Best Android Tablets in Pakistan with latest Price

Since the advent of Tablets, researchers have already started expressing concern that these tablets will start replacing regular desktops and laptops within the next few years. This change won’t be surprising as all the tablets are equipped with state of the art technology; their portability and user friendly build is an added advantage.

Pakistan’s electronics market is flooded with various tablets and it has become difficult to decide which ones have the right specifications that will serve our needs.

Some of the best tablets with new and extraordinary specifications that are available in Pakistan are:

Acer IconiaTab B1-A71:

Acer tablets have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Acer Iconia is equipped with Android Jelly Bean (4.1) with Mediatek dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 8-GB internal storage, can support an SD card of up to 32-GB, 0.3 front camera for video conversation and 7 inch of capacitive multi touch screen. The best part is that all of these features and specifications are available at a price of only PKR 18,999.

So if you are looking for a great tablet, which is also reasonably priced then this is the tablet to get.

Google Nexus 7:

Google nexus 7 is powered by Android 4.1 OS and it comes with all your favorite Google apps. It has a 1.2 megapixel front camera for video conversations and stand-by is about 300 hours with 10 hours of web browsing and 9 hours of video HD playback. That’s not it, it has a 7 inch display with 1280 x 800 resolutions and has a Tegra 3 Quad Core processor which is one of the fastest working processors today.

Overall, this tablet is perfect for game lovers. But, it has its perks for others users as e.g. you can download up to 60,000 apps; watch unlimited number of videos and movies, read e-books etc.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 3110 is one of the best tablets that has been introduced by Samsung in Pakistan. The tablet comes with a 7-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution and 8 GB internal storage which can go up to 32-GB via micro-SD. It is powered by Android Jelly bean (4.1) OS, 1-GHz dual-core processor, 1-GB RAM and it is also equipped with 3-megapixel focus rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera.

One of the main highlights of this tablet is that besides the Wi-Fi only version, the company also has a Wi-Fi and 3G version and all of this comes in just PKR 20,999.

Sony Tablet S:

Sony tablet S has 9.4-inch display screen with 1280 x 800 resolutions. The display had served to be the main source of attraction when it came to Sony tablets, but now they have added 8 mega pixel camera at the rear and front 1 mega pixel camera and a splash proof design which has been greatly appreciated by the people.

Now coming to the core points, it has a NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad Core processor which works at a speed of 1.4 GHz. It is great for heavy duty work; you can play games and watch movies without any interruption. It also has a 1 GB RAM and an external memory of up to 64 GB. With all of these features combined, Sony tablet S makes for a great tablet.

So, you can use this information and latest tablet PC prices in Pakistan to get whichever tablet you want according to your specification and that too without spending much. Also, for more information or easy access to these tablets, you can go to Azmalo.pk as all of these products are available there.

LG Targets Pakistan Market with Energy Efficient Home Appliances

LG Electronics (LG) has continued to push the barrier in consumer electronics with the launch of its flagship 2013 Smart models in Home Entertainment and Appliances at a grand event.

At the heart of LG’s innovative new smart features include the 55-inch Cinema 3D Smart TV (55LA8600), the Linear Door-in-Door refrigerator and the 6 Motion™ Direct Drive washing machine. In combination with LG’s signature technologies, the new appliances deliver energy, time and help enrich consumer’s lives.

“Driven by world-class technology and innovation, LG’s new Smart line-up aims to provide the ultimate comfort and functionality in a user’s home,” said Mr. D. Y. Kim, President of LG Electronics Gulf FZE. “Each feature was inspired by our consumers’ wants and needs in today’s technologically-equipped world. With home appliances, we strive to promote the importance of low energy consumption, and with TVs, we show how excellent image quality and advanced features result in an enhanced and intuitive user experience.”

