Motorola Moto X Play coming to India on 14 September
Flipkart had put up a page on their website that the new Moto X Play will be available on 14 September, 2015. The page included a countdown timer as well. However, they have pulled it down now. Nevertheless, Tweets have already started to flow from camp Motorola indicating that the new Moto X Play will soon see the day of light in India.
Motorola India tweets suggest that the Moto X Play is coming to India soon. But, have not revealed anything else. The price and the date are also not mentioned. The tweet only states “Tired of those hazy memories? Get hitched with a perfect partner with a 21MP rear camera. #XOMotoX”
The tweet has already suggested that the phone will have a 21 MP rear camera. So what about the rest of the specs? The front camera on this phone will be powered by a 5 MP sensor. The Moto X Play will come with a full HD 5.5-inch touchscreen with 400 PPi pixel density. On the on-board power front, this phone will have a 1.7 GHz octa-core CPU with 2 GB RAM built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset. The phone should support 4G LTE and will run Android 5.1 OS.
As far as the memory is concerned, the Moto X Play will come in two variants with 16 GB and 32 GB storage. A microSD card slot will also be there to expand the memory further. A 3,630 mAh battery will be on board that should give the users the much needed extra hours of play.
ViewSonic multimedia monitors VX2573sg and VX2573shw come to India
ViewSonic Corporation a leading global provider of visual solution products brings two new stylish 25” Full HD multimedia monitors to India. The gold and black coloured VX2573-sg and the silver and white coloured VX2573-shw.
These two multimedia monitors have a borderless, glossy-finish and gold/silver colour design, which is very stylish and gives an elegant look. The VX2573 series is ViewSonic’s latest line of 25-inch displays; it is equipped with SuperClear IPS technology and also delivers a 178/178 degree wide viewing angle and powerful visual performance. The VX2573 features low EMI emission, Flicker-free picture and Blue Light Filter eye-care technology to establish a reliable and sincere commitment for the user’s health.
Vincent Liou, PM Director for ViewSonic Asia Pacific said,“The 25-inch is our newest screen size that provides a bigger viewing area, as a leading global provider of visual solution products, ViewSonic offers two brand new 25-inch monitors, the gold & black coloured VX2573-sg and the silver & white coloured VX2573-shw, for the demand in the medium to large sized LED display sectors. With a stylish borderless bezel, a sleek gold/silver appearance and a glossy-finish, the VX2573 series of displays are designed to fit in a contemporary décor environment.”
These montiors also offers Game, Movie, Web, Text and Mono viewing options. These options improve gamma curve, colour temperature, contrast and brightness to deliver an optimal viewing experience for different screen applications.
Both the monitors come with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. They also has VGA, DVI, HDMI and MHL input options and a pair of integrated speakers (VX2573-shw only) to provide a complete multimedia package for home entertainment.
The ViewSonic VX2573-sg and VX2573-shw start from Rs 16,999.
ZOPO Speed 7 Review: A good affordable smartphone with 3GB RAM
ZOPO, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer seem to be making sure their devices come packed with the best hardware and appropriate specs for their relative price-range. They have recently launched ZOPO Speed 7 (ZP951). This is a fabulous smartphone to work with. We spent a good few days with it and this is what we found out.
Design
The ZOPO Speed 7 is available in black and white colours. We received the black unit for review and quite liked its exteriors. The ZP951 body is supported by a U-shaped frame made from plastic, which curves gently at the four corners. Measurements-wise this mobile phone measures 146.1 x 70.6 x 8.65mm thick and has 136g weight. The ZOPO ZP951 Speed 7 has a 5-inch full HD display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The display comes with super narrow bezels along with PET screen for protection.
Under the rear removable plastic panel, there is a battery that can be removed, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button is located on the right side of the phone along with the volume key. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone, while the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top of the device. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also comes in the box for music lovers.
Performance
Now here is where all the magic happens. The ZOPO Speed 7 has the 1.5GHz Octa-Core processor that comes along with 3GB of RAM for applications and services. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is the option to add up to a 64GB microSD card where users can store more files. All this runs on the 64-Bit MediaTek MT6753 chipset.
Other features include Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Document Viewer, Photo / Video Editor, SMS, MMS and Email. The smartphone also offers Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPRS, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, 3G and GPS on the connectivity front.
The primary camera of ZOPO Speed 7 can capture 13.2-megapixel still images. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera. The camera captures very decent pictures but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not good. A well lit room or outdoors is where the camera is able to show its full potential. The camera can autofocus and it also comes with a LED flash.
Games, music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. But, the mobile phone heats up really fast. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the ZOPO Speed 7. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. Screen image and video quality is above average.
