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Aakash Crashes

The dream gadget for the masses fails on basic standards

lights camera action...

Apple iPhone 4S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Nokia N8 in a photo fight

phone of the month Nokia lUmia 710

reviewed!

spice mi-720, acer iconia smart s300, mts mtag 3.1 sony tablet s, htc sensation xl, htc rhyme sony ericsson live with walkman and more

first call

or us at My Mobile, the first issue of every year comes with mixed feelings. It’s as if we are saying our good byes to an era, even as we welcome a new one. And our way of saying farewell to the previous year, as always, is acknowledging those who made it memorable. So, even as we move on to a new adventure in 2012, we salute the star performers of 2011 in our cover story on the best phones of the year in various categories. Needless to say, this was quite an exercise with twists, turns and arguments that would have done a Bollywood blockbuster proud, which is why we have given the awards a rather filmy touch that we hope you will like. While most of us in this huge nation have mobile phones, there is no exposure to advanced computing devices for millions of youngsters living in smaller towns and villages or coming from economically backward classes. To bridge this gap the government announced Aakash, an ultra low cost Android tablet for the masses. And while more than a million people have booked it online, the question remains, is the tablet really capable of delivering its promise? Does it really work? And last but not the least, is it enough to enable digital inclusion of the Indian population? In our special ‘In Focus’ feature we investigate the truth behind project Aakash and take a close look at the tab itself, revealing the sham that has shattered the hopes of millions of Indians in the country. When cameras were first included on phones, many people thought it was nothing more than a stunt – “a phone is a phone is a phone” went out the call from some tech pundits. How things have changed. Today, a camera – and a good one – is considered an essential part of a handset. And some cameraphones (yes, that term is legitimate now) are considered competition even for digital point and shoot cameras. We will not get into THAT argument yet, but what we can and have done is work out which is the best cameraphone of them all – read all about it in our ‘Head On’ segment in which the iPhone 4S, Sony Ericsson Arc S and Nokia N8 fight it out for the title of the best camera phone. And of course no issue of My Mobile would be complete without reviews of the latest handsets and tablets in Mobile town. This time around, we put the Sony Tablet S, Spice M720 tab, HTC Sensation XL, HTC Rhyme, Acer Iconia Smart S300 through our burn tests, and also bring you a very exclusive review of the second Nokia Windows Phone device, the Nokia Lumia 710. All of which makes it business as usual for us. Even if the year is new. Some things never change. We are not complaining.

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content

Brand Talk

lead Story

Best phones of the year with a Bollywood tadka

Krishnadeep Baruah, director marketing, Research In Motion, India discusses BlackBerry’s journey so far

Chief Speak

Sunil Sood, director business operations, Vodafone India talks about m-Paisa, company’s initiative to bring mobile banking at rural India

cell-ebrity Star cast of the latest Bollywood film Players reveals their gadget love

22 Letters

Mobile Doctor

Consumer Forum

News

infocus

Aakash tablet turns out to be a damp squib

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Face To Face

Dr Usman Fayaz, group chairman and F. Usman Faheed, group managing director, UFX mobiles talk about company’s strategy and its value offering for customers

Rajesh Padinjaremadam, CEO, RapidValue Solutions, talks about growing role of mobility in the enterprise business

Jasjit Sawhney, CMD, Net4India, discusses the importance of technology for SMBs in India

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content my guide

spotlight

Buy a new phone to strengthen your luck

Interesting apps to make your Valentine’s Day even more special

BURN TESTS mts mtag 3.1

Headon Camera war between iPhone 4S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Nokia N8

sneak peek

A first look at HTC Ville and Nokia 801T

lava a16

rage turbo

spice tab mi720

sony ericsson live with walkman

nokia lumia 710

htc rhyme

acer iconia smart s300

sony tablet s

htc sensation xl

just in Samsung Galaxy Y Duos and Nokia 603 set to enthrall the Indian market

et-cetera Find out more about Reliance 3G Data Card, Samsung Camera, iBall speakers and Casio G-Shock watch

event Next Generation Wireless 2011 was held in New Delhi and was attended by major figures in the industry

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Boredom Busters

Kill the Zombies, be a gladiator in Rome or take on the Don avatar!

Total number of pages= 116 (112 + 4 cover)

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64 smart apps 69 Read comics, make PDFs and take pictures on the go

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FOR A CONNECTED LIFESTYLE

A G L I M P S E O F T H E F U T U R E P 26 

RAVISHING VIDYA

There is nothing dirty about Vidya Balan's gadget love P 22

 SUPERPHONE

 REVIEWED

LG Optimus Net, BlackBerry Curve 9380, BlackBerry Bold 9790, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and more P 51

SHOWDOWN

Motorola RAZR XT910, Nokia Lumia 800 and Apple iPhone 4S pitted against each other P 38

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STAY ACTIVE TO STAY CONNECTED Operators on a disconnection spree to accomodate new connections P 42

SAMSUNG OMNIA W P 56

Hi, I really like My Mobile magazine’s December-January issue. The content provided is enriched and interesting. I am really impressed the way your team have covered phone’s burn tests, applications and games reviews. After reading the magazine, I had high expectations from the CD provided with it but found a big scratch on it. I could not play the CD and was very disappointed. I request you to kindly provide CD inside the magazine so that

it does not get damaged. - Ruaani Ahmad Baba I am a regular reader of My Mobile magazine. The magazine has increased my knowledge and interests in gadgets tremendously. I am a technology enthusiast who reads technology, dream technology and mobile phones top the list. The way your magazine covers the technology trends, is commendable. -Dhruv Kapasi I am a frequent reader of your magazine. I really liked the Free Recharge story published in the last issue. Earlier I did not have any idea about any such websites which give free coupons on recharging but after reading the article I recharge my mobile number online only. Thank SPOT LIGHT you for providing good For Rewards, information. Also it Recharge! : would be great if you could provide your F readers a smartphone poster in every issue of your magazine. I would also like to wish My Mobile team a very Happy New Year. -Jayanth WWW.MYMOBILE.CO.IN

Who said recharging a phone connection was just about getting a certain amount of talk time? Thanks to a number of online recharging options, a customer today can get much more each time they recharge their connection Heena Jatav

or most people using a prepaid mobile phone connection – and there are millions – the whole process of recharging their connections is all about a regular task that is necessary to stay accessible on their handsets. This generally involves going to a person providing the recharge facility and either obtaining a recharge coupon or doing a transaction over the phone – pretty routine and humdrum, which is a pity, because recharging your phone connection can be fun. Like most things these days, you can go online and recharge your card. Of course, if you are routine type you can head over to your mobile service provider’s website and make a transaction. However, that is not your only option – there are a number of websites which not only let you recharge your connection online, but even offer rewards for doing so. These could vary from discounts to extra talk time.

Recharge, get more

FreeCharge.in is one of these websites that provide interesting offers on mobile recharge. FreeCharge facilitates prepaid recharges for all leading service providers (Mobile, DTH, and Datacard) under one roof. The USP of the site is that the customer not only gets an instant recharge, but also get discount coupons of equal or more value (corresponding

to recharge amount), delivered to their doorstep. The company has about 50 partners, and customers can choose discount coupons of their choice ranging from McDonalds to Shoppers Stop. “The company started with McDonalds and CCD, and today has an association of about 50 partners with the list growing day by day. Some of our esteemed partners/retailers are: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Yatra, Goibibo, Café Coffee Day, Barista, PVR Cinemas, and Croma,” says Kunal Shah, CEO, FreeCharge.

OF COURSE, IF YOU ARE ROUTINE TYPE YOU CAN HEAD OVER TO YOUR MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDER’S WEBSITE AND MAKE A TRANSACTION. HOWEVER, THAT IS NOT YOUR ONLY OPTION – THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WEBSITES WHICH NOT ONLY LET YOU RECHARGE YOUR CONNECTION ONLINE, BUT EVEN OFFER REWARDS FOR DOING SO. THESE COULD VARY FROM DISCOUNTS TO EXTRA TALK TIME

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in. Often the word ‘Free’ comes with hidden terms and conditions and appears an attempt to pull the wool over the customers’ eyes. Shah however, denies that any such fine text exists on his site. “FreeCharge.in was conceived with the idea that customers do get the value out of their recharges, which in turn would encourage repeat purchase behavior, thereby increasing footfalls for the couponing partners/retailers as well.” FreeCharge.in recently added DTH and Data Card recharge services to its portfolio and is gunning to be the leading coupon brand in the nation. Another website that offers more for every recharge is Rechargeitnow.com. The site has over 3.5 million registered users and witnesses over 1 million transactions per month. Those who recharge get free discount coupon from its partners like Dominos, BigFlix, and Ferns ‘N’ Petals, as well as free recharge coupons. “We are engaging in this initiative purely from the view of creating an additional layer of value to our customers. The focus has been on offering clear tangible benefit to our transacting customers,” says Sharat Jain, CEO, Rechargeitnow.com. AnytimeRecharge.com is another player in this segment. The site has 2.6 lakh registered customers and more than 300 customers recharge their mobile numbers daily from it.

Speaking about the idea behind the reward for recharge concept, B. Shabari Nadh, founder & CEO, AnyTimeRecharge.com says, “As the margin is very thin in this industry, these kinds of deals give value addition to both customer and the merchant.” The company gives double value of the recharge done by its customers by providing discount coupons of double the amount. “Our customers get Rs. 300 /- value for a Rs. 100 /- recharge as customer pay Rs 100 and get the talktime for it. Also they get printed discount coupons worth of Rs 100 and e-coupons worth of Rs 100,” he explains. AnytimeRecharge.com charges minimal courier amount of Rs 4 for coupon delivery and there is no extra charge for e-coupons.

Pay online, it’s secure!

While an increasing number of people are getting their phones recharged online, there is also a large chunk of people in the country who despite being have an Internet access are wary of doing any kind of transaction online, for reasons of security. Which is understandable, given the rising levels of cyber crime. However, the owners of these mobile recharge sites were quick to assure us on this front. “FreeCharge has tied up with leading payment gateway’s like CCAvenue, Techprocess, Citibank, ICICI, and BillDesk,

PRESENTLY, THE ONLINE RECHARGE MARKET CATERS APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE PERCENT OF TOTAL MOBILE RECHARGE MARKET IN INDIA. THE SCOPE FOR GROWTH IS THEREFORE, MASSIVE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE FACT THAT MORE PEOPLE ARE GETTING ONLINE IN THE COUNTRY WITH EVERY PASSING DAY

who have different security measures (PCI certification, encryption, firewalls etc…) along with multi layer architectural and 128, 256 bit encryption facilities for preserving the confidentiality of the data. Also, FreeCharge does not store any bank account details or sensitive information, but it is the payment gateways that have access to the same,” Shah asserts. Jain points out that Rechargeitnow. com has been secured by GeoTrust for security against user data theft and secured against unauthorised use of credit cards by MasterCard secure code and Verified by Visa. “The payment gateways we work with sup-

port 3D secure authenticated payment protocol to ensure the highest level of security transacting online,” he says. “Additionally, our direct relationship with operators across both mobile and DTH gives us a full 360 degree view into each transaction making each transaction auditable and transparent.”

The rewards keep coming...

India has approximately 840 million prepaid subscribers and the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is approximately Rs 100 which shows the huge size of the mobile recharge market. Presently, the online recharge market caters approximately two to three percent of total mobile recharge market in India. The scope for growth is therefore, massive, especially when you consider the fact that more people are getting online in the country with every passing day. The rewards are therefore likely to keep coming as more players enter this segment and compete with each other. The winner of course is the customer who is not only spared the trouble of going out and finding a vendor who can recharge their connection but can now do so from the comfort of their own homes and get rewarded as well. Recharging is well on way to becoming less about talk time and more about what you get along with it! 

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must say the burn tests included in the magazine provide much help before purchasing a mobile phone and the way you give ratings is praiseworthy. -Anonymous I read the latest issue of My Mobile magazine and found it to be awesome. I am regular visitor of your online portal too, I would like to draw your attention toward it. I believe the portal need some changes to make it more lively and dynamic. Please do the needful. Also I would SPOT LIGHT like to thank your Child’s Play! team for giving ample knowledge about the A mobile world. Regards from your happy reader. -Ankit Anand Android Market Price- Rs 51.62 for Android, Free on the iTunes App Store

Contrary to popular belief, messing around with gadgets and apps will not curb your child’s development. If used properly, they could even help the learning process Heena Jatav

ccording to an international study, children begin using electronic devices at approximately seven years of age with televisions and desktop computers being the first gadgets they generally use. And if that seems far-fetched to you, then you need to meet Rajbir Singh who knows almost everything about a smartphone and hands out app recommendations, advice and suggestions at the drop of a hat. He is all of eight years old. It took him just a few minutes to tell me about an app, download it on to my phone and give a tutorial. And no, he is not an aberration. Daksh, a four year old, has not yet learnt to speak properly but finds it no big deal to head to the Internet to watch his favourite cartoons like Chhota Bheem and Ben 10. However, many parents get alarmed when they see their relatively young children spending a lot of time using cellphones, watching television or working on a computer, as they fear this would stop them from participating in outdoor activities and even make them antisocial. While we would go so far as to say that their fears are totally unfounded, the fact is that getting familiar with gadgets at a young age need not always have a detrimental effect on children. Many in fact could actually help their personality development and maybe even provide them with new avenues to express their creativity. Today, there are numerous applications and gadgets which can not only entertain but also educate your young ones.

What makes them particularly effective is the fact that they are a far cry from the conventional board and chalk methods of teaching that are getting increasingly predictable, and are therefore more interesting. What’s more, with tablets and smartphones getting more accessible and in some cases, affordable, developers too are coming out with interesting applications that are targeted at children. These applications teach everything from colours, mathematics, geography to computers, science, art, etc. Indeed, there is such a huge variety of apps out there for children that parents could have a tough time making up their minds about which one to use. We explored the wonderful world of children’s apps and well, here are a few that caught our eye:

Kids ABC PhonicsThe app is suitable for those who want to teach the alphabet to their toddlers in an interesting way. The application displays a very large image of a letter. By clicking on the image, it changes from the letter to a picture of an object that starts with that letter. The app also contains a test mode in which you can check the knowledge of your child. It displays a picture and a child needs to recognise the correct alphabet with which its name starts. Basic, but lots of fun. Available on- Android Market Price- Rs. 208.05

Christmas Story BooksChristmas is around the corner and if you want to gift something exciting to your child, then we would recommend this very handy app. The app comes filled with four Christmas books and carols. The books come with animated pictures and some very good music and there are also some exciting features like ‘Movie mode,’ which when enabled, automatically turns the pages and ‘Read to Me’ which reads books to children. An excellent way to develop the reading habit, we think. Available on- iTunes App Store,

Vocabulary BubbleThis is a great way to build your child’s vocabulary. The app comes with more than four hundred words along with their meanings and definitions. The smooth graphics ensure that your child’s attention will not falter as they go through bubble after bubble. Who knows, your vocabulary might improve too. Available on- iTunes App Store Price- Free Kids First Puzzle HD Pro- Another vocabulary builder, the app is designed to teach new words to your child. There is a jigsaw element to the puzzle in which the child is asked to form a picture and then also spell out words. Beats sitting back and learning passively – we must confess even we were tempted to join in the picture-forming. Available on- Android Market Price- Rs 101.99

Test Your English- As its name indicates, this app will help your child in improving their English. It contains different tests

like Grammar exercises, Synonyms, Idiom tests etc. There are more than three hundred tests to go around, often with multiple choice answers and even the option to play a game, so there is plenty of learning to do. Available on- Android Market Price- Free Monkey Preschool Lunchbox- The app is targeted to get toddlers into learning mode just before they join school. The game revolves around helping incredibly cute monkeys pack a lunchbox but thrown into the mix also are seven different games that teach children about colors, letter, counting and other basic skills. Available on- iTunes App Store, Android Market Price- Rs. 103.76 for Android , approximately Rs 51 for iOS

Countries of the WorldThe app is designed to teach your child the names of countries, their capitals, their flags, languages, religion, currency, and other details. It also contain a test mode and in a neat touch, audio clips to help in correct pronunciation. It might seem a tad dry at times, but in terms of utility, it is a geographical wonder. Available on- Android Market Price- Free Sudoku- The famous mathematical puzzle game is here, and is a terrific aid to your child’s memory. The app supports undo and redo button and also allows one to make rough notes, if necessary. The app contains six difficulty levels and you might to tangle with some of the tougher ones yourself if you think the lower levels are too easy. It is not ALL child’s play. Available on- iTunes App Store Price- approximately Rs 51

Math Bingo- The perfect app for your wannabe numerical wizard. The game is simple - you solve a math problem to fill the bingo spots. As soon as you fill all the empty spots you will be awarded with Bingo Bug to play with. Now, who said mathematics was boring. Or scary?

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 Parents should stay with children while they use gadgets.  The brightness of displays should be adjusted in keeping the light of the room they used in. Being too bright or too dull could have an adverse effect on the child’s vision.  Parents should take care that children do not end up using apps that are not meant for their age group – all apps come with age limit specifications.  Gadgets like phones and tablets should be ideally kept in covers while being used by children to minimise the possibility of damage.

Available on: iTunes App Store Price- approximately Rs 51 Cinderella Puzzle Book HD- This app offers a colourful HD representation of the famous Cinderella fairy tale. The app contains 25 pages of beautiful illustrations with voice over narration that are bound to hold your child’s attention. Top that off with jigsaw puzzles and colouring games which ensure that the magic of the story remains long after your child has heard it. Available on:- iTunes App Store Prize- Approximately Rs 102 Apart from applications, there are a number of gadgets that can educate and entertain your child in equal measure. Gadgets like electronic kids laptop, electronic dictionary, kid’s camera are some of the exciting products on the list. The Government of India also seems to be looking to make gadgets more accessible to the younger generation, as can be seen from its Aakash tablet initiative. Although that tablet is targeted at older children, we are sure it won’t be long before apps for young ones start appearing on it. We would however insist that while apps and gadgets can make a positive difference to the life of your child, they are not enough by themselves. A healthy outdoor life is necessary too. A perfect life would be a balance of the two – ignoring either would be depriving your child of an opportunity to grow. 

I am a big fan of My Mobile magazine and always wait for the forthcoming issue. I especially like the consumer forum and celebrity column of your magazine. Also, I really like the story called ‘Child’s Play’ as it really helped me in understanding the interesting apps for children. Since I have a six year old boy who is very fond of mobile phones and laptops, your article inspired me to teach my son in an interesting manner. And also I want to wish whole team of My Mobile a very happy and prosperous new year. -Garv, Mumbai 80 MYMOBILE DEC 15 to JAN 14 2011-12

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I am a mobile retail shop owner and a regular reader of your magazine. Through this letter I want to thank you for helping me in increasing my knowledge base about mobile phones. I believe the ‘My Guide’ section of the magazine is its major attraction. It has helped me immensely in my business as well. With the help of My Guide I come to know about latest entrants in the market every month which automatically helps me in my work. Your magazine not only gives information but also tells about the ongoing trends in the market through which small businessmen like me get benefitted a lot. Keep up the good work. -Ram Swaroop, Meerut

Dear My Mobile team, I like your magazine a lot because it gives very deep knowledge about everything related to mobiles phones and industry. I love your column ‘Mobile Doctor’ and really appreciate your efforts in taking up your reader’s plea. I want to make a request here that it would be great if you could do an article specifically on Android. As the trend of Android is rising day by day and there are some myths related to the OS. If your team e the nd hav could do a feature on it, it would be a great help a s e m n a drea ellpho n to your readers. c i t y u e o k est also zy ab w lines? -Sharjeel Sheikh e d can the lat ou cra I am a regular reader of your magazine and whenever I have any anxiety or question in my mind, it all gets resolved as soon as I open My Mobile magazine. The magazine is a complete guide for all the information related to mobile phones and gadgets. It is very interesting reading different features on mobiles and the telecom industry every month. I

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 Parents can set a lock on the app store to stop children from downloading inappropriate material.

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mobile doctor better as it has faster processor. However, it is based on Symbian Operating System which has lesser application options than Android. So, if applications are not your biggest priority then the Nokia 500 is a better choice.

Could you please explain what is HSDPA, HSUPA, R99 and fully 3G? -Munna Rasa HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) data speed is upto 14.4 megabits/sec. HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) supports data upto 21 megabits/ seconds R99 supports upto 384 kilobits/sec. Full 3G means that the phone suports both HSDPA and HSUPA, but for a good 3G experience you need a phone with minimum HSDPA support. R99 is technically considered in the 3G family but the speeds are not much higher than the EDGE networks. I have nokia C2-01 and one day I downloaded UC Browser 7.9.0 in it. It worked properly initially, but after some days it started giving me troubles as I could not open any sites using this browser. I reinstalled the browser but its still not working. -Karan Raj This is because the data profile for application is corrupted. You can try to do a factory reset of the phone and then re-install the application. If it still doesnt work then you will have to get the software of the phone updated. I want to purchase a mobile phone for browsing the Internet. Please suggest me a better phone between Nokia 500 and Samsung Galaxy Fit. -Rohit Negi Between these two phones, Samsung Galaxy Fit is an Android based phone and so has better application support. But in terms of hardware the Nokia 500 is

I am a LG KU990 Viewty user. Can I change the platform of my phone? Is it possible to install new themes on my KU990 ? -Rijas, Kerala No, you cannot change the platform of the phone but the phone does support additional themes . I want to buy a second hand

Samsung-B6520-Omnia. It was brought in February 2011. Is it ok to buy this phone? I am an B.Tech(CS) first year student and currently own a Nokia 3110c. I am not much of a gamer and have been fond of Windows Phone since my early days. -Ankit Giri Its ok to buy this phone but you might need to replace the battery so check the cost of new original battery for this will be additional cost to you. However, it runs on older Windows Mobile 6.4 Operating System which has gone through a drastic change in the past year. I want to buy an Android phone,

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but am confused betwen Android and BlackBerry. My budget is upto Rs 7,000. Which is the best model for me? -Pratap Reddy In this budget Samsung Galaxy Y, an Android phone is a good option for you. I have heard that recharging your battery often or keeping the phone on charging the whole night can reduce the battery life of the phone. However, I have also heard that this used to be the case initially with older phones and that the batteries powering the current, newer smartphones are not affected greatly by it. I have a habit of keeping the phone on charging overnight. Please advise if it will affect the battery life of my smartphone. (I have a BlackBerry and am planning to go for an iPhone 4S) -Kabir Daru Batteries have limited battery cycles, and new batteries come with a circuit to prevent deep drain and memory effect on battries. So frequent charging wont effect battery life much, and neither will over night charging. This is because all new phone come with a cut off mechanism which comes into action when the battery is fully charged. You need to be careful only if you have frequent voltage fluctuation .iPhone and BlackBerry have strandard circuits so there is no such problem with them. I want to buy Samsung Galaxy Y S5360. Is it good or not? My budget is of Rs 9,000 and I want an Android phone with good camera. -Raghwendra Samsung Galaxy Y is a good Android option with a 2.0-megapixel camera. It costs Rs 7,700. I want to buy a full touch BlackBerry phone with 3G capabilties and running on the latest Operating System. My budget is Rs 20,000. -A.K. dharan

The new BlackBerry Curve 9380 is a full touchscreen phone running on the latest BlackBerry OS 7. It is within your budget. I want to buy a mobile phone ranging between Rs 11,000 to Rs 12,000. It should have a good camera with flash and autofocus. Which mobile will be best for me? -Suraj Kannaujiya You can go for Samsung Wave M which comes with a 5.0-megapixel camera and costs Rs 12,500. Could you please suggest me a best stylish mobile with latest features for around Rs 15,000. I perfer features like WiFi, 3G, touchscreen, compact form factor, etc. -Ronalld Fabian R. You can opt for Samsung Galaxy Ace, HTC Salsa, Sony ericsson Xperia Mini which are Android phones. In Symbian you can go for Nokia 700. I have a nokia C6-00. I am having trouble in playing the videos downloaded from YouTube. Please suggest what should I do? -Sourav Das YouTube supports many formats and video resolutions so you need to download videos in resolutions supported by C6. Anyhow if you play video via browser, it will automatically be played in the supported video format. If the video is of a higher resolution it wont work on the phone.

Is your mobile phone acting strange? Email your queries at team@mymobile.co.in and our mobile doctor Arshdeep Singh will suggest remedies for your ailing device. Disclaimer: The views expressed by Arshdeep Singh are his own and do not necessarily coincide with those of My Mobile.

consumer forum Complaint 1 I am using a Videocon V1755 mobile phone and am facing a lot of issues with it. The handset is slow, the default browser doesn't work, there is a problem with the signal reception, it's not getting restored to factory settings and many more. I submitted my handset to the company's authorised repair centre Accel Care Centre at Nehru Place, on November 29, 2011. The repair centre failed to give me my phone back after repairing and kept postponing it to the next week. Meanwhile, the temporary swap handset that they gave me also didn't work properly. The service centre manager gave me the contact of the company's head of services and when I talked to him he asked me to re-submit my phone. I again submitted my mobile phone to the same service centre in December but now the head of services is not answering my calls and the repair centre is saying that they are not responsible for repairing my phone and I should talk to the company only. The repair centre people abused me too. Please help me in getting this issue resolved. So, I am harrased by Videocon -Samiullah Chand Videocon ’s reply We are looking into the matter to resolve it Consumer's reply The handset replaced by the company is giving the same problem.

Complaint 2 I bought a Nokia 701 in October 2011 from Nokia Priority. However, it started having problems with Bluetooth and NFC and its battery backup was way below the usual. I gave my handset to Nokia Care and they resolved the Bluetooth problem. But now I can't browse the Internet on it. Nokia Care centre said that it is due to BSNL network issue, but later they found it that the fault was with the set. I again gave my cell to Nokia Care on December 8, 2011

and they said that they will call to inform me about my phone. However, I did not get any call from them. Please help. -Sanjay Singh Nokia's reply The case has already been closed from our side Consumer's reply My handset has been replaced and I am satisfied with it.

Complaint 3 I bought a Samsung Monte GT-S5620 from a mobile shop in Lonavala, Pune on 30-11-2011. After just 5 days lines started appearing on the screen and the phone started switching off automatically. I submitted my phone to a Samsung service centre in Pune and I was told to come the next day and then the next day again. Two days later when I got my phone back, it was still faulty as the lock key had stopped working. To my surprise it was not even my phone as the IMEI number was different. I refused to accept that handset but have not got my mobile phone back. Please help me in getting this

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issue resoved at the earliest. -ASHISH KUMAR Company's Reply Awaited.

Complaint 4 I purchased Reliance 3G Tab in October 2011 from Reliance Communications in Dombivli, Mumbai. I recharged it with Rs 598 on November 1, 2011 and was supposed to get 2 GB data usage in one month. But, I got just 1 GB data usage. After repeated complaints and frantic calls, I registered my complaint but it shows that I have recieved full benefits of the tariff pack. I have visited the Reliance Center in my town about 20 times in the last one month. The people there have also agreed that I haven't got what I paid for and tried their best to help me but in vain. I request you

to please take up my case with Reliance. I won't recharge till I receive my 1 GB because I fear that next time also I might get cheated. -Tejas A. Samel Reliance's Reply We have resolved the problem Consumer's Reply Issue has been resolved. I have received the remaining 1 GB data usage.

Complaint 5 I want to bring to your notice that I am being charged Rs 40 for renewal of Airtel Mobile TV subscription on my Airtel Mobile numbers from October 15, 2011, without my consent. I had subscribed to this ser-

vice only once on both mobile numbers and de-activated the same within a week. I have complained about it to their customer care department several times and got refund of my balance every time. I have been mailing this problem every now & then but there is not permanent solution. Please help me in getting this service stopped. -Lokesh Navlani Airtel's Reply Awaited.

Complaint 6 I bought a Videocon 1688 in April 2011. Few months later it had some problem in its charging socket. I submitted the phone to their service centre but the quality of service was really bad and I didnt get any help from them. Finally they changed my phone, but in this too there occured an issue with the data cable. I ordered a new data cable but since last one month they are just calling me and sending me back without resolving the problem. We didn't get the data cable from them amd nor are we able to get it in the market. Because of this issue, my phone is not working for the past two months. The expected date of delivery of the data cable from the service center was on October 23, 2011. -Tanushree B. Dandekar Videocon's Reply Awaited.

