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Grifta

Grifta the wireless controller that will change the gaming style with two sticks or may be one.
The Grifta's modular design flips from a classic controller, to a handgrip/mouse coo, to an IR-tracking motion gun with the same device.
In Grifta we can split the gamepad into two sides left and right,
                   
Left side has a directional pad and joystick, with capacitive switches in place of the typical shoulder triggers and eight additional buttons (four on front and four on the back) that can be mapped to keyboard commands – useful not only for couchbound PC gaming, but also for disabled players who can only play with one hand.
The right unit is the same, except mirrored and with four face buttons (ABXY) in place of the d-pad. And each has three different soft silicon handles that can be swapped in and out.
The gamepad will be compatible with Windows, Android, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Grifta’s various components can be used with a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet, as pictured above. The creators are also suggesting that Grifta can be used alongside a mouse. Nice! There are also plans for VR integration, which would futureproof the device.
However as per the last update The production hold up due to the Firmware / Hardware Bluetooth conflict has now been resolved for single left hand Grifta but as yet not for double Grifta (Classic Gamepad)

Acer Iconia W510 Review

Windows 8 has afforded PC manufacturers plenty of legroom when it comes to design flexibility. The Acer Iconia W510 is one such hybrid product, a tablet powered by Intel’s ARM-competitive Atom Z2760 SoC — the closest you’ll get to emulating the lightness, quietness and low price of ARM-based Android and Windows RT devices.

It’s important to note that the 10.1-inch W510 tablet runs a full x86-powered version of Windows 8 and is therefore not limited to software downloaded from the still-bare Windows Store. On the other hand, the PowerVR SGX545 GPU and 1.8Ghz dual-core Atom CPU is nowhere near powerful enough to play intensive games or render high-def video.

Specs

- Windows 8 for tablets (x86 version)
- 10.1-inch 1366×768 pixel IPS display
- 1.8Ghz dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 SoC with PowerVR SGX545 GPU
- 2GB RAM / 64-128GB eMMC storage (+microSD slot)
- 8MP back camera / 2MP front camera
- WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, full-sized USB port
- 259mm / 168mm / 8.8mm, 1.27lbs (tablet only)
- 259mm / 187mm / 18.7mm ,  2.63lbs (tablet + keyboard dock)

The tablet on its own lasted about 11 hours on a charge, far better than any Core-based Windows tablet. That’s the best thing about the W510 — it lasts forever. With the keyboard dock, I could barely kill it, finally hitting the red after 19 hours or so. For general productivity purposes, this is a fantastic, lightweight solution.

– Nice form factor
– Lightweight, functional design
– Lots of ports
– Amazing battery life
– Full Windows 8 experience
– Decent screen

There certainly are advantages to picking up an Iconia W510 over the equivalent-sized Surface RT, as it can run Windows Store apps and legacy applications that were meant to run on Windows 7. But many of them, such as Photoshop and Lightroom, chug along at unacceptable speeds, while opening more than five browser tabs at a time tax the system to the point of freezing. And while Windows 8 may be well suited to the tablet lifestyle, it still trails iOS and even Android for slate-specific app selection. Operating the Windows desktop with just a finger is not conducive to getting stuff done, either, so you’re often put in the position of having to dock it in order to get real work done.

– Priced too high to contend with the Android and iOS tablet market
– Rear camera largely superfluous
– Lacks USB 3.0 support
– Poor real-world performance, easily bogged down
– Windows 8 still lacks for many essential tablet apps
– Poor-sounding speakers

Conclusion

Then there’s the Surface RT which, while it doesn’t run legacy Windows apps is better designed and has excellent first-party keyboard accessories. The W510 embodies the very problem Windows 8 is unable to solve: in trying to be everything to everyone, it excels at no one thing, and trails behind more focused products in peripheral categories. Neither a great tablet nor an ideal laptop, the W510 should find its niche with office workers or avid travelers who need a lightweight and long-lasting tablet that can function as a PC in a pinch.

Xolo A500S with Android 4.2 review

Within two days after Micromax and Karbonn came out with their budget smartphones, Xolo also launched its low-cost smartphone, the Xolo A500S, at Rs 6,999. It may be recalled all the three handset makers arelaunching their handsets with the same frequency. Earlier this week Karbonn has launched its budghet Android smartphone Smart A11 at RS 5,799 and Micromax came out with A34 at Rs. 4399.

The Xolo A500S has a 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual- core processor and comes with with 512MB of RAM and a Mali-400 MP GPU for boosting graphics. The device is based on MediaTek's chipset, MT 6572W.

