Finnish telecommunications company DNA will be launching the world's first Jolla phones based on Sailfish OS on the 27th of November. DNA and Jolla have been working closely together for over a year with DNA providing
Jolla with a customer angle and contributing to the development of the phone.
The phone will come with a 4.5-inch display and will run on Sailfish OS, which has been developed by a group of former Nokia employees. It will be powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm processor. The smartphone has 16GB of internal storage along with 1GB of RAM. The device sports a 8MP rear camera and a 2MP camera on the front.
Cedric Kamtsan, DNA's Business Director, said in a statement, "Being a Finnish operator, it has been very important to DNA to be able to support a Finnish success story, one in which we see great potential. People have been eagerly awaiting Jolla phones and their long wait will finally be rewarded in Helsinki on the 27th."
The current smartphone operating systems are being dominated by Google's Android OS, Apple's iOS and Microsoft's Windows OS. Saiflish OS is one of a number of open source mobile operating systems looking to make an impact on the smartphone market. Jolla CEO Tomi Pienimaki said, "As the first Jolla phone is about to be launched, everything is ready to make the consumers involved. The launch does not mark the end to product development, it goes on in cooperation with the consumers."
Price & Availability :
Jolla has so far accepted pre-orders from 136 countries since the programme started in May this year, and has since sold out its initial batch of devices. There will be around 450 phones available on the launch day and a pop-up DNA Kauppa shop will be selling them on Narinkkatori, central Helsinki, for a single evening. According to the company's website, the smartphone is priced at 399 Euros (without a contract) which is approximately equal to Rs.34,000.
The phone will come with a 4.5-inch display and will run on Sailfish OS, which has been developed by a group of former Nokia employees. It will be powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm processor. The smartphone has 16GB of internal storage along with 1GB of RAM. The device sports a 8MP rear camera and a 2MP camera on the front.
Cedric Kamtsan, DNA's Business Director, said in a statement, "Being a Finnish operator, it has been very important to DNA to be able to support a Finnish success story, one in which we see great potential. People have been eagerly awaiting Jolla phones and their long wait will finally be rewarded in Helsinki on the 27th."
The current smartphone operating systems are being dominated by Google's Android OS, Apple's iOS and Microsoft's Windows OS. Saiflish OS is one of a number of open source mobile operating systems looking to make an impact on the smartphone market. Jolla CEO Tomi Pienimaki said, "As the first Jolla phone is about to be launched, everything is ready to make the consumers involved. The launch does not mark the end to product development, it goes on in cooperation with the consumers."
Price & Availability :
Jolla has so far accepted pre-orders from 136 countries since the programme started in May this year, and has since sold out its initial batch of devices. There will be around 450 phones available on the launch day and a pop-up DNA Kauppa shop will be selling them on Narinkkatori, central Helsinki, for a single evening. According to the company's website, the smartphone is priced at 399 Euros (without a contract) which is approximately equal to Rs.34,000.
Videocon has launched a new Android tablet in the Indian market today, at a price of Rs.8,999. The tablet is called VT85C. According to research firm Gartner, the budget tablet category is
expected to reach 182 million end-user devices by the end of this year.
Talking about the Videocon VT85C, the tablet comes with a 7-inch display (1024x600p). The tablet is powered by a 1.2Ghz Cortex A9 Dual-Core processor. It runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It has 4GB of inbuild storage which is expandable upto 32GB via MicroSD Card along with 1GB of RAM. It has a 5MP primary camera and a VGA camera on the front.
The tablet contains a 3000mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth. The tablet also supports sharing audio or video content over Wi-Fi to your television using Miracast. The device is pre-loaded with apps like Opera Mini, Facebook, Hungama and VStore.
Khalid Zamir, Head of Product Planning and Development, Videocon Mobile Phones, said "With the tablet market in the country expanding every day, we seek to become a strategic player in the mix of things who offers the best of technology at the most affordable of pricing to consumer."
Price & Availability :
Priced at Rs.8,999, the Videocon VT85C is now available in the retail stores across the country.
Videocon VT85C at a glance :
- 7-inch display (1024x600p)
- 1.2Ghz Dual-Core Processor
- Android 4.2.2
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB Internal Memory (Expandable upto 32GB)
- 5MP Rear Camera
- VGA Front-Facing Camera
- 3000mAh Battery
- Wifi, 3G, Bluetooth
Talking about the Videocon VT85C, the tablet comes with a 7-inch display (1024x600p). The tablet is powered by a 1.2Ghz Cortex A9 Dual-Core processor. It runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It has 4GB of inbuild storage which is expandable upto 32GB via MicroSD Card along with 1GB of RAM. It has a 5MP primary camera and a VGA camera on the front.
