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Key Features of Micromax Funbook (Slate Grey)

Specifications of Micromax Funbook (Slate Grey)
General
Processor: 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
Graphics: Dual Mali-400MP
In The Box: Tablet, Charging Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide, Warranty Card

Platform
Operating System: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor

Memory
RAM: 512 MB

Storage
Internal Storage: 4 GB
Expandable Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Memory Card Slot type: microSD

Display
Display Type: 7 inch Capacitive Touchscreen with 800 x 480 pixels
Other Display Features: Multi-touch Screen

Camera
Primary Camera: 0.3 megapixels

Business Features
Document Support: Document Viewer , Document Editor
Other Business features: Live TV

Battery
Battery Type: 2800 mAh
Internet Browsing Time: 5 hrs

Internet Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Yes , 802.11 b/g

Multimedia
Video Playback: Yes , HD Playback
Video Formats Supported: MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, 3GP, MOV, MKV, RM, RMVB
Audio Formats Supported: MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV

Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Other Connectivity Features: 3G Dongle Support Via USB and Only Support Tata Photon Dongle
USB: Yes, USB 2.0

Dimensions
Dimensions: 122 x 192 x 10 mm
Weight: 360 g

Additional Features
Resizable Widgets, Games, There is No Sim Slot and Can Not Make Calls, Handset Does not Come with Tata Photon Dongle, Customer need to Produce a Funbook Bill in the Nearest Tata Store to Buy an Dongle which will Cost RS: 500 -/-

Some reviews about Micromax Funbook:

Finally received this tablet from another store since its not available on flipkart yet(as on 16-04-2012)....been using it since a week now and now i guess i can tell u all the flaws basically since other reviews only tell you what already is written on the box or in the specifications,,,,,,,

First of all,the tablet isn't that gr8 to look at,i mean its "OK",nothing too good bout it

Secondly,mine went gaga while typing once,had to do a factory reset and been working alright since then,i hope it doesn't do that again,

Thirdly,web browsing isnt a gr8 experience,its "NICE" though

Fourthly,hardware buttons look like a cheap tablet buttons, there was no need to do that,i searched Google and saw this tablet sold in open market by some other Chinese name so basically what micromax has done is buy a cheap tablet,used the micromax stamp and sold it to us,typically Indian

Fifthly,camera sucks,o man its filthy, Skype video call is a shame,i tried calling a buddy with a same tablet and the sound was like barking dogs and video was like green strips,rest u guys can imagine,i felt like smacking the tablet in the wall(yes it does have a inbuilt microphone)

Sixthly,it does make u feel every now and then that its a 6k tablet

NOW THE GOOD THINGS(keeping in mind it costs only 6.5k)
screen brightness is good and the touch itself is very nice
YouTube works flawlessly
eBook reading is nice too
gaming is a good experience
applications start w/o lag
 I didn't find the speaker too bad,they are nice,i like hearing some music and its nice to have this tablet around
android 4.0.3 ICS is good interface,just the feel of it is nice

If this is going to be your first tablet u are gonna love the hell out of it but if u have used anything like Samsung or apple or blackberry and u are gonna compare it to them then its gonna be hard for you to justify why u bought it.....as far as i am concerned i am giving it a 3 out of 5 stars.....a good tablet but nothing great....useful but not essential....cheap cool but not crazy.....if u cnt afford 25k tablets u should go nowhere else and buy this one straight....

Here are some images of Computer's Input and Output Devices.

Input Device : Input devices are those devices which are used to give instructions to computer. All these input devices are use to give instructions to a computer. Without the help of input devices we will not be able to give any instructions to computer thus computer cannot process for further processing. Thus our work will not done without using an input device. Below are the some images of input devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Sony Xperia S are two of the very best mobile devices that make use of the excellent Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Previously we took a look at the design and display quality on both of these models. We concluded that both models offered superb styling but the Sony eclipsed its rival for screen technology. Now we see how the models compare in terms of processing power and camera quality.

