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This is an archive article published on October 20, 2013

Launch Pad

AOC unveiled a 23-inch 3D TV — LED Razor TV — which has 1920×1080 resolution.

Budget 3D viewing

AOC unveiled a 23-inch 3D TV — LED Razor TV — which has 1920×1080 resolution. The company says the Razor TV is India’s smallest 3D TV. It comes with built-in 3D conversion engine which transforms 2D into 3D content. It is equipped with Dream Surround Sound for audio enhancement and Real Colour Engine technology for immersive experience. AOC Razor TV comes with the standard set of USB,HDMI ports in addition to a VGA port. The company is giving 4 pairs of 3D glasses with the television set.

For passionate readers

E-book enthusiasts have an alternative to Amazon e-readers with the launch of Kobo Aura HD. Kobo Aura HD offers 1440×1080 resolution — possibly the highest-resolution screen available in an e-reader. It sports a 6.8-inch front-lit Pearl E-Ink touchscreen,is powered by a 1GHz processor and comes with 4GB storage with up to 32GB expansion slot. Though enthusiasts would seek a hardback book any day,E-readers offer carrying several titles in a sleek device. Kobo’s eBookstore features nearly 4 million titles across 68 languages. It includes 95 per cent of bestsellers authors such as Jhumpa Lahiri,Ramachandra Guha,Dan Brown and John Grisham. Kobo has also introduced Kobo Touch,Kobo Glo,Kobo Arc priced between Rs 7,999 and Rs 11,999.

Affordable Audio

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Introducing its new Acoustix family,Amkette has launched affordable audio devices. Trubeats Slix are bluetooth-enabled headphones with a range of 10 metres. It has 150 mAH battery that Amkette says provides 5 hours of usage and 100-hour standby time. The lightweight (32 gm) headphones look trendy,has magnetic clips and angled earbuds for ease of use and comfortable and good audio experience.

App-enabled scanner

Canon P-201 can scan variety of documents with different thickness like plain paper,postcard and business card at a speed of 7.5 seconds per page at 200 × 200 dpi. It can be operated via USB or WiFi conection using Canon’s CaptureOnTouch Mobile app available on iOS and Android app store. Though P201 offers scanning documents wirelessly,Canon sells WiFi adapter as optional component at Rs 14,000,which is costlier than the scanner itself. Though portable and lightweight,P201 along with CaptureOnTouch Mobile app would appeal to users only if WiFi adapter’s cost is slashed

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