Nokia Asha 200

Nokia Asha 200 Coming Soon

Key Features

• Series 40 OS
• 2 MP Primary Camera
• Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 2.4-inch TFT Screen
• QWERTY Keypad
• FM Radio with Recording
• GPRS and EDGE Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Nokia Asha is a stylish compact GSM phone with multiple SIM compatibility. The shortcut key for SIM card management lets you swap connections smoothly. This helps us to use multiple SIM cards in one handset. The well-spaced QWERTY keypad lets you type messages with ease. The phone runs on a Series 40 operating system. 

 The Asha 200 sports a 2 megapixel camera with 4x zoom lets you click pictures on the go. You can record and play videos at 3GPP, H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 formats. The 2.4- inch QVA TFT display screen lets you view applications with clarity. The Asha mobile is sleek and light as it measures 115.4 x 61.1 x 14.0 mm in dimensions and weighs 105 g.

Battery and Storage

The phone powers a BL-5J (1430 mAh) battery, which provides a talk time up to 7 hours. When the Asha is fully charged, it provides a standby time up to 552 hours. You can enjoy music on the Nokia handset for 52 hours. Asha 200 has an internal memory of 10 MB which is expandable up to 32 GB using microSD and microSDHC cards.

Multimedia

Nokia Asha is loaded with a music player which keeps you entertained on the go. The player supports MP3, eAAC+ audio formats. The Stereo FM radio lets you tune into your favorite station and enjoy listening to them. You can also record live music played on the air. The preinstalled MP3 ringtones allows you to set your ringtones on a daily basis. The 3.5 mm audio jack lets you use any generic headphones on your handset.

Connectivity and Features

You can stay connected to the Internet through GPRS and EDGE facility on the phone. Connectivity options like Bluetooth and micro USB port lets you share videos, images and songs with other devices. The web service allows you to access social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Other features games, life tools, Nokia music unlimited and many more are available on the handset.

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Nokia Asha 201

Nokia Asha 201 : Coming Soon

Key Features

• Series 40 OS
• 2 MP Primary Camera
• 2.4-inch Screen
• QWERTY Keypad
• FM Radio with Recording
• GPRS and EDGE Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The Nokia Asha 201 is a QWERTY phone that is built to suit your professional and personal needs efficiently. This mobile phone sports a 2.4-inch QVGA screen with a resolution 320 x 240 pixels. The Nokia Asha 201 runs on a Series 40 operating system and gives you smooth functions while using the phone.

A 2 megapixel camera with a 4x zoom loaded on this Asha series mobile lets you take pictures with ease. You can also record videos at 10 fps with this handset. The Nokia 201 is preloaded with a Landscape UI, to give you an immersive experience.

Design

This Asha series Phone from Nokia has an aesthetically pleasing design. A well-spaced out, yet compact QWERTY keypad enables you to text and type with ease. A 3.5 mm audio jack is statistically placed on the top lets you connect a headset to the phone without having to worry about wires coming in the way. The top of this phone also houses a micro USB on it. The speaker and camera are located at the back on the Nokia 201 while the memory card slot is on the right side of the handset.

Memory and Storage

A BL-5J battery powers the Nokia Asha 201 mobile phone. The 1430 mAh capacity of the phone is capable of delivering a talk time of up to 7 hours. This device will also give you a standby time of up to 888 hours, when fully charged. This Nokia phone has an inbuilt memory of 10 MB and is expandable up to 32 GB using microSD, microSDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

This Nokia phone supports GPRS and EDGE platforms with which you can connect to the Internet. This mobile lets you access your Email instantly with Yahoo mail, Gmail and Hotmail preloaded on the Nokia 201. You can also access Instant Messenger with the Nokia Asha 201. The Nokia Store application on this handset lets you access and download all the applications you need on your phone.

A customizable home screen feature helps you keep those applications and contacts you want to reach instantly. You can also access social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and Orkut with this phone that keeps you connected with friends at all times.

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Nokia Asha 300

Nokia Asha 300 : Coming Soon

Key Features

• Series 40 OS
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 2.4-inch Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Processor
• Alphanumeric Keypad
• FM Radio
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The Nokia Asha 300 is a classy handset that gives you the dual advantage of a touchscreen phone and a physical alphanumeric keypad packed into one stylish frame. The phone runs on Series 40 operating system and possesses a powerful 1 GHz processor under its hood. This Asha series phone has a 2.4-inch QVGA resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.

