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  • Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Pros and Cons Review

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the successor of Galaxy Core II. There is improvement in performance as it has better CPU and higher RAM size. The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime price in India is Rs.8900 to Rs. 10185.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is powered by Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU  and Mali-400 MP GPU. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. You can add additional memory through microSD card upto 64GB.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Dual sim

    Samsung Galaxy Core Price sports 4.5 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The device comes with 5MP primary camera with LED flash which can record videos at 720p. There is also a 2MP front facing camera. The device is houses Li-ion 2000 mAh battery. Lets see some of the advantages and drawbacks of Galaxy Core Prime.

    Read: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

    Pros of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Decent performance
    • Good Camera performance for the price range
    • Good Battery life
    • Dual sim and 1GB of RAM

    Cons of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Lacks sensors: Some sensors like light sensor and LED notifications are missing in the device.
    • Low Screen resolution: The pixel density of the device of 207 is less compared to its competitor in the same price segment.
    •  No screen protection glass.
    • No confirmation on the Android Lollipop update.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to use Galaxy Core Prime as Modem?

    Using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features, you can Galaxy Core Prime as Modem.

    Read: How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphones as modem for more details.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime?

    You can take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime using the volume Down and Home button/Power button.

    Read: How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Specification

    • Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU
    • Mali-400 MP GPU and 1GB of RAM
    • 8GB internal storage and microSD card support upto 64GB.
    • 4.5 inch display screen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density.
    • 5MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera.
    • Li-ion 2000 mAh battery

    Verdict: Given price range, Galaxy Core Prime overall performance is not great. If you looking for good phone, it is good look for Moto G first generation or Asus Zenfone 5. Even Galaxy Grand Prime at 14k is better option than this.

  • Pros and Cons of OnePlus One Smartphone

    OnePlus One is dubbed as Flagship killer smartphone of 2014. This is because of its high end specification but mid range price.  The price of OnePlus One in India is Rs.22,000 for the 64GB variant(Approx $365).

    OnePlus One is powered by Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad core processor with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.

    OnePlus One

    OnePlus One has 13MP primary autofocus camera which can record videos at 4K resolution. There is also a 5MP front facing secondary camera. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The OnePlus One houses a 3100 mAh battery which is non user replaceable. Huawei Honor 6 and Xiaomi Mi4 are the  close competitor for this device.

    Read: OnePlus 2 launched with Snapdragon 810 Soc and 4GB RAM.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of OnePlus One

    Pros of OnePlus One

    • Great Price to Performance Ratio: Performance we get with this device for the price we pay is exceptional.
    • Excellent Battery life: The battery life of OnePlus One is great considering its large screen size. On casual usage, the battery lasts upto 2 days.
    • CyanogenMod OS: The timely updates and the tweaking options of the CyanogenMod OS is great.
    • Good Display screen: The 5.5 inch display screen with 1080p resolution is good.

    Cons of OnePlus One

    • No microSD card support: Though it is not a major drawback of OnePlus One considering 64GB of internal storage.
    • Non user replaceable battery
    • Average Camera performance on low light: The camera performance in low light is not great.
    • Restricted availability of the device: The device is available only through invite.
    • Average Call Quality: Call quality is decent but not great.

    OnePlus One Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus One?

    To take screenshot on OnePlus One, press and hold the Volume down and Power button simultaneously. The taken screenshot will be saved in the Gallery.

    How to use OnePlus One as Modem

    You can use OnePlus One as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features.

    OnePlus One Specifications

    • Dimensions and Weight: 152.9×75.9×8.9mm and Weighs 162 grams.
    • CPU and Chipset: Snapdragon 801 Chipset with 2.5GHz quad core CPU.
    • Memory and Storage: 3GB of RAM and internal storage optional between 16GB and 64GB.
    • Battery: 3100 mAh battery.
    • OS: Android 4.4 based CyanogenMod 11.
    • Connectivity: 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB.
    • Display: 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.
    • Camera: 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.

  • Lumia 535 Pros and Cons Review

    Lumia 535 is the budget dual sim Windows smartphone. The device runs on Windows 8.1 with Update 1 and few Nokia exclusive features. Microsoft Lumia 535 price in India is Rs.9,199.