There is very little to choose between these two devices in terms of processing power with both handsets incorporating impressive chipsets. The Sony Xperia S uses a powerful Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon processor which boasts dual cores and is clocked at 1.5Ghz. This chip helps the model to deliver excellent performance speeds and the dual cores are especially beneficial for multi tasking. An Adreno 220 graphics processing unit is also featured on this model to ensure the phone can handle the most demanding games titles that are available. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus also incorporates a dual core processor but one that is clocked at a lower speed of 1.2Ghz. This ARM Cortex A9 processor still manages to deliver super operation speeds and there is no noticeable difference between this model and the Xperia S in terms of performance. A PowerVR SGX540 graphics processing chip ensures that games titles and video playback is superb. The dual core chipsets on both of these models deliver excellent operation speeds and despite the slightly less powerful configuration on the Galaxy Nexus performance on both models is almost identical.

One area where the Sony Xperia S does impress us more than its rival is with its excellent photography features. Sony have always provided excellent cameras on their devices and this model in no exception. The Xperia S can capture photographs at a resolution of 12 mega pixels. Thanks to the excellent BSI sensor that is also used the image quality is superb. A secondary camera is also present on the model which can capture 1.3 mega pixel photographs. Some useful features are also present to help users in capturing the highest possible quality. An LED flash, smile detection and auto focus are all very useful while more unusual features such as a 3D Sweep Panoramic mode is a fun and innovative introduction. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus offers a still camera feature with a resolution of 5 mega pixels which is considerably lower than what the Xperia S boasts. The model does however still produce some high quality images thanks to a good quality sensor and some excellent features which include face detection and touch focus. Both handsets record video footage at 1080P resolution.

The Sony Xperia S and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are both powerful phones that offer excellent operation speeds. The Sony model does offer more in the way of photographic quality thanks to an extremely high resolution and a superb BSI sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a superb mobile device which has become a global success thanks to its excellent specification. One of the attractive features of this model is the large 4.3 inch display which makes the handset perfect for a variety of different uses. One area where the screen is particularly useful is for playing the huge selection of games that are available for this phone. One of the best new games available for this device is Pot Smash. We take a closer look at this addictive new application.

The whole idea behind the Pot Smash game for the Samsung Galaxy S2 is to smash lots of fragile items that range from teapots to plates. In Greek culture plate smashing has been a tradition for centuries but many of us cannot afford to destroy our valuable items on a regular basis despite the undeniable enjoyment that it can provide. Pot Smash gives us all the opportunity to destroy items without it costing a penny or requiring any cleaning up afterwards. The game features a number of different modes but one of the most enjoyable is the Zen mode. Here you just have to smash as many items as you can within a set amount of time. A succession of items scroll quickly across the screen and you simply have to tap them in order to smash them. These objects do scroll very quickly and it is nearly impossible to destroy every item, even though the game supports multi touch so skilled players can tap the screen in two places at the same time.

There are seven other game modes available on Pot Smash for the Samsung Galaxy S2, many of which require a more considered approach than the all out destruction found on the Zen mode. These modes include a Memory mode which requires users to memorize certain items and then smash them when they appear on screen. There is also a Word Search mode where the items each have a letter painted on them. Users are required to smash the items in the correct order to spell out the desired word. In terms of design the application is superb. The simple graphics look great on the Galaxy's excellent display while the Super AMOLED technology that is used helps to produce wonderfully vivid colors. Pot Smash is a very addictive title that helps to ease stress and takes up a very small amount of time thanks to most challenges only lasting sixty seconds.

Pot Smash is an impressive new game for the Samsung Galaxy S2. The large screen on the phone is perfect for displaying the scrolling items and the addictive game play will have users returning in a bid to beat their highest scores.

The HTC One X offers advanced camera technology with its built in 8 megapixel camera that uses the HTC Sense features and technology to provide the useful functions which work great every time. The handset and interface also provide many other impressive features.

This phone offers you a genuine digital camera on your mobile featuring impressive functions such as the smart flash which ensures the flash works to enhance light without impairing the overall picture and its quality. For example, you capture a photo of someone in a low-lit room and their face comes out bright white in the image. With this smart flash feature that will not happen as it senses the distance between the camera and an object automatically and then applies one of five different flash levels to it. So you can capture all of the photos you want in any setting and the flash will make sure that the image is perfect. In addition to this the camera also offers continuous shooting. This feature which is becoming more apparent on smartphones now and appears on all of this new One series of handsets including the HTC One S allows you to capture multiple shots when you hit the snap button. On tapping the onscreen instant shutter the phone camera takes under a second to be ready and snap the first shot, the dedicated Image Chip then processes the image so fast you can instantly take many more photos one after the other.