Are you being harassed by a celco that doesn’t hear your plea? Email your issues to consumer-forum@my mobile.co.in and we will take up your cause with the concerned company. Kindly mention your contact number at the end of the Email so that we can get in touch with you. Whenever possible, also provide us complete details of the correspondence with the celco.

NEWS bits Policy& Regulations HANDSETS & MORE HTC brings Sensation XE and XL with Beats Audio HTC is all set to groove its users with company’s new entrants, HTC Sensation XE and HTC Sensation XL that come with Beats Audio technology. Rnning on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, HTC Sensation XL has 1.5 GHz single core processor. It has 4.7 inch WVGA display and 8.0-megapixel camera that includes features like auto focus and dual LED flash. XL supports 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and has a 1600 mAh standard Li-lon battery. HTC Sensation XE, which is based on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS with HTC sense UI has dual core 1.5 GHz Scorpion processor. It has 4.3 inch QHD S-LCD display and 8.0-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and autofocus. The phone has internal memory of 4 GB and 768 MB RAM. It supports 3G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The highlight of both the phones is Beats Audio and Beats headset which delivers richer audio experience to its users. HTC Sensation XL comes in white colour and is available in Rs 38,000 whereas HTC Sensation XE is available in Black at approximately Rs 33,000.

Mobile phone prices shoot up by more than 10 percent New Year is the time when the mobile manufacturers usually cut down the prices of their products to lure in more and more buyers. However, the trend has changed this year; blame it on the constantly increasing dollar price against the Indian currency now the handset manufacturers have increased the prices of the mobile phones. Mobile phone prices have shot up by a whooping 10 percent in the last two months. While the month of November, the prices had increased by about 6 per cent, the cost further increased by another 4 per cent early this month and is on constant rise for certain mobile brands. Nokia, Samsung and BlackBerry are amongst the top brands in the rising price list. It might come as a disappointment for many that BlackBerry Curve 8520, the lowest costing phone by BlackBerry in India, is now available at about Rs 10,550, which is around 15 per cent more than the price earlier. Other models of BlackBerry have also become bearer by almost same percentage. Also, while Nokia has increased the price uniformly for most of its handsets, the increment in selling price varies in Samsung handsets. Sony Ericsson has also increased the handset prices of their phones. The price tags have not stablised even after the 4 per cent on December 5, as Samsung has increased the price for Samsung Galaxy Ace 5830 to Rs 14,400 from Rs 13,000. The question remains that whether the increase in the prices is permanent or the swollen price tags will shrink back to the same as earlier with the stablisation in the dollar rupee rate. * The prices mentioned above are the best prices for these handsets, and may vary.

A tablet by IIT alumnus Rohit Pande, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta and also CEO of Classteacher Learning Systems, a digital classroom solutions provider recently launched his creation, a tablet called Classpad. The idea behind creating a product is to bring a revolution in the education sector. Classpad facilitates interactive learning in the classroom. Using the tablet, teachers can easily transfer class work to the students’ tablet, share their own content instantly and conduct tests/ assessments in a hassle free manner. Classpad has a touchscreen with a 7 hour battery life, 1.3 GHz processing speed and a built-in memory of 4 GB expandable upto 8 GB. Available for students in standard 3 to 12, Classpad can serve as an interactive e-reading device, with the capability of storing dozens of books. Equipped with distinctive software that is designed to integrate smoothly with existing school platforms, Classpad can easily be connected to the interactive whiteboards. The tablet is available in two selling models: Trolley model for multiple student usage and One Tablet Per Child (OTPC) model. It is worth to note here that earlier also an attempt made by Government of India by bringing tablet Aakash for student which didn’t prove very impressive as the tablet did not stand good on people’s expectations. Let’s see how well will Classpad does.

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Telecom subscriber’s crosses 900 million

According to the latest telecom subscription data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of telephone subscribers in India increased to 914.59 million at the end of October, 2011 from 906.93 Million at the end of September 2011, thereby registering a growth rate of 0.85%. The urban subscribers witnessed a marginal fall whereas rural subscribers have marginally increased. The overall teledensity in India reaches to 76.03 percent from 75.48 percent by the end of October 2011. Also, Mobile Number Portability requests increased from 206.29 lakh subscribers at the end of September 2011 to 231.66 lakh subscribers at the end of October 2011.

Techiewood Imran represents MTS Bollywood actor Imran Khan has become the brand ambassador of Telecom service provider MTS. Khan has signed a bond with the company for two years. The newly assigned brand ambassador, Imran Khan will play an integral part across all MTS’ forthcoming campaigns. “I am excited to be a part of the 15 million strong MTS family. What drew me towards a global brand like MTS was its energy and its desire to connect and engage with people specially the youth,” said Imran Khan on the association. Telecom brands have always soped in many celebrities to endorse their brand. This time MTS has joined the league with signing the Delhi Belly guy.

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Value Added Services/Applications/ Games

Transcend brings new memory cards in the market

iomega announce the launch of digital video surveillance solution on cloud

Transcend Information, Inc. world’s renowned developer of storage and multimedia solutions, recently launched its new SDHC Class 10 UHS-I memory cards. The Ultra-High Speed Class 1 (UHS-I) SD card will work well with high-end digital cameras and camcorders and is said to be the fastest card available with SD version 3.01 specifications. As per company claims, the card boasts of four times faster transfer rate compared to Class 10, realizing transfer speeds of up to 85MB/s when paired with advanced UHS-I compatible devices. These cards are recommended for professional digital camera or camcorder enthusiasts aiming to capture high-speed consecutive shots and smooth full HD video. Transcend SDHC Class 10 UHS-I cards are available in 8GB or 16GB capacity. Each card features built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) that automatically detects and corrects any errors that might occur during data transfer and also includes Transcend’s RecoveRx™ software – a tool for bringing back accidentally deleted or lost files. The 8 GB card will cost you approximately Rs 1,716 and 16 GB will cost around Rs 2,897. Both the cards are backed by Transcend’s limited lifetime warranty.

Smart devices for smartphone users Plantronics, a mobile accessories manufacturer launched the Marque M155 and Voyager PRO HD with Smart Sensor technology. According to the company, Marque M155 is Plantronics’ smallest headset which offers good sound quality in a lightweight design. The Voyager PRO HD simplifies communications for busy professionals on the go with Smart Sensor technology and features like noise cancellation and three layers of wind noise reduction technology to ensure that voice is heard clearly regardless of the environment. Marque M155 works well with iPhone and Android smartphones and it comes along with software Compatible Disc. It is enhanced with apps, enabled with voice answer feature, weighs just 7 grams and is equipped with voice recognition feature. The device supports Bluetooth 3.0 and can pair and maintain connections with two or more devices through its Multipoint technology. It is available in Jet Black or Arctic White colours in India. Additionally, the Marque comes with two in one USB charging cable, so users can conveniently charge their headset and smartphone together.

iomega, a data storage solution provider for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), has launched a video surveillance storage management solution in partnership with Tulip Telecom, an enterprise communications service provider and MindTree Limited, a software company. The partnership is aimed for providing India’s first video surveillance services based on cloud technology. The cloud solution involves Iomega® StorCenter™ network storage devices, Tulip’s national broadband network with cloud data centers, and MindTree’s video management software. The solution will provide economical local cloud video surveillance solutions for SMBs and distributed enterprises. iomega’s association with MindTree, a global IT and Product Engineering Services Company, will provide MindTree’s SecureMind Surveillance Manager Video Management System (VMS) application on all Iomega StorCenter network storage devices. Solution highlights include simple installation and configuration, viewing live video from anywhere using a web browser, support for hundreds of H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG IP and USB connected cameras for monitoring your office premise, activity-based recording with activity alerts, timeline mode for easy viewing of recorded videos, “Alert-Me” reporting of Alerts via email etc. The solution will be made available on all iomega StorCenter ix and px series in India.

Transcend’s StoreJet Cloud extends iOS & Wi-Fi Device Storage Transcend Information, Inc., world’s renowned developer of storage and multimedia solutions launched its new StoreJet Cloud Wireless Portable Drive. Featuring small dimensions, long-lasting battery, and capacity of up to 64GB, the portable StoreJet Cloud can expand the storage space available on Apple iOS and other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Photos, documents, eBooks, music, and movies are accessed via a dedicated wireless network, providing freedom from cables. StoreJet Cloud can store 28 hours of DVD quality movies or 16,000 songs in a small and lightweight design, it also offers playback instantly while connected to a personal computer, StoreJet Cloud acts like any other portable drive. It allows up to five devices to stream various media at the same time, making it easier to share files with friends and family. With support for a wide range of popular file types, StoreJet Cloud removes time spent converting files to compatible iOS formats. The App offers users the ability to multitask by bridging a connection between StoreJet Cloud and an external Wi-Fi access point simultaneously. Transcend’s new StoreJet Cloud is currently available in two capacities: 32 GB (approx. INR 8,700); 64 GB (approx. INR 15,399), and backed by Transcend’s two-year limited warranty.

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Great Features @ affordable price Dr Usman Fayaz, group chairman and F Usman Faheed, group managing director, UFX Mobiles, talk about company’s strategy to make its impactful presence in the India market and mantra of providing feature rich phones at affordable price range Heena Jatav celebrity on board.

UFX is relatively a new brand in the Indian Mobile Industry. What strategy are you following to catch the customer’s eye? We have a five point strategy for success. We are bringing mobile phones that capture the latest trends as they are made in HongKong. The features and specification of our devices are optimum for tier two and tier three towns. Our service network is well developed with 500+ service centers. All our phones come with one year warranty and our feature rich products at an affordable price make us a value for money brand. These are the things that the consumers are looking for today and we are capable of providing them. Is there any specific consumer base that you are targeting at? How important is the rural sector in your strategy? Yes, we are targeting tier two and tier three towns currently. India lives in the villages. So it is important for any brand to penetrate the rural sector considerably if they have to succeed. Thus the rural sector is a strategic segment for us. How do you plan to promote your brand? Is celebrity endorsement in the plans? In the initial phase we plan to promote our brand through advertisements in vernacular languages. We are also focusing on other mediums like radio and below the line activities like van promotions and participation in rural fairs & festivals to promote our brand. At present there are no plans of getting any

What measures would you take to ensure good after sales service & customer satisfaction? These are the most important areas for us and we worked on establishing a robust network to ensure good after sales service and customer satisfaction from the beginning. UFX mobile first focused on setting up over 500 service stations across the country. This would enable our customers to get any problem rectified immediately. Further, the one year warranty protects the customer’s interest totally against any manufacturing defect. So, we believe that these initiatives will ensure a very high level of customer satisfaction. What innovations are you planning to introduce in your upcoming devices from UFX? Currently, we have Android as well as 3G phones in our portfolio. In the coming days we will be introducing innovations like solar charging battery in our phones. Can you tell us about your investment and expansion plans? We have planned to invest Rs 200 crores in the next two years in India. How has the response been to your product so far? Any plans to set up a manufacturing facility in India? Our products have been well received by the customers and that is the biggest value addition to our overall brand. Yes, if the volume goes phenomenally high, we will set up manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Puducherry.

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Have you tied up with any service providers for offering your handsets as bundled deals? We are able to meet the versatile demand of the customers by giving good quality products at affordable price and also with warranty. At present, we have no tie up’s with any service providers. We will consider this option as the brand evolves. n heena@mymobile.co.in

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The star cast of Players, Abbas Mustan’s latest action packed thriller, were recently in Delhi to promote their latest flick. We caught up with them to know about their love for playing with technology Harshita Rastogi What is the movie Players all about? Abhishek Bachchan: Players is the official remake of The Italian Job, the famous Hollywood flick. The story of the movie is the same but screenplay is totally different as the original one was shot a few years back and we had to shoot this movie considering the current trends. What are your roles in the movie? Neil Nitin Mukesh: The movie involves a lot of technology, gadgets and action. We are all playing some technology experts in the action thriller. I play Spider, an international computer hacker, Bipasha is an automobile expert and Sonam is a computer expert. We are con artists in the film. How are the social networking sites and new media helping you create a buzz about Players? Abhishek Bachchan: I think social networking sites are just another platform to stay connected but they have certain limitations. We use it to interact with our fans and stay in touch with friends, in general. Besides this, such sites are an important

tool for promotion of movies and we do use them to tweet about them, but the entire promotion does not depend on it. Is there any game being developed based on the movie? Yes, absolutely. We are developing a game based on the Players for iPad and also for other consoles. You will soon find it in your application stores for mobiles. Which gadget would you like to play the game on? Neil Nitin Mukesh: I would love to play it on my ipad2. I find the apple platform very smooth and the best. Which game would you want to play in real life? Bipasha Basu: I used to play leg cricket in school in which we use to hit the ball with leg instead of bat, I know it is not popular amongst masses, anyway. Presently, I strongly believe I would be apt for WWE… (laughs) I love sports and wish I would have been encouraged more to take up some game while I was in school. Sonam Kapoor: Well I just love to talk and am considered to be a chatter box by my

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friends. So, any game that involves talking seems good for me. Neil Nitin Mukesh: I would like to go for archery or shooting as it really enthralls me. What made Sonam Kapoor and Bipasha Basu gel so well? Sonam Kapoor: Both of us can never stop talking. And it’s not that we talk about others, our gossips exclusively revolve around the two of us and we love to chatter about each other. Bipasha Basu: Abhishek gets tired and bored of us talking about each other. We are one of those girls who do not want to talk about anybody else but ourselves. In fact, Abhishek says that it is only because we are bonding well and not having any cat-fights, that the movie is not gathering any publicity. What would you like to see in the technology field in 2012? Neil Nitin Mukesh: I feel the gadgets should get more futuristic and personally, I would like to use some interesting devices working on virtual reality technology in the coming days. n harshita@mymobile.co.in

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And the winner is...

In spite of all the talk of global recession and economic slowdown, 2011 saw a number of iconic devices being launched in the mobile handset market. And many of them made their way to Indian shores, proving that international manufacturers were recognising and acknowledging India’s importance as a major market for mobile devices. As always, there were a few devices that stood out from the crowd, adding a new dimension to mobility and redefining segments and expectations. We pay tribute to these extraordinary handsets through the My Mobile award for the best phones of 2011. My Mobile Team

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hile there can be no doubting that 2011 was an important year in the history of mobile devices, the fact is that, like always, not all devices released in the year were equal. With more than three hundred handset brands locked in grim battle, there was no shortage of competition in the Indian market, which saw a deluge of devices, ranging from the utterly innovative to the solidly predictable, and from high end super phones with almost supernatural powers to mass market mobiles that added more features to basic telephony to attract consumers. While high-end devices garnered most of the spotlight, a number of affordable handsets grabbed market share, making smartphones well and truly mainstream in the Indian market, making mobile connectivity a reality for the millions living at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Of all the phones that reached the Indian market, a few transcended the routine, setting new standards and benchmarks for their segments. These were the devices which have set the pace for all the future innovations and any phone that needs to be relevant in 2012 has to match these superstars of 2011. My Mobile recognises the excellence of these amazing devices, and brings to you our selection of the best phones of the year 2011.

How did we do it? Considering the fact that there is a flood of devices in the Indian market, we have chosen the best among these by taking into account their performance on different parameters affecting the mobile consumer. We have divided the devices into three categories

Superhero | These are the phones which are feature packed and at the top of their game and are available at a price which makes them more or less exclusive to the top brass.

Star | These phones represent a complete value package, where the price is matched with the features, making them a sound investment for the consumer.

Item Bomb | These devices are from the affordable category, and offer a plethora of features at a surprisingly low price.

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Roll of honour The Paisa Wasool Award for the Best budget phone In a price sensitive market like India, devices that deliver good performance, features and quality at an affordable price are very well received. The year 2011 saw a number of such devices arriving in the Indian market, but the best of the lot were the Nokia X2-01, the M-45 Zen Flikk and LG A 350. The Nokia X2-01 came with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4-inch screen packed into a solid body. Priced at Rs 3,850 the phone offers Bluetooth and EDGE connectivity with a VGA camera, music player and FM Radio. Matching it in terms of value for money was the M45- Zen Flikk, which showed that Indian brands were coming of age, offering a capacitive touchscreen, 3.2megapixel camera and a range of pre-loaded apps, while delivering a pleasant user experience for just Rs 4,500. Then there was the LG A350, a 3G phone with HSDPA capabilities, dual camera and dual SIM capability - all at a price of Rs 4,150. All of these devices are products that represent an amalgam of good features delivered at a great price, which is why they win the title of the MOST PAISA WASOOL PHONES OF 2011.

The Khuddar award for the Best CDMA phone Although CDMA phones seem to be losing steam as a category, there are still a few phones that are carrying on the task of catering to the existing CDMA subscriber base and offering them great features, style, affordability and innovation that matches their GSM counterparts. In the year 2011, the three phones that emerged as the Best CDMA devices were the BlackBerry Curve CDMA, a smartphone that runs on the latest BlackBerry OS 7 and offers up to date functionalities to the consumers; the Samsung Duos 169, a CDMA + GSM dual SIM device that allowed users to switch seamlessly between networks, along with a decent set of multimedia features; and finally the MTS Livewire, which redefined smartphone affordability by offering an Android CDMA device for less than Rs 3,000 for postpaid subscribers of the operator.

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The Rajnikanth award for the Best Super phone If no one can do it, Rajnikanth can! And we are looking for phones that perform similar miracles in this category - power-packed devices that run on top of the line technology and have achieved an iconic status in the market just like the southern superstar. No one can deny the fact that ever since it hit the Indian market, the Samsung Galaxy S2 for many people remains the ultimate handset and the choice for those who are looking for a powerful mobile computing device with its dual core processor, Android prowess and Super AMOLED+ display. Another device that literally walked into this category was the iPhone 4S, perhaps Steve Jobs’ last contribution to the technology world. iOS 5, a dazzling 8.0-megapixel camera, and the amazing Siri, all played a role in making this device stand tall even against some very stiff competition. Yes, we did complain long and hard about its price, but could only sit back and admire its performance. Then there was a device that showed the world, BlackBerry was very much alive and kicking. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 bowled us over with a new, smooth interface coupled with arguably the best QWERTY keyboard ever seen on a smartphone and an excellent touchscreen. Round that off with a fast processor, the usual BB efficiency in mail and messaging, and you will know why it too deserves being called a Rajnikanth.

The Dostana Award for the best Dual SIM phone While dual SIM phones have been there for quite a while now, the dynamics of the game changed drastically in 2011 with Nokia making a serious foray into this segment. We also saw dual SIM devices enter the smartphone segment. And among all these evolutions and innovations, the three best dual SIM phones in the market for 2011 are - the Nokia C2-00, the LG A350 and the Motorola XT800. While the Nokia C2-00 offered dual SIM dual standby functionality with a decent set of multimedia features, the LG A350 was a dual SIM phone with HSDPA capabilities and a secondary camera for video calling. Then there was the Motorola XT800, which combined the benefits of a dual SIM device with the smartphone capabilities of Android and was an answer to the need of many looking for both capabilties in one phone.

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The Rockstar award for Good looks A good phone doesn’t always just means good features and performance. A hot bod for a device makes it a complete package and adds the ‘X’ factor to it. Because if you don’t like what you see, you ain’t gonna buy it. While the year 2011 did not see much innovation in terms of looks, there were still a few phones that made a lot of heads turn. So the HOTTEST LOOKING PHONES OF THE YEAR ARE:

Superhero | HTC Radar The high end category of mobile phones were filled with some very good looking devices. But we also saw most of the companies going the Apple way and launching similar looking phones with just better software. Even then there were a few that stood out with their ‘hatke’ design and the one that wins the award for the best looking phone in this category is the HTC Radar with its all white aluminium unibody, sleek and compact design, and a great 3.8 inch screen. While we thought that this was the most handsome phone around, it did face some very stiff competition, most notably from the Sony Ericsson Arc S with its slim and curved body, the Acer Liquid Metal with its suave looks and the Blackberry Style, the only CDMA clamshell smartphone that carried on with a panache that could put a supermodel to shame. But in the end, the Radar won our hearts.

Star | HTC Chacha When it came to blending good looks with a value for money proposition, we found no device to match the HTC ChaCha. This QWERTYtouchscreen combo phone boasted a beautiful curved body which is a unique design and the shimmer on it added a sophisticated look to the phone. A slim form factor and a delightful screen along with HTC’s trademark minimalist design makes the ChaCha the best looking phone in this category. The Nokia 700 is another device that grabbed our eyeballs with a sleek body and innovative design, and deserves a mention here. Also meriting a mention is the Samsung Galaxy Ace, with its almost iPhone like looks, big screen and simple design made many hearts in India skip a beat.

Item Bomb | Lava A16 Being a good-looking device in the item bomb category is not a small feat. At a price point where utility generally counts for more than looks, Lava A16 gave consumers the option of a suave looking phone with a big screen, white body and great build quality making it the best looking phone in this category for the year. Vodafone Blue’s high cute quotient and Samsung Star 2’s sleek body too merit a mention for proving that good looks do not come at a price.

The Chikni Chameli award for the best Touchscreen phone It has been all but universally acknowledged that the era of the touchscreen phone has not just arrived but also booked in for bed and breakfast. The keypad might not be extinct, but is under increasing threat from devices that literally need only a touch to deliver what consumers need. Not surprisingly, it kept raining touchscreen phones all year, but the devices that ruled the roost in this segment in the past year are:

Superhero | iPhone 4S There is very little new that can be said about the touch experience of an iPhone - it remains the benchmark for all touchscreen devices even now. The iPhone 4S with its big retina display, dual core processor, iOS 5, and simple yet great interface offers an unprecedented experience to the user. However, this was the year when Samsung mounted a formidable challenge to the iPhone with its Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note devices that not only offered a big screen and a smooth touch experience to users, but in the case of the latter, also added a new dimension to the use of stylus on a capacitive touchscreen.

Star | Samsung Galaxy Ace

In the star category, the three devices that really stood out were the HTC Wildfire S, with its Sense UI and cutely compact build, the Samsung Galaxy Ace and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini. However, the phone that came out on top is the Samsung Galaxy Ace with its 3.5 inch HVGA screen, TouchWiz 3.0 user interface and compact form factor, proving that Samsung is truly mastering touchscreens.

Item Bomb | Zen FliKk M45 A touchscreen with a touch of affordability offering a touch experience that is on par with higher priced phones - if that does not define an item bomb in this category then we need a new dictionary. Unfortunately, there were not too many contenders in this category but those that stood out are the Samsung Galaxy Champ 3.5G S3700, Zen Flikk M45 and LG Optimus Me. Of this trio, the one that emerged at top of the heap in terms of affordability and a good touch experience is the Zen Flikk M45 which offers a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch support and a friendly interface for under Rs 5,000.

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lead story AB Tak ChHabbis award for the best QWERTY Phone Touchscreens might be the rage, but there is a very dedicated fan following for QWERTY phones simply because of the convenience they bring to the whole typing experience. Once a trait of just corporate or enterprise devices, QWERTY keypads now are found across all segments of users. There were many QWERTY phones launched in 2011 but the ones that conquered are:

Superhero | Bold 9900 Not many brands have got the QWERTY formula right the way BlackBerry has. Until a few years ago, BlackBerry was literally synonymous with QWERTY devices. And while that may not be the case, the Bold 9900 reflects the brand’s proud QWERTY heritage with a brilliant, spacious QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia E7 mounted a formidable challenge to it with its larger slide out QWERTY keyboard and larger display, but even it could not match the typing comfort that the Bold 9900 provided. Super Hero indeed!

Star | Nokia E6 Nokia wins the Star award for the best QWERTY phone. with its familiar interface, top notch hardware, and a form factor that combines a QWERTY keyboard with a touchscreen, optical trackpad and a great price point. It was however, run close by the Facebook phone, the HTC ChaCha with its well-spaced keys and direction keys and the slider offering from Sony Ericsson, the Xperia Mini Pro, both of which performed commendably in this department.

Item Bomb | Vodafone Blue A QWERTY in the affordable phone category is something that sets the pace for the user to upgrade to smarter devices in the coming days. In a segment where smart looks and funtionality matter, the Vodafone Blue walks away with the Item Bomb award, by combining decent QWERTY functionality with a sleek form factor and a strong set of features. Other strong contenders in this category that were able to make a mark on the market included the Sony Ericsson Txt and the Nokia X2-01.

The double dhamaal award for the best Touch and type phone Hybrids are supposed to bring together the best of both worlds. And there was certainly no shortage of them in the mobile phone market in 2011, with several phones offering the consumer a combination of the ease of use of a touchscreen and the data entry comfort of a physical keyboard. But not all of them hit the jackpot. The ones that did so and emerged victorious in a highly competitive year are:

Superhero | Bold 9900 The BlackBerry Bold 9900, that already has won the award for being the best QWERTY phone also nails the title of being the best touch and type device in the superhero category. Despite being a part of the range that was RIM’s first attempt at bar touch and type phones, it beautifully amalgamates both the worlds with its well designed QWERTY keypad and delivers a sound touch experience through the 2.8 inch capacitive touchscreen. The addition of an optical trackpad enabled a smooth transition from one interface to another, offering seamless experience to the users. A few more devices in the touch and type category that created waves this year were the BalckBerry Torch series with their silde out QWERTY keypad and bigger than the usual touchscreens, the latest in the series being the Torch 9810, and the Dell Venue Pro, which was the first and so far remains the only Windows Phone device with a QWERTY keypad along with a full size touchscreen.

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Star | Nokia C6 One of the early adopters of the touch and type phenomenon was Nokia, which has introduced this interface across almost all price categories. Not surprisingly, phones from Nokia more or less rule this category and among them the one that takes the crown is the Nokia C6, with a slide out landscape QWERTY keypad and a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen creating a great combination of touch and type capabilities in one phone. The Nokia E6 was another good attempt at bringing the touch and type experience on to a bar phone and HTC’s ChaCha too deserves accolades for its smooth touch and type interface.

Item Bomb | Nokia X3-02 Nokia rules the roost for the touch and type award in this segment too. The Nokia X3-02, with its broad multitouch keys, touch optimized screen, slim body and availablility in multiple colours turned out to be a complete blockbuster and swiped away the Double Dhamaal award for best touch and type phone in the Item Bomb category. Another touch and type phone worth mentioning here is the Sony Ericsson Txt Pro, which also offered sound touch and type functionality at an affordable price.

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The Nachnewaale Gaanewaale Awards for the best Multimedia phone The days when mobile phones were cons dered devices for just making and receiving calls and text messages are well and truly over. Today a mobile phone is expected to not just communicate but also entertain. And 2011 saw some really powerful devices step up to be counted, serving up terrific video and great sound thanks to improved displays and speakers. The ones that we thought were really worth a glance and a listen are:

Superhero | HTC Sensation XL Most of the times, smartphones primarily focus on just smart capabilities like better computing, more app support, faster response, etc. But the launches of many high-end smart phones with impressive gives us reason to believe that this trend is changing. Among all the heavyweights in the Super Hero category, our vote goes to the HTC Sensation XL, a phone that has a huge, 4.7 inch screen, 8.0-megapixel camera with 720p recording, HD video playback, 1.5 Ghz Scorpion processor for a sound gaming experience and last but not the least, amazing music quality with iBeats headphones. Other notables in this category were the Motorola Razr XT910 with amazing music quality and great display and the Nokia X7 for its gaming and music capabilities.

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Samsung emerges a winner in the Star category for the best multimedia phone with its Wave II mobile phone. Running

on the brand’s own operating system Bada v 1.2, its 3.7 inch LCD capacitive screen is a perfect canvas for a great video experience. This coupled with a 5.0-megapixel camera supporting 720p video recording, HD video playback with DivX/XviD support makes it the top notch multimedia device in this price category. Another impressive device in this segment is the Android based Walkman phone by Sony Ericsson called the W8, that too offers a great music experience.

Item Bomb | Videocon V1666 This is the category where a good entertainment experience matters the most. The phone that beat its competition to offer an affordable yet exceptional multimedia experience to the consumer and become the best multimedia phone in the Item Bomb category is the V1666 from Videocon. A dual SIM touchscreen mobile phone with a 2.8 inch screen, a 2.0-megapixel camera, great music performance and multiple format support for music and video playback made it a complete entertainer worth every penny.

