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List of Top DTH Operators with their price and features

Puneet — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:03:12 +0000

Here are the list of DTH (Direct to Home) service operator available in India with prices.

Tata Sky DTH

Tata Sky is launched in Aug 2006, the fast growing DTH operator in India and has 6 million connections nationwide.
Get Tata Sky for Rs : 999 (Tata Sky DTH (Set Top Box) – 900/-, Inst. Charges – 200/-
Tata Sky HD + is for : 3999
Tata Sky packages starts from Rs. 150 only. Also you can make your own package there.

Check Channel Packages here

Dish TV DTH

Dish TV DTH service a division on Zee Network Enterprise, this is the first DTH service provider in India, Dish TV Providing total 400 Channels.
Cost Hardware : 1190 (Free Package 1 Month)
Installation Charges 200 + Service Text Extra
Dish True HD is for 2390

List of Channels Here

AirTel Digital TV

Experience the magic of digital entertainment with the universal remote, superior MPEG4 DVB S2 picture & sound, unique interactive services and much more only on airtel digital TV.
Latest offer : Pay subscription for one year Rs. 4450 and get FREE hardware and everything + 250 Rs Cashback.
Digital TV HD comes Rs. 2250 onwards.
Digital TV Recorder starts Rs. 3590/-

Browse Packages

Videocon D2H

Videocon D2H brings you worlds first satellite television via state of art satellites, experience digital entertainment, crystal clear pictures, ultra sharp sound and state of art technology which uses the revolutionary MPEG -4 with DVB S2.
Promotional Offer : Get New Connection for 888 & 1390 for south India (Free Packages for South India)
Installation Charge Rs 200/- Extra

Channel Packages

Reliance Digital TV

Reliance Big Tv is also be a good choice.
Entry Offers : Rs 1590 and Rs 1790 for South India, Includes 2 month and 5 month free package.
All charges and Taxes, Installation Charges Included.

Channel Packages

Sun Direct DTH Service

Experience television in digital glory with DVD quality pictures and CD quality sound on Sun Direct DTH.
Offers : Price staring from Rs 870, for more informatation please visit Sundirect.in

Spice M-9000 Popkorn the first projector phone in India by Spice Mobile

Puneet — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:49:11 +0000

Right, Spice bring the first projector phone Spice M-9000 Popcorn and launched in India at vary affordable price, this is the unique and first time introduced in India, and also vary interesting and amazing to use a projector in a mobile phone. This is quite interesting, if i got a chance to use this phone, I’ll also try to test it.

Spice M9000 Popkorn Phone

So now in your mind you should have some questions.

First, What should I pay for That ?

Guess ? what can you pay for that ? this phone is cheap as well as interesting and amazing. So you don’t have to pay too much to get a projector in your pocket. The Spice M9000 Popkorn is just available for Rupees 6,700/- Only.

Benefits and some main features of the phone

As you already know you can use your photos videos and any clip on your wall, roofing or any ware, but its just not enough, this phone has a analog TV chip inside and built in TV antenna that enables you to watch live Television. Again lets talk about its camera, you it will also not disappoint you it has a good 3.2 MegaPixel Camera.

More advance features as FM Radio, Multiple Video Playback capability and many other features.

Click on Thumb to Watch its TV Commercial

5 Cheapest Android Phones in India

Vineet — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:55:41 +0000

Acer BeTouch Price = Rs 8999/-

Acer has recently launched Acer BeTouch, which currently stands as the cheapest Android Phone available in the Indian Market.

Acer BeTouch E110 Features

General Form: Candy Bar
Dimensions: 103.5 X 54 X 13.4 Mm
Weight: 105 G
Type: TFT Resistive Touchscreen
Resolution: 240 X 320 Pixels
Color: 256K Colors (65K Effective)
Size: 2.8 Inches
Primary Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 Pixels
Type: Standard Battery, Li-Ion 1500 MAh
Talk Time: 5 H (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 400 H (Maximum)
Speaker: Yes
Radio: Stereo FM Radio
GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 Slots), 32 – 48 Kbps
EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 Kbps
3G: HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps; HSUPA 384 Kbps
Bluetooth: Yes, V2.0 With A2DP
USB: Yes, V2.0
OS: Android OS, V1.5 (Cupcake)
CPU: ST Ericsson PNX6715 416MHz Processor

Samsung I5503 Galaxy 5 Price = Rs 8999/-

Recently Launched Samsung Galaxy 5 is priced same as Acer BeTouch, but main difference is that Galaxy 5 has much better screen. Also, it is capacitive screen as compared to Acer’s resistive screen. Additionally, it comes loaded with Android 2.1 Eclair, as compared to Acer’s ancient Android cupcake 1.5 version.

