 4,999 respectively.

Similarities in Specification:-
Both tablets feature 7-inch HD display with pixel resolution of 1024 * 600 and running Android Kitkat OS v4.4. Tablet packs 512 MB RAM and 4 GB as internal storage which can be expanded via. microSD card upto 32 GB. Tablet PC has been backed by 2800 mAh battery.

Different Specs. :-
Mi-710 has 2 MP cameras at Back & 1.3 MP cameras at front and has been powered by Quadcore processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. It is available only in black color.

Mi-730 has dual Sim slots with 3G supports and supports voice calling. It front camera is of 0.3 MP and 2 MP camera at back and has been powered by Dualcore processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. It is available in white color variant.

Connectivity:-
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, USB with OTG and Bluetooth.

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1- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V
2- Acer One
3- Huawei Honor X1

Both the tablet is perfect substitute to Videocon VA81M Voice Calling tablet and comes with price tag of Rs. 4900. Tablet bears same configuration as in Mi-730 only the difference is in battery i.e. VA81M has been backed by 3000 mAh battery which is rated to deliver 96 hours of 3G calling support and 96 hours in standby mode and can be purchased from Flipkart.

	Mi-710	Mi-730
1- OS	Android Kitkat	Android Kitkat
2- Display	7-inch	7-inch
3- Sim Slot	No	Yes
4- Processor	1.3 GHz Quadcore	1.3 GHz Dualcore
5- Rear Camera	2 MP	2 MP
6- Front Camera	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
7- Price	Rs. 3999	Rs. 4999