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Samsung Electronics is beefing up its tablet range with a competitor to Apple's iPad Mini that sports a pen for writing on the screen.
The Korean company announced on Sunday in Barcelona that the Galaxy Note 8.0 will have an 8-inch screen, putting it very close in size to the Apple's tablet, which launched in November with a 7.9-inch screen. It's not the first time Samsung has made a tablet that's in the Mini's size range: it's very first iPad competitor had a 7-inch screen, and it still makes a tablet of that size, but without a pen.
Samsung will start selling the new tablet in the April to June period, at an as yet undetermined price. It made the announcement ahead of Mobile World Congress, the wireless industry's annual trade show, which starts Monday in Barcelona, Spain.
The Note 8.0 fills a gap in Samsung's line-up of pen-equipped devices between the Galaxy Note II smartphone, with its 5.5-inch screen, and the Galaxy Note 10.1, a full-size tablet. Samsung has made the pen, or more properly the stylus, one of the tools it uses to chip away at Apple's dominance in both tablets and high-end smartphones. Apple doesn't make any devices that work with styluses, preferring to optimize its interfaces for fingers, mice and touchpads.
On Samsung's Note line, the pens can be used to write, highlight and draw. The screens also sense when the mouse hovers over the screen, providing an equivalent to the hovering mouse cursor on the PC. However, few third-party applications have been modified to take full advantage of the pens.
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Your data today is more vulnerable to threats, more so because it tends to be scattered across the cloud. Although most cloud networks tend to be quite secure, gateways to malware tend to open up when you try to connecting your PC to the Internet.
Thus, just an anti-virus protection at times doesn’t suffice. Instead of setting up multiple protection software like an anti-virus and firewall that also affect the normal performance of your PC, you can opt for an Internet security package instead, which offers an all-in-one solution to put less load on your system resources.
Features
Targeted towards home Internet users, who want better control over their security suite, Norton Internet Security 2012 is a power packed tool. A few notches better than the 2012 Antivirus tool from Norton, the Internet Security suite offers a potent antivirus and spyware tool along with online identity theft protection. The Internet Security suite also provides Norton Online Family security for child-friendly browsing options. While installing the application, users can opt to be a part of the Norton Community Watch program that aims at controlling digital cybercrimes by forwarding data automatically to Symantec.
A strong Firewall
The firewall set up is probably one of the strongest facets of the tool. It not only blocks every popup effectively, but also stops users from killing the process from the task manager or even altering registry entries, making your machine secure to the core. The anti-spam mechanism is very robust too and boasts of high accuracy rates.
Keeping your identity protected
You can sync passwords across multiple computers using the Identity Safe login using your online Norton Account details. Identity Safe also lets you automate the process of filling Web forms using Identity Cards. You can create multiple identity cards with personal information, email and address, phone numbers, and one credit card. While the Identity Safe tool helps users save passwords and autofill forms, the service doesn’t start as a popup, but remains docked as a tool bar on your browser, making it less intrusive and easy to locate and use whenever needed.
Well Integrated
Although the Internet Security suite doesn’t come with a built-in parental control tool, online back up or mobile security features, it gives you access to connect to these services using the main window. So if you use any of these features, you can still use them via the home page of the Internet Security interface.
SONAR 4.0
In a bid to curb FakeAV detection, Internet Security 2012 features the SONAR Policy Enforcement that can block processes that are suspicious. While this feature of the tool is aggressive, it does tend to go overboard by blocking even legitimate programs, making it a tad bit annoying.
Verdict
Norton has surpassed not just its earlier versions of the Internet Security suite, but has emerged as one of the strongest security tools to date. The decluttered interface and quick reference system insights, along with detailed reports help you understand the workings of your PC better.It is not very resource-intensive either. Once you close applications connecting to the internet, the suite also reduces system usage accordingly.
Facebook on Friday allowed users to make free calls to friends using the social network's application tailored for iPhones or iPads. An updated Facebook app for the popular Apple mobile devices shows when friends are online and then gives the option of ringing them up by tapping an icon on the screen.