The Nokia 300 mobile phone is loaded with a 5 megapixel camera with 4x zoom. The camera is integrated with full focus, self-timer, sequence mode, and a full screen viewfinder to facilitate fun and efficient photography. An image editor that is enabled on this handset lets you tweak and modify your pictures according to your varied needs. You can also record videos on this Nokia phone.

Design

The Nokia Asha 300 is a device with a straight forward yet classy design. The keys are pleasantly spaced out, so you don't have too much trouble typing out texts. In addition to the alphanumeric keypad the phone has dedicated volume keys and a lock switch. A 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro USB are also provided in this handset. An accelerometer loaded on the phone will enhance your user experience.

Battery and Storage

This Nokia phone is powered by a Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery that gives you a talk time of up to 6 hours on 2G and 4 hours on 3G. The phone, when fully charged, gives you a standby time of up to 550 hours on 2G and 597 hours on 3G. The Nokia Asha 300 has an inbuilt memory of 140 MB and is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD, microSDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

This Asha series phone from Nokia supports GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi platforms with which you can connect to the Internet. A proxy browser with compression technology lets you surf the pages of the web effectively. Email and Push Email enabled on the phone can meet your professional and personal needs alike. The phone also supports social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter along with loads of other applications that you can download from the Nokia Store.

Bluetooth and a micro USB facility incorporated in this mobile let you connect and share files with other compatible devices. A customizable home screen feature with this touch and type Nokia handset lets you prioritize your applications. The phone is also an able entertainer and is preloaded with Java games that will keep you engaged.

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BlackBerry Curve 9380

BlackBerry Curve 9380 Price: Rs.20445

Key Features

• BlackBerry 7 OS
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
• 806 MHz Processor
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
• Wi-Fi Enabled

The BlackBerry Curve 9380 is a stylish and sleek All-touch phone. The curve runs on a BlackBerry 07 OS with 806 MHz processor. This helps in quick accessing of the applications in the handset. The phone also features a 512 MB RAM.

The 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen is packed with 360 x 480 pixels for a crisp, clear display. The BlackBerry sports a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus which helps you to click images at 2592 x 1944 pixel resolution. The LED flashlight helps you take pictures in the dark.

The phone also allows VGA video recording at 640 x 480 pixel resolution with the built-in video camera. The touch sensitive controls help you to zoom into the picture easily. Other camera features like Geo-Tagging, face detection and image stabilization let you take pictures with 

better quality.

Design

The Curve has a capacitive touch screen which lets you easily scroll through the applications and icons. The smartphone has a glossy surface with the primary camera located at the back. The Optical trackpad makes navigation on the phone smooth.

The phone features four back-lit call option buttons at the bottom of the display screen. The dedicated camera button is present beneath the volume rocker at the right side of the Curve and the flashlight is situated next to the camera.

Charging is done through the micro-USB port, which is featured on the left side of the smartphone. The 3.5 mm audio jack is set on the top edge, where you can plug in any generic headphone and enjoy listening to music. Other features like proximity sensor for auto-turn off is also present in the handset.

Storage and Battery

The BlackBerry 9380 comprises of 512 MB onboard memory which can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD card and microSDHC cards. The smartphone is powered by standard Li-Ion (JM-1) mAh battery which gives a talk time up to 5 hours each on 2G and 3G.

When fully charged, the Curve provides a standby time up to 360 hours on 2G and 3G. You can tune into your favourite music numbers throughout the day as the battery supports music back up to 30 hours.

Connectivity and Features

The Curve can access Internet through GPRS, Wi-Fi, EDGE and 3G. Connectors like Bluetooth and microUSB let you transfer data like videos, images and music tracks with other devices. The preloaded SNS applications let you access Twitter, Facebook 24x7 and stay connected with your friends. 

You can also check your personal and professional emails through the Push Email facility installed in the handset. Instant messaging allows you to chat with your friends even on the go. You can access the Blackberry App World on the BlackBerry 9380 and download applications according to your needs and interests.

