Camera sold for $2.19 million in Austria

An Austrian photo gallery says a camera used by a photographer who documented the life of artist Pablo Picasso has sold for a world record price of $2.19 million.

The Westlicht gallery says the Leica m3d belonged to David Douglas Duncan. The 96-year-old former photographer for LIFE magazine was a close friend of Picasso and published hundreds of exclusive photos of him.

Manufactured in 1955, the camera is one of four ever made, and the price is a world record for a commercially produced camera.

In a statement on Monday, Westlicht says the second-highest price in Saturday's sale was for a gold-plated Leica made in 1929, which sold for $1.3 million.

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Samsung India launches Windows-8 based ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro

Samsung has introduced its ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro devices in India. Both these 'hybrid' devices feature a 10-finger multi-touch screen and are powered by Microsoft's latest Windows 8 operating system.
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC features a 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD, S-Pen, Intel Atom Z2760 processor, and USB 2.0. It is 9.9mm thick and will be available in the market for Rs. 53,990.
On the other hand, ATIV Smart PC Pro, is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor. Other features of Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro include USB 3.0, S-Pen, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD. This device is 11.9mm thick and will retail for Rs. 75, 490.
Samsung ATIV Smart PC and Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro will be available in Indian along with a detachable keyboard docking system (included with both devices), which allows users to switch between a tablet and traditional laptop mode.
According to Samsung, though Smart PC and Smart PC Pro come with Windows 8 on-board, they are also fully compatible with Windows 7. Samsung's applications such as S Note and SPlayer come pre-installed in both devices.
Announcing these products, Jin Park, Vice President of IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics said, "Our smart devices like ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro and Samsung Notebooks deliver seamless user experience through convergence technologies across multiple devices. With our leadership in design and technology and Microsoft's leadership in operating systems, we are able to provide customers with smart devices that have the most beautiful design, powerful performance and ease of use."
Uday Bhatt, Director, Samsung IT business said, "Samsung has had a great year so far with its products being accepted in the market. We have established a strong foundation and we will continue to bring in innovative products and new user experiences to delight our Indian consumers".
Samsung had first unveiled ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro at IFA 2012.

Samsung ATIV Smart PC key specs

• Display Size: 11.6" (PLS type) with 1366 x 768p resolution
• 31Wh battery
• 304.0 x 189.4 x 9.9mm(without keyboard) | 304.0 x 189.4 x 19.9mm(with keyboard)
• Weight: 750g(without keyboard) / 1.48kg(with keyboard)
• Operating System: Windows 8
• Processor: Next generation Intel Atom Processor
• System Memory: LPDDR 2GB
• Integrated Camera: Front 2M, Rear 8M(w/ flash)
• Storage Hard Disk Drive: 128GB eMMC
• Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0
• USB2.0x1, USB2.0x2(KBD), mHDMI, microSD

Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro key specs

• Display Size: 11.6" (PLS type) with 1920 x 1080p resolution
• 47Wh battery
• 304.0 x 189.4 x 11.89mm(without keyboard) | 304.0 x 189.4 x 21.89mm(with keyboard)
• Weight: 884g(without keyboard) / 1.6kg(with keyboard)
• Operating System: Windows 8
• Processor: Intel Core i5
• System Memory: DDR 4GB
• Integrated Camera: Front 2M, Rear 5M
• Storage Hard Disk Drive: Up to 256GB SSD
• Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0
• USB3.0x1, USB2.0x2(KBD), mHDMI, microSD

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IPad mini review..

I bet the iPad mini is going to be on a lot of wish lists this holiday season. I also bet that for a lot of people, it's not going to be the best choice. It's beautiful and light, but Apple made a big compromise in the design, one that means that buyers should look closely at the competition before deciding.Starting at $329, the iPad mini is the cheapest iPad. The screen is a third smaller than the regular iPads, and it sits in an exquisitely machined aluminum body. It weighs just 11 ounces half as much as a full-size iPad making it easier to hold in one hand. It's just under 8 inches long and less than a third of an inch thick, so it fits easily into a handbag.
The issue is the screen quality. Apple has been on the forefront of a move toward sharper, more colorful screens. It calls them "Retina" displays because the pixels the little light-emitting squares that make up the screen are so small that they blend together almost seamlessly in our eyes, removing the impression that we're watching a grid of discrete elements.
The iPad mini doesn't have a Retina screen. By the standards of last year, it's a good screen, with the same number of pixels as the first iPad and the iPad 2. The latest full-size iPad has four times as many pixels, and it really shows. By comparison, the iPad mini's screen looks coarse. It looks dull, too, because it doesn't have the same color-boosting technology that the full-size model has.
This is not an entirely fair comparison, as the full-size iPad starts at $499 and weighs twice as much. The real issue is that this year, there are other tablets that are cheaper than the iPad mini, weigh only slightly more and still have better screens.
Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle Fire HD costs $199 and has about the same overall size as the mini. While the Kindle's screen is somewhat smaller (leaving a bigger frame around the edges), it is also sharper, with 30 percent more pixels than the mini. Colors are slightly brighter, too.
Barnes & Noble Inc.'s Nook HD costs $229 and has a screen that's even sharper than the Kindle HD's. It's got 65 percent more pixels than the iPad mini.
Why do tablets from two companies chiefly known as book stores beat Apple's latest for screen quality?
Sharper screens are darker, requiring a more powerful backlight to appear bright. That, in turn, would have forced an increase in the battery size. That's the reason the first iPad with a Retina display was thicker and heavier than the iPad 2. So to keep the iPad mini thin while matching the 10-hour battery life of the bigger iPads, Apple had to compromise on the display.
This can't last, though. By next year, it will likely be even more obvious that Apple is seriously behind in screen quality on its small tablet, and it will have to upgrade to a Retina display somehow. That means this first-generation iPad mini will look old pretty fast.
The display causes a few other problems, too. One is that when you run iPhone apps on the mini, it uses the coarsest version of the graphics for that app - the version designed for iPhones up to the 2009 model, the 3GS. You can blow the app up to fill more of the screen, but it looks pretty ugly. The full-size iPad uses the higher-quality Retina graphics when running iPhone apps, and it looks much better.
Some apps adapted for the iPad screen don't display that well on the mini screen, either, because of the smaller size. Buttons can be too small to hit accurately, bringing to mind Steve Jobs' 2010 comments about smaller tablets. The late Apple founder was of the vociferous opinion that the regular iPad was the smallest size that was also friendly to use.
In some apps, text on the mini is too small to be comfortably read - the section fronts in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal apps are examples of this.
Of course, in some other respects, the iPad mini outdoes the Fire and the Nook, so it isn't just the tablet for the buyer who needs the prettiest and the thinnest. In particular, the Mini is a $329 entry ticket to the wonderful world of iPad and iPhone apps. For quality and quantity, it beats all the other app stores. (Oddly, there's an inverse relationship between screen quality and app availability in this category the Nook HD has the best screen and the fewest apps, while the second-best Kindle Fire HD has middling access to apps.)
The Mini also has front- and back-facing cameras, for taking still photos and video and for videoconferencing. The Kindle Fire HD only has a front-facing camera for videoconferencing. The Nook HD doesn't have a camera at all.
In short, the iPad Mini is more versatile than the competition, and I'm sure it will please a lot of people. But take a look at the competition first, and figure that by next year, we'll see something from Apple that looks a lot better.
About the iPad Mini
The base model of the iPad mini costs $329 and comes with 16 gigabytes of storage. A 32 GB model goes for $429 and 64 GB for $529. Soon, you'll be able to get versions that can connect through cellular networks, not just Wi-Fi. Add $130 to the price.

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HTC rolls out Android 4.1 update for One X globally

HTC has started rolling out the Android 4.1 update for One X for users across the globe.

Users in India and other parts of Asia were among the first to receive the update over the weekend and Monday the update started popping up for users across other regions as well. If you have not already received the over-the-air update notification, you can try to manually check for an update by going to Settings > About > Software updates >Check now.

According to reports, the Android 4.1 update for HTC One X, which includes the HTC Sense 4+ UI, is being pushed out in two separate parts. The first file is around 1.5 MB in size, while the main Jelly Bean update is around 360 MB.