The tablet contains a 3000mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth. The tablet also supports sharing audio or video content over Wi-Fi to your television using Miracast. The device is pre-loaded with apps like Opera Mini, Facebook, Hungama and VStore.
Khalid Zamir, Head of Product Planning and Development, Videocon Mobile Phones, said "With the tablet market in the country expanding every day, we seek to become a strategic player in the mix of things who offers the best of technology at the most affordable of pricing to consumer."
Price & Availability :
Priced at Rs.8,999, the Videocon VT85C is now available in the retail stores across the country.
Videocon VT85C at a glance :
- 7-inch display (1024x600p)
- 1.2Ghz Dual-Core Processor
- Android 4.2.2
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB Internal Memory (Expandable upto 32GB)
- 5MP Rear Camera
- VGA Front-Facing Camera
- 3000mAh Battery
- Wifi, 3G, Bluetooth
Samsung had launched the Samsung Galaxy Core in may this year in several European and Asian markets, and today Samsung added a new smartphone to the company's Taiwan website called the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus. When a phone’s successor comes along with a “Plus” in its name, it is obvious that the phone will have upgraded internals at least in some aspects. However, that’s a tradition Samsung has gone against with the Galaxy Core Plus.
The Galaxy Core Plus comes with a newer version of Android (Android 4.2 Jelly Bean) but the RAM has been downgraded from 1GB to 768MB. Also the internal memory has been reduced from 8GB to 4GB. The other specifications are same as that of its predecessor. The device features a 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) screen and it powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The memory can be expanded upto 64GB via MicroSD. The phone sports a 5MP primary camera and a VGA (0.3MP) camera on the front.
The smartphone packs a 1800mAh battery. The phone also has NFC and Samsung’s S Beam.
Price & Availability :
The Galaxy Core Plus is available for $270 in US (without contract). We do not know whether the company intends to launch the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus in other countries.
We will let you know as soon as we get any more information.
Key Features :
- 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) screen
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 768MB RAM
- 4GB Inbuild Memory (Expandable upto 64GB)
- 5MP Rear Camera
- 0.3MP Front Camera
- 1,800mAh Battery
- NFC
The Galaxy Core Plus comes with a newer version of Android (Android 4.2 Jelly Bean) but the RAM has been downgraded from 1GB to 768MB. Also the internal memory has been reduced from 8GB to 4GB. The other specifications are same as that of its predecessor. The device features a 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) screen and it powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The memory can be expanded upto 64GB via MicroSD. The phone sports a 5MP primary camera and a VGA (0.3MP) camera on the front.
The smartphone packs a 1800mAh battery. The phone also has NFC and Samsung’s S Beam.
Price & Availability :
The Galaxy Core Plus is available for $270 in US (without contract). We do not know whether the company intends to launch the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus in other countries.
We will let you know as soon as we get any more information.
Key Features :
- 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) screen
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 768MB RAM
- 4GB Inbuild Memory (Expandable upto 64GB)
- 5MP Rear Camera
- 0.3MP Front Camera
- 1,800mAh Battery
- NFC
AMD announced that it is offering two new bundles for the holiday season as part of its Never Settle gaming bundle program. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is releasing the Radeon R9 270 graphics card today which has a starting price of $179 USD. Beginning Nov. 13, those who buy an AMD Radeon R9 Series will receive a free copy of the much-anticipated Battlefield 4. The second bundle AMD offers a free copy of Thief with every purchase of an R7 260X.
AMD is also said to extend its Never Settle Forever bundle and to include the AMD Radeon R7 260X. With the purchase of R7 260X, the users will be able to choose any 2 games among many games including Sleeping Dogs, Hitman Absolution, Dirt 3, Sniper Elite V2, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and an unannounced title.
AMD is positioning the R9 270 to compete with Nvidia's NVDA GTX 660, which costs approximately $189. The company is claiming a 17% performance gain in Battlefield 4 versus GTX 660, and a 15% performance gain in 3DMark’s FireStrike benchmark.