Along with the camera and its many capabilities the One X also offers a clear and vibrant display measuring 4.7 inches and offering 720 pixel High Definition with touch parameters. The 1.5 gigahertz quad-core processor meanwhile ensures that everything runs seamlessly on the phone through its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. This is the latest Android OS to be released and provides an entirely re-developed and thought-out user interface. Additionally, you can enjoy many other new features, as you can with HTC Sense 4, the most up to date cerise of the Sense experience. The handset also offers up to 32 gigabytes of internal storage memory and all of the entertainment features you can want, including the impressive Beats Audio sound enhancement for your music.

The HTC One X is a good looking and powerful smartphone which provides excellent hardware and software to bring you a phone which you can do just about anything with. Most importantly for many it offers a stunning main camera which allows you to create fantastic photos and HD video clips with ease.

Phones sporting quad-core processors have gotten everybody's attention these days. Two of these handsets have been officially lunched. These are the HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD. It's no doubt that these phones offers the unsurpassed performance compared to other phones in the market. However, what's the difference between the two. Let's find out.

Both phones offer one of the largest touch screens in the market. HTC's new flagship sports a 4.7 inch Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touch screen that has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. LG's new super phone also sports a 4.7 inch HD-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that offers the same resolution at 720 x 1280 pixels. Both sport a pixel density of 312 ppi. These large-screen displays are ideal for high-definition video playback, streaming videos in HD, browsing the web, and playing games.

Both phones offer the same high-speed internet connection. They both allow users to download at speeds of up to 21 mbps and upload at speeds of up to 5.76 mbps. They also allow users to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. Both phones allow users to access public hotspots, office wireless networks, or home wireless networks. This means that you do not have to rely only on your 3G network for access to the internet.

When it comes to on board storage, the HTC One X offers 32 GB of internal memory. The LG Optimus 4X HD only offers 16 GB of internal storage. However, HTC's new flagship does not support micro-SD cards since it comes packaged with an online storage service. LG's super phone does support up to 32 GB from a micro-SD card. Regardless of storage options, both phones will allow you to store apps, recorded videos, and captured images.

The two phones also come with top of the line built-in cameras. The HTC One X sports an 8 megapixel camera. The LG Optimus 4X HD also sports a similar camera with the same megapixel count. Both cameras can record videos in 1080p (full high-definition). The two phones also come with 1.3 megapixel front-facing secondary cameras that are ideal for taking self portraits and making video calls.

When it comes to gaming and multi-tasking, both handsets sport the most craved CPUs in the market. They both sport 1.5 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipsets with ULP GeForce graphics processing units. This means that these processors offer unsurpassed performance and hardcore gaming. The two super phones run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) right out of the box.

As you can see, there are little differences between the two. Both offer superior performance. Both offer superior graphics. So will it be the HTC One X or the LG Optimus 4X HD? The choice is yours.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is the biggest member of the Samsung Galaxy Family. This is also Samsung's first attempt in giving us a tablet and a phone rolled into one. Technically speaking, this handset is borderline tablet and it measures at 146.9 x 83 x 9.7mm and it weighs in at 178 grams only. For such a huge phone, this is quite lightweight and slim as well. It offers an amazing 8MP shutter with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels. You can also record videos in full HD and at 1080 pixels and at 24 to 30 frames per second. This handset features a front-facing 2MP camera too. Let us try to find out more about this amazing giant phone. Read on!

This handset boasts a whopping 5.3" HD Super AMOLED Touch Screen. You will be immersed like no other device can do. As mentioned earlier, it features a resolution of 1280 x 800. With this, you will experience breathtaking colors and see everything in razor sharp details. You will enjoy your favorite HD Movies and even your favorite HD TV shows. You can get all of these from the Media Hub HD of Samsung. When it comes to video play back, this handset is capable of delivering them to you in 1080 pixels and in High Definition too.

This handset is certified as Samsung Approved for Enterprise or SAFE. This supports SAFE's four pillars including: Mobile Device Management (MDM); Exchange ActiveSync for corporate email/calendar/contacts (EAS); on-device description encryption (ODE); and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). With its full support for Exchange ActiveSync, you will be able to manage and sync your work email and calendars. The phone VPN support will allow you to easily connect with your corporate resources when they are out and away from the office. You will also get a pre-loaded Polaris Office on this handset. With this, you can easily edit and view your Microsoft Office docs and Google docs even when you are on the go.

