Acer Iconia W4 tablet with 8-inch display, Windows 8.1 launched at Rs. 24,999

Acer has launched the successor to the Iconia W3 tablet, the Iconia W4 in India. The Acer Iconia W4 32GB variant will be available at Rs. 24,999, while the 64GB variant of the tablet will be available at Rs. 26,999.

Acer launched the Iconia W4 for the US in October this year.

The Acer Iconia W4 tablet runs Windows 8.1, Microsoft's latest operating system for desktops, notebooks and x86 tablets. Windows 8.1 brings new additions like enhanced searching and sharing features Internet Explorer 11, improved touch optimisation and brings back the 'Start' button.

The tablet is powered by 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3740 'Bay Trail-T' processor coupled with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The Acer Iconia W4 tablet features an 8-inch IPS (1280x800) display and sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera and alongside a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Iconia W4 comes preloaded with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 for creating and editing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. The tablet also supports additional storage up to 32GB with the help of microSD card. Connectivity options on the tablet include Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI and microSD slot.

The company also bundles a keyboard with the Iconia W4 tablet, which features leather cover that folds out, also serving as a tablet stand.

Acer had unveiled its first 8.1-inch Windows 8 tablet, the Acer Iconia W3, back in June at Computex 2013. It is powered by an Intel Atom Z2760 processor with a 1.8GHz dual-core chip. The tablet comes with a 1280x800 pixel resolution LED-backlit display. It also has a 2-megapixel front facing camera and a 2-megapixel rear camera.

Connectivity options on the Iconia W3 include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB and Micro-HDMI, lacking USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports seen on previous Windows tablets from Acer. The device weighs 540 grams and is 11.35mm thick. Acer promises around eight hours of battery life for the tablet which happens to be pretty good for its size.

Acer Iconia W4 tablet key specifications

    8-inch IPS (1280x800) display with Zero Air Gap technology
    1.8GHz Intel fourth generation (Intel Bay Trail series) Atom processor
    32GB/ 64GB inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
    Windows 8.1
    5-megapixel rear autofocus camera
    2-megapixel front-facing camera

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Logitech Launced New Z600 speakers with Sweet Sound and Elegant looks

Bluetooth speakers now come in different shapes and sizes. Cylindrical, drum or tube-shaped or even saucer like, we have seen them in various appearances. The Z600 Bluetooth speakers from Logitech are a work of fine art; with gentle curves, a fabric finish and pleasant colours, the Z600 perfectly complement the good looks of your Apple Macintosh or the present-day, thin and good-looking notebook computers from numerous vendors. When placed next to the computer, the Z600 look like beautiful flower vases with gray fabric grilles. On or off, they add a graceful note to any space.

Out of the box, the silver coloured Z600 are pretty light and look more like computer speakers but Logitech wants us to use them more as wireless speakers, hence the Bluetooth capability. There is a white strip that runs up the length of the satellite from the audio cable connection.

On the right speaker, the white strip holds the Bluetooth and power buttons and, behind a rubber door, an 3.5 mm auxiliary input. Other than that, the top of the control speaker holds a touch disc and Bluetooth status light, micro-USB port and AUX jack.

Set up was a simple affair at my end. While the speakers are wireless, they still have cords. You connect the speaker wires to the Y-connector and plug the power supply into an outlet. On the control speaker, you will need to press the power button and a tone tells you that the speakers are powered and ready for use. When pairing a Bluetooth device, such as a notebook computer or a mobile phone, you need to press the Bluetooth button. The status light will blink rapidly to indicate that the speakers are ready for pairing.

Often, Bluetooth connections can be a little troublesome with computers. That is why Logitech has included the USB transmitter so the speakers will quickly and easily pair up with your computer and stream audio more reliably. The transmitter also allows for smooth switching between connected devices.

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iPad Air Specification and Review It is faster and lighter, but too much thinner

Holding the iPad Air for the first time I was quite sure that this was lighter than my old tablet. There was no doubt about that. In fact, at 469 grams, it has become almost 150 grams lighter in comparison to my iPad 2 and shed almost 200 grams when compared to the fourth generation. That is quite substantial.

But has it become thinner? I couldn't quite make out at in a single glance. On paper the iPad 2 is 9mm thick and the iPad Air is thinner at 7.5mm. But it is hard to make out the difference, though 1.5mm has been shaved off in comparison to the last three versions of the tablet. Keep the two devices side by side and it is almost impossibe to find a difference in height, at least to the naked eye.  

Full Specifications of iPad Air....

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Amazon Recently Reduced Prices of Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Tablets in India

Amazon has reduced the price of its Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablets by up to 18 per cent. The company has priced 32GB Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch tablet at Rs 21,999 and 16 GB at Rs 17,999, Amazon India said in a statement. Earlier, the tablets were priced at Rs 25,999 and Rs 21,999 respectively.

"The new prices make Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inches even more attractive for consumers. Designed for entertainment, the tablet is perfect for web browsing, apps, games and reading eBooks," the company said.

Kindle is available at over 200 retail outlets across India and its users have access to over 1.97 million books, including over 325,000 titles that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.

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Google Finally Launched Nexus 7 Tab in India Minimum in Rs. 20,999

Google finally launched their another tab Nexus 7 in India with 3 models Rs. 20,999 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, while the 32GB Wi-Fi only model is available at Rs. 23,999, and the 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G (HSPA+, LTE) model at Rs. 27,999.


The Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB Wi-Fi only tablet would be available only after November 26, as the Play Store listing clearly says, "Leaves warehouse by November 26, 2013." However, both the Nexus 7 (2013) 32GB models will be shipped in up to two business days, claims the Play Store listing.

Nexus 7 Specification:

Device type:
          Tablet

OS:
           PopupAndroid (4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1)
 
Dimensions:
           7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 inches (198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm)

Weight:
           11.99 oz (340 g) the average is 17.2 oz       (490g)

Physical size:
        7.0 inches

Resolution:
        1280 x 800 pixels

Pixel density:
        216 ppi

Technology:
        IPS LCD

Colors:
        16 777 216

Touchscreen:
            Multi-touch

Features:
        Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Video calling: 
        Yes
 
Front-facing camera:
       1.2 MP

Secondary:
      No

System chip:
        NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L

Processor:
        Quad core, 1300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9

Graphics processor:
            ULP GeForce @ 416MHz

System memory:
        1024 MB RAM

Built-in storage:
        8 GB

Stand-by time:
        12.5 days (300 hours)
        the average is 31 days (733 h)

Capacity:
        4325 mAh

Not user replaceable:
        Yes

Music player:
            Album, Artist, Playlists

Features:
            Album art cover, Background playback
 
Speakers:
        Stereo speakers
 
YouTube player:
        Yes

Browser:
        Popup Chrome

Built-in online services support:
        YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

Technology Positioning:
        GPS

Navigation:
        Yes

Connectivity Bluetooth:
            3.0

Wi-Fi:
            802.11 a, b, g, n
    
USB:
            USB 2.0
        
Connector:
            microUSB
        
Features:
            USB Host
    
Other:
        NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync


Notifications:
        Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
    
Additional microphone/s:
            Yes
    
Sensors:
            Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
            Voice commands, Voice recording

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