Other applications like Blackberry Maps, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Document Viewer and Organizer are also available in the handset. The BlackBerry Curve helps you to pinpoint your location, plan your route and get directions with the in-built A-GPS. Other features like predictive text input, Games, MMS enabled, UMA technology, NFC and voice input are installed in the BlackBerry Curve 9380.

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LG Optimus3D P920

LG Optimus3D P920 Price: Rs.35000

Key Features

• Full 3D with Hot Key
• 4.3-inch Full HD Display
• Dual Core Processor
• Dual 5 MP & Front Camera
• Full HD & 3D Recording
• HDMI & DLNA
• Pre-embedded 3D Content
• Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS
• 8 GB Internal Memory

The burgeoning 3D market is slowly but surely spreading its tentacles towards the smartphones. The harbinger of this trend is the LG Optimus3D P920 that packs in dual cameras to bring you the world of 3D in your palms. Running on Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system - which is upgradeable to version 2.3 (Gingerbread) - the Optimus3D packs quite a punch with its powerful features.

This LG smartphone comes with a 1 GHz dual core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and PowerVR SGX540 graphics on a TI OMAP chipset. The LG P920 boasts of a dual channel 512 MB RAM. For a wonderful 3D viewing experience, a 4.3-inch 3D stereoscopic IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display graces the handset with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) and 16 million colors' support. 

3D on the LG Optimus3D

On the rear of the LG Optimus3D, you will find the dual 5 megapixel cameras with LED flash and auto focus that can take 3D pictures and videos. The camera application on the phone lets you switch between 2D and 3D modes while clicking pictures.

In the 2D mode, a single camera will do the work and take pictures at 5 megapixel resolution. While taking 3D images, both the cameras are put in action, and the photos captured are of 3 megapixel resolution. You can record Full HD 1080p resolution videos in 2D and HD 720p resolution videos in 3D with the Optimus3D. A VGA front camera is also present in the Optimus3D that lets you make video calls.

Viewing the 3D content will not require you to go through the hassle of wearing glasses as the Optimus3D phone uses autostereoscopic display technology for glassless 3D viewing. The phone also gives you the option of converting 2D images and videos to 3D.

Design

The LG P920 has a solid build and a large display with four Android soft keys - menu, home, back and search - beneath it. The left edge of the Optimus3D houses the HDMI and microUSB slots, while the volume rocker resides on the right edge of the phone. The top panel makes room for the 3.5 mm audio jack and the power button.

Apart from packing in the usual sensors like accelerometer and proximity sensor, the LG P920 has a gyroscope that recognizes movement in 3D space more precisely as compared to the accelerometer.

Storage and Battery

This LG Android smartphone has 8 GB of internal memory, which can store all your movies, music and documents. For those of you who still crave for more space, the phone memory can be expanded up to 32 GB using an external microSD card. The standard Li-Ion battery of 1500 mAh capacity gives a talk time of 19 hours and standby time of 474 hours.

Connectivity and Features

In terms of connectivity, the LG P920 lets you connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and 3G. For data transferring, you can utilize the Bluetooth and USB functionalities present in the phone. The HDMI and DLNA connectivity give you the option of choosing wired or wireless medium respectively for multimedia connectivity. Browsing through the Internet is made simpler and quicker, thanks to the presence of Android browser.

The LG Optimus3D comes preloaded with four 3D-enabled games (Asphalt 6, Lets Golf 2, Nova and Gulliver's Travels) and SNS integration. All your Facebook and Twitter contacts can be integrated to your phonebook contacts. You can also watch YouTube videos in 3D (only those that are shot in 3D) in this LG handset. And with the phone supporting Adobe Flash 10.1, you have more reasons to rejoice.

And don't mistake the LG Optimus3D to be a just-for-your-entertainment phone as it also packs in business features such Pushmail, Document viewer and editor. These ensure that you never miss an important mail and are ready for upcoming presentations as well.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17i

Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17i Price: Rs.19800

Key Features

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• Water and Dust Resistant
• 3-inch LCD Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Scorpion Processor
• HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

 The Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17i is a classy and stylish touchscreen phone with a futuristic design. This smartphone runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and possesses a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor under its hood. A Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine makes your images look clear and real. This mobile phone from Sony also has 512 MB loaded on to it.

A 3-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels forms the face of this phone. A wet finger tracker allows you to use your touchscreen phone with ease even when your fingers are wet. This Android smartphone is dust proof and water resistant to endure tough conditions.

