LG Nexus 4 render image shows up on Twitter

We know that the upcoming Nexus smartphone will be manufactured by LG, the same recently was also confirmed by an LG executive. This device will be revealed at Google ‘Android Event’ in a few days, scheduled for October 29.

New render images of this upcoming Nexus smartphone have been leaked online on Twitter by @evleaks. Although, live images of this device have surfaced previously they did not include the Nexus branding. This render looks similar to that device and also includes the Nexus branding on its back.

This device will be known as the LG Nexus 4 and it will come pre-loaded with Android 4.2, which could retain Jelly Bean Branding, or be named Key Lime Pie. It will be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and will have extremely similar specifications to the LG Optimus G.

Along with the LG Nexus 4, Google is also planning to unveil the 32GB 3G capable variant of the Asus Nexus 7, it's also rumored that Samsung will launch a 10-inch Android tablet which is being called the Nexus 10.

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LG brings 84-inch Ultra-HD 3D TV

Hot on the heels on Sony initiating pre-orders for Bravia KD-X9000, LG has brought in its own 84-inch behemoth. This 3D TV can churn out images at 3840 x 2160px, or 4K resolution, and sound is played back through a pair of 15W woofers and 10W speakers. It uses passive glasses for 3D, converts 2D content into 3D, and it can upscale 1080p content to full supported resolution. The 84LM9600 packs the usual suite of Smart TV features, plus WiDi, and ‘Dual Play’ that serves up different frames to a pair of 3D glasses. LG is selling this set for about the same price as Sony, for Rs. 17,00,000, starting in November.

Sources: The Times of India, engadget

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Spec Showdown: Nexus 7 Vs. iPad mini

Google Nexus 7

Unveiled in June this year, Google partnered with Asus to release an affordable tablet that doesn't compromise on performance, build quality or firmware. It's expected to launch in India next month.

Core specs
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Display: 7-inch IPS, 1,280x800 pixels (216 ppi)
Chipset: Quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3
Storage: 8GB or 16GB; 
RAM: 1GB RAM
Camera: 1.2-megapixel front-facing
Connectivity: NFC, Wi-Fi n, Bluetooth 3.0,  
Battery:  4,325 mAh; 10.1 hours video battery life
Weight: 340 grams
Size: 7.8 x 4.7 x 0.41 inches
Price: $199 (8GB), $249 (16GB)

Pros and Cons
(+) Higher pixel density screen
(+) Quad core chipset
(+) Early firmware updates.

(-) Starts at 8 GB, no expandable storage
(-) Wi-Fi-only for now
(-) No rear camera

Verdict: Expected to launch sometime next month in India, the Nexus 7 is 130-$80 cheaper depending on storage options - that should translate to a lower price point compared to the iPad mini.  

Apple iPad Mini

Launched yesterday, the iPad mini is their most affordable tablet yet, starting at $329 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only version. It has the optics of the iPad 3G and the display resolution of the iPad 2.

Core specs
OS: iOS 6
Display: 7.9-inch IPS, 1,024x768 pixels (163 ppi)
Chipset: Dual core A5x processor
Storage: 16/32/64GB options
RAM: ??
Camera: 5-mp 1080p rear; 1.2-mp 720p front camera, 
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning port
Battery: "16.3-watt-hour"; 10 hours battery life (rated)
Weight: 308 grams 
Size: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.28 inches
Prices: $329, $429, $529 (Wifi) 

Pros and Cons
(+) 5-megapixel 1080p rear camera
(+) Starts at 16 GB
(+) Cellular option supports 4G LTE networks

(-) No expandable storage
(-) Relatively expensive at higher storage capacites
(-) First world gets first dibs 

Verdict: We're kind of elated that the iPad Mini starts at 16 GB. Based on today's currency conversion rates the entry-level version can be expected to cost around Rs. 17,600, but India is not in the list of 34 countries that will see retail availability by Nov 2.

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Mac Mini update brings Ivy Bridge, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports

Apple has also pushed through updates to the Mac Mini yesterday, which sees an Ivy Bridge update on the processor front, and can be configured in 3rd generation with dual-core Intel Core i5 and quad-core Intel Core i7 processors. The new Mac Mini sports Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 (4x) ports, apart from HDMI, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet, and FireWire 800 ports. There's no discrete graphics chip option in the line-up, leaving  the Intel 4000 graphics chip to do all the heavy lifting. Memory can supposedly be expanded to 16 GB, storage options range from 500 GB to 2 TB. Gleaned from the press release, here's a listing of the retail price points it's available at in India.

2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive - Rs. 39,900
2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive - Rs. 52,900 
2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 4GB RAM, 2x 1TB hard drive, OS X Server - Rs. 65,900.