Back in July, HTC had announced plans to release Android 4.1 update for its One X and One S smartphones. While the Android 4.1 update for HTC One X is finally here, there's no sign of the HTC One S update.

HTC One X and One S smartphones where announced at this year's Mobile World Congress in February. The HTC One X comes with a 4.7-inch 1280x720 display and is powered by a  1.5 GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM. It features a 8-megapixel rear shooter with a 1.4-megapixel front camera. The phone comes with 32GB of non-expandable storage and a 1800 mAh non user-replaceable battery.

The HTC One S is powered by a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor with 1GB RAM and sports a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch display with qHD resolution and a pixel density of 256ppi. It runs on Android 4.0, has 1GB RAM and 16GB of in-built storage (non-expandable).There's an 8-megapixel autofocus camera at the rear with LED flash that can captures videos in 1080p at 30fps. There's a front facing VGA camera as well and a 1650mAh Li-Po battery.

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Latest Android Apps for Tablets

There are a lot of different Android apps for tablets. The iPad is very popular, but the Android has gained a big audience as well. This is why more and more Android apps are becoming available for tablet PCs. This has led to a much bigger audience of users for the Android Tablets.

Google Currents
People that are interested in seeing the news in a cool format should consider Google Currents. This is perfect for people that want to know the headlines before heading out to work. The great thing about this is that the app can be set up to only pull stories from the sources that you pick. This is the app that you want if you need to filter the story content.

Cisco Web Ex
Software engineers have played around with the virtual conference for years. Cisco has done more than play. These designers behind the Cisco Web Ex app have finally got it right. This is the perfect app for web meetings. People that have used it on desktops are well aware of how easy it is. It's just more flexible now that it is available for Android tablets.

Evernote
People that have lots of things to do and very little time to remember everything that needs doing will rejoice with Evernote. This is the perfect app for storing lots of different documents like lists and personal notes. You can also store receipts and photos here. This app actually works well with other apps like Lemon and Expensify. People that have business trips or monthly budgets can scan their receipts in Lemon or Expensify and export everything to the Evernote app.

Pocket Cloud Pro
Everyone wants to store their data in the cloud. The Pocket Cloud Pro app - in similar ways to Evernote - helps a lot of Android tablet users do this. This app is often marketed as a desktop remote control. The people that use it will often be able to hop from one computer to another to access files or different resources.

Kindle
Readers will love the Kindle app. It is so much easier than trying to read with a smart phone. The app works well and text that is inside looks awesome. Many people that considered eBook readers are changing their minds at the last minute. More people are going to consider the Android tablets because these devices are more diverse.

Drop Box
This is yet another cloud technology interface. It is popular because many people were already quite familiar with the desktop version of this problem. Users start out with a little under 3GB of storage space. They can get more storage space by auto synching their photo uploads from desktops or referring friends. People also have the option of getting more storage space by signing up for it.

Many people that use the Drop Box environment will send invitations to their friends. This is how people share files. It's a great virtual storage locker for people that are mobile.

Author’s Bio: Myke Thomas is a freelance writer, professional blogger, and social media enthusiast. Her blog Phonetvinternet.com focuses on internet bloggers, technology bloggers and telecom bloggers. You can follow him on Google+ and Twitter.

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Google Nexus 7 Tablet - Features - Price In India

Let’s Have a Look at Great Google’s Tablet Nexus 7

Nexus 7 by Google is an amazing tablet that you can have for only $200, but it has been tightly integrated with the Google play and cannot even match the Amazon’s content selection as well as prices for the contending Kindle Fire. These were some of the initial reviews about the gadget which is running on Android OS 4.1, Jelly Bean version. Furthermore, it is more of a Google’s initial stab at a home-produced slate and has been admired a lot by the users, but it does come up short in different key areas.

Reviewing The Specs
The Nexus 7 was announced by Google in the last week and that was during Google’s annual conference that took place in San Francisco.

The gadget has been incorporated with a 7” display, with resolutions of 1280-by-800 at 216 pixels per inch, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 8GB or even 16GB storage capacity, 1 GB RAM, 12-core GeForce GPU, and a 1.2 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor. The gadget weighs approximately 0.75 pounds and is offered for only $200.

Google integrated the Jelly Bean version which happens to be a lot smoother and responsive as compared to the prior version of Android with a patch up which is known as ‘Project Butter.’ It has been agreed by most of the users that the Jelly Bean version on the Nexus 7 device happens to be a great improvement as compared to the prior Android incarnations. The applications on the device load briskly and quickly and the Tegra chipset provides stunning results to the users.

 Designing
The gadget may be marked as another black gagdet in the long range of black tablets, but this one has a lot going for it on the front end. The Nexus 7 has a leather-like rubber casing on its back. Although it is the rubber but it has been nicely and properly textured. This makes the entire design of the device comfortable and appealing. The gadget is light in weight as compared to the Kindle Fire.

Display
Users have been admiring the 7-inches1280-by-800 display, which displays text clearly as well as the images and graphics appear good. However, some state that the colors are more of a washed out when weighed against the device. However, Nexus 7 does not support Retina display quality just as the iPad which is the third generation device.

Any Bummers?
Nexus 7 has an amazing screen, smooth navigation, zippy responsiveness, but there has been some bummers noticed about the gadget. Mostly people do not like the fact that Google itself is supporting the internal storage, without any microSD slot, which happens to be a standardized feature for most of the Android based gadgets. It also lacks HDMI support as people will not be able to put up the display on larger screens. Furthermore, the rear-facing camera happens to be a letdown and it has been configured for portrait view only as default, with no other options for the landscape mode if the gadget is turned.

The bummers are still there, but if you are considering an Android device within your budget then opting for Nexus 7 is not a bad idea!

The Google Nexus 7 will be priced at Rs 15000 in India.

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Tech Gadgets For Students(Essential)

Students should take advantage of gadgets to help with studying and a day to day balance of working and relaxing. It’s probably worth investing in costly gadgets before your student loan gets depleted in the first few weeks of a year. Alternatively, consider asking for something as a going away or birthday present. Many gadgets that can have a significant impact on your studies can, however be picked up relatively cheaply. Some of the best gadgets to look out for include noise cancelling headphones, a wireless printer, an iPad, digital voice recorders, and a George Foreman grill.

 1 - Noise Cancelling Headphones

 Noise cancelling headphones represent a valuable way to focus in a busy library or a student house. Relatively cheap, noise cancelling headphones can allow you to study in peace, and can be a blessing if you get easily distracted by noise. They can similarly be valuable if you live in a shared house where people decide to stay up late, or have people over regularly. Shutting out noise when you sleep can allow you to avoid having your night and mornings disrupted.

 2 - iPad

 Perhaps the most expensive item on this list, an iPad is, however, valuable for different parts of your studying routine. Reading can be downloaded onto an iPad, while you can also use it to record lectures, and to make notes. Wireless connectivity similarly means that you can work, and keep up to date with your emails and course uploads when you’re away from the university. You can also be used to sneak in some entertainment in-between studying.

 3 - Wireless Printer

 Printing in the library or elsewhere on campus can be stressful, particularly if there are long queues and you are in a rush to meet a deadline. Investing in a home printer is recommended, particularly if you like to print out notes on a regular basis, or if your course requires a lot of essays. Inkjet printers can be bought relatively cheaply, and can also be combined with scanners. A wireless printer means that you can connect different devices to a single printer, saving you practical problems with cabling. You may also be able to save money by having a shared house printer that you all chip into buying.

 4 - George Foreman Grill

 A well established part of student kitchens and bedrooms, George Foreman Grills represent an easy to use solution to cooking snacks while living in catered halls or busy kitchens. Cheese toasties and bacon sandwiches can be quickly cooked and can make you popular in your first week. Having a grill also means that you can save on takeaways after a night out, although you should be careful if using one drunk.

 5 - Digital Voice Recorders

 Ideal for recording lectures, digital voice recorders can be found for less than £20, and can be synced up to laptops and other devices. Having a record of lectures makes it much easier to revise, and can jog your memory if you have morning lectures when your note taking skills might not be at their sharpest.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini price in India surfaces unofficially through online retailers

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini smartphone’s price in India has been revealed by a popular online retailer, who has already started selling the device before its launch. Users, who do not wish to wait for the phone to make an official entry into the country, can shell out Rs. 27,000 to lay their hands over it.

