Zync launches Z1000 Android tablet for Rs. 10,990

Zync has launched a new 9.7-inch tablet in India for Rs. 10,990. Known as the Zync 1000, the tablet is already available with online retailers like Snapdeal and Homeshop18.

The Zync Z1000 ships with Android 4.0 and features a 9.7-inch capacitive multi-touch IPS display with a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. The tablet comes with two cameras on-board; a 2MP rear camera and a front VGA camera.

On the inside, the tablet is powered by a 1.5GHz single-core Cortex A8 processor with 1GB RAM. Other specs include 8GB internal storage with external expansion upto 32GB via microSD card. Ports and slots on the tablet include a mini HDMI port, two Micro-USB ports, a SIM card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.

On the connectivity front, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth v2.0, the Z1000 comes with stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and a 7,000mAh battery. The company is also offering one month free subscription for Bigflix.

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Windows 8 now available in India for Rs. 699 and Rs. 1,999

Microsoft on Thursday launched the much awaited version of its new operating system, Windows 8 in the national capital, about three and half hours before its launch in the United States.

The new Operating System which aims to be fast, fluid and fun is a mishmash of multitasking capabilities with a crisp and intuitive user interface and cluster of groups of applications which can be accessed simultaneously.

Old Window users who have at least Windows XP or a Windows 7 PC, can also upgrade to Windows 8. Those who bought a PC June 2 onward this year can upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 for just Rs. 699. Others can update their Operating System via an electronic software download which will cost Rs. 1,999. The company will provide technical support for Windows 7 till January 14, 2020.

All Windows 8 devices will also come with the Windows App store which sees around 700 apps added to each day. Among the apps for the Indian users are popular apps like PVR, Dhingana, Make My Trip, Burpp and Book My Show among others.

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All new Chevrolet Spark launched for Rs. 3.26 lakhs

General Motors India on Thursday launched an all new version of its entry level small car Chevrolet Spark, starting at Rs. 3.62 lakh.

The new Spark is available in both Petrol and LPG options and is costlier by up to Rs. 10,000 from the existing comparable versions of the model, which will be discontinued, the company said.

The small car is now available between Rs. 3.26 lakh and Rs. 3.81 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs. 3.81 lakh and Rs. 4.10 lakh for the LPG option.

Apart from new design such as the twin-port grille, the new Spark is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine with new age innovations that ensure smooth, noiseless, efficient, powerful, reliable and low maintenance operation, the company said.

General motors India is offering a three-year/1,00,000 km standard warranty under the Chevrolet Promise Cost of Ownership Programme, which also provides free maintenance for three years or 45,000 km.

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Xbox games to get more expensive

Microsoft has significantly bumped up the prices of all first party Xbox 360 games in India.

Master Chief's latest adventure, Halo 4, will now set you back by a whooping Rs. 3,299 while the limited edition will be available for Rs. 4,599. The open world racer, Forza Horizon's Limited Edition will cost the same as Halo 4, but the Standard Edition will sit a bit cheaper at Rs. 2,999.

The price hike isn't just applicable to the core games; Kinect titles like Dance Central 3, Nike+ Kinect Training, Kinect Sports Ultimate and Fable; The journey will all hit the Rs. 2,999 mark.

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Samsung to launch Ultra high Definition TV by next year

Korean Electronics giant Samsung is going to introduce ultra high definition television sets in Indian market by the end of next year. Samsung has developed the technology for ultra hogh definition TV and will roll out the technology globally in 2013. The minimum resolution offered by the ultra high definition television would be 3840 x 2160 pixels or 8.3 megapixels.

"We have developed the technology and are ready with it. We are planning to introduce it globally sometime in the next year and in India the launch will happen by the end of next year," Samsung India Electronics General Manager (AV Division) Taeho Park told reporters here. The company is not launching the ultra high definition television immediately as the content is not yet available for it, he added.

He also added "Many of our competitors are also working on this technology, which uses four times more pixels than the high definition TVs. Samsung has developed it in Korea and we will sell ultra high definition television in India by importing them from Korea. he however declined to share details such as possible price range or the size of the panels.

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Store Potatoes with an Apple to save them from sprouting

In this post of tips and tricks section we are going to tell an amazing tip "how to save your potatoes from sprouting". Every one of us hate those ugly sprouts that came out of our potatoes after just a couple of weeks. 

But as we say "an Apple a day keeps the Doctor away". Just like that an Apple a day might keep those sprouts away and help the potatoes last longer. 

In an experiment it is found that the ethylene gas produced by apples prevents potatoes from sprouting. Since apples also cause other fruits to ripen too quickly, storing the apples away from them is good for your other products too. 

The apple and potato storage tip has been proven by America's Test Kitchen. In their experiment potatoes stored with apples stayed firm and sprout-free even after eight weeks, compared to the potatoes stored without an apple. 

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LG Optimus L7 gets a price cut by 20 percent in India

LG might not necessary be the most popular brand in India, but there is a good news for those who are looking for a new LG smartphone. The price of the LG Optimus L7 has dropped from Rs. 19,990 to Rs. 15,990. The Optimus L7 is one of the models from the latest range of smartphones released by LG last month known as the L series.

This device is one of the mid-ranged smartphones which come pre-installed with Android 4.0 ICS. Other features of this device include 1GHz processor alongwith 512MB of RAM and 2.7GB of internal memory. It also sports a 4.3-inch display and 5 megapixel camera with LED flash. This smartphone also boasts a 1. megapixel front-facing camera which enables you to make video calls. Connectivity features of this phone include WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G capability.

Check out the full details of this smartphone here.

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