“Our Home Entertainment appliances are a testament to LG’s unmatched leadership in next-generation displays but also proof of our commitment to bringing to market the most exciting TV technology available today. Meanwhile, our Home Appliances enforce our commitment to introducing our new product line-up of refrigerators and washing machines that encompass state-of-the-art appliances designed to supplement consumer lives and enhance their comfort,” added Mr D. Y. Kim.

Next generation viewing with Smart features

LG’s flagship model, the 55LA8600, takes inspiration from the consumer to create the simplest and intuitive user experience possible.

The Smart Control features allow users to easily access their favorite programs, premium and newsworthy content, and practical applications through the customizable Smart Home interface projected on the TV screen. The user can access the menu content with the aid of LG’s upgraded Magic Remote, which entails simple command options such as point, wheel, gesture, and speak.

LG’s SmartShare technology allows users to browse and share files from external devices wirelessly on the LG Smart TV or watch TV on another smart device. New SmartShare features are Tag On, Time Machine II, and LG Cloud. The Tag On feature allows mutual content sharing and mirroring by simply “tagging” the smartphone to an NFC sticker provided with the TV.

The LG 84LM9600 is the world’s first 84-inch Ultra HD 3D TV. At 84-inches, picture quality is taken to a whole new level with four times higher resolution than Full HD.

The new 2013 models embody LG’s minimalist CINEMA SCREEN Design. The TV’s bezels have been significantly reduced to provide a greater sense of immersion. The Magic Stand further enhances the effect, enabling the screen to appear as if floating. Both elegant and functional, the stand complements the screen without creating any visual distraction. This sleek formation effortlessly blends into any modern interior design scheme. The stand also features a convenient swivel and roller function, allowing the TV to be repositioned with ease

LG continues to be at the forefront of industry innovation and it is the brand’s market leading technology developments, such as Triple XD Engine, that makes it possible to produce the breakthrough 84-inch Ultra HD TV. The TV also boasts LG’s latest features and functions, including its award-winning Smart TV and Cinema 3D technology. LG Resolution Upscaler Plus feature then allows standard or high definition images to be rendered in higher detail to ensure a better viewing experience no matter what you’re watching.

Smarter Home Appliances

LG’s Home Appliances have been driven by world class technology and innovation with the aim of providing ultimate comfort and functionality in a user’s home. LG’s Inverter Linear refrigerators are equipped with the smart Door-in-Door (DD) feature.

Similar to the French Door-in-Door refrigerator, the new Side by Side Door-in-Door features a door panel that provides quick and easy access to the refrigerator at the push of a button, revealing a new enhanced space to store and organize food and beverages and help reduce waste. The panel is great for storing and easily accessing high frequency sought after items such as milk, condiments and dairy, which is great for those with hungry children that seem to stand in front of the refrigerator all day, or for making the most out of simple entertaining for family and friends.

The Door-in-Door panel allows consumers to access items stored inside without affecting the temperature of the entire refrigerator. Hygiene Fresh is also added in these refrigerators, which promotes proper air circulation inside to eliminate odor and bacteria as quick as 15 minutes.

LG’s next-generation 6 Motion™ Direct Drive offers the biggest capacity for Front Load Top Load washing machine models in the market. Equipped with core technology, Inverter Direct Drive, the system increases the motor’s efficiency, thus making it less prone to breakdown. The simplified mechanism—no belt and pulley unlike in traditional motors—also helps reduce noise levels, and increase energy and cost efficiency.

The 6 Motion™ Direct Drive, enables the drum to not only move in tumble motion but also adds stepping, filtration, rolling, scrubbing and swing. This feature offers perfect washing performance that delivers a complete and efficient washing solution just like a hand wash.

The model comes with improved energy and water efficiency that more than offsets the demands of its heavier loads. Packed with top-grade features, the washing machine’s 6 Motion™ Direct Drive technology tailors it’s washing depending on particular fabric types, its True Stream provides an enhanced deep-clean performance and family care while THE SMART DIAGNOSIS provides stress-free assistance to keep the machine in perfect working order.