The 3G-enabled Android handset’s front panel is graced by a 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive multi-touch display which can project HD visuals in 480 x 800p resolution at pixel density of 233ppi. This touchscreen is fitted on a sleek form factor with dimensions of 121.55 x 63 x 9.9 millimeters that weighs approximately 120 grams. The marble white-colored phone comes with 8GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy S3 look-alike also has a VGA front-mounted camera. So, users can engage in video conferencing over the internet, while on the move. Apart from the webcam, the Samsung handset sports a 5MP snapper that boasts of possessing attributes such as LED flash, auto focus, face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus and more. It can even be utilized for recording videos of 720p resolution at the rate of 30 frames per second.

Unlike the Galaxy S3, the Galaxy S3 Mini employs a 1GHz dual core processor for multitasking properties and takes advantage of the Android Jelly Bean 4.1 OS. It features 1GB RAM and has an expansion slot to hoard digital content of up to 32GB capacity on the phone with a little assistance from a microSD card.


Compatible with GSM, EDGE, GPRS and HSDPA networks, the device has built-in Wi-Fi and other communication options like S Beam, Bluetooth and NFC. It has also been pre-loaded with multiple Samsung apps and is embedded with a mini SIM card slot, 3.5mm stereo headset jack and a USB 2.0 port as well. Its 1500mAh battery can cough up the juice for talk time of close to 850 minutes in the 2G mode.

The 8GB Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is available through eBay India for a price of Rs. 26,999.


Specifications:
- GSM, EDGE, GPRS and HSDPA
 - 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive multi-touch display
 - 5MP camera, VGA front webcam
 - Android Jelly Bean 4.1
 - 1GHz dual core processor
 - 1GB RAM
 - 8GB internal memory
 - 1500mAh battery

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Intex Aqua 5.0 Android 4.0 Dual SIM phone with 5-inch display Rs. 9990

The Intex Aqua 5.0, that carries a price tag of Rs. 9990, has been introduced probably to take on the recently unveiled Zync Cloud Z5 smartphone. It draws power from a powerful dual core processor and similar to the aforementioned Zync phone, employs a 5-inch touchscreen.

It plays successor to Aqua 3.2 and belongs to the company’s range of affordable smartphones. Another highlight of this device is its dual SIM (3G + 2G) functionality, so users can keep their personal and professional lives separate. It has been integrated with a dual core Cortex A9 CPU which claims to process at a maximum speed of 1GHz.

This chipset works in conjunction with 512MB of RAM, so it should offer improved multitasking properties, smooth navigation and relatively fast web access. The Intex handset is the proud owner of a capacitive display that provides a multi-touch real estate spanning 5 inches. It can render clear visuals in 480 x 800p resolution.



The Aqua 5.0 takes advantage of the Android Ice Cream Sandwich v4.0 platform, but an over-the-air Jelly Bean update doesn’t seem to be in the offing. There is 4GB of internal memory to hoard digital content on the phone and an expansion slot to increase the memory by up to 32GB using a microSD card. Moreover, it is accompanied by a 4GB SD card.

Snap-happy users will appreciate its dual cameras. A 1.3MP webcam has been embedded on the front panel for enabling users to make face-to-face video calls and even click self portrait. The rear side sports a 5MP snapper that can be used for the purpose of capturing still shots as well as record videos.

Furthermore, it can be utilized for accessing the Google Play store and is even pre-loaded with multiple applications and games. Complete with a mobile tracker and various sensors, the device boasts of Bluetooth A2DP and FM radio as well. It draws power from a 2000mAh battery and is available in shades of blue, black and silver.

The Intex Aqua 5.0 carries a price tag of Rs. 9,990.

Specifications:
- 5-inch capacitive multi-touch display
 - Android Ice Cream Sandwich
 - 1GHz dual core Cortex A9 processor
 - Dual SIM (3G + 2G)
 - 5MP camera, 1.2MP webcam
 - 4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB
 - 2000mAh battery

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HTC Desire SV In India(22,000 approx)

The HTC Desire SV that was unveiled earlier this month in India, has finally hit availability status in the country, albeit unofficially. Similar to the One X+ which is also slated to be made available soon, the phone in question runs the Jelly Bean platform.

Its internal working is carried out under the supervision of the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor which can clock in a maximum speed of 1GHz. This chipset teams up with 768MB of RAM, so users experience smooth navigation and relatively fast performance, even when launching multiple applications at the same time. Digital content like pictures, music and videos can be hoarded on the phone’s 4GB internal memory.


Additionally, the Taiwanese manufacturer has embedded an expansion slot into the Desire SV so it can extend support to a microSD card of up to 32GB capacity. It measures 67.9 x 129.74 x 10.7 millimeters and tips the scales at little more than 130 grams. The handset hides a removable 1620mAh lithium-ion battery under the hood to keep the device charged for a long period of time.

The smartphone’s key highlight is its dual SIM card slots (GSM + GSM). A 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 WVGA multi-touch display lays claim over the front panel and is said to be capable of delivering high definition visuals in 800 x 480p resolution. The flip side houses an 8MP primary snapper which has been blessed with features like LED flash, auto focus, a BSI sensor, touch focus, geo-tagging and the ability to record HD videos at the rate of 30 frames per second.




It takes advantage of the Android 4.1 OS and has HTC Sense for an intuitive user interface. Much like all of the other recent HTC smartphones, this device belonging to the One range has also been integrated with Beats Audio technology. Additionally, it is pre-loaded with Document Viewer and Office Suite. So, users can stay entertained as well as productive on the move.

The HTC Desire SV can be picked up from online retailers like Snapdeal, Infibeam, Flipkart, eBay India and more for a price of approximately Rs. 22,000.


Specifications:
- 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 multi-touch display
 - 480 x 800p resolution
 - Android with HTC Sense
 - 1GHz dual core Qualcomm S4 processor
 - 768MB of RAM
 - 8MP camera with HTC ImageSense
 - 4GB of onboard memory

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BlackBerry 10 gets demoed in a 10 minute video

Research in Motion had recently announced that it will be unveiling its much-awaited BlackBerry 

10operating system on January 30, 2013. The event will happen simultaneously in multiple countries around the world. The company is also certain that the new smartphones based on this OS will start retailing soon after the event.However in the meantime, the curious folks at Spanish website muycomputer.com caught up with Claudio Roselli , Regional Senior Product Manager, who gave them a 10 minutes video tour of what this operating system has to offer. The video features Dev Alpha B, which runs on an almost finished version of BlackBerry OS 10.
Here are a four key features that are demonstrated in this video

1) Lock Screen
The first feature that is being showcased is adaptive lock screen, which changes into icons as you move your fingers around the screen.

2) BlackBerry Flow
BlackBerry Flow is a new user experience that allows seamless navigation across open applications and the BlackBerry Hub.

3) Dedicated Multitasking screen
The new BlackBerry 10 OS will come with screen dedicated to "efficient multitasking".

4) BlackBerry Hub
BlackBerry Hub is the focus point for the new operating system. It is the place where all messages, notifications, feeds, and calendar events can be seen. Also, one can access the Hub with a simple gesture at any time no matter what you are doing with the smartphone.
This video also gives a glimpse of the BlackBerry 10 App World. RIM has already made it clear that it will be pushing for app quality, not quantity, with its make-or-break BlackBerry 10 devices and targeting applications to customers in various regions.
Coming back to features, RIM at the BlackBerry Jam event had talked about two more features - BlackBerry Keyboard and BlackBerry Balance - but both are not a part of this video. The new BlackBerry keyboard learns how you write and adapts to your typing.
BlackBerry Balance offers to keep personal apps and information separate from work data, and the user can switch from their personal to work profile with a simple gesture.



It is expected that BlackBerry 10 OS will come with video chat feature for the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service. However, there is no official word for the same.
RIM had recently launched a beta version of BBM app that supports voice calling over Wi-Fi.
Users can continue to text chat with other BBM contacts while they are on a voice call. Voice calling will not work over 3G or cellular networking, likely as a sop to keep mobile operators around the globe happy.

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4 Asus AIOs launched in India, prices start at Rs. 30,000

The Asus AIO range that includes the ET2012IUKS, ET2210INKS, ET2012IGTS and ET2411INTI has been unveiled and its price in India begins at Rs. 30,000. The latter two devices have been fitted with touch displays and all of these systems are said to adopt a space-saving and ergonomic design.

