Samsung Galaxy Grand at Rs 21500

If you were willing to buy Samsung galaxy S3 or Note and still haven't gone for it because of high cost or single sim support.. Just put your worries aside.. Samsung has recently announced to launched new galaxy phone Galaxy Grand with 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Android OS with 5" screen and 1.2 GHz dual core processor are highlighted features.

Speaking at the launch, Asim Warsi, VP, Samsung mobile said, "We continue to launch several models that Samsung is known to launch every year and is likely to go on. There are plenty of devices coming out from our side from tablets to premium smart phones to smart phone at large to our feature phones. The Galaxy Grand is revolutionary not only in terms of the great Smartphone experience that it provides but also in terms of its value proposition. I feel the Galaxy Grand will further fuel the growth of the Smartphone market in India and will especially delight consumers looking for a great Smart Dual SIM phone. The Galaxy Grand best meets the growing consumer preference for a large screen device that gives them a great multimedia experience and superior performance"

The phone comes preloaded softwares such as 'ChatOn Messenger', 'Games Hub', My Services'.
ChatOn allows users to freely share multimedia content, do group chatting with friends and create personalized animated messages. The device also comes preloaded with a host of other applications. This includes ‘Games Hub’ and ‘My Services’ that includes services like myMovies, myMusic , myMobileTV , myStation ,myReader and myEducation, which allows them to enjoy and personalize their device.

The device is available in ‘Elegant White’ and ‘Metallic Blue’ colors. Currently pre Order is available at FlipKart

Highlited Specifications :

•     Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
•     5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
•     8 MP Primary Camera and 2 MP Secondary Camera
•     Full HD Recording
•     Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB
•     Multi Window
•     Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
•     1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
•     2100 mAh Battery

Hack Trick : Get Windows 8 genuine at just 699 INR or $12.99

If you have recently bought a Windows PC with Windows 7 then you may be eligible for a low-cost upgrade to Microsoft’s latest released operating system Windows 8. The price of the upgrade is $14.99 in the US and nearly identical in most markets, and in India it's 699 INR.

According to Microsoft, the Windows Upgrade Offer enables any individual who buys a new PC preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013 to purchase an upgrade coupon for Windows 8 Pro for INR 699 (US $14.99). To obtain the upgrade, you must register at the Windows Upgrade Offer web site by February 28, 2013. When Windows 8 is made generally available—i.e. when the OS ships to the public, not when it is finalized, or released to manufacturing (RTM)—you will receive an email from Microsoft with a promotion code and instructions for purchasing and downloading the software. That is, the upgrade offer is for an electronic software distribution (ESD) version of Windows 8, or a downloadable file, which you can use to make bootable DVD or USB Setup media. (If you want Microsoft to send you Windows 8 on physical DVD media, you can do so for an additional charge.)


Now if you bought computer before 2nd June,2012. then......??? Windows 8 just of 699 if you already have XP, Vista or Windows 7 licensed version.

• Go to http://windowsupgradeoffer.com
• In the section titled – Windows 7 PC Purchase Information, enter the purchase date to any date which is about 25 days earlier to the current date. You don’t need to enter your original purchase date of computer because the same won’t be verified. Just fill purchase date with any date within 1 month. In the model, brand and retailer section, Select Other in Computer brand name, enter any model and the name of any shop.
• Continue. An email will be sent to you with a discount coupon code. In the email received, there is link to windows 8 upgrade assistant. Download the software.
• After downloading windows 8 upgrade assistant, launch it. The assistant will make a thorough check of your current system configuration and install programs/softwares and would notify you of the incompatible apps and solutions. Proceed ahead and then it’ll display you windows 8 order screen.
• Now move to buying Windows 8 from it's official site. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows/buy the price will be shown as $ 39.99 USD or Rs1,999 . Don’t worry, press on the Order button. We’ll use the discount coupon code later when making payment.
• Now choose the payment method i.e. Paypal or Credit card and proceed ahead.
• Now on this screen, you’ll see a box where you can enter promo/discount coupon code. Just enter the coupon code you received in your email earlier and proceed with the payment. Do not proceed if this trick didn't. This article is not at all responsible for any financial transaction.
• When payment is done i.e. successful, the windows 8 upgrade assistant will show you windows 8 serial key and will also mail you the order details along with windows 8 pro serial key. Print it or note it on a piece of paper because we’ll need it during installation.
• It will then start downloading windows 8 setup. This may take several hours depending upon your internet connection speed.
• After successful download, proceed with installation by following the instructions as presented. 
• Finish the installation and Enjoy Windows 8.

