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  • Lenovo A6000 Cons and Pros Review

    Lenovo A6000 is a budget Dual sim Android smartphone with support for 4G connectivity. The device is available exclusively on flipkart through flash sales. The price of Lenovo A6000 in India is Rs.6999.

    Lenovo A6000 is powered by 1.2GHz quad core 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. Internal storage of the device is 8GB in which 4.19GB is user available. The device also supports expandable storage upto 32GB. You can even install most of the apps to microSD card as default storage location.

    Lenovo A6000 4G LTE Dual sim

    Lenovo A6000 sports 5 inch IPS screen with screen resolution of 1280×720 pixel(720p HD) and 294 ppi pixel density. The viewing angles and colors reproduction are great. The texts and video looks crisp. The sunlight legibility also good. Overall it is very good display panel in this price range.

    Lenovo A6000 houses 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 2MP front facing camera. Both camera can record videos at 720HD resolution. The connectivity features of the device includes 3G, 4G(LTE Cat 4 speeds of up to 150Mbps download and up to 50Mbps upload.), Bluetooth, WiFi, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot.  The device has 2300 mAh battery.

    Read: How to take screenshot on Lenovo A6000

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     Advantages and Disadvantages of Lenovo A6000

    Pros of Lenovo A6000

    • Great Display panel: The 5 inch 720p HD screen provides excellent viewing angles and sunlight legibility.  The colors look great. It is one of the best display screen within the price of 10k.
    • Good battery life: With heavy usage, it lasts almost a day. However with causal usage it last close to 2 days. Standby mode consumes very minimum power.
    • Excellent performance: The quad core 64 bit processor with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU coupled with minimalistic UI provides lag free experience.
    • Good sound output: The dual speaker with Dolby features produces excellent sound quality. The output through 3.5mm headphone jack too good.
    • Good build quality: Though it is 5 inch smartphone, it feels very comfortable to hold in hand as well as keeping it in pocket.
    • Decent cellular call quality: The call quality on this device is good.
    • Good value to price:  It is overall good value for money device.

    Cons of Lenovo A6000

    • No OTG support: Lenovo A6000 does not supports OTG.
    • Lack of sensors: Lenovo compromised on the sensors like Gyroscope, compass etc. The device comes with only light, proximity and accelerometer sensors.
    • Max video record resolution is 720p: Max resolution at which video can be recorded on this device is 720p. There is no 1080p video recording available on this device.
    • No LED notification light.
    • The capacitive touch buttons are not back illuminated.
    • No screen protection: The display screen does not features any protective glass such as Corning Gorilla glass. The display screen is finger print magnet.

    Lenovo A6000 Specification Summary

    • 1.2GHz quad core 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU.
    • 5 inch IPS screen with screen resolution of 1280×720 pixel(720p HD) and 294 ppi pixel density.
    • 8GB internal storage in which 4.19GB is user available.
    • microSD support upto 32GB.
    • 8MP primary camera with LED flash.
    • 2MP front facing camera.
    • 2300 mAh battery.

  • Samsung Galaxy A5 Cons and Pros- Review

    Samsung Galaxy A5 and A5 dual are the premium smartphones which comes with metal finish. With decent performance and great camera performance are the key features of the device. The Samsung Galaxy A5 price in India is Rs. 26,500 for the dual sim variant.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 is powered by Quad core 1.2GHz Cortex A53 CPU based on Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. The device runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat along with customised Touchwiz UI.

    Dual sim Samsung Galaxy A5

    Samsung Galaxy A5 sports 5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 720×1280 pixels which results in 294 pixel density. The viewing angles are great on the display. The internal storage of the device is 16GB and supports microSD card upto 64GB.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 houses 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera. Both the camera are capable of recording 1080p video. The camera performance great in good lighting conditions. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot. Sadly, Galaxy A5 doesn’t supports USB OTG.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 is has non removable Li-ion 2300 mAh battery which is rated to provide 15 hours of talk time and 68 hours of standby time. In real time, with normal usage, it lasts single day. The dimension of this Android dual sim phone are 139.3×69.7×6.7mm and weighs 123 grams. Now we will see some of the pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy A5.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy A5

    Pros of Galaxy A5

    • The premium metal build quality
    • Super AMOLED screen and Great viewing angles
    • Good cellular call quality
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card
    • Decent performance.
    • Great primary and front facing Camera performance.

