Asus A Series A553, A555LF, A555LA laptops launched starting from ₹23k

Asus today launched their new ‘A’ series laptop in India. Presenting the Asus A553 budget friendly laptop and the Asus A555LF and A555LA power packed laptops. These laptops come with 2 years global warranty.

The Asus A553 is powered by Intel Quad Core processor Pentium N3540 clocked at 2.1GHz up to 2.6GHz with 2M cache. A553 is using Intel HD graphics 4400 GPU. This laptop sports a 15.6 inch HD Glare screen supporting 1366 x 768 pixels resolution.

Asus A553 is running DOS out of the box with 4GB RAM and 500GB SATA storage drive. This laptop comes with HDMI port, USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, WiFi and Bluetooth. It will be available in Black, Pink, White and Purple colour options for ₹23,000.

Asus A555LF houses the Intel Core i3-4005U processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 3M Cache. This laptop is using NVIDIA GeForce 930M 2GB DDR3 + Intel HD graphics 4400 GPU. It will come with optional DOS / Windows 10 with 4GB RAM and 1TB SATA HDD storage.

A555LF sports a 15.6 inch screen with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. Other features are 2x USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port, WiFi, Bluetooth and HDMI port. The Asus A555LF will be available in Red, Blue and Dark Brown colour options for ₹34,190.

The Asus A555LA (XX1560D) is powered by 1.7GHz Intel Core i3-4005U processor with Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU. This one also comes with optional DOS / Windows 10 with 4GB RAM and 1TB Sata HDD. Screen is 15.6 inches with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution.

Other features are HDMI, USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, WiFi and Bluetooth. The Asus A555LA – XX1560D will be available in Black, White, Yellow and Red colour options for ₹28,990.

Lenovo Yoga 900 laptop and Home 900 AiO PC unveiled starting from $1199

Lenovo launched a convertible laptop Yoga 900 and AiO (all in one PC) Yoga Home 900 in the Yoga series. The Yoga 900 price starts from $1199 (approx ₹72,000) and Yoga Home 900 PC price starts from $1550 (₹1Lakh).

Lenovo Yoga 900 houses the 6th Gen IntelCore i7 processor. It sports a 13.3 inch 10 point touch screen with 3200 x 1800 pixels resolution. Windows 10 run out of the box with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB SSD. Laptop weight is 1.3Kg.

There is 1MP front camera (webcam) and other features are USB 3.0 x 2, USB Type C 3.0 x 1, DC in, 4 in 1 card reader, audio jack (combo), Dolby, JBL speakers (stereo), Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. A 4 cell Li-Po battery powers up this 2 in 1 ultra light convertible laptop that delivers up to 9 hours of battery backup on a single charge.

Lenovo Yoga Home 900 sports a 27 inch LED screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. It is powered by Intel Core i7-5500U 5th gen processor with optional NVIDIA GeForce 940A GPU with 2GB RAM. Windows 10 runs the show with up to 8GB RAM and optional 500GB / 1TB hard drive or 500GB HDD + 8GB SSD or 1TB HDD + 8GB SSD.

There is a 1080p webcam on the front and other features are USB 3.0 x 3, HDMI x 1, DC in, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and 2.5W integrated speakers x 2. This AiO gets power from a 6 cell battery with up to 3 hours of battery life.

Coolpad Note 3 first flash sale

I am sure many of you are waiting to get your hands on the Coolpad Note 3. The first flash sale began at 2PM on Amazon.in. The Note 3 from Coolpad is priced at ₹8,999. Only registered users were able to buy this smartphone. Coolpad had sold 15,000 units in less than 5 minutes.

The specs are really good, and so is the price. This definitely was another hell of a sale and it sure did disappoint many who were not able to buy one. Since the flash sale is on Amazon, the sale went go on for a longer time as Amazon gave around 15 minutes for a buyer to complete the transaction once the item was added to his / her cart.

Then there was the wait list concept, other users were on wait list, in case a user who got the item added to his / her cart, failed to make the payment the offer was passed on to the next users in the wait list. They will get notification and will need to add the item to their cart within 3 minutes and on successful addition they will get 15 minutes to complete the transaction.