The LG Direct Drive Motor with Optimum program enables the washer to operate in lower capacity and lesser water consumption. It detects how much laundry is loaded, and selects the optimum wash, rinse and water consumption based on the information. The Load Detection will save the consumer a bundle of time and money.

Where Microsoft Went Wrong with the Xbox One?

I’ve always been a Microsoft guy when it comes to computing & even for the smartphones, their products have always attracted me,. Although they never became my top choice. In game consoles, however, the scenario is a bit different. My favourite consoles have been Sony’s and I even developed a liking for Nintendo’s products but never did I get such feelings for the Xbox, mainly due to the high price and exclusive game library which apart from Forza and a few others I never really liked that much but that’s a strict matter of personal taste, I agree.

So when Microsoft was on the verge of announcing its next-generation game console, I thought it might all change this time. This excitement, however, evaporated as soon as the console was announced, and even more so in the next few days.

Just compare the console launches and even the features of the PS4 & Xbox One and you’ll see that Sony’s package has trumped the Microsoft package in almost every possible way. It won’t be changing, at all, this time.

Lack of quality console exclusive titles

Microsoft’s Xbox One launch was mostly a hit-or-miss affair. They tried to show that the console was as much of an entertainment centre as it was a game console. That move hit them back, hard, as gamers didn’t got much know-how of the capability and compatibility of the console.

At E3 however they did demonstrate the console’s powers where it really showed its power. The console exclusives looked and played amazingly but PS4’s console exclusives did outnumbered them. And also looked better. The Xbox One will get their own list of exclusive titles too, including the all famous Halo and Forza (which is my favorite racing game of all time), but that’s again a matter of personal choice.

According to Sony, over 140 titles are in pipeline for the new PS4 (including the newly announced The Order: 1886, Killzone: Shadow Fall and Gran Turismo 6), with 100 games coming this year. This will certainly be a worrying issue for Microsoft.

Lots of restrictions

Restrictions are the Xbox One’s Achilles Heels. Microsoft’s self-imposed limitations have themselves created certain question marks over the console’s success.

To start off, there’s the issue of used games where the user will have to pay a small amount of money to install a game from a used CD which I find totally absurd. Also it will have to be connected to the internet (atleast once every 24 hours) for cloud and other services. Connection with the Kinect accessory is also mandatory.

To play games in the Xbox One, the game will have to be installed from the CD to the console hard drive. The problem is that it can’t be replaced with one with a higher capacity unlike the PS4.

If you thought those were big issues, then probably you should think again because both the Xbox One and its games are region-locked. That might prove to be the real deal-breaker for countless people all over the globe.

Price and availability

The Xbox One will be available for $499. Compared to that the Nintendo Wii U’s base model costs $299 while the Sony PlayStation 4, its archrival costs an aggressive $399, a whole $100 cheaper. It won’t be coming with the PlayStation Eye though, unlike the One which comes with Kinect.

But its price, coupled with the fact that it carries more power under the hood makes it an obvious winner. Now obviously, sometime is still left before the launch of both consoles (which is sometime in the fall season) and Microsoft should definitely address these issues in that time.

The success also depends upon the launch date. If the launch date of the One is before the PS4, then it might gain a huge advantage over its nemesis. In the opposite case though, a tough competition is expected.

The One is marketed as being as much of an ‘entertainment center’ as a game console. But why will you buy the thing in a country where Xbox Live, the online hub of the console isn’t accessible and most of the services unavailable, along with the substantially higher price? The answer to the question of the game console being better here seems a no-brainer.

Microsoft can atleast learn some lessons from Sony. It launched its PS3 with an inflated price tag and garnered loads of criticism. It did, however, got some serious acclaim after a redesigned, more competitively-priced second iteration. Microsoft is in a similar, if not exactly the same situation right now. All eyes are on them. If they want to succeed they must act quickly.