The Teesri Aankh award for the best Camera phone Mobile phones are getting faster and smarter with each passing day, and are getting better cameras too. To the extent that for many people their cellphone has become their primary camera. 2011 saw 5.0-megapixel becoming a norm for most of the price categories, even while well-known brands concentrated on adding more features to a phone’s camera instead of blindly running in the megapixel race. Many attempted to come out with a great camera phone, but only a few succeeded. And they were:

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Superhero | iPhone 4S The iPhone 4S was Apple’s first attempt at an 8.0-megapixel snapper. And despite the fact that it really doesn’t come with additional features like face detection, shooting modes, etc, the real like picture quality with great colours and amazine detail made it the best camera phone for the year 2011 in this category, blame it on the preconfigured software enhancements. On the other, the sheer versatility of Sony Ericsson Arc S in terms of additional features also makes it a formidable camera phone. Another phone that made a mark with its exceptional picture quality was the HTC Radar with its 5.0-megapixel camera.

Sony Ericsson bags the best camera phone award in the Star category with its Xperia Ray which offers an 8.0-megapixel autofocus camera at a relatively low price. Packed with the usual Sony Ericsson camera prowess, the Ray was a force to reckon with and walked away a clear winner in this. Another Sony Ericsson offering, the Xperia X10 Mini along with Samsung Galaxy Ace also made a mark for themselves with some exceptional camera performances at prices that did not touch the sky.

Item Bomb | Zen FliKk M45 The Zen Flikk M45, one of the surprise packages of the year, also emerges as the winner of the best camera phone in the Item Bomb category. Although marketed as having a 3.2-megapixel camera, the Flikk’s camera is actually capable of producing images at 5.0-megapixel resolution. At this price level, the picture quality of the device makes it the leader and winner of the best camera phone award in the Item Bomb category. Another device worth a mention here is the Samsung 3530, that serves up a decent camera experience at a budget price as well.

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lead story The Robot award for the best Android phone With so many operating systems around, you might wonder why did we have to make a separate category for the best Andorid phone? Well, it was only fair. An Android device is available for as less as Rs 3,000 and goes up to Rs 40,000, with literally dozens of phones in between - surely that merits a category of its own. They might possess the same operating system, but no two Android phones re are the same. And in this diverse yet eerily similar crowd, the phones that stood out in 2011 were:

Superhero |Samsung Galaxy SII Many Android phones came and went in this category, but none of them were able to create the kind of iconic status that the Samsung Galaxy S II did. One of the first few devices to come with a dual core processor, the SII was the first choice of almost everyone who wanted a high end Android device, and of most people who just wanted a great smartphone. It did have some worthy competitors, though - most notably the HTC Sensation XL and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, both of which performed very creditably.

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Offering a balanced smartphone experience with an Android operating system in the Star category is the Samsung Galaxy Ace. Launched with Android 2.2 version, it is upgradable to 2.3. This combined with a relatively larger screen, TouchWiz 3.0 UI, HSDPA and Wi-Fi support, helps the Ace march ahead of some very formidable opposition which includes the likes of the LG Optimus On, which made a mark for itself as the most affordable Android in this segment, and the HTC Wildfire S, which stood out for its amazing touch experience.

Yes, there are Android phones in this category too and these were the devices responsible for introducing the Android phenomenon to the mass markets, being the first level of Android experience for many and paving the way for further smartphone adoption. The device that comes out as the best Android device in this segment is the Lava S 12. Equipped with a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen, a plethora of pre-loaded apps for Indian consumers, a 5.0-megapixel camera and running on Android 2.2, this is a complete value package that actually works very well indeed. and easily beats the LG Optimus Me and the MTS MTag 3.1, which is a rare Android offering for CDMA users.

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The Sabse Bada Khiladi award for the best Tablet While phones have been making waves for long, the gadget that triggered a tsunami of technological innovation in 2011 was the tablet. Such was the tablet craze that we saw almost very brand worth its salt entering the tablet game. But there were only a few that could survive and catch the consumers’ fancy. And we have picked these worthies for our awards. We have not kept an Item Bomb category as we feel that for a tab to be able to qualify for the awards, certain hardware requirements need to be met with as they ensure a good experience. We didn’t find any tabs matching out criterion in the affordable category.

Superhero | iPad 2 While there were some very impressive tablets launched in this segment like the Samsung Tablet 10.1 and Acer Iconia A500 running on Android’s Honeycomb OS, the one tablet that bossed the tablet segment was the second edition of the tablet that started the entire tablet phenomenon - the iPad 2. A stable and evolved operating system, stacks of terrific apps from Apple’s iTunes App Store, and a phenomenal touch experience placed it well ahead of devices that seemed to offer much more in terms of tech spec on paper.

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Star | Reliance 3G Tab 2011 did see a few tabs that offered great functionality at an affordable price. While none of the 10-inch tabs have so far been able to break the Rs 20,000 price barrier, there are a few 7.0-inch ones which promise a good combination of hardware as well as software. And the best of the lot not only does that, but also offers great connectivity options at an affordable price. We are talking about the Reliance 3G Tab. This 7.0-inch Android tablet might not be very different from others in its league in terms of hardware but the execution is so smooth that the experience is hassle-free and intuitive. This combined with

the tariff options that Reliance bundled with it, make it the best tab in the star category for the year 2011. Other tablets that need to be commended for their efforts are the Spice Mi720, the iBall Slide and the HCL Me X-1.

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Some special awards While the awards given before are purely based on the features and performance of the devices, we also wanted to give some special awards for some very special achievements in 2011 - from the longest running phone to a phone with a blink and miss appearance, from a regretful departure to a phone that never made it to the market. We remember some devices that made news for more than their specs and features...

The Diamond Jubilee award for Long-RuNNING successful phone With so many devices launched every month it is difficult for a phone to hold its own for a very long period of time in the market. Most phones either become non-sellable or are withdrawn to offer a more updated version. However, there are a few devices that have been selling for a very long time and are still in demand. And such a device that wins the Diamond Jubilee award is the Samsung Monte. Launched in the first quarter of 2010, this touchscreen 3G device still finds lots of takers in the Indian market. It was one of the first few phones to offer HSDPA connectivity and today is a viable option for those who wish to buy an affordable 3G phone. Old is really gold, in this case.

The Judaai award for the Saddest departure of 2011

Adhuri Kahani award for Short lived phones

While there are many phones that you wished never existed, there are some devices that you wished had never gone away. In the year 2011 the award for the saddest departure goes to two devices from Samsung - the Galaxy Tab 7, which was the best in its league and which we would have loved to see at a lesser price in the market and the Samsung Chat 335, an affordable QWERTY offering from the brand that gained a fair deal of popularity for the overall value package it offered.

When a phone arrives in the market, you expect it to be around for a while, before bowing out. However a few phones in 2011 gave a blink and miss performance despite holding a lot of promise. Two such phones that lived for relatively very less time were from the leading brand in the country - they were the Nokia 2690 and the Nokia C2-06. While the former was a very affordable quality device for the masses that despite good traits didn’t last for long in the market the latter too, with its touch and type functionality, and 2.0-megpixel camera, was taken off the market surprisingly quickly.

Naya Andaaz award for innovation It is safe to say that the two most notable innovations in the year 2011 for the mobile devices were the arrival of 3D and the renewed use of stylus on touchscreen devices. Many brands have tried to implement these innovations, but the Naya Andaaz award is for those products which have been able to execute these innovations successfully and the award goes to the LG Optimus 3D which provided us with the best implementation of was the best device to use 3D on a phone and the Samsung Galaxy Note which literally brought the stylus back from the dead, with its versatile S Pen.

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lead story The Khiladi award for the most Rugged phone

Zor ka Jhatka award for the Shock of the year

The Muqaddar ka Sikandar award for Masculine phone

The more you spend on a phone, the better equipped you want it to be to withstand the perils of daily life. While most of the devices tend to be fallible in this department, imagine a phone that works even when dipped in a glass of water! The Motorola Defy+ did just that and defied (pun totally intended) scratches and dust too, to run away with this award.

Yes, we know that it’s an iconic phone. Yes, we know that it’s perhaps the last product developed by technology wizard Steve Jobs, Yes, there is no other device quite like this one. But still, making the iPhone 4S cost more than the price of a feature packed laptop, a mid range motorcycle, a top of the line gaming console was the shock of the year 2011. We mean c’mon, what WERE they thinking?

There are those who believe that cellphones appeal equally to members of both sexes. Those ladies and gentlemen clearly have not used devices like the BlackBerry Bold 9900. The original Bold had an unmistakable macho aura around it being solid chunky feel and a leather back panel. Succeeding editions had been more biusexual in appeal but with the 9900, RIM returned the Bold to its masculine parentage. The phone was clearly made for male hands, given its width and solid build. The metal band on the sides further accentuated this feeling of maleness and while there was no leather on the back this time, this was a phone that RIM made for the sons of Adam.

Gayab awards for the phones missing in action While hundreds of phones are launched in India, there are a few that although remained much awaited, never make it to the country. Our Gayab award is dedicated to those devices and this year it goes to Nokia N9 whose not being launched in India was as heartbreaking as seeing Abhishek Bachchan getting married to Aishwaya Rai (only because we have a few fans in the team who find him very handsome). The device running on Nokia’s MeeGo OS was launched in many countries but didn’t see the light of the day in India despite rave reviews. Though we do understand that being the only mobile phone ever to run on that OS without any app support, there would have been very few takers for it, but still. Another one is LG Optimus Chic E720, which too was supposed to be launched in India in 2011 but didn’t make it.

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The khoobsoorat award for Feminine phonE If the BlackBerry Bold 9900 exudes machismo, we must admit that LG’s Optimus Black handset seemed to beckon to a more feminine audience. Very well designed with smooth edges and a terrific touchscreen display, the phone was compact enough to slip into most handbags without any problems and looked good in most fair hands. Running it close was the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray, which had most girls going “aww..” with its incredibly small form factor into which it managed to pack some very respectable specs. Either could have taken the Khoobsoorat Award, but we were swayed by the better build and screen of the Optimus Black. A black beauty indeed, this.

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Aaj Ki Awaaz award for the Best commercial It is one thing to make a device or provide a service, quite another to sell it. And this is why we have a special award for advertisements pertaining to cellphones and services. The devices might get all the media attention, but when it came to advertisements from the mobile industry, the operators had the upper hand as the best three ads came from operators. So, the best telecom commercial of the year goes to the population control

The Johnny Mera Naam award for the most innovative name While most of us might wonder what is in the name of a phone, mobile brands spend months figuring out names for their devices. The results are sometimes striking, often peculiar: consider names like Arc, Radar, Optimus, Zylo, Satio. Our Johnny Mera Naam award is meant for such innovative names and this year the award goes to the Lumia series from Nokia. It’s a term coined by Thomas Wilfred, a 20th century artist and stands for the art created by light. Not common, relevant, easy to remember and resonant - it was easily the best name we had seen on a phone this year.

The Hum App-ke Hain Kaun Award For the Best app Even while most people smirked at the iPhone 4S being nothing more than an upgrade to the iPhone 4, it was the device’s virtual assistant, Siri, that made headlines. We had seen voice command apps in the past but not one which responded to even the most causal inquiry and that too in a witty manner. Some of us asked it to marry us. Others confessed our love for it. And were answered with a mix of icy, formal wit. Of course, it also made appointments, set reminders, sent mails and searched the Web for us, a few accent issues notwithstanding. This was like Star Trek come to life. We spent more time talking to the iPhone 4S than on it. ‘nuff said!

Do Batein award for the best Social networking Phone The year 2011 also saw the launch of phones that were dedicated to social networking, primarily Facebook. While most smartphones today come with social networking capabilities, it’s the specialisation of these devices that make them stand apart. And this year’s best social networking phone award goes to the HTC ChaCha, which blended Android functionality with advanced social networking features and special add-ons like a dedicated Facebook button, etc. The Vodafone Blue that let you be ‘always on Facebook’ also deserves a special mention in this regard.

“India 3G pe Busy” commercial from Idea Cellular - a great concept linked to an issue that is close to everyone’s heart and presented in a very innovative manner, with Abhishek Bachchan’s acting being inch perfect. The other two ads that impressed us were Airtel’s ‘har ek friend zaroori hota hai’ series and the ‘Always on Facebook’ Vodafone Blue ad.

and now for 2012... Our winners redefined the world of mobile technology in 2011. While it is too early to say what 2012 will bring, we can predict that it will see more innovation. And we will applaud it. As always.

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“Mobile apps make processes efficient” RapidValue is a company that is making waves in the field of enterprise based mobile applications. We caught up with its CEO, Rajesh Padinjaremadam to dicuss the growing influence of mobility in enterprise business Sonia Sharma How has mobility benefitted the enterprise business? Rapid advancement in mobility technology and high-end communication devices is enabling anywhere, anytime connectivity. Enterprise mobility solutions include B2E (Business to Employee), B2B (Business to Business), and B2C (Business to Consumer) applications which help increase productivity, optimise resources and streamline processes. Ultimately, the business benefits of mobile computing are the things that matter most: increased sales, increased profitability, and reduced costs. What are the areas where mobile applications have been instrumental in changing the way enterprises work? Mobile applications enable business processes within enterprises and make processes efficient in multiple ways. One of the solutions we deployed is a mobile application for a leading Health Care Organisation that connects to Electronic Health Records and Hospital Management systems. The application enables easier and efficient communication between physicians and medical practitioners. Another area where we see a lot of demand is the retail sector. With tablets gaining popularity, how do you see the enterprise mobility scenario changing in the coming days? Tablets can be provided to employees to communicate with each other and share information in real-time. In a number of enterprise scenarios

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(e.g logistics and warehousing) – you will see that implementing a tablet based solution is not only efficient, but also cost-effective. What is your take on the evolution of enterprise mobility? What are the challenges for the growth of the same? Most enterprises have been using devices like BlackBerry that have a better evolved security infrastructure. With devices like iPhone and Android phones, there were security concerns that slowed down the adoption of enterprise mobility solutions. However, this is changing as mobile security products are maturing. Also, most CIOs adopt technologies slower - enterprise mobility adoption will also follow a similar curve, with initial pilots before enterprise-wide adoption. How is the uptake of enterprise mobility solutions in India? As companies are going global, and all major companies are eyeing India as a key market. The demand to engage a better and competent mobile workforce will further accelerate the adoption of enterprise mobility in the market. In India, enterprise mobility adoption has been slower because of device cost and wireless infrastructure. However, with device costs falling drastically, we are now at an inflection point for large-scale adoption. Similarly, availability of 3G and Wi-Fi networks will ensure better adoption of enterprise mobility solutions. n sonia@mymobile.co.in

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The last year was one that RIM will remember with mixed feelings. The company however plans to go all out to make 2012 a success. We talked to Krishnadeep Baruah, director marketing, RIM, India, about the present, the recent past and of course, the future Sonia Sharma How has BlackBerry’s journey in India from a pure enterprise device to a mass market youth centric smartphone been? When you go after the new segment, I don’t think you have all the bits stitched in terms of how you want to move there. What is more important is to know where you want to move and then along the way you find and discover new ways by which you can get where you desire to be. When we really looked at the market in 2008, we quickly assessed the overall smartphone growth and realised that 15-24 year old had the largest propensity to buy a new smartphone either by replacing the existing one or buying a completely new one. So that was the segment that we were looking at. The first thing was to educate people that BlackBerry is not just about one device but a range of devices. We brought in the Curve series, at a point when all our devices were Rs. 20,000 and above. Suddenly we brought in the Curve at Rs. 16,000 and that opened the market because the youth started adopting BlackBerry phones. The second thing was around the service. The youth don’t have a problem buying an expensive device that is gifted to them - the problem is the data plan as that goes out of the pocket money. So, we came up with prepaid plans, which meant that they could use the service for one day, three days, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. All of sudden, students started saying “it is not as expensive for me to use.” That was a big phenomenon that happened for us but this was not something that we had deliberately planned. How much did the growth of social media contribute to the growth in adoption of BlackBerry phones and services? Social media adoption really started happening towards the end of 2009-2010. And that’s the time when we really started promoting BBM (BlackBerry

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Messenger). What started happening in colleges was that among friends, if you are not on BBM, then you are not part of that group. I think that also drove a lot of new adoptions. What steps did you take to spread awareness about the brand? At that time, we did not have direct distribution - everything was sold through the operator. Now for any consumer to buy the product you have to make it very easily accessible and visible. So, the biggest thing was branding. We all think of branding as TV campaigns et al but even at the shop level it is very important. When you see those logos and signages, they actually are the biggest interface that you have. So, we started building that up. We have now gone into 80 towns and cities and have a program called the BlackBerry Experience zone, which are these shop-in shops stores. Even if you don’t want to buy a BlackBerry, you see it when you walk into any mobile store and that’s how the whole recall and preference starts building up. So, from earlier being a pure operator to now being available in the retail stores, do operators still form a significant part of BlackBerry sales? When 2011/11/16 we went 下午 with04:27:25 the PNY_MyMobile_Dec2011.pdf

distribution model, we told the operator, “we are not taking away business from you but we are growing the business for you. Because what we are doing is that we are setting up a distribution channel, which will ultimately mean adoption of more phones and what that means is more subscribers coming and adopting BlackBerry Services on your network.” Fortunately for us the average revenue per user (ARPU) on BlackBerry is more than other average user phones or services. So, it kind of worked out to be a win-win situation. Q: But has the mass market smartphone business surpassed the enterprise business for BlackBerry? Yes it has. In any segment where you have both enterprise and consumer, the consumer segment in pure numbers is obviously much higher than the enterprise segment. The same goes for us. Having said that there are certain habits that are difficult to monitor. There are a lot of enterprise customers who will just walk into the retail outlet and buy a product. Now sitting here, it is very difficult to ascertain whether you are an enterprise user or a consumer. Do you see smartphones becoming a mass

market phenomena in India? The world market is growing at 35 per cent in terms of smartphones and if you look at India, its growing at 110 per cent, which is two and half times the growth rate. I think that there is a phenomenon happening in India where a lot of young people want a smartphone as their first phone. And that is why we are seeing this growth. This demand is also driven by the apps support and the whole social media revolution in the country. Your time to market in India has reduced considerably, so how important is the Indian market become for RIM? As I said, the smartphone market in India is growing at two and half times the global market and so anyone who wants to cater to this market will realise India’s importance. That is the relevance of volume and it is no different for us. We have got in products very close to our global launches and I think that is very important because the consumer today is very well educated and have access to international market. So, making our products available in all potential growth markets almost simoultaneously is important and we are doing the same thing. n sonia@mymobile.co.in

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Vodafone has made innovation a habit, be it in the form of ZooZoos in advertising or Facebook phones. And now the operator is gunning to bring financial inclusion in every part of the country through its M-Paisa service. We caught up with Sunil Sood, director-business operations, Vodafone India to talk about M-Paisa in particular and m-commerce in general Heena Jatav What in your opinion is the scope of m-commerce in India? The m-commerce opportunity is immense and yet to be tapped to its fullest potential. The mobile is a ubiquitous device whose widespread usage and adoption by all sections of the society augurs well for the m-commerce industry. Mobile penetration is at least seven times more than the penetration of Internet. The anytime, anywhere availability coupled with the various access channels e.g. USSD, IVR, GPRS, etc. provides the convenience to customers to buy goods and services on the mobile. The reason why m-commerce hasn’t thrived so far is because of the challenges it faces. One of the challenges in any non-traditional commerce transaction is the customer’s concern of lack of touch-and-feel while shopping and the trust on the virtual seller that the good and services will be the same type and good quality, which they perceived while buying online/on-mobile. This challenge is bigger in the Indian context and we have to as ourselves the question that do we have convenient, safe payment instruments to complete the transactions in a simple manner? The answer is no. The penetration of debit and credit cards are very low. Add to that the requirement for multistep authentication – one time password requirement and the process to get one - all these make the customers more averse. We at Vodafone firmly believe the success of m-commerce hinges on simple and safe payment instruments along with availability of variety of goods and services from a trusted brand (like us) will result in increased adoption of m-commerce in India.

to buy airtime recharges and earn interest on the balances. We intend to add a wide array of services which include the ability to pay utilities bills and merchants too.

M-Paisa is an international concept. Have you customised it for India? Vodafone India fully recognizes the regulatory requirements and understands the different customer needs in India. In Kenya, we offer M-Pesa which is a prepaid payment instrument as against the full-fledged bank account in India. India is a wide geography, with different cultures and languages. We offer a suite of services which include cash deposit, cash withdrawal and money transfer, to the people who want to safekeep their money, transfer it and also need liquidity. We have added to the proposition the ability

We at Vodafone firmly believe the success of m-commerce hinges on simple and safe payment instruments along with availability of variety of goods and services from a trusted brand (like us) will result in increased adoption of m-commerce in India

How important is regional language support for this product, especially in country like India? While language differences require us to provide services in multiple languages, I would like to highlight that numerical literacy was good enough for a wide section of population to use mobiles. M-Paisa is easily accessible by dialing *135# and simple numeric menus help the customer. While saying that, we would like to reiterate that we are committed to provide M-Paisa in the language of the customer for their convenience. What will be your marketing strategy in rural areas? Vodafone India has a wide retail distribution network with over 1.3 million outlets. We understand the complexity and challenges in communication to the rural masses and have experience in this area. We will leverage our learnings and strengths to reach them. What is the target number of customers you are hoping to achieve by the end of 2012? We already have 17 million customers in Africa who are transacting through mobile phones. We feel that we can do for this country exactly what Vodafone has been able to achieve in Kenya, where the whole system has been revolutionized by bringing financial inclusion to every village of the country. It cannot be happen over-

night but over a period of time we expect this to be a rage. Will M-Paisa be exclusively with HDFC bank or will you be tying up with other banks? As of now, we have chosen each other as a partner. We will be launching this product country wide by the middle of next year. There are different aspects and we need to go step by step because this is not like selling something. This is somebody’s money. We have to ensure and act as a guarantor that the money is secure and we can transact, withdraw and use it for whatever the consumer wants. We have to be 100 per cent confident that there’s nothing wrong with the system and there’s no possibility of any person misusing the system. What challenges did you face to make M-Paisa secure? It is not just about technology, it is also about understanding the role of customer. A lot of employees come from urban backgrounds and when they go to villages, the ball game is different. For example, filling up the form seems very simple but it is not in villages. Then the kind of documents they have, the level of understanding of telecom agents who had been selling prepaid connections and now suddenly have become bank agents. You cannot afford to take any chances. So, the understanding and mindsets of agents has to be evolved further. The whole system, each customer needs to be convinced on an individual basis and told about the concept and brought to believe it. These are all confidence building measures, which need to be done individually to ensure the success of the service. Why HDFC and not any other bank? We went to many villages and people know what’s happening. Their friends are using HDFC somewhere or the other and they know which brands stands for what. We were surprised with their knowledge. The reason for choosing HDFC is that they have a large bank structure. As of now, we are restricted to grow within 25 to 30 kms from the bank branch so we need a large bank. And HDFC is among the top three banks in the country in terms of large branches. n heena@mymobile.co.in

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Cheap Trick:

How Aakash Fooled the Nation Wonder gadget? World’s cheapest tablet? Technological manna for India’s underprivileged masses? We expose the reality of the Aakash tablet, one of the biggest disappointments of our times Sonia Sharma

hen Kapil Sibal, the Minister for IT and Communication and Human Resource Development showcased the Aakash tablet at a press conference on October 5 last year, no one doubted that his team’s heart was at the right place. The HRD Ministry really wanted the children of India to have a slice of the technology pie that is growing and evolving by the minute. And on paper, the ministry seemed to have backed a tech dream – a tablet with a seven inch display that ran Android and would cost a mere Rs 2,500. It seemed the perfect device to technologically empower the economically underprivileged sections of the country. Clearly, many thought so as well. So much

so that when the tablet’s pre-booking opened on December 15, 2011, it was sold out till January 2012 – 14 lakh tablets were pre-booked in 14 days, as per reports. We were among those who pre-booked and received our unit on January 3, 2012. And discovered how 14 lakh people across the country, along with our government, had been taken for a ride.

Sub-standard from the word go

Our expectations from Aakash came crashing to the ground the moment we opened the packaging. The device shouted “sub-standard hardware” and the screen was so flimsy that many of us mistook it to be a sheet of plas-

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tic screen protector and tried to take it off! The build is far from solid and creaks when pressed and gets warm when in use and positively boils while charging. The sides have two USB ports, a 3.5 mm jack, a microSD card slot and a charging slot... and a hole that has been covered by a black sticker! What it was meant for, the Lord alone knows! The USB slots were supposed to allow users to plug keyboards and external memory cards but recognised only one of the five pen drives we stuck into them, and that too for a very short while. The microSD card slot does work, but half of the card sticks out, leaving it exposed to wear and tear. Even the charging pin of the tablet remains partly exposed. Not that charging the tablet

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helps much – on Wi-Fi, a full charge lasted less than two hours. Yes, the Aakash tablet is the cheapest we have seen, both in terms of price and appearance.

Unusable Android

The Aakash tablet runs on a 366 MHz processor, the weakest we have seen on a tablet. And it shows. The response to touch lags significantly, and we had to force close a number of apps at times as they stopped responding. The keypad input was the worst - it took us ten minutes to correctly type four letters of a password! Imagine using the same for writ-

The saddest consequence of this, however, is that the product is likely to have a very bad effect on those who use it to get their first taste of technology, undermining their faith and trust in technology as tool of empowerment. The first edition of Aakash gets a complete thumbs down from us

ing documents with the DocumentsToGo suite. The tablet runs on Android 2.2 operating system but there is no Android Market on it – surprising, given the fact that the market has a number of free and low cost apps. The interface of the tablet is so inconvenient that we couldn’t get to explore all the applications because the keyboard wouldn’t minimise even in the menu. There is no camera on the tablet but there is a camera app for attaching a USB camera. However, every time we tried it, the app stopped responding and we had to force close it. What’s more, the tablet started heating up uncomfortably within 25 minutes of being switched on.

We have been duped!

After two days with the Aakash tablet, we are convinced that this is nothing short of a scam devised by certain stakeholders in the industry to rip off the Indian consumer. Buying is a waste of money – it is not even good-looking or solid enough to be used as an expensive paperweight! All of which raises a number of questions. Why wasn’t the government aware of the obvious flaws in the device? Why were proper quality checks not made before the product was released? If the tablet was made for students from the economically weaker sections, why was it being sold online - how many of

them have a credit card or even access to an Internet connection? Why was the public distribution system not used to sell the device? Finally, how does the Government propose to deal with the woes of the owners of 14 lakh poorly functioning tablets? Because the toll free customer care number 18001802180, as given on the website is not functioning. Er kept trying it but just got a prompt that the call cannot be processed. To us, it seems clear that the Akash project was planned in haste, resulting in a product that is not just sub-standard but flawed. It not only dupes the people of the country but places an unjustified blot on IIT Rajasthan, a reputed institute which was misled into this project because it worked – in theory! If Aakash is an example of India’s manufacturing ability, it would be futile to nurse dreams of the country becoming a tech manufacturing hub in the future. The saddest consequence of this, however, is that the product is likely to have a very bad effect on those who use it to get their first taste of technology, undermining their faith and trust in technology as tool of empowerment. The first edition of Aakash gets a complete thumbs down from us. The silver lining of course is that things can only get better from here onwards – provided our Government is vigilant enough. n sonia@mymobile.co.in

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head on

The Smart

Phone

Camera

Shootout! T

he days when cameras were considered unnecessary on a smartphone are long gone. Today, there are phones that boast of 12.0-megapixel cameras and the most popular camera used to upload pictures to Flickr, one of the world’s most popular photo-sharing websites, is the iPhone 4, beating the likes of the Nikon D90 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. While we do not intend to get into a cameraphone versus a camera duel, rarely have we seen so many smartphones with incredibly powerful cameras. So the time is ripe for a shoot out to discover which is the best smartphone camera of them all. After much argument (some of it very heated), we narrowed the contenders for the title to three – two newcomers and one veteran - the 8.0megapixel lensed Apple iPhone 4S and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, and the 12.0megapixel lens sporting Nokia N8.