Did you get the Coolpad Note 3 from Amazon sale at 2PM.

Alcatel Flash 2 octa core powered with 4G support goes official for ₹9299

The Alcatel Flash 2 that houses the MediaTek octa core processor with 4G LTE support is now officially launched in India for ₹9,299 – exclusively on Flipkart. The handset will be available from 27thOctober, but registrations have already started.

The Alcatel Flash 2 (upgraded version ofAlcatel Flash) as mentioned is usingMediaTek MT6753 64 bit octa core processor clocked at 1.3GHz coupled with Mali T720 GPU. This dual SIM handset running Android lollipop 5.1 sports a 5 inch screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.

There is 2GB RAM (LPDDR3) and 16GB of internal storage plus micro SD card support of up to 32GB. A 13MP camera with dual tone LED flash is on the back and front camera is of 5MP resolution. Rear camera is using Samsung S5K3M2 ISO Cell censor with a f/2.0 aperture. Primary camera can shoot 1080p videos.

Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth. The Alcatel Flash 2 gets power from a 3000 mAh battery, it will be available for ₹9,299 on 27th October 2015 on Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Concept Images Reveal a New Realm of Innovation

How does a brand behind the S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ continue to innovate after coming out with curved displays that blew its competition away? Of course, we’re talking about Samsung here. We all know that the company is working on its next flagship, the S7. And every little detail about the upcoming phone is welcomed by tech enthusiasts all over. The biggest question on everybody’s mind is how Samsung is going to better itself with the S7.

We have already seen a curved display on the side. So perhaps it’s only logical that the company might curve the screen from somewhere else. How about the top and bottom for a change? Some concept images posted by 3DFuture on its blog show what could be Samsung’s next design. And it looks as sleek as it does futuristic.

Samsung has filed design patents and folks at 3DFuture have released images based on those patents. There is no guarantee that the S7 Edge will follow this design, but visuals are always welcomed. The image above and below reveal a sleek, sharp design where the edged display take the top and bottom position now. The concept also shows no hint of a home button while the volume buttons on the side remain intact. The rest of the design with a full metal unibody oozes style and luxury.

While you take a few minutes analysing the images, we would also like to let you know about other rumours going around. It is likely that Samsung is working on a 3D Touch feature that will be seen in the upcoming flagship. The concepts also support rumours of a fully metallic unibody. Other features could see a 5.8-inch display, UHD resolution, 4GB RAM, and Snapdragon 820 chipset and Exynos processors for East Asian markets.

We will bring you more details on the Galaxy S7 as it comes. Let us know what you think of the concept design in the comments below.

Lava Iris Fuel F1 quad core with 4000 mAh battery launched for ₹8700

Lava Mobiles has launched a MediaTek quad core powered smartphone the Iris Fuel F1 in thefuel series with a price tag of ₹8,700. This handset comes with a 5 inch FWVGA screen, runs Lollipop out of the box and gets power from a 4000 mAh battery.

The Lava Iris Fuel F1 weight with battery is 148 grams and thickness is 9.5mm. This dual SIM smartphone comes with a 5 inch IPS screen supporting 854 x 480 pixels resolution. Fuel F1 is using the 1.3GHz quad core processor (chipset unknown) and comes packed with 2GB RAM, 8GB storage (4.7GB free) and micro SD support of up to 32GB.

This handset also includes an 8MP AF camera with f/2.0 aperture and flash packed on the rear and a secondary camera (front facing) of 2MP resolution. Rear camera can shoot HD – 720p videos. Key features are 3G, 2G, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth.

The 4000 mAh Li-po battery that is the key highlight, as per the company gives up to 18 hours of talk time on a single charge.

Lava Iris Fuel F1 is priced at ₹8,700.

Apple iPad Mini 4 now in India from ₹28900

The Apple iPad Mini 4 was announced in September 2015 and as of now it is available in India via Infibeam – price starts from ₹28,900. The Mini 4 is using 64 bit processor, sports a 7.9 inch screen and also comes with finger print scanner (touch ID based).