This handset ships with the amazing S Pen. This will give you new ways of capturing, creating, and even sharing. This phone and S-pen will allow you to write a personal note or draw things using your own handwriting. How is that possible? Well, the S-Pen is pressure sensitive. Therefore, it easily and automatically responds with various line thicknesses just like when you are using a real pen.

The Samsung Galaxy Note ships with Android Gingerbread OS. But soon enough, you will also get the latest Android Iteration (Ice Cream Sandwich) on this phone.

The Apple iPhone 4S allows you to send and receive messages and carry out phone calls using a number of different formats. This is achieved via both the standard formats as well as those provided by apps downloaded from the AppStore. In this article I will look at some of the communication apps available, so you can take advantage of the benefits they bring.

The FaceTime app makes its first appearance on the iPhone 4S, working alongside the handset's built in front facing camera. You can only use the app if the person you are speaking to has a device with FaceTime (iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2 etc) and a front facing camera. If they have, then you can carry out video calls over a Wi-Fi network, so you can not only hear them but also see them in real time. This app is especially useful if you are contacting someone oversees, as you can avoid the notoriously high call charges associated with calling foreign number on a telephone. Because it is free, this app comes highly recommended.

This is an app which allows you to send and receive SMS and MMS messages for free. Most iPhone 4S tariffs have an allowance of free messages included, but if you go over this allowance, an app like WhatsApp can be very useful. Because the app uses a 3G or Wi-Fi connection, messages incur no charges (although data charges may apply when using 3G in certain situations. To be sure, use Wi-Fi whenever possible). This app costs £0.69 from the AppStore and I think this is very good value as you can use it to send an unlimited number of text messages and media messages. You can only send messages using this app if your intended recipient also has WhatsApp installed on their phone. WhatsApp is also available for other operating systems like Android, so can also be used on phones like the Samsung Galaxy S2, for example.

As you can see, there are more options for communication on the iPhone 4S than the standard phone and message features. If you use apps like those outlined above wisely, you can significantly reduce your monthly phone bill. These kinds of apps are great for those who have lower allowances on their tariff or who use a Pay As You Go plan. There are many more such apps on the AppStore which allow you to communicate for free using an iPhone 4S; be sure to check out my other articles for details on some of these.

People were expecting a lot of new things from famous Mobile Giants during the Mobile World Congress 2012 held in Barcelona Spain. Yes, Samsung came out with their latest budget Android phone and even their latest Projector phone. Apple was quiet during the MWC. LG came out with their fastest and best handset to date, the Optimus 4X HD. But nobody expected the hardware specialist (Huawei) to deliver not just one super smartphone but two crazy fast handsets. I am talking about the crazy fast Huawei Ascend D Quad XL and the Huawei Ascend D Quad. Both are sporting the powerful Quad-Core K3V2 processor. The Ascend D Quad is sporting a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, while the Ascend D Quad XL is powered by a 1.5Ghz Quad-Core processor.

Now, another best feature of this handset is its 4.5" IPS + LCD capacitive touch screen. It comes with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 326 ppi. This may not be an AMOLED or Retina Display, but it sure can deliver what is expected from it. You will get rich colors and great viewing angles on this handset all the time.

This handset ships with an 8MP camera with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and dual LED flash. It also ships with a 1.3MP (at 720 pixels) front-facing camera. Video recording is at 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second (fps). You can shoot videos like a pro with this phone's camera. You will also enjoy making and taking video calls on this handset.

And the good things don't end there, as you can see this handset ships with the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich. If all of the famous Android handsets are now getting their much awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update, this handset is pre-installed with it. One of the best features of the new Android OS is its ability to unlock the handset without having to touch the phone's screen. This is not magic! This is the power of the Ice Cream Sandwich. Now, if you want to unlock your phone all you have to do is to simply look at the phone's camera and it will automatically recognize you from store photos.

With the phone's quad-core processor and powerful new Ice Cream Sandwich OS, you can make wonders on this crazy fast handset. As you can see, this handset is today's most fastest and powerful handset. Now you know something about it, all you have to do is to wait for arrival of the crazy fast Huawei Ascend D Quad XL.