Calls are routed over the internet using telecom service data plans or connections to Wi-Fi hotspots. Facebook introduced a version of the feature earlier this year in its messenger programme.
Upgrades in the Facebook 5.5 app included a button designed to make it easier to Like online content and post comments at the social network.
Google is adding a new and more expensive touch to its line of Chrome laptops in an attempt to outshine personal computers running on software made by rivals Microsoft and Apple.
The Chromebook Pixel unveiled Thursday includes a nearly 13-inch (33-centimeter) display screen that responds to the touch or swipe of a finger. That duplicates a key feature in Microsoft Corp’s Windows 8, a dramatic makeover of the world’s leading operating system for PCs.
The Pixel’s high-resolution screen displays 239 pixels per inch, slightly more than Apple Inc’s MacBooks with high-resolution Retina displays. A MacBook Pro with a screen that measures 13.1 inches (33.3 centimeters) diagonally can handle 227 pixels per inch (2.5 centimeters), while the 15.4-inch (39.1-centimeter) model is at 220 pixels per inch.
“This is the future: high-resolution screens and touch,” said Sundar Pichai, a senior vice president who oversees Google’s Chrome Web browser and operating system.
Google Inc designed and built the Pixel for “power users” — a fastidious and generally more affluent segment of the PC market willing to pay more for machines equipped with compelling features and components not found in cheaper laptops.
The strategy is a departure for Google, which had positioned Chromebooks based on its Chrome operating system as affordable options for homes and offices looking for a quick and easy way to connect to the Web. Google has been partnering with PC makers to make Chromebooks over the past two years. Among them: Acer Inc. makes a bare-bones Chromebook for just $199, while Samsung Electronics Co sells one for $249.
The Pixel, which Google is building without a partner, will cost $1,299 for a Wi-Fi only model with 32 gigabytes of flash storage. A 64-gigabyte machine that can connect on both Wi-Fi and a 4G LTE cellular network will cost $1,499. That’s the same price as the cheapest MacBook Pro with a comparable screen, though the Apple laptop comes with 128 gigabytes of storage.
Apple does have a cheaper, lighter laptop, the MacBook Air. A 13-inch (33-centimeter) model with 128 gigabytes of storage starts at $1,199. It weighs less than 3 pounds (1.35 kilograms) and doesn’t have a high-resolution screen. The Pixel has the high-resolution screen and weighs 3.35 pounds (1.52 kilograms). The 13-inch high-resolution MacBook Pro weighs 3.57 pounds.
Google believes Pixel is a better value than the Air, given its higher-resolution screen with touch controls. Google is also throwing in 1 terabytes of free online storage in its data centers for three years — a benefit that Pichai estimated would cost $500 to $600.
The Pixel “will stand up very, very well to the MacBook Air,” Pichai said. “The goal here is to push the boundaries to deliver the best laptop at the best possible price.”
Though its popular iPad has a touch screen, Apple has shunned touch-screen laptops. Apple figures that because people use laptops with the screen in front of them, rather than in their hands or laps, it’s not a pleasant experience to constantly have to reach out to touch the screen.
Microsoft, on the other hand, considers touch screens to be central to all computing environments. Windows 8 was designed to make desktop and laptop computers work more like tablet computers. Computers with touch-screen monitors can respond to touch along with old-style mouse and keyboard commands.
Google’s online Play store will begin selling the Pixel in the U.S. and U.K Thursday, with BestBuy.com expected to take orders on Friday. A hands-on experience with the Pixels also will be available beginning Friday in 10 of Best Buy’s retail stores in California, Minnesota, Washington state, Virginia and New York.
Pichai declined to say how many of the lower-priced Chromebooks have been sold, but said the models have ranked as the most popular laptop sold by Amazon.com Inc. for the past four months.
The free online storage is being included with the Pixel to overcome the laptop’s lack of a hard drive. Like other Chromebooks, the Pixel functions like a terminal dependent on an Internet connection to get to information and applications stored in large data centers run by Google or other technology providers.
