Top 10: Android phones under Rs 6,000

Are you looking for a low-cost Android phone? Here is a list of Android powered phones that are available for less than Rs 6,000.This is the latest from Micromax. It runs Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread OS. Priced at Rs 4,999, the phone has a 3.1-inch capacitive touch screen and a 2 megapixel camera. It features an app AISHA that translates words into action. it is claimed to be a competitor to Apple's Siri.The phone has a 2.8-inch screen and a 3.2 megapixel camera. It runs Android 2.2 OS. Its expandable up to 32GB. It is available for approx. Rs 5,800.
04:33 PM, May 08, 2012
Hands-on: Micromax Funbook tablet

Hands-on: Micromax Funbook tablet

Here is our hands-on experience of the recently launched Micromax Funbook tablet. Priced at Rs 6,499, the tablet has a has a 7-inch (17.78 cm) multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.22GHz Cortex A8 processor. It comes bundled with a Tata Photon 3G dongle to keep you connected on the go. It also offers HDMI connectivity and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. ...
01:04 PM, Apr 09, 2012

HCL MeTab U1 vs Micromax FunBook

HCL MeTab U1 vs Micromax FunBook New Delhi: Both HCL MeTab U1 and Micromax Funbook were launched within a span of a few days and both of them are focused on education. Here we've compared the two. Hardware Both tablets have more or less the same hardware and software. Both have 7 inch capacitive touchscreens with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Both are based on Android 4.0.3. However, while the Micromax Funbook does offer access to...
10:49 AM, Apr 09, 2012

Weekly roundup: Gadgets that hit Indian shores last week

Here is a list of gadgets launched last week in India. It includes budget tablets from Micromax and HCL, Sony's pricey projector and HTC's Android 4-powered smartphones.The device has a 7-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. Priced at Rs 6,499, it is powered by a 1.22GHz Cortex A8 processor. It comes bundled with a Tata Photon 3G dongle.Sony has launched VPL-VW1000ES that is claimed to be the world's first true 4K home theatre projector. It is touted to provide with over four times the resolution of Full HD. It is priced at 13,99,900.
04:58 PM, Apr 08, 2012

Micromax to launch phone with solar panel

Micromax to launch phone with solar panel New Delhi: Micromax, one of the largest Indian mobile phone brands, plans to launch a phone with a built-in solar charger. The panel will charge the phone within 3 hours to support 1.5 hours of talktime. Rahul Sharma, co-founder and executive director, Micromax, told The Mobile Phone, "We have been at the forefront of innovation. We were the first to launch long battery life phones, dual SIM phones and many...
03:35 PM, Apr 04, 2012

Review: Rs 6,499 Micromax Funbook tablet

Review: Rs 6,499 Micromax Funbook tablet New Delhi: One thing is for sure, tablets are the future of education. But I am not quite certain if that tomorrow will be displayed on a 7-inch screen. 10-inch devices do seem to have an advantage. Even if they currently carry a heavier price tag, I am quite sure things will change fast. As fast as the plummeting prices of feature-rich tablet devices. On Tuesday, when Micromax announced its...
04:46 AM, Apr 04, 2012

Micromax's 10-inch tablet coming this quarter

Micromax's 10-inch tablet coming this quarter New Delhi: Micromax is going to come up with its 10-inch tablet later this quarter, said Micromax executives speaking on the sidelines of Micromax's Funbook tablet launch event. The company, which has launched its first tablet on Tuesday, said that the next in its tablet portfolio is a 10-inch tablet. Its first ever tablet Funbook runs Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The device features a 7-inch (17.78 cm)...
04:50 PM, Apr 03, 2012

Micromax Funbook: Rs 6,499 Android ICS tablet

Micromax has launched a tablet - Funbook - which runs Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system.The device has a 7-inch (17.78 cm) multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.22GHz Cortex A8 processor. Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax Informatics Limited has claimed it to be the slimmest tablet in India. Besides, it is touted to be the first made in India tablet.
04:02 PM, Apr 03, 2012