Key Features Of Radeon R9 270 :
- Stream Processors : 1,280
- GPU Clock: 925MHz
- Memory : 2GB GDDR5 / 256-bit
- Memory Speed : Up to 5.6Gbps
- Typical Power : 150 Watts
- API Support: DirectX v11.2, Mantle and OpenGL 4.3
AMD is also said to extend its Never Settle Forever bundle and to include the AMD Radeon R7 260X. With the purchase of R7 260X, the users will be able to choose any 2 games among many games including Sleeping Dogs, Hitman Absolution, Dirt 3, Sniper Elite V2, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and an unannounced title.
AMD is positioning the R9 270 to compete with Nvidia's NVDA GTX 660, which costs approximately $189. The company is claiming a 17% performance gain in Battlefield 4 versus GTX 660, and a 15% performance gain in 3DMark’s FireStrike benchmark.
Key Features Of Radeon R9 270 :
- Stream Processors : 1,280
- GPU Clock: 925MHz
- Memory : 2GB GDDR5 / 256-bit
- Memory Speed : Up to 5.6Gbps
- Typical Power : 150 Watts
- API Support: DirectX v11.2, Mantle and OpenGL 4.3
Gionee has finally launched the Gpad G3 after listing it on Indian e-retailing portals for more than a month. The Gpad G3 is a dual-sim smartphone and is available in two colours - Black and white.
The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch FWGA display with capacitive touch and has a resolution of 854×480 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6589 processor along with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. The phone runs on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS. It has 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory which can be expanded upto 32GB via microSD card. The device sports a 5MP primary camera with LED Flash and a VGA (0.3MP) camera on the front.
The Gpad G3 measures 157.3x79.3x9.6mm and packs a 2,250mAh battery. It has support for Dual-Sim (GSM+GSM). The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. It also supports FM Radio. The Gionee GPad G3 is the latest addition to the company's GPad line-up, which already includes GPad G1 and GPad G2.
Availability & Price :
The device is available at all the retail stores and is currently available at a discounted price of Rs. 9,425.
Key Specifications :
- 5.5-inch FWGA display (854×480 pixels)
- 1.2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6589 processor
- Android 4.2.1
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB Internal memory (Expandable upto 32GB)
- 5MP Rear Camera
- 0.3MP Front Camera
- 2,250mAh Battery
- FM Radio
- Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G
The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch FWGA display with capacitive touch and has a resolution of 854×480 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6589 processor along with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. The phone runs on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS. It has 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory which can be expanded upto 32GB via microSD card. The device sports a 5MP primary camera with LED Flash and a VGA (0.3MP) camera on the front.
The Gpad G3 measures 157.3x79.3x9.6mm and packs a 2,250mAh battery. It has support for Dual-Sim (GSM+GSM). The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. It also supports FM Radio. The Gionee GPad G3 is the latest addition to the company's GPad line-up, which already includes GPad G1 and GPad G2.
Availability & Price :
The device is available at all the retail stores and is currently available at a discounted price of Rs. 9,425.
Key Specifications :
- 5.5-inch FWGA display (854×480 pixels)
- 1.2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6589 processor
- Android 4.2.1
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB Internal memory (Expandable upto 32GB)
- 5MP Rear Camera
- 0.3MP Front Camera
- 2,250mAh Battery
- FM Radio
- Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G
Companies like LG and Samsung have been increasingly depending on the OLED display technologies for
their smartphones, digital cameras, and even televisions. The OLED screens have incredible
black levels and are super-thin, but the battery life of these screens is very poor. Additionally, the cost of this technology is also high. The researchers from the University of Bonn have developed a new technology that could make cheaper and more efficient OLED displays.
OLEDs are called so because they are made up of organic molecules and these molecules consist solely of carbon and hydrogen. In a conventional OLED display, there is a lot of energy loss as the display generates more heat instead of light. According to the University of Bonn press release, "this loss of energy occurs frequently: three quarters of all charges carry the same spin. Much like the needle of a compass, they point in the same direction but cannot touch each other, effectively lowering the yield of useful light." While noble metals can be used to quickly re-orient the magnetic particles so that they do generate light instead of heat after all, but such rare metals are obviously an expensive addition to the overall manufacturing costs.
Dr. John Lupton, Professor of Physics at the University of Regensburg, said that the new OLED display technology raises the efficiency using an entirely different mechanism. According to him, "Charges can flip the orientation of their spins spontaneously, you just have to wait for long enough for this to occur." But traditional OLED molecules give up their energy as heat quicker than the new ones which are developed at the University of Bonn. Professor Sigurd Höger of the University of Bonn said that, "“It appears that, in our OLEDs, the molecules can store electrical energy for significantly longer than is conventionally assumed, our molecules can therefore exploit the spontaneous jumps in spin orientation in order to generate light."
