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Author: Aniruddh

  • Bengaluru to host India’s biggest consumer technology event, India Gadgetz Expo 2016

    Bengaluru, 7th October, 2016: India’s biggest consumer technology show, India Gadgetz Expo (IGE), is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru this year. The primary focus of the event is to create a gateway to India’s tech savvy enthusiasts, and expose a large range of audiences to futuristic and innovative consumer technology. The event is scheduled from October 14th to 16th, 2016 at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization Convention Center (KPTO) Whitefield, Bangalore. IGE is the only platform to experience the most incredible consumer tech, gadgets, and gizmos—all under one roof, going in hand with this year’s theme, “Future is Now”.
    IGE 2016 is crafted to provide a glimpse into the future of consumer technology and will connect a wide range of leaders, industry experts and gadget enthusiasts from across the country. The event will host a series of insightful and engaging discussions on a variety of consumer technology, and futuristic innovation topics. Several eminent speakers, industry specialists and globally renowned experts will discuss and deliberate how consumer technology has evolved, and how this evolution has led to the “Future is now” concept. Through several sessions, the event will aim at capturing prevailing trends in consumer technology and its future innovation. 60 hardware startups are also participating with their innovative products.

    The 3-day event will also comprise of an exhibition of various consumer technology brands and their offerings, services and products. A glimpse of the exhibitor profile consists of smart phones, start-ups, cameras and accessories, gaming, computer and peripherals, 3D printing, augmented reality, virtual reality, in-car entertainment, artificial intelligence, home entertainment, and the Internet of things. Visitors will get to enjoy insights from top-tech brands, a preview of the latest products and so much more.

    IGE founder Sanjeev Kumar says, “IGE promises to be one of the biggest consumer tech platforms in India and we are very thrilled about this year’s event. The biggest tech brands, the most influential tech influencers and a massive crowd promise to make this year’s IGE bigger than ever. With so many great advancements in the consumer tech space to talk about, we honestly can’t wait to kick start IGE 2016.”

    Key highlights of the event

    Day 1: The first day of the event will kick off with some interesting discussions on topics such as Digital India, startups and women in technology, followed by a networking session where you can meet the best brains in technology and what are they up to.

    Day 2: The second day of the event entails discussions around topics like new age marketing, foreign startups and growth hacking. This will be followed by the Inspiring Indian Innovation Awards (I3). I3 is an annual competition to recognize and honor excellence in the field of technology while also celebrating the human quest for innovation, creativity, and ingenuity.

    Day 3: The last day of the event will have discussions around topics such as vehicle technology, hottest trends and crowd funding. Throughout the 3-day schedule, there will also be a number of on-ground, and social media oriented activities and engagements around technology.
    This year the IGE 2016 is expected to bring over 1 lakh visitors, of which 20,000 will be B2B, 70,000 consumers and 10,000 delegates. Leading brands such as Oppo, Intex, Creative, Epson, Apple, Huawei, Gionee, Lenovo,Motorola, Smartron, Mediatek, BSNL, Reliance JIO, KPMG, GFK, and others have confirmed their participation in the event. Prominent personalities from the industry, and Government, including Amit Boni, Country Head, Motorola Mobility, India, Arvind R. Vohra, Country CEO & MD, Gionee India, Akhilesh Tuteja, Partner Advisory Services, KPMG, and others, will also be part of the event.

    About IGE

    IGE is an initiative to promote innovation and showcase futuristic technologies at one place. IGE is envisioned as a destination consumer technology event in India with participation and attendance from Indian and global brands and start-ups. The previous two editions of IGE took place in Hyderabad and received an overwhelming support and appreciation from the consumer tech industry. IGE is a must-visit show for all those who believe that technology is the future and innovations are the way forward. Follow IGE at indiagadgetzexpo.com and on social media.

  • Dr Aeroguard SCPR700 Air Purifier Review

    Getting good quality air is becoming a tough in big cities. Due to poor quality air, respiratory related diseases are also increasing. Though moving out of the cities is ideal option, all cannot afford that. As we tend to spend more time on indoors, we have the option to use air purifiers which removes many types chemicals and other types of injurious substances from the air.  Now in the market, we have lot of options when it comes to air purifiers. In this post we are going to do Dr Aeroguard SCPR700 Air Purifier Review to find out how it performs.

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    Dr Aeroguard SCPR700 Air Purifier is a compact device. It measures 23(W)x28(D)x71(H)cm and weighs 8Kg. It has air inlets in the 2 sides and air outlet in the top. In the front, we get LED indicators, control buttons. Slightly down, there is 4 bar LED indicator. If it Blue, then air quality is good. If it is red, then air quality is bad. Before we first use this air purifier, we need to reinstall the air filters by removing the plastic wrappings. It is very easy. You can refer to video on how to reinstall filters and for control options.

    Dr Aeroguard SCPR700 Air Purifier comes with 6 types of filters within the enclosure which includes Anti-Dust filter, Anti Allergen Filter, Active HEPA™ Filter, Deodorization Filter, Therapeutic Filter and  Cold Catalyst Filter. Functioning of the air purifier is very easy. Just plug in and start. By default, it is set to auto mode which adjusts the air purifier fan speed based on the air quality. However, you can increase or decrease the fan speed manually.

    This air purifier can also be controlled using a mobile app. It will show all the settings and air quality in the app. Coming to performance, it is considerably quiet till the speed of 3. After that, noise level increases. The purifier has PM 2.5 %  LED which shows the quality of the air. In our review period we have not faced any issues with air purifier. It was able to decrease the smoke, dust and odour considerably.  This air purifier also has the ability to release Vitamin C according to company.

