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Review: Zync Z-990

A buggy Android 4.0 tablet.

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Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 25th May 2012 17:56
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Review: Zync Z-990

Pros: 1080p video playback; USB host capability; Good sound quality.

Cons: Poor build quality; Heating issues; Buggy software implementation.

Zync Z-990
MRP: Rs 9000
Street Price (As On 25-May-2012): Rs 8500 (HomeShop18.com; Yebhi.com)


With numerous tablet manufacturers trying their luck in the affordable market segment, it's becoming tough to keep track of all these gadgets...

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Review: Max Payne 3 (PS3)

Less Payne, more McClane.

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Review: Max Payne 3 (PS3)

Pros: Polished to perfection; Spectacular set pieces; Impressive animation and physics; Excellent graphics; Generous level diversity; Fluid framerate; Top-notch sound effects.

Cons: Lacks the distinctive Max Payne feel; Some combat sequences are repetitive; Too many interruptive cutscenes; Feels a tad too long; Max comes across as a whinier version of John McClane.

Max Payne 3 (PS3)
Developer: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action
Price: Rs 2500 (Game4u.com; Flipkart.com)

For someone familiar with the PC versions of the earlier games, the best way to describe playing Max Payne 3 (MP3) on a console is like having ice cream with chopsticks...

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Review: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition (X360)

Move over, JRPGs - here comes a real bad-ass!

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Sanali Lotankar, 17th May 2012 21:17
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Review: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition (X360)

Pros: Great blend of combat and magic; Engrossing narrative; Variety of side quests; Refined Audio; Well-written dialogues; Convincing voice acting.

Cons: Complicated controls; Checkpoints are scarce; Problems with texture and frame rate.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition (Xbox 360)
Developer: CD Projekt RED
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Price: Rs 2500 (Flipkart.com)

 
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings has to live up to great expectations, especially after the success of the first game. The protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, reprises his role as a witcher...

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Review: Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS3)

This HD remake leaves a lot to be desired in the graphics department.

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Sanali Lotankar, 16th May 2012 21:23
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Review: Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS3)

Pros: Innovative combat; Wide range of weapons.

Cons: Looks blurry; Skewed camera angles; Poor audio remastering; Lacklustre enemies in DmC 1 and 2.

Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS3)

In the past few months, several PS2 games have been ported onto the PS3 in HD goodness. The latest entrant in this league is Devil May Cry HD Collection (DmC). This HD port covers the first three titles, taking us through Dante's adventures at different points in time...

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Review: HTC One X

Extraordinary, but only on paper.

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Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 14th May 2012 15:13
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Review: HTC One X

Pros: Great design; Nifty camera features; Wide viewing angles.

Cons: Expensive; Mediocre performance; Terrible battery life; Uncomfortable for one-handed use.

HTC One X
MRP: 43,000
Street Price (As on 14-May-2012): Rs 35,300 (Saholic.com); Rs 35,900 (Adexmart.com; Letsbuy.com)

Android enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating quad-core devices, and HTC has become the first one to offer such handsets in the country...

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Review: Samsung GALAXY Tab 620

An expensive tablet that fails to impress.

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Kamakshi S, 14th May 2012 07:07
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Review: Samsung GALAXY Tab 620

Pros: Smooth HD video playback; Streams online videos well.

Cons: Proprietary charging port; Poor Flash support; Unimpressive camera.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 620

MRP: Rs 27,000
Street Price (As On 14-May-2012): Rs 25,900 (Flipkart.com); Rs 25,800 (Tradus.in)

Samsung has brought out several variants of tablets under its GALAXY range, in multiple screen sizes. Of these, the 7" version is the cheapest of the lot...

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Review: Portronics PowerPack 4000

Now, no more running around for a charging point.

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Rizwan Memon, 11th May 2012 19:28
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Review: Portronics PowerPack 4000

Pros: Compact and lightweight; Can charge a variety of devices; Different charging options for mobiles and tablets.

Cons: Does not have its own charger; Cannot charge multiple devices at the same time.

Portronics PowerPack 4000
MRP: Rs 2000
Street Price (As On 11-May-2012): Rs 1600 (In Mumbai. Sales Contact: +91-9810610088).

In this age of powerful smartphones and tablets, the battery life of a product is as important as any other feature...

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Review: Apple iPad (2012)

The hottest tablet in the market - literally!

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Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 07th May 2012 10:22
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Review: Apple iPad (2012)

Pros: Excellent screen; Snappy performance; Unmatched gaming experience; Simple UI; Great sound quality; Impressive battery life.

Cons: Overheating issues; No mass storage mode; Lacks standard USB port; Can't share files over Bluetooth; Can't be charged when in use.

Apple iPad (2012)
MRP: Wi-Fi version - Rs 30,500 (16 GB); Rs 36,500 (32 GB); Rs 42,500 (64 GB)
Wi-Fi + 4G version - Rs 39,000 (16 GB); Rs 45,000 (32 GB); Rs 51,000 (64 GB)

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Review: Intex i-Tab

A feature packed tablet, but let down by bad design.

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Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 04th May 2012 13:34
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Review: Intex i-Tab

Pros: Bright display; 1080p video playback; Comes with 3G data card.

Cons: Terrible design; Uninspiring UI; Expensive.

Intex i-Tab
MRP: Rs 12,000
Street Price (As On 2-May-2012): Rs 12,000 (eBay.in)

These days, it's hard to find a tech company that hasn't tried its luck with tablets. Although most companies, except Apple and Samsung, haven't met with significant success...

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