Micromax launches Rs 6.5K Funbook Android tablet

Micromax launches Rs 6.5K Funbook Android tablet New Delhi: Micromax has launched a tablet - Funbook - that runs Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The device has a 7-inch (17.78 cm) multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.22GHz Cortex A8 processor. Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax Informatics Limited has claimed it to be the slimmest tablet in India. Besides, it is touted to be the first made...
03:30 PM, Apr 03, 2012

Micromax comes up with a new brand logo

Micromax comes up with a new brand logo New Delhi: Micromax Informatics Limited has announced to make a change in their logo, thereby unveiling the new punch logo. The new logo will be revealed at the Micromax Asia Cup 2012, during the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday. The punch logo is said to be developed through an extensive crowd sourcing exercise undertaken by Micromax, in association with Talent house India, inviting participants to submit their version of...
01:34 PM, Mar 18, 2012

Micromax to launch Android 4 tablet in two weeks

Micromax to launch Android 4 tablet in two weeks New Delhi: Indian handset player Micromax is set to launch an Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) based tablet in the next two weeks. "Micromax's 7 inch tablet will be launched in the next 15 days and will come pre loaded with exclusive content related to entertainment and education," sources familiar with the development said to The Mobile Indian. Sources further said that the device will be priced around Rs 15,000...
10:35 AM, Mar 01, 2012

Micromax eyes entry into bn dollar revenue club

Micromax eyes entry into bn dollar revenue club New Delhi: Fresh from a management rejig and a shift in strategy to enhance focus on smarter devices, homegrown handset maker Micromax is now looking at joining the billion dollar revenue club in the next few years. The company recently roped in senior executives from Airtel, HTC and Sony Ericsson to strengthen its management and consolidate its position in the Rs 30,000 crore domestic handset market. "Our endeavour in the...
01:12 PM, Jan 01, 2012

Top 10: Gadgets under Rs 5,000 launched in 2011

Numerous gadgets are launched every year ranging from high-end to low-cost. But in the price sensitive Indian market, it is important to take a note of feature rich yet affordable gadgets launched this year. Here is a list of such gadgets launched in 2011, and cost below Rs 5K.The much awaited India's ultra-low-cost tablet - Aakash - has been launched this year. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS, the 7-inch tablet has a resistive touch screen. The tablet weighs 350g and has 256 MB of RAM. The device has a Arm11 – 366Mhz microprocessor and a 2100mAh battery. It supports only Wi-Fi network.  However the upgraded version of Aakash, called the Ubislate 7, is scheduled to be launched late January. It has a Cortex A8 – 700 Mhz processor compared to the 366 MHz processor in Aakash. Running Android 2.3 OS, it will include a 3200 mAh battery. The device will support both WiFi and GPRS networks.  Price: Rs 2,500 for Aakash and Rs 2,999 for the Ubislate 7Vodafone India has launched a new 3G phone - Vodafone Smart, which runs Android 2.2.1 operating system. Weighing 104g, the phone has a 2.8-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen and a 2 mega pixel camera. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon S1 processor, the phone has 130 MB of storage space. Its memory can be expoandable up to 32 GB. Reportedly, users will get a 2GB memory card free when buying the handset. Other features include Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Google Talk, Vodafone music, digital compass, video recording and MP4/3GP playback. Price: Rs 4,995
06:04 PM, Dec 23, 2011

In India, BlackBerry's not just a corporate phone

In India, BlackBerry's not just a corporate phone A few months after she joined Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, Ayesha Rachel became an addict. She just couldnt get enough of her BlackBerry Curve. I was a Nokia user but this thing is addictive, and no other phone gives me this value for my buck, she says while sending messages on the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). This is a paradox. BlackBerry is a phone for the staid corporate types. So...
11:45 AM, Oct 19, 2011

Forbes India: Maxx mobile, the Shanzhai warrior

Forbes India: Maxx mobile, the Shanzhai warrior I n 1992, Nokia — already a $3.4-billion company with over 26,000 employees — launched the world's first GSM phone and made Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo executive vice-president and chief financial officer (He become its CEO later). The same year, 6,000 kilometers away in Mumbai, the Children's Academy school decided to fail 14-year-old Ajay in 9th standard. His marks were too poor and Ajay's teachers wanted him to repeat a year in...
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