First up is the ET2012IUKS, a 20-inch all-in-one that operates with the assistance of the Intel G640 processor and tags along 4GB of DDR3 RAM. Loaded with a GPU for enhanced graphics, the device has been integrated with a 3.5-inch 500GB HDD. It even features an optical disk drive and a webcam in addition to Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n for wireless internet access.

The ET2210INKS compact computer is graced by a 21.5-inch screen as well as a camera so users can engage in face-to-face video conferencing. It hides the Intel Core i3-2120 processor under the hood along with 6GB of DDR3 RAM for smooth multitasking. Its ability to deliver decent graphics can be attributed to the NV GT610M GPU. The Wi-Fi-enabled system allows users to hoard digital content of up to 1TB capacity as it incorporates a 3.5-inch SATA HDD.

The ET2012IGTS AIO from Asus offers a multi-touch real estate of 20 inches and gains steam from the Intel Core i3-2120 chipset. It ships with 8GB of DRR3 RAM and a 3.5-inch HDD of 500GB capacity along with AMD HD7470M graphics. Pre-loaded with the Windows 7 OS, it boasts of webcam, an ODD and WLAN amongst a number of other attributes.


Another touchscreen AIO from the company is the ET2411INTI, which employs a 23.6-inch display in addition to a snapper. It is fueled by the Intel Core i5-3450 CPU, 6GB of DDR3 RAM and the Nvidia GT630M graphics, while the computer even employs a 1TB 3.5-inch SATA HDD. It features built-in Wi-Fi, a subwoofer and runs on the Windows 7 platform.

All of these wall-mountable PCs have been deployed with the company’s proprietary SonicMaster technology in order to ensure lossless audio and in turn an improved acoustic experience. This technology takes advantage of a digital signal processor which is responsible for delivering distinct vocals and fidelity. These computers are backed by a three-year onsite warranty.

The Asus ET2012IUKS, ET2210INKS, ET2012IGTS and ET2411INTI AIOs carry price tags of Rs. 30,000, Rs. 44,400, Rs. 43,000 and Rs. 66,600, respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy S III mini, Note II may get 3 new colours in 2013

The new colors for the Galaxy S III mini are: Titan Gray, Garnet Red and Onyx Black. Samsung expect the new colors for the Galaxy S III mini in December or in begining of 2013.
The new colors for the Galaxy Note II are: Amber Brown, Topaz Blue and Ruby Wine. Samsung will ship the new colors in 2013.

Samsung Galaxy S III mini and Galaxy Note II may get 3 new colours each soon, according to a reportin Sam Mobile.
It is likely Samsung may unveil the new colours of the devices at CES 2013, that is being held in Las Vegas from 5th to 9th January 2013. The Galaxy Note II is currently available in India in Marble White and Titanium Grey colour options, while the S III mini is yet to launch in the country.

Samsung had first unveiled Galaxy Note II at IFA 2012. Just like the original Note device, Note II is also a smartphone-tablet hybrid. It sports a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD display and is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. It has a 3100mAh battery and has 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card.

The device features a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 1.9-megapixel front camera. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Note II comes with the S-Pen stylus for taking notes on the device. In terms of connectivity, Samsung Galaxy Note II offers 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. It is available for Rs. 37,990 from Samsung India's online store.

The Galaxy S III mini was announced in October. It features a 4-inch screen, runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor and features a 5-megapixel camera. It has a 1500 mAh battery and 8/16GB internal storage options. There is no official India launch date or price yet.

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Sony Xperia tipo (dual) review

Sony is trying to make a comeback in the mobile space banking on its Android line-up after launching a handful of mid-range smartphones like the Xperia neo, Xperia U, Xperia P, Xperia Ion and Xperia sola. Now with the launch of the Sony Xperia tipo and Xperia tipo dual, the company is eyeing the entry level Android market, while also aiming to bring dual-SIM devices.In terms of specifications the only thing that sets apart the Xperia tipo from the Xperia tipo dual is that the latter has a dual-SIM slot. Also, Xperia tipo is available in a handful of colour options - black, white, red and blue, while users opting for the dual-SIM version will have to be content with just the black and white.

So is Sony Xperia tipo a worthy entry level Android device or does one need to look at other options available in the market? Here's our review.
Design/ Hardware
At first glance, the Xperia tipo reminds us of a nursery rhyme "I am little teapot (read: tipo), short and stout". This is an apt description for this smartphone. In a world where smartphones are eyeing to get a bigger screen and slimmer profile, Xperia tipo is a bit of an exception.
It has a 3.2-inch screen that makes it look a bit smaller than most of the smartphones being launched. Not to mention that it is also a bit chubby at 13mm. Thankfully this chubbiness does not reflect in its weight as it feels light at just 99 grams.
The smartphone has a full plastic body and its back has a soft, matte coating that feels slightly rubberised allowing for a good grip. The Xperia tipo does not have a great build but still feels sturdy.
As already mentioned the smartphone comes with a 3.2-inch display, which is made up of a mineral glass that helps protect the screen from scratches.
Just below the screen are the three capacitive Android buttons - back, home and menu. The right panel has the USB/charging port and the left houses the volume rocker (and the SIM swap button for the Xperia tipo dual). Xperia tipo dual supports both GSM SIMs and the SIM swap button helps in changing the default SIM by just one click.
The top panel has the power button and a 3.5mm jack and the back has the 3.2 megapixel camera. Overall, it is not a bad looking smartphone and its size makes it easy to pocket.
The Xperia tipo runs on a single core 800MHz processor and has 512 MB of RAM. The internal storage available on this smartphone is around 3 GB, which can be expanded up to 32GB through microSD card. There is also a 1,500 mAh battery on-board.
Display
The Xperia tipo has a 3.2-inch display, which offers a resolution of 480x320 pixels. The resolution and the viewing angles may not seem great, but when you look at the competition (the likes of LG Optimus L3, LG Optimus L3 dual, Samsung Galaxy Y and Samsung Galaxy Y Duos), you'll find that the display is pretty good for the price.
Under sun visibility on the Xperia tipo was decent. The screen used in this smartphone is reflective.
The keyboard on the smartphone feels a bit cramped and the speed and the accuracy take a hit because of the same.
Camera
The Sony Xperia tipo comes with a decent 3.2-megapixel shooter. The picture quality of the images taken in daylight from this smartphone is decent. However, there is no flash in this smartphone so one should not even expect to click picture when the light is low.
Another downside is that there is no auto-focus in the camera. The device lacks a dedicated camera button. The camera app is accessible through the lock screen swiping left on the lock screen.
The camera on-board offers various modes such as Night scene, Beach and Snow and Sports to click pictures. Basic camera settings are present such as Self-timer, White Balance settings, Metering to aid photography. The clicked pictures can also be Geotagged.
The quality of videos taken through this smartphone is average.
Software/ Interface
The biggest advantage that the Xperia tipo has is that it runs on Android 4.0. Sony has also added a layer of its TimeScape UI on the smartphone. There are five customisable home screens to fill with apps and widgets. The UI feels quite smooth.
Sony has also pre-loaded quite a few apps on this smartphone such as Bollywood Hungama, CricBuzz, WhatsApp and Office Suite. There is also a PVR Cinema app thrown in that helps check out show timings and book tickets.
Another app thrown in is appXtra, which helps in downloading apps such as Satyamev Jayate, Romance with Kareena, SRK with love and Romantic Salman. What this really does is give access to the TV show Satyamev Jayate and lets users watch free songs and videos of their favourite Bollywood stars.
For the ones that believe in astrology, an Astro app by Bejan Daruwalla's of GaneshaSpeaks.com fame is also pre-loaded. It shows the daily horoscope depending on your sun sign.
Performance/ Battery
Sony Xperia tipo comes with an 800 MHz processor, which is not earth shattering but is quite decent for an entry-level device. The smartphone's performance is in line with its price, and offers a reasonable multi-tasking experience as well. The browsing experience using the stock browser is fast and smooth.
Sony is promoting the audio playback of this smartphone and that is indeed the highlight of this device. You can play widely known formats such as MP3, MP4, AAC,WAV, OTA, OGG and AMR audio formats. The audio quality is good both on the headphones and the loudspeaker.
Sony Xperia tipo comes with a 1500 mAh battery, which is better than the HTC Explorer (1230 mAH), Samsung Galaxy Y (1200 mAh) and LG Optimus ME (1280 mAH). The battery easily last a full day on a single charge.
Verdict
If you're looking for a decent Android ICS smartphone for under Rs. 10,000 then this is the smartphone to go for. It definitely has an edge over Samsung Galaxy Y, LG Optimus Me, LG Optimus L3 and HTC Explorer, which run on the dated Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. Not to forget that it has a good battery life and a great music playback. However, do keep the relatively smaller screen size in mind while considering the Xperia tipo.

