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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, Tab 3 10.1 Launched, Shipping to Global Markets from This Week

by Rohit Khurana • June 3, 2013

As Asus acquired the spotlight of Computex 2013, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 3 in its 10.1 and 8-inch avatars. On specs front, it may not be ground breaking, but if one goes through the spec sheet of the 10.1 model one notices a dual-core 1.6GHz processor without any information of its make.

Going through the earlier rumors, it was speculated that the Galaxy Tab 3 lineup will come up with the Intel CloverTrail+ CPU and it just happens that the Intel Atom Z2560 chip is a dual-core chipset clocked at 1.6GHz, so the one used in the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 could be the same chipset.

The Galaxy Tab 3 8 on the other hand has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, which probably is not made by Intel and is likely based on ARM architecture. Other than this, both the tablets are traditionally Samsung.

The 10.1 model has a display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, it has a 3-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera and is available in 32GB and 16GB variants, and the memory can be expanded further via the microSD card slot. It also has 1GB of RAM and a 6,800 mAh battery and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Samsung has really slimmed it down at 7.95 mm, and it weighs only 510 grams.

The Galaxy Tab 3 8, is even slimmer at 7.4mm and weighs just 314 grams. It also has a 1280×800 pixel display but at 8-inches it has a higher PPI than the 10.1-inch model. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera. It also has 1.5GB of RAM and a microSD card slot supporting expansion by a further 64GB. Battery wise, there is an 4,450 mAh battery. Like the 10.1-inch model it runs on Android 4.2.

Samsung says, both the tablets will be offered in Wi-Fi only, and 3G and LTE (dependent on markets) enabled versions. Both the tablets will be shipping globally by the beginning of June.

“Designed to be held in one hand, the new GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch is the optimal device for viewing videos, playing enhanced games, and reading e-Books anytime, anywhere. Outstanding slim bezel for effective and maximum screen use makes Samsung’s “reading mode” technology which optimizes the display to deliver perfect illumination and tone for comfortable paperlike readability in a variety of lighting conditions work better on its 8-inch screen,” Samsung noted in a press release.

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Lava E-Tab Xtron+ Launched with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Dual Camera and More at Rs 6,990

by Rohit Khurana • May 31, 2013

Lava International has come up with its long delayed E-Tab Xtron+ today. Well, the tablet is priced at Rs 6,990 and comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS along with other impressive features and specs.

As far as the specs are concerned, the Lava E-Tab Xtron+ features a fast 1.5GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor and 1GB RAM. Also, with an inbuilt storage of 8GB, the Xtron+ comes with expandable storage up to 32GB, 2-megapixel rear camera and 0.3-megapixel front camera. Further, the tablet houses a 7 inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display and connectivity aspects like Wi-Fi, micro USB and HDMI. Also, powered by a 3,700 mAh battery, the E-Tab Xtron+ delivers 5 hours running time.

Talking of software, the E-Tab Xtron+ provides access to valuable content with preloaded applications from Edukart.com, Meritnation.com and BIGFlix. Students can learn with the free Vedic Maths package, discounts of up to Rs 4,000 offered by Meritnation.com or through the free Career Booster package and the 20% discount on Edukart courses. On the entertainment front, XTRON+ brings great offers on BIGFlix content for the users.

Lava E-Tab Xtron+ Specifications

7-inch capacitive touchscreen display
1.5GHz Cortex A9 dual-core processor, quad-core Mali 400 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, micro SD card up to 32GB
2-megapixel rear camera, 0.3-megapixel front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI
3,700 mAh battery

Lava E-Tab Xtron+ Price & Availability

Lava has priced the E-Tab Xtron+ tablet at Rs 8,000, but it is available online via the retailer sites at lesser price of Rs 6,990.

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Samsung Galaxy Fame with Dual SIM and Jelly Bean OS Launched in India at Rs 11,120: Specs, Video Review and More

by Rohit Khurana • May 31, 2013

South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced the launch of an Android Jelly Bean smartphone – Galaxy Fame in India at Rs 11,120. While the smartphone was already available in on several online retailer sites, it has been released officially only now.

When it comes to specifications, Galaxy Fame sports a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a HVGA resolution of 320×480 pixels, 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM. Further, with an internal storage capacity of 4GB, which can be expanded to 32GB, the Galaxy Fame runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS topped with Samsung TouchWiz Nature UX.

