Micromax launches new tablet “Funbook” priced at Rs. 6,499

Micromax Mobile has come up with new Tablet called “Funbook” priced at Rs. 6,499 (Appx. $130)

Micromax Funbook

Technical Specifications:

Operating System

  • Android 4.0 (Ice cream Sandwich)

Network & Connectivity:

  • 3G  (Supported by an external USB Dongle)
  • WiFi
  • USB
  • 3.5 MM Jack

Display:

  • Capacitive Touch Screen
  • Screen Size17.8cm
  • Multi-Touch Screen
  • Pinch Zoom

Storage:

  • Internal 4GB NAND
  • Expandable Up to 32 GB using MicroSD
  • RAM 512 MB

Camera:

  • Primary 0.3 Mega Pixels (VGA camera)
  • Video recording

Battery:

  • Capacity Li-Ion battery – 2800 mAh (Talk timeUp to 5 hrs)

Color:

  • Midnight Black & Slate Grey

Looking into the features and the price at which Micromax, (The 12th largest handset manufacturer in the World; According to Global Handset Vendor Market share report from Strategy Analytics) is offering the device makes it very good package for Indian customers. This tablet is available on sell through Micromax’s on line partner nCarry which is also offering an Interactive course material for CBSE students from class 1st to 12th on a 4GB MicroSD card.

Watch IPL5 in HD – Tata Sky adds “Set MAX HD”

India’s leading direct broadcast satellite television provider Tatasky has added “Set MAX HD” into its HD channels fleet just before IPL5 kicks off in Chennai, India. Customers of Tatasky can now see Set Max HD on channel number 306.

Set Max HD on TataSky

Tata Sky HD was launched on June 14, 2010, and has channels in their native resolution of 1080i or 720p. The STB is compatible with 5.1 CH surround sound as well. The service currently offers Nine HD channels – National Geographic Channel HD, Discovery HD World, STAR Movies HD, STAR Plus HD, STAR Cricket HD, STAR World HD, STAR Gold HD, ESPN HD, SET MAX HD.

Facebook Messenger is now available for Android users in India.

Two months back facebook introduced its messenger called “Facebook Messenger” for mobile platform similar to Blackberry Messenger but unlike the BB Messenger FB Messenger is available for all the major smart phone OS viz. Android, iPhone & Blackberry.

After its launch on Android Market it was available in US; now they have released Facebook messenger for India too. Indian’s users can now download the FB Messenger from Android Market from here.

Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger lets you:

• Send messages instantly to other friends who have Messenger
• Chat with friends who are on Facebook
• Get free push notifications for incoming messages
• Add location and photos to messages
• Reach friends via text message if they don’t have Messenger yet
• Access sent and received messages on both Messenger and Facebook
• Create group conversations for making plans on the go
• Add more friends to group conversations at any time
• Control alert and location settings for each conversation

Note: Sending to phone numbers is not available in all countries.