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Sony unveils VAIO Duo 11 hybrid ultrabook for Rs. 89,990

Sony India Thursday unveiled the next generation hybrid ultrabook VAIO Duo 11. The device will be available in stores by the end of December for Rs. 89,990. Sony had globally showcased VAIO Duo 11 in August 2012.

Sony VAIO Duo 11 comes with what Sony terms as the 'Surf Slider' design, which helps the device to switch smoothly between Tablet and PC modes. It comes with 11.6-inch (29.4cm) screen with a resolution of 1920x1080. VAIO Duo 11 features a backlit keyboard, is 17.85 mm thin and weighs 1.3 kilograms.

The device is powered by 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor and runs on Windows 8. Other features include 4GB DDR3 SDRAM and 128GB flash drive. VAIO Duo 11 comes with built-in 4,960mAh cell battery that lasts for about 4.5 hours. The company is also offering an option of a sheet-type battery, which extends battery life to about 9 hours but will cost extra. As of now Sony has not zeroed in on the India price for this sheet-type battery.

There is a 2-megapixel front and rear camera on board. For connectivity Sony VAIO Duo 11 comes with Bluetooth, USB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet and VGA ports, as well as USB Sleep Charge that lets you charge USB devices like mobiles or music players on the go, even when the PC is off, .

To sweeten the deal, Sony is offering Digital noise cancelling headphones along with Sony VAIO Duo 11. Other optional accessories with this device include a screen protection cover and carrying case.

Commenting on the launch, Shoji Ohama, Product Manager VAIO, Sony India says, "Sony is known to come out with elegant, sleek and portable products and Sony VAIO Duo 11 to follows the same philosophy." He further adds, "Android tablets are about ease of use and not about productivity while Windows is for both productivity and fast results".
The company shared that they currently have no plans to come out with a similar product running on Windows RT.
VAIO Duo 11 specifications

• Intel Core i7-3517U,
• Windows 8
• 4GB DDR3L 1600MHz SDRAM
• 128GB SSD
• 29.4cm (11.6") OptiContrast™ Panel;
• Full HD (1920x1080) with wide (16:9) aspect ratio; capacitive touchscreen
• Intel® HD Graphics 4000
• WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth® Ver. 4.0 + HS; Ethernet (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1); USB 3.0 (x1), USB 3.0 with USB charge (x1); VGA out; HDMI out; Memory Stick Duo / SD memory card combined slot; stereo speakers with xLOUD™ ; Full HD Web Cameras (x2, front and rear facing) powered by 'Exmor for PC' (2.07 megapixels); Sensors (NFC, GPS, Accelerometer, Gyro, Digital Compass); Windows button; rotation lock button; digitizer stylus; optional extended battery pack
• Approx. 320 mm x 17.85 mm x 199 mm
• Approx. 1.3kg (with standard supplied battery)

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Nokia 808 PureView review: The 41-megapixel monster

Nokia 808 PureView announced itself with a bang at this year's Mobile World Congress at Barcelona. The phone's 41-megapixel drew attention from industry watchers as well as casual observers.

Nokia did its bit in building the excitement - from teaser images, to sample videos clicked with the 808, and the multi-legged roadshow that previewed the phone all over. The phone generated plenty of buzz, with PureView technology drawing lots of early praise.

With everything in place, Nokia fans and impartial observers alike were looking forward to the release of the phone, hoping against hope that the Nokia 808 would signal awakening of the sleeping Finnish giant.

Does the Nokia 808 force you to wake up and take notice, or would you be tempted to hit the snooze button? Let's find out.

Hardware/ Design
There's nothing spectacular about the front of the Nokia 808. The display takes the bulk of the space on the front, with the earpiece grill and the front-camera just above the Nokia branding on the top.

Just below the screen are three buttons, with no physical separation, such that they appear as one long button instead. The left-most button is (Green) Call/ Answer, the middle-button is Menu, while the right-most is the (Red) Power/ End Call button.

The back of the Nokia 808 PureView has the 41-megapixel sensor with Carl Zeiss optics, a Xenon flash and the loudspeaker, in a casing that rises well above the back.



The left side of the Nokia 808 is completely bare, while the right side features the volume rocker, the slider that can be used to lock/ unlock the phone and the dedicated camera key. The curved corners lead to the mini-HDMI, Micro-USB, mic and 3.5mm jack on the top, and the second microphone plus a lanyard/ wrist strap hole at the bottom.

The curves on the 808 are much needed, as they make the task of holding what is a rather bulky phone, a little bit easier. But the curves can only do so much, and the Nokia 808 feels like a relic from another era. Throw in an external antenna, and the 808 will be right at home in the 1990s.

The weight of the phone does nothing to change that impression. The phone looks and feels heavy, and wherever we went, the weight (169 grams) was almost always the first thing people talked about.

The phone measures 17.95mm thick at the camera - that's the closest a phone has coming to touch the 2-centimetre mark in recent times. We're not sure that's the crown Nokia should be gunning for. That's the price you pay for carrying 41 megapixels in your pocket. But even at its thinnest, the Nokia 808 is 13.95mm.



Contrast this with the Samsung Galaxy S III, which is just 8.6mm at its slimmest. The HTC One X and the iPhone 4S, at 8.9mm and 9.3mm are not too far away either.

The build quality is solid, with high-quality, matte-finish plastic used throughout.

The Nokia 808 PureView is powered by a 1.3GHz, single-core ARM11 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Is that enough in today's world of multi-core processors? Read the performance section.

The removable battery (1400 mAh Nokia BV-4D) hides the microSD and Micro-SIM slots.

Display
The Nokia 808 features a 4-inch display with 640x360 resolution. For a phone that aims to compete at the premium end of the segment, that simply isn't good enough.

While the display size is adequate, it is crying out for more pixels - wish we could borrow some from the camera and give them to the display! If you set the disappointing resolution aside, the display is more than adequate.

The colour reproduction is accurate and the screen is bright, even outdoors.

Camera
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the main attraction of the Nokia 808 is the 41-megapixel camera combined with the PureView technology, that Nokia claims offers stunning results. So does it deliver? In short, yes!

The Nokia 808 PureView camera operates in two different modes. The first one is the full-resolution mode, where you can click 38-megapixel (4:3) or 34-megapixel (16:9) photographs. Don't go looking for a 41-megapixel mode, because it does not exist.

This WikiPedia image explains why the 41-megpaixel sensor is limited to 38 and 34-megapixel shooting modes.


The Nokia 808 can also click photographs in 2-megapixel (16:9), 3-megapixel (4:3), 5-megapixel and 8-megapixel effective resolutions. This is where the PureView technology earns its money.

The PureView technique involves taking a full image and oversampling it to the effective resolution you've selected. In 16:9 mode, the full image corresponds to 7728x4354 pixels, while 4:3 aspect ration means a 7152x5368 resolution.

Oversampling an image means combining adjacent pixels into one. The more pixels you combine, the more accurately the resultant pixel represents real-world information. With PureView, Nokia seems to have perfected this technology. The resultant images are crisp, with more details and lesser noise.

The optical zoom on Nokia 808 PureView works better than other mobiles or even point-and-shoots. The large sensor means the 808 implements optical zoom by simply cropping the relevant bit, which means there is no upscaling involved, which, in turn, results in better pictures.

Clicking photographs in full-resolution mode is unlike anything you may be used to. There's no zoom at all. If you want to click a distant object, point the camera in the general direction and click away. The 41-megapixel sensor means details or objects not visible to the naked eye will show up in the photograph just fine. Use crop to achieve the same result you would've got with a zoom lens.