    Lumia 535 is powered by 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 Quad Core Processor with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device is 8GB and supports microSD card upto 128GB.  It has 5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen with qHD(960 x 540 Pixels) screen resolution which translates to 220 ppi pixel density. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

    Lumia 535

    Lumia 535 comes with 5MP primary camera(1/4 inch sensor, f/2.4 aperture and 28mm focal length) with flash and 5MP secondary camera. This Dual sim Windows phone has 1905 mAh battery which will last for full 1 day with normal use. The connectivity features of the device includes 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Lumia 535

    Pros of Lumia 535

    • Dual sim with Dual standby
    • User replaceable battery
    • Expandable storage option upto 128GB and 1GB of RAM
    • Decent viewing angles
    • Good battery life
    • Good selfie camera performance

    Cons of Lumia 535

    • Poor Touch sensitivity: This is a software bug. Microsoft acknowledged this bug and will get a bug fix update soon.
    • Secondary camera performance is average.
    • No HD video recording: Max resolution at which videos can be recorded is 480p@30fps.
    • No 720 p screen resolution: The same price brand smartphones does provide the 720p screen.

    Microsoft Lumia 535 Tips and Trick

    How to take screenshot on Lumia 535

    To take screenshot or print screen on Lumia 535, you need to press and hold Volume Up  and Power key  button at the same time. If the screenshot is taken, then screen will flash and play an audible camera like shutter sound. The taken screenshot will be saved to the folder in Albums/Screenshots which can be accessed via Photos Hub. You can read more on this in my eralier post How to take screenshot on Lumia smartphone.

    How to use Lumia 535 as Modem

    Lumia 535 provides WiFi hotspot feature. You can enable Lumia 535 WiFi hotspot internet sharing by going to Settings-> Internet sharing.

    Microsoft Lumia 535 Specification

    • 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 Quad Core Processor with 1GB RAM
    • Windows Phone 8.1 OS with Update 1
    • 5 MP Primary Camera with Flash
    • 5 MP Secondary Camera
    • 8GB internal storage
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 128 GB
    • 5-inch IPS LCD Capacitive Touch screen with qHD screen resolution
    • Dual Standby Sim (GSM + WCDMA)
    • 1905 mAh battery

  • Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redme Note

    Xiaomi Redme Note 50000 units  got sold out on a launching day in India in just 6 seconds. Powerful specification sheet and affordable price attracting the customer to buy this device.  Is it is worth buying? Let us have a quick Xiaomi Redme Note Review.

    Xiaomi Redme Note has 5.5 inch multi touch IPS display screen with 720P screen resolution and 267 ppi pixel density.  The display is clear and crisp.  The viewing angles and sunlight legibility too good. The Xiaomi Redme Note is powered by octa-core MediaTek MT6592 (32 bit, frequency 728 ~ 1664 MHz) with Mali 450 GPU and 2GB RAM. The internal storage of the device is 8GB , in that 6.31GB is user available. The device also supports microSD card upto 32GB.

    Read: Xiaomi Redme 2 Review.

    Redme Note

    Xiaomi Redme Note sports 13MP primary rear camera and 5MP front facing camera.  Inspite of being a budget smartphone, it does take a very good photos and videos. Even the low light images too came out well. Xiaomi Redme Note is powered by a massive 3100 mAh battery which lasts for a full day with heavy usage.

    Connectivity features of Xiaomi Redme Note are 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jellybean with MIUI 5 UI.  The price of Xiaomi Redme Note in India is Rs.8,999.

    Read: Xiaomi Redme 1S Review.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redme Note

    Pros of Xiaomi Redme Note

    • Excellent Camera: Both Primary and Secondary camera performance is exceptionally great in the price segment.
    • Good Performance: The Octacore processor with 2GB does provides lag free experience. The gaming experience too, good.
    • Vibrant Display: The display of Redme Note is good. It is crisp and clear and offer wide viewing angles.
    • Dual sim Capability: The device supports Dual sim. 1st sim support 3G connectivity and 2nd sim supports 2G connectivity.
    • Attractive price: The pricing of the Xiaomi Redme Note is key highlight of the device.

