HTC's entry-level Android phone is a diligent worker when it comes to applications and is designed to fulfil all the needs of a social networker. However, it lets one down by the below-average display as the low resolution screen makes it hard to go through Websites. It's also slow at loading images and the video recording is below par.
SONY A840 WALKMANThough Apple's iPod rules the portable music scene, Sony's Walkman is a worthy contender, especially in sound quality. The latest entrant, the A840, has an impressive bass and can play nearly all audio and video formats. It's easy to use as you can drag and drop files and playlists directly to the Walkman. There's a 16 GB version too, which costs Rs 11,990. However, the lack of high-definition option and Wi-Fi is a dampener.
FUJIFILM FINEPIX S1800One of the cheapest super-zoom cameras, the Finepix S1800 is value for money. The build quality is good and dual image stabilisation ensures that your images don't get blurred. The camera performs well outdoors, but when it is used indoors, the images lack sharpness. Even indoor video recording registers a lot of noise.
ASUS NX90A design marvel, the Asus NX90 is the first laptop to have dual touchpads and speakers outside the body. You can navigate using one touchpad and click with the other, which means that your mouse will soon be redundant. The heavy-duty components, from the 8 GB RAM to the 1 GB dedicated graphic card, can handle the most demanding work. The sweet spot is the USB 3.0 port, which can transfer data at the speed of 5 GB per second, 10 times faster than the more common USB 2.0 port. It's a strong rival for the MacBook Pro, which costs nearly the same but doesn't have NX90's upgraded features.
SENNHEISER HD448The Sennheiser HD448 is impressive at blocking out ambient noise. At first, the bass seems over-emphasised, but after some time, the mids and highs become better and you get a more balanced sound. It may be discomforting to use the headphones outdoors as the leatherette earpads could make you sweat. Also, the volume output is a little weak.
RAZER ORCAThankfully, the Orca's sound quality isn't as bad as its looks. Razer has introduced the Orca as an accessory for both gamers as well as music aficionados. Unfortunately, the lack of microphone will hamper those who are fond of network gaming. The sound quality is balanced, but is not outstanding. For the same price, you can get better headphones from Philips.
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