Where's the Lotus Temple? A zoom and crop later, there it is.


But the results aren't always what you may expect. While the camera supports tap to focus, focusing on objects in the distance - ones that you can't even see on the screen - doesn't always work. A large sensor cannot be a replacement of a zoom lens with manual focus, and the results are proof. But that's just nit picking - no one's looking at the 808 to be a DSLR replacement. Not yet, anyways!

Clicked at full-resolution, the image on the right is an Actual Size zoomed and cropped version of the one of the left.


The software is excellent, offering enough pre and post processing adjustments/ options to keep you satisfied.

The camera supports full-HD video recording as well as 720p at up to 30fps. The videos, much like the images, are sharp with excellent audio-quality thanks purportedly to Nokia's Rich Recording technology. Nokia claims distortion-free audio at up to 145dB, but we weren't even tempted to put that claim to test.

Overall, the Nokia 808 beats the pants out of any other camera phone and could easily replace your entry-level point-and-shoot cameras as well, for both still as well as video imaging.

Software/ UI
The 808 runs on Nokia Belle (Symbian OS 10.1) One thing you can say about the Symbian's overall look and feel is that other than adding a few new icons and a dash of colour, it hasn't changed much over the years.

While Belle brings new features like a notification bar and free-resizable home widgets, Symbian is not an Operating System designed for touch-devices, and incremental upgrades are not going to change that. We almost forgot - with Nokia Belle, you get six home-screens instead of three. Big whoop.

The browsing experience is average, but inferior to other phones in the similar price-bracket.  In terms of apps, the Nokia 808 comes bundled with almost everything you would need - from Twitter to Facebook (both are really just wrappers to Nokia's own Social app), YouTube to Adobe Reader, Shazam to Quickoffice and Mobile Office. Also bundled is a free version of JoikuSpot, which provides mobile hotspot functionality.

You may think all bases are covered, but while the apps are present in name, the functionality available is pretty basic compared to iOS/ Android counterparts. The Twitter app, for example, lacks conversation view, ability to view images inline, and a built-in browser.

Installing new apps isn't a great experience either. Some apps download in the background, but get stuck in a modal "preparing installation" for a few seconds, during which you can't do any other activity!

Our version of 808 PureView let us download 3 paid apps for free, courtesy Nokia. These apps were Angry Birds, Camera Lover Pack and National Geographic Photo Tips.

The highlight of the Nokia 808, camera aside, is the Drive app.  Once you move past the question "Why are Maps and Drive two different apps?", this application promises nothing but bundles of joy.

The built-in Drive app offers turn-by-turn navigation in what is perhaps the most complete, easy to use package across all platforms. It offers all the features you expect, in an intuitive interface, with some nice touches thrown in for free.

The counter that displays (in real-time) the amount of data the app has used will help keep those 3G bills in check. Route Overview is pretty convenient, and the intelligent swipe, which scrolls in the general direction where you are headed, is the most practical implementation we've seen.

You can also download maps onto the Nokia 808 and use them without an Internet connection. The Maps are pretty detailed (at least for Delhi), and include important landmarks, commercial establishments etc.

Another interesting app is the one we encountered right at the start. Upon first boot, the Phone switch app offered to import contacts, messages and other data from another Nokia. We were skeptical at first, but the within seconds, the 808 was using Bluetooth to download data from our trusted old Nokia E61.

Contacts, Photos, Notes, Bookmarks, SMS messages (all 626 of them) and, amazingly, 303 recent calls went from the old phone to the new, just like that. This ensured the most painless experience we've ever had while switching phones.

The Phone switch app works with select Nokia phones only.

Performance/ Battery Life
The Nokia 808, unfortunately, is no mean machine. It stutters; gasping for breath often, like an old man climbing stairs he once galloped two at a time. The new shirt hides a body in tatters. Physically, he's worn down by the passage of time, mentally, by his own refusal to move on.

If you'd we rather spell it in black and white, the performance of the Nokia 808 ranges from satisfactory at best, to poor, when compared to the likes of HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S III. The apps take some time to open, the processor can barely keep up with the CPU intensive PureView technology, and lags aren't that uncommon.

The touch response is average, unlikely to win awards for performance, but not the kind you would struggle with either. As noted earlier, the browsing experience is just about satisfactory. Another frustrating aspect of the Nokia 808 is its refusal to join known Wi-Fi networks automatically. We had to manually select the Wi-Fi network every time we switched locations.



The in-built keyboard is frustrating and even after two weeks of using the phone as our primary device, we couldn't type with any kind of speed. Swype, an alternative keyboard, is available in the Nokia Store as a free download, but, if anything, it performs worse than the built-in keyboard. Swype for Symbian seems to be a poor cousin of its Android counterpart.

The call reception and call quality are excellent, like most Nokia phones. Battery life is another area where the Nokia 808 does well. Even though the battery is rated at a modest1400 mAh, you shouldn't have any trouble getting through an entire day on a single charge. Not least because you are unlikely to find any apps that keep you engaged enough!

Verdict
Let's come out and state what everyone's thinking. What if the Nokia 808 was powered by a dual-core processor, had a gig of RAM, and ran Windows Phone 8?

Sadly, a review is not the place to be playing the what-if game. One needs to restrict to what's presented, and the harsh reality, the one that wouldn't please Nokia or its (rapidly thinning) legion of fans one bit, is that this phone is no contender for the smartphone crown.

If you're looking for a camera that can make calls, buy the Nokia 808, because those are the two things it does very well. However, if you're looking for a good email/ browsing/ social/ gaming experience, move on, because Symbian isn't the answer.

Looking beyond the 808, Nokia has promised that the PureView technology will find its way on to other devices, and we look forward to phones that pack in better hardware and OS to back the great camera.

Price: Rs. 33,899

Pros
Camera
Battery Life

Cons
Symbian
Underpowered
Display resolution

Ratings (out of 5)
Design: 3.5
Display: 3
Camera: 5
Performance: 2.5
Software: 2.5
Battery Life: 4
Value for Money: 2.5
Overall: 3

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Pantel launches WS802C-2G tablet with voice calling for Rs. 8,299

Pantel has launched yet another tablet in the overcrowded Indian budget tablet market in the form of WS802C-2G.

The WS802C-2G comes with voice calling support and is powered by 1.2GHz Cortex A8 processor. It features a 8-inch multi-touch capacitive screen, 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, expandable by another 32GB. The  tablet comes with connectivity options like Wi-Fi, mini-USB, host USB (i.e. ability to attach a pen drive and/ or 2G+3G dongles) and HDMI Port as well as Bluetooth. The tablet also includes voice calling functionality (and 2G data) via the built-in SIM slot.

Bundled with the WS802C-2G is 4GB of free data, courtesy BSNL, valid for 2 months. The tablet also comes with a VGA front camera. The WS802C-2G is powered by a 5000mAH battery and comes pre-loaded with many popular applications including Facebook, Skype, Angry Birds and more.

The WS802C-2G Penta T-Pad voice calling tablet from Pantel Technologies is now available for a price of Rs. 8,299 (including the BSNL SIM). An optional keyboard with inbuilt-stereo speaker accessory is available separately for Rs. 1,499.

A tablet for every budget

Pantel WS802C-2G specifications

• 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 processor
• Mali 400 GPU
• 8-inch Capacitive Multi touch Screen
• 1GB DDR III RAM
• 8GB internal memory extendable up to 32GB
• Voice Calling function
• Free 4GB of Data for 2 months on BSNL SIM.
• VGA front camera
• Host and Mini-USB ports
• Battery of 5000mAH
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
• HDMI Port
• Supports 2G & 3G dongle

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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 review

Microsoft recently launched its Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 in India. It can be paired with any Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, notebook, desktop or tablet. 

Mobile Keyboard 5000 succeeds company's Mobile Keyboard 6000 and the only major difference between the versions is the missing numeric pad in the former.

Packaging and contents
The red keyboard box is just as sleek as the product. Apart from the Bluetooth keyboard, the package comes with a user manual and two Alkaline AAA batteries that are required to power this device.

Design and build quality
Microsoft's Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 is a visually appealing device. Unlike the competing keyboards that are rectangular in shape, it has a slightly curved design that works in its favour.  Another positive for this keyboard is its slim and light-weight profile.

