Infographics Shows The Rise Of Windows Phone Platform

When Microsoft first introduced its new mobile phone platform in 2010 - Windows Phone 7, it was met with mixed response. Enthusiasts praised it for its innovative and fresh look and design, while critics criticized it for not bringing enough to the plate and even going so far as to predict its failure. However, it is now 2014 with the new iteration Windows Phone 8.1, and the platform has seen a steady growth, aiming to compete against the big guns Android and iOS. Microsoft's collaboration with Nokia in bringing out great quality Windows Phone products across different price ranges, has played a contributing factor in this success as analysts are expecting the WP OS to cross 100 million devices this year and become the 3rd largest mobile OS worldwide. In fact, Windows Phone has already been outselling the iPhone in 24 markets including India, Malaysia, South Africa, Russia, Ukraine, and Poland.

In Conversation With Bipin Preet Singh of MobiKwik

MobiKwik is a mobile app that allows you to carry out electronic transactions right from your mobile phone from wherever you are and is therefore gaining popularity due to the sheer convenience it offers. I had a chance to converse with Bipin Preet Singh, CEO & Founder of MobiKwik to find out more about the success of this app. Read on.

Review: Antec GX700 - A Great Combination Of Looks, Performance, And Price

Antec GX700

Price: Rs 4267

For most of us mere mortals who haven't yet moved on to using portable computing devices, a cabinet is simply a metal box into which an assembled computer is placed. However, enthusiasts and gamers have a completely different picture in mind for PC cabinets. To these, and understandably so, it is more about what functionality it supports, what additional features it incorporates, whether it has good ventilation, whether it is strong enough, and also how good it looks. That last point is more about bragging rights than about the functional purpose of the cabinet. Antec has been around since a long time and has got quite a range of products for the enthusiast community. The company has been gracious enough to send me for review, the GX700 gaming cabinet, which is a GX Series cabinet with an awesome military theme. I have tried my hand out at the cabinet. Read on.

Violin Launches Windows All-Flash Array for Next-Gen Enterprise And Cloud Deployment

 

Violin Memory, Inc, a leading provider of all-flash storage arrays and appliances delivering application solutions for the enterprise, announced today general availability of the Windows Flash Array (WFA). Jointly developed with Microsoft Corp., the WFA is the first all-flash high-performance storage array powered by Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 to deliver a rich set of high performance storage features and data services for the enterprise.

 

Review: Panasonic VIERA TH-P50ST60D - The Last Of The Plasmas Can Still Hold Its Own

Panasonic VIERA TH-P50ST60D

MRP: Rs 1,25,000 (market price starting at Rs 1,00,000)

Television technology has come a long way with LED-backlit TVs currently being the TV technology of popular choice. However, Plasma TV technology continues to hold its own purely because of its inherently superior image quality. Panasonic has been one of the main proponents of this ageing technology and is still one of the largest Plasma TV makers in the market. The company has got the VIERA TH-P50ST60D belonging to the ST60 series, which is its 2013 mid-range offering. However, the performance surprised me. Read on.

Zebronics Launches Four 5.1 Speaker Models For Rs 4000 Each

Zebronics Launches Four 5.1 Speaker Models For Rs 4000 Each

Zebronics has launched four different models of speakers, each sporting 5.1 surround sound, all comprising its 5.1 Sound Monsters category. Here are excerpts from the press release:

These have been designed to deliver high quality sound at a cost effective price. They come with down firing sub-woofers to deliver the party effects required in the entertainment zone. Zebronics has added ZEB-SW8590RUCF, ZEB-SW8580RUCF, ZEB-SW8570RUCF and ZEB-SW8530RUCF speakers to the Sound Monster range.Zebronics believes that these models have been designed to add the style quotient to user's party zones. The satellite units are well designed to match home décor and facilitate with true surround - sound. They provide the right output which is comfortable on ears and sufficient to enjoy the music, both hard and soft. The full range speakers and down-firing subwoofers make the sound reliable and effective. All the speakers come with 5 satellite units and 1 sub-woofer of 100W RMS.

Key Features

• 100W Output Power

• FM Radio

• LED Display

• Fully Functional Remote Control

• Support SD memory cards & USB pen drive

Pradeep Doshi, Director- Sales for Zebronics said "Our Sound Monsters will definitely grab your attention with its royal appearance and great surround sound. These speakers are sure to enhance the beauty of customer's party zone. The aggressive pricing of these speakers makes them affordable to masses. Zebronics believes in designing quality rich products at challenging prices and Sound Monster range has always been one of our best to show case. Partners would love to address the growing demands of quality sound in the market through our Sound Monster Speakers"
Specification

• Output Power: 40W+12W x 5

• Voltage: AC220V -240V 50/60Hz

• Frequency response: 40Hz-20KHz

• S/N ratio: ≥80dB

• Separation: ≥45dB

• Subwoofer driver unit: 6.5"

• Satellite driver unit: 3" x 5

• Woofer size: 170 x 318 x 355 mm

• Satellite size: 110 x 200 x 122 mm

The company launched the ZEB-SW8590RUCF, ZEB-SW8580RUCF, ZEB-SW8570RUCF, and the ZEB-SW8530RUCF. Not only are their characteristics and features identical, they are also priced at the same value at Rs 4000, which is not a bad price for a wireless remote controlled 5.1 speakers set. I must say that these speakers do look different and the design is decent. As far as the audio quality is concerned, I can only comment about that after listening to them.

Tech Predictions Of 2014 - Guest Post By Sanjay Deshmukh, Citrix

The following is a guest post by Sanjay Deshmukh, Area Vice President, India subcontinent, Citrix.

Our workplace is going through a rapid transformation led by change in the way we work. Today "work" is no more a place we go to. It's what we do when ever and where ever business needs to be done. Given the impact of globalisation and also focus on customer majority of workforce prefers a flexible working environment which is not restricted within office premises and devices, and the tech savvy millennial generation is actively driving the evolution of IT consumerization at workplaces in India. In addition, widespread smartphone penetration in India coupled with strong convergence between mobile and internet, provides enterprises a convenient medium for improving access to technology and mobility solutions to their customers, employees and contractors. As a result, mobility has become one of the key drivers for business transformation and growth and a topmost priority on the boardroom agenda. As we progress into the future, there will be a need to redefine the purview of mobility from being restricted to devices and the security to a more overarching vision of enabling employees to work from anywhere and thus mobilizing all the aspects of business viz Data, enterprise and native applications, Collaboration and Support which are required to fulfil this vision’ In this context of the new found imperatives of Indian organisations we anticipate the following top technology trends in 2014.