    Cons of Xiaomi Redme Note

    • Outdated Android 4.2 out of the box: The device runs on outdated Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. There is no clear announcement on the upgrade to Android Kitkat or Lollipop. This limits this device in installing some of the apps as well as Android wear is not compatible.
    •  Glossy Plastic Back panels: Feels oily after prolonged use.
    • Heating issue: While playing games, the Redme note heats up a bit.

    How to Buy Xiaomi Redme Note

    Unlike any another smartphones, buying the Xiaomi Redme Note is bit difficult. For buying the Redme Note follow the steps given below.

    • First go to Flipkart product listing.
    •  Register for the sale.
    • The Redme Note sale happens every Tuesday at 2PM.
    • Login and be ready at 2PM.  Refresh the screen just before 10 seconds.
    • At 2 PM, hit buy button quickly. It will add Redme Note to your Cart.
    • Make the payment to get the device delivered.

    Xiaomi Redme Note Specification

    • Dual sim(GSM+WCDMA)
    • 5.5 inch multi touch IPS display screen with 720P screen resolution
    • Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 (32 bit, frequency 728 ~ 1664 MHz) with Mali 450 GPU and 2GB RAM
    • 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot
    • 13MP primary rear camera and 5MP front facing camera
    • 3100 mAh battery

  • TVS Star City Plus 2014 Review

    The 100cc bike segment is most popular segment in India. The segment is one of the most crowded too. TVS Star City was the original bike which got lot of appreciations from the customer. Still it had many drawbacks such as Riding quality, smoothness, stylishness etc. TVS Motors worked on these things and released the TVS Star City +. TVS Star City + price in India starts from Rs.42,444. Is this the best 100cc bike available today in the market?

    TVS Star City +

    TVS Star City Plus comes with lot of modification in the design part. The aesthetics of the bike is improved.  TVS named the new design as modern flowmotion style.  The instrumental panel has a analog speedometer with White Background, digital trip and fuel indicator and econometer which indicates whether you are riding in economy more or in power mode. The company rated  Star City + millage is 85 and on road mileage we have got around 74 in highways and 68 in city.

    The TVS Star City Plus comes with 109cc, 4 stroke,, Eco Thrust engine with max power of 8bhp at 7000 rpm and peak torque of 8.7nm at 5000 rpm.  The new Eco Thrust engine is consider to be fuel efficient and offers decent power.  The engine feels more refined and sounds smooth. Though, the one we tested doesn’t had a smoothest gear shifting, clutch feel is really good.  The top speed of TVS Star City + is 90kmph.

    TVS Star City + comes with 4 speed gearbox which is expected to take this bike from 0 to 60kmph in 8.1 seconds.  The 110cc bike has telescopic  fork in front and 5 way adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear.  The riding comfort on the new Star City + is very smooth considering its previous iterations. The new Star City plus with tubular single cradle  frame chassis and provides excellent riding comfort with help of nicely padded seat and the tall, upright position.

    The Braking of new TVS Star City Plus is fairly decent. Disc break option might have been good. The kerb weight of 109kg, doesn’t feel light and handles well with the 17inch front and rear rims even on the Corners of the road.

    Key Features of TVS Star City Plus 2014

    TVS Star City + Color Variants

    TVS Star City Plus is available in Oscar Black, Show-Stopper Blue and Celebrity Scarlet color variants.

    Price of TVS Star City Plus 2014(Ex-showroom)

    TVS Star City Price in Bangalore

    • Kick Start Mag: 42,444
      Electric Start Mag: 44,944

    TVS Star City Price in Delhi

    • Kick Start Mag: 41,445
      Electric Start Mag: 44,000

    TVS Star City Price in Chennai

    • Kick Start Mag: 41,836
    • Electric Start Mag: 44,326

    Advantages and Disadvantages of TVS Star City Plus

    Pros of TVS Star City +

    • Good aesthetics
    • Refined engine with smooth riding quality
    • Good on road mileage.
    •  Great Value for money

    Cons of TVS Star City +

    • No Disc brake option
    • Acceleration