The Avenger 220 Cruise retains the classic cruiser comfort and looks.
The all new Avenger Street range is designed for easy city riding. The
Avenger Street 150 has been introduced to bring the genuine cruiser
experience to the large set of emerging 150cc users.
The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a liberal dose of chrome highlights
thanks to a new radiator, redesigned side grabs, stylized silencer and
an all new handlebar. The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a padded
backrest and an optional windshield for easy cruising on highways.
While the Cruise is chrome, the Avenger 220 Street is more stealthy with
a matte black and brushed silver finish. The 150 Street comes in
midnight blue. The Avenger Street has a new, lower and flatter
handlebar for better maneuverability in city riding. The Street series
is all set to take on the city challenges on weekdays and go on long
easy rides on weekends.
The new Avengers come with a brand new insignia, new graphics and
styling cues, improved rear suspension, bright white light headlamps,
clear lens indicators and low slung seats with thicker dual density foam
for superior riding comfort.
The Avenger 220’s come with Bajaj’s trusted 220 cc DTSi engine to
deliver great performance statistics – 19 PS power and excellent low to
mid-range grunt with torque of 17.5 Nm. The bikes come with an oil
cooler to help this hi-performance engine maintain engine oil
temperature & viscosity irrespective of external riding conditions.
The Avenger 150 Street’s engine is a 150 cc DTSi, which has been
completely revised for this bike: it delivers 14.5 PS of power and a
torque of 12.5 Nm which is enhanced at low rpms, making it an excellent
match for the Avenger riding style.
A smartphone at Rs 251 was a jaw-dropping headline. Touted as the
world’s cheapest smartphone, the price point naturally raised eyebrows –
and hopes. Excitement was mixed with skepticism; through the day, there
were more people asking questions than answering them. As our article
went live before the launch, we are back with an update to tell you
about the questions buzzing around and some possible answers.
This is not the first time that controversy has surrounded a new company. Two years ago, social networking platform WorldFloat claimed to have 6 million users and valued at $300 million.
It was nothing but a static page. Freedom 251 clocked 30,000 orders
before the website crashed owing to the massive traffic it received. The
server couldn’t take the curiosity of audience and collapsed against
the flood of 6 lakh hits per second! With a shipping charge of Rs 40,
one unit of Freedom 251 cost Rs 291, so the company collected Rs
8,730,000 before the crash.
Freedom 251 has been trending on social media for the last two days
and has also sounded the alarm to a potential scam. Here are a few facts
that have emerged in the past few hours.
Courtesy – Firstpost
1. A blatant rip-off of Apple: The icons, the home screen. The
entire UI appears to be a rip-off of Apple’s iPhone. When asked about
this, Ringing Bells’ technical head Vikas Sharma admitted they had used
Apple’s icons, saying, “We have used Apple’s icons because Apple hasn’t copyrighted their designs.” It would appear that nobody at Ringing Bells read the news. The folks over at Apple probably do.
2. Website:There are no contact details given on the
website. There’s a contact form instead. The site has most of the
details hard-coded which can, at best, be called amateurish. A simple who is query reveals that the domain was registered on 10 February 2016 and was updated on 14 February 2016: less than 10 days back.
3. Reselling without permission: The product came with Adcom branding, which was hidden by a whitener and overwritten with “Freedom 251”. And Adcom is denying that fact that it is selling or even manufacturing the phone for Ringing Bells.
4. Delivery Date: The delivery date was a good four months
away (as mentioned on a website with no contact details). Another red
flag seems to be the fact that Ringing Bells could have partnered with
an online sales partner like Flipkart, Snapdeal or Amazon for
pre-ordering the phone; all these sites have better scale for handling
huge traffic that accompany pre-ordering. Another option was to put it
up on crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo, Ketto or Wishberry to raise
money to develop the product. They chose to go with their own
not-so-shiny new website.
5. No personal money at stake: When asked at the
press conference held to announce the release of Freedom 251, if the
promoters of Ringing Bells had personally invested in the company, they
stated that the entire capital comprised equity and debt investment. The
promoters, it seems, have very little to lose in financial terms.
6. Cost: Current technology does not allow for a mobile phone
to be manufactured at this cost. The bare minimum is around INR 3,800,
even if it is subsidized. The company has made it clear that they have
not received any subsidy, either from the government or any other third
party for this project. The ‘magic formula’ remains a secret.
