Micromax Funbook Alpha vs Funbook Pro differences

Micromax Funbook Alpha vs Funbook Pro:  This September 2012 Funbook Alpha Tablet PC were out. Not all the customers were satisfied with Funbook series. This Funbook made a image that they are releasing versions like iPad 1, iPad 2 and iPad 3. However Apple made huge difference and new innovations in all new iPad's. Funbook failed to give new things in their new version. Funbook main impression is the budget tablet. For the past two months about 10 budget tablets were releasing each month. Now interest for Funbook tablets is degrading. This new version made me eager to know what it has new from Funbook Pro. Below is the difference between Funbook Alpha and Pro.

Funbook Alpha vs Funbook Pro Comparison:

	Funbook Alpha	Funbook Pro
Wi – Fi	802.11 b/g/n standards	Only 802.11 b/g standards
Internal Storage	4GB	8GB
HDMI Port	Not available	Available
Processor	1GHz	1.2GHz
Screen Size	7 inch	10.1 inch
Resolution	800*400 px	1024*600 px
Camera	0.3 MP	VGA
Battery	2800 mAh	5600 mAh
Price	Rs.5,999	Rs.9,999

Funbook Alpha vs Funbook Pro review:

I have read review of both Funbook Alpha and Pro. There they stated internet through dongle works fine in Alpha but not in Pro. So I think Micromax has worked for internet connectivity in Funbook Alpha. Both the tablet have poor battery life upto 1.30 hr. Every Funbook users faced the same problem in battery backup. The battery drains faster while playing game and browsing internet. “It takes much time to charge Funbook Pro tablet” reviewed by one user. Still there is no complaint in battery charging time consumption in Funbook Alpha.

Problems in Micromax Funbook Alpha and Pro:

Problems	Funbook Alpha	Funbook Pro
Battery Backup	Drains Faster only 1.30 hr Backup	Same complaint, Drains Faster only 1.30 hr Backup
Dongle Supports	Supports Fine for all networks	Have complaint in this feature
Battery Charging Time	OK	Consumes much time.

These complaints were taken from several sources. I didn't used this tablet. I took only the commonly faced complaints by user from the internet.

Funbook Alpha P250 cost below Rs.6000 by Micromax

Funbook Alpha P250: Micromax tablet after Funbook Pro version is Funbook Alpha. This is the third tablet of Funbook series. Below were the details about Micromax Funbook Alpha.

Launch date of Micromax Funbook Alpha – Released on September 2012
Price of Funbook Alpha tablet –  Rs.5,900 Indian rupee
Screen Size – 7 inch tablet
SIM card Slot – No


Micromax Funbook tablets made a mark by its budget price. Funbook tablets looks best among budget tablet. At the time of Funbook (old version) release this is the only budget tablet. Now many Indian manufacturers like Karbonn, Swipe, Zync, iBall began to produce budget tablet. So this Funbook Alpha launch doesn't created lure. This tablet has inbuilt facility to read and edit formats like PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS. This tablet have capable to open Zip files.

Pros of Micromax Funbook Alpha: Budget tablet with all basic feature
Cons of Micromax Funbook Alpha: No improvements from Funbook Pro

Micromax Funbook Alpha Specification:
Operating System - Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
HDMI Port - No
USB Port - Yes
Mini USB Port - No
Slots – microSD
Jack – 3.5mm audio jack
Radio - No

Display Specs  :
Display – 7 inch
Resolution – 800*480 pixels
Multitouch facility – Available
Screen type – TFT

Hardware specs
CPU – 1GHz clocked Cortex A13 Processor
GPU – No
RAM size – 512 MB RAM.
Internal Storage – 4GB
External Storage – 32GB via microSD
Sensors – G Sensor (Gravity sensor)

Camera Specs 
Front Camera – 0.3MP
Back Camera - No

Connectivity Specs  
Wi-Fi – Yes
Bluetooth – No
GPS – Yes
3G – Via USB dongle

Battery Charge backup time: 2800mAh

iPhone 5, it's almost here

It might be difficult to believe but with Windows Phone 8 getting announcement and launching ahead of the Apple's iPhone 5, all eyes will be on the iPhone now...this will be something special given that it was supposedly to be a work unfinished by the legendary Steve Jobs. Many will wonder just how well will Apple cope without its' biggest fan, Steve Jobs.

But wait no more, as Apple has sent invites for an event on the 12th September, and given the shadow reflected, the name will definitely be "iPhone 5" instead of following the iPad line up, with a change of name.