Moving on to its battery life, the ZOPO Speed 7 does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,500 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 33,488 points, which is a decent score for this mobile phone.
Verdict
ZOPO Speed 7 is definitely built for the masses. The voice quality is very good and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone. It has some great features and apps too, which are appreciable. It has the latest Android Lollipop 5.1 operating system skinned up with the Z-UI launcher. The ZOPO ZP951 Speed 7 can be picked up for Rs 12,999. This puts it right up there with the Gionee and Xiaomi’s.
Pros
- Affordable
- Decent performance
- 3GB RAM
- Gets heated up while playing games
- Average battery life
- Camera not great in low light
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with 4GB RAM and octa-core CPU launched in India at Rs 53,900
The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has finally launched its much awaited smartphone the Galaxy Note 5 in India. The company has priced the 32GB variant for Rs 53,900 and the 64GB variant for Rs 59,900. The smartphone will be available in Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium color options starting from 20th Septmber on various online and retail stores.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 flaunts a 5.7-inch QHD display with 2560×1440 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual SIM functionality. Powering the smartphone is an octa-core Exynos 6420 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device comes in two variants 32GB and 64GB.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 features a 16.0-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor and the improved S pen with an eject and insert mechanism. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS and houses a massive 3,000 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.
Yu launches mobile photo printer YUPIX for Rs 6,999 exclusively via Amazon
Yu Televentures the online only brand of Micromax has introduced a mobile photo printer called YUPIX. The company has priced the device for Rs 6,999 and it will be available in Blue colour option only on Amazon.
This photo printer offers high quality photo in the time span of 60 seconds and offers NFC and WiFi as connectivity options. The printer comes equipped with the Dye Sublimation technology which offers a printing resolution of 291 dpi which will enable the user to print 10 copies in continuation. Along with this, the company has incorporated cartridges in the device which uses Ink Ribbon and Photo Paper making the printing water and fingerprint proof.
The YUPIX printer is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The users just need to download the app from the Google Play store in order to start printing. However, the iOS app is still in the development stage and will be rolled out soon.
Lenovo launches Vibe P1 smartphone with 3GB RAM at IFA 2015
The mobile phone-giant Lenovo has just launched Vibe P1 smartphone at the IFA 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The smartphone will be available in platinum, graphite grey and gold colours.
The Vibe P1 smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display. The smartphone has 189g of weight. Powering the device is a 1.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with a 3GB RAM. The smartphone runs on Android Lollipop operating system.
The on-board storage of the Lenovo Vibe P1 accounts to 32GB that can be expanded further via microSD card up to 128GB. The device features a 13-megapixel rear camera, which comes with face detection auto-focus technology. There is also a 5-MP front-facing camera. The device houses a 5,000 mAh battery to keep it alive.
The Lenovo Vibe P1 smartphone price will be announced soon and it will be available by November 2015.
Bose launches SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II at Rs 21,150
Bose, the audio systems pioneer have just launched the new SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II at a price of Rs 21,150. The headphones will be available in black and white colours.
Bose wireless headphones general manager Bernice Cramer, said “We believe when you give up wires, you shouldn’t have to compromise audio performance or convenience. So, we did more than make the SoundLink II the best-sounding wireless headphones out there. We made them the most hassle-free wireless headphones too. You’ll notice how great your music sounds first, and then you’ll notice that we solved all the little and big problems that no one else has. That’s the power of great engineering – it makes the entire streaming music experience that much better.”
The company says that the headset has a battery life of 15 hours. These headphones come with multi-point feature for connecting two devices along with quick pairing with near-field communication (NFC) technology.
The around-ear wireless headphones II feature impact resistant materials, glass-filled nylon and corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II weighs 198.4g and can fold flat for easy storage. The company claims that the headphones provide up to two hours of audio playback with a quick 15 minutes charge through the included USB cable.
OPPO unveils its two R7 Plus and R7 Lite smartphones
OPPO has just added two new smartphones to its product portfolio, called OPPO R7 Plus and OPPO R7 Lite. Both handsets are designed exquisitely with high-end features on-board.
On the specification front, the OPPO R7 Plus features a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution and 2.5D Arc-Edge screen. The mobile phone measures 158×82×7.75mm and weighs 203g. Powering the smartphone is a 64-bit Octa-Core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The on board storage of the mobile phone accounts to 32GB, which can be expanded up to 128GB by using a microSD card. The dual-SIM smartphone runs ColorOS 2.0 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The OPPO R7 Plus sports a 13-megapixel rear camera, which comes with Sony IMX278 f/2.2 aperture camera sensor with laser auto-focus. There is also an 8-megapixel front camera, which comes with f/2.4 aperture and 80 degree angle. The camera also features Colourful Night, New Flash Shot and LED flash. The smartphone packs a touch-type fingerprint scanner, too. To power up the device, this mobile phone houses a 4,100 mAh battery. This device supports two SIM cards that work on 4G LTE or 3G. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The company has priced the OPPO R7 Plus at Rs 29,990. This smartphone will be available in gold and silver colours by 10th September 2015.