This technology could make a big difference to the consumers. The screen on your smartphone often costs as much as the rest of the parts combined. That is a heck lot of money for just a screen, maybe that won't be the case once this technology is implemented.
OLEDs are called so because they are made up of organic molecules and these molecules consist solely of carbon and hydrogen. In a conventional OLED display, there is a lot of energy loss as the display generates more heat instead of light. According to the University of Bonn press release, "this loss of energy occurs frequently: three quarters of all charges carry the same spin. Much like the needle of a compass, they point in the same direction but cannot touch each other, effectively lowering the yield of useful light." While noble metals can be used to quickly re-orient the magnetic particles so that they do generate light instead of heat after all, but such rare metals are obviously an expensive addition to the overall manufacturing costs.
Dr. John Lupton, Professor of Physics at the University of Regensburg, said that the new OLED display technology raises the efficiency using an entirely different mechanism. According to him, "Charges can flip the orientation of their spins spontaneously, you just have to wait for long enough for this to occur." But traditional OLED molecules give up their energy as heat quicker than the new ones which are developed at the University of Bonn. Professor Sigurd Höger of the University of Bonn said that, "“It appears that, in our OLEDs, the molecules can store electrical energy for significantly longer than is conventionally assumed, our molecules can therefore exploit the spontaneous jumps in spin orientation in order to generate light."
This technology could make a big difference to the consumers. The screen on your smartphone often costs as much as the rest of the parts combined. That is a heck lot of money for just a screen, maybe that won't be the case once this technology is implemented.
Lenovo has announced the Vibe Z phablet in China and has expanded the company's Vibe smartphone line-up. The exact launch date is not known, however we can expect Lenovo to start taking pre-orders for the Vibe Z soon.
The Vibe Z features a 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display and it is powered by 2.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 processor. It is the same processor which can be found on flagship devices such as Sony Xperia Z1 and Samsung Galaxy Note3. The device comes with 2GB RAM and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Vibe Z sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with Dual-LED Flash. It has a 5MP front-facing camera. The storage option is not known yet.
The phablet has up to 278 hours of standby time; however the details of battery are not given by the company. It has support for Dual-Sim. The company has also launched a flip cover for its Vibe Z phablet, which is similar to the Galaxy Note 3's S-View cover.
Pricing & Availability :
According to Lenovo's China website, taking pre-orders for its latest Android device will be taken soon, but you will have to stay tuned for the pricing and availability for the rest of the world.
Key Specifications :
- 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display
- Dual-Sim
- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- 2.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 processor
- 2GB RAM
- 13MP Rear Camera
- 5MP Front Camera
- 278 hours of standby time
The Vibe Z features a 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display and it is powered by 2.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 processor. It is the same processor which can be found on flagship devices such as Sony Xperia Z1 and Samsung Galaxy Note3. The device comes with 2GB RAM and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Vibe Z sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with Dual-LED Flash. It has a 5MP front-facing camera. The storage option is not known yet.
The phablet has up to 278 hours of standby time; however the details of battery are not given by the company. It has support for Dual-Sim. The company has also launched a flip cover for its Vibe Z phablet, which is similar to the Galaxy Note 3's S-View cover.
Pricing & Availability :
According to Lenovo's China website, taking pre-orders for its latest Android device will be taken soon, but you will have to stay tuned for the pricing and availability for the rest of the world.
Key Specifications :
- 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display
- Dual-Sim
- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- 2.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 processor
- 2GB RAM
- 13MP Rear Camera
- 5MP Front Camera
- 278 hours of standby time
The Noida-based domestic handset maker Zync has now entered the budget smartphone segment with the launch of its new smartphone Cloud Z401. Other domestic manufacturers like, Micromax, Celkon, Karbonn and Xolo have already forayed into the low-cost smartphone category. This smartphone will be available in India at a price of Rs.4,499.
The Cloud Z401 comes with a 4-inch IPS display having a resolution of 480x800 (WVGA) pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 1Ghz processor, however the chipset used is not known yet. The device will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The phone has 256 MB DDR3 RAM along with 512MB of internal ROM which can be expanded upto 32GB via microSD card. The smartphone sports a 2 megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera. The Zync Cloud Z401's camera app features settings for white balance, brightness, colour effect, contrast control as well as multi-shot mode.