Spurred by the growing popularity of smartphones and tablet computers, Google is betting more people will prefer having data, photos and video stored in remote data centers instead of individual hard drives so the content can be accessed from any Internet-connected device.
Google’s expansion into the high-end of the laptop market immerses the Internet search and advertising company more deeply into the business designing and making gadgets.
The company is already a major player in the mobile device market through its Android software. To help promote Android, Google also has designed a line of smartphones and tablets under the Nexus brand. The company also owns smartphone maker Motorola Mobility, which it bought for $12.4 billion last year.
Google’s deepening involvement in hardware has ignited speculation that the company might eventually open its own chain of stores to sell its products, just as Apple and Microsoft already do. Pichai didn’t address that in a response to a question on that topic at Thursday’s event.
Apple and Microsoft already have been hurt by the increased competition from Google. Most smartphones and tablets running on Google’s free Android software cost less than Apple’s iPhone and iPad, helping to siphon sales away from those devices. Sales of PCs running on Windows also have been sagging during the past year, partly because consumers are relying more on Android devices.
Google says it expects to make a small profit on each Pixel sold, but the company figures to make more money from the online traffic delivered from the machines. Like other Chromebooks, the Pixel is set up to automatically use all of Google’s services, including its search engine, Gmail and YouTube video site.
Samsung India has slashed the price of its Galaxy Camera within less than two months of its launch in the country. The Android-powered camera now costs Rs 26,520, down Rs 3,880 from its launch price. The manufacturer is also offering a free battery charging kit with the device in the country. This Wi-Fi+3G capable device hit the shelves in India in November 2012 at Rs 29,900. The Samsung Galaxy camera's Wi-Fi-only rival Nikon S800c is priced at Rs 20,950.
Galaxy Camera has a 4.8-inch touchscreen and is compatible with all the apps available on Google Play marketplace. It is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM and boasts of a 1,650mAh battery. The gadget supports sim-card for 3G connectivity and can also access the internet over Wi-Fi.
Samsung Galaxy Camera has a BSI CMOS sensor and has digital and optical zoom of 21x each. The company has included features like optical image stabilisation and auto-focus (centre, multi and Face Detection) in this gadget. Some of the unique features of this camera are Instagram, Paper Artist, Dropbox, Photo Wizard, Video Editor, AllShare Play, S-Suggest and S-Voice.
The South Korean manufacturer recently announced the Wi-Fi-only variant of its Galaxy Camera and said it will be more affordable than its 3G-enabled sibling. However, it is yet to give the launch date or price of this device. The company recently cut the prices of Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, its two flagship smartphones.
There's no end to what professional cameras can do to a picture. A lowdown on the latest in the market.
It has been some time since we last looked at professional
cameras. This is a mature market and innovation is not as rapid as in
the mobile phones segment. Nikon and Canon are the two dominant players
and most professional photographers are in one of these camps. However,
since last year, Sony has been attempting to break the duopoly with its
digital single-lens translucent (DSLT) cameras. In the meantime, Canon
and Nikon have launched digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras with
WiFi connectivity. Here is how they performed.
Sony A99 is the company's first full-frame DSLT camera. It is
sturdy and well-designed. DSLT cameras are generally on the heavier side
and anyone upgrading from a compact camera will take some time to get
used to the weight. The A99 body weighs 730 g, but it felt heavy after
attaching the lens that came with the review unit: Carl Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar 24-70 mm F2.8. The lens weighs almost 1kg, taking the total
weight of the A99 to 1.7kg.
The controls are well-placed on the A99. The two dials — one near
the shutter button and the other on the back panel — help you quickly
adjust shutter speed, aperture or ISO (light sensitivity). The back
panel has a 3-inch LCD screen that can tilt and swivel, making it
useful for low-angle photographs. A joystick next to the screen allows
you to scroll between options and pictures, which is far better than the
scroll buttons in most cameras.
Sony's DSLT cameras have an electronic viewfinder (EVF), which
cannot be used when the camera is switched off. But the advantage is
that the EVF shows you aperture, shutter speed and exposure values and
informs you if the photo is tilting. The EVF is a major step forward in
the full-frame camera market.