The keys are large and well-spaced, but unlike other keyboards not all keys on Microsoft's Keyboard 5000 are of equal size. The function keys placed in top row are very small in size; however, as the function keys are hardly used, we did not find it much of an issue.

Function keys aren't the only ones with smaller size on the keyboard. While centre keys such as 'B', 'N', 'G' and 'H' are larger, the corner keys like 'O', 'K', 'L' and 'Q' are smaller. According to the company, this unusual size of keys, and the design of this keyboard, encourages natural posture while typing. That might well be true, but it certainly takes some getting used to.

Talking about the other parts of the keyboard, the battery lid has been placed at the rear along with power button and Bluetooth pairing button. The pairing button is quite small and we found it a little uncomfortable to use. If you plan to pair with different devices on a regular basis, this may be a slight pain-point.

Moving on to the build quality, this keyboard is made essentially of the plastic but it does not look cheap and feels like a sturdy device.

With mere 414 grams weight, the keyboard is quite lightweight, but because of the size, we didn't find portable enough for tablets. To make it more travel friendly, the keyboard should have ideally come with a soft cover/pouch. But, Microsoft seems to have overlooked it.

Further on the downside, there is no indicator for Caps Lock, or the battery life. Company has just given a power indicator, which informs you if the device has been powered on and also blinks while the device is in discoverable mode.

Performance
To use the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000, all one needs to do is insert two AAA batteries in the keyboard and pair it with a compatible Bluetooth device. We paired it with an Apple iPad and Windows notebook, and in both cases we found the connecting procedure to be similar and fairly straightforward.

In terms of usage, the device is comfortable to use and is very responsive. However, as we have already pointed out, it takes a while to get used to the keys on this one.

Verdict
If you are out in the market looking for a wireless keyboard for home-use, Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 is a decent option, but if you want a portable keyboard for your new tablet, you might find it a bit large.

Pros
Appealing design
Light-weight/Portable
Easy to connect

Cons
Takes a bit of time to get used to the key placement
No battery life/Caps Lock indicator

Price: Rs. 3,350

Ratings:
Performance: 3.5
Price: 3
Ease of setup: 4
Ergonomics: 4
Wow Factor: 3.5

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Sony RX100 review

This is a review of the best pocket camera ever made.

The Sony RX100 has a huge one-inch sensor - the biggest ever stuffed into a pocketable zoom camera
But first, a history lesson.
For years camera makers worried about competition from only one source: other camera makers. But in the end, the most dangerous predator came from an unexpected direction: cellphones.
Today, more photos are taken with phones than with point-and-shoot cameras. On photo sites like Flickr, the iPhone is the source of more photos than any real camera. No wonder sales of inexpensive pocket cameras are going down each year.
Cameras in phones are a delightful development for the masses. If you have your camera with you, you're more likely to take photos and more likely to capture amazing images.
But in a sense they are also great for camera makers, which are being forced to double down in areas where smartphones are useless: Zoom lenses. High resolution. Better photo quality. Flexibility and advanced features. That's why, even if sales of pocket cameras are down, sales of high-end cameras are up.
Now you know why the time is ripe for the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. It's a tiny, pants-pocketable camera that will be available in late July for the nosebleed price of $650.
Or, rather, won't be available. It will be sold out everywhere. I'll skip to the punch line: No photos this good have ever come from a camera this small.
The first reason is easy to grasp. The Sony RX100 has a huge one-inch sensor - the biggest ever stuffed into a pocketable zoom camera. That's not as big as the sensors in S.L.R.'s and other lens-swappable cameras. But it's about four times the area of the previous pocket-camera photo-quality champs, like the Olympus XZ-1 and the S100. (The RX100's shiny black metal body looks exactly like them.)
A big sensor means big pixels, which gives you less grain in low light, better color depth and great dynamic range - the spectrum from darkest to lightest pixels.
A big sensor is also a prerequisite for that professional blurry background look. The RX100 easily achieves those soft backgrounds, a rarity in compact cameras.
The other star factor in the Sony is its Carl Zeiss lens, whose maximum aperture (lens opening) is f/1.8. That's the widest aperture you can buy on a pocket camera. That, too, helps explain its ability to blur the background, and its spectacular results in low light.
(As on any camera, that aperture shrinks as you zoom in. When you're fully zoomed on this camera, you're down to f/4.9. That's still better than the Canon's fully zoomed aperture - f/5.9.)
But you know what? All of that is just shutterbug-speak for, "This camera takes amazing photos." If you want to know what "huge sensor" and "big aperture" mean in the real world, stop reading and savor my annotated slide show of sample photos. There's a small sampling at nytimes.com/personaltech, and a larger one at http://j.mp/LdUu4h.
There you'll see what makes the RX100 such a revelation: insane amounts of detail and vivid, true colors. Hand-held twilight photos. A burst mode that can fire 10 frames a second. And macro shots - supercloseup - that will curl whatever's left of your hair. A typical S.L.R. can't get any closer than 10 inches from the subject with its included lens; the RX100 can nail focus only 2 inches away.
The RX100 is as customizable and manually controllable as an S.L.R., but it also has some impressive automated modes. They include Illustration (turns the photo into a colorful line drawing), High Dynamic Range Painting and the bizarre but sometimes enlightening Auto Crop. It creates a duplicate of your portrait, cropped in what it considers a better way. Sometimes, it's right.
And Sweep Panorama. You swing the camera around you in an arc, pressing the shutter button the whole time. When you stop, there, on your screen, is a finished, seamless, 220-degree panorama. It's the ultimate wide-angle lens. Canyons, crowd shots, Walmart interiors - you won't believe how often it's useful.
For self-portraits, you can set a timer as usual. Or use its even smarter mode, in which the camera waits until it sees your face in the frame. Then it fires a shot every three seconds until you leave the scene.
As usual on today's compacts, there's no eyepiece viewfinder, a loss you may mourn. But the three-inch screen remains clear and bright even in bright sunshine, thanks to an extra white pixel Sony has nestled in among every set of red, green and blue.
The 1080p video capture isn't quite the same festival of crispness as the photos. But you can use all the photo effects while filming. And while recording, you can zoom, change focus and even take still photos.
Sony has taken the debatable step of bringing back in-camera charging. That is, there's no external charger for the 330-shot battery. Instead, the camera is the charger, whenever it's connected to a USB jack, like the one on your laptop, or a wall outlet. Pros: No charger to pack and lose. Cons: You can't charge a spare battery while you're out shooting.
As with its role model, the Canon S100, you can program the function of the Sony lens ring. It can control zoom, focus, exposure, aperture, whatever. But unlike the Canon's ring, the Sony's ring doesn't click as you turn it - sounds that get picked up when you're capturing video.
On the hand, you don't feel clicks either. The ring spins freely, which gives it a glassy, skidding feeling when you're adjusting a setting with natural stopping points, like ISO (light sensitivity) or shutter speed.
That's not the only niggling downside. The biggest one, of course, is that there's very little room for physical buttons. All of the RX100's hundreds of functions are packed into five buttons on the back, a mode dial on top, the ring around the lens and a four-way clickable ring on the back.
Novices will find it overwhelming. Then again, it's fairly clear that this isn't a camera for novices. Besides, eventually it all makes sense. You learn to press the Fn button whenever you want to adjust a photographic setting, or the Menu button to adjust a camera-setup setting.
The camera has a 3.6X zoom lens. The Canon S100 zooms more (5X zoom). On the other hand, the Sony takes 20-megapixel photos, versus 12 on the Canon.
Ordinarily I'm not a fan of cramming more pixels into a camera as a marketing ploy. High-megapixel photos take longer to transfer, fill up your hard drive faster and are overkill for most printing purposes.
But on Sony's sensor, these are really useful pixels. You can crop away a huge part of the photo and still have lots of megapixels left for big prints; in effect, you're amplifying the zoom.
One last downside: In certain photos, when I adjusted the overall contrast in Photoshop later, I noticed some vignetting - darkened areas at the corners.
This is an ideal second camera for professionals. And it's a great primary camera for any amateur who wants to take professional-looking photos without having to carry a camera bag.
Of course, $650 is crazy expensive. You can buy a full-blown S.L.R. for that much.
But every time you transfer a batch of its pictures to your computer, you'll understand why you spent that money. You'll click through them, astonished at how often it's successful in stopping time, capturing the emotion of a scene, enshrining a memory or an expression you never want to forget. You'll appreciate that the RX100 has single-handedly smashed the rule that said, "You need a big camera for pro-quality photos."
And if you care at all about your photography, you'll thank Sony for giving the camera industry a good hard shove into the future.