    Overall  Dr Aeroguard SCPR700 Air Purifier is a decent buy if you are looking for a air purifier for small to medium rooms. Dr Aeroguard SCPR700 Air Purifier  price in India is Rs.24,999. There are many air purifiers with almost same features for slightly lower prices. Biggest advantage of this air purifier is the brand value. It is from Eureka Forbes which is a well known trusted brand for water purifiers. If you are looking for more affordable and small air purifiers you can check out Dr Aeroguard SCPR100.

  • Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Coolpad has launched Note 5 smartphone in India.  The main USP of the device is 4010 mAh battery. This smartphone is exclusive to Amazon.in and will be available via open sale. Price of the Coolpad Note 5 in India is Rs.10,999.  Sale will start from 20th October. It will compete with the likes of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus etc.  In this post, we will have a quick look into Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks  and Cons.

    Coolpad Note 5

    Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different colour variants of Coolpad Note 5 available?

    It will be available in 2 colour variants. One is Royal Gold and another one is Space Grey.

    Which are the sensors available in this smartphone?

    The device has Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor,Light Sensor and fingerprint sensor.

    What are the specifications of Coolpad Note 5?

    The specification summary of the device is given below.

    • 1.5GHz 64 bit Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617.
    • 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
    • 5 inch Full HD IPS display screen.
    • Android 6.0 + Cool UI 8.0.
    • 4010 mAh battery.
    • 13MP primary camera with LED flash.
    • 8MP front facing camera with LED flash.

    Does this has dedicated microSD card slot? Is USB OTG supported?

    No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. USB OTG is supported in this device.

     Is Coolpad Note 5 supports VoLTE? Is this compatible with Jio?

    Yes. It does supports VoLTE.

    Does this device supports fast charging?

    Yes. It supports Qualcomm Fast charging 2.0.

    How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 5?

    There are three different ways to take screenshot on this device.

    1. Power and Volume down method: You need to press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken.
    2. Power button method: Long press on the power button. You will get a menu. In that select the screenshot option.
    3. Three finger method: First you need to enable this method. For that, go to Settings->Smart Control-> Action and Screen.  Now you need to enable three screenshots. Now whenever you want to take screenshot, do a three finger swipe down. The screenshot will be taken.

    What are the cons of Coolpad Note 5

    This is not a review. But based on the specification, here are the quick cons of the device.

    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • No Gyroscope sensor.
    • Snapdragon 617.
    • Looks very much similar to Redmi Note 3.
    • Navigation keys are not backlit.

  • Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus Offline Exclusive Smartphone in India

    Xiaomi has unveiled Redmi 3s Plus in India. It will be available exclusively at offline stores and it will not available through usual online channels.  Here are few quick Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus FAQ.

    Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus

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    In which stores Redmi 3s Plus will be available?

    As said before, this device will be available exclusively on offline stores. Xiaomi has tied up with retail stores like Sangeetha, BIG C, LOT mobiles, Poorvika and distributors like Redington, Innocomm and Just Buy Live. You can buy from any one of these stores.

    What is the Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus price in India? From when the device will be available?

    Redmi 3s Plus price in India MRP is Rs.9,499 and best buy tag is Rs.8,799. It will be available from 1st October.

    What are the differences between Redmi 3s Plus and Redmi 3s Prime?

    The key differences between Redmi 3s Plus and Redmi 3s Prime as follows. This is based on the press release data.

    Price:

    • Redmi 3s Prime: Rs.8,999.
    • Redmi 3s Plus: Rs. 9,499(Best buy price of Rs.8,799).

    Availability:

    • Redmi 3s Prime: Available through flash sales in Flipkart.com & Mi.com.
    • Redmi 3s Plus: Available through offline stores like Sangeetha, BIG C, LOT mobiles, Poorvika and distributors like Redington, Innocomm and Just Buy Live.

    RAM:

    • Redmi 3s Prime: 3GB of RAM.
    • Redmi 3s Plus: 2GB of RAM.

    Rest of the specifications like SoC, internal storage, camera , design and build quality looks identical.

    What are the specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus?

    Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus Specification summary

    • 1.4GHz 64 bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505 GPU.
    • 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
    • 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • 4100 mAh battery.
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • LTE and VoLTE support.

  • Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 Desktop Air Purifiers

    Eureka Forbes has introduced desktop Air Purifier Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 in India. It is a compact air purifier with good set of features. Priced at Rs.8,999, it is one of the affordable air purifier which  is also certified by the world renowned German ‘gui-Lab’.

    Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100

    Outdoor and indoor air quality in most of the big cities are becoming worse and worse day after day. Emission of small particles from power plants, factories, vehicle exhausts and from the burning of coal, wood etc are the main culprits for air pollution.  With increase in air pollution, diseases are also increasing.

    Most of us spend 90 percent of our time in indoors. Getting pure air outdoor is very difficult. But even indoor air quality is becoming bad. According to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air inside our homes & offices can be up to 10 times more polluted than the outside air. There comes the indoor air purifiers.

    Air purifiers are high tech devices that claim to clean the indoor air by removing impurities such as dust particles, pollen, smoke etc. But these devices were expensive. To address this, Eureka Forbes introduces budget air purifier called Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100.

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    Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 is powered by Activeshield x 2 filtration system. According to company, the ultra-precision purification process of the SCPR100 has double the efficiency of purifiers in its class to eliminate sub-micron respirable particles and infection-carrying microbes in the air. Dr. Aeroguard SCPR100 not only sense, clean and purify, it revitalizes the air using a perfect blend of Silver Ions, Diatoms and Vitamins, making the air pure and healthy.

    Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 Key Features

    • Compact form factor.
    • Activeshield Filtration System.
    • Anti Dust & Anti allergen Filter.
    • Active HEPA filter.
    • Vita Ion
    • One touch control.