The image quality on the 24-megapixel A99 was very good,
especially when shooting in low light. If you are comfortable with its
weight, the camera is good for almost all kinds of professional
photography and for shooting short films too.
Canon EOS 6D
Rs 1.66 lakh
EOS 6D is among Canon's full-frame DSLR cameras. A full-frame
sensor is usually seen in far more expensive cameras, but the fact that
Canon and Sony have fit these in cameras under Rs 2 lakh is great news
for photographers. The EOS 6D is a 20.2-megapixel camera with WiFi and
GPS connectivity. WiFi is built-in, unlike some cameras which have an
optional WiFi dongle.
Canon camera users will notice that the controls on the back
panel have changed a little. All of EOS 6D's controls are on the right
side, with the static LCD screen on the left. The top panel has an LCD
that shows all your picture settings and the dial near the shutter
button lets you tweak them. The body is sturdy and feels polished. The
material used gives you a good grip on the camera and the weight is just
right with a 24-105mm f/4 lens.
Users will have to download Canon's iOS or Android apps to make
the best of the camera's WiFi features. You can use your phone as a
remote to control the camera.
Clicking pictures was a great experience with the Canon EOS 6D.
The camera isn't too heavy and the controls are fairly intuitive. The
images were sharp, vivid and loss of details was minimal even in JPEG
mode. Low-light performance was good as images were not grainy at ISO
levels of 3,200. Video recording is not the best, and you need to look
elsewhere if you are planning to shoot films on this camera.
Nikon D5200
Rs 46,950
Nikon D5200 is an entry-level DSLR, compared to the other two
cameras reviewed in this article. The camera comes with an 18-55 mm kit
lens, but most users will buy it with a better lens. The D5200 has an
excellent image processing technology, EXPEED 3. This was used in
Nikon's high-end D4 camera. Its 3-inch LCD screen flips out on the left
side and it can be rotated or tilted. This gives photographers the
freedom to compose creative shots.
The D5200 supports WiFi through wireless adapter WU-1a. Users can
connect the camera to smartphones or tablets and control it remotely.
While the dongle is portable, most users will find it difficult to use.
Few have the patience to figure out how it is supposed to work.
While some might refer to the D5200 as a consumer DSLR, its
performance suggests that even professional photographers can use the
camera. All camera settings are shown on the LCD screen. Move a dial on
the back panel to change the shutter speed. Rotate the ring on the lens
to change aperture. But when you move the ring on the lens, zoom and
aperture values change at the same time. An easy fix is to use the
shutter speed priority mode. It takes a while to figure out the
controls, but once that is done, it is smooth going.
The kit lens was a little disappointing as auto focus was not
fast at times. However, this problem was not seen when shooting in good
light. Low-light photographs were fairly noise-free (pictures were not
grainy). Colour reproduction was pretty good too.
Apple's iPhone 5 ranks fifth behind four Android smartphones in user satisfaction, a new report has said.
Mobile research firm OnDevice Research conducted a new survey,
which covered 92,000 smartphone users, to determine how satisfied people
are with their devices.
On a scale of 1-10 with the latter being the best, the Motorola Atrix HD ranked highest with a score of 8.57, the survey showed.
According to the survey, the Motorola Droid Razr M trailed the Atrix with a grade of 8.5, Fox News reports.
Following this was the HTC Rezound 4G at 8.32 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 at 8.26, the report said.
According to the report, the iPhone 5 trailed the Note 2 by 0.03 with a score of 8.23.
Those who participated in the survey also indicated that they
were more satisfied with 4G devices (7.76) than non-4G enabled phones
(7.28).
Samsung has launched a new series of feature phones developed in
India. The REX 'smart' feature phones are priced between Rs 4,280 and Rs
6,490 and run on the Java platform. The company launched four models.
REX phones are dual SIM and let you change SIM cards while the phone is
on. They run the TouchWiz interface and two of them support WiFi.
Dell Inspiron 15z
Dell has launched a new model in its mid-range Inspiron laptops.