7. 650+ Service Centres: Though the site claims to have over
650 service centres, there is no mention of even a single service
centre, and nobody knows which cities they exist in, let alone their
actual addresses.
8. You can buy even half of Freedom 251: The company’s website
allowed users to order 0.5 quantity of the phone for Rs 125. Frustrated
user took the case on twitter and shared the screenshot of booking.
9. More ‘promises’ in the making: While cyberspace is already
aware that bookings closed this morning and social media has been abuzz
about people’s inability to book the phone on the Ringing Bells website,
cyber cafe owners are apparently taking money from people and giving
them a receipt for booking the phone on their behalf, as suggested by
Twitter user Yatin Chawla in this tweet.
Everything you want to know about Freedom 251, the Rs 251 Make In India smartphone
When Steve Jobs launched the iPod, it was one of the biggest launches
in history. He very elegantly pulled it out of his pocket and used the
tagline “1,000 songs in your pocket”.
Ringing bells, a smartphone company which was unheard of till date,
was suddenly in news this week for promoting the idea of a smartphone
with a price tag of Rs 251. Now the fact that the phone is subsidized or
does it really cost this less to make a smartphone so cheap is quite
debatable.
However, at present, screen replacement costs about Rs 2000. While
the debate on the manufacturing costs will go on forever, we have to
admit that a smartphone at a cost of Rs 251 is definitely a steal deal.
Here are few things which you should know about the Freedom 251.
1. One of the best features of the device is that it comes with dual
camera. It has a 3.2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera. A quick
search online will reveal that even the cheapest dual camera phone will
cost a minimum of INR 4,000.
2. One of biggest issues faced by users is that the most low cost
Android smartphones don’t come with the latest operating system.
However, Ringing Bells has solved this problem by releasing the phone
with Android Lollipop. Will it support future updates is something will
all need to wait and see.
3. Freedom 251 does not disappoint in terms of connectivity. When you
get both 3G and 802.11 b/g/n wifi along with GPS one cannot ask for
more.
4. The phone comes with 1GB ram and 8GB internal memory, which is expandable to 32GB.
5. Another big boost are the preinstalled apps for farmers and women
safety. Most women do not have any safety app downloaded on their phone.
Having such preinstalled will help increase women safety and decrease
the rate of crimes against women.
6. Considering a smartphone, the 1450mAh battery is small and would
be enough to last around half day. But do we have the right to complain
when you get a smartphone for INR 251?
India's most potent nuclear-capable ballistic missile, launched successfully
Wheeler Island, Odisha: India has successfully test-launched its new ballistic missile, Agni-5, which can carry a nuclear warhead not just to Beijing and Shanghai but even the northern-most tip of China - Habin City. (Analysis: What Agni-V means for India)
The test-launch, done from Wheeler Island at 8:43 am, off the Odisha coast, for the second time in two years, is seen as a major step in India's efforts to become a regional power that can counter the dominance of China.(Pics: Test-launch of Agni-5)
The Agni-5 is about 17 meters long and weighs 50 tons. It is a three-stage missile designed to carry a 1.5-ton warhead with a range of 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles), allowing it the farthest reach among all Indian missiles. The Agni-3 is India's current longest-range missile and can cover a distance of 3,500 kilometers (2,100 miles).
The versatile missile system can be launched from a road mobile vehicle or even from a special railway bogey where it can be kept hidden and moved around at will. (Missiles of the world: a look at countries' nuclear arsenals)
The first test of the Agni-5 missile was conducted in April 2012 when guidance systems - critical in determining the efficiency of missile - worked perfectly.
The development of Agni-5 began in 1983. Sources say that a few more tests will be required before the missile is ready for induction and deployment, most likely in 2017.
Agni-5 gives India the ability to launch nuclear weapons from strategic bombers and submarines. It will give India the ability to hit back or have second-strike capability even after a nuclear attack.