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Apple announces 4th generation iPad: A6X processor, 4G LTE connectivity, FaceTime HD

It was not just the new iPad mini that Apple announced at its special event in San Jose, California on October 23. The company also introduced its new 4th generation iPad which is a revised version of the previous iPad and comes with improved internals.

Like all the previous generation iPads the fourth generation iPad has a 9.7-inch display and retains the high resolution Retina Display which was introduced with the third generation iPad. It has a 5 megapixel iSight camera and it is powered by a new A6X processor which has twice the graphics performance compared to the A5X processor. Needless to say Apple has also retained the battery life and it is still rated at 10 hours.

One major change is that the 30-pin dock connector has been replaced by the new Lightning port which first appeared with the iPhone 5. The Lightning port has a much smaller connector which can be used in any orientation. If you upgrade to the new iPad it means that would will have to get a new set of accessories as your previous one’s will not be compatible with the new connector.

The fourth generation iPad will also support LTE connectivity and of course it will have a Wi-Fi only variant available as well. This new iPad will cost the same as the previous generation iPad starting at $499 for the Wi-Fi only 16GB version and the LTE capable model will start from $629 for the 16GB version.  The pre-orders for the fourth generation iPad will start from this Friday and the Wi-fi only models will start shipping from November 2nd. Apple has announced that the cellular version will start shipping few weeks later.

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Apple announces iPad mini powered by dual-core A5 processor and 7.9-inch display

This device has been rumored since a long time, and finally Apple has revealed it at its San Jose event on October 23. It is called the iPad mini, as the name suggests it is a smaller version of the iPad tablet which features a completely new design, a 7.9-inch display with 1024x768 pixels screen resolution and is encased in a 7.2mm aluminum shell which makes it 53 percent lighter and 23 percent thinner than the 4th generation iPad, announced along with this device.

Phil Schiller also compared the device with Google’s Nexus 7 and pointed out that the Apple’s new tablet is lighter and thinner despite have a display area which is a third larger than Google’s Nexus tablet. The Nexus 7 has a bigger, plastic bezel around its screen while the iPad mini has an aluminum bezel. Well he did skip the price here as Google’s Nexus 7 is much affordable than Apple’s 7-inch device and is powered by a quad-core processor.

Regardless, the iPad mini looks excellent and in terms of the internals it is powered by a dual-core Apple A5 processor and the company claims it has 10 hours of battery life. Further it has a 5 megapixel iSight camera, Wi-Fi 802.11n, optional LTE and the new Lightning connector.

The pricing starts from $329 for the Wi-Fi only 16GB model than goes up by $100 as the size increases - $429 for 32GB and $529 for 64GB. The cellular enabled version which supports LTE starts from $459 for the starter 16GB model and then goes up $100 as the size increases.

The new iPad mini will come in ‘white and silver’ and ‘black and slate’, it will be up for pre-order starting this Friday, October 26 in 34 countries around the globe. Apple will start shipping the iPad mini in these 34 countries starting November 2, however India is not on this list and the device might take some time before it arrives in the Indian market.

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New Apple iMacs: Bigger, thinner, and faster

Apple took to the stand to announce hardware revision for its desktop computers that tend to get drowned in the noise generated around the phone, tablet, and the laptop. Starting next month, Apple will roll out the 21.5-inch iMac fitted with a 2.7GHz Core i5 processor, GeForce GT 640M graphics, 8GB of RAM, and a 1 TB hard drive for starting price of Rs. 85,900.

In December, Apple will begin shipping the 27-inch (2560 x 1440) flagship iMac model for starting price of Rs. 122,900. The configuration offers a choice between Core i5 and Core i7 line of processor, up to 3TB of storage, 128GB SSD for system cache, and four USB 3.0 ports. Both models lack an optical drive, and come bundled with a  wireless mouse and keyboard.

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Nokia Lumia 510 unveiled, most affordable Windows phone yet

Nokia has taken the wraps off its entry-level Lumia 510, which was leaked late last month. The Lumia 510 has a 4-inch screen compared to the Lumia 610, but half the storage capacity at 4GB. Both have a a 5-megapixel shooter on the back that can record VGA quality video. The phone is headed next month to India, China, South America and Asia at an estimated price of $200.

The Lumia 510 is fitted with a 4-inch WVGA TFT capacitive touch screen, 256 MB of RAM, and is powered by a S1 series Qualcomm processor. The phone supports GSM and WCDMA networks, other connectivity options include WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, GPS/A-GPS, micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the software front, the 510 runs on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango (upgradable to 7.8), with preloaded Office Mobile apps, Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive, along with the IE9 web browser. The phone is bundled with 7GB of cloud storage on SkyDrive. For a complete lowdown on its specs, hit up the source link below.

Source: Nokia Conversations

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