The active phone from Sony Ericsson has a 5 megapixel camera with a powerful 8x zoom that lets you get closer to your subject. This camera is loaded with autofocus, touch focus, image stabilizer, smile detection, face detection and red eye reduction to help you take quality pictures. An LED flash helps you take pictures and shoot videos even in poor or fading light. This phone has a Geo-tagging feature enabled on it.

A send-to-web option lets you upload pictures that you take on your camera directly to the Internet. You can take 3D pictures with the sweep panorama and can be viewed on your 3D TV or on the multi-angle 3D display supported on the phone. You can record HD videos with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels with the Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17i.

Design

The Xperia active ST17i from Sony Ericsson has a very sporty and pleasing design. This phone has a four corner home screen with customizable icons that let you personalize your screen to meet your needs. An on-screen display with 12 keys make input and texting easy. The active has an accelerometer for auto rotate to make your experience convenient. A  

gesture input on the phone lets you swipe your finger across the screen to type with ease.

Storage and Battery

This Android phone from Sony Ericsson has an internal memory of 320 MB and is expandable up to 32 GB using microSD, microSDHC cards. The phone when fully charged gives you a talk time of up to 4 hours on 2G and 5 hours on 3G. The battery supports a standby time of up to 251 hours on 2G and 335 hours on 3G.

Connectivity and Features

The Sony Ericsson active supports GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi platforms with which you can connect to the Internet. Bluetooth and a USB port loaded on the phone lets you connect to other devices and engage in transfer of files. The Sony Ericsson Timescape UI, integrates all your communication with one person in a single place. You can access Facebook, Twitter, Google Talk, and other social networking applications with ease on your active smartphone from Sony Ericsson.

This phone has Email and supports Document viewer that allows you to keep in touch with your professional environment at all times. Instant messenger on this handset keeps you chatting with your friends constantly. This phone is AGPS supported, meaning you can find your way to every place you want to be.

The active from Sony Ericsson is a device that is designed to keep you fit. A dedicated Sporty Counter application lets you plan your activity and monitor your progress while working out. This phone supports the ANT+ application that lets you monitor your pulse and start keeping track. In addition this mobile has a walk mate application that counts the number of steps you walked.

The Xperia active ST17i from Sony Ericsson is pre-loaded with YouTube, 3D games and motion gaming to entertain you on demand. The Android market that is accessible readily on your smartphone lets you download all your favorite applications instantly on your handset.

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LG Optimus 2X P990

LG Optimus 2X P990 Price: Rs.19990

Key Features

• Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS
• 8 MP Primary Camera
• 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 4-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor
• Full HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The LG Optimus 2X P990 is an Android v2.2 Froyo (upgradeable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread) mobile and is the first Dual Core smartphone to hit the market. The hardware specs on the Optimus 2X phone oust every other smartphone currently in the market. Ticking beneath the Optimus 2Xs chassis is a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor Dual Core processor featuring two 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 cores along with eight ULP GeForce GPU cores.

The Dual Core processing power translates to effortless multi-tasking, HD gaming, jitter-free HD video playback and zero-lag web browsing experience. The Optimus 2X P990 packs an 8 megapixel camera with built-in flash and supports full HD 1080p video recording and playback. This 3G smartphone also features a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera.

 
Design
This Android smartphone sports a 4-inch IPS capacitive display that supports 16 million colors at 800 x 480 pixel resolution. The IPS display allows the P990 to retain the saturation and colors even at oblique viewing angles. The phone comes with a gyro sensor, an accelerometer for auto-orientation and a proximity sensor for auto-turn off.

Storage and Battery
The Optimus 2X P990 is powered by a 1500 mAh battery that gives 421 hrs of standby time. This 3G smartphone comes with 6.4 GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 32 GB via microSD cards.

Connectivity and Features
The Optimus P990 supports the usual list of connectivity options, 3G, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, HDMI port Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5 mm plug and micro USB port. The HDMI mirroring and Dual display feature allows the Optimus 2X to serve as a motion-sensing gaming controller for your games, rendering console-like gaming experience. The DLNA connectivity in the P990 allows you to wirelessly stream videos to a compatible television.

