HTC Legend

Proving that smart phones aren't just about apps and operating systems, the aluminium Legend is an instant design classic. And while it's not as well-specced as the Desire, the 600Mhz processor makes Android 2.1 run slick and fast.

You can buy HTC Legend at a price of Rs 24,000.

Archos 5 Internet Tablet

More of a modificcation the Archos 5 than an entirely new PMP, the internet Tablet runs on Google Android. That means its video performance is identical but the mish mash of interface makes things overly fussy.

You can but Archos 5 Internet Tablet in market at a Price of Rs 19,800.

Toshiba Satellite A660

Fast Facts

Toshiba has packed in a top quad core CPU without hitting your wallet too hard. It's not a striking design and the build quality could better, but you do get a lot of power for your money.

Mighty or mousey?

Most laptops on test come with a better graphics card for gaming, but the quad core CPU compensates. The screen's resolution is very low for a 16-incher, and while it's not the ultimate games machine, overall the Toshiba is a good all-rounder, especially with that Blu-ray drive.

Stuff Says

Again cheaper than most in this test, but the trade-off is weak graphics and low resolution.

TECH RATER

CPU Intel Core i7 720
RAM 4GB
GRAPHICS Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
STORAGE 500GB HDD
SIZE 4x38x25cm, 2.6kg

Samsung R950

Fast Facts


Compact and curvy,the Samsung isn't cut out for hardcore gaming but will handle reasonably substantial number crunching and multimedia jobs - and still fits in standard laptop bad without straining your shoulder.



Mighty or mousey?

Among the cheapest here, it looks like quite a snip but the dual core CPU and low-end graphics come out as the  weakest. Battery life is too short to take it on the road for long, and at home it lacks power for really heavy duty tasks.


Stuff says


Not quite the bargain it seems, the Samsung might leave you wanting.


Tech Rater


CPU Intel Core i5 450M
RAM 4GB
GRAPHICS Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
HARD DRIVE 500GB
SIZE 3x38x26, 2.6kg

Nokia Kinetic

What is it?   A phone that makes sure you don't miss a thing. When in standby it lies on its back but when a call, text or email comes in, it hauls itself up to alert you.

Will it work?  Yep.An electromagnet in the base shifts the weight to make it stand up. To reject a call, you just give it a gentle push and it'll lie down again. That bulge doubles as a grip for the camera.

Build it on bin it?  Build it- we've always wanted a phone that looks possessed.

Dell Streak

For a phone,the Streak is huge; you get a 5-inch touchscreen within a substantial body that weights around half as much again as the rest in the test. Arguably it's more of a tablet computer than a mobile, but it has a camera and will fit into a large pocket.


The Streak is actually gorgeous to hold, it use and to gaze upon lovingly, it's comfortable in the hand, has a satisfying heft and the feel of a gadget that won't mind the odd knock. The toughened glass facade melts neatly into a fast taper at the edges.

But it's when you start  to play that you get full benefit of that extra screen space. It bustle around on its 1GHz engine and the touch response is impressive. Web browsing is quick, and as you'd expect with that massive screen, clicking on links is less fiddly than with others here. Video playback doesn't disappoint either, although the speaker, which peeps through a crack in the back, gets damped if you lay it flay on a table.

However, taking a phone call on a 5in tablet will make you feel a bit odd, and could be the cause of some finger-pointing in public. The Streak will fill a niche, but we have a hunch that's a very small patch of middle ground.

You can buy Dell Streak at a Price of Rs 35,500.

LG Digital Photo Frame

Photo albums are so out. And Photo frames? Only for the dear departed. A social networking site is THE place for your pics. But then,offline,in absolute,true life,how do you get anyone to ask you about your recent trip to Egypt?

Simple- get one of these stylish 8in digital photo frames from LG and leave those snaps running 24x7 with the slide-show option. There's remote control packed in,so if someone accidentally misses your conversation-inspiring photo,quietly zap it back onto the screen and causlly wave's in its direction. Else, you could load your mugshots into the inbuilt 2GB memory and gifts this to the one who loves you best.Works as a gift only if you're tryly loved,though.

LG Digital Photo Frames available in market at a Price of Rs 8,990.

Apple Ipad Wi-Fi

The 9.7-inch screen makes the iPad too cumbersome to be your day-to-day PMP, but feed it some movies and the 1024x768 resolution means video looks awesome(If you can avoid reflection).
The Wi-Fi only version is also better value than four-star 3G model.

You can buy Apple ipad Wi-Fi at a Price of Rs 35,500. 

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

With an 8.1MP camera proudly centred on the back of the phone, the X10 makes no bones about its stand-out feature. It follows up on that promise with excellent shots for a mobile. Colours veer towards saturation and detail levels don't match those of a decent 8MP digicam,but in daylight it makes a respectable opportunist snapper.


At 13mm,it's the fattest of the phones here.That thickness doesn't  translate into solidity, though. Clutch the phone tightly and you can hear the component creaking against each other. The back cover is nicely rubberised but the chrome-effect plastic sides, piano-black surround and plastic screen let it down.

Switch it on, though and those first impressive dissolve. Sony Ericsson's custom skin is clean and simple, while the powerful 1 GHz Snapdragon processor makes light work of navigation around it.

