Is it worth waiting for upcoming launches from Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Microsoft & Blackberry?

It's a dilemma faced by most technophiles—to buy the new, sleek, feature-rich gadget or wait for its enhanced version six months later. We help you take a decision about six devices rumoured to be out soon.

Blame it on the pace of technological progress, but today there are almost as many interesting products in the pipeline as there are in the market.

The result: consumers are torn between buying a product as soon as it is out or biding their time and waiting for a better one just around the corner. In fact, many people have postponed their purchase of iPhone 4S because they expect the new iPhone (about which no official word is available) to be released later this year.

This is the case with a number of other high-profile products, rumoured as well as real, which have consumers in a tizzy. Your decision to buy now or later depends on your need. If you are not in a hurry, rest assured that something better will come along. Here's a look at six such devices and whether they are worth waiting for.

iPhone 5

Expected in: October 2012

Existing alternative: iPhone 4S

No, we don't know what it will be called, and there is no confirmation from the company yet, but it is almost certain that a new iPhone will hit the market before the year is out. Rumour has it that it will come with a bigger display, different build and a better camera. What's definite is that the interface and apps will be very similar to those in the current iPhones.

Worth waiting for?

If you are an iPhone fan and want better hardware, definitely. If time is at a premium, go grab the iPhone 4S. It is not going to become outdated anytime soon.

iPad Mini

Expected in: September/October 2012

Existing alternative: The new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Again, a product that has a rumoured, rather than an official, existence. The iPad Mini could bring the app and the fabulous interface of the iPad to a smaller device with a 7-8-inch screen. It is unlikely to have a camera but could be slimmer than the new iPad and is also likely to cost much less.

Worth waiting for? You may if you want the benefits of the iPad in a handy 7-inch format. However, nobody has as yet hinted officially that this product is in the offing.a

Courtesy : Economic Times

Comments

Waiting for the Apple iWatch? Here are some existing smartwatches

A perfect blend of tech and style Explicitly named I’m Watch, this smartwatch lets you combine superior tech specs with style. It is available in aluminium, titanium and elegant gold/silver options, and straps in different colours to go along with it. Whether you are an iOS or Android user, this smartwatch connects with both to let you use functions like call, SMS, emails and so on. It runs on a customised Android version dubbed I’m Droid and is compatible with smartphones running on Android 4.0 or above as well as iOS 4.0 or above. The device has a 1.54-inch display with 240 x 240 resolution (220 ppi) and brings access to a slew of apps from its I’m Market store. On connecting it via Bluetooth, the watch will allow you to access your phone functions from the watch instead of pulling out the smartphone from your bag. It has a rechargeable battery; the generic usage time is about 5 hours while the standby time is up to 24 hours. One can use its 4GB of in...

HTC launches Desire VC dual-SIM Android phone in India, at Rs. 21,999

HTC has launched yet another dual-SIM phone in the Indian market, the HTC Desire VC for Rs21,999. This is HTC’s second foray in the dual-SIM smartphone segment. Recently, HTC launched the HTC Desire V , which was its first dual-SIM smartphone. On paper, the specifications of the HTC Desire VC are the same as the HTC Desire V – except that it supports CDMA-GSM, instead of GSM-GSM. The smartphone has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 480x800. It runs Android 4.0 ICS with the HTC Sense UI. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A5 processor, Adreno 200 GPU, and 512MB of RAM, coupled with 4GB of built-in storage expandable, up to 32GB via a microSD card. The rear of the device houses a 5MP camera and the device doesn't have a front facing camera. The device also supports Beats Audio. The HTC Desire VC is a little heavier than the Desire V. The Desire V weighs 114 grams whereas the Desire VC weighs 119 grams. Customers who buy the HTC Desire V...

Gadgets that are bound to appeal to women on all counts

Geekdom is no longer the domain of males alone. As women discover their inner technophile, companies have lost no time in wooing them with stylish devices. These gadget s score high on visual appeal—sleek looks, clean lines—and, in most cases, easy portability. They also earn brownie points on functionality as these devices are brimming with features that would make any gadget guru salivate, irrespective of gender. Here's a look at our top picks for women across various product categories. Tablet Apple iPad2 (Rs 24,500 onwards) The beautiful 9.7-inch display, a huge library of apps, seamless performance and a battery life that is the best in its class are just few of the reasons to buy the iPad2. It is one of the slimmest tablets available, and with a weight of just 600 gm, is easy enough to hold or slide into a large handbag. The primary camera is handy to click a photo or shoot a video, while the secondary one can be used for video call...

Tech PIVI

Search This Blog