The device weighs 114 grams and it packs a 1,300mAh battery. It has a 3.5mm audio jack. Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-USB. The smartphone comes with pre-loaded apps Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Yahoo, Skype, Youtube, Twitter and Viber. The Cloud Z401 will be available in two colours - Black and White.
Amul Mohan Mittal, co-founder of Zync Global said, "After seeing the success of the low-cost tablets, we have decided to extend our footprint in the low cost smartphone category as well. This category has great untapped potential and just like our tablets, we plan to offer maximum features at a very affordable price to appeal to our value conscious Indian consumers."
Availability & Price :
The price of the Zync Cloud Z401 is Rs.4,499 and it will be available in physical stores at more than 51 cities as well as e-commerce websites.
Key Specifications :
- 4-inch IPS display (480x800p)
The Cloud Z401 comes with a 4-inch IPS display having a resolution of 480x800 (WVGA) pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 1Ghz processor, however the chipset used is not known yet. The device will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The phone has 256 MB DDR3 RAM along with 512MB of internal ROM which can be expanded upto 32GB via microSD card. The smartphone sports a 2 megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera. The Zync Cloud Z401's camera app features settings for white balance, brightness, colour effect, contrast control as well as multi-shot mode.
The device weighs 114 grams and it packs a 1,300mAh battery. It has a 3.5mm audio jack. Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-USB. The smartphone comes with pre-loaded apps Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Yahoo, Skype, Youtube, Twitter and Viber. The Cloud Z401 will be available in two colours - Black and White.
Amul Mohan Mittal, co-founder of Zync Global said, "After seeing the success of the low-cost tablets, we have decided to extend our footprint in the low cost smartphone category as well. This category has great untapped potential and just like our tablets, we plan to offer maximum features at a very affordable price to appeal to our value conscious Indian consumers."
Availability & Price :
The price of the Zync Cloud Z401 is Rs.4,499 and it will be available in physical stores at more than 51 cities as well as e-commerce websites.
Key Specifications :
- 4-inch IPS display (480x800p)
- 1Ghz processor
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 256MB RAM
- 512MB ROM (Expandable upto 32GB)
- 2MP Rear camera
- 0.3MP Front Camera
- 1,300mAh Battery
The German manufacturer, Roccat has been known for designing exceptional gaming peripherals like keyboards, mice, mouse pads and headphones.They also have notebooks but they are available only in Germany. But when it
comes to keyboards, they have been a bit behind the times. After taking
almost a year to develop, Roccat is ready to introduce gamers to the Ryos
Series of gaming keyboards. Let us have a review of the Ryos MK Glow.
The Ryos MK Glow features a built-in palm rest, individual LED keys, individual key remapping, fully capable macros and an anti-smudge surface. This keyboard which is going to be available at retail stores during Christmas with a price tag of £120, is described by the German manufacturer as "the most advanced, most customizable mechanical keyboard ever." The company has high expectations with this keyboard and there should be, as the Ryos is the successor to the well-received Isku.
THE DESIGN :
When you flip the keyboard towards the back, you can see five rubber pads that helps in keeping the keyboard in place, two pop-out stands that create a small incline, a series of cable-routing channels as well as a centrally-mounted USB 2.0 connection cable. The keyboard measures 23cm x 51cm in size. The keyboard includes 113 keys in total. The material used for the keyboard is mostly plastic, but the overall build quality is quite good. Roccat has continued to improve upon its established designs and it has innovated new features as well.
SWITCHES :
The Isku is a membrane keyboard, whereas the Ryos is a mechanical keyboard with CHERRY MX key switches. Mechanical keyboards differ from the less expensive membrane keyboards as they include a switch mechanism under every key, which results in many advantages such as greater durability, the ability to press any number of keys simultaneously and have them all register, and key strokes that register without having to press the key all the way down.
As you can see in the image, there is a trio of 'thumbster' keys below the spacebar, five macro keys line the left side of the keyboard, and there is a full-size number pad on the right side. The keyboard's blue LED backlight works very well and it has five brightness settings and plenty of illumination at the highest setting, but the individual LEDs are placed high on each key, which results in dim backlighting on secondary function. All the keys are surrounded by a micro-dotted keyboard tray, which the company claims as smudge and fingerprint-resistive. The keyboard allows you to assign a secondary key function to each and every key, and you can store more than 500 macros in the keyboard’s flash memory.
CONCLUSION :
Overall, the hardware is solid and comfortable to use. Typing and gaming on the Ryos MK Glow is equally easy.