    Cons of Galaxy A5

    • No physical LED notification
    • No user replaceable battery
    • Average speaker volume
    • No USB OTG support
    • No optical image stabilization
    • You cannot use 2 sim with microSD cards: If you insert 2nd sim card on a dual sim variant, you can use microSD card or vice versa.
    • Too pricey: For the premium metal finish, the price of the device is too steep. The same specification device are available for much cheaper price of other brands.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 Tips and Tricks

    Galaxy A5 as modem: You can use Galaxy A5 as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features. you can read detailed post on this in my post on How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphone as modem.

    Take screenshot on Galaxy A5: To take screenshot on Galaxy A5, you press and hold volume down key and home key simultaneously. The screenshot will be saved in the Gallery. You can read detailed methods of taking screenshot in my previous post how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 Specifications

    • 5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 720p resolution
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
    • 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot
    • Quad core 1.2GHz Cortex A53 CPU based on Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU
    • non removable Li-ion 2300 mAh battery
    • 16GB internal storage and microSD card support upto 64GB.

  • Asus EeeBook X205T Cons and Pros Review

    The Asus EeeBook 205 in simple words can be explained as the upgraded version of EeePC. It has little more powerful and more compact in size. The Asus EeeBook 205 price in India is Rs.14,999.

    Asus EeeBook 205 runs on Windows 8.1 OS and features 11.6 inch display screen with screen resolution of 1366×768 pixels. It is powered by 64bit 1.3Ghz Intel Atom “Bay Trail-T” Z3735 processor(2MB Cache, 4 cores, 4 threads, 1.33GHz base clock, 1.83GHz Turbo). The EeeBook has 2GB of DDR3L RAM.

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    Asus X205T

    Asus EeeBook 205 comes with inbuilt storage of 32GB, in that 15.3GB of storage is available for users. User can add microSD upto 128GB.  There is also 0.3MP camera for video calling and self portrait. The connectivity features of the device includes 2 USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth 4.0,  micro HDMI port and WiFi connectivity. Though it is not a deal breaker, there is no USB 3.0 ports.

    Asus Eeebook 205 measures 286×193.3×17.5mm and weighs just 980 grams. This machine will be available in Black, White, Golden and Red color variants. The device comes with 38Whr polymer battery  which is rated to deliver upto 12 hours of browsing, 13 hours of music playback and 11 hours of video playback.

    Asus EeeBook 205 audio is powered by SonicMaster which gives a good sound output interms of quality as well as volume. The other features of this notebook includes 1 year free subscription to Microsoft Office 365 which includes full versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access and other apps along with 1TB of cloud storage. Asus also provides  additional 500GB of Asus web storage for two years. Let us have a quick summary of pros and cons of Asus EeeBook 205.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Asus EeeBook X205T

    Pros of Asus X205T

    • Compact size and lightweight: The notebook feels very compact and weighs just 980 grams which makes this device one of the gadgets to carry while travelling.
    • Decent performance: The performance of the EeeBook 205 is decent for the price it is available.
    • Great Battery life: In a single charge, under normal use, it lasts more than 12 hours.
    • Good Keyboard and Touchpad: The full sized keyboard and large sized Touchpad are really comfortable to type and browse the internet.
    • Value for money: This EeeBook 205 offers a good value for money

    Cons of Asus X205T:

    • Limited Storage: The EeeBook comes with only 32GB internal storage in that, only 15GB available for the user. Though there is a provision for adding microSD card and adding external hard disk, available built in storage capacity of just 15GB is not great even though it is full version of Windows 8.1 OS.
    • Text size resizing disabled: There is no option to text resize by default. If you need large fonts, you need to rely on magnifier or zoom options.
    • Reflective Display Screen: Considering the portability of the device, it would have been great if it comes with Matte screen. While travelling, reading the screen is bit tough.

    Asus X205T Specification

    • Windows 8.1
    • 64bit 1.3Ghz Intel Atom “Bay Trail-T” Z3735 processor(2MB Cache, 4 cores, 4 threads, 1.33GHz base clock, 1.83GHz Turbo)
    • 2GB of DDR3L RAM and 32GB internal storage
    • 2 USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth 4.0,  micro HDMI port and WiFi connectivity
    • 38Whr polymer battery  which is rated to deliver upto 12 hours of browsing, 13 hours of music playback and 11 hours of video playback
    • 11.6 inch display screen with screen resolution of 1366×768 pixels

    Verdict:

    If you are looking for a ultra portable device for browsing the web, watching videos, listening songs and typing, then Asus EeeBook X205T is a good option. Surprisingly good sound quality, decent performance, affordable price tag, huge cloud storage, full fledged Windows 8.1 OS makes this device one of worthy device. Having said that, it is has its own drawbacks such as no USB 3.0 slot, limited built in storage, glossy screen  etc.  Overall, I would recommend this EeeBook 205T to all the people who wants a good media consuming device with browsing and typing requirements.  A great value for money device.