The iPad Mini 4 is available in grey, gold and silver colour options and also comes with WiFi only in 16/64/128 GB options and with Wi-Fi + cellular variant with 16/64/128 GB options. This tablet houses the 2nd gen A8 64 Bit Chipset coupled with M8 Motion co-processor.

Screen is 7.9 inches (retina display) supporting 2048 x 1536 resolution. There is iSight 8MP camera on the rear and a 1.2MP on the front. Key features are 4G LTE (on WiFi + cellular version), GPS, Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi.

The Mini 4 gets power from a 5124 mAh non-removable battery that gives up to 10 hours of mixed usage time on a single charge.

Apple iPad Mini 4 is price for WiFi only 16GB is ₹28,900, 64GB is ₹35,900 and 128GB is for ₹42,900. Mini 4 WiFi + Cellular with 16GB is for ₹38,900, 64GB is for ₹45,900 and 128GB is for ₹52,900. You can buy the Mini 4 from Infibeam.

Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Premium slated for 21 October India launch

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. Image: Xperiablog

Sony has started sending media invites for the launch event of the new Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium phones in India. Sony’s Xperia Z5 Compact will give India market a miss, at least for now.

While the Xperia Z5 is an update to the Xperia flagship line, the Xperia Z5 Premium takes things to the next level on the display front. The new Sony devices will compete with flagships from other companies such as the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, Nexus 6P, among others.

The Xperia Z5 Premium features a 5.5-inch 4K Triluminos display giving an impressive 806PPI pixel density. Sony promises that it will upscale images and full HD videos to 4K resolution. Clearly Sony seems to be banking on superior display experience to position the Xperia Z5 as a premium product.

Despite the impressive display, the device is designed to offer ‘2-day’ battery life on the Xperia Z5 Premium with a 3,430mAh battery in the Premium. The phone comes in Chrome, Gold and Black variants. Pricing will be revealed November when it will be launched and it will come in both single SIM and dual SIM variants both of which support 4G Cat 6 LTE as well.

The Xperia Z5 comes with a 5.2-inch full HD display sporting the same design as its predecessor – the Xperia Z3+. Both phones feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC along with the Adreno 430GPU and 3GB RAM, 32GB of on-board storage with the Z5 Premium letting you add on up to 200GB via a microSD card to give storage space for your 4K content.

An interesting feature in the device is power button on the Xperia Z5, which also functions as a fingerprint sensor.

Google Nexus 6P unboxing

You know what enthusiasts and purist want when it comes to serious Androidsmartphones. Indeed, the Nexus 5X is an attractive option, not only for its vanilla Android experience, but also for its tempting starting price of $379. The savings might be paramount for some, but for those who relish on wanting the best experience, the Google Nexus 6P undoubtedly comes clamoring onto the scene with its impressive specs sheet and gorgeous unibody metal design.Even though its packaging shares the same rectangular footprint as the Nexus 5X box, it’s sporting rounded corners and another printed wrapping that bears a distinct ‘P’ on the front – with a rendered image of the phone on the back. Yet, the entire packaging is still a minimalist one that isn’t ornate, which kind of make sense factoring its “pureness.”

Uncovering the front portion of the packaging, the first thing that comes across our path is the quick start guide showing us images to some of the handset’s notable points. Underneath that, we have the main compartment that stores the phone, additional pamphlets, wall charger, and two charging cables. The latter is of significant importance because unlike the Nexus 5X, this one comes with both a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, as well as a USB Type-C to USB Type-A one. This is a pretty big deal, because most people probably have several standard USB wall chargers in their possession. Therefore, the latter cable ensures that the existing set of wall chargers you have aren’t obsolete.

Alternatively, it can also be used to charge through a standard USB port – and even transfer data easily from a USB port on your computer. For its starting $499 cost, we’d say that the packaging is very well all expected. Sure, there’s no included headphones or whatnot, but we’re gladly accepting of the two types of cables that come out of the box. Expect our in-depth review soon!

Google Nexus 6P unboxing

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YU Yunique review – so Unique

The Yu Yunique is another affordable smartphone launched by Yu Televentures. It houses the snapdragon 410 quad core processor and running Lollipop out of the box. This is a dual SIM handset that carries a price tag of ₹4,999.