Inspiron 15z is available starting Rs 41,990. The ultrabook comes with a
15.6-inch LED display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels and weighs
2.17 kg. Another variant comes with a touchscreen. The laptop has
Intel's third generation core-series processor and Nvidia GeForce GT630M
2GB graphics card, optimised for Windows 8.
XOLO A1000
Xolo has entered the 5-inch smartphone segment with A1000. The
device runs on Android Jelly Bean and has One Glass Solution HD IPS
display. Other specs include 1GHz (dual-core) processor, 1GB RAM, 8-MP
rear camera and a 2100mAh battery that Xolo claims delivers music
playback of 21 hours, and 4GB memory expandable up to 32GB.
MapMyIndia LX340
Digital maps and GPS provider MapmyIndia has added another
product — Lx340 Navigator — to its navigation devices portfolio. It has a
4.3-inch display for seamless navigation. Its Don't Panic software
features instant route calculation and re-routing, and has visual and
audible alerts for lane guidance, over-speeding and road signs.
HTC Butterfly is quite simply the most stunning smartphone HTC has
created to date, with a display that people will fall in love with
instantly,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India. "It offers
the best experience in terms of performance, design and innovation, and
is our most eagerly anticipated smartphone with rave reviews from media
and consumers alike."
HTC Butterfly smartphone features a true 1080p full HD super LCD 3
display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protections. It boasts 440 pixels
per inch (PPI) on a 5-inch screen for unprecedented in-hand HD
experiences that delivers the maximum pixel clarity available on a
smartphone.
Designed to accentuate the incredible display, the smooth glossy
finish and microgrill pattern of the sidewalls echo the superb styling
and power of high tech racing cars. The beautifully crafted smartphone
feels thinner than other devices of a similar size as the edges of the
curved back taper to a mere 4mm for a comfortable feel in the hand or
pocket.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core 1.5
GHz CPU, high-performance GPU and a full 2GB of RAM enable use of
multiple apps simultaneously. With HTC Sense 4+ and Android 4.1 (Jelly
Bean), you get great software experiences including Google Now. HTC
Butterfly is equipped with a 2,020 mAh battery and power saving software
that enables long-lasting endurance, while users will also appreciate
the expandable SD card slot in addition to 25GB of free Dropbox cloud
storage. HTC Sense 4+ offers a wealth of easy-to-use and customizable
features bringing highly sought after personalization to your phone and
placing the most important content front and center. A series of
intelligent features powered by HTC Sense 4+ also provides a number of
improvements to the camera.
HTC Butterfly has a camera that delivers fast image capture, great
images even in low-light and an easy interface to capture stills and
video. With an 8-megapixel f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens, 5-level automatic
flash, backside illuminated sensor (BSI), and superfast autofocus,
you'll capture amazing moments without the worry of missing a single
one. Instead of choosing between photos and video, HTC VideoPic allows
you to capture video and still images at the same time. And by simply
holding the shutter button, Continuous Shooting takes multiple photos at
up to four frames per second to catch all the action.
It also includes a 2.1-megapixel, f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle,
front-facing camera that allows more to be captured in self-portraits,
and up to four people for group shots. Auto Portrait makes it easier to
take photos of yourself and your friends with automatic face detection
and a countdown timer so you can focus on your pose and not the shutter
button. Capable of capturing 1080p HD video, the front-facing camera
also provides a sharper picture during video chat.
The HTC Butterfly’s unique, built-in headset amplifier and dedicated
amp for the external rear-speaker helps boost the audio signal to
deliver crystal clear sound with less distortion, even at maximum
volume. The combination of amplified hardware and the rich, authentic,
studio-quality sound of Beats Audio allows music to be heard the way the
artist intended, and enhances the sound quality while playing games or
watching video. Availability
HTC Butterfly will be available at a MOP (Best Buy) of Rs 45,990/-
and MRP of Rs 49,900/- from January 2013 onwards in India.
