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Micromax Canvas Breeze Tab P660

January 8, 2015 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Micromax, in the middle of the ongoing CES 2015, has launched its first tablet of the year termed Canvas Breeze Tab P660. It had an asking price of Rs. 19,999. It has been exclusively launched with Snapdeal, where it cost only Rs. 9,685 offering discount of 50 percent.

Specification:-
Specification comes with 7.85-inch IPS display with a pixel resolution of 1024 * 768. The OS platform will be Android Jelly Bean v 4.2.2. There is no official announcement about its OS updating, till now. It has been powered with 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT8389WM Quad-core processor coupled with 1 GB of RAM. It packs 8 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded via microSD card upto 32 GB. It has Dual sim support.

Connectivity:-
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, Bluetooth and FM radio. It has sporting camera of 5 MP with fixed focus on back followed by 2 MP camera on front. Camera features HDR, Smile detection shots, Panorama and face beauty mode. Battery is of 4000 mAh, which claims to offer 310 hours in standby mode and 12 hours of talk time.

What’s Special:-
It is available in two color variants i.e. Black and Red. It has been bundled with 500 MB of free data per month for a period of 6 months.

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1- Micromax Canvas Tab P666
2- Samsung cheapest tablet
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When compared to past, the offering and technology from Micromax Group is very promising and competitive. The full story is incomplete with Snapdeal, where the tablet has been discounted to 5o percent on its official price. These points are early indications of competitions arising between e-commerce websites.

Specification Table for Micromax Canvas Breeze Tab P660:-

Operating System
OS	Android Jelly Bean
Version	4.2.2
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Brand	MediaTek
Type	MT8389WM Quad Core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	8 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	7.85 inch
Display Type	IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1024 * 768 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	4000 mAh
Average Battery Life (hrs)	12 hrs
Standby Time (hrs)	310 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, Battery, Charger, Data Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
What Else?
These–>	500 MB of Free Data (6 months), 52 percent discount on Official price, Free wireless router and Power bank
Official Page	NA
Best Buy
Price		Rs.9,685 (Buy now)

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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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)

Micromax Canvas Tab P666 launched at Rs. 10,999

November 26, 2014 by Ankur Pratap 1 Comment

Micromax has partnered Intel to launch its new tablet featuring 8-inches of display dubbed Canvas Tab P666. It will hit the shelves from 29^th November, 2014. The tablet has been priced Rs. 10,999.

What’s new:-
First tablet by Micromax with Intel chipset inside. Chipset Giant has been official partnered for Micromax Canvas Tab p666. Decent look has been added with glass finish and metal edges

Specification:-
It will feature 8-inches of WXGA IPS display with pixel resolution of 1280 * 800. The OS platform is Android Kitkat v4.4.2. It will be powered by 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2520 processor coupled with 1 GB of RAM. It has been launched with two color variants i.e. Black and White.

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Connectivity:-
Connectivity packs 3G via sim slot, GPRS, GPS for navigation, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro USB. It comes with sporting 5 MP rear camera residing 2 MP on front. The Battery is of 4400 mAh supporting 325 hours in standby mode.

This is the first Tablet out of Micromax with Intel chipset inside. This reflect that the company wants to add performance to their tablets. But, the issue with P666 is that it does not support voice calling and users are attracted more towards voice calling tablet.

Specification Table:

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4.2
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	No
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Brand	Intel Atom
Type	Z2520 Dual Core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	8 GB
Expandable Upto	32 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)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	Full HD
BATTERY
mAh	4400 mAh
Average Battery Life (hrs)	15 hrs (Talktime)
Standby Time (hrs)	325 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	310 g
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, USB cable, Warranty card and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	Intel Atom processor, Metal edges with Glass finish
Official Page	Micromaxinfo.com
Best Buy
Price		Rs.10,999

Micromax Funbook Mini P410i : Worth its Price

October 7, 2014 by Tablet Guru 1 Comment

All new Micromax Funbook Mini P410i Tablet with voice calling and portable Android tab with full 3G phone functionality to stay tuned at any place you prefer. This tablet cost only Rs. 7,699. While moving you can resume the work operation easily through it.

It is powered by Android OS with version 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and for smooth computing performance it features a powerful MT8377 Dual Core processor of 1.2 GHz, stand by time for 3G is 120 hours and 6 hours for 3G talk. It is having RAM of 1 GB along with inbuilt memory of 4 GB and can be expanded through microSD upto 32 GB.

The Primary camera is of 5 MP and Fixed focus which can be zoomed along with secondary camera of 2 MP. It supports video recording at 640 * 480 pixels. It comes with 7-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1024 * 600 pixels with 16 million colors.

When talking about connectivity it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB support. It supports audio and video playback. It is available at online store and comes with 1 year of manufacturer warranty. The battery is of 2800 mAh for extra support to the users.