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy5 i5503

Android V2.1 (Eclair)
Intutive Touchwiz 3.0 Interface
2.8′” Touch Screen
Google-Outlook-Facebook Integrated Calendar
Powerful Multitasking Support With Up To 7 Home screens
Supports Swype Input For Faster Typing
Battery Type: Li-Ion 1200mAh
Talk Time: 9 Hrs 30 Min
StandBy Time: 520 Hrs
CPU: MSM7227-1 600MHz Processor
Internal Memory: 90 MB
Primary Camera: 2 MP (Full Focus)

LG Optimus GT540 Price = Rs 10,999/-

The LG GT540 Optimus is the second Android phone from LG to be launched in India. It sports Android Version 1.6 Eclair and has larger 3 inch resistive touchscreen which supports 320 x 480 resolution.

OS: Android OS, V1.6
Dimensions: 109 X 54.5 X 12.7 Mm
Weight: 115.5 G
3” TFT Resistive Touchscreen
Resolution: 320 X 480 Pixels
Primary Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 Pixels, Autofocus
Standard Battery, Li-Ion 1500 MAh
Talk Time: 5 H 30 Min (2G) / 7 H 20 Min (3G) (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 500 H (2G) / 500 H (3G) (Maximum)
3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Radio: Stereo FM Radio With RDS
EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 Kbps
3G: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
USB: Yes, MicroUSB
Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
Internal Memory: 114 MB
Cards Slot: MicroSD, Up To 32GB – 2GB Included

Videocon Zeus Evolve V7500 Price = Rs. 10,999/-

Samsung Galaxy 3 (I5801) Price = Rs 11901

To be honest, I really like the full Galaxy series from Samsung – With all their Galaxy phones they have managed to pack in features while keeping very good price points. Samsung Galaxy 5 and Samsung Galaxy 3 were launched on the same day, latter being more features rich and expensive by around 3k. Galaxy 3 also sports Android 2.1 version and has home-grown Intutive Touchwiz 3.0 Interface.

Samsung Galaxy 3 (I5801) Specifications

OS: Android V2.1 (Eclair)
CPU: Qualcomm (QSC6270), 667 MHz
Dimensions: 113.5 X 55 X 12.55 Mm
Display Type: WVGA
Size: 3.2 Inch
Primary Camera: 3.2 MP (With Auto Focus)
Video Recording: Yes (320×240 @15 Fps)
Battery Type: Li-Ion, 1,500 MAh
Talk Time: 15.20 Hrs(2G) ; 7.5 Hrs(3G) (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 625 Hrs(2G) ; 483 Hrs(3G) (Maximum)
3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Radio: Yes
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G: Yes
Wlan: Yes
USB: Yes
Touch Screen: Yes
GSM/CDMA/Dual Sim/Triple Sim: GSM
Internal Memory: 130MB
Cards Slot: Up To 32 GB

HTC Tattoo Price Rs. 12,999

HTC Tattoo is a relatively older Android phone and one of the first Android phones that was launched in India. It is tried and test model and one of the more compact Android phones in the market. It sports Android 1.6 cupcake version.

HTC Tattoo Specifications

OS: Android OS, V1.6
CPU: Qualcomm MSM 7225 528 MHz Processor
Display Type: TFT Resistive Touchscreen
Resolution: 240 X 320 Pixels
Size: 2.8 Inches
Primary Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 Pixels
Video Recording: CIF@15fps
Type: Standard Battery, Li-Ion 1100 MAh
Talk Time: 6 H 30 Min (2G) / 5 H 40 Min (3G) (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 340 H (2G) / 520 H (3G) (Maximum)
3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Radio: Stereo FM Radio With RDS
GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 Slots), 32 – 48 Kbps
EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 Kbps
3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps
Internal Memory: 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
Cards Slot: MicroSD

3G Service Providers in India State Wise List

Puneet — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:47:43 +0000

After the successful launching of 3G in some states, you may want to ask few questions, is my operator will launch 3G? which mobile operator will launch 3G in my circle ? so here is the full list of states with name of mobile service providers who will serve 3G services.

