Google launched chromebook laptops in india

Google partners with Acer and HP to bring Chromebook laptops to India. Chromebooks run on Google's Chrome OS and come with 100 GB of cloud storage.

Google will launch the Acer C720 and the HP Chomebooks in India on October 17. Google claims that Chromebooks are faster than a traditional PC and offer longer battery life. The Chromebooks will come preloaded with Google services like Gmail, YouTube and Google+. Users also get access to apps from the Chrome Web Store.

The Acer C720 Chromebook has a 11.6-inch display with 1366 × 768 pixels resolution and comes with 16GB SSD storage. The C720 Chromebook has a VGA camera and microphone for video chatting. It supports WiFi, USB 3.0 and another USB 2.0 port for connectivity. The Acer C720 runs on the Intel Celeron 2955U processor and offers 8.5 hours of battery life, according to the company.

The HP Chromebook 14 has a 14-inch display with 1366 × 768 pixels resolution. It has 32GB SSD storage, a 720p camera and a 3-in-1 card reader. Connectivity wise the HP Chromebook offers Wi-Fi, two USB 3.0 ports and another USB 2.0 port. It runs on Intel Celeron 2955U processor and claims to deliver 9.5 hours of battery life.

The Acer C720 Chromebook and the HP Chromebook 14 come with 100GB of free Google Drive storage for 2 years. Google has also partnered with Tikona and Airtel to provide a range of cellular and broadband offers for Indian consumers.

The Acer C720 Chromebook is available for Rs 22,999 and the HP Chromebook 14 for Rs 26,990. The devices will be launched on Oct 17 and be available from select Reliance Digital and Croma stores in Delhi and Mumbai. Users can also pre-order the Chromebooks from Flipkart.com.

A Google spokesperson said: "Chromebooks are a new type of computer from Google designed to help you get things done faster and easier. They run Chrome OS, an operating system that has multiple layers of security, cloud storage, and the most popular Google products built-in... if you love using Chrome on your PC, you'll get going on a Chromebook in seconds.

Google Nexus 7 (2013)

Google has launched its latest version of the Google Nexus 7 tablet, in its first serious attempt to take on the iPad Mini.The new model is thinner, lighter and has an improved screen compared to its previous incarnation, launched last year.The Nexus 7 is, without doubt, the best non-Apple tablet on the market.

Key features:

1. 7" LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, 16M colors
2. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
3. 1.5 GHz quad-core Krait CPU, Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset
4. 5 MP autofocus camera with face detection; 1080p video recording @ 30fps
5. Wireless charging (Qi charging standard)
6. 1.2MP front-facing camera
7. 16/32GB internal storage
8. Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n support
9. Optional LTE support
10. NFC connectivity
11. Bluetooth v4.0 LE
12. microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support, MHL, charging
13. Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor
14. Built-in stereo speakers
15. Thin and light construction; solid build quality

The screen is the Nexus 7’s killer feature, and it’s amazing.It’s hugely impressive, and breathtaking. The display's resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels is the highest available on a compact tablet at the moment.The resulting pixel density of 323ppi eclipses the Retina display equipped Apple iPad's 264ppi, and completely wipes the floor with the 162ppi of the 7.9" iPad Mini or even the 216ppi of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Google's own Nexus 10 is the only tablet that's close to what the Nexus 7 offers, with a pixel density of 299ppi.

XOLO Introduces Q1000S, thinnest Fablet smartphone of India

Xolo has announced its thinnest smartphone yet, called as the Q1000S. At 6.98 mm thickness, it is also thinnest smartphone ever produced by a domestic manufacturer.

This slim and sleek device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad 

Core processor. It comes with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.

As per Xolo,Q1000S packs a 5 inch HD IPS screen with OGS display technology, which makes colors more vibrant and touch-screen more responsive. It has a resolution of 1280x720 with 294 PPI for bright and crisp display.

