VLC Android App

VLC Android App – The video app for android available now in beta

VLC the  media player has been around as a desktop version for over 10 years. It was the go-to application to play most any format or codec know to mankind for both video or music. Some even joked it would even open word docs. Finally VLC has hit the world of android…. this is not before time!!.

There have been VLC remotes and streaming apps available to android for some time but this is the first time the actual VLC media player is available on the platform. Bear in mind the version currently on Google Play (VLC Beta (NEON version)) is a beta version hence the name! and as the developers mention in their description “It might kill your kitten, destroy your house and start the mayan apocalypse. Use it at your own risk.”

Well I’ve taken the leap and installed this baby on my machine and it is good… real good!

Granted it is beta and there are a few bits missing from the full version but you do have the ability to play audio and video files aswell as network streaming like in the full desktop version. It has a built in media library to browse your files and a widget for audio control among other bits and pieces.

 The interface overall is great with nice sliding transitions when you click an album name for example the button will glow orange and slide to the next screen.

At times though you do get the feeling its a little unfinished, but there again comes your warning!! it’s in beta so read the description on Google Play before you download!

Karbonn Smart Tab

Karbonn Smart Tab 1: An Android ICS tablet for Rs 7,000

Karbonn Smart Tab 1 is yet another innovation in the tablet world with impressive specifications, but with an affordable price tag. This Ice Cream Sandwich model is out with a lot of advanced specs and new generation features to impress the world of youth. This includes notable multimedia features, connectivity options and also a stylish design.

The 2MP camera powers the multimedia section of Karbonn Smart Tab 1 with self photo shooting options of average quality. It enables video chatting, as well. The full HD video playbackoptions of 1080p enrich the multimedia section. The 17.8cm capacitive multi touch screen with up to 5 points offer smooth and efficient display. The processor with 1.2GHz clock speed offers good operating performance similar to that of Mercury mTab Neo2. The Android ICS enables easy functioning of the tablet with innovative inbuilt features and also options for easy accessibility to Android store apps.

The 3D G sensor option with this tablet offer good assistance to game lovers with interesting fun options. Sufficient storage space with this tablet is offered with the aid of microSD card offering 32GB memory extension. The 3G support option to this tablet is enabled via USB dongle. The wireless connectivity options to Karbonn Smart Tab 1 are offered with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n options. Like the normal trend of Karbonn mobiles, this tablet also comes with dual SIMcapability and you can make calls with this tablet.

The HDMI Support enables connectivity of the tablet to TV for viewing movies and pictures in big screens. The standard 3700 mAh battery offers immense power to the tablet for long time usage. The internet usage time with the tablet can go up to 7 hours. The battery can support about 8 hours of video play back time and a music play time of around 25 hours.

Though Karbonn Smart Tab 1 has such an impressive feature list, it is offered at a justifiable price tag of within Rs. 7,000/-. This tablet is said to be meant for young students, first time customers as well as for professionals. The tablet is available in cool design with Silver grey back and black sides.

Software update for Nokia N9 smartphones

Software update for Nokia N9 smartphones

The firmware update has already started rolling out for Nokia N9 smartphone. The latest software update PR1.3 has fixed several bug issues and has considerably improved the performance. It is definitely a stitch in time development from Nokia for retaining the popularity of the device among the users.

As far as the changes which are visible with this device from the firmware update, users will be from now on able to upload the files directly from that of the default browser. The video decoding feature has also undergone some improvement. Another significant improvement that is in place is the user interface. User interface is now a lot smoother and easier with this firmware update on Nokia N9. Now users can easily identify the beep profile in the status bar and standby screen by means of the implementation of an icon. Users can enjoy enhanced wireless network connectivity that is faster too than before with this software update.

There is also now a fix in place for choppy video playback. The device was also having another bug in which a single song was listed almost five times in the ‘All Songs’ list. That bug is also now fixed with this update. The swipe resistance issue in the RSS reader app has also been taken care of in this new firmware version. The PR1.3 update has also provided a solution to the security issue in Inception 0.1.