Rumours said that the coming iPhone will be 30% thinner than the current one and it will be interesting to see how it is being done. 

Apparently, the iPhone will be slightly taller as well though Apple is not making the iPhone wider suggests a degree of confidence in the form factor. Larger devices, such as Samsung's Galaxy S3, can feel too wide for some users. 

Well, there are a lot of rumours out there on the iPhone 5 but the wait is no longer necessary...as Apple puts it: it's almost here.

Nokia Windows Phone 8 launched

Well, as expected, the Nokian Windows Phone 8 was launched. The refreshed Lumia "line up" has already been predicted to be launched. 

From the launch, we have come to know about a few things regarding the new Windows Phone beast...

Some of the highlights for the Lumia 920 specifications are:

- Qualcomm (QCOM) Dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU

- HD 1,280 x 768 LCD display

- 8 megapixel PureView sensor

- NFC (Near Field Communication)

- 2,000mAh battery

- Wireless charging

- Redmond-baked operating system

In an exclusive interview with Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop on Engadget, Elop mentioned that the current Windows Phone 7 will continue to be sold in other markets, its patent portfolio will continue to be monetized, and stressed on differentiation of its devices as an important part of its turnaround strategy. Elop highlighted the power of its camera and compared superior performance of low-light photography on the Lumia to the Samsung Galaxy III.

It’s too early to know if Nokia’s differentiation strategy will be effective in competing against Apple (AAPL) and Samsung. Still, that Lumia has a sensor that can capture “between five and ten times the light” of any other smartphone gives Nokia an opportunity to deliver a strong marketing message to consumers. Consumers, always open to newer things, may respond positively.

Lumia WP8 will be released in the fourth quarter of this year.

Well, upnext we will be hearing from Apple soon I believe...and it sure will cause a lot of excitement with the iPhone 5 announcement on September 12...are you excited already??

Windows 8 tablet wiki

Windows 8 Tablet: In near future there will be many Windows 8 tablet. In India, all were familiar with Windows OS. Even uneducated can understand Windows OS easily this made Windows OS audience much better. So this post will help you to know the Windows 8 tablet released around the world and the Windows 8 tablet that are available in India. This post will serve you like Wikipedia. Here I haven't included tablets running Windows RT or Windows 7. The tablets listed here were those which runs



Windows 8 Tablet released on 2012:

October Releases:  Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro - Price not confirmed officially  Lenovo ThinkPad 2 - Price not confirmed officially

First Windows Phone 8 by Samsung

After the court ruling against Samsung in the dispute against Apple, Samsung was quick enough to show off the first Windows Phone 8....it must have been the realization that Google's Android might not be sufficient....

In making this announcement, Samsung is beating even Nokia, Microsoft’s official partner for making Windows phones, in unveiling the first Windows Phone 8 device.

The new phone, dubbed the Ativ S, has a 4.8-inch touch screen. It includes support for near-field communication, a technology for wirelessly exchanging information, which can be used for swapping files between phones. NFC capability is one of the key new features introduced by Windows Phone 8.

Samsung in the past has been quiet about its support for Windows Phone, but perhaps now it will be more enthusiastic about working with Microsoft in the aftermath of its patent battle with Apple, in which Samsung was found guilty of infringing a series of Apple patents. That could make it more difficult to sell phones using Google’s Android operating system.

Along with the Ativ S, Samsung also introduced two computers and a tablet with the Ativ branding, all running Microsoft’s Windows 8 software. Samsung said Ativ is “vita,” the Latin word for “life,” spelled backwards. These products are “a pledge by Samsung to make everyone’s life easier,” the company said in a press statement. Selling phones with Windows Phone 8 could make Samsung’s life easier as well.

Samsung did not disclose pricing or release dates for the Ativ products.

Firefox OS tablet will be available in future

Firefox OS for mobile 

Firefox OS tablet: Recently I heard about Firefox OS or Geek to Boot OS will be available soon and is developed for mobile phones. Now the most familiar OS were Android, iOS, Blackberry OS and Windows. But all this OS were bored and have same feature in all OS and the disadvantage of all the OS I mentioned were costly. Firefox OS developing is on progress. They assure this OS will cost less that is around Rs.5000. So soon you can get smart phones for Rs.5000. It cost less because it is programmed with HTML 5.

So this Firefox OS for mobile phones were confirmed. I predict soon there will be Firefox tablet. First Firefox mobile phone will be launched on 2013. So in 2013 they will surely start Firefox OS tablet PC in future. If so then I will update all the Mozilla Firefox OS tablet PC in this post. Stay tuned.