Launchpad: Samsung REX 90

Samsung REX 90

Samsung has launched a new series of feature phones developed in India. The REX ‘smart’ feature phones are priced between Rs 4,280 and Rs 6,490 and run on the Java platform. The company launched four models. REX phones are dual SIM and let you change SIM cards while the phone is on. They run the TouchWiz interface and two of them support WiFi.

Dell Inspiron 15z

Dell has launched a new model in its mid-range Inspiron laptops. Inspiron 15z is available starting Rs 41,990. The ultrabook comes with a 15.6-inch LED display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels and weighs 2.17 kg. Another variant comes with a touchscreen. The laptop has Intel’s third generation core-series processor and Nvidia GeForce GT630M 2GB graphics card, optimised for Windows 8.

XOLO A1000

Xolo has entered the 5-inch smartphone segment with A1000. The device runs on Android Jelly Bean and has One Glass Solution HD IPS display. Other specs include 1GHz (dual-core) processor, 1GB RAM, 8-MP rear camera and a 2100mAh battery that Xolo claims delivers music playback of 21 hours, and 4GB memory expandable up to 32GB.

MapMyIndia LX340

Digital maps and GPS provider MapmyIndia has added another product — Lx340 Navigator — to its navigation devices portfolio. It has a 4.3-inch display for seamless navigation. Its Don’t Panic software features instant route calculation and re-routing, and has visual and audible alerts for lane guidance, over-speeding and road signs.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/launchpad-samsung-rex-90/1075724/

Intex launches 4.5-inch AQUA Wonder smartphone at Rs 9,990

Intex Aqua Wonder is the latest entrant in the sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone market.

Aqua Wonder is a 3G-enabled dual-SIM device powered by 1GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and runs on Android’s Jelly Bean OS.

The 4.5-inch capactive IPS display offers a resolution of 960×540 pixels. Aqua Wonder has an 8MP rear view camera and 1.3MP front camera for video calling.

The device has 1.93 GB internal memory which is expandable up to 32 GB. Intex claims that Aqua Wonder’s 1800 mAH battery gives a talktime of 3.5 hours and a standby time of upto 72 hours.

Aqua Wonder comes with popular apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Maps, YouTube, Nimbuzz, Skype, Google+.

As introductory offer, Intex has bundled the Aqua Wonder with 4GB microSD card, phone pouch and screen guard at no additional cost.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/intex-launches-4.5inch-aqua-wonder-smartphone-at-rs-9990/1072630/

Micromax launches 5-inch phablet Canvas HD

Strengthening its position in the phablet segment, Micromax has launched a new device, the Canvas HD. The device has a 5-inch five touch point HD IPS panel display. It is powered by MediaTek’s 1.2 GHz quad core processor paired with 1 GB RAM and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Canvas HD also has also an 8 MP rear camera and 2100 mAh battery.

It is a dual SIM phone with single active option. The Canvas HD has 4GB internal memory with an expandable memory of up to 32GB. The device will be available from the first week of February and will be priced below Rs 15,000.

In future, market will be for Micromax and Samsung, competing against the likes of Nokia and HTC. Micromax will lead the Indian market with its budget pricing.