Yunique Unboxing
Box pack Contents: Handset, screen guard, user guide, warranty card, data cable, travel charger (5V ~ 0.7A) and standard quality earphone. On the box it is clearly mentioned that the screen come with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. SAR Value mentioned on the box – 0.35W/Kg @ 1gm head and 0.80W/kg @ 1gm body.

Design and Display

For the price tag the Yu Yunique looks really awesome, the black body with the almost black display (when off) gives a very premium look to the handset, hard to imagine it is priced at ₹4,999. The body is made of plastic, rear panel covers 80% of the handset, it is soft to touch, matte finish and has got curvy sides. There are no sharp edges. Yunique weight with battery is 129 grams and dimensions are 67.7 x 134.60 x 8.24mm.

Volume rocker is on the right side and the power button is also included, it is in the center (check image or video review). Audio Jack is placed on the top and micro USB port at the bottom. There is a single microphone. Yunique comes with dual SIM slots ( 2 x micro SIM) and a micro SD card slot. 4G works on both the SIM slots.

This handset sports a 4.7 inch screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. It using a CGG3 protection, fully laminated. Colour reproduction, viewing angles and touch response are good. When indoor the screen look good but under direct sunlight the screen in barely visible.

Native video calling is not supported and there is LED notification. There are 3 sensors – accelerometer, proximity and light.

Memory, Storage and OS
The Yunique is packed with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, plus users can also use the micro SD card slot to add more storage. On the first boot you will get around 4GB free space for apps and 401MB RAM. OTG is supported. Apps are getting installed on the internal storage.

Performance
This handset is using the well knownQualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad core processor – 64 BIT MSM8916 cortex A53 with Adreno 306 GPU. Performance is smooth but when using heavy apps specially when playing games the handset lags (check gaming part in the video review).

This handset is running Android Lollipop 5.1.1 (32bit).

Benchmark

Benchmark App	Score
Quadrant	12554
Antutu (32 bit)	1st – 19073 , 2nd – 19133
Nenamark 2	52.4fps
Multi touch	5 point

Gaming
I played Asphalt 8, installed on internal storage. Game clearly lagged in all the visual modes available – i.e. high, medium, low, very low. The hardware is well known and this should not have happened, probably the OS is not properly tweaked.

Camera
There is 8MP AF camera with LED flash on the rear and a 2MP camera on the front. Primary camera can shoot 1920 x 1080 pixel video. Camera quality is average; the street light shot was impressive. Do check the sample video and images at the end of this review.

Others
No issues with sound (in-call and loud speaker), it’s loud and clear. 4G worked on both SIM and I did not face any issues with WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth.

Battery
There is a 2000 mAh non-removable battery. It does a pretty good job, you can expect about 4 to 6 hours of continuous moderate to heavy usage on a single charge.

Performance	Time	Battery drop %	Battery Max Temp
Benchmark	12 Minutes	3%	36 degree
Gaming (Asphalt 8)	29 Minutes	10%	36 degree
FHD movie play with full brightness + Wi-Fi on	38 minutes	15%	38 degree
Wall Charge (on standby)	2 hours 30 minutes	33% to 100%	35 degree

Verdict
The Yu Yunique is a beautiful looking handset, using a well known snapdragon 410 64 bit quad core processor running 32 bit Android Lollipop. Unfortunately when it came to gaming the performance was pretty disappointing. But in general the handset performed really well.

The Yunique is priced at ₹4,999 it is a good option but not for heavy users and especially not for gaming users.

YU Yunique is / will be available on Snapdeal.com for ₹4,999.

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Rear Camera Sample

Front Camera Sample

YU Yunique Review - not so unique!Here is the review of YU Yunique, this review covers unboxing, benchmark, gaming, features, camera and battery performance. The Yunique is a low cost (₹4,999) dual SIM 4G supported smartphone running Lollipop. The handset comes with 8MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary camera. 4G works on both SIM slots and there is 2000 mAh built in battery. Read the full review, verdict athttps://www.gogi.in/yu-yunique-review.html hot