Category: Reviews

Reviews on smartphones, gadgets and other useful applications. The reviews and summarised by splitting the features into pros and cons.

  • ACT Fibernet Broadband Review

    ACT Fibernet broadband provides faster internet connection at affordable price. It uses the latest technology which offers greater speed and lesser outages according the company.  Currently ACT Fibernet Broadband is available in Bangalore, Chennai, Vijayawada, Nellore and Eluru.  I am a user from Bangalore. I recently subscribed to ACT Fibernet broadband and thought of sharing my experience with other people who wants to migrate to this service provider. This is not a technical review rather a simple user review on ACT Fibernet Broadband.

    Initial subscription payment and Installation

    I was using BSNL broadband from past 7 years. I had unlimited Internet connection plan with 4MBPS speed with FUP of 8GB. The monthly subscription charges was 950 plus taxes. All together I was getting around Rs1100 every month. The connection speed till 8GB was around 3 MBPS and later 350kpbs on average. I met one of my friend who is using the ACT Fibernet Broadband. He showed me the speed and the plans of this service provider.  Initially I was reluctant to migrate but after listening his own experience, thought of giving a try. He referred my number through his account. For this he will get 20% discount on his bill if I take the service.  It happened on Sunday evening.

    Monday morning I got a call from ACT Fibernet team regarding the connection request. As I was insisted on making the first payment through credit card, they took one extra day. On wednesday, their sales manager called me and came to my home around 8PM. I needed to fill a application form and submit ID proof , address proof and a photo. Post that, using by BSNL broadband, I made the payment through credit card online. I opted for 6 month plan which gives me 1 month free subscription and installation charges waiver. I chose ACT Blaze plan which offers connectivity speed of 20MBPS till 50GB and post that 512Kbps. The sales person told me that, connection will be made within 7 days.

    To my surprise, next day i.e Thursday, I got a call from installation person of ACT, stating he is near my house for connection. Unfortunately I was in office so I told him to keep the wires outside. When I came in the late evening there was  a cable which had fair length which reaches my computer. I called the team and they initiated the process of verification. Within as hour, my broadband is active. I was very happy by the speed at which they gave the connection and enabled the service.

    ACT Fibernet Broadband Performance

    So far I have used ACT broadband for close to 6 days. Based on these days performance, I can tell that, it provides the speed which they have promised.  I checked with Broadband speed checking tools which also confirmed me that, the speed is 20MBPS both upload and download. I have downloaded few videos which got downloaded in such a speed to justify 20MBPS. Even I uploaded the video on youtube, that too happened very fast.

    Overall the performance of ACT Fibernet Broadband is excellent till date. When I compare BSNL broadband Vs ACT Fibernet, undoubtedly, ACT Broadband is much value for money. I would recommend this to any one with confidence.

    Have you got ACT Fibernet Broadband? What is your experience? Share it on the comment section.

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  • Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redme 1S

    The Xiaomi Redme 1S is a entry level dual sim Android smartphones.  It is powered by 1.6GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 305 processor. It comes with 8GB internal storage and supports upto 64GB of RAM through microSD card. Redme 1S sports 4.7 inch Clear display with 1280×720 resolution and 312ppi pixel density.

    Read:

    Xiaomi Redme Note Review

    Xiaomi Redme 2 Cons and Pros

    Xiaomi REdme 1s sports 8MP primary camera which can record videos at 720p resolution. There is also a 1.6MP front facing camera. The connectivity features of this Dual sim Android smartphone includes GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot. The device houses 2000 mAh battery.

    Redme 1s Dual sim

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redme 1S

    Pros of Xiaomi Redme 1S

    • Decent performance
    • Good value or money ratio
    • Good camera performance
    • Good Display

    Cons of Xiaomi Redme 1s

    • No Android Kitkat out of the box
    • Customized skin MIUI does not have a  manual in the box.
    • The screen protector comes as free of very poor quality
    • RAM availability for apps is less
    • Heating Issue. Xiaomi has released an update to fix this heating issue. However, heating issue is not completely fixed.

