Videocon Launches 4 GSM Phones: V1531+, Dual-SIM V1542, V1548, And V1580; Prices Start From Rs 1850

News Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 01st Aug 2012 - 19:02 Videocon has added four new models to its portfolio of feature phones. The new entrants are the V1531+, V1542, V1548, and theV1580. While the press release claims that all four phones support the dual-SIM, dual-standby feature, I found that as of this writing, only the V1542's product page mentions the fact. Therefore, it's possible that the PR is mistaken about this rather important item. Moving on, the V1548 and V1580 feature a touchscreen (probably resistive), while the remaining two sport...

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Interview: Roundtable Discussion With Greg Sullivan — Senior Marketing Manager, Windows Phone

While on a visit to the Microsoft TechEd Europe 2012 event held at Amsterdam, I had the chance to be part of a roundtable discussion with Greg Sullivan — Senior Marketing Manager, Windows Phone. Greg talked about a variety of topics regarding Windows Phone,such as how the new OS is a huge improvement over Windows Mobile, why current devices should not feel left in the lurch whenWindows Phone 8 is launched, and why the new mobile OS will be successful. Here are some excerpts from the question and answer session that followed:   What makes...

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Review: LG Optimus 4X HD

Pros:Impressive performance; Great looks; Excellent video player. Cons:Uncomfortable for single-handed use; Lacklustre camera; Average sound quality. LG Optimus 4X HDMRP: Rs 36,000Street Price (As On 31-07-2012): Rs 32,700 (Indiaplaza.com); Rs 33,000 (Flipkart.com; Infibeam.com)A few years ago, LG became the first company to jump on the dual-core smartphone bandwagon with itsOptimus 2X. Sadly for LG, even though Samsung's GALAXY S II was launched a few months later, it stole the show. This time around though, LG appears to have taken...

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Review: Resistance: Burning Skies (PS Vita)

Pros:Touchscreen integration is great; Fun if you like mindless shooters; Headshots are unintentionally hilarious. Cons:Terrible production values; Disjointed storyline; Depressing environments; Gunfire is too loud. Resistance: Burning Skies (PS Vita)Developer: Nihilistic SoftwarePublisher: Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeGenre: Action \ First Person ShooterStreet Price (As On 1-Aug-2012): Rs 2,400 (BuyThePrice.com, Flipkart.com); Rs 2800 (Game4u.com,HomeShop18.com) When Resistance: Burning Skies (BS) was first announced, a heavy burden of expectation...

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