Round 1: Hardware

The Sony Ericsson Arc S comes with Sony’s Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor that is known to offer better detail in the pictures and better picture quality even in low light conditions. The Nokia N8, on the other hand, comes with a Carl Zeiss lens that offers wide angle and very low levels of distortions. As for the Apple folks, they

have developed a custom lens that works on the incoming light in a way that images come out sharper. While the Arc S and iPhone 4S come with f/2.4 aperture, the Nokia N8 has an aperture of f/2.8. With the shutter speeds of all the three devices being the same, a bigger aperture does help in getting better pictures in different light conditions. Finally, there’s the matter of the hardware shutter release key – while the iPhone 4S lets you use the volume key, the one on Sony Ericsson Arc S is a bit small for comfort. The N8’s key is, however, optimally sized and placed for convenience. Ranking: 1. Nokia N8, 2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, 3. Apple iPhone 4S

Round 2: Colours

When it came to colours, vibrance and realism, the N8 and iPhone 4S were at par with each other and gave beautiful results. However, the colours in the Arc S were either too bright or too washed out. Ranking: 1. Nokia N8 and Apple iPhone 4S, 2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Round 3: Detail

Well defined lines, with sharp focus makes a picture stand apart and here is where Nokia N8 stood out. Even in a chaotic picture with

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too many objects, it gave us pictures with great details. It was followed closely by the Arc S, while the iPhone 4S lagged by a very small margin in this regard. Close finish. Ranking: 1. Nokia N8, 2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, 3. Apple iPhone 4S

Round 4: Low light conditions

Good shooting capabilities in low light conditions are important, especially for nature shots where using the flash can actually ruin the whole low light effect. We found that in extreme low light conditions, although the pixilation level on each of the pictures was similar, the colour and sharpness were better in the pictures taken using the Arc S, the Nokia N8 came second, while the iPhone 4S

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Today, not only do all smartphones sport cameras, but the quality of their shooters at times challenges that of specialised digital cameras. While we won’t go into the camera vs cameraphone debate (yet!), the time has never been better to figure out which is the best cameraphone of them all. We line up the three contenders to the title and get shooting. Literally Nimish Dubey & Sonia Sharma

stood third. Ranking: 1. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, 2. Nokia N8, 3. Apple iPhone 4S

Round 5: Flash

You need to take pictures without a flash in low light conditions to understand WHY you need a flash on your camera. And when we turned on the flash, the N8 blew away the competition with its powerful Xenon flash, which lit up conditions beautifully. The Ericsson Arc S and iPhone 4S turned in similar performances with their LEDs. Ranking: 1. Nokia N8, 2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Apple iPhone 4S

Round 6: Shooting options

Once the preserve of digital cameras, features like face recognition, smile and blink detection, anti-shake, etc., provide flexibility

to cameraphone users to experiment and innovate. In this aspect, the Arc S comes loaded with a wide variety of additional features like Touch Focus, Multi Focus, Face Detection, Image Stablisation, Smile Capture, Panorama, 3D Panorama and a wide variety of scene options to choose from. The usual Exposure value, White Balance, geo-tagging, self timer, etc are also present. The Nokia N8, however, has just Face Detection and scene modes along with self-timer, White Balance, ISO, etc. The iPhone 4S is the most Spartan of all, with just flash, grid and HDR settings. Ranking: 1. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, 2. Nokia N8, 3. iPhone 4S

Round 7: Editing options (stills)

A good cameraphone not only lets you take great pictures but even lets you edit them as well as attempt to improve less than great ones. In this regard the Nokia N8 comes at the top with a number of editing features apart from the usual cropping and rotating. You can add elements like clip art, text bubbles, distortions, animations, etc. and there is an option of correcting red

eye in an image. The iPhone 4S too comes with red eye correction features, cropping options and a very neat Auto Enhance feature that automatically attempts to do what is best for your picture. The Arc S, however, is devoid of any advanced editing features except cropping and rotation. Ranking: 1. Nokia N8, 2. Apple iPhone 4S, 3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Round 8: Editing options (videos)

On the subject of video editing, most phones allow you to edit videos in length and while the Nokia N8 and Arc S do it according to the timeline, the iPhone 4S allows you to do it frame wise which is very convenient. The N8, however, comes with pre-installed app that lets you add elements such as background music and photo transition effects to a video. If pressed to choose between the two, we would go with the simplicity and ease of use of the iPhone 4S. Ranking: 1. Apple iPhone 4S, 2. Nokia N8, 3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Round 9: Quality of video

Which, of course, brings us to the matter

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of video quality. The iPhone 4S slaughters the opposition here, being the only one of the trio to be able to record full HD (1080p) video recording. In terms of frame rate, all the three devices are at par at 30 fps. In terms of colour and clarity, we think the iPhone 4S again steals a march. Ranking: 1. Apple iPhone 4S, 2. Nokia N8, 3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Round 10: Sharing ability In this department, the Arc S wins hands down thanks to its Android parentage, allowing you to share videos and images over Bluetooth, e-mail, messaging, Facebook, Picasa, and YouTube, as well as over DLNA. The Nokia N8 allows sharing through e-mail, Bluetooth and Nokia Social, their own SNS app which is a tad cumbersome. The iPhone 4S has picture sharing over e-mail, messaging and Twitter and allows you to upload videos to YouTube. Ranking: 1. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S,

Apple iPhone 4S

2. Nokia N8, 3. Apple iPhone 4S

Round 11: Photo apps

A few years ago, this category would not have existed. But such has been the proliferation of apps that it would be criminal to ignore the number of apps that a person using a cameraphone has at their disposal for tasks that vary from editing images to uploading them to websites to adding creative filters to them. Not surprisingly, the iPhone 4S reigns supreme here with the likes of Instagram and dozens of powerful apps at its disposal. The Arc S comes in second with Android’s collection of image and video tweaking apps, while the N8 trails in third. Ranking: 1. Apple iPhone 4S, 2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, 3. Nokia N8

Conclusion:

Eleven rounds of lens magic and we must confess that we were not much wiser than when we started, although we did have

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Nokia N8

hundreds of superb photographs and dozens of videos in the bargain. In terms of sheer statistics, the Nokia N8 won four rounds outright and shared one, while the Apple iPhone 4S won three rounds and shared one, and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S won three rounds. We would say that the Nokia N8 remains, perhaps, the best option for someone looking for a pure cameraphone, thanks to its great hardware and terrific lens. Apple’s iPhone 4S is easily the most versatile performer of the group, excelling in stills and video, and offering dozens of apps to do much more. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S would be the shooter of choice for most social networking addicts, thanks to its sharing prowess and low-light shooting ability. We did not use “value for money” as a parameter as a good picture after all cannot be measured in money. So Choose your cameraphone and shoot away. n nimish@mymobile.co.in sonia@mymobile.co.in

sneak peak Nokia 801T Now Television

Antenna in Your Phone

okia is soon going to come up with its new handset called Nokia 801T. It was recently announced by the company in China and carries forward the Symbian legacy with Symbian Anna operating system. It has 4.0 inches TFT capacitive touchscreen with 8 GB internal memory, 256 MB RAM and 1 GB ROM. However, the major highlight of the phone is the television antenna that will enable users to access TV programmes. Apart from quad band GSM the phone also supports TD-SCDMA 1880-1920, TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 networks. The phone has 8.0- megapixel fixed focuscamera, dual LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection and image stabilization. It can capture 720p videos at 30 frames per second rate. With Broadcom BCM2727 chipset, the phone has 680 MHz ARM 11 processor. The audio player of the phone supports MP3, WMA, WAV and eAAC+ formats and video player supports MP4, H.264, H.263 and WMV formats. Phone supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB for connectivity. The phone has been currently launched for the Chinese market. n

HTC Ville Ice Cream Sandwich OS with HTC Sense UI

TC is all set to bring its new Android entrant in the market soon named HTC Ville. The phone is said to be the slimmest handset from HTC with only 8mm thickness. The phone has 4.3 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. Running on Android’s latest 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, the phone runs on Dual Core 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon processor, with HTC Sense UI 4.0. It has an 8.0-megapixel camera with features like autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging and face detection and can capture 1080p videos. Like recent handsets HTC Sensation XL and Sensation XE, this too will come with iBeats Audio technology to give enhanced sound experience to music lovers. The audio player support MP3, eAAC+, WMA and WAV formats and video player support MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV formats. Phone also features integrated apps like Facebook, Twitter, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk etc. For connectivity options, the phone support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS and USB. It has a standard Li-ion 1650 mAh battery and will be available in Black colour. It is likely to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2012 in February. n team@mymobile.co.in

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just in Samsung Galaxy Y Duos The magic of two

amsung has launched the Galaxy Y Duos, a Dual SIM Android device which is a rarity in the Indian market. The Galaxy Y Duos runs on the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread Operating System and is a full touchscreen device with a 3.14 inch TFT capacitive display that reaps the benefits of the brand’s well known TouchWiz User Interface. The phone has 3.15-megapixel camera which captures QVGA videos at 24 frames per second (fps) but lacks a secondary camera for video calling despite supporting HSDPA speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. The Galaxy Y Duos runs on 832 MHz processor and comes with 384 MB RAM and 512 MB ROM. The memory of the phone can be expanded up to 32 GB with the help of a micro SD card. The audio player of the phone supports MP3, WAV and eAAC+ formats whereas video player offers support for MP4, WMV and H.264 formats. For connectivity options, the phone has Wi-Fi with WiFi Hotspot capability and Bluetooth. 3.0 with A2DP feature. Like Samsung’s recent phones, this phone also features Samsung’s messenger application called ChatON. It has 1300 mAh Li-Ion Battery. The phone is available in Black colour and priced at Rs 9,000.n

Nokia 603 Symbian Successor

okia 603 is the latest in the line of Symbian phones being launched by Nokia. It is a touchscreen phone with a 360 x 640 pixels resolution, 3.5 inch PS-LCD capacitive display. Based on Symbian Belle OS, the phone has 1 GHz processor and is also enabled with NFC technology. It has dimensions of 113.5 x 57.1 x 12.7 mm and weighs 109.6 grams. The phone has internal memory of 2 GB which can be further expandable up to 32 GB with the help of a microSD card. On the multimedia front, the phone has 5.0-megapixel fixed focus camera with features like geo-tagging and face detection. And it is capable of capturing 720p videos at 30 fps. The music player of the phone comes with support for MP3, WAV, AAC+ formats and the video player supports MP4, WMV, H.263/H.264 formats. For connectivity purpose, the device support NFC, Wi-Fi, GPRS, USB and Bluetooth. The device also features GPS and Nokia maps with free car and pedestrian navigation. The phone comes in Black and White front panel with Black, White, Fuchsia, Green, Yellow and Blue back panels. Priced at Rs 15,000, the phone is available in the market at all leading stores. n team@mymobile.co.in

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MTS MTag 3.1 An

Google apps along with Facebook and Twitter. MTS has also thrown in some interesting apps into the mix. There’s Astro that gives daily, monthly, weekly and yearly predictions based on your Sun Sign; then comes Bollywood Ji that offers gossip, news, reviews, and photos, from the world of Bollywood. Another application is MTS TV whic h gives you access to live TV as well as some pre-recorded programmes. We tested the live TV part and it works great except for a few buffering issues.

affordable Android device for CDMA users, but what about user experience? Imagine getting smartphone capabilities at the price of an entry-level device. This is exactly what the MTS MTag 3.1 does and that too with style. The shiny black plastic body with silver colour strip running around the spines looks nice, of predictable. The broad silver colour band at the bottom along with the long home key breaks the monotony of the all black body. Although its not very sleek, it is ergonomically designed and looks good when held in hand.

Pros  Good build

113 mm

Looks- Hey, smarty!

Multimedia- Not bad at all The MTag 3.1 comes with a 3.2-megapixel fixed focus camera with very basic features like geo-tagging, white balance and zoom. You can set the picture quality and add colour effects too. The camera quality both in still and video mode is nothing outstanding but will be handy for impulse shots. On the other hand, the music quality of the phone is great, both through the headphones as well as loudspeaker. There is an FM radio too.

Cons  No flash for

quality

the camera

 Pre-loaded

 Android 2.2

India centric apps

Price: Rs 3,499/5,499

User Experience- Very acceptable

54 mm

Hardware- Par for price Considering the fact that the MTag 3.1 sells for less than Rs 5,000 in the market, you cannot expect it to pack in high-end specs. But it still delivers a decent dollop – it runs on Qualcomm’s S1 processor and has a 2.8 inch display of 240 x 320 resolution, which is decent enough. For connectivity there is obviously the network EVDO Rev A along with Wi-Fi as well as the option to create Wi-Fi hotspots – we connected seven devices ranging from laptops to tablets and all of them worked well through the hotspot. There is Bluetooth which allows file sharing. The capacitive touchscreen offers good response, although it does seem a bit crammed due to its smaller size. All said and done, the hardware is more than adequate for the price tag.

It’s low resolution and relatively small display with a dated operating system might put off technology enthusiasts but at this price, the MTS MTag 3.1 offers an acceptable experience, thanks in no small measure to the customised pre-loaded apps.

Conclusion There are almost no CDMA phones in the affordable segment of the same. In this scenario, the MTS MTag 3.1 offers a good option. It is available for Rs 5,499 for prepaid users and Rs 3,499 for post paid users along with monthly plans. There are no other CDMA options in this price category for Android devices. n team@mymobile.co.in

verdict Looks

8 9

Features

Software- Gingerbread? Nope, Froyo! The MTS MTag 3.1 runs on a slightly older version of Android, Froyo ( Android 2.2). There are five homescreen panels which can be easily customised and a button on the homescreen actually gives you a leap view of these panels in one screen. The menu too is spread across four screens and while you can change the position of the icons, there is not much more that you can do in terms of customization. In apps, there are the usual

ease of use

performance

value for money

overall

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on loudspeaker and earplug mode. The FM radio reception is also great. The 3.2megapixel camera takes just about OK pictures and you can adjust various elements in the settings like effect settings, white balance, continuous shots, image size setter etc. which frankly speaking does not capture very great pictures. The segment also contains LOMO camera, which gives some interesting special effects to pictures.

feature- Impressive looks and good audio player Lava’s new entrant in the market A16 dual SIM phone can be safely called as the most good looking and well designed phone launched by the brand till date. The phone has long sleek white body which makes it look simple yet smart. It has 2.6 inch screen and white soft keypad. The keys are easy to use and the back panel of the phone is also eye catching as it contains white shiny check design which adds to phone’s beauty.

1120 mm

Looks: Sleek and Smart

Hardware : Quality Speaks

User Experience : Decent Enough

The A16 primarily has a plastic body but the quality is good. A silver coloured strip runs

Pros

Cons

 Good looks

 No 3.5 mm jack

 Big display

 Simple User

Interface

47.5 mm around the spines of the phone and its curved edges and smooth front and back panel make the phone stand apart. And when it comes to phone’s accessories, then we must say, the phone will surely go beyond your expectations. The earphones, data cable, charger all look great both in quality and design.

Software : Simple Utility The phone’s interface is user friendly and offers a number of functionality. There are lot of customisation options and apart from the three pre-loaded themes there are more that you can download from the Lava WAP portat, The phone has a dedicated icon for Java apps in the menu which offers pre-loaded apps like Facebook, ngpay, Nimbuzz v 1.9.3, Opera Mini 4 and RockeTalk. The portal also offers content like music, ringtones, wallpapers, etc which can be downloaded straight to the phone.

Multimedia : Snap and Groove The A16 has good MP3 player and its menu interface can be customized with different photos. The player also includes seven preset like Standard, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classical, Country, Dance and one can enjoy 3D sound but only in earplugs mode. There is SRS WoW HD surround sound option too. We found the sound quality of the phone impressive both

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Our experience with Lava A16 was decent enough. The features of the phone work well and offer good functionality considering the price. The Dual SIM function supports two GSM SIMs but dont work in dual active mode. The privacy protection option where you can password protect your SMS, photos, etc is a good value addition too.

Conclusion The phone comes in white, maroon and blue colour and priced at Rs 3,900. The phone will be a good buy for those who wish to keep simple phone with smart features. As alternatives, you can also consider Nokia C2-03 which is a slider dual SIM phone for Rs 4,700 but has a 2.0-megapixel camera or Samsung Duos C3322 again with a 2.0-megapixel camera costing Rs 3,600. n team@mymobile.co.in

verdict 9

Looks Features

ease of use

perfoRmance

value for money

overall

82%

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Rage Turbo a

musical rage

Looks: No Eye Candy With a proportionate screen size and a comfortably wide alphanumeric keypad, the bar shaped Rage Turbo looks decent to hold. The tomato red strip around the corner and the metallic red D-pad band add colour to the otherwise black handset.

Hardware: Screeny Affair

Pros

at an ease. The FM reception is impressive even in the low signal zone and has good sound clarity; however one needs to plug in the headphones to listen to it. We feel that the 1.3-megapixel camera could have been a little better in terms of quality and functionality.

117.5 mm

Packed in glossy plastic chassis, the Dual SIM Phone has a 2.4 inch QVGA TFT display screen which is its highlight. There are dedicated keys given for individual SIMs. Being a music phone, the D-pad comes with shortcut keys to music player and FM radio for easy usability. The sound clarity is good enough

User Experience: Basic Use

Cons

 Good battery

 Average

 Fairly good

 No FM

picture quality

backup

music quality

recording

Price: Rs 2,099

50.5 mm via headset. However, we found the headset’s speaker a little too big to fit in the ear properly. The handset also supports dual LED torch alongside a 3.5m audio jack.

A basic phone is no more restricted to voice based connectivity as it comes with a set of multimedia features. The handset offers decent options in a very affordable range. During the trial, it did not disappoint us in terms of voice clarity. The dual SIM usability is also fine and does not come confusing like many other dual handsets. The overall experience was good enough in this range of affordable handsets. Phone has some 3D display of the menu which complements its wide screen. Connecting to GPRS was a task at first, however worked fine then after. The icons on screen are bold and easily readable. Battery will not be a disappointment to you, as it lasted for more than three days without draining out much.

Conclusion The Rage Turbo is priced at Rs 2,099. You can also opt for Videocon V1635 for Rs 2,299. n

Software: Easy Browsing Rage Turbo has an eBook Reader and two basic games pre-loaded on it and nothing more to offer like its counterparts. However, the wide screen proves advantageous while reading the ebooks and other files. The GPRS ecapabilties are at par with the phones in this range. Rage has a treasure box which include applications like safety guard for call blocking and smart call.

Multimedia: Play it loud! It being a music phone, the Turbo does give a remarkable sound quality on headsets as well as loudspeaker. The loop system in music might seem confusing to use at first but is good and offers to the user an option to listen to a selected part of the song or audio repeatedly. The handset supports Bluetooth which works well and detects other devices

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verdict Looks

Features

ease of use

performance

value for money

overall

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200 mm

taps into the budget tab market with its new MiTab

highlights

116.5 mm

The secondary VGA camera works well for the video chatting

The capacitive touch buttons offer lot of convenience

2.0-megapixel camera takes average pictures

Looks: B&W As Usual When it comes to looks, most seven inch tablets look alike to us. And the Spice Mi-720 tablet does very little to change our opinion. There is the usual full touchscreen front with three haptic keys at the bottom in landscape mode for Home, Options and Back. The sides are dotted with ports and slots for SIM card, microSD card, charger, 3.5 mm jack, micro USB port, power-cum-lock key and the volume rocker along with the loudspeaker grill on either side and a hardware reset hole. There is a front facing camera too placed on the bezel in a way that it comes on the top in the landscape mode. The tablet is a combina-

tion of black, white and grey colours, offering a drastic contrast to its colourful display. All said and done, we were not awestruck by the looks of the tablet – it seemed a normal seven-inch affair, albeit definitely on the heavier side.

Hardware: Decent Specs The Mi-720 tablet runs on a 800 MHz S1 Snapdragon processor accompanied with a 200GHZ graphics processor. We didn’t see any lags in the response of the device and were easily able to toggle between running apps. It comes with 2 GB RAM, which makes it function smoothly. However the front panel

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is a fingerprint magnet and gets smudged easily. The device comes with Wi-Fi and HSPA for data connectivity, although you cannot create a Wi-Fi hotspot using it. The 4200 mAh battery of the device turned in a decent performance – it lasted a day and a half with continuous Wi-Fi. In terms of hardware, we found the Mi-720 to be sound, rather than spectacular.

Software – Apps Galore and Froyo! Whatever the Mi-720 lacks, it is not apps. From links to popular news papers like Economic Times and Hindustan Times

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tech specs Size | 200 x 116.5 x 12.5 mm Weight | 485 grams Memory | 8GB, microSD Battery | Li-Ion 4200 mAh

Screen | 16million colours Talktime/Standby | Upto 25 hours/ Upto 500 hours

Pros  Decent specs and connectivity

GPRS/3G | Yes/Yes

 Solid build

Bluetooth/ WiFi | Yes/Yes

 Great sound

Phonebook Capacity | Shared

Cons

Camera | 2.0 megapixel

 A bit on the heavy side  Cannot be used to create a

Wi-Fi hotspot

 Older version of Android (2.2)

The SIM and microSD card slots are conveniently palced on the side panel

to apps like Naukri.com, Nimbuzz, ibibo browser, Rail Yatra enquiry, JustDial and the Spice WAP portal called Spice Gang, the tablet comes packed with apps and links that should find favour with Indian users. Some apps like the SMS directory that allows you to send the right SMS to the right short code for a particular service are in fact not even available on most app stores. That apart, there are the usual Google apps and in a bit of a surprise, the Yahoo! suite. You can set up a POP or IMAP e-mail account with ease and there’s also support for MS Exchange. The DocumentsToGo app lets you open MS Office files, but you

Frequency | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Others | VUClip video app

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The sound experience through headphones as well as loudspeakers is good

the Mi-720 surprised us by not being able to play 1080p or 720p videos - it played MP4 formats. You do have the YouTube app and VUClip app for streaming videos, though. You can use the 2.0-megapixel camera at the back for taking pictures and videos but the results are nothing really to write home about. Interestingly, the still mode has a resolution setting for HD720 but the same is not available in the video mode where the highest that you can go is WVGA. We weren’t too excited by the video quality as well but then, we are not too sure how many people sue their tabs for shooting video. On the music front, there is a plain vanilla music player that offers impressively powerful sound through the loudspeakers. Songs get sorted on the basis of artists and albums and the sound experience is just great without any equalizer presets. There is no FM radio on the tablet, though.

User Experience: Not out of the world, really! When it comes to the hardware aspects such as battery performance, sound quality and connectivity, the Mi-720 fares well, but we would have loved a more recent version of Android and support for HD video playback as well as for Flash websites. The overall experience was not really out of the world except in the music segment but the tablet fared decently on the whole.

Conclusion There are a few 7.0-inch tablets in the affordable category right now – and the Spice Mi-720 slips in at the lower end with its Rs 12,990 price tag. Other tablets that you can consider are the Reliance 3G tab running on the latest Android 2.3 operating system and costing Rs 12,999, and the iBall Slide that packs in a 1 GHz processor but costs a bit more for Rs 13,990. n team@mymobile.co.in

cannot edit them or create new ones. The browser supports multi-touch but not Flash, which is a let down. The biggest blot on the tablet’s software side is the fact that it runs on Android 2.2, which seems archaic now. And while it does have a secondary VGA camera, there is no integrated video calling in the dialler. The interface is plain Android with no customisation. There are five homescreen panels that can be customised by adding widgets, shortcuts, folders, etc. The touch experience of the tablet is decent enough, though.

Multimedia: Average Joe In spite of being a data consumption device,

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Features

ease of use

perfoRmance

value for money

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106 mm

with a touch of music

Pros  Great sound quality

 Android 2.3 Operating System

 App Extra pre-loaded

56 mm

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The orange ligt at the top blinks rythmically with the music

The 5.0-megapixel camera of the phone takes decent stills

Looks: Walkman in White

Hardware: Sturdy Stuff

The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman represents Sony Ericsson’s latest attempt to blend its legendary Walkman brand name with Android smartphones, and we have to admit that as far as looks go, it stands out from the crowd. Alas, it is for the wrong reasons - the phone is so unusually thick that when we first saw it we thought it was a slider. The white colour along with the orange light at the top apart, there is nothing to note in the overall looks or design of the phone. The bezel space around the screen especially at the top and bottom could have been utilized to offer a bigger screen.

It might be thick, but the Walkman Live is comfortingly solid. And boasts some very decent innards - a 1 GHz Scorpion processor along with Adreno 205 GPU. There is a secondary camera in the front and a 5.0megapixel camera with LED flash at the back. In terms of connectivity the device is capable of offering HSDPA speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps but not HSUPA. Nonetheless, the phone does offer Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth connectivity.

Software: Gingerbread Glory The phone runs on Android 2.3 operating syste. The semicircular corners remain on

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At 14.2 mm the phone is a heavy weight in terms of looks and design

Sony Ericsson’s Timescape UI. But now instead of one function they can house five functions. There are five homescreen panels, which can be customised by adding widgets, shortcuts and folders. The capacitive touch of the phone is good. The keys on the onscreen keyboard, however, are too small for comfortable typing – a result of the small display, we think. Sony Ericsson’s Timescape combines all your SMS, SNS, e-mail and voice communications works smoothly with its scrollable tiled interface. Web browsing is good, with support for Flash and dedicated zoom buttons and multi-touch making things easy online. Apart from the

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Cons

Camera | 5.0 megapixel

 Stout and chunky  No video calling pre-

configured

Frequency | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Others | LiveWare, Facebook apps

 Screen is a bit on the

smaller side

Price: Rs 14,600

4 The only hardware key on the front panel is highlighted with a coloured strip

dedicated Gmail app, there is support for Microsoft Exchange Active Sync and you can set up other POP3 and IMAP4 accounts on the phone too. The OfficeSuite lets you open MS Office documents, but you will need to buy the Pro version to be able to edit and create new documents. Friends Music & Videos brings together all the videos and music posted on your friends’ walls together. For social networking fans, there is a Sony Ericsson Facebook Integration Version of the Facebook application in the accounts and Sync settings. Once you add a Facebook account on the phone you can see your contact’s Facebook profile from the contacts tab itself. A new Sony Ericsson app

The screen is a bit small for a good touchscreen experiernce but the touch response is great

called LiveWare manager lets you set the behavior of your handset when paired with an accessory - you can have an app launch automatically when headset, headphones or a charger is connected. You can also share data over Wi-Fi using the connected devices feature. Apart from the Android Market, Sony Ericsson has added an AppXtra functionality that is basically a collection of applications for the Indian customer with apps related to and relevant for India.

Multimedia: Shake and Snap The phone comes with a music player and FM radio. In the Walkman Player, there are equaliser pre-sets to improve the sound

quality along with the XLoud feature. The infinity button lets you find related content to the music that is being played on the phone. The sound of the music player is great through loudspeaker and engulfing through the headphones -hey, this is a Walkman phone. The light placed around the 3.5 mm jack blinks rhythmically when the music plays but can be disabled too. A Track ID app is also pre-loaded for track recognition, and works on the FM radio as well. The 5.0-megapixel camera on the phone provides respectable stills with shooting modes that include smile detection, scene recognition, panorama and 3D sweep panorama, although 3D panorama is very cumbersome to use – you need to move the camera at just the right speed for it to work. The camera can also capture good quality 720p HD videos and comes with face detection and infinity modes. As far as playback goes, the phone played 1080p HD videos with ease, even though there was no dedicated video player on the phone.

User Experience: Hey, it’s a Sony We found the Live to be a standard Sony Ericsson Android phone with an out of the world music performance. We however were less than impressed with its heavy weight, thick waistline and non-hotswappable memory card. The battery backup of the phone was good – even with extensive usage and continuous Wi-Fi, it easily crossed a day.

Conclusion At Rs 14,600 the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman seems a bit on the higher side, notwithstanding its respectable specs. The other options that you can consider are Motorola FireXT for Rs 12,200 Or LG E510 for Rs 13,500. n team@mymobile.co.in

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burn test Nokia Lumia 710

Nokia’s second Windows Phone salvo seeks to combine form, function and affordability for smartphone users

119 mm

Pros  Crisp display  Good battery  720p video capture

Cons  No Wi-Fi hotspot creation

ability

 No visual search  Still no Nokia Mix

62.4 mm

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Live tablets on the homescreen add convenience to the interface

Windows Phone 7.5 operating system is efficient and easy to use

Looks: Simple, Stylish Unlike the flagship Lumia 800, the Lumia 710 is a more affordable Windows Phone with stripped down features and specs. The same can be said for its looks too. While the Lumia 800’s curved glass screen and design were its unique features, the Lumia 710 looks like a regular large screen smartphone. The device is not very sleek but is light and easy to operate. The rubber finished back and an allscreen front with three hardware keys under it indicate a minimalist design.