XOLO Q1000S has 13 MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor. BSI 2 sensor is an improved version of BSI sensor, which results in better image quality, enhanced color reproduction and improved overall camera performance. 
Other features of camera are scene detection & tuning, high dynamic range (HDR), low light enhancement, face recognition (for focusing as well as in gallery), panorama capture and geo tagging. It can capture up to 99 shots through its burst mode.
The front camera sports a 5 MP with BSI sensor for 3G video calling.Its rear camera can record videos in full HD (1080p) resolution.

The Xolo Q1000S has Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, WiFi, and GPS and has a 2500 mAh battery.
The Q1000S will be available in the market at Rs. 18,999.

Key Features of Xolo Q1000S:

1. 5-inch HD IPS Display with OGS Technology
2. 13 MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor
3. 1.5 GHz quad-core Processor
4. Android Jelly Bean (4.2)
5. 1 GB RAM
6. 5 MP front camera with BSI sensor
7. 16 GB internal memory

Fujifilm Finepix X20: Review

The Fujifilm FinePix X20 is a high-end bridge camera with a large sensor and an innovative design. It has a 12Mp sensor with a 28-112mm zoom lens, but it's the retro-style design that really makes it stand out from the crowd.

The Fuji X20 is an update to the X10, which was very popular. The X10 was a great little camera but was not perfect and the X20 continues on with the same tradition of the X10. Small, cool, vintage retro vibe with good Fuji colors and fast performance. The X20 is available in both black and two-tone black and silver in India.

Fujifilm X20 key features:

1. 12MP 2/3″ X-Trans CMOS II Sensor – New 2nd gen sensor delivers sharper results with no low pass filter for more micro contrast.
2. Fujinon 28-112mm f/2-2.8 Zoom Lens – Same lens from the X10 which stays pretty sharp corner to corner once stopped down a bit.
3. Advanced Optical Zoom Viewfinder – Improved the viewfinder that now shows detailed camera setting info but it is only showing you 85% coverage, which kind of sucks. 
4. 460k-Dot LCD Monitor
5. EXR Processor II
6. Intelligent Hybrid AF System
7. ISO 100-12800 – At ISO 800 it starts to really show so do not expect X100s High ISO performance
8. Full HD 1080 Video at 60fps
9. Film Simulation and Advanced Filters
10. Die-Cast Magnesium Body Construction
11. Focus Peaking in manual focus mode – great addition if you want to use MF.

PROS and CONS of the X20:

PROS

1. Same design and size as the X10
2. Improved OVF with info display
3. Faster Auto Focus
4. Focus Peaking for manual focusing
5. Faster overall feel with the camera
6. Phase Detect AF
7. Fuji colors and film presets are here
8. Great as a B&W shooter
9. Love the way the camera turns on with the lens activation
10. Lens has good range at 28-112mm
11. Camera is DEAD SILENT, which is awesome
12. Great controls with dials so no need for menu diving
13. “Advanced Mode” where you can access filters and effects
14. The top “function button” can be assigned to almost any setting you desire.
15. Super macro allows you to get as close as 1cm to your subject.

CONS

1. Can get noisy in low light at ISO 400 and up where images appear “muddy”
2. Files are not crisp and sharp at 100% viewing – no huge prints here
3. Overall IQ is different and flatter than the X10 in my opinion and findings
4. Files are not as smooth as the competing Sony RX100
5. Battery is small so life is short at 250 shots or so
6. OVF only has 85% coverage
7. If camera goes to sleep you will have to re-tiwst the lens on and off to restart. Kind of a pain.

I feel the X20 would be nice as a take anywhere family camera. The Macro capabilities of the lens are also fantastic and using Macro and Super Macro is easy as it gets.
The X20 is a great family camera, vacation camera or street shooter and it is one that will give you good results and fantastic style as it is around your neck. If you love Fuji, the X20 may be right up your alley.If you enjoy the looks and style it is the one to get in the price range of Rs 39,999(MRP). 

Some sample images provided by Fuji film: