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WICKEDLEAK WAMMY MAGNUS
VERDICT: A powerful quad-core tablet with an HD IPS display.
FOR: 4K video support; IPS display; powerful hardware; low price.
AGAINST: Average build quality; OS needs to be updated by user.
The Wammy Magnus is a 10.1 - inch tablet that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is upgradeable to Android 4.2. The tablet has an Allwinner A31 SoC, which comprises an ARM cortex-A7 quad-core 1.5GHz CPU. The processor is presently clocked at 1GHz but will be able to run at full speed when upgraded to Android 4.2. It has 2 GB of RAM. The GPU onboard is the octa-core PowerVR SGX 544MP2, which is capable of handling 4k videos @ 30 fps and 1080p videos @ 60 fps. The IPS display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and looks crisp and sharp. We tested a few SD, HD, full HD and 4k videos. The Magnus has 16GB of internal storage of which 13GB is available for the use's data while the rest is reserved for the ROM and app data. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi b/g/n, 3G via an external dongle, and a micro USB port. The tablet is powered by an 8000 mAh battery that can last you for around 7 hours. Since the tablet is not running on the latest compatible Android operating system, we did find the user interface to be a bit buggy. The system would behave erratically at times: the touch sensor would either lag or act too quickly, making you think the tablet was sluggish. But we shall blame it on the incompatible operating system installed.
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS(W x H x D): 267 x 177 x 80 mm
WEIGHT: 620g
DISPLAY: 10.1-inch IPS, 1280 x 800 pixels
CPU: Allwinner A31, quad core, 1.5GHz
GPU: PowerVR SGX 544 8-core
RAM: 2GB
STORAGE: 16GB
CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi b/g/n
Battery: 8000 mAh
OS: Android JB 4.1
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TRIBUNGA - THE STAND THAT MOVES WITH YOU
Tribunga is the first ever triflex bi-pod. The triflex bi-pod extension offers a new experience in hands free electronic device use, which means you are not restricted to one position any more while you are using gadgets. Its bi-pod base gets adapted to different platforms and provides stability.
The Tribunga's polymer ball and socket system joins to make triple flexible extensions which allows for the perfect obedience to hold various devices including the use of laptop computers. It is very light weight and makes the perfect travel companion for hands free use where ever you go.
It uses the traditional vacuum and a state of the art micro-suction simultaneously. This gives the superior hold strength while keeping the size of the suction cup down. The outer housing was ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in the palm of any hand comfortably. The detachable suction cup allows Tribunga to seamlessly turn into a handle and snap desk stand, combining several accessories into one compact, lightweight powerful stand.
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PANASONIC HOME THEATRE PROJECTOR
Panasonic has announced the launch of its Full HD 3D home theatre projector PT-AE8000E, which embodies Panasonic's 11 years of home cinema projector engineering. The PT-AE8000E delivers a high level of picture quality in 2D images packed with the advanced 3D features for a natural and comfortable movie theatre experience at home. The AE8000E produces an incredible 500,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,400 lumens of brightness to give natural clarity and sharpness to details, resulting in a more natural, life-like experience. The PT-AE8000E delivers both stunning 2D images and a comfortable and immersive 3D viewing experience at home. In collaboration with Hollywood professionals, Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory(PHL) ebgineers have fine tuned the AE8000E to match the intended images, and raise the standard for 2D and 3D performance in the world of home theatre projectors. Price : Rs. 2,50,000
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SONY XPERIA Z FIRST LOOK @ CES2013
The phone has a 5"screen and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Sony Xperia Z price in India is expected to be around Rs 35000.
SPECIFICATION
GENERAL | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603 |
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3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603 | |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C6602 | ||
4G Network | LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - C6603 | |
SIM | Micro-SIM | |
Announced | 2013, January | |
Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2013, March |
BODY | Dimensions | 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) |
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Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | |
- IP57 certified - dust and water resistant - Water proof up to 1 meter and 30 minutes |
DISPLAY | Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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Size | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density) | |
Multitouch | Yes, up to 10 fingers | |
Protection | Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass | |
- Timescape UI - Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 |
SOUND | Alert types | Vibration; MP3 ringtones |
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Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
MEMORY | Card slot | microSD, up to 32 GB |
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Internal | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
DATA | GPRS | Up to 107 kbps |
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EDGE | Up to 296 kbps | |
Speed | HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 with A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | |
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL) |
CAMERA | Primary | 13.1 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
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Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama | |
Video | Yes, 1080p@30fps, continuous autofocus, video light, video stabilizer, HDR | |
Secondary | Yes, 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps |
FEATURES | OS | Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
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Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064 | |
CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
GPU | Adreno 320 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS | |
Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
Colors | Black, White, Purple | |
- SNS integration - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player - MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input |
BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery | |
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Stand-by | Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G) | |
Talk time | Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) | |
Music play | Up to 40 h |
SPICE STELLAR HORIZON MI-500
VERDICT: Not the best in its class, but its worthy of consideration.
FOR: Decent battery; plenty of security apps; decent audio quality; dual SIM.
AGAINST: Poor camera quality; no 1080p playback
SONY XPERIA SL
VERDICT: The Xperia SL is essentially old wine in a new bottle.
FOR: Excellent camera; good media playback; excellent build quality; NFC.
AGAINST: Expensive; very similar to the Xperia S.
WICKEDLEAK WAMMY DESIRE HANDS ON
VERDICT : An affordable dual-core Android tablet with good battery life.
FOR: Dual-core processor;fluid UI;bundled capacitive stylus.
AGAINST:The build could have been slightly better.