    Xiaomi Redme 1S Tips and Tricks

    Using Xiaomi Redme 1s as Modem

    Xiaomi Redme 1S does provides USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features. Using the these methods, you can use it as Modem.

    Taking screenshot: To take screenshot on Redme 1s, go to the page you want to take the screenshot and go to quick menu and tap to Screenshots.

    Read: How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Redme 1s

    Switching between apps and Closing the apps: If you want to switch between running apps on Redme 1s or Close the running app, just tap and hold left capacitive button for a second. It will show you all running apps. You can switch between apps or you can close the apps. You can refer my post Switching between apps and Closing the apps in Xiaomi Redme 1s.

    Xiaomi Redme 1 Specification

    • Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS
    • Dual Sim (3G + 2G)
    • 1.6 GHz MSM8228 Quad Core Processor
    • 8 MP Primary Camera
    • 1.6 MP Secondary Camera
    • 4.7-inch Touchscreen with AGC Dragontrail Scratch Resistant Glass
    • 8GB of Internal storage and Expandable Storage Capacity upto 64 GB
  • Micromax Unite 2 Review Tips Specification

    The Motorola Moto E did a massive change in the perception of entry level Android smartphone. Providing a decent hardware and latest Android version for a entry level dual sim phone trend started with Moto E.  The local mobile manufacturers such as Lava, Micromax etc started to provide such smartphone for very attractive price. One such attempt is Micromax Unite 2 A106.  The Micromax Unite 2 A106  price in India is Rs. 6999.

    Micromax Unite 2 runs on latest Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS with 21 Indian languages support.  The device is powered by 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6582 quad core processor with 1GB of RAM and Mali 400MP2 graphic unit. Internal storage of the device is 4GB in which only 890MB is user available memory. There is a support for microSD card for additional external storage.

    Micormax Unite 2 Dual sim
    Micormax Unite 2

    Micromax Unite 2 comes with 5MP rear camera with flash which can record 720p videos and 2MP front facing camera for video calling. The device comes with 4.7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with WVGA screen resolution of 800×480 which results in low pixel density of 199 ppi. The sunlight visibility and viewing angle are not upto the standards of Moto E.  Micromax Unite 2 houses 2000mAh battery which is rated to provide  8 hours of talktime and 190 hours of standby time.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Micromax Unite 2

    Pros of Micromax Unite 2

    • Very attractive price tag
    • Latest Android Kitkat OS
    • Dual sim with Dual standby
    • Support for microSD card

    Cons of Micromax Unit 2

    •  Very low 199ppi pixel density
    • Only 890MB is user available memory.
    • Lot of pre installed micromax bloatware

    Micromax Unite 2 Tips

    Taking screenshot on Micromax Unite 2

    To take screenshot on Micromax Unite 2, press and hold Volume down key and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshots

    Using Micromax Unite 2 as modem

    You can use Micromax Unite 2 as modem through USB tethering and WiFi hotspot feature. I have written a detailed post  which you can refer here Micromax smartphone tethering.

    Micromax Unite 2 Specifications

    • Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS
    • 4.7-inch LCD Touchscreen with FWVGA screen resolution and 199 ppi pixel density.
    • 5MP Primary Camera with LED flash
    • 2 MP Secondary front facing Camera
    • 1.3 GHz MT6582M Quad Core Processor with 1GB RAM
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    • Li-ion 2000 mAh battery.
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Moto E

    Motorola released one more budget Dual sim Android smartphone which is focussed just on user experience without making any spec competition.  The new Motorola Moto E price in India is Rs.6999. Let us have a quick advantages and disadvantages of Moto E along with specification summary.

