Nokia announces 207 and 208 feature phones with 3.5G capabilities

Nokia has announced 3 new feature phones featuring the “candybar” by the names of Nokia 207, 208 and 208 dual SIM. These feature phones come with 3.5G capabilities and can be tethered to computer via USB to share internet connection. They will be available in red, cyan, yellow, white and black colours.

Nokia 207 and 208 are quite similar in terms of features with the main difference being camera. Nokia 208 and 208 Dual SIM have features like voice-guided self-portrait, sequential shot and panorama mode. The Nokia 208 Dual SIM uses the Nokia’s Easy Swap technology though which people can easily change their SIMs without turning the mobile phone off.

As is the specialty of Nokia, these phones offer faster and more affordable mobile Internet experiences. The combination of 3G support with the Nokia Xpress Browser will allow people to surf the net at a faster speed and lower cost.

How are 4th Gen (Haswell) Intel processors different from 3rd Gen (Ivy Bridge)

Intel usually releases a new set of processors during mid of every year with a number of changes from its predecessors. This year saw the release of fourth generation of Intel Core processors, codenamed Haswell which provide a number of new features as compared to 3^rd Generation processors, codenamed Ivy Bridge.

Architecture

3^rd Gen (Ivy Bridge) processors used a 22nm process which was quite a step up from the 2^nd Gen (Sandy Bridge which used a 32nm process. On the other hand, Haswell processors use the 22nm process but a different and more powerful and power efficient microarchitecture: Silvermont.

Motherboard Socket

If you needed to upgrade your Intel 2^nd Gen system with a 3^rd Gen processor, there was no need for changing the motherboard as both CPUs share the same LGA 1155 socket. The upgrade only required a BIOS firmware flash. The case for upgrade from 3^rd Gen to 4^th is quite different as the 4^th Gen CPUs use the LGA 1150 socket, which is electrically incompatible with the previous models.

Graphics

The Haswell processors come with an upgraded Intel HD Graphics and new Iris/Iris Pro Graphics which would improve its 3D performance over that of Ivy Bridge. Though you cannot expect to play a high end graphics game with the Haswell process.

Battery Life

In terms of battery consumption, the Haswell processors are specifically designed to reduce power utilization, allowing for a longer battery time. So if you have to travel long and spend more time away from a plug and charger, it is better that you buy a machine with Haswell processors.

Price

One of the most important factors is that of price. Once the 4^th Generation Core processors are in the market, prices of 3^rd Gen Processors are bound to fall down which makes it a best buy situation for those who were planning on buying a new system but are bound by the price factor.