Hardware- Speedy Gonzales The Nokia Lumia 710 runs on the same 1.4

GHz processor as the Lumia 800 and is a brisk performer. The 3.7-inch Clear Black Display is bright and a delight to use – we preferred it to the one on the Lumia 800. Unlike the Lumia 800 you can open the back cover of the 710, although it too has no expandable memory. Also like the 800, the Lumia 710 uses a microSIM. The internal memory of the phone stands at a respectable 8GB. The only issue that we faced was with the proximity sensor as whenever we put the phone to our ear, it went on hold, which was very irritating. For connectivity, the phone comes with HSPA capabilities as well as Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, we could not

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Free navigation through Nokia Maps and Drive is a great value addition

see any option for creating a Wi-Fi hotspot on it, even though Windows Phone supports it. There is no secondary camera on the phone for video calling or chatting.

Software: Mango Bite The interface on the Lumia 710 remains the same finger-friendly, tiled one seen in Windows Phone devices. Swiping on the right of the homescreen reveals a Menu with apps listed alphabetically, while in the People tab, swiping reveals new activities by contacts, recently accessed contacts and all contacts. The phone comes with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter integration so you can

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tion on the phone, and Nokia Maps that offers directions for driving, walking and public transport options. For multimedia lovers, Tune In gives you one-touch access to streaming music online. However, Nokia Mix, the much talked about music application from Nokia is still absent.

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Multimedia: Zune it in

Frequency | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Others | TimesPoynt, Windows Marketplace

Price: Rs 19,000 5

5.0-megapixel camera is capable of capturing 720p videos

see all social activities under one tab. The Calendar automatically integrates events from your Facebook account. There is multitouch support for the picture gallery and the Internet Explorer 9 browser (no Flash support, though). There are no preloaded SNS apps, but you can always download them from the Windows Marketplace. Moreover, once you configure the accounts in the People tab you can send updates through your profile there. The device comes with support for Microsoft Exchange along with other popular POP and IMAP accounts as well as settings of popular Webmail services. You can create and edit MS Office documents with the bundled MS Office suite.

Sound experience through the loudspeaker is just about OK

The phone comes with a 5.0-megapixel autofocus camera with a LED flash but we were not too impressed with its results on the still front, although 720p videos were of good quality. In the still mode there are two focus modes, still and macro and the camera comes with other settings like contrast, white balance, scenes, etc. For music, you have to sync with Microsoft’s Zune software to transfer content on to the phone. There is also FM radio, with an easy to use interface. The sound quality was acceptable.

User Experience: Standards maintained Thanks to 512 MB RAM and a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon processor, the device does offer a standard performance with fast response. Battery back-up is good – we were able to get through a day comfortably with social networks and mail running over Wi-Fi as well as GPRS and a few hours of calls. The onscreen keyboard is good with well spaced key but covers more than half of the screen while typing, making it a bit uncomfortable for the long run.

Conclusion The Nokia Lumia 710 is a Windows phone priced at Rs 19,000. If you wish to consider another Windows Phone in this range then you can also consider Samsung Omnia W costing Rs 19,600. Samsung Galaxy SL, which comes with a 4.0 inch touchscreen, 5.0-megapixel camera, runs on Android, is available for Rs 17,000. n team@mymobile.co.in

The Bing search engine comes with both voice as well as visual search, but text scanning was not that accurate. There are other niggles like if you get an incoming call, you first have to unlock the screen and then accept the call. Cut and paste is also missing, although you can copy and paste content. Multi-tasking is limited and you still cannot transfer files over Bluetooth. Nokia has added a few interesting apps for the users. The App Highlight feature collates and suggests some apps for the phone. The Surprise Me feature lets you shake the phone to scroll through apps under the Surprise Me tab. Then there is Nokia Drive that offers free voice guided driving naviga-

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HTC RhymE HTC

targets the fairer sex with its new Rhyme but does it really fit the bill? 3

tech specs Size | 119 x 60.8 x 10.85 mm Weight | 130 grams Memory | 1GB, microSD Battery | Li-Ion 1600 mAh

119 mm

Price: Rs 26,000

60.8 mm

Looks: Not so lady like The HTC Rhyme has been launched in the Indian market as a phone for ladies. Yes, it does come with small trinkets as accessories and in different colours, but that apart, the device is pretty standard HTC in terms of looks - aluminium unibody, big touch screen and very few slots and buttons. All of which makes the design more unisex than feminine. The device is pretty sleek and easy to handle, although at 130 grams, it is not exactly lightweight.

Hardware- Femme fatale Under that exterior, HTC has packed in a

4 1 GHz processor, which ensures a zippy performance. As far as the response time and multitasking is concerned, we had no qualms. The internal memory of the phone stands at 768 MB which can be expanded using a microSD card. On the connectivity front the device has 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. The feminine touch comes in the accessories. The headphones of the device are pretty and stylish in all white, although they might pop out of the ears of those who have smaller ear holes. Then there is the innovative purse light, a small white cube which you can attach to your phone and keep dangling out of your purse – it will start

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blinking whenever you get a call. Totally over the top, but cool. The battery just managed to make it through the day with extensive usage.

Software: Sensed-up Gingerbread The Rhyme runs on Android 2.3 and like most HTC devices, it comes with the Sense UI. Yes, it is familiar and convenient to use, but we do wish that there could be more in terms of innovation in the interface. The home screen panels can be reduced to one and increased

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Pros  Decent hardware  Great sound through headphones  We love the accessories

Cons

The headphones that come with the phone give a good sound experience

 Nothing quite so feminine about it

 Sound through loudspeaker is

so-so

 Price is on the higher side The 5.0-megapixel camera takes 720p as well as slow motion videos

The ergonomically designed phone is sleek and easy to handle

action burst, etc. The picture quality is good in well-lit areas but gets a bit pixilated in low light conditions. One can also capture 720p videos, as well as slow motion videos, which can be made only in widescreen (800 x 400), high (640 x 480) and low (320 x 240) resolutions, and without sound. The video quality at the highest resolution is acceptable. On the music front there is a music player and FM radio. Yes, the bud-like headphones can pop out of smaller ears, but there is no doubting their quality, which is very good. Unfortunately, the sound from the loudspeakers is not in the same league. As far as the video playback goes, the device easily played 1080p videos but there is no dedicated video player on the phone. We would call the Rhyme a good all-rounder.

User Experience: Same old... is gold Those who have used HTC devices in the past will find the Rhyme easy to use. It comes with a decent set of apps, although we would have preferred some more feminine ones on it, and delivers a very good performance. We actually wrote this Burn Test on it while travelling in the Delhi Metro – yep, it is that easy to use. The hardware is decent, the software a tad predictable but handy and multimedia in general very much on the decent side.

Conclusion HTC Sense UI brings lot of convenience in using the phone

5 The charm with HTC Rhyme is a cool accessory for getting notifications on the go

to seven. The usual HTC Scenes, widgets and personalisation options for the locked screen are at your disposal to customise the phones. The menu tray is divided into three parts namely All Apps, Frequent and Downloaded. On the app side, there is the usual Google app suite. HTC Hub and HTC Likes are also pre-loaded on the device. There is a mirror app which is a regular feature in many HTC devices but worth a mention here as this is supposed to be a device for the ladies. The e-mail application handles Microsoft Exchange as well as other popular mail services such as Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail. For MS Office document creation and tweaking, there is Polaris Office.

The Web browser comes with full Flash support and the phonebook comes with social networking integration, letting you see galleries and updates from the Contacts tab itself. Speaking of social networking, Facebook and Twitter come pre-loaded on the phone, while the FriendStream app combines all social networking activity in one window. There is a secondary VGA camera but no integrated video calling app.

Multimedia: Making some noise The Rhyme brings a 5.0-megapixel snapper with autofocus and a LED flash, and features like face detection, geo-tagging, panorama,

We must confess that we cannot understand why HTC is marketing it as a phone for women. At Rs 26,000, the Rhyme’s pricing places it in the same slot as more powerful devices like the Samsung Galaxy SII (Rs 28,500) and the LG Optimus 2X (Rs 26,900). We think it would have made more sense to have done away with the trinkets and reduced the price a bit. n team@mymobile.co.in

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Features

8 9

ease of use perfoRmance

value for money

overall

82%

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burn test Acer Iconia Smart S300 Acer tries to bridge

Pros

the tablet-phone gap with its Iconia Smart S300?

Cons

 Big display

 Very long frame

 Decent specifications

 Not all apps support the

 HDMI cable bundled

along with the device

unusual resolution

 Expensive for the specs

highlights 1

2 3 The secondary camera works well for the video calling feature

2 4

8.0-megapixel camera at the back takes decent pictures

5 At 13.6 mm, the phone is definitely on the thicker side

The back panel is brushed metal and the USB and HDMI ports are covered

Acer has pre-installed its Social Jogger app for social networking

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Looks: Is it a remote?

142 mm

64.5 mm

Hot on the heels of the 5.3-inch display Samsung Galaxy Note comes the Iconia Smart S300 from Acer, which sports a 4.8 inch one. But where the Note was a wide device, the S300 is a long one (at 14.1 cm). Its relative lack of width makes it easier to fit into a pocket and use with one hand, but gives it a TV remote-like look. The build is a blend of metal and plastic with the 4.8 inch display dominating the front, and four rather small hardware buttons – Home, Search, Back and Menu – below it. The back is brushed metal and houses the 8.0-megapixel camera with LED flash, with the speaker grill just above it. On the right side are the volume rocker and dedicated camera button, while on the left are the covered USB and mini HDMI ports. All said and done, the S300 looks solid rather than smart. And at 185 grams, it is not a lightweight.

Hardware – fit, very fit

Price: Rs 28,990

The S300 is powered by a 1 Ghz Qualcomm single core processor, which was a bit of a let-down as we had expected a dual core one in a device of this size. It comes with 512 MB of both RAM and ROM, and storage that can be expanded to 32 GB using a micro SD card. Connectivity-wise there are the usual suspects – HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooh, and GPS – and a bonus in HDMI. Acer has thrown in a HDMI cable into the pack, letting you connect your S300 to a television. The camera can record 720p HD video and the sound comes with Dolby Mobile sound enhancement.

Software – Gingerbread Acer-ed up The S300 runs on Android 2.3, or Gingerbread. And Acer has placed its Acer UI 4.2 over it. You get five customisable homescreens, which is pretty much par for the course, but the surprise is the three customisable lock screens which let you access music, view missed calls and messages and the like, without having to unlock the device. On the app front, there are the usual Google apps (mail, search, maps, and so on) and Acer has also installed some apps like Social Jogger which aggregates feeds from social networks, Acer Sync and Nemo Player as well as three games – N.O.V.A, Asphalt 5 and Spiderman. Unfortunately, a lot of the apps that we downloaded on the device simply did not fit the entire screen – we often had an empty black band on the lower part of the display while running apps.

Multimedia- Video Magic The massive display makes the S300 a terrific device for viewing videos. Sound qual-

ity is good, although we would recommend using the bundled headsets rather than the loudspeaker, which is not the loudest we have heard. The camera delivers a very decent performance in stills, especially in daylight, although it loses out on detail in low light conditions. Video was just about all right and nothing to rave about. For some reason, the gallery application lags terribly while switching from picture to picture. And if you prefer listening to your music live, there is FM radio.

User experience- long shot It has a nice interface, but the S300 is not really the most comfortable device to use, both because of its unusual shape and the fact that its resolution did not support a number of apps. That said, the device performed very well indeed, with the large screen being great for browsing the Web and watching videos. We did however have to figure out to put out SIM card into it, as this involved removing the lower part of the back and sliding out the battery. We also found that the hardware buttons were very difficult to reach if you were holding the phone in the centre. Call quality was good – the length of the phone actually helped here as the microphone ended up being a lot closer to the mouth. Battery life was standard Android – you will need to charge it at least once a day if you keep mails and social networking running, apart from the usual.

Conclusion The Acer Iconia Smart S300 is a fine device on paper but we think it falls uncomfortably between the tablet and phone stools that it tries to bridge. And at Rs 28,990, it is priced a bit on the higher side when you consider that you can get the Samsung Galaxy S2 for about the same price, with a Super AMOLED plus display and a dual core processor. n team@mymobile.co.in

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7 8

Features ease of use

perfoRmance

value for money

overall

76%

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Sony Tablet S Has

the Tablet S come too late to carve a niche for Sony in the crowded tablet market? Pros  Good battery performance  Good sound  Fluid interface

Cons  Only Wi-Fi  Proprietary

charging port

 No HDMI

port

1 241.2 mm

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UI enhanced by Sony gives a fuild experience

Looks: The tab magazinified! Sony has tried to stand out from the tablet clutter by giving its Tablet S a folded magazine type form factor. While it does make an impact, it has its own pros and cons. It is convenient to use on flat surfaces as it gives a good viewing and typing angle in landscape mode, while in portrait mode it is easy to hold. On the other hand, it is more prone to slip when kept on one’s lap and when in portrait mode, it slants to one side. The dimples on the back give it a good grip for easy handling. Despite the plasticky feel of the body, the all black and matte silver colour

The secondary camera is a welcome addition

Curved magazine like form factor has its own advantages

combination makes the Table S look smart. The groves created due to the folded form factor on the side house the SD card slot and 35 mm jack on one side and the power and volume keys on the other.

Hardware: Snappy performer The Tablet S runs on a 1 GHz Dual Core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, has 1GB RAM and comes with an internal memory of 16 GB. It has an SD card slot but it can only be used for transferring files. The capacitive touchscreen is not a gorilla glass display and is prone to fingerprints. There are two cameras – a 5.0-

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The tablet is capable of playing 1080p videos

megapixel one and a VGA one in in front for video calling. The tab has a micro USB port but uses a proprietary port for charging. Speaking of charging, the tablet comes with a massive charger. Fortunately, the excellent backup provided by the 5000 mAh battery means you will not need to lug it around all the time. For connectivity, the Tablet S has with Wi-Fi, content sharing through DLNA, GPS and Bluetooth. There is also infrared that lets you use the tablet as a remote control for various devices like TVs and DVD players, with some gesture controls as well - you can swipe up and down

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tification and PlayStation 1 games like Crash Test Bandicoot pre-loaded on it. While this might appeal to the sentimentalists, we felt the PS1 games were a far cry from the current ones seen on other devices in terms of graphics and gameplay.

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Multimedia- Par for the course

tech specs Size | 241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1-20.6 mm Weight | 598 grams

Memory | 16MB, No Battery | Li-Ion

GPRS/3G | Yes/No Bluetooth/ WiFi | Yes/Yes

Conclusion

Battery Life/Standby | Upto 11 hours/Upto 430 hours

Phonebook Capacity | Shared Camera | 5.0 megapixel

SD card comes in handy for file transfer

Frequency | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Others | PlayStation certification

Price: Rs 29,990 to change volume levels and sideways to change channels. And the Tablet S performs as per its specs – working at the rate of knots most of the time.

Software- Touched up HoneyComb As far as connectivity is concerned, The Tablet S runs on Android 3.2.1 (Honeycomb) and Sony has added a few enhancements of its own to the standard Honeycomb interface. There is a Favourites button that gives access to recently added and apps that you choose as favourites.

User Experience- Make it sound The Tablet S scores in terms of interface, speed and ease of use. However, the folded magazine form factor might not be everyone’s cup of tea and we frankly were not too impressed by the “use as remote” option (our normal remote is smaller and easier to use). The proprietary charger and lack of expandable memory are downers too. .

Screen | 16million colours

The Tablet S maintains Sony’s proud tradition in the multimedia field. The 5.0-megapixel camera at the back delivers passable results, although we do not think you are going to be using the tablet much for taking pictures. As far as the playback goes the tab was able to play 1080p videos but didn’t have support for formats like .MKV. The music player sorts music on the basis of artists, albums, genres and new and recent. There are no additional settings but the sound quality is excellent.

On the top left, there are four new shortcuts for browser, e-mail, remote control and the social feed reader app. The buttons for Back, Home and Recent Apps are on the left bottom and the right side gives access to network settings and notifications. The applications on the app tray are presented with a nice 3D effect. In an additional customization option, you can add separators to group apps as per your need. The big screen offers a good viewing experience. The browser comes with full Flash support and setting up e-mail accounts is a doddle. The tablet comes with Sony PlayStation cer-

The Tablet S is a good option for anyone looking for a Honeycomb tablet, although those looking for a tablet might find its price of Rs 29,990 too close to that of the iPad 2. Other Android Honeycomb options that you can consider are Samsung Galaxy 10.1 for Rs 34,000, Acer Iconia A500 for Rs 27,990 and Motorola Xoom 16 GB for Rs 32,990 n team@mymobile.co.in

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Features

8 9

ease of use perfoRmance

value for money

overall

82%

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burn test HTC Sensation XL The extra large,

Looks: White Prince HTC and big phone displays go back a long way - remember the Titan? Carrying this large tradition forward is the HTC Sensation XL, which comes in cool white colour with some silver bling. The red Beats logo at the bottom is a stark contrast to the black background and stands apart. The device has a sleek waistline, although some might find it to be on the heavier side. The unibody-like design exudes style and the glass coated front

music-loving Android

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panel adds a shiny look. HTC has placed a mini USB port on one side and the volume rocker on the other while the 3.5 mm jack and the power key are on the top. While the design remains trademark HTC, the device does exude quality and sophistication..

Hardware: Beyond the ordinary The device runs on a 1.5 Ghz Scorpion single core processor. The 4.7 inch S-LCD

1 3

The 1.3-megapixel secondary camera can work for video calling with third party apps

Pros  Great sound quality

 Android 2.3 operating

system

 Faster performance

The 4.7 inch S-LCD screen is a delight to work with

with 1.5 Ghz Scorpion processor

Cons 3

 No expandable

memory option

 NWVGA screen  No HDMI capability

The 8.0-megapixel camera takes good quality pictures

The iBeats headphones promise a great music experience

Despite being big in size the phone is pretty sleek at the waistline

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Software: Be Smart

hardware and Android software. However, at 38,000 it really doesn’t score high in terms of value for money, especially as you can get dual core processor powered devices for lesser. For some more affordable options, you can opt for Sony Ericsson Arc S for Rs 26,000, Nokia Lumia 800 for Rs. 29,900 or Samsung Galaxy SII for Rs 30,500. n team@mymobile.co.in

tech specs Size | 132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm Weight | 162.5 grams

132.5 mm

screen gives ample real estate for visual delight but we did expect it to have higher resolution. It has 16 GB internal memory, but no expandable memory option, which can be an irritant considering that it can record and play HD videos and has a 8.0-megapixel camera. There is a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera too. The 1600 mAh battery just about makes it through the day with continuous e-mail, calling, Wi-Fi and document editing. Playing music might cut it even shorter. For connectivity the Sensation XL can offer 3G speeds along with Wi-Fi.

The Sensation XL runs on Android 2.3.5 with HTC Sense 3.5 sitting on the top to offer the seamless and fluid experience. There are seven screen panels which can be easily customised and you can download more themes and skins etc from the HTC Hub. There is another app called HTC Likes which is a curated app store that recommends games and apps for your mobile phone. Apart from that, one also gets the complete Google application suite on the device. The People tab enables you to see your social network contacts, their activities and updates from the tab itself. There are dedicated Facebook and Twitter apps, while the FriendStream function lets you see all the activity from your Facebook, Flickr, Plurk and Twitter accounts in one place. You can easily set up an e-mail account on the phone be it a POP or IMAP or even Microsoft Exchange. The Web browser of the phone comes with full Flash support, and Polaris Office offers full MS Office file editing functionality, which is actually very convenient.

Multimedia: Get grooving Although the Sensation XL has been marketed as a music phone, there are no music related apps for things like song recognition, Internet radio, music streaming, etc. There is a standard music player that sorts music on the basis of artists, albums and genres, and you can create your own playlists as well. There is a sound enhancer feature that works only in the headset mode (the phone comes with a funky pair of headsets). The killer music feature, however, is the sound enhancer option that has two profiles, HTC Enhancer and Beats Audio. While HTC Enhancer increased the bass effect, Beats Audio was a bit treble oriented. In both cases the sound quality was great,

Frequency | GSM 850/900/1800/1900

both through the headphones as well as the loudspeaker. For shutterbugs, the Sensation XL comes with a 8.0-megapixel autofocus snapper, with various scene modes like portrait, landscape, panorama, close up, etc. Picture quality was good, although we were hampered by the absence of a physical camera key. The camera is also capable of capturing 720p (1280 x 720) videos and turns out decent videos. There is no dedicated player but the device is capable of playing 1080p videos.

User Experience: Live it up Our experience with the Sensation XL was great as we were easily able to do almost anything on the device – from writing and editing documents to watching videos to listening to music to playing games. The big display and Android OS along with HTC Sense make it quite comfortable to use. However we would have loved to have expandable memory and HDMI capability, which would have made transferring and sharing content easier.

Conclusion The Sensation XL is a great amalgam of HTC

Others | Beats Headphones, Friendstream

Price: Rs 38,000 verdict Looks

Features

ease of use

8 9

perfoRmance value for money

overall

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boredom buster Bombing the zombies Killing

the undead remains a-mazing

Rating

80%

t My Mobile, we have a soft corner for the undead. Which is why you will always see Zombie games getting reviewed in these pages. This time too we bring you a BlackBerry game called Bomberman v/s Zombies that can be downloaded for free from the BlackBerry App World. You play a cute (yes!) warrior equipped with bombs and your task is simple – to work your way through a maze of various roadblocks and kill all zombies using bombs. Of course, you also have to make sure that you stay alive and steer clear of zombies, who keep roaming about randomly in the area. Bombing zombies is not exactly a cakewalk – you will need to use various tactics, one of which is to make your way through various obstacles, and grab some special powers while you are doing so, like a remote for detonating the bombs when you are at a safe distance. And the zombies are not the only dangerous creatures out there – there are vicious sewers as well, proximity to which can terminate your existence. Once you have killed all the zombies in a level, a passage opens up, letting you move on to a different level of undead slaughter. The unpredictable movements of the zombies and the obstacles make it an interesting challenge. However, we would have loved to have better control on the way our Bomberman moves – too often he ended up in the wrong place. And this is the kind of game in which one small slip can leave you at the mercy of the undead. Good fun, nevertheless. n

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Bloody glorious When in Rome... be a gladiator

hanks in no small measure to Russel Crowe and Hollywood, gladiators and their battles to the death in bloodsoaked arenas have always intrigued us. And now we can get our galdiatorial fix on the iPad, thanks to Blood & Glory, a game that can be downloaded free of cost from the iTunes App Store. Be warned, however, that you will have to put up with in-app advertising and be urged to make purchases as well. The storyline is simple – you are a gladiator who has to fight other warriors in various tournaments. Each victory gets you rubies and coins that can be used to buy weapon and armour upgrades from the in-app store. There is a tutorial tournament to help you understand defence and attack movements and once that is done, you are all set for action. But the game is really about battle and it is here that it excels, with great graphics and smooth controls. Different opponents have various tactics and you get power ups like health plus as well as some special attacks

to help you conquer them. Apart from the regular tournament, there are a couple of elite tournaments, but you need to have a definite number of rubies to enter them. You can either win them or buy the ruby pack (see, we told you there were purchases). On winning a few matches you reach certain glory levels and accumulate skill points, which can be used to get advanced skill sets. There is SNS integration through OpenFeint, letting you share your performance and view leader boards. Are we entertained? You bet we are. n sonia@mymobile.co.in

We tested it on the Apple iPad2

Rating

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boredom buster

Main hoon Don 2!

Another attempt to capture SRK’s magic in a game

on 2 has been one of the most eagerly awaited films of recent times, with most of us looking forward to how Shahrukh Khan (SRK) will reprise his role as an underworld baddie. And in keeping with recent tradition, the film has spawned a game as well which one can play on one’s Android device. Called Don2- The Game Lite, the game is a preview to a soon to come fulllength game (we do hope it comes). It is a point and shoot game where you play Shahrukh Khan’s character Don who now wants to conquer the underworld of Europe. The lite version of the game has just one level called the Trap where Don goes to meet Jaruwan, another gangster to collect a package but is double-crossed by him. Diplomatic negotiations not being an option, Don now has to shoot his way out of trouble. For this, you need to aim and shoot at the oncoming assailants. Rating Of course, getting shot yourself is not good – your health goes down, although you regain it slowly. The left side of the screen is used for movement while the right side is for adjusting the viewing angle, the aim and the shoot button is on the right side as well. All this makes aiming and shooting and moving at the same time a bit tedious as we had to use both out hands on the right side to keep the aim stable and press the shoot button. The background music of the game is inspired from the film and the graphics are very good, with SRK looking terrific. The game is a systems hog, though - it requires a 480 x 800 resolution display, 1GHz processor and 512 MB or more RAM, which make it a high-end device game. We must confess we had a blast playing it, fussy controls apart. A must for SRK lovers. n

80%

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Commando Crusade On the war

front, on your own

reemium games, with their accent on in-app purchases, are gaining an increasing amount of popularity among game developers and the latest game to join the freemium ranks is Front Line Commando, which brings the excitement of a shooter to your Android phone or tablet. You can download the game for free, although you would need to download some “additional resources” after the initial download is over. As its name indicates, the game places you in the role of an army Commando stranded in the middle of a war zone. Your objective is to single handedly take down the enemy using your ammunition or with support from the air force. There are various missions on the map, completing which gets you war cash as a reward which can be used to get power ups.

Of course, you can also buy power ups using actual money – the charm of the freemium model. The onscreen controls for aiming and moving are easy to use and we were easily able to take a few headshots in the first mission itself, although this does become a whole more tricky as you get deeper into the game. You can run for cover, duck to reload your guns, change weapons and shoot. If you take a hit and get critically injured there are health

packs that you can take to revive yourself. The weapon you choose determines your chance of success – so much so that at times you might be tempted to actually buy a weapon using real cash instead of war cash as it offers more power. The graphics of the game are really good as is the sound, and both stood out on our Sony Tablet S. Good fun, we think, but the freemium model does limit it. n sonia@mymobile.co.in

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Rating

85%

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Hack and slash goodness More enemies,

to conquer and each one of them has various levels. Every world has four different arenas and each arena has five levels of difficulty. No shortage of replay value as you can see. Each level also comes with a list of objectives that you need to fulfill which includes killing soldiers and gladiators. There are several waves of attacks and in the end there is a boss lu’s Dungeon Hunter series has forged a forRating that you need to defeat to end the level. You have two weapons that you can switch as per you needs midable reputation for itself among gamers and some special skills that you can use. There all over the world, and is now back to deliver are potions that help you in reviving your health in even more thrills in its third iteration. Dungeon between the battle. As you finish the battle you are Hunter 3, like many prominent games of late, follows awarded with gold coins, crystals, and other articles that a freemium model – the game can be downloaded for free come in handy for buying power ups. In case from the iTunes App Store, but progressing beyond a certain you die in mid-combat, the crystals can revive level, almost always depends on in-app purchases of poweryou. Touch controls are easy to use. Hack and ups and the like. The gameplay and story are simple. You slash fans will love this. n can choose to play one of the four characters that the game offers namely Warlord, Astromancer, Trickster and Shaman. sonia@mymobile.co.in Each of these characters has its own special capabiliWe tested it on the ties that you can put to use in battle, of which there Apple iPhone 4S are plenty. Once that is done you have four worlds

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Smart apps

Music video in a snap! (Vid)Rhythm is

There are a number of music themes ranging from hip hop to classical and there are a few choices of graphic backgrounds like cats, robots, dance central, etc. After you choose a song and a style, all you have to do is record the required sound and visual using the primary or the magine being able to create a cool music secondary camera and the app processes video without almost saying and doles out a cool looking graphic nothing! This is what VidRythm, a free app available on Apple’s iTunes Rating video where your sound is used innovatively to create the music. There App Store does. The application are various songs like Happy Birthday offers a number of cool ways to and Jingle Bells that you can use and create a good music video.