Smartphone Makers Pushed to Add Kill Switch for Stolen Phones

Smartphone makers are pushed by American officials to come up with a mechanism which will ideally make smartphones useless and just a piece of plastic if it is stolen.

Move is aimed at discouraging the smartphone theft and making it almost useless to steal a smartphone.

Officials driving the campaign have met Samsung, Apple and Microsoft – who account for 90 percent of smartphone market share – to convince them for adding a kill switch in smartphones, trigging which should disable the smartphone for any use in any case.

Ideally, if kill switch is activated, the smartphone will become a paperweight with not performing any functionality in any case. The mechanism on how this kill switch should get activated is still being argued and is likely to meet a consensus after deliberation.

If such a mechanism is worked out and put in practice, this will help Asian and especially South Asian markets to a greater extent. Since these regions are heavily burdened with phone theft cases and especially when smartphones are too expensive compared with usual commodities, such a kill switch can add further value for the consumers.

Spirituality and Technology - Finding the Balance

By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

We live in a time where ‘google’ happens to be amongst the first 100 words a child learns – a time where we do not have to extend our hand to make a friend, just the tap of our finger is enough.

Today, a  whole universe of information is available at our fingertips and an entire network of people, known and  unknown,  seem to be apparently connected and there e for each other, yet not really there in the true sense. Families separated by thousands of miles can see and talk to each other with the help of technology. Children from remote villages get a glimpse of the world outside through a host of technological instruments. In the field of medicine, medical diagnosis greatly relies on the accuracy of the medical technology that it uses.

As creators and users of technology, we have been greatly empowered. Yet this power often comes at the cost of complete reliance on this very technology. Our enthusiasm to explore and  know  about is often limited to Internet searches.

We do not go out and explore nature. While it is of great help to have information available at the touch of a  button, nothing can replace the experience of touching the snow or feeling the coolness of the flowing river – the majesty of the Colorado Rockies or the tranquility of the Missisipi river.

While it is much easier to learn more about anything by connecting to the world-wide-web, the enthusiasm of discovering and learning first-hand is vanishing at a rapid pace and only the virtual experience remains. This by no means  is the real thing.

We need to  discover ways in which technology can help facilitate our spirit of enquiry. What is the middle-path in the use of technology and how do we find it? It is a fine line that  balances knowing how much to depend on information and when to rely on intuition. It is a skill, to deepen our knowledge with information yet broaden our vision with the real experience. This skill and balance are essential to avoid the risk of overexposure and fatigue, to keep the creativity flowing and the enthusiasm rising. This is where spirituality becomes a big asset.

Spirituality is not a dogmatic rule. It is dynamic action, continuously accommodating and adapting to changes in circumstances and the environment. It makes you ever accepting of change. This ability to adapt is essential in a technological environment where the need to upgrade and update oneself is imperative to staying ahead. In the race to keep up with technology, we should not forget the mind that created it. We are used to charging our phones and laptops.  But what can we do to re-charge ourselves? For the human mind to be more effective, it needs to be charged through meditation.

Meditation – The Technology for Mind Management

Meditation brings centeredness. It is the subtler technology for mind management. It calms the agitated mind. It connects us to our source and brings us back home to ourselves. It is important that we connect to the inner-net and not just the inter-net.

A mother knows intuitively what her child needs even before the child begins to speak. She is a master of the language of the heart. This ability to connect with life around us is innate and needs to be nurtured. Spirituality is the key to this cosmic connection.

When we know that we are the source, that we are ever connected to the supreme intelligence, we can move ahead with a sense of belongingness and responsibility for the transformation we bring about with the technologies that are available to us. The same finger that can unleash a nuclear bomb can also spread peace. Walking this line of balance with effortless grace is the skill that meditation brings in us so naturally.

Living the values of caring and sharing, of seeking the highest truth and ultimate joy, of giving love and wisdom, are the signs of an individual blossoming to his or her full potential through spirituality and technology should be an aide in this journey to make life a celebration.

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