    Asus EeeBook 205 Unboxing Video

     

  • Yu Yureka Advanatges and Disadvantages

    Yu Yureka is the first smartphone from Micromax Online only brand Yu. 4G connectivity, Cyanogenmod  custom ROM are the key highlights of the device. The Yu Yureka price in India is Rs.8999.

    Micromax Yureka

    Yu Yureka runs on Cyanogenmod 11 which offers lot of customisation. You can root Yureka phone without voiding the warranty. The device is powered by 1.5GHz Octa core Snapdragon 615 CPU with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.

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    Yu Yureka sports 5.5 inch touch screen with 720p resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The pixel density of the device is 269. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and tethering.

    Yu Yureka comes with 13MP autofocus rear camera (Exmor Sony  CMOS sensor, f2.2 aperture) which can record 1080p videos at 30fps and 720p videos at 60fps.  There is also a 5MP front facing camera for selfie lovers. The device is powered by 2500 mAh battery.  We will look into Yu Yureka Review based on  pros and cons of the device.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Yu Yureka

    Pros of Yu Yureka

    • Good performance: The Octa core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM provides, very good performance.
    • Cyanogenmod  OS: The highly customisable skin and timely updates are the features of Cyanogenmod custom ROMS.
    • 4GB connectivity: The 4G connectivity feature on a budget device is a good to have feature.
    • Good Camera: The outdoor performance of the rear camera is really good.
    • Great Value for Money:  The device provides great value for money.

    Cons of Yu Yureka

    • Average Battery Life
    • Average low light camera performance: The photos taken on low light has lot of noise.
    •  Display is not sharp enough: The large 5.5 inch screen with 720p resolution produces only 269 ppi pixel density. This results in less sharp text and videos.
    • Lack availability: Getting the Yu Yureka is difficult because of marketing strategy.
    • Post sales Service: Though Micromax announced on door service, reachability of this in outside city limits is questionable.

    Yu Yureka Specification

    • 1.5GHz Octa core Snapdragon 615 CPU with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU
    • Dual sim support and Cyanogenmod 11 OS
    • 5.5 inch screen with 720p resolution
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
    • 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and tethering.
    • 2500 mAh battery

  • Acer Liquid E700 Triple SIM Pros and Cons

    Acer Liquid E700 is a budget Android smartphone with Triple sim support. This device is announced along with Liquid E600 which also supports Triple sim. Acer Liquid E700 price in India is Rs.11,999.

    Acer Triple sim Android smartphone

    Acer Liquid E700 sports 5 inch 720p HD IPS LCD capacitive touch screen with 294 ppi pixel density. This triple sim Android smartphone is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 SoC with Mali 400 GPU and 2GB of RAM.  This device has 16GB of internal storage and expandable storage upto 32GB. The key features of the device includes, choosing app installing path as miroSD card as default. It also support USB OTG.

    Acer Liquid E700 sports 8MP autofocus primary camera and 2MP front facing camera. Both sides there is a LED flash. The connectivity features of the device includes 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. The device houses large 3500mAh battery.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Acer Liquid E700 Triple SIM

    Pros of Acer Liquid E700

    • Triple sim support on a Android smartphone
    • Decent performance
    • LED flash for front facing camera
    • Good battery life
    • Good call quality

    Cons of Acer Liquid E700

    • Little low sound output on loud speaker.
    • Average Camera performance on low light and artificial lighting.
    • Occasional lags in UI.
    • Average viewing angles.

    Acer Liquid E700 Tips and Tricks

    Acer Liquid E700 as modem: You can use Acer Liquid E700 as modem through USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features.

    Take screenshot on Acer Liquid E700: To take screenshot on Liquid E700, you need hold volume down key and power button simultaneously.

    Acer Liquid E700 Specification

    • 5 inch 720p HD IPS LCD capacitive touch screen
    • 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 SoC with Mali 400 GPU and 2GB of RAM
    • Triple sim support and Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
    • 16GB of internal storage and expandable storage upto 32GB
    • 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB, GPS
    • 8MP autofocus primary camera and 2MP front facing camera
    • 3500mAh battery