Moreover, the dual SIM Galaxy Fame packs a 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera and connectivity aspects like 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. Also, the Galaxy Fame is powered by a 1,300 mAh battery offering up to 6 hours talk time and 300 hours standby.

On the software side, the Galaxy Fame is preloaded with Samsung applications such as ChatON, S Cloud and Game Hub Lite.

Early this month, Samsung also took the wraps off Galaxy Young, which also a dual SIM smartphone priced at Rs 8,010. The Galaxy Young is fitted with a 3.27-inch display and is powered by a 1GHz processor, 728MB RAM, 4GB inbuilt storage and expandable storage up to 64GB. Also, running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the Galaxy Young is loaded with a 1,300 mAh battery.

Analyzing the price range of both Galaxy Fame and Galaxy Young, it is clear that the former is priced significantly higher at Rs 11,120. At the same price range, there are many worthy offerings with quad-core processor like Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus, Karbonn S2 Titanium and more.

Specifications

3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display
1GHz processor
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS
512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB
5-megapixel auto focus camera, VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth
1,300mAh battery

Video Review

Here is the video review of Galaxy Fame done by Intellect Digest. Check out the details below.

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A110Q Canvas 2 Plus vs A111 Canvas Doodle vs A116 Canvas HD: Quad-Core Micromax Phablets Face Off

by Rohit Khurana • May 30, 2013

India’s leading smartphone vendor Micromax is on an aggressive spree of launching quad-core phablets in the country. Earlier, when Galaxy Note 2 was the only quad-core phablet in the market, not many could get their hands on one as the handset was priced too high.

At this point of time, Micromax came up with the dual-core Canvas 2 A110 and gained some traction in the consumer market. Later, Samsung also came up with Galaxy Grand Duos, to swipe away the fame from Micromax and establish itself even in the budget and mid-range phablet segment as a leading vendor.

But, being a native vendor to outshine global market dominators including Apple and Samsung, Micromax did not take much time to come up with a quad-core phablet – A116 Canvas HD, which was launched just on the eve of the Indian entry of Galaxy Grand Duos. And, since then, Micromax is a king in making quad-core phablets in the country.

Well, of course, Canvas HD priced at Rs 14,499 faced much issues and controversies as far as its retail availability was concerned, but, these have only boasted the company’s efforts in making more competitive devices. As evidence, the homegrown manufacturer came up with another quad-core phablet A111 Canvas Doodle.

Priced at Rs 12,999, the Canvas Doodle comes with a large 5.3-inch display, dual SIM support, stylus and many other impressive features. Lately, the company has also come up with another phablet, which is the successor of Canvas 2 A110 launched in November. The handset dubbed A110Q Canvas 2 Plus also comes with a quad-core processor and incorporates some decent specifications at a reasonable price tag of Rs 12,100.

Seeing the success of Micromax phablets, especially the quad-core ones, many of you might be wondering to buy one. But the big question is which phablet of the trio mentioned here is a better one for your needs. Of course, each of them has their own pros and cons and hence, they will be suitable for different genres of consumers with various set of requirements. Here is a comparison between the Canvas A111 Doodle, Canvas A110Q Canvas 2 Plus and A116 Canvas HD, to make it clear on what is the difference between them.

Display

A110Q Canvas 2 Plus packs a 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 480×854 pixels and 196ppi pixel density approximately. At the same time, A111 Canvas Doodle houses a 5.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with a similar resolution of 480×854 pixels and hence, it has a pixel density of 185ppi approximately. In comparison, Canvas HD boasts a better 5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen display with 1280×720 pixel resolution and 294 ppi pixel density.

Hardware

In this segment, A110Q Canvas 2 Plus is equipped with a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589M processor and A116 Canvas HD is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 chipset. On the other hand, Canvas Doodle is fitted with a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Software

Both Canvas Doodle and Canvas HD run on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS, but the A110Q Canvas 2 Plus is based on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS.

Camera

All the three phablets come with 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash and 2-megapixel front camera for video calling.

Memory

In terms of memory storage, all the three Canvas phablets pack 4GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded to up to 32GB via a micro SD card. The difference is that A110Q Canvas 2 Plus and A116 Canvas HD have 1GB RAM, while A111 Canvas Doodle comes with only 512MB RAM.

