ASUS launches Window 8 tablet cum notebook Transformer Book TX300 for Rs 91,999

ASUS India has launched its latest hybrid device Transformer Book TX300 in the Indian market. The device has a 13.3 inch display and the company claims it is the world’s thinnest Window 8 tablet and detachable notebook. The Transformer Book will be available in the country for a whopping price of Rs 91,999 starting the second week of this month.

Here is a quick look at the specifications of the device.

The hybrid device sports a 13.3 inch full HD IPS touch panel display (1920×1080 pixels resolution) that has a 178 degree viewing angle. It is powered by an Intel’s 3rd Generation i5-3337U processor and runs on the Windows 8 Professional operating system. Separate storage has been provided for the notebook and tablet with a 500GB hard drive (for the notebook) and a 128GB solid state drive (SSD) for the tablet, with additional ‘ASUS WebStorage’ cloud storage.

LG to focus on smartphones

                                                  

Korean handset maker LG is targeting to double its share to 10 per cent in the growing smartphone market in India by December 2014, on the back of slew of new device launches.

The company, which has been reworking its mobile phone business in the country, will now be focusing on the smartphone segment, and will launch up to 30 new models across price range by the end of next year.

“We were reshaping our mobile phone business. It took us one-and-half years to do so. At present, our market share is close to 5 per cent in the country which we expect to increase to 10 per cent by end of next year,” LG India Managing Director Soon Kwon said.

LG, on Thursday, launched Optimus Pro G, priced at Rs.42,500.

Acer Iconia A1-810 tablet: It's no iPad Mini, but price-wise, definitely affordable

Acer Iconia A1-810 tablet. (Image courtesy: Acer)

Into a market that is full of tablets, Acer has jumped in with its Iconia A1-810. The play is on price (low budget), but there are a few tweaks that sets it apart from the rest.

If you were thinking the Acer Iconia A1-810 is an iPad Mini replacement for Android fans, you'd be wrong. Sure, on the surface, the A1-810 aims to replicate the iPad Mini's appeal, but in reality, it is a budget Android tablet.

Both tablets share the same 7.9-inch screen size, 4:3 aspect ratio, and subpar resolution (by today's standards), but that's kind of where the similarities end. The A1-810 is noticeably thicker than the iPad Mini and aesthetically, while it's not homely, it probably won't be winning any design awards.

New smartphones reviews: Android, iOS and more

New phones are continually coming out. Which should you buy? Here's a summary of recent phone reviews, including the latest on Google phones running a pure version of Android.

ANDROID DEVICES:

GALAXY S4, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.

The S4 is an excellent device from a hardware standpoint. Its 5-inch screen is larger than its predecessor, yet it's a tad lighter and smaller. The display is sharp, at 441 pixels per inch. Samsung packed the Android device with a slew of custom features, including new camera tools and the ability to perform tasks by waving a finger over a sensor. Many of the features, however, make the phone more complicated to use. In some cases, custom features work only some of the time. In other cases, you're confronted with too many ways to do similar things. The S4 might be for you if you don't mind spending time customizing it. Otherwise, you must bypass all the gimmicks to get to what otherwise is a good phone.

Nokia Unveils $68 Mobile Phones for Speedy Internet Access

Nokia Oyj (NOK1V), the second-biggest maker of mobile phones, unveiled cheaper handsets today to meet consumer demand for fast connections to the Internet.

The Nokia 207 and 208 are candybar-shaped phones that let users connect to speedier third-generation networks, the company said in a statement. They come with Nokia’s Xpress Browser that compresses data and will include social applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter. Both handsets will cost $68 and are expected to start shipping this quarter. The third model is a dual SIM version of the Nokia 208.

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A sign stands outside the headquarters of Nokia Oyj in Espoo. Photographer: Henrik Kettunen/Bloomberg

The company said the new models are its “most affordable 3G devices yet.” As Nokia strives to catch up with Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in smartphones priced at more than $500, the Espoo, Finland-based company is also trying to boost sales of more basic handsets that sell for a fraction of the price, a category that accounts for most of its device business.

Nokia’s first-quarter sales slumped 20 percent as competition from Asian manufacturers of phones that run Google Inc.’s Android software hurt demand for the company’s cheaper models. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Elop said the decline in its mobile-phone business was primarily caused by competition and Nokia was preparing “aggressive moves” to respond. It unveiled new software to power its Asha mobile phones in May.

Xolo launches quad-core smartphone Q600 at Rs 8,999

Xolo Q600

Xolo has launched one more smartphone in its Q series named Q600. The phone is priced at Rs8,999.
This is the fourth quad-core smartphone launched by the company.
Xolo Q600 comes with a 4.5" TFT display with resolution of 854x480 with 217 PPI. The phone comes with 4 GB of internal storage and 512 MB of RAM for a smoother smartphone experience.
The phone is available in white colour.