They flip, swivel, split, or twist into a laptop or tablet. But are they worth it?
he latest trend to hit end-user computing is the
onslaught of hybrid or convertible PCs. Being multi-mode devices, they
can function either as a tablet or as a laptop. It's easy to imagine the
benefits such a device brings to the table. Use it as a tablet when you
need to simply check your mail, watch a movie, do some casual surfing,
etc. Use it as a laptop when you have to do some more serious work like
creating a presentation, do heavy duty emailing, typing long documents,
etc. These devices save you the trouble of juggling between two devices
every time you want to create or consume content.
The concept and the benefits it promises definitely sounds very
exciting. In a quick poll we ran on our Facebook page to gauge people's
interest in these devices, we got some very encouraging results. About
48% of respondents definitely look forward to buying such a device.
Another 30% are in a wait and watch situation, and might buy if the
prices become more affordable. 19% plan to stick to keeping these two
devices separate, and the remaining 4% are waiting for Android/iOS based
hybrids and convertibles to appear in the market.
But besides the polls, are the current crop of hybrids and
convertibles out there really worth buying? This requires a more careful
scan of the what's currently available in the market and the
capabilities they offer, which is what our whole story is all about. To
start off, here are a few facts and figures of what's currently out
there.
Hybrid vs Convertible: What's the difference?
A major challenge we faced while covering these devices was that
there doesn't seem to be any clear definition for these multi-mode
devices. We've seen wild swings in their definitions, ranging from
ultrabook convertibles, to hybrids, to convertible tablets, to
convertible laptops, and so on. So to put things in perspective, we'll
use the term convertible laptops or convertibles for devices with
non-detachable screens, and hybrids for those with removable screens.
All convertibles/hybrids are Windows 8/RT based: The whole reason
behind the existence of these devices is the new OS from MS, which is
capable of running in both multi-touch as well as traditional 'mouse and
keyboard' modes. While the architecture of Windows 8 based devices is
Intel x86 based, that of Windows RT is ARM based. There are currently no
iOS or Android based convertible laptops.
Convertibles are more expensive than hybrids: This is largely because
convertibles that are currently out there have non-detachable screens
and are based on Intel's Core series of CPUs. Hybrids on the other hand,
are mostly based on Tegra or Intel Atom processors. The former can
therefore have more RAM, storage, and larger screen sizes. As a result,
their battery life is also comparatively lower. But being more powerful,
they can be used more as laptops than tablets. This makes them a good
choice for a corporate environments, provided you can afford them. As of
now, the average starting price of such convertibles is Rs. 60,000.
Convertibles are fatter/thicker than hybrids as well as tablets:
Since the keyboard is built into them, convertibles are bound to be
thicker, and in most cases, heavier than hybrids. This makes it more
difficult to use them as tablets, as your arm would tire out faster than
when you were using lightweight tablets. Hybrids on the other hand, let
you remove the screen and use it as a tablet, thereby making them more
lightweight and provide greater battery life.
Hybrids are like netbooks with multi-touch: Most hybrids are based
either on Intel's Atom or nVidia's Tegra processors. So even though
Intel has introduced the next generation of Atom processors code-named
Clover Trail, which are far more powerful and consume lesser power than
the earlier generation, they're still not as good as the Core series of
CPUs. So being Atom based makes hybrids far less powerful than Intel's
Core based convertible devices. So in a way, the Atom based hybrids are
like netbooks with multi-touch capability! You can do basic productivity
work on them, but don't expect to run Photoshop or other processor
intensive apps on them.
By the looks of things, hybrids and convertibles are definitely the
way forward for end-user computing devices. But, does that mean you
should pick up one of these devices instead of buying a separate laptop
and tablet? Or will there continue to be a market for individual
devices? On the other hand, can a tablet act as a replacement for a
desktop or laptop?
Reports are coming in that Huawei is all geared up to officially announced the launch of its new Ascend smartphone in the Indian market - Huawei Ascend Y210D.
Lets taka a look at the specs of the handset.