Renaming has also been done for the ‘Fenix not responding’ message. It will be from now on displayed as ‘Mail not responding’. Now with this software update in Nokia N9, the Swype keyboard works properly in the terminal if compared to the earlier version. The widget for themusic player on the lockscreen also looks better with the bright coloured wallpaper.

New fonts have been added, and the indoor positioning of the Nokia app is now a lot quicker. Notification screen for the weather widget has a clean and transparent background. Users can also now precisely use the copy and paste functionality. Another bug issue that has been fixed includes the one for Nokia Music Store payment. The Twitter application that is present in Nokia N9 now supports the timeline & mentions streaming with this software update.

Top 5 budget friendly Digital Cameras

Top 5 budget friendly Digital Cameras

The current electronics market in india is filled with several budget friendly gadgets. Low costsmartphones and tablets from many manufacturers. This trend exists in cameras also. Here is the list of top 5 budget friendly cameras. 

Sony Digital Still Camera – S Series:

·         10.1 Mega Pixels

·         2.7 (6.9 cm) Clear Photo LCD Screen

·         4x Optical Zoom

·         HD Video Shooting

·         Intelligent Auto Mode

·         USB Connection Connectivity

·         SD Card up to 2GB guaranteed, SDHC up to 8GB guaranteed 

Price: Rs. 4,490/-.

Nikon COOLPIX S2500:

·         10.1 effective-megapixel CCD image sensor

·         6.7-cm (2.7-in.) TFT LCD screen

·         EXPEED C2 image processing engine

·         HD Video Shooting

·         3x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens

·         720p movie recording

·         10 optimized scene modes

·         Internal memory (approx. 47 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

·         Lithium batteriesTwo EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batterie 

Price: Rs. 5,950/-

Canon PowerShot A1200:

·         12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device

·         2.7-inch type TFT colour screen

·         HD Video Shooting

·         SD Card up to 2GB guaranteed, SDHC up to 8GB guaranteed

·         USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connectivity

·         2 AA batteries (Alkaline NiMH batteries NB-3AH x2) up to 200 Shots 

Price: Rs. 4,495/- 

SAMSUNG ES9:

·         12.4 Mega pixel

·         TFT LCD 2.36″ inches

·         1/2.3″ (Approx. 7.81mm) CCD

·         TTL Auto Focus

·         HD Video Shooting

·         USB 2.0 Coneectivity

·         External memory: SD Card (up to 2GB guaranteed) SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed)

·         Weight 117.0g

Price: Rs. 4,400/-

Fujifilm FinePix Digital Camera AX 500:

·         14.0 million pixels

·         2.7-inch, approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 96% coverage

·         HD quality movies and photos

·         SD Card up to 2GB guaranteed, SDHC up to 8GB guaranteed

·         Hi-speed USB 2.0 with Video Output (NTSC, PAL)

·         2 x AA Type Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries  

Price: Rs. 4,900/-

Nokia Lumia 610 launched in India

Nokia Lumia 610 launched in India for Rs 12,999

As we reported yesterday, Nokia has launched the Lumia 610 smartphone in India. The Windows Phone based device is priced at Rs 12,999. The handset was announced in February at theMobile World Congress. India is one among the countries to get the handset at first.

Speaking about the specifications, the Lumia 610 smartphone is based on the Windows Phone Tango operating system. It comes with an 800 MHz processor, 8 GB internal memory and 256 MB RAM. The handset features a 5 MP camera as well.

The Lumia 610 comes preloaded with Nokia apps like Music, Maps and Drive. It comes in four different color options like Cyan, Magenta, Black and White.

Earlier, the handset was reported to be launched in April for a price in India of Rs 11,000. Then, the firm mentioned that it will launch the Lumia 610 and 900 handsets in late July or early August. But, it seems to have released it well before its expected time.