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with each song the kind of sound that you need to record also changes. For instance in one you might have to record drum sounds and in the other you might need to record notes like soprano, tenor, etc. If you don’t know how to sing a note, the app corrects it. You can share these videos to You Tube or Facebook and save them too. Now, that's innovation in our books. n

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Smart apps The sound of music Stream the

best sounds

ne of the joys of having an unlimited data plan is that there is nothing to stop from enjoying music online on your phone. All you need is an application that gives access to good music. This is exactly what Dhingana Music does for BlackBerry devices. The application can be downloaded for free from BlackBerry App

World and once installed, lets you access music from categories like Featured Music, Top Songs or Public Playlists. The Public Playlists have categories like Most Popular, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Popular and your own public, private or favourite playlists. You can also search for music by artist name, year, singer, etc. Once you select a song, a music player interface opens and you can play, pause and skip through the list. If you register and create an account in the app, you can also create your own playlists and add music to it. There is a social networking aspect to the application as well. You can like or dislike a

particular song and post it on your Facebook account. The interface of the application is simple but is not really visually appealing. That said, its Features Music segment offers very updated content from the latest movies and it automatically jumps from one song to other so you don’t have to choose a song to play time and again. Overall, it has great content but we would have loved a better interface. n sonia@mymobile.co.in

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Marvel-ous comic fun Bring

the excitement of comics to your droid

here was a time when Spiderman, X-Men, Avengers and all these superheroes used to be an integral part our lives. We lived for them and dreamt of being like them, but with time or rather lack of it, these comic books lost their sheen, mostly because carrying them around was a burden. However, thanks to some tech wiz-

the go. The interface of the app is ardry, these comics are now available on your smartphone and you can Rating simple - you just have to swipe you finger across the screen and it moves get the same experience without forward frame by frame. There is having to go through the hassle of multi-touch support so you can pinch carrying another book in your bag. to zoom in and out from the screen in The Marvel Comics app is a order to read. While the application can be repository of comic books from the downloaded for free from the Android Market publishing house – and while you have to pay and the comics can range for most of them, some are available free of anywhere between $2 (Rs 105 cost. The comics are sorted as Featured, approx) and $13 (Rs 685 approx). Just Added and Free and you can search for Marvel-ous, we think. n books as per series like Wolverine, Spiderman, etc. You can also search on the basis of cre sonia@mymobile.co.in ator, popularity, free and storyline/arc. Once you download the comic it gets stored in We tested it on the Sony Ericsson Arc S the My Comics tab and you can read it on

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Smart apps

Snappy fizz! Add

colour feature lets you highlight just one colour in the picture. So if you choose jungle, only objects with green colour will remain coloured. Then there are various effects like ghost, four posters, and sketch, that are fun to use. One of the highlights of the app is Scenes, that lets you use interesting props like a painting canvas ndroid may be the highest selling to take a picture. OS in the smartphone world but can download others, although its default camera app is defiRating weYou failed to get the advertisement nitely on the plain vanilla side. There scene for some reason. There is a Share are apps to save the day, however, and Box function that allows you to access one of which lets you add some zing to all the pictures taken using the app at it is Camera 360 Ultimate, a free app on one place and then share it using e-mail, the Android Market. Bluetooth, social networking services, DLNA, This app lets you add a number of effects to etc. A must-have for all Android camyour camera, making the pictures more interesteraphone users, we think. n ing. There are various colour effects that you can add even while taking a picture. And these sonia@mymobile.co.in are not just the normal sepia, grayscale, etc, but We tested it on the some clever ones too. For instance, the magic Sony Ericsson Arc S

new dimensions to your phone's camera

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Ready, aim, shoot...scan! Make PDFs on the go, thanks to your cameraphone

es, there is an app on almost every platform that lets you use your phone’s camera as a document scanner or contact scanner to convert it into text or contact information. But now we have an application that lets you convert the text that you scan with your phone’s camera into PDF format without charging you a penny. Called Camscanner-Phone PDF Creator, the app is available for free download from the Android Market. Using it is simple - you click the picture of the document and edit it by cropping the undesired area and rotating it accordingly. The app then enhances the image for better visibility and it is up to you to share it, upload it or re-edit it. The new document by default is saved as a .jpg file but you can convert it into PDF with a click of a button. The whole interface of the app is simple and touch optimised especially for actions like cropping, etc. The enhancing of image basically sharpens the

contrasts, which works well for colour pictures but black and while text images do get a bit burnt. The PDF creation feature also works for other pictures in your device's photo gallery. Being the greedy types, we wish that it had been possible to convert documents saved in the phone to PDF format as well using the app, but honestly, that is just us quibbling. This is an awesome app for anyone who possesses a decent camera phone and deals with documents.n sonia@mymobile.co.in

We tested it on the Sony Ericsson Arc S

Rating

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Tough gets going Hard as nails!

ust how much can one notebook take? Well, a heck of a lot, if it happens to be the Panasonic Toughbook. The series has built a formidable reputation for itself as the toughest notebook in town and the CF-5w3 carries lives up to its proud heritage. We dumped on it, dropped it a few times (almost giving cardiac arrests to those watching) and yet it still marched on, with no dents in appearance or performance. And this when it is termed merely semi-rugged. At slightly more than two and a half kilos, it is lighter than previous toughbooks, but what struck us most about it was its almost business-like appearance with a silver-coloured top, solid magnesium alloy build and a handle on the sides that came out conveniently when we wanted to carry it around, making it look almost like a briefcase. Mind you, its innards would make most briefcases look sheep-

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ish – the CF-53 packs in an Intel Core i5 processor, 14 inch display a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM, four USB ports (one of which is a USB 3.0 port), and an HDMI port. The keyboard is a spacious one and the touchpad support multi-touch, making typing and navigation very comfortable indeed. The battery life is a big surprise though, lasting us almost nine hours on a single charge, which is unusual in a 14-inch display notebook. Yes, we would have loved a graphics card on it, to play the likes of Skyrim and Deus Ex Human Revolution, and we do wish it had better sound, but then this machine was build for survival, not entertainment. And we reckon it can do that quite comfortably, not just in corporate jungles but in real ones as well. Mind you, at Rs 99,900, it is very much on the expensive side. A great option if you want a really tough notebook, nevertheless. n

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Dongles for your need for speed MIMO boost to 3G

connectivity on the move!

hile 3G does offer high speed connectivity for mobile phones, there is another way you can use this high speed connectivity and that is through 3G dongles. Reliance Communications, one of the leading 3G service providers in India has launched a 3G dongle that can offer download speeds of up to 28 Mbps. The dongle works on MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology which uses multiple antenna to transmit and receive thereby improving its connectivity performance. It also ensures increased peak data rates, better spectrum efficiency and higher capacity for more users giving a better experience to more people at one time. The dongle is plug and play so you are

saved from the hassle of downloading software or installing it from a CD. The device is sleek and stylish in black colour, although we would have loved a lanyard eyelet to secure it to avoid getting lost. It also comes with a memory card slot that can support up to 32 GB of expandable memory. There are two versions of the dongle – a 7.2 Mbps one and 21 Mbps one. The cost of the latter is Rs 2,999 and the former is Rs 1,719. Data plan options for them would vary from circle to circle, so we would recommend heading to the nearest Reliance Web World or to www.rcom.co.in to check them out. As for the dongles themselves, road warriors with an appetite for high data usage would be hard pressed to resist them. n

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Pump up the volume Adding a sonic

boom to notebooks

fter making waves with its Slide tablet, iBall has returned to its computer accessories business with two new portable speakers, Melody Bar and USB Drum for notebooks. The sound quality of both speakers is good and decent enough for a closed room party and in best iBall design, both Melody Bar and USB Drum Speakers come in an elegant design. The Melody Bar speaker comes with a multi-positioning feature bundled with a removable clip and base stand - you can use the clip to attach the speaker horizontally or upright to a laptop. It gets easily connected via a single USB cable for power and audio, and did not require any external power adapter. It’s frequency response is 100Hz-20kHz according to the company. The Melody Bar available in White, Black and Red colors in the market. The USB Drum Speaker comes in the form of two small drums which also have a self locking back design. You can also play the songs on your mobile phone using the 3.5 mm support cable but will need to connect the speakers with your USB cable for power while doing so. Both speakers are compact and extremely portable and very handy if you are the type that likes to listen to their music on their notebook. Melody Bar is available in the market for Rs 890/- while the USB Drum Speaker comes for Rs 990/- n

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Word’s Worth Adding meaning to the language

ictionaries have played a very crucial part in our lives. Most of us have gone through the exercise of learning five words per day from the dictionary along with their meanings. However, flipping through the dictionary to find a word is a tedious task. Moreover a paper dictionary has very limited functionality and you cannot do things like making a reference list, finding the history of the word, search idioms, etc. But now, there is a dictionary that can do all this and will not be a burden to carry about, because its digital. The EW-B100C dictionary from Casio stores content from eight English Oxford Dictionaries and offers

a number of advanced functionalities like idiom search, headword search, jump search with spelling checker and many more. There is a Wildcard search option that enables it to search a word by just typing a part of it. One can create their own list of words for reference and it also has a Text Marker function that allows marking the text in three different colours. This 175 gram dictionary is available in a laptop like form factor that can fit into the palm of your hand. It serves up decent battery life and can also work on alkaline and rechargeable batteries. The Casio EW-B100C dictionary is available in the Indian market for Rs 7,995. A bit pricey, but worth the words. n

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Irresistibly tough Very little can shock Casio’s latest wristwatch

f you like your wristwatches to be big, bold, and sporty, the GA-110GB-1A in the Protection series of Casio’s famous G-Shock series is right up your wrist. The watch looks tough and is designed with a unique contrast of golden and black colour in the watch dial which looks very attractive indeed. The extra big dial is covered by mineral glass and comes with various features like world time, stop watch, etc. The watch offers water resistance up to a depth of 200 meters. It has an LED light that illuminates on a touch of a button and gives ample light for you to see the dial in the dark. You may face difficulty in using the watch at first as it crams in a lot of features in a restricted frame but will get addicted once you get the hang of it. You can stay updated all over the world as the watch gives you the time for 29 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time) and that too with city code display. Being a sports watch it carries a 1000 second stopwatch. You can set up to five independent daily alarms ( four one-time alarms and one snooze alarm). And yes, did we mention that even the sheen of the Resin case material and band will grab attention? This is one watch that is not meant for being hidden behind a shirt cuff and it is priced at Rs 6,995. n

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its time to project

Snapper and projector – for the iPhone too!

ost point and shoot cameras restrict themselves to taking pictures and videos. Nikon’s COOLPIX S1200pj however, clearly, belongs to a different breed. Yes, it looks compact and stylish and is a reasonably powerful camera with a 14.1-megapixel lens, 5X zoom, 18 optimised scene modes, 3 inch LCD, smart portrait system, ability to shoot 720p HD video and EXPEED C2 image processing engine. But what really – and really – marks it out is the projector lodged in the front of the device. All you need to do is slide down the projector cover and you will be able to project the images and videos you have shot on to a wall or any other screen of your choosing. The size of the projection can be between five and 60 inches, which is good enough for most corporate boardrooms and living rooms. Mind you, the resolution of the projection is 640 x 480, so do not expect TOO much there. And that is not all. If you are willing to grab a dock connector cable and download the iP-PJ transfer app from

the iTunes App Store, you can even connect your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to the device and view the images stored on it as well as supported documents – given the camera quality on different iOS devices, this works best with the iPhone. Mind you, we wish we could view videos stored on the devices as well. The S1200pj turns in a decent performance as a camera in its own right, although we would have preferred full HD video in the video department and a bigger optical zoom, but it is its versatility as a projector not just for its own but also for the iPhone’s pictures that really makes it rock. At Rs 14,950, it is a very good option for those looking for a point and shooter to complement their iPhone. n

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Flipping is Fun The

flip camera arrives!

t might be making waves in the smartphone and television markets, but Samsung is no mean player in the camera segment itself. And one of the most interesting devices to come out from its labs is the MV 800. The MV stands for multi-view and that is because the 3.0inch LCD display on the camera does not restrict itself to staying on the back, but is actually almost a separate part which is connected to the camera with a hinge at the top, allowing you to flip it out and place it at different angles, including right on the very top of the front part of the camera if needed – selfportraits were never really this easy. While the camera packs in some very decent specifications, including a 16.1-megapixel lens with 5X optical zoom, it is its display which makes it really stand out. Apart from the fact that it can be flipped out, what marks it out is the fact that it is a full touchscreen affair with customisable wallpaper and the option to swap between different screens – there are actually five screens with different icons that let you access all camera functions with minimum fuss. You can even rearrange the icons on a screen as per your inclination. The touch interface also makes it easier to touch up and edit images on the camera itself – never an easy task in most point and shooters. You can stretch facial features, add backgrounds and do a whole lot more on the camera, and all without having to keep pressing buttons. Round that off with the ability to take 3D pictures and the MV800 comes across as an amazing device. Yes, we have seen cameras that can take better pictures and shoot better video (the MV 800 is good without being exceptional in this regard), but we do not think we have come across any which has been so much fun to use and explore. The MV-800 is priced at Rs 15,990. n

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Add colour to life Compact performer

ell might be best known for its computers, but has some formidable products up its digital sleeves too, the latest of which is the 1250c, a compact colour laser printer. Its compact design makes it perfect to get into small offices and even in cabin rooms. Installation is very simple and the printer can be ready for action in a matter of minutes. The Dell 1250c’s strength, like all laser printers, is its black and white printing, but it also gives you the option to print in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) colours on a glossy paper. The printing quality in colors is impressive, but we would not recommend using the

colour option too often as the color plates in the printer run out of ink very quickly. The control panel is located at the top of the printer and features resume and cancel buttons along with status indicators for ready, paper jam, etc., and can also tell you about the status of the four toner cartridges in the printer. Yes, it is a bit on the expensive side and is very much a solo artist – you cannot share it over an office network – but if you have the money and want a printer for yourself, we would back the 1250c over an inkjet any day. Price: Rs-17,000. n

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Star Signs for Your Handsets

Your phone’s brand, colour and its number might have a bigger role to play in your life than you imagined, if astrologers and numerologists are to be believed. We take a look at how your handset can affect your life. Heena Jatav and Mukesh Kumar Singh

ondering about what the new year has in store for you? Well, the answer might really lie not just in the stars, but in the gadget that has become an integral part of so many of our lives – the humble handset. Yes, just as one consults astrologers and numerologists before purchasing a car or a house, or even while choosing one’s spouse, consulting them before you set out to get a handset could

“A mobile phone’s brand name’s vibrations too appeal to the customer. Its colour, date of purchase and how much it matches to one’s stars and horoscope matters a lot. The name of the phone often reflects whether the phone will be a success or not”

-Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma, astrologer

“If the use of lucky numbers gets extreme then A person can become obstinate. There Should be a balanced use of lucky numbers in everything like in car’s number, mobile number etc.”

- Manisha Kaushik, numerologist

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actually have a deep impact on your life. You will be amazed to know that how a mobile number, handset’s colour and even the colour of the case of your mobile handset can prove lucky or otherwise for you. After all, astrology is the science of stars with which we all are connected as everything in this world has a scientific reason. And every person has some lucky numbers and those numbers, if used intelligently, can prove beneficiary in life’s small and big decisions. Those of little faith might laugh at the very notion, but there are also those who believe very strongly in these factors and feel that they may actually change their lives. Which is why we decided to meet an astrologist and a numerologist to get future forecast for 2012, not just for your life in general but also as to how your handset could make the year a good one for you.

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Taurus | April 19-May 19

Aries | March 20-April 18 Life is likely to pick up pace from now on, so get ready. Romantic endeavors are likely to be richly rewarded. Those looking for a suitable match are likely to find one. Your desire to travel abroad may soon become a reality. If you are looking for an appropriate place to settle down, this year may be your lucky period. Lucky No. | 3 Lucky Colour | Peach Luck Tip | Avoid the colour black if buying a new mobile Mobile handset suggestion: Though there is no handset in peach colour available in the market yet, but there are some phones which have a similar colour that can be considered such as the HTC Explorer, Nokia E7 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini.

Gemini | May 20-

June 20

You are likely to be appreciated in your social circle. Professionally, you may be required to use your brains a bit more. Students should keep all their options open on the academic front. Your lover may surprise you with some exciting plans. Take things easy on the financial front. Lucky No. | 5 Lucky Colour | Dark Green Luck Tip | Go for maximum “5s” if buying a new mobile connection. Mobile handset suggestion: It is very difficult to find a phone in this dark green colour but you can try for the Sony Ericsson Xperia, Nokia E7, Nokia N8 and Nokia Asha 201. Nokia Asha 201 will be possibly available in the market from January 2012 onwards.

Scroll through all the documents carefully before investing in a property. Pamper your colleagues well, before asking for favours. Those learning how to drive will make speedy progress. Setting up the house will be on the priority list of homemakers. Those in love are likely to take time out to meet lovers. Lucky No. | 4 Lucky Colour | Violet Luck Tip | A wrist yard with 3 I-ching coins hung with your mobile handset is likely to open new lines of communication for you Mobile handset suggestion: There are very few handsets available in violet colour. You can try the BlackBerry Curve 8520, Sony Ericsson Xperia, HTC Rhyme, HTC Explorer, Nokia 700 and Nokia 701.

Cancer | June 21-July 21

Leo | July 22-August 21

Right moves on the professional front will help you take big strides in your career. Those playing the stock market need to be careful. Physical workouts will recharge your mind and body. An overseas trip is on the anvil for some. Lucky No. | 5 Lucky Colour | Turquoise Luck Tip | Avoid the mobile number which sums up to 4 or 8. Mobile handset suggestion: Options include Nokia 100, Nokia E7, Nokia Lumia 800, Sony Ericsson W8 and Nokia 700.

Youngsters may enjoy an excursion. Financial condition is set to improve for those feeling the pinch. Dreams will come true for those willing to buy a house. Daily exercise routine will ensure your fitness level. Some of you may become the victim of your boss’s bad mood. Lucky No. | 2 Lucky Colour | Lime Green Luck Tip | Avoid “leather” in a new mobile case. Mobile handset suggestion: There is no phone of lime green colour in the market but Nokia Lumia 710, Nokia N8 and Nokia Lumia 800 could be considered.

Virgo | August 22-September 21 Carelessness might see you miss a golden opportunity. Increased responsibilities at work may interfere with your social life. Someone is likely to pull your heartstrings, but romance may be difficult. Opting for healthy alternatives is essential. . Lucky No. | 4 Lucky Colour | Indigo Luck Tip | Placing a laughing Buddha near your mobile handset in your bedroom will help you hear good news on the romance front. Mobile handset suggestion: For this colour class you can choose between Sony Ericsson Txt and Nokia C3. Nokia C2-03 and Nokia 700 also have blue strips.

Libra | September 22- October 22 You need to be grounded on the academic front. Returns from previous investments are likely to keep the cash register ringing. Those planning to book a flat should not delay it. Unnecessary arguments at work place may upset you. Lucky No. | 3 Lucky Colour | Red Luck Tip | Businessmen should place a three-legged frog near their mobile handset on the work desk to enhance the revenue quotient. Mobile handset suggestion: Nokia 1280, Nokia 101, Nokia 300, Nokia X2-01, Nokia 700, Sony Ericsson Xperia, Sony Ericsson W8 and the HTC Incredible S come is Red colour.

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spotlight Scorpio | October 23-November 20 An excellent time is foreseen when you achieve much. Seniors plan to give you a free hand with full authority and adequate resources. Architects and engineers may get involved in a dream project. You are likely to discharge all your domestic responsibilities to the satisfaction of all. A candlelight dinner with lover promises to cement romantic bonds. Lucky No. | 8 Lucky Colour | Grey Luck Tip | Don’t keep too many things on your work desk as they obstruct the free flow of positive energy. Mobile handset suggestion: Nokia 100, Nokia 101, Samsung Champ, Samsung Chat 3G, Nokia C3, Motorola Fire XT, Nokia E7, Nokia N8, are just some of the options.

Capricorn | December

Sagittarius | November

21-December 20

You are set to reap rich dividends on the academic front. Getting the better of workplace rivals will not be too difficult. Some improvement is foreseen in your monetary condition. Taking steps to prevent seasonal ailments will be important in staying fit. Differences with spouse are likely to be buried, as you commence a favorable phase on the marital front. Lucky No. | 11 Lucky Colour | Light Grey Luck Tip | Place 11 stalks of bamboo in your living room to energize your health aura. Mobile handset suggestion: There is very little difference between grey and light grey when it comes to mobile phones. In this category you can try the Nokia C1-01, Nokia 701, Nokia 700 and Nokia N8.

21-January 19

February 18

Aquarius | January 20-

Pisces | February 19-

Someone at office may help you out in completing a task. Plan this time only to listen and cater to family needs. Those single could meet someone special. Settling in a new house is indicated for some. Someone may seek your advice. Lucky No. | 2 Lucky Colour | Orange Luck Tip | An orange coloured mobile cover will lift up your confidence levels if attending an important meeting. Mobile handset suggestion: There is no specific handset available in this colour but you can try the HTC Explorer, Sony Ericsson W8, Nokia N8 and Xperia Play, which come close.

Some lucrative avenues of promoting business open up for you. Those in government service are likely to get in line for promotion. A lighter mood will strengthen the bond you share with other people. Exercise caution in financial dealings. Health needs attention. Lucky No. | 18 Lucky Colour | Brown Luck Tip | Keep a silver coin in the same pocket as you keep your mobile handset to enhance your financial health. Mobile handset suggestion: Apart from brownish metal bodies, there are few phones available in this colour. Options include Samsung Champ, Nokia N8, Nokia C7, HTC Wildfire and HTC Desire.

Good news is in store for those looking for a promotion. Some working women will achieve financial freedom. A balanced diet and adequate physical activity will ensure health. Lucky No. | 6 Lucky Colour | Turquoise Luck Tip | Some hearts hung as lucky charms with the mobile will highlight the romantic side of you. Mobile handset suggestion: Options include the Nokia 100, Nokia E7, Nokia Lumia 800, and Nokia 700.

ou can also visit Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma’s website for further details at www.premastrologer.com or can be contacted at Delhi- 011-26449898, 26489899 (Saturday to Monday); Panchkula- 01722562832, 2572874 (Tuesday to Thursday); Mumbai- 022-26398641.

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Whether the above mentioned forecast is correct or not is just a matter of belief. A tip: You might not find a handset of the exact desired colour but there are many phone covers and skins available in the market that can take care of you colour needs. n heena@mymobile.co.in

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Appy Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, express your love not just with flowers and chocolates, but with applications specially designed for the tender emotion. Here’s our look at Valentine’s day and the apps around it. Harshita Rastogi & Heena Jatav

he world celebrates February 14 as the day of love, commonly known as Valentine’s Day There are different stories associated with Valentine’s Day and while there are different versions of why we celebrate February 14 as Valentine’s day, the most believed one is that it was on this day that Saint Valentine was executed. His sin was conducting the marriage of

Roman soldiers, something which was banned at that time by the then-emperor Claudius II. Claudius’ rationale was that a married man would never make a good soldier and thus in order to make an army of strong and dedicated soldiers, he issued an edict prohibiting marriage. Despite this law, St. Valentine continued conducting marriage ceremonies, albeit secretly, as he strongly believed in unison of people in love. However, this secret was exposed and St Valentine was arrested and then executed on February 14, 270 AD. We know not about the authenticity of the story, but there can be no denying that February 14 is considered by many to be a special day when one can express one’s love. On this day, lovers express their feelings and love for their companions by presenting flowers, chocolates, and greeting cards to each other. In this day and age, there is hardly any part of our lives which is not touched by technology. And Valentine’s Day is no exception. If

you are tired of the conventional flowers, cards and chocolates formula to impress the one you love, you could perhaps try doing so with some software or “apps.” All you and your beloved need is a decent smartphone or tablet – and these are no longer as rare as they were a few years ago. Of course, there are literally hundreds of applications out there dedicated to love or Valentine’s day, so we slipped in to the app world to cherry pick some think work best. Do try them out – they might make your Valentine’s Day an “appy” one.

The story of Valentine’s Day

Availability- Android Market, Nokia Store Price- Free Well before start celebrating or planning an event or

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a day, we believe you definitely should know the reason for your celebration. This app does just that for Valentine’s Day, and that too in an interesting manner. The app contains interactive illustrations which will actually take you to the time of St. Valentine. The app tells the story of the man who defied the mighty Claudius in an interesting manner, giving you an idea of why he attained sainthood and is now considered the patron saint of lovers.

M.A.S.H. Valentine

Availability- Android Market Price- Free This one is a master predictor of sorts. It will let you find out your valentine crush and will also tell what he/she will gift and on what occasion. Not only that, the app will also tell your future prospects with that person – will you end up being married or just remain Facebook friends, and so on. All you need to do is enter the names of your four crushes, then enter the list of four gifts, four activities and calculate your future. We would advise being ready for just about anything.

Astro LoveRealtime love predictions

Availability- iTunes App Store Price- Free For all the proliferation of technology in our lives, many of us still believe strongly in astrology and this app is definitely for those who believe that our future

can be foretold. Apparently, cosmic factors can make a difference in the relationship you may have with someone and the application tells you about the proximity of your relative planets. You have to match up your sun sign with your partner’s or prospect’s for the application to calculate the percentage of love in terms of attraction and feelings. It also predicts the timely planetary position of the two different sun signs you have chosen on a scale meter. One needs to enter sun signs once and the position of the respective planets in regards to each other can be seen for three days thereafter. You can also see the best timings in a day for you to meet the person you have chosen of a particular sun sign.

you will be displayed in a heart-shaped frame. You can customise the photos and use them as wallpapers for your mobile phones, desktop, laptops etc. You can also do multiple changes like add hearts and kisses to the picture, and add text banners above and below the heart which contains the picture. You can also add colours of your choice to the background, floating hearts, etc., and also customise shapes. Use the app well and the final results would truly show that a picture is worth a thousand words, even in love.

Brownie Valentine’s Recipe

Availability: Nokia Store Price: Free This application is especially useful for those who have a short memory and find the numbers dancing when it comes to recalling important dates. And no, it is not a regular calendar or appointments app but one designed to keep the record of the date of every romantic gift you received, meetings you had, kisses you shared, etc. The app has small pictographs for each – all you need to do is put in the date under the respective pictograph and save it. The only way you will forget an important day in your love life after this will be if you lose your phone!

Availability- Android Market Price- Free Planning to do some cooking for your loved one? Well then, this app is perfect for you, especially if you are not too well versed in the ways of the kitchen. The app will teach you how to make different dishes, ranging from sandwiches to brownies to Cranberry drinks. The app contains the picture of the dishes, step-wise preparation methods and also information about which ingredient to be used and in what amounts. All of which makes it the perfect app to cook up a lovely meal – after all, they do say that the route to a person’s heart is through their stomachs.

Love Pictogram

Photo Heart Locket

Availability- Android Market Price- Rs 52 (approx) What can one do with a photograph? Well, a whole lot if you use this interesting app. With it, you can use your picture and a picture of your beloved to make beautiful wallpapers. The picture of both of

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Valentine’s Day Ideas

Availability- Android Market Price- Free If you are feeling you have run out ideas and want to do something different this Valentine’s Day, then this app could help. Right from celebrating the night before Valentine’s Day to Valentine’s cards ideas, this app is a veritable treasure chest of information and ideas that can be used to make the day special. The app also contains homemade Valentine day ideas for those who either do not wish to spend hefty amounts of money or just prefer doing things themselves when it comes to showing

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their affection to their partners. The app has information and tips about how to make cute valentine gifts at home such as a scrapbook, cookies, candles etc. It also contains Valentine’s Day card ideas, poems, and other handy information.

Love Matcher

Availability- BlackBerry App World Price- Free Love is now literally a click away. Want to check your love percentage? Simply type the name of the one you love and yours and then click calculate. The app will show the percentage of your love. Perfect for all those looking to check their compatibility with not just their partners, but also looking to do some match-making for their friends, and wanting to know how they would pair up with celebrities.

Valentine Gift Idea

OS: iTunes App Store Price: Free Gifts play an important role in expressing your love to the one you love. But finding the perfect gift is no easy task. Different people like different things and just as the right gift can be the perfect messenger

of your feelings, the wrong one can do no end of damage. If you are torn about what to gift your loved one this Valentine’s Day, then the Valentine Gift Idea app is just the biscuit for you, as it comes packed with ideas to impress your lover. The app enables you to choose from a variety of options it offers to make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one. From tips about confessing about your feeling to your dream girl/boys, to arranging for a special dinner with your love, it will give you a list of interesting ideas to choose from.