Display: Ascend Y210D comes with a 3.5 inch HVGA display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Processor: The handset is equipped with a 1GHz Qualcomm Cortex A5 processor under its hood. Operating System: Being a budget smartphone, Ascend Y210D is based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. Camera: Ascend Y210D sports a 2MP rear camera and lacks a front camera for video calling. Storage: The handset packs 256MB RAM, 512MB onboard storage and a micro SD card slot supporting up to 32GB expandable storage. Connectivity: Ascend Y210D comes with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth and micro USB 2.0. Battery: The handset is loaded with a 1,700 mAh battery of undisclosed backup.
In a recent development Apple has springed the processor specs of MacBook Pro laptops with Retina Display along with slashing the price points. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display with 128GB flash memory now starts at Rs 99,900 (retailed earlier at Rs 114,900). Reportedly, the 256GB model of the same is upgraded to feature a newer and faster 2.6GHz Intel processor and it starts Rs 114,900 (priced earlier at Rs 134,900).
Also, the 15 inch MacBook Pro with Retina display features a faster 2.4GHz quad core processor and comes with 16GB storage. Further, Apple has also announced that the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of storage now has a new lower price point of Rs 94,900.
Key Specs
The 13.3 inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display features a 13.3 inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, which is four times the number of pixels than the earlier version. Also, the MacBook Pro is 20% thinner than its predecessor measuring only 0.75 inch in thickness.
Further, it is equipped with a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 processor, which can be upgraded to a 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 processor, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 8GB of 1600 MHz memory and up to 768GB of flash storage.
The 13 inch MacBook Pro with Retina display comes packed with a OS X Mountain Lion, FaceTime HD camera, dual microphones, improved speakers, three-stream 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a MagSafe 2 power port. Moreover, the battery equipped in the device delivers a backup of up to 7 hours of Wi-Fi usage and a standby of up to 30 days. Top Features
MacBook Pro with Retina Display has many new features that are never seen before. Check out the top features of the device below. Retina Display
The 13.3 inch display in the device with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels makes the results stunning as it packs over 4 million pixels on the 13 inch display. The images are displayed with a next level of realism and the text is sharp. Moreover, the Retina Display reduces the glare by about 75%, thereby resulting in more color and contrast. The IPS technology paves way for wide viewing angles adding more benefits to the rich and vibrant display. iCloud
The cloud storage service of Apple - iCloud lets consumers store content and access content including music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents and more across Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Multi-touch Trackpad and Backlit Keyboard
Multi-touch trackpad is an essential part of Mac as it allows using realistic and intuitive gestures, switch between apps, navigate your content and get the most out of the desktop. The large multi-touch trackpad with all-glass button surface is easy to tap, pinch, swipe and click away comfortably.
Further, the in-built sensor detects changes in ambient light conditions and adjusts the keyboard and display brightness automatically.
Everything You Need to Know About S3 Mini Succcesor
Samsung is enjoying every bit of the spotlight these days. That's why the South Korean conglomerate is so confident that it plans to sell 100 million Galaxy S4 units soon after the launch. The company is currently focusing on Project J - a new breed of Galaxy devices expected to be announced at MWC 2013.
While, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is already getting its due respect - thanks to the stupendous success of Galaxy S3. What about Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini launch and its release dates? Will it be a completely different breed, all together?
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini - Expected specifications, features and release date
The Korean giant has no intentions of launching the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini here in India. But, that does not mean that the company would not launch Galaxy S4 Mini as well. Well, that's a separate issue. But if the phone land in, the company is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy S4 and its mini version next month, most probably March 15. The event is scheduled to take place in Mexico, Russia.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini currently dubbed as J Mini Serrano, may not have wireless charger. However, it will reportedly come equipped with a 4.3-inch 720p HD display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB /32GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, NFC and an 8-mega pixel shooter on the rear and 2-mega pixels front facing camera.
Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is one device that India is still craving for. Due to unspecified reasons the device release date is still a mystery. Recently, the company announced budget feature phones under the name REX -Series in the Indian market. The Galaxy S3 Mini features a 4.0-inch AMOLED display (720p HD), 1GB of RAM, 1GHz Dual core processor, 16GB of internal storage (expandable via micro SD card), Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.
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