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ASUS Fonepad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310

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We have been comparing the ASUS Fonepad with various small tablets here at our labs. We recently compared it with the Galaxy Note 8.0 aka Note 510 and found it quite different from the latter. However, in this comparison, we feel that both these devices are currently pegged head-to-head. In terms of target audience as well as similarities and functionalities, both these tablets aim for the budget calling tablet segment. Yes, we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310. So, which is going to win you over? Read on to find out, and before all of that, watch our detailed comparison video below –

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Asus Fonepad Review

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Asus launched the Fonepad in India last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device recently, here we have the complete review of the device. The Fonepad was announced at the MWC 2013, and packs a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor. Xolo launched the Xolo X500 powered by the Atom Lexington Z2420 processor earlier this year. The Asus Fonepad is the first tablet to use the chip. This tablet is a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 that we reviewed last year. Will this tablet outperform the Tab 2 ? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Asus Fonepad Review”

ASUS Fonepad vs Samsung Galaxy Note 510

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The ASUS Fonepad and the Samsung Galaxy Note 510(also called the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0) are one of a kind tablets. Both launched at MWC, with similar functionality, but with different markets in mind. Carrying the Note brand, the Galaxy Note 8.0 or the Note 510 as it is called in India, has stylus features and all the Samsung goodness associated with all its Note products, while the Fonepad is ASUS’ first entry into the calling tablet market with it squarely aimed at the Tab 2 310’s price range while offering more performance per rupee ratio. By design and looks, it is clearly a Nexus 7 in another form. Between these two tablets, we are going to see which one is better and which one might suit you the best in case you are in confusion. Before diving into the in-depth text comparison, here is our video of the same –

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Google Nexus 7 32GB WiFi + 3G now available from Snapdeal for Rs. 21999

Google Nexus 7 16GB version went on sale in India from the Google Play Store back in March at a price tag of Rs. 15,999, and the 32GB version went on sale from the Google Play last month at Rs. 18,999. Asus launched the 32GB WiFi and 32GB 3G versions of the tablet in India last month. The 3G version went on sale only from select retail shops such as Reliance, but it didn’t show up on Google Play. Now online retailer Snapdeal has started selling the Nexus 7 32GB WiFi + 3G version along with the 32 GB WiFi version. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 32GB WiFi + 3G now available from Snapdeal for Rs. 21999”

Acer Iconia A1 tablet with 7.9-inch IPS display, Android 4.2 goes official

Acer has officially announced the Iconia A1-810 tablet that surfaced last month. It has a 7.9-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera. It comes in Wi-Fi-only and 3G + WiFi variants. Acer launched the Iconia B1 with a 7-inch display and a dual-core Mediatek processor in India earlier this year, so we can expect this table to launch in India. Continue reading “Acer Iconia A1 tablet with 7.9-inch IPS display, Android 4.2 goes official”

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 officially launched in India for Rs. 30900

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Note 510, their latest tablet in India. It was first announced as the Galaxy Note 8.0 at MWC 2013, and it was unveiled in India as the Note 510 back in March. Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 510 (GT-N51000) and it went on sale from the official eStore earlier this week. It has a 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It also comes with 3G support and voice calling. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 510 officially launched in India for Rs. 30900”

Zync Quad 10.1 with Full HD display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 14990

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Zync has launched the Quad 10.1, the company’s new Android tablet with a 10.1-inch (1920 x 1200) Full HD display. The company launched 3 new tablets, Dual 7.0, Quad 8.0 and Quad 9.7 tablets running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) back in March. We revieed the Quad 9.7 that has a 9.7-inch display at a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, similar to the iPad’s Retina’s display. The Zync Quad 10.1 is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel auto focus camera on the back and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Zync Quad 10.1 with Full HD display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 14990”

Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ get Google Play and Google Services

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Barnes and Noble released the Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets back in September last year starting at $199 and $269, respectively. The company has announced that these tablets would get Google Play Store app that would let users enjoy over 700,000 Android apps and games, millions of songs and more. In addition these would also include Google services like the Chrome browser, Gmail, YouTube, Google Search and Google Maps. Continue reading “Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ get Google Play and Google Services”

Spice Stellar Slatepad Mi-725 now available for Rs. 8499

Spice Stellar Slatepad Mi-725 that surfaced on the official website is now on sale from online retailer Saholic. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS. It comes with a 3.2-megapixel auto focus rear camera and has a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 3G and voice calling support via SIM card slot. Spice launched the Stellar Pad Mi-1010, a 10.1-inch tablet earlier this year, and this is the company’s first tablet with 3G and voice calling support in the Stellar series. Continue reading “Spice Stellar Slatepad Mi-725 now available for Rs. 8499”

Aakash 2 project completed, 1 Lakh units delivered to Government

Datawind, the company behind the low-cost Aakash tablets has announced that they have completed the Aakash 2 project by supplying 100,000 Aakash low-cost computing devices for IIT-Bombay (under the Indian Government’s Ministry of Human Resources Development’s National Mission for Education through Information Communication Technology). DataWind won the international tender to supply Aakash 1 devices at a cost of $49.98. It was modified to 98,000 Aakash2 devices and 2,000 devices with DataWind’s recommendations for Aakash3 at a cost of Rs.2,263 (~$41.61). Continue reading “Aakash 2 project completed, 1 Lakh units delivered to Government”

Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G with 7-inch display and Dual SIM support launched for Rs. 9990

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Intex has launched the i-Buddy Connect 3G, successor of i-Buddy Connect tablet that was launched last year. It has a 7-inch capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with a 3.2MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It also comes with pre-loaded Educlass: a smart school application with NCERT text books from class 1- 12 , large repository of question banks and interactive content for various subjects. Continue reading “Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G with 7-inch display and Dual SIM support launched for Rs. 9990”

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 goes on sale in India for Rs. 30900

Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 510 (GT-N51000) last week. The tablet is now available from their official eStore for Rs. 30900. The Galaxy Note 510 was announced in India at the Samsung India Forum 2013 in Hyderabad last month. It has a 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It has S Pen support with Air View, S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration and more. It also comes with 3G support and voice calling. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 510 goes on sale in India for Rs. 30900”

Spice Stellar Slatepad with 7-inch display, Android 4.1, 3G and voice calling launching soon for Rs. 9999

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Spice is all set to release the Stellar Slatepad, the company’s first tablet with 3G and voice calling support in the Stellar series. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS. It comes with a 3.2-megapixel auto focus rear camera and has a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a SIM card slot that supports 3G and voice calling. Celkon CT888 Tablet that went on sale recently has similar features, but the Spice tablet runs on Android 4.1 and has a better camera. Continue reading “Spice Stellar Slatepad with 7-inch display, Android 4.1, 3G and voice calling launching soon for Rs. 9999”

Samsung Galaxy Tab Duos 7.0, Tab 8.0, Tab 11 and Nexus 11 specifications surface

Samsung’s 2013 tablet portfolio to include the Galaxy Tab Duos 7.0, the Galaxy Tab 8.0, the Galaxy Tab 11 and the Nexus 11, according to a report from Sammobile. The Galaxy Tab Duos 7.0 would be a dual SIM version of the Galaxy Tab 2 or the Galaxy Tab 3 that was announced earlier today. It is expected to feature a 7-inch (1024×600) PLS LCD display and powered by a dual-core processor. It would be the first dual SIM tablet from Samsung. Hope we can expect the Smart dual SIM support in their tablets too. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab Duos 7.0, Tab 8.0, Tab 11 and Nexus 11 specifications surface”