Mercury launches Powerful 7 inch tablet at Rs 9,499:

               Mercury, a player in computer peripherals, has launched its first tablet in India for just Rs 9,499. The tablet, called mTab, is based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features a 1.2 GHz 3-core processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB inbuilt storage with an expandable memory of up to 32 GB.
                  It is very similar to recently launched Beetel Magiq tablet.
                  In terms of specification though Mercury tablet beats the Magiq hands down with better processor (1GHz in Magiq Vs 1.2 GHz in mTab), latest Android version (Android 2.2 in Beetel Vs Android 2.3 of mTab), and its capacitive touchscreen in contrast to the resistive in Magiq.
                 In terms of specification, mTab is even better than the Reliance 3G Tab. However, all will depend on the actual performance.
                On the connectivity front, the Mercury mTab has support for both 3G and WiFi network. It will also offer customised 3G packages as a bundled add-on with the tablet for free internet surfing. However, the details will be announced in the first week of September when the tablet will hit the retail stores.
                There is a 1.3 megapixel front camera for video conferencing and creating videos. The company claims that the mTab can play videos continuously for four hours and supports all photo and music formats. It measures 19.3cm X 11.7cm X 1.4cm, has a 7 inch WVGA TFT LCD capacitive touch display. The tablet weighs 400 grams.
               Mercury mTab comes with a 4000 mAh battery which is better than most other tablets in this segment. It also comes with a HDMI output for connecting it to a HD TV.
              Commenting on the launch, Sushmita Das, country manager, India, Kobian (Mercury's parent company) said, "We are not in the league to announce the cheapest tablet in the country, we believe in providing a strong quality product backed with features and applications that are required by today's user. We promise an experience for all with a high performance display, ease of internet surfing, playing a huge range of games and it's not heavy on your pocket."
           The tablet carries 1 year warranty and will be available in stores starting September.

When to Buy Tech Products:

             It's a classic question when a lovely new gadget comes out on the market: when is the right time to buy? Buy the product early, and you get bragging rights and more time enjoying its features, but you almost certainly pay more than if you'd waited.
               Predicting prices for consumer electronics is more complicated. Consumer electronics are meant to be kept and enjoyed. People don't want to wait so long to buy a product that they're stuck with an outdated model, no matter how cheap it is. "We believe there's only a limited time people will wait".
               To formulate its insights, Decide factors in predictions of new models or discontinued service. It also might direct consumers to newer models instead of discounted old ones. In some cases, new models actually cost less than predecessors due to high supply.
              More utilitarian products such as printers had fairly stable prices; flashier products such as digital cameras could vary wildly, leaving consumers playing tricky guessing games.
              The long-term impact of price prediction could be huge. It's not just a question of when to buy a flashy new toy. As companies become better at predicting prices and features for all types of devices, buying at the right time could help consumers own better-quality products across the board.

Asus Launches USB Headphone Amplifier

            Taiwan-based Asus has launched its first USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC), the Xonar Essence One. The USB DAC with the world's first 8x symmetrical up sampling technology, also features a 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), audiophile-class headphone AMP and eleven operational amplifier (op-amp) design for tonal customization.

            The average SNR, of other USB DACs is about 110dB, but with an extremely high 120dB SNR, the Xonar Essence One provides audiophiles with clearer sounds, enabling minute sound details to be heard while significantly reducing noise levels, calims the company release.

           Xonar Essence One features a fully swappable op-amp design. An op-amp is the key part in a DAC that amplifies the analog signal and affects tonal characteristics, such as darkness or brightness of sound or the overall sound image.

Bharti Group Launches Tablet @ INR 9,999

               Beetel Teletech, part of Bharti Enterprises that controls top mobile carrier Bharti Airtel, launched a tablet computer priced at 9,999 rupees on Wednesday.
              The 7-inch tablet, branded Beetel Magiq, Having Android operating system and supports both 3G and Wi-Fi networks.

              Beetel is one of the largest makers of fixed-line phones in India. A company spokesman said China's Huawei was their manufacturing partner for the tablet.

Tablet Specification:

Display: 7” Capacitive Touch Screen
Operating System: Android 2.2 Froyo
Processor: 1GHz Qualcomn Snapdragon
Camera: 2MP Front and Rear
Memory: 32GB

Reliance Launches 3G Tablet @ Rs. 12,999/-

          The Reliance Communications Tuesday launched its low end tablet with good feature set Priced at Rs.12,999 and Aimed at all age groups. This tablet will find a wide appeal among Indian market.

Technical Specifications for Reliance Tablet is as follows:

Display:  7” inch LCD Display with Multi-touch, 800 X 480 pixels

OS: Android 2.3 OS

CPU: 800 MHz

Camera:

• Rear: 2 Megapixel Camera
• Front: VGA Camera

Memory:

•  512MB RAM
•  Up to 32 GB Memory Card (4GB Included)

Connectivity: Wireless 802.11 b/g  and Bluetooth

Applications:

 GPS with Maps, Facebook, Gmail, Twitter and IM, Android Marketplace (Download thousands of free Apps), Media Player, Other features includes Mobile TV, voice calling and video recording

Weight: 389 gm

Tablet War : Tablets Comparision

Technology is evolving at very high speed - the list of Top 5 Internet Tablets is evidence of this thing!
The main things to consider while comparing tablets are price range, what features, how looks they are.
Here is list of the 5 most significant tablets to watch for, we look this until another some tablets announces in next future:

1) Samsung Galaxy Tab : Featuring a 10.1 inch WXGA TFT LCD display (1280 x 800) powered by 1GHz dual core AP, is 8.6mm thin and weighs only 595g. Surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Flash player 10.2, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 will deliver premium entertainment experience whether watching videos, movies or playing games.
2) Blackberry Playbook 7 Inch Internet Tablet: Featuring 7-inch capacitive display (1024×600 resolution) powered by 1GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB RAM, Available in 32GB and 64GB Internal storage. It has 5MP rear camera, 3MP front-facing camera.
3) Apple iPad 2 Internet Tablet: Featuring 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 Processor,2X Faster CPU, 9X Faster Graphics with 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology(1024x768 resolution) , It has front and back cameras with 5X digital zoom. Available in 16GB, 32GB and in 64GB.
4) Motorola Xoom : Available in 10.1” capacitive touch screen of 1280 x 800 pixel resolution; multi-touch with  1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 AP20H Dual Core processor and 1GB RAM. It has 5MP auto-focus camera with dual-LED flash. Available in 16GB, 32 GB and in 64GB.
5) Acer 10-inch Tablet: Available in 10.1 Inch HD Multi-Touch Display has NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core Mobile Processor  and 1GB DDR2 Memory. IT has 5MP Rear Facing Camera with Auto Focus and single LED flash 2MP Front Facing Camera. Also it provides Sensors : G-Sensor, E-Compass, L-Sensor, Gyro-meter.