Internet

When it comes to internet connectivity, all the three phablets come with features including Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS and micro USB.

Battery

A110Q Canvas 2 Plus is powered by a 2,000 mAh battery delivering 6 hours talk time and 280 hours standby, whereas, A116 Canvas HD is also equipped with a 2,000 mAh battery offering only 5 hours talk time and 174 hours standby. In comparison, A111 Canvas Doodle is marginally better with a 2,100 mAh battery capable of offering up to 6.5 hours talk time and 220 hours standby.

The End…

Of course, A116 Canvas HD comes with a better display with HD resolution, but Canvas Doodle and Canvas 2 Plus are relatively lesser in terms of price. On the software side, the A110Q Canvas 2 Plus comes with Android 4.2, hence it will have features including Photo Sphere, Gesture Typing, Miracast, improved Google Now and more. So, which quad-core phablet have you decided to buy? A111 Canvas Doodle? A110Q Canvas 2 Plus? A116 Canvas HD?

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Coming on June 20: Specs Leak Revealing 1.5GB RAM, 8MP Camera and More

by Rohit Khurana • May 30, 2013

Rumors are rife regarding the Galaxy S4 Mini and Active – two devices that are believed to be announced soon. Now, there seems to be more information on the Galaxy S4 Mini, which is speculated to be a miniature of the current flagship smartphone of the South Korean tech firm.

According to the information from a AllAboutSamsung, a German website has come up with some interesting information on the specifications of the smartphone.

Rumored to run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, the Galaxy S4 Mini with a model number GT-I9195 is suggested to come powered by a dual-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, while earlier rumors suggest the incorporation of Snapdragon S4 processor. Further, the smartphone is speculated to equip 1.5GB RAM, Adreno 305 GPU, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2.1-megapixel front camera and a qHD display with a resolution of 960×540 pixels and 240ppi pixel density, which is presumably 4.3-inch diagonally. Interestingly, it appears that the Galaxy S4 Mini might have a removable back panel and also a micro SD card slot for expandable memory support.

Earlier reports claim that there could be four variants of Galaxy S4 Mini including I9195 with LTE, I9150 with Exynos 5 chipset incorporating a 1.6GHz dual-core Cortex A15 processor, I9192 with dual SIM support and I9198 for the Chinese market.

Moreover, since the debut of this week, the tech world has been claiming that the Galaxy S4 Mini along with new Ativ devices will be unveiled on June 20.

Though these are only rumors and they ought to be taken as a dose of skepticism, it has to be borne in mind that the Galaxy S4 Mini exists as it surfaced on the UK Content & Services website a few days back. However, there is no sign on when the handset will be revealed and on the official specifications.

While the appearance of the device on the company website puts an end to the lingering doubts, it is evident that it will come with all the software features as the Galaxy S4 though the design aesthetics will be small as the Galaxy S3 Mini.

For more information on the Galaxy S4 Mini, keep in touch with Intellect Digest.

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Galaxy Mega 5.8 vs Galaxy Grand Quattro vs Galaxy Grand Duos: Dual SIM Samsung Phablets Battle in India

by Rohit Khurana • May 29, 2013

Of course, Samsung is a well established name in the smartphone industry. The South Korean tech giant has banged the first position in terms of volume of sales with its popular Galaxy lineup of handsets. Even now, Samsung Galaxy smartphones have reached a milestone in terms of the Q1 sales outshining the iPhone.

Speaking of the phablet craze amongst the consumers, it was Samsung to start the trend with the launch of Galaxy Note in 2011 and later, every vendor jumped to the bandwagon. Moreover, the budget tech manufacturers in India started selling dual SIM phablets with impressive aspects at very low price points. Hence, Samsung also took a plunge into that segment with the launch of Galaxy Grand Duos at Rs 21,500 making it sell like hot cake in the nation.

But, the fight got fiercer as the India based vendors started coming up with quad-core phablets at such low price points and hence, even Samsung recently announced a device called Galaxy Grand Quattro at Rs 16,900. While these phablets were making rounds in India with great success, early this week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 phablets in India at Rs 25,100 and Rs 31,490 respectively, of which the 5.8-inch handset is a dual SIM phablet like the Galaxy Grand lineup.