The Timescape system puts your entire communications network behind a single button on the home-screen, while Mediascape sorts your pics,vids and music behind another. And it's all unfeasibly simple to set up. Browsing is quick, too, though the X10 is begging to shed its 1.6 OS in favour of a more recent version.

You can buy Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 at a Price of Rs 35,795.

Apple iPhone 4

Apple's champion smartphone is now 9.3mm thin and adorned with a stunning hi-res "retina" display,but that's just the start.It sports a 1Ghz A4 processor(as used in the iPad), built-in noise cancelling, a 5MP camera with HD video capture and a new glass sandwich form that,for better or worse,wears its metal antenna on the outside.



In our long-tests we've found no major downturn in signal reception compared to the 3GS,but the metal rim does make it less comfortable in the hand.

The 4 is also more aware of its position and movement than ever, with a three-axis gyroscope joining the accelerometer and compass to allow for six-axis motion control. This is no lazy product refresh.

The hike in processing speed is immediately evident;it sometimes feels as though the phone is preempting your direction.As for the screen, the Galaxy S has the more striking palette, but when it comes to text and maps, the iPhone's 326ppi resolution is razor-sharp.

Aside from that it's all good.The App Store is so far ahead of its rivals in both quantity and quality that it's in a league of its own, and untill the Android Marketplace gets its act together,so shall it remain,Apple's best phone by a long shot.

HTC Desire

HTC Desire is the only Android device here to hava been updated to the latest 2.2"Froyo" version of Google's OS. At least, that's the case for unlocked handsets.Network-locked Desires will get the update later this year, although no dates for this have been confirmed.


Regardless of the Android version, everything zips along on HTC's brilliant.Sense interface. Screen transitions are smooth and web pages fly into the Webkit browser window.

With the update comes a string of new features,including a Wi-Fi Hotspot app which lets you piggyback up to wight Wi-Fi devices onto the phone's 3G connection. Video recording gets a boost from WVGA to 720p but quality is still average at best. Footage is a little drab and lifeless,and tends to drop the frame rate when you're shooting indoors. Ont the plus side there's Flash 10.1 support(handy for YouTube) and the ability to sync with iTunes. You have to do this via HTC's own Sync software but it works just fine.

Unfortunately it's still missing some key Android 2.2 features,such as Bluetooth voice dialing,but that doesn't stop this 1GHz powerhouse standing out as the most user-friendly, well made Android handset on the market.

There's a fine 5MP camera with an LED flash mounted on the Desire's rear.Stills performance is great but video is disappointing. Both have easy-to-use manual settings and effects.

You can buy HTC desire at a Price Rs 28,900.

Nokia N8

Nokia's latest flagship device packs a serious 12 megapixel camera and beautiful hardware. It also is the first device to boast the Symbian^3 touch UI. Keep it parked here for everything we know about the N8.

Film, edit and perfect your high-definition masterpieces, then share them with the world. Add music, images, text and transitions – all from the phone. With a large 12 MP sensor and Carl Zeiss optics you can capture great images. The Xenon flash allows you to take good pictures in low-light conditions as well.

With Symbian^3 you can enjoy over 250 exciting new features such as HD video playback on your compatible wide-screen TV, organising your life online across three home screens. Multitask easily with the new visual task manager and switch between open apps with a single tap. All of this and more without sacrificing battery life.

The Nokia N8 features an HDMI connection so you can easily show off your images, videos and music on compatible televisions and projectors. All in stunning high-definition digital 720p resolution. It also features premium-quality *Dolby Digital Plus technology – compatible with home theatre systems – so movies will sound as good as they look.

Micromax Bling 2 A55

There ara a couple of Indians brands that have tried their hands at getting an affordable Android device for the Indian junta and Micromax is one of them. The company had recently launched the Micromax Andro A60 and now it has tried to keep the momentum going with its Micromax Bling2 A55.

As the name suggests, Micromax Bling 2 is successor to Micromax Bling, which was a jewel studded device targeted at the fairer sex. This new device too has the same set of target audience but it does not have the cubical swivel QWERTY keypad form factor and is a bar phone accenuated by soft and smooth curves.It's 2.8 inch capacitive display screen provides an average experience to its users.

Micromax Bling 2 A55 is Dual SIM (GSM + GSM Device) that runs on Android 2.2 Froyo.Also,it support 3G on both the SIMs to help one get a better browsing speed and experience.Unfortunately,the handset does not support video calling, which can prove to be an add on for a device like this. There is a 699 MHz processor thrown in to help consumers get pretty smooth experience out of this handset at this price point. The phone's Dual SIM is basically dual standby so one SIM appears to be off in case the other one has an active call running on it.

The Bling 2 has a 3.0 megapixel camera that takes average pictures.Another disadvantage is that it has a fixed focus camera. Lack of flash makes low light imagery even more difficult. Other onscreen settings include the option of zoom in/out, white balance and stone location on/off.

Micromaz Bling 2 A55 priced at Rs 8,990. Other option could be Samsung Galaxy Pop(GSM) priced at Rs 8,700 and LG Optimus Me P350 casting Rs 8,400.