The HTC One S makes it easy to add, access and manage your contacts through the intuitive HTC Sense 4.0 user interface. The handset also boasts an 8 megapixel camera, advanced touchscreen and also has a durable ceramic unibody design which makes it an appealing handset on many levels.

Thanks to the integration of all your contacts through Facebook, Twitter and Google, your contacts folder is automatically filled with your contacts from these sources. Even more impressive is its seemingly intelligent ability to recognise duplicates, which the handset will then suggest as matches. This will provide a shortcut which allows you to integrate all matched contacts at a tap of the screen and these will automatically be integrated into one contact. Additionally, a contact's Facebook profile picture, as well as their current status and latest 'Tweet' will be displayed on the phone whenever they call. If it is their birthday, this will also be displayed on their screen, so you have no excuses for not remembering their birthday!

The HTC One S sees the addition of enhanced Google Voice recognition which actually works remarkable well. This has applications in your contacts folder also, which when activated, simply requires you to say "Call" followed by the contact's name. This will then call them automatically so you do not need to scroll through your contacts folder which can be a godsend if you have a lot of contacts stored on your phone. However, if you choose to use the more traditional means and manually find a specific person's contact info, the HTC One S makes this easier than ever. You can assign group folders to which you can add contacts. For example you could set up a folder for family, colleagues, or even for people on your sports teams, or specific circles of friends. When scrolling through all your contacts, the responsive touchscreen of the HTC One S comes into its own. Because contacts are by default, stored in alphabetical order, you can scroll along the right hand edge of the screen and a large icon with the current letter will appear. This updates in real time so you can quickly find a contact based on the first letter of their contact details.

The 'Smart Dial' feature is also included with the HTC One S. This has a search bar which allows you to start typing a contact's name and this will then be updated in real time after every character you enter. This filters your contacts based on the characters you have entered, making it possible to find the contact you want within a couple of seconds.

The HTC One S is the perfect phone for those who like to stay organised, thanks largely to its attributes when it comes to contact management.

Huawei unleashed a couple of handsets during the Mobile World Congress 2012 (Barcelona, Spain). Two of Huawei's most powerful handsets are sporting powerful and fastest Quad-Core processors; they are the Huawei Ascend D Quad and the Huawei Ascend D Quad XL. Let us try to find out more about these two handsets and why they were able to impress a lot of people who attended the said event. Read on.

We all have witnessed what the powerful dual-core can do to a handset. We have seen and witnessed what the Samsung Galaxy S2 and LG Optimus 2X are capable of giving us. So what more if we are face to face with the new quad-core processor? I am sure that you will be able to forget all about the good things that your dual-core handsets were able to give you.

So what is so remarkable about these two new handsets by Huawei? Well, for one, as I've mentioned earlier they are both sporting K3V2 Quad-Core processors made by Huawei. The Ascend D Quad's processor clocks at 1.2Ghz while the Ascend D Quad XL's processor clocks at 1.5GHz. You can say that the latter is a bit faster than its sibling.

Aside from their powerful Quad-Core processors, both of these handsets sport a whopping 4.5" IPS+ LCD capacitive touch screens. They may not have an AMOLED screen, but they are sporting the latest display screen technology that you can compete with it.

You want to know more? I have more. Yes, these two handsets are running on the latest Android Iteration (Android 4.0 or the Ice Cream Sandwich). You no longer have to deal with older Android OS; with these handsets you will taste the power of an Ice Cream Sandwich. One of the best new features of the said Android OS is its FaceUnlock. This feature will allow you to unlock the handset without touching the phone's screen or pushing any buttons. Yes this phone will unlock itself as soon as it recognizes your face through the phone's camera, and via your stored images (phone files). What is more, the phone's overall performance will be enhanced by the said OS.

Another cool feature of these handsets is their 8MP shutters. Both are with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and dual-LED flash. They also have the same 1.3MP (720p) front-facing shutter. It can record videos at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second (fps).

If these handsets are really fast on their own right now, what more if their Quad-Core processors and their Ice Cream Sandwich OS joined forces? I am sure that you will have the best mobile experience ever.

These handsets were able to turn heads during the MWC 2012, and I am sure that you are also salivating over the juicy yet brief details that I gave you. Well, worry no more! The Huawei Ascend D Quad and Ascend D Quad XL are due to land second Quarter of this year to a store near you.