Copyright 2012, The New York Times

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Samsung's Android-based Galaxy Camera up for India pre-orders

Samsung's Android-based Galaxy Camera is now up for pre-orders from Samsung's India online store.

As is customary with Samsung India's online pre-orders, there is mention of exact price or release date. Customers are expected to cough up Rs. 3,000 to book their Galaxy Camera unit in choice of Black or White. Samsung is offering a 16GB microSD with every pre-order to sweeten the deal.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera features a 16-megapixel sensor with a f/2.8 aperture and 23mm-480mm lens with 21x optical zoom. Under the hood, the camera is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor. It features a 4.8-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels translating into 308ppi. The camera comes with 8GB of internal storage with an option of adding another 32GB via microSD.

Connectivity options include 3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps), HDMI 1.4, WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. While the camera offers micro-SIM support, it does not feature voice calling. Apart from this, the camera also has 1,650 mAh battery that Samsung claims can last up to seven hours. The camera runs on Android 4.1 with Google Play Store support, so it can run Android apps just like an Android mobile.
 
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Camera back in August at IFA 2012 in Berlin. It later announced plans to launch the camera in India by mid-November, so it seems to have stuck to the release schedule.

Nikon unveiled an Android-based camera of its own, Coolpix S800c, way back in August. The camera was recently launched in India carrying a price tag of Rs 20,950

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Nikon announces D5200 DSLR for Rs. 46,950; ships this December

Nikon has announced the launch of D5200 DSLR camera for the Indian market. D5200 DSLR camera is a compact and lightweight entry-level model and is a successor to Nikon's D5100 camera. It comes with DX-format CMOS sensor and has an effective pixel count of approximately 24.1-million pixels.

The D5200 features the EXPEED 3 image-processing engine, which was seen in Nikon's D4 flagship camera. Nikon D5200 DSLR comes with swing out style vari-angle LCD, which assists in clicking self-portraits. The 3-inch LCD monitor also features a wide viewing angle and opens to the left from 0-180°, and when opened, can be rotated 180° forwards and 90° backwards.

The camera comes with a new 39 point AF system and is capable of shooting 5 frames per second in continuous shooting mode, an improvement on its predecessor (4fps). Other features in the camera include Scene Recognition System, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, auto white-balance control and Special Effects mode.

Nikon's new camera also comes with D-Movie function, which supports recording of full-HD 1920×1080 50i/60i movies.

The D5200 possesses the ability to connect with smart devices through the (optional) Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a, or be remotely controlled via the (optional) new Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10. With the help of WU-1a one can connect this Nikon camera with smartphone and tablets for seamlessly transferring images or to operate the camera remotely.  While connecting through WR-R10 (transceiver) and WR-T10 (transmitter) with help users to control this camera from greater distances and even through obstacles.

The camera will be available in three colour options - black, red and bronze and is priced at Rs. 46,950 including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. The camera is expected to be available across the country from December onwards.

Speaking on the announcement, Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director, Nikon India said "The announcement is a testimony to Nikon's leadership in the DSLR category. We have specifically designed this new DSLR to provide users with excellent performance that can be achieved by other higher-end models. With this launch, the consumers will now be able to capture highly flexible image expression, and reliability that ensures beautiful pictures."

"The D5200 is a versatile and compact DSLR that is well suited for photo-enthusiasts looking for high-end features and full HD video with selectable frame rate of 60i-24p. This camera will definitely bring out the inner creativity of photographers during the festivities around." said Mr.Sajjan Kumar, Vice President-Imaging, Nikon India.

Nikon D5200 salient features

• High-speed, multifunctional and high-performance image-processing engine "EXPEED 3", equivalent to that of the Nikon's flagship model, D4.
• Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable to ISO 25600 equivalent) that delivers sharp images with reduced image blur even in low-lit situations or sports scenes.
• High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 5 fps that surely captures decisive moments.
• Stereo microphone employed [NEW], Full HD (1920 x 1080) D-Movie with selectable 60i/50i frame rate.
• Easy-to-understand and easy-to-operate, new GUI that effectively utilizes graphic processing. [NEW]
• Large, easy-to-view, approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing angle (170°), 7.5-cm (3-in.) horizontal-opening vari-angle LCD monitor.
• Energy-saving design that achieves approx. 500 shots* per charge (with EN-EL14, in single-frame mode). *　Based on CIPA Standards.
• Compatible with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (optional) that enables transmission of images to smartphone or tablet PC wirelessly.
• Compatible with the WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (optional). Remote control is ensured even if there are obstacles in the way. [NEW]
• 16 options of Scene Modes that enable selection of the most appropriate mode according to the shooting scene or subject.
• Variety of image-editing functions that allow you to retouch images easily after shooting, such as NEF (RAW) processing, Trim and Fisheye.
• Special Effects that enable you to enjoy various creative expressions in still images and movies by setting prior to shoot.

Nikon D5200 specifications

Type
Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of view	Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view
Effective pixels
Effective pixels	24.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor	23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels	24.71 million
Dust-reduction System	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)	6000 x 4000 (Large)4496 x 3000 (Medium)2992 x 2000 (Small)
File format	NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressedJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compressionNEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System	Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media	SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
File system	DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage	Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification	Approx. 0.78 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint	17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment	-1.7 - +0.7 m-1
Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex mirror	Quick return
Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses	Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function.The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Shutter
Type	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed	1/4000 - 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
Flash sync speed	X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release
Release mode	Single frame, continuous L, continuous H, self-timer, delayed remote; ML-L3, quick-response remote; ML-L3, quiet shutter release; interval timer photography supported
Frame advance rate	Up to 3 fps (L) or 5 fps (H) (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)
Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1-9 exposures
Exposure
Metering mode	TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method	Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frameSpot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)	Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0-20 EVSpot metering: 2-20 EV
Exposure meter coupling	CPU
Mode	Auto modes (auto; auto (flash off)); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes (night vision; color sketch; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
Exposure compensation	Can be adjusted by -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M modes
Bracketing	Exposure bracketing: 3 shots in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EVWhite balance bracketing: 3 shots in steps of 1Active D-Lighting bracketing: 2 shots
Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100 - 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting	Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
Focus
Autofocus	Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft 8 in.-9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range	-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject statusManual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point	Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area mode	Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 39- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Flash
Built-in flash	Auto, portrait, child, close up, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, color sketch: Auto flash with auto pop-upP, S, A, M, food: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number	Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control	TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash mode	Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation	-3 - +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator	Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal	AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balance	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning.
Live View
Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode	Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Automatic scene selection	Available in auto and auto (flash off) modes
Movie
Metering	TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method	Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	1920 x 1080, 60i (59.94 fields/s)/ 50i (50 fields/s)*, high/normal1920 x 1080, 30 p (progressive)/25p/24p, high/normal1280 x 720, 60p/50p, high/normal640 x 424, 30p/25p, high/normalFrame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps), 60i, and 60p (actual frame rate 59.94 fps) are available when NTSC is selected for video mode. 25p, 50i, and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video mode. Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps.* Sensor output is about 60 or 50 fps.
File format	MOV
Video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format	Linear PCM
Audio recording device	Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity	ISO 200-6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400
Monitor
Monitor	7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle TFT monitor with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback
Playback	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB	Hi-Speed USB
Video output	NTSC, PAL
HDMI output	Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Accessory terminal	Wireless remote controller: WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Supported languages
Supported languages	Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power source
Battery	One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery
AC adapter	EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 129.0 x 98.0 x 78.0 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in.)
Weight	Approx. 555 g (1 lb 3.6 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 505 g/1 lb 1.8 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature	0 °C-40 °C (+32 °F-104 °F)
Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
Supplied accessories	EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover), MH-24 battery charger, AN-DC3 strap, UC-E17 USB cable, EG-CP16 audio/video cable, DK-5 eyepiece cap, BS-1 accessory shoe cover, DK-20 rubber eyecup, BF-1B body cap, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, User's Manual

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