The Dual-SIM device sports a 5- megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front facing camera. It has 4GB of internal storage expandabled up to 32GB through microSD card. it supports GSM+GSM with dual standby. It packs in 1400mAh battery. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and Micro-USB as connectivity options.  It also has an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor and AGPS. The device would be available in black, blue, red and white colors.

Xolo seems to be targeting the budget Android segment with the A500S. The latest smartphone is believed to be a successor to the Xolo A500 which is now available for Rs. 6,499 at online retailers. In July XOLO launched Play T1000 smartphone powered for the first time by NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The company is offering the device at Rs 15,999 on its website. The device with 4.7-inch HD IPS one- glass solution display runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It comes with NVIDIA TegraZone for gaming.
XOLO Play T1000 has 1 GB RAM, 4GB built-in memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD card slot. It sports 8MP rear auto focus camera with BSI sensor, 2MP front camera. For connectivity it has 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS/aGPS options. IT comes with 1900mAh battery.

Xolo A500S Specifications:

• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 4-inch WVGA display with a resolutionof 480x800 pixels and pixel density of 233 PPI
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB of internal storage, expandable byup to 32GB via microSD card
• 5.0-megapixel camera with LED Flash
• VGA front facing camera 
• WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, AGPS 
• 1400mAh battery 
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Micromax A34 with Android 2.3 now available for Rs. 4,399

Micromax seems to be targeting the budget mobile segment yet again with its latest smartphone, the Micromax A34, priced at Rs. 4399. The handset is now available on online retailer, Flipkart.

The Micromax A34 features a 3.95-inch HVGA display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. The handset weighs 85 grams. It is powered by a 1GHz processor with 256B RAM. The handset is a dual SIM device with GSM+GSM support. It sports a 2- megapixel rear camera with flash. The camera includes features like multi- shot, night mode, zoom (8x) and brightness control (7x).

The device is backed by a 1350mAh battery that the company claims, delivers up to 4 hours of talktime and 120 hours of standby time. The Micromax A34 runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread which is disappointing considering that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has been released recently. It includes an internal memory of 165MB that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options include Wi- Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGEand Micro- USB. Other features include FM Radio, G Sensor and Light Sensor.

The Micromax A34 does not support 3G networks. With the launch of A34, the company hopes to strengthen its budget smartphone range. The indigenous handset maker has been aggressively launching smartphones across different price segments. Recently, Micromax launched the Bling 3 A86 at a price point of Rs. 9,599 through online retailers. It features a 4-inch capacitive touch display and comes with dimensions of 65.5x128.5x11.4mm. It is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor. The Bling 3 A86 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front camera. There is no mention of the internal storage but it comes with expandable storage of up to 32GB. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPRS, EDGE and GPS. It comes with Micromax's own apps and content stores such as M! Zone and M! Live. It also supports FM Radio.

Micromax A34 key specifications

*3.95-inch HVGA display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels
*1GHz processor 256MB RAM

*165MB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
*2-megapixel rear camera
*1350mAh battery
*Dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
*Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Specifications of next generation Kindle Fire HD tablets leaked

Amazon launched its original Kindle Fire HD tablets last year and created a lot of buzz with the new interface of the tablet. Now it seems that the company is all set to launch a revamped version of its Kindle Fire HD tablet series with upgraded specifications. BGR claims that the online retail giant will launch the next generation Kindle Fire HD tablets sporting Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM.

The report suggests that the next generation 7-inch Kindle Fire HD tablet will feature a display with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The tablet will be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor that would include four Krait 400 CPUs and Adreno 330 graphics. While the larger Kindle Fire HD 8.9- inch variant is expected to have same innards as the 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet HD but will have a higher resolution display of 2560x1600 pixels. BGR further claims that the 7-inch tablet will not include a rear camera, while the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD variant will feature an 8-megapixel rear camera. It is also likely that the new Kindle Fire HD tablets will be lighter than the original versions they will replace. The next generation Kindle Fire HD tablets will reportedly have three storage options - 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.

An earlier report had indicated that the new models of the Kindle Fire HD tablet will be lighter and feature a more angular design with a flat slope that meets the edges, instead of the current design that has a curved slope. The corners of the tablets would not be rounded as well. The upgraded Kindle Fire HD will compete against the recently launched new Nexus 7 tablet with Android 4.3 and the revamped iPad Mini tablet that is expected to be unveiled later this year, as well as host of offerings from Samsung.