LG has revamped Android 2.2 on Optimus 2X to fully utilize its mammoth processing prowess. The P990 features an enhanced Google Maps that supports a three finger swipe. This Android smartphone supports Flash games straight from the browser and is the first to sport a GPU accelerated Flash player which allows for smoother transitions during Flash animations.

The Optimus 2X supports MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, the higher processing power allows the user to open multiple feeds without slowing down the phone.

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HTC Rhyme

HTC Rhyme Price: Rs.25950

Key Features

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 3.7-inch Touchscreen
• 1 GHz Scorpion Processor
• HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

HTC Rhyme is a well-crafted capacitive touchscreen phone. The smartphone runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) platform. The 1 GHz Qulacomm Scorpion processor allows you to experience faster browsing on the handset. The Rhyme features a HTC Sense UI that provides shortcuts to your favourite applications and smooth navigation.

The Android phone features a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, which allows you to view videos and images in bigger screen with 480 x 800 pixel of resolution. The HTC Rhyme features a 5 megapixel autofocus camera and a VGA front camera. With auto focus available in the handset you can go closer to the image and click photos. Other features like Geo tagging helps you to get better quality pictures.

The LED flashlight in the Rhyme helps you to take good pictures during the night. The phone camera also supports HD video recording at 720 x 1280 pixels of resolution. You can play them at MP4, 3GP, 3G2, H.263, H.264 and WMV formats.

Design

The HTC Rhyme comes with aluminium and a soft touch surface. The top of the phone features a power button and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The left occupies the micro USB port and volume rocker on the right. You can find microphones at the top and the bottom of the handset in order to add sound quality.

At the back of the phones lies the camera, single flashlight and the loudspeaker grill. A 0.3 megapixel VGA camera is situated at the front of the handset. HTC features sensors like Accelerometer for UI auto-rotate, Ambient light sensor and Proximity sensor for auto turn-off.

Battery and Storage

The Android phone is powered by 1600 mAh Li-Ion battery which provides a talk time up to 10 hours in 2G and 8 hours in 3G. When fully charged the handset provides a standby time up to 340 hours on 3G and 295 hours on 2G. HTC Rhyme has an inbuilt memory of 1GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD, microSDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

The Rhyme from HTC allows you to access the Internet through GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi and 3G. You can check your professional and personal Emails on the move. Connectivity features like Bluetooth and USB port allows you share various files like music, videos and images with other devices.

You can store your favourite music numbers and can play them in the music player. The player supports MP3, WAV formats. The FM radio lets you tune into your favourite stations and enjoy the shows.

The Wi-Fi Hotspot in the HTC handset acts like a modem and allows other devices to use the Internet. A-GPS allows you navigate to your desired locations. The Push Email facility allows you to check your mails on the go

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Motorola Defy

Motorola Defy Price: Rs.15450

Key Features

• Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS
• 3.7-inch Touchscreen
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 800 MHz ARM Cortex A8 Processor
• 2G and 3G Network Support
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The Motorola Defy is a full touch phone that runs on Android OS 2.2 - Froyo. The mobile phone has a 800 MHz processor with 512 MB RAM. The Defy is a sturdy phone with dustproof, water and scratch resistant features.

Imaging and video is taken care of by a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and LED Flash features. The camera can record VGA videos at 30 fps. Additional features attributed to the camera include white balance and anti banding, with ability to digitally zoom.

Design

The capacitive touchscreen of the mobile is fitted with a Corning Gorilla Glass which lends it the feature of being impact and scratch resistant. The 3.7-inch TFT display screen has resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The screen of the Android device can be rotated in three ways, thanks to the accelerometer. Other sensors loaded into the mobile phone are proximity and ambient light sensors.

Storage and Battery

This Motorola handset ships with 1.25 GB internal memory and a pre-installed microSD card which brings another 2 GB memory on board. Further an external microSD card can be used to increase the memory to a maximum of 32 GB. The Defy uses a Li-Po 1540 mAh battery that serves talk time of maximum 6.7 hours.

Internet and Connectivity

For connectivity, the Motorola Defy has Bluetooth and USB. Internet access on the phone is made available by GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi. The handset features Android WebKit browser with Adobe Flash Lite support. Location services are provided by A-GPS and e-Compass. The Crystal Talk Plus feature filters background noise and enhances user voice. The mobile also has access to Google maps and Android market.

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