On the other hand, OPPO R7 Lite features a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display. This mobile phone measures 143x71x6.30mm and weighs 147g. Powering the smartphone is a1.3GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The on board storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by using a microSD card. The dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 5.1 operating system.
On the camera front, buyers will get the similar sensors as found on the R7 Plus. The device supports 4G LTE on both SIM cards. It houses a 2,320mAh battery and rest of the features remain same as R7 Plus.
The company has priced the OPPO R7 Lite at Rs 17,990. It will also be available in golden hue colour by 25th September 2015.
ASUS brings H170 Pro Gaming and B150 Pro Gaming D3 motherboards to India
ASUS is a well-known brand for computer products like motherboards. They have brought the H170 Pro Gaming and B150 Pro Gaming D3 motherboards to India. The two new ATX motherboards come with multiple features for superior gaming experiences. It includes the SupremeFX and Sonic Radar II technologies for great audio performance. For fast, safe and lag-free networking, there is Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard and GameFirsttechnology in them.
The Pro Gaming motherboards are designed for today’s modern value-conscious consumers, who demand affordability and the best technology. It is based respectively on the new Intel H170 Express and B150 Express chipsets.
The H170 Pro Gaming and B150 Pro Gaming D3 also benefit from Gamer’s Guardian components for durability and easy DIY, and the latest connectivity with both 10Gbit/s SuperSpeed USB 3.1 and M.2 on board.
Both have durable capacitors engineered to resist extreme temperature variations of between -55°C and 105°C-110%. There is a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel input/output (I/O) panel that lasts three times longer than ordinary panels.
The smart DIY features include the one-clip Q-Slot graphics card installation and Q-DIMM memory slots with one-sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules. Q-Shield prevents nicks and cuts during building, while four Q-LED lamps indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.
ASUS ESD Guards actively protect against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), ensuring USB ports, audio and LAN port protection that’s up to twice as resilient as industry standards.
The boards are equipped with both Gen 2 Type-A and reversible Type-C sockets. The M.2 socket also provides great storage-upgrade flexibility, with support for all M.2 devices between 42mm (2242) and full-length 110mm (22110).
Both boards also come with uniquely-intelligent RAMCache technology. This will help to cache an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds. The RAMCache minimizes risk of data loss and turns milliseconds into microseconds.
The company has priced the ASUS H170 Pro Gaming at Rs 11,455 and B150 Pro Gaming D3 at Rs 9,600. Both comes with a 3-year warranty.
Advent unveils its new maiden ET-01 BUTF Bluetooth speaker at Rs 1,299 in India
Advent has just launched its maiden Bluetooth speaker the ET-01 BUTF. This speaker has a unique stylish design, which comes with its distinctive Blue LED Eyes inspired by an alien.
Mr. Vikram Kalia, Director Sales & Marketing, Adit Infratel Pvt. Ltd., said, “At Adit Infratel, we have been in the mobility business for more than two decades and understand market trends and customer needs deeply. The brand Advent is an extension of these deep insights and embodies our commitment to quality, trust and customer centric innovations .Our maiden Bluetooth speaker: the ET -01 BUTF has been re-designed keeping in mind the needs of the new age, on the move customer. The ET input source connectivity announcement will be something new in this segment. With funky and portable design, superior audio quality, long lasting battery and an affordable price tag, we truly believe the Advent ET -01 UTF will certainly appeal to our customers.”
The Advent ET-01 BUTF speaker is portable and has light weight. This speaker can easily connect with most BT devices, which allows the users to connect and play within a maximum range of 10 meters. The device comes with rechargeable lithium battery that can last upto 4 hours. It has an in-built microphone that allows users to make hands free calls as well.
The Advent ET-01 BUTF speaker also supports a microSD slot of up to 32GB to play music from. Over that, auxiliary support is also available in this nifty speaker. With this speaker set, one can listen to their favourite FM channels as well and carries the distinction of being one of first speakers in India with ETA certification from the WPC.
The company has priced the Advent ET-01 BUTF speaker system at Rs 1,299 and comes with a warranty of 12 months. The company will sell these speakers at online and offline stores.