    Motorola Moto E runs on Android latest iteration 4.4.2 Kitkat and promised to receive next major upgrade. It is powered by 1.2GHz Dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 CPU with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 302 GPU. The Moto E sports 4.3 inch qHD display screen with pixel density of 256ppi.  The internal storage of the device is 4GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB.

    Moto E
    Motorola Moto E

    Motorola Moto E comes with 5MP primary camera without LED flash. There is there is no front facing camera. For connectivity, Moto E supports 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, WiFi Hotspot and USB tethering. The device houses non removable Li-ion 1980 mAh battery which will make the device to run through the day.  Below are the few advantages and disadvantages of Moto E. This Moto E review is based on the specifications and experience I had from the past 2 days.  I will write a detailed review on Moto E after some days of usage.

    Read:

    How to use Moto E as WiFi Hotspot Modem

    Motorola Moto E Tips and Tricks

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Motorola Moto E

    Pros Moto E

    • Snappy performance. In real time, there is no lag while performing most of the day to day tasks.
    • Very attractive price
    • Latest Android Kitkat out of the box
    • Support for the microSD for expandable storage.

    Cons of Moto E

    • There is no front facing camera and LED flash

    Motorola Moto E Specification

    • Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS
    • 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 Dual Core Processor
    • 1GB RAM and Adreno 302 GPU
    • Dual sin with Dual Standby(GSM + GSM)
    • 5 MP Primary Camera
    • 4.3-inch Touchscreen with qHD resolution
    • Li-ion 1980 mAh battery
    • 2G,3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB
  • HTC Desire 310 Review Tips And Specification

    HTC Desire 310 Dual sim is a budget Android smartphone from HTC.  The Motorola Moto G showed how well priced phone will please the customers.  The Price of HTC Desire 310 Dual sim in India is Rs.10,616. Will this device a value for money device? Let us have quick specs, advantages and disadvantages of HTC Desire 310 Dual sim along with few tips.

    HTC Desire 310 is powered by 1.3GHz  Cortex A7 Mediatek MT6582M  processor with 512MB of RAM and Mali-400MP2 GPU.  The device sports 4.5 inch capacitive touchscreen with 480×854 pixels and 218 ppi pixel density. Internal storage of this budget HTC Android dual sim phone is 4GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB.

    HTC Desire 310 Dual sim

    HTC Desire 310 Dual sim houses 5MP primary camera and VGA front facing camera.  Desire 310 houses Li-ion 2000 mAh battery which is rated to provide upto 11 hours and standby time upto 852 hours.  The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS.

    You can also read: Motorola Moto G Review.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of HTC Desire 310 Dual sim

    Pros of HTC Desire 310

    • Decent music playback
    • Blinkfeed
    • Support for microSD card

    Cons of HTC Desire 310

    • Below average camera performance
    • Only 512MB RAM
    • No out of box Android 4.4 Kitakat
    • No clarity on  future Android upgrade to Kitkat

    HTC Desire 310 Tips and Tricks

    How to Download HTC Desire 310 PC Suite?

    HTC PC Suites free download is available in support page. The official PC suite with the name HTC Sync and HTC Sync Manager. It is will be useful for upgrading your desire 310 OS, backup your data, transfer music and video from PC and installing the drivers for HTC Desire 310.

    How to use HTC Desire 310 as modem?

    You can use HTC Desire 310 as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot features.

    How to take screenshot on HTC Desire 310?

    To take screenshot in HTC Desire 310, navigate to the page which you want to take screenshot. Press and hold Volume down key+power button. You will see a brief flash on the screen to confirm the screenshot is taken.  The Screenshot taken on HTC Desire 310 will be saved in the Gallery.

    HTC Desire 310 Specification

    • Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
    • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
    • 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor with 512MB RAM
    • 5 MP Primary Camera and 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
    • 4GB internal storage and Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    • 2G,3G, WiFi, USB and Bluetooth enabled
    • 4.5-inch Touchscreen with 480×854 pixels and 218 ppi pixel density
    • Li-ion 2000 mAh battery