Say ‘I love U’ in ABC Availability- BlackBerry App World (PlayBook)

Price- Free It is one thing to know that you are in love, quite another to actually go out and confess your feelings to the object of your affections. If the sight of the one you love leaves you tongue-tied and knock-kneed, we suggest trying out this app – it is perfect for the shy types who want to express their love for someone. The app displays an interesting and animated way of telling the person that you love him/her, backed up with some very nice music. It might just work.

Kissing Test

Availability: iTunes App Store Price: Free For all the first timers out there, now that you have got a date to go out on this Valentine, it is very important to make your first kiss leave an impression on your partner. This app is meant for just that and helps you polish your kissing skills. The Kissing Test application judges the way you kiss

and tells you about the kind of kisser you are. You have to choose your gender first and then kiss the lips given on your iPad screen. The app will analyse the kiss and display on the screen its feedback. You may get a Fish Lips for being a pathetic kisser, to a Red Hot for being the perfect one, depending on the kind of kiss you give on the screen. Practice away, but do remember to wipe the screen clean please, and we would recommend the ladies not wearing lipstick while trying this app out.

My Virtual Girlfriend/ My virtual Boyfriend

Availability: iTunes App Store Price: free Valentine’s Day might be the day for lovers but not every one ends up with a date. Those who are going to have a lonely valentine this year need not despair – they can make use of these apps to find a virtual girl or boy of their choice. You need to feed in your name, and then rate yourself on the basis of nature, character, intelligence, physical features, and other factors. After this, you give some information about your preferences in a girl or a boy, for the app to find a suitable match for you to flirt around. No, it is not really a match for the real thing, but heck, at least it will not leave you lonely this Valentine’s Day. So whether you have a valentine or not, these apps will keep you in touch with your romantic side one way or the other. Feel the love in the air this Valentine’s Day and remember to keep your phone or tablet handy. Love? Yeah, there’s are app for that too. Happy Valentine’s Day. n harshita@mymobile.co.in

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event Next Generation Wireless 2011 was held on the November 4 last year at Delhi to discuss the need of better network connectivity and high speed data access in India Harshita Rastogi

Networks: Next Generation T

his is the era of wireless networks. Indeed, these networks have become an indispensable part of our lives and enable us to stay connected anywhere and everywhere. The last decade has brought in a revolution in the telecom industry and our

lives as well. Today, almost everyone has a wireless device. Be it an office, educational institution or someone’s home, we want to stay free from wires, thus relying more on wireless networking devices. Keeping all these points in mind, the telecom operators and government bodies are working on better coverage and connectivity for better services at faster speeds and at reasonable prices. A recent summit on Next Generation Wireless Networks highlighted these points. Meeting the requirements and fulfilling the demands for a better connectivity at a higher speed and precision in data

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reception were the crux of the discussions held at the event which was held at Delhi. Kapil Sibal, the Minister for Communications and IT spoke about the current scenarios in the field of technology and connectivity, along with the flaws in the system and the requirements for a better technology-enabled India. On this occasion, prominent personalities from the telecom industry like Akhil Gupta, Deputy Group CEO and Managing Director of Bharti Enterprises and Director of Bharti Airtel; Sandeep Girotra, Head of India Region, Nokia Siemens Network; Mallikarjun Rao, Chief Technology Officer, Aircel; Avneesh Agrawal, President, Qualcomm India and South Asia, and others presented their views on the Minister’s note, on the scope of the next generation wireless networks and the approach needed to reach the masses. The Minister said that the next generation of wireless networks, i.e. 4G and advanced telecom services are expected to change the face of telecommunications in the second half of the year ahead. However, he also pointed out that before implementation of anything new, it was necessary to reach the rural areas

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first and it should not only the urban areas that are benefitted and get access to the latest developments in technology. Now that everyone was talking about 4G, he stressed the need to first get the networks for 2G and 3G in proper shape, asserting that 3G services still don’t address issues of ordinary people, and thus, needed to be improved. The Minister also pointed out the need to spread greater awareness about new services brought out by telecom operators and the Government as people in remote areas did not even know that such services existed. He also elaborated on the recently launched Aakash Tablet for the under privileged children in particular. He stressed that next generation of this tablet should have better application support, and the one after that would have its focus on services. These applications and services would open up space for the education, empowerment and employment sectors. “The device can be powered with several technical features, but serves no purpose without relevant content. One of the biggest problems we face today is that there is no standardisation of data”, he added. Akhil Gupta also presented his opinions about the evolution of wireless networks. He said that while earlier these services were restricted to an elite segment of the population, they now had become a necessity for all. Also, considering the Internet revolution and the rising demands of connectivity in all segments of the society, he emphasised that Internet services should be made affordable for the common man to make the best use of these. Further highlighting the point that the Minister had made, Gupta said that children and people of all segments should get access

to the Internet in the next five years. The next session of the summit had presentations from Sandeep Girotra, and Kapil Ahuja, Chief Technical and Marketing Officer, ZTE Telecom India. The duo talked about the loopholes in the telecom industry, and proposed probable solutions to them. Girotra said that they were working on the customisation of services they provided to their customers and added that seeking solutions for 2G, 3G and 4G services could not replace the requirements to work on overall coverage. Girotra also stressed the importance of coverage to stabilise other factors like network, revenue, customer satisfaction. Agreeing with this, Ahuja added that they needed to concentrate

work equipment and access devices to support multiple technologies, the technical challenges in co-existence of 2G, 3G and LTE networks amongst other topics. They all agreed on the point that an ecosystem where in all the blades get into a common phase is required to attain better coverage and capacity at an affordable price. Other points that emerged were that along with developing technology, working and relevant spectrum was also important, and that better infrastructure would require more users to make use of it for cost optimisation. Devesh Agrawal, VP-Engineering and PLM Tekelec, made a presentation on the role of signalling intelligence for wireless network evolution. This was followed by another panel

on growth in rural areas as well as the coming days would see networking move beyond voice calls and into broadband territory. They also pointed out the fact that for any technology to be successful, it should be affordable as well. There was also a panel discussion on the Next Generation Wireless Ecosystem Evolution in India. The panelists for the discussion were Mallikarjun Rao, Chief Technology Officer, Aircel; Ashwani K Khillan, Chief Technology Officer, MTS India; Anil Tandan, Group Chief Technology Officer, Idea Cellular; Abhay Savargaonkar, Head-Network planning, Bharti Airtel; Lakshminath Reddy Dondeti, Director, Engineering – technical standards, Qualcomm India; and A Sethuraman, Executive Director, Huawei India. They all presented their views on the emerging network architecture, net-

discussion on developing an end to end offering, by Shankar Agrawal, Additional Secretary, DIT Govt. of India; Jonarthan Bill, Head Data and Internet services Vodafone India; Cheenu Seshadri, Chief Strategy Officer and COO, south and west region, MTS India; Sharad Arora, Head Mobility-Wireless solutions, Tata Teleservices; Gulzar Azad, Mobile Partnership Lead India and APAC, Google; and Neeraj Roy, MD and CEO, Hungama digital media entertainment. They talked about the services and applications and whether they were addressing the daily requirements of various user segments. There also was a discussion on the initiatives required by various stake holders for the development of localised application and content. n harshita@mymobile.co.in

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myguide MODELS

SUB-ENTRY LEVEL

BYOND

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm)

CELKON

BY 809

BY 120+

BY 255

BY009

C207

C33

C 66i

107 x 46.3 x 14.7

110 x 46 x 14

110.7 x 47.5 x 12.5

111 x 41.7 x 14.5

108 X 46 X 16

Weight (grams)

120

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4/240

10/480

4/192

10/240

6/120

15/300

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

NA/1.5

NA/2.0

65,536/1.8

262,144/2

262,144/2.4

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/2GB

NA/4GB

1016KB/.4GB

468KB/8GB

303/4GB

NA/16GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

NA/No

Yes/No

No/No

Yes/No

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

Yes/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

100

1000

500

1000

500

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM No/No/No

Yes/No/No

Propriety

RTOS

NA/Yes

Yes/Yes

Bar/No/No

Price in Rs.

1,249

1,799

2,099

2,399

1,499

1,599

2,299

K 486 NEW

K2 NEW

K9 NEW

ARC21 NEW

MODELS

Burn test Rating

JOSH

PARAMETERS

KARBONN

LAVA

Model

JB 89

JB 189

K 102 NEW

Dimension (mm)

102 x 47 x 15

109 x 47.8 x 14

116 x 47.9 x 15.4

115 X 50 x 15.5

110 x 46 x 14.65

Weight (grams)

112

81.4

Talktime/Standby (hours)

Mar-72

5/120

NA/NA

5/500

7.0/350

6/300

3/120

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/1.8

65,536/2.0

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.4

65,536/1.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

650KB/4GB

NA/2GB

NA/8GB

32MB/8GB

NA/8GB

250KB/8GB

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

Yes/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

No/NoNo

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

2,000

300

1,000

1000

500

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Proprietary

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

1,999

2,499

1,700

1,800

2,000

2,100

1,820

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MODELS

LAVA

PARAMETERS

NOKIA

Model

KKT 34+ NEW

ARC05 NEW

A180

A190

A 230 NEW

1280

100

Dimension (mm)

113.5 x 51.2 x 16

116 x 47 x 11.5

106.5 x 45 x 13.75

108.6 x 46.6 x 13.8

107.2 x 45.1 x 15.3

110 x 45.5 x 14.9

Weight (grams)

80.5

65.4

81.92

Talktime/Standby (hours)

12/720

4/500

17/882

5/150

17/809

8.30/528

7.2/840

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.2

65,536/1.5

65,536/1.52

262,144/1.77

Monochrome/1.36

65,536/1.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/8GB

NA/No

No/No

25MB/8GB

NA/No

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

No/No

VGA/No/Yes

No/No/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

No/No/No

1,000

500

1000

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System

300

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Yes/No/No

Dual Band/No

Yes/No/No

No/No/No

500

Dual Band/No

Yes/Yes/No

No/No/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM No/No/No

NA/No

Symbian S30

S30

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

No/Yes

Yes/Yes

No/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Price in Rs.

2,200

2,540

1,300

1,500

2,450

1,050

1,350

MODELS

Burn test Rating

NOKIA

PARAMETERS Model

ONIDA

RAGE

101

C1-02

X1-01

C1-01

G 695 Style

KYS 99 Sound

Striker

Dimension (mm)

110 x 45.5 x 14.9

108 x 45 x 13.8

112.2 x 47.3 x 16

108 x 45 x 14

119 x 51 x13.2

114 x 46 x 16.5

Weight (grams)

69.6

77.5

91.5

78.8

100

Talktime/Standby (hours)

7.2/840

10.4/504

13/1032

10.4/540

7/NA

6/500

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/1.8

65,536/2.4

NA/2.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/No

64MB/32GB

NA/16GB

64MB/32GB

NA/8GB

45KB/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

No/No

Yes/No

No/No

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

No/No/No

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

Yes/ No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

500

1,000

500

1,000

300

1000

300

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Dual Band/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Dual Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

No/No/No

Yes/No/No

No/No/No

Yes/No/No

Operating System

S30

Symbian S40

S30

Symbian S40

Music Player/FM Radio

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

No/Yes

Yes/Yes

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

1,500

1,800

1,850

2,300

2,299

2,499

1,699

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

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RAGE

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

SAMSUNG

Turbo

Flame

Power

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E 1085

E1175

E2230

117.5 x 50.5 x 15.6

115 x 48 x 14

119.9 x 57 x 14.1

107.4 x 45.5 x 13.6

108.7 x 46.1 x 14.1

109.2 x 46.0 x 14.9

120

105

64.5

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4.5/300

11/1000

9/560

12/650

14.7/660

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/2.4

NA/2.0

65,536/2.4

65,536/1.43

65,536/1.52

65,536/1.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

85KB/4GB

250KB/8GB

145KB/8GB

1MB/No

4MB/8GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

No/No

Yes/No

1.3MP/Yes/Yes

1.3MP/ No/Yes

1.3MP/Yes/Yes

No/No/No

VGA/No/Yes

500

1,000

500

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System

500

1,000

Dual Band/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Yes/No/No

No/No/No

Yes/No/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Yes/No/No

Yes/No/No

N/A

Properitory

Proprietary

Properitory

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

No/Yes

No/No

No/Yes

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Price in Rs.

1,799

1,999

1,100

1,150

1,275

2,050

MODELS

Burn test Rating

PARAMETERS Model

SAMSUNG

SPICE

UFX

M-5350 NEW

M-5455 NEW

E2232

M-5005 NEW

401

Star

Bizz

Dimension (mm)

109.2 x 46.0 x 14.9

110 x 45 x 14.6

104.8 x 56 x 13.2

113 x 51.6 x 13.7

102 x 43 x 15.5

107.6 x 45.6 x 12.6

98.5 x 54 x 13.3

Weight (grams)

Talktime/Standby (hours)

NA/500

9.2/276

3.50/300

4/230

3/300

3/120

3/200

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/1.77

65,536/1.8

262,144/2.36

2,621,442.40

65,536/1.8

268,144/2.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

20MB/8GB

NA/4GB

NA/8GB

110KB/8GB

128MB/2GB

64MB/2GB

28MB/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

No/No

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/NoYes

VGA/No/Yes

Yes/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

500

1,000

200

500

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

No/No/No

No/NoNo

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Properitory

MTK

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

YesYes

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

BarNo/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/YesNo

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

2,400

1,300

2,050

2,250

1,999

1,523

2,199

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 94 MY

MODELS

VIDEOCON

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

V1414

V1451

V1533

V1476

V1452

V1477

V1448

115.5 x 50 x 17

114.8 x 51.6 x 15.4

115.5 x 49 x 17

110.7 X56 X14.6

114.2 x 50.2 x 17.5

110.1 X 55.2 X13.9

114.8 x 49.7 x16

110

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4.5/200

5.0/250

5/250

6/300

7/240

6/300

7/240

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,000/2.0

262,000/2.4

262,000/2.2

65,000/2.0

65,000/2.4

65,000/2.0

65,000/2.4

Inbuilt/Expandable memory NA/8GB (4GB+4GB)

NA/4GB

NA/4GB+4GB

NA/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

0.3MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

500

1,000

800

500

800

500

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Nucleus

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

1,799

1,999

2,099

2,199

MODELS

ENTRY LEVEL

VIDEOCON

PARAMETERS Model

ZEN

BYOND

V1635

V1535

V1532

X381s

X400i

M16

BY 260

Dimension (mm)

115.5 x 51 x 16.5

113 x 48.5 x15.8

114.4 x 51.4 x14.3

106 X 43 X 14

108 X 44 X 15

109 X 45 X 13

110 x 49 x 11

Weight (grams)

100

101

99.9

120

Talktime/Standby (hours)

6/300

6/216

2.5/180

10/720

4/220

4/240

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,000 / 2.4

65,000 / 2.2

65,536/1.5

65,536/2.0

NA/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/4GB

NA/8GB

No/2GB

NA/4GB

NA/16GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

No/No

No /No

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

No/No/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

2,000

1,000

500

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Nucleus

Propriety

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

2,299

2,399

1,699

1,999

2,499

2,899

YMOBILE 95 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

BYOND

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm)

CELKON

INQ

JOSH

BY011

BY007

Gamestar

C 227

Mini

Chat

JT301

116.7 x 50 x 14.8

111 x 47 x 14.5

114.3 x 45.5 x 13.6

117 X 57 X 13

102.9 x 45.8 x 12.8

114.5 x 61 x 12.8

Weight (grams)

125

120

100

122

Talktime/Standby (hours)

13/600

10/480

4/400

6/120

3.3/260

3.5/285

3/120

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

NA/2.2

NA/2.4

262,144/2.8

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

1016.5KB/4GB

1016KB/4GB

319.5KB/8GB+8GB

256MB/16GB

50MB/4GB

100MB/4GB

NA/4GB

Yes/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/No

3.2MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

1,000

2,000

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Yes/No/No

1,000

Quad Band/No

Tri Band/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/No/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Propriety

RTOS

Proprietary

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Price in Rs.

2,899

2,999

3,299

3,699

3,500

5,100

2,999

KC999 NEW

K1818 NEW

K1616 NEW

MODELS

Burn test Rating

JOSH

PARAMETERS

KARBONN

Model

JM500

JB 325

K44 NEW

Dimension (mm)

95.5 X 46 X 16.8

15.8 x 51.5 x 107

114.7 x 48.2 x 14.3

106.6 x 54.3 x 12.7

116 x 61 x 12

Weight (grams)

100

135

K33

NEW

Talktime/Standby (hours)

7/240

May-72

2.5/190

4/300

Jun-72

4/500

6/312

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.2

262,144/3.2

262,144/3.5

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

No/4GB

36KB/4GB

64MB/4GB

95KB/8GB

32MB/8GB

Yes/8GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

1.3MP/No/Yes

Yes/No/No

VGA/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

800

500

350

1,000

750

2,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+CDMA Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Proprietary

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Clamshell/No/No

Slider/No/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

3,299

4,899

2,600

3,000

3,100

3,700

4,700

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 96 MY

MODELS

LAVA

PARAMETERS

Model

KKT39 NEW

KKT50 NEW

B6 NEW

A10 NEW

A16 NEW

M70 NEW

C105

Dimension (mm)

116 x 47 x 11.5

123 x 84 x 13.9

120 x 47.5 x 13.1

114.5 x 59 x 13

Weight (grams)

80.5

105

100

110

Talktime/Standby (hours)

10/NA

8/NA

3.1/220

16/650

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.8

262,144/2.3

262,144/3.0

262,144/2.6

262,144/3.2

262,144/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/16GB

Yes/8GB

43M/B8GB

200MB/16GB

32MB/MicroSD

30MB/32GB

4.7MB/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

VGA/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/Yes/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

5.0Mp/Yes/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

500

1000

2,000

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+SM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Yes/No/Yes

Yes/No/No

2,000 Dual Band/No Yes/Yes/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/No

1,000 Quad band/No Yes/Yes/No

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Price in Rs.

2,700

3,000

3,500

3,800

3,900

4,750

2,800

MODELS

Burn test Rating

PARAMETERS Model

A200

S365

A350

T500

T515

C375

GX 300

Dimension (mm)

99.8 x 51 x 15.8

117 x 50.9 x 11.5

116 × 53.3 × 12.85

105 x 57.3 x 12.9

113 x 61 x 12.9

116 x 51 x 12.8

Weight (grams)

91.45

105

Talktime/Standby (hours)

14.5/559

12.5/328

8/720

NA/NA

16/789

NA/NA

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/2.2

NA/2.4

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.8

262,144/2.3

65,536/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

128MB/8GB

9.7/16GB

256MB/32GB

NA/8GB

NA/4GB

78MB/8GB

30MB/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/NA

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Generic

Music Player/FM Radio

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Yes/Yes

Slider/No/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

3,800

4,150

4,200

4,700

5,100

5,300

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

YMOBILE 97 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm)

MICROMAX

MOTOROLA

T310i

X333 NEW

X450 NEW

X55 NEW

Q80 NEW

X78 NEW

EX109

95.8 x 51.0 x 11.9

103.65 x 57.2 x 13.35

116.7 x 52 x 20.3

118.2 x 51.4 x 10.3

117 x 60 x 13

106 x 57 x 15

102 x 59.5 x 12.8

Weight (grams)

86.5

110

105

118

140

Talktime/Standby (hours)

14/569

3/200

4/315

4/212

5/120

5/192

8.3/500

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.8

65,526/2.8

262,144/2.0

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.0

262,144/2.8

262,144/2.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

18MB/4GB

75KB/8GB

Yes/8GB

43.8MB/8GB

66MB/16GB

NA/8GB

59MB/32GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

2.0MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.0MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/Yes/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

500

250

1,000

1000

200

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Yes/No/No

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/NoNo

Bar/No/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

Bar/No/Yes

Price in Rs.

5,350

2,883

3,500

4,500

4,900

5,000

3,400

MODELS

Burn test Rating

MOTOROLA

PARAMETERS Model

NOKIA

EX212

EX119

C2-00

X2-01

C2-02

C2-01

Dimension (mm)

106 x 53 x 13.9

103 x 60 x 9.9

108 x 45 x 14.65

119.4 x 59.8 x 14.3

102,8x51,2x17

109.6 x 46.9 x 14.6

111 x 47 x 13.3

Weight (grams)

105

74.1

107.5

110

Talktime/Standby (hours)

6.25/625

8.3/680

5.75//460

4.3/480

5/600

8.4/430

13.3/540

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.4

65,536/1.8

262,144/2.4

65,536/2.6

262,144/2.0

262,144/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

5MB/16GB

50MB/32GB

16MB/32GB

128MB/8GB

10MB/32GB

75MB/16GB

48MB/16GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

800

1,000

Shared

1,000

2,000

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Dual Band/No

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/R99

Yes/Yes/No

Operating System

Symbian 40

Symbian S40

S40

Symbian S40

Music Player/FM Radio

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Yes/Yes

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Clamshell/No/No

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Slider/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

4,800

5,600

2,650

3,850

4,100

4,150

4,700

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 98 MY

MODELS

NOKIA

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm)

ONIDA

C2-03

Asha 200 NEW

F090 Sparsh

KYS 70 movieking

F099 Sparsh

F930 3G

F101 Sparsh

103 x 51.4 x 17

115.4 x 61.1 x 14

96 x 54 x 14.3

114.5 x 50 x 14

99 x 56 x 13.1

113 × 47 ×14.4

111.5 x 58.8 x 13.5

Weight (grams)

115

105

120

Talktime/Standby (hours)

5/400

7/888

4.5/NA

8h/NA

4.5/NA

8/NA

4.5/NA

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/2.6

65,536/2.4

65,536/2.6

65,536/2.4

65,536/2.8

65,536/2.2

262,144/3.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

10MB/32GB

NA/32GB

NA/8GB

Yes/No

2.0MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

1,000

Shared

1,000

2,000

1,000

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/Yes

Yes/No/No

S40

S40 Asha

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Slider/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Price in Rs.

4,800

4,700

2,899

2,999

3,299

3,499

MODELS

Burn test Rating

RAGE

PARAMETERS Model

SAMSUNG

Charm NEW

Flair NEW

Noble 8 NEW

3011

E2152 Guru 36

2222

3213

Dimension (mm)

107.60 x 58.17 x 12.80

114.4 x 58 x 8.8

112 x 57.6 x 13.1

110 x 45 x 12.2

111.6 x 46.3 x 13.5

109.5 x 61.3 x 11.85

112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2

Weight (grams)

130

105

85.5

80.4

80.6

Talktime/Standby (hours)

6/500

5/400

8/700

11/660

11.4/550

8.2/550

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

NA/2.8

NA/2.3

NA/3.2

65,536/2.0

262,144/2.0

262,144/2.2

65,536/2.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

506KB/8GB

230KB/8GB

4MB/8GB

20MB/8GB

NA/2GB

45MB/16GB

36MB/8GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

1.3MP/No/Yes

Yes/Yes/Yes

2MP/Yes/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Dual Band/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

Propriety

Generic

Proprietary

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

2,799

2,999

3,999

2,650

2,750

3,300

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

YMOBILE 99 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

SAMSUNG

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

Ch@t C3222

Metro Duos C3322

3303 Champ

C3200 Monte Bar

Champ2 NEW

3520 NEW

C3530

109.7 x 58.1 x 12.3

113.97 x 47.9 x 13.99

96.3 x 53.9 x 12.9

111.8 x 46.9 x 13.3

96 x 52.6 x 12.15

102 x 52 x 16.78

112.2 x 46.7 x 11.9

88.9

77.3

79.5

97.5

Talktime/Standby (hours)

11/500

10/500

12.3/666

8.2/500

10/500

9.1/610

13/550

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.0

262,144/2.7

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

54MB/8GB

46MB/16GB

30MB/8GB

40MB/8GB

40MB/16GB

28MB/16GB

50MB/16GB

Yes/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

2.0/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

1,000

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

1,000

1000

1,000

Quad Band/No

Dual Band/No

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Operating System

Proprietary

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Clamshell/No/No

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

3,800

3,900

3,850

4,044

4,200

4,350

MODELS

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

SAMSUNG

PARAMETERS

SONY ERICSSON

Model

Champ Duos E2652

Metro C3752

Champ 3.5G S3770

Chat 3G 527

Corby II

Spiro

Cedar

Dimension (mm)

99.90 x 54.90 x 12.95

97.9 x 19 x 16.4

103 x 55 x 12

109.9 x 60.6 x 11.7

92 x 48 x 18

111 x 49 x 15.5

Weight (grams)

102

Talktime/Standby (hours)

14.3/476

13.3/900

6/350

3/288

9.3/620

4.3/476

12.5/420

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.6

65,536/NA

262,144/2.8

262,144/2.4

262,144/3.14

262,144/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

50MB/16GB

40MB/16GB

30MB/16GB

80MB/32GB

21MB/16GB

5MB/16GB

280MB/NA

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

1.3MP/No/Yes

3.0MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/No

2.0MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

Shared

2,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Tri Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

Dual Band/No

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA, HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA, HSUPA

Operating System

Proprietary

Propriety

Proprietary

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/No/No

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

4,600

4,800

5,700

5,800

5,950

4,100

4,400

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 100 MY

MODELS PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm)

SONY ERICSSON

SPICE

W150i Yendo

Mix Walkman

M-5445 NEW

M-6460 NEW

M-6700 NEW

M-6868 NEW

M-6900 NEW

94.0 × 52.0 × 16.0

95.8 × 52.8 × 14.3

118 x 49 x 11.3

114.5 x 51 x 13.65

111 x 54 x 13.2

114.5 x 63 x 12

116 x 62.5 x 11.6

Weight (grams)

109

100

167

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4/400

9.6/465

4.5/400

6/450

6.2/234

4.5/450

9.4/218

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.6

262,144/3.0

262,144/2.4

262,144/3.1

262,144/3.4

262,144/3.5

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

5MB/16GB

256MB/32GB

NA/8GB

500KB/8GB

45MB/16GB

39MB/8GB

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

1,000

2,000

1,500

2000

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

1,000

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/No

Operating System

Music Player/FM Radio

Dual Bank/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

BarNo/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

4,900

5,800

2,750

3,050

4,300

5,400

5,900

MODELS

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

UFX

PARAMETERS Model

VIDEOCON

101

201

301

501

Astro

V1575

V1545

Dimension (mm)

110 x 47.6 x 12.2

111 x 49 x 11.5

116 x 59 x 13.2

107 x 54 x 12.6

112 x 60.4 x 14.8

99 x 56 x 13.5

Weight (grams)

79.5

118

Talktime/Standby (hours)

3/300

4/360

3/200

4/250

4.0/100

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

NA/2.2

262,144/2.2

65,536/2.2

262,144/2.2

265,144/2.6

65,000/2.4

65,000/2.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

128MB/8GB

128/8GB

128MB/8GB

NA/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

1.3MP/No/Yes

1.3 MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

250

2,000

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/No/No

Operating System

MTK

Nucleus

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

2,699

2,799

2,899

2,999

2,700

2,699

2,799

YMOBILE 101 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

VIDEOCON

PARAMETERS Model

ZEN

V1805

V1666

M20

Z 77

M40

Z82

S10

Dimension (mm)

115 x49 x13.5

108 x55 x11

111 x 47 x 14

108 x 45.6 x 14.7

114.5 x 48 x 14

111 x 58 x 12

107 x 47 x 16

Weight (grams)

100

106

124

Talktime/Standby (hours)

5/320

3.5/300

4.5/250

5/200

5/220

2/100

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,000/2.4

262,000/2.8

262,144/2.2

262,144/2.4

65.536/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

58.5MB/4GB

NA/4GB

No/microSD

10MB/4GB

No/4GB

9MB/4GB

NA/4GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

2,000

1,000

500

1,000

500

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/No/No

Operating System

Nucleus

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Slider/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

2,999

3,199

2,599

3,299

3,599

4,799

4,999

MODELS

MID LEVEL

PARAMETERS Model

ZEN

NOKIA

Z90

T325

P520

5233

X3-02

Dimension (mm)

68 X 68 X 16

102.4 x 56.4 x 11.9

109.1 x 56.2 x 12.95

111 x 51.7 x 14.5

115.5 x 58.1 x 13.6

112 x 46 x 12.3

106.2 x 48.4 x 9.6

Weight (grams)

92.5

120

115

114

89.3

Talktime/Standby (hours)