The Su-30 MKi and the French-made Mirage 2000 aircraft are capable of delivering nuclear missiles from the air. The INS Arihant, an indigenously-made nuclear-powered submarine is undergoing sea trials and expected to join the Indian Navy by 2016-2017. (Nuclear reactor on INS Arihant goes critical; huge step forward for India's N-triad)
India has also proven its ability to launch nuclear missiles from under the sea. Over a dozen successful test of K-15 missiles - nuclear missiles which will be launched from the submarine - have been conducted in the last few years.
Toyota has just launched the Camry hybrid and it has priced it aggressively at Rs 29.75 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). The vehicle comes loaded with so many features and many of these aren’t even available on the regular Camry. Toyota has pulled it off well and this is also the first hybrid vehicle that is assembled in India.
The GL-Class is now assembled in India and this has helped Mercedes-Benz to reduce the cost by a good Rs 8-9lakhs. The company rolled out the first GL-Class this week from its Chakan plant. Nissan and Hyundai dealers have started taking pre-bookings for the Terrano and the Grand i10 respectively. We also speak to the Fiat Caffe owner in Bengaluru and to the Product head of Nissan India for their company’s respective plans.
LG G Pad 8.3 vs iPad Mini 2 competition inevitable: Specs & features
IFA 2012 saw the launch of a great tablet by Korean tech giant. LG G Pad 8.3 vs iPad Mini 2 competition is inevitable as G Pad comes with great specs and features
iPad Mini 2 launch is very close and there are signs that the tablet might have already got a great competitor in the form of LG G Pad 8.3. The latest tablet from Korean tech giant simply comes with great body, great specifications and top operating system.
For Apple fans the competition is getting tougher with every passing day as the current version of iPad Mini fails miserably compared to LG G Pad 8.3. Without doubt with full high definition display and a size very close to the size of iPad Mini, this is the closest that a competition can get. LG is emerging from shadow of its far bigger smartphone and tablet giant and has become so much impressive that it is now threatening both Apple and Samsung.
There are many reports doing the rounds in tech circles that the Cupertino based tech giant is all set to introduce a retina iPad Mini 2 version. Some reports suggest that Apple will showcase the tab in its much publicised event later this month, but nothing seems to be sure as Apple doesn’t inform the world about the launch of its new products in advance.
Without doubt LG is working super hard to introduce top quality handsets and tablets and its latest offer showcased at IFA 2013 is nothing short of being impressive. Now the company is working hard to come with an equally amazing strategy in tablet market too. And its latest 8-inch phablet proves beyond doubt that the company is in fact very serious to take on the market giants and beat them at their own game. The latest tablet from the Korean tech giant comes with 8.3-inch full HD display besides everything that seems to be as impressive as the full HD display.
Without doubt LG seems to have impressed the tech world with such an impressive tablet. The tablet comes with excellent innards besides a very beautiful and sleek body. It is rather very light and comes with a good 4600mAh battery. The LG Pad 8.3 is powered by 1.7 GHz quad core quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and 2GB of RAM. As far as camera is concerned, the 8.3 incher comes with 5 mega pixel rear camera and 1.3 mega pixel front camera. The tab comes with an impressive QPair app. This app allows every call or message received on a smartphone to appear on the G Pad.
Specs 8.3-inch Full HD display with 1920 x 1200 pixels 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor 16GB internal storage 2GB RAM 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
To receive the best gaming experience, you must pick the best components. Gamers rightfully focus on the video card first, but the processor is also important. The CPU is responsible for handling many tasks, from decompressing level data to simulating physics.
Buying the best gaming CPU can be confusing because of the blizzard of features and options. How many cores are needed? Do two processors with an equivalent clock speed perform the same? And will features like Hyper-Threading matter? If you're lost in the wilderness of processor hype and marketing jibba-jabba, never fear; this guide will help you get the most for your money. Why does the processor matter? Before we go over the best choice, let's first take a moment to examine how a CPU relates to gaming. This will be helpful, as you'll become better equipped to choose between our best picks. The CPU is generally not responsible for rendering graphics. Instead, the CPU is responsible for a wide variety of other important tasks. These include physics, artificial intelligence, decompressing data when a level or game asset is loaded, and running network code in multiplayer games. While not as visually obvious as graphics, these jobs are just as important, so a slow processor can seriously hamper a game's frame rate. The impact is usually felt most in games with large environments, realistic physics and/or many AI agents. Console ports also tend to depend more on the processor because of the relative capabilities of consoles compared to a PC.
