THE BEST TABLET UNDER Rs. 20,000
ASUS FONEPAD 7 – Rs. 16,999
FEATURES
• 3G + WiFi
• Android v4.2 OS
• 7-inch touchscreen
• 1.6 GHz Dual Core processor
• 1.2 MP secondary camera
• 5 MP primary camera
PROS
A sharp and crisp full HD display
CONS
No camera flash
IBALL SLIDE – 39Q1035 Rs.18,999
FEATURES
• 3G + WiFi
• 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor
• Android v4.2 OS
• 10.1-inch HD IPS display
PROS
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) Handles multitasking well
CONS
Average camera quality despite being 8 megapixels
DELL VENUE 8 – Rs. 19,999
FEATURES
• 2 GHz Dual Core processor
• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
• 5 MP primary camera
• 8-inch touchscreen
PROS
Much faster with a 2 GB RAM
CONS
No 3G connectivity
LENOVO IDEA TAB A300 – Rs. 15,999
FEATURES
• 3G + WiFi
• 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Android (Jelly Bean) OS
• 5 MP primary camera
PROS
Dual SIM Multitasks efficiently
CONS: No camera flash
GALAXY TAB 3 – Rs. 17,999
FEATURES
• 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
PROS
Smooth interface with Samsung TouchWiz
CONS
Camera is average – only 3 megapixels
FINAL VERDICT: If you aren’t looking for 3G connectivity, the Dell Venue 8 stands out with a 2 GHz processor as well as 2 GB RAM, otherwise, the iBall Slide 39Q1035 is an all-in-one with its HD 10-inch display, Quad Core processor and a 6000 mAh battery backup.
FREE APPS of the MONTH
APPS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
It’s time to hit the books again. Here are some apps that will ease you into study mode this month
EVERNOTE
Platform: Android, iOS
Evernote is a note-taking app that works across all devices, including Windows and Mac. Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists and record voice reminders wherever you are.
QUICK-OFFICE
Platform: Android, iOS
The perfect app for collaborating with classmates, QuickOffice lets you create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations on your phone and tablet. Save your work in Google Drive, which you can access from any mobile device or computer.
COURSERA
Platform: Android, iOS
Access free online courses from over 100 top-tier global universities and institutions. Watch lectures from the world’s best instructors wherever you are and whichever subject you are interested in.
MYHOMEWORK STUDENT PLANNER
Platform: Android, iOS
Sync homework, reminders and stay up to date on all your devices through this app. Keep track of assignments, set reminders, get organised with timetables and much more!
WATTPAD
Platform: Android, iOS
Wattpad lets you read popular ebooks of classics like Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes and more. It also functions as a digital ebook writing app so that you can publish your books for others to read.
TECH ADVICE
A few friends and I are going to a farmhouse on holiday. How do we get a temporary internet connection in our phones and tablets?
TATA DOCOMO
Tata Docomo’s 3G Wifi Hub provides upto 7.2 mbps high speed internet access with upto 5 users connected at a time.
Price: Rs. 2,999; postpaid plans starting at Rs. 600
MICROMAX
The 440W router provides speeds of upto 150 mbps and can connect 32 devices.
Price: Rs. 1,500
TP-LINK
The TL-MR3020 portable 3G router is capable of providing high speed internet access of upto 21 mbps. 16 devices can be connected.
Price: Rs. 1,900
LAVA
LAVA’s Pocket Wireless W150 router supports 3G dongles to create a WiFi network. It can connect upto 32 devices
Price: Rs. 1,500
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