The Ryos MK Glow features a built-in palm rest, individual LED keys, individual key remapping, fully capable macros and an anti-smudge surface. This keyboard which is going to be available at retail stores during Christmas with a price tag of £120, is described by the German manufacturer as "the most advanced, most customizable mechanical keyboard ever." The company has high expectations with this keyboard and there should be, as the Ryos is the successor to the well-received Isku.
THE DESIGN :
When you flip the keyboard towards the back, you can see five rubber pads that helps in keeping the keyboard in place, two pop-out stands that create a small incline, a series of cable-routing channels as well as a centrally-mounted USB 2.0 connection cable. The keyboard measures 23cm x 51cm in size. The keyboard includes 113 keys in total. The material used for the keyboard is mostly plastic, but the overall build quality is quite good. Roccat has continued to improve upon its established designs and it has innovated new features as well.
SWITCHES :
The Isku is a membrane keyboard, whereas the Ryos is a mechanical keyboard with CHERRY MX key switches. Mechanical keyboards differ from the less expensive membrane keyboards as they include a switch mechanism under every key, which results in many advantages such as greater durability, the ability to press any number of keys simultaneously and have them all register, and key strokes that register without having to press the key all the way down.
As you can see in the image, there is a trio of 'thumbster' keys below the spacebar, five macro keys line the left side of the keyboard, and there is a full-size number pad on the right side. The keyboard's blue LED backlight works very well and it has five brightness settings and plenty of illumination at the highest setting, but the individual LEDs are placed high on each key, which results in dim backlighting on secondary function. All the keys are surrounded by a micro-dotted keyboard tray, which the company claims as smudge and fingerprint-resistive. The keyboard allows you to assign a secondary key function to each and every key, and you can store more than 500 macros in the keyboard’s flash memory.
CONCLUSION :
Overall, the hardware is solid and comfortable to use. Typing and gaming on the Ryos MK Glow is equally easy.
Karbonn has listed its upcoming smartphone on the company's official website. This new phone is called the 'Titanium X'. The Titanium X will be the company’s first smartphone with a full HD display. The company has only posted a teaser banner for the
smartphone and only a few specifications are revealed.
The Titanium X will come with a 5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The tech site Gogi.in spotted this listing first and claims that the device will sport a full-HD display. However, the official website listing does not mention the 'full-HD display'. It will be powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The snapper on the rear side of this smartphone is a 13-Megapixel camera which has auto focus and dual-LED flash to click photos in the dark, while the front-facing camera is a 5-Megapixel shooter. The RAM is not known yet. It also has support for NFC and contains a 2300 mAh battery, however there is no word on the talktime or standby time.
Other devices in the Titanium series are Titanium S9, Titanium S1 and Titanium S2. The Titanium X will compete against Micromax phones such as Canvas Turbo A250 & Canvas Magnus A117 and a host of other smartphones with similar specifications that were launched recently. The local companies have emerged as strong contenders against the big MNC brands like Samsung, LG, Nokia, Sony and others and Karbonn is one of those companies with 13% share.
As of now, we do not know about the Titanium X's RAM, storage and dual-SIM support. The pricing & availability are also unknown. But we will keep you updated as soon as we can.
Key Specifications of Titanium X :
- 5-inch full HD display (1920x1080p)
- 1.5Ghz Quad-Core processor
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 13 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 2300mAh Batter
- NFC
The Titanium X will come with a 5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The tech site Gogi.in spotted this listing first and claims that the device will sport a full-HD display. However, the official website listing does not mention the 'full-HD display'. It will be powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The snapper on the rear side of this smartphone is a 13-Megapixel camera which has auto focus and dual-LED flash to click photos in the dark, while the front-facing camera is a 5-Megapixel shooter. The RAM is not known yet. It also has support for NFC and contains a 2300 mAh battery, however there is no word on the talktime or standby time.
Other devices in the Titanium series are Titanium S9, Titanium S1 and Titanium S2. The Titanium X will compete against Micromax phones such as Canvas Turbo A250 & Canvas Magnus A117 and a host of other smartphones with similar specifications that were launched recently. The local companies have emerged as strong contenders against the big MNC brands like Samsung, LG, Nokia, Sony and others and Karbonn is one of those companies with 13% share.
As of now, we do not know about the Titanium X's RAM, storage and dual-SIM support. The pricing & availability are also unknown. But we will keep you updated as soon as we can.
Key Specifications of Titanium X :
- 5-inch full HD display (1920x1080p)
- 1.5Ghz Quad-Core processor
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 13 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 2300mAh Batter
- NFC