Courtesy :
http://thehackernews.com/
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BSNL revised GPRS 98 pack now just 1.25 GB

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has revised "98 GPRS pack" 2G data plan.

Now BSNL 2G Prepaid users opting in for the Rs. 98 GPRS pack will only get 1250 MB of 2G data instead of the previously offered 2 GB. while BSNL Postpaid user has to pay the same Rs. 89 for the pack and get reduced data usage of 1250 MB. Usage amount is quite strange because generally companies provide 1.5 GB or 1 GB but 1250 MB/1.25GB is not familiar figure for any plan.

BSNL has introduced new plan of Rs. 125 with 2 GB of 2G DATA. while the same pack of postpaid users with Rs. 111 per month.

This comes in effect from 1st Oct, 2012. 

Hands on: Microsoft Surface Review

Microsoft’s Surface tablet PC made a big splash on the market. its highly publicized launch of a new tablet computer, I was really excited about it. Surface comes with two different model with different OS : Windows RT and Windows 8

Hardware

Powered by an Nvidia ARM CPU, Surface has a few ports peppered around its sides, notably a USB 2.0 socket and a microSD card slot. The resolution of the 10.6-inch screen is unknown. Seeing as it's marketed as a ClearType HD display, while the beefier Pro model (out 90 days later and likely to be considerably more expensive), is pegged as Full HD, I'd wager this is a 1,280x720-pixel panel. What we can confirm is that it'll have a 16:9 aspect ratio, making it ideal for watching movies.

OS

Standard Windows 8 replaces the fragmented versions of Windows 7 Home and Home Premium and will probably be the operating system of choice for the vast majority of you. Windows 8 Pro, as the name suggests, is for the professional user, and adds better encryption, PC management and domain control -- that's all the stuff your IT department will be concerned about.

Windows RT is the version you'll find pre-installed on tablets and devices based on ARM chips. These chips are smaller and use a lot less power, so you wouldn't want the same processor-heavy software from your PC running on your less capable tablet or phone. (Courtesy : CNET)

"The Surface" is ideal Windows 8 experience, as Google has their Nexus line of phones (and soon tablets) and if you've seen Apple's Smart-cover on the new iPad 3, then this method of connection won't be a surprise – it's another move that shows Microsoft is intending to go toe-to-toe with the Cupertino brand in the tablet arena.


Outer Look

Surface was designed to be your go-to-device. It comes with a precision crafted VaporMg casing that protects the vital technology inside and leaves a high quality finish and feel. The Windows RT-powered Surface will have an HD display which could indicate a 1366 x 768 resolution, however the Windows 8 Pro Surface will have a Full HD display

Connectivity

While both tablets have Wi-Fi, there’s no mention of Bluetooth in either of the Surface versions. You also don’t get the option of a 3G SIM slot with Microsoft’s offering.


Storage

The ARM version of Microsoft Surface has storage options at 64GB. The Surface with Win 8 Pro however will max out at 128GB, Approx 10GB will be used just for the OS itself.

Official Specification by Microsoft : http://www.microsoft.com/global/surface/en/us/renderingassets/surfacespecsheet.pdf

Facebook available in 8 Indian languages on mobile

Social networking website Facebook today announced a facility for its users to access the site in eight Indian languages from mobile phones.

This will be rolled out in phases over the next few weeks, it said.
Facebook Country Growth Manager Kevin D’Souza:

With over 50 million people in India on Facebook, we want to make sure that everyone has a great Facebook mobile experience regardless of the device that they choose to use.

The languages — Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Bengali and Marathi — have been added to the ‘Facebook for Every Phone mobile application’, which will also support Hindi, Malay and Vietnamese.

Earlier, users could access Facebook only in English. The application was originally launched in July 2011 and now works on more than 3600 Java-enabled phones around the world.