Apparently, it can be said that the Samsung Galaxy phablets mentioned above are going to create a twist and turn in the Indian market, especially when it comes to the dual SIM phablet segment. For those who are planning to buy one of them, Intellect Digest has come up with the difference between the trio. Have a look at it.

Display

Galaxy Mega 5.8 flaunts a 5.8-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 960×540 pixels, whereas, Galaxy Grand Duos comes with a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 480×800 pixel resolution. On the other hand, the Galaxy Grand Quattro boasts a 4.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 480×800 pixel resolution, hence, the Grand Quattro is claimed to have a better display with increased pixel density as compared to the rest.

Processor

In terms of hardware, Galaxy Grand Duos is equipped with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and the Galaxy Mega 5.8 is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor. Again, the Galaxy Grand Quattro scores more as it is fitted with a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A5 processor under its hood. Hence, the Galaxy Grand Quattro will perform better in terms of multi-tasking, application handling, power management and more.
Software

On the software front, Galaxy Grand Quattro and Galaxy Grand Duos run on Android 4.1. Jelly Bean OS, but the Galaxy Mega 5.8 is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which comes with features such as Photo Sphere, Gesture Typing, Miracast, DayDream and more.

Camera

Galaxy Grand Quattro packs a 5-megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera, whereas, Galaxy Grand Duos houses an 8-megapixel main shooter and 2-megapixel secondary camera. When it comes to Galaxy Mega 5.8, the phablet has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.9-megapixel front camera.

Storage

In this segment, Galaxy Grand Duos and Galaxy Grand Quattro come with 8GB internal storage and 1GB RAM. However, Galaxy Grand Quattro supports only up to 32GB additional storage, while the Grand Duos supports micro SD card up to 64GB. In comparison, Galaxy Mega 5.8 fares well with 1.5GB RAM, up to 64GB expandable storage and 8GB internal storage.

Internet

All the three phablets pack connectivity features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G.

Battery

In terms of power management, all are mediocre performers as Galaxy Mega 5.8 is fitted with a 2,600 mAh batter, Galaxy Grand Duos and Galaxy Grand Quattro are loaded with 2,000 mAh and 2,100 mAh batteries respectively.

The End…

On the whole, all the Galaxy phablets mentioned here are mid-range offerings with dual SIM support. These are meant mainly for those consumers who cannot spend too much on the purchase of phablets, but still prefer to have a decent offering. So, which one is your choice? Do let us know through the comments section below.

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Spice Unleashes Stellar Jazz Mi-353 with dual SIM Online at Rs 4,589: Will you buy it?

by Rohit Khurana • May 29, 2013

As the number of dual SIM budget smartphones made by the Indian based vendors is increasing steeply, almost everyday, the manufacturers are coming up with new offerings that are better than the previous models in some way or the other.

Today, Spice Mobiles has unwrapped a brand new smattphone dubbed as Stellar Jazz Mi-353. Spotted online on Saholic, the handset is priced at Rs 4,589, making it highly reasonable in the budget oriented Indian market.

Spice Stellar Jazz Mi-353 Specs

Talking of specifications, Stellar Jazz Mi-353 packs a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, dual SIM support, 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front camera for video calling, 256MB RAM, 512MB internal storage, micro SD card up to 16GB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G and 1,500 mAh battery.

Spice Stellar Jazz Mi-353 Features

Other features available on the Stellar Jazz Mi-353 include Dual Philips speakers that offer a SRS surround sound, which will attract a lot of music lovers, one Touch Browsing, App Manager, Copy Paste Functionality, Enhanced Audio, Whatsapp, Facebook, SpiceGang, Vault & IM clients.

Spice Stellar Jazz Mi-353 Price & Availability

As mentioned above, the new Spice smartphone is priced at Rs 4.589 and will be made available through all the leading retail and online stores across India.

Now, analyzing the specifications, software aspects and the price of the Stellar Jazz smartphone, for such a low price tag, the Spice smartphone comes with 3G, front camera and social networking features, hence, it could be a good buy for many. But, while the budget smartphone market is transitioning to a new level with Android Jelly Bean OS and multi-core processor based handsets, the single core chip and Gingerbread OS, which is outdated are the downsides of Stellar Jazz Mi-353.

What is your opinion? Is the Spice Stellar Jazz Mi-353 a good smartphone to buy?