2.5/240

7.9/381

23.8/454

7/438

7/800

12/630

5/430

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.8

256,000/2.8

16.7million/3.2

262,144/2.4

16.7million/2.2

262,144/2.4

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

25.9MB/4GB

30MB/16GB

13MB/4GB

70MB/16GB

55MB/8GB

50MB/16GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

3.0MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

2,000

1,000

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Dual Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

Symbian S60

Symbian S40

Symbian S60

Yes/Yes

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Swivel/Yes/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

5,399

6,700

6,100

6,400

7,800

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 102 MY

MODELS

NOKIA

PARAMETERS Model

SAMSUNG

C3-01

C5-03

500

Star II

Primo S5610

Star II Duos 6712

Wave 525

Dimension (mm)

111 x 47.5 x 11

105.8 x 51 x 13.8

111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1

107.5 x 54.0 x 12.4

118.9 x 49.9 x 12.8

109.5 x 56 x 12.2

109.5 x 55 x 11.7

Weight (grams)

100

Talktime/Standby (hours)

5.30/405

11.5/600

7/500

8.2/900

15.67/960

10/550

15/900

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/2.4

61million/3.2

16million/3.2

256K/3.0

262,144/2.4

262,144/3.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

30MB/32GB

40MB/16GB

2GB/32GB

30MB/16GB

110MB/16GB

30MB/16GB

100MB/16GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

1,000

2,000

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/No

Operating System

Symbian S40

Symbian S60

Symbian Anna

Proprietary

Bada

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

8,200

9,000

10,000

6,100

6,200

6,300

6,400

MODELS

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

SAMSUNG

PARAMETERS Model

SONY ERICSSON

Monte S5620

Star Duos B7722

TXT

W20 Zylo

Text Pro

Elim

J20 Hazel

Dimension (mm)

108.8 x 53.7 x 12.4

113.5 x 55.5 x 14.3

106 X 60 X 14.5

103 x 52 x 16

92.0 × 53.0 × 18.0

110 x 45 x 14

102.0 x 49.5 x 16.0

Weight (grams)

112

115

136

120

Talktime/Standby (hours)

9.5/769

12.5/420

3.2/416

4/339

5.1/400

10/430

4/430

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/3.0

262,144/3.2

262,144/2.55

65,536/2.6

16.7million/3.0

252,144/2.2

16million/2.6

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

200MB/16GB

250MB/16GB

120MB/32GB

260MB/16GB

100MB/32GB

280MB/8GB

280MB/16GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

3.2MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

2,000

Shared

2,000

Shared

2,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Operating System

Proprietary

Generic

Yes/Yes

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Slider/No/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

Bar/No/No

Slider/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

7,500

10,700

6,000

6,700

7,400

8,000

9,100

YMOBILE 103 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

myguide MODELS

HIGH END

NOKIA

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm)

SAMSUNG

C6-1

603 NEW

700

701

Wave M S7250 NEW

113.4 x 53 x 16.8

103.8 x 52.5 x 13.9

113.5 x 57.1 x 12.7

110 x 50 x 9.7

117.2x56.8x11

119.7 x 62.8 x 11.9

113.8 x 63.3 x 12.2

Weight (grams)

150

131

109.6

131

146

121

Talktime/Standby (hours)

11/400

12/420

8.7/540

7.14/403

17/504

6/450

6.5/480

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16.7million/3.2

16.7milloin/3.2

16.7mollion/3.5

16million/3.2

16.7million/4.0

262,144/3.65

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

200MB/16GB

340MB/32GB

NA/32GB

2GB/32GB

8GB/32GB

150MB/32GB

Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

Symbian S 60

Symbian 3^

Symbian Belle OS

Symbian Belle

Symbian Anna

Bada OS v2.0

Yes/Yes

Slider/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

13,100

14,400

15,000

16,300

17,900

21,000

12,500

MODELS

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

SAMSUNG

TAG HEUER

VERTU

Wave 3 NEW

Meridiist GMT Stainless Steel/Black PVD

Link

Meridiist Steel & Gold

Ascent

Constellation Ayxta

Ascent Ti

125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9

112 x 46 x 15.5

118 x 67 x 16.6

112 x 46 x 15.5

117 x 46 x 19

100 x 48 x 18

115.5 x 49 x 13.1

122

155

200

155

148

174

160

Talktime/Standby (hours)

14.25/535

7/392

6.5/336

7/392

4.8/300

6/300

5/300

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16million/4.0

262,144/1.9

16million/3.5

262,144/1.9

16million/2.0

16million/2.4

16million/2.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

4GB/32GB

NA/NA

256MB/8GB

NA/NA

8GB/32GB

100MB/8GB

4GB/No

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

No/No/No

5.0MP/No/Yes

No/No/No

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.15MP/Yes/Yes

3.15/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

1,000

Shared

1,000

2,000

1,500

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/R99

Operating System

Bada OS v2.0

Andriod OS 2.2

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/NA

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Clamshell/No/No

Bar/No/No

18,600

Strating 2,80,000+/ 3,50,000+

Starting 3,25,000+

Strating 5,40,000+

Starting 2,89,000+

Starting 3,47,000+

Starting 3,68,000+

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 104 MY

MODELS

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

VERTU

PARAMETERS Model

APPLE

BLACKBERRY

Constellation Quest

Signature

iPhone 4

iPhone 4S

Curve 8520

Curve 3G 9300

Curve 9360

Dimension (mm)

116 x 60.8 x 12.7

130 x 42 x 13

115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3

109 x 60 x 13.9

112 x 62 x 14.2 mm

Weight (grams)

165 to 185

166

137

140

106

104

130

Talktime/Standby (hours)

7.5/349

3.5/300

14/300

14/200

4.5/408

4.5/461

5/336

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

8GB/32GB

16million/2.0

16million/3.5

65,536/2.46

262,144/2.44

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

16million/2.46

4GB/No

16GB,32GB/No

16,32,64GB/No

256MB/microSD

256MB/32GB

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

No/No/No

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

2,000

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Quad band/No

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/R99

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

iOS4

IOS 5

BlackBerry OS

BlackBerry OS 7.0

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Starting 3,86,000+

Starting 7,22,000+

34,500/40,900

44,600/50800/57500

9,600

14,000

19,200

Curve 9380

Bold 9780

Play Book

Torch 9800

Bold 9790

9860

9810

109 x 60 x 11.2

109 x 60 x 13.9

194 x 130 x 10

111 x 62 x 14.6

110 x 60 x 11.4

120 x 62 x 11.5

111 x 62 14.6

MODELS

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

BLACKBERRY

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

104

425

161.1

107

135

161

Talktime/Standby (hours)

5.5/360

4.5/456

NA/NA

5.5/432

5.1/432

4.7/337

6.5/296

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16million/3.2

65,536/2.44

16million/7.0

16million/3.2

16million/2.45

16million/3.7

16 million/3.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

512MB/32GB

256MB/32GB

16,32,64GB/No

512MB/32GB

8GB/32GB

2.5GB/32GB

8GB/32GB

Yes/Yes

YesYes

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Quad Band/No

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 7.0

BlackBerry OS

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

BlackBerry OS

Blackberry OS 7

BlackBerry OS 7.0

Yes/No

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

20,990

22,000

26,500, 32,500, 37,500

27,000

27,490

28,500

YMOBILE 105 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

BLACKBERRY

CELKON

DELL

9900

XCD35

Aero

Venu

Streak

Venu Pro

115 x 66 x 10.5

108 X 46 X 16

114 x 56 x 12.2

122 x 57.9 x 11.7

121 x 64 x 12.9

152.9 x 79.1 x 10

122 x 63.5 x 15.2

130

120

104

164

220

192.8

Talktime/Standby (hours)

6.3/296

6/120

4/216

5/400

9.8/400

7/NA

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16 million/2.8

262,144/3.2

262,144/3.5

16million/4.1

16million/5.0

16million/4.1

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

8GB/32GB

2GB/32GB

512MB/16GB

Yes/32GB

512MB/32GB

8GB/32GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

2,000

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Tri Band/No

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 7.0

Android 2.2

Android OS v2.1

Android OS v2.2

Windows Phone 7.5

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

32,000

4999

8,700

12,500

19,500

20,800

29,000

Explorer

Wildfire S

ChaCha

Salsa

S-510 Desire S

Radar

S710-e Incredible S

Dimension (mm)

102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9

101.3 x 59.4 x 12.4

114 x 64 x 10.7

109.1 x 58.9 x 12.3

115 x 59.8 x 11.6

120.5 x 61.5 x 10.9

120 x 64 x 11.7

Weight (grams)

81.3

105

124

120

130

137

135.5

MODELS

Price in Rs.

HTC

PARAMETERS Model

Talktime/Standby (hours)

7.6/485

4/120

10/480

4/120

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/3.2

16million/3.2

262,144/2.6

16million/3.4

16million/3.7

16million/3.8

16million/4.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

90MB/32GB

512MB/microSD

512MB/32GB

1.1GB/32GB

8GB/No

1.1GB/32Gb

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

3.15MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Quad Band/No

Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Android OS v2.3

Android OS, v2.3

Windows Phone 7.5

Android OS, v2.2

Yes/Yes

Yes//Yes

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

10,500

13,600

14,800

15,100

22,500

23,990

24,500

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 106 MY

MODELS

HTC

PARAMETERS Model

A9191 Desire HD

Rhyme

Sensation

Sensation XE NEW

Evo 3D

Flyer

Sensation XL

Dimension (mm)

123 x 68 x 11.8

119 x 60.8 x 10.85

126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3

126 x 65 x 12.05

195.4 x 122 x 13.2

132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9

Weight (grams)

164

130

148

151

170

420

162.5

Talktime/Standby (hours)

6/120

6.3/265

4/120

9.1/310

9.3/358

8/320

11.8/360

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16million/4.3

16million/3.7

1GB/32GB

16million/4.3

16million/7.0

16million/4.7

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

1.5GB/32GB

1GB/microSD

16.7million/4.3

4GB/32GB

1GB/32GB

16GB/No

Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Android OS, v2.2

Android OS 2.3

Android OS, v2.3

Android OS v2.3

Android OS, v3.3

Android OS v2.3

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

25,800

26,000

30,200

33,000

34,000

37,000

38,000

MODELS

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

KARBONN

LAVA

Model

IDEOS U8500 X2

HUAWEI IDEOS U8800 X5

A1 NEW

S12 NEW

Optimus Me P350

Optimus One P500

Optimus Pro C660

Dimension (mm)

12 x 58 x 12.8

120 x 62 x 11.6

106.8 x 59.2 x 14

117 x 57.5 x 13.4

108 x 57.5 x 12.2

113.5 x 59 x 13.3

119.5 x 59.7 x 12.9

Weight (grams)

115

130

105

120

110

129

PARAMETERS

Talktime/Standby (hours)

5/300

8.2/380

4.1/250

10.8/590

11/626

8/550

NA/NA

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/3.2

16million/3.8

262,144/2.8

120MB/32GB

262,144/2.8

262,144/3.2

262,144/2.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/32GB

2GB/32GB

4GB/32GB

262,144/3.2

155MB/32GB

170MB/32GB

150MB/32GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Yes/NA

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

3.15MP/No/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Dual Band/GSM+GSM

QuadBand/No

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

Android OS v2.2

Android OS 2.2

Android OS 2.3

Android OS v2.2

Android OS v2.3

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/Yes/Yes

9,600

9,900

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

8,999

14,999

4,800

7,300

6,900

YMOBILE 107 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

PARAMETERS

MICROMAX

Optimus Net P690

E510 NEW

Optimus Black P970

Optimus 2X

Optimus 3D

A60 NEW

A55 NEW

113 x 59 x 11.7

113.4 x 60.8 x 11.9

122 x 64 x 9.2

123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9

128.8 x 68 x 11.9

106.8 x 59.2 x 14

107.2 x 58.7 x 13.5

Weight (grams)

121

123

109

139

168

105

111.5

Talktime/Standby (hours)

12/581

2 GB/32GB

14.5/421

13/450

4/240

4/144

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/3.2

6/375

16million/4.0

16million/4.3

262,144/2.8

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

150MB/32GB

Yes/32GB

16 million/4.0

6.4GB/32GB

8GB/32GB

150MB/32GB

Yes/Yes

3.5MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.0MP/No/Yes

Model Dimension (mm)

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/N0

Quad Band/No

Quad BandNo

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

Android OS v2.3

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Android OS v2.3

Android OS v2.2

Android OS v2.1

Android OS v2.2

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

10,350

13,500

19,500

27,000

34,000

4,600

7,000

MODELS

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

MICROMAX

PARAMETERS

MOTOROLA

A70 NEW

A75 NEW

A85 NEW

Fire

Fire XT

Milestone XT800

Defy+

Dimension (mm)

111 x 58 x 13.5

120 x 63.5 x 10.9

118.7 x 60.1 x 13.8

116.5 x 58 x 13.45

114 x 61.9 x 11.95

120 x 61.8 x 11.4

107 x 59 x 13.4

Weight (grams)

135.4

110

84.3

137

118

Model

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4/168

5/288

3.2/250

7/504

9.7/720

5.4/100

7.10/384

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/3.2

262,144/3.75

16million/3.8

262,144/2.8

262,144/3.5

16million/3.7

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

160MB/32GB

NA/32GB

8GB/32GB

512MB/32GB

1GB/32GB

2GB/32GB

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

5.0MP/No/Yes

3.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

1,000

Shared

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/GSM+CDMA

Quad Band/No

Yes/Yes/Rev. A

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Android OS v2.1

Android OS, v2.3

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Android OS v2.2

Android OS, v2.3

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

7,999

8,999

15,290

9,100

12,200

16,500

17,000

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 108 MY

MODELS

MOTOROLA

PARAMETERS Model Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)

NOKIA

Xoom 3G/WiFi

RazrXT 910

Lumia 710 NEW

249.1 x 167.8 x 12.9

130.7 x 68.9 x 7.1

115 x 58.9 x 12.8

115.5 x 59 x 10.5

119 x 62.4 x 12.5

113.5 x 59 x 12.9

123.7 x 62.4 x 13.6

730

127

126

133

125.5

135

176

Talktime/Standby (hours)

32GB/MicroSD

9.4/305

7.3/400

14.4/681

7.3/400

12/390

9/430

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

10/336

262,144/4.3

262,144/2.36

16.7million/2.46

16million/3.7

16.7million/3.5

16million/4.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

16million/10,1

16GB/32GB

256MB/32GB

8GB/32GB

8GB/No

16GB/32GB

16GB/No

Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

12.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Android OS 3.1

Android OS, v2.3

Symbian S60

Symbian Anna

Windows Phone 7.5

Symbian^3 OS

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

32,990/39,990

33,990

9,600

15,500

19,000

21,500

25,600

NOKIA

ONIDA

MODELS

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

PARAMETERS Model

SAMSUNG

Lumia 800

Andy Android

Galaxy Y 5360

Galaxy Y Colour NEW

Galaxy Pop S5570

Galaxy Fit

5830 Galaxy Ace

Dimension (mm)

116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1

114 x 63.5 x 13.5

104.0 x 58.0 x 11.5

110.4 x 60.8 x 12.1

110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6

112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5

Weight (grams)

142

125

97.5

106.6

108

113

Talktime/Standby (hours)

13/265

8/NA

6/120

9.5/570

10.4/642

12/520

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16miilion/3.7

262,144/2.6

262,144/3.0

256,000/3.14

16Million/3.3

16million/3.5

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

16GB/No

235MB/32GB

160MB/32GB

164MB/32GB

160MB/32GB

158MB/32GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

5MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Quad Band/GSM+GSM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

Operating System

Windows Phone 7.5

Android 2.2 froyo

Android OS, v2.3

Android OS, v2.2

Android OS,v2.2

Android OS, v2.2

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

29,990

6,999

7,700

8,100

8,600

9,700

14,600

YMOBILE 109 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

SAMSUNG

PARAMETERS Model

I9003 Galaxy SL

Omnia W I8350

Galaxy S Plus I9001

Dimension (mm)

123.7 x 64.2 x 10.59

115.6 x 58.8 x 10.9

122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9

Weight (grams)

Galaxy R I9103

Galaxy SII i9100

125.70 x 66.70 x 9.55 125.30 x 66.10 x 8.49

Galaxy Tab 730

Galaxy Note NEW

230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6

146.9 x 83 x 9.7

131

115.3

119

132

116

453

178

Talktime/Standby (hours)

12.8/750

7/370

17.3/480

22.5/660

19.3/710

NA/1750

6/100

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16 million/4.0

16million/3.7

16million/4.0

16million/4.2

16million/4.27

16million/8.9

16million/5.3

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

4GB/32GB

8GB/No

16GB/32GB

8GB/32GB

16GB/32GB

16GB/No

16GB/32GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Android OS, v2.2

Windows Phone 7.5

Android OS, v2.3

Android OS, v3.1

Android OS 2.3

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

19,200

19,500

22,000

23,000

30,500

32,500

33,000

MODELS

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

PARAMETERS Model

SAMSUNG

SONY ERICSSON

Tab 10.1 1750

Experia Mini

Live with Walkman NEW

Experia Mini Pro

Active

Neo V

Dimension (mm)

256.7 x 175.3 x 8.6

99.0 × 54.0 × 15.0

92 x 53 x 18

106 x 56 x 14.2

92 x 53 x 18

106 × 60 × 14.5

116 × 57 × 13

Weight (grams)

565

104

136

115

136

126

Talktime/Standby (hours)

16GB/No

4.75/446

5.4/331

6.7/350

5.4/331

3.2/416

6.9/430

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16million/10.1

16.7million/3.0

16million/3.2

16.7million/3.0

16million/3.0

16million/3.7

128MB/16GB

320MB/16GB

320MB/32GB

320MB/16GB

120MB/32GB

1GB/32GB

Inbuilt/Expandable memory Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

3.2MP/No/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

Shared

Quad Band/No

Frequency/Dual SIM GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Android OS, v3.1

Android OS v2.1

Android OS 2.3

2.3Android OS 2.3

Android OS 2.3

Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Slider/Yes/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

34,000

9,600

14,500

14,600

16,300

16,000

17,500

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 110 MY

MODELS

CDMA

SONY ERICSSON

PARAMETERS

SPICE

CDMA

Model

Experia Ray

Arc S

R800i Xperia Play

Mi 280 NEW

MI 350N NEW

V3 Gem

Samsung Hero Plus 159

Dimension (mm)

111 × 53 × 9.4

125 × 63 × 8.7

119.0 × 62.0 × 16.0

105.5 x 57 x 12.9

116 x 61 x12.75

106 x 44 x 13.5

108.5 x 45.8 x 13.3

Weight (grams)

100

117

175

136

Talktime/Standby (hours)

6.8/430

7.4/460

8.25/625

3.3/150

5/200

2/NA

3/230

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

16million/3.3

16million/4.2

16 million/4.0

262,144/2.8

262,144/3.5

NA/1.5

65,536/1.52

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

300MB/32GB

1GB/32GB

512MB/32GB

134MB/32GB

170MB/32GB

NA/No

597KB/No

Yes/Yes

No/No

8.0MP/Yes/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.2MP/No/Yes

No/No/No

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Camera/Flash/Video Phonebook Capacity

Shared

200

1,000

Frequency/Dual SIM

Quad Band/No

Dual Band/NO

Dual Band/GSM+CDMA

CDMA/No

Yes/Yes/HSDPA

No/No/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G Operating System Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA

Android OS, v2.3

REX

BREW

Yes/Yes

No/Yes

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Price in Rs.

19,000

26,000

31,000

5,600

8,500

999

1,000

Model

Samsung B209

B229 NEW

Dimension (mm)

108.0 x 44.8 x 14.3

108 x 44.38 x 14.20

105 x 44 x 13

100 x 43 x 13.1

108 x 45.4 x 14.7

Weight (grams)

72.3

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4.3/470

6.5/720

3.3/250

3.3/212

2.5/NA

3/257

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/1.52

65,536/1.5

NA/1.8

65,536/1.52

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

351KB/No

450KB/No

NA/No

NA/8GB

1MB/No

MODELS

Burn test Rating

CDMA

PARAMETERS

Samsung Hero B189 Samsung Superstar

V3 Xing

Samsung Hero B319 Samsung Hero B559

No/No

Camera/Flash/Video

No/No/No

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

1000

500

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Frequency/Dual SIM

CDMA/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

No/No/No

Operating System

BREW

REX

BREW

No/No

Yes/Yes

No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

1,100

1200

1,399

1,499

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

YMOBILE 111 JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 MY

MODELS

myguide

CDMA

PARAMETERS Model

Samsung B379

Samsung B339

V3 Ashwa

V3 V26

Samsung Guru 539

3 Sleek

V3 Dew

Dimension (mm)

109.5 x 45.4 x 14.2

108.2 x 47.10 x 14.35

109 x 46 x 14.5

105.2 x 46.5 x 15.2

109.6 x 44.9 x 14.0

110 x 48 x 14.2

102.4 x 56 x 13.45

Weight (grams)

75.7

100

77.5

Talktime/Standby (hours)

4.3/470

8/400

3/NA

6/720

2.5/NA

4/160

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

65,536/1.5

65,536/1.52

65,536/1.8

NA/1.8

65,536/1.77

NA/2.2

65,513/2.0

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

351KB/No

64MB/2GB

NA/2GB

2.5MB/4+4GB

NA/2GB

64MB/4GB

No/No

Camera/Flash/Video

No/No/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/No

No/No/No

VGA/No/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

500

1000

1,000

500

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Frequency/Dual SIM

CDMA/No

CDMA

CDMA/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

No/No/No

Yes/Yes/CDMA1X

No/No/No

Operating System

BREW

REX

No/Yes

Yes/Yes

YesYes

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

1,500

1,800

1,999

2,336

2,249

2,500

V3 Boss

LG 6160

Samsung Guru Muzik 219

LG 6210

Samsung B519

Samsung Guru Dual CDMA

V3 Quick

Dimension (mm)

110 x 58.5 x 13.5

112 x 46.3 x 15.3

106 x 47 x 14.5

108 x 45.7 x 15.5

114.9 x 47.8 x 14.1

107 x 59 x 12.9

Weight (grams)

86.7

110

Music Player/FM Radio

MODELS

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

CDMA

PARAMETERS Model

Talktime/Standby (hours)

3.5/NA

3.30/NA

4/230

6/300

4/285

6.5/300

3.5/NA

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

NA/2.0

65,536/1.5

65,536/1.7

262,144/NA

65536/NA

65,536/2.0

NA/2.4

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/4GB

14MB/2GB

13MB/4GB

NA/2GB

7.41MB4GB

NA/32GB

Yes/No

Yes/No 2.0MP/No/Yes

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

1.3MP/No/No

No/No/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

No/No/No

Phonebook Capacity

500

1,000

500

1,000

500

Frequency/Dual SIM

CDMA/No

Dual Band/GSM+CDMA

CDMA/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

No/No/No

Yes/No/No

Yes/No/NoJ2

Yes/No/No

No/No/No

Operating System

REX

BREW

REX

Yes/Yes

Yes/NA

Yes/Yes

Music Player/FM Radio Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Qwerty

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

2,599

2,550

2,700

2,950

3,400

3,500

3,499

YMOBILE JAN 15 to FEB 14 2012 112 MY

MODELS PARAMETERS

CDMA V3 Pearl

LG 6400

Duos 169

Mpower TV 239

LG 6300

Samsung TXT M369

Samsung Duos 259

Dimension (mm)

119 x 50 x 15

109 x 47 x 13.7

115.5 x 48 x 15.9

118.5 x 50 x 12.45

106 x 48 x 14.7

112x60.95x11.96

115.5 x 48 x 15.9

Weight (grams)

85.5

110

102.3

Model

Talktime/Standby (hours)

3/NA

3.30/410

4.5/250

4.4/420

10/NA

4.5/420

4.8/230

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

NA/2.4

262,144/2.0

65,536/2.2

262,144/2.4

262,144/2.0

262,144/2.2

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

NA/8GB

15MB/4GB

42MB/8GB

85MB/16GB

21MB/4GB

104MB/16GB

40MB/8GB

Yes/No

YesNo

Yes/No

Camera/Flash/Video

2.0MP/No/No

1.3MP/No/Yes

VGA/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/No/Yes

1.3MP/No/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

500

1,000

2,000

1,000

2,000

1,000

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Frequency/Dual SIM

CDMA/No

Dual Band/CDMA+GSM

CDMA/No

CDMA/CDMA+GSM

GPRS/EDGE/3G

No/No/3G

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/CDMA 1X

Yes/Yes/EVDO Rev.0

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/Yes

Yes/No/No

Operating System

REX

BREW

Proprietary

Yes/Yes

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Bar/No/No

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

3,999

4,500

4,600

4,750

6,000

Model

LG Zip CDMA

Samsung Corby TV F339

Galaxy Pop CDMA

Blackberry 8530

Dimension (mm)

107 x 55.4 x 11.9

103 x 56.5 x 12.2

110.9 x 60.6 x 12.1

109 x 60 x 13.9

109 x 60 x 11

96 x 60 x 18.5

112 x 62 x 14

Weight (grams)

106.6

105

131

136

Talktime/Standby (hours)

5/150

5/200

5/320

4.5/252

5/312

Screen (colours)/Size (inch)

262,144/

262,144/2.8

262,144/3.14

65,536/NA

NA/2.44

65,536/NA

65,536/2.44

Inbuilt/Expandable memory

72MB, 4GB

80MB/8GB

164MB/microSD

256MB/32GB

512MB/32GB

512/32GB

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

Camera/Flash/Video

2.0MP/No/Yes

3.15MP/No/Yes

2.0MP/NA/Yes

5.0MP/Yes/Yes

3.15MP/Yes/Yes

Phonebook Capacity

1,000

2,000

Shared

1,000

Shared

Frequency/Dual SIM

CDMA/No

GPRS/EDGE/3G

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/No/No

Yes/Yes/EVDO RevA

Yes/Yes/No

Yes/Yes/Rev. A

Operating System

BREW

Android OS 2.2

BlackBerry OS

BlackBerry OS7

BlackBerry OS

Music Player/FM Radio

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

MODELS

Music Player/FM Radio

PARAMETERS

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY

CDMA Blackberry Curve Blackberry 9670 Style CDMA 9350

Blackberry 9650

Bar/Yes/No

Bar/No/No

Bar/No/Yes

Clamshell/No/Yes

Bar/No/Yes

Burn test Rating

Price in Rs.

8,000

8,500

8,900

12,400

20,990

22,500

24,000

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fa c e t o fa c e

“A lot of field force functions are moving towards mobility” Net4India is one of the nation’s leading network and application service providers. So when we caught up with Jasjit Sawhney, CMD, Net4India, we had a whole lot to talk about Harshita Rastogi Where does Net4India stand today? We position ourselves as a network and application service provider. We are a public listed company and had a turnover of about Rs 305 crore last year. We have mastered our Web services like doing registration, Web posting, business/SME/individual email and enterprise access where we provide bulk Internet access to large corporate over lease line and fibre. We have the largest number of direct customers as far as domain registration is concerned. We are leading Web hosting company in India with now close to 90,000 websites on our network. Which areas are you focusing on these days? Our essential focus is on small and medium size businesses, but there are some parts of our service portfolio which are enterprises as well. We are focusing on individual e-mail services as we have a lot of customers these days who want to have an e-mail address for their own family or prefer to have their personalised email address with all the privileges like other email addresses. The other area we focus on is the SME market which is hosted applications. What about mobile applications? A lot of field force functions are moving towards mobility. We are developing

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very specific functions of companies into applications to make work simpler. These applications are traditional ones and can be used mainly through computers but some of these have moved to mobile phones where these are more feasible to use. How are you getting word about your offerings through to your customers? We are reaching customers primarily online, through social network services like Facebook and have also recently started marketing in universities and colleges. Also, we are organising events and small competitions at campuses, where people participate and get to know about the personalised e-mail addresses. A major connect to this is the mobile device. People now access Internet on mobiles and we have recently tied up with a Finnish company and started up a service called SmartMail Flexible Service which is why our e-mail platform is now ubiquitous on any mobile device. What is the target audience for your e-mail service? We provide personalised, professional and enterprise e-mail service but our target in this segment is specifically towards individuals. Because even if a corporate buys this package and gets two e-mail addresses, they will have to buy more e-mail services from, whereas an individual needs only two or five e-mail IDs. Also, we provide a free mobile site builder with .com domains which cost about Rs 600. One can put on all the relevant information about one’s business or about oneself on that website and publish it without many complications. n harshita@mymobile.co.in

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