Micromax Launched Funbook P280 at Just Rs. 4,650

Micromax has launched a new tablet based on Android operating system which is worth a buy because of low price. Funbook P280 is now available for Rs. 4,650 online  and  you can probably guess from the price of the tablet, that there’s nothing especially attractive about this tablet. However, if we consider the price P280 could compete against the likes of Datawind’s Ubislate series, better known by Aakash in India .

The Funbook P280 runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, and is quite underpowered. There’s an All Winner A13 single-core Cortex-A8 with 1GHz processor, according to the official statement from the company. There’s also 512MB of RAM to help things along. Screen is of  7-inch capacitive TFT LCD on the P280 with a 800×480 pixel resolution. Do not expect to be shooting great pictures as there’s only a 0.3MP camera on the front and none on the rear. Internal storage is of 4GB with option for expandable storage up to 32GB via microSD cards.

In addition , You’ll find a full-sized USB port to connect data dongles, and Wi-Fi connectivity. That’s it. There’s no Bluetooth or GPS tracking system or a SIM slot for 3G. Disappointingly, there’s only a 2400 mAh battery inside the tablet. We have seen smartphones with larger battery packs. Micromax claims it’s good for 250 hours of standby time. Just like the Canvas smartphones range, this tablet is preloaded with various apps including Spuul, Opera Mini, Kingsoft Office, M!Live.

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Google Nexus Device To Be Shutdown in 2015

Google will soon shut down its popular Nexus brand from next year i.e., 2015 as per the leak article.

From next year Google will be more focusing on “PLAY” edition. At this point of time Google can bring change in the title ‘PLAY’ also.

Nexus brand is among the most popular brand these days because of its prices, quality of hardware and Android software.

An 8 inch sized tab from Nexus could come into the market this year which will be running on Android Kitkat operating system.

Recently Google android’s official website has published a picture of an 8 inch tablet and is created by by the makers of Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 , LG.

So get ready for the upcoming products from Nexus this year as you will not be able to see few more in the next year.

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Sony Ericsson to launch Its New Handsets in Feb 2011

Sony Ericsson seems to be working very hard to announce some new handsets in the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) that is going to be held in Barcelona in February 2011. As from the various online reports that have come into picture, we can expect that Sony Ericsson will be going to expand its Xperia handsets category by adding some new models to it.

The models, which are going to be expected to line-up Xperia handsets portfolio, are Xperia Arc, Xperia Duo, and Xperia Neo models. We also came to know that Sony Ericsson would be also going to launch Xperia X12 and PlayStation phone. Sony Ericsson Xperia 12 is a hybrid version of Xperia X10 handset,  X12 will be powered by 1 GHz of processor and will be running on Google’s newest Android Operating System, Gingerbread.

The device is also supposed to have 8.1 Megapixel of camera that is capable of recording HD videos at 720p resolution and it also going to support a HDMI port. The detail of Xperia Arc, Xperia Duo, and Xperia Neo models handsets has not yet been announced but it is going to be released very soon.

Sony Ericsson has already trademarked Xperia Arc, Xperia Duo, and Xperia Neo models and they might be going to announce in MWC event.

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Mobile Number Portability from Nov. 1

Finally the long wait will come to an end next month. Yes, the Mobile Number Portability would be made available from Nov 1 onwards said Indian Telecom Minister A. Raja reported The Hindu. After the recent announcement of 3G services by the mobile operators, the Mobile Number Portability's arrival surely promises pleasant days ahead. 

A. Raja, Telecom Minister for India, said, "November 1 onwards MNP would be operational partially... We wanted to inaugurate it in Haryana."

Mobile Number Portability facility will let mobile phone subscribers to retain their ten digit phone numbers if they wish to go for different or any mobile operator's service. For instance, if you are Airtel subscriber, then you can retain your number after applying for MNP and change to any other cellular service you want. 

Under the MNP process, users will have to apply for number portability and pay nominal fees to retain their ten digit phone number. Licences have been given to Syniverse Technologies and MNP Interconnection Telecom Solutions, a 74:26 joint venture between U.S.-based Telcordia and Deepak Talwar Consultants, to implement MNP in India.

Mobile Number Portability will be rolled out in phases in different regions. Stay tuned for more updates on the MNP facility rollout and other details. 

We've noted that few mobile operators have started requesting documents for re-verification and identification. This is applicable to all mobile phone owners who've bought GSM or CDMA connection before Jan 1 this year. 

Several consumers have started receiving emails to send across their document copies again. Here's the snippet from the email:

Dear Customer,

In view of the current law and order environment, the Government of India has advised us to update/re-verify the identities and addresses of our customers who have taken their mobile connections before 1st January 2010 (Please refer to ad released in Times of India on 16th September 2010). Therefore, we request you to submit your recent verification documents at any of the document collection centres within next 3 days.

We value our relationship and your prompt response will allow us to continue with the same without disruption.

In case, if we do not get your documents in next 3 days, we will be bound to suspend your service till proper documents are received.

We'd like to apologize and say that pleasant days of using mobile connection aren't here just yet. We're sure many would have to under go loads of issues related to document re-submissions. However, the three day deadline is way too short. What are you thoughts on this move by mobile operators? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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