And not just frame rate matters; frame time (the amount of time required to render a new frame) is also important. A slow processor can have trouble decompressing textures in a new area of an open world game, for example, resulting in momentary stuttering. The game might still run at an average of 60 FPS, but the gameplay experience will not be as smooth. The lower the frame times, the better. Best Performance Desktop Gaming Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K
Intel has now come out with its 4th-gen components, so picking the i7-3770K may seem like an odd choice. There are several reasons for this selection. First is raw performance. This quad-core processor has repeatedly shown itself to be among the best in benchmarks by offering both excellent average FPS and extremely low average frame times. Intel's newer Core i7-4770K has shown itself to be better, but only slightly; often by a margin of just one or two percent. The second point in this processor's favor is its overclocking capability. Reaching 4.5 GHz with a custom air cooler is not difficult for the vast majority of chips, and some users manage to push it to 4.8 or 4.9 GHz. The 4770K can reach similar speeds, but reviewers have found that it runs hotter, and sometimes requires water cooling. Lastly, because the 3770K is the older chip, it's a tad less expensive; $319 vs. $339 for the 4770K. Better still, there's a wider selection of motherboards, and most are less expensive than those compatible with a 4th-gen Core processor. Best value desktop gaming processor: Intel Core i5-3470 The value this processor offers for gamers is staggering. It costs $120 less than the Core i7-3770K, yet game benchmarks have repeatedly shown it offers performance within 5% or less. In many games, the i5-3470 lags the 3770K by two frames-per-second or less, and average frame times are usually less than a millisecond slower. In practice, the processor will feel almost identical. Indeed, it's hard to find a reason why you should purchase the 3770K instead of this chip if you're not interested in overclocking. Once again, the 3rd-gen part receives the nod over the newer 4th-gen option, which in this case would be the i5-4570. The reason again is price; the older part is usually $10 less, and the wider selection of slightly less expensive motherboards will save another $10 or $20. Since the i5-4570 hasn't shown itself to be quicker in games, there's not much reason to choose it instead. Best budget desktop gaming processor: AMD FX-4100 AMD can't compete with Intel for best gaming experience. The company's latest architecture doesn't offer great per-clock performance, which is crucial to games. However, Intel also doesn't offer any quad-core model below $170, leaving dual-core Intel parts to fight AMD's budget quads. One might think that'd allow AMD to make a clean sweep. That's not true, as some games perform better on an Intel dual-core than with a budget AMD quad. But with more and more games targeting quads, AMD's $99 FX-4100 gets the nod. This processor can provide 60 FPS performance in most games (when paired with an appropriate GPU, of course) and frame times equivalent to the best AMD has to offer. The AMD FX-4100 is up to 40% slower than the Core i5-3470, and takes far longer to render frames in an apple-to-apples comparison. However, these flaws may not matter if the games you play aren't particularly harsh on the CPU. Despite its low price, this chip can handle the majority of games on the market. Best mobile gaming processor: Intel Core i7 Quad-Core (Any) Your choice of processor matters less when buying a laptop than when buying a desktop. This is because mobile GPUs are much slower than their desktop counterparts, and also much more expensive. The GPU is almost always the barrier to better frames-per-second. Still, the processor does make some contribution, so a Core i7 quad-core is a good choice. Intel's mobile quads have become very, very good, offering performance just slightly off a desktop while also offering acceptable battery life. Any of Intel's quads will do, but for reasons of value, I recommend the entry-level variants. Quicker versions are an expensive upgrade, yet barely improve gaming. You can get buy with a dual-core, such as a Core i5, but it's not recommended. Some games may perform much worse. You'll also have trouble even finding such a configuration, as most gaming laptops use an entry-level Core i7 as the base choice. Unlike the desktop, where I suggest sticking to the 3rd-gen processors, laptop buyers should look at 4th-gen options. The newest Intel Core mobile parts aren't much faster, but they offer better battery life. Many gaming laptops can now achieve five or six hours of web browsing away from a power socket! Conclusion Processor performance is important for gamers, even if it does come in behind the video card. Overall, it's the second most important component, and in some cases an upgrade can offer a drastic improvement. That's because games can become "bound" by a slow processor, unable to render more quickly in spite of the video card's capability.