Micromax has clinch first position in the mobile group and now tries to gain a handsome position in the Tablet industry.

Operating System
OS	Android Jelly Bean
Version	4.1.2
Upgradable	NA
Up to	NA
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
Network(s)	Yes
SIM Calling	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Brand	MT 8377
Type	Dual core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	4 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	MicroSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	7 inch
Display Type	TFT LCD
Resolution	1024 * 600 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP
Video Capture	640 * 480
BATTERY
mAh	2800 mAh
Average Battery Life (hrs)	6 hrs
Standby Time (hrs)	120 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	–
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	–
Hard Drive (upto)	–
ERGONOMICS
Dimensions ( L x B x H)	NA
Weight	NA
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–>	Kingsoft office
Official Page	http://www.micromaxinfo.com/fun-book/P410i
Best Buy
Price		Rs.7,699 ( Amazon.in)

Micromax beat Apple in Indian Tablet market

September 3, 2014 by Tablet Guru Leave a Comment

On Monday, International Data Corporation (IDC) has released a data in which Micromax has spotted at second position in tablet market beating apple with a market-share of 14 percent in the second quarter in India.

Micromax is an Indian consumer electronics company headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. It started as an IT software company in 2000 and worked on embedded platform. It entered the mobile handset business and become one of the largest Indian domestic mobile handset company operating in low cost feature phone segments by 2010.

Micromax entered the tablet market with the canvas series. In 2014, they surpassed Samsung to become the highest selling Smartphone brand in India.

Samsung has retain its top position in India tablet market, with 19 percent of shipment share. Micromax has succeed to gain second spot with 14 percent beating Apple with 9 percent. The ipad tablet which has been shipped to India in this quarter are ipad mini accounting for 60 percent.

The most famous tablet of all time of Micromax are Funbook Pro, Funbook P255, Funbook Talk and many more.

As per the data recorded by IDC, Tablet market is expanding in present quarter (April-June) of 2014 as compared to the past couple of quarters. The figure of shipment in India remains at 8,60,000 units in second quarter of 2014, when compared to the last quarter it shows a growth of 9 percent.

As per the statement of Senior market analyst, IDC India “The recovery was governed by multiple factors. Business sentiments have improved after elections and related term prospects are supposed to remain better too.

With the launch of Firefox OS, it will take a quarter to collect some data. Android continued to be the most preferred operating system but the Window OS is gaining ground too.

Funbook Ultra P580

April 7, 2014 by Tablet Guru 1 Comment

micromax funbook p580 — Indian Version of iPad mini

Micromax a popular indigenous smart phone maker has Launche 3G-enabled voice-calling tablet, the Funbook Ultra HD P580. It can be called cheap Indian version of Apple iPad mini as Funbook ultra has 7.8 inch screen and iPad has 7.9 inch screen. Although the Apple has far superior hardware.

Inspecting the Specs :

The Funbook Ultra HD P580 has Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. It Key features is that it has 7.8-inch IPS HD display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. It has 1.2GHz quad-core chip with 1 GB of RAM. Other Specification of this set it has 5 MP on rear side & 2 mp on the front side. The tablet has 8 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 32 GB. This Tablet has 3600mAH battery. It has 3g slim slot with wifi, bluetooth & GPS . It Has Metallic dual tone with 9.6 mm thin & also have extra large HD display with powerful configuration which is allow us to install games & movies without worrying about storage space.

Operating System
OS	Android
Version	4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Calling Feature
SIM slots	Yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2Ghz
Brand	Micromax
Type	Quad- Core
Graphics	Intel – HD Graphics
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB DDR2
Internal Memory	8 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	7.8 inch
Display Type	IPS LCD Display
Resolution	1280 X720 pixels
Other
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	5 MP
Secondary ( Front)	2 MP

BATTERY
mAh	3600 mAH, Li-ion
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
3G	Yes
2G/EDGE	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
HDMI	No
USB	Mini-USB
Dongle support	NA
Dongle list	NA
NAVIGATION
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
Map support	Yes
MEDIA FILES SUPPORTED
AudioFiles	MIDI,MP3,AAC,WAV
Video Files	3GP,MP4
ERGONOMICS
Weight	390g
Dimensions	9.6mm
SOUND
Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger and User Manual
OFFICIAL PAGE	http://www.micromaxinfo.com/fun-book/P580
BEST BUY
Price 1	11990 – Flipkart.com
Price 2	12200 – Amazon.in

Competitors:

1. Swipe MTV Slate
2. Micromax Canvas P650 Tab

Down Side:

As comparison to another tablet it has low battery backup & low screen resolution. Camera is also not upto mark, also due to less internal memory we can’t able to install much application for installing more application we have to expand the memory.