
The point however, is valid because for someone who lives in a budget the decision is not like going for a can of a Cola. It is more like a luxury item to them. First things first, the purchase of a new device is eventually going to bring a smile at your face even though […]
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In addition to the processors, the operating system is another issue that needs to be addressed. Because Microsoft has announced the tentative release period of their upcoming Windows version, Windows 8 to be the third quarter of calendar 2012, the computer industry is in a frizzle. This however, is not because the software goliaths have […]
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Another climb in Petrol Prices – Pakistan oil and gas news Fuel prices have been hiked by unprecedented amounts, while the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has also announced an increase in the price of CNG. The increases have seen the price of the benchmark petrol go above Rs 100 a litre, to Rs 105.68, […]
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Team Saxo Bank will continue at the World Tour level despite Alberto Contador’s disqualification Alberto Contador’s ban from professional cycling raised a lot of concerns for Team Saxo Bank in the 2012 season. The team was in danger of losing its World Tour status after the exit of Contador. UCI License Commission announced today that […]

The video game producers are making efforts to eliminate the second hand video games market. The second hand market, being the oldest profession in the world, involves consumer goods as diverse as clothing, cars and even real estate. Forums, social networking, markets, auction sites or word of mouth have become a common deed to buy and […]
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Samsung Electronics launched the new tablet in the 7-inch family, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, in the same week Apple, Inc. released the new iPad 2012 model. That may be one of the reasons why the 7-incher could not attract media attention. However, given the time spent with the new device from the Koreans, I would […]
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Aesthetically, the Tab 7.7 is like the cooler, slicker cousin of the Tab 7.0 Plus. It is 7.75 inches wide and 5.25 inches high. However, the most amazing part is its depth which is 0.38 inches, just 0.01 inches shy of being the same thin as its cousin. You know the one that gets invited […]
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Images and video recorded with the front camera looked as if there were a deliberate film grain placed over it, and not in a cool, artsy kind of way, but more of the, “Hey, there seems to be some film grain on this video, can we please get rid of it?” variety. The back camera […]
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Another thing that comes pre-installed in the device is Peel’s Smart Remote App that instantly turns the tablet into a television remote control. With an interactive screen it is one of the best apps in the whole lot. This I think is a feature to best iPad and iPhone’s ability to interact with Apple TV. […]
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Navigating the interface took some getting used to, but was easy enough to pick up; however, I took issue with the method by which cable TV screen menus are controlled by the interface. Peel went with a swipe interface that requires you to flick the screen in one of four directions in order to highlight […]
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Rounding out the hardware features are an ambient light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and digital compass. Performance-wise, the device is the best device with a smaller footprint. The hardware works seamlessly with software and the applications launch without any lag time. There was no stutter that I could notice in the device while navigating through widget […]
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The 7.7-inch screen is a charm. As mentioned earlier, it is the best screen I have ever seen in a 7-inch category and even all the larger siblings don’t enjoy the same AMOLED technology with such a grace. The resolution is the same as other 7-inchers, though, at 1,280×800 pixels. AMOLED screens are able to […]
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