Andhrapradesh: Bharti Bharti Airtel , Idea, Aircel
Assam: Reliance Telecom, Bharti Bharti Airtel, Aircel
Bihar: Bharti Airtel, S Tel, Reliance Telecom, Aircel
Delhi: Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Telecom
Gujarat: TATA Docomo, Idea, Vodafone
Haryana: TATA Docomo, Idea, Vodafone
Himachal Pradesh: Bharti Airtel, S Tel, Idea, R Com
Jammu-Kasmir: Idea, Aircel, Reliance Telecom, Bharti Airtel
Karnataka: TATA Docomo, Aircel, Bharti Airtel
Kerala: TATA Docomo, Idea, Aircel
Kolkata: Vodafone, Aircel, Reliance Telecom
Madhya Pradesh(MP): TATA Docomo, Idea, Reliance Telecom,
Maharashtra: TATA Docomo, Idea, Vodafone
Mumbai: Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Telecom
North East: Aircel, Bharti Airtel, R Com
Orissa: S Tel, Aircel, R Com
Panjab: TATA Docomo, Idea, Reliance Telecom, Aircel
Rajasthan: TATA Docomo, Reliance Telecom, Bharti Airtel
Tamilnadu: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Aircel
Uttar Pradesh(East): Aircel, Idea, Vodafone
Uttar Pradesh(West): TATA Docomo, Bharti Airtel, Idea
West Bengal: Bharti Airtel, Reliance Telecom, Vodafone, Aircel

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Toll Free Numbers

Puneet — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:12:56 +0000

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) becomes very popular since it was launched, now every mobile company trying to serve better. If you are planing to change your operator you should know about the operator otherwise it become a headache. Fist of all you have to know about the Coverage, Call Tariff Offers, GPRS, EDGE, 3G (if you use) and other services that you use already.

Most of Operators issues their Toll Free Numbers to know more about it.

Airtel : 1800-103-1111
Idea : 1800-270-0000
Vodafone : 1800-123-4567
DOCOMO : 1800-266-0000
Tata Indicom : 1800-266-3366
Aircel : 1800-103-1111
MTNL : For Delhi circle 1800-11-1503, Mumbai 1800-22-1503
Videocon : Don’t know.
BSNL Mobile : 1800-180-1503
Loop Mobile : ?
Uninor : ?
Reliance GSM/CDMA : 1800-100-3333
Others : ?

The list will updated soon, when we know other numbers too.

Tata Docomo 3G Speed Test

Puneet — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:45:45 +0000

Here is a video uploaded on youtube shows you the speed of tata docomo 3g :

This speed is very good then other internet service providers and it is approx 3.0 MBps.

Tata Docomo Live TV Available Now

Puneet — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:36:23 +0000

Yesterday I tested the live TV in my Nokia N79 Mobile, the TV quality is good and really enjoyable, with 3G you can carry your pocket Television anywhere and enjoy the live streaming TV.

Follow the following instructions to use LIVE – TV.

You need a TATA DOCOMO sim card and a 3G Enable Mobile Phone. (Check 3G Enable Mobile Phones List)
Check is 3G Network is available in your area? its recommended to check the area where you are living, right now 3g is available in selected areas only. 3G is available in these states only Rajasthan, UP (West), Gujarat, Maharashtra except Mumbai, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
Enable 3G in your phone : Now you need to enable 3G in your phone follow, go to write massage option and type 3GLIFE and send to 53333 your service will activated soon.
Installing 3G Settings : The easiest way to install settings is Call 121 Press 3 when asked then press 1 and then 2 to get live setting via SMS. Open SMS and Install settings. After that SMS DIVE to 53333 and install the settings you recived via SMS, you need these setting to watch Live TV.
Installing 3G Application : Now you have to download and install 3G application to your phone. Just SMS TV to 53333 to get link to download TV Application, just download and install it, it is free application.
Restart Your Device

You may now use TV Now, Now the first 7 Days Free Offer available.

Available Channels:

India TV, India News, Live India, TV 9, NDTV INDIA, Star News, Aaj Tak, Doordarshan

Boomberg UTV, ET Now, Times Now, Headlines Today, NDTV 24×7, CNN, NE TV, BBC World, TLC, Fashion TV, Disney TV, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, Discovery Science, Turbo, Animal Planet

ETV Marathi, ETV Bihar, ETV MP/CG, ETV UP/UTT, EVT Rajastha, ETV Bangla, ETV Gujrati, ETV Kannada, ETV Oria, ETV Urdu, NE Bangla, Star Ananda, Sakshi TV , TV 1, HYTV, Suvarna News, Manorama News, India Vision, Maa Music, Maa TV, Raaj Digital Plus, Vasanth TV, Raaj TV, Raaj News, Kairali TV, Jeevan TV, Jaihind TV, Time TV, NE HiFi, Makkal TV, SVBC, SHRI Sanskara

You can also watch the programs of NDTV Imagine, Sahara One and more. The list of channels can be updated any time and I think many more channels will come soon.

Enjoy and Let Me know if you wanna say something. Click here to watch the speed test video.